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Pokémon GO: The best attackers by type 2026 overview

There is a new best video game movie, beating Sonic with 95% positive reviews

There is still some time until GO Fest 2026. But there will still be various contents like raids, events, and Dynamax monsters until then. If you want to know what they are in the current month, feel free to check out our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Players want to erase a character in Crimson Desert, as he fulfills an important role

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Every player of Crimson Desert knows him: Yann. The one buddy of the friend group who is always in trouble and when he isn’t in trouble, he comes up with ideas that definitely get him into more trouble.

Who is it about? Yann is something like the tutorial character in Crimson Desert. He is constantly getting into trouble that we have to rescue him from, and his appearances always cause chaos.

Players are supposed to learn many functions of the game through him. They can wrestle in the mud for him, expose cheaters while playing cards, or hunt down criminals via bounty hunting.

Half the time is spent with him riding over the fields and villages of Crimson Desert while the character Kliff drones on with his comments. But there is a problem with him.

Rokade is fast, but with Yann, it only goes at a walking pace through the game:

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Too annoying for the tutorials

What is the problem? While Yann was chosen as a tutorial character by the developers, he is too annoying for his role. Since the release, players have developed a real hatred for his incessant chatter and his slow rides through the landscape, which feel like content blockers in such an action-packed game.

For this reason, many players avoid quests with him and prefer to focus on the fun parts of Crimson Desert first. However, this makes the situation even worse, as players learn about game mechanics particularly late or discover something they already knew after countless hours.

This makes the character even more annoying for many, as not only is Yann constantly in trouble, but he explains to the fully equipped Kliff after 40 hours of gameplay how to play cards or track down a bounty target.

How do players feel about Yann? For players, Yann is simply annoying. Under a post on Reddit that is titled as a meme “Yann has been removed from the game”, players vent their frustration about the probably most unlikable character in Crimson Desert:

Aldertree: “Yann: ‘Hey, Kliff! Come here, I need to talk to you about something.’ Kliff: ‘We’re going for another ride where you disappear right before we arrive, right?'”
CousinOkrii: “I like how his quests introduce the bounty system and the gambling system about 40 hours into the game. Then you chop wood after you already needed to do it earlier. The guy serves no purpose.”
Logical-Operation512: “Sometimes I wish there was a bounty with his face on the poster, just because he’s so annoying lol”

However, there are also players who like him as a character, simply because he fits well with the gray manes:

esotericvoid: “His quests, sure. But I like his character in relation to the others.”
Instantcoffees: “Yeah, I wouldn’t like him as a person, but I like him as a character.”
Free_Amoeba5213: “If you needed people to smash skulls, you’d definitely want Yann to fire people up.”

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The developers of Crimson Desert meant well and included a tutorial character in Yann. However, after significant progress in the game, he becomes quite annoying, resulting in many eye-rolls from the fans. One idea would be to simply make Yann disappear, as this works wonderfully in another context: Crimson Desert preserves your performance by making “unnecessary” stuff disappear – Strands players on a deserted island

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In WoW you can now earn powerful Epic with item level 259 without setting foot in a raid

Karsten Scholz 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In WoW: Midnight the dungeon event has started. Included is a quest that rewards you with epic raid loot. What you need to do for that, we reveal in the report.

How do I get the epic loot piece? Travel to the center of Silvermoon to pick up the quest Envoy of War from Archmage Aethas Sunreaver in the modernized capital of WoW: Midnight. For this task, you need to complete 4 random dungeons on the Mythic difficulty level.

If you succeed, you can claim your reward from the Archmage: a chest with treasures from Quel’Thalas. This may contain a random heroic gear piece with item level 259. The pool includes all loot from the raid instances of Season 1, with one exception: you cannot obtain pieces of the current tier sets in this way.

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With a bit of luck to the desired Epic

With a bit of luck, you can earn your missing desired item through the quest, such as the trinket Glimpse of the Watcher (provides a bonus for mastery and grants your attacks and heals the chance to increase your primary stat), which normally requires you to defeat Chimaerus in the Dream Rift.

Note that you may tackle the mythic dungeons for completing the quest at any level. You can also just set off without extra keystones and clear the instances in four quick runs on Mythic 0. This way, you also make progress this week for the dungeon area of the Great Vault, rewarding you with additional loot at the start of the next ID – 4 runs are already enough for 2 unlocks.

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What else does the event offer? The event not only brings the quest Envoy of War to Silvermoon, but you also receive additional loot in all dungeons of Midnight. However, this only applies if you defeat the respective final boss. He then has an additional reward for you in the loot bag. The current event is therefore perfect for everyone who enjoys running a few relaxed dungeons each week.

Those who prefer to visit the toughest raids of Azeroth have surely followed the race for the worldwide first kills since the start of Midnight Season 1. Since this week, there is a dominant winner who managed to defeat L’ura before all other professionals: World First! Team Liquid takes the victory, this time truly

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A new shooter is set to be the next Battlefield killer, punishing players who rush into battle recklessly

Dariusz Müller 9. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In the course of the year 2026, a new shooter will emerge that can be a direct competitor to Battlefield but aims to be a bit more tactical than EA’s shooter.

Which game is it? In February 2026, a new shooter caught the lustful eyes of genre fans: WARDOGS. The game from the developer “BULKHEAD” describes itself as an “All out Warfare‘-First-Person-Shooter” that offers large-scale battles and a destructible battlefield in a modern, realistic setting.

The announcement trailer for the shooter has since been viewed over 525,000 times and has convinced numerous shooter fans. Many comments under the trailer on YouTube indicate that WARDOGS could become a Battlefield killer, as Battlefield 6 has already lost their interest.

WARDOGS wants to start Early Access on Steam sometime in 2026. However, a specific date is not yet known. A console version could also follow with the full release.

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BULKHEAD presents the military shooter WARDOGS in the trailer

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In the footsteps of ARMA’s King of the Hill

What is the game about? WARDOGS is a shooter in which up to 100 players, divided into three teams – don’t ask me how that mathematically works – fight over an area on a large map. This involves infantry, tanks, helicopters, and of course the destruction of buildings.

WARDOGS is inspired by “King of the Hill” matches in ARMA 3, which is why the developers are also collaborating with the creator of the original “King of the Hill” mod for the military simulation. However, WARDOGS is not meant to be a simulation.

The gameplay is overall more tactical and realistic than in Battlefield 6, but the developers do not want to forget that it is a game. On a scale, they place it between Battlefield 6 and games like ARMA or Squad.

Impatient players suffer from thoughtless gameplay

What makes the game special? The great uniqueness of the game is the cash system. Similar to Battlefield, you can fulfill various roles like Medic or Assault in WARDOGS, but you decide yourself which equipment you take into battle.

Similar to an extraction shooter, you assemble your loadout and lose it when you die. New weapons and gadgets must be purchased from merchants or on the black market. You earn the cash for this through actions that help your team, such as kills, revives, and the like.

This system results in you being punished by the loss of your equipment and the money spent on it when you recklessly rush into the ranks of your enemies, die, and are merely a burden instead of a help to your team.

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Could this really be a Battlefield killer? No, and the developers do not want that either. They emphasize that they are making their own game that differs from both Battlefield and ARMA, etc. They are aware that WARDOGS will not be a game for everyone.

Overall, the developers are literally baking smaller rolls and say they do not want to beat Battlefield. They also believe that there will inevitably be a natural decline in player numbers after the early access release of the game. If WARDOGS settles somewhere between 3,000 and 10,000 daily active players, that would already be a success for the studio.

If you do not want to wait for WARDOGS but are already looking for a new game, feel free to check out our list of the best shooters of 2026. Maybe something will appeal to you: The 25 best shooters of 2026 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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5 Dangerous Creatures from Star Wars That Even Darth Vader Would Suit Up For

Christoph Waldboth 9. April 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

In the far, far away galaxy of Star Wars, countless beings roam that you would rather not encounter. In this ranking, we’re taking a closer look at five of them.

How was the list created? There are plenty of dangerous creatures in Star Wars. No wonder, as countless worlds offer space for various creative and obscure beings. For this list, we selected five that are particularly dangerous for various reasons.

It is clear that they are just a small excerpt of what exists in the galaxy of Star Wars. Therefore, we look forward to your personal favorites, which you can share with us in the comments at the end.

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Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi – Trailer

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Rank 5: Sarlacc

Known from: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

A Sarlacc makes a great impression, primarily due to the tentacles that can be fatal to the unwary. These creatures strike within seconds and pull their victims into the sand pit, where most of their body lies.

Above the surface, you typically see only the mouth, the sharp teeth, and the tentacle arms. However, beneath lies a massive body that can be up to 100 meters long.

If caught by a Sarlacc, there is hardly any chance of rescue. You will be devoured and never see daylight again. Even in a spaceship, you are not safe, as the monster can grab you and pull you down. The only major disadvantage of the beast: it cannot move. As long as you keep your distance, you have nothing to fear.

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Knossi returns to the real 7 vs. Wild, criticizes Fritz Meinecke: “Are you crazy?”

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is back at 7 vs. Wild and criticizes founder Fritz Meinecke and his colleagues.

What does Knossi have to do with 7 vs. Wild? Already in Season 2 and 3 of 7 vs. Wild, Jens “Knossi” Knossalla was one of the most popular candidates of the survival show. Starting as a despised outsider, he blossomed into a community favorite and proved to his critics that he has real perseverance.

This also led to new friendships for the influencer, such as with candidate Sascha Huber, with whom Knossi started further projects. Now the influencer has returned.

Here you can learn more about Knossi:

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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi

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Knossi back at 7 vs. Wild

Why is Knossi back? Currently, the filming for the wildcard season of 7 vs. Wild is taking place. Initially, 30 candidates have to face various challenges in Sweden, before there are fewer and fewer. Currently, only 7 candidates remain who must complete tasks stranded in the wilderness of Panama.

As always, wildcard at 7 vs. Wild means that there are no celebrities, just viewers who are eager for an adventure. For the final 7, the show’s creators have come up with something special. They even flew Knossi in to motivate them at the exact location where the influencer and the other candidates were dropped off in season 2.

After filming for 7 vs. Wild, Knossi also returned to his spot for his own viewers.

What has Knossi experienced? The journey to his drop-off point was already strenuous for the influencer. Both he and his partner almost fell off the boat, while the strong waves created dangerous scenes. Knossi himself was also informed by the crew of his boat about the dangers.

As a reminder: In season 2, Knossi jumped out of the helicopter far from the beach and had to fight hard to make it to the shore. He stated afterwards that he had no memories of the experience.

The boat crew informed him in the video that there were many dangerous animals around the island, such as hammerhead sharks, jellyfish, and stingrays that could have attacked him.

In this context, Knossi also criticized “7 vs. Wild” founder Fritz Meinecke and co-founders Maximilian Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp personally: “Are you crazy? […]” He also repeated his remarks from season 2, asking co-founder Johannes Hovekamp to delete his number. While there were real dangers on site, Knossi’s comments are likely not entirely serious.

You can see the whole scene here:

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What the two experienced at night is shown by Knossi in an extra video on YouTube, which reminds of 7 vs. Wild itself. Whether Knossi will also be part of future seasons of the series is still unclear.

However, Knossi is also participating as a guest star in the new competition to 7 vs. Wild. This comes from the founders of the show and will challenge the candidates for 48 hours. Here you can find out more: Successor to 7 vs. Wild starts in two weeks, Fritz Meinecke is also involved

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MMO shooter relies on bikinis and a lot of skin, lost 98% of its players on Steam, wants to save itself now

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The MMO shooter The First Descendant aimed to compete with Destiny 2, now it stands on the brink, but the developers are not giving up.

What game is this about? The First Descendant is a free loot shooter with 4-player co-op, where you play different classes – the so-called Descendants. Your mission is to defend humanity against the malevolent aliens “Vulgus”.

All classes have different abilities that make them unique. For example, Ajax is a tank with strong shields, Freyna is a damage dealer with poison attacks, and Yujin is a healer who can deal little damage.

In addition to gameplay aspects, the shooter also heavily focused on revealing outfits and “fan service”. Players were allowed to put their female Descendants in stylish bikinis in hot tubs. But that also didn’t save the shooter.

Here you can watch a trailer for the game:

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The First Descendant präsentiert die neue Nachfahrin Nell

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Few Players Left

What is the status of The First Descendant today? Looking at the peak player numbers on Steam, a dark picture emerges. According to SteamDB, only 4,545 players played simultaneously on April 7, 2026.

What seems okay at first glance changes immediately when you see that the shooter launched with more than 264,000 players. That nearly 260,000 players are gone, about 98% of all players, is clear to the developers, but they won’t let that slide.

What are the developers planning? In a livestream on YouTube, the developers of The First Descendant spoke about the status of their shooter. They are aware of how bad the situation is. For this reason, instead of ending it, they announced a massive overhaul of the shooter.

The first step involves a thorough overhaul of the core game, with the endgame and loot mechanics being improved. Once the foundations are laid, the developers will focus on the story and revise the main campaign as well as the optional missions.

In the final phase, it’s about rounding everything off, refining the game so that it becomes the title that was promised since the first announcement. This will also include a new mega-dungeon, a limited challenge mode, and a transformation of players into a colossus.

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The developers are not giving up on their shooter. However, whether the announced changes can lead to a significant increase in player numbers remains to be seen. The shooter was also previously involved in a scandal: “They stole my face” – Loot shooter allegedly fabricates clips from streamers to make it look like they are promoting the game

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Crimson Desert: Contradiction Walkthrough – All Weight of Knowledge Answers

Christos Tsogos 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert, you receive the subquest “Contradiction” for the quest line “The Burden of Knowledge,” which currently causes issues for many players. Here’s how you can complete it quickly.

What is the problem? Throughout the quest line “The Burden of Knowledge,” you need to visit the Scholastein Institute for “Contradiction” and talk to the Institute Administrator. They require the correct answers in a specific order. Unfortunately, many players struggle here because:

The dialogue cannot be skipped
One wrong answer and you have to talk to the administrator again
The hints from the previous quest hardly help in finding the right answers

Fans suspect a faulty translation into German, which is why many now have to deal with the orc for minutes. Therefore, we will show you the correct answers below so that you don’t have to endure the conversation over and over again.

Update, April 9, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

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Solve Contradiction: Here are the answers

We have numbered the answers in the order they appear in your dialogue window. So use the following options to successfully complete the quest:

Answer 1: I heard there was a meeting with a noble from outside that day.
Answer 1: They were in the lab with Tarho all day and think the guard is the one acting strangely.
Answer 2: They were engaged in their research with Grunil and briefly stopped by the library, only to be reprimanded by the librarian.
Answer 2: The library keeps records of all visits – but Raphael’s entry is missing.
Answer 1: They insist that they couldn’t have stolen it – because they knew nothing about the forbidden books or the ancient language.

Contradiction Quest Position — You will find the institute along with the administrator at X

CD-Appearance-Administrator — You will find the institute along with the administrator at X

After you have answered all questions correctly, you will receive a follow-up quest to finally catch the book thief who is causing trouble on the institute grounds. The good thing is, you don’t have to pay close attention during the conversation, as the culprit will be marked on your map after the chat.

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Those were all the important details to successfully complete the dialogue with the institute administrator. Should you need further help with quests or even tips, we have prepared a suitable list with a variety of guides: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance

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Crimson Desert Mods: Can you install them, and are they allowed?

Alexander Mehrwald 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert is a large, new action-adventure. Many players wonder if mods can be used as well. Here you will find everything you need to know about it.

Mods in Crimson Desert – Are there any? No, at least not at launch. Marketing Chief Will Powers explained in an interview (via YouTube) that there will initially be no official mod support at release. This is a question the team will address after the launch on March 19, 2026. We will continuously update our article as soon as there are news.

Are there unofficial ways for mods? Yes, for example, there are already a bunch of mods at the provider NexusMods, which is also known for huge collections for various games. Some other sites also already offer mods for Crimson Desert. But be careful here, as it can always be malware that you download.

If you are looking for some of the best mods on NexusMods, we have the right overview for you:

Crimson Desert: The 5 Best Mods on NexusMods

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Keep in mind: Mods always come with a certain risk of breaking the game. Although Crimson Desert will initially be a purely single-player game at launch, installing mods always carries the risk of damaging your save file, the entire game, or even something on your PC.

In these cases, you cannot normally expect support from the developers, as they do not officially support these mods. However, using third-party mods is not forbidden. Those who want to try modifications at their own risk can do so.

Update from April 9, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

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Official Mod Support in Crimson Desert – A Question for the Future

What are the chances of official mods? Whether there will be official support or corresponding tools for mods in Crimson Desert in the future is currently unclear. Powers asked the community in the interview what support they would even want and whether it was just about being able to walk around as Shrek in the world of Crimson Desert.

However, he would not rule out official support, but it would not be a priority for now. Still, this is definitely a topic that Powers and the team will not exclude. In the interview, he stated:

There is enough content to keep you busy at launch, and let’s revisit this conversation after the launch and see how it looks, because personally, I think the idea of modding isn’t bad. But does it make sense for this game? Or have we added enough features for someone to be able to do that?

Similarly, the question would have to be asked whether one would want mods in the game once multiplayer features would find their place. But that is all music of the future, and the focus is primarily on a clean launch.

In a newer talk with shareholders, there are still no hopeful news on this front. The developers still recognize the potential of a modding community, but would also need to further open their engine for that. However, they have nothing against it, but this step is currently still not planned.

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Many players would certainly like to improve or rectify a weakness of the game from their perspective through mods. However, the developers address the rather negative opinions on this part of the game and even state that it has to be this way and not otherwise: Crimson Desert suffers from major weaknesses, developers say: There’s a plan behind it

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Codes – All Information in April 2026

Paul Kutzner 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Many players of Pokémon TCG Pocket are wondering if there are codes for the game that can grant them rewards. After several months, the first code is finally available during Golden Week 2025 in Japan.

Update on 9th April 2026: We have updated the codes.

Codes are a popular method used by developers in many games to reward players with free content and gimmicks. In another mobile Pokémon game, Pokémon GO, there are also codes from time to time that grant trainers free items.

Players of Pokémon TCG Pocket often ask whether there are codes for the game, where to get them, and what rewards they provide. We have looked into the current status for you.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Codes – the current codes

What codes are available? At this time, there are currently no available codes. But we keep an eye on it for you.

Where can I redeem the codes? Anyone who wants to redeem a code for Pokémon TCG Pocket can do so on the official website. Your ID can be found in the menu of the TCG Pocket app.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: The New Mobile Game in Trailer

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All Information about Codes in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Are there any other codes? Where can I find some? In other countries such as the USA, codes have already been distributed through promotions like Happy Meals from McDonald’s. If you obtain such a code, you can redeem it. However, each code is only valid once.

Additionally, there was a code for Golden Week 2025 in Japan. This expired at the end of May.

In the game itself, there is currently no area that indicates code redemption or offers a way to do so. For the time being, codes are still redeemed via the website.

To snag extras outside of the regular rewards in the game, you can also continue to participate in events, some of which are already listed in the roadmap of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Currently, there are PvE, PvP, and Wonder Choice events in the game where you can receive additional rewards.

Expired Codes in Pokémon TCG Pocket

The following codes have been available in Germany so far:

33V33S5MM3R
- 24 Pack-Sand timers
S5N4NDM00N
- 24 Pack Hourglasses & 500 Exchange Tokens

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“Is like normal sports”: LoL pro clarifies to retirees what actually esports is

Nico Scheibel 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Esports has long been more than just a small niche known to a few people. For several years, this scene has been huge, and many fans are rooting for their favorite teams. Now, a professional in League of Legends has answered questions about Esports posed by retirees who may not be familiar with this term.

Which professional is involved? The LoL player Josedeodo, or simply Jose, has been playing League of Legends professionally since 2017. Since 2025, he has been the jungler for Team Liquid. On the associated YouTube channel, the team uploaded a video featuring Jose, where he is bombarded with questions from retirees about his profession.

These included many questions about him, such as how he got into video games or whether he plays all day, which he mostly does as a professional. While the retirees ask one question after another, it becomes clear to them that Esports is not that different from the sports they are familiar with. At the end of the video, Jose shows the retirees some gameplay footage from tournaments.

Of course, the older generation did not exactly know what was happening on the screen, but they were surprised that, just like in regular sports, there are commentators who accompany the game. Jose says at the end: “Yes, it’s basically like regular sports.”

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League of Legends shows new trailer for Season 1 from 2026

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The professional also shows the retirees the downsides of Esports

What are the downsides? The question about sports betting was also raised. What is common in regular sports is also prevalent in Esports. Jose mentions that the hardest part of sports betting is the reactions of the fans.

He gives a direct example: While playing against the weakest team in a tournament, they lost, and he received many unpleasant reactions as a result. Jose himself did not want to share the content directly, but he says that there were even worse messages among them.

The retirees were surprised at how much money is involved in gaming: Another question was about the money and how an Esports team even earns it. According to Jose, just like in regular sports, there are several sources.

The professional mentions, among others, the viewers who watch their matches and possibly advertisements during them. Additionally, further money is earned through merchandise and sales of fan items. Last but not least, sponsors are, of course, also mentioned.

The retiree Felica expresses surprise after the answer and says the following: “Oh, I didn’t know that so much money is in gaming. Very interesting.”

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That Esports is not an easy scene is also demonstrated by perhaps the greatest LoL player of all time, Faker. Despite great success, he doubted himself whether he was already too old. In an interview, he revealed his secret to staying at the top for so many years: LoL professional Faker reveals his secret of how he has remained at the top for years

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Former employee of GTA 6 is just as excited about the new trailer as you are, but warns: “This is not what the whole world looks like”

Caroline Fuller 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

As the wait for GTA 6 slowly but surely gets shorter, curiosity grows for more content such as a fancy new third trailer. A former employee of Rockstar Studios is also looking forward to new images along with the waiting fans, but reminds that they should be consumed with caution.

What does the former employee warn about? The former Rockstar employee and Environment Artist David O’Reilly has worked on projects like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5, and the highly anticipated GTA 6. In an episode of the podcast “KIWI TALKZ” on YouTube, he spoke about the next trailer for the blockbuster title and that he is just as excited as many fans.

“I can hardly wait for the next trailer – all the things I still have no idea about, the characterization, seeing this city that is so much more detailed than the last time I roamed through it,” explains the developer on YouTube, but adds an important warning:

“When making a trailer, you pay attention to where the camera is positioned, and that shot is refined down to the smallest detail.”

Here you can see the first trailer for GTA 6, which was probably at least as refined as the third one will be:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

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Trailers often rely more on vibes than on an accurate representation of the game

Why does the developer warn? O’Reilly warns on YouTube about false expectations that could be fueled by a fancy trailer:

“What isn’t shown won’t be perfectly prepared either,” he says, “That’s not what the whole world looks like, at least not by that time. One focuses on the areas that are shown in the trailer.”

O’Reilly addresses this consciously due to his own experience with reactions to previous titles, to preemptively address these statements.

“It’s unreasonable to criticize the differences between a trailer and the final product, as so many people do. Just like with GTA 5 and RDR2, they make comparisons and all that, and you think: Chill out, man, it’s a trailer. It’s not finished yet. It’s a polished work-in-progress version.”

Does the developer reveal more about GTA 6? The Environment Artist states that he does not have any further details available since he was only involved in the artistic area. In response to many people’s inquiries about the story, he could never provide a satisfying answer:

“I worked on it for five years, but I have no idea about the storyline, except that I knew there were two characters, and that was about all I knew.”

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The CEO of Take-Two, the publisher of GTA 6, probably knows a little more, even if he reveals just as little about the story. Still, he gives a hint about who GTA 6 will truly appeal to: The head of GTA 6 knows which gamers will play it: “You still listen to the same music as you did when you were 17”

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No Man’s Sky gets an unexpected “Pokémon update”, even Palworld reacts to it

Nico Scheibel 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Nearly 10 years after the release of No Man’s Sky, the developers have released an unexpected update. Alongside the mixed reactions from fans, the Steam hit Palworld has also responded to the new update with a wink.

What kind of update is it? The developers at Hello Games have released the next major update for No Man’s Sky. The update is called Xeno Arena and brings a large number of monsters into the space adventure, which you can train, breed, and eventually fight with (nomanssky.com).

More than 100 different abilities are promised, dealing damage, healing, or causing status effects. In addition, your monsters gain experience to unlock genetic mutations. All of this is somewhat reminiscent of Pokémon or Palworld.

Some fans are wondering whether the developers are slowly running out of ideas. However, there are also many players who are positively surprised by the new update and are celebrating it.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new update of No Man’s Sky:

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In the new update of No Man’s Sky, you can collect creatures and fight with them

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Fans are both positively and negatively surprised, and even Palworld reacted with a wink

How are fans reacting? On Reddit, the reaction to Xeno Arena is mostly positive. User eternalityLP wrote: “No Man’s Sky is one of those games that just keeps on giving. I think I paid something like 20 euros for it back then, and almost 10 years later it’s still getting major new content.”

The update has also been well received on YouTube. User samu3lp88, for example, wrote: “When No Man’s Sky gets updates, I don’t think, ‘Oh nice, we needed that,’ but rather: ‘HELL YEAH!’”

Another user wondered what players did to deserve a studio like Hello Games, which is still releasing free updates nearly 10 years later.

Are there negative opinions too? Yes. Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, introduced the update on X. The top comment, with more than 100 likes, came from X user Henry VIII. He wrote: “Are you running out of ideas? I really hope you’re working on something better than this.”

Some No Man’s Sky fans agreed with him, saying they would have preferred different content, such as new ships or more interaction in deep space. Others replied that players should not complain about a free update and that the content looks like a nice extra addition to the base game.

What does Palworld say about the update? Palworld, the creature-collecting survival game, also took notice of the new update. Because it has suspicious similarities to Palworld, the game’s official X account wrote: “Hear me out a sec…”

That should not come as much of a surprise, though, because according to gamesradar.com, the developers are big fans of Pokémon and Palworld. Sean Murray also described the update as its own multiplayer game with a lot of depth, all within No Man’s Sky.

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Although No Man’s Sky is nearly 10 years old, it remains one of the best survival games on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. In addition to the space adventure, there are 30 more games that you as survival fans should take a look at. We have created a list for you here: The 31 Best Survival Games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox

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A fan of Crimson Desert frees you from the generic cliff, lets you create your own protagonist who doesn’t even have to be male

Caroline Fuller 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Kliff is clearly the protagonist, guiding players through the adventure in Pywel, despite having two additional playable characters in Crimson Desert . However, he has long been considered one of the biggest points of criticism by many interested players. A fan has created a tool that allows even those who can’t stand Kliff to enjoy the game.

What is this tool? It’s a mod for Crimson Desert by the creator Khione95 on Nexusmods, which brings a character creator into the game. Specifically, one that transforms the stoic and rather generic Kliff into a female hero.

Until now, there hasn’t been a great deal of customization options for Kliff apart from a few cosmetic changes like equipment. However, this is set to become much more extensive with 98 female face presets and 159 hairstyles.

If you want customization options for Kliff without playing as a different gender, you won’t be left empty-handed. The mod creator has already revealed that a male character creator is also set to be released tomorrow, on April 9, 2026.

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Mod could persuade skeptical gamers to give Crimson Desert a chance

Why is the mod causing such a stir in the community? What initially sounds like just a nice addition could have a significant impact on the community. The generic, rather “boring” Kliff and the lack of a character creator were a thorn in the side of many interested players, something that could be removed by the mod’s possibilities.

Even those players who can overlook this weakness would have wished that Pearl Abyss had incorporated the strong character creation of their MMO Black Desert into their open-world adventure.

“The lack of a character creator is quite puzzling, considering that Black Desert was known for it and this game doesn’t seem to be particularly story-driven,” writes chickenchaser19 on a post about the mod on Reddit.

How important is a character creator really? The importance of such a mechanic depends largely on the game and its player base. However, the reactions regarding Crimson Desert make it clear that a character creator could have benefited the game, or at least the mod could fill this missing gap.

“This is one of the reasons I didn’t buy the game at launch, even though I was very interested,” writes Falsus under the same Reddit post. Kliff isn’t spared here either: “I just really didn’t like the design of the main character.”

With this opinion, they are far from alone, which quickly explains the warm reception of such a mod:

“If they had included a proper character creator, I would have bought it on day one for the PS5,” writes MadeByTango.
“I didn’t buy the game because there isn’t a character creator. If this mod is really well done, I will reconsider,” thinks A_Confused_Cocoon.
“I prefer playing as a female character… because I am a woman. If I play Crimson Desert, I will try this mod,” explains Background_Clue3756.

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The mod seems to address exactly the right weakness within the player base of Crimson Desert, making it exciting to see how many female or generally reshaped protagonists could appear on Reddit soon. However, if you like Kliff just the way he is and prefer to focus on the other two heroes of the game, you might find this article here on MeinMMO interesting: Crimson Desert: Unlocking and switching characters – What you need to know about Damiane and Oongka

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ARC Raiders: Find Tester Matrix – Here’s how to collect them for the project

Christos Tsogos 8. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In ARC Raiders, fans have to find the new item “Checker Matrix” since the latest update “Flashpoint”. However, many are struggling to get this material. Therefore, we show you where to reliably find one of these technical items.

Where can you find a Checker Matrix? The Checker Matrix is a new item that has been implemented since the release of “Flashpoint” in ARC Raiders. Many have ventured onto the maps and tried to access the new resource, but unfortunately, it is not so easy to find. The reason is its location since you can currently only obtain it on maps with the condition “Under Close Observation”.

If you spawned on one of the maps with this effect, you need to look out for the so-called “ARC Checker”. These devices land like probes from space on Earth and bring along nasty ARCs. During their landing, they are marked on the map. To ensure you do not miss them, they also send out three lasers from their position into space – this way you can spot them from afar.

ARC-Raiders-Event-Checker — This is what the condition looks like

ARC-Raiders-Checker-Appearance — This is what the condition looks like

Once you have reached one of the checkers, you need to wait until three platforms are deployed. Use the metal struts and jump onto one of the platforms to then break one of the three pillars. Afterwards, you can loot the container and obtain at least one checker matrix. In total, if you loot alone, you should be able to secure up to three items, as the checker has three pillars.

How do I loot the Checker Matrix without worry? The checker spawns with many rocket gunners and vaporizers who can deal significant damage while you try to break the checker. It is advisable to bring smoke bombs and a photoelectric cloak. Both items make you invisible to the ARCs for a short time, facilitating your escape once you have obtained an item.

Additionally, you should take a loadout with a security pouch so that if you die, you still retain the item and do not lose it. Suitable weapons include Wolfpacks, hull breakers, and other armor-piercing guns, including the Anvil.

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What do I need the Checker Matrix for? Currently, the Checker Matrix is primarily needed for the new project “High-Performance Antenna”. Overall, you need 24 copies to complete the project with all its stages. This can take time, so it is wise to take no risks and proceed as safely as possible. What you should know about the project can be found here in our overview: ARC Raiders: High-Performance Antenna – Everything about the new project from Flashpoint

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Professionals prove themselves in front of 100,000 spectators in a strategy game from my childhood, providing the best tournament finale I have ever seen

Ody 8. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO author Ody watched the Red Bull Wololo for the first time this year, the largest eSports tournament for Age of Empires. The strategy game series has shaped his childhood, and now it also delivered the best tournament final he has ever seen.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the final of the Red Bull Wololo, the largest tournament for Age of Empires (AoE), took place. The strategy game series was launched in 1997 by Ensemble Studios, but it peaked with the release of Age of Empires 2 two years later. A third part followed in 2005. By the way, the name of the tournament is derived from “Wololo,” which monks used in AoE 1 to convert enemy units – this voice line has remained a meme in the community to this day.

I played these three parts up and down as a small child. The first AoE was my very first video game, and AoE 2 was consequently my second. Nevertheless, I had no interest in the large multiplayer scene that developed around the titles for a long time.

For this year’s Red Bull Wololo, I finally mustered the courage to check out the tournament. Looking back, I’m very glad I did, because otherwise, I would have missed the probably most epic final in the history of Age of Empires.

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Two finals, both exciting until the end

To be precise, there were two finals that day, one in AoE 4 and one in AoE 2.

In AoE 4, Daniel “Wam01” Svoboda faced the reigning champion Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio in a “Best of 5” match, which MarineLorD narrowly won 2:3
In AoE 2, the Austrian Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger faced Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, one of the greatest legends in AoE eSports and the only player I knew before the tournament

Let me tell you this: Both confrontations were really exciting and had their highlights that have stayed in my memory even after days. That includes the moment when Wam01 walled in MarineLorD’s knights in the middle of the fight during his third match – literally – to prevent them from escaping.

The final between Liereyy and Hera was even more impressive. For a long time, it didn’t look good for Hera – the champion was trailing 0:3 (in a “Best of 9”), struggled to make his moves, and was massively pressured by Liereyy. From that point, however, things started to look better for Hera – he managed to win one game after another, and the penultimate game is sure to go down in the tournament’s history.

A comeback that should go down in AoE history

When the match seemed lost for Hera, he made a move that was far too risky: He sent a bunch of villagers right into Liereyy’s base to build two castles there. They not only deal a lot of damage but can also take a lot of hits – and were now practically right at Liereyy’s doorstep.

This maneuver could have gone very badly for Hera. Both the commentators and the fans couldn’t believe what he was doing. But in the end, it was exactly this pressure on Liereyy’s base and a few decisive battles in the final seconds that turned the tide in his favor. I stood there in front of the TV, unable to believe my eyes.

Hera also retains his crown this year and played the most epic final before the largest audience to date: Over 115,000 viewers, according to Esports Charts, attended the tournament simultaneously, setting a new record for Red Bull Wololo in AoE 2. Of course, compared to the viewer numbers of League of Legends, Dota, or Valorant, that’s almost nothing – but for an RTS, it’s a notable figure.

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Personally, I have gained a completely new appreciation for one of my all-time favorite games through this tournament. And it has also encouraged me to dare myself more often in multiplayer – even if I’ll probably never reach the level of one of these players.

Age of Empires 2 is still considered one of the best strategy games you can play. The Red Bull Wololo impressively proves that once again. However, even though it has significantly shaped the real-time strategy genre, it was not the first RTS. MeinMMO has set out to find out: Age of Empires, Warcraft or C&C are cool – But what was actually the first RTS in video game history?

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ARC Raiders: A Situation Description – Here you will find the Scanner

Christos Tsogos 8. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In ARC Raiders Shani sends you on the quest “A Situation Report”. We will show you how to complete it in our guide.

What do you have to do for the quest? Shani is worried about the tremors around Speranza. She does not know where they come from, and to find out, she sends you to the surface to investigate. The quest includes the following steps:

Reach the Jiangsu warehouse
Find the shipping notes in the foreman’s office
Find the scanners on the upper floor of control tower A6
Bring a Lindar scanner to Shani

Now comes the catch of the quest: you have to complete all steps in one go. If you fail in one of the steps, you have to repeat all of them. This can be very annoying, but with our guide, you will complete this mission easily – we will show you how.

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How to complete “A Situation Report”

First, you need to find the Jiangsu warehouse. This is located on the map “Spaceport” in the area “Alberi Hills” on the northwest side. Once there, you should take the orange stairs and continue along the path until you reach a small office. This office overlooks the entire hall, and there you will also find a desk towards the windows with documents. These documents are the shipping notes from the foreman, which you need to take with you.

ARC-Raiders-Lagerraum — Here is the warehouse

ARC-Raiders-Unterlagen-Shani — Here is the warehouse

Once you have done that, head to control tower A6 on the same map. This is located in the area “The Spaceport” on the southern side of the map. Once you get there, you need to reach the first floor now. Look for a room with a statue on the ground floor and then keep right to enter the stairwell. Go up the stairs to the first exit and continue right until you find a yellow partition and a desk.

Behind this partition, you will find two large white boxes that you need to search. After that, you can take the Lindar scanner with you.

ARC-Raiders-Kontrollturm-A6 — Here is the control tower

ARC-Raiders-Kontrollturm-A6-Treppenhaus — Here is the control tower

Once you have accomplished this, you can now head to the nearest extraction point or Raider hatch with the Lindar scanner in your inventory to escape from there. After the successful extraction, you can hand in the quest to Shani and collect your reward.

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These were all the important locations for the quest “Gathering the Data” in ARC Raiders. In addition to this mission, there are other quests that you can complete. If you are also looking for solutions for those, we have the right guide overview for you: ARC Raiders: All Guides, Tips, and Lists Overview

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“We played D&D in space before GTA 6” – German astronaut shows how to roll a D20 in zero gravity

Caroline Fuller 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The German astronaut Rabea Rogge was the first German in space on a mission to explore the Earth’s polar regions from orbit. A twenty-sided die, which is typically used in D&D campaigns in tabletop, has also made it into zero gravity and functions despite the weightlessness.

What did the astronaut demonstrate? Astronaut Rabea Rogge posted a clip on Instagram that she recorded a year ago during the Fram2 mission over the North and South Poles of the Earth. And indeed, in space, right in the zero gravity. Rogge is not only one of the first 13 Germans in space but also the first German among them.

The clip shows her throwing a W20, that is, a twenty-sided die, without gravity. She throws it with a spin so that it rotates, catches it with her hand, and then looks into her fist to see what number she got. In her example, it’s unfortunately only a 7, but she was still able to prove: “Be happy! Role-playing games in space are absolutely possible!”

Thus, she is not only the first German woman in space but also the first D&D-playing German woman in space. What a title.

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Dungeons & Dragons makes it to space

What does the community say about this new milestone? The Instagram reel on Rogge’s account @rabearogge has been viewed over 4.3 million times and received a lot of love from the D&D community, including from well-known names:

The official Dungeons & Dragons account dedicated a completely new rule to the astronaut: “Every roll in space is a critical success.” So the rolled 7 from the clip will not lead to a catastrophe.

Even Sam Riegel from Critical Role, who is primarily known for Scanlan from Vox Machina and Nott from The Mighty Nein, wanted to comment: “My throwing technique is quite similar.”

The account of the German retailer selling the astronaut’s die also expressed their feelings about her first W20 that made it to space: “Seeing one of our dice floating in space is something we could have never dreamed of, and frankly, it completely blew our entire team away. Our founder even had tears in his eyes when he saw it – real tears of joy. Watching something that began as a small idea eventually orbiting the Earth was a truly surreal moment for all of us. […] Safe travels, and may all your missions be critical successes!”

Besides these emotional thoughts, user @aaron.stanlee couldn’t resist commenting: “We got D&D in space before GTA 6.”

What does the astronaut say about the reactions from the community? After her clip went viral, Rogge responded in the comments with words of thanks. She adds that her group’s astronaut training was very similar to a good old round of D&D: “You get a scenario (in a training spaceship) and have to deal with everything the training leader (alias DM) throws at you.”

If astronauts can play in space under complete weightlessness, that should invalidate all excuses from former players or those curious who haven’t yet become players. To bring an old former D&D player back to his old hobby, the community is trying to explain that he has already found his sign: Former D&D player rediscovers his old box after 40 years, the community says he must play again

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A series on YouTube reminds Gen Z of their childhood, reaching over 422 million viewers with just the pilot episode

Jasmin Beverungen 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The series on YouTube initially looks like it’s made for children. However, behind the funny appearance lies a dark setting that attracts many from Gen Z.

What series is it about? For some time now, The Amazing Digital Circus has been popular with many viewers. In the series, the consciousness of 6 different people is trapped in a virtual reality game. It is impossible for the players to escape from this game.

This game is styled after the 90s and features a colorful circus led by an eccentric AI named Caine. The characters look super quirky. Caine is, for example, a flying set of dentures with eyes, and the protagonist Pomni is a jester.

The Amazing Digital Circus follows the characters as they try to escape this nightmare. In this absurd world, they must fight against losing their minds or being abstracted, that is, turning into an uncontrollable monster.

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The Amazing Digital Circus shows psychological horror in colorful trailer

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Colorful appearance masks adult content

How successful is it? Just the pilot episode has attracted over 422 million viewers on YouTube in the last 2 years. The other episodes have an average of around 100 million viewers. The series is still current, as the 8th episode was released just about 2 weeks ago.

MeinMMO editor Jasmin has also felt the success firsthand. At the Japan Day in Luxembourg in March 2026, the Japanese voice actor for Vegeta from Dragon Ball was indeed present for an autograph and photo session.

However, while his line was empty, the entire cast of The Digital Circus was besieged just one booth over by fans. There was a gigantic line, which shows how popular the series is. The image has stuck in my mind, as one would expect a Japanese legend to attract more fans, right?

Why is it so popular? For one, you can’t really tell from the visuals how dark the series actually is. At first glance, the series looks like a harmless children’s show. But underneath lies a deep psychological comedy and existential madness. The contrast between the colorful design and dark themes attracts many viewers.

In addition to the character design and meme potential, the nostalgia factor also plays a role. The aesthetics draw from early 3D computer graphics, which were mainly used in the early 2000s. This is partly why the series is popular with many from Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), as it connects to comforting childhood memories.

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Team Rocket returns with a powerful legendary Shadow monster and new Shiny in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The nasty Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO. And it has a new legendary monster for the first time as a Shadow.

What kind of event is this? Team GO Rocket is taking over the event “Steeled Resolve” with a takeover. This will take place from Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM to Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Familiar bonuses will be available, new monsters can be caught as Shadow for the first time, a new Shiny, and a new legendary Shadow monster during the boss Giovanni.

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What to expect during the Rocket takeover

Which legendary Shadow is making its debut? If you find and defeat Giovanni at the event by using a Super Rocket Radar, you can get Landorus (Incarnate Form) as Shadow from the boss of the team for the first time.

Since the regular form of the monster is already one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, the Shadow variant will be even stronger.

While you previously obtained the Super Rocket Radar through research, it is now part of the GO Pass, which is active during the “Steeled Resolve” event.

Which monster is making its debut as a Shiny in the game? With the start of the event, you can obtain Varoom as Shiny for the first time. You will find this monster in 12 km eggs.

Which monsters are making their debut as Shadows? While you can first obtain Landorus in its Incarnate Form as Shadow from Giovanni, there are also some monsters that you will first obtain from the grunts as Shadow:

Helioptile*
Dewpider*
Morelull*
Stufful*

What bonuses are there in the event? As is usual with Rocket events, there are also a few bonuses that are part of the event. These include the following bonuses:

Frustration can be unlearned by using a Charged TM
Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and at PokéStops
Shadow monsters that you defeat in 1- and 3-star Shadow raids may have a greater variance in IV

In addition, the GO Pass that is active in Steeled Resolve is also active during the takeover. Here, you can obtain, in addition to the Super Rocket Radar, other rewards such as event monsters, mysterious parts, and Shadow shards. There are also 2 milestones that unlock bonuses that remain active until the end of the event.

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