Some players of the preview version of Crimson Desert have looked at the in-game encyclopedia of the open-world adventure and found exciting statistics that underscore the size of Pywel.
Where do the numbers come from? In the preview version of Crimson Desert, selected players not only had the opportunity to play the open-world adventure, they were also able to look at many of the menus. Under “Others” they found a knowledge section where the game documents all discovered content of Crimson Desert.
What do the numbers reveal? The almost 3,000 entries are apparently distributed as follows:
468 characters
110 factions
573 territories
397 life forms
75 bosses
28 mounts
430 adventure entries for regions (173), secret places (34), caves (133), and more
150 collectible resources
94 collectible items
347 crafting blueprints
214 memory fragments
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
“That seems suspicious”
How does the community react to the numbers? Under the post by Zephryss on X as well as under the post by Ninjago on X, many players express that they find these numbers rather off-putting.
Novak writes: “Yes, and that’s exactly why I won’t play it. I want to have fun, not go to work.”
Mimiga is skeptical: “Just because it’s a lot doesn’t mean it’s good. That’s the part that worries me, that everything feels very quickly boring. I prefer little, but good content over MASSIVE but empty content.”
Gooboberti admits: “Like how they categorize everything. Let me guess… these mounts are just different colors of the same 5 options. The 110 factions? How can that make sense?”
However, there are also many players who are extremely excited about Crimson Desert and its enormous scope.
Chosen Fallen writes, for example: “I just hear way too many good things about the game, that seems suspicious.”
FAR Labs celebrates: “75 bosses over 573 territories, that’s world design on another level.”
Mr. Barge can’t wait for the release: “I’m more than hyped. I’m clearing my calendar for the rest of the year because I want to bring the game to 100 percent.”
What else is known about the scope and size of Crimson Desert?According to Marketing Director Will Powers, Crimson Desert is supposed to be about twice the size of the playable open world of Skyrim (about 37 km²) and also larger than the map of Red Dead Redemption 2 (about 75 km²). It is likely to take about 2 hours to ride from one end of the game world to the other on horseback.
He also admitted that you can easily spend hundreds of hours in Crimson Desert. However, if you only focus on the main story and some side quests, you can also “complete” the game much faster.
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The Boys ends in 2026 with Season 5, but the series from Amazon still introduces new characters. As the final trailer reveals, a new villain joins the ranks of Homelander and he could become quite dangerous.
Which villain is it? On March 6, 2026, the final trailer for Season 5 of The Boys was released. There, one can see how extensive Homelander’s power is. Additionally, one can see how he strengthens his own ranks. On one hand, there is Soldier Boy, and on the other, Oh-Father is shown for the first time.
Previously, in a poster (Source: x.com), the Supe was seen with a Bible on Homelander’s side. However, the latest trailer presents another scene with him, indicating that he will probably not get the exact role from the comics.
You can watch the final trailer here:
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The Boys shows in the final trailer for Season 5 how far Homelander has come
A religious leader with evil intentions
Who is Oh-Father? He made his first appearance in the comics in The Boys No. 45 in 2010. In the comics, he is the leader of the Capes for Christ, a religious cult of Supes that is obviously connected with Vought.
There, the Supe regularly collected sidekicks whom he abused. Homelander even confronted him in the comics about getting his addiction under control. In the comics, he sides with Homelander and tries to seize power with him. Even if Homelander is quite power-hungry and would do anything for it, he has never done such evil things.
As an ally, he is quite useful to him: he is not only superhumanly strong, but he can also fly, and his fanatical followers should not be underestimated. Especially the last aspect could become significant for Season 5.
How does Oh-Father fit into the universe of The Boys? The Capes for Christ organization has already appeared in the series. In Season 1, the character Ezekiel is introduced, who leads the fanatically religious group. However, in Season 4, he is killed by Butcher.
Thus, one can assume that Oh-Father will now take over the leader role. Comparing an image of him on x.com with Homelander’s appearance on a stage at the beginning of the trailer, it can be assumed that Christianity in the USA will become a topic for the consolidation of Homelander’s power.
In WoW Midnight you return to northern Lordaeron to protect Silvermoon and especially the Sunwell from the encroaching Void. This Sunwell has often been the target of destructive forces – and at one point literally walked across Azeroth. Players lament with a hint of bitterness: we won’t hear much about that in Midnight.
The history of the Sunwell is as long as it is tragic. With the help of water from the Well of Eternity, the then-ruler Dath’Remar Sunstrider created the well to provide his people with a new source of power.
Over the years, the Sunwell has repeatedly been the target of various attacks, including by Arthas Menethil, the Lich King, and soon after by Kael’thas Sunstrider, the Prince of the Blood Elves. Since then, his people have not been too fond of him.
Particularly during the last attack and the attempt to bring the demon Kil’jaeden to Azeroth, the Sunwell has been irrevocably changed and has become what you now know in Midnight. At least almost… because there is still one detail that the game is currently withholding.
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
Anveena Teague, the Living Sunwell
What’s the story with the girl? Here it gets a bit tricky because technically this girl is no “girl”; the entity has only chosen such an outward appearance. It is actually the essence of the Sunwell itself, or at least parts of it.
The free energies were shaped by the red dragon Korialstrasz (or “Krasus”) into a form: a blonde farm girl from Tarren Mill, Anveena Teague. To protect and disguise her, he gave the illusion parents and a small house near the settlement.
Where is Anveena now? The story of the “farm girl” is mostly told in the comic “Dragon Hunt.” She becomes a pawn of various powers, including the traitor Dar’Khan Drathir, whom you are supposed to kill in the starting area of the Blood Elves for a quest since TBC.
Dar’Khan tries to claim Anveena’s power for himself to become a god – which works at first but then goes wrong and awakens the power of the Sunwell in the girl itself.
However, Anveena also appears in WoW. During The Burning Crusade, Anveena can be seen at the Sunwell, where she aids you in the battle against Kil’jaeden and sacrifices her life.
As a result, and with the help of Velen and the untainted heart of the naaru M’uru, the Sunwell is not only cleansed but is also infused with the power of Light from then on. It becomes a new source of strength for the Blood Elf paladins, the Blood Knights.
When Kil’jaeden wanted to come to Azeroth, Anveena had to sacrifice her life.
“I don’t think Blizzard remembers her”
The premise of the new expansion and everything you currently do in Midnight somehow aims at the Sunwell and its protection. Lady Liadrin calls upon the Army of Light to protect the well while the Void tries to destroy it.
It would thus make sense for Anveena to at least be mentioned somehow – however, fans consider this unlikely. On Reddit, a user asks why Anveena is not mentioned anywhere. In the responses, users agree:
“My goodness, Anveena only appeared at the very end of a raid. Unfortunately, she will never be mentioned again.” – TheWorclown
“I don’t think Blizzard remembers her at all. If the Sunwell Trilogy were to be released today, people would call it ‘bad fanfic’ because Anveena was not an original concept and Knaak created her for his comic so Kalec would have a love interest.” – elenthiel
Even Kalecgos, who does not know that a part of Anveena lives on in him, has moved on since then and shortly after began to court Jaina Proudmoore – of whom he himself says she resembles Anveena.
It is still just past midnight (forgive the pun) and not even the first raid is open. Therefore, it is not completely ruled out that Anveena may still appear, especially with regard to the Sunwell and its history. Elves have always had a tendency towards this: WoW: How Elves have been messing around with great wells for 10,000 years
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The new extraction shooter Marathon is clearly different from the competition in one point, and players appreciate that.
What is the difference? The thrill of extraction shooters like Marathon often lies in losing your gear and loot when you die. Thus, every death represents a setback, which can also be frustrating.
At the same time, players consider whether it is necessary to take the best gear for each round or if they should rather bring a sparing kit to reduce risk.
In Marathon, however, players have recognized a completely unique rhythm that sets it apart from the competition. The title forces players to sacrifice their gear without inducing frustration.
Here you can see the trailer for Marathon:
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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer
Less frustration and more risk
How is this in Marathon? As players explain in a post on Reddit, Marathon wants players to enter raids with good gear. You should not save your equipment, but rather risk everything and lose it if necessary.
To prevent this from becoming frustrating, there are easier ways to quickly obtain good loot compared to the competition. There is only a short wait time to play the Rook, the Scav class in the game. With it, players can earn a lot of loot without risk.
At the same time, the risk is heightened by the fact that Marathon does not offer a secure stash. While the genre pioneer Escape from Tarkov provides containers with some slots for loot that remains even when the character dies, Marathon is harsher in this regard.
How do players feel about this? Players appreciate the new direction that the extraction shooter is taking. The developers have succeeded in redefining a component of the genre and thus standing out. Players react on Reddit:
proudownerofatumor: ”The game provides an absolutely insane amount of gear even for the average player. I currently have over 40 reward caches from my faction lying around because my safe is already full, and quests reward you with tons of random and diverse items that allow you to quickly get back on your feet, even after losing your stuff. […]”
Eldorren: Basically, I play as many kits as I can until I can’t anymore, and then I just do a few Rook rounds to gather. Repeat and start over. I thought they designed it this way at least? I mean, it makes sense. […]
onesillyman: “I think the lack of a secure stash definitely contributes to that.”
RestaurantSmooth: “Marathon might be the first game that actually forces you to overcome the fear of gear. […] the entire design seems to be aimed at helping one get over gear fear. You should risk your kit, lose it, learn, and try again. It’s actually kind of refreshing compared to games in which people just hoard their best gear forever. […]”
The German Twitch streamer Honeypuu has been harassed by a man over the internet for some time. Videos directed at her keep appearing, even though she does not respond. The YouTuber and streamer Jasmin Gnu addressed the issue and publicly condemned the behavior of fellow streamers.
Important Disclaimer: This article deals with the topics of stalking and cyberstalking. If these topics affect you, it might be better to skip this article.
What is the situation? The Twitch streamer Honeypuu has been pressured online by a man for about a year. The man appears to believe that he is in a relationship with the Twitch streamer and regularly uploads videos directed at her online. The videos include declarations of love as well as videos in which he ends the supposed relationship.
Honeypuu and the man have never met, spoken, or otherwise interacted. Nevertheless, he seems to be jealous when the Twitch streamer collaborates with other male streamers in her streams.
The YouTuber and Twitch streamer Jasmin Gnu created a video on behalf of her fellow streamer discussing the case and its impact. In the YouTube video, she lets various people comment on the situation.
Stalking and cyberstalking are criminal offenses and cannot be compared to a harmless prank or similar. According to the Criminal Code, a person who commits stalking can be punished with up to 3 years in prison, and in serious cases with up to 5 years of imprisonment.
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Absolutely insensitive
How is the situation fueled? This situation alone is bad enough for the person affected, but it is further exacerbated by the fact that the public is watching and also intervening, according to Jasmin Gnu.
In the comments under the man’s videos as well as Honeypuu’s own, there are numerous comments that further fuel the situation. For example, there are inquiries about a meeting between the two.
Even large German Twitch streamers comment on the situation, but not to support their colleague, rather by making fun of it.
Honeypuu was asked about her supposed cyberstalker by her Twitch colleague Knossi during a Twitch stream. Streamers also made fun of the situation in the context of the game Make It Meme. However, some other participating members, like EliasN97, did stand against this behavior.
You can watch Jasmin Gnu’s video here on YouTube:
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Jasmin Gnu sharply criticizes this behavior in her video: First of all, I and many others find it absolutely insensitive to address her about it in the stream in front of so many viewers, because if it were genuinely about the person, it could have definitely been asked privately. (Source: YouTube from minute 16:00).
She further states: And with exactly such streams, so many new people have become aware of the topic, without it being put into context, saying: People, stalking is not funny. There is a person suffering because of it, do not support it and please do not fuel the situation. (Source: YouTube from minute 18:58).
Moreover, the public creates more memes and especially AI-generated images of the two together. This behavior, both from viewers and other content creators, fuels the situation and gives the man more attention, Jasmin Gnu claims.
Both stalking and cyberstalking should never be underestimated. Past incidents have shown how dangerous a parasocial relationship or stalking can become. For example, the case involving the Twitch streamer Emiru, who was touched without her consent by a man at TwitchCon.
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Only a year after Wilds, fans can indulge in Monster Hunter Stories 3. Although it’s just a spin-off, the RPG has already been one of the biggest highlights of the year for MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, because it excellently implements grinding and leveling.
What kind of game is Monster Hunter Stories 3? Superficially, the game resembles the RPGs of Pokémon or Digimon. As a human, you have multiple monsters with you and complete quests or follow the story in turn-based battles.
The special thing about Monster Hunter Stories 3 is how the mechanics of the main series are implemented. They are not just laid over like a skin, but are utilized for the turn-based combat system.
The game will be released on 03/13/2026 on the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. I was able to test the game for MeinMMO on the Switch 2.
For me, Stories 3 is the best part of the series and one of the best games in the entire franchise, which I had a lot of fun with and will continue to enjoy in the future. That has already been evident in my preview of the game, but while continuing to play, I was especially impressed by the dull grind in the open world.
Seldom has an open world been so enjoyable and motivated me to grind and level up without forcing me to do so. This became my favorite game on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3 shows habitat restoration in trailer
Stories 3 follows a similar principle for its game world as Monster Hunter Wilds. There are larger areas than open worlds, where you can fight roaming monsters, complete side quests, or steal eggs and gather resources in monster caves.
On paper, this sounds like a pretty lame open world, but the RPG masters the gameplay loop that makes grinding so enjoyable. The most important point is: Nothing is unnecessary.
The main aspect of the monster caves is obtaining new monsters. In ordinary, rare, and super-rare caves, you can grab eggs and hatch them in the stables.
When entering a new area, it immediately awakens my explorer’s instinct. Which monsters live here? Which monsters can I get? As a fan of the series, I also pondered which monster could be hiding in unknown eggs.
Even after 40 hours, I enjoy grinding through the different areas, because Monster Hunter Stories 3 always has a reward for the player, even later in the game.
Every monster in Monster Hunter Stories 3 has something to offer.
Even useless grind offers me something
If you read about exploration instinct, you might wonder what it looks like afterward. How good is the open world and the grind in it when you already know which monsters are present in an area? In short: I love the different areas and the gameplay loop.
The different monsters have 3 x 3 gene slots that determine what passive and active skills they have. If you have, for example, 3 fire skills in a row, the monster receives a bonus.
Depending on the rarity of an egg, there are also rarer skills. These can be easily inherited to other monsters to improve your creatures and build builds. Additionally, the new feature of habitat restoration has been added. The areas are divided into different habitats that you must unlock by defeating certain monsters.
In these habitats, you can release your monsters to improve a population. This also makes monsters that you may not need useful. Moreover, the different elements represent another facet of your team building.
Habitats have different elements, and monsters can take on these elements. If you found a Tobi-Kadachi in a fire habitat, it might not only have thunder as an element but also fire. In the habitats, you can also create monster populations just to create your favorite creature with a completely different element.
This is not only incredibly satisfying for fans who already enjoyed building in the main series, it allows you to utilize even useless monsters and experiment with the habitats.
In the open world, you will find not only monsters but also collectibles, hidden places, and side missions.
An Incredibly Satisfying Gameplay Loop
Grinding monsters for your own armors and weapons, collecting eggs, and restoring the habitats are all individual aspects that are already fun on their own, but Stories 3 creates an incredibly good gameplay loop and connects everything together.
In the open world, you can now freely switch between your 6 monsters and fly, climb, or swim while doing so. This works without load times, and everything ran smoothly for me even on the Nintendo Switch 2.
In the habitats, you have your own camps where you can forge, hatch eggs, and manage the habitats themselves. Everything is in one place, and in combination with the grind mechanics, it creates a flow that kept me engaged for hours:
I fly through the open world, fighting monsters and collecting eggs.
I return to base, craft new weapons, and check out my new monsters.
I see if the monsters are worth it for my team or inherit genes.
I use the monsters for the habitats and head back into the world to get new eggs and test new weapons and monsters.
Without load times and thanks to comfort features like the instant death of monsters that are significantly weaker, everything goes pretty quickly, and you are constantly rewarded.
Leveling your own monsters goes quickly as well, because even if you only pick up herbs, you earn experience points. This way, you can quickly try out new monsters without having to level for annoyingly long.
But don’t worry: Despite some grinding sessions, I never felt over-leveled because most battles, especially in the story, do not revolve around whether your monster uses excessively powerful attacks.
The battles are mostly like a puzzle. You have to strategically attack different parts using various weapons and elements to defeat the opponent. In this regard, tactics and your knowledge of weaknesses are more important than your level or that of your monster.
The beautifully animated Kinship Attacks provided me with a regular visual treat, which already looked great in part 2:
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For me, Stories 3 quickly became my favorite for the Nintendo Switch 2. I continued the story on the TV and enjoyed the effect-heavy Kinship Attacks that could come from animes, and when I wanted to grind a bit, I switched to handheld mode and watched a series in the meantime.
I liked the graphics both on the big TV and on the Switch 2 screen, and I barely noticed any technical shortcomings, so I can highly recommend the game to anyone who has a Switch 2.
I focused heavily on the grind in this review, but I also really liked the story and the characters, and anyone who just wants to play a good RPG story will also find what they’re looking for here.
In Marathon there are currently 27 weapons that you can pack into your loadouts, but which of them are actually the best options? Find out in our Tier List.
How is this Tier List created? MeinMMO author Christos has extensively dealt with the weapon meta of Marathon since the release. Weapons he could get his hands on were tested on players as well as UESC units to get a feel for them. The remaining specimens were assessed through recordings from other players and opinions from the community.
With years of experience in the shooter genre, it was easy for him to create a ranking to show you which weapons you should consider for your loadout or not. With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the individual weapon types, as we list every strong weapon in their category aside from the Tier List.
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Update, March 31, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
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Marathon: Tier List of All Weapons
In this list, you will now find all weapons in their respective ranking tiers. The “S” tier represents the best of the best, while “C” houses the worst weapons. In the ranking, the feel of the weapon, possible modifications, magazine size, and other parameters are of course taken into account. For this reason, we chose the following ranking:
– Tactical NK Sidearm – Overrun SG – Conquest LMG – Avenger LMG – Copperhead SF
This was the compact Tier List in the table. Now we will go into the individual categories and explain to you which weapons belong to the best in the current meta.
Best Assault Rifle: M77 Assault Rifle
M77 Assault Rifle
Why is the weapon so good? The M77 is a powerful assault rifle with a high rate of fire and damage. The rifle can easily take down opponents with purple armor in less than 2 seconds. It has solid accuracy and handling but possesses a small magazine that can be offset with a suitable mod.
Alternative: You can gladly use the Impact as an alternative, though it has a slower rate of fire.
Best Machine Gun: Heavy Demolition LMG
Heavy Demolition LMG
Why is the weapon so good? The demolition machine gun has the slowest firing rate of all machine guns, but that’s exactly what you need. With its sluggish firing rate, you can fire more accurately at your enemies. It also has the highest damage of all available MGs. It has controllable recoil, but a slow reload animation. Anyone who likes to play with MGs should definitely rely on this model.
Alternative: As an alternative, the Conquest LMG is a good option as it serves as the middle ground among the three available MG options in terms of recoil, damage, and firing rate.
Best Precision Rifle: BR33 Burst Rifle
BR33 Burst Rifle
Why is the weapon so good? The BR33 is a laser in terms of firing rate and stability. The rifle fires short but fast bursts that barely sway your aim and deal substantial damage. Whether in combat against UESC units or Runners – anyone will buckle when you can handle this rifle. So if you’re looking for a powerful weapon for long-range combat, this is the right rifle for you.
Alternative: The BR33 is a unique weapon due to its firing mode, but if you want a rifle of the same category, you can go with the Repeater SPG. This rifle is, as the name suggests, a repeating rifle with immense power that can take out some enemies with just one shot.
Best Pistol: V11 Punch
V11 Punch
Why is the weapon so good? Solid damage, high firing rate, and battery-operated, the V11 Punch stands out. The pistol is the exact weapon you want when looking for an option for your backup compared to the two remaining options of its kind. It’s reliable and efficient and can be smoothly handled even in heated battles.
Alternative: If you’re looking for a more powerful weapon, you should rely on the Magnum MK. However, pay attention to its recoil; it can reward precise shooters, but first, you need to know how to handle it.
Best Railgun: Ares RG
Ares RG
Why is the weapon so good? The Ares can perform stronger than the Zeus Railgun due to its slightly higher damage. Its operation is the same: you aim at a target, charge up a shot, and then fire. Railguns are rather niche compared to other weapons, but if you enjoy working with such devices, you should stick with the Ares.
Alternative: V00 Zeus RG, but with lower damage.
Best Shotgun: WSTR Shotgun
WSTR Shotgun
Why is the weapon so good? Do you need a shotgun that can take out any opponent with a salvo? Then take the WSTR Shotgun. This monster can dismantle even armored foes effortlessly with just a few shells. No matter how good your enemies are, it’s already over when they look down the barrel of this weapon. Currently, this weapon is also one of the top-tier examples for loadouts – so if you want to keep up with the endgame Runners, you should take this weapon with you.
Alternative: A solid alternative is the Misriah, even if it’s not quite as strong as the WSTR.
Best Sniper Rifle: Distance Shot
Distance Shot
Why is the weapon so good? The Distance Shot is a semi-automatic sniper, and that makes it the top choice for loadouts. Its firing mode can also forgive mistakes if you don’t hit a shot precisely. Its damage falls far behind the Outland, but due to its dynamic playstyle, it can compensate for this shortcoming.
Alternative: If you prefer a slower playstyle and want damage of overkill height, you should use the Outland.
Best Submachine Gun: Reaper SMG
Reaper SMG
Why is the weapon so good? Compact, always accessible, and an all-rounder for short and mid ranges. That’s exactly what the Reaper is. Every Runner has probably held this weapon at some point. It has a solid magazine size, strong damage, and a competitive firing rate to keep up with other categories. If you don’t want to take a pistol as a backup, you should opt for the Reaper.
Alternative: A decent but less accessible alternative is the KBZF SMG.
These were all weapons in the ranking along with explanations of why they are the strongest options in the current meta. Note that the ranking may change at any time if Bungie nerfs the weapons. Therefore, we keep an eye on the patch notes and adjust our list accordingly. You can find more about Marathon here: Marathon: Tier List of Classes – All Runner Classes Ranked
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The “Stop Killing Games” initiative is taking the next steps and had the opportunity to speak with Members of the European Parliament. Meanwhile, more should happen than just the offline mode.
What is it about? The citizens’ initiative around Stop Killing Games made a lot of noise in 2025. Almost 1.3 million EU citizens signed the initiative in favor of preserving video games.
This goal has been achieved, and the EU Commission is now legally obligated to address the issue. The authorities have until July 27, 2026, to provide an official response and decide whether and which new consumer protection laws, such as a requirement for end-of-life patches or an offline mode, will be drafted.
However, serious discussions have already taken place.
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YouTubers in Brussels
What were those discussions about? YouTubers Ross “Accursed Farms” and Josh Strife, along with other supporters of the initiative, were in February in the EU Parliament in Brussels. There, they officially spoke with Members of Parliament about their project and also held a press conference.
One constant hurdle is that Members of Parliament are often not hardcore gamers, and the initiators must first explain to them why the topic is so important. Here, the YouTubers found good conversation partners especially with the Pirate Party, as they frequently deal with IT issues.
However, there have not yet been any tangible results from the discussions. Josh Strife explains in the video that the visit to the Parliament and the discussions aim to raise awareness of the problem among the politicians and to find allies.
In his video on YouTube, he also provides a positive conclusion to the visit, although some viewers had hoped for more:
My goal is to clearly define expectations on both the political side and among the players. If I succeed in that, I will be satisfied. I tried to explain it to people in exactly that way: After the stream, some people came up to me and said: I can’t believe the stream went so poorly. My response was: On the contrary – it went brilliantly.
How will it proceed? For the movement against the lobby of video game publishers to take off, there is a new plan. Two NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are to emerge from the initiative in the USA and the EU. Their long-term goal should be to advocate for digital consumer rights and the preservation of games as cultural assets through professional lobbying.
This way, even more rights for gamers could be demanded and promoted by the NGO in the future.
At the same time, the industry resists, continuing to argue that a requirement for the preservation of games would make live-service games unpredictably more expensive – also in terms of licenses for music and trademarks.
ARC Raiders is a shooter that offers a different experience for various types of players. A Raider has always relied solely on his own skills to face the dangers of the game, showing little mercy to others along the way. Until he finally recognized what the other side looks like.
What does the player report? The player nve729 informs the ARC Raiders community on Reddit that he plays alone 99% of the time and enjoys it as a PvP fan who shoots at opponents without hesitation as soon as he sees them. However, he had a realization he wanted to share with the rest of the player base. For the first time, he made an exception and hesitated to shoot.
For “some reason,” he decided not to kill an enemy player because he thought their skin looked cool. And as it turned out for him, it led to “the best session he ever had with a random player.”
The other Raider was looking for a Leaper to take down, so the two set off to tackle it together. After they successfully returned to Speranza, they added each other as friends and continued to play as a duo for another three hours.
“I love gaming. I love ARC Raiders,” nve729 concludes his post. He has been playing extraction shooters like Hunt: Showdown for years, but never experienced such a spontaneous and great situation as he did in ARC Raiders. And he is not alone in feeling this way.
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ARC Raiders has an incredibly peaceful community – Even the developers are surprised
Teamwork doesn’t mean you have to give up on PvP
What ultimately made the solo player have so much fun? Just because nve729 plays alone 99% of the time and enjoys it with a focus on PvP, playing as a duo meant he didn’t have to completely give up his usual playstyle. He describes how he and his new friend experienced the craziest duo PvP battles, and other players in the community can support that.
“Duo PvP is really great,” writes Funter_312 in the Reddit thread, “3v3 feels like ‘Go Random Bullshit’, like the other team is throwing a million Poké Balls at you. 2v2 is usually a great mix of weapons, gear, and attention.”
Other Raiders are puzzled as to why the player discovered so late how great teamwork can be in ARC Raiders. Such situations are not only a side effect of the extraction shooter but a deliberate mechanic.
What makes the community smile? Of course, in ARC Raiders, players can decide for themselves how friendly and helpful or lethal they want to be. However, the ARC Raiders community is so friendly, that it surprised even the developers. The fact that the player was so taken aback by the appeal of teamwork is almost amusing to the community.
“ARC Raiders is made for this kind of interaction,” explains Dalionking225, and wvtarheel writes: “I believe the trend of players becoming increasingly friendly, which Embark has observed, is mainly because… it’s fun. I play PvP and also some PvE, both are enjoyable in their own way. It’s great that we can switch back and forth between both depending on what we want to achieve in the game.”
Whether one prefers to pursue PvP or PvE in ARC Raiders is up to each player. It is no coincidence that the gameplay in ARC Raiders is summarized as PvPvE due to the multiplayer aspect, but also the ARCs as a common threat. Depending on how one behaves in the game, similar lobbies can be expected: A developer reveals: The matchmaking in ARC Raiders assesses very closely how mean you really are
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The world of Fallout is inhabited by many characters who act morally questionable. A particularly insidious specimen is a scientist who comes from Bavaria.
Who is this scientist? Stanislaus Braun is a character from Fallout 3. The scientist was born in the Bavarian town of Kronach. He had already worked for the Vault-Tec company before the Great War in 2077.
This company is very important in Fallout because it was responsible for the famous bunkers called Vaults. In fact, Stanislaus Braun was instrumental in the creation of the Vaults.
Outwardly, they were supposed to provide a safe refuge from the falling bombs – but in reality, they were meant to conduct questionable experiments on the inhabitants. Braun himself commissioned these attempts and communicated with the respective Vault overseers.
Braun was also responsible for other accomplishments. He invented the G.E.E.K., a terraforming module, and worked on artificial life extension on behalf of the US Army.
When the Great War finally broke out, however, Braun wanted nothing to do with any of it. He fled to Vault 112, where he found his true “destiny” – including a sadistic side.
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The official trailer for Fallout Season 2 takes us back to the apocalypse
Welcome to the Simulation
What happened in Vault 112? In this bunker, Braun sought shelter from the bombs and worked on his own simulation. This means: the scientist developed virtual worlds that were inhabited by himself and the Vault’s residents.
The people lay in special chairs and were in a sleep-like state while living a second, virtual life. Braun initially worked with two simulations, which did not satisfy him.
The sadistic and malicious side of his character craved something different. Thus, Braun developed the simulation “Tranquility Lane.” The inhabitants found themselves in a typical small town of the 1950s, but without the post-apocalyptic touch of the wasteland.
Everything seemed fine here, at least at first glance. In truth, the lives of the Vault residents within the simulation were a nightmare. Braun played himself as a god there. Although he chose a nondescript form and appeared as a little girl named Betty, he acted completely ruthlessly.
Out of pure pleasure, he tortured and tormented the simulation’s inhabitants. He often killed them virtually and then resurrected them, but erased their memory. In this way, people had to experience the fear of death repeatedly, which brought great joy to the scientist.
The only way out: Braun programmed an emergency program that triggers a “Chinese invasion.” Soldiers then appear in the simulation and kill all the inhabitants, this time for good. Only Braun would survive, making him the last and only resident of Tranquility Lane.
In which quest do you encounter Braun? During the main quest of Fallout 3, the mission “Tranquility Lane” begins. You reach Vault 112 and enter the virtual world via a chair.
There, you meet Braun in the form of the girl Betty, who has already been kept artificially alive for 200 years and is indulging in his sadistic games. To reach the father of your character, who is trapped in Tranquility Lane, you must speak with Betty.
She gives you a series of tasks that essentially consist of tormenting the residents of the simulation and ultimately killing them. Now, as a player, you have the choice to either comply with this request or, after some investigation, trigger the emergency program.
If you decide to virtually kill the inhabitants, you receive bad karma added to your account. After all, they do not actually die but remain at Braun’s mercy.
Good karma is given to those who trigger the emergency program. While this leads to the death of the inhabitants, it also takes Braun’s test subjects away from him and deposes him. The neutral path is taken by only torturing some of the inhabitants virtually.
However you solve the quest, it is one of the highlights of Fallout 3 and leaves Braun in his simulation. The former scientific genius ultimately becomes a victim of his sadistic streak, especially when he must remain alone in Tranquility Lane – forever as the little girl Betty. Stanislaus Braun has rightfully earned his place in our ranking: In Fallout, there are plenty of nasty villains – but who is the worst?
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In Steam, former WoW developers wanted to score with their own mini-MMO. But instead of a big release party, it ended in a crash landing. Now, the rapid end of the project is following, along with refunds for the fans.
Which game is it about? The ex-game designer of World of Warcraft, Chris Kaleiki, and his team Notorious Studios, which includes 7 other WoW veterans, wanted to implement their very own vision of a game.
The origin of the developers is clearly visible in their title Eldegarde. The game visually resembles WoW, even though the title leans toward New World. The developers wanted to create a mix of extraction game and mini-MMO, oriented towards the success of ARC Raiders.
As in an MMO, you can choose a class, loot, level up, and fight against mobs, but also against real players. After the round, the loot can be exchanged for cash, which can then be invested in your own equipment like elixirs.
Here you can see a trailer for Eldegarde:
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Eldegarde sieht aus wie ein Mix aus WoW und Arc Raiders
Crash Landing and End
How did the release go? The mini-MMO left early access on Steam after about a year on January 21, 2026. However, the release of the title attracted only a few interested players. Even at the official release, the MMO had fewer players than during early access and reached only about 1,100 players according to SteamDB.
At the same time, the rating on Steam is not great either. About 67% of around 4,600 reviews have given a positive impression of the game, which is why the title stands at “Mixed” on Steam.
After the release, the low player numbers dropped even further. On the week of March 3, 2026, only 350 players played at peak times, according to SteamDB. Too few, as it turns out now.
Eldegarde: Player numbers according to Steamdb
What did the developers announce? The poor player numbers led the developers to take their game offline. In an update post on Steam, they announced that their title will no longer be available for purchase and that the servers will go offline on March 31, 2026.
They clearly state that too few players have purchased the title to make further development financially viable.
In a further post on Steam, the developers also explain that players who have supported the title for a longer time can receive a refund on Steam if they indicate in their request that the title is going offline. They have arranged this procedure with Steam.
Is this the end for Eldegarde? No, because although according to the developers’ statement, a large part of the developers are no longer on the team, a small group is supposed to make the title playable offline or develop a client-server that allows fans to continue playing Eldegarde without costs for the developers.
Whether this will actually work and be feasible remains completely open. The developers clarify that this will be voluntary and thus likely in the free time of the devs, and it is also a big task. Whether this undertaking can be carried out as a hobby project is unclear.
A player proudly shows off his new gaming setup. But the community warns that this can’t go on for long. Meanwhile, the user has rebuilt his setup.The health concerns have likely made the user think twice.
What kind of setup is this? A player posted on Reddit his “improved” gaming setup: After playing on a laptop for a long time, he has finally found space for a gaming PC. He placed his computer on the partially free slat base and mounted his monitor to his bed with a bracket.
But the community is unsure: Is this still pride or already desperation that prompted him to make this post?
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Gaming setup in bed likely promotes unhealthy posture and other problems
What’s the problem with the setup? Many comments explicitly warn him about his setup and explain that this setup is anything but healthy. One person writes: “I thought you were in a hospital” and another adds: “He will be if he continues this situation for too long.”
The problem is that this setup promotes an unnatural posture. This unnatural position can lead to tension in the lumbar area, back pain, and neck problems in the long run. Sleep research reports this (via springermedizin.de).
The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse also warns against improper strain on the spine and muscles when sitting bent over the monitor for hours. In the long run, this can even lead to permanent postural damage. Barmer also warns of long-term back damage due to poor posture in everyday life.
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How has the situation turned out? In a new post, he has since rearranged his setup again: His entire gaming setup is now on a table. In his post, he explained the change by saying that he no longer gets neck pain from it.
And a user accordingly commented: “I’m glad you did that. Your back and neck will thank you. This bed configuration was simply bad for your body.”
However, there are also manufacturers who want to offer gamers such setups explicitly: Sitting/lying in bed all day while playing on the PC or console. A company that specializes in such products is the Japanese firm Bauhutte: Gaming dream comes true: With this bed, you never have to get up again
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Night City from Cyberpunk 2077 is full of crazy characters. A player encountered an NPC, who engages the law with just a pair of shorts. The situation is so absurd that one might think the man is a bug, but the encounter was no accident.
What kind of NPC is this? The mentioned NPC is an initially inconspicuous-looking, but then acting wildly bizarre man who confronts an NCPD police officer while only wearing shorts. The player Necessary-Mobile182 shares a clip of this sighting on Reddit, where you can see the absurdity of the moment.
The man knocks the policeman to the ground, walks away as if nothing happened, and then informs the player that he collects knees and already has seven of them… only to then start dancing.
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“Who is this man?”, wonders the Reddit user. He wanted to scan the NPC to find out his possible name but couldn’t stop laughing. Now he asks the community if the man has a name, but even experienced Cyberpunk veterans are just as confused as the player himself.
Here you can see the trailer for the “City of Dreams” from Cyberpunk 2077:
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“No Shoes, No Shirt, No Mercy”
Is the situation a funny but random bug? No, it’s not a bug, even though the NPC’s strange behavior might suggest otherwise. In fact, the player encountered one of several scripted, albeit strange, situations with NPCs that one can encounter in Cyberpunk 2077.
Another example of a built-in NPC moment can also be found in Dogtown, as you can see here on YouTube:
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“This was added as a scripted encounter with Patch 1.6,” explains Reddit user Zestyclose-Fee6719, “CRPR loves to add surprising open-world elements with each major patch.”
How do other players react to the situation? Based on the reactions under the Reddit post, it seems that the community-named “Cyber-Florida-Man” was rather unknown.
“Over 100 hours in this game, but I’ve never seen anything like this,” writes Expensive_Set_8416, but he is not the only one.
JoeJarn comments: “Almost a thousand hours in this game, countless playthroughs, and who knows how many hours of videos about the story and gameplay. This video is now my absolute favorite in terms of Cyberpunk, and I mean that seriously. Thank you.”
The players appreciate the man’s dedication despite his strange collecting obsession. Not only his raw boxing power but also his dance moves earn him many fans: “I don’t know who he is, but the chummer has real moves,” finds SirUgarte, and ProtonCanon writes: “No shoes, no shirt, no mercy.”
As much fun as the current expansion WoW: Midnight is, there are many small issues in Azeroth right now. Part of the community misses the old Blizzard polish and points to an example that immediately stands out.
What is that example? In an in-game sequence from the Midnight region’s campaign Zul’Aman, we see troll warrior Zul’jarra throwing an axe at a casting ogre with a scream. The throwing weapon seems to glide through the air as if no physical forces are acting on it. Zul’jarra’s wind-up motion also looks surprisingly cheap.
A discussion on Reddit, which revolves around this very issue, currently has more than 2,280 upvotes and over 480 comments. The most upvoted comment by cannib shows in a GIF a scene from an old trash movie where the tons-heavy Godzilla flies through the air towards an opponent just like the axe (Source: Reddit).
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While players criticize the in-game sequences of WoW, many fans have long wished for animated series and movies about WoW due to the great cinematic trailers:
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“The quality of some areas is simply terrible”
How is the community reacting? Some trash fans find the current in-game sequences of WoW entertaining due to such errors. Many other players criticize that such obvious details pass through quality assurance.
GlitteringWarthog993 writes on Reddit: “There were many funny moments like this in the new cutscenes in the game.”
Jeb764 wonders on Reddit: “Isn’t there an animation where warriors literally throw their weapons?” Other players confirm this and also point out that hunters now have something comparable – so there would have been more suitable animations available.
DracoRubi brings up another example on Reddit: “For me, the best cutscene was one during the intro questline where Xala’tath begins to mock Turalyon in Quel’danas. Turalyon makes silly faces for some reason […].”
borghive criticizes on Reddit: “The quality of some areas is simply terrible.”
TrumpChildOnahole adds on Reddit: “Especially in a game with a high monthly fee and a cash shop.”
Blizzard still makes so much money with WoW after all these years and has such a large team available that many fans just wish for more polish on such details. After all, that’s what the studio behind Diablo, StarCraft, and Warcraft was known for long ago.
The Netflix series of One Piece adapts the original story by Eiichiro Oda. The creator also has a clear plan in mind for when the adaptation should end.
When is it supposed to end? Mackenyu is the actor of Zorro and reveals in an interview with The Movie Podcasts that he knows until which arc Oda is planning the Netflix series. He has shared his vision with each of the main cast members.
You can watch the segment in the following YouTube video at 7:40 minutes:
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They would all know up to what point the creator of One Piece would want to take the actors. However, they couldn’t reveal what exactly his vision is:
He has a vision of where he wants to end up. Not ending, but where he wants to take the live-action series. And we all know about it. Yes. We all know how far he wants to go. […] There is a specific arc up to which we are supposed to go… Of course we can’t say that. That would only cause trouble.
Mackenyu
Thus, Mackenyu is likely referring to a contractual clause that the actors signed, which obligates confidentiality regarding certain topics.
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Several points possible for the end
When could the series end? In the anime, there are several arcs that would be well-suited for an ending:
In the American 4Kids dubbing, the anime already ended before the Skypiea arc. At the end, you only see how a ship falls from the sky. Since the clouds might be difficult to animate, the Skypiea arc would be a good exit point.
The Sabaody Archipelago could mark the end of the journey and perhaps already hide the treasure for the Straw Hat crew there.
The series could end shortly after the Marineford arc. Luffy is separated from the others and is focused on intense training. The outcome of this remains open.
If the series ends earlier than the manga, there would have to be a corresponding conclusion that leaves no questions unanswered. It might even be possible that the ending is rewritten to fit perfectly for the live-action adaptation.
In The Lord of the Rings there are plenty of elves whose names and stories we know. In one case, however, the fans of the movies were responsible for bringing an inconspicuous background character into the spotlight.
Which elf are we talking about? He was actually supposed to be just an insignificant extra in the background. But the character played by actor Bret McKenzie gained some popularity through the first film of The Lord of the Rings.
In The Fellowship of the Ring, the then unnamed elf can be seen during the scene of Elrond’s council. There, it is discussed how to deal with the One Ring. The aforementioned elf first sits next to Aragorn. Later, when Frodo volunteers to carry the ring to Mordor, the character stands at the edge of the debating characters.
Even back then, the very handsome but unfortunately silent elf caught the attention of some fans. He gained some popularity, leading director Peter Jackson to bring him back for the third film. There, the elf even gets to speak a whole sentence.
In the scene where Arwen sets out for the Grey Havens, she has a vision. Because of this, she stops, and the elf approaches her and notes that they cannot linger.
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The fans’ love for the unknown and actually rather unimportant elf not only led to him getting a proper name – his actor was even allowed to return to Middle-earth some years later.
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Frodo is cool, but…
What name did the elf receive? The community named the character “Figwit.” This is an abbreviation, using the initial letters of the words in a certain sentence.
This sentence in English is: “Frodo is great… who is that?” (Frodo is great… but who is that?).
Although Frodo was supposed to attract all the attention during the scene of Elrond’s council, it was Figwit who kept the fans engaged. In 2004, even a fan documentary was released, which can be seen today on YouTube.
This did not go unnoticed by Peter Jackson and other actors like Gandalf actor Ian McKellen. For part 3, the character was allowed to return with his own line of dialogue.
However, this was not the end of the time in Middle-earth for actor Bret McKenzie. When Peter Jackson released the first offshoot of his The Hobbit trilogy in 2012, McKenzie was back on board.
He played the elf Lindir, who welcomes Gandalf in Rivendell. In the making-of (via MiddleEarthUpdates on YouTube), the actor expresses his delight:
I was totally thrilled when I was asked if I wanted to come back for a role in the film.
Bret McKenzie
Although this appearance is also relatively short, fans of the actor must have been pleased to see him again.
By the way, apart from his appearances as an elf in the Middle-earth films, McKenzie is not an unknown person. Besides acting, he also works as a musician and won an Oscar in 2012 as the composer of the film The Muppets.
The new season “Mirage” started on the weekend in Path of Exile and has attracted many players once again. After many hotfixes were released over the weekend, there is now a preview from the developers about what they are still working on.
How did the season start go? With Path of Exile: Mirage, the developers have made a significant change to the endgame system of the game after a long time. Following the overhaul of the trading system in the game last year, this is now the next fundamental revision of the game.
The developers aim to streamline their system and fine-tune the experience for players with this update. The new features around the new Holy Hammer build, which developer “Octavian” also plays, seem to be a good substitute for the currently absent new class.
The positive reception of the update is also reflected in the player numbers on Steam. At the season start on Friday, over 190,000 players (Source: SteamDB) gathered to start the ARPG. However, the developers were not idle either.
You can watch the trailer for the new season here:
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11 Hotfixes and more are coming
What did the developers accomplish over the weekend? The developers were not idle over the weekend of the season start and delivered a total of 11 hotfixes for the most urgent issues. This is nothing new for fans, as the ARPG often receives dozens of adjustments after launch.
This time, it seems that the developers have done particularly well with the season start. They reported in a new post about the problems and changes that are still being worked on.
On PathofExile.com, there are currently only 9 specific issues that are bothering some players. One issue to be fixed is where players from the permanent leagues, who are not playing the new update, have problems with progression in the Atlas.
How do fans react to the smooth start? Fans are almost surprised at how well everything went this time. There is a lot of praise for the developers, but also some points that players feel are missing in the developers’ listing. They wrote on Reddit:
Ecstatic_Chard4184: “If you fix the issue where clicks are not registered, this will be the best league of all time”
yuimiop: “Probably the most boring ‘What we’re currently working on’ post I’ve ever seen for POE, which is a compliment to the developers. Normally, there is some horrible issue with the league at this time in the game.”
SoulofArtoria: “While we’re at it, can you please make the caches drop a little more? Most of the time they literally drop nothing but complete junk loot. […].”
v4xN0s: “I just hate waiting for the mobs to spawn and then having to run back for their chests. If you see this, GGG, please let all mobs spawn in advance instead of making us run over them, and change how the bronze and silver chests work.”
A developer hacked into a vacuum cleaner. Now he is receiving around 26,000 euros for his discovery. The manufacturer also stated that they want to completely redevelop their software.
Now the manufacturer DJI wants to pay the developer around 30,000 US dollars for the discovery of a single security vulnerability. This is equivalent to around 26,000 euros.
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Developer receives 30,000 US dollars for discovering a security vulnerability
What does the developer receive? According to an email obtained by TheVerge, DJI is supposed to pay Azdoufal 30,000 US dollars for a single discovery. However, the manufacturer does not specify the vulnerability for which they are paying the finder. DJI did not confirm the email but told TheVerge that they would pay an expert the money.
Besides the vulnerability that the expert found with his controller test, there are reportedly other vulnerabilities that have been or are being patched. DJI explained that they want to completely overhaul their current system:
We have additionally started updating the entire system. This includes a series of updates that are expected to be fully implemented within a month.
Is such a payment unusual? Paying hackers or experts to find security vulnerabilities is not unusual: Large companies like Google or Microsoft rely on official programs that invite hackers to attack their systems. For particularly relevant security vulnerabilities, many companies pay high bounties.
In Crimson Desert there is more than one way to storm a fortress. A particularly whimsical physics experiment recalls a scene from a cult action film from India.
What is that scene? It comes from Baahubali 2: The Conclusion from 2017 and shows 6 men using a tree as a catapult to hurl themselves into a fortress. The tree was tightened with the help of a rope. Once the fighters have taken their positions, a single sword stroke is enough to fly through the air and over the wall.
To cushion the hard fall, the 6 fighters form a protective shield roll in the air. Like an oversized barrel, the formation crashes between their enemies. Afterwards, they take on an overwhelming number of foes.
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This grappling hook can be significantly improved through some talents of main character Kliff. Eventually, you can
pull enemies toward you with the hook and slam them to the ground
catapult yourself to the position of an enemy and hit them upon contact
pull Kliff to the targeted position with the grappling hook
use the grappling hook like a swing to propel yourself over a cliff or wall
grab a treetop with the grappling hook, pull it back to build tension, and launch yourself forward with speed
Just like in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, you can also catapult yourself into a fortress in Crimson Desert with the help of a tree to face an overwhelming number of foes. However, due to the lack of a co-op or multiplayer mode, you’ll have to enjoy the fun alone. Perhaps developer Pearl Abyss will add group flying in a patch.
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How does the community respond to the comparison? With great anticipation and winking comments on Reddit.
Mohegan567 writes on Reddit: “I tell people this is captured material from Crimson Desert.”
prathz1109 celebrates on Reddit: “Hahaha, that was unexpected. Maybe we can create more Baahubali movies.”
PowerNutBuster explains on Reddit: “A friend from India forced me to watch the movie. It was so bad that it was good.”
Aeruthos sees it differently on Reddit: “Baahubali 1 and 2 are among my favorite movies, haha, so I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought of that.”
Le1jona hopes for Reddit: “I hope we get a multiplayer option allowing us to invite friends to our single-player mode.”
What do I need to know about Baahubali 2? The Baahubali franchise now consists of several films and series and enjoys cult status not only in India. Behind the series is the creative mind of director, producer, and writer S. S. Rajamouli, who has made a name for himself with over-the-top, epic action films. With RRR, he has already made a splash on Netflix.
What do I need to know about Crimson Desert? The open-world action-adventure from the creators of Black Desert will be released on March 19, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox. You can expect a pure single-player experience with a wonderfully old-school Buy2Play payment model (buy once, play everything, no microtransactions), a huge world, and plenty of content.
A villain from One Piece first appeared about 19 years ago. Now it comes out: He even measured himself against a current villain that Luffy recently fought.
What is this secret? The author of the manga, Eiichiro Oda, once again faced the questions of fans. In the 114th issue of the Q&A, he answered a question about a name that caught a reader’s attention.
Is the “Kozuki Moria” seen on the cover of chapter 1158 actually Gecko Moria? I bet you’ve received countless questions about this, but please tell us, Odacchi!!
In fact, the reader had the right instinct:
Gecko Moria and Kaido are said to have fought each other once.
Moria’s entire crew is said to have been killed. Therefore, he would have developed a personality that would rely on others.
This is how he is also said to have come into possession of the body of the legendary samurai Ryuma and his famous sword Shusui.
Moria is said to have been washed ashore in Wano Kuni as a young man. In recognition of his strength, the residents gave him the nickname Kozuki, which refers to a legendary man from the land. Even after Moria set sail as a pirate, he greatly appreciated the residents of the land.
Therefore, he is also said to have returned when Kaido took over the land. However, he suffered a bitter defeat, for which he was so ashamed that he left Wano Kuni. The residents assumed that he had died in battle, which is why they built a tomb for him that is seen on the cover.
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Two villains have fought each other before, but Oda had no time
Why was it never mentioned earlier? Oda revealed that he actually wanted to unveil the secret during the Wano Kuni arc. However, he could not find the right moment to address it.
We can also assume that this battle will never be shown in the manga as a flashback. The story is currently nearing its conclusion, and due to time constraints, Oda has already cut out earlier battles, that are actually part of the lore.
Who is Gecko Moria? In the anime and manga, Gecko Moria appears much earlier. He is the villain of the Thriller Bark arc. There, he commands his zombie army and collects shadows to create the strongest zombie in the world. However, Luffy was ultimately able to defeat him.
