The players of Call of Duty are annoyed because a bundle introduced a new kind of pay-to-win mechanic into the game.
What is this bundle? In Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, you can now purchase a new bundle called “Cardboard Commando” for 2,400 CP (about 20 €).
The bundle includes the “Cardboard Robo” operator skin for Bayan, 2 weapon blueprints, and an emote titled “Surprise Gift.” When you perform the new emote, the character slips into a cardboard box and hides in it for a few seconds.
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“Maybe the worst P2W cosmetic I’ve ever seen”
What are players saying? The Call of Duty community has a major criticism of the bundle: the new emote reeks of pay-to-win. Players are convinced that hiding in a box provides an unfair advantage—even if the emote only lasts a few seconds.
Here are some reactions from players:
Viper 2099x: “Literally ‘Pay to Win’ […], now I have to watch out for Solid Snake in Warzone.” – via X
JointheKraize: “Normally I mock the community’s obsession with calling things ‘Pay to Win,’ but in this case, it actually is (you can already find clips of people getting kills in WZ because of it).” – via X
TheXanaGuy: “This might be the worst P2W cosmetic I’ve ever seen.” – via X
ottawamillright: “I won some games in ‘Search and Destroy’ because of it, and it’s hilarious.” – via X
However, some players argue that the emote doesn’t provide any advantage. The box is large and conspicuous. Plus, you can only hide in it for a few seconds. It might only work against inexperienced players.
Is it an advantage or not? Depending on the situation, it could provide a slight advantage. If you hide in the correct spot on the large Warzone map Verdansk—meaning not in the middle of the forest—at the right moment in the box, an enemy might overlook you. They would then be vulnerable to sneaky shots from the back.
However, whether this will happen regularly is questionable. But with the emote, you at least have a gameplay mechanic that only players with the bundle can own and use.
A new horror game on Steam and for the PS5 has already captivated many players – and it didn’t even require endless, groundbreaking gameplay. It convinces with its dark atmosphere, the dystopian story, and a lot of feeling.
What kind of game is this? “KARMA: The Dark World” by POLLARD STUDIO was released on March 27, 2025, for PC and PS5. It is a walking simulator packed with small puzzles and riddles. In this game, the story and atmosphere are primarily in the foreground.
The story takes place in 1984 in East Germany under the rule of the Leviathan Corporation, which controls the population through surveillance, class systems, and consciousness-altering drugs. As espionage agent Daniel McGovern, you penetrate the thoughts of suspects using modern technology and navigate through their disturbing inner worlds. But the deeper you go, the more reality and delusion blur – until you no longer know if you can trust Daniel’s mind.
Here you can see the trailer for KARMA: The Dark World:
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The trailer for “KARMA: The Dark World” showcases the dark atmosphere of the dystopian horror game
A story about family, love, and control
How is KARMA received by players? Currently, KARMA: The Dark World has a very positive rating on Steam (92% of 2,091 user reviews) and 4.3 out of 5 possible stars (from 1,161 ratings) in the PlayStation Store.
Players particularly highlight the narrative elements through the storytelling, the mystery, and the timing, which understandably take center stage in a walking simulator more than the gameplay. Another plus is the horror elements that resonate with the emotions of the story.
Some flaws include difficult puzzle elements and a mixed perception of the ending, but based on the reviews and ratings, the overall mood is very positive.
What do the reviews say?
TreeTrunk comments: “I was glued to the screen from the very beginning. Knowing how short these walking sims can be, I paused the game a few times because I didn’t want it to end in one sitting.”
ElitestNoobs writes: “An absolutely surreal adventure, in a good way. The artistic design was amazing, and the symbolism was so balanced that it gave just enough to form theories, but not enough to grasp the whole picture immediately. (…) It draws inspiration from some of the best surreal and dystopian stories (Twin Peaks, Death Stranding, 1984, Brave New World, etc etc). If that’s your thing, you’re going to love this game.”
gradcristi writes: “A fantastic experience that I would highly recommend to fans of psychological horror and those who don’t mind ‘walking simulators’. The game offers an impressive array of stunning visuals, a great love for detail, and overall spectacular creativity. The story gets a bit convoluted at times (maybe that’s just me), but I found that it provided a satisfying experience overall. It’s the kind of thrilling experience that rekindles my love for gaming time and again, and I hope we get more games like this in the future.”
If you’re fans of the horror genre but a bit too afraid to walk through hell alone, there are also some games where you can face the horror together with others. Here on MeinMMO, we present some of the best horror games in multiplayer: The 6 best horror games in multiplayer for PC, PS5, and Xbox
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There are online games that have been live for years, even though hardly any players wander onto the servers anymore. One of these games has experienced a kind of third spring, thanks to a YouTuber.
What kind of game is it? Behind “There.com” is a virtual 3D world that resembles the much more well-known “Second Life,” but was actually released a few months earlier (January 9, 2003, versus June 23, 2003). It’s about creating an avatar, designing a cozy home, and hanging out or chatting with other players.
The possible activities in the game include, among other things, card games, racing, training pets, paintball, an amusement park, quiz shows, and hoverboarding. And of course, you can design your own clothes, vehicles, furniture, and buildings.
In March 2010, it looked like the end for “There.com.” The servers went offline. But on May 2, 2012, an unexpected comeback followed, with a subscription model and limited test accounts for interested players who just wanted to take a look. However, it seems that not too many players have tried the offer in the past years… but that has changed recently.
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Breaking News: YouTuber finds life in ghost world
What happened? The YouTuber globert has made it his mission for his new video project to get a premium membership for “There.com” and spend 30 days in this supposedly “dead game” to revive it and ultimately throw a huge in-game party.
Although globert has only released 9 videos so far on YouTube and has just over 200,000 subscribers, his related video has gone viral since its release. More than 7.5 million views, more than 356,000 thumbs up. But did he achieve his goal?
What did globert experience in There.com? After creating his avatar “globatron,” the YouTuber first had to find out if there were other players roaming in the virtual world. He visited the most popular places in the game… which consistently turned out to be empty ghost zones. The same was true for the player-inhabited neighborhoods.
On day 4, “globatron” finally met other players during a quiz show event, with whom he exchanged a few initial sentences via voice chat. However, the fun didn’t last too long. Since no comparable events were scheduled for the following days, globert found himself completely alone in this vast world – until day 10 when a bingo night was on the agenda.
You can watch the entire video by globert here:
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There, the YouTuber met a player who has been playing “There.com” since 2008 and was delighted to show him around. She confirmed globert’s impression that players only log in for events now. Fewer than 100 players are said to be left who visit regularly.
In week 2, “globatron” participated again in the quiz show, where he met “Babs.” She owns the currently largest neighborhood in “There.com” and is the one who brings life back into the ghost world through her community events now and then. She proved this the very next day with a party that “globatron” was also allowed to attend.
There, the YouTuber met the most players of “There.com” he had encountered so far. They chatted and explored the game world together on dragons. It quickly became clear: globert would need “Babs'” help if he wanted to host a big party at the end of his 30 days.
However, the player explained that it would be a mammoth task. New players normally don’t wander onto the servers anymore. The core group is shrinking more and more. However, the remaining players were visibly happy to show globert around, show him the activities, and share nostalgic memories with him.
In There.com, everything currently revolves around community events.
What about the party? Over time, the YouTuber realized that “There.com” is not a dead game at all. It still has a small but very fine community, with players who have built a second home there and found friends for life.
For globert, the daily visit to the virtual world also became a regular part of his day, and that for more than two months – which was not the plan at all. The party did take place, but not on day 31, rather much later. About 20 players showed up, and everyone seemed to have a good time.
“It was really something special for me to experience that”
How do viewers react to the video? It’s particularly nice that the game’s developer has spoken up under the video.
discoveronlinenow writes on YouTube: “Hey! Will here, the developer. I want to thank you for showcasing such an old project of mine and bringing a part of the player community back for a while. It was really something special for me to see and experience that.”
But many other comments are also heartwarming.
IcsulX explains on YouTube: “The video is over, and I just can’t click away. That was strangely touching. Shut up, I’m not crying, you’re crying.”
StatusQuonald felt similarly (via YouTube): “That deeply moved me. I miss the days when the internet was just a bunch of people trying to make a real connection in virtual places.”
With VirtualVikki, one of the players even spoke up on YouTube: “And we just got to know you, Glob. I hope you come back someday and visit us again. I’ve been there for 22 years, and it’s always nice to come home.”
Does the video have an impact on the game? The player count has noticeably grown due to globert’s viral video.
On Reddit, Artie_Savage writes: “While the number of concurrently logged-in people is three times higher than last week, we are still a small community, not like before with thousands of simultaneous players in the virtual world. But it’s a great community.”
MM-ly2mw writes on YouTube: “The man who hosts the quiz on Tuesdays has posted in his Facebook community that the number of seats is limited to 18 and that you have to come early to get a spot. He probably hasn’t had enough people for years to hold the quiz, but now it’s the opposite: There are too many people who want to participate, but he can’t accommodate them all.”
The world of Star Wars is full of mysterious figures and secrets. The movies also hide some details that are only discovered decades later. In Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith, someone is hiding in the background. After 20 years, we finally know who it is.
What kind of figure is that? Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith is one of the most popular films in the Star Wars saga. The path to the dark side of Anakin Skywalker fascinates many fans even 20 years after its release.
In this film, the fight between Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi is the highlight. If you pause at the right moment, you can discover a mysterious person, but this is not a Force ghost, rather it’s just a regular guy.
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20 years later, we finally know who the mysterious figure is
What kind of mysterious figure is that? If you pause Revenge of the Sith at around 01:59:03:21 in the Disney+ version, you can see a figure behind Anakin in a single frame before he jumps away from the droid.
20 years later, we finally know: it’s not a secret in the movie; it’s just an ordinary guy. In his special effects blog, Todd Vaziri explains how this scene came about. Todd Vaziri is a specialist in visual effects who has worked on many films, including Transformers, Avatar, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and indeed Star Wars: Episode 3.
Here you can see the person behind Anakin. (Image source: fxrant.blogspot.com)
To find out how this image was created, he searched archives for greenscreen footage. According to him, it took 24 hours to sift through several terabytes of footage, find the desired data, and upload it to their server.
He found the original footage and saw the man standing behind Anakin. According to him, it was probably someone from the stunt team who did not wear a robe to hide in the greenscreen. During the editing of the footage, it seems that the man’s head was not removed in the final version.
He explains that while they try to present every shot perfectly in the final product and also check retrospectively, mistakes happen when thousands of shots are created.
Twitch and YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren recently uploaded videos about drama topics within the online scene on a regular basis. This brought him a lot of money, but in the future, he no longer wants to produce such videos.
Who is the streamer? Ludwig Ahgren, the Twitch and YouTube streamer, is one of the biggest stars in the US influencer scene with over 3 million followers on Twitch (via sullygnome) and over 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube .
On YouTube and Twitch, he mainly offers gaming content but also regularly hosts his own events. On one of his other YouTube channels, called Mogul Mail, Ludwig has regularly talked about current dramas within the internet scene.
What kind of opportunity is this? Reporting on drama, especially about influencer-related topics, can bring content creators a lot of money. Especially opinion or news bloggers benefit from these types of topics since every detail can be used for new videos.
Moreover, such content does not require high standards: it merely needs to summarize the events and provide any necessary context.
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“I don’t need the money”
How much money has Ludwig made? With this channel, he was able to make a total of $826,100.67 (approximately €727,114.89) solely from advertising revenue. Additionally, he also had sponsors who regularly appeared on his channel and thus supported him financially as well. Therefore, the actual earnings are likely to be even higher than already stated.
Furthermore, he does not need to share the profits from this channel with anyone. For his other revenue streams, he has to pay editors or other helpers. All in all, the YouTube channel is financially very worthwhile for him.
This is the reason: Ludwig no longer wants to upload drama videos in the future. The reason is that the “drama landscape” has changed negatively for him:
“There is sometimes funny drama, but I believe drama frogs have become more powerful. Creepier, to be honest. They scare me. I’m doing pretty well. I’m just chilling. Some money is slipping away, but that’s okay. I don’t need the money.”
By “drama frogs,” he means YouTube channels that have built their entire presence on spreading conflicts. Many such channels tend to blow small topics out of proportion and dramatize them to attract more attention to their own videos.
YouTube channels like Internet Anarchist have based their entire channel on drama on the internet. Thumbnails and titles are filled with exaggerated portrayals.
In Pokémon GO, the monster for the next Community Day has been announced. This is not exactly causing leaps of joy in the community.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day is an event where one Pokémon is in the spotlight and appears in very high numbers with an increased shiny chance for 3 hours. Strong bonuses and an exclusive attack are also common at these events.
After the date of the next Community Day, May 11, 2025, was already known, the corresponding Pokémon has now also been teased. However, the community is not thrilled.
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Which Pokémon is it? The star of the next Community Day will be Pamo, as seen in a teaser on X. The monster is from Generation 9 and is of the Electric type. It can evolve into Pamamo and then into Pamomamo.
However, if you want to evolve your Pamamo into Pamomamo, you must first meet a requirement. You need to take Pamamo as your buddy and walk 25 km with the Pokémon. This could be adjusted for the duration of the Community Day.
According to current information, during the event you will only need to walk 1 km with Pamamo to evolve it into Pamomamo. A change in the evolution requirements has also occurred in the past for other C-Days, for example during the Community Day with Menki, where the requirement for the evolution from Rasaff to Epitaff was adjusted.
If you haven’t developed a Pamomamo yet, this event could be the perfect opportunity to catch the monster.
How is the monster received in the community? In the announcement of the event, the supposed exclusive move of the monster, the charge move Breakthrough, was leaked. However, both this and the Pokémon itself are not well-received in the community.
“Another irrelevant Community Day. I enjoy not having to participate in C-Days. I log in and try to catch a shiny nearby, evolve it, and give it a day,” writes Moosashi5858.
“Lol, this is just terrible. Besides, when was the last time we got a good move for a CD Pokémon?” asks lxpb.
“So I have to wait until June to get a good monster in the Community Day,” says YouYongku.
“Have we run out of good Pokémon? :(” comments Fireblaster2001.
“Aha, big NO from me,” notes Qoppa_Guy.
The upcoming month of May is just around the corner. This month also brings many events to Pokémon GO. If you want to know exactly when they take place and what to expect there, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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China and Russia are planning a nuclear revolution in space: By 2028, a small power plant is expected to be established on the Moon, laying the groundwork for a manned research station.
What exactly is planned on the Moon? As reported by Xataka, China and Russia aim to begin construction of a small nuclear power plant on the lunar surface in 2028. The project name is Chang’e-8 (via CNSA).
The ambitious goal: to provide energy for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), which is to be fully operational by 2035. The plans are outlined in the guidance for partnerships from the Chinese space agency published in 2021 (via CNSA).
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How is the construction supposed to proceed? The Chang’e-8 mission that China wants to launch in 2028 will include both initial construction measures for the station and the preparation of the reactor.
The energy supply represents one of the biggest hurdles for the ILRS. “An important question for the ILRS is the power supply,” said Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese lunar research program, to the news agency Reuters. Russia has a natural advantage in this regard, especially in the field of nuclear power plants for space use. In this area, the country is a global leader and superior to the USA.
Because of this, China relies on support for the ambitious project. Russia will officially continue to be listed as a partner in the ILRS project. However, since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China has taken the lead and is largely pushing the project forward.
Overall, according to futurezone.at, 13 countries are involved in the planned lunar station, including the United Arab Emirates, Serbia, Pakistan, Switzerland, and South Africa. Additionally, more than 40 international organizations are to cooperate with China.
Screenshot: Guidance for Partnerships from the Chinese Space Agency (Source: CNSA)
What is the reactor supposed to look like? The planned lunar reactor combines modern NASA technology with the proven Soviet reactor design TOPAZ-II, according to Xataka. Notably, it will use ring-shaped fuel rods made of uranium oxide, which are intended to ensure compact and stable energy generation.
The reactor will be cooled by a dual cooling system using a special sodium-potassium alloy (NaK-78). Additionally, a moderator made of yttrium hydride is expected to be used (A moderator serves to slow down free neutrons, which are usually relatively energetic when released (via NPTEL)).
And the competition? The USA is also planning a sustainable lunar base as part of the Artemis program. Two astronauts are expected to set foot on the Moon again in 2027. Since solar energy is insufficient due to the long lunar nights, NASA is working on its own nuclear reactor called Fission Surface Power (FSP) (via Asia Times).
The race for a permanent presence on the Moon has already begun. Whether China and Russia can stick to their ambitious timeline remains to be seen, especially in light of the tense geopolitical situation. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space company, is not directly involved in the plans but has recently been sued instead: Elon Musk is being sued by a card game for allegedly littering their land
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Now the USA is also betting on solar panels over irrigation canals, just like India – both for protection and for the generation of clean energy.
What exactly is happening in the USA? In several states in the USA, including California, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona, irrigation canals are now being covered with solar panels. The US government has allocated about $25 million to promote such projects, as Xataka México reports. The foundation for this innovation comes from India – where the groundwork was laid more than 10 years ago.
In California, the first section has now been put into operation as part of the Project Nexus. Solar panels have been installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to both generate electricity and reduce water evaporation (via TID).
According to Electrek, the pilot project is now officially online and providing initial results: The panels have been installed on canals that are between 6 and 30 meters wide. The project aims to help test the efficiency of such systems for a potential expansion to larger networks.
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Unprotected canals evaporate
Why is the USA opting for this solution?Project Nexus is based on a study by Brandi McKuin (UC Merced, 2021). It showed that solar panels over canals can reduce evaporation, generate energy, improve water quality, lower maintenance costs, and preserve agricultural land. The vision: If all 4,000 miles (approximately 6,437 km) of open canals in California were covered, water and electricity for two million households could be generated each year – however, not every canal is suitable for this.
The main goal of the installation is thus to reduce water losses that occur from evaporation in open canals. Additionally, clean solar energy is generated that can be used on-site, for example, for agricultural pumping stations and other facilities for land management (via ABC30).
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The pilot facility in Turlock is expected to generate 1.3 GWh of electricity annually. This would help the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (via ecoticias).
Are the USA pioneers in this? No, quite the opposite. The inspiration for this technique comes from India. As early as 2020, the state of Gujarat in western India started its first active projects where solar panels were installed over canals. The pilot project even dates back to 2012. (via Business Line).
Gujarat borders the Arabian Sea. The climate is predominantly hot and dry, with average summer highs exceeding 40 °C. As BBC Future explains, the novel approach not only helped save large amounts of water but also reduced the need for additional land area for solar projects.
Whether the model will prove itself and become established will become apparent in the coming years. Preliminary studies suggest that shading can also have negative effects on existing ecosystems (via PubMed)
India has shown the way; now the USA is following suit: With solar panels over water canals, two major problems of global warming – water scarcity and energy demand – could be tackled simultaneously. However, there’s sometimes a divide regarding energy gains. Why Bill Gates does not see renewable energy or nuclear fusion as the future of power supply can be read here: Bill Gates already knows the energy source of the future, focusing on a special metal.
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The Steam achievements of Baldur’s Gate 3 provide a certain overview of the choices made by the general player base, depending on how many percent of them have earned an achievement that can only be obtained through a specific situation. A player shares with the community his latest insight that seems to be quite depressing for him.
What turned out? The player showed on Reddit his latest find from the Steam achievements with a screenshot comparing two specific achievements:
Mind Blown – Have a romance with the Emperor (12.8% of players have this achievement)
Hot Date – Go on a date with Karlach (5.5% of players have this achievement)
“There are more people who slept with the Emperor than with Karlach… Let that sink in…,” writes the author VeRG1L_47 in his post. While some other players seem just as horrified, a majority of the comments, however, also offer a reason, or better said, an explanatory justification.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3, featuring Karlach:
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One character has lower demands than the other
Why did more players choose the Emperor over Karlach? In the comments below the Reddit post, some express why so many players (or even themselves) tend to pursue a romance with the Emperor rather than with Karlach.
The main reason seems to be that it is significantly easier to seduce the Emperor since he would only reject the player with extreme aversion: “I played most of my game with a friend (first playthrough) and didn’t talk enough with the characters to build a relationship. So when the Emperor was an option, I said yes,” comments Charming_Garbage_161.
Other players got involved out of curiosity about the thought experiment. “I was very curious if they actually make it possible to do it with an octopus,” shares Pukk.
But a rather important point has little to do with an aversion towards the tiefling, quite the contrary. Many players seem not to be good enough for the barbarian:
“During my first playthrough, I simped for Karlach until the third act before I realized that I had somehow been friendzoned…,” writes spikedfromabove.
“I mean, it makes sense. The Emperor will always make you an offer. Karlach has demands,” explains Riot_Inducer.
Why is the romance with Karlach not that easy? The comments indicate that the Emperor is the easier romance compared to Karlach. To engage in a romance with her, there are certain prerequisites and if these are not met, one will not be able to go on a date with her during the game and thus not attain the corresponding achievement.
When a player asked how to avoid messing up Karlach’s romance, another player responded with concise but quite precise help:
“Date only Karlach. Sleep only with Karlach. Talk a lot with her in Act 1. Gather as much infernal iron as possible and make sure to see the sexy blacksmith in every act (Act 3 optional). Otherwise, the dialogue options are quite obvious. Karlach is not subtle. Be direct. Say that you are into her and want to be with her.” – John_Wick
From this short guide, it seems that the romance with Karlach might not be as difficult as many portray it. Of course, it requires more commitment throughout the game compared to the Emperor, but with Karlach, it is easy to see how one stands with her. However, anyone who needs a little help seducing the tiefling can find more information here on MeinMMO: Baldur’s Gate 3: Karlach Romance Guide – How to find and woo the hot tiefling girlfriend
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The streamer shroud explains on Twitch that “tactical shooters” are done and a new game is supposed to be the proof of that.
Who is it about? Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is a well-known Twitch streamer and former CS: GO and Valorant pro.
On Twitch, shroud has 11.1 million followers and averaged 10,800 viewers simultaneously over the past 3 months (via Sullygnome).
In 2024, shroud introduced the tactical shooter Spectre Divide, in which he was involved in development. However, the game was shut down after just 7 months, the developers announced the shutdown.
In a stream, shroud recently talked about the state of tactical shooters and explained why, in his view, new games in the genre fail (via YouTube).
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No room for more games in the genre
What does shroud say? Initially, the streamer showed the player numbers of FragPunk (PC, Xbox, PS5), a relatively new tactical shooter that was released in March 2025. Recently, the game had an average of under 10,000 players on Steam, while about 114,000 were playing at release (via SteamDB).
Shroud sees in the player numbers of FragPunk, which have significantly decreased in less than 2 months, that the genre “tactical shooters” is done. FragPunk is, according to shroud, a very high-quality game, perhaps the highest quality tactical shooter since Valorant, and yet it cannot maintain the player numbers. He believes that if FragPunk cannot be successful, perhaps no new tactical shooter can.
The streamer does not see the problem of FragPunk’s declining player numbers with FragPunk itself, but is convinced that the issue is that players of the genre prefer to play three older games: Counter-Strike, Valorant, and Rainbow Six: Siege. “There is no more room for more [tactical shooters],” he concludes.
What is FragPunk? FragPunk is a tactical shooter in which two teams of five different heroes compete against each other. The playable heroes have various abilities, such as a sonar scan, a smoke wall, or healing mushrooms.
It is played in a classic 5v5 mode, as is known from games like Counter-Strike. This means that the attacking team must plant a type of “bomb” at one of 2 spots (A or B) and the defenders must prevent this. There is no respawn.
The great feature of FragPunk is a system that allows you to choose a set of game cards at the beginning of each round, which have different effects. These cards can change the weather or give your opponents larger heads. Additionally, in the event of a tie, the teams face off in 1v1 duels.
Starting April 29, 2025, you can play FragPunk for free on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC players can play the shooter via Steam and the Epic Games Store. If you are still unsure whether the game might appeal to you, we present you with 4 reasons that make FragPunk special on MeinMMO: 4 reasons why you should try the new PvP shooter FragPunk
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But now the event is getting even more exciting. Because halfway through, a GO Rocket takeover will also be added. This means: Team GO Rocket is bringing new Pokémon, the bosses will change their Pokémon, and you can also unlearn Frustration.
When does the Rocket takeover run? It starts on May 14, 2025, at 00:00. It ends on May 18 at 23:59. The takeover runs from Wednesday to Sunday.
What is the highlight? For many, it will probably be Crypto-Dialga! Giovanni has taken control of the time Pokémon. Your task is to defeat the boss and free Dialga. For this, you need a Super Rocket Radar.
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What does the Rocket takeover bring to Pokémon GO in May 2025?
These bonuses apply: There are a whole series of things that the event brings. These include the following aspects:
Team GO Rocket generally appears more often – in balloons and at stops.
You can remove the move “Frustration” from Crypto monsters using Charged TMs. This way, they can reach their full potential.
Pokémon from Crypto raids will receive stronger variations in attack, defense, and HP values. There might be hopes for better values for PvP here.
The Rocket bosses will get new Pokémon. Which ones are still unknown – except for Dialga with Giovanni.
Larvitar and Gladiantri will switch from 12 km to 10 km eggs. They can both be shiny.
Field research will bring Instant TMs, Charged TMs, and Mysterious components.
There will also be a paid, but optional limited research available in the shop.
New Crypto Pokémon: The grunts will also receive new Crypto Pokémon. The two fossil Pokémon are particularly exciting. The new monsters are:
Crypto-Bummelz
Crypto-Iscalar
Crypto-Balgoras
Crypto-Amarino
Crypto Raids: You can also encounter Crypto Pokémon in the raids. Caution is advised here, as they are not as easy to beat as normal raids. Of course, you can handle level 1 alone, but for Crypto raids of level 3, you will probably need support from at least one other person.
Level 1 brings Crypto-Magnetilo, Crypto-Feurigel, Crypto-Kramurx, and Crypto-Spoink. Magnetilo and Kramurx can be shiny.
Level 3 brings Crypto-Lapras, -Keifel, and -Strepoli. Here, Lapras can be shiny.
What makes Crypto Pokémon so strong? The special thing about them is that they have a significant attack bonus compared to the normal monster variants. The problem is the move “Frustration,” which you usually can only remove by purification – but then you also lose the attack bonus. Do you want to know more? Then check it out here: That’s why you shouldn’t purify your Crypto Pokémon.
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Besides Vegeta (as well as Nappa and Raditz), another Saiyan tried to conquer Earth as we know it from Dragon Ball. However, in a spin-off by mangaka Akira Toriyama, this was prevented.
How was Earth almost conquered? In Dragon Ball Z, Nappa and Vegeta wanted to conquer Earth, but were fortunately stopped by the Z-Team. However, in the manga Neko Majin Z, which is also by Akira Toriyama, they only make a few guest appearances.
Instead, the Saiyan named Onio had to be stopped differently. He came to Earth on his honeymoon with his wife and decided to almost wipe out all humans to make it his summer home. Some humans were at least meant to survive as slaves.
Neko Majin Z disguised himself as a koala and took a commemorative photo with the Saiyan’s wife. While doing so, he touched her chest, which made Onio furious. He transformed into a Super Saiyan and fought Neko Majin Z. Fortunately, the winner of the duel was Neko Majin Z, otherwise humanity would have been nearly wiped out.
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Dragon Ball Super: The Trailer for the Anime
Neko Majin Z is a manga by Akira Toriyama
What is Neko Majin Z? Neko Majin Z is the third chapter of Nekomajin, which in turn is divided into several chapters. Besides Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama had other mangas, including Dr. Slump. Unfortunately, there is no anime for Nekomajin, only the manga.
The manga focuses on the Neko Majin people. These are cats that train for martial arts and possess magical abilities. This enables them to fight like Son Goku and the others. One technique is the Neko-Hame-Ha.
Nekomajin is a pure comedy manga and was published from 1999 to 2005. In the chapters of Neko Majin Z, characters from Dragon Ball repeatedly appear and influence the story. The story actually takes place at the same time as Dragon Ball. In one chapter, for example, Son Goku visits his family and helps them drive a mouse out of the storage.
Is the story part of Dragon Ball? Although the story of Nekomajin comes directly from Akira Toriyama, it is officially only a parody of Dragon Ball. While there are guest appearances of the Saiyans and their friends, they do not take place within the narrative of Dragon Ball.
Season 8 in Diablo 4starts today, on April 29, and brings new content to the game. You can find out what the Season mechanics are and what content is coming to the game here on MeinMMO.
In previous “Campfire Chat” livestreams, the developers of Diablo 4 provided insight into the content of the new Season 8. We summarize all the important information for you below and keep it updated regularly.
Season 8: Release Date, End, and Patch Notes
When does Season 8 start? Diablo 4 Season 8 starts on April 29, 2025 with a delay of two weeks. According to the Diablo chief, the update needs more development time than originally planned. “An old friend” is also coming to the game. We expect the update to start around 7 PM.
When does Season 8 end? According to the official roadmap for Diablo 4, Season 8 ends in July 2025. We will keep you informed. The 2025 roadmap in Diablo 4 gives you an overview of the timelines and seasonal content.
Is there a PTR for Season 8? The PTR (Public Test Realm) ran from March 11 to March 18, 2025. There you could test all the new content shown by Blizzard in the livestream. This includes the new bosses, the changes to the summoning system, and the seasonal mechanics.
Are there patch notes for Season 8? You can find the patch notes for Patch 2.2.0 in our overview. There you will get an overview of the content coming your way in Season 8.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial
Season 8: Theme, Features, and New Uniques
What is the theme of Season 8? The official theme of Season 8 is “The Return of Belial.” The focus is on the Lord of Lies, the other hideout bosses, and their powers. To start the seasonal quest “Lord of Lies,” you need to speak with the Stranger in Kyovashad. You must have completed the campaign once.
What’s included in Season 8? In past “Campfire Chat” livestreams, the developers reported on the seasonal content and some “Quality of Life” changes in Diablo 4:
New seasonal event: In the new seasonal appearance raid event, you will encounter Belial’s manifestation monsters and need to drive them away. The event spawns every few minutes at different locations in Sanctuary on all difficulty levels. If you clear the monsters, one of 10 appearance bosses spawns, and finally, a “smaller” version of Belial himself. If you defeat the bosses, you can also acquire their powers.
Endgame bosses are “Hideout Bosses”: The endgame bosses are divided into three tiers of “Hideout Bosses”: Candidates, Great, and Exalted. The larger ones include Andariel, Duriel, and the Harbinger of Hatred. The exalted hideout boss is Belial, who is said to be a real tough nut to crack. Additionally, the summoning of bosses in Diablo 4 is changing, meaning you no longer need materials for that. However, you can use materials to open chests after boss fights to collect even more loot.
Torment 4 will be tougher:Blizzard’s philosophy is that only 10% of players should reach Torment 4. In Season 7, it was 50%. They are raising the difficulty by increasing the torment levels. The health points of the monsters increase by 20% multiplicatively per level. Torment 1 starts at torment level 10, while Torment 4 corresponds to torment level 76 of the current Season 7.
Slower progress until level 25: Leveling in Season 8 is not supposed to be as quick as in the current Season 7. This change is intended to reduce the need to constantly upgrade items in the early game and increase the value of activities and seasonal rewards. Additionally, legendary items are expected to drop less frequently, while magic and rare items will become useful again.
“Quality of Life-Updates: In the dungeon description, starting with Season 8, you will see which hideout boss you will encounter in that dungeon and which materials you need to open the chest after the boss fight. Additionally, you can teleport to the boss dungeon once you have discovered it.
New Uniques: In Season 8, there will be a total of 6 new Uniques introduced – one for each class. You can see which ones they are and what they do in our overview:
Which class is the best in Season 8? At the moment, it seems particularly that the Necromancers and Spiritborn are benefiting from the buffs that Blizzard is implementing at the start of Season 8. In our tier list for Season 8, you can see the strongest builds in the endgame of Diablo 4, along with explanations of what makes the builds so good: Diablo 4 Season 8 Tier List: The Best Builds in Endgame
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There are some spells in World of Warcraft that hold no value in the battles for the welfare of Azeroth, but can still bring a lot of joy. One of these harmless skills has been used by monks for many years to fully unwind while fishing. But from now on, that will no longer be possible.
Which spell is it? Zen Flight is a skill that monks learn at level 30, allowing them to float on a meditative cloud through the air. Due to its instant cast time, Zen Flight can even be activated while falling. WoW fan Slowthar has been using it this way for maximum relaxation during fishing trips for 7 years. On Reddit, he writes:
Seven years. I have been playing my monk for seven years, and when I fish, I like to do it from Zen Flight. And why? I don’t know. It’s just fun.
I can drop from my mount while in mid-air, and Zen Flight is an instant spell, allowing me to float from there. In the few cases where that is an issue, I can dodge mobs. I can slowly drift to the next pool, which is probably not more effective than just getting back on my mount and flying there, but I find it more relaxing.
However, a few days ago, Slowthar had to discover that Blizzard has apparently adjusted the Zen Flight spell so that you can no longer fish from the cloud: “I guess I was just too ‘overpowered’ with it. Rest in peace, relaxing fishing mode. Most people probably find this silly, but I found it harmless and entertaining.”
Another story from the WoW community:
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WoW Player Moves to Tears with Tribute to Her Father
Fun detected, fun removed
How is the community reacting? Many players support the complaint with more than 2,800 upvotes and over 180 comments.
Isklar1993 writes on Reddit: “It’s not even dumb, but a harmless part of the game that someone had to remove to make it worse – report it as a bug; there’s a chance it’s unintentional spaghetti code. Sad if not, because there are many other things they could focus on.”
Findrel_Underbakk is a fan of the monk spell (via Reddit): “Zen Flight is one of the most unusual abilities in the entire game. It literally serves no other purpose than to set the mood and have fun. Sometimes I really don’t understand what they [the developers] are doing…”
randomroute350 explains on Reddit: “That should still be 100% possible. Especially since fishing is a kind of Zen activity.”
TrumpLikesEmYoung arrives late to the fishing party (via Reddit): “I’m mad because I just now checked that this was possible, and now it isn’t anymore.”
What do you think of the surprising change to Zen Flight? How do you use the monk spell? Let us know in the comments! While some things are disappearing from Azeroth, others are being added. With homes, a whole feature that many fans have been wishing for decades is expected to land in the game soon: WoW copies the best housing system – but that’s just what Blizzard does well
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With the huge success of Baldur’s Gate 3, the creators of the RPG were confronted with the question of whether they wanted to meet the fans’ demand for more content. Although the answer initially seemed clear, they chose not to for a specific reason.
What is Larian’s stance on DLCs for Baldur’s Gate 3? After the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 had already announced that they would not be working on a fourth installment of the series and prefer to focus on their own projects instead of the D&D universe, the last hope (certainly) of many fans was also crushed at its inception by Larian’s head: Larian will not produce DLCs for Baldur’s Gate 3.
In an interview with GameSpot, Swen Vincke states that Larian is “not in the DLC business” and they prefer to update Baldur’s Gate 3 through patches and updates instead. He understands the reasoning behind developing DLCs. The studio has also thought a lot about this. The ultimate decision against it was surprisingly simple, but completely authentic, knowing Larian’s attitude towards the gaming industry.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
Larian focuses on happy developers instead of the DLC business
How did the studio realize that they didn’t want to make DLCs? The studio was aware that developing one or more DLCs for Baldur’s Gate 3 would make perfect sense. However, it just didn’t feel right.
“We had a huge success, and people were saying ‘DLC this’ and ‘DLC that’, to which we said we would make DLCs,” explains Vincke (via GameSpot). “But then, when we had a moment to think, we asked ourselves: ‘What are we actually doing?'”
He adds that there simply wasn’t enough passion among the developers found for the development of DLCs, Vincke himself even describes the development as “boring”:
You want happy players and a happy company, but you also need happy developers. What we are doing now makes the developers much happier.
What is Larian working on instead? Instead of a fourth installment of Baldur’s Gate or DLCs, the studio is already working on two new RPGs. So far, we don’t know much about the new projects – only that the studio head is “as excited as a child”.
While he doesn’t want to reveal much, the possibility should not be ruled out that Larian might try their hand at a new genre. Larian is traditionally a fantasy studio, but it is not tied to that setting, as Vincke himself stated: “There are so many things I would like to do. Just so few things that can be done.” (via PC Gamer)
Swen Vincke has publicly criticized the state of the industry and game development. Perhaps that is why the decision against the development of DLCs for the benefit of the studio and its developers is so relevant, as passion seems to come first for him. Anyone who wants to learn more about the studio head and his attitude toward the gaming industry can find out more here on MeinMMO: Baldur’s Gate 3 is seen as a beacon of hope in modern gaming – The head now denounces what is happening in other studios
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In Pokémon GO, the next spotlight hour awaits you. Here, you will encounter Abra and can benefit from an experience points bonus.
What kind of event is this? The spotlight hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday. There is at least one Pokémon that is the focus of the event and appears in large numbers.
Additionally, there is a bonus that is also active during this short event.
During the next spotlight hour on April 29, 2025, you can encounter Abra. This monster is from the 1st generation, is a Psychic type, and can evolve into Kadabra and then into Alakazam.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Spotlight Hour on April 29, 2025 – Start and Bonuses
When does the spotlight hour start? As usual, the spotlight hour begins at 6:00 PM. Exactly one hour later, at 7:00 PM, it ends again.
What bonus is active? In this spotlight hour, there is an experience points bonus. If you catch Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of experience points for each catch. The bonus applies not only when you catch Abra but for every monster.
If you use a lucky egg, you can further increase the amount of experience points and even receive four times the amount for each individual catch.
Can you catch Shiny Abra? Yes, if you are lucky, you can also find and catch the Shiny variant of Abra.
Is the spotlight hour worth it? Abra’s final evolution, Alakazam, is a strong Psychic-type attacker and is also represented in our list of best attackers in Pokémon GO. If you still need strong monsters, the spotlight hour could be worth it for you.
Neither Abra nor its evolutions are particularly suitable for use in battle leagues. For this purpose, you should prefer other Pokémon.
If you are on the hunt for experience points, this event could also be worth it for you to gain a small boost in experience points.
In a few days, the next month will start. And this will bring you some events and content again. If you want to get an overview in advance, it’s worth taking a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Gimli is a popular character in Lord of the Rings. As part of the Fellowship, he plays an important role. However, the movies do not mention why the dwarf actually sets off for Rivendell and becomes one of the 9 companions.
Update from 01.05.2025: We have corrected some confusing passages.
Gimli is part of the Fellowship from Lord of the Rings, and he ranks quite well in our power ranking. However, those who thought that the dwarf only came to form an alliance in Rivendell are mistaken.
The reason for the journey is far darker. Sauron, the lord of Mordor and enemy of the free peoples of Middle-earth, made the dwarves an offer that urgently needed to be discussed with Elrond.
Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
The Dwarves on the Side of Mordor?
What did the offer look like? In Peter Jackson’s adaptations, it is not mentioned that Sauron sent a messenger to the realm of the dwarves. King Dáin II ruled there, who listened to the dark lord’s message.
Sauron offered the dwarves his friendship and wanted to ally with them to fight against the rest of Middle-earth. However, the dwarves were not very receptive to the offer. They knew what was at stake and understood that Middle-earth was in great danger.
Moreover, they heard from Sauron’s messenger that a hobbit named Baggins was being sought because he supposedly possessed a ring. With this information and great distrust of Sauron, the dwarf king sent Gimli and his father Glóin to Rivendell.
There, they were to speak with Elrond and ask for his counsel. Bilbo Baggins, who had also arrived in Rivendell, was warned that he was being sought by the forces of Mordor.
Elrond decided to convene a council to determine how to proceed with the ring. At the meeting, as seen in the films, Gimli was present and soon joined the Fellowship.
There will be some Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO again in April. We have summarized when they will take place and what content they will bring.
What is a Spotlight Hour? A Spotlight Hour is a 60-minute event that takes place every Tuesday. During this time, you can expect at least one Pokémon to appear in very high numbers, as well as a bonus.
The Spotlight Hour on April 1, 2025, is special. It features the same monsters you can catch that have been appearing throughout the day as part of the April 1 event.
All Spotlight Hours in April 2025
When do the Spotlight Hours take place? Each Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. Exactly one hour later, at 7:00 PM, it ends. In the following table, you can see when the Spotlight Hours take place in April and what Pokémon and bonuses they will bring.
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On April 8, 2025, Meditie will be featured in the Spotlight Hour. This monster is from the 3rd generation and has the types Fighting and Psychic. It can evolve into Meditalis.
What bonus is active? On this day during the Spotlight Hour, you’ll receive a bonus for transferring Pokémon. You’ll earn 2 candies for every monster you send to the Professor.
Is the event worth it? Meditie and its evolution are not among the strongest monsters available in Pokémon GO. However, you can utilize Meditalis in the Super League. While it’s not one of the best monsters in the league, it can perform an acceptable role.
If you have some Pokémon in your box that still need candies, you should take advantage of the bonus during the Spotlight Hour. You can also pre-mark a Pokémon a day in advance to send them more quickly during the event.
Can you catch Shiny Meditie? Yes, with a bit of luck, you might also encounter the Shiny variant of Meditie.
Spotlight Hour on April 15, 2025
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? The Grass Pokémon Imantis is featured in the Spotlight Hour on April 15, 2025. It is from the 7th generation and can evolve into Mantidea.
What bonus is active? If you evolve Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double experience points for this. It doesn’t matter which monster you evolve.
Is the event worth it? If you plan to use Mantidea for battles, you should reconsider this intention. The Pokémon is not suitable for either Raids or battles in the leagues.
If you’re collecting experience points and have Pokémon waiting to be evolved, you can use the event for this purpose.
Can you catch Shiny Imantis? Yes, you can also obtain this monster in its shiny form.
Spotlight Hour on April 22, 2025
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Bubungus, the Grass Fairy monster from the 7th generation, is the star of the Spotlight Hour on April 22, 2025. It has a development stage in Lamellux.
What bonus is active? If you catch monsters during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of Stardust. The bonus applies to each individual Pokémon you catch.
Is the event worth it? From a battle perspective, Bubungus and its evolution are not suitable for shinning in Raids or the leagues.
However, if you want to improve your Stardust supply, you can take good advantage of the event. Bubungus is among the Pokémon that gives you more Stardust when caught – a whopping 500 per catch.
With the bonus from the Spotlight Hour, you will actually receive 1,000 Stardust for each Bubungus. If you also use Star Pieces here, you can even receive 1,500 Stardust per catch.
Can you catch Shiny Bubungus? Yes. If you’re lucky, you can also catch Bubungus as a Shiny.
Spotlight Hour on April 29, 2025
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In the last Spotlight Hour of April, Abra awaits you. This Psychic monster is from the 1st generation and can evolve into Kadabra and then into Simsala.
What bonus is active? The amount of experience points you receive from catching Pokémon is doubled during this event.
Is the event worth it? Even after all the years that Abra has been in the game, its final evolution is still among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Simsala also has a Mega Evolution that makes the monster even stronger.
You should keep Abra and its evolutions in their Poké Balls for the battle leagues.
Additionally, you can gain some extra experience points from the event bonus if you catch a lot of Pokémon. If you use Lucky Eggs, you can further increase the amount.
Can you catch Shiny Abra? Yes, you can also encounter the Shiny form of Abra with some luck.
In April, there are certainly not only Spotlight Hours, but also many other events waiting for you. You can find out what they are, when they take place, and what content you can expect in our overview of all April 2025 events in Pokémon GO.
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A successful series from the USA is frequently referred to as “Game of Thrones for the right wing.” The creator disagrees and says he can only laugh about it.
Which series is it about? It is about Yellowstone, an American series that produced five seasons between 2018 and 2024. Meanwhile, there are even two prequel series called 1883 and 1923.
Yellowstone was particularly successful in Republican-dominated states in the USA and is often referred to as “Game of Thrones for the right wing” because of this. The creator of the series, Taylor Sheridan, does not appreciate this at all.
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Trailer for the Western Series Yellowstone with Kevin Costner
Tradition vs. Modernity
Where does the name come from? The comparison with Game of Thrones mainly refers to the great success and popularity of Yellowstone in the USA. There are hardly any similarities in content, and the genres are different. While Game of Thrones is fantasy, Yellowstone can be classified as a Western.
As such, the series is particularly popular in politically right-leaning US states. This could be due to the themes the story addresses. At its core, it revolves around the family of John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, an actor, who is also known as a director of major Westerns. In Yellowstone, he is the head of the family living on a ranch in Montana. The piece of land must be protected from businessmen, but also from the indigenous population.
Traditions play an important role, and modern views are not welcomed. That the series is well-received by right-wing voters is not surprising at first glance. However, the creator of the series believes that this is a superficial view of his work:
They (the media) call it “the show for the right wing” or “the Game of Thrones for Republican states.” When I hear that, I just sit there, laugh, and wonder: “Really?” This series is about the displacement of Native Americans and the treatment of indigenous women, the greed of corporations, the gentrification of the West, and massive land grabs. “Is this a Republican series?”
Sheridan portrays characters whose actions may correspond to Republican views. Nevertheless, their actions have consequences and should be critically examined by the audience.
Sheridan emphasizes how important responsible storytelling is to him. A major inspiration for Yellowstone was the Western Unforgiven starring Clint Eastwood. Have you seen Yellowstone and formed your own opinion? Please let us know in the comments. For fans of Western series, we have a list of recommendations on MeinMMO: 7 Western series with good reviews on IMDb
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Thanks to the enormous success in Asia, ODIN: Valhalla Rising will be released on April 29, 2025, in the West. MyMMO reveals what your hardware needs to achieve to be able to play the MMORPG.
System requirements for ODIN: Valhalla Rising for PC
CPU: Intel i5 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 8 GB or more
Graphics Card: Minimum – NVIDIA GeForce GTX9xx Series / Recommended – NVIDIA GeForce GTX10xx Series or higher
Operating System: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
DirectX: DirectX 11
Storage Space: Minimum – More than 20 GB (NTFS Type) / Recommended – More than 30 GB (NTFS Type)
System requirements for ODIN: Valhalla Rising for Mobile(Apple or Android)
Devices: Android (AOS) – Galaxy S9 or better / Apple (IOS) iPhone 11 or better
Operating System: Android (AOS) – 11.0 or higher / Apple (IOS) – 18.1.1 or higher
Here you can watch the trailer for the announcement of ODIN:
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Odin: Valhalla Rising Reveals Release Date in New Trailer
Pre-Download of ODIN: Valhalla Rising
Can I download the game already? Today, April 28, 2025, the developers have made the pre-download for ODIN: Valhalla Rising available. You can find the link to the PC client via kakaogames.com. Those who obtain the PC version through “Google Play Games” can secure some in-game items for the launch. More information can be found at kakaogames.com.
Additionally, it is possible to use the “Connect App” from Kakao Games for ODIN to check character status or messages on the go. Furthermore, the publisher offers a service called RINK, through which you can stream ODIN from your PC to your mobile device. Details can be found on kakaogames.com.
What kind of MMORPG is ODIN? The new game from developer Lionheart Studioimmerses you in a world that draws from Norse mythology. You will visit places like Midgard, Jotunheim, Nidavellir, and Alfheim. You will encounter elves, giants, dwarves, and mythological beasts. In the lore, well-known figures like Odin and Loki play important roles. You can choose from four classes:
Sorceress (Dark Wizard or Archmage): Uses spells to deal high area damage to many enemies. Can cast summons and control foes.
Warrior (Defender or Berserker): Protects allies as a tank but can also charge into the fray offensively. Comes with high survivability skills.
Rogue (Assassin or Sniper): Deals high damage through physical attacks, especially against single targets. Can operate from a distance with a bow or in close combat.
Priest (Saint or Paladin): Heals and supports allies, but can also take on the role of a tank or deal damage.
Here is the class trailer for ODIN:
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The developers promise a vast world without loading screens, countless dungeons, as well as raid challenges and PvP battles involving two groups of 30 players each. Further features like guild wars are expected to follow at a later date.
Due to its mobile roots, ODIN is likely to offer an autoplay feature. However, this is expected to be ineffective for various activities, especially when fighting strong bosses, whose area attacks must be manually avoided.
