Players find a new method to dodge in Monster Hunter Wilds, but it costs €3.99

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the creatures you hunt fight back with powerful attacks. Therefore, it is also important in battle to block or dodge at the right moment. Players have now found another method: photo poses.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can’t just mindlessly hit the monsters. In battle, besides preparation, it is also necessary to block or dodge attacks. If you don’t pay attention during difficult quests, it can quickly happen that you get taken out by a monster.

Players have now found a method to dodge some attacks even more spectacularly. Instead of relying on good timing, you can also opt for paid photo poses.

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With a paid emote, you can dodge well, at least one attack

What kind of emotes are those? A user named @sayurin_kk posted a video on x.com showing how she dodges the water beam of the hardened Mizutsune. Instead of relying on a well-timed dodge roll, she reaches for an emote in the radial menu that throws her into the air and keeps her there.

The emote is the Photo Pose: Shinobi from the Photo Pose Set No. 1 (via Steam). You can only get the emote if you purchase the set for €3.99.

As automaton-media.com reports, you can also use other emotes to dodge. With the gesture Impossible… from Gesture Set 1 or the Cheer Kneel, you can make the character kneel and thus dodge high attacks.

How does the community react? Under a tweet on x.com that jokingly shares the video saying Wilds is pay-to-win, numerous memes and positive reactions gather, finding it funny. A few users (via x.com) don’t find it that funny and question the cost.

Is this already Pay to Win? Since Monster Hunter Wilds is not a PvP game, one can generally discuss whether something like this can even be pay-to-win. In this case, it should also be noted that such emotes are of course only useful in specific situations. They are more of a gimmick than a useful tool because they only work against specific attacks. Even in the case of the Mizutsune, the emote is only useful against that specific attack.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Saikrii – All information and tips for the new mount

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 6 minutes

In Monster Hunter Wilds, there will once again be the opportunity to explore the area on the back of a loyal mount. All information about features, abilities, and controls can be found here in the overview at MeinMMO. 

What is the Saikrii? A Saikrii (English: “Seikret”) is a new feathered monster that will be your loyal hunting companion. Just like in Monster Hunter Rise with the Palamutes, you can travel on their backs or escape dangerous situations. 

Additionally, the mounts bring new features and possibilities that are intended to make your life as a monster hunter easier. 

Update from April 23, 2025: We have added the following new decoration armors:
– Lion Saddle Blanket
– Dragon Saddle Blanket

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All about Saikrii customization

In Monster Hunter Wilds, it is possible to customize your own mount just like in Monster Hunter Rise. Here, you will learn how to unlock everything, what is possible, and how to get your Saikrii white despite a green tint.

Unlocking Saikrii customization

To fully customize your Saikrii, you must first defeat the Alpha Doshaguma and rescue Kunafa. Then speak to Nona in the village to unlock the complete customization menu.

You can unlock the customization with Nona in Kunafa

After that, you can customize and color your Saikrii at her location or in your tent when you select the last rider.

Customization options

You have the following customization options:

  • Skin color
  • Color of inner feathers 
  • Color of outer feathers 
  • Pattern width 
  • Pattern color 
  • Pattern opacity
  • Eye color (each separately for left and right) 
  • Decoration type 
  • Pendant type
  • Name

For the colors, you either have the option to select one from the existing ones or mix your desired color yourself.

The Saikrii editor in action

How to best get a white Saikrii

If you try to dye your Saikrii white, you will quickly notice that a stronger green tint remains if you simply set all sliders to white.

However, if you want a as white as possible Saikrii, it helps to apply a bit of color theory and mix in some purple. The best result is achieved by setting the sliders as follows:

  • Skin color: 270 – 25 – 100
  • Inner feather color: 0 – 0 – 100
  • Outer feather color: 270 – 15 – 100

Although you won’t completely get rid of the green tint, you will achieve an almost completely white Saikrii this way.

This is what your Saikrii will look like with those settings.

All harnesses for your Saikrii

Currently, there are 6 different harnesses with which you can equip your mount. These are purely cosmetic and do not affect the abilities of your Saikrii. Here is an overview:

Starter Harness

  • Available from the start

Iron Mask Harness

  • Available from the start

Wind Song Harness

  • Unlocked during the story

Ancient Harness

  • Unlocked by completing low-rank quests

Soldier’s Saddle Blanket

  • Paid DLC

General’s Saddle Blanket

  • Paid DLC

Reinhorn Saddle Blanket

  • Paid DLC

Dusk Horn Saddle Blanket

  • Paid DLC

Lion Saddle Blanket

  • Registration bonus during “Festival of Community: Floral Dance”

Dragon Saddle Blanket

  • Paid DLC

All about features and abilities

With the Saikrii, several new possibilities will also support your hunter life. The following features are currently confirmed for the mount:

Transport (Manual mode)In the saddle of your Saikrii, you can move freely through the open world and get from point A to B quickly.

In manual mode, you can control your mount yourself.
Navigation (Auto mode)Saikriis have an acute sense of smell that allows them to bring you automatically to your desired destination.

So you can mark a point or a monster on the map and simply be carried there without having to steer yourself.
Mounted CombatThe new mounts will also assist you in battle, allowing you to attack from their backs.

You can either press a button to attack with your melee weapon or draw your ranged weapon and shoot from the back of your Saikrii.

Additionally, the Saikrii can automatically dodge some monster attacks while you are sitting on its back.
Saddlebag with Weapon HolsterThe weapon holster on the saddlebag allows you to carry a second weapon.

You can also store various supplies in the bag and access them while riding.

These supplies will replenish over time during a quest and often provide hunting-related items.
Weapon SwitchWhile riding, you can swap your active weapon for the weapon in the holster.

This way, you can go hunting with two weapons without having to return to a camp.
Use Items While RidingYou can also access the saddlebag while riding.

This is especially convenient if you let your Saikrii walk to your destination in auto mode and want to sharpen your weapon along the way.
Customizable TackThere will be various equipment sets for your mount. However, these sets are purely cosmetic and do not affect abilities.

You will also be able to attach pendants to the saddle.

All about controls

Monster Hunter Wilds can be played with a controller or keyboard. It does not matter whether you have a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox controller.

You control your Saikrii with these buttons:

Controller

Summon Saikrii & amp; Mount:
– Hold [D-pad up] for Auto mode
– Hold [D-pad down] for Manual mode

Dismount / Jump off:
– Press [X] / [A] to dismount
– Left stick + [X] / [A] to jump in a specific direction

Auto mode:
–  [D-pad up] to switch to Auto mode while riding

Manual mode:
– [D-pad down] to switch to Manual mode while riding 
– Alternatively, hold the left stick forward/up

Speed:
– Press [R1] to accelerate
– Hold [R1] for full speed

Braking / Drifting / Stopping:
– Press [R2] to brake
– Hold [R1] + [R2] + Left stick to drift
– Hold [R2] to stop 

Mounted Attack (Melee):
– [△] / [Y] for attack without dismounting
– [△] / [Y] + [◯] / [B] for dismount attack

Mounted Attack (Ranged):
– Draw weapon with [△] / [Y]
– Sheathe weapon with [□] / [X]
– [L2] to aim
– [R2] to fire

Weapon Switch:
– Press [D-pad right] to switch weapon

Saddlebag:
– Press [D-pad left] to access the saddlebag

Keyboard

Summon Saikrii & amp; Mount:
Hold [Tab] for Auto mode
Hold [Q] for Manual mode

Dismount:
Press [Spacebar]

Auto mode:
Press [Tab] in Manual mode

Manual mode:
Press [Q] in Auto mode or hold [W]

Speed:
Press left [Shift] key once to accelerate
Hold for full speed

Braking / Stopping:
Press [Z] once to brake
Hold [Z] to stop

Weapon Switch:
Press [X]

View Saddlebag:
Press [N]

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These are all the known details about the new mount in Monster Hunter Wilds. Please note that we will update and revise this list over time as more information becomes available. You can find a comprehensive overview of Monster Hunter Wilds and its features here: Monster Hunter Wilds: Release, Crossplay, Demo, Features – Everything about the new Monster Hunter

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One of the most popular characters in Jujutsu Kaisen was defeated because he was too arrogant

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The defeat of perhaps the most popular character from the manga of Jujutsu Kaisen has broken the hearts of many fans. The mangaka has now revealed in a Q&A session why the supposedly invincible character still lost.

Attention, Spoiler: The character’s defeat has not yet been shown in the anime. If you want to watch the next season without spoilers, it’s best to return at a later time.

Which character is nearly invulnerable? Satoru Gojo is regarded as the strongest sorcerer in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen and is the pride of his clan. He possesses numerous abilities that make him nearly invincible:

  • He has a superhuman amount of cursed energy and can therefore use multiple strong techniques in succession. He can unfold his territory several times a day, while other sorcerers can only do it once a day.
  • There is an infinite space between Gojo and the rest of the world. He alone decides what can touch him and what cannot.
  • With his techniques, Gojo overrides the laws of physics. He can create a gravitational focal point, generate an absolute void, or destroy everything in his path.

Especially the Infinity ability of his clan allows him to exit battles without harm. However, although Gojo appears invincible, a character has surprisingly managed to kill him.

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Gojo must concede defeat to Sukuna for a reason

Who did he lose to? Gojo fought against Sukuna, the king of curses. He received help from Mahoraga, the strongest Shikigami that can be summoned using the Ten Shadows Technique. Although Gojo had to fight against two enemies at the same time, he held his own.

The battle spanned 14 chapters in the manga, resulting in Gojo being cut in half at the end. Thanks to Mahoraga, Sukuna was able to overcome the infinity between Gojo and his outside world.

Why did Gojo lose? Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, has now commented in a Q&A session about Gojo’s death. For fans, this was a particularly emotional event, even though several main characters had died before. He stated that it was Gojo’s own fault for losing to Sukuna:

After defeating Mahoraga, Gojo thought that Sukuna had no way left to bypass his infinity. I believe that the normal Gojo would have sensed that something was wrong and could have avoided a fatal wound.

Thus, Gojo’s arrogance stood in the way of his victory. He was so confident in his abilities that he did not see the danger coming. The powerful sorcerer thought he already had the victory in the bag.

This also means that Sukuna was never stronger than Gojo, but only managed to win because Gojo was careless. Additionally, he had the help of Mahoraga. Therefore, Sukuna’s victory over Gojo is likely to upset many fans.

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After the incident, the manga did not continue for long. Gege was able to stick to his plan to end the story at a certain point. You can find out how the story of the manga ended here: The mangaka of Jujutsu Kaisen sacrifices the epilogue to ensure his plan for the finale goes through

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Nintendo accuses streamer of having streamed the company’s unreleased games – demands $17,500 in damages

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer EveryGameGuru allegedly showed several Nintendo games without permission before their release during his streams. Now the company is demanding damages of $17,500.

As early as November 2024, the lawsuit was filed against the streamer: Jesse Keighin, who streams under the pseudonym EveryGameGuru, allegedly showed several Nintendo games in his streams without authorization, even before they were released.

On top of that, he is said to have shown his viewers how to pirate games.

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Streamer clashed with Nintendo, ordered to pay damages

Keighin is said to have not limited himself to streaming pirated games: He allegedly also showed his viewers how to pirate Nintendo games themselves. Additionally, the streamer is said to have provoked Nintendo directly when the company blocked him.

As TorrentFreak discovered, Nintendo is now likely seeking a “default judgment” against the streamer. Such a standard judgment can occur if the defendant does not appear in court. Nintendo is demanding damages of $17,500 (about €16,000) – significantly less than in November.

By failing to respond, the defendant has admitted the factual allegations in Nintendo’s complaint, and the court must accept the well-pleaded claims of liability as true.

Complaint from Nintendo (via courtlistener.com)

According to Nintendo, Keighin allegedly showed “unauthorized gameplay from at least ten leaked Nintendo games” before they were released. The games included Paper Mario: The Legend of the Aeon Gate and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

In addition to the $17,500, Nintendo is also seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Keighin from further copyright violations. This would mean, among other things:

  • He would not be allowed to stream copyrighted works from Nintendo anymore.
  • He would have to destroy all means he uses to circumvent copyright protection. In this case, it was emulators.

The complaint was filed on April 18, 2025, and has not yet been granted.

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LoL: Players Hate a New Skin That Repeats the Mistakes Riot Made 2 Months Ago

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

New skins appear in League of Legends with every patch. However, not all players are happy about new designs for their favorite champions. A new skin has sparked criticism, as it repeats mistakes that caused a skin to never be released in the first place.

Which skin is in question? Since 2025, Riot has taken a new approach to their seasonal structure. There will be 4 seasons per year, and each season will also receive a Battle Pass that fits the theme. The next season, starting in May, will focus on the theme Spirit Blossom.

In this Battle Pass, you can unlock skins again, one of which is even free. In Chapter 1, you can unlock Spirit Blossom Ivern without paying for the premium version of the pass. However, part of the community is unhappy with the skin and feels reminded of a situation that isn’t that long ago.

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This is a glorified Chroma

How does the community react to the skin? On Reddit, user CJ-03-FIRE posted the thread: Let’s discuss the new Ivern skin. He explains that he was looking forward to a new Ivern skin, but when he saw it, he was disappointed. He says about the skin: This is a glorified Chroma. Chromas are simple skins that swap colors, offering no new effects or animations.

After watching a YouTube video of the skin, his criticism increased: The skin has no unique backport animation, and the abilities are merely recolors of the standard skin. His post currently has 1900 upvotes, and most comments agree with him.

User Rafaap (via Reddit) wonders how this skin can still be released after the criticism of the last Alistar skin two months ago. The Grand Reckoning Alistar was free, but it was also criticized for its quality, and Riot deleted it.

Oleandervine (via Reddit) agrees with the thread creator. He even states that the skin is one of the least elaborate ones. The user criticizes that there are enough games that have shown how to do a Battle Pass right, yet Riot is having a tough time.

Jragon713 (via Reddit) believes there wouldn’t be any problem with the skin if it had been released as just a simple Chroma.

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What do you think about it? Do you find it irrelevant because it’s free, or are you also dissatisfied with the quality? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Skins are a tricky topic in League of Legends, especially since there is a new skin variant: LoL: Riot shows a new €240 skin, but players prefer an old skin from 2016 that costs only €20

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New Tactics Game is like XCOM, but set in a Fantasy World, reminiscent of a Grim Steam Hit

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An upcoming tactical game on Steam combines at first glance the intense battles of an XCOM with the dark comic style that players know from Darkest Dungeon.

Which game is being discussed? We are referring to Prelude Dark Pain, the first game from the Spanish indie developer Quickfire Games. It is a tactical RPG with turn-based combat that transports you to a grim fantasy world. Prelude Dark Pain will be released on Steam, but a release date has not yet been determined.

The developers of Prelude Dark Pain are launching a Kickstarter campaign on April 29, 2025, to fund the game. This announcement is accompanied by a trailer that already shows some gameplay and conveys the atmosphere of the game.

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A blacksmith becomes a rebel

What is the game about? Prelude Dark Pain takes place in the world of Statera. It is under the tyrannical rule of the Order of the Ashen Crusade – an order that worships the Lord of Pain, who devastates the land.

You are Soren: once a warrior, now an ordinary blacksmith. With the help of your companions, you lead the rebellion against the bloody regime. You will fight not only against its henchmen but also against the creatures summoned by the order through its activities.

Visually, the game looks remarkably similar to the dark Steam hit Darkest Dungeon. However, that game was a rogue-like that guided you through grim dungeons and dark forests. Prelude Dark Pain is less claustrophobic but still dark.

Turn-based combat with over 20 heroes

The gameplay is more reminiscent of turn-based tactics games like XCOM:

  • From an isometric camera perspective, you move your heroes around in battles like on a chessboard.
  • There are more than 20 heroes to choose from, but you can only take five into battle.
  • Each hero has a specific role – some deal damage particularly quickly, while others support your group members.

If you manage to flank enemies or attack from behind, you deal bonus damage. However, keep in mind that this applies to your enemies as well. Therefore, the proper positioning of your heroes is of great importance.

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MontanaBlack explains why an incident on Twitch scared him: ‘I have a lot to lose’

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer MontanaBlack had an unpleasant encounter during a stream on Twitch. He explains why he seemed intimidated, even though he actually maintains an image as a tough guy and likes to act tough.

What happened? The streamers MontanaBlack and Knossi were out on a “in real life” stream in Berlin. The two popular streamers had security personnel dressed in black with them, who made a strong impression.

Suddenly, a person blocked the street with a wide stance. MontanaBlack spotted him early and assumed that he wanted to punch them.

The person seemed so threatening to the streamer duo that the security personnel addressed the individual and asked him to step aside. However, the person shouted incomprehensible things and identified himself as “Paul”. The man yelled something like they should ask Kollegah and that the streamers would go to jail for ten years.

While Knossi joked, “he’ll take care of it” and said that the guy was probably a friend of MontanaBlack whom the streamer from Buxtehude was ashamed of, as he recognized him by the dialect, MontanaBlack only said: He didn’t know him. MontanaBlack seemed tense in the situation.

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I have a lot to lose

This is what MontanaBlack says about the situation: In a statement, MontanaBlack later explains why he has “respect for such a guy” and seemed somewhat intimidated during the stream (via tiktok):

Bro, I’m 37, I have a lot to lose in life.

For MontanaBlack, the impression was created that the man in the stream was mentally confused. These are people who are just unpredictable. He already has respect for such people.

Those who take issue with him for it not matching his image as a tough guy, he tells: There is nothing worse than such a person who is mentally disturbed.

Here you can see the encounter of the streamers with the person:

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What scared him in the situation? MontanaBlack mentions what the viewers might not have noticed: The person in the stream took hours to follow Knossi and him.

Even after the encounter on the street, the man followed them to an event.

Streamers increasingly becoming victims

Here’s what it’s about: In the USA, there have been repeated burglary and thefts targeting female streamers – a crime motivated by money. Through the streams, it is known in which area people like Amouranth live and that they have a lot of money.

What MontanaBlack describes, the encounter with an unpredictable, perhaps obsessive person, is a different category. Particularly due to this component, that these people apparently have “nothing to lose”, while MontanaBlack has a lot to lose in the situation, it is understandable that MontanaBlack reacts with uncertainty here.

MontanaBlack and Knossi were well protected by security forces in the situation. In the USA, three female streamers, who were only accompanied by an assistant, faced a similar situation. They had no choice but to flee: Twitch streamer is followed and threatened because she doesn’t want to give a fan her number.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Unlocking Cosmic Explorations in Patch 7.21 – Requirements, Stellar Missions, and More.

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

With Patch 7.21, the Kosmo explorations begin in Final Fantasy XIV. Here’s how to unlock them, prepare for them, and start the new Stellar missions.

What are Kosmo explorations? The Kosmo explorations are the new endgame for crafting and gathering classes. Players gather on the moon of the world and collectively build a spaceship. This will allow them to travel into the vastness of the in-game space.

Unlocking Kosmo explorations: To participate in the Kosmo explorations, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Crafting or gathering class at least Level 10
  • The Endwalker quest Endschreiter must be completed

The starting quest A Project to Infinity can be found in Old Sharlayan at X 12.6 and Y 13.6 – where the NPC Namingway is waiting.

The area of the Kosmo explorations is accessed by the NPC Drivingway in Mare Lamentorum (X: 21.9; Y: 13.2).

As the Kosmo explorations are just starting, we will expand the article with our own experiences over the coming days and weeks.
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With the Kosmo explorations, a round of new systems comes into play. Here they are:

Exotablet: The Exotablet displays the amount of currently owned in-game currency, which is Kosmo coal and lunar coins. It also has seven functions. The tablet allows players to undertake the so-called Stellar missions.

Infrastructure Index: This index shows which part of the construction project is currently being worked on and how far along the server is. At certain points in the progress, community projects are triggered that elevate the project to the next level.

The further a server progresses in the Kosmo explorations, the more structures are available in the area.

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Stellar Missions: Completing Stellar missions results in crafting and gathering items for the Kosmo explorations. The tasks are adapted to the respective character level and provide rewards.

Once a task is completed, temporary missions can be unlocked, which are active for up to 5 minutes. Additionally, there are ongoing missions that continue as long as the maximum score is reached.

For these missions, there is the Kosmo bag, which specifically stores materials for these missions. They do not clog up the normal inventory.

Emergency missions start randomly and must be completed by specific classes. If the progress bar for the emergency mission fills within the time, a large bonus is awarded. If this is not achieved, the reward is reduced.

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Mecha Operations: Some tasks require heavy machinery – the Mecha operations. One player controls each Mecha, while other players assist as ground personnel.

Kosmo Luck: In exchange for lunar coins, players can spin the wheel of fortune and receive items. These include outfits, umbrellas, and even a mount.

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MeinMMO will also test the Kosmo explorations and will expand this article accordingly. For now, we wish you lots of fun with the new endgame for crafters and gatherers. Finally, Final Fantasy XIV seems to be back on track: After rather poor reviews on Steam following the launch of Dawntrail, the game seems to be slowly recovering: After 8 hard months, Final Fantasy XIV is finally recovering on Steam, but it is still too early to celebrate.

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Twenty years ago, a rule prohibited Batman from appearing in a popular DC series

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The 2 most important heroes for DC are Batman and Superman, and you can see that just by how many series and movies have been released about the two. But there were strict rules that prohibited Batman from appearing in a popular series.

Which series is it about? In 2001, the series Smallville started. The focus of the story is a young Clark Kent, who, as Superman, has to not only understand his powers and his legacy but also deal with normal teenage problems.

In addition to the classic Superman characters like Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, or Jimmy Olsen, there were regular appearances of other superheroes like Green Arrow, Aquaman, Black Canary, or Hawkman.

But in 10 seasons, the other big face of DC was missing: Batman. The creators of the series were prohibited from having Batman appear, which is probably related to a rule from the 2000s.

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The Bat-Embargo

What was the problem? One of the creators of the series, Alfred Gough, revealed in an interview (via comicbookmovie.com) that they were allowed almost everything for the series except for Batman and Wonder Woman.

As kryptonsite.com reports, they were indeed interested in having a young Bruce Wayne in the series, but Warner Bros. didn’t want a character to appear in a TV series and a movie. At that time, Batman Begins was already in production.

Coincidentally, in the early 2000s, there was the rule known by fans as the Bat-Embargo. According to dcanimated.com, this was a rule by Warner Bros. and DC that limited how much from the Batman universe could be used in other media. This happened in conjunction with the launch of Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.

The rule was supposed to prevent the target audience from being confused by the many versions. The then-new animated series The Batman was the only one allowed to use well-known villains from Batman. This was especially noticeable in the Justice League Unlimited series. Although Batman appeared, his iconic villains were almost completely absent.

In the series The Batman, Robin only appeared in the fourth season after the series Teen Titans ended with Robin in the lead role.

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Instead of Batman, there were 2 similar characters in Smallville. In the third season of Smallville, Adam Knight was introduced. Even though his true past was revealed later, he was introduced as a martial arts expert who is not only skilled in hacking but also became an orphan.

In season 6, Oliver Queen (Green Arrow) was introduced. The character also exists in the comics. He is a multimillionaire who fights with arrows, gadgets, and his intelligence. In Smallville, he also founded the Justice League. Maybe it was better for this Justice League that Batman didn’t show up: Batman is more brutal than most villains when it comes to defeating his own friends

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Fortnite: Servers are online – Everything about update 34.40: Server Status and Patch Notes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite the new update will be deployed today, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. All info on Patch 34.40 can be found here.

Patch Notes for 34.40

  • LEGO Fortnite Brick Life
    • You can now catch fish
    • You can now cook at the following places:
      • Oven
      • Stove
      • Blender
      • Cutting board
  • LEGO Fortnite Odyssey
    • Find golden chests to unlock new chest templates

Tuesday, 04/22/2025

1:04 PM

The servers are back online and according to Shiina you can log in again, we will now look at the patch notes and list them for you if Epic Games has released them. Until then, we wish you a lot of fun in Fortnite! (via x.com)

12:17 PM

If Epic Games sticks to its schedule, you can expect the start of the servers around 2 PM. However, a delay is also possible. We will keep you updated (source: status.epicgames.com).

11:57 AM

One of the skins that received an update is the Psycho Bandit. This should also be available in the shop in the coming days. He comes from Borderlands.

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11:39 AM

Master Chief is set to return to the shop soon. The protagonist from Halo will also be available with an additional style:

https://twitter.com/ShiinaBR/status/1914614668720558238

11:13 AM

According to leaks, C-3PO is set to appear as a skin in Season 3. Epic Games inadvertently added “C3P0-StarWars” to the data.

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10:40 AM

Shiina has captured all the skins from the update in his video. If you’re looking for an overview, you can find it here:

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10:30 AM

A new crew pack skin has also been discovered. This is set to be released in May:

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10:16 AM

There are many new skins in the data. Here are some of them:

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10:04 AM

The downtime has now begun. The leaks will follow soon. You can no longer log in for a while. We will keep you updated!

9:35 AM

Some skins of the new TMNT enemies have already been revealed. Here they are:

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9:04 AM

Good morning! The server downtime begins in less than an hour. According to leaker Shiina, the downtime is expected to last up to 4 hours (source: x.com). So expect a big update with many leaks and possible login issues.

What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.

Server Down in Fortnite – from when? The servers will be shut down on April 22, 2025, at 10 AM. Shortly before that (about half an hour) the matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).

When can I play Fortnite again? This depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. It’s a larger update, so expect 1 to 4 hours.

When will patch notes be released? Epic Games now only occasionally presents patch notes for updates, usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them here.

If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 2, you can catch up on it here:

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Fortnite: Patch 34.40 – What do leakers say?

What can I expect from the upcoming update? Leaker Shiina has already made some guesses on X.com about what exactly could be included in the update. The update is said to bring new content to the battle royale. Here’s what you can expect:

  • New cosmetic items
  • TMNT enemies
  • Teasers for Season 3
  • A skin inspired by Jenna Ortega
  • Crew Pack for May
  • Leaks for Season 3
  • Reskin of the monkey
  • Updates to old collaborations for the shop
  • Shield Breaker EMP comes from the vault
  • Business Turret comes from the vault
  • and more!
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We will follow the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Did you know that you owe the creation of the battle royale to a man who was stuck in Brazil, had little money but then had the groundbreaking idea? Here’s more about it: An Irishman stranded in Brazil, messed up his marriage and had hardly any money, changes gaming forever

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Pokémon GO is bringing back a rare Pokémon in May that you might have missed

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO has announced the “Growing Up” event. This brings not only bonuses but also the return of Toxel.

When does “Growing Up” start? You can play the event starting Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It will run until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

What kind of rare Pokémon is this? The event offers you a new chance to get the baby Pokémon Toxel. You may remember: It first appeared in November 2024 during the preparation event for the GO Nature Zone, and then again during the actual GO Nature Zone.

At that time, you could hatch it from 10 km eggs if you were lucky. However, if you were unlucky, you had to forgo Toxel until now. It disappeared again, making it one of the Pokémon that could be easily missed in Pokémon GO.

But now the return is near. Toxel is coming back in the “Growing Up” event, in 10 km eggs. The shiny form can also be hatched if you are lucky. More importantly, Toxel is expected to remain in the 10 km eggs even after the event and thus be hatchable.

But that’s not all. The event has even more shinies and bonuses in store.

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Good shiny chance during “Growing Up” in Pokémon GO

These are the bonuses: As is common with Pokémon GO events, “Growing Up” also comes with a few bonuses. They are as follows:

  • If you hatch eggs, you have an increased chance of obtaining shiny Reißlaus.
  • In the wild, you are more likely to encounter shiny Karpador, Wablu, and Reißlaus.
  • Additionally, there are double XP for evolutions.
  • Double candy for hatching eggs.
  • And an increased chance to encounter XXS or XXL Pokémon.

In the wild, you will encounter the following Pokémon. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk.

  • Karpador* (increased shiny chance)
  • Wailmer*
  • Wablu* (increased shiny chance)
  • Tarnpignon*
  • Dedenne*
  • Wommel*
  • Reißlaus* (increased shiny chance)
  • Meikro
  • Micrick*

In eggs, you can find:

  • Wonneira*, Riolu*, Reißlaus* (increased shiny chance) from 2 km eggs
  • Pantimimi* from 5 km eggs
  • Toxel* from 10 km eggs

Additionally, typical event contents such as relevant field research, collector challenges, showcases, and a paid but optional limited research in the shop will be available. This is expected to cost $4.99, likely similar in euros.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? With the Growing Up event, the first May event is now known. However, a few more dates are coming up to round out the current month. Want an overview of what they are? Then check here: We show you all events in April 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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Nintendo is hunting the leaker who spread secret information about Pokémon – Turning Discord into an involuntary snitch

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

About half a year after a major Pokémon leak, Nintendo is finally looking to identify the culprit and is taking legal action.

Which leak is being referred to? In October 2024, a Discord user named GameFreakOUT released confidential Pokémon information on the Discord server FreakLeak. The consequence: The materials not intended for public release were published online with the poster’s comment “Have fun” (and without Nintendo’s consent).

Nintendo now wants to find out the true identity of GameFreakOUT and has requested a subpoena from a California court to force Discord to assist them in the hunt for the leaker.

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Nintendo demands information

How is Nintendo proceeding? On April 18, 2025, Nintendo filed a subpoena request against Discord in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to uncover the personal details of the leaker. This includes the name, address, phone number, and email address of the Discord user, as outlined in the documents, published by Polygon.

An attorney for Nintendo, James D. Berkley, stated that the purpose of this action is to discover the identity of the Discord user GameFreakOUT, who posted infringing content.

What did the leaks contain? In the Pokémon community, this data leak from last year is known as the “Teraleak,” which emerged from the sheer volume of leaked content.

The leaks included confidential employee data from Game Freak, unreleased materials for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as well as other Pokémon titles of the next generation, builds of older games, and a wealth of concept art and lore documents.

Furthermore, the leaker claimed to have obtained the source code for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which the person did not publish.

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This is definitely not the first (and certainly not the last time) that outsiders have gained access to confidential data about games and their companies. On X, another user named Centro LEAKS shared another hint about the upcoming Pokémon title that revealed that a popular aspect of previous Pokémon games will not make it into Legends: Z-A: Pokémon Legends: Z-A – New leak reveals that a popular aspect from the predecessor will not be present

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Players rave about Last Epoch on Steam, but they are sure: Path of Exile 2 shouldn’t be like that

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Last Epoch celebrated the release of its new season. For many, the studio behind the ARPG has done a magnificent job and is so good that it even outshines its competitor Path of Exile 2. Although PoE2 currently plays poorly, GGG however intends to follow its own path.

What is going poorly in Path of Exile 2? Since the release of the new league “Dawn of the Hunt,” many fans have complained about countless problems in the ARPG. Some of these include:

For many, Path of Exile 2 is simply not fun when reaching the endgame and the notorious dopamine rush from loot is missing.

With the release of the new season of Last Epoch, some fans of Path of Exile 2 have now switched sides and are looking forward to the innovations of the ARPG. The game has changed for the better, and although Last Epoch does many things better than Path of Exile 2, fans believe that the team at GGG (developers of PoE2) should stick to their ideas.

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Path of Exile 2 should remain true to itself

What do fans say about the success of Last Epoch? On Reddit, user mccao commented on the success of Last Epoch. Since the release of the new season, many PoE2 fans have been comparing both games, and while GGG can learn a lot from Last Epoch, it would be wrong to align PoE2 to that standard.

Path of Exile 2 is taking a different route to distinguish itself from other games of the same genre and offer freshness – traditional power fantasy does not belong here, as that can be found in PoE1 or Last Epoch. Up to 2,463 (as of April 22, 11:19 AM) fans on Reddit agree with mccao and have shared the following comments:

  • “POE2 doesn’t need to be a reskinned POE1 or a ‘1-to-1’ LE clone, but I really wish it would stop trying to be a Soulslike without understanding what made Dark Souls so good.” – Reddit
  • “LE has some amazing ideas. No one wants POE2 to become LE, but GGG needs to remove the blinders.” – Reddit
  • “I want to love POE2. The graphics, the boss fights, and the skills all look so cool, but I just can’t enjoy getting to the endgame and receiving so few rewards. The game feels more like a job than a game to me.” – Reddit
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Will Path of Exile 2 change further? Currently, the developers of Path of Exile 2 are tirelessly working on the ARPG. They are releasing many patches to address the pain points that the community is currently upset about. Loot will also be addressed soon, but for many fans, that is still not enough: Path of Exile 2 will soon bring more loot into the game, but that is not enough for the community

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Corporations want to replace human programmers with AI, but one problem stands in the way

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Since the rise of artificial intelligence, there are concerns in various professions that ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Midjourney, and other AI services could take jobs away from people. In addition to creative professions, it is also expected to affect programmers, as more and more companies plan to implement artificial intelligence.

This is the danger for programmers: More and more companies are relying on artificial intelligence, which is supposed to take over the work of programmers. For example, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott predicts that by 2030, about 95% of the coded programs will be generated by AI (via TechSpot).

Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also described a similar scenario in a podcast (via YouTube): He believes that in the future, a large part of the code in Meta’s apps will be generated by AI.

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AI has problems fixing errors

What problems does AI face in programming? Debugging, which is simply defined as the detection and correction of errors, is still problematic for artificial intelligence.

Microsoft explained in a blog post that programmers spend most of their working hours on debugging. This is why the company created an environment called “Debug-Gym,” which allows artificial intelligence to use various debugging tools. The AI is supposed to learn to debug codes like a human programmer.

Subsequently, Microsoft conducted initial tests. The AI “Claude 3.7” had the best success rate in debugging code:

  • without access to debugging tools, the AI had a success rate of 37.2%
  • with access to debugging tools, the AI had a success rate of 48.4%
  • all other AIs had a success rate of less than 35% even with debugging tools

This means that artificial intelligence has been successful in detecting and fixing errors in less than 50% of the cases, even with various debugging tools.

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What does this mean for programmers now? Since debugging is an important step in the daily life of a programmer, artificial intelligence cannot replace human workers as long as it doesn’t achieve better results. However, this is exactly why Microsoft’s Debug-Gym is supposed to help the AI learn.

Artificial intelligence proves to be an important tool not only for large companies to perform tasks more effectively. Chatbots like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are also regularly used by many individuals. Many of them do not forget their manners and say “Please” and “Thank you” to the AI – and this costs the companies behind the chatbots a lot of money: ChatGPT’s CEO says users are wasting a fortune by saying please and thank you to the AI

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What is actually happening with Ashes of Creation, the great hope of the MMORPG genre from the West?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

In April 2025, we will look at the status quo of Ashes of Creation, one of the biggest hopes for the entire MMORPG genre, which has been in crisis for a decade.

Why is Ashes of Creation so important for the genre? Since 2015, MMORPGs have been in a drought phase that simply does not want to end. While there are glimpses of hope here and there, there is a lack of ambitious new releases from western studios and publishers that could bring some movement to the stuck status quo of the genre.

The only new MMORPG from the past decade, backed by a western team and blessed with a large budget, is New World – but the game from Amazon Games never fulfilled the expectations and hopes of many genre fans despite the enormous launch hype.

While little is known about most other western MMORPG projects currently in development, Ashes of Creation has been pursuing a more transparent path for many years.

The rogue class recently debuted in the Alpha of Ashes of Creation:

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Ashes of Creation: Trailer shows gameplay of the rogue class

The ambitious project by Intrepid Studios and millionaire Steven Sharif, currently involving 250 developers, delivers updates monthly, continuously showcasing new gameplay and documenting the progress the game has made over the years.

Additionally, since October 2024, Alpha Two has been running, allowing players with access to livestream and report without NDA. This provides unfiltered impressions of the game directly from the community.

Status quo of Ashes of Creation

What is the current status? Since January 16, 2025, Phase 2 of Alpha Two has been live, meaning the Alpha servers are up 5 days a week. The original plan was for Phase 3 to start on May 1, 2025, with 24/7 operation, but the developers recently shifted this date to August 4, 2025.

Anyone with Alpha access can play Ashes of Creation 5 days a week in the coming months. The testers can actually expect a noticeably unfinished gaming experience. According to studio chief Steven Sharif, about 70 to 80 percent of the planned core systems and 20 to 30 percent of the content are currently included in the Alpha.

Noteworthy is that a lot has happened in the Alpha in just a few months since the launch of Alpha Two. For example, there was a major update in March that implemented, among other things, the rogue class, a new region, caravan ships, and the siege system for the nodes.

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Ashes of Creation: The Most Important Things about the MMORPG in 49 Seconds

Furthermore, essential progress has already been made in technology through the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 as well as a breakthrough in the so-called “server meshing”, allowing countless players to exist in a shared world without lag and performance issues rendering the MMORPG unplayable.

This was tested in December 2024 when around 6,000 characters were online simultaneously on an Alpha server. Currently, about 130,000 interested players are participating in the Alpha.

What does the future hold? In the remaining months until the start of Phase 3 of Alpha Two, the developers want to implement further upgrades in technology, introduce the second starting area “The Anvils”, and revise the quest and newcomer experience systems.

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Ashes of Creation – Caravan Gameplay

Moreover, the summoner, the last missing class, is to be released. The races Py’rai, Ren’Kai, and Niküan will make their premiere, and the economy is to be expanded enough to be ready for the launch of Phase 3 in October.

These contents will be complemented by a destruction system for besieged nodes, a monster coins system through which you can take on the role of certain NPCs (including raid bosses), as well as improvements in graphics, combat system, and much more.

When exactly the first beta phase will start after Phase 3 of Alpha Two is currently just as unclear as the final release date of Ashes of Creation.

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What else do I need to know about Ashes of Creation? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG in a fantasy setting, set in a vast open world. You fight against world bosses and compete against each other in PvP. There will also be a system where you level up areas, thereby creating villages and cities and altering parts of the game world – the so-called “Nodes”. Development on the MMORPG began back in 2015. Read more about it here: Release, roadmap, Alpha 2, classes, gameplay, payment model – everything important about the MMORPG Ashes of Creation.

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Pokémon GO: Today you can easily get a hell of a lot of Stardust – Here’s how it works

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, the Spotlight Hour is on. It brings Bubungus – while it’s not strong, it’s still quite useful.

When does the Spotlight Hour take place? The Spotlight Hour is today, on April 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM – as always! It lasts until 7:00 PM, providing you with the Pokémon of the day: Bubungus for a good 60 minutes.

What kind of Pokémon is Bubungus? Bubungus is of the Grass and Fairy type. It originally comes from the games Sun & Moon. Bubungus also has an evolution: Lamellux.

You could honestly ignore both if you’re looking for strong fighters, as they are not particularly dangerous. Nevertheless, you should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour today and catch many Bubungus. Because: There is a lot of Stardust to collect. And you always need that.

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How to make the most of the Spotlight Hour today for lots of Stardust

That’s why there’s so much dust: Bubungus is among the Pokémon that already give you more Stardust by default. Each Bubungus catch equals 500 Stardust for your Stardust account.

But today, it’s going to be doubled again because during the Spotlight Hour, you get double the amount of Stardust for each catch. In the case of Bubungus, that means 1,000 Stardust.

Bubungus
Bubungus and Lamellux – Normal and shiny

If you want to get even more out of it, you should use a Star Piece during this time if you have one in your item bag. This increases the amount of Stardust per catch by 1.5 for half an hour.

In short: During the Spotlight Hour today, you could casually collect 1,500 Stardust per catch. It’s worth it.

What do I need Stardust for? Stardust is one of the most important resources in the game. You can use it to level up your Pokémon – in conjunction with Candy. You also need it to teach them another move. This is particularly important, if you enjoy playing in PvP. And the additional moves are usually quite expensive.

You usually need Stardust to activate Adventure effects as well. In short: You can never have enough of it.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? After we recently had the debut of Forgita, April is now slowly coming to an end. But it’s not quite over yet! A few more events are still coming up. This includes, for example, the debut of Knapfel, including the new items on the map: Apples. What’s that about? We’ll show you here: Pokémon GO is soon bringing a Pokémon, the nature of which is somewhat unclear.

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Blizzard changes direction on Diablo 4, explains how to handle overpowering builds in the new season

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Slaying demons and butchering zombies are integral parts of Diablo 4. It’s part of the game to eventually become ridiculously powerful. Blizzard allows this, but in the future, it won’t be possible for as long as it has been in the past. The previous philosophy seems to no longer be working.

This has been Blizzard’s approach so far:

What is Blizzard planning now? In a roundtable interview, Lead Live Game Designer Colin Finer discussed changes to the balance system of Diablo 4 (via gamesradar). Finer explained: They want to bring nerfs and other balance adjustments much earlier now.

Instead of waiting until mid-season, nerfs will come in the first days. The approach for the future is:

Already in the first week or so, early in the season, when we see that something is completely overpowered and ruining the game, […] we will act quickly so that you don’t waste much time and investment. We will nip it in the bud before you spend weeks building a character.

Colin Finer

The current approach has not respected players’ time. For example, if someone invested in the Blood Waves Necromancer, one of the strongest builds in Season 7, it was destroyed with the mid-season. They don’t want that anymore.

You can see Season 8 here in the trailer:

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“We want to make the power fantasy more satisfying”

The goal now, according to Finer, is that fine-tuning is at the forefront, which “makes the journey of progress more rewarding and the power fantasy […] more satisfying.”

Powerful builds are still important and a part of Diablo. However, players should no longer be able to reach them right at the beginning of the season just by equipping an item, but rather gradually work towards them.

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The emphasis is now on fine-tuning. Even at release, Blizzard reacted quickly and tried to adjust balancing in as short intervals as possible. However, it happened that classes were simply “deleted”, at least in the perception of players.

With the upcoming Season 8, the change in balancing philosophy is supposed to take place. The season starts on April 29, 2025, until then you can still play the current builds. With the new season, new powers will come into play that are supposed to add more variety: Diablo 4 Season 8: Everything about the start, end, and the content

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Friends have been digging a hole in their garden for almost 40 years, making a discovery like in Minecraft

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

For 38 years, Robert and Alain have been going underground daily. They accidentally discovered a cave system in Robert’s garden and are uncovering great treasures – almost like in Minecraft.

What kind of hole is this? The Frenchman Robert stumbled upon an abyss in the middle of his field in 1987. A neighbor’s horse fell into a hole in his garden. During the rescue, it was discovered that the hole leads into a larger cave system (via YouTube).

Together with his friend Alain, Robert descends about 50 meters below the earth’s surface. They proceeded as follows:

  • They uncovered the cave’s tunnels with jackhammers.
  • They brought the excess earth to the surface in bags.
  • For safety, they built stairs and installed lights.

In the cave, they eventually came across bats and stalactites. The big dream of both friends is to discover a large room with stalactites and stalagmites while they are still alive. After all, they are already 75 and 76 years old.

A live-action film adaptation of Minecraft was released only recently:

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Friends Discover Cave System Like in Minecraft

What treasures have they discovered? During their explorations, the two have found numerous treasures. These include mammoth bones, human jaws, and fossils that are more than 450,000 years old.

Every month, researchers come to the cave to examine the discoveries. The scientists even help transport the bags of earth out of the cave – to take some samples themselves. Robert and Alain are now so old that carrying the bags has become more difficult for them.

What does this have to do with Minecraft? As the name of the game suggests, players arm themselves with a pickaxe in Minecraft and extract valuable resources from the land. They hack their way through the pixelated world and occasionally come across underground cave systems. Since the world is generated randomly, players can never be sure what they will encounter.

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Robert and Alain must have felt somewhat similar when they explored the cave system. They too found special treasures in the cave – although probably none that they could use to create TNT or swords. But perhaps they will still find diamonds.

Minecraft was originally released in 2009, so it is not as old as the discovery made by the two friends. However, to this day, Minecraft still receives updates. One of the updates includes flying creatures, which you can see here: Minecraft gets flying mounts, friends can fly along

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Millionaire prefers to spend his life on large yachts rather than solid ground, now he can no longer return

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Every person has their own priorities in life: For some, it’s self-actualization, for others, community and family – For an American millionaire nicknamed “Super Mario,” it has been the luxurious life on the water for over two decades.

Who is the millionaire? Mario Salcedo is not only a wealthy businessman but also a regular guest on one of the largest cruise yachts in the world, not only during his vacation time. He consciously gives up on having his own family or other attachments and has lived almost exclusively on the water for 25 years.

Of the 356 days in a year, he spends only around 15 days on land to handle bureaucratic matters, check on his apartment in Miami, or plan the next flight for another cruise.

In these 25 years, he has already completed more than 1,154 cruises, but life on the water also comes at a cost – and not just financially. Because millionaires are also susceptible to sea and land sickness.

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What ailments does the millionaire suffer from? The huge boats seem to not only harm the environment but also leave their marks on the wealthy permanent guest. Due to his two decades at sea, he developed a land sickness. This disorder affects the inner ear and causes him to constantly feel like he is swaying, even when he is standing still on solid ground.

Normally, this illness lasts only a few days after a limited cruise and then disappears on its own, but due to his permanent stay at sea, the millionaire can hardly walk straight on land anymore. For this reason, he keeps his days on land rather short.

What does his daily routine on the yachts look like? Despite his vacation-like environment, the millionaire continues to work from the cruise ships. On one of the decks, a handwritten sign labeled “Super Mario’s Office” is waiting on a table every day – a nickname he received from the ship’s crew.

“Super Mario” spends around $70,000 to $100,000 annually on his stays. For this, he always books a “simple” inside cabin, as he only needs it for sleeping. The ship is his home.

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The wealthy Super Mario is – aside from his land sickness – in perfect health and for this reason will continue his life on the luxury ships. Returning to land does not seem to be an option for him in the near future. Another millionaire also gives up on having his own house, but invests his money differently: He is a millionaire and doesn’t even own a house: Timothy Armoo shows how differently Generation Z ticks

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Fans believe: Jason Momoa plays an influencer in the Minecraft movie, but for good reason it is kept quiet

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Jason Momoa’s character “The Garbage Man” in the movie about Minecraft could be heavily inspired by a well-known influencer, according to fans. However, a clear answer as to whether this is true will probably never exist for good reason.

Which influencer is being referred to? Fans who have seen the new Minecraft movie see several clear parallels between the character “Garbage Man” Garrett Garrison played by Jason Momoa and the Twitch streamer DrDisrespect, also known as Guy Beahm. That’s why they believe that Jason Momoa’s character is based on him.

However, these parallels are not without problems: In summer 2024, it was revealed that DrDisrespect had received a ban on Twitch for sending inappropriate messages to minors. This information was only published after the main filming of the movie had been completed a few months ago, making any subsequent changes very difficult.

Given that Minecraft attracts many young people, an official confirmation of the fans’ theory is therefore unlikely for good reason.

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“It is absolutely impossible that Garbage Man is not at least partially based on DrDisrespect”

What parallels do fans see? In various threads on Reddit, fans share their theories about the parallels between Jason Momoa’s character and the streamer DrDisrespect. For example, Garbage Man is known as the video game world champion of 1989. In this regard, DrDisrespect has made his title as the blockbuster video game world champion from 1993 to 1994 a substantial part of his personality. Additionally, both wear distinctive clothing and have a very similar style.

User TR1CL0PS also shares his observations via Reddit: “The gaming championship of 1989, Pitviper sunglasses, long hair with facial hair, boastful demeanor, one-liners, and sometimes speaking Spanish. It definitely felt like they were inspired by Doc.”

DepravitySixx opens his thread on Reddit with the words: “It is absolutely impossible that Garbage Man is not at least partially based on DrDisrespect” and also cites the aforementioned points, as well as a flashy red car as a status symbol.

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However, even if Jason Momoa’s character is based on the well-known influencer, it may never be officially confirmed. And as has been said, for good reason. Officially, a well-known German streamer was supposed to be part of the film as well. Yet fans are struggling to find him in the movie: Gronkh was supposed to have a major role in the Minecraft movie – Now fans are asking: Is he even in it?

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