The shooter is one of the oldest genres in video games. Therefore, there are countless games that deserve a place on a top list. Our colleagues from GameStar are now giving 150 shooters this chance.
GameStar ranks the 150 best shooters of all time – yes, you heard that right! So that you don’t get served this chunk all at once, our colleagues from GameStar are cutting it into bite-sized pieces for you.
Where is the ranking taking place? You can find it on the GameStar website. This list is updated daily, so you won’t have to look for new entries every time.
From when to when is this ranking taking place? GameStar started on April 29, 2025, with the lower rankings. The grand finale will be on May 12, showcasing the number 1 of the 150 best shooters.
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TOP 10 Shooters in 2024 – for Veterans and Newcomers
GameStar crowns the 150 best shooters in an epic ranking
The games will be presented to you by our GameStar colleagues. Among them, of course, shooter experts like Dimitry Halley and Phil Elsner, but also many other colleagues. Along with personal stories, there will also be a few exciting trivia facts about each title.
When establishing the rankings, two points were important to the colleagues:
How important was a shooter for the shooter genre?
How well does it play today? Ideally, you might discover a new gem there – or rekindle your desire to return to a shooter from your past.
Disclaimer: GameStar and MeinMMO are independent editorial teams, but both belong to Webedia Gaming.
A developer from Riot Games has shared special information about the development of Teamfight Tactics in streams and videos, but that is ending now.
Who is it about? Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer is a developer at Riot Games. He is responsible as a Gameplay Director for the “League of Legends” spin-off “Teamfight Tactics,” which was released for mobile devices in 2019. Previously, he worked at Nintendo for over 11 years, overseeing the design of games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars.
Outside his role as Gameplay Director of TFT, Mortdog was also known as a kind of content creator for the game. In livestreams and videos, the developer spoke about various aspects of the game and provided deep insights into the decisions made by the development team – especially regarding balancing changes.
Within much of the TFT community, Mortdog is highly regarded for his transparent communication, his openness, and the information he has shared. However, some TFT players behaved so poorly on social media that the developer is now temporarily stepping back from streaming.
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The haters have won
Why is Mortdog stepping back? On April 28, Mortdog released an hour-long video on YouTube, where he talked about the balancing of Teamfight Tactics. At the end of the video, the developer stated that streams and other bonus insights he had provided to the community would now come to a halt.
Mortdog says:
“I’m stepping back from the extra stuff for a while. The last weeks and months have been really tough, as I’ve been in the spotlight and the target of a lot of frustrations surrounding TFT. You only have to click one of my recent Twitter posts and read the responses… I’ve taken a lot recently, to the point where I’m pretty burned out.”
The developer further explains that the constant complaints and hatred from many players have really affected him lately. This has negatively impacted his communication because he has become more susceptible to responding to snarky comments in a snarky way himself.
Now he wants to take a break from the additional content he has created and offered voluntarily, without any obligation from Riot Games. He summarizes:
I don’t know how to put it other than to say ‘the haters win.’ They have really affected me, which I reluctantly admit after six years. But I will take a break because I can’t handle it much longer. It affects me a lot. So no more X posts from me for a while […], no more patch rundowns. They were always an optional thing, they weren’t something sponsored by Riot, I don’t have to do them, so I won’t for a while. I probably won’t stream at all for a while.
However, he did not specify how long Mortdog would refrain from offering this additional content. It certainly sounds like it’s initially “just” a break and could return in the future. Nevertheless, fans must now say goodbye to the special insights of the developer for the time being.
After Mortdog’s announcement to take a break from creating additional content, there was again a lot of criticism – but this time for the community that pushed him to this step. Many players emphasize that TFT with Mortdog and his transparent communication really has something special, and anyone who vented their frustration on him should feel bad. This has harmed the entire community.
On April 28, 2025, Maciej “Shushei” Ratuszniak passed away. He was a member of the first world championship team in League of Legends.
Who is it about? The former “League of Legends” pro Maciej Ratuszniak, better known as Shushei, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 36 due to cancer. This was announced by the deceased’s sister in a post on Facebook.
Shushei was one of the players who won the first League of Legends world championship in 2011, the Riot Season 1 Championship. He led the Fnatic team to victory in the finals with 2:1 against the also European team “against All authority” and was additionally named the MVP (most valuable player) of the tournament.
Already in 2023, Shushei ended his career as an active esports athlete but achieved first places at the Intel Extreme Masters Season V in Hannover and the Intel Extreme Masters Season VI in New York until then.
Ex-Team and Fans Pay Respect
On social media, fans and Shushei’s former successful team express their sorrow over the loss of the esports player. Fnatic writes on X:
Yesterday we lost a legend in Shushei. Shushei was part of the incredible Fnatic team that won the very first ‘League of Legends’ world championship in 2011, which established the Fnatic LoL community for many of our fans. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
On Reddit, some fans also share their favorite memories of Shushei. One user recounts:
“My favorite memory of Shushei is one of his S3 or S4 streams after he had taken a long break, during which his placements put him somewhere in the Gold range, and he asked for Mid in champ select, to which his mid laner asked him: ‘What rank are you?’, and Shushei simply replied: World Champion.”
Another user reports: “Oh no, I remember watching his streams […] and his Gragas gameplay and the S1 finals when I had just started playing League… I was literally 14, and I remember thinking: ‘I want to be like him!!!'”
The community is definitely united: Shushei is a legend and died far too young at the age of 36.
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The games for PS Plus Essential in May 2025 for the PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We will briefly introduce the games and show when they are available.
Which PS Plus games are there in May 2025? Even in May 2025, there are again three games that you can get with the PS Plus Essential subscription.
ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5)
Balatro (PS5 | PS4)
Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun (PS5 | PS4)
When will the games be available? The games will always be available from the first Tuesday of a month:
PS Plus games available from: May 6, 2025, around 12:00 PM
Everything important about the free games from PS Plus Essential in May 2025
ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5)
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In ARK Survival Ascended, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are now available
What kind of game is this? The game from the ARK creators is a type of remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved. You play on the popular maps with the same (and partly new) dinos and other creatures, but in the mantle of Unreal Engine 5. This means that fans of the predecessor ARK: Survival Evolved can especially expect better and more detailed graphics.
Another big difference from Evolved is the mod support for consoles. Fans can now also use various content such as maps, structures, and creatures created by the community on PS5 and Xbox. This is only possible in ARK: Survival Evolved on PC.
Balatro (PS5 | PS4)
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Trailer for the roguelike poker game Balatro by LocalThunk
What kind of game is this? Balatro is a poker roguelike. You use various cards and jokers to compete against increasingly powerful opponents. You defeat these opponents by making different poker hands and thereby scoring points.
The most exciting part is the countless combos you can create with various effect and joker cards. Thus, with the right jokers, a simple pair can score more points than a royal flush.
Balatro is celebrated by players for its high replay value, and the good thing is that constantly new cards join through various collaborations that you can collect.
Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun (PS5 | PS4)
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Trailer
What kind of game is this? In Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun, it’s mainly about shooting, and in the graphic style of the old Dooms. Throughout the game, you have various weapons from the Warhammer universe available to make your opponents bleed.
If the pixel graphics don’t bother you, you should go for it, especially if you’re in the mood to just blow off steam and take down monsters.
What else do you need to consider? If you haven’t grabbed the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. As soon as the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off again. If you want to grab the games, you will definitely need the paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.
The studio Paradox Interactive has been the best address for strategy games for 20 years. Currently, the Swedes have 5 outstanding strategy games in the top lists on Steam: Hearts of Iron IV, Crusader Kings 3, Europa Universalis V, Stellaris, and Victoria 3. But as a credible insider report shows, the company is now facing problems. With the removal of a generous remote work policy, employee morale is declining.
What games is Paradox known for? Paradox is known for historical games in the sub-genre “Grand Strategy.” In Paradox’s games, one can build vast empires and relive history:
Their currently most successful game is Hearts of Iron IV, a paradise for modders, which still achieves 62,000 concurrent players at peak on Steam, even 9 years after its release.
Crusader Kings III shows its new DLC: Khans of the Steppe
Paradox abolishes remote work, refuses to engage in discussions
What problems does the studio have? As a report on GameDeveloper shows, the studio is currently struggling with employee satisfaction.
The magazine reports, citing anonymous sources at Paradox, that the studio in Stockholm shifted to a restrictive remote work policy during the Corona pandemic:
Developers could work 3 days a week in the studio and 2 days from home
But from February 2025, they should be back in the office 4 days a week
From September 2025, remote work will be completely over, and they should be in the office 5 days a week
Employees react with discontent to office requirement
This is how it was received: According to the report, the management’s decision was poorly received, and in the call where the decision was communicated, there was a strong negative emoji reaction.
Many employees have come to appreciate flexible working in remote work in recent years and have adjusted their lives accordingly. During the Zoom call, there was a flood of negative emotions when the manager spoke. In contrast, those who raised doubts about the policy or asked questions were supported in the chat with positive emojis.
But the company would not engage in any discussion and ordered employees back to the office, stating that they needed more productivity and contact with each other.
The reference to studies showing that remote work increases productivity was dismissed. What applies to other companies does not necessarily have to apply to Paradox.
This is what the company says: In a statement to GameDeveloper, Deputy CEO Mattias Lija said that working in the office is expected to be the norm, and they expect employees to generally adhere to this.
However, those hired outside of Stockholm can remain where they are. The office requirement does not apply to them.
At least, the company offers some flexibility and says that individual rules can be found for certain employees depending on circumstances and is willing to renegotiate if Paradox feels negative consequences.
One in five is reportedly looking for a new job
This is the result: According to the report, the decision of the company’s management has had an extremely negative impact on the morale of employees.
The union conducted a survey among employees and received about 300 responses from staff across the various sub-studios. According to the survey:
34% of respondents say the new policy makes it more likely that they will look for a new job
20% of respondents are already looking for a new job
According to Game Developer, all employees they spoke with appeared frustrated, particularly regarding Paradox’s argument that the office requirement increases productivity.
From their perspective, the new office requirement does not result in improved productivity. There is now a complete lack of motivation to improve:
If the results improve now, that would mean management was right
If performance worsens, that means management was wrong, but in the worst case, one could then lose their job, which is bad in the current job market
Moreover, there are rumors that Paradox has offered to exempt key employees from the office requirement, but this was denied by management.
What impact does this have for players? It will depend on how Paradox handles the situation. We have seen in some major studios that a group of dissatisfied employees has gathered around a charismatic leader and left the studio to establish a new studio that operates in a more family-like way, often in the same city.
Especially during the Corona pandemic, this has happened more frequently, although not much has come from these studios yet, as most are still in development. So we don’t know whether this will ultimately be a good development for players or not:
Ghostcrawler left Riot Games to develop his own MMORPG
Mike Morhaime left Blizzard to develop games on a smaller scale
Ben Brode left Blizzard and created a hit with Marvel Snap
Harold Ryan left Bungie and founded “Probably Monsters” directly in Seattle, but only the massive flop Concord has come out so far
A mass exodus of experienced employees would certainly be the worst-case scenario for Paradox, as it would mean losing their top talents to competitors and competing with them for talent and attention in the future.
Season 8 in Diablo 4 is here – and some players are already feeling bored. The new seasonal mechanics are said to be dull and causing frustration. Some fans even say: No one wants to play this game like that.
Diablo 4 Shows Updates for Bosses and the New Boss Powers in Season 8
Boring season mechanics and “reheated” powers
What are players criticizing about Season 8? Essentially, there is currently little that is not being criticized. The main points of criticism summarized:
The “Appearance Invasion Events”, the new seasonal feature, are seen by many as tedious and monotonous. The gameplay feels like an eternal loop of legion events – repeatedly taking down mobs, defeating elite opponents, running back, killing boss.
On Reddit, the Diablo 4 community discusses the new season. In a post, Nice-Brief9261 writes that the seasonal mechanics consist of a slightly enhanced legion event that repeats endlessly. Essentially, you jump from one timed event to the next – ten minutes of action, five minutes of pause, he explains.
For him, it feels worse than the hell waves, but gives more XP – which is why you are practically forced to do it. He says this as a player with thousands of hours of playtime who has played every single season. His conclusion: Those considering playing Season 8 can skip it. “It’s disappointing already on release day.”
In another Reddit post, JUAN1101 describes the “Appearance Invasion Events” as boring, recycled legion events. The “witch tides” in Season 7 had entertainment value, but now you run from A to B and kill a few groups of enemies. “People play Diablo to slaughter through huge waves of monsters – not to hunt four monsters scattered across the map,” he explains. He doesn’t believe he will stick around for an entire week.
Are there any positive voices? Amid all the frustration, there are also a few positive voices regarding Season 8. GideonOakwood writes in a post on Reddit that he enjoys the slower leveling – especially because it makes you stronger bit by bit. FlintxDD finds the new pets cute. And sharksiix sees it pragmatically: The game is designed more for casuals. Those with a lot of time or who play particularly efficiently risk getting bored quickly. And Moribunned jokes that the positive aspect is that the negatively inclined people won’t be playing.
This is what MeinMMO author Nicole says about the season start: After the server problems mostly disappeared, I took a night look at the new season. First, I started the seasonal quest and looked at the new mechanics.
Once I understood how the ‘Appearance Invasion Events’ work, it became clear to me: It’s essentially a legion event – just renamed. And I have never liked them. For me, it all feels too slow. I crave fast, dynamic gameplay. Running or riding to different locations within an event isn’t for me. In the past months, I may have participated in two or three legion events per season – not more. Those who enjoy them will surely have fun here. Whether one really wants to do them for hours is another question. It annoys me that you have to play appearance invasion events if you want loot, mats, and a magnificent spark.
So far, I have only farmed a few boss powers, but I am curious to see how the skills of the hideout bosses work. That you can now summon the bosses without mats is at least a good thing.
The new Battle Pass does not convince me – but at least I can save most of it and only buy the beast reliquary to get new cute pets.
Conclusion: Season 8 doesn’t excite me so far, but I will stick with it – especially to better assess the endgame.
What do you think of the new season in Diablo 4? Are you enjoying the events and the boss powers, or are you already bored? Feel free to leave us your opinion in the comments. If you are still looking for a strong build for the endgame, you can find our tier list with explanations and links to recreate it here: The best builds in Diablo 4: Tier list for Season 8
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, Season 3 Reloaded starts on May 1, 2025. The update brings, as usual, some new content, including new skins and a limited-time mode for an upcoming event. However, the event’s theme annoys part of the community.
What kind of event is this? With the start of Season 3 Reloaded, a new event called “High Art” will begin on May 1 and is set to run until May 15. The event is a belated celebration of April 20 (in the US date format 4/20). The number 420 is commonly known as a symbol for cannabis consumption, and April 20 is a kind of holiday for consumers.
For the event, there will be a new event pass through which buyers can receive a “Seth Rogen” operator skin (see the title image). Seth Rogen is a comedian and actor known for several roles in which he plays a cannabis user – such as in Pineapple Express.
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What kind of mode is this? On May 6, the 420 celebrations will continue with the event “Blaze of Glory.” During this time, there will be a mode called “Joint Operations” where various modifiers will change the flow of a match.
Modifiers include:
Visual impairment
Double health points
Paranoia sounds
Low gravity
Double jump
Increased movement speed.
The matches in Joint Operations are all designed for 6v6 battles and play in the multiplayer modes Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Order, and Kill Confirmed.
There will also be a corresponding mode in Call of Duty: Warzone called “High Trip Resurgence,” where you fight with specified weapons but can receive various boosts from supply crates such as faster reloads, super speed, and no fall damage.
What does the community say about the 420 celebration? In the Subreddit of Black Ops 6, the event is being discussed critically. One player says:
“What is this 420 obsession? It might have been funny 15 years ago in MW2, with the ‘Joint Ops’ and ‘High Command’ titles, but now it’s so obsessed that it’s not even funny anymore, just outdated. […] Even if you might think so, no one cares about grass anymore. It’s not cool or special anymore. Just forget it, please.”
The post gathered over 1,000 upvotes in about 16 hours, indicating significant support within the community.
Other players are convinced that these skins sell well, as Activision wouldn’t constantly exploit the topic otherwise. Some commentators also suggest that the poster has probably grown up over the past 15 years and therefore no longer finds it funny. They believe younger players might still resonate with the entire theme.
In the past, Call of Duty has repeatedly introduced cosmetic items, events, and entire bundles related to cannabis consumption. For example, in 2022, there was the rapper Snoop Dogg as a playable operator with appropriate stoner references for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone.
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Fans of the RPG genre have been waiting for years for an Elder Scrolls 6, but Bethesda prefers to work on remasters. Luckily, the developers of Questline will soon release a new title – and it’s like a dark Skyrim with strong graphics.
What kind of game is this? It is Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, a dark RPG. You take on the role of a hero and start in a world inspired by the Arthurian legend – you create your own hero. Just like in Skyrim, you can follow the main or side quests, explore dungeons, strengthen your character, and discover the world of Avalon.
In addition to exploring, fans can also dive into extensive build crafting and try different combinations to excel in combat. However, the game does not make you wait years for a release, as you can get started with the 1.0 version on May 23, 2025.
You can find the gameplay trailer for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon here:
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Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon shows you a darker Skyrim
Over 50-70 hours of gameplay, 200 side quests, and more
What does Tainted Grail offer? When Tainted Grail launches and the final release version 1.0 is published, you can expect the following:
Access to the full game, including 3 huge areas to explore
Approximately 50-70 hours of gameplay, depending on the exploration type
A main story quest with up to 100 different endings
Over 200 side quests
Over 250 unique NPCs
Over 400 unique weapons (including shields)
Over 55 spells and 14 soul dice
Over 75 dungeons
Over 100 unique enemies and variants of them
While the main quest of Skyrim couldn’t convince every fan and offered only a single ending possibility, Tainted Grail boasts up to 100 different endings, depending on the choices you make. This is intended to provide high replay value.
You can also skip it and collect achievements, complete side quests, or simply explore the world of Avalon – you have the choice.
How much does the game cost? The game will cost €43.99 at release. Additionally, players can purchase some purely optional cosmetic content, like horse armor, for about €9.99. However, these are not necessary.
Which platforms will get Tainted Grail? The game is already available for pre-order on Steam and is also set to release on Xbox and PS5. You can already play the demo.
A game has finally made its way to Steam six months after release to the excitement of many players. But the joy is short-lived and significantly lowers the game’s rating. Fans are now warning potential new players.
Which game is being talked about? It is the game Infinity Nikki by Infold Games, which combines jump ‘n’ run, dress-up, and RPG elements in an open world. The game already surpassed 20 million downloads a week after its release (via TheGamer) and has now also been available on Steam since April 28, 2025, six months later. However, it now only has a “mixed” rating (56% of the 2,294 user reviews are positive).
The surprise is that it is primarily the most loyal players, who have been playing since the release, who are voicing their criticism. Because they have all witnessed what puts Infinity Nikki in a much worse light: the good old monetization. But now it seems that the developer has taken this to another level, and unfortunately, it has not gone unnoticed.
Here you can see the trailer for Infinity Nikki:
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Infinity Nikki announces its release with a new trailer
Longtime fans are unsure if they want to continue playing Infinity Nikki
What exactly are the players criticizing? Along with the release on Steam, Infinity Nikki’s latest patch 1.5 brought some monetization changes that are not sitting well with existing players at all. Judging by the reviews, many of them are aware that Infinity Nikki employs very prominent gacha elements, allowing a lot of real money to flow into the game. This has been the case since the release, but now it seems the developer has taken this system too far.
Players who wanted to invest very little or no real money in Infinity Nikki have always had a harder time completing outfits. The number of collectible parts for a complete outfit has now been further increased, resulting in even more pulls being needed on average. This is alarming for potential future monetization updates. Because this makes the outfits correspondingly more expensive and the game increasingly difficult for budget-conscious players. (via PC Gamer)
What are players saying in the Steam reviews?
Emiix comments: “The greed of the companies has become too great. I know many gacha games that struggle with power creep and such, but only 6 months after launch? (…) In its current state, this game is simply not worth your time, let alone your money.”
Phantomille says: “I’m not usually a person who plays gacha games, but I was willing to accept the system because there was a lot to do in the game and the monetization at launch was not overly aggressive. But to promote an exciting system, make it seem like a way for non-monetized progress/sustainability, and then turn around to exploit dedicated players? (…) That is really disgusting, to the point that I have to question whether I want to continue playing Infinity Nikki.”
B writes: “They added a bathtub for $10. For that price, it better drown my enemies.”
A 40-year-old man is said to have worked from home for 13 jobs at the same time. But eventually, his tactics were uncovered. Now he faces 20 years in prison. He allegedly sold secrets abroad.
A 40-year-old man from Maryland faces decades in prison after he allegedly collaborated with foreign nationals in China to obtain IT remote work positions with at least 13 different U.S. companies between 2021 and 2024.
According to authorities, his fraud is believed to be part of a massive scam that finances North Korea’s illegal nuclear weapons and missile program. He could face up to 20 years in prison. The verdict is expected in August 2025, according to the English-language magazine Fortune.com.
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40-Year-Old Allegedly Rented His US Identity to Developers in China
What exactly did he do? Authorities allege that the 40-year-old rented his US identity to developers in China, who then obtained more than a dozen remote tech jobs, some of which involved contracting work for sensitive government agencies. He is alleged to have worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA), the federal agency responsible for aviation in the United States.
The jobs earned him a salary of over $970,000 for software development tasks that were actually performed by employees, who according to the Justice Department, are from North Korea and work from a post in Shenyang, China.
The China-based developers used the company’s IT jobs, some of which involved providing software services to US government agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration, to gain access to highly sensitive government systems, logging in from overseas, according to authorities. The sensitive data is said to have then been passed on.
How was the employee uncovered? A company where the defendant was allegedly employed provided his data to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency for a secret clearance review and noted that he might already have another job.
This suspicion was confirmed when screenshots of the employee were compared: Because in the picture taken by the company’s boss, a different person was seen than the one with whom he originally conducted the job interview and the person who participated in the daily virtual meetings.
According to authorities, he is just one of many individuals who are said to be involved in the fraud. It is believed to be part of a large-scale fraud operation in which trained North Korean nationals collaborate with American brokers.
The North Koreans, working from China, are said to be using the US citizens to secure employment, only to then transfer their salaries to Kim Jong Un, the authoritarian leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Son Goku is considered by many fans of Dragon Ball and also anime as one of the strongest characters that exist. However, there are some characters who could take him on, whether physically or not. We present 6 of them.
Attention Spoiler: The following article contains minor spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Death Note, Gurren Lagann and Akira.
How was this list created? Of course, it is difficult to compare different anime universes. In this list, we are not just simply referring to a physical comparison, but to the abilities of the various characters.
Thus, it may be that Son Goku can physically defeat the characters on this list, but abilities or rules in his own universe ensure that he generally could not win.
On this list, we only discuss characters from other anime, which is why we leave out Beerus and Whis.
If you feel a character is missing from this list, feel free to write it in the comments.
Tetsuo from the sci-fi classic Akira
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Akira shows how power can spiral out of control in the wrong hands, and the prime example of that is Tetsuo. The young teenager gains psychic and telekinetic powers that grow stronger throughout the film alongside his madness and rage.
His powers are difficult to grasp, but he could probably wipe out entire planets without any problems. Additionally, he seems to have abilities that can manipulate reality and the universe. Depending on interpretation, one could say that by the end of the film, he has become a sort of god or a universe.
Saitama from One Punch Man
In the series itself, Saitama’s strength is quite variable. Sometimes he fights against mutants, and other times against godlike beings that operate outside earthly logic. However, even against such opponents, Saitama needs only a few punches at most.
One Punch Man is a parody of unbeatable shonen protagonists, which is why he cannot lose; the logic of his world prohibits it, which is why he would probably defeat Goku as well. He is a kind of gag character, and even in the Dragon Ball Super anime, we’ve seen how a character like Arale can hold her own against Vegeta.
The Anti-Spiral from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Goku could, if he wanted, destroy entire planets, which even Golden Frieza can do. However, some anime go beyond that, such as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. At the end of the mecha series, we meet the Anti-Spiral.
It is not only larger than universes; its abilities can manipulate reality, incapacitate opponents, and it can also time travel. One could even say it is a universe of its own. In the final battle of the series, we see that this being even uses entire galaxies as projectiles. Even Goku would have to submit to the rules of its universe.
Light Yagami from Death Note
Light Yagami is a normal human with an exaggerated sense of justice. In a normal fight, he could never stand against Son Goku or even stronger humans, but he doesn’t have to. He fights with his head.
To defeat Goku, he would only need to write his name in the Death Note. It is not that easy to find out his name, but if he asks, Goku would surely betray him. Even if not: With the help of Misa Amane and the Shinigami’s eyes, he could find out his name anyway. That would surely be great fun for Ryuk.
Fumihiko Takaba from Jujutsu Kaisen
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Fumihiko Takaba is known so far only from the manga, but he has an interesting ability that would give even Gojo or Sukuna trouble. He is actually a bad comedian, and that also represents his ability.
When Takaba thinks of something he finds funny, it becomes reality. His great weakness, however, is that he himself is unaware of his ability. Through his ability, Takaba can turn a simple fight into an absurd comedy show, which fits perfectly with old-school Dragon Ball (via Jujutsu Kaisen Wiki).
Giorno Giovanna from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
In Part 3 of JoJo, the Stands were introduced. These are unique abilities that Stand users possess. While Part 3 primarily focused on combat-oriented Stands, it became increasingly abstract with the subsequent parts.
One of the strongest is probably Golden Experience Requiem from Part 5 protagonist Giorno Giovanna. This Stand can reset actions and prevent them from becoming reality. It can thus prevent any attack and any movement, so that they never happen. Even those from powerful opponents like Goku.
Additionally, when it kills an enemy, Golden Experience Requiem creates an infinite death loop, causing the enemy to experience realities in which they die forever (via JoJo’s Bizarre Wiki).
At the end of May, a new MMO will be released on PS5: Crystal of Atlan. The game in anime-style launches with 8 different classes and allows players to beat enemies in the air – very similar to Genshin Impact.
What kind of game is this? Crystal of Atlan is a cell-shaded anime-style MMO by Nuverse Limited, a subsidiary of TikTok owner ByteDance. It is free-to-play in its base version and is set to be released on May 28, 2025, for PS5 (via Playstation Store), as well as via Apple and Google Play Store. A PC version has also been announced, but cannot be pre-ordered yet. Pre-registration is possible for mobile devices.
The setting of the MMO is a steampunk world with magic elements, which is why the developers call the game Magic Punk. The player’s character is a member of the Thornbird Adventurer Guild and is supposed to help uncover the secrets of the important crystal of Atlan.
In addition to MMO content, the game is also supposed to offer single-player content. This includes anime-style cutscenes and solo content. If you want to get a first impression of the game, you can watch a trailer here:
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New MMORPG Crystal of Atlan – Game Preview
With 8 classes into aerial battles like in Genshin Impact
What classes are there? In total, there are four main classes in Crystal of Atlan, which can specialize into eight subclasses. Here’s an overview:
Swordsman (Sword Fighter)
Can develop into Berserker or Magic Blade
Musketeer (Shooter)
Can become Bounty Hunter or Gunner
Puppeteer (Puppet Master)
Can specialize into Scytheguard or Blademaiden
Magister
Becomes Elementalist or Warlock
The combat system is said to be similar to that of Genshin Impact or Devil May Cry, according to the developers. Notably, enemies can be hurled into the air and continued to be beaten. Very similar to the two mentioned titles.
What do we know about the release? Specifically, Crystal of Atlan is set to be released on May 28, 2025, for PS5 and mobile. Although the game is free-to-play, two different bundles can still be pre-ordered for PS5. Pack I costs €9.99, while Pack II will be sold for €19.99 online.
Both pre-order bundles include in-game items for an easier start in the game once it goes live. However, they are explicitly not required to play the game at release.
The Twitch streamer Asmongold talked in a stream about wealthy influencers who behave inconsistently. For streamers like Pokimane or HasanAbi speak as if they are just as broke as the average citizen, while they indulge in luxury.
Who is Asmongold ranting against? In a previous Twitch stream, Asmongold reacted to posts in his Reddit. Among them was a clip in which the Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys talks about the rich in a joint stream with Jason “JasontheTween” Nguyen.
Pokimane says: She hates the rich.
She means: “Do you think we’ll have a revolution in America someday? Right? It’s progressing, isn’t it? Another one. The wealth inequality is getting worse. (…) And we hate the rich” (via YouTube).
We introduce you to the streamer Asmongold in our video:
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
You would be the first to be taken at a revolution
How does Asmongold react? Asmongold immediately points out the contradiction in this statement.
Because the Twitch streamer Pokimane clearly belongs to the wealthy she herself talks about.
Asmongold responds: “I love how people say that as if you wouldn’t be the first to go to the guillotine. You would be the first! Who is this ‘we’?” (via YouTube).
Her streaming colleague JasontheWeen also expresses concerns about Pokimane’s statement in the clip and asks her if she is not also among the wealthy.
The Twitch streamer clarifies that she means the “ultra-rich,” the “unnecessarily rich,” the “billionaires,” and the “Bezos.”
Furthermore, Asmongold believes that there are some influencers who are wealthy but still rant against the rich, thus constantly fueling the thought of a revolution. The reason they act this way, according to Asmongold, is that they think they wouldn’t be a victim of such a revolution.
It looks really bad when all these people talk about how great socialism is while these people live a life of luxury. If someone doesn’t live what they preach, they probably don’t really believe it themselves.
As an example, Asmongold features the Twitch streamer Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker, who has a leftist mindset and continually expresses this on his Twitch channel, while also being one of the biggest in the industry with over 2.8 million followers on Twitch and regularly benefiting from his luxury.
Asmongold is one of the most successful streamers on Twitch, but also one of the most controversial. For some time now, he has been increasingly creating political and polarizing content.
His content and statements have made it difficult for him to be “brand-safe,” meaning it has been challenging for him to find sponsors. This was also one of the reasons why the WoW group OTK distanced itself from him.
How rich is Pokimane? The exact earnings of Pokimane can only be estimated through some clues, but the Twitch streamer with more than 9.3 million followers on Twitch can definitely be regarded as one of the big names in the international Twitch space.
Additionally, there are regular sponsors, donations from viewers, and the fact that she had an exclusive contract with Twitch in the past for which she was also compensated. Through selling her merch, she also makes a profit.
Pokimane has been a successful, professional influencer since 2017, building a large name for herself and considered “absolutely brand-safe,” making her extremely attractive for the advertising industry. Thus, her wealth can already be estimated to be in the millions.
Since the first trailer for GTA 6 in December 2023, fans have been eagerly waiting for the release of more content to ease the wait until the release date, or at least its announcement. However, a former developer of the studio has a completely different opinion on this.
What connects the developer with the GTA series? Obbe Vermeij, a former Technical Director who worked for Rockstar from 1995 to 2009, often talks about his time with the creators of the GTA series on X. In his latest post on X, he celebrated the 17th anniversary of the release of GTA 4, where he also discussed the decision-making process that led to the eventual delay of the title. The team noticed at that time that they could not meet the targeted date. He further speculates that the decision day for GTA 6 could be similar.
Vermeij adds the following to the topic at hand: “If it were up to me, I wouldn’t release any additional trailers.” (via X)
Here you see the first and so far only trailer for GTA 6:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
“That would be a boss move.”
Why does the developer not want to see any more trailers for GTA 6? Vermeij states that the game simply does not need any more trailers or other promo material, as the hype around the game is already big enough. And in this way, the surprise effect can make the release an even bigger event (via X).
Another X user (JoeDannyMan) finds this idea great: “That would be insane. Just announce a release date and nothing else. People’s heads would explode from all the hype and speculation.”
The former developer seemingly aims for exactly that: “That would be a boss move.”
Obbe Vermeij and JoeDannyMan discussing the avoidance of new trailers for GTA 6 (via X)
What do we know so far from the first trailer of the game? The 1:30 minute-long trailer showcases the new location where GTA 6 will take place: Vice City, which conveys Florida vibes through its city, beaches, and distinctive, sometimes quite wild residents. Along with nightclubs and luxurious living, swamps and alligators can also be seen, indicating a versatile gaming experience.
Furthermore, we also get to know the two main characters of the game, Lucia and Jason, between whom the trailer hints at a “Bonnie and Clyde”-like romance. The trailer remains vague enough to allow fans to speculate further, yet still offers enough for players to look forward to.
A company investigated how productive employees are in the office. And it was found: After a certain number of working days, productivity decreases. At the same time, the company demands more days in the office from its employees.This would be better for the company, the customers, and for innovation.
PricewaterhouseCoopers International (PwC) is an auditing firm based in London (UK). PwC belongs to the so-called “Big Four,” as the four largest consulting and auditing firms in the world employ a total of 1.5 million employees.
For one quarter, the corporation monitored its employees to find out how the staff works in the office and from home. And PwC found: The longer employees have to sit in the office, the less productive they are.
This was explained by PwC and other companies to a committee of the British Parliament. The British Parliament has established a committee, the “Home-based Working Committee”, to review the impacts of office and home office work.
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After 3 days in the office, employee performance declines
What has the company found? After the first quarter in which the employees were monitored, Phillippa O’Connor, Chief People Officer at PwC in the UK, stated that there is “a really clear correlation between time in the office and the utilization of our employees”.
PwC also compared attendance data with preliminary data from the annual employee engagement survey and found that those who come into the office three days a week are the most engaged.
The initial data shows us that employees who are in the office three days a week are more engaged. Where they are in the office five days a week, they are less engaged.
Productivity decreases over the week, the longer employees have to sit in the office. At the same time, however, PwC also stated that it is better for the company, for innovation, and also for the customers if the employees are in the office, O’Connor explained to the English-language magazine Business Insider. The office is also very important for trainees.
There are leaks indicating new items in Pokémon GO. And they could be really strong.
Pokémon GO is regularly updated with new content. This includes new monsters as well as new items and features that find their way into the game, like the Dyna-Mushroom recently.
Recently, there have been several hints from data mining suggesting that there could soon be 2 new items in Pokémon GO. And they are likely to be very familiar to players of the main series: the silver and gold bottle caps.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Strong IVs for everyone – possibly
What are bottle caps? In the main games, the two bottle caps have been around since the Sun and Moon editions. They ensure that IVs, or the attribute values of your Pokémon, are enhanced in battles. With a silver bottle cap, an IV value can be raised to the maximum, and with the golden variant, even all of them.
Currently, the hints that these two items could appear in Pokémon GO are increasing. Recently, a leak pointed to corresponding tutorials (via reddit), and in a new leak, icons for the two items were also found (also via reddit).
What would change with the items? If the bottle caps really get released in Pokémon GO and the functionality resembles that of the main games, it would be a significant change. You could enhance your rare and legendary monsters that do not have good IVs and even turn them into hundos.
This could be particularly worthwhile for monsters like Diancie, which you can only obtain once in Pokémon GO. You could also prepare Pokémon with IVs approaching 0 for the battle leagues with the silver bottle caps.
When will the items come into play? Be sure to note that the current findings are not official information from Niantic. All information comes from so-called data mining, where technically skilled individuals look at content, such as images, that have been added to the game.
This does not mean that the features are about to be released. It is possible that it could take a long time before the bottle caps are released, and also that they may never appear, as Niantic may ultimately decide against them.
When exactly and in what form you will receive the new items is currently unclear. However, it is clear that they would bring one of the strongest changes to the game if they are released.
The new month is around the corner. And this also brings many events to Pokémon GO, providing you with a variety of content. If you want to get an overview of this, take a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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There are countless games in the Marvel universe. Some of them are also Free2Play. One of the most successful is finally coming to Steam after 10 years, offering a lot of content and over 300 playable heroes and villains.
Which game is it? Marvel Contest of Champions (or Battle of Superheroes) actually released in December 2014. Those who are not on mobile platforms may not be aware that there are countless Marvel games that can be played for free.
There are various genres, and at its core, Marvel Contest of Champions is a classic fighting game. As announced, the game will finally be available on Steam, bringing a lot of content to PC.
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Marvel Contest of Champions – Trailer for the Steam Release of the Fighting Game
Tons of content and characters for comic fans
What kind of game is this? Marvel Contest of Champions is a classic fighting game like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. In 1v1 matches, you fight as a villain or hero from the Marvel universe against other players, your friends, or bots.
Compared to genre icons, the game is somewhat simpler. As a Free2Play game, the entry barrier is quite low. However, it should be emphasized that the game is a classic gacha game. You unlock characters randomly through a form of loot boxes, and to upgrade them, you have to grind a lot or dig deep into your pockets.
If you have issues with such games, you should not play it.
Aside from that, the game is already over 10 years old, which means it also offers a lot of content and many playable characters that can be unlocked. In addition to classic heroes like Iron Man, Thor, or Wolverine, there are also lesser-known characters like Mephisto, Bishop, or Annihilus.
If you don’t feel like facing other players, you can also dive into single-player missions to improve your resources and team.
What is special about the PC version? The PC version will feature crossplay and cross-progression with the mobile version, so the updates will also release simultaneously. Additionally, the PC version is said to have improved visuals and UI, and 60 FPS. Furthermore, keyboard and controller support will be available. When the game will be released is still unclear.
When it comes to failed MMORPGs, WildStar is undoubtedly one of the games that fans miss the most. A part of the community now puts its hopes on the GOG platform.
Why GOG? The platform gog.com is part of the “CD Projekt” group and is dedicated to preserving games for eternity. This includes not only new games but also old classics that are often hard to get nowadays or that would not be compatible with current hardware in their original versions.
For this goal, there is the so-called “Preservation Program” on gog.com, which already includes more than 160 game classics. Additionally, you can submit your favorite games for availability on the platform via the Dreamlist of gog.com. One game that ultimately made its way to GOG through this channel is the PlayStation RPG Breath of Fire IV from 2000.
The disappointment stems from the fact that WildStar, with its challenging raids, engaging combat system, fantastic housing, and quirky humor, was actually far too good to end up on the MMO graveyard after just 4 years.
The MMORPG has many fans who have been hoping for a revival since the shutdown, as evidenced by a petition from 2020 that was signed by more than 10,000 fans. Recently, the application on the Dreamlist of gog.com has already received over 1,360 votes and more than 80 personal memories of WildStar.
What are the chances of a comeback? This is currently being discussed by part of the community on Reddit. Some players doubt that the publisher NCsoft – which holds the rights to WildStar – would enter into such a deal with CD Projekt.
Others counter that NCsoft did something similar just last year. After the official shutdown of the MMORPG City of Heroes in December 2012, fans had to look for illegal alternatives like private servers, where you never know how long they will be able to keep operating.
While many major game developers are currently focusing on extraction shooters, EA is pulling the brakes on its own project of this kind and laying off numerous employees.
Where does this information come from? This is reported by industry insider Jason Schreier for Bloomberg. According to this, EA is cutting “between 300 and 400 positions” – including about 100 jobs at Respawn Entertainment.
Schreier cites a source who wishes to remain anonymous and is familiar with the company’s plans. Respawn is primarily known today for the “Star Wars Jedi” games and Apex Legends. However, the studio has also previously worked on the very popular shooter Titanfall and its sequel.
Titanfall 2 is currently rated 95% extremely positive on Steam and is considered one of the 25 best shooters of 2025 by us.
Here you can see a trailer for Titanfall 2:
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Titanfall 2 shows in the multiplayer trailer how fast the gameplay of the shooter is
Apparently new Titanfall shooter canceled
What kind of project has been canceled? According to the report, it was supposed to be an extraction shooter that was intended to be more in line with the old Titanfall games. The game would have joined a long list of new shooter projects with extraction mechanics:
Also outside of shooters, we can expect numerous games with extraction mechanics, such as the “Extraction RPG” Pantheon and FromSoftware’s Duskbloods.
Extraction games essentially work as follows: You enter a map with other players, fight for loot, complete tasks, and escape with your bounty. If you die, you usually lose everything again. This can feel exciting and rewarding – but can also be very frustrating. Compared to classic multiplayer shooters, they therefore occupy a clear niche.
Hunt: Showdown 1896, one of the (formerly) most popular extraction shooters, had around 60,000 concurrent players on Steam at its all-time peak (via steamdb.info). For comparison: That’s how many players Call of Duty has daily (via steamdb.info).
What does the developer say? Respawn Entertainment spoke out in a post on X. It mentions “targeted team adjustments.” The focus will now be on Apex Legends and the next chapter of Star Wars Jedi. Projects that are still in very early stages will be left behind.
In Monster Hunter Wilds there are regularly time-limited event quests, through which you can secure special rewards. MeinMMO reveals which event quests and in-game goodies are currently active.
Update from May 21, 2025: Event schedule has been brought up to date.
Which event quests are active in Monster Hunter Wilds? The following event quests can be undertaken from May 21, 2025 to May 28, 2025:
NEW!Out of Control
An event quest where you can earn the headgear “Dragon Fabric Scarf α”.
What do I need to know about Monster Hunter Wilds? In the new installment of the popular series from Capcom, you can expect a dynamic world with a vibrant fauna, where you will encounter small and large creatures. You have 14 weapons at your disposal to bring down the various monsters.
You will be supported by your feline Palico as well as a Saikrii mount, which makes its premiere in the Monster Hunter series. Through hunting, you will earn resources with which you can craft better and better armor or weapons. With these, you will be equipped for tougher challenges. An overview with all the information can be found here: Release, Platforms & Crossplay – Everything about the new Monster Hunter Wilds
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