Player pays 2,800 euros for graphics card, instead receives detergent: Amazon refuses the refund

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user orders an expensive graphics card on Amazon but receives the wrong product. The buyer collects evidence of the fraud, but instead of a refund, there is frustrating trouble. Desperate and at the end of his rope, the user turns to the community.

A user writes that he ordered an RTX 5090 on Amazon. This is reported by the English-language magazine WCCFTech. In total, he is said to have paid 299,995 Indian rupees for the graphics card, which is equivalent to 2,769 euros (as of March 23, 2026).

The user had already taken some security measures when the package arrived, for example, setting up a camera to open the package. This has long been a recommendation to protect against scams. Because this way, one can usually prove that no exchange took place.

The pictures clearly show that the person did not receive an RTX 5090: Instead, there is a pack of detergent in the heavily damaged box, worth only a fraction of the graphics card.

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Amazon explains that they sent the correct goods, but the buyer disagrees

How did Amazon respond? The user reported the fraud to the retailer, and Amazon wanted to take a look at the incident.

In the end, Amazon denied the refund, claiming they had allegedly sent the correct product. The user wrote in his post (via Reddit.com):

Today the psychological stress became too great. I called them, explained that I had not received a single meaningful update, and stated that I would turn to the consumer court.

Exactly 15 minutes after that call, I received an email from “Ganesh”, stating that based on their “thorough review” the correct product had been shipped and they would not issue a refund. It is obvious that they did not look at the evidence; they merely closed the ticket as retaliation for my legal threat.

The affected party disagrees with Amazon: The user responds that this cannot be true and states several reasons in his post that speak against Amazon:

  • The package was already way too light when shipped from the shipping center: The package weighed 1.66 kg according to the label, but a package with an RTX 5090 weighs more like 2.5 to 3 kg.
  • He explains that there are further victims according to the provider’s storefront on Amazon who are said to have fallen victim to the same scam: In all cases, according to the screenshot, the victims also received a pack of detergent.
  • The seller indicated the tax as 0%, which you can see on the attached invoice. According to the user, however, there is a tax (so-called Goods and Services Tax) of 18% on electronic items in India. The user’s accusation: “Amazon operates and protects a seller who is evading taxes on a large scale.”

The player explained in the end that he initiated a chargeback on his credit card and that his bank would also investigate the matter. Amazon had already closed the case.

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It happens again and again that Amazon denies refunds: In the case of a family father, Amazon did not want to believe the buyer that he received a fake product. Only after a journalist got involved and the story became public did Amazon acknowledge the error and contacted the father: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – retailer denies refund until the return of the “correct” item

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Please, Crimson Desert, turn a bug into a feature and I’ll have much more fun right away!

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert, moving through the open world is not as much fun as it could be. This has been proven by a bug, says MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz.

What kind of bug is it? A few days ago, I was quite surprised. Suddenly, I could glide through the air of Crimson Desert with Kliff without the stamina bar complaining – and at breakneck speed.

Like a peregrine falcon in a stoop, I raced through the air with Kliff and reached distant locations in record time. It was much better than the slow gliding that had been available to me for the most part, as the stamina bar was depleted after just a short glide.

Previously, I had enjoyed exploring the regions of Pywel. However, with the fast, stamina-independent gliding, the exploration of the continent felt infinitely better right away.

After the next log out and back in, the realization followed: I had not accidentally unlocked a new exploration bonus for gliding, and there was also no hotfix from the developers that removed the stamina costs. A simple bug skyrocketed the fun factor for me. Well, great.

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Spider-Man as a role model

Since that day, I glide normally through the world again and miss the bug like a stiff breeze that gives me tailwind. I also don’t quite understand why gliding has to eat so heavily into Kliff’s stamina reserve.

The recent Spider-Man titles show nicely, for example, how valuable it is when movement through the open world feels great and is fun. It is simply such a joy to swing through the cities with Spidey or Miles Morales that I hardly ever use the available fast travel.

Gliding in Crimson Desert is already restricted by the need to plunge from a high position. Anyone who has painstakingly climbed a mountain should not be hindered from gliding on the way down by the high stamina costs.

Landing quickly at the bottom is never a problem: just deactivate the glide mode, regenerate stamina if necessary, and slow down just before landing. However, effective horizontal movement can only be achieved if you plunge down from the Abyss.

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Therefore, my wish is that the developers make a feature out of the bug with one of the upcoming updates and significantly reduce or even completely eliminate the stamina costs for gliding – preferably in connection with character progression, for example through additional talents. What do you think? If you’re looking for tips and tricks, check out our guide overview for Crimson Desert!

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Trainer finds “Spaghetti Route” in Pokémon GO, turns out to be a tried and tested strategy of the community

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In Pokémon GO there are many different routes. A very curious variation has been discovered by a trainer who directly experienced what it’s all about.

Routes are one of the features in Pokémon GO that some trainers have no interest in. However, they are important if you want to find Zygarde Cells.

A trainer has discovered a particularly curious route and showcased it on Reddit. The community subsequently provided a valuable tip.

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Route in the “Tangela Motiv”

What kind of route is this? As the trainer writes in his post, he discovered the route near his location. What’s interesting is the course of the route.

While routes usually cover a stretch from point A to point B and ideally pass through beautiful areas, the route that the trainer discovered runs in a small area back and forth.

The trainer himself calls it the “Spaghetti Route” and notes that it is in the “Tangela Motiv”.

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What strategy is behind the route? In his post, the trainer notes that he had trouble following the route in the game. The trainer’s steps were not registered correctly.

The trainer Winter_Leg_4243 has a response on how to complete such routes. He writes:

This kind of route offers real advantages.
You start the route, activate “Adventure Sync”, close the app, put the phone in your pocket, and jog in place for a while. Open the app. It registers the 500 meters and your route is completed without having to move. Some people create such routes to complete their daily distance from home.

The trainer wdn also gives a hint on completing the route. He writes:

To complete a route, you only need to start at the starting point, arrive at the endpoint, and cover the distance in between – you don’t have to follow the path at all. Also, there is no speed limit for routes, so any slight GPS deviation counts.

What else does the community say? Besides these hints for completing such routes, there are further comments under the post. Some of them refer to the fact that many routes are rejected by trainers and do not make it into the game.

  • “Genius. In a terrible way,” writes ProfessionalAd2911
  • “How can such applications even be approved??? I submitted one in my hometown and had to appeal the rejection because it supposedly “went through private properties“, even though it was just a lawn,” wonders Haunting_Economics22
  • “I see so many questionable routes and PokéStops, and still my application is denied every time I try to submit something in my remote village…” questions silverbullet1989
  • “That’s really frustrating, lol. Half of the PokéStops I see in the UK are mailboxes. And still, I get automatic rejections for landmarks, public green spaces, and even mailboxes in my own damn village. And then people post routes like this and I could scream, lol,” notes silverbullet1989.
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Have you discovered such routes in the game yourself? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments. If you want to know what other content awaits you in the game over the next few days, feel free to check our overview with all events in March 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Developer Creates Survival Game with 95% Positive Reviews on Steam, Reveals Why a Classic Was Extremely Important

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Developers need inspiration and are often gamers themselves. The design director of Abiotic Factor on Steam now explains how much he actually plays and why video games are important not only for research.

Who is it about? Geoff “Zag” Keene is the design director of the survival co-op game Abiotic Factor, which currently has 95% positive reviews on Steam. The developer knows how to make a good game, and for him, it clearly involves playing himself.

In an interview with PCGamer, the developer explained how he and his colleagues managed to create such a great game and why playing themselves is extremely important.

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The launch trailer for the survival horror game Abiotic Factor on Steam

Developers are Gamers

How have other titles influenced development? For Geoff Keene, other titles have had a direct and very strong influence on his design philosophy and thus on Abiotic Factor. The developer has spent most hours in PUBG.

There he often played with the art director of the game and accumulated over 1,100 hours. At first, the title allegedly brought the two together, but there were also elements that they found interesting for their own title. For example, hiding in bushes, looting, and surviving.

Especially, the developer likes games with edges and quirks. He finds bugs exciting and personally does not like it when games are polished to perfection until the end. As an example, he mentions Dying Light, which, in contrast to its smoothly polished sequel, had charming bugs.

Currently, the developer spends his time in ARC Raiders where he finds the staging, the “vibe,” as he puts it, fascinating. Here, in his opinion, the developers have succeeded in creating a world where players enjoy spending time.

But he is also attracted to the co-op opportunities of Halo and others. He simply loves playing with friends, which is why Abiotic Factor is also designed for co-op.

What’s his comfort game? One name keeps coming up in the interview: Warcraft 2. The developer has a great love for the classic. It is not only the oldest game on his hard drive but also the origin of his career.

The developer explains that he was already obsessed with the game as a child and still comes back to it today. Especially when he is stressed at work, he often starts the game just to relax. He says: “Instead of going to therapy, guys literally just boot up Warcraft 2.”

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Crimson Desert: Legendary Mount – How to get Rokade early and ride on Black Beauty

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In Crimson Desert, there are legendary mounts that are much better than their normal counterparts. MeinMMO reveals where you can tame a horse in the style of Black Beauty.

Are legendary mounts worth it? The legendary mounts not only look particularly charming, but they also have better base stats than their normal counterparts and can learn more skills. Additionally, they can learn certain skills like the double jump earlier.

Which legendary mount can I get early? In the southeast of Hernand, near the “Steel Mountains”, there is a small lake. There grazes the legendary horse Rokade, which with its black coat reminds of the classic “Black Beauty”.

You will find a fast travel point south of the lake. However, it is best to approach from the north. There is a hillside from which you can look down at the lake. This way, you have an overview of where Rokade has spawned and where it is moving while you glide towards the animal.

Down there is Rokade.
Here you will find Rokade.

Save just before the jump in case the taming process fails. Then you can try again immediately. When taming, you always need to steer against the horse’s line of sight. This is particularly easy with the controller: Just align the left analog stick in the direction where the horse’s rear is located.

Once the taming progress bar is full, Rokade will immediately calm down, and you can register the horse for your collection.

Many tips to get started in Crimson Desert can be found on our MeinMMO YouTube channel – check it out!

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What are Rokade’s starting stats?

  • Health: 600
  • Stamina: 240
  • Attack: 15
  • Defense: 65
  • Movement Speed: 3
  • Acceleration: 2
  • Turning Force: 3
  • Jump Force: 3
  • Inventory: 0
Rokade’s starting stats.

What abilities does Rokade have? The following skills will be unlocked by your legendary horse as you journey:

Skills at Level 2

  • Gallop: Faster sprint
  • Spinning Strike: When the animal is equipped with a horse head, it can charge at opponents while sprinting
  • Double Jump: Jumps another time in the air

Skills at Level 3

  • Sliding: Can slide while sprinting
  • Quick Start: Starts with a quick start
  • Back Kick: Kicks an enemy standing behind the horse
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Skills at Level 4

  • Dash: An even faster sprint

Skills at Level 5

  • Lateral Movement: Can move sideways
  • Water Sprint: Runs briefly while sprinting over water
  • Instant Acceleration: Can accelerate rapidly while drifting
  • Swimming III: Can move faster in water
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Just like your starting mount, you level up Rokade by riding it through the world. We wish you a lot of fun with your new mount! Have you found another legendary animal? Share it in the comments! If you’re looking for more tips and tricks, check out our guide overview for Crimson Desert!

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6 Powerful Animes That Ended Too Soon

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 4 minutes

There are animes that unfortunately ended far too soon. MeinMMO lists 6 exciting animes that fans hope for more.

Some animes are considered masterpieces because the story is perfect and complete all around. Here, no one would dare to touch the series and extend its ending.

However, there are also animes that deserve a sequel. Either because the story stops in the middle, or simply because one wants to see more of the world, and it wouldn’t be a problem if the work were further expanded.

MeinMMO lists 6 animes where the ending came far too early. We picked out 3 series that need to further adapt the manga, as well as 3 animes that are completely concluded.

No Game No Life

  • Release: April 2014
  • Where to stream? Amazon Prime Video (aniverse)
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What is it about? Sora and his little stepsister form the gamer duo Blank. Both are highly gifted but are also social outsiders. One day, however, they are teleported to the world of Disboard by the God of Games.

There is a golden rule: Everything must be decided through games, even wars and other conflicts that could end in violence. The siblings set out to unite the 16 races of the world to eventually challenge God himself.

Why does the anime deserve a sequel? The anime stands out immediately with its colorful art style and interesting world. It is so unique that many fans would still wish for it to continue today. The series only covers the first 3 of the 12 volumes of the light novel. There is still plenty of material that could be shown.

Additionally, Season 1 ends with a big cliffhanger. The ending hints at a huge confrontation that never took place. 

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Sentenced to Be a Hero: When does Episode 12 of the Anime come out? The release overview

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Sentenced to Be a Hero is a new hype anime from the Winter Season 2026. On MeinMMO, you can learn when the next episode is released.

Update on 23rd March 2026: We added the date and time for episode 12.

Overview:

The article will update you weekly on when the release of the next episode occurs. This way, you can keep track of when there is a break in the anime and at what time the new episode starts. There will also be information on when the new episode is released in German.

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Sentenced to Be a Hero – All about Episode 12

Release: When does Episode 12 come out?

The second episode will be aired on March 26th, 2026, at

  • 15:00 CET (Europe)
  • 9:00 AM ET (USA)
  • 6:00 AM PT (USA)
  • February 13th, 01:00 AM AEDT (Australia)

Streaming Service: Where can I watch the episode?

The episode will be available on Crunchyroll in simulcast. This means it will air shortly after the Japanese premiere on television.

Arc: Where is the story currently?

The anime is still at the very beginning of the story. Xylo Forbartz is on a mission with another hero named Dotta to cover the retreat of a unit of the Holy Knights. They are overwhelmed by monsters. In the chaos, Dotta has stolen a coffin containing Teoritta, a so-called goddess.

Xylo must, against his will, cooperate with the goddess to defeat a flood of monsters. However, it turns out that Xylo was framed when he was declared a serious criminal. He fell victim to a conspiracy.

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So far, the anime has been well-received by fans. This is because the series breaks with classic clichés and the animations are stunning. You can find more reasons for the anime on MeinMMO: “Premiere felt like a finale” – YouTuber explains new hype anime that has almost perfectly launched on IMDb

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: When does Episode 12 release? Overview of release, time, and streaming service

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is one of the most anticipated animes of the Winter Season 2026. Here you will find out when Episode 12 will continue.

Update on March 23rd, 2026: The article has been updated for the release of the upcoming episode.

Overview:

In the comprehensive overview of Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen, you will receive all the information available ahead of the series release. This article focuses on updating you weekly on when the next episode airs. This way, you will be informed if the anime takes a break.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – All about Episode 12

Release: When will Episode 11 be released? 

The next episode will air on March 26th, 2026, at 5:40 PM Central European Time.

Streaming Service: Where can you watch the episode? 

The episode will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll in simulcast. This means it will air shortly after its Japanese TV premiere.

Arc: Where is the story currently?

The upcoming episode follows the Shibuya Incident Arc. The previous episode showcased the finale of the fight between Yuki Tsukumo and Kenjaku. Additionally, the political consequences and the reaction of the Jujutsu authority are made clear. There is also a return of Yuta Okkotsu, whom you know from the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

Additionally, Yuji Itadori is in the rubble of Tokyo. He is ready to continue the fight and save as many lives as possible.

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Jujutsu Kaisen is not the only great anime premiering in 2026. There are 6 other shows from Japan that you should keep an eye on. What they are and when they premiere can be found on MeinMMO: 7 Animes that will make 2026 one of the best years for fans

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Pokémon GO: Dynamax-Regice – The best counters against the monster

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In Pokémon GO you can currently challenge Dynamax Regice. MeinMMO shows you how to perfectly prepare for the battle.

What kind of monster is this? Regice is a legendary Ice-type monster from Generation 3. It is part of the legendary giants, which also include Regirock, Registeel, Regieleki, Regidrago, and Regigigas.

When is this monster in the game? You can challenge Regice for the first time in Dynamax battles on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. You can find the monster in 5-star Dynamax raids and need 800 Dynamax particles to challenge the boss. If you want to start the battle remotely, you will also need a Remote Raid Pass.

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How to successfully defeat Dynamax Regice

Which attackers are suitable? Regice is an Ice type. Therefore, Fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fire-type attacks are very effective against the boss.

The best attacker you can rely on is Zacian in its Crowned Sword form. If you choose the legendary dog, you should teach the monster the moves Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade.

Alternatively, you can also rely on the following attackers, who are weaker than Zacian but still well suited:

  • Gigantamax Cinderace with Fire Spin
  • Gigantamax Machamp with Karate Chop
  • Gigantamax Charizard with Fire Spin
  • Dynamax Darmanitan with Fire Fang and Overheat
  • Dynamax Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash

Which defenders should be used? To soak up Regice’s attacks and charge your Dynamax meter, you should rely on the following defenders:

  • Dynamax Regice with Lock-On
  • Dynamax Latias with Dragon Breath
  • Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw
  • Dynamax Suicune with Water Gun
  • Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw
  • Dynamax Gallade with Psycho Cut or Low Kick

For defenders, it is crucial that they can take damage and provide a type advantage against Regice. Additionally, you should use a Fast Attack that has a duration of only 0.5 seconds to charge the Dynamax meter as quickly as possible. The Charged Attack is therefore secondary for the monsters.

Which healers are suitable? Healers are meant to provide the group with shields and healing. The following monsters are suitable for this:

  • Dynamax Blissey
  • Dynamax Wailord
  • Gigantamax Snorlax
  • Gigantamax Lapras
  • Dynamax Vaporeon
  • Eternatus

How many trainers are needed? The exact number of trainers you need to defeat the boss depends on your team, your strategy, and a bit of luck.

On social media, you can find videos of trainers who have managed to defeat the boss solo. To do this, the trainers used a Dyna Mushroom and challenged Regice when it knows the moves Focus Blast and Earthquake.

Additionally, a strategy was applied where the trainers quickly switch out their monsters to absorb Regice’s attacks.

You can see how such a solo battle plays out in this video:

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For safety, you should rely on more trainers. A maximum of 4 trainers can participate in a Dynamax battle together. Make sure that you take on different roles in the battle and organize your teams accordingly.

It is not sensible for all 4 trainers to focus solely on attackers. A balanced mix could, for example, consist of 2 attackers, one healer, and one trainer who provides shields.

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Crimson Desert Patch 1.00.03 from March 23 brings storage and improves controls – Patch Notes

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Developer Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert. Patch 1.00.03 from March 23, 2026, expands the camp with a storage for cliffs and improves the controls. Here you can find the patch notes.

What does Patch 1.00.03 bring for Crimson Desert? The update from March 23, 2026, includes the following highlight changes:

  • You can now find an additional storage space in the Gray Mane camp where you can store items that are not constantly needed. By now, lack of inventory space should no longer be an issue.
  • Based on player feedback, the developers are improving keyboard and mouse controls.
  • There are now more fast travel points that you can activate in the world.
  • The health and attack power of certain enemies and bosses have been reduced.

Please note that the patch is not yet live on all platforms. On Steam, the developers write:

The patch 1.00.03 for Xbox, the Epic Games Store, and the Mac App Store will be released at a later date. We will inform you again about this announcement as soon as the patch has been fully rolled out. Please also keep an eye on future announcements.

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Update 1.00.03 for Crimson Desert – Patch Notes

Quests

  • A problem was fixed where during the quest “Reunion” in Chapter 2, the cat occasionally did not lead the player further.
  • In Chapter 4, the “Mysterious Iron Pot” quest repair of the ancient generator has been optimized, so the pattern stops at the correct position for a while.
  • A problem was fixed where in the “Request from Turnali” quest, the quest was not completed if a refined Becker shield was refined again.
  • A hint text is now displayed when missions cannot be continued in certain situations, such as during criminal activities.

Content

  • For better mobility, additional Abyss Nexus have been placed on the continent of Pywel, allowing teleportation.
  • A function for storing items from the inventory has been added to the camp.
    • The camp (Private Storage) is located in Hernand’s Provisional Camp. Once the camp at the Howling Hill is obtained, the private storage can also be used there.
  • The time required to learn knowledge has been shortened.
  • Skills can now be learned after just one “watching and learning” session.
  • The timing for learning the Power Fist has been adjusted, making this skill available sooner.
  • The number of hits required to fell trees has been reduced.
  • Felling trees is now also possible without aiming through normal standard hits.
  • The difficulty of Quick-Time Events (QTEs) in the arm wrestling mini-game and in situations where the opponent is held down (Mount position) has been lowered.
  • Items through which knowledge can be gained are now marked and the amount of knowledge that can be obtained through the item is viewable in a hint box.
  • The discovery of ore veins and collectible items has been improved so that they are automatically recognized as soon as one is nearby.
    • Normal minerals: 8 m
    • Tools: 2 m
      • Campfire, special cooking utensil, whetstone
  • The Skyway tuning device in the Abyss has been improved so that it is triggered immediately when the activation point is reached.
  • The position of the Skyway tuning device has been changed so that it is now more clearly visible.
  • When manipulating circuit boards with the power of Axioms, the circuit will now be visualized during the process.
  • The camera movement when aiming at coal pools has been optimized. Additionally, the radius for igniting arrows has been adjusted.
  • An indestructible coal pool has been added in front of the Lionmane Watchtower.
  • In the stores of trading posts, in addition to cliffs’ horse inventories, the inventories of Damian and Oongka’s horses are now listed.
  • Previously missing effects when destroying facilities in enemy bases have been implemented. The effects when destroying facilities are as follows:
  • Destruction of the hospital: Wounded enemies do not return to battle.
  • Camp facilities: Maximum health of enemies is reduced by 10%.
  • Barracks facilities: Attack power of enemies is reduced by 5.
  • The appearance of some puzzles has been adjusted to improve their recognizability.
  • The healing effect of cooking ingredients and dishes has been increased, and the offerings in Hernand’s tavern have been expanded.
  • The lantern has been improved so that traces can be read in a larger radius.
  • The stamina consumption during lifting has been reduced.
  • A problem was fixed where pets did not collect loot in certain situations.
  • Certain items in the witch’s shop are now reset daily.
  • The properties and mining methods of bismuth ore have been adjusted as follows:
    • Approaching bismuth ore will now apply a petrification effect by default.
    • Bismuth ore can now also be obtained through regular collecting with the pickaxe, instead of exclusively through thunder attacks.
  • The difficulty of the mini-games firearm and archery competition has been lowered.

A problem was fixed where the thunder force field of the Abyss Sphere did not disappear.

  • At the Skyway tuning device, the visibility of the areas where the power of Axioms must be used has been improved.
  • After reading memory traces with the lantern, the vision will now automatically be equipped and the corresponding memory played back.
  • A problem was fixed where “watching and learning” for the Power Fist was not available when the Ethereal Path in the Abyss was completed without entering the Abyss Nexus.
  • A problem was fixed where no stamina was consumed after a certain quest cutscene.

Controls

  • [General] The response speed of the interaction UIs has been improved.
  • [General] The response speed of the input when jumping has been improved.
  • [General] A problem was fixed where the crosshair remained centered on the screen when aiming with the lantern or bare hands instead of snapping properly to the target.
  • [General] The quick slots for equipment have been optimized. If you re-select an already equipped item, it will now be sheathed.
  • [General] The response speed of the user interface in the main menu has been improved.
  • [General] A problem was fixed where switching to the title screen was not executed properly in some cases.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] The response speed of the control when moving the character has been improved.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] Keyboard shortcuts have been added to open and close the various menus directly. The following keyboard shortcuts are now available:
    • Inventory: [I]
    • Ability: [K]
    • Journal: [J]
    • Map: [M]
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] A problem was fixed where the key instructions in the bottom right corner of the screen were not changing as intended when blocking or aiming.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] Default options for blocking/aiming (side button 1) and dodging (side button 2) have been added.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] The use of the power of Axioms has been improved, allowing items to be moved with just one mouse movement.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] A problem was fixed where keys in the keyboard shortcut and input settings could be double bound.
  • [Keyboard/Mouse] A problem was fixed where certain actions were not executed correctly after changing the keyboard shortcut and input settings.

Bosses and Battles

  • The health and attack power of certain enemies and bosses have been reduced.
  • The stamina consumption when blocking attacks has been reduced.
  • The difficulty of the interim boss fight on the way to the Marsh Devil area has been lowered.
  • Some attack patterns of the boss Kearush, the butcher, have been adjusted.
  • The fill rate of the stun bar during a successful lightning counter has increased.
  • Weakness effects of bosses are now visible even if no corresponding knowledge has been acquired.
  • A problem was fixed where accompanying Gray Manes remained present when entering a boss fight.
  • A problem was fixed where fire arrows did not cause a burning effect when hitting enemies.
  • A problem was fixed where bosses fell unnaturally in certain situations.
  • A problem was fixed where in certain situations some bosses fled too frequently when hit.  
  • A problem was fixed where some enemies whose weakness is light reflection were not influenced by it.
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NPCs and NPC Dialogues

  • A problem was fixed where parts of the voice output were missing in the English version.
  • The costs for “Retrieving Lost Items” at NPC Carl in the camp on the Howling Hill have been reduced from 10 to 1 silver.
  • Animals now behave more naturally when the player is nearby.
  • Abnormal behaviors and placements of certain NPCs have been corrected.
  • A problem was fixed where in the two-sheet mini-game, NPCs tried to expose each other while cheating.

UI Adjustments / Improvements

  • Dishes are now automatically registered in the quick slots upon first receipt.
  • The position of the user interface for letters from carrier pigeons has been optimized.
  • The camera movement when “watching and learning” skills has been improved, so it now moves more naturally.
  • A problem was fixed where the “Remove Target” function in the map menu occasionally did not work properly.
  • A problem was fixed where the cursor in the shop menu occasionally did not display correctly during inputs.
  • The knowledge and reports menus have been moved from the Other tab to the Journal, and the menu order has been adjusted.

Graphics and Settings

  • [PlayStation 5, Xbox] In the options, the function to enable/disable the 120Hz mode has been added.
  • A problem was fixed where setting changes were not properly saved after using the “Restore” function.
  • A problem was fixed where values for resolution and upscaling were not retained after restarting the game.
  • A problem was fixed where in performance mode, with options set to low, character or cat equipment was not displayed.
  • A problem was fixed where with AMD FSR Ray Regeneration or DLSS Ray Reconstruction enabled, image quality was incorrectly displayed.
  • A problem was fixed where the abyss was also visible on the ground under certain circumstances.
  • Various visual effects during specific animations of certain NPCs have been improved and corrected.
  • The depiction of the waterfall in the Abyss tutorial has been improved.
  • Unnatural animations in collisions between characters and carts have been corrected.
  • A problem was fixed where the “letterbox” format was not properly changed after playing certain cutscenes.

Performance, Stability, and Game Start

  • [PlayStation 5] A problem was fixed where the game occasionally crashed when opening the world map menu.
  • A problem was fixed where the dedicated graphics card in systems with integrated and dedicated graphics cards was not recognized and the game did not start.
  • A problem was fixed where graphics cards in Windows 10 versions were not recognized correctly in a certain version. (Issues with hardware recognition in older Windows 10 versions have been improved.)
  • The stability and performance have been optimized for PC and consoles and various crash causes have been fixed.
  • [Xbox] A problem was fixed where playing in offline mode was not possible.

Localization

  • Localization errors in all languages have been fixed and the overall quality of localization has been improved.

Miscellaneous

  • Delays in playing death or loading sequences have been fixed.
  • Summoning the horse has been improved so that the horse now runs directly towards the player after being called.
  • A problem was fixed where the character was pushed to the side when using Power Fist or Push near a wall.
  • A problem was fixed where vibration of the DualSense controller did not work under certain conditions on a Windows system.
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What adjustments and improvements should the developers of Crimson Desert still make in your opinion? What bothers you, what do you already like very much? Let us know in the comments! If you are looking for more tips and tricks, check out our guide overview for Crimson Desert!

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WoW: How to get guaranteed equipment with item level 259

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Do you want to quickly get good gear in World of Warcraft? A simple method gives you a heroic item of item level 259 every week.

The hunt for the best gear is a great motivation for many in World of Warcraft. Especially at the beginning, individual gear pieces can make a big difference. Strong “Hero” gear is almost among the best available. We’ll tell you how to get a guaranteed item at item level 259, which you’ll likely use for quite some time – and you can even obtain it solo without relying on a group.

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Where can you find loot with item level 259? The simple answer: from a_depth_ of at least level 8. However, to snag it, you first need an epic treasure map. This guarantees that a special chest awaits at the end of your next depth when used. If this depth is at least level 8, a “Hero” category item – thus item level 259 – will await you from the chest.

How do you get the treasure map? You can relatively easily earn your first treasure map – even though it may take some time. To do this, you need to interact with the “loot” system and gather sufficient progress to receive the quest “A Nightmarish Task” from Astalor.

For this quest, you must complete 3 loot hunts on the difficulty “Nightmare”. This can be completed in just a few minutes if you use our tips to quickly complete loot hunts.

As a reward, you’ll receive a “Ray of Hope.” You will use this in the next depth near the waypoint (the “summoning stone” in the depth that grants you an extra life).

WoW Ray of Hope
This item grants you good loot.

This summons the depth boss Nullaeus. It doesn’t matter whether you defeat him or die; he will leave behind a small treasure that will definitely contain the treasure map.

Use the treasure map on your next visit to a depth (level 8 or higher) and enjoy an additional reward chest at the end!

Guaranteed loot every week

Can this be repeated every week? Yes, although with some detours. The “Ray of Hope” can only be obtained once from the loot quest line. But don’t worry: you can also find it in depths. It can be found both in small mini-chests and in the final reward chests. Additionally, it’s possible that you’ll directly obtain this treasure map from the same sources.

If you have no luck, you can also buy the “Ray of Hope” from Naleidea for 5,000 Lore coins – she is located in the depth headquarters at coordinates 53 / 78 in Silvermoon.

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By the way, you can farm the treasure map with all your characters, so you can also snag a strong item on your alt characters every week. This requires a relatively high time investment. However, considering that no group is necessary and you can approach the whole thing at your own pace, this should be a lucrative way to score really strong rewards.
As long as you haven’t set up your keyboard like my raid leader, a depth of level 8 should pose no challenge at all.

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“Power Ranger or Son-Gohan?”: Kliff from Crimson Desert could go professional with an attack

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert, much is possible. Fans are currently discovering a new move set that turns Cliff into a real Power Ranger.

What kind of moves are they? On Reddit, an enthusiastic fan showcases a one-minute clip titled “This game is freaking awesome!” In it, Cliff demonstrates several combat techniques drawn from wrestling. These include attacks such as:

  • RKO
  • Flying Dropkick
  • German Suplex

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They come from the wrestling leagues WWE and AEW. Particularly, the RKO is a worldwide trademark of long-time WWE superstar Randy Orton. He often uses it as a finishing move in his matches.

How do I use them? In another article, MeinMMO has already described how you can become a wrestler yourself. To do this, you simply need to perform various maneuvers with X and A or Y and B.

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Wrestling moves remind of Power Rangers and Dragon Ball

How are the moves received? It can be seen how Cliff showcases his wrestling finishers in a medieval setting. This is particularly well received by fans, as many write on Reddit.

The top comment feels reminiscent of Dragon Ball and Power Rangers. He is not sure whether Cliff has become a Power Ranger or Son Gohan. Others, on the other hand, thought of Kamen Rider, a Japanese counterpart to the Power Rangers.

Such posts make other readers envious who cannot play the title. It shows what is possible in the game and how much fun it is.

However: The controls are criticized by many players. Above all the praise stands the imprecise movement of Cliff. However, that is supposed to be a thing of the past soon. Because the developers have already promised a patch, as is said on Kotaku.

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But: Despite the poor controls, Crimson Desert is not a bad game. MeinMMO author Cedric is having a lot of fun with the action-adventure. He can also understand those who would think twice about purchasing: Crimson Desert is not perfect, but you may still love it

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During the development of ARC Raiders, there were “playtest battles” featuring unbeatable bosses like in Elden Ring

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

One of the producers of ARC Raiders revealed that there were so-called “playtest battles” during development. This was fought in developer team against developer team.

In a talk at GDC (Game Developers Conference), producer Caio Braga gave a presentation about the development process of ARC Raiders. In the presentation “When Your AAA Game Isn’t Fun: The ARC Raiders Story of Starting Over with Intent,” Caio Braga primarily talked about the importance of playtesting.

According to him, there were also rivalries between the individual teams regarding the game in the form of so-called playtest battles. These teams were supposed to believe in something different in the game, making it sometimes more difficult for the other developers on the team. This was, according to Caio Braga, done daily.

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Developer Team vs. Developer Team

What did these playtest battles look like? The core of the playtest battles is described by Caio Braga with an example. The weapon team wanted the weapons in the game to feel particularly good for players, thus making them so powerful that they could quickly kill the ARCs.

However, during the next playtest, the ARC team was annoyed that the time and effort they invested in the AI of the opponents felt almost wasted. So they vented their frustrations by making the ARCs more powerful.

This changed the very essence of the shooter in the next playtest, and Caio Braga describes it by saying: Suddenly you’re playing a Souls game, and the weapons no longer matter. (via gamesradar+). So you can imagine it as if ARC Raiders had unstoppable bosses like in Elden Ring or other Souls games.

This way, the various development teams have been arguing for years about the soul and identity of the game. After that, the team was reduced in size, allowing for a refocusing on the ARC Raiders.

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Previously, producer Caio Braga disclosed some information about the development process of ARC Raiders. The game not only went through various playtest battles but also faced much debate about the actual identity of ARC Raiders: Before ARC Raiders became the extraction shooter as you know it today, the developers themselves did not know what they were really working on

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Largest YouTuber in the world intentionally incurs losses on his main channel – This is behind the machinery of MrBeast

Johanna Johanna Reading time 4 minutes

The biggest YouTuber in the world Jimmy MrBeast Donaldson incurs losses on every project with his main channel on YouTube. But that’s exactly what he wants. Behind it lies an empire that needs very different currencies: reach and image.

Who is it about? Jimmy MrBeast Donaldson started his YouTube channel in 2012, and like many others at the time, his first videos were Let’s Plays. MrBeast finally achieved his breakthrough in 2017, and now, in March 2025, he has over 471 million subscribers. This makes him the most subscribed channel on the platform (Source: nindo.de).

Most of the videos on his main channel are generally associated with a large budget, in which he presents participants with extraordinary challenges. They are filmed in crazy locations and participants are offered a high-value prize or sums, often in the six-figure range.

One might think that MrBeast earns millions from ad revenue with this channel on YouTube. After all, most of his YouTube videos are ad-friendly and get a lot of clicks. But that’s not the case; on the contrary: According to a report by Quartz magazine, MrBeast even incurs a loss with every main channel video that he produces and uploads.

However, these losses are accounted for because there is a sophisticated machinery behind the YouTuber.

In Germany, Gronkh was the number 1 on YouTube for a long time:

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This is how MrBeast’s company works

What is behind MrBeast? MrBeast is no longer an ordinary YouTuber. He is an entrepreneur who has built a multi-million dollar business with his reach and wants to continue to build it. He owns the company Beast Industries, which encompasses everything:

  • YouTube videos on all channels
  • Feastables – chocolate bars
  • Lunchly – a snack box that he created together with YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI
  • Beast toys

This company is worth 5 billion dollars but incurs losses with the videos on the MrBeast main channel. This main channel is not meant to make money, but rather to generate more reach.

The cuts, titles, and even the thumbnails of the videos are designed to achieve the highest possible views. Additionally, MrBeast has his videos translated into other languages with the help of YouTube to be accessible to even more people. This also applies to his numerous auxiliary channels, such as Beast Gaming or MrBeast 2.

MrBeast focuses on consumption

How does MrBeast make a profit? The fame that MrBeast generates through his YouTube presence can be used to draw new people to his products. After all, people know him from YouTube, where he does extraordinary projects, often philanthropic, and thus there is a certain trust relationship that can lead to a purchasing decision.

His products also find their way into his YouTube videos, which achieve views in the hundreds of millions. MrBeast, or simply Beast, thus becomes a brand that can be found in many different consumer sectors.

MrBeast in front of an Edeka in Germany. With this video, he advertises his chocolate bars, which are also available to buy here (Source: Screenshot YouTube).

In the future, MrBeast plans to enter many more sectors. Recently, for example, he bought the financial app Step, as STERN reported. It is not just a bank in mobile form but includes other functions like crypto and loans.

MrBeast is not without criticism

In 2023, the YouTuber jacksepticeye caused a stir with a statement: He believes MrBeast has ruined YouTube: Because it was more about clicks, money, and popularity than about having fun.(Source: YouTube from minute 09:54). MrBeast is not a YouTuber who uses YouTube as a sort of diary for his passion but rather to extract as much reach as possible from it.

This character of YouTube, it must be said fairly, has been significantly less represented for a long time. However, MrBeast is considered a prominent example of this commercial character of the platform.

Additionally, other controversies have surrounded the YouTuber and entrepreneur in recent years:

  • In the past, allegations were made against an employee of MrBeast, Ava Tyson, who was accused of sexually abusing teenagers. However, this charge was dropped according to the BBC.
  • A class-action lawsuit arose against the entrepreneur regarding the Beast Games, a game show that MrBeast hosted on Amazon Prime Video. As BBC reported, there were several alleged incidents of sexual harassment and unsafe conditions, according to the participants.
  • In June 2025, MrBeast released an AI tool that was supposed to make it easier for content creators to create thumbnails. For that, the AI had to be given a prompt and a template, that is, the thumbnail of another YouTuber, to generate another thumbnail from it. This caused a major outcry within the community, especially among designers, whose profession was thus in jeopardy. MrBeast then deleted the AI tool (Source: BBC).
  • Lunchly had mold on the cheese in many samples, which led many to question the product (Source: Forbes).

MrBeast shows that even the best content alone is hardly enough to work profitably in the long run. Many influencers are therefore increasingly relying on alternative sources of income, such as chips or drinks.

Moreover, MrBeast demonstrates how one can build an entire empire around YouTube and the reach it generates. Not only does money seem to be a necessary currency for this, but also reach.

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Leading such an empire can be difficult for anyone. It comes with great responsibility and also enormous pressure. MrBeast himself once said that no one would want the life he leads: He became a billionaire with YouTube, now he says: No one wants the life he leads

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After more than 20 hours in the Pokémon TCG, the new expansion has completely captivated me again

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO author Paul Kutzner was allowed to take a look at the Top Trainer Box and 2 Build & Battle Boxes of the upcoming expansion “Optimal Order” from the Pokémon TCG. And he had a lot of fun.

New expansions for the Pokémon TCG are regularly released. This is also the case on March 27, 2026. Then the next expansion “Optimal Order,” which is part of the “Mega Evolution” series, will be released. The focus of this expansion is the legendary monster Zygarde in its Mega-ex form.

I was allowed to take a look at some products of the new expansion and dared to engage in battles with the decks. And I had a lot of fun with them.

You can now also collect cards and engage in battles virtually:

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Pokémon TCG Pocket scores with pure nostalgia

First collect, then fight

What did I get to test? The products of the new expansion that I got to test were the so-called Top Trainer Box and 2 copies of the Build & Battle Boxes.

In the Top Trainer Box, in addition to 9 booster packs of the expansion, there is also a promo card, card sleeves, damage dice, a coin flip die, a plastic coin, dividers for sorting cards in the box, 1 code card, and 40 energy cards.

Particularly, I was impressed by the promo card of Balgoras. I find the Pokémon itself and especially the graphical design of the card very appealing. But even aside from the promo card, the boosters contained some great cards that really caught my eye with their design.

Pokemon TCG Top Trainer Box
What’s in the Top Trainer Box…
Pokemon TCG Build & Battle Box
… and what’s in one of the Build & Battle Boxes

The Build & Battle Boxes come with 4 different contents, which are not recognizable from the outside. Each variant contains 1 promo card and 39 additional cards tailored to that specific promo card. Additionally, there are 4 booster packs from the expansion included as well.

In my two boxes, I got one deck with Monargoras and one with Thanathora. Since my girlfriend and I previously used beginner decks that we adjusted over time, it was time to test the new decks.

For this, we first took the cards from the boosters and added 20 additional cards to each deck so that we ended up with 2 decks of 60 cards each.

Pokemon TCG Cards
Some of the most beautiful cards I have received

How did the battles go? We looked at the decks beforehand and discovered that their strengths were quite different. While one deck relied on Monargoras, which was almost unbeatable once it was in play, the other deck focused more on monsters with moderate damage that could be played more quickly.

My girlfriend chose the Monargoras deck while I took Thanathora. For the duels, we generally use a mat that has served us well in the past.

Overall, we played 3 duels, of which she won two and I won one. We had fun in all three rounds, thanks to the new cards and mechanics. There was, for instance, Thanathora’s ability to play one additional energy card each turn, or the PokéPad, which allows you to grab a Pokémon card from the deck.

However, we noticed during the games what cards we were still missing in the decks. The Thanathora deck often struggled to draw enough energy cards from the deck, and both decks lacked the ability to quickly or even at all swap their own and opponent’s monsters.

Pokemon TCG Practice Test
The new decks in practice test

Why am I back in full swing? Essentially, we are both no longer in the beginner field, but we also don’t want to play with the meta-decks of the professionals. The battles in the Pokémon TCG provide us with a nice and relaxing change to have a few hours of fun. And we have already had quite a few.

Nevertheless, I always like to see what I can adjust in the decks without throwing away the fundamental mechanics of the deck. After the first rounds, I am already back to analyzing the decks and considering which cards we could remove and which to add.

The current realization, to add a few more energy cards as well as cards like Swap (free swapping of your own monsters) and Boss’s Orders (swap of the opponent’s monster), will certainly be followed by several more.

That’s exactly what excited me about our first beginner decks and does so again now. Adjust the deck, engage in battles, consider optimizations, adjust the deck again. Therefore, I am already looking forward to the next battles and the considerations afterwards on how we can make the decks more balanced and the battles even more exciting.

Nowadays, getting new Pokémon cards can be quite difficult if you don’t want to pay prices well above the recommended price for them. Even at Amazon, you need luck to receive new products. However, here is a simple tip that can help you avoid overpaying for Pokémon cards on Amazon.

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The fans of One Piece are so meticulous that “Zorro” had to fight exactly 100 opponents on Netflix

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Netflix series based on One Piece is meant to entertain newcomers as well as veterans of the anime. The actor playing Zoro, Mackenyu, knows his fans very well and made an important request to the production team.

What was so important for Zoro? On Whiskey Peak Island, there is a scene where Zoro must face a massive fight all alone. The friendly residents turn out to be 100 bounty hunters belonging to the Baroque Works, a criminal organization.

Zoro stands alone in the night and confronts the hostile forces to protect his defenseless crew. To ensure this scene is as accurate as possible, Mackenyu had a request for the production team:

I fought against 100 opponents. And I knew that the fans would count them. I told them it had to be exactly 100.

Mackenyu in the IGN video on Instagram

On Reddit, the fans in question agree. Many write that Mackenyu knows his fans and that some have actually counted. They praise the actor for thinking about the hardcore fans as well.

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Scene took place under extreme conditions

How meticulous are the fans? The hardcore fans of One Piece regularly come up with theories, as is the case in many franchises. There can be connections between individual chapter numbers or specific Devil Fruits. It often happens that they turn out to be true.

Did Mackenyu perform the scene himself? In fact, Mackenyu shot the entire scene himself and did not use a stuntman. This is probably because Mackenyu is also a good swordsman in real life. So much so that he had to act worse for a scene.

The scene with the 100 fighters is said to have taken 6 hours and was completed within 8 days. However, Mackenyu had to deal with an injury: He reportedly broke his finger.

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All these things show how much passion the actor displays. There’s one more thing he manages to do even faster than the fans of One Piece. Many admire him for it: An actor from One Piece is faster than the viewers, doing the opposite of Zoro

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2 games on Steam have the same name, are released almost simultaneously – developers work together instead of against each other

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Two indie games go online at the same time under the same name on Steam. When the developers notice the name duplication, they decide to collaborate.

What kind of games are they? On March 11 and 13, 2026, two new indie games hit the Steam market. Both are called Piece by Piece, but they differ entirely in gameplay.

In Piece by Piece, the life simulation game by Gamkat/No More Robots, you play as a little fox moving to a new town in the woods. Here, you set up a shop that repairs the broken items of the residents, such as lamps or plates. You must carefully piece the items back together.

In Piece by Piece, the puzzle game by Neon Polygons, you need to assemble levels first with the help of puzzle pieces to be able to play them. Then you run through the levels with your character, collect items, and fight enemies. The game features a cute pixel art style.

  • By the way: Both games are celebrating their release with a discount on their already low price. In Piece by Piece, the life simulation, you can save 20% on Steam and pay only 7.99 euros. And in Piece by Piece, the puzzle game, you save 15% on Steam and only have to pay 10.87 euros.
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In Piece by Piece you build your own repair shop in the woods

Situation ends well when you behave like a human

How are the developers collaborating? The developers noticed that they had released two games with the same name. But instead of fighting legally or similar, they worked together. They created a Steam bundle with their two games: Piece by Piece Double on Steam includes both games and costs 20.50 euros or currently only 16.97 euros with a 17% discount.

On Reddit, Chase_P, one of the developers of Neon Polygons, wrote the following about the initiative:

All of this came together within just a few weeks. We practically announced our release dates simultaneously – two days apart … and under the same title.
I saw that they were released by No More Robots […] and thought we had nothing to lose if we just asked. Mike Rose from No More Robots didn’t hesitate for a second: “That sounds like fun,” was his reply, and man, I’m glad we did that. It was such a positive week, and I am grateful for people and companies with values like the teams at Gamkat and No More Robots.

No More Robots also commented on Reddit and wrote: It’s crazy to believe that a situation could turn out well if you behave like a human, right? Who would have thought?

Moreover, the puzzle game Piece by Piece seems to already be a big success. Chase_P wrote on Reddit that he had already earned back the money he had previously invested in the game within the first 24 hours. The joint initiative seemed to pay off not only in a human sense but also financially.

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While these two indie games are already celebrating their release, another one is more or less on the starting blocks. The trailer surprised the community with an unusual twist at the end: New game on Steam looks like a “mix of Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Peaky Blinders”, hopefully just as crazy as it sounds

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The “most boring” people were the strongest in D&D for a long time – And are much more interesting than it sounds

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

In a fantasy world like that of Dungeons & Dragons, you can be whoever or whatever you want. However, if you want to get the most out of your character, until recently you only had one ideal choice: the human.

Whether in WoW, D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3, or any other fantasy game: those who play a human are often looked down upon. After all, who wants to be what they already are in real life in such an open world? You see it similarly: in the survey about favorite races, humans only ranked 6th.

Nevertheless, humans are the most popular race according to D&D Beyond and: “Human, Fighter, Sword & Shield” is not only a meme but also a frequently chosen combination in role-playing games.

Playing a human in a fantasy game doesn’t have to be a sign of lack of creativity since, often, the race is simply strong due to its advantages. This is also true for Dungeons & Dragons, as humans were long considered the best choice for any class – and that was due to a special feature.

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“Variant Human” makes humans demigods at early levels

Normally, all races in the 5th edition of D&D have a +2 bonus to one attribute and a +1 bonus to another attribute. This is valuable because attribute increases are otherwise only possible every 4 levels or through special items, potions, and the like.

However, humans are, as often in fantasy games, blessed with “Versatility.” They receive a +1 attribute bonus to everything, which is quite useless for most classes. However, the manual provides the option to play the “variant feature” if the game master allows it.

With this variant, you gain +1 to two different attributes and a feat of your choice (from page 165). These feats are extremely powerful. Many of them grant a +1 to an attribute as well as an additional effect – making you on paper stronger than most other races.

Some feats are so strong that they are almost overpowered right at the beginning of the game – after all, you usually get them no earlier than level 4. Some of these feats include:

  • Healer: with this you can restore 1d6+4 hit points to a creature with healing equipment per short or long rest. Especially at the beginning, that’s a good portion of the maximum hit points.
  • Observant: increases Intelligence or Wisdom and provides a bonus to passive perception and investigation.
  • Athlete: increases Strength or Dexterity and allows climbing without movement penalties.
  • Magic Initiate: allows simple spells for classes that otherwise could not cast spells.
  • Armor Training and Mastery: allows or improves wearing armor.
  • Alert: increases initiative and prevents you from being surprised as long as you are conscious.

Most other feats are only really useful later in the game or only for certain classes and situations. You can find the best feats in our list of the best feats in Dungeons & Dragons.

Not boring at all – humans offer more than you think

Such feats, or “feats”, are mainly interesting for min-maxers but make it easier to get into tricky adventures. However, they are not just suitable for players who want to get the most out of their class; they also fit perfectly into role-playing.

Especially for humans, who are often considered “boring” by many players, you have the opportunity to sharpen your character’s role with the feats. The feats don’t always have to be practical; they can simply fit the character:

  • Are you a daredevil who loves to fight? Become a bar brawler.
  • Did you swear in your background to protect the weak? Become a guardian.
  • Was your character born under a lucky star? Become the lucky one!

Humans in D&D are certainly not just the faceless background characters in cities. They can come from all regions of the world with corresponding background stories and – if you want to play that – with dialects, accents, and other peculiarities. There are many ways to improve immersion for D&D and such small details make the table feel livelier.

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2024 has stamped out races, now anyone can do anything… almost

Why do I say that humans were the strongest race and not are? This is due to the major overhaul that Wizards of the Coast released for the 5th edition of D&D in 2024.

The new ruleset changed many rules from the original 5th edition, including how races work. Instead of race-specific advantages and disadvantages dictated by the game, for instance, attribute bonuses can now be freely allocated since 2024.

As compensation for having additional abilities like darkvision or advantages on certain rolls, humans can now choose a feat by default in the 2024 version, but from a slightly smaller pool. Overall, the difference between races is no longer as pronounced as it was before 2024.

When it comes to style points, humans obviously lag behind many of the other races of D&D. After all, you could alternatively be a dragon, a dwarf, or someone with a devil in their bloodline… even if you then have to reckon with consequences: Hardly any other race in Dungeons & Dragons is as despised as tieflings – but why are the “devil’s children” so hated?

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An NPC proves single-handedly how much love is in WoW Midnight

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

How much attention to detail is put into WoW Midnight is quite impressive. Particularly, one NPC stands out clearly.

World of Warcraft Midnight places, more than previous expansions, great emphasis on immersion and story. There are continually opportunities to speak longer with NPCs, ask questions, or use special dialogue options that only exist because you belong to a specific race or class.

The NPC that probably has the most effort and love put into it is Tul’amar – a very special Draenei that you can meet in the Twisting Nether.

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Who is Tul’amar? Tul’amar, the Twice-Cursed, belongs to the Nether Envoys. This is a group of Draenei that originally lived on Argus as Eredar until the world was taken over by the Legion. She fled together with the other Eredar and the Naaru’s spaceship. But while the beings now known as “Draenei” traveled from one world to another to escape the Legion, there were always incidents where the spaceship had to take off quickly. In the process, some Draenei were left behind on worlds – just like Tul’amar and her people.

Now Tul’amar and her people are in the Twisting Nether because they were taken there.

Tul’amar, the Thrice-Cursed – a side-quest NPC with a lot of story

What makes Tul’amar so special? The entire quest line surrounding Tul’amar is filled with numerous dialogues that change depending on class and race:

  • If you are a Draenei yourself, you can converse with her and her companions in your native language [Draenei] as normal. Other races receive only a few meaningful words and mostly many gestures.
  • Warlocks and Demon Hunters can also speak with her in [Eredun], which is the language of demons – as she speaks it too. They receive entirely different texts and also get different responses.
  • If you are playing a Draenei and have chosen the Man’ari adaptations – such as a red skin – then there are even more different dialogues.

A lot of attention to detail has been given here, like you usually find only in larger RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3.

WoW Tulamar Dialogue Option

What is most interesting is how much she reveals about her home. She talks about a previously unmentioned planet, how her fight against the Legion unfolded there, how the Nether Envoys even had deserter demons among their ranks, and how Sayaad – that is, Succubi and Incubi – teach their ritual folk sport Jed’hin.

The quest line ends with Tul’amar leading her people back through the portal to their “new, old” homeland – but she stays behind to destroy the portal anchor and thus prevent the Domanaar and Astral beings of the Twisting Nether from ever finding them again. Afterwards, her name also changes. From “Tul’amar, the Twice-Cursed” she becomes “Tul’amar, the Thrice-Cursed.”

An additional great detail is that you can still talk to Tul’amar after the quest line – she is located in Decimus’ camp. You can not only ask her about the plans for the future but also interact with her. If you hug her (/hug), there is a reaction depending on the race. As a Draenei, she thanks you in your native language and enjoys it. With other races, she remains silent but returns the hug cautiously.

WoW Tulamar Hug Line
She reacts to a hug – particularly positively with Draenei.

Of course, this level of detail is not possible with all NPCs – the effort would be too great. But so much love for detail simply shows how much passion is invested in Midnight and how many thoughts have gone into side quests as well.

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Are there other NPCs of this kind? Yes. In the past, Blizzard has repeatedly incorporated some NPCs that interact with the character in various ways. They either have a lot of dialogues to read or respond to emotes – even in Shadowlands, there was the plague inventor Marileth. He also – a little clumsily – accepted his student (at least he believes so). He too was happy about a hug and returned it.

In general, the overall atmosphere of World of Warcraft Midnight leaves a good impression. Accordingly, our first impression after the first few days was also positive, as we came to the conclusion: World of Warcraft Midnight is on a really good path.

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Miniature enthusiast wanted to combine ARC Raiders with his hobby and explains to me how he created his masterpiece

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 4 minutes

A fan of the extraction shooter ARC Raiders and Dungeons & Dragons had a brilliant idea that led him to combine his two favorite games into a tabletop project: He created a miniature diorama that does not showcase heroic fantasy characters and monsters, but rather ARC-fighting Raiders. MeinMMO editor Caro knew immediately upon seeing this masterpiece that she had to get in touch with this artist.

While scrolling through various gaming communities as I do every day, one morning I came across a piece of art that I simply couldn’t ignore. It not only combined my love for miniatures, but also for ARC Raiders, which I’d only recently started playing.

It’s a miniature diorama in the style of ARC Raiders by the artist Hero_Work_Shop (on Instagram), shared by his friend DestinyNoel98 on Reddit. It depicts a scene in which three Raiders are fighting against a Leaper, with one already down, as indicated by an ascending Raider flare. In another diorama, three more miniatures are facing a bastion.

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The images were a huge hit with the community, especially the hand-painted Raider skins and the flare that actually seems to glow.

As for me, I found the projects of the hobby artist impressive and knew: If he already likes ARC Raiders, Dungeons & Dragons, and miniatures, then he’s a guy I really want to talk to. So, I reached out to him and met a deeply friendly and warm person who was willing to answer a few questions about his work.

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Once the inspiration is there, there’s no stopping

I asked Hero_Work_Shop how he transitioned from D&D miniatures to ARC Raiders and how he first got into painting miniatures in the first place.

He told me that he’s always been a pretty creative person, with lots of different ideas constantly swirling around in his head. A little over two years ago, he started working with clay and a 3D pen, until he eventually noticed other artists: “I saw that others were better, and I said to myself, ‘I want to do that too!’”

A little over two years ago, my friend, who had absolutely no prior experience, told me he wanted to learn D&D, and I just said, “Great! Let’s do it!” After two sessions, I told him zo give me the two miniatures bought online saying I’ll paint them myself … actually – I’ll buy a 3D printer, even without any experience… And that’s how it all started!

With the help of various content creators specializing in miniature painting, he was able to gradually develop the skill he possesses today. While that required a certain amount of discipline, it wasn’t difficult for him at all. And there was one statement I immediately recognized myself in: “When I’m passionate about something- like games in general – I wallow in these things.“

Miniatures were just the first step, now he creates entire scenes

As someone who loves painting miniatures but finds creating an entire diorama deeply intimidating, I was eager to find out how he went about creating his scenes.

As soon as I saw miniatures inspired by ARC Raiders – as always – I wanted to make them myself! And then it’s all about: Do it yourself!

I took a round piece of cardboard, came up with a little scene by placing the miniatures where I liked them, and little by little added a pebble here, a tuft of grass there, and so on… The most important thing is to use a reference to make it as accurate as possible.

He purchased the miniature files online and printed them himself. To achieve a look that was particularly suited to ARC Raiders, he and his friend went to into the game together to take reference photos of the skins and the environment. The rest he decided based on his intuition.

I was particularly impressed by the Raider Flare he implemented on the downed Raider. Here, you can’t “just” (with very thick quotation marks) paint the miniatures, but really get creative with how you depict them. Hero_Work_Shop is honest though, and admits that he got a little help with the idea:

My friend finally had a flash of genius when he saw the Raider on the floor: I set up a simple circuit with a pulsing light and a battery. The battery is actually inside the flare and is covered with cotton wool.

A project that appeals even to fans who aren’t into the hobby

His proud friend shared the diorama with the ARC Raiders community on Reddit, where it has since been admired by many players:

“Dude, that’s amazing – love to buy something like this tbh,” writes dreamtank. Blue18Lightning also emphasizes: “If I was Embark I’d be grinning from ear to ear with pride, this is absolutely fantastic and there’s so much detail they’ve put in as well, outstanding!”

You can find more projects by Hero_Work_Shop on his Instagram, where he’s open to friendly exchanges and commissions.

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