Pokémon GO Brings Strong New Crypto Pokémon – Here’s What the Next Rocket Event Looks Like

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Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO. When, how, and what will they bring? We summarize that here.

In the calendar of May events in Pokémon GO, there is an event that looks exciting with the debut of Gladimperio: the Crown Clash.

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.

All further content will be listed for you below.

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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down

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.
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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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Vegeta wanted to conquer Earth in Dragon Ball – Another Saiyan almost succeeded

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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.

Thus, Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz remained the only Saiyans in Dragon Ball that Son Goku had to fight because they wanted to conquer Earth. Vegeta even transformed from a villain to a real family man. And he owes that to his wife Bulma: Vegeta is still alive in Dragon Ball Daima just because he really wants to bathe with his wife

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Diablo 4 Season 8 starts today: All about start time, end time, and contents

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

Season 8 in Diablo 4 starts 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.

After Blizzard just introduced the new torment levels, they are adjusting the highest difficulties in Season 8: only 10% of players are expected to play on Torment 4 – and that seems to be true. Players tested the season on the PTR, and opinions on the changes are mixed.

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.
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  • “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:
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Season 8: Best Classes

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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Players in WoW have been using a spell for years for the ultimate relaxed fishing experience, now Blizzard is putting an end to the harmless fun

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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.”

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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.”
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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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The studio behind Baldur’s Gate 3 prefers happy developers over the “boring” DLC business

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

Swen Vincke (via GameSpot)
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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)

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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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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today brings Abra and an XP bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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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The films of The Lord of the Rings omit an important detail that explains why Gimli comes to Rivendell

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

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.

On MeinMMO, you will find a ranking of all the films that deal with Middle-earth and the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien.

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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.

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Had they decided to accept Sauron’s offer, the fate of Middle-earth would likely look very different. In the large quantity of scenes, this detail was likely simply omitted in favor of more important moments. You can find 7 more differences between the books and films of Lord of the Rings on MeinMMO.

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Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in April 2025 and Their Bonuses

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 4 minutes

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.

DatePokémon & Bonus
April 1Monsters from the April 1 event and Catch Candies
April 8Meditie and Transfer Candies
April 15Imantis and Evolution XP
April 22Bubungus and Catch Stardust
April 29Abra and Catch XP

Spotlight Hour on April 8, 2025

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.

Pokemon GO Rampenlicht-Stunden April 2025 Meditie

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.

Pokemon GO Rampenlicht-Stunden April 2025 Imantis

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.

Pokemon GO Rampenlicht-Stunden April 2025 Bubungus

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.

Pokemon GO Rampenlicht-Stunden April 2025 Abra

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 Western series is particularly popular among voters of right-wing parties, while the creator intended to achieve the opposite

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

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?”

Taylor Sheridan via theatlantic.com

Sheridan portrays characters whose actions may correspond to Republican views. Nevertheless, their actions have consequences and should be critically examined by the audience.

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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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New MMORPG arrives today thanks to 17 million enthusiastic fans – Here’s what you need to know about the release

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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.

What are the system requirements for ODIN: Valhalla Rising? ODIN: Valhalla Rising will officially be released on April 29, 2025, in the West, for PC and mobile (Google Play as well as App Store), and crossplay between platforms will be supported. Over the weekend, the publisher released the system requirements for all platforms on kakaogames.com.

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 Studio immerses 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.

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By the way, a spinoff of ODIN called Project Q has been announced in the meantime. More information on this and ODIN’s success in its home market can be found here: German fans are eagerly waiting for a new MMORPG – This is a huge success elsewhere and earns millions

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“I have been crying for days” – Man discovers after years that a fallen friend is immortalized in WoW

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Imagine losing someone important to you far too early, and many years later discovering that this person has been immortalized by the Blizzard developers in World of Warcraft.

Who is it about? On October 11, 2012, Nicholas Wayne Gabaree passed away in a motorcycle accident. In WoW, he was known on the US server Lightbringer as the Alliance Paladin Divide. As a tribute to the WoW fan, the Blizzard developers introduced the NPC Sir Nicholas Gabaree with patch 5.4.1, who can appear in the cemetery of Stormwind when you interact with his gravestone.

The golden-armored blond greets you not only but also asks if you know any good jokes. If you comply with this request, he laughs heartily and hopes for more gags.

Another heartwarming story from the WoW community:

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WoW Player Moves to Tears with Tribute to Her Father

“I’ve been crying for days”

Why does this tribute touch right now? maniacalmustacheride explains in his current post on Reddit that he and Nicholas Gabaree were close childhood friends… almost like brothers or cousins, and that he only just learned about the tribute for his friend: “I’ve been crying for days. […] That broke me.”

maniacalmustacheride remembers shared moments on the trampoline, at a Halloween party, and at the go-kart track (Nicholas had a pronounced passion for racing). He describes his friend with warm words:

He had no ego and a full-bodied sense of humor. We both drove way too young, but the way he carried himself, you would never have guessed it. As fiery as he was on the racetrack, his personality was very calm. That’s not to say he wasn’t a teenager, but most of his vibes were about maintaining peace and telling jokes.

He was always the one who found the most uncomfortable person in a room and just sat down and started talking and telling jokes. And once he got going, once he felt comfortable, he could tell stories or jokes with his whole body.

Lastly, he asks all WoW players, as he is not one himself: “So if you see him in the cemetery of Stormwind, greet him and realize that Sir Nicholas Gabaree was real, loved, kind, and a nerd to be remembered fondly.”

How does the community react? With more than 2,700 upvotes, over 130 comments, and many more kind words.

  • crackerjam has a suggestion on Reddit: “If you want to and have a computer, you can play WoW for free. Stormwind, where Nicholas is buried, is very close to the human starting area. You can simply install the game, create a human character, ignore the starting quests, and run straight into the city without any problems.”
  • aerinws adds on Reddit: “If you want to do that (and you’re coming from the USA), I’d be happy to meet you in the human starting area and escort you there.”
  • ODX_GhostRecon is a Horde player but wants to visit Gabaree in Stormwind: “I only play Horde, so visiting Stormwind, where his grave is, is a dangerous undertaking, so… I guess I’ll make a sneaky trip there today with my rogue or druid to pay my respects.” In another post, he shows a screenshot of his goblin rogue standing in front of the grave (via imgur.com).
  • pocketcumin writes on Reddit: “I opened Reddit today to say something silly about South Park. Now I’m telling an NPC in the game jokes and thinking about my own mortality. What a beautiful thing. I will visit as many memorials in the game as I can.”
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Another player who has been immortalized in World of Warcraft goes by the name Kyle and was even able to participate creatively. A good friend only revealed the secret surrounding the content after many years: WoW player uncovers secret that Blizzard hid as a tribute to his best friend 12 years ago

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A champion in LoL has existed for almost 14 years, yet even after his major remake, hardly anyone wants to play him

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, patches regularly change which champions are good or frequently played. However, there are some candidates where this is a bit more difficult. For an old champion, it seems that a rework hasn’t helped either.

Which champion is it about? Skarner is a veteran in the roster of League of Legends. Since 2011, you can play the crystal scorpion, who is preferably represented in the jungle. However, he has long been one of the lesser-known and less popular champions.

Previously, Skarner was slightly reworked several times, and in 2024, a major rework came. He was not only visually adjusted, but also his abilities were revised. Although his rework initially had a positive impact, it seems that nothing remains of it today.

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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt

Unpopular and barely successful

What is the current status of Skarner? When you look at Skarner’s statistics on the current patch at lolalytics.com (as of 26.04.202), the situation for the scorpion does not look good:

  • Across all ranks, with a pick rate of 0.91%, he is the second least popular champion. With a win rate of 43.73%, he is currently the worst champion in the game in that regard.
  • In the higher ranks, it looks similar. In Emerald or higher, he has a pick rate of 1.02% and a win rate of 47.76%. Here he ranks last in both aspects.

That he is unpopular and hardly successful in solo queue is a pretty bad sign. Other champions like Rek’Sai, Ivern, Taric, or Ziggs are also unpopular across all ranks, but they do not have such a bad win rate, or in the case of Taric and Ziggs, even have a pretty good win rate.

What is the reason for this? This is not always easy to answer, but one can make guesses. On the one hand, his kit is good, especially the ability to take opponents with him, but it also requires teamwork and good prioritization. If you take the wrong opponent in a team fight as Skarner or the team does not react, it can go wrong quickly. While Skarner can engage well in fights, escaping is more difficult.

The current jungle meta is also relevant. According to data (via lolalytics.com), Skarner is currently countered by champions like Volibear, Warwick, Kayn, or Amumu. These are champions that are quite popular.

In the professional scene, however, things look better. According to gol.gg, he is currently one of the 5 most popular junglers of the Spring Season with 226 matches. But even here, he only has a win rate of 42%.

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What does the community say about it? Under a Reddit post, the Skarner situation is being discussed. RW-Firerider (via Reddit) says that Skarner is a champion who will probably never be good in solo queue and in pro play.

GothaV2 (via Reddit) is a Skarner main and is disappointed that the champion is unpopular, even though he finds the kit good. DarthVeigar_ (via Reddit) thinks that his problem is that he simply has a boring kit.

What do you say about Skarner? Do you find him better since the rework, or have you already forgotten him because he is hardly seen anymore? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments. Skarner is also not doing particularly well in other areas: An unpopular champion in LoL has a sad record that Lux fans could not even dream of

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A player has completed a secret quest in Dark Souls 1 after 14 years, which shouldn’t actually exist

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Dark Souls 1 is one of the most significant games available on the market. Even today, Lordran attracts not only shells but also new players. Everything about the game is now known, yet a fan has shown that the community has made a mistake regarding a quest.

Which quest is it about? In Dark Souls 1, players can visit the Darkroot Garden, speak with Alvina, and then join the Forest Hunter covenant. When you return to where you came from and keep to the left, you will encounter the NPC “Shiva of the East.” This mysterious follower of the Forest Hunters will explain to you what the Forest Hunters are about and what you can expect.

Later in his quest, he will change his location and move to the notorious Blighttown. You will find him at the elevator that leads you to New Londo. For many, the quest ends here since FromSoftware has removed the rest of his mission from the game.

Cunning dataminers have discovered, however, that he is after the Chaos Blade. In the functioning quest, he would ask you if you know where the sword is located. If you had equipped the sword, he would attack you.

While the complete betrayal of Shiva cannot be activated in the game, the end of the quest is still present in the game and can even be triggered – a fan has managed to do this after exactly 14 years.

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The Dark Souls Remastered in the Trailer

How to “complete” the quest

What does the player show? The player splee5556 has dealt with Shiva’s quest in his YouTube video. According to him, it is clear that the quest cannot continue, but there is a way to at least see the end of the quest and even complete it.

To do this, the YouTuber refers to the Black Eye. splee5556 argues that Shiva, due to his betrayal, has his own Eye that can be used to invade his world – but it is hidden in the data and inaccessible to players.

For this reason, fans have to improvise, as there is another Black Eye that is accessible. If you free the NPC Lautrec and he kills the firekeeper Anastacia, she drops the only Black Eye.

Unfortunately, this is associated with Lautrec’s invasion ID, but with a glitch, one could still use the item to challenge Shiva and do so without mods.

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How do I challenge Shiva? To challenge Shiva, you need the Black Eye from Anastacia and access to the Painted World of Ariamis. The glitch that splee5556 uses is called “Item Swap.” He exploits the switch of equipped items and a short-distance jump to transfer the animation of his first item to another. This allows you to use items that normally cannot be used.

The Painted World of Ariamis is where Shiva is hiding for the quest. At the statue where the phalanxes are located, you will find the exact invasion point. He uses the highest tower in the painting and then jumps down onto the concrete cages. From there, he performs the Item Swap and can then visit Shiva’s world.

What do I get for the invasion? Not much, actually. Shiva has no dialogue, and in battle, you have to fight against Shiva and his ninja assistant. If you defeat Shiva, he drops nothing; you only receive a sign of vengeance that you can redeem with Gwyndolin.

However, the invasion has one effect. Shiva will still exist in the real world, and if you try to talk to him, he just stands there and does not interact with you. It is clear that the quest was not meant to be completed, but it is interesting that fans still have the opportunity to get back at Shiva without mods. You can find more about Dark Souls here: The strongest bosses in Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 according to lore in the power ranking

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Thunderbolts is the next Marvel movie and the first voices praise: The MCU is back

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Many Marvel fans wish for the old MCU to return. The current movies have not convinced many viewers so far. Even the latest Captain America did not sit well with everyone. However, the newest Marvel movie seems to finally be going in a better direction, at least if you want to believe early reviews.

Which movie is it about? Even before the release of Captain America: Brave New World, many Marvel fans were disillusioned, and even after that, the movie did not sit well with everyone. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a mediocre score of 48% from 335 reviews. Fans are a bit more lenient. With over 10,000 reviews, the user score is 78%.

Marvel fans do not have to wait long for new content, as Thunderbolts* will be released on May 1, 2025. The team of anti-heroes is reminiscent of DC’s Suicide Squad and brings back popular characters like Bucky or the Red Guardian. In the film, the mismatched heroes must face the powerful villain Sentry.

Although the official reviews have not yet been released, the first impressions seem to be quite positive. Especially one actress is being praised for her performance.

You can see a trailer for Thunderbolts here:

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In the trailer for Thunderbolts, Marvel showcases its own ‘Suicide Squad’

First impressions are enthusiastic, praising Florence Pugh and the new approach

What are the first reactions? As is typical for Marvel, no real reviews have been published yet, as they usually come 1 to 2 days before the release. But early fans have seen the film and praise it quite enthusiastically. Not only are they impressed by Florence Pugh’s performance, but the fresh approach is also mentioned.

@BigGoldBelt (via x.com) writes that the movie is raw, hilarious, and deeply human. The film addresses trauma and redemption, especially because it is about losers who can still become heroes.

@NextBestPicture (via x.com) finds it good that the film is different in many aspects from other Marvel movies because it is the perfect time to bring fresh ideas into the MCU. The film is dark and emotional, and especially Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova) carries the film on her shoulders. He states that it is not the funniest or best Marvel film, but it fits perfectly with the team of anti-heroes.

Also @WongUpdates (via x.com) praises Florence Pugh’s performance. He goes even further and finds her performance Oscar-worthy. The MCU is finally back and better than ever!

How credible are these voices? One can assume that the first reactions come from fans of the MCU, making the general attitude more positive. However, in recent years much criticism has come from fans, which is why such reactions can be a good sign at first.

The praise for Florence Pugh also seems credible. She is one of the best modern actresses, having already shown how well she can act in Midsommar, Little Women, and most recently in We Live in Time.

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If you want to convince yourself, you can do so in cinemas starting May 1. Marvel fans also won’t have to wait long for a new film after that. On July 24, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a new Marvel project, will hit theaters: The latest Marvel film tells the story of the woman who drove everyone crazy in Marvel Rivals

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Former Fromsoft Developer Releases His Own Action RPG on Steam, Draws a Bitter Conclusion After a Week

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

The name FromSoftware is endowed with a rather positive reputation, which players associate with successful games like Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series. Thus, it is all the more surprising when a new project from a former developer of these games launches its own independent project on Steam that ultimately no one knows.

Which game is being referred to? It is the game “Rise of Rebellion” by the developer Hytacka, which was released on Steam on April 22, 2025. It is an action RPG that primarily focuses on tactics and a weapon-based combat system. Similar to well-known FromSoftware games, the strategy is to break the opponent’s defense through targeted dodging and attacking, thus dealing a lot of damage (via Steam).

The game is just a week old and the reaction from players and the community is (to put it mildly) “not good,” as Hytacka himself described it (via Automaton). As of today, April 28, 2025, the game has a “mixed” rating on Steam with around 120 reviews (40% positive ratings, as of April 28, 2025, at 13:50).

Here you can see the trailer for the aforementioned game “Rise of Rebellion”:

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The trailer for Rise of Rebellion shows the gameplay of the action RPG

The developer understands the players’ reaction

What is the players’ reaction? According to the reviews on Steam and on Reddit, the game appears to have several weaknesses: 

  • xSenx comments on Reddit: “I saw Iron Pineapple play the demo in one of his Soulslike videos and it was pretty bad. It’s been a while since I saw it and the vision for the game was there, but the execution needed to be improved.”
  • “It’s insane that they released a game in this state, it’s practically unplayable,” says kenrin on Steam, “There is no story. The area you wander in is the most generic emptiness without any life, the character has serious spine problems, there is no music at all outside of boss fights, and when a fight does work, it’s still bad.”

Despite the negative feedback, the game seems to be defended by some players primarily due to its low price. The recommended price is 8.79 Euros:

  • Hoshiki_SH comments on Steam: “For its low price, the game is adequate and fun. Even though it is not on the same level as Dark Souls or Elden Ring, it is quite good and entertaining. For me, it is worth playing the game.”

How does the developer respond to the feedback about his game? Hytacka himself has shown quite a bit of reflection. On YouTube, he responded to the criticism with an update where he admits that he was unable to achieve the desired level that would satisfy his target audience: “As the reviews already show, the quality was disappointing.”

In light of the weak commercial performance of the game, Hytacka has no further major plans for the future of his game and aims to fix only minor bugs and add an optional easier mode through future updates.

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As visible in one of the top comments on Reddit and the low player count, Rise of Rebellion has largely remained under the radar.

A million-dollar project has also failed and there is even talk of a “megaflop.” Allegedly, Sony paid $250 million for Concord, yet the game failed. MeinMMO explains what lies behind the allegations: Why did Concord fail so miserably on Steam and PS5, and did Sony waste $250 million on a woke catastrophe?

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Pokémon GO: Defeating Tapu Koko – The 20 Best Counters in the Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In this raid guide, you will find the 20 best counters against Kapu-Kime in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you the best attackers and their respective movesets, so you can defeat the raid boss quickly.

What kind of Pokémon is Kapu-Kime? Kapu-Kime is the guardian of the Alola island Poni. This legendary Pokémon has no pre-evolutions or further evolutions and belongs to the types Water and Fairy.

When can you obtain Kapu-Kime? Kapu-Kime can be found in Level 5 raids in Pokémon GO from May 1, 2025, to May 12, 2025. During this period, it will also have a raid hour in Pokémon GO.

Defeating Kapu-Kime in raids – The 20 best counters

  1. Mega-Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
  2. Mega-Gewaldro with Seed Bomb and Floral Healing
  3. Katagami with Leaf Blade and Leaf Tornado
  4. Mega-Bisaflor with Vine Whip and Floral Healing
  5. Mega-Bibor with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  6. Voltriant with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
  7. Crypto-Raikou with Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
  8. Crypto-Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Volt Switch
  9. Mega-Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane
  10. Mega-Voltenso with Thunder Fang and Volt Switch
  11. Crypto-Magnezone with Spark and Volt Switch
  12. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Psycho Cut and Steel Beam
  13. Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Flare
  14. Crypto-Luxtra with Spark and Volt Switch
  15. Shaymin (Sky Form) with Leaf Storm and Seed Bomb
  16. Crypto-Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  17. Voltolos (Therian Form) with Volt Switch and Thunderstorm
  18. Crypto-Gewaldro with Seed Bomb and Floral Healing
  19. Crypto-Bisaflor with Vine Whip and Floral Healing
  20. Crypto-Mewtu with Psycho Cut and Thunderbolt

Weaknesses of Kapu-Kime: Since Kapu-Kime belongs to the Water and Fairy types, it has a weakness to Poison, Grass, and Electric attacks. Therefore, you should primarily rely on these types in the raid to quickly overwhelm the legendary Pokémon.

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Is there a Shiny Kapu-Kime? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Kapu-Kime.

How many trainers do you need? With the top attackers on your team and a high trainer level (Level 40+), you can defeat Kapu-Kime with just three people. However, we recommend bringing one or two more trainers along to be on the safe side and ensure you can catch the boss.

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Palworld: All passive skills of the Pals in German

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Every pal in Palworld can have passive skills. MeinMMO lists all the pros and cons and explains what you should know about skills.

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What are passive abilities? Every creature in Palworld can have up to four (4) passive abilities. These can have both positive and negative effects: Some enhance attack, while others reduce stamina, for instance.

Below, we explain how passive skills work in Palworld and list all the passive skills we know of.

Can skills be passed on? Yes! In Palworld breeding, there is a chance that you can pass on passive abilities. This applies to both positive and negative traits. All breeding combinations and options can be found as a list on MeinMMO.

What about Lucky Pals? Lucky Pals, the Shinies in Palworld, always have abilities of the highest level (3).

Update 04.28.2025: We have now integrated all terms in German in the article, with the English terms in brackets behind them as a help.

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Palworld: All passive skills listed

Below, we have sorted the skills by level: The best skills (3) are at the top, and the weakest skills (-3) are at the bottom.

We have highlighted special skills and their pals with a bookmark for you. You can directly jump to the additional explanation with a click.

With the update to Feybreak, two skills were changed: The skills “Legend” and “Witch” were slightly adjusted.

LevelAbilityFunction
3Master Craftsman+ 50 % work speed
3Robust Growth+ 20 % defense
3Fasting ExpertSaturation decreases 15 % slower
3Divine DragonIncrease dragon abilities by 20 %
3Wild+ 20 % attack
3Attack Strategist+ 10 % player damage
3Legend (Update)+ 20 % attack, + 20 % defense, + 15 % movement speed (previously: work speed)
3Forestry Master+ 25 % efficiency in logging by players
3Lord of Lightning+ 20 % electric damage
3Lord of Darkness+ 20 % shadow damage
3Lord of the Sea+ 20 % water damage
3Earth Ruler+ 20 % earth damage
3Enlightened+ 20 % neutral attack damage
3Ice Emperor+ 20 % ice attack damage
3Dragon God+ 20 % dragon attack damage
3Witch (Update)+ 30 % shadow attack damage, +30 % ice attack damage
3Eternal Flame+ 30 % fire damage, + 30 % lightning damage
3Fairy King+ 20 % grass attack damage
3Flame Emperor+ 20 % fire attack damage
3Noble+ 5 % sale price
3Master Miner+ 25 % player’s mining efficiency
3Motivation Coach+ 25 % player speed
3Exceptional+ 15 % work speed, + 15 % attack
3Fortress Commander+ 10 % player’s defense
3Lightning Fast+ 30 % movement speed
3WorkaholicMental state (GEI) decreases 15 % slower
3Guardian+ 10 % player’s damage
3Shadow Ruler (Demon God)+ 30 % attack, + 5 % defense
3Diamond Body+ 30 % defense
3Eternal EngineMaximum stamina + 75 %; this effect is only valid for rideable pals
3Unshakeable (Heart of the Immovable King)Mental state decreases 20 % less than normal
3Invader+ 30 % shadow attack, + 30 % dragon attack damage
3Aesthetic (Mastery of Fasting)Hunger grows 20 % slower
3Golden Touch (Remarkable Craftsmanship)Work speed + 75 %
3Vampire (Vampiric)Absorbs a portion of the inflicted damage for restoration. Does not sleep at night and continues to work.
2More Muscle than Brain+ 30 % attack, -50 % work speed
2Good Runner+ 20 % movement speed
1Neutrality Pact– 10 % incoming neutral damage
1Braggart+10 % attack, – 10 % defense
1Dragonborn+ 10 % dragon attack
1Herbicide– 10 % incoming grass damage
1Brave+ 10 % attack
1Isolation+ 10 % electric attack damage
1Cheerful– 10 % incoming shadow damage
1Cold-blooded+ 10 % ice attack damage
1Conceited+ 10 % work speed, -10 % defense
1Frugal10 % reduction in saturation
1Dragon Slayer– 10 % incoming dragon damage
1Earthquake-proof– 10 % incoming earth damage
1Rare Fur (Fine Furs)+ 3 % sale price
1Fit as a FiddleMaximum stamina +25 %. Valid only for rideable pals
1NocturnalDoes not sleep and also continues to work at night.
1Otherworldly Cells
(Otherworldly Cells)		+10 % attack, +15 % fire damage reduction, 15 % electric damage reduction
1ImpatientReduces cooldown of active skills by 15 %
1Hardworking+ 20 % work speed
1Green Thumb+ 10 % grass attack damage
1Tough+ 10 % defense
1Hot-headed– 10 % incoming ice damage
1Ruffian+15 % attack, – 10 % work speed
1Water Rat10 % increase in water attack damage
1Dynamo– 10 % incoming lightning damage
1Masochist+15 % defense, -15 % attack
1Swift+ 10 % movement speed
1Positive ThoughtsMental state decreases 10 % slower
1Grounded+ 10 % earth attack damage
1Pyromaniac+ 10 % increase in fire attack damage
1Sadist+15 % attack, – 15 % defense
1Cool Guy– 10 % incoming fire damage
1Goth+ 10 % shadow attack damage
1Impaired– 10 % incoming water damage
1Workhorse+30 % work speed, -30 % attack
1Neutralizer+ 10 % neutral attack damage
-1Clumsy– 10 % work speed
-1Scaredy-cat-10 % attack
-1Incapacitated-10 % defense
-1Easy GoingCooldown extension for active skills +15%
-1GluttonSaturation decreases 10 % faster
-1Mentally UnstableMental state decreases 10 % faster
-1Mercy HitDoes not reduce the target’s health points below 1.
-1ShabbySale price – 10 %
-1SicklyMaximum stamina -25 %. This effect only applies to rideable pals
-2Endless StomachSaturation decreases 15 % faster
-2Self-DestructiveMental state decreases 15 % faster
-3Fragile– 20 % defense
-3Sniveler– 20 % attack
-3Lazybum– 30 % work speed

Exclusive Passive Skills from Raids

In Palworld, there are Raid bosses since the big Sakurajima update. These are particularly strong opponents. You need a summoning altar if you want to start the raid. The Raid bosses have unique passive abilities that can only be found with these bosses.

With the update to Feybreak, the passive ability “Witch” (Siren of the Void) was buffed.

LevelAbilityFunctionWhich Pal?
3Witch (UPDATE)+ 30 % shadow attack damage, +30 % ice attack damage (previously 20 % each)Bellanoir Libero
3Eternal Flame+ 30 % fire damage, + 30 % lightning damageBlazamut Ryu
3Invader+ 30 % shadow attack, + 30 % dragon attack damageXenolord (127)

Guaranteed passive skills with Pals

Certain Pals are guaranteed to have a specific passive skill. Currently, these are the following Pals. You can find the number in the pal deck in brackets behind the entries.

LevelAbilityFunctionWhich Pal?
3Flame Emperor+ 20 % fire attack damageBlazamut (96)
3Fairy King+ 20 % grass attack damageLyleen (104)
3Lord of Lightning+ 20 % electric damageOrserk (106)

Exclusive Passive Skills from Boss/Alpha Pals

Certain passive skills can only be found with Alpha Pals: These are the boss variants of the normal Pals. They are particularly difficult to defeat but also offer particularly strong advantages and abilities:

LevelAbilityFunctionWhich Pal?
3Earth Ruler+ 20 % earth damageAnubis (100)
3Lord of the Sea+ 20 % water damageJormuntide (101)
3Enlightened+ 20 % neutral attack damagePaladius (108)
3Lord of Darkness+ 20 % shadow damageNecromus (109)
3Ice Emperor+ 20 % ice attack damageFrostallion (110)
3Dragon God+ 20 % dragon attack damageJetragon (111)

All guides to Palworld: Are you looking for more tips, tricks, and assistance for Palworld? Then check out MeinMMO. We accompany the game for you and have bundled all guides that should help you in a clear list. Here you can find everything at a glance:

Palworld Guides: All tips, tricks, and pals in overview

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Source(s):
  1. polygon.com
  2. gameleap.com

Gronkh shows his game library on Steam, and he would need over 68 days to try them all

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Erik “Gronkh” Range is considered a pioneer of German YouTube and Twitch. Over the course of his long career, he has amassed quite a collection of games on Steam. He recently showed just how many during a stream.

Note April 29, 2025, 13:20: The article was originally published on April 28, but we have added the exact number of games as well as some details about Gronkh’s gaming behavior.

In a stream, Gronkh provided a glimpse into his game library on Steam. The streamer estimates that he has about 6,000 games on Steam alone. In addition, he has over 1,000 titles on the competing platform GoG and around 2,000 physical games.

In fact, according to SteamLadder, it is exactly 6,575 games. However, this number might not be entirely up to date since Gronkh’s profile is private. Additionally, soundtracks and DLCs might also be included.

Among AAA titles like Starfield and Cyberpunk, there are also games that long-time Gronkh fans are likely to feel nostalgic about, such as Sons of the Forest. Furthermore, there are pretty much every indie game you’ve ever heard of.

But it’s no wonder, as Gronkh has been making a living playing games in front of an audience for well over a decade:

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How did he accumulate so many games? The titles seen in the stream are a wild mix. As a passionate – and professional – gamer, he has surely purchased quite a bit over the years.

However, since Gronkh is also a successful streamer, he regularly receives review copies of new games from publishers or developers. There are also numerous free demos of games that Gronkh has either looked at at some point or at least intended to.

For some games, the streamer himself is unsure of what they are or where they came from – although some titles he discovers while scrolling definitely look like “joke gifts.” Additionally, there are some soundtracks in the Steam library.

The stream excerpt was recently re-released on Gronkh’s “Best of” channel. You can watch the video here:

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How many games has he played from this collection? Even Gronkh probably doesn’t know the answer. While scrolling through, he does come across one or two titles he’s always wanted to play but somehow never got to.

On the website TwitchTracker, at least it can be tracked that Gronkh has shown more than 750 games in streams since November 2016. Some of these, however, the streamer has only played for about fifteen minutes. If he wanted to do that with all 6,575 titles in his library, he would be continuously occupied for 68.5 days mathematically.

Statistics from SteamLadder also provide insight into the streamer’s gaming behavior. For instance, he is said to have spent over 13,400 hours in games on Steam, averaging 122 minutes per title.

His most played games are Skyrim with 731 hours, Tap Ninja with 570 hours, The Forest with 373 hours, and Fallout 4 with 337 hours (as of April 29, 2025).

The community reacts to the whole thing with a mix of awe and concern.

  • Marty_Soundwerk: “Gronkh’s Steam library is simply worth more than the contents of my apartment.”
  • MBauer457: “Gronkh is just playing through Steam.”
  • MisterFinster: “Gronkh is just the king of gaming.”

Several users also say that they would feel much better about their own “Pile of Shame” in comparison.

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Gronkh brought up the topic because a viewer asked him how his library is sorted, for example alphabetically? However, for the streamer, there is only one possible arrangement: The games must be displayed in the order in which they were last opened. Otherwise, according to Gronkh, he wouldn’t find anything at all.

Feel free to let us know in the comments what sorting method you swear by in your game collections.

Gronkh’s library is impressive, but there is actually one player whose Steam library makes even this collection look tiny. You can learn more about it here on MeinMMO: A gamer on Steam has the largest Pile of Shame, only plays a 12-year-old Valve game

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Gamer wants to transport a famous gadget from Call of Duty on a plane, but airport security intervenes

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A gamer packed his suitcase and took with him the legendary monkey bomb from Call of Duty. However, airport security in Boston did not find it very funny.

What kind of situation was that? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for the security of public transportation and is known for security checks at airports.

The official Facebook account of the TSA shared the story of a gamer on April 23, who brought an unusual souvenir on his travels: the passenger had a replica of the monkey bomb from Call of Duty in his luggage when he attempted to board his flight from Boston Logan International Airport.

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What kind of bomb is that? The monkey bomb is a gadget that players can use in various zombie modes of Call of Duty, including the current Black Ops 6. The bomb is made from a monkey toy (Jolly Chim) that is wound up and then claps with two cymbals. It makes a lot of noise when thrown and attracts zombies before exploding and destroying the attracted zombies. The passenger’s bomb is a replica, of course, without any real dynamite attached.

Passenger not allowed to take monkey bomb

This is how airport security reacted: The TSA did not allow the passenger to take the monkey bomb on the flight. In the Facebook post, the agency wrote:

“This monkey may collect points in the game, but in real life, you should only see the equipment on the equipment screen, not in your luggage. Replica weapons and explosives, no matter how cool or collectible they are, are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.”

Monkey bomb in luggage, source TSA via Facebook

So the passenger was prohibited from having the monkey bomb in his luggage during the flight because it was a replica of an explosive device. The German Aviation Security Act (LuftSiG) assesses it similarly:

“Carrying in carry-on luggage or possession of items that appear to be weapons, ammunition, or explosives based on their external form or labeling on aircraft and in the areas of the airside at airports is prohibited.” – (§ 11 Section 3 Aviation Security Act via gesetze-im-internet.de.)

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In the comments of the post, many gamers show their disbelief at the TSA’s decision. The criticism is primarily that based on the Facebook post, it was recognized that this was a replica of an in-game item that obviously does not look like a real bomb, yet the passenger was not allowed to take the “toy”. The monkey bomb is such an effective weapon in the case of a zombie apocalypse and even helps with the most difficult tasks: Black Ops 6 Zombies: Here’s how to solve the Easter egg in Shattered Veil

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Pokémon GO: All Raid Hours and Legendary Bosses in May 2025

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In May 2025, legendary bosses and raid hours will await you in Pokémon GO once again. We will show you which ones they are and when they take place.

Every month you can participate in various raids in Pokémon GO. If you succeed in battling the monster, you then have the chance to catch the defeated Pokémon. For many trainers, especially the 5-star and Mega raids are interesting.

Also in May 2025, there will be legendary bosses, Mega raids, and raid hours again. We will show you which ones they are and when they take place in our overview.

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Raid Hours in May 2025 in Pokémon GO

When do raid hours take place? The so-called raid hours take place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO. During this time, you will find a Pokémon in a majority of the gyms from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and can challenge it.

The following raid hours will take place in May 2025 in Pokémon GO. Bosses that you can also receive as Shiny are marked with a *.

DateRaid Boss
May 7Kapu-Kime*
May 14Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
May 21Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
May 28Kapu-Toro*

Note that during the raid hours on May 14 and 21, you can only catch Vesprit in Europe. If you want to challenge the other monsters, you need to be invited by trainers from the corresponding regions via remote raid.

All Raid Bosses and Mega Raids in May 2025

PeriodRaid Boss
May 1 – 125-star raids with Kapu-Kime*
Counter guide for Kapu-Kime
May 1 – 12Mega raids with Mega-Hundemon*
Counter guide for Mega-Hundemon
May 10 – 11Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
Counter guide for Regirock
May 12 – 215-star raids with Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
Counter guide for Selfe
Counter guide for Vesprit
Counter guide for Tobutz
May 12 – 25Mega raids with Mega-Garados*
Counter guide for Mega-Garados
May 17 – 18Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
May 24 – 25Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
May 25 – June 35-star raids with Kapu-Toro*
Counter guide for Kapu-Toro
May 25 – June 3Mega raids with Mega-Altaria*
Counter guide for Mega-Altaria
May 31 – June 1Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
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What special features are there in May? If you are looking to strengthen your raid teams, then you may not be very satisfied in May. While there are solid attackers like Kapu-Toro, Mega-Hundemon, and Mega-Garados, all three monsters are not among the top attackers in Pokémon GO.

If you are a collector, then the three legendary monsters Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz might be interesting, especially if you have not obtained them in the past. However, keep in mind that you need to be invited by trainers in raids who are in the corresponding regions for Selfe and Tobutz, as you will not encounter both monsters in Europe.

Not only raids await you in the coming month in Pokémon GO. There will also be plenty of events that will bring you various content. If you want to know when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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