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The community of Warhammer 40,000 has found a new favorite. The latest warrior of a tabletop player is currently capturing thousands of hearts and is dubbed an “unfair advantage.”
But Wormy is not just cute; he is so cute that countless tabletop players are at his feet, even though a worm doesn’t even have feet. But better see for yourself what Wormy looks like.
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Wormy is introduced as the newest member of his Tyranid army. Additionally, the user asks for feedback on his painting technique. With Wormy, he tested the so-called “glazing.” This is a technique where multiple layers of heavily diluted paint are applied.
This is supposed to create a nice gradient of colors, as seen on Wormy at the transition from the purple chitin plate to his head. The light shadows between the individual spherical body segments were also painted with this technique.
Thousands have suddenly fallen in love with Wormy
What does the Warhammer community say about Wormy? So far, the post has gathered over 9,300 upvotes (as of April 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM). After the post was published, there were a lot of comments from other Warhammer fans who claimed to have fallen in love with Wormy.
The top comment with 1,000 upvotes features an edited image with Wormy in focus and reads: “I only met Wormy a day and a half ago, but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.” It is a Wormy version of a meme from the series Brooklyn 99.
Another Reddit user has claimed they would never allow the poster to bring Wormy into a game of Warhammer against them. Their reasoning: Wormy is just too cute to kill and thus provides a real “unfair advantage.”
What do you think of Wormy, and have you perhaps even created your own warriors for your Warhammer army?
The difficulty in Crimson Desert is high. So, it’s not a shame, but even desirable, to occasionally struggle against bosses. What you can do when you’re stuck, we will explain.
Crimson Desert offers you no option to adjust the difficulty in the settings. However, boss fights and sieges can be tough – sometimes too tough. Are you constantly getting hit and unable to defeat the enemies before they send you to the afterlife?
Don’t worry, as the game provides various ways to ease tough challenges, even without adjustable difficulty. Here is our list of things you should do when you fail in battles:
Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Pack as much healing through food as possible
If an enemy seems difficult at first glance, more healing items are the easiest way to still succeed. The key when you face challenges is to optimize your healing management. You should pay attention to the following points:
Gather and buy mainly one type of meat so that you don’t clutter your inventory → As much as you can and whenever you can
Always cook the best dishes possible at the cooking pot that heal you fully so you can better focus on the fight without needing to replenish every few seconds
Don’t hesitate to also buy dishes from vendors and other merchants. Money will become less of a concern over time
Use healing early to avoid dying during enemy combos
If you pay attention to these points, you have already gained a lot. Because the more healing you bring into the fight, the more mistakes you can afford and damage you can take, as long as you know you can withstand it.
If you also want to succeed in Crimson Desert, our YouTube video with 30 tips for beginners is just right for you:
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The second major factor you should address when you’re stuck is your equipment. It’s worth upgrading it regularly at the blacksmith if there isn’t already significantly better equipment available somewhere. The best place for this is the blacksmith in Hernand, as he is centrally located – alternatively, you can access the blacksmith at your camp if you are already that far.
For that, you need to gather the respective resources that the blacksmith specifies. Most of it you can gather in the immediate area at the beginning, such as ores or types of wood. However, some items you will also need to acquire from vendors or enemies, such as cloth scraps.
This way, you can increase your stats strategically and provide a buffer. Resources that you find will also be marked on your map, so you can quickly return there to continue farming. This may take time, but it is worth it when you’re stuck.
Additionally, you should always use the anvil and whetstone, as their use is free, and you get a buff for your defense and attack, which can make a significant difference.
Collect Abyss artifacts & upgrade abilities
This point is a bit more complex than the other two – but it can provide you with crucial advantages if you are unable to progress through the faster methods. If you can’t get further through healing and your equipment, you need to upgrade your abilities.
The best way to do this is by collecting artifact points. You earn these by completing main quests, defeating bosses, exploring the map, solving Abyss puzzles, and mastering the tasks of the sealed Abyss artifacts.
Furthermore, by defeating enemies, you fill the yellow bar next to your minimap. Once it’s full, you gain another upgrade point for your abilities. Focus especially on your health points (the large red area), your stamina (large blue area), and attacks (the smaller blue areas) that support your playstyle.
If you have trouble finding the Abyss puzzles, look for high points and check with the reflection for clues. Alternatively, a larger area will be marked with a question mark if you have already explored the region but have not yet found the local marker or nexus.
Maintain patience and play passively instead of rushing in
This tip may seem trivial, but in the heat of battle, it can still help to remind yourself of it. Crimson Desert thrives on you learning the movesets of the enemies and finding suitable windows for your abilities.
In battles where you get stuck, it can help to play more calmly and to dodge more often and maintain distance, rather than rushing to deal damage at all costs. Thus, fights may take longer, but you ideally won’t have to fight them more often.
Many bosses have combos after which they pause briefly – your moment to deal as much damage as possible and then retreat. Prepare potent combos with your preferred character and weapon combination for these phases, with which you can strike fast and hard.
Additionally, it’s worth experimenting and regularly using the reflection to make the weaknesses of the opponent visible and to focus on them. A more passive playstyle suits this well until you get the hang of it.
Bonus: Expand the camp early & take companions with you
Not a direct aid to perform better against bosses, but in the long run, it’s a significant relief: Expand your camp with the graumähne (Silver-maned horses) as early as possible. The more you do this, the more access points you have gathered there, saving you long walks.
This way, you can ensure that you find, for example, a cook, a blacksmith, and other service facilities that will help you prepare for tough battles. Because once you’ve unlocked the teleporter at your camp, all you need to do when facing difficulties is return to your camp, and you can equip yourself without having to travel further for the respective boss or siege fight.
To expand your camp, you must complete all the side quests of the graumähne. So always accept them when you see the graumähne symbol on the map.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t hold your hand. Much will be explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly lead to frustration. If you get stuck or need help, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you need: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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Is there a roadmap for Crimson Desert? What important dates are known for Pearl Abyss’s open-world adventure? MeinMMO answers these questions.
Is there a roadmap for Crimson Desert? No proper roadmap, but the developers released an outlook on April 10, 2026, regarding the updates that will come for Crimson Desert between April and June. Look forward to 3 difficulty levels, additional storage options, and new combat challenges.
The developers of Crimson Desert continue to turn community feedback into adjustments for the open-world adventure. Now there’s a preview of the next updates.
What is known about the next updates? Based on player feedback, the developers want to gradually provide a whole series of improvements for Crimson Desert. The updates are set to be released from April to June. You can find the highlighted new features below:
Crimson Desert will receive difficulty levels Easy, Normal, and Hard.
The playable characters Damiane and Oongka will receive new skills that correspond to Kliff’s power skills.
The camp will be expanded with a food storage, a wardrobe for your equipment, a resource storage, and a collection area for quest items, recipes, and similar items.
There will be an option to hide the weapons on the characters’ backs. Additionally, new outfits for characters will be introduced.
More mounts and pets will be added. Furthermore, special armor for non-horses is planned.
Players can challenge already defeated bosses again if desired.
The enemy factions fight to attack and reclaim liberated regions again.
The interface, controls, and draw distance will be further optimized.
The developers want to release the game’s soundtrack for free on Steam and other platforms.
By the way: Like the previous updates, the upcoming patches will also be available for free to all owners of Crimson Desert.
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
The powerful bosses you encountered in Crimson Desert are waiting to challenge you again. With Boss Revenge, you have the opportunity to face any boss again to test how much you’ve grown and to further refine your combat style through different strategies and approaches.
■ Renewed Blockades
Peace is fleeting, and darkness does not recede so easily. Remaining enemies are waiting for their chance to reclaim liberated places. Drive out the forces that have occupied these places again and prove the strength of the Graymanes once more.
■ Difficulty Levels
A function for difficulty levels is being added so that everyone, from novices to experienced Graymanes, can enjoy the adventure at the level that suits them best. You will be able to choose between Easy, Normal, and Hard levels.
In addition, we are working on more content that focuses on combat. So stay tuned.
Improvements to Character Gameplay
■ New Skills for Damiane and Oongka
We understand your feedback regarding Damiane and Oongka and know that they need skills comparable to “Power Fist” and “Might of Axioms.” To implement this, both characters will receive new skills that are on par with these skills.
■ Hide Back Weapons
A new option will be added that allows you to hide the weapons on your character’s back. This will prevent immersion in battle from being disrupted by certain pieces of equipment carried on the back.
■ Addition of New Outfits New outfits for the characters will be added. Additionally, you will be able to wear some outfits that were previously only available for sale or donation in the future.
Improved Comfort Functions and Additional Features
■ New Specialized Storages
– Food Storage: We plan to introduce a new food storage where you can directly take ingredients for cooking. When preparing dishes, you can then access ingredients from both your food storage and your inventory.
– Wardrobe: A new storage for clothing will be added where you can store headgear, armors, gloves, footwear, and capes.
– Material Storage: A new storage for collectible items will be added, from which you can directly take items for crafting and refining. This storage can hold various crafting materials, including insects, stones, ores, and more.
– Collection Storage: A storage for quest items will be added where you can safely keep the souvenirs from your adventure as well as your carefully collected recipes.
■ Pets & Mounts
New pets and mounts that can be summoned will be added. Furthermore, we plan to add special armor for other mounts in addition to the existing horse saddles.
Systems and Graphics
■ UI Improvements
To enhance readability, an option for adjusting minimum font size will be added. Since we offer our service in 14 languages, fully optimizing for all languages will take some time. However, to make your gaming experience as smooth as possible, this feature will be implemented as a priority. Additionally, we plan to continuously optimize various UI elements and comfort features such as the world map, inventory, and housing content.
■ Control Improvement
We review every single piece of feedback regarding the controls that you send us very carefully. To provide you with an even better gaming experience, we will introduce a feature for customizing certain buttons for gamepads. Additionally, we will expand the customization options for keyboard and mouse to further enhance usability.
■ Improvement of Draw Distance
To allow you to enjoy the beauty of Pywel’s landscapes even more intensely, we are working on making the rendering of distant backgrounds even more realistic. Please note that the patch may take up more space. The reason for this is improvements in the rendering of distant landscapes and rendering quality under various conditions. Take a look at the image below to get an initial impression of the changed appearance of Pywel.
Additionally, a free soundtrack DLC will be added on Steam so that you can enjoy the Crimson Desert OST at various places. The official soundtrack will also be released on common global music platforms. We hope you are looking forward to it.
How do you rate the announcement for Crimson Desert? Are you looking forward to the upcoming improvements? The last updates were well received by large parts of the community. Players repeatedly praise that the developers are accurately addressing the feedback and criticism of buyers with their implemented improvements – read more about it here: Crimson Desert is selling like hot cakes because it listens to the pastry lovers
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The actors of Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro from the Netflix series about One Piece had to create a ranking. It was about who is the best anime hero of all time. And Luffy only ranks 5th.
What does the ranking look like? On the TikTok channel of flighthouse, the actors Iñaki Godoy, Taz Skylar, and Mackenyu were invited to create a ranking of the best anime characters. The following anime characters made it into the top 5:
Son-Goku (Dragon Ball)
Ash Ketchum (Pokémon)
Sailor Moon
Naruto
Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
Although the actors appear in the live-action adaptation of One Piece and even play Luffy, they placed this character at the bottom of the list. You can watch the video here:
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They placed Son-Goku in the first position out of respect. The manga of Dragon Ball has inspired many other Shonen stories, including One Piece, and was the pioneer of the genre. Close behind is Ash Ketchum from Pokémon. Pokémon is not only an important anime but also a significant video game franchise.
Sailor Moon is as iconic as Goku and Naruto and actually deserved to be in the top 3. Thus, only the 5th place remains for Luffy.
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Netflix shows in the new trailer for One Piece the many new villains of Season 2
Ranking was not created quite fairly
How was the ranking created? The ranking is a blind ranking. A ranking is created without the individuals knowing in advance which characters, foods, or other items they need to rank.
So, it may be that objects that are ranked last would have ended up in a completely different place if the person had known beforehand what they needed to rank.
And you can also see this in the 3 actors. They are visibly disappointed that Luffy is mentioned last and is left with only the fifth place. Taz Skylar charmingly says that Luffy will always be number 1 in his heart and thus the actor.
In WoW: Midnight, you encounter numerous figures who have experienced and gone through a lot in their past. However, in the current expansion, you learn very little about this. That’s enough reason for a fan to create a remedy with an addon. The community is thrilled.
What is this addon? The modification for World of Warcraft is called IMAGO and offers a chronicle of the unforgettable heroes of Azeroth. KYLI4N_, the creative mind behind the addon, explains on Reddit that he got the idea while playing the current expansion Midnight.
When I started playing WoW four years ago, I was completely overwhelmed. I loved the world and was fascinated by the lore, but I constantly stumbled into significant characters and epic story arcs without any context. Either you already know the story, or you have to Alt-Tab into a wiki, which completely ruins the immersion.
Midnight has brought back this feeling in a way that no expansion has done before. I constantly walked through Silvermoon and thought about what this city has gone through while standing next to characters who survived things most players have never read about. And there was just… nothing in the game that could close that knowledge gap.
This is exactly where his addon aims to provide all the essential information for story and lore enthusiasts. For example, if you target a significant NPC, you unlock their chronicle entry and learn who they are, what role they’ve played in WoW so far, and what their significance in Midnight is. There are also entries for the regions of the current expansion.
Currently, the addon includes info cards for 56 selected characters and 7 zones. With the continuation of the Midnight storyline, more entries are expected in the future. KYLI4N_ also explains that he used AI tools to summarize the information for the addon into suitable text snippets.
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WoW Midnight: Arator’s Light and the Firebrand
“Blizzard really has one of the best gaming communities”
How is the addon received? The more than 6,450 thumbs up and over 340 comments in just 12 hours underline how positively KYLI4N_’s work is received by a large part of the community.
Mammoth_Opposite_647 writes on Reddit: “Blizzard really has one of the best gaming communities, and I don’t know if the developers even realize that.”
Late_Stage_Exception sees a need for such information on Reddit as well: “I was in a random group last night where it took forever between fights, so I looked at the old bosses in the dungeon journal and… it almost feels criminal how little background text or information there is about it.”
crabby654 celebrates on Reddit: “Damn, that’s really awesome.”
ABoldBoi also praises on Reddit: “This is so cool! It reminds me a lot of the Codex library from Star Wars: The Old Republic, where you could unlock background information about events, places, or characters you were currently dealing with. I hope you continue!”
The addon, which was released 16 hours ago on curseforge.com, currently has about 1,500 downloads. There are praise comments there, but also initial bug reports.
To make World of Warcraft a bit more enjoyable, you can not only rely on IMAGO but also many other modifications that change everything possible. We show you some of the best addons for the various areas in the new expansion Midnight: The 7 best addons for WoW Midnight
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Not even 2 months after the release of a new survival MMO on Steam it is already set to end. In The Cube, Save Us the lights are going out.
Which game is it about? The Cube, Save Us is a survival co-op game that also calls itself an MMO. While the MMO aspects are rather slim, it is mainly about survival. After a nuclear war, the remaining humans try to gather resources and escape from the “Cube”.
The “Cube” is said to be a massive alien structure left behind by an extraterrestrial civilization. In terms of gameplay, there are beautiful and large maps where combat mainly occurs in close quarters, which sets the title apart from many other survival games.
Mutants and other players pose significant dangers, as do environmental effects that can also be deadly. What sounds like a refreshing game concept on paper is now close to being canceled.
You can watch the trailer for The Cube, Save Us here:
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The Cube, Save Us shows a mix of zombies and magic in the trailer
From Early Access to Shutdown in 2 Months
When are the lights going out? The Cube, Save Us servers will shut down on May 8, 2026. The developers announced the end of the title after not even two months. The survival game was launched on March 18, 2026, in Early Access.
However, despite Early Access and a Free2Play model, only about 600 players logged in on peak for Steam just two weeks after the release (Source: SteamDB). Accordingly, the developers quickly realized that there was nothing left to save and announced the end.
All players who have already spent money on the title have received a refund of the purchase price via Steam.
Why did the title flop? As the website 17173.com reports, the title had many problems. The game was technically extremely prone to bugs, crashes, and poor performance.
Although the title had not even been released for a month, items had to be removed from the shop because players had exploited mechanics with them. Even though the issues were then improved, it was not enough to regain the trust of the players.
While Early Access on Steam is supposed to allow developers to publish their game in development, if players cannot enjoy it due to poor technology, then it is simply too early for the step, as clearly shown here.
One of the best weapon effects from Crimson Desert becomes available quite early in your collection and allows you to shoot Aimbot Rocket Crows at enemies with the push of a button. It is so powerful that you should utilize Crow Hunt until the endgame.
What is behind the skill? With Crow Hunt, you summon a swarm of crows that deals some area damage upon use – so the dull description in Crimson Desert. However, the actual effect is much more exciting and powerful.
Whenever you perform your heavy attack (right mouse button or RT on the controller), crows fly from your weapon, diving at nearby enemies. Unlike many other weapon effects, these fluttering birds come with a built-in Aimbot and therefore almost always hit a target.
It doesn’t matter whether enemies are within melee range or not. The crows also take aim at distant or flying foes. The latter is particularly helpful, as some of the most annoying enemy types in Crimson Desert can fly.
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
Crow Hunt – easy handling, noticeable effect
Why is the skill so strong? Individual Harpies or the flying, bubble-protected cultists can be dazzled by the light of Cliff’s Sword, but that might not always be possible in chaotic battles. Anyone with Crow Hunt on their weapon can simply spam RT or right mouse button to shred through the enemies on the ground while taking down flying targets from the sky.
The strength of the effect is clearly demonstrated in the Delesyia region. There, you encounter entire swarms of mechanical flies. Don’t even try to take them down individually with the bow. Just slice through the air with your sword while the drones fly around you, and your Aimbot Rocket Crows will finish the rest in moments.
The effect is also helpful in various boss fights, as the crows deal damage even when you miss with your heavy hit. Sometimes, you can even throw the annoying critters off balance with constant hits. In short: Crow Hunt is one of the best weapon effects in Crimson Desert, and you should definitely not let the skill go unused somewhere.
Tip: With enough points in the blue stamina talent and the Abyss armor Stamina Cycle (restores stamina on attack) on the weapon, you can use your heavy attack almost continuously in fights – this also applies to two-handed weapons that hold other weapon effects like Earth Strike or Wonders of Darkness.
Where can I get Crow Hunt? The good news: If you play the main story of Crimson Desert, your path will inevitably lead you to the weapon effect. The bad news: You have to defeat the Crow Summoner in Act 5, who will annoy you with several phases and some annoying attacks.
From the defeated Crow Summoner, you will receive a weapon from which you can extract the effect Crow Hunt at a witch and put it into your desired weapon. Make sure to do that and try out the skill in practice, it’s worth it! You can find general tips for building a strong build in this article: Best Build – With our tips, you dominate enemy hordes and bosses from Crimson Desert
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For many, the biggest villain in The Boys is probably Homelander. But one of the most fearsome villains from the comics is missing in the series by Amazon. For MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, this is a missed opportunity because the substitute does not do justice to its potential.
He holds a high position at Vought and makes the decisions for the company. His goal is always to maximize profit and keep the investors happy. In the series, James is adapted into two characters: Stan Edgar and Madelyn Stillwell. However, the comic version has a significantly stronger approach.
Here you can see the trailer for Season 5:
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The Boys shows in the final trailer for Season 5 how far Homelander has come
The True Villain in The Boys
James Stillwell is the shadow of Vought in the comics. For CEO Stan Edgar, he takes care of operations and makes decisions for the company. He also regularly interacts with the superhero teams that bring money into the company.
In all his panels, he has a cold and terrifying presence. He never gets angry, which gives his threats and decisions a memorable effect. Even after Homelander completely loses it and threatens him with death, he responds coldly and disrespectfully. He replies to him with complete, cold disgust:
When have you ever done anything even remotely interesting or original? What have you come up with that even the most insignificant representative of this meaningless species could do, even if you were to grant him your power?
James Stillwell to Homelander (Source: Screen Rant)
Stillwell is not afraid of Homelander and does not get nervous when he threatens him with violence. He represents a cold and emotionless company that does not care about anything. Both the comics and the series satirically depict how companies control and market everything. It is about maximizing profit, and Supes are endorsed as long as they serve this purpose.
James Stillwell is more fearsome than Homelander, even though he has no powers. Butcher and his team can defeat the superheroes, but taking down Vought as a whole seems impossible. Even if Stillwell were to die, someone else would simply take his place, and that is scarier than Homelander.
The Substitute from the Series is Not as Effective as the Comic Version
In regards to the series, one could argue that James Stillwell is indeed present. Once in the character of Madelyn Stillwell (played by Elisabeth Shue), who represents the name and almost the job, and once in character in the figure of Stan Edgar (played by Giancarlo Esposito).
Madelyn appears in Seasons 1 and 2 as the vice behind Stan Edgar of Vought. She manipulates Homelander and seems to be the only one who has control over him for a long time. She represents the insidiousness of the company Vought but primarily functions as a character in combination with Homelander’s Oedipus complex. She lacks the coldness that made James so striking. In the end, he frees himself from her control and kills her.
Then Stan Edgar comes into play. He represents the ruthlessness of Vought and does not seem to fear even Homelander. But Stan Edgar falls subject to Homelander and the Supes. Instead of embodying the power of Vought until the end, Homelander grabs the power, and the representation of Vought disappears.
Here you can see a confrontation between Stan and Homelander:
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Sure, the products and marketing are still shown, but the person who embodies the essence of a malicious company is missing. Homelander has his own god complex, and Stan Edgar is reduced to a fugitive who takes care of his family. He becomes a secondary character with less screen time.
This is incredibly unfortunate, especially because The Boys does not hesitate to criticize the capitalism of such a company in seemingly every episode. Without such a representation, Vought is no longer the veil that seemingly controls everything but rather a gag instrument. The potential goes to waste, and with it, a counterpoint to Homelander and Butcher. Not Vought has power over everything, but Homelander. This undermines the satirical critique.
Don’t get me wrong. I like Stan Edgar in the series and the approach of placing Homelander and his ego as the central focus of everything, but Vought is, in my opinion, too much in the background, and Stan Edgar is thus wasted. This is so unfortunate because the series also publicly presents the company outside of the episodes: A Supe from The Boys only spouts nonsense, showing why the series is so good
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Usually, games switch to the Free2Play area, a co-op game on Steam will leave this soon – and that over a year after release.
Which game is being discussed? The game is called eWorlds and is a 3D platformer. With its multiplayer focus and cute appearance, it initially resembles Fall Guys. However, you are supposed to experience a narrative adventure here.
After an accident, your spaceship crashes on an unknown island where several worlds merge together. You explore different landscapes, from a tropical island to a Wild West town and dangerous dungeons. Along the way, you must overcome traps and solve puzzles.
eWorlds was released on October 24, 2024, on Steam – and it’s free. Those who want to support the developers financially can purchase a supporter pack with special power-ups or the game’s soundtrack. However, starting April 16, 2026, that will no longer be sufficient.
Here you can see the official launch trailer for eWorlds:
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eWorlds: The official launch trailer for the co-op platformer on Steam
Developers give away their game for over a year, now need to pivot
Why does the game suddenly cost something? The developers justify their decision with the ongoing costs for multiplayer titles. They inform their players in a message on Steam:
Over time, it requires costs to keep the servers permanently active – costs that we cannot cover with the current free model.
To ensure that the servers stay online and eWorlds remains playable and accessible in the future, they decided to change the monetization model. The game will cost €3.99 in the future. That’s not a big price tag, but still one.
Who is affected by this change? Those who already own the game or get it by April 16, 2026, will notice no change. Until then, you can still secure the game for free and keep it.
If you want to play eWorlds with some friends, you should get it as soon as possible. And even if you end up not liking it, at least you haven’t spent any money on it – so grabbing it now doesn’t hurt.
At the moment, all signs point to a release of GTA 6 on November 19, 2026. An actor from GTA 5, however, would reportedly celebrate another delay. For him, the game cannot come soon enough.
What exactly does the actor mean? In an interview with Eldorado, Jay Klaitz talks about GTA 6. He voiced the heist planner and intel scout Lester Crest in GTA 5. In the conversation, Klaitz repeatedly praises GTA producer Rod Edge and says he is so damn cool.
When it comes to delays, the voice actor sees almost exclusively the positive: The longer Rockstar takes to make GTA 6, and gives people like Rod the time they need, the cooler it will be. It could be another month, or another five months, or six months, or whatever. It will be cool.
What exactly Klaitz means by this statement, he does not define himself. However, he likely means that any kind of delay means more development time, which can fundamentally be good for the quality of the game.
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Endlich Releasedatum für GTA 6 bekannt – nicht 2025
More delays for GTA 6? Probably not
Could GTA 6 be delayed again? Theoretically, further delays, even over several months, are still possible. With the release in November drawing closer, one might think that we should start seeing more of the game itself. For example, through marketing campaigns and such.
The currently apparent lack of a larger-scale marketing campaign or even a third trailer does not necessarily mean anything at the moment. Take-Two, the company behind Rockstar Games, recently announced that the release date is set and that marketing will really kick off later in the summer of 2026 (via IGN). Additionally, the delays of GTA 6 have apparently cost Rockstar a lot of money.
What about the price of GTA 6? How much the game will ultimately cost at release to cover the costs that may arise from delays is still up in the air. In the interview, Jay Klaitz was actually asked whether he would pay the currently speculated 100 dollars for the game.
He says, however, that he is generally happy if he can sit down and play even once a week. But: The reality is that I don’t have enough time for a game that justifies spending 100 dollars on it.
What the price will be and whether GTA 6 will ultimately be delayed again is currently uncertain and pure speculation. However, there have been rumors circulating in the community for a while regarding the release. Recently, among others, a leaker claimed to know when GTA 6 Online will be released.
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Interstellar is one of the biggest sci-fi blockbusters of recent years – and that’s only because a legendary director did not direct the moviehimself. At least that is what Steven Spielberg says, who worked on the film for an entire year before ultimately leaving it to someone else.
Where does this info come from? The American director Steven Spielberg spoke in a new interview with Empire Magazine (via gamesradar+) for the first time about his work on Interstellar, which would later become one of Christopher Nolan’s best films. Spielberg had already established himself as a legend in Hollywood with films like Jaws, E.T., Schindler’s List, and Jurassic Park.
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German trailer for the sci-fi blockbuster ‘Interstellar’ by Christopher Nolan
Spielberg worked for a year on Interstellar, gave up – does not regret it
What does the director say about his work on the film? According to his own statement, Spielberg worked on Interstellar for a year. “I became fascinated with it,” the director recounts, adding that he spent a lot of time at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. There, he spoke with the scientists and aerospace engineers for research on the film.
When asked how far the project had progressed, Spielberg explains that there were only two drafts for the screenplay. He had them written by none other than Jonathan Nolan – Christopher Nolan’s brother.
At that point, Spielberg was still not completely convinced about the film. “It didn’t stick,” he confesses to Empire. Jonathan Nolan then told him, “If there comes a point where you decide not to make this movie, I can tell you who’s gonna grab it. He’s already bugging me about it. And that’s my brother Chris.”
So it actually turned out that Spielberg ended his work on the film after a year and handed the reins over to Christopher Nolan. And the director is still confident today that it was the right decision: “Interstellar was a much better movie in Chris Nolan’s hands than it would have been in mine.”
Interstellar then became one of the most important films by Christopher Nolan and is considered by many to be one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. Are you also fans and looking for a similar experience? Then we have just the right list for you: 7 movies like Interstellar
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Since World of Warcraft finally introduced the housing system, players have become increasingly creative. One player has found inspiration from Counter-Strike 2.
What inspired the player from Counter-Strike 2? The player @woweden posted on X.com screenshots of her house in World of Warcraft. Specifically, the interior can be seen, which she modeled after a map from Counter-Strike 2: Dust 2.
Of course, this is not the complete map, but at least an excerpt of it. Among other things, barrels, markers, a steep section of the included road, and a goose graffiti can be seen.
@woweden writes in her posts that recreating Dust 2 in WoW was probably her most challenging design yet. During the construction, there were also concrete problems like stubborn carpets and stones. And she doesn’t know if she will completely ruin the build when she enters the house next time.
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WoW: Housing-Cinematic in WildStar style
Rush B in WoW
What is special about Dust 2? According to leetify, Dust 2 is currently the second most played map in Counter-Strike 2, right after Mirage. It last held the top spot in April 2024. Dust 2 itself is one of the most well-known FPS maps worldwide. Moreover, it is considered by PCGamesN as one of, if not the best balanced map in the game.
In a Reddit post, players also discuss the popularity of Dust 2. NeatDurain points out that the map is very famous, making it easier to perform well with random groups. There may be some truth to the theory that you often end up in mixed teams: NotInNewYorkBlues writes that one should play with two friends to avoid Dust 2 as much as possible.
This is how the map looks in the original compared to the version in WoW by @woweden:
The original…… the WoW version!
What does the community think? In the comments, players celebrate the housing build, and some identify themselves as Counter-Strike 2 fans. @arismith1213 asks if it would be possible to visit the house. Builder @woweden confirms, but it should be considered that it’s unclear whether the build can be entered without issues. @qyayayaq, on the other hand, hopes that the currently most popular map will be recreated next: Mirage.
Also speaking is @PHRISK3D, a developer. She writes that she has worked on Counter-Strike 2, but also World of Warcraft, and finds the housing build great. Other players are happy that they can now execute the command Rush-B in WoW, and one notes that the WoW version could easily be from Spongebob.
Incidentally, the release of the housing system has not only resulted in beautiful home creations but also frustration. The system was inaccessible and difficult to understand for many people. Later, Blizzard also heeded the prayers of many and reduced in-game costs by up to 93%. Housing, however, is just one new feature from the recently released expansion Midnight. If you generally prefer building houses instead of hanging out in raids and still want to be well-equipped, we have an item recommendation for you: In WoW, you can now earn strong epic gear with item level 259 without having to set foot in a raid
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We already asked you before the release which of the three main characters from Crimson Desert you would prefer to play, and you had a clear favorite. Now it resonates from the community that reality looks quite different. Do you see it similarly?
What has been shown by the community? In a post by Reddit user _syphex_107 in the Crimson Desert subreddit, the player reveals that after 45 hours in the game, he spent all his time only with the main character Kliff. He hasn’t even touched the second heroine, the fighter Damiane, and he hasn’t even unlocked the third, Oongka, to play as him.
That he is not the only one quickly becomes clear through the confirmations of many other players. While many of them spend hundreds of hours with Kliff, they devote only a few minutes to no time at all to the other characters.
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Crimson Desert: Pets are helpful loot collectors, here’s how you can tame them
Players didn’t necessarily choose Kliff voluntarily as their main character – but how does it look for you?
Why are so few people playing with the other characters? It’s not because they find Kliff as a protagonist incredibly great. It’s no coincidence that he was already given the name “Jon Snow for the poor”.
This has simply not changed throughout the course of the game, as Kliff, despite other playable characters, is still the protagonist of the story. Damiane and Oongka not only have to be unlocked, but are deliberately excluded from some missions.
Based on the reactions on Reddit, it becomes clear: Many players see this as wasted potential.
“I played a few hours with Damiane and I had fun! Then they took her out for almost half the game and I didn’t want to play with her anymore after that,” writes AMS_Rem and received over 760 upvotes for it. thumbscrolllord also reports: “I was just about to start an adventure with her when the prompt ‘This is Kliff’s story’ suddenly appeared and I thought: ‘Oh, okay.’ I completed the housework mission with her and then had to switch – I really felt sorry for her, man.”
Now we ask you: What are your thoughts on this topic? We asked you before the release which character you preferred to play, and Kliff was not declared the winner. Much more, you wanted to play as Damiane, as 39% of all 744 respondents stated.
Kliff received votes from 20% of respondents, while Oongka got only 6%. 35% wanted to find out while playing which character they liked best.
Now that the game has been out for a while, we want to hear from you:
Feel free to share your detailed opinion in the comments. Has your opinion changed from your initial expectation? Let us know!
In Crimson Desert, you will inevitably have to get used to spending most of your playtime with Kliff as the protagonist. However, for those who wish for a completely different Kliff, perhaps even a non-male one, there might be good news about the project of another fan of Crimson Desert: A fan of Crimson Desert frees you not only from the generic Kliff but also from his gender
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With the update on March 29, 2026, 5 new legendary mounts have landed in the world of Crimson Desert. MeinMMO reveals how you can unlock Polar Bear, Silver Tooth, White Stagand more.
What kind of mounts are these? The update on March 29, 2026 brought many meaningful improvements that the community desired. The highlight: 5 special mounts that you can earn permanently for your stable:
White Bear
Silver Fang
Snowwhite Deer
Rock Tusk Warthog
Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex
In the following, we will tell you where you can find the exotic mounts or what you need to do to receive them as a reward.
Update from April 9, 2026: We’ve updated the article again for you.
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If you prefer horses, try to catch this black four-legged friend:
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
White Bear – Location and Requirements
You can find the White Bear in the northwest of Pailune. There, it roams the snowy mountains with its young. You need to hunt and skin the animal to obtain the Polar Bear’s claw.
The White BearHere you can find the White Bear, in the north of Pailune.
With this claw, you then visit a witch. Choose the option Crafting/Fusion of Abyss Equipment. Switch to the Special Items tab. There, you exchange the Polar Bear’s claw for the Amulet of Companionship: Polar Bear. Use the item in your inventory and you register your new mount. From now on, you can select and call it via the quick selection.
What can the bear do? This impressive mount has particularly high health (1,500) and attack (180). The other two values (endurance: 200, defense: 35) are solid. The bear is a strong ally in battles, as it even fights by your side when you are not riding it.
Silver Fang – Location and Requirements (Legendary Wolf)
The legendary wolf lies in a hollow in the north of Hernand, just south of the Howling Cave at The Sage’s Peak. However, it only appears there if you have completed the three-part questline Legendary Wolf for House Celeste. You can obtain it if you have completed enough other faction quests in Hernand for the local houses. The starting quest is called Silence from Afar.
The red cross shows where you can find the hollow with the white wolf.
When fighting the wolf, you must pay attention to the purple plants in the area that can drain your life in seconds. Once you have defeated the wolf, you will receive its fang when skinning, which you then bring back to a witch.
The wolf has 430 health, 100 endurance, and attack, as well as 45 defense, which are less impressive than the Polar Bear’s stats. You can also attack enemies with it. If you are not riding it but it is nearby, it will also intervene in the fight to help.
Snowwhite Deer – Location and Requirements
The Snowwhite Deer also inhabits the cold wilderness of Pailune. You need to go to a river that runs directly above the A on the map. There, the stag grazes with several does and will flee as soon as it sees you. So be quick, sneak up on it, or attack the animal early from a distance.
The White Stag.Here the White Stag grazes with its herd.
As soon as you skin your slain prey, you will receive the White Stag’s antlers, which you bring to the witch to obtain the corresponding Amulet of Companionship. If you use that in your inventory, you gain access to the Snowwhite Deer.
The stag has 400 health, 300 endurance, 25 attack, and strong 50 defense. This mount is ideal when you want to charge through a line of enemies. The stag does this better than almost any other mount. With high endurance and riding speed, it is also suitable for any exploration ride through Pywel.
Rock Tusk Warthog – Boss Location and Stats
For the ridable boar, you need to head to the south of Crimson Desert. The area can be easily reached from the northeastern corner of Demeniss. Your goal is a swamp full of ruins and enemies. Defeat the local opponents, who also often ride on boars, until Ravok appears on a large boar.
In the south of Crimson Desert, you will find Ravok, who rides the boar.
Once you have knocked the boss’s first health bar down to zero, he will flee. You need to track him down again and bring down Ravok once and for all. This way, you will also drive away all his minions. As a reward, you will receive the tusk of the Rock Tusk Warthog, which you can exchange with a witch for the amulet to use the mount.
Your new boar has 800 health, 200 endurance, 100 attack, and 25 defense. With a charge skill, you can charge forward explosively.
Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex – Boss Location and Requirements
The ridable Ibex mount can only be earned after you have proven yourself in Pailune and completed sufficient quests. Focus on tasks from the Pailune Militia until you unlock the Skoghorn tribe and can take on tasks there.
After this quest line, you will unlock the Longleaf tribe, from whom you will receive the quest Frost Drowned in Mud. For this quest, you will visit a camp in the center of Pailune to collect a special bounty quest.
Here you can obtain the bounty quest for the mountain goat mount.
If you haven’t been there yet, you will need to clear the camp of the local enemies first. Once that’s done and you’ve studied the letter, your actual goal will be clear: Track down Moren and take him out.
Moren now wanders near the camp, riding the Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. The fight consists of 2 phases, and during the phase change, the boss will flee, forcing you to search for him again. If you defeat him again, the quest is complete and you will receive the quest item that unlocks the Ice Horn Mountain Goat with the witch.
The mountain goat can kick backward and has 400 health, 300 endurance, 25 attack, and 0 defense. If you are looking for a list of all discovered mounts in Crimson Desert, check here: All mounts from Crimson Desert and where to find them
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The world of MMORPGs is vast, and there is a game of this genre to discover at almost every corner. But which free MMORPGs are still really fun in 2026? We reveal it to you in the video on Youtube.
What is our new Youtube video about? In the past weeks, we have already focused on several MMORPGs in some videos on Youtube. Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Throne and Liberty were closely examined, and explained how they stand in 2026.
Now, we have compiled a list of 12 free MMORPGs that will still be a lot of fun in 2026. It must be said that there are only a few completely free MMORPGs. However, the MMOs in our video can be played completely free for many hours and sometimes even up to the endgame. Optional extra content must be paid for, of course.
You can find the video here:
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The 12 MMORPGs we will introduce to you are essentially MMORPGs, but these games have different settings and gameplay elements, ensuring that almost every fan of the genre should find something appealing. Thus, there is something for both sandbox and theme park MMORPG fans.
Additionally, you will learn more about the fantasy worlds of the MMORPGs, their villains, heroes, and the epic stories that can only be turned to good with your help. Besides the usual settings, horror fans and those who enjoy a somewhat darker atmosphere will also find something.
Are you playing one of the MMORPGs in the video, or have you always wanted to try one? Feel free to let us know in the comments! Millions of gamers are playing their favorite MMORPGs daily, but which franchises actually have the most players? MeinMMO has also answered this question in a video on Youtube. If you are interested in the topic, you can check it out here: The 15 largest MMORPGs with the most players of all time
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The space game No Man’s Sky has received countless updates since its release. The latest update 6.3 introduces unexpected features.
What’s in the update? The developers of No Man’s Sky are introducing their own pets in this update, which can be made to fight against each other just like in Pokémon, improved, and even evolved. The community has lovingly dubbed the update the “Pokémon update” because the little monsters stand out as a highlight for many.
With the update, there was even praise from the Pokémon competitor Palworld, who highlighted the update with the comment “Hold on a second” on X.com. However, in one aspect, No Man’s Sky seems to surpass both Palworld and Pokémon.
Here you can see the new update in the video:
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In the new update of No Man’s Sky, you can collect creatures and fight with them
Have fun with genetics
What makes the game better? If you have defeated enough other monsters with your companion in Pokémon, you will eventually be able to evolve it. This is a highlight and unlocks even stronger abilities and stats. While this is quite similar in Palworld, the developers of No Man’s Sky have come up with something unique.
In the space game, monsters do not simply evolve. Instead, you earn experience points in battles that can be used for genetic changes. Rather than letting your monster evolve magically, progress is made through painstaking effort.
What changes genetics? The genetic modifications of your creatures provide many advantages. For example, you can increase a monster’s agility, improving the likelihood of the first attack and evasion.
If you improve the gene for hit points, your monster can withstand enemy attacks longer. However, the damage can also be increased through genetics.
A screenshot provided by the developers also shows that the monsters not only have different stats but also traits like personality traits.
Here you can see the screenshot:
This is what the interface for genetics looks like.
According to the image, you cannot infinitely improve your monsters. The creatures have a limit to the genetic modifications that can be performed. You will likely have to decide whether to create a tank, an agile first mover, or a one-hit wonder.
The world of Crimson Desert is full of exciting places, secrets, and offers. If you don’t want to miss anything, you can view all the important information on an interactive map.
What does an interactive map bring me? You can conveniently keep an eye on the interactive maps of various websites while playing Crimson Desert, for example on a second monitor or on a mobile device like a tablet. With the numerous filter options, you can display exactly the elements you are currently looking for on the map of Pywel.
Particularly essential in Crimson Desert are, for example, the locations of fast travel teleporters and Abyss artifacts. You can also display all hidden caves behind waterfalls, specific NPC vendors, bell towers, the numerous campfires, or enemy bases.
Update from April 9, 2026: We have updated the article in detail.
Which interactive maps should I visit? There are now a variety of helpful interactive maps for games like Crimson Desert available online. Most websites are in English. However, we have also found a German version for you:
All these maps can be used without registration for your search and allow you to use various filters. Those who create and log in to an account can often access additional features, such as saving their progress, leaving their own notes on the map, or checking off found locations.
Crimson Desert was originally announced as an MMORPG. But how much multiplayer is left now? You can find all the information about it here.
Is there multiplayer in Crimson Desert? No, at the release on March 19, 2026, there will initially be no multiplayer. Although the game was originally planned as an MMORPG, it was also stated later that there would be multiplayer or MMO elements, but now the game will start as a single-player experience for now.
However, in a business report (source: irsvc.teletogether.com), it was already discussed what should happen to the game after the release, and the planning of a multiplayer was also mentioned.
Also, in a recent talk with shareholders, multiplayer was a topic. However, it was stated there that the technology would be a problem. However, it would not be completely ruled out in the future.
Update from April 9, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
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Crimson Desert: Pets are helpful loot collectors, here’s how you can tame them
Multiplayer for Crimson Desert – Plans and Content
When is multiplayer supposed to come? There is no exact date for that, and whether multiplayer will actually come is currently unclear. The business report mentioned that they would consider implementation if the game is successful enough financially. The framework for it already exists.
What content is planned for multiplayer? According to an investors’ meeting, the multiplayer is supposed to be “similar to GTA” (see ResetEra.com). Players should be able to form gangs and complete various missions together. PvP elements are also in consideration in this regard.
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Will players be able to create their own characters for multiplayer? Nothing is known about that so far. However, it is very likely that only the characters playable in single-player will be available here, which you can also play in single-player.
Will there be crossplay? There is currently no information on that. However, it is very likely that you will be able to enjoy multiplayer with friends on other platforms. Whether it will only be possible, as with Black Desert, for console players remains to be seen.
A trainer was recently stripped of an important victory in Pokémon GO. Now the community is noticing interesting parallels.
In the world of eSports, there are various reasons why someone can be banned or why victories can be stripped. This includes not only cheating but also unsporting behavior.
Exactly that was also alleged against Firestar73, who had his victory at the Pokémon GO regional championships in Orlando stripped due to his celebration. The community has now noticed interesting details about the case.
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes with Mewtwo and Zeraora
1 plus 1 apparently isn’t always 2
What are those details? Looking at the player’s celebration, it becomes apparent that he first throws off his headset and then stands up to raise his arms in the air. Regarding the second part of the celebration, Entire_Pineapple4732 found an interesting parallel on Reddit and posted it in a humorously edited montage.
There is a pose in Pokémon GO that is very similar to that. Therefore, the creator of the post also fittingly writes: “Firestar73 was disqualified from a regional PvP tournament – precisely due to the same victory gesture that our avatars make every time we win a battle.”
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However, since the reason for Firestar73’s subsequent defeat, according to itsAXN (via X), primarily lies in the removal of the headset, this parallel will likely have no impact on the decision.
In the comments to the post on Reddit, EcruteakEddie has also linked an interesting video. Here the trainer wdage can be seen, who was also able to achieve victory in another championship from 2023.
Looking at the video, it becomes clear that his celebration, especially the removal of the headset, looks very similar to what Firestar73 did.
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EcruteakEddie additionally writes: “What I meant was that wdage reacted the same way upon victory and there was no punishment. They need to be more consistent in their decisions. In both cases, in my opinion, the celebration should not have been penalized.”
Why such a similar action during the celebration has such different implications for both players seems to leave the community questioning.
What do you think about this? Do you also find that the celebration of both trainers looks quite similar? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you want to know what events are happening this month in Pokémon GO, then take a look at our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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