When does the story of One Piece end?

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

The manga and anime of One Piece is currently in the Final Saga. This is the last part of the story surrounding the Straw Hat crew. The beginning of the Final Saga is marked by the Egghead Island Arc, followed likely by the Elbaf Arc. MeinMMO reveals when the end of One Piece might be reached.

Update on April 17, 2025: Oda’s last statement regarding the end of One Piece has been updated.

Does One Piece already have an end date? Eiichiro Oda has postponed the end date of One Piece multiple times. He admits this himself in an interview from 2022 (via X):

I am really ready to finish One Piece. As for the question of how many years it will take to complete the final saga, I have answered this question so many times that I have lost credibility, so I probably shouldn’t answer it. But I aim for 3 years.

This is the latest statement from Oda. If the mangaka adheres to his planned goal, the story will likely end in 2025.

However, the anime will continue for a while longer. Currently, the series is lagging behind several events. Therefore, we estimate that the anime could run about a year after the last chapter.

However, we do not expect that the manga will end this year as predicted by Oda. He made his statement three years ago, and a lot has happened since then. Even his editor Takuma Naito did not believe him back then that he could meet the deadline he mentioned in 2020:

From what I have heard from Mr. Oda about his plans for the future, I have to admit that I wonder: “Will this be over in five years?”. I must admit that I don’t believe so. But if Mr. Oda says he will finish it in five years, then he probably will finish it exactly in five years.

Takuma Naito, via Oricon

Events like the Covid-19 pandemic, his eye surgery or his general health condition might have thrown a wrench in the works. Additionally, he takes sufficient time for every important character to portray them accurately.

Currently, the Straw Hat crew is at Egghead Island:

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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released

When does One Piece end? MeinMMO’s assessment

What is still missing? There are still many secrets in One Piece that need to be revealed. Additionally, we are expecting several events that Oda still needs to draw (caution, some story spoilers exist!):

These points could still appear in the One Piece story
  • Elbaf, the island of giants, is the current stop for the Straw Hat crew. If the arc stretches as long as Wano Kuni, it could last for several years.
  • The Cross Guild has been in the background for far too long. Therefore, we assume they will also have an important appearance.
  • In the final battle, where Luffy will face off with his Grand Fleet, the Marine, the Revolutionary Army, and strong pirates like Blackbeard could also participate.
  • Urogue is the only one from the Worst Generation who has not had a major appearance yet. It may well be that the monk will be seen either in Elbaf or in a subsequent arc.
  • There will likely be a complete resolution to the mystery surrounding the Lost Century. There could be some flashbacks in the manga focusing on that time. We will likely also learn Imu’s identity, who will also play a bigger role.
  • The Straw Hat crew must find the fourth Road Poneglyph to know the location of the One Piece. In the end, they will probably head to Laugh Tale. There, they must retrieve the great treasure that makes Luffy the King of Pirates.

When could One Piece end? Therefore, we believe that the manga will run at least until 2026, if not until 2027 or 2028. We hope that the points mentioned above will receive their respective time in the manga and not be rushed through.

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Another project that Eiichiro Oda might not have been able to keep in mind timing-wise is the Netflix series. Due to the great success of season 1, another season is now following, in which Oda will again be involved. This means he has less time to work on his manga. We already know which new character will be seen in season 2: One Piece celebrates Luffy’s birthday, hints at the story of season 2, and the return of a familiar enemy

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He secretly posted videos on YouTube during work, today he is one of the top influencers in Germany

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

A very successful Twitch streamer and YouTuber could only become so successful because he led a double life for years. Rewinside secretly posted his YouTube videos during work.

Who is it about? It is about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer. His YouTube channel has over 3.4 million subscribers: here he mainly posts content where he tries various things either alone or with other influencers.

On Twitch, he has over 1.8 million followers and his main categories are Just Chatting, Minecraft, and GTA V (via sullygnome).

As part of a YouTube documentary about the early careers of German YouTubers, an interview was conducted with Rewinside. Here he reveals some details from his past and explains what the early phase as a YouTuber was like for him.

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“I led an undercover double life”

Why did Rewinside have to secretly post videos? While Rewinside was starting out with his YouTube channel, he was simultaneously in training to become a real estate agent. He says: “I wasn’t actually allowed to have a YouTube channel” (via YouTube).

The reason: He was not allowed to have a secondary income and at that time he could already see the first earnings with his YouTube channel.

How did Rewinside solve the problem? He kept his YouTube channel a secret from his employer and mentioned nothing about his training in his videos. In the interview, he states: “I really lived an undercover double life” (via YouTube).

After work, he came home, recorded two YouTube videos, edited them, and uploaded them to YouTube. His upload times were always at 2 PM and 6 PM, so he had to sneak away from work to release the video on his channel. Back then, it was not possible to schedule the release of videos.

Together with other creators, Rewinside lived in the YouTube house. In the morning, when he went to work, he had to be careful that no one saw him. It was common for fans to try to find out where the YouTube house was.

Additionally, someone could have seen him from the workplace, which probably would have led to the loss of his training.

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South Korea found the new villains from Ubisoft so terrible that they banned the games

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

During the Cold War, a Russian enemy image was established in Hollywood, but after the fall of the Soviet Union, the state eventually became obsolete as an arch-enemy even in video games. In search of a new main adversary, the gaming industry in the mid-2000s turned its attention to another nation with threat potential.

Who should become the new villain? After fighting against the Soviets in many video games in the early 2000s and before, this enemy image gradually melted away with the end of the Cold War. Developers needed to find a new villain who posed a threat to the world and had to be defeated in heroic missions.

During this time, Ubisoft and Lucas Arts chose North Korea, then still controlled by ruler Kim Jong-il. With the isolated communist government in the north and the opposing capitalist government in the south, North Korea provided a perfect backdrop for the video game industry, but the outcome went too far even for South Korea.

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Reconciliation instead of a new enemy image

Why did South Korea have a problem with this? While North Korea is currently in a tense relationship with South Korea, things were different in the early to mid-2000s. The relationship between the two states was at a high point at that time, which was due to the effects of the so-called Sunshine Policy of South Korea under President Kim Dae-jung (via Wikipedia).

When Ubisoft released both Ghost Recon 2 and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory with North Koreans as enemies, it did not go well in South Korea at that time.

The Korea Media Rating Board, which is roughly equivalent to the German entertainment software self-regulation (USK), banned the games along with the title Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction from Lucas Arts, because they portrayed North Koreans as enemies – they were seen in South Korea more as “willful cousins”.

Comments from that time show how the citizens of South Korea viewed the games. The then 21-year-old college student Im Boo Gil said in an interview with the New York Times: “In South Korea, such games are no longer well-received these days [2005] – North Korea is no longer our main enemy.”

“The most popular film in Korea at the moment is ‘Welcome to DongMakGol’, a story about how North and South Koreans come together and annoy the great powers,” said Lim Sung Ae, then 21 and a student at Yonsei University.

At a time of rapprochement with North Korea, people in the southern part of the peninsula did not want their neighbors to replace the USSR as a new enemy – even if it was just fictional scenarios.

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How did North Korea respond? A North Korean newspaper criticized the game Ghost Recon 2 and warned American gamers: “To them, it may just be a game now, but later it will be no game anymore. In war, they will only suffer miserable defeats and cruel deaths.”

One of the members responsible for the rating board later explained that the topic of war on the Korean Peninsula was a sensitive one and that this led to the ban. Regarding Ghost Recon 2, he said: “North Korea’s criticism of the game had nothing to do with our rating.”

Did the ban remain in place? The ban on the games was later lifted in 2007 in South Korea, as Gamespot.com reports. According to Kim Key-man, head of the rating board, this happened after a “careful review of the content” and to “enable freedom of expression”.

Even after the bans, North Korea continued to frequently serve as an enemy image, for instance in “Homefront” from 2011, which was also banned. Even today, political decisions lead to bans on games – albeit for different reasons. In Germany, a law led to many titles being removed from Steam’s catalog: Chaos on Steam: A German law is to blame for suddenly disappearing games

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7 Superheroes from The Boys Who Are Even Crazier Than The Deep

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

The universe of The Boys consists of many quirky characters that represent absurd parodies of well-known heroes. Many crazy figures have not yet been seen in the 4 seasons of the series. We present 7 of them to you.

What kind of figures are these? The Amazon series The Boys is very different from the comic source material. While many figures are quite similar, how the story unfolds and how the characters act is different. Many characters in the series also have significantly more depth than in the original comic series by Garth Ennis.

However, even in 4 seasons of the series, there are still many figures that have not yet been adapted from the comics. We present to you 7 absurd Supes from the comics that have not yet made it into the series.

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7. Malchemical

Who is Malchemical? Malchemical was originally a member of Team Titanic, a second-rate superhero team made up of aged sidekicks. He was expelled from there after abusing his powers to harm a teammate.

As punishment, he was reassigned by Vought to be the leader of Team Super Duper. This is a team full of young heroes who don’t really have any useful abilities, but unlike most Supes in The Boys, they are not evil.

Malchemical had nothing but contempt for Super Duper, which is why he tormented them and constantly mocked them. Ultimately, however, he was taken care of in the comics by Butcher, who burned him in his gas form.

Malchemical has the ability to transform into any element and even any person. He also likes to use this ability for his misdeeds (via The Boys Wiki).

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„Has the gaming industry suffered irreparable damage?“ – Developer says a shooter is to blame that we are not getting Bloodborne 2

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A game developer accuses Escape from Tarkov of causing irreparable damage to gaming and being responsible for why Duskbloods is not Bloodborne 2.

Who is it about? The game developer Dave Oshry was a guest on the “Quad Damage” podcast on YouTube and talked there about upcoming games like Doom: The Dark Ages, the new Painkiller, and Duskbloods. The latter is the new game from FromSoftware and was announced along with the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Oshry is one of the founders of the indie developer studio New Blood Interactive, which designed the two boomer shooters Ultrakill and Dusk. Both games have a total of around 160,000 reviews on Steam, with 97% positive ratings. We reported on Ultrakill in 2024 when the shooter surprisingly had 19,000 players on Steam after an update.

With this trailer, FromSoftware announced the new game Duskbloods for the Switch 2:

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Developer disappointed that Duskbloods is a multiplayer game

What was discussed in the podcast? During the podcast, Dave Oshry and the podcast hosts “Midnight Medium”, “Deadforge”, and Robert Yapp discussed Doom: The Dark Ages. Deadforge then said he was more excited about the shooter Painkiller, also announced for 2025.

Robert Yapp then opened the topic of co-op/multiplayer vs. single-player. In his opinion, Painkiller should be a single-player game, yet the shooter opts for co-op matches instead.

This brought Oshry to talk about Duskbloods. He initially felt very happy about the announcement and thought: “Hell yeah, Bloodborne 2!” However, it then turned out that Duskblood is not a typical Soulsborne and therefore not Bloodborne 2, but rather a PvPvE multiplayer game. This disappointed him.

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Because of Tarkov, everything has to be an extraction shooter

What did the developer say about Tarkov and the gaming industry? Oshry blames Escape from Tarkov for the trend towards extraction mechanics or even being extraction shooters:

Tarkov has caused irreparable damage to the gaming industry because everything has to be a fucking, what do they call it, extraction shooter? I just like normal games, but I’m old. I understand, I’m not the target audience for these games.

Dave Oshry on the podcast “Quad Damage”

Oshry is referencing an interview with FromSoftware head Hidetaka Miyazaki with IGN in 2023, in which Miyazaki spoke about technologies, trends, and ideas in gaming that he finds inspiring or exciting. In the interview, he responded that he is very interested in multiplayer elements and has a special interest in extraction shooters: “Especially Tarkov, for example. So I generally pay attention to these elements as a creator and fan of the game.”

Oshry implies that based on Miyazaki’s statement from 2023, Tarkov and other multiplayer games were likely an inspiration in the development of Duskbloods, making FromSoftware create a multiplayer game rather than Bloodborne 2, “because everything has to be an extraction shooter.”

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Tesla is allegedly cheating on the odometer: The closer the warranty period gets, the more kilometers are recorded

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the US state of California, Tesla is being sued by an owner who claims that the company manipulates the mileage counter of its vehicles. According to the lawsuit, Tesla allegedly does this intentionally to avoid warranty repairs and accelerate the depreciation of its vehicles.

What kind of lawsuit is this? In California, a Tesla owner is suing the car manufacturer. She believes that she has driven significantly fewer miles with her vehicle than indicated on the odometer. This is reported by the English-language magazine Carscoops.com, which refers to the lawsuit.

The displayed odometer reading is said to be between 15% and 117% too high, according to the plaintiff. She also provides a reason for the high numbers: Tesla allegedly does this intentionally to avoid warranty repairs and accelerate the depreciation of its vehicles.

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Tesla is said to calculate mileage with an algorithm

How is mileage calculated in a car? Typically, a car calculates the distance traveled using a sensor in the differential or at the wheels that records wheel rotations and converts them into kilometers. The larger or smaller the tire, the different the number of rotations needed for one kilometer (via superkilometerfilter.com).

What does Tesla do differently? Tesla allegedly uses a unique method to calculate the mileage. Tesla reportedly employs an algorithm that assesses energy consumption and predictive models to estimate distance. This, however, causes the calculated mileage to differ significantly from what is typically counted.

Why is someone suing Tesla? The lawsuit was filed by Nyree Hinton. She claims to have purchased a 2020 Tesla Model Y with a mileage of 36,772 miles (about 59,179 km) in December 2022:

  • From December 14, 2022, to February 6, 2023, she claims to have driven an average of 55.54 miles (about 89 km) per day, but between March 26, 2023, and June 28, 2023, this figure increased to 72.53 miles (about 117 km) per day, just as the warranty for the Model Y was expiring.
  • Furthermore, the plaintiff’s previous vehicles averaged 6,086 miles (about 9,794 km) in six months, while the Model Y covered 13,228 miles (about 21,288 km) in the same period. The lawsuit claims that the mileage displayed by the Tesla odometer must be between 15% and 117% overstated.

The owner estimates that the average mileage due to consistent routing during this time should have been about 20 miles (about 32 km) less per day.

The lawsuit argues that Tesla does not use mechanical or electronic systems for distance measurement. Instead, Tesla allegedly relies on:

Predictive algorithms, energy consumption metrics, and multipliers for driving behavior that manipulate and misrepresent the actual mileage of Tesla vehicles.

By tying “warranty limitations and caps on lease miles to overstated mileages,” the company allegedly boosts its repair revenues and lowers its warranty obligations.

Is the woman the only one with the problem? No, actually not. While she is the only person suing Tesla, other individuals also report about issues with the accuracy of the odometer in Tesla vehicles.

On the English-language site Teslamotorsclub.com, users discuss accuracy as well. For example, one driver reports: According to Tesla, I have traveled 304 km, while Google Maps shows 197 km. Here, the car calculated too many miles.

On Reddit, there are also such reports. Here, another user has several thousand miles more on the odometer:

If my odometer shows that I have driven 20,000 miles [about 32,187 km], I may have only actually covered 16,000 miles [about 25,750 km]. If that’s true, it’s a big problem, as it unnecessarily lowers the value of my car. Has anyone else noticed this problem?

Another user speculates that the calculation must be based on battery charge rather than on actual miles driven.

Therefore, it is unlikely to be a one-off case, as several users have already reported the issue.

What does Tesla say about it? Tesla and its lawyer did not immediately respond for comment but have denied all significant allegations in the lawsuit. This is reported by CNBC.com.

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The most useless magical artifacts in Baldur’s Gate 3 that you can throw to Gale as food

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Every allied companion in Baldur’s Gate 3 comes with their own quirks. One needs fresh blood, another hellish metal, and yet another companion… desperately wants to absorb magical artifacts. In this article, we will name the most useless of these artifacts to feed Gale.

Why does Gale need magical artifacts? Without spoiling too much: Gale, the talkative wizard of your group, must consume magical artifacts at certain intervals to quench an inhuman, magical hunger that he cannot control.

If you agree to help him and regularly give him an artifact, he will be very grateful. However, if you let him starve, he will slowly but surely become a burden to the whole team, and in desperation, he might make a bad deal to improve his condition. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to sacrifice some artifacts for the companion. But which items can you sacrifice with a clear conscience? A player from the Steam community is ready to help.

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Feed your wizard before it’s too late

Where does the information about the most useless artifacts come from? A post by user Desamii on Steam presents a list of the most useless magical artifacts from the first act of Baldur’s Gate 3.

The mentioned artifacts are all found in the first act of the game, where Gale particularly needs help. It has also been ensured that you won’t miss them later in the game. So you don’t have to sacrifice your beloved longsword or the handy new armor to feed Gale. Just follow this list, and both you and your wizard will be satisfied.

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Which items you need and where to find them

These magical artifacts are perfect to give to Gale due to their rather low usefulness:

  • Komira’s Locket: You receive the locket in the Emerald Grove as a quest reward from Komira and Locke after you have rescued their daughter Arabella.
  • Ring of Colour Spray: The ring is located in a (suspiciously large) nest on the beach near the Emerald Grove.
  • Spiderstep Boots: The boots are located in the Whispering Depths, which you can reach via the Destroyed Village. You receive them as loot from the Spider Queen after defeating her.
  • Ever-Seeing Eye Necklace: You can find this necklace in the tea house located in the swamp.
  • Frayed Drow Hood: The hood, which apparently belonged to a Drow, is located at the western window of the Selûniten outpost in a backpack.
  • Sunwalker’s Gift: You can obtain the ring by trading with Blurg. He is located in the Myconid Colony in the north of the Underdark.
  • Amulet of the Unworthy: You receive the amulet as loot from a Minotaur in the east of the Underdark.

If these items are too important to you for any reason, you can, of course, feed Gale other items/artifacts.

They are marked with the note “Gale can absorb the magic of this item and destroy it.”

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If you stay on the ball and invest the necessary resources in Gale, he can become a quite powerful wizard who supports your team with strong spells and deep conversations. If you always have an open ear and dedicate your time to him, he will appreciate it. And that could go beyond a platonic friendship: Baldur’s Gate 3: Gale Romance Guide – This is how you cast a spell on his heart

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WoW player finds 6 original sealed Collector’s Editions in the attic after 17 years – EverQuest is the reason

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Who buys three Collector’s Editions of the two WoW expansions “The Burning Crusade” and “Wrath of the Lich King” just to forget them still in their original packaging in the attic? There’s now an answer to this question!

Who does something like that? Well, apparently a WoW player with the Reddit name No_Shift1199. They posted a picture showing actually three Collector’s Editions of the WoW expansions “The Burning Crusade” and “Wrath of the Lich King.” Their comment on the picture: “Attic finds during the move.”

For context: Back then, the Collector’s Editions of World of Warcraft were real treasures that many fans gladly displayed somewhere. The TBC version, for example, included besides the expansion a “Behind the Scenes” DVD, a soundtrack CD, a hardcover art book, 2 starter decks for the Trading Card Game, a pet in-game, and a mouse pad.

The contents of the Collector’s Edition of Wrath of the Lich King were similarly noteworthy. While the standard versions cost 40 US dollars, the respective collector boxes were priced at nearly 70 US dollars.

For modern WoW expansions, there are no comparable Collector’s Editions anymore.

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“So … are you selling?”

How is the community reacting to the find? Several players cannot believe how one can forget something like Collector’s Editions in a half dozen in the attic. Others are primarily interested in: Does No_Shift1199 want to get rid of the bulky boxes now?

  • Grumpydumpling wants to know on Reddit: “I’m curious – how does one come to buy three Collector’s Editions of two expansions for a game and just forget them?”
  • Any-Transition95 explains on Reddit: “Not that I could afford it, but if you don’t plan on keeping them all (except one copy for yourself), you can get a good price for them.”
  • Vellanash expressed some interest (via Reddit): “So … are you selling?”
  • WeaponizedKissing reminds on Reddit: “Just a note for anyone considering the BC CE: If these are the EU versions, you can no longer claim the digital CE items” – MeinMMO reported on this: Those wanting to snag 14-year-old extremely rare pets in WoW BC Classic are out of luck.

No_Shift1199 provides some more context about the find in the discussion. They explain that they had even bought five boxes each of the two expansions because their plan was to “multibox” on multiple accounts. They had learned to appreciate this playstyle in EverQuest. Ultimately, however, they only used two of the Collector’s Editions each (via Reddit): “I was young, single, dumb, and a no-lifer back then.”

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Did you invest money in the Collector’s Editions of World of Warcraft back then? Do they perhaps still stand somewhere? Share in the comments. In another report from the WoW community, it’s about a dad who waited 13 years to play WoW with his son – When the time finally comes, the boy gets banned immediately.

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First, Path of Exile 2 irritates the competition with its release date, now Last Epoch strikes back on Steam

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Today marks the start of the new season of Last Epoch, which not only excites fans of the game but also those of the competitor Path of Exile 2.

What trouble has there been? The ARPG Last Epoch launches today, April 17 at 6:00 PM, into season 2, “Tombs of the Erased.” Originally, the season was supposed to start two weeks ago on April 2, but the developers of Path of Exile 2 chose a similar date for their new season “Dawn of the Hunt.”

The developers of Last Epoch accordingly moved their release date to this evening. After the season launch of Path of Exile 2 faced several issues and players have been frustrated with problems until today, many regular players of Path of Exile have now decided to check out the new season of the competitor.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new season 2 of Last Epoch:

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Success for Last Epoch

How is it going for Last Epoch right now? On Steam, the ARPG is doing excellently. In Germany, the fully fledged game costing €33.99 is in 3rd place among the best-selling titles on Steam. The substantial supporter pack “Woven Legend” is also in 5th place, which for €58.99 includes only cosmetic items such as the popular Capybara pet. Path of Exile 2 has now slipped to 9th place.

Also within the community of Path of Exile 2, more and more players have recently decided to skip the season “Dawn of the Hunt” and instead try out Last Epoch. This opinion is also reflected in the comments under our articles.

Dagora writes regarding the difficult bosses in Path of Exile 2: “I have decided not to play PoE2 anymore. It’s honestly too much of a waste of my time. I’ll focus again on Last Epoch, D2, and D4. I don’t have to be 100% engaged all the time, which isn’t always feasible with family and work. It should be fun for me, and that’s not the case with PoE2.”

Gaminathor feels similarly under an article about the criticism of the desired playstyle: “I have also installed Last Epoch again. PoE2 unfortunately isn’t fun for me as it is, which is very disappointing as I was looking forward to all the classes, but it just doesn’t feel enjoyable.”

However, not all players have been convinced by Last Epoch. Aomori prefers a bit more challenge, commenting under the same article: “I personally really like PoE2 at the moment, it would just be cool if loot or crafting had a bit more influence. I hate when playing an ARPG and the bosses live for less than 10 seconds. Unless you have your equipment put together at some point.”

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That Last Epoch has given up its release date in favor of Path of Exile 2 and is now benefiting from disappointed fans of the competitor is a fortunate turn of events for the ARPG. Since the last major update, player numbers had recently dropped to below 2,000 concurrent players (via SteamDB). That the sales are now soaring indicates that many new players are interested in the game and are acquiring the ARPG anew.

Thanks to the integrated offline mode, anyone who wishes can start playing right at 6:00 PM, even if the servers crash under the load. If you want to know what major new feature awaits you in Last Epoch, then take a look here: Competitor of Path of Exile 2 on Steam reveals new season mechanic, directly exciting fans

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Player defeats one of the strongest creatures in Monster Hunter Wilds in less than 3 minutes, becomes a glass cannon for it

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds offers many opportunities to experiment with builds. The speedrun scene is particularly exciting, as players perfect builds for individual monsters. One player demonstrates how quickly one can defeat one of the toughest creatures, but it comes with a significant risk.

Which monster is it about? With Title Update 1, two new monsters were introduced. On one hand, players could finally fight Zoh Shia outside of the story, and with Mizutsune, an old, graceful acquaintance returned.

The water monster arrived in a hardened variant, which truly challenges the players. This is mainly due to the enormous damage. A speedrunner shows how quickly this variant can be defeated, but one must perfect their movement.

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High damage with high risk

What kind of build is this? The player HALMAN Gaming showcases a speedrun against the hardened Mizutsune on YouTube, defeating the water monster in 2:31:03 minutes. In the video, he also presents his build:

  • Weapon: Tiltcircles with Thunder element, focusing on attack (Artian weapon)
  • Headgear: Gore Helm Beta
  • Chest protection: Holy Armor Beta
  • Arm protection: Gore Arm Protection Beta
  • Waist protection: Gore Waistband Beta
  • Leg protection: Gore Leg Protection Beta
  • Talisman: Hunter’s Talisman 2
  • Cloak: Corrupted Cloak

Unfortunately, he doesn’t specify exactly which decorations he is using, but he shows the different equipment skills. You can check them out at the end of the video:

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How does he fight? At the very beginning, he goes straight for the Mizutsune and begins his attack series. After the first combo, he blinds the monster and continues his assault. The most important aspect of the fight is the timing of the dodges.

The damage from the hardened Mizutsune is so high that you can be taken out in one hit by its tail swipe, which makes perfect dodging crucial, as well as being aware of its roar and soap bubbles. The advantage with twin blades is that you regain stamina and deal a little damage. Additionally, you enter a mode for a short time where every dodge move inflicts damage.

It is also essential to understand the timing of the Blade Dance attack series. It can happen that you can no longer interrupt an animation and get taken out by an attack.

In his video description, HALMAN Gaming states that the fight is much harder than against Arkveld. He doesn’t believe he can replicate such a run, as it requires a lot of luck, especially since the bubbles are difficult to anticipate.

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There are only 2 Pokémon that you can catch at level 100 – one of them is nearly useless

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Do you remember the moment when you caught a rare, shiny Pokémon for the first time in the video games? In fact, there are 2 more Pokémon that are even rarer to encounter – and one of them you can’t even use.

Which Pokémon are they? The two Pokémon that are rarer than Shinys are Magikarp and Gyarados. They are the only two that can be caught at level 100, which is the maximum level in Pokémon. Even Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo or Lugia are caught below level 100.

It is possible to level Pokémon to level 100 through battles, special candies, or other methods. However, Magikarp and Gyarados are the only two Pokémon that can be caught at max level and do not require any leveling up.

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One of the two Pokémon is useless

Where can I encounter this Pokémon? You can find the two Pokémon in two different video games. In both cases, you need to use a Super Rod in the water to fish.

  • In Pokémon Platinum, you need to cast the rod in the recreation area
  • In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, you need to whip out the Super Rod in the nature reserve

How rare are they? The chance of encountering such a Pokémon is 1 in 10,000. Thus, it is harder to catch a Pokémon at level 100 than a Shiny. Because in Pokémon Platinum and Black 2 / White 2, the chance of encountering a shiny creature is 1 in 8,192 (via PokéWiki).

So it’s a reason to celebrate when you encounter one of the two Pokémon. But especially with Magikarp, the disappointment is likely to be even greater. Because it is useless for most players.

Why is Magikarp useless? Magikarp is one of the weakest Pokémon, as it can only learn three moves through leveling up. One of these moves is Splash, which has no effect at all. 

The problem is: Until Pokémon Sword & Shield, it was not possible to continue evolving beyond level 100 with special candies. This means that Magikarp cannot evolve into Gyarados either, to learn stronger moves.

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Unfortunately, the high level cannot compensate for the fact that Magikarp virtually only has 2 moves, which are also of the Normal type. This renders the Water Pokémon useless for competitive battles.

Shinys are Pokémon with different color variations and are much rarer than regular pocket monsters. There are shiny variants in Pokémon GO as well – but it can happen that there is a graphics bug: Pokémon GO: Player finds a Shiny and catches it right away – Later realizes that something is wrong with his Pokéball

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A nemesis of Harry Potter could be a werewolf, and no one at Hogwarts has noticed

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The books and movies about Harry Potter are full of secrets. Fans come up with their own theories. One of them concerns Draco Malfoy and a dark secret.

With many major franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or animes like One Piece, fans enjoy creating theories that are not explicitly stated by the creators of the story.

In the case of Harry Potter, there is one that is particularly explosive. It concerns Draco Malfoy, Harry’s great enemy within Hogwarts. According to the theory, the blonde bully was turned into a werewolf during his school years.

Although this is never mentioned in the books and films, there are some hints that support this theory and explain Draco’s behavior in the later volumes.

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Draco changes after the bite

What are the hints? The bite and subsequent transformation into a werewolf are said to have occurred between parts 5 and 6. The reason for this could be Lucius, Draco’s father, failing Voldemort.

We remember: Lucius was supposed to bring the dark lord the prophecy that spoke of him and Harry. In the end, however, it was destroyed. Instead of punishing Lucius himself, his son Draco was chosen and bitten by the werewolf Greyback.

This would not only affect Draco himself, but the reputation of the Malfoy family would also be compromised. A later encounter with Voldemort even terrified Malfoy’s actor.

After the bite, Draco’s behavior changes. This is evident in the sixth book, from which he suddenly comes across as much calmer. He appears contemplative, withdrawn, and in one scene, Harry even finds him crying in the bathroom.

Moreover, Draco appears physically weak. He is paler than usual and looks powerless. This even leads to him missing some classes or Quidditch matches. Lupin behaved similarly a few years earlier – and he was also a werewolf.

Additionally, Draco spends a lot of time with Snape in part 6, who obviously knows about werewolves and the required potions.

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Is the theory true? As always with such fan theories, everything is based on speculation. Some points can also be explained differently. For example, Draco’s contact with Snape: After all, Draco is given the task of killing Dumbledore. For this, he exchanges information with Snape.

Author J.K. Rowling has learned about the theory and commented on it. In a post on x.com, she admitted that she had never heard of it before and said: “Draco is definitely not a werewolf.”

Whether fans will bury their own theories because of this is another matter. It’s just fun to come up with absurd things about the beloved stories and turn the known upside down. Another theory concerns part 3: Did the quirky Divination teacher from Harry Potter predict one of the most important deaths back in book 3?

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The most important tool for Path of Exile 2 receives a major update for its 10th anniversary from the German developer

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The loot filters from NeverSink are essential gear for many players of Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor for a round gaming experience. On the occasion of the tool’s birthday, the German developer is now providing an important update.

What kind of update is this? For the 10th anniversary of the popular loot filter “NeverSink”, its German developer has given it a new important update. The tool highlights important loot and ensures that less important loot is hidden or displayed smaller. This way, players should no longer overlook the good and expensive items in PoE2.

The new update brings crucial improvements that allow players to recognize valuable loot faster and sort out worthless loot more efficiently. A new feature is the automatic update, which regularly feeds the loot filter with data from the trading website of Path of Exile 2. Thanks to the automatic update every 4 hours, players no longer have to wait for manual updates to take the latest economic changes in the game into account.

The update was already an important feature for many players in Path of Exile (1). Now it is also ready for use in the sequel. The birthday update also includes a new style for the loot filter named Cobalt, which brings a vibrant style. The Cobalt filter for Path of Exile 2 offers the same visual hierarchies for currencies, fragments, and uniques.

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Loot filters are the most important tool

Why are loot filters so important? A loot filter like NeverSink is important because it helps players keep track. In a game like Path of Exile 2, there are countless items, and even experts can’t immediately determine their value. With many drops, it can also quickly become confusing, and valuable items can be overlooked.

A good loot filter ensures that players can focus on the really valuable things without being distracted by unimportant loot. Loot filters simply hide the bad loot. How strictly the loot filter should operate can be configured on the developer’s website (via filterblade.xyz).

Who is behind NeverSink? NeverSink has been a staple of Path of Exile for 10 years. Both professionals and beginners constantly use the loot filter to make the game more enjoyable. Behind the valuable tool is a German developer who started the project as a hobby. On Patreon, over 3,000 fans now support him financially each month.

Even in Path of Exile 2, his filters enjoy great popularity. They occupy positions 1 to 7 of the most popular filters on PathofExile.com. In his post celebrating the 10th anniversary of his filters, he thanks many companions and pioneers who have helped him over the years. He is also working on his own game, which has not yet been released.

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With the new update for NeverSink, it will be even easier to distinguish between valuable and worthless items. This improvement will further enhance the gaming experience. The new patch from GGG is also expected to make bosses in the game easier: Path of Exile 2 makes the tough bosses easier, fans think cowards are to blame

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He recycles 450,000 cans that he has collected over the last seven years and uses them to buy a house

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

An Australian collected bottle and can deposits for years and was able to afford a down payment for a house after 7 years. And he has no intention of stopping collecting.

How much money has he collected? The English-speaking magazine ABCNews spoke with Australian Damian Gordon, who spent years collecting hundreds of thousands of cans and bottles to return them for recycling.

After 7 years, he earned 45,000 Australian dollars from recycling, which is approximately 25,134 euros. Gordon explained that last year (2024) he was able to put down a deposit for a two-bedroom house with the money.

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Festivals are lucrative when you want to collect (deposit) bottles

What exactly did he do? Gordon collected cans and bottles over a period of 7 years and returned them through the “Return and Earn” deposit system. The “Return and Earn” program is an initiative of the NSW government (Government of New South Wales), funded by contributions from the beverage industry. There is a return of 10 Australian cents per can and bottle. That’s about 5 euro cents.

While he has a full-time job during the week, Gordon also volunteers at events like music festivals. These are particularly lucrative because he could collect thousands of bottles and cans that visitors left behind and did not clean up.

He also mentioned that he doesn’t just collect cans, but that festival-goers often leave things like camping gear, fairy lights, and cowboy hats behind: “Once I brought home so much food – non-perishable food for weeks.”

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He does not want to stop collecting, as recycling and environmental protection are important to him

Will he stop now? No, Gordon already explained to the Australian magazine that he does not want to stop collecting. On one hand, he now has to pay the mortgage on his new house. On the other hand, he has a very positive attitude towards recycling, which is why he wants to continue as well. Gordon attributes his attitude towards recycling to his upbringing:

The real beginning was when I went to the dump with my mother as a child to retrieve my school shoes, and then I found a few treasures in a municipal collection point over the years. I furnished half my house with items from city collection bins, I just make sure to clean them first (…) It’s part of my nature, I can’t stop now – recycling and environmental protection are part of my being.

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“The lobby forgot that I exist” – Gamer loses a match in CoD Warzone despite being alive at the end

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In a battle royale like Call of Duty: Warzone, players fight for victory. Only the team that is still alive at the end wins. Correspondingly, all other teams are eliminated during a round. However, something unimaginable happened to one player, and he survived along with a foreign team.

This is how the player lost in Warzone: A player shared a video from Call of Duty: Warzone on Reddit, in which he mysteriously lost a match. He wrote: “[The] lobby forgot that I exist.”

The video shows the final seconds of a match in the battle royale. The Reddit user “kschwa7” is playing solo and has no teammates to support him. He looks through the scope of his HDR and spots a player named “Robin” who is fighting another opponent and eliminates him.

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kschwa7 takes two shots at his opponent. While the first shot might have just gone over the shoulder, the second is a sure hit to the head – yet nothing happens. The hit apparently was not counted. Shortly after, his opponent despawns, and the final kill cam and end sequence of the battle royale follow.

The kill cam shows the spectacle that kschwa7 earlier saw through his scope: Robin’s kill on a third competitor. In the background, kschwa himself can be seen – kindly highlighted by Call of Duty with a yellow-black “YOU” wording.

The match is over, kschwa7 has lost. Robin is the winner.

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Nasty Bug Steals the Well-Deserved Victory

How is this possible? Actually, it is not possible; it is clearly a game bug. The Reddit user was robbed of his victory due to a bug. His shot from the HDR should have taken down his opponent and secured the win.

Some players comment on the incident on Reddit. One writes: “Damn, he’s new.” Another replied: “The most extraordinary bug I’ve seen in a long time.”

However, some players report that the bug is actually not new at all. The error is said to have occurred in the original Warzone, when players first fought for survival in Verdansk. Another user even experienced this on Vondel.

Now, with the Return of Verdansk in Season 3, it seems this bug has returned as well.

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What is actually happening with Camelot Unchained, the great hope for true MMORPG veterans?

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The new MMORPG Camelot Unchained has completely disappeared from the scene for over a year now. Recently, rumors have emerged that half of the developers have been laid off. We at MeinMMO look at the current state of the MMORPG, which is so important for many veterans of the genre.

Who is Camelot Unchained so important for? Especially players who fell for the MMORPG fever around the year 2000, shortly after Everquest and Ultima Online and before WoW. Because Camelot Unchained is the spiritual successor of the MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot, which is a branch of the MMORPG tree that hasn’t sprouted many new shoots.

DAOC offered a special variety of classes and due to the relatively small servers, social structures emerged in which the players on a server knew each other, whether friend or foe.

Later attempts to create something like DAOC didn’t last long. Warhammer Online was quickly dead. In ESO and Guild Wars 2, there are still traces of DAOC, but actually, “Camelot Unchained” was supposed to be the successor. Behind the project was Marc Jacobs, the father of DAOC, who was so disappointed with the gaming industry after Warhammer Online that he wanted to create something of his own.

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Since the funding was secured, there has been silence around Camelot Unchained

Why do we not hear anything about the game anymore? For more than 10 years, Camelot Unchained was “crowdfunded,” and the team aimed to appear regularly in the media to raise awareness among players about the MMORPG in the hope of finding more money.

But in March 2024, Jacobs announced that he had found investors to finally finance the game, after the MMORPG was already on the brink in 2023.

Now, they are aiming for a release in 2025. However, since March 2023 and this announcement, it has been quiet around the MMORPG. Apparently, they are now developing and see no need to reach out to the fans. They have the money.

A bad news interrupts the silence

This was the last news: After a long silence, information surfaced at the beginning of 2025 that there had been layoffs at Camelot Unchained. About half of the employees had lost their jobs.

However, there was no comment from the studio itself. They only assured that they would respond within 90 days.

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This is now the sign of life: As the 90 days are almost over, there has now been a brief sign of life from Mark Jacobs through his blog.

He states that they have made a “lot of progress” and will present the new Camelot Unchained in a livestream at the end of April.

Jacobs did not provide further comments regarding the targeted release date in 2025 or the significant layoffs.

We will have to wait for the stream at the end of April to finally discuss the current state of Camelot Unchained. But after sounding so enthusiastic at the beginning of 2024, the mood seems to have shifted again significantly. Legendary developer says: His new MMORPG was on the verge of collapse, but now it has a release date

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Player wants to defeat the hardest boss in Diablo 4 twice, loses his character with 112 hours of gameplay because he forgot something

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The Echo of Lilith is the toughest boss in Diablo 4 – and one player faced her twice. He emerged victorious from the first attempt, but the second ended tragically: His character with 112 play hours was gone.

What kind of boss is this? The Echo of Lilith, or “Uber Lilith”, is the toughest boss in the Torment levels. You don’t have to summon her, you can just visit her cave and fight her. The battle against Lilith is considered a true test of strength for any build and regularly sparks discussions: While some say Lilith is super easy, others despair at her.

A player reports on Reddit that he defeated Lilith in Diablo 4’s hardcore mode. In this mode, a death of the player character is permanent – if he dies, there’s no respawn. The mode – and a technical fail – proved fatal for his druid.

Another player lost his characters – without even fighting tough bosses:

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“Literally one of the least fun and worst fights”

What did the player forget? In his Reddit post, General_abby explains that he defeated Lilith for the first time in hardcore mode. Then he realized he forgot to start the video recording – that was basically worse than being killed by her. After a break, he dared the second run – but this time it did not go well for him. Lilith did not die, dealt enormous damage – and his hero passed away.

General_abby shows a screenshot of his hero in the comments. His druid was a seasonal character at Paragon level 257 – he spent a total of 112 hours with him in Season 7. He writes: “RIP Fiacla-Géar, Conqueror of the Hardcore Echo of Lilith! And fallen by the hand of the Daughter of Hatred. May the Oak be with you – may your loot be legendary in the afterlife.”

This was the problem: In the comments, there is much sympathy from the community – and the hint: Lilith goes through all her phases – even if she theoretically has no health points left. General_abby dealt enough damage, but his druid did not survive the final phase just before Lilith was finished off. This is shown in the YouTube video that he added.

As ThePhoenixus explains: “Yes, [Lilith] always goes through her phases, no matter how quickly you kill her. You have to survive all three phases where she destroys the platform. […] It is literally one of the least fun and worst fights ever designed in an RPG.”

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The tough boss fight is often criticized by the community. While defeating Lilith in Diablo 4 earns you a cool title and the right to brag – there’s no significant loot. The only guaranteed drop is a magnificent spark on the first kill. No exclusive Mythic Uniques, no special unique items that only she drops. This frustrates some players. Many feel: The fight against Lilith is not fun and is not really worth it at all.

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Tim Cook says that he cannot produce the iPhone in the USA despite Trump’s tariffs, but there is a country where Apple can manufacture it

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

The CEO of Apple has stated that iPhone production in the USA is currently not possible. Instead, part of the production has been carried out in Brazil for years, where Apple benefits from local advantages.

What are the circumstances? The increasing trade conflicts between the USA and China have not only created political tensions but also severely impacted global supply chains. In particular, Apple, which has long relied on China as its main production site, is facing higher tariffs and an uncertain situation. According to Jeuxvideo, these challenges have forced the company to look for alternatives.

Moreover, according to Appleinsider, there were discussions between Tim Cook and President Trump, during which Apple was temporarily granted tariff exemptions for some products to reduce production costs. However, these exemptions do not provide a long-term solution.

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The Diverse Reality of iPhone Production

Why doesn’t Apple produce in the USA? As reported by 9To5Mac, Tim Cook has repeatedly emphasized that producing iPhones in the USA is unrealistic due to the lack of infrastructure and high production costs.

The USA does not offer the same production capacity and cost efficiency as China or Vietnam, where Apple is already producing. Additionally, there are not enough specialized workers in the USA and a supply chain that would be comparable to that of other countries.

This country is already producing: In addition to China and Vietnam, iPhones are produced in another country: Brazil. Apple has had a production facility in Brazil since the 1990s. Specifically, in Jundiaí, in the state of São Paulo.

The factory there is operated by Foxconn, one of Apple’s largest suppliers. Brazil offers Apple tax advantages and allows the company to keep iPhone prices competitive in the local market. In this context, Apple mainly assembles models that are in high demand in Brazil.

The decision to produce in Brazil goes back to the Brazilian “computer law” from the 1990s. This law aims to provide companies with tax advantages for local production. Apple recognized the potential early on and began to assemble iPhones in Brazil. Since then, Apple has continually adjusted its production strategy in Brazil.

What does this mean for the future? For Apple, this means that it will continue to rely on production facilities in other countries. The company must find solutions to optimize production while keeping costs under control. A crucial role is played by the strategic decision to outsource production to countries like Brazil. This decision not only affects Apple’s production strategy but also influences pricing and the availability of iPhones in different markets.

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Pokémon GO: Why you should definitely evolve a Granforgita

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you can now get Granforgita, which is not easy. But: The effort is worth it.

How do you get Granforgita? Granforgita is the final evolution of Forgita, which is available for the first time in the current event. The problem is: You can’t just catch Forgita.

Instead, you must hatch it from 7 km eggs that you can receive from friends during the event. This means:

  • You need a 7 km egg
  • You need luck for a Forgita to be inside
  • You have to walk to hatch the egg – and if it doesn’t work, you can try the next one right away
  • But at least the half-distance bonus is running – so it’s only 3.5 kilometers per egg
  • After the event, you can get Forgita from 10 km eggs.

However, if you’re lucky enough to get a Forgita, you’re still not done. Because to get Granforgita, you first need to evolve Forgita into Tafforgita for 25 candies, and then into Granforgita for another 100. You also need to collect the candies first.

All in all, it’s quite an effort. But especially for those who like to play PvP, it should still be worth it. Because Granforgita is incredibly useful.

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How strong is Granforgita in Pokémon GO

Granforgita’s strength lies in the PvP league. In the battle league, it ranks high on the list of best monsters you can play. This is reflected in the rankings from PvPoke, which are based on fight simulations.

  • In the Super League, Granforgita moves directly to seventh place among the best Pokémon
  • In the Hyper League, it is even the fifth-best Pokémon
  • In the Master League, you should ignore it, as it does not become strong enough in terms of CP

Granforgita’s strength consists mainly of the following points:

  • Its type combination of Fairy and Steel offers an extremely good defensive combination. Only two types are very effective against Granforgita: Ground and Fire. It has resistances against 11 types.
  • At the same time, it has good defensive stats. In short: Granforgita can take a lot of hits.
  • Additionally, it comes with a solid moveset that can put many opponents in a difficult position. It can combine Fairy Wind with moves like Steam Roller, Cuddler, or Ramming Boss.

This makes it a good counter against many Pokémon that are in the battle league. Popular Pokémon like Calamanero, Epitaff, Piondragi, and Lapras will have trouble with Granforgita.

This means: Yes, it takes quite an effort to get Granforgita. But it’s worth it. At least if you enjoy playing in the battle league.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? Forgita and its evolutions are now available in Pokémon GO, and they will soon be supported by the next Pokémon debut: Knapfel and its evolutions will also soon appear in the game. And they will bring along a new item system. Everything about the apples for Knapfel in Pokémon GO can be read here.

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WoW Patch 11.1.5: When will the ‘Dinars’ from The War Within arrive? Blizzard comments on Puzzling Cartel Chips

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

There is a feature that many players from World of Warcraft have missed in the recent announcements regarding Patch 11.1.5. The developers did not provide a reason for the silence for a long time. Only now is there finally an update on the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”.

What are the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”? The new currency is supposed to be introduced with WoW-Patch 11.1.5 and will take the place of the dinars from the Shadowlands expansion. In other words, anyone who possesses such a cartel chip can choose a specific loot piece from the current raid instance at Ando from “Liberation of Lorenhall”.

When Blizzard presented the roadmap and content rollout for the next content patch of WoW last week, there was no sign of the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”. See for yourselves:

  • April 23: Nightmare scenario, cooldown manager, and the winds of mysterious fortune
  • May 21: Return of the Disturbing Visions
  • June 4: Cunning Duos

Consequently, one could frequently read the question in the forum and on Reddit about what was happening with the new dinars?! A reaction from the Blizzard officials has only now come – and it is unsatisfying.

The trailer for the current WoW patch 11.1:

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Announcement for an Announcement

How does Blizzard respond? In a post on forums.blizzard.com, the WoW player Athernon asks the developers to finally clarify their concrete plans for the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”, as he would base which item he chooses from the vault during the next ID change on the timing of the dinars’ premiere. Many commentators there also desire clarity.

And indeed, community manager Kaivax spoke up last night. However, he only had a rather vague announcement for the community (via forums.blizzard.com): “We have not forgotten them! We will provide more details about the implementation of the Puzzling Cartel Chips as soon as the patch goes live.”

At least one piece of information can be drawn from this: The “Puzzling Cartel Chips” will likely not come with Patch 11.1.5 on April 23, 2025, but at a later date.

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How does the community respond? They partially respond with sarcasm to Blizzard’s inability to make a clear statement on the topic in a timely manner.

  • Snozay writes on forums.blizzard.com: “Such a super informative and clear comment. So much effort.”
  • arfenos_porrows jokes on Reddit: “Even the announcement of the dinars is time-gated” – so it is artificially withheld.
  • Hrekires does not understand it (via Reddit): “I don’t understand what is so difficult about just telling us what the plan/schedule is. Let’s say 6 months from now, whatever, I would just like to be able to plan around it.”
  • xCAMPINGxCARLx speculates on Reddit: “I suspect they will connect them [the chips] with each of the patch events. So one from Flame’s Radiance (new faction), one from the visions, one from the Cunning Duos, one from the leveling event. Account-wide unlocking.”

But even if xCAMPINGxCARLx hits the nail on the head with his speculation, one could certainly communicate that – without spoilers – to the community. What do you think about Blizzard’s current communication policy? Would you also like more clarity on such details? Recently, there have also been some ambiguities when Blizzard adjusted the rules for gold trading: Be careful who you give gold to in WoW, in the worst-case scenario your account is gone

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