Pokémon GO: All Events in May 2025 – Dates, Raids, Bonuses in the List

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What events does Pokémon GO bring in May? We show you all the dates you should keep in mind.

What does May bring for Pokémon GO? Quite a lot! As always, there are Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and a Community Day – as well as a Community Day Classic.

But the new month also has a few other events in store. For example, you can try to hatch Toxel again in the Growing-Up event. Additionally, the “Crown Clash” is coming, featuring the debut of Gladimperio.

Moreover, this new month is not an ordinary May, but a Macho-May – because we encounter the Gigantamax variant of Machomei. It should be quite strong but also difficult to obtain.

In addition, there are plenty of other dates. We summarize the full list for you here!

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List of all events in May 2025 for Pokémon GO

In the following list, you will find all the important dates in May. Where further information is already known, we have provided relevant links – you can easily click through.

And as always: Possible Shinies are marked with an asterisk *.

DateEvent
May 1 – 12Mega Raids with Mega-Hundemon*
May 1 – 125-Star Raids with Kapu-Kime*
May 2 – 7Growing-Up Event
May 3Mega Raid Day with Mega-Kangama*
May 5Dyna Monday with Chimpep
May 6Spotlight Hour with Coiffwaff* and double Catch Candy
May 7Raid Hour with Kapu-Kime*
May 10 – 18Crown Clash
May 10 & 11Dynamax Battle Weekend with Suicune
May 11Community Day in May
May 12Dyna Monday with Nebulak*
May 12 – 25Mega Raids with Mega-Garados*
May 12 – 255-Star Raids with Selfe* (Asia-Pacific), Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India), Tobutz* (North and South America, Greenland)
May 13Spotlight Hour with Sankabuh* and double Sending Candy
May 14Raid Hour with Selfe* (Asia-Pacific), Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India), Tobutz* (North and South America, Greenland)
May 14 – 18Crown Clash: Takeover
May 17Crypto Raid Day
May 19Dyna Monday with Zobiris*
May 20Spotlight Hour with Fiffyen* and double Evolution XP
May 21Raid Hour with Selfe* (Asia-Pacific), Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India), Tobutz* (North and South America, Greenland)
May 21 – 27Final Strike: GO Battle Week
May 24Community Day Classic in May
May 25 – June 3Mega Raids with Mega-Altaria*
May 25Gigantamax Machomei: Battle Day
May 26Dyna Monday with Meikro*
May 26 – June 35-Star Raids with Kapu-Toro*
May 27Spotlight Hour with Golbit* and double Catch Stardust
May 28Raid Hour with Kapu-Toro*

What are the highlights in May? As it currently stands, you should keep an eye on the following events:

  • Gladimperio’s debut in the Crown Clash
  • The battle against Gigantamax Machomei
  • The takeover for the Crown Clash should again provide the opportunity to forget “Frustration”
  • Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz in raids are a good opportunity for the rare Pokémon
  • And Meikro returns as a Dynamax Pokémon. Great if you missed that so far.
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But before heading into May, there are also a few other Pokémon to catch. First and foremost is Knapfel – it is currently debuting along with various apple variants in Pokémon GO. And everything you need to know about its evolutions can be read here: Evolving Drapfel and Schlapfel – Here’s how.

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Developers had 120,000 players with an action RPG on Steam, their new game mixes Diablo with… Escape from Tarkov?

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After reaching over 120,000 players on Steam with an action RPG, the studio behind Wolcen is now working on a new game. This combines hack-and-slash gameplay like in Diablo with… the extraction mechanics of Escape from Tarkov?

Which game is being referred to? The game with the project name Pantheon is an ARPG with extraction elements. So you can picture it as a mix of Diablo and one of the many extraction games that Escape from Tarkov has produced.

The Project Pantheon is developed by the makers of Wolcen. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is an action-RPG from 2020 that had over 120,000 simultaneous players on Steam at launch – which it quickly lost within a few months.

You can see a teaser for the game here:

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Project Pantheon: New Teaser and Closed Alpha Test

What is known about the game? Aside from the setting and the novel genre mix that the developers call “ExtrAction RPG”, not much is known about Project Pantheon yet.

  • In the post-apocalyptic world of Pantheon, the mythologies of various cultures once coexisted – including those of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Vikings.
  • With the death of the gods, the world was plunged into chaos, and death takes on the task of saving the world – with your help.

First gameplay from the “ExtrAction RPG” in summer

The secrecy in marketing leads to frustration for many.

  • RickBomhof writes under the latest teaser (via YouTube): “Forget these lyric video-style ‘teasers’ – show us gameplay or explain your plan!”

The developers respond directly to this comment, clarifying that players won’t have to wait too long for gameplay:

Our goal is to reveal the gameplay of Project Pantheon this summer – as soon as it’s ready to be shown.

Wolcen Studio

The journey begins in your base, a hidden fortress. There, you prepare for your excursions into the different maps of the game. Each of these maps is supposed to offer unique objectives and valuable loot – typical for an ARPG, which often places a high value on loot.

However, as is common in an extraction game, you lose your loot if you die in a level. Every trip into the world outside your fortress carries a high risk.

The developers emphasize that they want to involve their community strongly in the development of the game. The upcoming alpha test is one way the developers want to collect feedback from the community. You can register for this alpha test at pantheon.firstlook.gg.

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Extraction games are currently back in trend – much to the annoyance of many players. Even a developer says that Escape from Tarkov (the game that started it all) has caused the industry “irreparable damage”. You can read more about it here: “Has caused irreparable damage to the gaming industry” – developer says a shooter is to blame for us not getting Bloodborne 2

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In Path of Exile 2, sneaky players exploit a crucial mechanic, taking advantage of newcomers’ ignorance

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Anyone who has reached the endgame in Path of Exile 2 will sooner or later want to trade with other players to refine builds, but this very mechanic is currently controversial. The reason for this is scammers.

What are fans complaining about? In Path of Exile 2, the endgame is primarily about loot, refining one’s build, and trading. The latter should help you get much closer to your goal of the perfect build, but unfortunately, you are dependent on other players.

Not every player likes trading, but aside from that, fans are now reporting a new trend that makes trading even less attractive than it already is. This trend mainly involves scammers offering many valuable items at ridiculously low prices just to deceive newcomers or the uninformed, pushing down their prices as well.

The market is being manipulated, and these scammers then go ahead and buy up the cheap items to sell them at a higher price. User BluePul has had enough of this on Reddit and raises awareness of the problem. Many other players also speak out, express their dissatisfaction, but also explain how to defend against it.

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What should you keep in mind when trading? Trading in Path of Exile 2 still works in an old-school manner via the official Path of Exile trading site. Players log in, search for the item they want, and then contact their seller. To offer items for sale, you need premium stash tabs.

If you are a newcomer to trading, feel free to list your items in the forum and on Discord servers and request price checks – this helps you get a rough feel for how much and for what you should list your item. That would be the official way, but since scalpers manipulate the market, a fan gives you a tip on how to stay profitable in other ways:

  • The Reddit user Red_sparow explains that he lists every item for a Div (“Divine Orb”). When he is then bombarded with messages from players, he knows his item is worth something and adjusts the price accordingly. Now he waits and reduces the price the longer it takes until it appears realistic.

A tip from us: You can compare all prices and see which ones vary drastically. Then choose the middle ground between the lowest and highest price. This way, you have a chance to find a buyer without being constantly contacted by scalpers.

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Players desire changes: For many, trading on the website is far too cumbersome and outdated. Many would like an auction house where fans can list and browse their items in-game without having to take detours. This wish has been expressed for years, so it is unclear whether GGG would implement such a system in PoE2 – currently, it does not look like it. You can find more about PoE2 here: Famous ARPG expert explains: Path of Exile 2 is much better than anyone thinks

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New post-apocalyptic survival game faces heavy criticism on Steam, gamers warn you not to be deceived by trailers

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A new survival game in post-apocalyptic style has just been released on Steam and is already receiving a lot of negative reviews. Furthermore, players are warning that the game does not live up to its trailers.

Which game is it? The game is “Darkest Days,” a free survival game with open world. You fight as a survivor alone or in multiplayer against hordes of zombies while trying to survive in the post-apocalyptic world. Different action, role-playing, and survival elements are available to you.

In addition to exploring the open world, you gather resources, build bases, and use a wide arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and abilities. The game can be played in PvP as well as PvE.

Darkest Days launched yesterday, on April 24, 2025, and has since peaked at around 4,084 concurrent players (via SteamDB). Darkest Days is also available on iOS and Android devices as well as in the Epic Games Store. While the description of the game sounds extensive and the trailers look promising, players think otherwise.

Only about 23% of the reviews on Steam are positive, resulting in the game currently having a rating of “Mostly Negative.” Players even warn not to be convinced by the trailers and feel reminded of the disaster surrounding “The Day Before“.

The Day Before also had impressive trailers that conveyed a different impression:

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“Looks like PUBG, sounds like a mobile game, but without the fun”

Why are players warning about Darkest Days? Players mainly criticize the technical quality, which is said to be in a miserable state. The overall condition of the game is poor and does not match the impression conveyed by the trailers.

Another point of criticism is the payment model. While Darkest Days is essentially free, it offers massive and intrusive microtransactions at outrageous prices. User ExEDDoS summarizes his impression in the reviews as follows (via Steam):

Do not be fooled by the cinematic trailers; it is a mobile game on PC. Looks like PUBG, sounds like a mobile game, but without the fun, instead with $89 microtransactions and a $25 character story questline.

It is also frequently criticized that the multiplayer mode is available only from level 21, and until then, players have to manage alone. Additionally, it is very noticeable that the game is designed more for mobile devices. In the Google Play Store, Darkest Days currently holds 2.8 stars out of 5, with a downward trend (via Google Play, as of April 25, 2025, at 11:20 AM).

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Reviews often draw comparisons to the controversial game “The Day Before,” which not only made headlines with a scam and a questionable return but also sued critics for defamation: The Day Before was once the most anticipated game on Steam – Now the creators are suing a website for defamation

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Fans use the first trailer of GTA 6 as leverage, cynically sharing their lives since the release

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The 1st trailer of GTA 6 was released at the end of 2023, and is now over a year old. Recently, the video on YouTube broke two records. However, in the comments, players are increasingly becoming cynical and share what has happened in their lives since the trailer’s release.

What records has the trailer broken? The trailer for GTA 6 was released in December 2023. At the time of this news, it is already April 2025 – over a year later. Since then, there has been so little new information about GTA 6 that players have likely watched the first trailer on YouTube again and again:

  • The trailer has over 250,000,000 views since its release.
  • There have been over 12,000,000 upvotes.
  • There have been over 1,000,000 comments.

Especially in the past few months, the comments have turned into a cynical narrative about what has happened in players’ lives since the trailer’s release. You can read more about this in this news. But if, like many other fans, you haven’t had enough of the first trailer, you can watch it again here:

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

I come here to remember that the game actually exists

What do players write in the comments? In the comments under the YouTube video of the trailer, players are slowly becoming more cynical. Here are some examples:

  • Why did I watch the first trailer again? I think it’s because I’m still waiting for the second one. – @SomethingTrooper
  • When GTA 6 finally comes out, the Earth will already be GTA 7 in real life. – @user-linkarrow
  • “It’s a long, long way” is a reference to the fact that it will still take a long time until we get the game. – @SoldiesBC

Others are jumping on the meme train a la John Cena Heel-Turn before GTA 6. They share, among other things, what has happened in their lives since the trailer’s release and seem to want to put pressure on Rockstar Games.

  • It’s been a year since the trailer release. I changed my job, my phone, my city. But there hasn’t been a single update on GTA 6. – @user-linkarrow
  • I come here to remind myself that the game actually exists and will surely be released someday because it takes 500 years for the release. – @Austinwillis470
  • It’s so funny that [the trailer] came out when I started my first year of high school. Now I’m just before the end of my penultimate year and in a few months, I’ll start my senior year. I wonder if I will finish high school when the game is released. – @AvielLos

A lot has happened for many in almost 1.5 years. However, it is doubtful whether Rockstar Games sees the comments and responds in any way.

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What about a second trailer for GTA 6? Currently, there is no information on a possible release of a second trailer for GTA 6.

However, Take-Two Interactive, the company behind Rockstar Games and thus GTA 6, according to Business Wire, has called for a call on May 15, 2025, regarding the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. A second trailer could be released during such a call.

Rockstar Games generally keeps quiet about their game releases. Whether there will be a new trailer on May 15 is likely not to be announced in advance. The rumor mill around GTA 6 has been churning since the first trailer and it doesn’t stop: GTA 6 is so ambitious that Rockstar is reportedly said to have built an entire building just for the game

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Don’t throw away your silica gel packets: 6 things you can still do with them

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Everyone knows them, but hardly anyone knows what to do with them: silicone beads in their distinctive packets. They are usually included in various packages, only to end up in the trash shortly afterward. But did you know that they are versatile? We will show you how.

Why do these packets exist? These distinctive packets labeled “Silica Gel” or “Silica” are a type of drying agent. They consist of a porous form of silicon dioxide, which is primarily known for its moisture-absorbing properties.

That’s why they can mainly be found in packaging of electronic devices, shoeboxes, or also food and medicines, as they can bind moisture to avoid damage.

For many, these packets are just trash and end up in the bin accordingly. However, there are good reasons to collect these beads and use them elsewhere. We will show you in what form.

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Since these beads can absorb moisture excellently and thus prevent damage, there are many applications in which they can still be used. We primarily mention the following possibilities for reusing them:

  • Prevent Damage to Electronic Devices
    • The infamous mishap when you’re in the bathroom: Your phone has fallen into the toilet. Not appetizing and, above all, annoying. But before using your precious rice for drying, you can pack your phone or any electronic component in a bag with these beads to dry them out.
  • Preserve Seeds
    • You received some seeds from your family or friends, but they aren’t packaged? Then you should place them in an airtight container and equip them with the silica gel packets. This way, excess moisture will be absorbed, and you prevent your seeds from falling victim to mold.
  • Keep Jewelry from Tarnishing
    • Are you tired of your silver or gold jewelry tarnishing, and you constantly have to scrub them with your toothpaste to bring back their shine? Then feel free to use one or two of these packets in your jewelry box to get rid of excess moisture.
  • Visibility on Your Windshield
    • Who doesn’t know it? You are sitting in the car with friends or colleagues, enjoying a meal from a fast-food chain, and suddenly the windows fog up. This is especially annoying when your own car takes too long to defog the windshield with the heater. If you want to prevent this, you can pack 4-6 packets under your windshield to avoid fogging.
  • Protect Valuable Photo Collections
    • One of the biggest enemies regarding old photos is moisture. If your memories are precious to you and you want to ensure that your photos don’t get damaged, you can pack a packet in your envelopes to better preserve them.
  • Dry Flowers
    • A creative way to use the beads is to fill a small bowl with them and then place flowers inside. The moisture from the flowers will be absorbed to preserve them. You can then use the dried flowers to make wreaths, bouquets, or similar crafts.
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These were our 6 suggested possibilities for what you can still do with silica gel packets. If the packets have absorbed enough moisture, you can bake them in the oven at 75 degrees for 1-2 hours so they lose the absorbed moisture and can serve you again. Related to the topic of moisture: Have you always wanted to know what happens to your PC or PS5 when it comes into contact with water? We will show you.

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This weekend you can evolve Drapfel and Schlapfel in Pokémon GO easier – Here’s how

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, you have the opportunity to evolve Drapfel and Schlapfel in Pokémon GO. We will show you what to consider.

Until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the Sweet Discoveries event is ongoing in Pokémon GO. In addition to various monsters and bonuses, the event also introduced a new feature that will remain active even after the event: the debut of Knapfel.

The crazy apple monster not only has one, but two evolutions. We have looked into how you can obtain these.

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Evolving Drapfel and Schlapfel

What do I need for the evolution? Since the start of the event, you can find apples on the map. By clicking on them, you can either get a Pokémon encounter, which can also be Knapfel, a sweet apple, or a sour apple.

To evolve Knapfel into Drapfel, you need 200 Knapfel candies and 20 sour apples.

If you want to obtain a Knapfel, you also need 200 Knapfel candies and additionally 20 sweet apples.

If you want to evolve Knapfel into both forms, you will need a total of 400 Knapfel candies as well as 20 sweet and 20 sour apples.

Are the Pokémon available as Shiny? No, currently Knapfel and its evolutions are not available as Shiny in Pokémon GO.

Faster Evolutions Thanks to Moss Lure Module

How can I perform the evolutions faster? Basically, if you want to obtain both evolutions, it is important to click on all the apples you see on the map. Additionally, you should use Sanan berries for all encounters with Knapfel to increase the number of candies you receive when catching.

The apples on the map also appear more frequently near moss lure modules. You should use these if you want to get even more apples and thereby increase your chances of Knapfel encounters and the two types of apples.

Why is the weekend worth it? You should primarily use moss lure modules during events where the duration of lure modules is extended. This is the case during community days, for example. The next C-Day takes place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

If you activate a moss lure module during this time, it will last for a whole 3 hours and can bring you some additional apples, allowing you to acquire the necessary candies and apples faster to perform both evolutions.

Additionally, the “Sweet Discoveries” event is also running over the weekend, allowing you to receive double the amount of candies for every Pokémon caught. If you also use regular or silver Sanan berries, you can earn a substantial amount of candies for each Knapfel caught.

By using the regular Sanan berry, you receive 12 candies, while the silver Sanan berry gives you as many as 14 candies for each captured specimen.

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New shooter from Bungie is supposed to be ideal for beginners, but a Twitch streamer fails in the tutorial already

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Marathon is the new game from Bungie. It’s not long until the release, and that’s why the developers are hosting an alpha test where players can try out the shooter. A famous streamer has also taken a shot at it, but he already failed during the tutorial.

Which streamer is being referred to? TimTheTatman, also known as the clueless “Dad” on Twitch, became known primarily for his rounds in Fortnite with former eSports player “Ninja”. Besides Fortnite, Tim also streamed Warzone and Overwatch, gradually gaining more recognition.

His laid-back streams attract between 7,000 – 16,000 viewers (source: sullygnome.com), focusing mainly on shooters. With the alpha of Marathon, Tim tried to discover extraction shooters, but he quickly realized that the game is not as easy as it seems. Even the tutorial presented difficulties for him.

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What happened to the streamer? TimTheTatman started his stream calmly with a round of Marathon, but before he could enter the map, he had to go through the tutorial.

As revealed in a video by the well-known critic SkillUp, this is a short tutorial, and we also heard from Bungie that Marathon is very beginner-friendly – however, Tim proved the opposite, see for yourself:

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In his recording, the streamer spawned in a lab and had to follow the waypoints. Visibly confused by a warning from the game, Tim didn’t know what to do. He wanted to explore his surroundings but then stood still in an area where he shouldn’t be standing.

The result was a countdown that counted down to 0 and killed Tim in the tutorial. It seems that Marathon is not as beginner-friendly as thought. Despite the bizarre moment, Tim took his elimination with humor, and his viewers had a good laugh too.

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Can you currently participate in the alpha of Marathon? The alpha of Marathon is currently running for North America. Europe and Asia are still excluded from the tests.

You can register for the alpha via Discord, and other streamers are also giving away alpha access for Marathon on Twitch, but we will have to wait until Bungie expands the test to other parts of the world. You can find more about Marathon here: The new shooter from the makers of Destiny has a built-in aimbot, Twitch streamer shroud jokes: “We deserve it”

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The author’s favorite character from One Piece almost became a Straw Hat pirate – and it’s not Vivi

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In One Piece, many different characters are bustling about, and you surely have a favorite. The mangaka Eiichiro Oda also revealed which of his creations he likes the most. Surprisingly, it is a rather insignificant character.

Which character is it? In an interview with Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball, both had to name their favorite character. Toriyama’s choice at the time was the Namekian Piccolo. Oda, on the other hand, provided a somewhat quirky answer:

I…? Of course, I like Luffy. But the character I like the most is Gimon. It’s hard to imagine anyone better than him. Just a man who has been stuck in a treasure chest for 20 years. I think that was a great idea too.

Eiichiro Oda, via thegrandline.com

Gimon is one of the first characters that Luffy encounters on his adventures. Unfortunately, he fell into a treasure chest and is stuck in it. The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates even wanted to have Gimon in his crew – but unfortunately, he declined.

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Oda’s favorite character did not appear for over 20 years

What happened to Gimon? Since his appearance in chapter 22 of One Piece, which was released in 1998, Gimon has not been seen. He has been stuck on his island ever since and has not had any visitors from Luffy.

But we know through a small picture how Gimon is doing now. On the cover of chapter 620, he can be seen with a lady named Sarfunkel, who shares the same fate as he does – she is stuck in a barrel. The two are probably a couple or just good friends:

  • On the manga cover, she feeds Gimon
  • In One Piece Film: Red, they can be seen holding hands during a song by Uta
  • In the Egghead Arc, they are briefly seen laughing and listening to Vegapunk’s broadcast

So Gimon is no longer alone with the animals of the island but has a human partner. It’s nice to see that he is doing well, even though he will probably not be part of the great finale of One Piece.

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Is he still Oda’s favorite character? The interview in which Oda revealed his favorite character dates back to 2001. Unfortunately, there have been no further statements from him about whether his preference has changed since then. Numerous characters that have found a place in fans’ hearts have appeared since then.

By the way: The mangaka Eiichiro Oda never expected which character would become your fan favorite when he created a certain pirate group. Unfortunately, he regrets today having created so many members: 2 pirate groups are responsible for One Piece having over 1,000 episodes – “I regret it a little”

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EA FC 25: TOTS starts today – New details reveal 3 strong players in advance

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

The Team of the Season in EA FC 25 starts tonight at 7:00 PM in Ultimate Team. New details from an announcement for the TOTS indicate the first players and their strong upgrades.

What is the TOTS? The Team of the Season honors the best players of the professional leagues for the 2024/25 season.

According to the official schedule for the TOTS, the best players from 3 different leagues will be revealed tonight (April 25, 2025):

  • Ligue 1 TOTS (1st French Men’s League)
  • Arkema Premier League TOTS (1st French Women’s League)
  • Eredivisie TOTS (1st Dutch Men’s League)

There was no voting for the 3 mentioned TOTS, unlike the Premier League TOTS voting or Bundesliga TOTS voting. This means that no one knows for sure which professionals will appear in the Ligue 1 TOTS, let alone what upgrades they will receive.

However, EA has provided the community with a first, small glimpse of the players and improvements:

EA FC 25 TOTS announcement screen contains exciting details about the first TOTS cards
New announcement screen reveals details about the TOTS.

If you log into Ultimate Team, you will first be presented with the news. The first news is titled Team of the Season. Below you will see various card designs that are likely to play a role during the TOTS.

What details are available? Particularly the 3 larger cards at the top stand out because they include the following details unlike the other cards:

  • Rating
  • Position
  • PlayStyle+
  • individual stats
  • weak foot and skill move abilities
  • Nation, League, and Club

Which players match the details will be revealed after the video.

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Which 3 TOTS could the announcement screen show?

It is assumed that the 3 cards each show a player from the respective TOTS from Ligue 1, Arkema Premier League, and Eredivisie.

The details point quite clearly to the matching players. Given the high ratings, these could also be the 3 best professionals from their respective TOTS. However, this is not confirmed.

1. TOTS: Lindsey Heaps (97) – CAM from Olympique Lyon

  • These other values are shown by the announcement screen (left card, see image above):
    • PlayStyle+: In the air, through ball, decisive pass, curled shot
    • Stats: Passing 97, Dribbling 95
    • Abilities: 5★ skill moves, 4★ weak foot

What speaks for a TOTS card from Heaps: From the arrangement of the announcement screen, the first card far left could be the American Lindsey Heaps, who previously received a strong card as an honorable mention for the TOTY. (at that time still under the name Horan).

Heaps had a strong season and has a very strong average rating of 8.16 out of 10 points according to the football portal Sofascore, making her the second-best player in her league. A TOTS card is very likely especially since the announcement screen.

2. TOTS: Ousmane Dembélé (97) – ST from Paris Saint-Germain

  • These other values are shown by the announcement screen (middle card, see image above):
    • PlayStyle+: Low driven shot, pace, through ball, curled shot
    • Stats: Pace 99, Dribbling 97
    • Abilities: 5★ skill moves, 5★ weak foot

What speaks for a TOTS card from Dembélé: In the middle could be the best and simultaneously most expensive card from the first TOTS week. The Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé has been nearly unstoppable this season with his team. The super sprinter really thrived in his new role as a second striker and according to Sofascore is among the 3 best players in Ligue 1 for the season 24/25.

In 27 games he scored 21 goals, which rightly gives him a place in the Ligue 1 TOTS and additionally the new PlayStyle+ for the OP low driven shot in FC 25.

3. TOTS: Sem Steijn (96) – CAM from FC Twente

  • These other values are shown by the announcement screen (right card, see image above):
    • PlayStyle+: Unrelenting, technique, decisive pass, power shot
    • Stats: Shot 94, Dribbling 96
    • Abilities: 5★ skill moves, 4★ weak foot

The third candidate far right could well be Sem Steijn. The Dutchman has already received 2 TOTW cards in FC 25, which could be an initial sign of a very good season. Additionally, the midfielder is according to Sofascore among the top 5 best players in the Eredivisie for the 2024/25 season.

FC Twente had a strong championship round thanks in part to Steijn’s 23 goals and 5 assists in 28 games. As a reward, we will likely see the goal-scoring playmaker with a strong card in the TOTS.

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The well-known insiders Futsheriff or DonkTrading also assume on their X accounts that these 3 cards will land in the respective TOTS.

So, you have an overview of which 3 players will most likely appear on Friday (April 25) along with strong upgrades in the TOTS. As soon as EA Sports announces further details about the cards and improvements, we will update this article with the latest information. In the new Premium Pass, you will also find some TOTS players. All information about the paid Season Pass is available on MeinMMO for you.

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The Empire became a great power in Star Wars after Episode 3, but how did it achieve that?

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Already in the first film of Star Wars it is known: The Empire is the greatest danger to peace in the universe. However, after the events of Episode 3, one had to build up power and influence. This is done with several elements.

How was the Empire created? The Galactic Empire was founded by Darth Sidious (Palpatine) to allow the Sith to rule the galaxy after the Jedi had maintained peace for a long time. How the Galactic Republic is overthrown can be seen in Episodes 1 to 3.

However, the Empire was not built overnight. To remain the most powerful force in the universe, precautions must be taken.

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Structure is important

How was the Empire structured? Although Palpatine is the head of the Empire as Emperor, he cannot control certain areas alone. To ensure that the galaxy remains under control, the Empire has a hierarchy.

  • At the top is the Emperor.
  • His quasi-right hand is Darth Vader. While he seems less involved in the theoretical leadership of the Empire, he takes care of problems outside and inside the Empire. Moreover, he is a powerful weapon feared by all.
  • Palpatine also had Imperial Advisors, who came from different parts of the galaxy. The council of these advisors decided what role each person had in the imperial structures (via Wookiepedia).
  • The Moffs and Grand Moffs oversaw various sectors in the universe.
  • Below the Moffs were the planetary governors, who took care of troops and ships in smaller areas.
  • At the bottom was the military. They did the dirty work for the Empire. There was also a hierarchy there.

What is interesting about the military is that the clones were gradually replaced by stormtroopers. According to Screen Rant, stormtroopers were cheaper than the clone program with Kamino. Although stormtroopers tended to be less efficient, during the height of the Empire, quantity was better than quality.

Palpatine basically utilized what the Galactic Republic had built, and after his coup, he used these structures to create a totalitarian system. However, to keep it that way, other aspects must also be strengthened.

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A totalitarian system needs one thing above all: fear and propaganda

How did the Empire secure its control? To build and maintain the Empire, one must also focus on other aspects. One of them is fear. One aspect was data collection. Codes were made mandatory for travel. This allowed the collection of data on many beings and the ability to respond early to rebellions.

Additionally, communication must be restricted and controlled. After the Empire had risen, it took control of the Holonet and quickly secured it. This also allowed propaganda to be spread.

The Empire presented itself as a bringer of peace and made it difficult for the rebels to grow.

In addition to the imperial structures, there was also a Senate. This allowed the Empire to give other planets the illusion that they still had some say. However, after the plans for the Death Star were stolen, the Emperor also dissolved the Senate.

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To spread fear, the Empire only had to build the Death Star. As a superweapon, it could prevent planets or larger armies from resisting it. Along with propaganda, it was a good method to initially maintain power, but even that did not help defeat the rebels. However, there were also weapons in Star Wars that were even worse than the Death Star: A weapon in Star Wars is worse than death, although it makes enemies immortal

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I ordered a mobile phone for 250 euros on Amazon, instead I received a cheap book

Yana Yana Reading time 3 minutes

Anyone who orders a mobile phone from Amazon expects to receive it. However, MeinMMO author Yana only received an old book instead of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro.

After my smartphone became 3 years old and the battery barely lasted, it was time for a new purchase. I opted for a relatively inexpensive phone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro. I ordered it through Amazon, directly from the official Xiaomi store – that is, the brand shop operated by Xiaomi on Amazon. The product itself was sold and shipped by Amazon. So everything seemed safe, I thought.

Have you ever wondered what the N symbol on your phone means? You will find out in this video.

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Worthless book instead of a new phone

What happened to the phone? The day the package arrived started off normally. My fiancé accepted the package from the driver and had to read out the security code that Amazon requires for expensive orders. When he brought me the package, it was already opened. He had opened the envelope himself and immediately noticed that the phone was missing.

With the words “Here’s your new phone,” he handed me the open envelope. But instead of the hoped-for Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro, which I had ordered for just under 250 euros, I found an old, worn paperback in the envelope. At first, I could hardly believe it. I reached into the envelope, pulled out the book, and looked at my fiancé, saying, “Are you kidding me?” But it was no joke. I had actually received a book instead of the phone.

In the picture, you can see the delivery envelope and the novel that I received instead of the phone.

This is how I dealt with the situation: I immediately contacted Amazon support. First, I had to work my way through the automated chat with the AI assistant, which wasn’t particularly helpful. After a while, I could request a call back from Amazon and explained the incident to the employee over the phone.

The employee’s reaction was almost routine: “Oh, not this again.” It turned out that such incidents, especially with Xiaomi products, have been reported more frequently lately. Allegedly, valuable goods are deliberately exchanged for inferior items in the shipping center.

What happens next? Amazon offered me either a refund or to repeat the order. I chose the latter and received a return label that I could print and attach. This way, the book package could be sent back, and I hope that the next delivery will actually contain the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro.

If I receive another wrong product or if the story develops further, I will, of course, keep you updated and will continue the article accordingly.

Better safe than sorry

I never thought something like this would happen to me, especially not when buying directly from the manufacturer on Amazon. While the support was helpful, the statement “not this again” shows: this is not an isolated case. It was a really strange and frustrating experience. While I often hear about such cases, I never thought I would be affected myself. Especially as someone who reports on such cases, it was almost a bit ironic to suddenly find myself in this situation.

What can you do if this happens to you? This case shows: even with seemingly safe purchases from official Amazon stores, something can go wrong. There are even scammers on Amazon who make money by deceiving you with fake reviews. To ensure that you are not left helpless in a serious situation, here are a few tips.

  • Document everything well: Photos, videos. Order numbers, chat histories – secure everything that supports your case.
  • Document the unboxing process: We immediately took a photo of the package along with its contents – that is, the shipping envelope and the old book. This helped us as evidence to credibly explain what happened to support. If possible, take photos or videos of the unboxing itself as well.
  • Check the goods directly upon delivery: Especially for expensive orders, with one-time codes – check the package in the presence of the driver, if possible.
  • Use official support channels: Report problems directly through your Amazon account. Don’t let yourself be brushed off by the AI chat, demand a call back if necessary.
  • Keep an eye on reviews: Even if it’s the official store, a pattern of such cases is worth a second look.
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Pokémon GO: Defeating Dynamax Entei – 4 Tips for the Fight Against the Legendary Monster

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Next weekend, Dynamax-Entei awaits you in Pokémon GO. We have summarized how you can best defeat the monster.

When does Dynamax-Entei appear? Dynamax-Entei will be the focus of the Dyna battle weekend. It starts on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 06:00 and runs until Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 21:00. During this time, you can challenge the monster in 5-star Dynamax raids.

Since Entei is a legendary Pokémon, you should be well prepared and coordinate your approach to successfully defeat the monster. We have summarized how to achieve this best.

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Tips for fighting Dynamax-Entei

Use the right counters: Entei has the fire type and is therefore weak to attacks of the water, ground, and rock types. You should take along monsters that have attacks of these types.

The following Pokémon are suitable as attackers:

  • Gigantamax or Dynamax Blastoise
  • Gigantamax or Dynamax Kingler
  • Dynamax Inteleon
  • Dynamax Excadrill

Make sure your monsters have the right Dyna attacks. The fast attack of your Pokémon determines the Dyna attack it can use.

Bring enough trainers: Legendary monsters can be tough nuts to crack. You should not underestimate the strength of Entei and definitely bring enough trainers. Ideally, you should fully utilize the maximum group size of 4 trainers.

If you have very strong Pokémon and play smart, you can also complete the battle with fewer trainers. However, it is advisable to face a group of 4 trainers to avoid taking risks.

Use the right strategy: In Dynamax raids, it’s not just about constantly attacking to deal a lot of damage. You also need monsters that can take a lot of damage to quickly charge your Dyna meter and then deal damage with your attackers.

Once you have used your Dyna attacks with your monsters, you should switch back to your tanks. Repeat this until you have defeated Entei.

If you have enough trainers, you should also assign clear roles. In a configuration of 4 trainers, it is advisable to use 2 trainers for dealing damage, while one trainer provides healing and another provides shields for the group.

Level up Pokémon and attacks: The best monsters and attacks won’t help you if they are not leveled up. Make sure to evolve your monsters and increase their levels. The level of your Dyna attacks should also be increased and ideally reach the maximum level of 3.

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Active bonuses during the event: During the event, some bonuses are also active. These do not explicitly help you in the fight against Dynamax-Entei but can ensure that you collect some additional Dyna particles.

You can use these to strengthen your Dyna attacks or challenge a higher number of Entei.

The following bonuses are active during the event:

  • The maximum limit for Dyna particles is increased to 1,600
  • 1/4 of the usual walking distance is required to obtain new particles
  • Power sources give 8 times the amount of particles
  • Particle costs for leveling up and unlocking Dyna attacks are reduced by 25%

After you have already challenged Raikou in its Dynamax form in the past and now Entei is waiting for you, there is only one Pokémon of the legendary trio left. This has also been announced: Pokémon GO brings a legendary monster in a new form – Is it worth it?

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New MMO with huge battles showcases powerful machines and large fights with up to 200 players in a new trailer

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A new MMO is starting a huge playtest that will last for a month. In line with this, a new trailer has also been released.

What kind of game is it? Warborne Above Ashes is an MMO being developed by Pumpkin Studio. In the game, you can choose one of 6 factions and participate in massive battles with hundreds of players. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic scenario and can be played from a top-down perspective.

In addition to the large number of players, the duration of the battles is also an interesting aspect of the game. Each war is supposed to last a month before the map is reset and a new war begins. Updates will ensure that the wars remain diverse and provide long-term motivation to participate.

Playtest begins, new trailer released

What is this playtest? A new playtest of the game will start on April 24, 2025, which you can participate in. The test is supposed to run for a month, thus covering a period equivalent to that of the wars in the finished game.

In the playtest, titled “Total War Test,” you can test the different factions and get an impression of the gameplay and strategies for battles. If you want to participate, you can request access for the playtest on Steam.

A new trailer for the playtest has also been released. You can watch it here:

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Warborne Above Ashes – Trailer for the Total War Test

What does the trailer show? The trailer sets the stage for the massive battles, showing a large number of characters moving across the map and colliding in fights.

Additionally, the trailer features some buildings and a few of the massive war machines that will also be part of the battles.

When will the game be released? A specific release date for the game has not yet been announced. However, it is expected to be released in 2025.

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Blizzard buffs all classes in Diablo 4 so that seasonal power doesn’t overshadow everything

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 42 minutes

In a livestream, Blizzard explained how they want to buff the classes in Season 8 of Diablo 4. To do this, they will weaken the new seasonal feature so that it does not replace all builds. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for patch 2.2.0 for you.

These are the highlights from the patch:

  • The PTR for Season 8 showed Blizzard that the new boss powers are way too strong. As a result, they dominated the builds and overshadowed other “normal” builds. Therefore, they will be weakened.
  • At the same time, all six classes will receive a few buffs. Also, builds that previously did not play in the upper echelons of the tier list could become strong according to experts.
  • In addition, Blizzard is overhauling the endgame bosses. You should no longer be able to oneshot them so easily; instead, you can summon them without boss mats. However, with the boss mats, you will get more loot.

Moreover, the patch brings plenty of bug fixes and “quality of life” improvements. Patch 2.2.0 will be released at the start of Season 8 on April 29, 2025. The detailed German patch notes can be found on page 2 of the article. Attention: They are very extensive.

How are the classes being buffed? All core skills of the Barbarian cost less resources. The dual-wield build has been improved and could become strong according to Diablo expert wudijo (via Twitch stream).

For Druids, leveling in Season 8 is expected to be more pleasant as they receive more spirit power through “Gift of the Stag.” This makes the class particularly strong in the early game, explains wudijo in the stream. The new unique headgear “Gathlen’s Birthright” could also be interesting for many builds.

Necromancers primarily receive buffs for their blood builds – including Blood Spear and Blood Wave. The Death Trap Huntress is expected to be the strongest build of the class in Season 8 according to wudijo. Sorceresses receive several strong buffs, especially regarding their frost skills. This includes the Blizzard build, which was one of the best builds in Season 2.

The Spiritborn benefits from the buffs for the unique staff “Sepazontec,” which increases the damage of base skills. Additionally, the damage of the unique amulet “Gorget of the Sunbird” is increased, and the storm feathers will also become jaguar skills, making the item more interesting for multiple builds. You can see all the new uniques from Season 8 in Diablo 4 in our overview.

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Boss powers should not overshadow builds

The criticism of the seasonal power was: On the PTR for Season 8, the boss powers were simply too strong. Players and experts feared that the new powers would dominate the meta builds and overshadow other builds.

In the YouTube livestream, game designer Charles Dunn explained on the evening of April 24, 2025, that they will weaken the boss powers:

One thing we specifically heard on the PTR about these powers was that they were more than just a small component – they were your entire build. They dominated so much that your entire damage basically came solely from these powers.

We wanted the powers to be strong and felt, but that’s a fine line: You should perceive them, you should feel them in your build – but they should not replace the entire build. At that point, we went a bit overboard on the PTR.

The developers also noted that the boss powers scale with your Paragon levels. On the PTR, this went up to Paragon level 300, which is a “really long grind.” The maximum scaling is set at Paragon level 200. According to Blizzard, this is a much more realistic value that most players can actually achieve to fully utilize the powers.

Design Director Colin Finer added that players should not feel forced to reach Paragon level 300. It should rather be an “I am just ultra badass” thing.

The new mechanic in Season 8 allows you to take on the powers of the Hideout bosses – after you have defeated them once. This way, you can dig through the ground like Duriel while dodging or spawn a blood pool like Lord Zir. You can find out more about the powers here: In Season 8 of Diablo 4, you will take on the powers of the toughest enemies when you defeat them

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Monster Hunter Wilds: All Monsters with Weaknesses, Locations, and Loot in the List Including TU2

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes
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In Monster Hunter Wilds, everything revolves around the huge beasts that need to be hunted. You can find out which monsters there are and what you should know about them in our list.

Update, July 1, 2025: We have updated the post with the following information:

– Loot and tips for Lagiacrus
– Loot and tips for Seregios

How does the list work? Here you will find all the monsters currently available in Monster Hunter Wilds. For each one, you will find the corresponding areas, elemental and status weaknesses, a brief description with little tips for your hunt, and a listing of possible loot.

We divide our list alphabetically into “Large Monsters” and “Small Monsters”. With our directory, you can quickly jump to individual monsters:

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What do the stars mean? The stars indicating status weaknesses represent the severity of the weakness. The rule is: the more stars, the more vulnerable the monster is to that weakness.

The stars in the loot list represent the rarity of the respective item. The rule is: the more stars, the rarer the loot.

What do the abbreviations NR & HR mean? NR stands for low-rank rewards from low-rank monsters. Accordingly, HR stands for high-rank rewards from high-rank monsters. High-rank monsters only appear later in the game.

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Large Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

These are the bosses in the various areas. They can only be defeated with a good strategy.

Ajarakan

MHW-Ajarakan
Ajarakan
  • Elemental Weaknesses: Water, Ice 
  • Status Weaknesses: Poison**, Sleep**, Paralysis**, Explosion**, Stun**, Fatigue**
  • Type: Fanged Beast
  • Habitat: Oil Spring Basin, Wyveria
  • Variants: Normal, Hardened

What kind of monster is this? The Ajarakan resembles a monkey with a spiky back. With its claws, it can scratch this back to create an effect that resembles a furnace.

Tips for your hunt

For a fight against Ajarakan, you should stock up on cold drinks or look for Frost Coats in the area – because Ajarakan loves as hot areas as possible. You can cool it down with Water Moss if it ignites. Bring Nullberries for the Fire Plague and deodorants for the Explosive Plague.

Both pest types can also be healed by dodging multiple times. Ranged fighters won’t get anywhere with normal arrows or ammunition because Ajarakan simply melts them – here you should rely on alternatives. Ajarakan’s arms are its weak points. The tail and back can be broken.

Loot

The creator of Dragon Ball found that a special about Son-Goku’s father is better than his own manga

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Akira Toriyama is the manga artist of Dragon Ball and has also had a say in some side projects. He is particularly fond of a anime special that does not come from his pen.

What kind of special is it? In Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, the story revolves around Son Goku’s father, Bardock. It was released in 1990 and lasts a full 48 minutes.

The special shows Son Goku being born on the planet Vegeta, the home of the Saiyans. He is supposed to be sent to Earth to destroy all life there. Meanwhile, Bardock is on another planet, destroying all living things there.

He learns through a vision that his home planet is being destroyed by Freeza. He sees the Saiyans as a great threat and instructs his subordinates to eliminate all Saiyans. Bardock tries to warn his home planet in time, but no one believes him.

As fate would have it, the planet is destroyed by Freeza. Bardock also loses his life. The special was not created by Akira Toriyama himself, but by Mitsuo Hashimoto. However, the special episode is so good that it brought Toriyama to tears.

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Toriyama finds a special better than his manga

Why did Toriyama cry? At the end of the special, there is an emotional scene. After Bardock’s death, Son Goku’s life on Earth is shown and how he eventually starts the fight with Freeza. 

In an interview in Jump Gold Selection: Dragon Ball Z Anime Special II, he revealed that he even found this special episode better than his own manga (via Kazenshuu):

The special was good. I cried. How come you can make a story so much better than the original manga? (laughs) But I really thought: “So that’s how it was.” That last scene was really sad.

With the second-to-last sentence, Toriyama presumably means that the special fits well with his own story. In the manga itself, Son Goku only learns in the Granolah Arc that Bardock was his father and is long dead.

How do others find it? Among the other fans, the special is received fairly well. On MyAnimeList, the special has a rating of 7.58 out of 10 possible points. On IMDb, it is even 7.8 points. 

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This makes the special rated slightly worse than Dragon Ball Z. The entire anime lies in the 8 range on both rating platforms. However, there is one film that will always be rated worse than anything else that has ever been produced for Dragon Ball: “As bad as Dragonball Evolution” – Hollywood has certainly messed up the next anime adaptation.

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The loot shooter The Division 2 receives a new DLC 6 years after release – Ubisoft reveals price and release date

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of The Division 2 can be excited. A new expansion for the game will be released in May, which can be experienced both solo and in co-op mode.

What is this expansion? The Division 2 was released back in 2019, yet Ubisoft continues to deliver content for the game, which recently saw a resurgence in player numbers. The new season starts on May 27, 2025, and with it comes a completely new expansion called “Battle for Brooklyn.”

It is said to keep you occupied for between 6 and 10 hours and will cost €14.99 at release. You can pre-order the DLC in the Ubisoft Store starting April 24, 2025.

The centerpiece of the expansion is a new story that takes you to the contested Brooklyn.

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Return to autumnal Brooklyn

What does “Battle for Brooklyn” offer? The new story can be experienced solo or cooperatively with friends. As the name suggests, it takes place in the aforementioned neighborhood of New York, specifically in the areas of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. These locations have largely been spared from the game’s conflicts in the past, but that is about to change.

The Cleaners and Rikers are marching into Brooklyn and want to disturb the peace. In the new campaign, players must tackle the threat. The story is designed to appeal to veterans and newcomers alike.

A highlight of the scenario is the season in which the story takes place. It is autumn in Brooklyn, the trees are slowly losing their leaves, and especially players of The Division 1 are likely to be pleased to see familiar places in a changed form. The neighborhood already appeared in the prologue of the first part.

The developers have provided a closer look at the planned content, which you can see in the following video:

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In addition to the campaign, players can expect the following content:

  • 4 checkpoints
  • 12 world activities
  • 12 bounty locations
  • 8 hunter puzzles
  • An exclusive item, the Catalyst Exotic Mask, which causes status effect damage

Additionally, new abilities can be unlocked. Among other things, Smart Cover from The Division 1 is set to make a comeback. This allows players to improve cover or activate offensive and defensive buffs.

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The DLC can be purchased normally for €14.99, but is also part of the “The Division 2 Gold” and “The Division 2 Ultimate Edition” editions. Fans can look forward to new adventures in the game and just have to wait until May 27, 2025. Are you excited about the new DLC? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Just recently, Ubisoft upset the fans of the game: Ubisoft finds new ways to disappoint the loyal fans of The Division 2 – they have had enough

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Pokémon TCG Pocket reveals new expansion and the community already knows which card will dominate the meta

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

With the new expansion Guardian of the Firmament, Pokémon TCG Pocket enters the next round. One card stands out directly, as it could shake up the new meta of the game.

What kind of card is it? It is the card “Rare Candy”, an Item card in Pokémon TCG Pocket. It was first introduced in the new trailer for the expansion Guardian of the Firmament.

The special thing about the card: It allows players to skip the first phase of evolving their Pokémon. To play the card, a basic Pokémon must already be on the field, and you must have the Phase-2 card, which is the final evolution stage of the card, already in hand.

If you now play the Rare Candy, you are allowed to place the Phase-2 card directly on the basic Pokémon, thus skipping the evolution to Phase 1. To do this, the Phase-1 card does not even have to be in the deck.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket introduces new cards from the Guardian of the Firmament expansion

Community excited about Rare Candy card

What makes the card so special? The Rare Candy card saves a lot of time when it comes to cards that have two phases. After all, you simply skip the phase.

There are powerful evolutions that previously had a disadvantage due to long waiting times because of the two phases, and now they benefit from being able to act faster. After all, during the waiting time, they could have been attacked at any time and thus weakened. However, if they evolve faster, they can also attack more quickly.

How is the community reacting? The community is absolutely thrilled about the card. On reddit, the user Youispopio expressed his excitement for the card: “RARE CANDY IS REAL”. The comments under the post are similarly enthusiastic:

  • Independent_Fan_6435 writes (via reddit): “In a deck of 20 cards, this will significantly change the meta”
  • ManWithADog is visibly excited (via reddit): “RARE CANDY IS REAAAAAAAALLLLL”
  • WilsonsDream can finally play his favorite cards (via reddit): “I can finally use my two shiny Charizards”

What is the downside of the card? Even though the card allows skipping an evolution phase, it does not mean that ex-cards can necessarily attack faster. Many ex-cards still need a lot of energy to execute their powerful attacks, which must also be gathered first.

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One card can benefit greatly from the Rare Candy: Gengar-ex. The card only requires three energies to attack and could therefore save one of its evolution stages. If an evolution can be skipped, it is ready to attack faster. More about Gengar-ex and how to build a deck for it can be found on MeinMMO: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Gengar ex Deck – Is it worth it?

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“I have been in this industry for 5 minutes”: Voice actor helps with the soundtrack of Clair Obscur, gives himself a disadvantage

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Ben Starr is the English voice of Verso from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and is likely well-known to many players for his performance as Clive in Final Fantasy 16. The voice actor even sang on the soundtrack, although he may have overindulged the night before.

What was the downside for Ben Starr? The night before the recording for the Clair Obscur soundtrack started, Starr went out for drinks with his colleague Jennifer English, who voices Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, and other colleagues.

He not only ordered tequila shots for himself but also for the whole round. Unfortunately, he got a bit too eager and ordered more than he could get rid of:

I think I introduced a large part of the team to tequila shots as the evening came to an end. I believe I bought about 20 tequilas and was the annoying person at a party saying, “Drink your tequila shot!”. Obviously, they didn’t want them, so I ended up with way too many left over and thought, “Well, then I’ll just drink the tequila shots myself”.

Whether Starr suffered from a hangover the next day, he did not reveal during the interview with Game Spot. Despite all the tequila, he showed up in the recording studio the next morning and sang for the Clair Obscur soundtrack.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date

Voice actor also delivers a good performance as a singer

Did it harm him? As the publisher team reveals on X, they were satisfied with Ben Starr. Although Starr, as he says himself, has “only been in the industry for 5 minutes”, he delivered a good performance as a voice actor. The team writes that there is nothing Starr can’t do.

The press has also praised the soundtrack. In our own review on MeinMMO the soundtrack stands out particularly positively, but our sister sites GamePro and GameStar also praise the soundtrack in their reviews.

For those who want to be convinced of his performance: In a video on YouTube, you can see that Starr is part of the singers. From minute 8:39 you can see him briefly.

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Where do people know Ben Starr from? The voice actor is especially known for his role as Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16. In this role, he even won an award for Best Lead Actor at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023.

Ben Starr is also heard in Hades 2, albeit as Prometheus. The game convinced MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller because he could really indulge in a skill. The ability fits perfectly with his lack of skill, as he himself writes: Hades 2 only needed 2 runs to convince me because one skill fits perfectly with my playstyle.

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