New game receives strong reviews on Steam, should only make a huge MMORPG known in the West

Dungeon Fighter Online is the largest MMORPG in the world, but its success relies mainly on Asia. In the West, there was an attempt to win new fans with a spin-off – and it receives very good ratings on Steam.

Which game is being talked about? You can hardly believe it, but the action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan actually takes place in the same universe as the MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online.

  • Dungeon Fighter Online originally launched in 2005 as Dungeon & Fighter (shortened DNF) and is one of the most successful MMORPGs in the world.
  • While Khazan’s origin story is a dark and hardcore 3D action game, which even challenged us during testing, DNF delivers classic 2D action.
  • The great success of the MMORPG is largely limited to Asia; in the West, the game is relatively unknown.

Here you can see the opening cinematic for The First Berserker: Khazan:

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The First Berserker: Khazan – The Dark Opening Cinematic of the Action RPG

Khazan aims to entice players to start DNF

That Dungeon Fighter Online is not a big name in the West is also known to the CEO of developer Neople: Myeongjin Yun. In an interview, Yun spoke with PC Gamer about the lack of success of the MMORPG in the West and what was anticipated from the solo adventure with Khazan.

Yun explains that the original DNF as a 2D sidescroller “might be a bit niche.” For this reason, they thought about introducing players to the Dungeon Fighter universe in another way. After trying it with the fighting game DNF Duel, they decided to give Khazan an action RPG format.

We wanted to develop Khazan to present the fast, intense action of the series and to highlight the storytelling and lore that the Dungeon Fighter franchise has built over the last decades.

Myeongjin Yun, CEO of Neople (via PC Gamer)

The experiment paid off, at least partially: The First Berserker: Khazan has recorded 90% positive reviews on Steam and had a peak of almost 33,000 concurrent players (via steamdb.info). It is, therefore, very well accepted on the platform. But has the action RPG also attracted new players to the MMORPG?

At least on Steam, there has been no noticeable increase in the player numbers of Dungeon Fighter Online since the release of The First Berserker: Khazan. The MMORPG is still played by only about 400 people there, and the reviews continue to be “balanced”. (via steamdb.info)

Dungeon Fighter Online continues to receive updates to this day. In March, a new expansion was released with the start of Season 9, which received great approval from fans. You can read more about it in this article: The largest MMORPG in the world gets a massive expansion, fans celebrate “the beginning of a new era”

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Diablo 4 Roadmap for 2025: All New Content at a Glance

Blizzard announces what to expect in Diablo 4 in 2025. In this ARPG, you will get new powers in every upcoming season, but also new loot pets and a few updates for the base game. We summarize all the new content for you.

Update, April 9: The article has been reviewed and is now up to date.

In a roadmap, Diablo 4 presents its content for the current year. Roughly in every quarter, fresh content awaits you – in the seasons, however, the ARPG stays true to itself and continuously delivers new powers. The roadmap also teases what will come to fans in the following year.

New Content for Diablo 4 in 2025

What can I expect in Diablo 4 in 2025? Blizzard presents in its roadmap the content that is yet to come in Diablo 4 in 2025. This includes the themes you can expect in the seasons, new loot pets, various events, and permanent updates for the base game.

When will new content be released? The new content is roughly released with each new quarter in the ARPG. Whether the season themes will ultimately have the same names as shown here remains to be seen. The indicated timeframe is likely to correspond to the seasons, so:

  • Season 8: April to July – “The Return of Belial”
  • Season 9: July to September – “Sins of the Horadrim”
  • Season 10: September to December – “Hellish Chaos”

Will there be new classes? The roadmap does not mention a new class. However, if the upcoming expansion follows a similar pattern to Vessel of Hatred, a new class could be introduced in Diablo 4 with the 2nd DLC in 2026.

When will the next expansion be released? The original plan for Diablo 4 was to release a new expansion every year – the first one came out in 2024. With the second expansion, however, this plan must already be postponed.

The roadmap shows upcoming seasonal content in Diablo 4.

All Seasons in Diablo 4 at a Glance

This is what awaits you in 2025 in the “Age of Hatred” in Diablo 4:

  • “The Return of Belial” (April to July): In Season 8, you will take on the powers of 24 bosses when you defeat them – thus, you will gain their attacks or passive bonuses for your builds. Belial is one of the three new shelter bosses you can expect. There will be a seasonal “appearance raid” event and one for the 2nd anniversary of Diablo 4. There is a new loot pet, and both the Battle Pass (“Reliquiar”) and the season journey will be revamped.
  • “Sins of the Horadrim” (July to September): In the summer, Season 9 focuses on Horadrim powers. The “Order of the Horadrim” is a brotherhood of mages founded by Tyrael. A new “Dungeon Escalation” event is introduced, along with new permanent activities in the nightmare dungeons, and a fresh loot pet. Additionally, you will be able to play Diablo 4 on consoles with a keyboard and mouse.
  • “Hellish Chaos” (September to December): From September, which corresponds to Season 10, you will receive chaos powers for your builds. The hell hordes will get an update, another loot pet is waiting for you – and additional content is planned, about which Blizzard has not revealed anything concrete yet.

Second Expansion and Leaderboards Come to Diablo 4 in 2026

This is what awaits you in 2026: The roadmap provides a small glimpse into the content for the upcoming year. Among other things, you can expect:

  • a new expansion
  • a new ranking system
  • leaderboards

Originally, it was planned to provide an expansion for Diablo 4 every year. With Vessel of Hatred, there were already delays because the team put more resources into improving quality – leading to a delay in further development. The second DLC for Diablo 4 is therefore only scheduled for 2026.

With the overhaul of the Battle Pass system, the team aims to respond to community feedback and make the pass more customizable. In the “Campfire Chat” livestream on YouTube, community director Adam Fletcher explained on March 7, 2025, that players should receive the rewards they truly want.

The fundamental concept of the seasons seems to remain true – it continues to be about new, powerful powers. In Season 7, it’s the witch powers that complement your builds:

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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer

With Season 8, new bosses will permanently enter the game, and also the summoning of bosses in Diablo 4 will receive an adjustment. You will no longer need materials to summon the bosses. However, for the materials, you can open chests for more loot after the boss fight.

Additionally, Blizzard is tweaking the difficulty in Diablo 4 for Season 8 – only the top 10% of players should even be able to reach torment level 4. You should no longer be able to one-shot bosses – if you even make it to that level. On top of that, there is a new boss, Belial, who is supposed to really challenge you.

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CoD Black Ops 6: Kilo 141 Loadout – The Best Attachments for the Assault Rifle

The Kilo 141 was introduced with Season 3 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and is a popular choice for multiplayer. We show you a strong setup with attachments.

On April 2, 2025, Season 3 in CoD: Black Ops 3 started and brought a fresh Battle Pass along with new weapons into the game. One of the weapons that immediately established itself as a meta for multiplayer and Warzone after launch is the Kilo 141.

What kind of weapon is this? The Kilo 141 is a fully automatic assault rifle with a stable rate of fire. The weapon is particularly suitable for medium distances and can be combined with a submachine gun. We show you a strong setup for multiplayer.

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The new maps in Season 3 of CoD: Black Ops 6 in the trailer

The best loadout for the Kilo 141

What kind of loadout is this? The Kilo 141 is meant to give you an advantage in multiplayer battles at medium distance. The following attachments are recommended by wzstats.gg:

  • Optic: Kepler Microflex
  • Muzzle: Ported Compensator
  • Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Extended Mag I
  • Rear Grip: Commando Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
Attachments in English
  • Optic: Kepler Microflex
  • Muzzle: Ported Compensator
  • Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Extended Mag I
  • Rear Grip: Commando Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

What makes the setup strong? The compensator and the ranger foregrip increase recoil control, while the barrel boosts range and bullet speed. The grip improves aim speed and firing rate after sprinting. The fire modification offers a faster firing rate, while your movement speed when aiming is increased by the stock.

Note that you need to equip the wildcard “Gunslinger” for this build, allowing you to equip 8 attachments instead of just 5. You will unlock the wildcard at player level 33.

Alternative loadout for the Kilo 141 with 5 attachments

If you prefer to equip two primary weapons and play with 5 attachments, the following attachments are recommended by wzstats.gg:

  • Optic: Kepler Microflex
  • Muzzle: Ported Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Rear Grip: Commando Grip
  • Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

How do I unlock the weapon? You obtain the Kilo 141 by logging into the battle royale mode in Call of Duty. If you plan to play Warzone anyway, you will automatically receive the weapon once you start it in the overview.

If you are still looking for a weapon that you can play instead of or alongside the Kilo 141, we have listed the currently best weapons in multiplayer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 here: CoD Black Ops 6: Meta – The best weapons

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In a new role-playing game on Steam, you must save the world from evil and you have only one weapon: a powerful fishing rod

Fishing is an integral part of many video games. In countless titles, you can pull fish or other treasures from the water on the side. In a new role-playing game on Steam, you do everything with the fishing rod, whether it’s exploring or defeating bosses. At our FYNG show at CAGGTUS 2025, a release date for Nice Day for Fishing has finally been announced.

What kind of game is this? At first glance, Nice Day for Fishing looks like a normal 2D RPG in pixel art style. This fits with the story of the game: You are the hero who must defeat evil.

After a terrible event, the city of Honeywood exists only in ruins. To rebuild the city and defeat evil, Baelin must embark on an adventure. The special thing about it is: Everything is done with the fishing rod.

The new information about the game was presented at this year’s Find Your Next Game show at CAGGTUS 2025.

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New Trailer for Nice Day for Fishing Reveals Release Date

Whether fighting or exploring: You do everything with the fishing rod

Why is the fishing rod so important? In Nice Day for Fishing, the fishing rod is not just a tool but the central game element. As seen in the trailer, you can move your character in the overworld, but exploration takes place underwater.

Instead of diving like in Dave the Diver, you use your fishing rod to navigate through the underwater world. Fish are not simply caught; it is a fight where you have to block, parry, and attack.

As is typical in role-playing games, you level up your character through fights and completed quests, and stats play an important role in combat. Additionally, there are spells and upgrades for your fishing rod.

Collecting enthusiasts can not only partake in heroism but also collect various fish to gain upgrades.

When will Nice Day for Fishing be released? As part of the FYNG CAGGTUS 2025, the German developer FusionPlay announced that the game will be released on May 29, 2025. You can then play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. 

If you happen to be at this year’s CAGGTUS from April 11 to April 13, you can play the latest demo of the game on-site. The CEO of FusionPlay, Konrad Kunze, will also give presentations there.

MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro will also be present at CAGGTUS, showcasing not only new games but also other formats related to the theme. You can see what will be included and the plan for the next few days here: FYNG live from CAGGTUS

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HandOfBlood misses his new game at Caggtus, only demands good reviews

As part of the FYNG Caggtus, the new game by HandOfBlood was presented. The content creator was not on site himself but demanded positive reviews for his game via a video message.

What kind of game is this? 9 Kings is a rogue-like strategy game created by Sad Socket in collaboration with INSTINCT3.

In this strategy game, you use unique cards to build your kingdom and defend it in epic battles. The goal is to become the undisputed king of kings.

The game offers the following content:

  • Field with up to 9 tiles
  • 9 factions with kings
  • 99 cards per faction that allow you to create various buildings, warriors, and monsters
  • Countless combo possibilities thanks to the different cards
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9 Kings: Trailer for the Royal Roguelike on Steam

HandOfBlood wants good reviews, isn’t even there

How does HandOfBlood demand good reviews? The publisher and content creator HandOfBlood sent a video message via mobile phone, in which he asked the colleagues from Gamestar for only positive reviews in the reviews with a rating of 90+.

He even missed the presentation of his game and had to rewind during a live stream on Twitch to watch the presentation trailer and his video message.

Why did HandOfBlood miss his appearance? The streamer was in the middle of a live stream with a no-death run in Dark Souls when his game was presented on Caggtus at the same time.

The video message caused dismay for gaming expert and host of the FYNG Show Maurice Weber, because the streamer didn’t even bother to record his video on a throne – fitting for the title 9 Kings.

HandOfBlood reacted casually in the stream. He had been tasked with somehow presenting his game and that’s what he did.

With 9 Kings, the 3rd indie gaming project of his company INSTINCT3, which aims to provide an alternative to Blizzard and other major developers, has already been released:

The game was presented as part of the Find Your Next Game (FYNG) show by GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO at Caggtus – a major gaming festival taking place from April 11 to 13, 2025, in Leipzig, showcasing numerous highlights from the industry. You can read more about it here: FYNG now live from the CAGGTUS

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  1. Steam

CoD Black Ops 6: SWAT 5.56 Loadout – The Best Attachments for the Grau

The Grau is a popular weapon for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which you can get by modifying a DMR. We show you a strong setup with attachments.

What kind of weapon is that? The “SWAT 5.56” is a DMR that has been in the shooter since the release of CoD: Black Ops 6. However, with the start of Season 3, it received a modification kit, turning the semi-automatic rifle into the legendary fully automatic Grau 5.56.

The Grau 5.56 was an assault rifle in CoD MW1 (2019) and Warzone, known for its extremely low recoil. In the multiplayer of CoD: Black Ops 6, it is currently one of the meta weapons.

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The new maps in Season 3 of CoD: Black Ops 6 in the trailer

The best loadout for the Grau

What is this loadout? The Grau is designed to give you an advantage in multiplayer battles at medium and long ranges. The following attachments are recommended by wzstats.gg:

  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Rear Grip: CQB Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Fire Mods: SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Rear Grip: CQB Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Fire Mods: Grau Conversion

What makes the setup strong? The modification kit transforms the DMR into a fully automatic weapon. The compensator and foregrip increase the recoil control of the “Grau”, while the CQB grip enhances the firing rate after sprinting, diving, and sliding. The stock improves your movement speed when using the sight.

If you prefer to have more bullets available in combat, you can equip the extended magazine for full-auto instead of the stock. This increases the capacity from 30 to 50 rounds.

Alternative loadout for the Grau with 8 attachments

If you prefer to play with 8 attachments and want even less recoil, the following attachments recommended by wzstats.gg are suitable:

  • Optic: Kepler Microflex
  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Full-Auto Extended Mag
  • Rear Grip: CQB Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Laser: Fast Motion Laser
  • Fire Mods: SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion
Attachments in English
  • Optic: Kepler Microflex
  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Full-Auto Extended Mag
  • Rear Grip: CQB Grip
  • Stock: Infiltrator Stock
  • Laser: Fast Motion Laser
  • Fire Mods: Grau Conversion

Note that for this build you need to equip the wildcard “Gunslinger” to be able to equip 8 attachments instead of just 5. You obtain the wildcard at player level 33.

How do I unlock the modification kit for the Grau? You unlock the modification kit for the Grau during Season 3 of Black Ops 6 on page 5 of the Battle Pass. Just play public matches diligently and gather XP to progress in the Battle Pass.

If you are looking for a good alternative to the Grau that you can unlock earlier or already equip from the armory, we have listed here the best weapons in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: CoD Black Ops 6: Meta – The best weapons

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New game for Warhammer 40,000 on Steam reminiscent of X-COM, but you can play overpowering robot mummies

The world of Warhammer 40,000 not only offers absurd species and overwhelming war machines, but now also numerous strong games. With Mechanicus 2, the successor of a celebrated tactical strategy game is on the way. During the FYNG Show at Caggtus 2025 in Leipzig, there’s new gameplay.

What kind of game is it?

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 plays similarly to the X-COM series; you control troops in turn-based battles and must use cover to your advantage.
  • You either play the technically skilled Adeptus Mechanicus or the quasi-undead robotic mummies of the Necrons and fight for control of a planet.
  • The game will be released for PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, and Xbox. A release date is still pending.

This is what Mechanicus 2 offers: The core gameplay consists of tactical battles for which Warhammer has been known since the tabletop era. A somewhat newer and celebrated example from the universe is Warhammer 40,000: Chaosgate – Daemonhunters.

You control a handful of troops in each battle, using cover and abilities to defeat the opponent. Through the battles, you secure control over various regions of the planet and acquire resources that you must manage.

Unlike its predecessor, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 offers two campaigns, one each for the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons.

Exclusive new gameplay for both factions from the FYNG Show can be seen here:

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Neues Gameplay zu Warhammer 40.000: Mechanicus 2 zeigt die Necrons und das Adeptus in Aktion

Mechanicus 2 brings the true feel of Warhammer lore to life

What makes Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 so special are the two mechanics or combat resources of the Necrons and the Mechanicus. They reflect very accurately how the factions behave in the world of Warhammer.

As Mechanicus, you gain resources by deploying your units tactically. The Tech-Priests are known for their precise calculations and for wasting as little time as possible. Efficiency and precision are their trademarks – for this reason alone, most refuse to speak the official language of Warhammer 40,000 and instead use “Binhär.”

On the other hand, the Necrons are very literally robot-zombies and behave as such. Instead of actually dying, they are revived in their tombs, although they had to pay for this ability with their souls. In Mechanicus 2, this translates to receiving points for damage taken, allowing you to call in new troops.

The first part is already receiving “very positive” reviews on Steam. During the live reveal of the gameplay at the FYNG Show at Caggtus 2025, the Twitch chat was very excited about the game. If you’re looking for an entry point into the complex world of Warhammer, Mechanicus 2 is certainly a good start. You can find alternatives here: The 7 best games to start in the world of Warhammer.

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There is a private Minecraft server with a huge villa from Jack Black, but you’ll probably never see it

The Minecraft movie has finally been released and seems to be a gigantic success. Especially for fans of the game, the movie appears to be an enjoyable experience. To ensure that the game was adapted properly, there was a Minecraft server that was especially important for Jack Black.

How is the Minecraft movie doing currently? According to IMDb, the Minecraft movie has so far grossed over 340 million US dollars. In the first few days, the film was able to capture the record for the most successful opening weekend for a video game adaptation.

However, this has not only advantages. A TikTok trend is causing Chicken Jockey incidents, where viewers riot. Fans of the game seem to have a lot of fun with the film, which hides many Easter eggs. To properly adapt the game, there was a private Minecraft server that was only used by the cast and crew.

Especially Jack Black was driven by ambition.

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In the Minecraft movie, a true legend is honored

I wanted everyone to know that I am a real Minecrafter

What was Jack Black doing on the server? In an interview with ign.com, the director of the film, Jared Hess, explained that there is a private Minecraft server that was used by the crew and cast to make the film as good as possible.

This apparently sparked an incentive for Jack Black, the actor who plays Steve. According to Jared Hess, he spent some time in his trailer farming Lapis Lazuli and building things. [He] was passionate about the game and kept coming back with new ideas. It was an ever-evolving thing that everyone contributed to in their own fun, unique way.

Jack Black explains in the interview that he had an Xbox in his trailer because he must prepare as an actor: I spent as many hours as possible on this Minecraft server.

He was filled with ambition when he saw the builds of his colleagues and the crew. He wanted everyone to know that he is a real Minecrafter. He built a huge estate on the highest mountain in the world and had his own cellar with an art gallery. Unfortunately, there are no pictures or recordings of it.

As producer Torfi Frans Ólafsson told in the interview, the server seems to still exist. He has kept the server online, and when he was on it recently, he saw other crew members still playing.

Playing on a server seems to have paid off when looking at the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Although the 146 critics are not satisfied with 47%, the current audience score is at 88%.

In the Minecraft movie, Jack Black delights his fans once again with new songs. Just in the Super Mario movie, he ensured in 2023 that fans loved his character Bowser. This was mainly due to his song for Peach: “We all have a little Bowser inside us” – Jack Black explains why we love his role in Super Mario Bros, even though he is a villain

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Gamer dad is super successful in life, has a house and kids, but his wife is bothered by gaming

Gaming has long since arrived in the middle of society. Nevertheless, some people, especially older generations, still hold the view that video games are child’s play. This is something a husband has recently had to discover in a dispute.

This is what the gamer says:

  • On Reddit, a 42-year-old gamer explains that he recently had a disagreement with his wife. It was partly about video games.
  • He says he enjoys playing all sorts of things and has played a lot in his life, including Civilization, Warcraft, Wolfenstein, Halo, Half-Life, Fortnite, The Witcher…
  • His life sounds very successful: The user says he has a house, four children, two dogs, and a wife. However, it is precisely his wife who is bothered by his hobby.

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Didn’t his wife already know that before? In a dispute, the husband says, his wife told him that gaming made him unattractive – despite his managerial position and the fact that he takes good care of his appearance.

The man writes that his wife already knew all of this shortly after they met, and of course, she knew about his hobby when they got married. It only seems to be a problem now.

He says he only plays at night when everyone is already in bed. On weekends, he sleeps in sometimes, but otherwise, his hobby doesn’t interfere with everyday life; it’s just those early morning hours that are bothering his wife now, as it seems.

The user is seeking help on Reddit and wondering if he should give up his hobby. Within a few hours, the post has received over 40,000 upvotes and over 14,400 comments – with more or less helpful tips.

Gaming is a hobby that has found acceptance among both young and old. Especially popular among Gamer Dads is Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4: The Official Story Trailer for Release

“DON’T GIVE UP ON WHAT YOU ENJOY”

The consensus in the community is relatively clear: The problem lies largely with his wife. Either she decided back then to overlook his hobby and can no longer do so, or she wants to hurt him on purpose, even though she is angry about something else. Another Gamer Dad agrees, whose wife also plays video games.

Neither reason is a good excuse for such a statement. He should definitely keep his hobby, explains especially one comment with almost 43,000 upvotes:

Anything someone does to relax can be called “childish, trivial, lazy, childish, etc.” DON’T GIVE UP ON WHAT YOU ENJOY. I’m as old as you and have gamed my whole life as well. My wife loves trash TV (Housewives and other Bravo reality trash). I could tear her apart for how stupid I think that is; she could tear me apart for my silly games. But we don’t do that because we live together and understand each other.

balmierfish on Reddit

Others agree, saying: There is little less attractive than disparaging someone’s hobbies. You don’t have to do anything “meaningful” in your free time; it is simply there to relax.

Some users suggest that there may be more simmering beneath the surface than just the wife’s statement. It might be better to dive deeper and see what’s really going on. Especially with such a marriage, it indicates deeper issues.

After so many comments, the original poster thanks everyone warmly and agrees: The two of them really need to work on their communication. The advice to file for divorce, on the other hand, seems a bit too much. And compared to others, his marriage is certainly not lost: 29-year-old ruins his relationship for an anime girl in Genshin Impact

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Schedule 1: Customer List with the Best Combinations for Your Dealers

In Schedule 1, it is crucial to know which customers fit which dealer to maximize your profit. Therefore, we provide you with a customer list for each dealer that can bring you a lot of money.

Update, October 21, 2025: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

Why is selecting customers important? When you supply dealers with your product, you can also decide which customers shop with them. It is important to know which customer fits which dealer because this difference can affect your profit.

Therefore, to efficiently and effortlessly make a lot of money, we show you a list of suitable customers for each available dealer. If you have other lists that yield even more profit, feel free to share them with other readers in the comments. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual dealers:

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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like

Customer list for Benji Coleman

  • Peter File
  • Donna Martin
  • Kathy Henderson
  • Mick Lubbin
  • Austin Steiner
  • Peggy Meyers
  • Sam Thompson
  • Kyle Cooley

Customer list for Molly Presley

  • Joyce Ball
  • Meg Cooley
  • Trent Sherman
  • Marco Barone
  • Doris Lubbin
  • Jerry Montero
  • Keith Wagner
  • Mac Cooper

Customer list for Brad Crosby

  • Louis Fourier
  • Kevin Oakley
  • Eugene Buckley
  • Jennifer Rivera
  • Lucy Pennington
  • Elizabeth Homley
  • Randy Caulfield
  • Geraldine Poon

Customer list for Wei Long

  • Chris Sullivan
  • Hank Stevenson
  • Alison Knight
  • Karen Kennedy
  • Jack Knight
  • Carl Bundy
  • Dennis Kennedy
  • Jackie Stevenson

Customer list for Jane Lucero

  • Lisa Gardener
  • Marco Barone
  • Cranky Frank
  • Anna Chesterfield
  • Greg Figgle
  • Keith Wagner
  • Javier Perez
  • Genghis Barn

Customer list for Leo Rivers

  • Lily Turner
  • Walter Cussler
  • Fiona Hancock
  • Jen Heard
  • Herbert Blueball
  • Michael Boog
  • Pearl Moore
  • Ray Hoffman

What should I consider? It is important to mention that you should reserve customers who buy in large quantities for yourselves. This way, you can better control sales and earn more money and XP. If you have found suitable customers for each of your dealers, you can experiment with your dealers’ offerings.

Depending on the range, you can increase their profit and benefit from greater earnings. Looking for a large list of the best drug recipes? Then we have the perfect list for you: Schedule 1: The best recipes to make a lot of money

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  1. thegamer.com

Steam hit brings its first major update and allows fans to make money even faster

Schedule 1 has received its first major update, and with it come new items, bug fixes, and another opportunity to earn money. What v0.3.4 brings and what the patch notes look like can be found here.

What are the highlights of update 0.3.4? The biggest highlights of the update are the following changes:

  • A pawn shop has been added
  • The store “Bleuballs Boutique” has opened
    • Offers new accessories like watches or a golden toilet
  • There is a new weapon
  • Various bug fixes and adjustments

Perhaps the best feature of all is, as already mentioned, the pawn shop. With this, you can sell various items to the merchant “Mick” and quickly get money to further expand your drug empire.

This can be especially useful when you’re short on cash and don’t want to use cheats. We will now list all the patch notes for you below.

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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like

Schedule 1: All patch notes for v0.3.4

Note that Schedule 1 can currently only be played in English. For this reason, the patch notes (via store.steampowered.com) are also only available in English. The following are known:

New additions:

  • Added Bleuballs Boutique interior and functionality.
  • Added Pawn Shop interior and functionality. You can now sell pretty much anything (excluding product) to Mick at the pawn shop. 
  • Added wooden sign.
  • Added metal sign.
  • Added wall-mounted shelf.
  • Added safe.
  • Added antique wall lamp.
  • Added modern wall lamp.
  • Added grandfather clock.
  • Added Ol’ Man Jimmy’s Whiskey. Liquor is decorative for the time being but will become functional in a future update.
  • Added Château La Peepee.
  • Added Brut du Gloop.
  • Added silver watch.
  • Added gold watch.
  • Added silver chain.
  • Added gold chain.
  • Added gold bar.
  • Added 6 different paintings for you to collect.
  • Added toilet (pre-owned).
  • Added golden toilet.

Adjustments:

  • Improved the counteroffer product selection interface.
  • Improved phrasing for customer recommendation dialogue.
  • Increased jar stack size to 20.
  • Added some extra null checks and validity checks.
  • Supplier meeting icons in the map app now include the supplier’s name.
  • Removed the cooldown timer for requesting a meeting with a supplier.
  • Time skips (e.g. sleeping) now affect the supplier meeting countdown.

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed delivery destination dropdown overflowing outside of phone screen.
  • Fixed player lists sometimes not clearing properly when exiting to menu.
  • Fixed non-host clients sometimes not receiving ‘on day pass’ and ‘on week pass’ events.
  • Fixed a bug where item slot filters could be bypassed by swapping items.

Are there plans for a new patch? The sole developer of Schedule 1 has also shared future plans he is currently working on in his Steam post about the patch notes. This involves the following things you can expect in the upcoming update:

  • Ensuring that your workers work continuously and without issues
  • Preventing your save files from becoming corrupted or lost.
    • The developer from TVGS has spoken with the staff at Valve (the company behind Steam) and received great insights on how to optimize save files to avoid corruption.
  • Minimizing connection drops and loading issues in multiplayer mode.

That was everything regarding the patch notes of v0.3.4 in Schedule 1. Which new feature were you most looking forward to? If you want to earn more money, we have prepared a large list of the best recipes for you: Schedule 1: The best recipes to earn a lot of money

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EA FC 25: How to Save 200,000 Coins for a Hero with Upgrades – Take the Last Chance on Marchisio

In EA FC 25, you can get the upgrade for a strong hero from the midfield at a much lower price. At MeinMMO, we tell you why you need to hurry to save 200,000 coins.

What kind of hero is this? Claudio Marchisio usually has an 87-rated card in Ultimate Team. The Italian is especially valued for his versatility in the midfield. He has strong passing, very good dribbling, and solid defensive work.

Moreover, he fits as a hero card into any team and gives all Italians on your squad one chemistry point for nationality, while all players from Serie A even get two chemistry points for the league.

At this point in FC 25, his base hero card is somewhat outdated. While he has stats that consistently break the 80 mark, with only 5 playstyles and no PlayStyle+, he lags behind newer cards.

However, thanks to two different upgrades, he is again really strong and interesting in Ultimate Team.

EA FC 25 Strong upgrades for hero Marchisio FUT Birthday and EVO with stats and PlayStyle+ in comparison
There are 2 almost identically strong upgrades for Marchisio.

How do I get Marchisio with upgrades? For the FUT Birthday in FC 25 (on the left in the image), Marchisio received a 92-rated card with strong upgrades. His already very good stats were boosted further, and he got 4 new playstyles, including 2 golden playstyles that elevate his passing ability to a higher level.

Additionally, in the evolutions, the EVO “Strong Engine” appeared. The evolution is intended for central midfielders with an overall rating of 89 and other requirements. The prerequisites and upgrades make Marchisio a suitable candidate for the EVO (on the right in the image).

We have compared both new upgrade versions:

Marchisio as FUT BirthdayMarchisio after EVO
StatsTEM: 90
SCH: 86
PAS: 92
DRI: 91
DEF: 86
PHY: 87
TEM: 87
SCH: 85
PAS: 92
DRI: 92
DEF: 87
PHY: 87
PlayStyles-Decisive Pass+
-Tiki-Taka+
-Cutting Pass
-Long Pass
-Anticipation
-Interception
-Calmness
-Power Shot
-Flair
-Decisive Pass+
-Long Pass+
-Tiki-Taka
-Cutting Pass
-Anticipation
-Interception
-Calmness
-Power Shot
-Flair
AbilitySkillmoves: 5★
Weak Foot: 5★
Skillmoves: 4★
Weak Foot: 5★
Roles-Box-to-Box++
-Deep Lying Midfielder++
-Engine+
-Wide Half+
-Wing Midfielder+
-Box-to-Box++
-Deep Lying Midfielder++
-Engine++

CostApprox. 285,000 coins (April 11, 2025)90,000 coins (only until April 11, 2025)

As you can see, there are only minimal differences in the respective comparison points, yet you can get one of the versions if you hurry now, for almost 200,000 coins cheaper.

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With a cheap upgrade, you save 200,000 coins only today

Why is the cheap upgrade only available today? The EVO “Strong Engine” ends on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. After that, you will have no chance of acquiring the strong upgrades from the EVO.

If you have activated Marchisio for the EVO, you have one more week to complete the tasks for the respective level.

Why is Marchisio from the EVO much cheaper? For Marchisio’s EVO card, you need to spend around 90,000 coins. The price consists of the purchase price for the base hero card (approximately 30,000 coins) and the costs for the EVO “Strong Engine” (60,000 coins).

For Marchisio’s FUT Birthday card, on the other hand, you have to spend around 285,000 coins on the transfer market. Although this version of Marchisio is already much cheaper than at his release – as the price was approximately 840,000 coins according to Futbin – it still costs significantly more than the affordable EVO variant, which is almost identical.

We already presented you with a significantly cheaper, but comparable version of a very expensive striker: A striker in EA FC 25 has stats like the strong Ronaldo but is 2 million coins cheaper.

With this trick, you can save quite a bit of coins for a very strong midfielder. For more affordable, yet simultaneously strong players, our recommendations for the current evolutions in FC 25 at MeinMMO are worth a look: EA FC 25 Evolutions: Strong & affordable players for all EVO upgrades.

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The movie about Minecraft has a big problem, and that is not the film but the audience

The movie about Minecraft is a huge success and is thus, after the Super Mario Bros. movie, the next financially successful video game adaptation. However, this currently also brings problems. A TikTok trend encourages viewers to bring a chicken to the cinema.

What kind of trend is this? The Minecraft movie was released on April 3rd in Germany and has been quite successful worldwide so far. According to IMDb, the film grossed over 340 million US dollars with an estimated budget of 150 million US dollars (as of April 11, 2025).

Besides big stars like Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the film mainly impresses fans due to references to the popular game.

However, this also led to a TikTok trend. During certain scenes of the film, audiences in some showings start to riot and throw popcorn or other objects into the air. You can see what that looks like here on TikTok.

In particular, the chicken jockey scene seems to be a key moment for fans to completely lose it. One viewer took this scene even more seriously and brought a chicken to a showing.

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A real chicken in the cinema

What happened in the auditorium? A YouTube video shows a cinema auditorium where the notorious chicken jockey scene is currently playing. Suddenly, you can see many teenagers rioting, taking off their T-shirts, and shouting.

Two guys wearing a creeper mask are the focus of the video because they are carrying a chicken with them during the riot. Later in the video, you can see how they packed it into a bag. Police have already been called to cinemas for such actions, as Minecraft riots seem not to be uncommon.

The film’s director, Jared Hess, has also commented on the chicken jockey incidents. In an interview with ew.com, he did not see the problem with it:

It is kind of funny when you’re having too much fun and the police are called. […] It’s funny because I think it’s just literally cheering and popcorn being thrown, which I find so amusing that the police are called for popcorn. Yes, it’s hilarious. I have seen so many funny videos. It’s great, especially when people climb on their friends’ shoulders and stand up and cheer those moments. It’s like this crazy excitement. But I’m just glad that people are making memories with their friends and family.

This problem also seems to exist in Germany. In a Reddit post, you can see a sign from the cinema chain Cineplex. It warns that you will be thrown out if you throw snacks. Furthermore, the auditorium will be monitored throughout the showing.

This is not the first time a movie has caused such a trend. As reported by rp-online.de in July 2022, the film Minions – The Rise of Gru sparked the Gentleminions trend. Teens dressed up in suits and ties for it.

While it was quiet in Germany, there were riots during showings in the USA and the UK as well. What do you think about the Minecraft movie? Do you want to see it? Let us know in the comments. Another trend caused a war between knights and gnomes in 2024: Your TikTok is currently full of knights and gnomes? We explain where the content comes from

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New Football League with Trymacs and Papaplatte Starts This Weekend – Here’s How You Can Watch

This weekend a new football league starts with big Twitch streamers like Trymacs and Papaplatte. We will show you what to expect, who is playing – and how you can be there live.

What kind of football league is this? The Kings League is a small field league where players compete 7vs7 in 2 halves of 20 minutes each. The league was launched in 2022 by former world-class player Gerard Piqué.

Originating from Spain, the Kings League has gained traction in more and more countries in recent years. Now the football league is coming to Germany and kicks off this Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Top streamers from Germany like Trymacs and Papaplatte are taking part.

How can you follow the Kings League? The kickoff is on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Each match day will be broadcast live on the official YouTube- and Twitch channel of the Kings League. The pregame show starts at 5:15 PM, and the first official game begins at 6:00 PM.

The first match day will also be accompanied by one of the participants, the internationally successful TikToker Younes Zarou on Twitch . We expect that each match day will additionally be shown by the Twitch channel of another participant alongside the official streams.

What role do the streamers play? Each of the participating streamers is the president of their team, thus representing their club. Although they do not actively participate on the field as chairmen, they can intervene in the match as jokers due to special rules.

To find out which streamers besides Trymacs and Papaplatte are participating and all other important information about the Kings League Germany, read this article.

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Kings League Germany: All participants and info at a glance

Which streamers are participating? Various streamers from Germany are involved, who are among the most successful in their areas. They compete in a total of 8 teams either alone as a duo with another content creator or together with current/former football stars:

  • Papaplatte (Streamer) 
  • Trymacs (Streamer)
  • Younes Zarou (TikToker)
  • Zarbex (Streamer) and Filow (Video producer and musician)
  • Mario Götze (Footballer) and Ebru Önal (EA FC Content Creator)
  • Die Brazzos with Hasan Salihamidžić (former footballer and manager) and Jordan & Semih (Streamer)
  • BastiGHG (Minecraft streamer) and Jann-Fiete Arp (Footballer)
  • G2 Esports (eSports organization) and Reeze (Streamer)
  • still unknown

What kind of footballers play in the Kings League? Each team consists of ten selected players from a draft – including professionals outside the German Football League (DFL), kickers from the amateur league, as well as talented footballers from the community. Additionally, up to three other players can be flexibly added per match day.

What rules are there in the Kings League? Thanks to unusual game rules and special boosts, dynamic matches arise where everything can change in a short time. We have summarized the most important rules and peculiarities of the Kings League for you:

  • Format: 7 against 7 (6 players + 1 goalkeeper per team)
  • Duration: 2 halves of 20 minutes each
  • Before each game, there are secret cards that can be used once as a surprise effect:
    • Double goals: For four minutes, own goals count double
    • Shootout: A penalty from the midfield, 1-on-1 against the goalkeeper
    • Time penalty: Opponent player receives a time penalty for 4 minutes
    • Penalty: Immediate regular penalty
    • Star player: The first goal of a selected player counts double
    • Joker: Allows free selection of any card
  • Kickoff: The game starts with 1vs1 and goalkeeper, every additional minute a new player joins.
  • President penalty: Each team is entitled to one president’s penalty per game.
  • Substitutions can be made without limit
  • the offside rule applies
  • Video evidence challenge: Each team may request video referee assistance for potential rule violations. If the request is successful, the challenge is returned – if failed, it is forfeited.
  • Countdown start: Both teams start the game on their own goal line and run towards the ball in the middle on the countdown.
  • In the 18th minute of the first half, a large die will be thrown, which determines the number of players on the field (1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3, 4vs4, 5vs5, or 6vs6) for the last two minutes.
  • Time penalties: Yellow card results in a two-minute time penalty, a red card results in a five-minute penalty without the affected player being allowed to re-enter.
  • No draw: In case of a tie, a penalty shootout follows.
  • Double goal: From the 38th minute, every goal counts double.
  • Golden goal: If the score is tied in the 38th minute, the golden goal rule applies until the end of the game.

All dates of the Kings League Germany at a glance

When do the match days take place? In the next 4 weekends, there will be 2 match days each Saturday and Sunday. The two best teams qualify for the international Kings World Cup and compete in a tournament against the strongest teams of the Kings Leagues from Spain, the USA, Italy, Brazil, and France.

  • 1st match day: April 12 2025
  • 2nd match day: April 13 2025
  • 3rd match day: April 19 2025
  • 4th match day: April 20 2025
  • 5th match day: April 26 2025
  • 6th match day: April 27 2025
  • 7th match day: May 3 2025
  • 8th match day: May 4 2025
  • Kings World Cup Clubs: June 1-14 2025

This establishes the third small field league in Germany alongside the Baller League and the Icon League, accompanied by major streamers. Many content creators use the stage to put on a big show: HandOfBlood dominates the new football league in the role of his life

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What does HDR mean on a monitor?

Televisions and gaming monitors offer HDR. But what is HDR actually, and what do I need to use it? MeinMMO explains what you need to know, what HDR formats exist, and why there are certifications.

What is HDR? HDR stands for “High Dynamic Range.” Simply put, HDR is primarily about a more natural representation of contrast between darkness and brightness, making the image look more realistic and natural.

HDR relies on multiple differently exposed images stacked on top of each other to show the best contrast from all images (via nikonimglib.com). For this reason, HDR gives an image a significantly higher dynamic range: bright areas become brighter, and shadows and dark scenes become much more expressive.

What do you need for HDR? If you want to use HDR on your gaming PC or TV, you need an HDR-capable monitor or screen. Your monitor must be able to achieve a certain brightness for HDR to work at all.

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Important HDR Formats at a Glance

HDR is not the same as HDR. When it comes to “High Dynamic Range,” there are now several different formats; currently, there is no uniform standard. Some formats are royalty-free and used by many devices, while others are exclusive to certain manufacturers. You can find official specifications directly at DisplayHDR.org by the VESA organization.

With the different formats, it depends on what metadata a movie or series delivers to the TV. Here, a distinction is made between “static” and “dynamic” metadata. Better HDR formats like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision rely on dynamic data and can therefore be flexibly adjusted from scene to scene.

FormatRoyalty-Free?Explanation
HLGRoyalty-FreeHybrid Log Gamma to display HDR content over cable and satellite programs.
HLG ProLG LicenseImproved version of HLG, where the image is rendered by LG and is supposed to look better.
HDR10Royalty-FreeAbsolute minimum for required HDR content; 1,024 brightness levels (10-bit), conditionally recommended.
HDR10+Royalty-FreeA dynamic update for HDR10. Backward compatible with HDR10.
HDR ProBenQ LicenseRelevant only for certain HDR projectors from BenQ.
Dolby VisionDolby Labs LicenseHigher quality than HDR10, up to 4,096 brightness levels (12 bit). Backward compatible.
Dolby Vision IQDolby Lab LicenseAutomatic adjustment of the image to the environment based on readings from an ambient sensor.

HDR Certifications for Monitors

In addition to the formats, there are also several certifications that monitors can achieve or need to reach in order to be compatible with HDR. Luminance is usually specified in candelas per square meter (cd/m²). The higher the candela value, the higher the brightness.

CertificationExplanation
HDR400Designation for maximum luminance; at least 400 cd/m² and a constant minimum of 320 cd/m².
HDR 400, 500 and 600 True Blackmaximum 0.0005 cd/m² luminance.
HDR600Designation for maximum luminance; at least 600 cd/m² and a constant minimum of 350 cd/m².
HDR1000Designation for maximum luminance; at least 1000 cd/m² and a constant minimum of 600 cd/m².
HDR 1400Designation for maximum luminance; at least 1400 cd/m² and a constant minimum of 900 cd/m².
Q HDR 1500Special versions from Samsung with even higher brightness.

Many OLED monitors use HDR and are now also offered for gaming. MeinMMO presents the best models you can currently buy and briefly explains the advantages and disadvantages that OLED displays may have: The best OLED monitors for gaming that you can buy

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Player Sues Gaming Developer for Being Pelted with Eggs and Sandals in an MMORPG

The developer of a Chinese MMORPG is being sued by a player. The player reports mental health issues caused by a game mechanic.

Three Kingdoms Kill Online is a Chinese MMORPG developed by KoramGame and played in the browser. It is set during the period of the Three Kingdoms in China and was released in 2009. In the game, 4 to 8 players compete against each other in duels lasting between 10 and 30 minutes.

The highest-ranked player in the game is now suing the developer of the MMORPG. The reason: he was pelted with more than 4,800 eggs and sandals in the game over a period of 6 months.

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More than 4,800 eggs and sandals and a lawsuit

What’s the deal with the eggs and sandals? After a duel, players can throw eggs and sandals at their opponents to express their frustration about a lost match. Throwing eggs and shoes is a form of protest in some cultures.

For some players, throwing the items is also a way to maintain face after a loss.

Why is the player suing the developers? According to the player, he was hit with the items in the game 4,800 times over 6 months. The animations of the throws are publicly visible to all players.

This, according to the player, has caused him mental health issues. He states, “Every time I get pelted with eggs, I feel my self-esteem is hurt and I become depressed.”

The items are available in-game for real money, with few exceptions. Therefore, the developer profits from this feature, which is why the player is suing the studio.

How does the developer respond? The player’s lawsuit is already having an impact on the game. According to the developer, they are currently examining how to restrict the items and regulate their use.

Additionally, the developer announced that they are willing to cooperate with the player and the court in this legal dispute.

The MMORPG genre has been an integral part of the gaming scene for many years. In the representatives of this genre, you can not only play with many people, but also explore vast game worlds. We show you the 13 largest game worlds you can visit in an MMORPG.

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The new event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds is truly worthwhile only when you ignore the actual objective

A new event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds promises valuable parts for the Artian weapons upon completion. However, players who have progressed further in the game may find little use in it. Nevertheless, the quest offers a twist that you should definitely take advantage of, which is anything but obvious.

Which quest is it? It is the quest “King of a faraway sky.” In this, you will hunt a tempered Guardian Rathalos in the ruins of Wyveria and receive materials to craft Artian weapons.

To participate in the quest, you must be Hunter Rank 31 or higher; then you can start the task with Alma under the “Event Quests” section.

The material you receive upon completion is rather on a medium level – players who are already working with higher rarity levels may initially find this quest unexciting.

However, the quest also brings a side effect that makes it truly worthwhile for all players.

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“I actually thought that cheaters had joined my quest”

What side effect does the quest have? The quest rewards you primarily when you don’t stick to your actual goal. All other monsters besides the Guardian Rathalos have relatively low health and can be farmed unusually quickly.

This is particularly worthwhile if you need parts from the monsters or if you want to collect a lot of materials for cooking quickly. Besides the Guardian Rathalos, you can hunt the following monsters in this quest:

  • Tempered Quematrice
  • Tempered Gravios
  • Tempered Ajarakan

These monsters have noticeably less health and can be caught or slain in just a few minutes or even seconds, making them a good source for valuable materials.

How is this side effect received? In a thread on Reddit, the community discusses this and celebrates this hidden benefit of the quest:

  • lazhink writes: “I actually thought cheaters had answered my question, so I’m glad to hear this. We were right in the middle of Rathalos, and they quickly killed a Gravios, which made me a bit suspicious. Then we killed the Rathalos, and they killed a Quematrice 20 seconds before the end countdown started.”
  • andross117 comments: “Yes, I accidentally fought the wrong Rathalos and was surprised when it died in less than a minute.”
  • atfricks raves: “I really love that event quests sometimes have such strange hidden quirks.”
  • TheGMan-123 explains: “It’s a good quest for players who are still making progress in the game.”

In addition to this event quest, there is another one available this week for you to tackle. These special time-limited quests rotate weekly and bring you new challenges or old ones back. You can always check here for the currently active event quests and what you get for them: Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quests & Challenges: These tasks and rewards are currently active

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First impressions are raving about the new action RPG, could it be the next hit in 2025 after Kingdom Come and Monster Hunter?

With Crimson Desert, a true highlight for fans of action-packed fantasy adventures is set to be released in 2025. Now there are new details about the combat skills of the main character, Kliff.

What is Crimson Desert again? This is the new action-adventure from Pearl Abyss, the developers of the MMORPG Black Desert from 2014. The new project is expected to target single-player fans with its vast world and will be released this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.

Anyone who watches the previous trailers and gameplay videos of Crimson Desert will likely be reminded of Black Desert.

  • Black Desert is among the most beautiful online role-playing games of all time, Crimson Desert is sure to take it to another level.
  • Similar to the world of Black Desert, the world of Crimson Desert has a Western touch. The setting and characters remind one of Game of Thrones. The main character resembles Jon Snow.
  • Various features from Black Desert – such as parkour climbing, fishing, and taming mounts – are also found in Crimson Desert.

One of the gameplay trailers for Crimson Desert:

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Gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert, the action-adventure with open world

Master of All Classes

What about the fights? The brutal brawls are among the highlights of Black Desert. It feels wonderfully hefty and satisfying to mow through large groups of enemies with combos and effect-laden spells. Accordingly, expectations are high for the fights in Crimson Desert.

One thing is already clear. Main character Kliff is a true jack-of-all-trades. Harvey Randall recently had the opportunity to play the first two hours of Crimson Desert for pcgamer.com. In just this short time, the fighter already showcased various moves that go beyond light and heavy attacks:

  • Kliff can not only block attacks but also parry them deliberately with his sword or shield. He can also dodge to the side.
  • There is also an offensive sidestep plus attack when pressing the buttons for a light and heavy attack simultaneously.
  • The hero can grab enemies to perform wrestling moves like a suplex or chokeslam.
  • Or you can kick enemies into the next hole and shout: “THIS IS SPARTA!”
  • Kliff can charge a supernatural power punch and unleash it on a target. Alternatively, he can propel himself into the air with the punch, to shoot enemies from above with a bow. Devil May Cry, anyone?!
  • Additionally, there’s a dose of Red Dead Redemption 2, as you can mark multiple targets for the next wave of arrows. There are, by the way, different elemental types of arrows.
  • With a shadow cloak, you finally glide smoothly back to the ground.
  • Similar to Neo from The Matrix or Max Payne (well… from Max Payne), Kliff can also activate a movement maneuver with a slow-motion effect.
  • Even more mobility in combat comes from a grappling hook, with which you can swing around enemies. Did someone say Spider-Man?!

Many of these moves can be chained together or combined. In addition, more maneuvers or skills are supposed to be added over time – a staff skill was, for example, still deactivated in the demo.

According to Harvey Randall, you need the variety of tools to defeat the very different bosses of the game. While the servants of Witch Marie reacted allergically to explosive arrows, the power punch was helpful when battling the Staglord.

The mix of combat skills is also expected to influence the presentation. Randall describes Crimson Desert as a high-fantasy wuxia martial arts film dressed in “Witcher 3″/”Game of Thrones” attire.

The editor is certainly excited and can hardly wait for Crimson Desert to be released. If the current impression from play reports and trailers is confirmed, Pearl Abyss’s open-world RPG could become the next genre hit for the year 2025.

With Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds, there have already been two noteworthy highlights that have achieved enormously successful releases. At the beginning of April, Capcom celebrated that they were able to sell 10 million units of MHW. No other game from Capcom has achieved this in the first month. To celebrate, there were gifts: There has never been a better time to start Monster Hunter Wilds than today.

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New SF MMO on Steam lets hundreds of players fight in wars that last for a month

Huge battles with hundreds of players being part of a larger war – and it lasts an entire month: This is the promise of a new sci-fi MMO on Steam.

What kind of game is it? Warborne Above Ashes is a sci-fi MMO from Pumpkin Studio, a developer based in Taiwan. Players choose sides from one of 6 factions and fight both in and out of large battles for supremacy.

You’ll soon discover what such a war looks like in Warborne. A free playtest will start on April 24, 2025, on Steam. It will run for a whole month and depict an entire war.

A specific release date has not yet been set. So far, the goal is to release the title sometime in 2025.

You can watch the trailer for the announcement of the playtest here:

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Warborne Above Ashes: Sci-Fi MMO on Steam announces new playtest, lets players experience a full war

Eternal conflict in a destroyed sci-fi world

In terms of gameplay, Warborne is very similar to Foxhole: However, while the latter offers a historical setting with World War II, Warborne takes place in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, caught in an eternal conflict between 6 factions.

Players plunge into large 100-vs-100 battles as so-called Drift Masters from a top-down perspective. These can occur anytime and anywhere on the map. Whether you join a guild or prefer to go solo into battle is up to you.

Your success on the battlefield depends not only on the fighters on your side but also on strategic decisions. Good preparation and logistics can make the difference between victory and defeat.

The enemy of your enemy is your friend: Sometimes it is smarter to cooperate with another faction to defeat a stronger opponent. However, keep in mind that there can only be one winner in the end – betrayal is therefore inevitable.

Each war lasts one month, after which the map resets. Each side starts anew, assembling armies and defenses. With regular updates, the developers aim to ensure that the wars never become boring.

Foxhole already provides a very good example of what makes MMOs like this appealing. However, unlike in Warborne, the developers there do not decide when a war is over – at least not typically. Once, the developers of Foxhole had to intervene: 70 days and 9 million dead: Developers have to stop a war in an MMO on Steam

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A manga shows what job Sailor Moon would work in today

Those who are great fans of Magical Girls might have found new anime and manga content with Magilumiere Inc. Here, what Sailor Moon and Card Captor Sakura do becomes a profession. 

What is the manga about? In Magilumiere Inc., we follow the adventures of Kana Sakuragi. She applies for countless jobs but is rejected every time. Suddenly, she gets involved in an incident where she helps a Magical Girl named Hitomi Koshigaya defeat a monster.

This draws the attention of the start-up company where Hitomi works. She manages to snag a coveted job as a Magical Girl. The manga then follows her career and all the encounters she has with the dangerous creatures.

The manga is a mix of comedy and action and does not take itself as seriously as other Magical Girl series, such as Sailor Moon or Pretty Cure. It also shows how Magical Girls would fare in today’s RTL2 anime.

There is even an anime for Magilumiere Inc.:

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Magilumiere Inc. – Trailer for the Anime with Modern Magical Girls

This is how Magical Girls would work today

What is special about the manga? The story shows what being a Magical Girl as a profession would look like. There are many companies that specialize in eliminating the so-called Kaiis and equip their employees with state-of-the-art technology.

  • The Magical Girls fly on high-tech brooms that can also be used as weapons
  • To launch attacks, precise specifications must be made, such as power and pattern
  • Even the transformation into a Magical Girl only happens when a specific code is activated
  • USB sticks are used to catch the monsters

The humor is evident not only in the absurd setting but also in the characters. For example, the boss of the start-up company is an adult man who is in cosplay. There are numerous situations that make the reader chuckle.

What are the weaknesses of the manga? The fights seem less threatening than in many Magical Girl series. The girls rarely get into trouble, and the monsters do not seem very menacing. 

This is partly because the protagonists are rarely aware of the dangerous situation. But the monsters are also to blame for the lack of threatening situations. They come across as generic and not very dangerous.

Those who can live with these negative aspects can confidently dive into the manga. It is published by Crunchyroll.

And what if I don’t like reading mangas? There is even an anime for Magilumiere Inc. since 2024. In Germany, you can watch the 12 episodes on Amazon Prime. However, the anime is rated slightly lower on MAL compared to the manga. The manga has a score of 7.41 / 10 based on around 2,000 reviews, while the anime only scores 6.96 with nearly 9,500 ratings.

A good alternative anime remains the classic of Magical-Girl animes. Sailor Moon can still be watched today as a series and fascinates even new fans who didn’t know the anime from the 90s through a remake: 5 reasons why you can still watch Sailor Moon today

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.