5 filler episodes that are better than the actual anime

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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Ubisoft has ruined open worlds, yet the world of a great action RPG still captivates me to this day

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.

Gameplay and story-wise a dream

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.

The sequels are like a return home

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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A promising action-adventure could be the next big hit for fans of Monster Hunter Wilds

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.

Initial reactions to Crimson Desert are very positive. Many of the approaches seem to be well implemented and offer a lot of fun, so they even speak of another game hit for the year 2025. What was most liked and what still needs to be improved before the release can be read here: Initial impressions praise the new action RPG, it could be the next hit in 2025 after Kingdom Come and Monster Hunter

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Streamer Tanzverbot has been missing from Twitch for 173 days, his fans are frustrated and worried

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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But that was already more than a month ago.

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 …

Some are hoping for a long-term improvement for Tanzverbot. Many simply miss the influencer and wish for the carefree times of the past. But those seem to be over: Twitch streamer Tanzverbot says he is broke: bought shirts for 400 euros that didn’t even fit him

Tanzverbot Says He Can’t Cope Anymore

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.

We extensively covered the video on MeinMMO on Saturday, April 20: Tanzverbot is in a life crisis, talking about his relationship: “It has taken away much of my will to live”

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A gamer once sent 2,240 bottle caps to Bethesda and received a legendary role-playing game in return

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.

Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic world of Fallout has since been adapted into a series on Amazon Prime, with the first season airing in 2024. All currently known information about the yet-to-be-released second season of the series can be read on MeinMMO: Fallout Season 2: Release, Trailer, Stream, Cast – Everything about the continuation of the hit series on Amazon Prime

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Almost 120,000 players are playing a beta test on Steam where you play Rocket League with feet instead of cars

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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In Japan, a part of Generation Z has trouble paying their costs because they spend too much money on games

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.

Generation Z is entering the job market. According to statistics, a large portion holds a university degree. However, this becomes a downfall for some young people, as there are too many applicants for too few positions. In Germany, every 5th employee is overqualified: Generation Z is the best-educated generation in history: Unfortunately, it is also the most overqualified in the job market.

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Players mod Monster Hunter Wilds quests with more loot, Capcom warns of ‘unplayability’

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.

How drastically cheats and mods can affect Monster Hunter Wilds is shown by the leaderboard records. At the top, there are increasingly players who can deal damage faster than Lucky Luke can shoot. Is everything going on here by the rules? Whoever wants to stand at the top of the Monster Hunter Wilds leaderboard has to defeat Rathian and co. in milliseconds.

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“1.0 Release? Who are you?” Escape from Tarkov surprises fans with launch date, reveals plans for the future

Battlestate Games announced a release date for version 1.0 of Escape from Tarkov on April 18, 2025, and showed in a roadmap what to expect for the shooter in 2025.

What does Tarkov say about the 1.0 release? Battlestate Games, the development studio behind Escape from Tarkov, stated in a post on X that the extraction shooter will be released in version 1.0 later in 2025. This means the shooter will leave its beta phase, which started in 2017, after approximately 8 years.

While the developers did not provide an exact release date for version 1.0, they indicated with a roadmap that you can expect the full version at the earliest in the fall. In August 2025, patch 0.16.9.0 for the early access version of Escape from Tarkov is also set to be released. More detailed information about the release is expected to follow in June.

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Escape from Tarkov teases in the trailer ‘On the Edge of Darkness’ the new map Terminal

Tarkov reveals what to expect leading up to the release

What can you expect before the release? Escape from Tarkov is set to receive 4 major patches leading up to the full release, one per month: May, June, July, and August. These patches will bring a series of adjustments and improvements across various aspects of the game, such as:

  • Optimization of the maps: Lighthouse, Shoreline, and Ground Zero
  • Adjustments to AI behavior
  • Improvements to the audio engine
  • Season featuring summer weather
  • Optimization and expansion of the Interchange map
  • Various in-game events
  • The ability to buy all items needed for a crafting recipe
  • Improvements to the automatic sorting of the stash

A wipe that was expected in the meantime has not yet been announced until the full release of Escape from Tarkov.

You can view the complete roadmap in English here:

Escape fromTarkov Roadmap 2025

Fans of release announcement surprised

What does the community say about the announcement? Essentially, there are three types of reactions from Escape from Tarkov players to the new announcements:

  1. Surprise that the 1.0 release was actually announced
  2. Joy over some of the shown adjustments and improvements coming before the release
  3. Criticism for the lack of announcements regarding other existing issues

On X, a surprised player commented, “1.0 release? Who are you?” Another player commented joyfully on Reddit: “There it is, 9 years in beta and 16 wipes later.” The Reddit user apparently has not just started playing the extraction shooter in beta but began back in the alpha phase in 2016.

However, some players on Reddit are critical as well and want to believe the release date only when they see the full version with their own eyes.

Will Tarkov come to Steam with 1.0? No, at least according to current information. A Steam release could follow after version 1.0, according to game director Nikita Buyanov, but he did not provide specific information about whether this will actually happen.

Currently, you can still purchase Escape from Tarkov exclusively through BattleState Games’ own launcher. Various versions are available that offer additional storage space, among other things. You can find out more about this on MeinMMO: How can I play Escape from Tarkov and where can I buy it?

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New ‘Command & Conquer in Spirit’ releases accidentally too early for everyone, developers leave it as is

Actually, the new real-time strategy game Tempest Rising was not supposed to officially release until April 24, 2025. However, due to a bug, all Steam users are now benefiting from the early access phase.

What was the bug? Originally, the plan was for Tempest Rising to officially launch on April 24, 2025, for all buyers. However, those who secured the more expensive Deluxe Edition should have been able to start playing the new real-time strategy game from Slipgate Ironworks as early as April 17, 2025.

In fact, various buyers of the Standard Edition found out on April 18, 2025, that they could also start Tempest Rising. According to the developers, this was due to a bug (via Steam), which they immediately addressed. The simplest solution was to simply release the game officially for all buyers, and that is exactly what they ultimately did.

In other words: It doesn’t matter which version of Tempest Rising you own; you don’t have to wait until April 24, 2025, you can start right away.

Here you can see the launch trailer for Tempest Rising:

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Tempest Rising: The first players can already start in the new RTS on Steam

What about the Deluxe Edition owners?

Developers’ apology: For buyers of the 10 Euro more expensive Deluxe Edition of Tempest Rising, the developers also have a message:

We know that the 7-day period for early unlocking promised to Deluxe Edition owners is no longer applicable with the new launch date. Rest assured that we have not forgotten you. To thank you for your support, we are working on new exclusive game content to compensate for this sudden change in our release plans. We will provide more information about this replacement content as soon as possible.

Slipgate Ironworks via Steam

What is Tempest Rising? The real-time strategy game shamelessly borrows from the popular “Command & Conquer” series by Westwood and pits two factions against each other in an alternative timeline over a rare resource. The cult-like Tempest Dynasty bears a striking resemblance to the Brotherhood of Nod, while the Global Defense Forces (GDF) could easily be the GDI.

Each mission is preceded by briefings and in-game cutscenes, except this time there are no real actors in front of the camera. And since the soundtrack comes from C&C veteran Frank Klepacki, there’s a nostalgia flash for the ears as well. The concept resonates with many fans; Tempest Rising starts strong on Steam.

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Player defeats the final boss of Baldur’s Gate 3 in one round with 151 bombs, blows up her PC as well

Baldur’s Gate 3 provides you with dozens of ways to defeat bosses, whether with spells, sword, or even just through words. One of the most popular and powerful methods is “Barrelmancy.” It’s so powerful that it even defeated a player’s gaming PC.

This is the boss fight:

  • At the very end of Baldur’s Gate 3, you face the Elder Brain or the Netherbrain, the “Absolute,” which you encounter throughout the game. The brain is the source of the larvae and their mysterious powers.
  • The final fight is quite challenging in itself. You first have to fight your way through a tower full of enemies, then face a dragon and several mind flayers, and finally reach a door to the brain.
  • As if that wasn’t enough, you also have a time limit, because after a certain number of rounds, you simply lose. Unless, of course, you one-shot the boss…
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This is how the player defeated the boss: The key term here is “Barrelmancy,” or “barrel magic.” Barrelmancy is the strongest school of magic of all and can be used by any character.

Somewhat more seriously: the name was given by fans due to the fact that explosive barrels, bombs, and the like stack their damage and have led to absurd explosions in Divinity: Original Sin that can destroy everything and everyone.

A player has now collected barrels, bombs, and other objects available throughout the game. In the end, she has 151 items that she bundles into a bag and then throws at the Elder Brain before the frontal cortex.

The bag opens, all items stack in one spot, and one fire arrow later, the boss explodes in an inferno – and the PC crashes immediately (via TikTok).

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Patch 8 gives new reasons to replay Baldur’s Gate 3

Barrel magic is a popular method for dealing with particularly tough opponents. However, you normally don’t need 151 bombs for that – about 20 is plenty for most bosses.

Right now, this tip might be useful for many players who want to replay Baldur’s Gate 3. Because with Patch 8, new endings have been added to the game, at least if you are mean enough.

With Barrelmancy, you can trivialize annoying bosses like Ketheric Thorm, Asur, or Raphael completely. You only need one character who is strong enough to carry all the barrels. A barbarian like Karlach is perfect for this.

For many fans, barrel magic is more of an exploit than “honest” gameplay, and they prefer to forgo it because they want to prove their skill. And that is also possible without any problems, as completely absurd builds and strong combinations are available even without barrels: Player is so afraid of the toughest boss in Baldur’s Gate 3 that he prepares perfectly and defeats him effortlessly

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Many extraction shooters bore me, but an innovative idea from Marathon even intrigues me

Many extraction shooters play very similarly and therefore get boring quickly, but a system in Marathon could be really interesting.

A really good shooter can keep me engaged for months or even years. Whether PvE or PvP, fast-paced and action-packed or tactical and thoughtful – I just enjoy playing shooters. But those who know me understand that I don’t have any fun in extraction shooters.

Most of the time, I uninstall these games when I’m killed by a player and lose all my loot to someone who played much worse but had significantly better gear. It annoys me when a player wins simply because they had more time to play in the current wipe.

Who is writing here? Dariusz is an enthusiastic shooter player. He has thousands of hours in tactical shooters like Rainbow Six: Siege but also plays other representatives of the genre – including arena shooters like Call of Duty or The Finals and PvE games like Helldivers 2 or Destiny. He is not a big fan of extraction shooters, but he can still have fun with them if the concept is right.

Furthermore, I often find the progression system in extraction shooters boring. I just don’t find it appealing to play to level up trader reputation, unlock new quests (which then only let me gather random loot again), or recover lost gear.

If I want to play PvP, I usually turn to tactical or arena shooters – competitive games where everyone has the same starting conditions and a death is not equivalent to a loss of progress, but rather part of the match flow.

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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer

A system in Marathon brings fresh air

In Marathon, it is possible at any time to revive a fallen runner, provided the opponents allow it. If you lose a gunfight, you are first ‘injured’, meaning downed, but not out yet. Once an opponent delivers the final blow, you are dead, but you leave behind a kind of sports bag that your teammates can use to revive you. You are only completely dead and cannot return if your entire team has fallen.

In competitive shooters, death is something that inevitably occurs. Depending on the strategy, it is not necessarily bad for a player to die. What matters is that they have fulfilled their tasks and goals as well as possible up to that point. Possible tasks depend on the game, such as destroying or preventing enemy utility, or taking crucial time from the opponents. Another important element is the so-called ‘refrags’, which refer to a fundamental concept that teams follow in games like Rainbow Six: Siege, Valorant, or Counter-Strike.

What are frags and refrags?

Frags are kills. An entry frag is the first kill that a team achieves, often to break the opponents’ defense. Refrags are essentially revenge kills.

Example: If I die, the opponent scores a frag. My teammate then shoots my killer in the same situation. That is a refrag. The time between a frag and a refrag is usually only a few seconds.

In competitive shooters, refrags are an important step in a team’s strategy and should be possible in almost any situation. To achieve this, it is important to have crossfire on the opponent. This should always be considered in the positioning of players. If an opponent is then attacked from two different directions due to crossfire, they can at most get one kill unless things go particularly badly. The second player then gets the refrag.

In extraction shooters, however, it is usually disadvantageous to rely on a refrag during your approach, as each player loses their gear and loot upon death. You are left with the option to watch the remaining teammates until the end of the run. So you want to avoid death. Marathon offers us more possibilities there.

Revives as a tactical element

Marathon indeed has this innovative approach to reviving, which allows us to utilize the principle of refrags known from tactical shooters. I can attack and take out an opponent in a strong position with my teammates, as long as we proceed cleverly. It’s not even a big deal if I die during the process, as long as my teammate gets the opponent.

This can also be a decisive counter against players with significantly better gear. We need to separate them, take them on one at a time in crossfire, and have our teammates refrag. Then skill and good teamwork may even be more important than investing a lot of playtime and farming god gear.

How well this ultimately works will only be shown when Marathon is actually out. In any case, I am curious whether it is truly feasible gameplay-wise as I imagine. If not, Marathon could lose me as a player quickly because then it may just be one of many extraction shooters again – and that’s one of the 2 shooter genres I don’t want to see anymore. Or as I said 2 years ago: There are only 2 types of new successful PvP shooters, and both are bad

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Streamsnipers lurk on Trymacs’ tour, triggering police operations – “Generation TikTok, which knows no limits”

Together with other content creators, the German YouTuber and Twitch streamer Trymacs is touring on treadmill wheels from Amsterdam to Hamburg. At times, the event created so much commotion on the streets that the police had to come out multiple times.

What kind of event is this? Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is riding a treadmill bike from Amsterdam to Hamburg. Alone? Of course not! Various other content creators are joining in. Among them are Marc Eggers, Ronny Berger, Paul Frege, Max Schradin, and Zarbex. Trymacs promises on YouTube the “craziest tour we’ve ever done”.

The bike tour team aims to cover about 500 kilometers in six days. On Twitch, you can join live for now five days. Those who have followed the event know that Trymacs and Co. have already had to overcome various challenges – such as dead batteries, bad weather, accidents, and encounters with stream snipers.

In this video, you can learn more about Trymacs:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

Trymacs responds to stream snipers

What happened with the stream snipers? Apparently, a whole bunch of fans, including many parents with their children, set out to visit the treadmill streamers on their tour … which has reportedly led to congested country roads and several police deployments. In a short clip on YouTube, Trymacs even addressed the so-called stream snipers:

I have said 60 or 70 times that you shouldn’t come by. And all the parents with their kids who are coming by now… you have clogged the entire country roads and the city here in Emsland. No idea what that’s supposed to be. There are now three police operations triggered simultaneously because everything is blocked. It’s now a state of emergency. […]

There was a mother with her child who passed by four times. It was a country road with a speed limit of 100 km/h, and she was driving at 10 km/h next to us.

How does the community react to the announcement? Under the clip, many viewers criticize the behavior of the fans, but not everyone shares this opinion.

  • Ron_Burgundy1009 writes on YouTube: “Parents with children is crazy.”
  • turbofreakmw explains on YouTube: “Generation TikTok knows no boundaries and has an attention span of 15 seconds … Sad!!!!!”
  • xsalvias8166 asks on YouTube about the meaning: “I have never understood personality cult.”
  • Blackimpuls93 sees it quite differently on YouTube: “You earn your money with it, so you have to expect it. Such behavior is ungrateful.”

What about the mentioned accidents? On Day 4, there was a fall during the treadmill bike tour, caused by Ronny Berger, who wanted to push one of his fellow riders. Both bikes toppled over, and Ronny almost landed on the street (and in a car). You can check out the scene on YouTube. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Also, in accident number 2, Ronny was the focus of events. The charming curly-haired guy wanted to imitate a “trick” from Marc Eggers and ended up kissing the asphalt. You can find the clip on Twitch.

Trymacs not only rides treadmill bikes, he also keeps opening Pokémon boosters in his streams. He wanted to have his considerable collection evaluated by an American company recently to determine its rarity. However, that would only be possible if he is a U.S. citizen. More on this: Trymacs wants to show off how much his Pokémon cards are worth, but a company refuses to help him

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Path of Exile 2 will soon bring more loot into the game, but the community is not satisfied with that

Path of Exile 2 has been facing various issues since the release of the new league, and one of the main problems is the loot, which is currently poor. GGG has planned changes, but for many fans, it doesn’t go far enough.

What are fans struggling with? Since the release of Dawn of the Hunt, the new league of Path of Exile 2, fans have been complaining about the poor drop rates of rare items. Even in the endgame, nothing useful drops from the enemies.

Many are simply missing the famous dopamine kick when farming. However, this is set to change soon with an upcoming patch. The developers have adjusted the drop rates.

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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class

More Loot, But Not Everywhere

What do the developers have planned? On April 17, 2025, GGG released a statement regarding the upcoming patch 0.2.0g (Source: pathofexile.com). This will primarily address loot drops and the Nexus. The following changes are planned:

  • Loot drops will receive 3 major changes
    • The bad streaks regarding loot from bosses in the campaign will be lessened by increasing the quality of their drops
    • The quality of loot from all bosses will be improved
    • The drops from enemies infested by Azmerian Wasps will also be increased
  • Changes for the Nexus
    • The number of necessary Nexuses to retain passive Atlas points will be reduced
    • Their visibility on the map will be improved

How is the community reacting? Divided. While some welcome the changes to the loot, many are still not satisfied. They say the changes are not enough to make grinding enjoyable. The following comments can be heard on Reddit:

  • “They need to adjust loot across the board, not just for bosses, nobody cares about bosses, they care when they kill Rares and get absolutely NOTHING.” – YamiDes1403
  • “This will help a little, but it will probably just make bosses and wasps meta. We have to wait and see.” – Leg4122
  • “I kill 20-30+ Rares per map, some are deadlier than the bosses, and I get nothing but blues and gold. Just 1 boss per map will not fix the miserable loot in general.” – TurbulentForest
  • “Drops are bad overall, not just the drops from bosses or wasps. The game just doesn’t drop anything.” – Justincbzz

When is the patch supposed to be released? With Easter and the ANZAC Day holiday from New Zealand coming up, it will be difficult to estimate when the developers will release the patch.

We estimate that fans will have to wait at least another week, and can expect the patch in the week of April 28th. GGG has not provided a specific time and wants to remain flexible for the release. More about Path of Exile 2 can be found here: Famous ARPG expert explains: Path of Exile 2 is much better than everyone thinks

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One of the largest MMORPGs of the future adjusts plans for Alpha so that you can have significantly more fun starting in August

The third phase of Alpha Two of Ashes of Creation was originally scheduled to start on May 1, 2025. It is now clear that this will not happen. The developers at Intrepid Studios cite good reasons for the delay.

What have the developers announced? The new date for the start of Phase 3 of Alpha Two is August 4, 2025. The next testing phase of Ashes of Creation is therefore being postponed by just over three months. The reason for the delay: Before the alpha servers go live 7 days a week, the devs want to ensure a solid foundation.

This foundation includes:

  • Implementation and testing of the dynamic grid, which is crucial for improving game performance in densely populated areas.
  • The introduction of the second starting area in “The Anvils” and a revision of the quest and new player experience systems.
  • Ongoing improvements to server and realm performance, which are intended to help the devs create a stronger foundation for scalability.
  • The transition to Unreal Engine 5.5 brings significant improvements in tools, performance, and development flexibility.
  • Significant efforts in the areas of economy and stat balancing in the next 3 months in preparation for a solid launch of Phase 3.
  • The introduction of the races Py’rai, Ren’Kai, and Niküan with all armor sets along with the final not yet implemented archetype Summoner.

With the start of Phase 3, the servers are to go live 24/7 and gradually receive new content as well as improvements.

The latest implemented class, the Rogue, in the trailer for Ashes of Creation:

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Ashes of Creation: Trailer shows gameplay of the rogue class

“Probably the right decision”

How is the community reacting to the announcement? Many observers of the MMORPG are responding positively to the delay.

  • Mr_Bang writes on Reddit: “This was probably the right decision because it’s better to have a setback in Phase 2 rather than deliver too little in Phase 3 as promised and intended.”
  • OrinThane agrees on Reddit: “Since most new players will be introduced in Phase 3, I consider this overall the right decision. Development should take as long as it needs to be good – arbitrary deadlines are secondary to a good and polished game.”
  • dimchoff praises on Reddit as well: “That’s good too. Getting all classes finished, along with more refined existing systems and higher server stability before Phase 3, is better than having a supposed chaos when the Phase 3 testers pour in. I’m excited about the new features they have in store for us.”

By the way, the developers at Intrepid reacted to the discussion on Reddit by noting that a fresh-start server is set to go live on May 1, on which everyone with alpha access can start anew. Whether this will be located in the USA or Europe is still unclear.

Who has access to the Alpha? Unfortunately, only supporters of the project currently have access to the alpha phases, with more players being invited with each new phase. The plan for Phase 3 is that the following supporters will be allowed to play:

  • “Alpha Two Kickstarter”, pre-orderers, and “Alpha Two First” and “Second Wave Bundle” owners.
  • “Alpha Two Third Wave Bundle” owners, who now also receive alpha access for the extended Phase II period starting on May 1, 2025.

What else do I need to know about Ashes of Creation? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG in a fantasy setting set in a vast open world. You fight against world bosses and compete against each other in PvP. There will also be a system where you level areas, improve cities, and change areas of the game world – the so-called “Nodes”. Development on the MMORPG began back in 2015. You can read more about it here: Release, Roadmap, Alpha 2, Classes, Gameplay, Payment Model – everything important about the MMORPG Ashes of Creation.

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An anime from my childhood is much better than many RTL2 series, but I often have to explain what it even is

The Anime era on RTL2 probably sweetened the afternoon for many of you. MyMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen found a favorite that many don’t actually realize exists.

Do you remember the time when you came home from school to turn on the TV in the afternoon? If you are around my age, you might have spent your day on RTL2 as well. Various anime series were broadcast there endlessly.

especially loved watching shonen like Naruto and One Piece, but I also enjoyed magical girl series like Pretty Cure and Sailor Moon. There was one anime I particularly loved to follow. The problem is, when people ask me about it, I often have to explain what kind of anime it is and why it is my favorite from the RTL2 era.

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DoReMi – The German Trailer for the Anime where Doremi becomes a Witch

An anime with witches sweetened my childhood

Varied witch story

The anime in question is DoReMi. It premiered in 2001 on RTL2 and was canceled after 2 seasons on German television. It revolves around Doremi Harukaze, who uncovers the secret identity of the witch Majorca during a meeting. Majorca then turns into a frog and must take Doremi as her student. Emily, Sophie, Nicole, and other friends also become witch apprentices. 

My obsession with DoReMi manifested in many ways. With school friends back then, I acted out the transformations or read my very first mangas based on the story (even though the art style wasn’t my thing). In later years, we even created a fan website where people could adopt a fairy and interact with it.

What I particularly enjoyed in the anime were the witch exams because they were so funny and varied:

  • In one exam, Doremi has to help a couple consisting of an octopus and a squid.
  • In another exam, they have to write down their greatest fears to confront them. Sophie sees through the trick in advance and has to – oh no, how terrible! – eat two plates of cookies.
  • One exam was even given to the girls as a gift because the examiners wanted to go on vacation.

The whole thing is wonderfully colorful and magical. There is a well-thought-out lore with a witch queen and a separate world for witches and elves that accompany the witches.

In addition to being witch apprentices, the girls work in Majorca’s shop, which sells magical items. They are still normal girls who also go to school. This way, you see both the fantasy life of a witch and normal everyday situations.

Growing up with DoReMi

Unlike other magical girl series like Sailor Moon or Pretty Cure, DoReMi prepared me for growing up back in the day. The story was not as outlandish as in other series and was always close to the girls. I could relate to many situations and develop from them:

  • For example, in one episode, the growth of breasts is a topic and why it isn’t a problem to be ashamed of.
  • The deaths were much more credible than in other series. A character named Nozomi also wanted to become a witch but died of cancer. This way, I was confronted with real, serious topics as a young adult.
  • From the second season on, Doremi and her friends have to take care of a baby. Unlike Chibiusa from Sailor Moon, it is more helpless, which taught me early on what responsibility means.
  • The shop where the girls work had a new focus in each season. There were themes ranging from floristry to a bakery to weaving dresses. As a child, I already wanted to have a part-time job, and I kept financially afloat during my studies through awareness of having to work hard for my money.

Although I lived some years of my life after DoReMi, I have hardly met anyone who immediately shared my love for the anime. MyMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski is the only person so far who immediately got excited when I told her which my favorite anime from the RTL2 era is.

One possible explanation is that the childlike optics may have deterred many fans. Despite the big googly eyes and children as protagonists, DoReMi dealt with serious topics that concerned me in my childhood and youth. And for anyone who is now saying, “But there was even a dramatic moment in Sailor Moon where all the Sailor Warriors died and were resurrected” – that also happened in DoReMi.

Unfortunately, this lack of attention for DoReMi shows in its airing on German television. After 2 seasons, the anime was canceled on RTL2, even though there are 4 seasons. There was never an official statement about it, but it could be that the anime gathered too few viewers in front of the screen. Thus, I had to watch the last two seasons in Japanese.

Is there an RTL2 anime that captivated you as much as it did me? What dances, transformations, and attacks did you reenact? Feel free to write it in the comments!

If you ask MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus which his favorite anime from the RTL2 era is, Monster Rancher is probably at the top. He believes that the anime is better and more adult than Pokémon and Digimon. Why, you can read here: A forgotten RTL2 anime surpasses Digimon by miles

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New PvE MMORPG on Steam reduces 18 worlds to 2, now launches Fresh-Start servers

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to Fresh Start servers for Pantheon, gifts in Lord of the Rings Online, many updates, and events.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? During the streaming event FYNG Caggtus, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz and our editor-in-chief Leya Jakowski talked about the current state in the genre of online role-playing games. Between WoW killers and Asian games, they explain what the genre is currently missing and which titles to look forward to. If you missed the talk, you can catch up now:

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What happened among the smaller MMORPGs:

  • On April 28, 2025, Guild Wars will celebrate its 20th birthday. The celebrations, however, start right now. With a new collection, the biggest discount in the history of the game, and a … hold on … content update.
  • In March 2025, the studio “Happy Cauldron Games” acquired the MMORPG Fractured Online. Now the new owners have spoken about their ambitious plans for the game, which is currently rated as “Balanced” on Steam.
  • In EverQuest, Rathe Day is being celebrated until April 27, 2025. You can find the details at everquest.com.
  • For Blade and Soul, the update “Moonwater Plains Part 2” went live on April 15, 2025. You can find an overview of the new features at bladeandsoul.com.
  • On May 6, 2025, a new content update called Red Harvest is expected to be released for Neverwinter. You can find the details at playneverwinter.com.
  • The developers of Mortal Online 2 have introduced the new Invasions feature at mortalonline2.com.
  • Official Classic servers have been announced for the MMORPG oldie MapleStory, via YouTube.
  • On April 18, 2025, Defiance made its return! Fans owe this to the people at Fawkes Games, who secured the rights to the MMORPG shooter. Just before the comeback, many players celebrated the freshly released gameplay trailer.
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Defiance is about to make a comeback, shows gameplay from the stress test in the trailer

What happened among the MMORPGs in development:

With that, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What made you happy this week? What annoyed you? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for a witty yet informative overview on the topic of online role-playing games, be sure to check this out: Reports, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was the theme week from MeinMMO

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New survival game from RuneScape has just launched on Steam, already planning the next big content

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has recently launched on Steam with little announcement and is already enjoying many players fighting for survival. However, the developers are not stopping here and are already planning future content for Early Access.

What kind of game is this? RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a co-op survival crafting game from Jagex, the same developers of the famous RuneScape. In this game, you create your own adventurer and explore the secret continent “Ashfall” either solo or in co-op with up to 3 other players.

You can level up your hero, brew potions, use runes to explore the world, conquer dungeons, and challenge dragons to become more powerful. Ashfall is freely available for you, and you can do what you want. The game was released only on April 15, but to keep fans closely informed about the developers’ future plans, there is already a roadmap for upcoming content.

Old School RuneScape is one of the most well-known MMORPGs on the market:

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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release

New quests, skills, and an area are expected according to the roadmap

What does the roadmap of the survival game show? Since Jagex is known for its close collaboration with the community, a generous roadmap was also released alongside the launch. This presents features and content that are expected to appear in the future. You can expect the following things:

  • New area: Fellhollow
  • New dragon lord: Soul Grinder Imaru
  • New skills
    • Magic, ranged, farming
  • New adventures, stories, equipment, and music
  • New enemy type: Weaker dragons
  • New dragon slayer equipment
  • Masterwork weapons
  • Expanded base and farm building protection
  • Hardcore mode
  • Creative mode
  • New creatures and animals
  • New dungeons
  • New crafting levels
  • Increased skill cap

Here you will also find the graphic of the roadmap for the upcoming goals of Early Access:

RuneScape-Dragonwilds
This is the current roadmap for RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

Additionally, further features are to be continuously improved, mainly including:

  • Messaging and introductions
  • Combat
  • Performance
  • Multiplayer and difficulties
  • Light and weather

Are there dates for the new features? Not yet. The game has just launched on Steam. As is typical with Jagex, the team will most likely wait to gauge community feedback first to see what issues need to be addressed. If everything runs smoothly, the team could then focus on new features.

This is just our assumption. The game is still in Early Access and has a way to go before full release. Until then, you can test the game and actively shape it with your feedback. Have you tried the game yet? More about RuneScape can be found here: One of the largest PC MMORPGs in the West has a new chief who promises: “Never microtransactions”

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Luke Skywalker had a descendant who played a role in one of the most interesting and unknown phases of Star Wars.

The universe of Star Wars offers more than just movies and series. The games, books, and also comics tell alternative stories. It is also narrated what happens more than 100 years after Episode 6. However, one of Luke Skywalker’s descendants is an unusual protagonist.

Which character is it? The term Star Wars Legends refers to stories that are told outside the movies and were released long before Disney’s acquisition. These stories do not belong to the official canon, but they do tell about interesting characters. This includes the future of the Skywalker family.

More than 100 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, Cade Skywalker is born. He is the son of Kol Skywalker and Morrigan Corde. Thus, Cade is a direct descendant of Luke Skywalker. However, he will not be the typical Jedi hero but a smuggler and pirate.

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Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi – Trailer

A man full of problems

Who is Cade Skywalker? Kol was a member of the Jedi Order that Luke rebuilt and established after Episode 6. Thus, Cade was trained as a Jedi from a young age, his master was Wolf Sazen. However, during a mission with Kol, a disaster occurred.

Sith not only killed Cade’s father but also mortally wounded Wolf. Cade was filled with rage and swore revenge. In doing so, he managed to bring Wolf back to life using the dark side of the Force. A powerful ability. In space, his ship was hit, but he quickly saved himself with the Force.

He was rescued by the pirate Rav, joined his crew, and repaid his debt. Years later, he founded his own crew, concealed his name and origin. With his crew, he took on jobs, as is common for pirates and bounty hunters.

Although Cade rejected the Force, he was haunted by the Force ghost of his ancestor Luke. Luke wanted Cade to return to the path of the Jedi, but Cade refused. To suppress the Force, he took the drug Death Sticks and became addicted.

His Force potential also drew the attention of Darth Krayt, one of the most powerful Sith of all time.

Cade could not escape the Force

Cade was able to resist the dark side. Although Cade wanted nothing to do with the Force, he could not ignore his legacy. This aligns with the past of Luke and Anakin Skywalker. After a failed mission for the Jedi to atone for his actions, he was captured by Darth Krayt and the Sith.

Krayt wanted Cade to fall to the dark side. Cade tried to deceive the Sith and pretended to join them. However, during an escape attempt, he was captured and tortured. Krayt demanded that Cade kill a Jedi. He refused, and a battle broke out with several Sith.

During the fight against Krayt, he was rescued by his old pirate crew. Although he rejected the Sith and regularly fought against them, he did not want to become a Jedi at that time. He was no friend of the Force. Furthermore, he had feelings of vengeance and the urge to kill Krayt.

His story led to a final battle with Krayt, who tried to rule the galaxy as the One. In that battle, while Krayt was able to kill Cade, Cade revived. In a final act, Cade flew with Krayt into the sun of Coruscant. Through the Force, Cade survived and was once again rescued by his pirate crew, with whom he then lived in peace.

Where can I read Cade Skywalker’s story? Cade’s story is told in the comic series Star Wars Legacy. It ran from 2006 to 2010. Getting original issues can be somewhat difficult. Panini published Legacy in the Star Wars Comic Collection. You can still find affordable copies on common platforms, but unfortunately not all. One of the most villainous beings in Star Wars could be encountered in books: A malevolent being in Star Wars is more powerful and dangerous than the Emperor – Never appeared in movies or series

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Player learns to code and builds an app to save time and ‘mental energy’ in Diablo 4

Many players plan their builds in Diablo 4 with websites and draw inspiration from meta lists. One player found all that too cumbersome – and quickly built something of his own.

What are the websites for? In Diablo 4, there are six classes – and each comes with different skills. Combined with legendary aspects and items, this leads to various builds. Those who want to keep track often rely on external tools. On the popular websites, you can find among other things:

Especially the build planners are practical when you want to plan and optimize your endgame build in advance. And some players use meta builds to breeze through the endgame as effortlessly as possible. Others say: People are just making it easy for themselves.

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Tochter löscht alle Diablo 4-Charaktere ihres Vaters

“For players who don’t want to waste time”

This is what the player developed: For the player “Pitasso”, the back and forth between different tabs was simply too annoying, he reports on Reddit. He wanted a kind of companion that keeps an eye on the meta and presents strong builds compactly – especially on mobile.

Because he found nothing that matched his ideas, he quickly developed his own website, which is particularly optimized for mobile devices – and for players who don’t want to waste time. At 30, he learned to program. “It was 12 intensive months full of learning, UX design, content preparation, and building everything completely from the ground up,” he explains.

What’s on his website? On his website Lexi.gg, Pitasso focuses on tier lists, meta builds, and helpful overviews of uniques and legendary aspects. The builds come from well-known experts and creators, who are credited as sources, he explains in the comments. A build planner is already in the works.

In the comments, the community expresses a lot of praise, but also wishes and suggestions for improvement. His website is generally well-received. Many write that it looks particularly good on mobile devices and seems clear and organized.

The community of Diablo 4 continually discusses meta builds. Some celebrate the overpowered builds, with which bosses at torment level 4 can be taken down almost at the push of a button. Others deliberately take a different route and do without the builds that are part of the meta, and note: The content in Diablo 4 does indeed have mechanics. They just didn’t see them before.

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