Call of Duty: Warzone celebrated the release of its old map “Verdansk” with a big event. However, the event has already been over for a few days. But for those who still want a souvenir, there’s good news – there’s a still-working promo code with rewards.
What rewards are available? With the still-functioning promo code, you can unlock two items for your account. These include:
30 minutes of double weapon XP
a calling card from Verdansk
You might think that the code should have expired since the event ended on April 15, yet it still works (as of April 23, 2025, 10:31 AM) – we tested it specifically. So if you still need some XP for the new weapons from Season 3 or want a souvenir from Verdansk, you can redeem the code KYHPCVYSNP6HY.
If you don’t know how to enter the code, we will show you a step-by-step guide.
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Call of Duty shows what Verdansk looks like upon returning in Season 3 of Warzone
How to redeem the code
To redeem the code, you need to follow these steps:
If you are interested in the items, now is the best time to redeem the code, because it seems that the code should not work anymore with the end of the event.
In addition to codes, meta weapons are also an important topic in Warzone and Black Ops 6. We will show you which ones you should equip and which attachments are among the best in our meta list: CoD Warzone: Meta – The best weapons with loadouts at a glance
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The streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys shared in her podcast that an employee of Twitch pretended to be her partner and lover to manipulate other female streamers. She took action against the man.
This is the situation: In a podcast on April 19, 2025, Pokimane talked about an incident that happened a few years ago (via YouTube). The incident occurred around the year 2019.
Already in March 2023, Pokimane hinted that someone she had worked with for years had faked a romantic relationship with her to manipulate other women.
Now, two years later, she speaks about the details: The man is a long-time and important employee of Twitch. He was supposed to ensure safety on Twitch, especially for women.
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What kind of employee was he? Pokimane says the man worked as an engineer in Twitch’s “Security and Safety Department.” He helped streamers moderate their channels and was in contact with many female streamers, including Pokimane herself and her friends:
He was highly regarded and had built a good network – he was also one of my mods.
Man faked relationship with Pokimane to hit on women
What did the man do? The Twitch employee had taken the normal professional conversations he had with Pokimane and edited them to make it seem like he was in a romantic relationship with her.
In a normal chat, he manipulated it so that it appeared as if Pokimane suddenly said, “Come to my hotel room.”
The man pursued women within Pokimane’s circle, befriended them, and then complained about how badly Pokimane treated him in the relationship:
Then he started talking about that fake relationship he and I had. He said that I was emotionally, romantically, and otherwise abusing him. He claimed that we would meet in hotels at TwitchCon.
The man also portrayed it as if Pokimane had said “very, very inappropriate things.” Pokimane clarifies: she never met the man – apparently, her management didn’t show her all the pictures and lies that the Twitch employee made up to protect himself.
How did Pokimane find out? The streamer says she only learned about what had really happened from her management when the man had already pretended to be her boyfriend for two years.
The women the man approached had gotten in touch with each other. Thus, the man’s lies were exposed and they informed Pokimane’s team.
Twitch employee wanted women to rescue him from Pokimane
What was his plan? The man seemingly wanted to gain sympathy in this way and trigger a protector reflex in the women by expressing how poorly Pokimane treated him.
He wanted to present himself as a victim so that the women would protect him from Pokimane. This was how he tried to get close to these women.
According to Pokimane, these were manipulative and emotionally blackmailing actions.
Man sent fake nude photos
This particularly shocked Pokimane: The Twitch employee responsible for deleting such deepfake sites sent fake photos of Pokimane to the women to make them send nude pictures of themselves.
Pokimane recounts this with visible and audible disgust. It is already psycho crap.
Additionally, he also disclosed her Twitch revenues.
This is how it affected Pokimane: The streamer said that this ruined her enjoyment of streaming on Twitch and damaged the safe space she had built. Because the victims of the man were women who looked up to Pokimane.
Pokimane had the Twitch employee fired
What did she do against the man? Pokimane says she reported the incident to Twitch. This initiated an investigation. In the meantime, she had to continue working with the man to avoid alarming him. This was difficult for her. She would have preferred to yell at and insult the man. Over and over again, she had to bite her tongue when he wrote something in a joint chat.
During that time, the man announced he was going to leave Twitch because he accepted a job at Riot. With the offer, the man boasted, as Pokimane states.
But when the Twitch investigation was completed, Pokimane called Riot and informed the LoL developers about the situation. After some time, she received a callback. Riot never offered the man a position.
Later, the man was fired, as Pokimane casually notes.
According to Pokimane, after the investigation was completed by Twitch, she told all affected women that the man’s messages had been manipulated and showed them the original messages. If the women were concerned for their safety, Pokimane would ensure their protection. They should come to “Mami come,” she would take care of it.
She had already checked, but legally there was nothing further she could do against the man.
Pokimane is particularly shocked that she always perceived the man as polite and respectful. She had never suspected that something was wrong with him. From her perspective, this makes the situation even worse, as she did not notice any warning signs that something was wrong with him.
The next update of World of Warcraft is live. We reveal what’s included in Patch 11.1.5 – and which content will be available from April 23, 2025.
It wasn’t long ago that Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt was released for World of Warcraft. But the developers are setting a strong pace. Right after the release, the next update was already unveiled – Patch 11.1.5. This comes with three major features that should appeal to almost every type of player.
Available from launch day: Nightfall scenario, cooldown manager, and the winds of mysterious fortune.
There is a new faction with 10 glory levels, new events in Heilsturz and Azj-Kahet.
Disturbing Visions from Battle for Azeroth return on May 21, 2025, with new rewards and challenges.
Treacherous Duos is a new 6-week event where you fight old bosses – multiple at once. Starts on June 4, 2025.
No new raids or dungeons; the patch still belongs to Season 2.
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Update from April 23, 2025: Update 11.1.5 is live, and we have adjusted the article accordingly and added a page with info about the Nightfall scenario.
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The new features of Patch 11.1.5
In total, there are 3 major new core features of Patch 11.1.5.
Nightfall – New Glory Faction with Activities
The story of the Arathi from Heilsturz continues. After Queen Ansurek was overthrown, chaos reigns among the Nerubians. The Sureki, loyalists of the deposed queen, continue their attacks against the Arathi. The new faction “Radiance of Flame” stands against the Nightfall. You rise through several ranks and collect glory, which unlocks new rewards in the form of transmog, mount modifications, and buffs in Heilsturz in Azj-Kahet.
This goes hand in hand with new quests and multiple scenarios, where the characters are divided into several task forces. More details about the event can be found on page 2.
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At some point after the patch’s release, the “Treacherous Duos” event will start for 6 weeks. In this event, you register as a group and must fight bosses in their “animatronic” version in an arena.
The special catch: You have to fight multiple bosses at once, so their mechanics overlap and are likely to cause plenty of chaos. Initially, only 4 bosses will be available, but new bosses will unlock each week.
Even though the event is called “Treacherous Duos”, you can fight more than just two bosses at the same time – but whether you can withstand this chaos remains to be proven.
Rewards here include cosmetic items like transmogs and toys – and of course, the right to brag about your high score and call yourself the ultimate champion of Azeroth.
The masks for the visions return as well.
Disturbing Visions – But Even Harder
The Disturbing Visions were a core feature of the last patch from Battle for Azeroth – and they return. You can once again venture into the twisted, nightmarish world of N’Zoth’s Stormwind and Orgrimmar. As before, you must try to be quick enough so that you do not succumb to madness.
In doing so, you can not only earn the old rewards but also a bunch of new ones – including current gear at “heroic” raid level – at least when you master the respective difficulties.
As before, there will be masks again, which will allow you to activate additional affixes, such as reduced sanity. The old masks are available, but there are also supposed to be three new ones, which will only be unlocked during the visions.
Of course, there are also new rewards in the form of mounts, toys, weapon enchantments, and transmogs.
When does Patch 11.1.5 release? The developers at Blizzard have now revealed the specific schedule for the new patch. The content will be released in a staggered manner:
April 23: Nightfall scenario, cooldown manager, and the winds of mysterious fortune
May 21: Comeback of the Disturbing Visions
June 4: Treacherous Duos
Are you already looking forward to the new and old features coming with Patch 11.1.5? Or do you already feel a chill run down your spine at the thought of visiting the Disturbing Visions again? What else is coming in 2025 is revealed in the roadmap. On the next pages, you’ll find details about the Nightfall scenario and the official patch notes for 11.1.5.
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A group of Skyrim players is recreating the world from The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion as a mod for TES 5: Skyrim. With the release of the official remake of Oblivion, the question arose as to what would happen to the fan project. However, instead of a demand from Bethesda, there is a wonderful gift.
What kind of fan project is this? Skyblivion is a fan remake of Oblivion, created in Bethesda’s Creation Engine as a mod for Skyrim. The creators build upon the original title along with its DLCs, but also add more content:
A new UI for better overview
Improved textures and environments
Expanded cities, dungeons, quests, characters, and equipment
New expansions based on concept arts
Based on the new content, it is already clear that the game takes a lot of time. The project started in 2012. However, with the official remake, some problems arise now, which don’t seem to matter much.
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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered – Official Trailer for the Role-Playing Game
Fans need not fear for their project
Why could there be difficulties? The fan game was actually supposed to be released in 2025. Now, with the release of the official remake of Oblivion, there would have been overlaps. These could lead to lower sales figures for the official game, as many players are already focused on Skyblivion.
Other publishers respond to such fan projects by asking the players to cease. An example is Activision. Here, all fan servers for Call of Duty were shut down, as fans suddenly received a cease and desist letter by mail.
However, Bethesda is not looking for trouble, but instead gives the creators of the fan game a wonderful gift.
What did they receive instead? As the team reports on X, Bethesda reached out to the fan project. But instead of a demand to cease development of the game, there is good news.
A big thank you to our friends for their continued support of Skyblivion! As big fans, we are very grateful for the generous gift of Oblivion Remastered Game Keys for our entire modding team! This means so much to us. Thank you for everything, Bethesda.
Bethesda is gifting each team member a key for Oblivion Remastered. Furthermore, they continue to pledge support for the fan project. Skyblivion is not to be abandoned but further developed.
The team is excited about this positive news and writes that they are very grateful for it and that this gesture would mean a lot to them.
With Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda has released a revised version of the old Oblivion from 2006. However, the game suffers from the typical problems that every game using the Unreal Engine faces: Performance issues. And these problems do not spare players using high-end hardware.
What are the problems? Bethesda relies on Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) for Oblivion Remastered, like many newer games. While it looks very nice and offers many additional graphical effects, it also has a significant drawback: performance. There has been criticism of Unreal Engine 5 for a long time.
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Stuttering, low FPS, and crashes ruin the remaster for players
Currently (April 23, 2025, at 8:30 AM), there are still 83% positive reviews on Steam with around 7,800 ratings, and the majority of those criticizing the game are players complaining about performance. German players are also complaining about the lack of German voiceover.
The problems become particularly clear as soon as you leave the small starting dungeon and the sewers in the game: then the game struggles with severe frame drops and micro stutters. The frame rate remains stable in the latter case, but the game stutters briefly and visibly. In various reviews, users write:
“Looks incredible and has everything you could wish for from an Oblivion remaster. Unfortunately, it runs like trash. Far exceeding the recommended specifications, but constantly dropping to 20 – 30 FPS in cities and outdoors on medium settings without ray tracing. I will wait for optimization.”
“I have a 4060TI and I’m getting 10 FPS outdoors on the lowest settings. This urgently needs to be patched for optimization. It is practically unplayable for me at the moment. It runs worse than STALKER 2.”
“7900XT 50fps FSR Balanced, 25fps Native. Strong ghosting, dithering [reduced color depth], flickering lumen, traversal stutter, and the usual UE5 problems.”
In the Steam community, there are numerous discussions about the problems, one of the largest discussions on Steam has about 130 comments now. A second discussion on Steam has now reached just over 100 comments. Some are complaining that even with an RTX 4090, one of the best graphics cards on the market, the game cannot be played smoothly because the micro stutters ruin all the fun.
However, there are also users who explain that the game runs smoothly and without problems for them. And some users tease: Look at the system requirements before buying, before you complain about the game. Oblivion Remastered requires at least a Radeon RX 5700 or a GeForce 1070 Ti. A Radeon RX 6800XT or RTX 2080 is recommended.
What happens next? So far, the development team has not commented on the problems, but the mentioned issues are present in almost every Unreal Engine 5 game. However, there will likely be an update sooner or later to address the frequent crashes that some users have reported.
The AI chatbot ChatGPT has received an update that gives it a new feature.CEO and tech billionaire Sam Altman believes this feature will revolutionize the AI again and make it more efficient.
What kind of update is it? Recently, the AI tool ChatGPT received a more extensive update called “ChatGPT Distinct.” This allows the artificial intelligence to now remember previous inputs from a user and refer to them.
ChatGPT uses all the inputs you have made and thus creates even more personalized responses and even builds a bond with its users. The introduction of this feature was announced by OpenAI’s CEO, the company behind the AI, Sam Altman via X:
We have significantly improved ChatGPT’s memory – it can now refer to all your past conversations! This is a surprisingly great feature, and it points to something that excites us: AI systems that you get to know throughout your life and that become extremely useful and personalized.
So far, mainly Pro users can use the new feature and continue to train it. In the future, this function is also to be made accessible to Plus users. According to the CEO, the feature can also be disabled or applied only to certain chats.
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Memories as the next step?
What benefits should this feature provide? So far, there has been no development in the chats with the AI tool. Each input has mainly been a new approach and could refer very little to no previous messages.
With the new feature, this becomes a “more human” interaction, where the AI remembers previous details, such as the user having a specific allergy, liking a certain sport, or facing specific issues more frequently.
Through the feature, the chatbot can incorporate such information into new conversations and tasks and often requires less concrete inputs in the long term.
Is there also criticism? On one hand, there is the question of privacy. Because of the persistent storage of the entered data, while extreme customization options for the responses are provided, sensitive data and information about the users are also stored on a server controlled by a company.
On the other hand, for some users, the feature might tempt them to replace complex human interactions with predictable interactions with the AI, which is designed to give responses that please the users. This can quickly lead to the AI replacing human contacts in certain areas, which can cause problems and psychological changes.
In One Piece is teeming with memorable characters – whether through their design, their stories, or their quirky nature. While big names like Buggy the Clown often take the spotlight, there are many side characters who leave a lasting impression despite their brief appearances.
How were the characters chosen? With over a thousand characters in One Piece, it isn’t easy to make a selection. This list does not focus on the most powerful or important figures but on smaller roles that remain particularly memorable due to their personality, design, or unexpected appearances.
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Here is a trailer for the 12th One Piece feature film, which can be watched on Crunchyroll:
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One Piece Film: Gold – The trailer for the anime movie
1. Caribou
Who is he? Caribou is a pirate captain and an antagonist who later becomes a kind of running gag character in One Piece. He is the leader of the so-called Caribou Pirates, along with his brother.
Caribou has eaten the Swamp Fruit, a Logia fruit that allows him to turn his body into swamp. With it, he can suck people into himself, hide things, and move almost incorporeally. Caribou appears after the time skip on Sabaody Archipelago.
What makes him iconic? Caribou is known for his slimy nature and cunning personality. He has absolutely no qualms about acting deviously, deceiving people, or even killing.
He uses his body as a mobile storage, in which he hides weapons, people, or other items. On Fish-Man Island, he even attempts to kidnap several mermaids and steal the entire treasure of the royal family this way. Although he gets caught, he does not disappear from the scene – instead, he keeps reappearing in the series.
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This is not a good sign for experimental, new types of games that are somehow an MMO, but are not called that. On April 9, Velev relaunched on Steam, but just 5 days later, the announcement came that the servers would be closed. Now disappointed buyers are waiting for their promised refunds.
What kind of game is this? Velev is one of those wild genre mixes that we have been seeing frequently lately. The game was intended as “PvPvE”: A game where you fight against mobs and the environment, but also against other players. It was promoted as a mix of a MOBA and an extraction game.
In simple terms: Velev mixes graphics from LoL, with looting and leveling, but with an inventory system like in Diablo 4. Players are meant to experience adventures in groups, find loot, and escape safely with it.
The new game Velev launched on April 9 on Steam and was initially sold for €10, but in practice, there was a 10% discount, so the game cost about €8.80.
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Velev – Trailer for the Early Access of the Fusion of MOBA and Extraction
Game on Steam is heading towards server shutdown
How many players did it have? At launch, a peak of 191 players logged in on April 9, but as soon as the servers reached this peak, it was almost over.
The player numbers dropped daily, and by April 14, only 30 players were online at most, and then it was over.
Team closes the chapter after a disappointing course
This is what the developer says: On April 14, the developer announced:
They were unable to find investors for Velev, therefore they got into trouble and had to take action. They wanted to bring the game into Early Access on Steam and “hoped for the best.”
However, the game was not ready for a paid release, and they recognized that now, but the release was the only option.
Now they are shutting the game down and closing the chapter.
Reviews on Steam criticize: Game is not playable solo
What’s next? The developers say: Players will get their money back. The game is switching to a free-to-play model, the servers are shutting down, but they do not know exactly when.
In the comments, disappointed players write that they have been waiting for their money for a week now.
In reviews, it is noted that while the game showed potential, the requirement “to play in a party makes it a stillborn.” The game made wrong decisions from the very beginning.
Not a good sign for the hype genre
What’s behind it: Numerous studios are currently working on an extraction game. This genre has only a few successful representatives so far, and those are two shooters:
Escape from Tarkov – a realistic military shooter
Hunt: Showdown – an atmospheric horror shooter
Both games took a long time to build a good reputation and a player base. Whether their eventual success happened “because of” or “despite” the extraction formula is not so clear.
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.
In the new event in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can secure costumes:
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Feast of Harmony: Blooming Dance – Event transforms Monster Hunter Wilds into a Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
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.
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 Combat
The 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 Holster
The 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 Switch
While 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 Riding
You 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 Tack
There 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
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.
You can see the beginnings of Jujutsu Kaisen here:
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 – The trailer for the feature film of the Shonen anime
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can watch the trailer for Prelude Dark Pain here:
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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.
A significant contribution to the dark atmosphere of Darkest Dungeon was made by Wayne June’s work. His narration was omnipresent in the game. However, June passed away in January 2025. Developers and the community bid farewell: One of the darkest voices in gaming is forever silenced
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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.
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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Kosmo Explorations: Exotablet, Stellar Missions, and Infrastructure Index
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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).
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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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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:
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.
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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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.
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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