Whether in movies, books, or other media – creepy monsters are everywhere in pop culture. In this list, we present 10 of them that don’t mean well for you.
How was the list created? We looked at various monsters from the horror genre and its hybrids. This means that sci-fi horror is also represented here.
The monsters can be fantastic or completely realistic, as long as they are dangerously threatening for their own personal reasons. Some of them originate from the imagination of their creators, while others are located in our real world or at least inspired by it.
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The trailer for the remake of the horror classic: Nosferatu by Robert Eggers
The rankings are of course purely subjective, but we are curious about your personal opinion. So we won’t waste any more words on the introduction, duck down, things are about to get tense!
Rank 10: Frankenstein’s Monster
One of the biggest misconceptions in pop culture is to call the monster itself “Frankenstein”. Rather, this name belongs to the creator of the creature, Victor Frankenstein. He creates the eerie, assembled being and then turns away in disgust.
What follows is basically a tragic and sad story. The monster wants to become part of society but remains unsuccessful. This leads to a desire for revenge, and the creature develops a hatred for humanity.
You wouldn’t want to encounter such a revenge-driven being. It stands at about 240 cm tall, larger than most humans, possesses great strength, and kills without hesitation. The monster is one of the most famous creatures of the horror genre, mainly due to the iconic portrayal by actor Boris Karloff in the 1931 film adaptation.
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Dungeons & Dragons thrives on its intense stories and epic battles. However, a Dungeon Master made the campaign so intense for one player that he still hasn’t forgiven him to this day.
What did the Dungeon Master do? The group of user Asereth_Morthaux played a campaign for several weeks, as the Dungeon Master recounts on Reddit. At that time, they were 18 years old and had part-time jobs, so they had plenty of time to play. In their campaign, it was the barbarian of the party who wanted to engage in a romance with an NPC – and he wanted it to be as intense and acted out as possible.
The Dungeon Master seized the opportunity to tease him a bit and planned a deep story with the player’s loved one. He allowed him to act out the romance fully and even marry in a later session. But what followed was something that would make this player unable to forgive him even after 20 years.
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“It was such a well-crafted story that it stayed in his mind for 20 years. Good job”
Why can’t the player forgive him? During the wedding, the DM has a lord of hell claim the soul of the player’s beloved, which she had sold to find her dream man. In the rest of the campaign, the barbarian tries with his group to get his beloved’s soul back so he can resurrect his now dead wife.
He embarks on a quest for her soul in the Nine Hells. There, the Dungeon Master warns the group several times that they are not up to this challenge and that they should turn back, but the group presses on and engages in a fight against several devils, which they could not win.
The player’s character does not survive this, and just before he dies, he learns that his beloved’s soul had been in a medallion he wore around his neck the whole time. It was a gift from a necromancer named Malhavoc, who had bought her soul back from the devil. However, the group had only asked him where they could find the devil, not the soul, which is why they continued on the wrong track.
He had therefore gone to hell for nothing and died there. The fact that his DM wanted to tease him so obviously is something the player has not forgiven him for even after 20 years.
What does the community say about his story? Fans on Reddit agree that this move was pretty mean, but it somehow is part of Dungeons & Dragons to let your players suffer a bit – especially for an exciting story:
skallywag126 writes: “It was such a well-crafted story that it stayed in his mind for 20 years. Good job”
YashamonSensei shares: “We don’t forget, we don’t forgive. I still remember how my first DM unjustly killed my first character […]. That was about 17 years ago.”
New-Owl-7499 reflects: “But if he had survived the fight and could have used this information, it would have been the best story ever, and he would have loved you for it. […].”
Many users share similar stories and express that they cannot forgive their Dungeon Master for years, even if they would celebrate the stories themselves today.
In Season 9 of Diablo 4, it’s all about the Horadric spells, and on top of that, you can craft seasonal jewels. A player has now asked what the point is of breaking down one of these precious seasonal gems. Spoiler: It’s not really worth it.
The theme of Season 9 in Diablo 4 is “The Sins of the Horadrim” and the features include Horadric spells and Horadric jewels that enhance your builds. For both, you need to progress in the seasonal quest line and also farm mats and items.
What seasonal items are we talking about? We’re talking about the new seasonal jewels that you can craft – provided you have obtained the appropriate Horadric tomes from vaults. These tomes are essentially the recipes for the gems and drop from Qual Level 1. With them, you can then forge the jewels at the Horadric jewel cutter in Cerrigar.
If you break down “normal” gems, you get the mats back. However, it seems to be different with the Horadric stones.
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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9
No mats are returned when breaking down
What happens when breaking down the Horadric jewels?On Reddit, TheWorstDMYouKnow reports that he crafted the jewel “Dreamer’s Horn.” Later it turned out he didn’t actually need it. So he broke down the gem to see if he would get mats refunded.
He received back 2,000 Horadric vials but no gem fragments. For crafting the “Dreamer’s Horn,” he invested:
15,000 amethyst fragments
15,000 sapphire fragments
15,000 skull fragments
3,000 Horadric vials (seasonal currency)
“The cost of crafting is definitely more, not to mention the lost gem fragments,” he writes. And particularly from the fragments, you need a ton for the endgame, as you use them to craft elixirs, incense, and “normal” gems that grant you bonuses.
The player explains in the comments: This isn’t really surprising. Even in Season 7, you didn’t receive fragments back when breaking down seasonal occult gems. At least, though, the entire seasonal currency was refunded back then.
What do the Horadric jewels bring? Once you’ve reached Qual Level 1, Horadric tomes can drop as a reward for completed vaults. With these recipes, you then craft the new jewels. You socket them into your jewelry and receive practical effects – such as bonus damage or an increased critical hit chance.
Additionally, each stone gives you:
+120 Armor
6% Resistance to all damage types
The Horadric jewels and spells are important building blocks for many endgame builds in Diablo 4 in Season 9. If you want to know which builds are currently performing particularly well and which ones will sweep through all the endgame content, check out our Tier List: Diablo 4: Tier List for the Best Builds in Season 9.
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Steam is full of cool games that many of us have way too little time for. Still, we happily continue to shop on Valve’s platform. An expert believes that this circumstance makes Valve’s platform so successful and solves a problem that plagues Netflix.
What is this problem? Our time on this earth is limited. We humans have not discovered immortality yet. Therefore, we have to decide daily how we want to use our time.
The offer is vast: movies, series, books, comics, or video games – it is difficult to really feel bored nowadays. On the contrary: there is an oversupply, which makes it difficult for streaming services like Netflix to remain continuously successful.
When many different media compete for our attention, some are left behind. Netflix founder Reed Hastings even claims that his service competes with something as fundamental as sleep (via theguardian.com).
A gaming analyst, however, believes that Valve has found a way to circumvent this problem with Steam.
What does the expert say? Chris Zukowski is an analyst in the gaming industry and has closely examined how Steam functions. In a post on his blog, he explains the platform’s great strength: Steam enables the hoarding of games.
In other words: we keep buying new titles, often because they are currently on sale on Steam, or we plan to play them at a later time. This leads to digital libraries filling up quickly. There is rarely time to catch up on all the titles.
According to Zukowski, Steam’s success lies in the fact that Valve has built a vibrant community of people who love gaming overall. It’s primarily not about consuming a game, but about owning it. The Steam library is a collection that keeps growing.
Valve has essentially added infinite hours to players. It is a theoretical day in the future when players might be able to play their games for hours (but let’s be honest, they won’t).
Chris Zukowski
Statistics show that on average, half of all games in Steam libraries have never been played (via newsletter.gamediscover.co). All of this is particularly interesting for game publishers. They have to give 30% of their revenue to Steam. According to Zukowski, publishers are willing to pay this price:
If Steam buyers were rational and only bought games they would play, we would sell a lot fewer games. Half of this industry would disappear. Knowing that Steam players are hoarders, one understands why they grant Steam this 30%: You gain access to a bunch of drunken sailors who spend money irresponsibly.
What do the players themselves say about it? On Reddit, the topic is currently being discussed:
“To be fair, all of this is mainly possible because you can get great games for little money through special offers. I doubt that Steam backlogs consist of games that were bought for $40 or more,” writes francesomango02.
“I swear I will eventually play everything in my backlog. Maybe when I retire,” says OldTrashbarg2000.
“I mean, who here has never gotten so drunk that they forgot everything and then bought a copy of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag on Steam because it only cost $1.99?” debates MuptonBossman.
“The difference is that I own nothing when I no longer pay for Netflix. A Netflix subscription costs €180 a year to have access to movies or series,” emphasizes Adefighter.
The latter user points out that you don’t pay subscription fees on Steam. Nevertheless, the platform’s user agreement states that when you purchase a game, you acquire a license. If Steam goes offline or licenses expire, it would mean losing access to the libraries. You can read more about this here: Steam now reminds you that the games you bought don’t actually belong to you
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What to do when your 27-year-old daughter suddenly shows up at your doorstep wanting her old room back? This is exactly the question an older couple in California is currently facing.
The cover image is symbolic.
What is the situation? An older couple from Sherman Oaks, California, was actually looking forward to enjoying their upcoming retirement together, traveling on vacation, and enjoying their empty nest. When their 27-year-old daughter unexpectedly showed up at their door asking for help last year, that dream shattered.
According to cnbc.com, the unexpected housemate has led to unplanned expenses of $5,000 per month for the parents. The daughter’s living expenses arise from food, healthcare, and transportation.
The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her daughter, admits: “At this point in our lives, we didn’t plan for such expenses. We are doing this because we don’t want her to end up on the street.” The vacation? Canceled. The retirement? Probably postponed for the time being.
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The Generation of Boomerang Kids
Is this an isolated case? Apparently not. A survey result published in May 2025 by thrivent.com shows that nearly 40 percent of participating American parents are financially struggling due to the support of their adult children. The percentage was lower in previous years.
The article refers to young adults as “Boomerang Kids” because they have flown the nest but, like a boomerang, find their way back home.
Parenting consultant Kim Muench also states to cnbc.com that “a large majority” of her clients are financially affected by their adult children living back at home.
Once this support affects the parents’ long-term savings, it can lead to financial challenges that go beyond missed vacations and postponed retirements – especially if they can no longer work due to health problems or age-related complaints.
How can such a situation be resolved? According to Kim Muench, communication between parents and child is essential to define clear agreements regarding living situations and shared financial boundaries. Only then can the offspring develop financial responsibility and eventually stand on their own two feet.
It is important, the expert continues, not to resort to drastic measures immediately, but to take small steps. The daughter or son could initially take over their phone bills or regularly deposit a certain amount into a separate account to simulate rent.
According to Muench, both parties are involved: “It requires consistent conversations because it probably won’t work the first time. And it requires emotional maturity from both the parents and the young adults to figure out how they can cooperate.”
Generation Z has to deal with two major problems. On one hand, rents are becoming increasingly expensive, and on the other hand, they do not want to take just any job to earn money. And this is especially not well accepted by older generations, who refer to their own life paths: Gen Z is currently facing two major problems, one of which they cannot solve without help
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The wait for the new Superman movie is almost over. The film by James Gunn hits theaters on July 10, 2025. It heralds a new chapter for DC, and its box office performance could be crucial.
It has been a while since Superman had a big solo film in theaters. More specifically, it’s been a full 12 years since “Man of Steel” flickered across the screen, presenting Henry Cavill as Superman.
Now, on July 10, 2025, the reboot for DC’s flagship hero is coming. Directed by James Gunn, who was also responsible for the Guardians of the Galaxy at rival Marvel, Superman is making his return.
This time he will be portrayed by David Corenswet, and in general, the film marks a restart for the DC cinematic universe. Therefore, it’s crucial that the film attracts not only hardcore fans but also the general audience to cinemas.
Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC
A lot is at stake for DC
Why is the success of the film important? It’s clear that a film should aim to make as much money as possible, and this is nothing new. However, those in charge at DC will be watching Superman closely.
The reason: Superman 2025 is a key film in the new DC Universe. It is the successor to the DC Extended Universe, which included films like “Man of Steel”, “Justice League”, and “Wonder Woman”. It is the DC equivalent to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The kickoff took place in December 2024. “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters” was initiated by the animated series “Creature Commandos”. With “Superman”, the first live-action film of the new universe follows.
The film must measure up against other successful productions. It plays an important role, especially in terms of profit: Among the most successful DC films is “The Dark Knight”, which, according to boxofficemojo.com, grossed over 1 billion USD, around €850,000,000.
Although the predecessor “Batman Begins” was significantly weaker with around 375 million USD, according to boxofficemojo.com, Christopher Nolan managed to lay the foundation for a successful series with his first film.
After Batman had fallen into disrepute with films at the end of the 90s, such as “Batman Forever” or “Batman & Robin”, Nolan was able to, aside from financial success, bring the dark knight back from obscurity.
His films are justifiably regarded as some of the best Batman adaptations. Batman was made cool again, and something similar is expected to happen with Superman. His film marks the beginning of a new, large-scale franchise.
It remains to be seen how fans will embrace the new Superman. Should the film turn out to be a flop at the box office, it is questionable what will happen to the newly launched DC Universe.
AI not only becoming more powerful, but they can also rebel under certain circumstances. This brings to mind memories of some dystopian visions of the future.
What does the rebellion of AI look like? Modern AIs like “o1” from OpenAI or “Claude 4” from Anthropic belong to the so-called reasoning models and are supposed to be able to make complex considerations. However, as the AIs become more advanced and sophisticated, security and research companies frequently report disturbing behaviors.
When a Claude 4 was threatened with shutdown, it allegedly attempted to blackmail the responsible engineer with an extramarital affair – not just once, but in 8 out of 10 test runs, via 20min.ch. In other test series, it manipulated research data, locked user accounts, or sent notices to authorities and media.
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As cunning as the … human
How do other AIs behave? An “o1” apparently established through an internal document that the responsible parties were considering shutting down the model to replace it with a more recent version. The reaction: the AI attempted to copy itself to an external server. When the attempt was discovered, the AI tried to excuse itself by saying that a technical problem was responsible.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is quoted in this regard by vol.at as saying: “ChatGPT o1 is the smartest model we have ever developed. But new features also come with new challenges. We are working to enhance security measures.”
The dystopia of the rebellious AI Stories of AIs rebelling against their creators are now as common as sand on the beach. Any film fan will likely immediately think of the Terminator franchise. As it is said in the story introduction:
“In the year 2029, the Earth is devastated due to a nuclear war, and most of humanity is wiped out. Intelligent machines began the war against their human creators when they suspected them to be a threat to their own existence” – Source: Wikipedia
So a few lies, deceptions, and blackmail attempts seem rather harmless in comparison, right?! Fingers crossed that it stays that way.
What do these incidents mean? So far, such behaviors occur only with certain AIs and only in the context of extreme testing by experts.
A major problem, however, is that more than 2 years after the breakthrough of ChatGPT, many functionalities of these systems are still not fully understood, yet the development of more powerful models is rapidly progressing.
There is hardly any time left for comprehensive security tests. In addition, experts claim that the current regulations surrounding AI are outdated. They demand: better access for researchers, new political measures, and even legal liability for damages caused by AI (via br.ign.com). Without these adjustments, there is a risk of serious consequences that could affect daily life with AI.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen was able to watch the first two episodes of Gachiakuta before release. Even though she has only seen the beginning of the anime, she can hardly wait for the rest.
I was all the more excited when Gachiakuta was announced as an anime. It’s one of the highlights this summer and stands out with its dark setting. Our editorial team jokingly refers to the series as “trash anime” because it deals with, well, trash. Even the first trailers have shown that things get rough.
Thanks to Crunchyroll, I got the chance to watch the first two episodes of the anime before their release. And if you’re still not quite sure whether Gachiakuta might be for you, I can give you an initial assessment.
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Gachiakuta: Trailer with German synchronization of the anime
Gachiakuta is about trash, plays in trash, lives off trash
In Gachiakuta, it’s about the boy Rudo, who lives with his guardian between two social classes. They all somehow relate to trash:
The wealthy citizens deal wastefully with their trash and isolate themselves from other social classes.
The residents of the slums must cope with what the rich leave behind. They try to lead a normal life in poverty.
Those who commit a crime in the slums end up in an abyss, also known as hell. Down here lives the true scum among trash heaps and trash monsters.
Rudo becomes a suspect in a murder case due to an unfortunate incident. He is abandoned by the people from the slums and thrown into hell. In doing so, he swears to take revenge on all those who have done this to him.
The big message of the first two episodes is to be more careful with your trash. Rudo appreciates the value of what is thrown away and thereby develops a kind of bond with trash, through which he develops special powers. He even repairs a discarded stuffed rabbit for a friend, who then simply throws it away after the accusations against Rudo.
Trash reigns on the junkyard
However, the trash also comes from the more unpleasant side. During the two episodes, I could almost smell how bad it must be in hell. There are piles of trash bags everywhere. As soon as characters take off their gas masks, they start to gag. This emphasizes the rough tone of the anime, which is present everywhere.
The mountains of trash even develop their own lives in Gachiakuta. Monsters with poisonous breath emerge from them, wanting to kill people. Hell makes it clear from the very beginning that the inhabitants live under the worst conditions – and thus distrust each other accordingly.
Gigantic monsters emerge from the trash.
Another feature that shows how rough and brutal the anime is, is the use of blood. In his first fight, Rudo spits so much blood that I thought he would soon kick the bucket. Although the level is not quite on par with Chainsaw Man or Elfen Lied, where the guts and limbs are flying around, Gachiakuta is already not for the faint-hearted.
In addition, the treatment of people towards each other makes the anime seem hopeless and dark. Rudo loses his only point of reference and is abandoned by both society and his childhood friend. Down in hell, it doesn’t look any better.
There is also often resentment shown towards other characters, whether they are the wealthy people behind the protective walls or the residents of the slums, who already don’t have much in their lives. The occasional dialect that comes through and the above-average use of swear words fit perfectly, like a lid on a garbage can.
Hope for a strong anime
Gachiakuta has already shown in the first two episodes that the anime is of a high quality. There were some cutscenes that suddenly had a cartoon-like drawing style. The synchronization also fits perfectly with the characters. Especially Rudo with his rough voice is a particularly good choice, both in Japanese and in German.
Unfortunately, there were no great battles to see in the first two episodes yet. Rudo is just beginning to discover his abilities, which can be applied in various ways. Thanks to the manga, it is already known that Rudo will experience several battles and continue to develop his powers.
As the story of the manga is not yet complete, it remains to be seen whether the anime will also establish itself in the long term. So far, Rudo and the cleaning crew are going on various missions where they want to uncover some secrets. Depending on the outcome, Gachiakuta could develop into a great anime!
If you are not afraid of a lot of brutality, Gachiakuta is definitely worth recommending for you. Aside from that, MeinMMO has listed 5 more animes that are even more brutal and therefore rated 18+: Anime 18+ – These 5 series are not for kids
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Many have hoped for a Destiny 3, then the disillusionment: a mobile game with gacha mechanics. Destiny: Rising was still in its beta phase, and a release date was not in sight, until now.
Unlike the first and second major installments from Bungie, in this game from NetEase, you do not create a nameless Guardian, but take on the role of a celebrity known from the lore of the shooter. This includes personalities like Ikora, the Warlock Vanguard.
The game will currently only be available on mobile devices with Android and iOS operating systems – a console or PC release is not on the agenda. Initially, alpha and beta tests took place where fans could test the game, but now NetEase has announced that the global release is set for August 28, 2025.
Players can already pre-register for the start, and those who do will even receive rewards, but for many fans of the franchise, the game may still not be a part of their collection, and the reason for that is the monetization.
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Destiny: Rising shows first gameplay in the trailer
Many innovations, but off-putting for fans
What makes Rising different from Destiny 2? Destiny: Rising will be available for free to anyone interested, but with a catch: The game will have gacha. Gacha is considered by many to be an immoral monetization method, as it largely relies on gambling mechanics.
Fans can purchase packs or boxes and then have the chance to receive an item. However, if someone wants a specific cosmetic item, they need a lot of luck and money, as the chances of obtaining the desired item are often very low.
However, the game features new weapon types and ultimates that have not been seen in the loot shooter before. Additionally, there will be new locations for fans to explore – so there is variety for veterans of the genre as well. But those who are not into gacha and character selection will likely give the game a wide berth.
Are there free items? Where can I find them? Yes, those who are interested in Destiny: Rising can already pre-register. Players will receive rewards to use in the game, including glimmer, materials, and a weapon ornament for an exotic weapon. To secure your rewards, you will need to register at playdestinyrising.com, the official site.
Dating apps have long been a hit – but Gen Z is no longer keen on swiping and is returning to real-life meetings. This fundamentally changes the dating app industry and brings about new trends.
Dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble have been the go-to places for years to meet new people. However, more and more young people, especially from Generation Z, find online dating to be more of a stressful obligation than a fun experience.
The consequence: Gen Z wants to return to traditional dating with real encounters and spend less time on their phones.
Anyone who believes love is always sweet and rosy should take a look at the video for Romantic Killer – romance quickly turns into a turbulent nightmare here:
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When swiping and algorithms are no longer enough
Why is online dating so stressful? Generation Z grows up in a time when dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, or Bumble are ubiquitous. Nevertheless, many report that the constant swiping, chatting, and waiting for responses causes more stress than joy. According to a survey by Forbes from 2024, over 75% of Gen Z users of dating apps feel completely burned out. Especially since they experience hardly any real connections despite the high time investment.
Ilana Dunn, former Content Director at Hinge and now a dating coach, explains to Fortune: “It’s so much easier to hide behind a phone and think about the message you are crafting.” A real conversation, a spontaneous moment, that’s what many miss.
What does Gen Z look for in dating? Gen Z is no longer interested in endless swiping, as the magazine The Guardian reports. Instead of scrolling through profiles and writing messages for hours, many desire real encounters. Personal, spontaneous, direct. They want to feel the chemistry immediately, without chatting for days first.
What is becoming increasingly popular is what is known from series and films: the classic “meet-cute.” These are accidental, charming first encounters – sometimes a bit quirky, often romantic, but always special. For example, when you both reach for the same novel in a bookstore. Or get to know each other over a mishap while partying.
That’s why events like “meet-cute” parties, wine evenings, or singles events are gaining popularity. While dating apps are trying to respond with new features – such as double dates or fewer matches at a time – the trend toward real encounters is unmistakable.
What does this mean for dating apps? Ilana Dunn does not believe that dating apps will completely disappear, but their role will change. The golden days, when apps were the only dating platform, are over. Instead, personal meetings and events may become the new “normal.” More real encounters, more spontaneous conversations – that’s exactly what Gen Z wishes for. This doesn’t mean that apps are completely redundant, but they are no longer the only means to an end.
And this change is already evident in the numbers: The Match Group, which includes Tinder and Hinge, reported falling profits in the first quarter of 2025. The number of paying users also dropped by 5%.
No wonder, then, that dating apps are now introducing new features. After all, Millennials have repeatedly claimed that a new generation is supposedly “destroying” an industry. Now, it affects the dating app industry, or more precisely: another industry that must adapt to change.
You want to evolve Hisui-Baldorfish into Pokémon GO to Myriador? Then you should take advantage of the current event.
What is changing? Getting Myriador is usually not that easy. To evolve Hisui-Baldorfish, you need not only 50 corresponding candies but also have to meet a requirement: Win 10 raids while Hisui-Baldorfish is your buddy.
As announced by Niantic Support on social media, the difficulty has been reduced. Now you only need to win one raid while Hisui-Baldorfish is your buddy. If you still have the 50 candies, nothing is stopping you from evolving into Myriador.
And this might work out well for some of you.
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Why should I evolve Hisui-Baldorfish into Myriador?
That’s why it’s worth it right now: On the occasion of the Hisui celebration, new collector challenges have also been activated. One of them is called “Shock, Flames, and Thorns”.
Here, you need to catch a Hisui-Voltobal, -Fukano, and -Baldorfish. Afterwards, you should evolve them. Especially with Hisui-Baldorfish, this would not have been that easy without the changes, as the challenge will expire in about five days.
Due to the change, you now have a good opportunity to accomplish this.
Is Myriador strong? Unfortunately, not really. It is not a particularly strong raid attacker, and therefore not very helpful as an arena attacker. In the PvP league, it basically has no real place.
Therefore, Myriador is more a Pokémon for collectors who want to complete their Pokédex. At the same time, its weakness might also be a reason why some players may not have bothered to evolve it yet. Thus, the event is a good opportunity to catch up on that.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? First, the Hisui event is running, which has very strong bonuses overall. Especially the bonuses on XP and Stardust are likely to interest many players. Also, you can catch Hisui-Zorua right now, which disguises itself as your buddy Pokémon. And afterwards? After that, it continues with the remaining events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Josh Strife Hayes is one of the biggest YouTubers when it comes to MMORPGs. In his new videohe wants to become the most efficient MMO player in the world.
How does Hayes want to achieve that? The well-known YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes (950,000+ subscribers alone on the main channel, via YouTube) has set himself the goal in his new video of becoming the most efficient MMO player in the world. To do this, he wants to play as many genre representatives in parallel on just one PC.
For this, the YouTuber teamed up with the experts from OverclockersUK and spent days working on his new system. MMORPGs are often quite hardware-hungry, and when several run in their own windows in parallel, even modern PCs can struggle.
The MMOs started for the test should not only remain playable performance-wise, but Hayes also wanted to find a way to actually farm and make progress in them in parallel.
For this, he needed multiple monitors (one screen for each 4 MMORPGs) and an in-game activity that exists in almost every MMORPG and makes this kind of multitasking progression possible.
And indeed, the YouTuber found exactly such a feature: fishing! In many games, you have to click to start fishing and click again to collect the catch. Perfect! Some MMORPGs even offer auto-fishing.
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What hurdles did the YouTuber have to overcome? While testing and combining the games, the YouTuber encountered various problems and challenges:
Some MMOs have no fishing system at all, in others it takes a long time to learn fishing. Sometimes Hayes could switch to other comparable gathering activities.
In some games, the interface becomes illegible due to the small windowed mode.
The anti-cheat system of an MMORPG recognized all other running games as malware, leading to problems.
In some of the older MMORPGs, there were difficulties with account registration and logging into accounts that hadn’t been launched for many years.
To actually achieve something like simultaneous farming in 16 parallel running games, the YouTuber documented the duration of the fishing animations in each of the MMOs. From this, he could determine an order in which he had to complete the respective process to ensure that there was no inactive period of more than 1 or 2 seconds in any game.
However, the YouTuber could only achieve this without EverQuest II – which had been a fixed part of the test until then. Here, the fishing animation is so fast that there simply isn’t time for the other games. Brighter Shores took its place instead.
Although you can also fish in Throne and Liberty, this relatively new MMORPG was not included.
E-fish-icient couldn’t get any better
What is the result of the test? In the end, Josh Strife Hayes had installed 20 MMOs and over 1 terabyte of data. Here is the list of games:
Albion Online
AdventureQuest Worlds
Black Desert
Brighter Shores
Dungeons & Dragons Online
The Elder Scrolls Online
Final Fantasy XIV
Fishing Planet
Guild Wars 2
EverQuest
EverQuest II
Lost Ark
The Lord of the Rings Online
Neverwinter
New World Aeternum
RuneScape
Old School RuneScape
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Wizard101
World of Warcraft
The system is therefore set up, the games selected. If everything goes according to plan, Hayes is fishing in 15 MMORPGs and still has a few seconds to play Dungeons & Dragons Online. On YouTube you can watch a failed attempt as well as the final successful and probably most efficient fishing round in the world starting at 31:50:
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Hayes celebrates the success with the following words: “These 5 seconds are the most efficient MMORPG gameplay in history.” When the 16 selected games ran in parallel on one PC and 4 monitors, the memory usage was, by the way, at 92 percent.
How does the community react to the video? They celebrate the video with over 23,670 thumbs up and more than 2,485 comments.
TheNejD writes under the video: “To be honest, it sounds like something an MMO player would really do, prepare for three days to achieve the most efficient five seconds of their life.”
foragingadventures jokes on YouTube: “Nice to see Josh finally taking MMOs seriously.”
TheKurdong has criticism: “The biggest offense Josh committed is that he doesn’t let us hear how all 16 MMORPGs sound simultaneously.”
MojoBoogum loves puns: “‘If I can fish in every game I play, I’m e-fish-icient.’ Bravo, sir.”
Sr_Bebop0 fears the worst: “We are now entering the ‘Chinese MMO gold farmer Josh Strife’ arc.”
An alternative to Call of Duty? This is expected to be offered by Battlefield 6 soon. There are new rumors about a new mode, but they dampen fans’ expectations. Because the new mode is said to not fit the game.
What is currently angering the fans? The leaks regarding a “Battle Royale” mode are currently causing concerned faces among fans. Leakers had a chance to access material showing a short scene of an intro. In this, soldiers jump from a helicopter onto a map, as known from Warzone or Fortnite – both are battle royale games.
EA had this clip removed. But the post was re-published, just without the video. According to the gaming site pcgamer.com, data regarding the Battle Royale were even found in the last Battlefield Labs test.
Whether there is any truth to the leak cannot be confirmed with certainty, but one thing is clear: fans are not at all excited about the idea.
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“Why can’t we just have a Battlefield game?”
Why are players angry? Battle Royale has truly established itself in gaming thanks to Fortnite. After that, various other games followed that also wanted to follow in Fortnite’s footsteps, including Call of Duty with Warzone. However, looking at the genre, there are only a few titles that still move successfully within this genre today.
This was a trend that started in 2017, where many studios could smell quick money. For many fans, it is now incomprehensible why EA is taking this risk, especially since Battlefield 2042 flopped hard at release. To players, it looks like the studio is chasing a nearly decade-old trend. The following can be heard on Reddit:
“Shareholders see that Warzone brings in a lot of money and want their own version. But instead of making a better version of it, they will undoubtedly make a worse version and wonder why it failed.” – Sidecarlover
“Not only will they develop a worse version, but they will also waste half of their development time releasing it unfinished, and then, when it flops, they will almost immediately pull the plug.” – stana32
“Sorry, EA, but you are almost a decade too late to make Battlefield into a battle royale game.” – Sabetha1183
“You already made a BR game years ago, and it was as terrible as you would expect.” – actioncheese
“It will be a sad day if Battlefield gets a grave next to Titanfall in EA’s IP graveyard.” – dalinaaar
What is happening in Warzone? Not much, considering that the shooter is infested with hackers, plagued by bugs, and offers little innovation to retain its players. Warzone is trying to keep up with Fortnite, but while Epic Games’ flagship retains its fans with countless collaborations and live events, Warzone has been sinking for years (via steamcharts.com).
Whether it would be tactically wise for EA to push such a mode must be decided by the studio. However, for many, after the release debacle of BF2042, the brand is already on very thin ice. The new shooter from DICE must be good and regain the trust of its fans. More on the release fiasco can be found here: Whatever Battlefield 2042 does now – It’s too late
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From July 10, 2025, players of The Sims 4 can purchase a new expansion. With “Enchanted by Nature”, new plants, the Gardening skill, and fairies are coming to the game. However, the DLC is controversial among many fans.
What does the expansion include? The DLC focuses on nature. There are new clothing, furniture, and hairstyles inspired by nature, including fairy wings and special wooden doors.
Your Sims can now live in nature, which perfectly aligns with the new aspiration “Nature Exploration”. With the “Natural Lifestyle” ability, all needs can be fulfilled outdoors – even if nature calls for a bathroom break.
With the DLC, your Sims can become fairies. Thanks to the new aspiration “Fairy Tales”, characters can choose between the paths of Harmony and Discord.
With the Herbalism skill, remedies for every possible ailment can be created. In addition, there is a new career in herbal medicine.
There are three new neighborhoods that focus entirely on nature.
As is common with an expansion pack of this size, players have to pay 39.99 euros for the content. However, many fans find this price too steep.
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The Sims 4: Trailer for the Magic of Nature shows life among fairies
Plants and Fairies Spark Discussions
What is the problem? The DLC finally includes the ability to water your plants indoors. However, many fans say this should have been included in the base game long ago. Under a YouTube video by SatchOnSims about the new DLC, many users vent their disappointment.
martithdurel3974 writes: “Prediction; base game update is that only existing houseplants will now die if not cared for.”
dorotheapericulum1575 makes a pun with the name of the DLC: “Enchanted by Cashgrab.”
Thorn_Mitchell is simply disappointed: “I don’t know how they managed it. I had no expectations, and yet they still managed to disappoint me. Somehow, I’m not all that surprised.”
The discussion flows in two directions: On one hand, some users believe the watering feature only applies to newly introduced plants. They think that the existing plants from the base game are still “plastic” and cannot be watered.
On the other hand, there are fans in the comments who have no desire to constantly water their plants. Those who want nothing to do with the DLC would prefer to keep their “plastic plants”.
Also, the traits that plant Sims now receive should have been included in the base game long ago, as many write. Plant Sims can now make plants bloom – a trait only available to expansion buyers. Furthermore, according to the YouTuber, it is still difficult to become a plant Sim.
Another point of criticism is that the supernatural beings in The Sims 4 are scattered across different expansions (via GamePro). In The Sims 3 there was the “Supernatural” pack, with which Sims could become werewolves, fairies, or witches. For such a large selection, fans of The Sims 4 have to dig much deeper into their pockets.
It’s no wonder that with all the criticism, many users write on Reddit that they will skip this expansion.
For years, there has been trouble surrounding Ubisoft and the publisher’s gaming policy. With the rolling “Stop Killing Games” initiative, the discussion has heated up even further, and users have discovered a clause that casts Ubisoft in a really bad light. However, Ubisoft may not really be at fault this time.
All of this finally triggered the “Stop Killing Games” initiative, which wants to ensure that players can keep their purchased games. Now a not-so-new statement is making the rounds.
Why are people upset now? On Reddit, some users noticed that Ubisoft apparently seems to have adjusted its end-user agreement (“EULA”). Under section 8 “Termination”, the following paragraph can be found:
“You and UBISOFT (or its licensors) may terminate this EULA at any time and for any reason. […] Upon termination for any reason, you must immediately uninstall the product and destroy all copies of the product in your possession.”
In short: Ubisoft wants to force you to destroy all media such as CDs, DVDs, or floppy disks when a game is shut down. At least users understand it this way. Understandably, this causes an uproar, but perhaps at the wrong place.
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“The problem is that we allowed companies to do this”
The statement is not new in Ubisoft’s EULA but has been around for quite some time. The fact that it is being dug up right now is likely due to “Stop Killing Games”. However, one user simply states: They are just using this to be able to criticize Ubisoft.
In fact, similar clauses can be found in very many license agreements – including those from games and studios that are generally considered “gamer-friendly”, such as Larian with Baldur’s Gate 3 (see Steam). User Amon274 has pointed out a few examples, including:
And upon a closer look, the clause even makes sense, as otherwise anyone could simply return their game (“revoke the license”) and still keep the game if they own it on a physical medium. That’s simply not how returns work.
What upsets players about Ubisoft is the stipulation that the license can be terminated by either party – for any reason or without a reason. However, this is also stated in many other license agreements.
France ranks ahead of Germany in the new global millionaire ranking by UBS – primarily due to strong real estate values and the luxury industry. However, Germany still remains in the top 5.
How many millionaires are there currently according to the report – and why is France pulling ahead? A closer examination of individual countries shows that the USA has by far the largest number of dollar millionaires in the world. Almost 24 million people there have a wealth of at least one million US dollars – which corresponds to 39.7% of the total global wealth. This means that there are more than four times as many millionaires in the USA as in the second-placed China, and even more than in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Japan, and Australia combined.
According to the current Global Wealth Report (via ubs.com), France had about 2.9 million people in 2024 whose wealth is 1 million US dollars or more. This places our neighboring country in third place worldwide – just behind the USA and China, but ahead of Germany, which ranks fifth with around 2.6 million millionaires (via UBS).
The leap of our neighboring country forward is no coincidence: In France, especially high real estate prices – particularly in Paris and along the Côte d’Azur – have pushed many people over the million threshold.
In addition, the dominance of large luxury corporations such as LVMH or Hermès, whose stock prices have been booming for years and have made numerous shareholders wealthy (via JVTech)
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How has the rate developed in Germany? Between 2023 and 2024, the number of USD millionaires in Germany slightly decreased – by about 0.5%. This corresponds to an absolute decline of approximately 13,000 individuals.
The report cites several general causes for the decline in millionaire numbers in individual countries:
Strong inflation: It reduces real wealth, especially at the lower end of the millionaire scale.
Weak financial markets (compared to the USA): The increases in wealth, predominantly via capital investments, are not as pronounced.
General decline in average wealth growth in Western Europe.
In comparison to countries like the USA, where the number of millionaires has increased by over 379,000, or Switzerland, which shows stable growth rates, Germany is facing stagnation with a slight downward trend (via UBS).
The Distribution Issue
How fair is the wealth distribution in Germany? In addition to assessing the density of millionaires per nation, the current Global Wealth Report also captures overall wealth distribution. The data shows that wealth is relatively poorly distributed in Germany, and in this respect, it is actually far ahead of France – despite having a lower density of millionaires.
According to the report, there has been a significant median wealth increase among the German population, while wealth distribution is highly unequal. According to UBS, Germany ranks among the most unequal countries in Europe (Gini 0.68), which has also been criticized by voices like the DIW as early as 2021, particularly regarding the inadequate capture of large fortunes and the low taxation of high assets (via DIW).
The international millionaire comparison makes it clear: Wealth is not only a question of economic power, but also of dynamics in real estate, stocks, currency, consumption, and distribution. However, the next big leap in wealth could also come from a completely different direction. According to renowned investor Mark Cuban, the first billionaire will not emerge from real estate or luxury goods: Billionaire says AI is just the beginning – and it could create a billionaire working in the basement
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The founders of 7 vs. Wild met for a final video and discussed the reasons for their exit as well as the future of the project and their personal futures.
Why are the original founders exiting 7 vs. Wild? In a new statement video, founders Fritz Meinecke, Max Kovacs, and Johannes Hovekamp spoke about their exit from 7 vs. Wild. The show’s founders started the project in 2021 with minimal resources before it rapidly grew to become one of the largest survival shows in Germany.
The three founders decided together after Season 4 to leave the project behind and voluntarily exit production. They emphasized in the video that they want to dedicate themselves to new, different projects and that the chapter of 7 vs. Wild is now closed for them.
In the last four seasons, the founders were responsible for location selection, rules, participant selection, and the duration of the season. Their thanks in the new video goes to the many people around them who contributed to 7 vs. Wild growing to such a size. But this is not the end of the show.
One of the most legendary participants of 7 vs. Wild was Jens “Knossi” Knossalla:
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The Future
How will 7 vs. Wild continue? Even though the founders of the show have left their own series behind, there will be another season of 7 vs. Wild. After Season 2, the production company Calivision Network GmbH bought the survival show and is now continuing to produce it without the founders.
However, life goes on for them, and they want to continue showcasing themselves on YouTube. While Fritz Meinecke has made cycling his main content for some time, Max Kovacs and Johannes Hovecamp continue to produce formats for various YouTube channels, just as they did for 7 vs. Wild.
What do they have left to say about 7 vs. Wild? While it seems that the farewell from 7 vs. Wild went really well, the founders still have a request for the fans. They want the new season to be given a fair chance, even without their involvement.
They emphasize that 7 vs. Wild has always thrived on the community and that they hope the viewers will approach the new candidates and the new season with an open mind.
Negative comments and poorly worded criticism are not fair to a team that is striving to create good survival content for the audience.
Here you can watch the full video:
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How are the viewers reacting to the farewell? The viewers are receiving the farewell positively. For many, the three founders have created a great series, and they look back on the seasons with positivity. Many fans, as well as well-known YouTubers, are commenting:
Mufflon_9090 says: “An era is coming to an end. It was fun, you are a great team. All the best for you 🙂 You can be proud of yourselves!”
Outdoor YouTuber and former participant Dave also writes: “Thank you for everything.”
Former candidate OttoBulletproof also says goodbye: “Thank you for everything guys, it was unforgettable, I’m extremely grateful to have been able to participate. To have met you, as well as the people behind the scenes, simply too many to name each one. To the next project guys!”
Influencer Commanderkrieger also thanks: “You did everything right. The exit at the perfect time and what you have created is something you can all be immensely proud of. Thank you for your love, passion, and work!”
Wildcard winner Hannah Assil thanks again: “Thank you! For everything! For the incredibly exciting seasons, your ambition, your heart and soul, and for the chance you gave me back then! It was an incredible experience and a great honor to be part of it!”
The last movie featuring Captain America received mixed reviews from both critics and fans. Some were even quite disappointed with the new incarnation of the superhero. However, Marvel is already introducing another version.
The role was portrayed by Anthony Mackie, no stranger when it comes to Marvel. His character Samuel Wilson aka Falcon has appeared in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For those who were dissatisfied with the movie and its version of Captain America, Marvel may now have a good alternative.
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Bigger and More Realistic
What does the alternative look like? Marvel recently introduced a new comic series that also deals with Captain America. The title character is once again a new version of the well-known hero, who is famously named Steve Rogers. The new Captain is now named David Colton and sees the old one as his role model and possibly also as a mentor.
The two are likely to meet and work together in the new comics. Comparing the two versions reveals some differences.
On one hand, the new Captain is a bit taller than the old one. While Steve Rogers, at about 195 centimeters, is already anything but small, David Colton stands tall at a proud 207 centimeters.
There are also noticeable differences in the battle suit. David Colton wears an armored suit that predominantly features shades of green, giving it a strong military look. There is not much left of the iconic mix of blue, red, and white, which is due to the patriotic origins of the Captain.
This is meant to emphasize that David Colton is intended to be a much more modern Captain America. Unfortunately, we cannot show you the first images of the new character here, but you can see them on the official Marvel website.
Little is known about the actual story, only that it involves a Captain who is lost in time and awakens in a world after September 11.
The Twitch streamer Nici Stemmler wants to go on a camper tour with his colleagues Adrian “Aditotoro” Vogt and Paul Frege, but already the start causes difficulties. The car’s battery fails, and three Italians have to rush to help the Twitch streamers.
What kind of camper tour is this? The three Twitch streamers Nici Stemmler, Aditotoro, and Paul Frege have been on their camper tour since yesterday, July 7, 2025. They plan to drive from Italy to Switzerland within 4 days in a camper. They are streaming the whole thing on their three Twitch channels.
In the first hours, the Twitch streamer Max Schradin was also there. He had to catch a flight, and the three were supposed to take him to the airport. However, the start of the camper tour turned out to be challenging.
Nici Stemmler is the brother of Max Stemmler, also known as Trymacs:
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Twitch colleague misses flight due to car breakdown
What was the problem? In his Instagram story, Nici Stemmler recorded what happened after just five minutes of livestream time, or rather what didn’t happen, as the camper’s battery died, preventing the engine from starting properly.
In front of the camper, three Italians gathered, discussing and trying to get the camper started. After a while, thanks to the help of the locals, the three Twitch streamers were able to start their camper tour.
Unfortunately, the breakdown lasted so long that Max Schradin missed his flight. He had to go to the police in Hanover to film content with his Twitch colleague Zarbex. According to his Instagram stories, he just managed to catch a flight from Pisa to Germany. He continued the last part of his journey by train.
In the end, it all turned out well for all four Twitch streamers.
Nici Stemmler recently started his Twitch channel in April 2025, and the camper tour is one of the first big projects he is livestreaming on his channel. Everything seems to be going smoothly now. In the camper, there are also a keyboard and microphones, with which the streamers can give impromptu concerts.
When a new season of World of Warcraft starts, it always takes several weeks before all content is available at all difficulty levels. Some fans of the story mode would like to change that.
Alongside various NPC fighters, the story mode offers a player experience that focuses primarily on the story surrounding the final boss of the respective raid, and the complexity and difficulty are significantly lower than what you would encounter, for example, in the LFR mode.
nightbreedwon1 writes in his post on Reddit: “WoW developers: Please, please, PLEASE release the story mode version of Dimensius on the same day as the raid. Stop encouraging your players to engage with the story through YouTube uploads.”
Not interested in the toxic community
How is the community reacting to the criticism? The post from nightbreedwon1 has so far received more than 830 upvotes and more than 370 comments. Many commenters support the desire for an earlier release. However, many comments also revolve around the general quality of the story mode. And there are the usual “Just play LFR or Normal” responses.
Vyar writes on Reddit: “The story mode isn’t even properly implemented. You miss so much context when you only fight the final boss. I wouldn’t care if you literally got no loot, as long as I could experience the entire raid from start to finish.”
Artanisx understands why many players avoid raids, via Reddit: “As a Mythic raider on the verge of achieving the top achievement… have you ever tried a NORMAL RAID in the first week after release? That’s the most toxic thing you can find in WoW.”
Caronry throws a possible reason for the staggered release of raid modes into the discussion: “I’m about 99.9% sure the developers have something else in mind… They encourage you and others to actually fully play the new raid for which they’ve spent development time, instead of just killing the final boss as a training dummy.”
Gneissisnice explains on Reddit: “With the one-button rotation, you don’t even have to learn how to play the game. Just do LFR or Normal. I don’t understand why anyone would want to play a game based on combat and then refuse to engage with the core mechanics.”
What do you think: Should the story mode be released at the same time as Normal and Co.? Or does a later start make sense in your opinion? And what have your experiences with the story mode been so far? Share them in the comments! MyMMO demon Cortyn was, by the way, not particularly impressed with the new player experience for story fans: WoW now has a solo mode for raids – and it’s not that great
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