In the films of Star Wars, there is a detail that many viewers may not immediately notice. If you look at the position of the spaceships during space battles, you will notice that they mostly point upwards. What is the reason for this?
What do space battles in Star Wars look like? The fights between various spaceships in the vacuum of space are among the highlights of every Star Wars film – besides the lightsaber duels, of course. It’s simply fun to see huge tin cans shooting at each other, laser beams flying around, and smaller ships like X-wings performing spectacular maneuvers.
However, what seems a bit strange is that most larger ships always show with the “roof” upwards, meaning they are in the correct position to shoot at the opponent. This is strange because space is a three-dimensional realm, and essentially there is no up and down.
Realistically, each ship should appear on the battlefield in a slightly different position. This would create great chaos, and it would be difficult to hit anything. Some spaceships would be upside down to the opponent, while others would be tilted to the side. To solve this problem, the people in Star Wars came up with a trick.
Why do spaceships face the same direction? For weaker ships, it would even be advantageous to be upside down relative to the opponent. This way, they could not be easily or not at all hit, as the weapons are often mounted on the top.
YouTuber EckhartsLadder refers to a video where he consults the book “The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook.” It was published in 1990 and explains various aspects of Star Wars, including the problem with spaceships. It describes that especially humans and humanoid races find it very confusing to see a spaceship that is upside down. This significantly complicates battles.
Therefore, a tradition has been agreed upon: the ship that joins a battle properly aligns itself towards the opponent without further discussion. This creates order, and the battles closely resemble those of ships in water.
All spaceships fly correctly aligned.
Is the tradition valid for everyone? No, because not all races in Star Wars have the same feelings as humans. Those who feel more comfortable in three-dimensional space can even take advantage of the weakness of humans by deliberately flying upside down or sideways to their opponent.
However, most ships that we see in Star Wars are either piloted by humans or humanoid beings. Therefore, it is not surprising that they are almost always properly aligned and follow the aforementioned tradition.
Aside from that, it simply looks better and clearer for us human viewers in the cinema if spaceships are not flying around haphazardly in space. Besides practical benefits, it was certainly also an aesthetic decision from the filmmakers’ perspective. The creator of Star Wars wanted to do everything right in his film but still had a concern: George Lucas thought his most important film would be a flop
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The developer studio Paradox Interactive creates complex historical strategy games on Steam such as Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, or Victoria. With their new game currently titled “Project Caesar,” they live up to their reputation. A map of Europe is incredibly detailed and elaborate.
What is Paradox Interactive known for? The developer’s strategy games are extremely complex and consist of nested game mechanics to recreate historical processes and events, such as the increasing decadence of the Ottoman Empire or something like the overindebtedness of a state.
In Sweden, people make games that consist only of cards. No one knows how to play them, and people just stare at the maps for hours, watching them change colors.
Because from the outside, it seems as if nothing happens in a game, only the colors of the detailed maps change when a province changes hands. This “map obsession” is now taken to a new level by Paradox.
Europa Universalis IV is one of the biggest strategy games on Steam, and apparently a successor is on the way soon:
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Paradox unveils extremely detailed map for Europa Universalis V
This is the new map they show: In a developer blog about “Project Caesar,” which will likely be Europa Universalis V (via paradoxplaza), Paradox now presents a map of Europe that appears extremely detailed and shows the fragmented Europe of 1337, meaning players will start around 100 years before the time where Europa Universalis IV begins.
Especially Germany is still divided into countless small states here.
On reddit, it is already being said that it seems like Europa Universalis V will be the most complex game from Paradox Interactive – in both a good and a bad sense.
What do you do in the game? The games by Paradox Interactive are sandbox games: players set their own goals. There are two main ways to play:
If you “build up high,” you limit yourself to a small amount of land and develop it as strongly as possible.
If you “build a blob,” you aim to conquer as much land mass as possible and “color the map,” thus establishing a large empire.
What do we know about this new game? Officially, nothing yet. The project is currently called “Project Caesar” and has not yet been officially introduced as Europa Universalis V.
However, there are already extensive developer blogs for the game.
The world of Warhammer 40,000 is filled with absurd and cruel methods of warfare. One strategy surpasses all others, at least in the human arsenal: Exterminatus. And several weapons in the imperial armory can trigger such planetary annihilation.
In the grimdark future of the 41st and 42nd millennia, a constant war rages between the Imperium of Man, Xenos, and the forces of Chaos. It’s not just about dominance in the galaxy, but also quite simply about survival.
At the center of most power struggles is the Imperium of Mankind, the currently dominant culture and the second strongest power in the galaxy. To ensure it remains this way, humanity has devised many means over the millennia.
From genetically engineered superhumans and fanatical warrior-priests to walking, armed cathedrals, everything is included. However, there is one weapon that is worse than anything else in the human arsenal: Exterminatus.
This high Gothic term for the annihilation of a world is the absolute last resort that the Imperium can undertake – and yet it has become widely known.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – The release trailer for the role-playing game
The annihilation of an entire world to prevent something worse
An Exterminatus can only be requested by the highest-ranking organizations of the Imperium, such as the Inquisition, the highest Space Marines, Lord Admirals, or the Lord Commander himself.
The obliteration of an entire world means that all life on it is exterminated, rendering the planet uninhabitable for millennia. The decision is only made when there truly are no other options left to save the planet, such as when:
the corruption from Chaos has grown so great that it can no longer be contained and could spread to other worlds
an alien species resides on the planet that is deemed too dangerous
the necessary resources to reclaim the world greatly exceed the benefits
Essentially, an Exterminatus is only requested when it comes to preventing something worse than the loss of an entire world – such as the loss of even more worlds or a total military defeat.
Virus bomb, Cyclone torpedo, Lance strike – How do you destroy a planet?
“Exterminatus” is the term for the destruction of a world in general. However, the Imperium has several means to bring about such annihilation. Over the millennia, humanity has developed various weapons that can classify as Exterminatus, including:
Virus bombs that release a virus which spreads in seconds and can even penetrate seals. It turns all living things into a “bubbling mass” within moments, releasing combustible gases that can then be ignited.
Bioweapons (“Heraclitus”) that stimulate the growth of the planet’s flora and fauna to such an extent that they can grow over kilometers within seconds and consume nutrients and oxygen in mere moments. A few weeks later, nothing will be alive.
Precise “lance strikes” that hit a critical target, leading to a chain reaction that cracks the planet’s crust and transforms the world into a volcanic landscape.
Various torpedoes, including:
Melter torpedoes that burn hotter than any nuclear weapon and turn even great cities into a pile of molten metal and rock.
Cyclone torpedoes that either trigger a chain reaction that ignites the planet’s atmosphere or drill into the planet’s core to destabilize it from within.
Where the infamous Death Star from Star Wars merely blows up a planet with its laser, an Exterminatus sustainably destroys everything that ever was on the world. This is crucial because the ravenous Tyranids could still extract biomass from parts of planets, but not from a completely annihilated world.
The different organizations of the Imperium have their own “preferences” when it comes to Exterminatus. However, this decision is never made lightly.
Even the dictatorial Imperium tries to save worlds whenever possible. Usually not because of the negligible human lives, but because of the important infrastructure and resources on the planet.
When the bug aliens feast on a world, there is theoretically the possibility to make the planet habitable again through terraforming once the technology is available. An Exterminatus makes the world uninhabitable for millennia, often even permanently.
The Twitch streamer Killian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich has made a comeback with a video on YouTube on the evening of Easter Saturday, April 19, after a six-month break. He talks about his current state and his relationship with the streamer QuiteLola. He claims that Lola had something going on with the Twitch streamer Adam “SkylineTV” Wolke while she was still living with him. That had “broken” him.
Tanzverbot had a friendly but also romantic relationship with the Twitch streamer QuiteLola for years – there were apparently harmonious phases, but also recurring tensions. For some time, it was said that the relationship was over, they were “just friends” and asked fans to respect their privacy and let the topic rest.
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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education
Tanzverbot explains the desolate state of his life, cries multiple times a week
This is what Tanzverbot says now: In a video for Easter Saturday, Tanzverbot has now made his comeback (via youtube). In the first half of the video, the 28-year-old explained that his own condition is desolate. He doesn’t know if he is depressed but suspects that he might be. He hasn’t left the house for months and cries multiple times a week; afterwards, he feels better.
The situation he describes sounds serious:
Tanzverbot has totaled his car
He has to leave his apartment due to the landlord’s need for personal use
Since he is not working as a streamer, the tax debts, which he had partially paid off in 2024, have accumulated again. The tax debt is as high as it was at the end of 2023, and he doesn’t know what to do
He says he only hangs out in front of the PC, is in VRChat, and sleeps until the afternoon
The Twitch streamer QuiteLola is known for her IRL content, such as travel streams.
Tanzverbot describes Twitch streamer Lola as inconsiderate
This is what he says about his relationship with QuiteLola: In the second half of the video, Tanzverbot holds his ex-girlfriend QuiteLola partly responsible for his current situation. She acted inconsiderately towards him. Although Tanzverbot repeatedly says that he is to blame for the situation, he describes in detail Lola’s misconduct, which he refers to as his “OnOffOnOff” girlfriend. This misconduct has taken away much of his will to live.
He says he has been quiet for a long time. But he can no longer stand that people on social media explain to him what a wonderful woman he let go and how good she was for him.
In reality, it is different. But because he is so impulsive and Lola so nice and composed, it always appears to outsiders that he is the “bad one” in the relationship. But “this person,” referring to Lola, has demanded a lot from him. However, because she is so professional, it always seems different to outsiders:
You all don’t believe what has happened. And I can’t stand this: Oh, that poor girl, she didn’t deserve that – I can’t hear it anymore. You don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes. Of course, I look like the bad one from the outside when she stands here next to me, with a plate of fruit.
Tanzverbot says:
QuiteLola had lived with her ex-boyfriend for half a year at the beginning of her relationship with Tanzverbot and slept in their shared bed
Then, against his will, she moved in with him, even though the apartment was so small
Adam SkylineTV Wolke – he is considered a world leader in IRL streaming because he guarantees extremely high quality in outdoor streams as a solo individual. He accompanies many Twitch events and streamers.
Tanzverbot says he got drunk and apologized to Adam
How did the situation escalate? The key moment for Tanzverbot was apparently an Instagram event where he had too much to drink. Tanzverbot says that Lola and SkylineTV spent a lot of time together at the event and mostly ignored him. He then sought a clarifying conversation while tipsy:
Then I went to him that evening. […] I got so lovingly, because when I’m drunk, I don’t become needily affectionate, but I don’t want to have a fight. I don’t become aggressive; I get all full of love. And then I told him: I know, Adam, you’ve probably noticed this as well. I’m really, really sorry for dragging you into our relationship drama.
After his apology, QuiteLola and Adam left the party together.
Tanzverbot only found out that something had actually happened between them when he helped Lola move into her new apartment.
This is really the craziest thing anyone could have done to me. It has taken away so much of my will to live.
Tanzverbot says that Lola also hit him in the face, and he had to lock himself in his apartment because she sometimes lost control during arguments.
The streamer says that the relationship with Lola has been “officially” over for a while, but they only finally separated on January 12, 2025.
On Easter Saturday, the video was hotly debated on social media:
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What’s next for Tanzverbot? Tanzverbot says he is at a loss. He is on the verge of losing everything he has left and does not know how to move forward.
Under the video, Tanzverbot receives a lot of support from fans. They wish him strength.
What’s next for the others? SkylineTV and Lola are now being bombarded on social media with many questions and nasty comments on Easter Sunday morning.
On SkylineTV’s Instagram, comments say he is KnatterTV, FremdgehTV, and should be ashamed.
Regarding Lola, comments say it’s probably good for her IRL streams to have contact with the inventor of IRL, they should cancel her, and one asks if Adam is serious about her?
However, there are also some comments posting popcorn memes as a sign that they are sitting back and enjoying the drama.
Update 10:31 AM: In a statement on YouTube, SkylineTV has responded. He says that Tanzverbot previously referred to himself as highly jealous and told his community for over a year and a half that he was separated from Lola. Thus, he apparently lied to his community.
SkylineTV states that at the event, he only spoke with Lola and accompanied her to the taxi. In fact, Tanzverbot bombarded him with messages while drunk, but nothing happened that evening.
The accusations against him are unfounded. He would never start anything with a woman he knows is in a relationship.
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In League of Legends there are 170 champions, and more are always being added. Not every champion can be popular, and this is also evident in the skins. One of the least popular champions has now set a new record that other champions can only dream of.
Which champion is it? League of Legends is full of interesting champions that you do not see regularly. One of the least popular champions is Skarner. According to op.gg, he is currently ranked 2nd among the least played champions, even though his remake made him more popular last year. Currently, only Rek’Sai is less popular (as of 20.04.2025, 12:00).
The fact that Skarner is not a popular champion can also be seen in his skin selection. As one player shows on Reddit, Skarner has set a sad record.
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A Sad Milestone
What kind of record is this? The user bladeofarceus posted a statistic on Reddit that deals with the time gap between new skins of many champions. Since 15.04.2025, Skarner holds the record for having at least 1000 days between all his skins. In total, he has only 5 skins, even though he was released in 2011. As the user Irini- (via Reddit) explains, Skarner received 2 skins at his release, meaning he has received only 3 skins in 14 years.
For comparison: Lux was released in 2010 and has 20 skins, soon 21. In contrast to Skarner, Lux is ranked 4th among the most popular champions. Other champions who have been waiting a long time for skins are:
Udyr (Release: 2009, only 6 skins)
Zilean (Release: 2009, only 7 skins)
Taric (Release: 2009, only 7 skins)
Urgot (Release: 2010, only 7 skins)
Rumble (Release: 2011, 6 skins)
Looking at which champions are popular, one notices that they tend to have more skins, even though they are not that old. Jhin was released in 2016, is currently the most popular champion, and has a total of 11 skins.
What is the reason for this? There is no official statement on this, but hypotheses can be made. On one hand, skins are meant to generate money in a free-to-play game. If a popular champion receives a skin, it is more likely to be purchased than if the few Skarner mains could buy a new skin.
Another possibility could be the design. The most popular champions are human or humanoid characters. From a design perspective, it is probably much easier to design a skin. For example, any human can be designed for the pool party theme.
Monsters like Rek’Sai or Skarner as a scorpion have a harder time. More creative ideas are needed to make them appealing to fans. Hardly anyone likely wants a simple color change. A creative idea is, for example, Pool Party Rek’Sai. They turned her hunting kit into a classic shark.
There is also no point in forcibly releasing a skin that fans will not buy because it is not creative.
The legal dispute between Palworld and Nintendo continues. In 2024, Nintendo sued Pocketpair, the developer behind Palworld. Nintendo claims: Palworld infringed patent rights. Pocketpair counters this, even citing other games and mods as arguments.
Update 0.5.0 for Palworld finally lets you play with friends on other platforms
Pocketpair argues with other games and mods
Which patents are concerning Palworld? Pocketpair challenges the patents that mainly revolve around mechanics familiar from Pokémon:
JP7545191 (The capturing of characters by battling characters or capturing with balls) –
JP7493117 (Another patent related to capturing characters)
JP7528390 (The simple switching of a mount).
How is Pocketpair defending itself?Gamesfray.com had an intellectual property lawyer review the current case files in Tokyo. The website summarizes Pocketpair’s arguments in an article, with which the Japanese studio defends itself against Nintendo’s patent lawsuit. This concerns three alleged patent infringements.
Pocketpair argues that their behavior does not constitute a patent infringement and speaks to the general process of game development. Typically, various elements that already existed are deliberately and unconsciously combined in development. Pocketpair argues that most players and industry actors do not want individual game elements to be patented.
They say that Nintendo’s patents should never have been granted because there were already games that used mechanics that Nintendo later patented. To underscore their argument, Pocketpair cites various games as well as mods:
The biggest reference was, according to gamesfray.com, Craftopia (the previous game from Pocketpair), Pocket Souls (a mod for Dark Souls 3), and Ark: Survival Evolved. Other titles mentioned included:
The Legend of Zelda
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Final Fantasy 14
Tomb Raider
Far Cry 5
Monster Super League
Pixelmon (A mod for Minecraft)
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Rune Factory 5
Titanfall 2
Path of Exile
Octopath Traveler
Dragon Quest Builders
Nexomon
NukaMon (A mod for Fallout 4)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
ArcheAge
Riders of Icarus
Regarding their own Nintendo games, game fray explains: Among the games that Pocketpair declared invalid are also some Nintendo titles, but that’s how patent law works (the company’s own releases can be used against those applying for patents)
The legal dispute between Pocketpair and Nintendo seems likely to continue for a while longer, especially due to the complex patent law that differs across various countries. Depending on how the lawsuit turns out, it could have a significant impact on the gaming industry. Another company previously patented an innovative mechanic: One of the best mechanics in gaming was only used twice, and now Warner Bros. has killed it
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Blood Elves are among the most important races in the history of World of Warcraft. We present you the 5 most significant ones.
Since their introduction with “The Burning Crusade,” Blood Elves, the Sin’dorei, have been the most popular race in World of Warcraft. More than 15% of all characters at maximum level are Blood Elves (via dataforazeroth). However, this makes them an important race not only from the community’s perspective – in the history of Azeroth, Blood Elves have produced some of the most powerful individuals.
Today we introduce you to 5 of the most powerful and significant Blood Elves from World of Warcraft. We have considered not only the sheer “power” of these Elves but also their significance to the storyline.
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Salandria – the great unknown
Many players may not be familiar with Salandria, yet she has been part of the game since The Burning Crusade. Back then, she was a girl from the orphanage in Shattrath, in the shattered world. During the “Children’s Week” event, the heroes of the Horde were able to take Salandria on a journey and show her a bit of the world.
What’s particularly noteworthy here is her visit to the Caverns of Time. Because when you take Salandria there, something strange happens: she is attacked. The Bronze Dragons rush towards the girl in anger, wanting to bring her down.
At the last moment, Zaladormu intervenes, who leads the dragons in the Caverns of Time, and proclaims: “Stop. The girl shall not be punished for things she does in her future or things she will fail at.”
Salandria was still a small child back then – now she is a young adult.
For over a decade, this was merely a somewhat curious encounter that could be quickly forgotten – but now Salandria is all grown up. She is a young woman and has joined the Blood Knights, where she serves under Lady Liadrin. She briefly appears during a quest line at the end of Shadowlands, but then disappears from the scene for now.
If even Bronze Dragons consider Salandria extremely dangerous, it can be assumed that she will contribute to an incident with far-reaching consequences in the near future.
There is also a wish coin of Salandria that can be fished out of the Well in Dalaran. When Salandria threw the coin into the well, she said: “One day I will be more powerful than all these mages!” – a hint that she has great ambitions or at least an undeniable thirst for power. Typical for Blood Elves.
Since the next expansion “Midnight” takes place in the realms of the Blood Elves, it is likely that her story will reach a climax here, and we will finally learn what fate the dragons foresaw in Salandria back then.
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In Dragon Ball, battles are the main focus, and of course, it revolves around who the strongest warrior on Earth or in the universe is. This has always been the case. Ten years ago, a movie explained whom a villain should avoid. Today, that seems a bit ridiculous.
Which movie is it about? In 2015, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F was released in Japan. The film was a sequel to Battle of Gods, featuring the return of Son Goku and his friends after many years. As the name suggests, Freezer is resurrected in the film after being killed by Future Trunks many years earlier.
Freezer wants to go directly to Earth to take revenge on the Saiyan. However, his subordinates warn him against flying straight to Earth because Goku has become much stronger. There, Sorbet, one of the subordinates, mentions that Goku defeated Majin Buu.
Freezer then recalls that his father warned him about two beings: Majin Buu and the God of Destruction Beerus. While Beerus still poses a threat today, Majin Buu is a forgotten side character who couldn’t do much even in the film before.
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – The Official Trailer for the Movie
Freezer is currently stronger than ever
How has the balance of power changed in 10 years? At the time of the film, Goku and Vegeta were quite strong, but Beerus and Whis were on another level. In the film, Freezer was transformed into Golden Freezer, but Goku and Vegeta were able to defeat Golden Freezer, even with Whis needing to help.
In the series, Freezer remained relevant afterward. He was one of the fighters from Universe 7, defeating the warrior Jiren alongside Goku and C17. In the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly, he was thoroughly defeated by Broly.
However, in the manga, the situation is different currently. Due to the events in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, both Piccolo and Gohan have reached a similar level to Goku and Vegeta with their new forms.
But Freezer has changed too. He is as powerful as never before. In the manga of Dragon Ball Super, the iconic villain has been given a new form, and Black Freezer was able to easily defeat both Vegeta and Goku in their strongest form during the Granolah arc.
While the gods of destruction, along with Zeno, are still the most powerful beings in the universe, the dynamics among other warriors change regularly. For fans of the genre, this is also one of the biggest draws. Who knows, maybe Majin Buu will return to the fight with new strength.
The developer Mark Darrah is the man behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard and previously launched the SF-MMO Anthem for BioWare. In his podcast, he discusses the influence of the Steam hit Baldur’s Gate 3 on future games. The influence of Baldur’s Gate 3 will be smaller than players are now hoping. This is because Baldur’s Gate 3 forgoes a protagonist with their own voice to grant players more freedom – but future games may not be able to do that so easily.
This is what Darrah says: Darrah mentions that the influence of a game on future games and its sales figures are not necessarily in a linear relationship. He believes that, despite Baldur’s Gate 3 being incredibly successful, it will not have as large an influence on future role-playing games as laypeople might imagine.
But that is not because Baldur’s Gate 3 is so expensive that no one can replicate it (like GTA V), but because of its special status:
Baldur’s Gate 3 has changed the landscape concerning who is willing to look at a role-playing game. It has significantly expanded the space of the genre, which is great. But I believe that the impacts on the way games are developed are smaller than people outside the video game industry might expect.
Anyone hoping that Baldur’s Gate 3 marks the beginning of a golden age for role-playing games may be disappointed.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 succeeded where no other game could
What is the reason for this? Darrah explains: Baldur’s Gate 3 had optimal preconditions that other studios and games cannot recreate.
Baldur’s Gate 3 succeeded with things that other studios would never be able to pull off, according to Darrah.
What does he mean? Darrah explains that Baldur’s Gate 3 utilized a protagonist without their own voice and simple cinematics. Other games would not be allowed to do something like that.
As a result, Baldur’s Gate 3 could offer players many more choices and freedoms.
This is what it’s about: Darrah basically says: Baldur’s Gate 3 could only give the player this much agency because it replicates Dungeons & Dragons, and the core of the game is that players can do anything they want.
If a game lacks this setting, players have different expectations of a game and then expect a clearer story.
A new movie by director Ryan Coogler has premiered in German cinemas. Already, the film is receiving very good ratings and is also impressing a content creator on YouTube.
Which movie is it about? We are talking about Blood & Sinners, which is simply called Sinners in the original English. It is the new film by Ryan Coogler, who has drawn attention in recent years with Creed or Black Panther.
In Blood & Sinners, he collaborates once again with actor Michael B. Jordan. In the film, he even plays a double role. He portrays the twin brothers Smoke and Stack.
The story takes place over just one day and night in Mississippi in 1932. The two brothers open a bar where blues music is mainly played. While everything goes about its usual course, their day-to-day life is soon disrupted by a serious threat: vampires.
However, Blood & Sinners has little to do with the vampire abilities from Twilight. It is a film with horror elements, but it also highlights music. This mix has been very well received by critics so far. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently stands at 98%, and the audience gives it a rating of 97%.
A well-known YouTuber also joins in the praise.
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Trailer for the Vampire Movie Blood & Sinners
Intense battles and great characters
Which YouTuber is it about? The content creator penguinz0 talked about the film in a new video on YouTube and shared his opinion with the community.
He praises Blood & Sinners and calls it the best film he has seen so far this year. The following points are especially highlighted by penguinz0:
The characters are very well written and quickly grow close to the audience’s heart.
For this reason, one fears for their fate and empathizes with them.
The actors surrounding lead Michael B. Jordan are fantastic.
The handling of the vampire theme is very smart.
The scary scenes create a lot of tension.
The fight scenes are bloody and intense.
However, the YouTuber still has some criticisms:
Although music plays an important role and embodies the “good,” it is not really used in the fight against the vampires at the end. Instead, conventional weapons are used.
The marketing and trailers could mislead genre fans: Blood & Sinners is not a pure horror film, but only contains elements of the genre.
Whether Blood & Sinners is the best vampire movie of all time, as some claim, penguinz0 does not want to answer. In any case, it is one of the best of recent years. Have you heard of it yet and are you interested? Feel free to let us know in the comments. You might also be interested in: Film expert says: These 10 movies you must watch in 2025
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MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth loves role-playing games but has a problem with most modern titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 when it comes to the great threat within. A JRPG with 30 years behind it excels far better in this discipline.
I love role-playing games. I usually spend my time in Western titles such as those from CD Project Red (Witcher, Cyberpunk), Bethesda (The Elder Scrolls, Fallout), Larian (Baldur’s Gate 3), or most recently Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
What bothers me about many of these games: They present me with a danger right at the beginning that threatens to destroy the world and its inhabitants. Whether it’s a demon, a dragon, or a parasite in the protagonist’s head – often I find these threats quite irrelevant.
Because there are tons of side quests on the left and right that often tell much more interesting stories. I often leave the main quest aside for a few hours. This seems particularly absurd when the world is supposedly on the brink of destruction.
What I find missing in many modern role-playing games is a sense of urgency.
This brings me to Chrono Trigger: Recently, I listened to an episode of the Gamestar Podcast. The occasion for the discussion was the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger. Heiko Klinge and Michael Graf from Gamestar spoke highly of the JRPG. So I decided to finally catch up on this classic.
I grabbed the Steam version for 15 euros and started with high expectations. After all, the SNES game was developed in 1995 by a real dream team:
The music was composed by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears, Mario Party) and Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy).
After a short playtime, I was blown away. And this was despite the fact that I usually don’t have much interest in JRPGs. My enthusiasm was mainly due to one point that Chrono Trigger handles better even 30 years after its release than Baldur’s Gate 3 or Witcher 3.
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Trailer for the JRPG classic Chrono Trigger
Everything is connected
Chrono Trigger tells a time travel story. The world is destroyed in 1999 by an evil parasite named Lavos. This must be prevented by traveling through various eras of the past and future.
We play as the protagonist Chrono, who himself remains relatively colorless. More interesting are the six companions, of whom always up to two are with us in our party. They have their own backstory and sometimes even quests.
These side quests are all connected to the main quest. The great threat never fades into the background. I am constantly reminded that the parasite is lurking underground. All NPCs and locations are also related to this.
Overall, Chrono Trigger tells its story very consistently and without major lulls. The game also owes this to its gameplay, which is nearly perfectly balanced. The game world, which changes according to the time period, invites exploration but is still manageable and full of details that refer back to the threat.
The battles are also awesome: Unlike other JRPGs, there are no random encounters. Each boss requires a specific tactic, and sometimes I can even decide in which era I want to fight them. This way, I can influence the outcome of the game and unlock one of 13 endings.
In summary: Chrono Trigger presents me with a problem that I want to solve urgently and as quickly as possible. Everything is interconnected, and nothing feels arbitrary.
As much as I enjoy the side quests in Baldur’s Gate 3, it always feels strange to me when the parasite in my head suddenly becomes quite irrelevant for a few hours. It diminishes the threat.
While playing Chrono Trigger, I found myself wondering how Larian’s highly praised masterpiece would look if the developers had cut out all quests unrelated to the main plot.
The result would certainly be a more linear and shorter game. Whether it would be worse can only be speculated – but I don’t believe so.
If modern role-playing games can learn anything from Chrono Trigger, it is this:
Tell exciting and compelling stories.
Create characters and places that are connected to the great threat.
Don’t hesitate to cut content to create a shorter but more immersive experience.
A good role-playing game should be more than just busy work.
The loot shooter The Division 2 has many fans who hope for new content. Apparently, they won’t have to wait long. The DLC “Battle for Brooklyn” is on the starting blocks. According to an insider, a release is planned for the end of May. More official information is expected on April 23.
This is what we know now about the new DLC. The insider Tom Henderson has now revealed new information about the DLC “Battle for Brooklyn” (via insider-gaming):
The DLC is supposed to be released at the end of May. Henderson expects Ubisoft to announce the final release date on April 23. Additional details are also expected on that day.
Battle for Brooklyn is supposed to be the smallest DLC in the The Division game series and cost around $15 (approximately €20).
Apart from the DLC, Ubisoft is expected to continue working on The Division 3. However, plans could change as well.
At the moment, this information is still unconfirmed. We will have to wait until April 23 to learn more.
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The Division 2 Shows Year 6 Season 2 in the Launch Trailer
The Division 2 – In Crisis for 5 Years
Why do we hear so little about The Division? The game has been in a difficult situation since 2020:
However, as Massive later stated, they noticed the enormous support from fans for The Division and decided to further develop the franchise and create The Division 3.
Filler episodes can unnecessarily stretch the story in animes. However, there are some that are so entertaining that we wonder why they aren’t part of the official story. MeinMMO presents to you the best ones.
What are fillers? Fillers are generally episodes or arcs that do not occur in the manga source. They are often added by the producing studio to buy some time. This way, the manga can continue without leaving a long break in the anime.
Moreover, the anime maintains a time slot when a new episode airs weekly. In addition, fillers provide extra content – they can shed light on characters that might otherwise be sidelined, or put main characters in unfamiliar scenarios.
There are filler episodes that are so well done that the mangaka should have incorporated them from the start. We list 5 episodes that you absolutely must watch.
One anime represented in this list is Bleach:
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Bleach: The Trailer for Thousand-Year Blood War
5 filler episodes you must see
Bleach: Confrontation! Hisagi vs Kazeshini
Episode 235 of the anime Bleach is situated in the middle of the filler arc about the Zanpakuto Rebellion. Here, the Zanpakuto spirits rebel against their Shinigami masters. The spirits are the personified souls of the swords used by the Shinigami in battle. They are not just weapons, but have their own personalities.
In this arc, they physically manifest for the first time and fight against their owners. This is made possible by the antagonist Muramasa, who is popular among fans. Representative of the arc is Episode 235, as multiple fights take place simultaneously.
Here, not only is the titular fight between Hisagi and his Zanpakuto Kazeshini visible, but also fights between Ichigo and Muramasu and Renji against Sayu and Hebi. Especially the character development of Renji makes the episode so special, as he realizes what he is actually fighting for.
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Open worlds have become indispensable in the gaming industry. Almost every genre has an open world. MyMMO editor Nikolas Hernes is not a fan of them and avoids most open-world games. But there is one exception, and that is a small district of a role-playing game in Tokyo.
What is the problem with open worlds? Open worlds are a good idea. You can explore a large world, immersion increases, and you can hide various side activities. That actually sounds like strong arguments. The problem is the execution.
Although I like some games from Ubisoft, I have to criticize the studio. With Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed, they established an open-world approach that I now find frustrating. Don’t get me wrong. The worlds are beautiful, but the gameplay is dull.
Climbing towers, discovering dull side quests, and unsatisfying collectibles ruin even the most beautiful world for me. But that is not just a problem with Ubisoft. Even in games like Dead Island 2, which I generally enjoy, I have no desire to engage with the open world.
I personally find it hard to engage with open worlds; the immersion does not work. I love The Witcher 3, but even there, after a few hours, I start to mindlessly follow the quests. Dark Souls has one of the coolest worlds of all time, but that world is more about interconnected levels than a true open world.
But there is one exception: Kamurocho in the Yakuza games. Never has a world felt so alive, and that despite being just a simple district.
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Yakuza 0 – Trailer for the prequel of the Japanese gangster series by SEGA
Kamurocho: the perfect place for Japan lovers and nasty gangsters
What kind of series is Yakuza? Yakuza now has countless entries. Most parts focus on Kiryu, who actually wanted to make it big in the world of the Yakuza. But that doesn’t work out, and the silent guy becomes an unusual hero who regularly takes on gangsters.
At first, Yakuza was still a beat ’em up with RPG elements, but since Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the main series has become a classic JRPG. Besides the melodramatic story and the quirky characters, the world is the real star.
Most parts take place in Kamurocho. This is a fictional district in Tokyo and, accordingly, smaller than large role-playing worlds. But Kamurocho works much better for me, and it’s due to several aspects.
Why is Kamurocho such a great open world? Even though Kamurocho is relatively small, the world is packed with activities. You can sing karaoke, go to restaurants, or hit the dancefloor.
These are not just simple activities; they contribute to making the city feel alive. These absurd activities fit well with the neon-soaked world of Tokyo and provide a great contrast to the gritty gangster story. Plus, you can invite other characters to the activities.
The side quests also weave in and out of these activities. They fit Japanese clichés and strike the perfect balance between realism and nonsense. And the best part: they are engaging and almost never consist of tedious collect-a-thon tasks.
As the protagonist, you are not someone who changes Kamurocho; you are just a person who lives there and learns to know and love the district.
The most important thing about the tasks: if you don’t want to do them, you miss nothing. The collectibles are important for side tasks, but apart from the great and absurd stories, you can safely ignore them. They are not forced upon you.
For me, Kamurocho feels like a vacation. Every few months I return to Yakuza 0 to dance at the Maharaja, bowl a little, or croon Baka Mitai into the microphone.
Kamurocho doesn’t just feel alive; it evolves. When I look at Kamurocho in Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 1, I am fascinated because the district has changed. It adapts to the decade, but the soul remains.
I feel like a kid returning to my hometown after 10 years. Much looks different, more modern, but the memories remain. Kamurocho steadily evolves. The protagonist has to adapt, but no matter what happens, it feels like home.
Kamurocho is not just a playground but a stylistic device to illustrate how characters or the story have changed.
When I boot up Yakuza 0 after some time, I feel like I am flipping through an old photo album.
Other open worlds may look more beautiful, have better secrets, or prettier architecture, but none make me feel as comfortable as Kamurocho. Whether I’m beating up gangsters, singing karaoke, or just strolling through the streets in the rain. You can find more cool open worlds here: Alternatives to Kingdom Come 2: These open worlds also offer pure immersion and fascination
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With Crimson Desert, another game that will make the hearts of monster hunters beat faster is expected to be released in 2025. Many elements that characterize Monster Hunter Wilds can also be found in the latest work by Pearl Abyss.
What kind of game is Crimson Desert? Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game with an open world from the game studio Pearl Abyss. Pearl Abyss is primarily known for their successful MMORPG Black Desert, and this signature is visually reflected in their new work as well. According to current information, it is expected to be released at the end of 2025, but a specific release date is still pending.
You take on the role of Kliff, the leader of the so-called gray manes, fighting for peace in the war-torn continent of Pywel. Stylistically, the game has many influences reminiscent of Vikings and Celts.
The gameplay shown so far displays many elements that align with those found in the Monster Hunter series. Here’s why this game could also be a hit for you as monster hunter fans.
You can find the gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert here:
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Gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert, the action-adventure with open world
Crimson Desert vs. Monster Hunter
Why might Crimson Desert also appeal to fans of Monster Hunter? On one hand, Crimson Desert, like Monster Hunter, places a huge emphasis on gigantic and intense boss battles. In grand presentations, you often battle against human opponents, but also against massive, imaginative creatures. They confront you in demanding clashes, so the typical monster hunter feeling can quickly arise here.
Although Crimson Desert appears to be tailored for solo players, the developers at Pearl Abyss come from the MMO world (Black Desert Online). This is reflected in the gameplay shown so far: the equipment system appears extensive and versatile, offering suitable weapons and approaches for many types of players. From swords to axes to pistols, mini-cannons, and spells, it seems like just about everything is available.
You can equip yourself with various weapons, use magic, and employ gadgets like a grappling hook in combat. Gradually, you improve your equipment and become stronger over time. Powerful counters and well-timed dodges also play a significant role. This versatility is appreciated by monster hunters and makes their favorite series particularly special. Whether there will ever be online features is still unknown.
Here you get an impression of the epic battles:
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Crimson Desert: Boss battle against the Stag King in the gamescom trailer
Where Monster Hunter games are usually very gameplay-focused, Crimson Desert aims to maintain a balanced mix between story, exploration, and combat. Thus, the title could potentially fill a gap for fans of Monster Hunter, especially if they found the story a bit lacking so far.
Moreover, the open world of Crimson Desert is said to offer a bit more to do, as you can tame mounts, fish, solve puzzles, and climb walls and trees in a “parkour” manner.
If Crimson Desert delivers on its promises, it could be the next big title after Monster Hunter Wilds that sneaks into the hearts of monster hunters. Did you previously have Crimson Desert on your radar? Does it sound interesting to you as fans of Monster Hunter? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The German Twitch streamer Killian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich was last seen on Twitch in October 2024. Fans are worried about the Berlin streamer, who recently reported that he is not doing well. However, some are also frustrated with the situation.
This is the situation: The Berlin streamer Tanzverbot explained in November 2023, he is in debt. He has fallen into a shopping addiction, tried to keep up with influencers who have much more financial resources than he does, and overextended himself. Tanzverbot said that he has not streamed anymore, has not earned any income, and therefore cannot handle the tax costs incurred from his successful years.
He said he wants to change his life, stream regularly again, and actually became active for a period in 2024. During his active time, the community supported him, even MontanaBlack wanted to motivate him with a bet to stream regularly again. But since October 2024, Tanzverbot has not been on Twitch.
Although he provided status updates via X repeatedly, they sounded concerning. Many fans are worried about the streamer.
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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education
Concerning Signals on Social Media
These were his last signals on social media: Tanzverbot reached out at the turn of the year and said: He has already been inactive for 2.5 months. He is “not doing well” in every way.
In mid-February, Tanzverbot returned and said that now, after 4 months of pause, “he has nothing left in his life.” He is now regularly partying but is still suffering from financial problems. He announced he would return to Twitch, but only when he is sure he can follow through.
A fan supported the streamer with a donation of €1,000, which left him speechless:
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He last reported on February 26 via X (formerly Twitter): “I am mentally feeling so much better, I will be back soon.”
Fans are Caught Between Frustration and Concern
This is the current status: Tanzverbot has not been active on Twitch for more than half a year. Now, 173 days have passed since his last stream.
On X and Reddit, fans are worried about the influencer plagued by problems.
Many, however, seem to be getting tired of the cycle where the streamer announces a comeback and then nothing happens. Or that a comeback only lasts a few days:
Glad to hear! Still, it will go as it always does, stream 2-3 times, then your mega strong community gifts 9k subs and 6k euros, then you’re gone for another 4 months …
Update April 19: Tanzverbot has now returned on Easter Saturday with a video informing his fans that he has been going through a tough phase for months and no longer goes outside, only hangs out at the PC and is active in VR Chat. He says he is mentally knocked out, sleeps until the afternoon, and cries several times a week. The financial problems are, due to his lack of income, as severe as they were 2 years ago.
In addition, he revealed some details about his on-off relationship with the Twitch streamer QuiteLola, which apparently weigh heavily on his mind.
In the world of Fallout, bottle caps are the currency, but one player used them in the real world to get the game.
Which role-playing game is it about? It is about Fallout 4, a very popular role-playing game from Bethesda, which was released almost 10 years ago.
In Fallout 4, you take on the role of the sole survivor of the underground bunker 111 (Vault 111), located in the vicinity of the U.S. metropolis of Boston.
Outside the bunker, a post-apocalyptic world awaits you, filled with dangers you must face.
The story of the role-playing game revolves around the search for the protagonist’s kidnapped son.
During your journey, you will encounter various factions, each with different ideas about the future of humanity.
Throughout the game, you will have to make decisions that influence the course of the story and the fate of the region.
Even before Fallout 4 was set to be released on November 10, 2015, a fan sent over 2,000 bottle caps to Bethesda in order to pre-order the role-playing game.
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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German
“I only saw prices in pre-war dollars”
This is behind the bottle cap story: In 2015, a Fallout fan named “Seth” sent several packages of bottle caps to Bethesda. He hoped to use these as payment for a pre-order of Fallout 4.
Bottle caps are the currency in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, with which the inhabitants of the wasteland trade after the war. In a letter to Bethesda that accompanied the packages, the fan wrote:
“If it isn’t already obvious, I am quite a big fan of the series. Of course, I was pretty excited when I started learning more and more about Fallout 4. I also heard that you are currently accepting pre-orders. I only saw prices in pre-war dollars, and I wasn’t sure what the exchange rate is these days, so I sent you everything I saved since I first played Fallout 3” – (via Eurogamer).
In total, it is said that there were about 2,240 bottle caps that the fan sent to Bethesda.
Bethesda agrees to trade, accepts bottle caps for Fallout 4
This is how Bethesda responded: Bethesda’s former deputy director of public relations, Matt Grandstaff, responded to the unusual submission. He posted a picture of the bottle cap boxes on X and stated that the fan would receive recognition for being the first to come up with this idea.
The fan himself later spoke out again and reported that Matt Grandstaff actually contacted him and assured him that he would receive a copy of the game or a Steam key for Fallout 4 (via Moviepilot).
Other community members also offered to buy the game for him if Bethesda would not gift it to him. He was grateful for that.
In summer, a football game called Rematch is released, which resembles Rocket League and does not follow the strict rules of the popular sport.
What kind of game is this? The developer studio Slocap has started a beta test for the upcoming sports game “Rematch,” in which players can participate on Steam.
Rematch (PC, PS, Xbox) is a multiplayer game where 2 teams of 5 players compete against each other in a football match.
The character of the game is much more reminiscent of games like Rocket League or Roller Champions than of football simulations like EA FC (formerly FIFA) or eFootball (formerly Pro Evolution Soccer).
There is no real referee in Rematch who whistles according to strict rules. You can tackle your opponents without injuring them.
The gameplay core focuses on skillful play and teamwork. You can leave your opponents behind with impressive tricks and take the lead with spectacular shots, but those who only go for solo plays will not succeed. Additionally, someone should always keep an eye on defense – the last man takes on the role of the goalkeeper.
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Trailer for Rematch, the football game with 5v5 matches
Thousands of players want to play digital football without an annoying referee
Here’s how the beta works: The closed beta test of Rematch started on Friday, April 18, 2025, and has since attracted numerous interested players. Just a few hours after the beta launch, the game recorded 118,739 simultaneous active players on Steam (via SteamDB).
That is more players than the latest installment from Electronic Arts, “EA Sports FC 25,” managed to attract at its peak on Steam (via SteamDB). However, keep in mind that these are only the Steam player numbers – EA FC is primarily played on consoles like the PS5 and is also available in the in-house EA App on PC.
A current criticism of the beta is the server connection. Some players are experiencing connection problems and high ping (via Reddit).
The biggest discussion around the game currently revolves around the price. Rematch will cost around €25 at release on June 19, 2025. However, some players expect it to be a free-to-play title. There are already voices on Reddit saying it is fundamentally a good game that is fun and justifies the price.
How well Rematch will be received at release and whether it can attract players despite the price will be revealed in the summer. However, the developer studio Sloclap has already gained the trust of many players with their currently youngest game, “Sifu.” On Steam, Sifu has over 92% positive reviews, even though it is considered quite difficult and causes some players to despair: Gamer plays for 30 years but says about one game: “I had trouble getting through the tutorial”.
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A Japanese bank asked young people how much money they spend. Some young people stated that they have gone overboard with in-game purchases.
Where does the data come from? The Japanese bank and financial institution “SMBC” surveyed 1,000 individuals aged between 20 and 29 about their purchasing behavior in February 2025, including 500 men and 500 women. People in this age group are classified as Generation Z.
The study examined the purchasing behavior of young people in various areas of life, including spending on gaming and investing in virtual currencies.
Update, April 19, 2025: The article previously stated that 18.8% of all respondents faced financial problems due to in-game purchases. In fact, it is “only” 18.8% of respondents who previously indicated that they had invested money in games. We have corrected this in the article.
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Young people admit they spent too much money on games
What do the respondents say? The respondents not only explained in the survey how much they spend, but also how they generally feel about in-game purchases. The following results emerged (via smbc-cf.com):
21.6% of respondents stated that they have spent money to purchase items in video games or to utilize gacha mechanics like in Genshin Impact.
Of the respondents who have invested money in games, 18.8% indicated that they invested so much money in in-game purchases that they could no longer afford their living expenses, including rent and food.
Overall, the proportion is higher among men (22.8%) than among women (14.8%) who invest too much money in in-game purchases.
17.9% of all respondents also state that they are willing to pay money for in-game advantages.
Additionally, 20.8% of respondents explain that they cannot enjoy games if they do not make in-game purchases.
Generally, men tend to be slightly more affected than women when it comes to in-game purchases.
Controversial mechanics encourage spending: In addition to pay-to-win mechanics that provide players with tangible advantages, so-called gacha mechanics are highly controversial among players.
Gacha games, like Genshin Impact in the featured image, rely on randomness: Anyone who wants a particular character or item must keep pulling until they finally get the desired character. Players and streamers invest thousands of euros to pull a popular character. Some even risk marriage, careers, and livelihoods for gacha games and end up losing everything.
According to Polygon, Japanese players are particularly affected: Japan alone is said to account for 14.3% of all spending in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The people responsible at Capcom warn in a new message to the community against making adjustments to the quests of Monster Hunter Wilds.
Why are the developers warning?Cheats, hacks, and mods in Monster Hunter Wilds remain a hotly debated topic. Now the developers explain on the official website of the game that some players have apparently made unauthorized modifications to game data for high-level environments, field explorations, and comparable content (via monsterhunter.com).
Especially concerning the adjustment of quests, the devs warn: “Modified data can disrupt regular gameplay and even lead to the unplayability of the game.” Capcom’s recommendation: “If you suspect that a quest might be modified, please do not play it or immediately abandon it.”
Here is the trailer for the first content update of Monster Hunter Wilds:
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
Stricter measures against cheaters
How to recognize modified quests? Quest mods apparently aim to increase the number of monsters as well as bonus reward slots. Missions that do not meet the usual conditions should be avoided in every case, or you should leave them immediately and exit the game without saving.
In light of the warning, the developers emphasize that cheating behavior violates the terms of service of Monster Hunter Wilds. Permanent bans can be the result, even if you have only participated in such a quest.
Furthermore, Capcom’s representatives explain that they plan to implement additional measures in future updates to identify users who have made unauthorized modifications to game data, in order to better protect other players from such behavior.
