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It won’t be long until Crimson Desert is released on March 19. Until then, you have time to follow new information, or hear the first player reactions starting from the release. If you would like to share your opinion on what aspects need to convince you in Crimson Desert but need a bit more input, we’ve summarized the 4 key features of the game for you: Crimson Desert has about 5,000 features; these 4 determine whether you will have fun

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A tech YouTuber proves how much unnecessary programs can really harm your PC performance

jan hartmayer 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Most computers come with the pre-installed operating system Windows. However, many companies add extra applications on top. Why this can lead to problems is demonstrated by a well-known YouTuber in a self-test.

How did the expert test it? Linus Tech Tips examined the effects of additional software on a brand new PC in his YouTube video from March 8, 2026.

For the test, the expert is said to have used a pre-configured mid-range PC from Dell, which was tested four times under Windows 11:

Once with only the pre-installed apps from Dell.
The second time with additional programs like Norton, CCleaner, and Avast Antivirus.
The third run is said to have included gaming software like Razer Synapse, Armory Crate, and MSI Center.
In the last attempt, he is said to have cleaned the PC and avoided bloatware.

The result is, according to Linus, surprising and shows that gaming performance is only impaired when using a lot of additional software simultaneously. In Cyberpunk 2077, at WQHD resolution, the third attempt with a lot of bloatware, compared to the cleaned and standard configuration, lost about 5-7 percent in performance. The FPS in the test is said to drop from about 79 to 74.

Many gamers are annoyed with the pre-installed bloatware from the Windows 11 operating system. So much so that some gamers are already considering switching, as Valve has already had the perfect solution for years.

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Additional software loves to annoy

How does bloatware affect your PC? While the test shows that a PC’s gaming performance is not significantly impaired until dozens of programs are installed, it can have other effects on your system.

The power consumption can, as shown in the video by Linus, increase almost double from about 35 to 61 watts when the PC is not actively used and idle.
Start times can become significantly longer. Every application that starts with your device via autostart requires resources and prolongs the startup process. For example, the “cluttered” version of the computer in the video takes almost 2 minutes longer to boot.
Pop-ups from programs such as Norton, CCleaner, and Razer can disrupt workflows or even appear during gaming sessions, momentarily minimizing your game and causing interruptions.

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How can I remove or prevent unwanted programs? There are two ways to free your PC from bloatware:

Use special installation media such as Tiny11 or Ghost Spectre for Windows 11: This allows you to choose which software you want to install and which not during the Windows 11 installation.
Remove unnecessary programs yourself. You can do this using special bloat-removal tools like Winhance, which have been created for easy use by users.
Alternatively, you can also use the autostart feature. To do this, open the task manager in Windows 11 and then click on the three lines in the upper left corner. Then select “Startup of Apps” and disable the automatic start of the desired software.
In general, if you use external tools from Github or other sites, problems can arise, such as broken drivers or security risks when using software from unknown sources. The same goes for autostart: do not disable programs you need to start your system.

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Many apps have features that are of different importance to each user. In the end, you have to decide for yourself which software you need and which slows down your PC “unnecessarily.” If you are unsure, we have already provided some recommendations for you: 7 tools and programs you should definitely delete from any gaming PC

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The next generation of robots refuses to die and even runs away from everyone

Claudio Niggenkemper 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Researchers are developing a fresh generation of modular robots that can not only walk but also survive damage and reassemble themselves.

Where are indestructible robots being developed? A research team from Northwestern University in the USA has developed a completely new type of robot. These machines consist of several small modules that can assemble into larger robots (MCCormick).

The entire model is based on an evolutionary algorithm that mimics natural selection. The results of this research area have directly flowed into the development of the latest model.

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The researchers call these constructions “legged metamachines” – machines consisting of several small, leg-like modules.

Each individual module is already a complete mini-robot with:

its own battery
its own motor
a small computer

“Inside the sphere, the robot has everything it needs to survive: a ‘nervous system’, a ‘metabolism’, and ‘muscles’,” said Kriegman, an expert in biorobotics and AI, assistant professor of computer science, mechanical engineering, as well as chemical and biomedical engineering, in the press release.

On their own, a module can already roll or turn. When multiple of these units are connected, a significantly more powerful robot is created that can even “walk” or at least move steadily. The published study mentions a so-called “morphological adaptation gift” (PNAS).

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What makes these robots so special? The big difference from many previous robots lies in their adaptability. Classic robots are often built to be very specialized. If a single component fails, the entire system often stops working.

Sam Kriegman explains in the video that the robots currently do not perceive their environment nor have orientation. However, each element of a combined robot can recognize when something goes “wrong”, meaning when they are upside down.

The new metamachines are constructed to be significantly more flexible. Because they consist of many individual modules, they can change their structure or be reassembled. Even if individual parts are damaged, the robot can continue functioning. This makes the machines almost resemble small, artificial organisms that adapt to their surroundings.

Do the new robots defy all obstacles? To test their constructions, Kriegman and his team selected the best three-legged, four-legged, and five-legged models that previous development had produced. In outdoor tests, the models moved over various surfaces – such as gravel, grass, tree roots, leaves, sand, mud, and uneven bricks.

They could hop, turn, and right themselves after tipping over – without special preparation or retraining.

In contrast to conventional robots, which often completely fail when there is a defect, these machines remain operational (in the video, a leg is even explicitly severed). They can adapt and continue to work. Even if a leg breaks off, the metamachine remains stable: the remaining modules compensate for the loss and continue to move.

The severed leg can even roll back and reconnect with the machine.

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The new walking robots from Northwestern University show how rapidly robotics is changing. While machines are becoming more robust and adaptable, other projects are trying to build robots that are as human-like as possible: The tech company DroidUp has introduced its new robot. It is supposed to serve primarily as a social partner.

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Pokémon GO: Fans believe that there is a very special surprise in the next electric event

Max Handwerk 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO will soon launch an event centered around Pikachu and other electric-type monsters. However, some fans hope for more.

What kind of event is this? It is called A Shockingly Good Time and starts on March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It ends on April 6 at 8:00 PM.

The focus is on various electric Pokémon. Among other things, Pikachu, Lampi, and Dedenne will have an increased shiny chance during the event. And: The recently discontinued Spotlight Hour returns. Each day features a different one at 6:00 PM:

March 31: Voltilamm
April 1: Pikachu
April 2: Magnetilo
April 3: Lampi
April 4: Pamo
April 5: Dedenne
April 6: Wattzapf

Additionally, field research featuring the corresponding Pokémon and a new GO Pass have been announced.

But: Some fans in the subreddit for Pokémon GO have theorized that this is not all there is. They hope for the debut of a long-awaited Pokémon: Mimigma.

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Why do fans believe that Mimigma will appear in Pokémon GO?

Mimigma is a Pokémon closely related to Pikachu. It is known for hiding under a sheet that looks like the popular electric mouse. It does this because it is said to look so terrible that everyone avoids it. Therefore, it wants to look like Pikachu – to be loved.

What is the theory? The announcement of the event sparked interesting comments in the subreddit TheSilphRoad. For instance: It would be funny if the Spotlight Hour on April 1 was Mimigma instead of Pikachu, by the user aznknight613. User lxpb also commented: I predict this is the debut of Mimigma.

Some other commenters agree and believe a surprising debut is indeed possible.

What speaks in favor? Currently, there are a few arguments that support this.

The strongest is April 1. Pokémon GO likes to surprise with cool content on April 1, and an event featuring Mimigma disguised as a Pikachu event seems plausible.
Mimigma was recently included in a leak that also featured Pokémon like Gigantamax Meows and various Pikachu forms that appeared shortly thereafter. This does not have to mean anything, but it could.

What speaks against? Primarily, that nothing official regarding Mimigma has been announced or hinted. Thus, it should not be assumed that it will actually appear. Furthermore, there have previously been hints about Mimigma shown without it ever appearing.

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Nevertheless: A Mimigma on April 1 would be a surprise that would make the event quite exciting. What do you think about the theory? Will it appear at the event, or do we have to continue waiting for Mimigma? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to know what is definitely happening in March: Here are all the current events in Pokémon GO in March 2026.

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“I’m a healer, but…” – The new RPG for Warhammer 40k gives you a surgeon you don’t want to end up under the knife of

Ody 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

A new trailer for the RPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy presents Epione Spes – a surgeon who accompanies you on your journeys. On paper, she is a healer, but you should still be cautious of doctors in the grim future.

Who is the new companion? Once, Epione Spes was part of the Officio Medicae. This organization is responsible for the medical care of the imperial forces and fights against plagues in the ranks of soldiers or makes the wounded fit for service.

As the daughter of a noble family, she belonged to the highest echelons of the Officio Medicae. However, for (currently unexplained) reasons, she lost her family and her status. Nevertheless, this did not stop her from honing her skills in medicine and surgery.

Eventually, the Inquisition took notice of Epione Spes. Impressed by her talent, this dangerous organization of the Empire made her an acolyte.

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Why shouldn’t you let her treat you? The doctors of the Empire in Warhammer 40,000 are not necessarily looking out for their patients’ well-being. What matters to them is that they can return to their duties as quickly as possible – and at any cost. With her claw glove, Spes also does not seem trustworthy, but rather like a slasher villain.

A comment on the trailer on YouTube nicely summarizes the attitude of surgeons in Warhammer 40,000: “I’m a healer, but…”. This is reflected in the companion’s gameplay, as she can not only heal damage but also deal it out in painful ways.

Spes primarily acts as a field medic: She helps your squad stay on their feet during fights. For this, she uses specially crafted mixtures. However, she not only provides support but also eliminates enemies herself with a sharp scalpel – or incinerates them with a flamethrower.

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Epione Spes is one of five companions who have already been announced for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. In a previous trailer, “Conscript 0-118-B” was in the spotlight – not the brightest servant of the Empire, but one of the most loyal. You can read more in the following article: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy introduces a new companion – not particularly bright, but faithful to the Inquisitor like no one else

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Thor is the most boring Avenger in Marvel, but surprisingly I really like him without powers

Niko Hernes 10. March 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Thor as a character in the Marvel universe is, for MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, one of the boring members of the Avengers despite his powers. However, a new comic completely changes that by taking away his superpowers.

The Avengers have gathered many powerful heroes over time. One of the strongest is probably the God of Thunder, Thor, who also plays an important role in the MCU. Even though I liked his last movie, he is more of a boring character – yes, even compared to people like Hawkeye.

This is mainly because, as a God from Asgard, he usually has no direct connection to the people he helps. He always seems otherworldly, exalted, and far removed from humanity.

This exact aspect is portrayed differently in the new comic The Mortal Thor No. 1 and offers one of the best interpretations of the character that should eventually make it to the big screen.

The Mortal Thor No. 1 was sent to us by Panini as an editorial review copy.

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Without Memories, Without Magic Hammer

What is The Mortal Thor No. 1 about? Right at the beginning, we get to know Sigurd Jarlson. He is a quite muscular guy who remembers nothing but can handle a hammer well. He lives in a small apartment in New York and wants a job.

If you read the back and look closely at the character, you know: This is Thor. He and other gods from Asgard seem to have been forgotten and among the Avengers is Beta Ray Bill, who we have already introduced in an article.

Thor applies for a construction job with the company Roxxon, but he declines because he doesn’t want to be a scab. Others follow his example, and mean guys try to beat him up for it. But Sigurd can also handle a (regular) hammer without powers and can defend himself against the attackers.

This not only begins his journey in New York, but also initiates a larger fight with Roxxon.

It sounds like a simple story, but author Al Ewing and illustrator Pasqual Ferry conjure an opening that even the MCU could use.

An Approachable Guy with a Lot Beneath the Surface

What makes the comic so good? Just the title The Mortal Thor immediately sparked my interest. What does it mean for the former God of Thunder, and how does one weave mythology into the story? Unlike in the first Thor film of the MCU, Thor here doesn’t have to learn how humans live; he is one of those humans.

In New York, he belongs to regular workers, and as often happens in such stories, he fights against a company that exploits employees and plans evil in the background. This is interesting in itself because such grounded stories can hardly be found in the MCU anymore and even in the comics are usually only present in heroes like Daredevil, who can’t take on Thanos or Doctor Doom.

Thor is stripped of his exalted status as a god, but not his heroism, fighting for the people who are being exploited. It has a poetic character. The drawings by Ferry also match this well. The fight scenes are visually clear, surprisingly explicit in their depiction, and they really represent a Thor without powers well. For instance, he uses a regular hammer with a rubber band to swing it back and forth like the known god.

However, they don’t completely discard the mythology, as the question remains of what has actually happened to Thor and how other well-known figures from his family fit into the story. But anyone expecting more of the mythology in the 1st volume might be disappointed. I found the first mortal adventures so captivating that I immediately wanted more and will follow the series further.

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Reinterpretations Matter

The Mortal Thor already shows in the first volume how important it is to reinterpret characters. They do not need to be replaced or discarded, but to keep them modern, one must experiment with them, putting them into new situations that do not consist only of even more powerful enemies.

Of course, there is always the danger of losing the essence of a character, but without risk, no exciting stories can arise. The kickoff of The Mortal Thor is a great start that DC and Marvel could also learn from in the film and series world.

How can I read The Mortal Thor? The new volume from Panini, released on 10.03.2026, is a good entry point and contains the single issues Thor (2025) 1 to 3. The individual issues are also available in English as a digital version or physically as imports. The mutant Storm received a new good story last year: An underestimated heroine in Marvel finally gets the story she deserves

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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.19.0

Christos Tsogos 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Update 1.15.0 for ARC Raiders is out now and brings new cosmetic items as well as some bug fixes. More about what exactly is changing can be found here in the overview.

What kind of update is this? On March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CEST, Patch 1.19.0 for ARC Raiders was released. This includes new cosmetic items and bug fixes and is 894.6 MB on Steam. What changes and what patch notes you can expect can be found here in our overview.

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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.19.0

What do the patch notes say? The patch notes show some adjustments that may interest you, mainly bug fixes for annoying issues (Source: arcraiders.com):

New cosmetic items:
- Devotee outfit set. (see title image)
- Two new hairstyles.
A bug was fixed that incorrectly displayed the selling value in the inventory when selecting equipped mods.
A bug was fixed that allowed the same item to be shown multiple times in the sales and recycling popup.
A bug was fixed that could incorrectly display the player’s coin balance after selling items with durability.
A bug was fixed that allowed players to put the grappling hook into the vault bag when pressing the tab key while using it.
A bug was fixed that could cause players and ARC to get stuck in a door frame in the auditorium on Stella Montis.
A bug was fixed that displayed two interaction prompts for the comet.
An exploit on the zipline at Blue Gate was fixed.
A bug was fixed that caused some water on the dam battlefields not to freeze during the cold snap.
A bug was fixed that caused the lightning of the electromagnetic storm to appear too frequently.

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Additionally, there was a bug that could lead to many players losing their loadout. Those affected will receive a one-time refund of their items, especially since many players struggled with this. More about ARC Raiders can be found here: PvE player kills his first Raider in ARC Raiders, gets punished immediately: “Just let it happen”

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Author is warned because his comic is called Clair Obscur, the developers promise to find a fair solution

Cedric Holmeier 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a massive success for its developers from Sandfall Interactive. However, there is currently a dispute over the name “Clair Obscur”. The author of a comic is said to be prohibited from using it, but the situation is unclear.

What is the dispute about? In a series of posts on X.com, Olivier Gay commented on a letter from a lawyer representing Sandfall Interactive. In it, the company supposedly demands that he remove his graphic novel “L’Académie Clair-Obscur” from circulation.

According to the letter, the comic is supposed to benefit from “the undeniable success of the game.” But determining who is right is not as simple as the developers also note.

Here you can watch the trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33:

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Everyone has a point

Who was there first? According to Olivier Gay, he pitched his graphic novel to the publisher Drakoo in 2019 first. This led to the graphic novel “L’Académie Clair-Obscur” in March 2024. At that time, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had not yet been introduced, which only happened in June 2024.

Even though Olivier Gay was there first, the developers from Sandfall Interactive secured the trademark rights to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. For Olivier Gay, it is clear: he does not want to engage in a legal dispute. He writes: “I have neither the energy nor the money to conduct a legal battle, especially against French studios that I highly respect.”

Thus, he is willing to rename his comic and continue it under a different name.

How are the developers responding to the situation? The developers from Sandfall Interactive published their own post on X.com on Monday. In it, they acknowledge the discussion and explain that they are in contact with Olivier to strive for a fair solution for both parties.

It is clear that Olivier Gay’s book bears no similarities to Expedition 33. The book describes the experiences of a group of students in a magical school – it is thus more similar to Harry Potter than its namesake.

The name Clair Obscur is also the French translation of the Italian word “chiaroscuro”. It describes the juxtaposition of light and darkness from the Italian art history of the Renaissance.

Thus, it is not a name creation of the developers or the author, but an existing term that the developers, however, want to continue using as a franchise title for their future games, as Polygon.com explains.

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Whether the comic has to change its name or whether the developers and the author will come to a different solution remains open. What is clear is that the developers want to continue releasing more games with the title, and most likely people think of Expedition 33 when they hear Clair Obscur. Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All builds, tips and guides at a glance

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Steam consumes such an absurdly high amount of data that you have probably never heard of such a large number

Claudio Niggenkemper 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Valve has released new figures on Steam – and they show how gigantic the platform has become. Players downloaded over 100 Exabytes of games, updates, and data in 2025.

What data has Valve presented exactly? In its annual retrospective on Steam, Valve published new statistics alongside numerous updates. It shows that platform users downloaded a total of about 100 Exabytes of data in 2025.

This continues a trend that has already become apparent in recent years. In 2024, the total download traffic was around 80 Exabytes according to Valve (Annual Report 2024).

Data Volumes in Comparison

How large is this data volume really? The number initially sounds abstract, as very few people encounter such large units as Exabytes in their daily lives. One Exabyte equals one billion Gigabytes.

On average, Steam players download about 274 Petabytes of installations and updates daily according to Valve. That corresponds to more than eleven Petabytes per hour. Even per minute, the data amounts are still around 190,000 GB.

1 Petabyte consists of 1,024 TB and is a number with 15 zeros. In daily life, you would normally never encounter such a huge number. 1 Exabyte has even 18 zeros, making it even larger. As a comparison: One million only has 6 zeros.

For comparison: The entire global internet traffic amounts to between 17 and 33 Exabytes of data daily according to various network analyses (IbisWorld & economyinsights & AppologicNetworks). This means: Steam alone already generates a significant share of what is transmitted worldwide over the internet every day.

Even compared to large internet nodes, the number seems enormous. At DE-CIX in Frankfurt, one of the largest internet nodes in the world, data volumes of similar dimensions are handled daily. There, peak values reach several hundred Petabytes per day – a range that also includes the daily international Steam downloads (Ip-Insider).

Another comparison shows how many games could be behind this data volume (the report does not clearly indicate whether other tools and software from Valve were also included): Most AAA titles today are 100 Gigabytes or larger. A good example is GTA V (Enhanced Edition) with about 105 GB download volume (Steam). If only games of this size were downloaded, 100 Exabytes would theoretically correspond to about a billion complete game installations.

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Why are downloads on Steam growing so rapidly? Five years ago, Steam first surpassed the mark of 25 million simultaneous active users. Since then, according to the platform’s data, the number has increased by about 3.4 million annually and now reaches peaks of about 42 million simultaneous active users. The download figure has also increased significantly from 80 Exabytes in 2024 (Steam).

The strong increase in numbers is mainly due to the development of the platform itself. Steam is now considered the largest internet distribution platform for PC gaming worldwide and offers tens of thousands of games. At the same time, the games themselves are getting larger.

The new figures show how large Steam has actually become. Behind this success is primarily one person: Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve and to this day the face of the company. The developer built Steam in the early 2000s: But who is Newell actually? MeinMMO explains the details about the well-known personality.

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Crimson Desert feels like it has 5,000 features, but these 4 form the important core of the open-world adventure

Karsten Scholz 10. March 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

Crimson Desert has been building anticipation for its release on March 19, 2026, with its sheer amount of content and features for years. But what does the core gameplay look like that shapes your experience in Pearl Abyss’s new open-world adventure?

A huge world and countless features, systems, and content – with Crimson Desert, we can expect one of the most extensive releases of the current gaming year on March 19, 2026, on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.

You can expect activities such as arm wrestling, archery competitions, gambling, or fistfights on the continent of Pywel. You can tame horses and hunt wild animals, expand your own camp, farm, fish, or send your clan members on missions.

But what is the core experience of Crimson Desert? What are the key features that play an essential role in your adventure? That’s exactly what we will clarify below! You can jump to the areas that interest you most via the table of contents.

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Key Feature 1: The Main Story

The story revolving around Kliff and his Graymanes is the red thread that leads you from the beginning of the game to the end. You can look forward to stylishly staged sequences, fully voiced dialogues, and plenty of quests. Through the main story missions, you will gradually learn about important systems and skills of your main character.

The main story guides you through the various regions of the continent Pywel. As you progress in the story, you will solve puzzles, help the residents of the game world, defeat various bosses, and ultimately combat a larger evil that threatens not only the Graymane clan but the entire world.

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If you want, you can fully concentrate on this main story and ignore many of the optional quests and activities. However, since there is only one difficulty level, it may happen that you eventually hit a wall, for example, in the form of a story villain who will ram you into the ground without mercy in seconds.

How you can overcome such a hurdle is what Key Feature 4 is about. According to current estimates, a playthrough in Crimson Desert with a strong focus on the main story will take about 50 hours. You can read more about it here: Playtime – How much content is in the action-adventure Crimson Desert?

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In 9 days, the best anime battles return to Netflix, surpassing even Solo Leveling

Niko Hernes 10. March 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes grew up with many anime classics that focus on epic battles. But there is only one that has the truly best ones, and this classic is returning to Netflix with a new season in less than 2 weeks.

Which anime is it? At 6 years old, my father showed me, probably a bit too early, Dragon Ball Z. Since then, I’ve been a fan of mostly action animes, even though it has become somewhat less in recent years.

But I simply enjoy well-thought-out and choreographed fights. In fact, I have a clear favorite: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The anime based on the cult manga by Hirohiko Araki does almost everything right and even surpasses animes like Dragon Ball, Naruto, or Solo Leveling with its fights.

With Steel Ball Run, the anime returns on March 19, 2026, and promises to deliver its best element in top form.

You can watch the trailer for Steel Ball Run here:

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Nothing is like JoJo

What is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anyway? The anime, animated by David Productions (Cells at Work, Fire Force), is based on the manga by Hirohiko Araki, which started in 1987. Unlike other long works, the manga is divided into parts, each telling different stories at different times.

At the center is always a JoJo who is related to the Joestar family. So in Part 1 it’s about Jonathan Joestar, in Part 6, however, about Jolyne Kujo. Steel Ball Run is Part 7 of the manga. Unlike in the previous parts, there are no direct connections to the previous stories in the universe in the new part.

In Steel Ball Run, Johnny Joestar is in focus. After an attack, he is paralyzed, but as a jockey, he still wants to participate in the Steel Ball Run, a horse race across the USA. Along the way, he meets allies but also many adversaries.

A horse race sounds like an unspectacular premise, but it fits perfectly with the fantastic fights of the series, which are filled with surprises and thus put any other anime fight to shame.

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Why are the fights in JoJo’s so good? While Parts 1 and 2 offered more classic fights with breathing techniques (yes, like in Demon Slayer), Araki introduced the stands in Part 3. This is a special ability that usually manifests through a summoned creature. While they were initially muscular brawler skills, the manga and anime took a completely absurd turn in the best sense with Part 4.

Stands are not just combat skills; they represent the user’s personality and offer many different applications. Sometimes you can attack opponents with guilt, while someone collects trinkets with an army of small beings. This is all not useful for a direct fight, but it always puts the heroes in exciting situations.

The fights in JoJo’s are not just brawls with the strongest abilities; they are puzzles that the characters must solve to win. I never know what to expect next. But no matter how ridiculous a stand is, I can usually be sure that it will be creatively implemented. This makes JoJo stand out from all the other animes I have seen in my career.

Additionally, each part has a different premise. Part 4 was a slice-of-life story in a small town, Parts 1 and 2 were about super vampires, and Part 5 tells a mafia story. This also constantly recontextualizes the abilities.

That’s why I’m also really looking forward to Steel Ball Run. The horse race combined with stands can only yield creative results, and among many fans, Part 7 is considered the best part of the manga.

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Every part is worth it

Do you have to watch the previous seasons/parts to understand Steel Ball Run? No! While Parts 1 to 6 were loosely connected, Part 7 takes place in an alternate world. So you can also jump in with Steel Ball Run.

But I recommend catching up on all seasons since the unique art style, the great characters, and especially the creative fights are definitely worth it. Another anime on Netflix also features absurd characters with totally exaggerated muscles: Anime with unbeatable samurai takes the top 10 on Netflix in 51 countries, achieving 3.4 million views in 4 days

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PvE player kills his first Raider in ARC Raiders, is punished immediately: “I just let it happen”

Caroline Fuller 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

A player chooses round by round in ARC Raiders to leave other Raiders in peace. Now this intention has been broken for the first time and another player met a lightning-fast end due to their weapon. The player was not only horrified by their act but also by what awaited them afterwards.

What terrible thing did the player do? The player and Reddit user Arlendius informed the ARC Raiders community that he killed his first other Raider in the game. “That was not intentional,” the player reassured, sharing a clip as evidence that showed the incident.

In the clip, you can see the player busy looting while another friendly Raider waves in his vicinity. There is no firefight or paranoid staring happening.

The relaxed situation is broken by a fireball rolling into the hangar. Arlendius draws his Anvil, aims, and fires – but just before the shot hits the rolling ARC, the other player runs directly into the crosshairs. He goes down and Arlendius must realize: That was just his first PvP kill in the game.

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“I think it was an empty run,” Arlendius writes. “He had no augments or shields on his body and that’s probably why he went down after just one shot.”

He admits that despite the unintentional headshot, it was really a funny situation. The community also finds this coincidence amusing but knows what it means for the usually peaceful player.

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A friendly, peaceful PvE coexistence is initially a thing of the past

What does the blunder mean for the player? The community can hardly grasp the extent of this misfortune and finds the situation just as entertaining as the player himself. However, they are aware of what this means for the actual PvE player:

“Off to the PvP lobbies with you,” writes Light_Shrugger, and wewerboy explains: “This is the moment the game decides that you have completed your training.”

By this, the players mean the so-called “Aggression-based Matchmaking” in ARC Raiders, which finds like-minded lobbies for you based on friendly or aggressive gameplay behavior. Players who tend to kill other Raiders or play sneakily will face similarly aggressive players accordingly.

How does the usually peaceful player respond to this consequence? Arlendius writes that he has already felt the consequences of his act, and that promptly:

“I was immediately killed in the next match. I just let it happen. I deserved it.”

Despite the matchmaking misfortune that he initially has to “nurture” back with good and merciful behavior, the community cannot help but continue to revel in the clip on Reddit.

“I have watched this way more times than I should have. It just gets funnier,” admits MySabonerRunsOlapido.
“The resigned shot at the fireball speaks volumes. I can almost hear your sigh,” writes Delicious-Diver-1579.
“A direct headshot from the Anvil, without a shield. At least he didn’t suffer; he was gone in an instant,” says Runnin_Wizard.

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Whether the player has now developed a taste for PvP remains unspoken. However, another player has noted after a random encounter in ARC Raiders that his previous playstyle could not keep up with his new experience: PvP fan shoots in ARC Raiders for the first time not at a stranger, has immediately the best gaming experience of his life

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A tinkerer builds a car powered by 500 discarded e-cigarettes, capable of driving 30 kilometers

Benedikt Schlotmann 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Electronic cigarettes are considered an environmental issue. A YouTuber has now used discarded products to power a small car.

Disposable electronic cigarettes, known as vapes, have long posed a growing environmental problem and a risk for waste management. Disposal is difficult.

YouTuber Chris Doel has now used 500 discarded vapes to power a car. He managed to drive 18 kilometers with them. This is reported by Techspot magazine.

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Powering an apartment or even a car with old electronic cigarettes

What exactly did he do? Each disposable cigarette contains a rechargeable lithium cell. However, these cells are thrown away after the device is used, even though they are rechargeable and still functional.

YouTuber Chris Doel therefore began extracting the cells from the vapes, testing and grouping the functional ones, and using them in successive energy projects. In initial projects and further tests, he managed to power his house with a homemade battery.

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He has now put these experiments into his latest project. The homemade battery now forms the core of his latest test platform: a Reva G-Wiz, a lightweight electric microcar from the early 2000s. The Indian car brand no longer exists today and is now called Mahindra.

Doel mounted his modified battery in an aluminum housing, wired the cells for voltage stabilization in series-parallel groups, and installed the unit in place of the original batteries. The converted car started without any problems on the first attempt. A nice detail: The car is charged via USB-C.

During his test drive, Doel reached nearly 60 km/h and traveled about 30 kilometers.

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If you pause Kill Bill at minute 59:03, you will discover a reference to another cult film by Tarantino

Christoph Waldboth 10. March 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Kill Bill is, like most films by Quentin Tarantino, a very stylish work. Not entirely innocent of this is the actress Lucy Liu, who vetoed the costume of her character, thus creating a small reference.

Who does Lucy Liu play in Kill Bill? The American actress portrayed the character O-Ren Ishii in Tarantino’s revenge epic.

The killer is not only part of the assassination squad “Deadly Viper,” but also becomes the leader of the Yakuza due to her ruthless nature.

Lucy Liu’s appearances in Kill Bill are memorable. On one hand because she is incredibly brutal even by Tarantino standards, and at the same time cunning and highly intelligent. On the other hand, because she simply looks cool due to her appearance.

But it wasn’t always meant to be that way. Lucy Liu revealed in an interview that Quentin Tarantino originally had a completely different outfit in mind than the one seen in the finished film.

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A Reference Among Gangsters

What did the actress say? In a conversation with Vogue, Liu recalled the creation of Kill Bill. The kimono she wears as O-Ren Ishii wasn’t actually planned that way:

Originally, Quentin wanted me to wear something completely different, namely this kind of communist gray [outfit]. […] I saw something entirely different and simply realized that [O-Ren] exuded an elegance and femininity that I wanted to maintain.
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Instead, Liu suggested an outfit that corresponded more to the character’s Japanese origin: a kimono. The first appearance with it in the film occurs at minute 53:09. In a scene showing O-Ren Ishii during a Yakuza meeting, she wears the kimono.

And indeed in black with a white undergarment. This is no coincidence. Liu explained in the interview that the choice of colors was made very consciously. She had suggested to Tarantino to orient towards Pulp Fiction.

There, the two characters Jules and Vincent wear black suits with white shirts underneath. Just like O-Ren Ishii, they are also killers.

The simple combination of black and white fit Liu’s character in Kill Bill and also served as a reference to Pulp Fiction. And there’s more: The main character in the film Lady Snowblood, which was a major inspiration for Kill Bill, also wears a kimono.

Kill Bill O-Ren Ishii costume — O-Ren Ishii in the black kimono (Image source: Lionsgate Movies on YouTube)

Pulp Fiction suits — O-Ren Ishii in the black kimono (Image source: Lionsgate Movies on YouTube)

Tarantino was convinced by the suggestion, and thus we see O-Ren Ishii in these first scenes in the mentioned outfit. Later, when she meets the “Bride” (Uma Thurman), the look changes.

Black and white switch places – now the kimono itself is white and the undergarment is black. Consistent with this, the fight between the two women takes place in an idyllic snowy garden.

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Lucy Liu believes that the choice of the kimono has changed the perception of the character. What the originally intended outfit would have looked like can be seen in the form of her accomplice and right-hand woman in the film, the character Sofie Fatale. She wears the simple dark gray costume that was presumably also intended for O-Ren Ishii initially. Another actress was not allowed to participate in Kill Bill, as she was said to be too good according to Tarantino.

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Annoying bug prevents looting in Path of Exile, the developers’ reaction is unbeatable

Cedric Holmeier 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The players of Path of Exile have recently been quite frustrated with a bug while looting. However, the developers used the problem to prove how quickly they can solve it.

What was the bug? Recently, there have been increasing reports of a bug while looting in Path of Exile. Players hovered over an item with the mouse but were unable to pick it up. It seemed as if the item was simply not selected, even though the mouse was pointing at it.

However, this did not happen every time, but only occasionally, which made it somewhat difficult to describe at first. A player documented the issue and posted it on Reddit. The post gained the attention of many players who were able to confirm the problem themselves, but they didn’t have to wait long for a solution.

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How did the developers react? While the post was gaining more and more attention and other players were describing the annoying problem, the developers were already working on finding a solution.

The bug fix didn’t take long, about three hours after the post was created, community manager Natalia_GGG responded on Reddit: “Hey, we just released a fix for that!”

This once again proves how quickly the developers tackle problems that annoy players. It is therefore hardly surprising that there were a dozen hotfixes on the release weekend of the new season Mirage that resolved similar issues.

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How are the players reacting to the developers’ help? While players were extremely annoyed by the original bug, they are also very pleased with the quick fix. The comment from community manager Natalia_GGG received nice responses and praise for the quick problem resolution.

Overall, the mood and opinion about the season start is exceptionally good. The developers have fewer bugs and problems than usual, which the players appreciate. Currently, players are experiencing a successful season in Path of Exile.

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You only have 3 hours to get Pikachu in a special form in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO a thrilling debut has been announced. It is a new form of one of the most popular monsters ever.

New monsters are continually being released in Pokémon GO. These can be regular debuts as well as those that bring new forms and variants or Shinies into the game.

Now, the debut of a new form of a monster has been announced. And it is none other than probably the flagship of the entire franchise: Pikachu. If you want to catch it, you will have to hurry.

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3 Hours for a Form

What kind of form is this? On Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, you can challenge the Gigantamax form of Pikachu for the first time and, after a successful battle, add it to your team. It is available in the form of a Dynamax Battle Day for the first time in the game.

With a bit of luck, you can also obtain the monster as a Shiny. While you can normally evolve Pikachu into Raichu, this is not the case for the Gigantamax form.

What bonuses are there at the event? As usual, there are a whole range of additional bonuses during the Dynamax Battle Day, which will be available during the event and partly already in advance. During the 3-hour event, the following bonuses will be active in the game:

the collection limit for Dynamax particles is increased to 1,600
Power sources regenerate much more frequently and there are more of them available
you will find Gigantamax Pikachu at all Power sources
8 times the amount of Dynamax particles from Power sources
optional, paid research for $4.99 (about €5), where you receive a Dynamax mushroom, 25,000 experience points, and 6,400 Dynamax particles

Additionally, during the time from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the day of the event, the following bonuses will also be active:

you will receive double the amount of Dynamax particles when walking
1/4 of the usual walking distance is required to receive Dynamax particles while walking

The limit for daily remote raids is also increased from March 28, 2026, at 2:00 AM to March 29, 2026, at 5:00 AM from 10 to 20.

On the day of the event, you can also conduct 3 special trades.

How strong will the monster be? It is still uncertain how strong Gigantamax Pikachu will be in the end. However, it is expected to be found in the upper ranks of the list of Dynamax attackers of type Electric.

Your best options currently are Gigantamax Rhyperior as well as Zapdos and Raikou in their Dynamax forms.

When will the monster return? When you will have the opportunity to obtain the monster again is not yet known. If you want to have it, you should take advantage of the event to avoid waiting an eternity.

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In addition to the debut of Gigantamax Pikachu, there are several other contents waiting for you in the coming weeks. This naturally includes events, raids, and more Dynamax monsters. What exactly awaits you in the game can be found in our overview with all events in March 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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How big is Crimson Desert really? Official figures reveal it, fueling both anticipation and skepticism

Karsten Scholz 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Some players of the preview version of Crimson Desert have looked at the in-game encyclopedia of the open-world adventure and found exciting statistics that underscore the size of Pywel.

Where do the numbers come from? In the preview version of Crimson Desert, selected players not only had the opportunity to play the open-world adventure, they were also able to look at many of the menus. Under “Others” they found a knowledge section where the game documents all discovered content of Crimson Desert.

What do the numbers reveal? The almost 3,000 entries are apparently distributed as follows:

468 characters
110 factions
573 territories
397 life forms
75 bosses
28 mounts
430 adventure entries for regions (173), secret places (34), caves (133), and more
150 collectible resources
94 collectible items
347 crafting blueprints
214 memory fragments

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“That seems suspicious”

How does the community react to the numbers? Under the post by Zephryss on X as well as under the post by Ninjago on X, many players express that they find these numbers rather off-putting.

Novak writes: “Yes, and that’s exactly why I won’t play it. I want to have fun, not go to work.”
Mimiga is skeptical: “Just because it’s a lot doesn’t mean it’s good. That’s the part that worries me, that everything feels very quickly boring. I prefer little, but good content over MASSIVE but empty content.”
Gooboberti admits: “Like how they categorize everything. Let me guess… these mounts are just different colors of the same 5 options. The 110 factions? How can that make sense?”

However, there are also many players who are extremely excited about Crimson Desert and its enormous scope.

Chosen Fallen writes, for example: “I just hear way too many good things about the game, that seems suspicious.”
FAR Labs celebrates: “75 bosses over 573 territories, that’s world design on another level.”
Mr. Barge can’t wait for the release: “I’m more than hyped. I’m clearing my calendar for the rest of the year because I want to bring the game to 100 percent.”

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What else is known about the scope and size of Crimson Desert? According to Marketing Director Will Powers, Crimson Desert is supposed to be about twice the size of the playable open world of Skyrim (about 37 km²) and also larger than the map of Red Dead Redemption 2 (about 75 km²). It is likely to take about 2 hours to ride from one end of the game world to the other on horseback.

He also admitted that you can easily spend hundreds of hours in Crimson Desert. However, if you only focus on the main story and some side quests, you can also “complete” the game much faster.

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In Season 5 of The Boys, a new villain threatens the world, who is even more evil than Homelander

Niko Hernes 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The Boys ends in 2026 with Season 5, but the series from Amazon still introduces new characters. As the final trailer reveals, a new villain joins the ranks of Homelander and he could become quite dangerous.

Which villain is it? On March 6, 2026, the final trailer for Season 5 of The Boys was released. There, one can see how extensive Homelander’s power is. Additionally, one can see how he strengthens his own ranks. On one hand, there is Soldier Boy, and on the other, Oh-Father is shown for the first time.

Previously, in a poster (Source: x.com), the Supe was seen with a Bible on Homelander’s side. However, the latest trailer presents another scene with him, indicating that he will probably not get the exact role from the comics.

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A religious leader with evil intentions

Who is Oh-Father? He made his first appearance in the comics in The Boys No. 45 in 2010. In the comics, he is the leader of the Capes for Christ, a religious cult of Supes that is obviously connected with Vought.

There, the Supe regularly collected sidekicks whom he abused. Homelander even confronted him in the comics about getting his addiction under control. In the comics, he sides with Homelander and tries to seize power with him. Even if Homelander is quite power-hungry and would do anything for it, he has never done such evil things.

As an ally, he is quite useful to him: he is not only superhumanly strong, but he can also fly, and his fanatical followers should not be underestimated. Especially the last aspect could become significant for Season 5.

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How does Oh-Father fit into the universe of The Boys? The Capes for Christ organization has already appeared in the series. In Season 1, the character Ezekiel is introduced, who leads the fanatically religious group. However, in Season 4, he is killed by Butcher.

Thus, one can assume that Oh-Father will now take over the leader role. Comparing an image of him on x.com with Homelander’s appearance on a stage at the beginning of the trailer, it can be assumed that Christianity in the USA will become a topic for the consolidation of Homelander’s power.

A brief shot in the trailer also suggests a sexual relationship between Oh-Father and Ashley. This could be an indication that the abuse theme from the comics will not be explicitly addressed in the series. Soldier Boy also differs significantly from his comic counterpart: One of the strongest characters from The Boys was actually a loser, but the series saved him, even giving him his own prequel.

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The place you are all currently defending in WoW was once a pretty girl and even flirted with the top blue dragon

Benedict Grothaus 10. March 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In WoW Midnight you return to northern Lordaeron to protect Silvermoon and especially the Sunwell from the encroaching Void. This Sunwell has often been the target of destructive forces – and at one point literally walked across Azeroth. Players lament with a hint of bitterness: we won’t hear much about that in Midnight.

The history of the Sunwell is as long as it is tragic. With the help of water from the Well of Eternity, the then-ruler Dath’Remar Sunstrider created the well to provide his people with a new source of power.

Over the years, the Sunwell has repeatedly been the target of various attacks, including by Arthas Menethil, the Lich King, and soon after by Kael’thas Sunstrider, the Prince of the Blood Elves. Since then, his people have not been too fond of him.

Particularly during the last attack and the attempt to bring the demon Kil’jaeden to Azeroth, the Sunwell has been irrevocably changed and has become what you now know in Midnight. At least almost… because there is still one detail that the game is currently withholding.

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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon

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Anveena Teague, the Living Sunwell

What’s the story with the girl? Here it gets a bit tricky because technically this girl is no “girl”; the entity has only chosen such an outward appearance. It is actually the essence of the Sunwell itself, or at least parts of it.

The free energies were shaped by the red dragon Korialstrasz (or “Krasus”) into a form: a blonde farm girl from Tarren Mill, Anveena Teague. To protect and disguise her, he gave the illusion parents and a small house near the settlement.

However, Anveena became self-aware and began to actually “live” – and even to love. She and the blue dragon Kalecgos, who is now the Aspect of the Blue Dragonflight, had strong feelings for each other.

Where is Anveena now? The story of the “farm girl” is mostly told in the comic “Dragon Hunt.” She becomes a pawn of various powers, including the traitor Dar’Khan Drathir, whom you are supposed to kill in the starting area of the Blood Elves for a quest since TBC.

Dar’Khan tries to claim Anveena’s power for himself to become a god – which works at first but then goes wrong and awakens the power of the Sunwell in the girl itself.

However, Anveena also appears in WoW. During The Burning Crusade, Anveena can be seen at the Sunwell, where she aids you in the battle against Kil’jaeden and sacrifices her life.

As a result, and with the help of Velen and the untainted heart of the naaru M’uru, the Sunwell is not only cleansed but is also infused with the power of Light from then on. It becomes a new source of strength for the Blood Elf paladins, the Blood Knights.

“I don’t think Blizzard remembers her”

The premise of the new expansion and everything you currently do in Midnight somehow aims at the Sunwell and its protection. Lady Liadrin calls upon the Army of Light to protect the well while the Void tries to destroy it.

It would thus make sense for Anveena to at least be mentioned somehow – however, fans consider this unlikely. On Reddit, a user asks why Anveena is not mentioned anywhere. In the responses, users agree:

“I honestly don’t think Blizzard remembers her.” – llStonesll
“My goodness, Anveena only appeared at the very end of a raid. Unfortunately, she will never be mentioned again.” – TheWorclown
“I don’t think Blizzard remembers her at all. If the Sunwell Trilogy were to be released today, people would call it ‘bad fanfic’ because Anveena was not an original concept and Knaak created her for his comic so Kalec would have a love interest.” – elenthiel

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Even Kalecgos, who does not know that a part of Anveena lives on in him, has moved on since then and shortly after began to court Jaina Proudmoore – of whom he himself says she resembles Anveena.

It is still just past midnight (forgive the pun) and not even the first raid is open. Therefore, it is not completely ruled out that Anveena may still appear, especially with regard to the Sunwell and its history. Elves have always had a tendency towards this: WoW: How Elves have been messing around with great wells for 10,000 years

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Marathon forces players to sacrifice their valuable gear, but it is worth it

Cedric Holmeier 10. March 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The new extraction shooter Marathon is clearly different from the competition in one point, and players appreciate that.

What is the difference? The thrill of extraction shooters like Marathon often lies in losing your gear and loot when you die. Thus, every death represents a setback, which can also be frustrating.

At the same time, players consider whether it is necessary to take the best gear for each round or if they should rather bring a sparing kit to reduce risk.

In Marathon, however, players have recognized a completely unique rhythm that sets it apart from the competition. The title forces players to sacrifice their gear without inducing frustration.

Here you can see the trailer for Marathon:

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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer

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Less frustration and more risk

How is this in Marathon? As players explain in a post on Reddit, Marathon wants players to enter raids with good gear. You should not save your equipment, but rather risk everything and lose it if necessary.

To prevent this from becoming frustrating, there are easier ways to quickly obtain good loot compared to the competition. There is only a short wait time to play the Rook, the Scav class in the game. With it, players can earn a lot of loot without risk.

At the same time, the risk is heightened by the fact that Marathon does not offer a secure stash. While the genre pioneer Escape from Tarkov provides containers with some slots for loot that remains even when the character dies, Marathon is harsher in this regard.

How do players feel about this? Players appreciate the new direction that the extraction shooter is taking. The developers have succeeded in redefining a component of the genre and thus standing out. Players react on Reddit:

proudownerofatumor: ”The game provides an absolutely insane amount of gear even for the average player. I currently have over 40 reward caches from my faction lying around because my safe is already full, and quests reward you with tons of random and diverse items that allow you to quickly get back on your feet, even after losing your stuff. […]”
Eldorren: Basically, I play as many kits as I can until I can’t anymore, and then I just do a few Rook rounds to gather. Repeat and start over. I thought they designed it this way at least? I mean, it makes sense. […]
onesillyman: “I think the lack of a secure stash definitely contributes to that.”
RestaurantSmooth: “Marathon might be the first game that actually forces you to overcome the fear of gear. […] the entire design seems to be aimed at helping one get over gear fear. You should risk your kit, lose it, learn, and try again. It’s actually kind of refreshing compared to games in which people just hoard their best gear forever. […]”

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