ARC Raiders has started the next expedition and players can reset their character progress to claim rewards. Part of this involves gathering new resources for upgrades. A simple task has now sparked a fierce battle over mushrooms.
What is going on with the mushrooms in ARC Raiders? With the new expedition that started on March 3, 2026, some players have reset their progress in ARC Raiders again. For an upgrade of the in-house chicken Scrappy, resources are needed once more.
For the last upgrade, among other things, 12 mushrooms must be collected. Naturally, many players are now trying to get the materials for the Scrappy upgrade. However, a fierce battle has broken out.
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What does the battlefield of the mushrooms look like? In the Subreddit for ARC Raiders, several posts have appeared showing dead Raiders next to the most popular mushroom spots.
The Reddit user greycobalt shared a screenshot showing 5 dead players lying next to already harvested mushrooms. He says: “They have begun the mushroom wars.”
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Another Reddit user shows how brutal the fights for the new gold are. In his clip, a Raider immediately gives up when he hears that the mushrooms are already gone.
Several players mention the “Bird City” event in Buried City. Mushrooms are said to be found in the chimneys of the event, according to Reddit user Ganghis-Can.
Another tip comes from Reddit user Schmeisterr. He points out a spot on a map of Spaceport where, according to him, mushrooms spawn reliably.
Are there any more player tips? One last tip and also the one with the most upvotes comes from Reddit user RiceAndMayo, who claims to be rather sad.
You can start a round without equipment and try to grab some mushrooms. Once mushrooms are collected, they go into your pocket, an inventory slot that is not lost upon death. Then you give up and land back in Speranza without any losses, having gathered some mushrooms.
In Pokémon GO the 2nd part of the event for the 30th anniversary begins. Here, you can also expect a variety of monsters and an interesting bonus.
What kind of event is this? On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the 2nd part of the current anniversary event starts. It is called “30 Years of Pokémon: Boundless” and is active until Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
It seamlessly follows the first part of the event. While you could mainly catch monsters from the Kanto region here, the 2nd part focuses on all generations. Legendary monsters are also included.
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Which monsters are there in the wild? According to the announcement for the event on pokemongo.com, you can catch almost all monsters in the wild that exist in the game during the event. These are supposed to appear in different biomes of the game, depending on their natural habitats.
Excluded are mysterious monsters, Ultra Beasts, costumed and regional monsters, special forms of monsters, and some Pokémon that you cannot find in the wild. The following monsters are mentioned as examples:
Mewtwo
Farbeagle
Ninjatom
Kecleon
Giratina
Zoroark
Ignivor
Ramoth
Purmel
Puponcho
Vivillon
Zygarde
Pampuli
Pampross
Cosmog
Cosmovum
Morpeko
Endynalos
Dakuma
Wulaosu
Famieps
Dummimisel
Gierspenst
Monetigo
With the exception of some monsters on this list, legendary Pokémon are not explicitly excluded from the event. It is therefore assumed that you can also find these in the wild during the event. This fits in with the fact that the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were also catchable in the wild during the 1st part of the event.
What bonus is active? The bonus that is active during the event also corresponds to the possibility that legendary monsters can appear in the wild. If you activate the item Incense to attract Pokémon, you can also lure legendary monsters with it, at least if you are very lucky.
Is the GO-Pass still active? Yes. You can continue to earn points for the event’s GO-Pass. The limit on daily points is even lifted during the time from Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 00:00 until the end of the event on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 19:59.
If you are aiming for the Mewtwo in the GO-Pass, you can use these days to earn points and claim the monster.
Which monsters are in Raids? The raids are also packed with some monsters in this part of the event.
1-Star Raids:
Pikachu with Red Hat*
Pikachu with Leaf’s Hat*
Pikachu with Clarins’ Hat*
Pikachu with Lyra’s Hat*
Pikachu with Brix’s Hat*
Pikachu with May’s Bow*
Pikachu with Lucius’ Hat*
Pikachu with Lucia’s Hat*
Pikachu with Lumius’ Hat*
Pikachu with Lumia’s Headband*
Pikachu with Warren’s Hat*
Pikachu with Lotta’s Hat*
Pikachu with Tony’s Hat*
Pikachu with Rosy’s Hat*
Pikachu with Kalem’s Hat*
Pikachu with Serena’s Hat*
5-Star Raids:
Articuno*
Zapdos*
Moltres*
Deoxys (Normal Form)*
Darkrai*
Genesect (without module)*
Anego*
Masskito* (America and Greenland)
Schabelle* (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India)
Voltriant* (Asia-Pacific)
Kaguron* (southern hemisphere)
Katagami* (northern hemisphere)
Schlingking*
Muramura* (eastern hemisphere)
Kopplosio* (western hemisphere)
Necrozma*
Which monsters are in Eggs? The list of monsters that you can hatch from 2 km Eggs is quite long as well. They are:
Pichu*
Pii*
Fluffeluff*
Togepi*
Rabauz*
Kussilla*
Elekid*
Magby*
Azurill*
Isso*
Knospi*
Klingplim*
Mobai*
Pantimimi* (only in Europe)
Wonneira*
Mampfaxo*
Riolu*
Mantirps*
Toxel*
All monsters marked with a * can also be obtained as Shiny.
Even after the anniversary event ends, there are still many more contents in the game. These include various raid bosses and Dyna-monsters alongside events. You can find out which contents are available this month in our overview with all events in March 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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The ranged weapons are more than just optional accessories in Crimson Desert. With the right items and skills, you can even initiate explosive airstrikes from a safe distance.
How do the weapons work in Crimson Desert? Protagonist Kliff starts his adventure with a sword, shield, and bow. In combat, he relies on both melee and ranged attacks. He can find other weapon types such as a spear later on.
Moreover, the gray mane gradually learns actively usable attack maneuvers for his weapons through his talent trees, such as a spinning strike or a dodging shot, as well as special elemental powers and movements that allow him to gain height more easily or escape enemy attacks.
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
How powerful is the bow? Recent preview reports already indicate that the bow is an effective tool for fighting enemies from a distance right from the start.
You can transform arrows into fire arrows, for example, at a fire bowl to deal even more damage or remove flammable obstacles. There are also other variants like poison arrows.
How powerful the bow can become through the skills and items earned over time is now shown in a clip on Reddit by LucasCavalcante25. In the 43-second video, we see how Kliff catapults himself into the air, only to then rain down an explosive airstrike on a large group of enemies.
Later, we also see a lightning strike that temporarily stuns the victim and an ice shot, with which the player creates a robust platform in the water… see for yourself:
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How does the community react to what has been shown? Like many gameplay clips that are going live right now, the community is also amazed at what is in Crimson Desert. The explosive airstrike, in particular, makes an impression.
franpier writes on Reddit: “This artillery attack looks phenomenal!”
esotericvoid can’t believe it on Reddit: “What kind of game is this…”
Fuarian explains on Reddit: “I’m not even going to question how such a poor archer can trigger an orbital bombardment with burning arrows.”
Zxar99 believes on Reddit to know where the airstrike comes from: “That’s actually a kind of arrow that causes it. It’s an item, not a skill. This player received it as a reward for a quest they completed before this quest.”
Do all characters have access to the bow? Probably not. It’s clear that the two other playable characters that you unlock with Kliff during the main story bring their own combat styles, talents, and weapons. The agile fighter Damiane, for example, relies on a musket or a pistol, while the giant Oongka blasts away with an explosive cannon. You can find out more about this here: Crimson Desert: The 3 playable characters and their class – you can even fight as a trio
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Bandai Namco has announced a new game and fans have hoped for a new Tales of. In the end, it turned out to be a spin-off of an anime, in which the main character finds himself in a game of life and death in an MMORPG.
What kind of game will it be? Bandai Namco revealed last night the JRPG Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincard. Those who know the anime can guess what the premise is. Several players of a VR game become trapped within the MMORPG and die in the real world if they also perish in the game.
IGN has already spent some time playing the game in a preview. According to them, there will be noticeable progress through leveling up and milestones. Additionally, players will have a flexible build system, allowing them to reset their stats for free. This way, they can test multiple weapons, even late in the game.
The enemies in the world are said to be extremely tough. Even normal standard enemies can take you down quickly if you’re not careful. The combat system offers light and heavy combos, parries, perfect dodges, and team attacks. Each enemy would require a different tactic.
Particularly positively, the tester highlights the beautiful graphics. Even mud looks realistic and sticks to the character’s clothing. There is much to discover, with hidden chests, mini-bosses that unlock further areas, and environmental puzzles.
You can see the test video here:
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What about the characters from the anime? Those who take a closer look at the trailer and the preview will notice that there is no trace of the characters from the anime. Unlike previous games of Sword Art Online, this time we do not take on the role of a pre-made character, but create our own.
Several NPCs will take over the role of companions in battle and can support you. For example, there is a character who specializes in healing abilities, and others enhance your damage.
Why is this good? Many players find the story of Sword Art Online silly because the main character Kirito accumulates his own harem there. Almost every female character has a crush on him, even though Kirito is actually in a happy relationship with Asuna. Nevertheless, he manages to attract women again and again, even his own cousin…
Therefore, many in the community are happy that he is missing as the main character (as read on Reddit). This also means that no prior knowledge of Sword Art Online is necessary. You play your own story and do not need to know the backgrounds of the characters from the anime. Thus, the game should be even more accessible than all previous titles.
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Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad could be a really good anime game
MeinMMO editor Jasmin says: I am probably one of the few representatives who can overlook Kirito’s love affairs and enjoy the anime. The first season of Sword Art Online was so brilliant that it will forever remain one of my favorite animes. Yes, everything after that can be safely ignored…
All the more I am pleased that there finally seems to be a video game where I can dive into the world of Aincrad myself. So far, the SAO games have lost my interest after just a few hours, with the exception of Fatal Bullet – and even there, Kirito was not the main character.
If you have always wanted to dive into the world of Sword Art Online or are looking for a good video game in the series, then Echoes of Aincrad could finally be the perfect entry point.
Many players strive for power in Dungeons & Dragons and are excited to become even stronger with each level up. However, many game masters say that this can hinder the fun of the game. MeinMMO editor Caro agrees with this, even though she is a player herself.
In Dungeons & Dragons, characters – whether player characters, NPCs, or enemies – gain a level up more or less regularly through accumulated experience. This makes them more powerful and capable of overcoming tougher challenges.
With increasing levels, a game master not only has to use fiercer dangers that players must confront. The characters also gain abilities that bring stronger effects. Battles bring more risk, tougher consequences, and sometimes really difficult decisions.
This is exactly what many players long for, and for good reason.
I myself, as a player currently at level 9, am also curious about what cool fights my group and I will experience at higher levels. However, I already know that in our campaign, level 16 is the limit, and that we will never experience the maximum power of a level 20 hero – but that’s okay.
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Level ranges clearly show the power dynamics between levels
On the topic of a level cap, opinions are divided among players and leading figures from the community: While some players want to wield the power of a god, others strictly refrain from such an extent.
To better understand the sharp differences in power levels from levels 1 to 20, one can refer to the description from the Player’s Handbook for D&D (2024):
Level Range 1 (Level 1–4): In level range 1, the characters are newbie adventurers, even if they already stand out from the general population due to their extraordinary abilities. […] The dangers they face are usually threats to local farms or villages.
Level Range 2 (Level 5–10): In level range 2, the characters have become full-fledged adventurers. Spellcasters learn iconic spells such as Lightning Bolt, Fireball, and Raise Dead. Most weapon-based classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in one round. Now the characters are faced with dangers threatening cities and kingdoms.
Level Range 3 (Level 11–16): In level range 3, the characters have gained enough power to stand out even among adventurers. At level 11, many spellcasters learn reality-altering spells. Other characters gain traits allowing them to make more attacks or create impressive effects with their attacks. Such adventurers often banish threats that endanger entire regions.
Level Range 4 (Level 17–20): In level range 4, the characters reach the peak of their class features and become archetypal heroes. In their adventures, the fate of the world or even the order of the multiverse is at stake.
These ranges clearly illustrate the power dynamics within the various levels. Already from level range 3, i.e. Levels 11 to 16, spellcasters are capable of altering reality, which escalates further at level 20 with world-changing abilities. With powerful spells like Wish or Word of Power: Death, maintaining balance in a fight – and, to this extent, the fate of the campaign – becomes much more challenging.
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Of course, this level of power is tempting for players, and the increasing risk is not a threat but rather an exciting challenge. However, this kind of thrill does not have to be the goal of every group that engages with Dungeons & Dragons.
Ultimately, one can resolve the question of a maximum level with perhaps an unsatisfying, but still best counter-question: What do you hope to gain from the shared campaign?
Whether a ban on the highest level range is an option for you depends entirely on your campaign and your expectations: What scope should your adventure take? What do you enjoy the most? Are you willing to lose characters, or would you prefer to experience a long, shared journey?
And it is precisely from these questions that we could determine for ourselves: Level 20 would ruin our campaign.
Not everyone wants to play god
At the beginning of our campaign, our DM decided in mutual agreement that we would only level up to level 16. Consequently, none of us will ever be able to cast a level 9 spell out of our own power. But that is the only right path for us.
And perhaps this limit is also sensible for your campaign, if you have similar starting points as we do:
The backstories of the characters are more important than world-changing dangers. The scope is therefore narrower, but goes deeper.
Different experience levels: In our group, there is an experienced player, while the other players (including me) and our DM are in their first campaign. At a lower level, the scope is kept lower so that no one becomes too strong and battles can be decided by one action (quote: “Some people shouldn’t be given too much power”).
Smaller dangers provide more diversity than just fierce gods or entities. You also don’t want to feel superior outside of combat.
Fights aren’t everything: Fights are fun and power feels good, but the narrative and role-playing are at least equally important.
Every player has their own reason why they play and love D&D. It can be played in various ways, which is why questions regarding the maximum level meet with different opinions.
From the absolute min-maxer to the role-playing enthusiast, everyone hopes for a different experience, which is why the relevance of a Session Zero is still highlighted: One person wants to conquer lengthy battles in every session, another wants to joke around with NPCs in a tavern – both have their place.
Since my group and I place great value on the story alongside battles, we, like many other D&D fans, step into the shoes of characters that are dear to us. I happened to take on the role of the cliché edgelord in our campaign, but my warlock doesn’t ruin anyone’s fun because I pay attention to certain things: I am the dark cliché warlock in our D&D group, but I don’t manage to annoy everyone with it
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The Butcher regularly causes scares in Diablo 4, especially for newer players. But soon the tables will turn, as you can step into his shoes and teach your enemies to fear.
What is the Butcher all about? The Butcher is arguably the most famous boss in the series, making his first appearance in Diablo 1. Notorious for his iconic line “Ah, fresh meat!”, he is dangerous primarily because he inflicts massive damage, pulls players in with his hook, and despite his stature, acts astonishingly quickly.
You can now take revenge on the Butcher in Season 12 and basically beat him at his own game. In the “Season of Slaughter” – the season of slaughter – you will become the feared Butcher yourself.
As Butcher, you will wreak havoc in Season 12 of Diablo 4 in Sanctuary.
In Season 12, monsters will be iconically “slaughtered”
This is how you become the Butcher: The new season is all about slaughtering. You transform yourself into the iconic Butcher, dismembering enemies with the axe and using your hook to filet distant monsters for the upcoming slaughter fest.
You can earn “Meaty Offerings” in the world, which you use at new Slaughter Shrines in Hell Flood events to attract enemies. And in the new slaughterhouses, you can transform into the Butcher. There, you remain for the entire run of the slaughter and chop your way through the hordes of monsters.
What this looks like in action is shown in the trailer for Season 12. At the beginning, a transformation can be seen, which is even clarified in a reflection. Subsequently, the Butcher slaughters through hordes of monsters and builds up a killstreak:
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Diablo 4 shows new content from Season 12, the Season of Slaughter, in the trailer
This is what Season 12 also brings: In addition to the transformation into the Butcher and a new quest line, Season 12 is all about the theme of slaughter:
Additionally, you enhance your killstreaks with new “blood-soaked items”. Their affixes scale with your current killstreak level. The longer you chop monsters in a row, the more powerful the bonuses become.
A new seasonal quest line also directly introduces you to the bloody action that you will experience in the role of the Butcher.
Learn more about Season 12 and the new content here:
The demigods (Loa) of the trolls in World of Warcraft are quite eerie. Yet all other Loa fear the Loa of children. With good reason.
The trolls in World of Warcraft are not only one of the oldest races, but also one with the greatest culture of worshipping gods and demigods – the Loa. Different tribes have dedicated themselves to various Loa and in WoW: Midnight we learn a lot about Loa that have yet to make an appearance.
One of them is Filo, who carries the title “Loa of Children”. But those who think this is just a cute cuddly Loa are mistaken – because Filo is feared by all others.
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WoW Midnight: Arator’s Light and the Firebrand
Where can one find Filo? Those who want to learn more about Filo can find a stone slab at his shrine in Zul’Aman (Coordinates 53 / 32). However, he is not present at first, but becomes “unlocked” through a quest chain. A girl whose siblings have died tries to contact the Loa of Children to see her family member once more. We assist the child in this and, in the end, are able to summon Filo.
The Loa Filo chills in a hot spring – perhaps better … for you.
All Loa fear Filo – none are safe from his wrath
What makes Filo so eerie? Although Filo appears cozy in the form of a capybara (or “water pig”), he is a Loa who is feared by all others. On the one hand, he does not speak (unlike other Loa), and on the other hand, he is immortal. We learn this from an inscription at his shrine. It is written:
All those who wish to harm children should beware, for they will awaken the wrath of Filo and his brothers. Know Filo’s dark side, and you will find nowhere to hide except in DEATH. […]
Other Loa fear Filo’s power. Nothing can kill him, his wrath is insatiable. But he is focused. Gentle enough to eat from a child’s hand, yet ruthless enough to kill even the mightiest warrior, if he so desires.
Moreover, Filo has another property. When trolls die, most are picked up by the Loa Bwonsamdi and go to his realm or “possession” – or they go to the Shadowlands. However, Filo apparently has the power to break or halt this cycle, for it further states:
Filo protects children even beyond death. If a child dies before its mother or father, Filo and his attendants gather and wait with the child until the parents arrive to guide the child.
Cortyn says: Honestly, I rarely like the troll areas in World of Warcraft, but Zul’Aman was a big exception. The story there is extremely dense, and especially the side quests linger in memory for quite some time – particularly in regard to the Loa. That Blizzard has conjured up a few new Loa, like Filo, who is both cute and quite eerie at the same time, I find particularly good. The quest chain surrounding Filo is quite emotional and one of the best in this area. As for my overall experience with WoW Midnight, I have shared it with you here: After 50 hours I have completed all quests, this is my conclusion.
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In a recent livestream, Blizzard presented new information and gameplay about the Warlock, who is introduced in the “Lord of Hatred” expansion for Diablo 4. To make the DLC appealing to you, you can try the other new class for free.
What is the new class in Diablo 4? The second new class is the Warlock. They are dark spellcasters who subjugate demons to their will. They draw their power directly from Hell, summoned through rituals, alchemy, and dark magic.
The Warlock uses the unholy powers of Hell against themself and thus acts as an embodiment of demonic vengeance, essentially the dark counterpart to the Paladin. You can learn more about the Warlock and its abilities in our overview.
This is how expensive the Warlock is: To be able to play the Warlock and also the Paladin in Diablo 4, you must purchase at least the standard edition of the “Lord of Hatred” expansion for 40 euros. However, you can check out the Paladin for free next week.
In the livestream, Blizzard presented the Warlock in detail on March 5, 2026, including a gameplay trailer:
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Blizzard presents the new Warlock in Diablo 4 in the gameplay trailer
Free Paladin trial at Season start
How can I test the Paladin for free? Through a “Free Trial,” you have the opportunity to take a closer look at the Paladin in Diablo 4. The test period runs from March 11 to March 18, 2026 (6 PM German time) on Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation. Thus, the test period starts simultaneously with Season 12, which serves as a bridge to the DLC and therefore lasts only seven weeks.
If you play the Paladin up to level 25 during the Free Trial and purchase “Lord of Hatred” in pre-sale, you can transfer your progress and character directly. Once you pre-order the DLC, you can play the Paladin in Diablo 4.
Paladins, especially Crusaders, are the declared arch-enemies of Mephisto, who has caused much harm in Sanctuary. Their goal is to completely eliminate his corruption. Thus, he forms the moral and gameplay counterpart to the Warlock, who embodies demonic vengeance. The Paladin uses the unique class mechanic of oaths. These allow you various playstyles that you can flexibly adjust at any time.
When can I play the Warlock? You can only play the Warlock starting from the official release of the “Lord of Hatred” DLC on April 28, 2026. The class is based on the attribute Willpower and summons powerful demons as support on the battlefield. Additionally, it is the only class that uses two resources: Wrath and Dominance. While normal skills consume Wrath, summoning and the special abilities of the demons cost Dominance. The Warlock is the second class introduced with the expansion. You can find out more about the DLC in our overview: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred – All important info on release, price, trailer, and content
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A new Anime is currently topping the Netflix charts. It is not only a success for the streaming service in Germany but also in other countries.
Which anime is it? Baki-Dou is the latest anime from the famous martial arts manga series by Keisuke Itagaki. Chronologically, the series is a direct sequel to Baki Hanma. On February 26, 2026, the anime premiered with 13 episodes, exclusively on Netflix.
Baki and the other underground fighters have reached their peak and are getting bored. There seems to be no worthy opponent left.
Fight promoter Tokugawa, meanwhile, aims to resurrect Miyamoto Musashi, the strongest samurai in Japanese history.
The experiment succeeds, and Musashi awakens in the modern world. Since he poses a great threat, Baki and his comrades must now face the samurai fighter.
The anime is especially celebrated for its absurdity. There are often hand-drawn scenes where muscles and facial expressions are prominently displayed. Even in the manga, the muscle-packed characters look like chiseled sculptures, where veins seem to pop out at any moment.
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Baki-Dou shows muscles from the anime in the trailer
New anime leaves many other series behind
How successful is it? In Germany, according to Netflix Tudum, the anime is in 1st place among all English-language series. Looking at the global ranking, the series is still in a solid 2nd place.
Only the mini-series The Art of Sarah is above Baki-Dou. Even in Japan, the land of animes, only the mini-series and Jujutsu Kaisen are ahead of Baki-Dou.
Thus, Baki-Dou has entered the top 10 of series in 51 countries. In just 4 days, it was viewed 3.4 million times.
How is the anime received? On several rating platforms, the anime is well received. On IMDb, it has a rating of 7.5/10, while on My Anime List, it scores 7.45 points, rounded to the same value.
Viewers are thrilled by the portrayal of Miyamoto Musashi and his cold aura. They especially praise the fight between Retsu and Musashi as a highlight of the season. The voice actors also receive positive remarks, with even the original Japanese voice of Son-Goku from Dragon Ball voicing a shaman.
Apart from the big fights, the animation reportedly appears stiff. Many also criticize the one-sided battles and that the story feels somewhat rushed.
For MeinMMO editor Niko, the anime is one of the best series ever. Almost a year ago, he discovered a new game based on the anime that captures the brutality of Baki well. You can find out what his exact impressions were here: A new game on Steam adapts a brutal anime, inspired by a Nintendo classic
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The nearly 24-year-old MMORPG Final Fantasy XI is currently experiencing such a high surge of players that the servers are overloaded.
What is happening with Final Fantasy 11 right now? Currently, the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI is experiencing a high increase in players. So much so that the online game itself is overloaded, and character creation on one server had to be halted. The Odin server simply could not transfer the many players to the server anymore.
No wonder, after all, the Odin server is the most visited server of the MMORPG. Looking at the website FFXI Auction House, where data and numbers about players are tracked, over 87,700 active players can be recorded.
2015 Trailer Shows Version Update for Final Fantasy XI with Many New Features
MMORPG keeps experiencing a second spring
What is behind this? There is no real trigger for the many players. However, it is remarkable that Final Fantasy XI, after nearly 24 years and several successor titles, still attracts so many players.
In addition, a kind of symbiosis seems to have developed between the community and the developers. Players keep returning to the older game, giving the developers ongoing reasons to improve the game.
Final Fantasy XI offers players a huge game world to explore. If you are looking for more MMORPGs with a large map, we can recommend the candidates from this list: These are the 13 MMORPGs with the largest game world
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Diablo 2 Resurrected has received a new class with the Warlock, and it is now being introduced with an official music video. The musician himself is an obvious fan of the game, so the video is packed with Easter eggs.
What kind of video is it? On March 3, 2026, the official Diablo channel on YouTube and Canadian rapper bbno$ (pronounced: “Baby no money”) jointly released a song called “save me.” In it, the rapper himself appears dressed as a Warlock, portraying the new class in Diablo 2.
Here you can see the Warlock in the cinematic trailer:
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Blizzard presents the new Warlock class for Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Immortal in the cinematic trailer
The music video is a mix of live action and 3D animation. It also includes real scenes from the game and some individual elements cut in. The rapper is also seen in the video playing Diablo 2 on an old computer.
As a “feature guest,” the rapper introduces an old acquaintance: Deckard Cain. He is one of the most important NPCs in Diablo 2, as he helps you by identifying your found items. Only then can you use them. Additionally, he is very knowledgeable about the history of the world, making him an important source for the game’s lore.
Video full of Easter eggs, Deckard Cain plays the drums
What do the fans say about it? They are thrilled about the surreal music video that feels like it’s from another time – in the best way possible. At least that’s what the comments on YouTube say:
“This felt like those old MTV video game music videos from back in the day. Keep up the good work,” says thatguythomas1020
“This music video is so campy in the best way,” says desarityd5776. “it’s very early 2000s,” adds danw91
Here you can see the music video:
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Deckard Cain’s appearance also brings laughs. He truly lives up to his status as a feature when he sits at the drums towards the end of the video. In the outtakes, he even raps. The old man still has it.
“It’s Deckard Cain destroying the drums for me,” writes Nelu93
“Loved the Deckard Cain Rap throwback at the end lmao!” (darkmaster3411)
There’s even a reference to the notorious cow level in Diablo 2 in the music video. You can tell that the musician knows the game well. This is not surprising, as bbno$ is a well-known fan of the game. In a TikTok video, he was already seen in a Diablo sweater, and his artist page (on bbnomula.com) is styled like Diablo 2.
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At some point, Blizzard noticed the artist and invited him to their campus. He happily accepted this invitation (and with much nervousness), as he shows on TikTok. This visit probably also led to the idea for this collaboration.
The Twitch streamer Niekbeats shared a thought with his viewers about Pokémon: 2 sprites of evolutions are said to have been swapped.He believes that the evolution of Bluzuk fits much better with Raupy.
What did the Twitch streamer share with his chat? The Twitch streamer Niekbeats has, like many others on Twitch, started playing the Leaf Green edition for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. Together with his chat, he embarked on an adventure through Kanto and shared a fun fact with his viewers, which he strongly believes: The evolutions of Raupy and Bluzuk do not fit them at all.
Niekbeats further argued that the eyes and antennae of Bluzuk would fit much better with Smettbo than with Omot, the official evolution of Bluzuk. Furthermore, it makes much more sense that Raupy, a caterpillar, first becomes a cocoon and then transforms into a moth.
The viewers in Niekbeats’ chat seemed not to know this fact yet: Many sent shocked emotes in the chat or simply wrote ???.
The Twitch streamer elaborated: Bluzuk […] should actually evolve into Smettbo in my opinion, and that just makes sense. The teeth, the nose, the eyes, the antennae, the color. So, chat, who do you want to fool? That fits much better. 100%. Something’s not right. (Source: YouTube from minute 04:59:48).
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Community believes in swapped sprites
What is behind this? The suspicion that Bluzuk and Smettbo actually form an evolution line has been around in the Pokémon community for quite some time. In an entry in the Bisafans forum, the fan community has been discussing this thesis since 2012.
The similarities between Bluzuk and Smettbo are undeniable (Image sources: Pokéwiki and Pokéwiki).
However, not only Smettbo and Bluzuk would fit together, but also Omot and Safcon look more similar than Safcon and Smettbo. A rumor within the community suggests that the sprites of Smettbo and Omot have been swapped. However, this has never been officially confirmed.
Not only did the Twitch streamer share this consideration with his viewers, but also the acquisition of a shiny starter Pokémon: After only 184 attempts, Niekbeats managed to secure a shiny Bisaflor.
Crimson Desert is a role-playing game, so players can expect a larger amount of dialogues. However, the developers have incorporated a special feature for those who are impatient.
What is this feature? Anyone who is not interested in the dialogues in Crimson Desert can simply skip them. However, if you want to hear what the characters are saying and save some time, you can use the fast-forward function.
The function fast-forwards all dialogues and even actions in the sequences. The speed is said to be appropriate enough that you can still understand what the characters are saying. This has the advantage that you still get the story while saving time at the same time.
On X there is a user who shows in a video how this can look. The movements and also the dialogue are faster, but you can still follow the story.
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What are the reactions to it? Under the comment, there are some users who cannot understand why such a function exists at all. One writes that you are playing a role-playing game, and he cannot understand why one would be glad to skip the dialogue. It’s like wanting to skip the shooting in a shooter, says the user.
The author of the post counters that not every dialogue is important for the story. For example, if you have to rescue a kitten from a tree, that is not important for the game’s ending.
Another critic on X sums it up even harsher: “TikTok has ruined this generation, lmao. You are a monster if you play story games this way.”
For others, such an option would only be considered if they were playing a game for the second time. Then you already know the story and have a reason to let the dialogues go by a bit faster.
It is difficult to find anything positive under this post. Most players criticize this feature and believe that only people who use such a function would complain in the end that the game lacks depth.
Cables come in many different shapes and sizes. Most people have various options lying around at home. Some users may have noticed a small cylindrical core at the end of their charger.
What is this plastic part? The same question was asked by the user Patrick_PJ05, who in his Reddit post on 02.03.2026, asked the community for information. He shared a picture of a laptop charger cable, where the small cylinder at the end is clearly visible.
Within a few days, the post received over 13,000 views and 500 comments addressing the question (as of 05.03.2026).
Why is this important? You will primarily find the core on HDMI, USB, and power cables. They are usually placed near the endpoint to capture as many disturbances at once, as these can be picked up along the entire length of a cable, which is why they are mostly filtered at the end.
Many are probably familiar with such interference noises when bringing electronic devices like a mobile phone close to older speakers. In such cases, certain devices can emit signals that affect the sound of the speaker and cause a buzzing sound or noise (via YouTube).
Technology is evolving
Why are there variants without ferrite cores? Since the 1950s, they have been used in telephone systems, later finding their way into the TV industry and then into modern electronic devices like power supplies and cables (fair-rite).
In the past, such plastic parts were more common on many products than they are today. The reason for this is, for example, a development in the video signal used:
Analog video signals, which were more widespread in the past, have changed nowadays and are less prone to interference. An example of this is the HDMI cable, which uses a digital signal instead of an analog one like its predecessor VGA (via anker).
In the future, League of Legends will see some significant changes. However, until then, you will have to forego some content, as the developers have explained.
What will change in LoL? In December 2025, a YouTube Short was published, in which two Riot employees talked about the future of LoL in 2027.
The LoL launcher will be discontinued, and a single game client will encompass all functions.
The Summoner’s Rift, which is the map of LoL, will receive a complete visual overhaul.
New gameplay elements will be introduced, and existing systems will be adjusted.
Last but not least, the experience for beginners will be improved.
When will the major changes come? According to the developers, the changes are not expected to arrive until 2027. Until then, the usual content will still be available, although not as much as usual, as two developers have now revealed. The sacrifice for League of Legends in 2027 will be a reduction in content for this year.
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What has been cut? In the latest Dev Update on YouTube for LoL, the two developers discuss upcoming updates. There is also a question-and-answer section where the two address questions from the community.
One question was about a new champ for the first season of 2026. The answer was brief, and the developers confirmed that there would be no new champ for now. Instead, Riot is focusing on the major update for League of Legends in 2027.
However, a champ is expected to be released for Season 2. Riot employee Meddler also confirmed on Reddit that this champ will be the only new addition for 2026.
Are there any further details? Not directly. In the video, the developers mention that there will be more information regarding the major update after the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
The MSI is the first major event where teams from around the world compete against each other. From now until July 12, 2026, the strongest teams in the world will play against each other. After that, there should be more news on LoL in 2027.
Despite fewer new champs, the year 2026 will continue to see balance patches. These patches will buff or nerf some champions and items. Recently, the mage Mel from Arcane was nerfed. She received 28 changes, even though she was one of the worst champs in LoL: Riot nerfs one of the worst champs in LoL, giving her 28 changes
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In Marathon you can play 7 different classes, each with different strengths and play styles. We have ranked the Runner classes in a tier list so you have an idea of which classes are the best at release.
How is this tier list created? MeinMMO editor Dariusz thoroughly tested all available Runner classes during the Marathon server slam and compared his impressions with those of the community. His expertise in various tactical shooters (especially Rainbow Six: Siege) also contributes to the evaluation of individual abilities and their importance in combat.
The playtime with the Runner classes is limited to the server slam. We also currently do not have hundreds of hours with the different classes or have been able to test them in the live build. The tier list is therefore still a work in progress and may be adjusted in the future.
If you have suggestions for improvements or want to share your own tier list, feel free to leave comments!
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Marathon: Tier List for All Runner Classes
You can conveniently view our tier list with all classes of Marathon in the screenshot and in the overview. Below the screenshot, there is a detailed breakdown of why we chose the specific rank for the different Runner classes.
S-Tier: Triage – Recon
A-Tier: Destroyer
B-Tier: Assassin, Vandal
C-Tier: Rook
?-Tier: Thief
S-Tier: The Current Best Runner Classes
Triage: Ranked 1st in S-Tier is the Triage. This is the Medic of Marathon. Triage is particularly strong because he supports the entire team with supportive abilities. His primary ability “Restart+” is a kind of defibrillator that can revive up to 2 teammates simultaneously if they have been downed. This allows teams with a Triage in their ranks to turn the tide in a lost team fight, even if 2 members have already died.
Additionally, Triage has two healing drones through his tactical ability that can replenish shields or health points of injured Runner classes without interrupting their fight to heal. This adds incredible value and is irreplaceable in Marathon – especially because it allows you to save important health items for truly critical situations.
Recon: Ranked 2nd in S-Tier is the Recon, the scout class of Marathon. Intel is always strong in tactical games. When you know where enemies are positioned and how they move, you often have an advantage over teams that do not possess this intel. Games like Rainbow Six: Siege specifically rely on scouting abilities by distributing cameras and drones among various characters and using them as tactical tools.
The Recon in Marathon functions the same way. He can send out a small drone to locate enemies or mark them with a sonar scan. Thus, he also directly counters the Assassin. Since in Marathon fully defeated Runner classes can be revived, it is incredibly important that no one escapes from an opposing team. The Recon helps with that.
A-Tier: These Runner Classes are Always a Good Choice
Destroyer: In A-Tier we have the Destroyer. This is perhaps the strongest offensive class in Marathon. The Destroyer has a shield with which he can aggressively push enemies. With this shield, he forces the opponent to focus on him and respond to him. He is now the focus, because – even if he is not a threat with the shield at the moment – he is getting closer and will become a threat.
Operators with shields exist in many games, and we continually see that in the right hands it can be enormously strong. Not everyone can handle a shield, but if a team manages to use it properly, the shield bearer binds nearly 2 opponents almost continuously, as they cannot afford to not have crossfire on him – especially since the Destroyer also has an auto-targeting rocket system. In addition, he has movement abilities that increase his mobility in combat and allow him to push aggressively in combination with the shield.
B-Tier: These Runner Classes Have the Potential to Rise
Assassin: In B-Tier we have the Assassin. He is very good in solo play because you can move unnoticed between enemy lines. Additionally, he uses smoke to escape from dangerous situations by temporarily causing enemies to lose sight of him. However, the greatest strength of the Assassin is his ambush attacks: You can utilize the element of surprise to secure the first kill in a confrontation before the enemies have noticed your presence. However, you always take a risk, as the Assassin has no significant offensive abilities otherwise and nothing to actively support his team, like healing or intel.
As Assassin, you gather intel yourself by sneaking around invisibly and getting into advantageous positions, but you won’t be able to escape invisibly. You can get a lot out of the Assassin, but due to this risk and the lack of survivability, he is only in B-Tier – especially since the very strong Recon is a direct counter to him.
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Vandal: Vandal is currently still the wildcard of Marathon: it’s hard to predict where the journey will go. Vandal primarily relies on movement abilities, such as a double jump and a power slide. However, this seemed very limited during the server slam. It may be that Vandal becomes very strong later in the season, but this will probably depend on the played build, i.e., the equipment used. Particularly in the first hours of gameplay, the Destroyer simply offers more, as he additionally has the shield and the rockets along with the movement abilities.
Vandal does have a cannon with which he can send enemies flying out of cover, but this is very situational. It is strong against teams that play very passively and camp a lot. And if there is a meta where sniper rifles dominate, Vandal can excel as a direct counter, because with his movement abilities and cannon he can close in and disturb the snipers when aiming. However, as the meta was during the server slam, these strengths were not yet utilized. Still, I wouldn’t want to encounter any movement demon on Vandal.
C-Tier: Runner Classes Currently Considered Weaker
Rook: The Rook is difficult to compare with the other Runner classes, as it is intended to give you a disadvantage: You can only play solo, cannot choose your loadout freely, and enter rounds that are already in progress. Your goal as Rook is to enter a match, grab some loot, and get out.
Your biggest advantage is that he can move unnoticed among UESC robots. This allows him to loot heavily guarded spots solo and avoid fights, while other Runner classes have to fight their way through. However, if you meet enemy players during a raid who are playing one of the other classes, you are always at a disadvantage. The Rook is good at what he is supposed to do – but that’s where it ends.
Thief: The Thief class was not playable during the Marathon server slam, so it does not receive a proper rank on the tier list yet. Once we can test it for a few hours and evaluate its abilities, it will be re-categorized.
If you want to play your first rounds in Marathon right at release, you could certainly use some tips – as the shooter doesn’t provide much explanation. MeinMMO editor Dariusz has compiled some helpful tips for you here: Marathon: 15 Tips I Wish I Had Known Sooner
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What is a treasure in World of Warcraft: Midnight? Too much, some think. Because you can hardly use the minimap anymore.
The new expansion of World of Warcraft is generally very well received. There is much to do, the new areas are beautiful, and the story is engaging. However, there is a nuisance that can become particularly noticeable at max level when you look at the minimap. The map is overflowing with treasures – but only a few of them truly deserve the name.
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What are treasures in Midnight? In World of Warcraft, the definition of what a treasure is and therefore displayed on the minimap is extremely broad:
In the best case, it is indeed an important treasure – a toy, a weapon, or a transmog item.
In the worst case, it is a container that contains a gray item that may be worth 2 gold or less.
Treasures that are not worth the name
What problem arises in the endgame? Once you reach level 90 and unlock the endgame activity around Saltheril in the Immersang Forest, additional treasures are added. Each of the four factions (Magisters, Blood Knights, World Walkers, Shadows of the Alley) has its own “treasure” variant, which only contains a small amount of a resource needed once a week for an event.
This leads to the minimap being filled with so many supposed treasures that you don’t even get to loot them all – and you don’t want to, because they only contain insignificant junk anyway:
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“They lost the meaning of ‘treasure’ or ‘rare enemy’ a long time ago. Most of the time, it’s just a box with junk or something like that.” – HunterNika
“I like that these things exist (free healing potions and stuff), but maybe they should just use a different color so you can see the rarity at first glance or something.” – Cheesburger2137
What kind of solution could there be? Basically, the community’s opinion seems to be that Blizzard simply needs more icons to open new categories. Things containing resources for events should not be considered ‘treasures’ but should use a different symbol. Furthermore, real treasures should be more clearly distinguished from these small “mini-boxes.” There is already a symbol for large treasures (the treasure chest with a star), but it is used only irregularly.
If there is one thing that really doesn’t fit into the grim world of Warhammer 40,000, it would be cute cat girls. But they exist, and they have been around for ages. Although “cute” is probably relative here…
In the world of Warhammer 40,000, there are dozens of species that inhabit the galaxy, ranging from seemingly peaceful space hippies to robo-mummies to voracious bug aliens. The universe is known for its diversity (and the hatred that all have for each other).
Among all these species, humans initially sound like the most boring, but appearances can be deceiving. Because the Imperium of Man consists of much more than just dull humans.
Although mutations in the Imperium are considered a blemish to be eradicated, in the worst case even seen as a sign of chaos corruption, there are some mutants that are tolerated: so-called abhumans.
Among the most well-known are certainly the hulking Ogryn or the Navigators, without whom nothing would work. Many of these abhumans are stable mutations that have arisen due to the circumstances of their worlds and have been sanctioned. However, some have a… different history.
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One of the lesser-known abhuman species are the Felinids, or: cat people, at least presumably. Because what kind of mutation it really is, is not 100% clear.
Felinids only occur on one world, Carlos McConnell (don’t ask why the planet is named after some guy). And yes, they are officially confirmed, even though their existence has only been mentioned in two rulebooks or books:
First mentioned by name in the 6th Edition rulebook from 2012, there with the scientific name “homo sapiens hirsutus” (literally: thinking, hairy human).
Second time in “Liber Xenologis: Observations from a Black Fortress” from 2021, a limited special edition that provides information on numerous non-human species and today costs up to hundreds of euros.
Moreover, Felinids are mentioned in the cRPG Rogue Trader by Owlcat, and the psyker from Darktide mentions them in one of his sentences. Allegedly, his “Beloved”, referring to the Emperor of Mankind, finds Felinids quite attractive. But what are these beings exactly?
Apart from the fact that Felinids are quite furry, not much is known about them. Allegedly, they arose from a crossbreed between humans and cats, which at least explains the name – felidae is the technical term for cat-like.
In the Liber Xenologis, a Kroot hunter reports that Felinids are the best killers of the Astra Militarum and have arm-length claws, although the source is considered to be of questionable credibility. The Kroot also states that he can hardly tell humans apart and that they all look the same to him (via Snipe and Wib on YouTube, which found this part in the book).
In an old Reddit thread, some fans discuss the origin of the Felinids and especially why Games Workshop even introduces such beings that seem to contradict the “grimdark” world.
The most plausible reason: Felinids come from a time when Warhammer did not take itself too seriously. For comparison: back then, there was also the Inquisitor Obiwan Sherlock Clusseau, and yes, he is canon and still exists.
A player has been searching in Path of Exile for a special weapon for 6 weeks, but a statement from the developers is enough to ruin everything.
What kind of weapon is this? The player’s object of desire is a unique sword called Oni-Goroshi. The ornate saber is special in many ways:
In terms of gameplay, Oni-Goroshi counts as a one-handed weapon, but you cannot combine it with a shield or another one-handed weapon.
The sword not only grants you a special buff, but it even speaks to you and comments on events in the game.
There are only two ways to obtain the weapon: as a guaranteed drop from an extremely rare monster or in exchange for special divination cards (according to www.poewiki.net).
A player wants Oni-Goroshi so badly that even Grinding Gear Games – the developers of Path of Exile 1 and 2 – have noticed. According to a post from the developers on X.com, this player has been farming the sword for 6 weeks now, but one statement destroys all efforts.
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“It doesn’t drop in Ruthless”
This one sentence reads: “To the exile who has been farming for Oni-Goroshi for the last 6 weeks… It doesn’t drop in Ruthless.”
“Ruthless” is a particularly difficult game mode that you can select when creating a new character. The mode makes it harder to find powerful loot, which makes the overall gaming experience much more unforgiving.
As the developers reveal in their post, the player is searching in vain for the sword. Oni-Goroshi does not drop in Ruthless mode at all. So he can grind for the sword for as long as he wants – his persistence will never be rewarded.
The community shares this pain. Farming for 6 weeks for something that literally cannot drop is the epitome of “gaming dedication meets developer cruelty,” writes evilcassieroll (on X.com).
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Others think the player should be rewarded by the developers for his efforts. For example, TihsonTV (on X.com) says: “6 weeks? That person deserves to have a permanent Oni bound to their account that their characters get as their starting weapon.”
The idea goes even further. The developers should remove all voice lines from this version of the weapon except for one: “Oni-Goroshi doesn’t drop in Ruthless mode.”
A few others argue that the player is too busy farming to even read this post. The team should send him a message directly in the game, suggests user Big_Ducks (on X.com).
A new team has only recently been formed in League of Legends around the Twitch streamer Nemesis. However, this does not stop the players from participating in the next EM.
Who is Nemesis? The midlaner from Slovenia, Nemesis, has been active in the professional scene of League of Legends since 2014. With Fnatic, he was able to achieve 5th to 8th place in the World Championship in 2020. There he played together with the toplaner Bwipo and ADC Rekkles.
What is the name of the new team? On March 4, 2026, at 21:00, Nemesis publicly revealed the new team in his Livestream on Twitch. Around the same time, a X post was made, introducing the team Witchcraft.
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Why is Witchcraft allowed to participate in the EM? It is quite unusual for a new team to be invited directly to major tournaments. However, Witchcraft consists of well-known players who have almost all played for Los Ratones.
A Reddit user writes that Witchcraft got the spot from Los Ratones (LR) and is allowed to participate in the EM because they played their last tournament, the LEC Versus, during the qualifiers.
Also, on the page liquidpedia.net, Witchcraft is listed as one of the two teams that received a direct invitation. The other team is Karmine Corp Blue, which also participated in the LEC Versus.
