In Warzone, the KSV is a strong choice for the battle royale mode. We show you a powerful setup with attachments for the submachine gun.
What kind of weapon is it? One of the weapons that has emerged as a meta right after the return of Verdansk in Call of Duty: Warzone is the KSV. The KSV is a submachine gun with a high fire rate, a very good time-to-kill at short range, and high mobility.
Below, we present a strong loadout for the KSV and an alternative build for those who prefer to go through Verdansk with more attachments.
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Call of Duty shows what Verdansk looks like upon returning in Season 3 of Warzone
Warzone: The best loadout for the KSV
What is this loadout? The KSV is meant to give you an advantage in close-range battles. You should use the following attachments:
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
What makes the loadout strong? The muzzle and the foregrip reduce the weapon’s recoil, while the barrel increases range. The grip improves the handling of the KSV and also increases aim speed and firing rate after sprinting.
If you’re just leveling the submachine gun and haven’t unlocked the attachments yet, you can equip a suppressor instead of the compensator, as well as choose the quick-draw grip and a smaller magazine.
Warzone: Loadout for the KSV with 8 attachments
If you prefer to play with 8 attachments and even less recoil, the following attachments are recommended. Note that for this build, you need to equip the wildcard “Gunslinger” to use 8 attachments instead of just 5. You unlock the wildcard at player level 33.
Optic: Kepler Microflex
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Stock: Infiltrator Stock
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Attachments in English
Optic: Kepler Microflex
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Stock: Infiltrator Stock
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
With the wildcard, you can only equip a pistol or a rocket launcher as a secondary weapon. So grab another weapon and equip it instead once you land in Verdansk – or buy a second loadout with an assault rifle and combine both.
The KSV is well-suited for short distances and thus makes a good support for assault rifles. If you’re still looking for a strong weapon to combine with the submachine gun, we have looked into which weapons are popular in Call of Duty: Warzone. Here you will find an overview of the current meta weapons in battle royale: CoD Warzone: Meta – The best weapons with loadouts in overview
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On Steam, there are countless games and regular discount promotions for them – sometimes even without much prior announcement. But what happens if you return a game because it is on sale shortly after purchase and then buy it again? Steam has a clear stance on this.
How are refunds managed on Steam? If you want to request a refund for a game on Steam, two conditions must be met:
You can only refund games that were purchased no more than 14 days ago
Only games in which you have played for no more than 2 hours can be refunded
Steam accepts a variety of reasons that you provide for a refund. For example, Valve mentions that your computer may not meet the system requirements or you may have accidentally purchased the title. It is also an accepted reason to say that you simply did not enjoy the game after an hour of gameplay.
However, Steam also makes it clear that you should expect consequences and might not be offered refunds if you attempt to exploit the system. The system is not intended for playing games for free.
Valve is also still developing games. The company is currently working on the MOBA shooter Deadlock:
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Returning games and buying again at a discount – Is that possible?
This is how Steam handles repurchasing discounted games: Steam clearly states in its refund guidelines that refunding a game that is offered at a lower price shortly after your purchase is not considered abuse of the refund system. You will also not be penalized for purchasing the game again at the reduced price.
The exact wording in the guidelines is:
“If you request a refund for a title that was purchased shortly before a sale and then immediately repurchased at the sale price, this will not be considered abuse.” – via Steam
For example, if you bought the currently 75% off Devil May Cry 5 for 29.99 Euros and have played it for less than 2 hours, you can return it without hesitation and buy it again with the discount for now 9.99 Euros.
This is what players say about the regulations: A Steam user shared a screenshot of the guidelines on Reddit and praised Valve for this rule. The post accumulated over 35,000 upvotes and almost 600 comments. Many gamers speak very positively about Steam and Valve CEO Gabe Newell. For some, it is even the only company they fully trust.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, event quests are regularly available, allowing you to unlock useful items and materials as well as cosmetic equipment. Since today, April 9, 2025, there is a new quest that places a small creature on your head. This reminds many of a well-known monster from the predecessor.
What kind of quest is it? Monster Hunter Wilds offers regularly new event quests that not only provide cooking materials, armor spheres, or hunting ranks as rewards but also cosmetic content that interests a large part of the community the most.
One of the new event quests available since April 9, 2025, features a quirky headdress that places a funny-looking bird on your head, which is also not shaken in battle. Some players find the bird reminiscent of a well-known monster from previous titles.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
The players have fallen in love
What is this event quest? Currently, you have the opportunity to take on the event quest The Song of the Quematrice. This is a 4-star quest in the Wind Plains where you need to defeat a Quematrice. Once you accomplish this, you unlock the headgear Amphikauz Alpha.
In its standard colors, it is a green amphibious bird that sits comfortably on your head. As usual, you can adjust the colors in your tent. You can complete the quest until April 23, 2025. You can accept event quests from Alma at the tent or at the new community area at the counter.
How is the community reacting to the headgear? Among the comments on an official x-post about the quest, most seem delighted with the headgear. @KeikPinCosplay (via x.com) likes the hat so much that she never wants to take it off: I will quickly complete this event quest and never take the baby off my head.
Other users find the bird reminiscent of the Pukei-Pukei, a monster that has appeared in Monster Hunter World and Rise. For them, the bird is a baby version of the beloved monster.
Other users like @Fran_Lancer (via x.com) are waiting for a completely different quest: I need the scarf event as soon as possible.
What do you think of the new headgear? Do you want to unlock it right away, or do you have no interest in cosmetic items? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The Monster Hunter community has a soft spot for cute creatures, despite battling many monsters: Hunters in Monster Hunter Wilds worship a hidden bird that distributes gifts.
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Nintendo is suing Pocket Pair in Japan, the developer of the survival hit Palworld. Since 2024, the company has been trying to establish a basis for a lawsuit in the USA, which is now becoming increasingly likely with new patents.
What has happened so far? Palworld was released in January 2024 in Early Access on Steam. Almost immediately, speculation arose within the community as to whether the game might be too similar to Nintendo’s Pokémon series and whether Nintendo would sue the developer Pocket Pair.
In September 2024, Nintendo actually filed a lawsuit against Palworld in Japan. The lawsuit alleges that Palworld infringes Nintendo’s patents, some of which Nintendo had only filed after the release of Palworld.
Recently, there was an update on the situation in February 2025: As early as May 2024, Nintendo had filed a total of 24 patents in the USA, of which two were ultimately granted. Now there is information that Nintendo is being granted additional patents.
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What new information is there? By now, Nintendo has managed to secure two more patents:
The first is the U.S. Patent No. 12.246.255 (download via games fray). This was apparently filed back in September 2022 and has since been adjusted multiple times by Nintendo. Specifically, this patent refers to the mechanic of switching from a flying object to one that moves on the ground.
The second patent is U.S. Patent Application No. 18/652.883. Here too, it appears to concern similar functions as in No. 12.246.255. On March 4, 2025, Nintendo adjusted the patent application (Download via games fray) and filed a disclaimer on March 20 (Download via games fray).
games fray suspects that the two patents were too similar and the second was not approved as duplicate patents are not allowed. After the amendments on March 4 and 20, however, the status of Patent No. 18/652.883 was set to Approved – Grant Notice not yet sent on April 1.
Accordingly, the fourth Nintendo patent has also been granted in the USA.
What could happen next? Nintendo has now secured four patents in the USA that they could use to focus on Palworld. If Nintendo can refer to more patents, the basis for a lawsuit will continue to grow.
Unfortunately, it is not clear whether Nintendo has applied for additional patents in the USA or whether they are revising previously rejected ones. Furthermore, it is not known whether Nintendo is generally interested in a lawsuit against Pocket Pair in the USA, even though the patent registrations suggest so.
As soon as there is concrete new information in the lawsuit between Pocket Pair and Nintendo, you can read it on MeinMMO. By the way, Palworld is continually receiving further updates – despite the lawsuit. Recently, there was crossplay across all platforms, a global Palbox, and more. You can read what was included in the patch here.
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Solo Leveling could continue the story of the Korean Manhwas in Season 3. We will share the key information regarding the release, the streaming service, and the leaks here.
Update on May 15, 2025: We have added new statements about the release with an initial assessment.
The 2nd season ended on March 13, 2025. Not counting the recap episode 7.5, the anime for Solo Leveling currently consists of 25 episodes. Since the webtoon or manhwa source material (Korean manga) is now complete, there is still enough material that could come as an anime. MeinMMO summarizes what we know so far about Season 3.
The trailer for the last season can be found here:
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Solo Leveling: Trailer for Season 2 Arise from the Shadow
Solo Leveling Season 3: All about the release of the season
Release: When will Solo Leveling Season 3 come out?
Initially, there was no direct announcement for Season 3. However, as Sota Furuhashi, producer at Aniplex, recently revealed, it could still take a while before Season 3 of Solo Leveling is released.
If it were up to him, he would finish Season 3 by the next Olympics – which would be in 2028 (via YouTube). However, he also adds that the decision is more in the hands of A-1 Pictures and animation producer Atsushi Kaneko.
In addition, there is a statement from Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini (via Deadline). He adds that he hopes there will be a Season 3 at all. The creators of the anime are working on several series, so they first need to find time to produce Season 3.
The English voice actor for Sung Jin-woo, Aleks Le, confirms on X: It will take a while before Season 3 comes. A release is not in sight.
If the production of Season 3 took as long as for Season 2, the anime would appear in January 2026. Between Season 2 and Season 1 there was exactly one year.
But thanks to the current statements, it looks like the start will be delayed – and the release will consequently be pushed back. We estimate that we will have to wait until at least 2027 to see the continuation.
Episodes: How many episodes will Season 3 have?
The number of episodes for Season 3 is not known yet. Season 1 consists of 12 episodes, and Season 2 has 13 episodes. Therefore, we assume that Season 3 will have between 12 and 13 episodes.
Streaming Service: Where can I watch Solo Leveling Season 3?
Both Season 1 and Season 2 of the anime are available on Crunchyroll. The anime was released there weekly as a simulcast to the Japanese broadcast. Therefore, it can be assumed that Season 3 will also be available on Crunchyroll.
Dubbing: In what language will Season 3 be available?
As with Season 1 and Season 2, you will be able to watch Solo Leveling directly during airing with Japanese audio and German subtitles. There is even the option to watch the seasons with German dubbing. Therefore, we assume that this will also be the case for Season 3.
Story: What is Season 3 about?
The 2nd season ends with the recruitment arc. Following that, starting from Chapter 111 of the webtoon, is the Ahjin Guild arc. So you can already read in the manhwa where it continues. Whether Season 3 will include the entire story is not known. It could also be that a cut will be made after a certain arc, such as after the International Guild Conference arc.
Trailer: Is there already a preview of Season 3?
As Season 3 has not yet been confirmed, there is no footage for the upcoming season.
In addition to the 2nd season of Solo Leveling, there were other animes that aired in winter 2025. MeinMMO wants to know from you which series you enjoyed the most. So vote now for which animes were the best for you in the winter season 2025: Which new anime captivated you the most in the last 3 months?
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A boss receives a lot of support for her videos on TikTok because she represents the values of Generation Z by declining vacation days for good reasons.
Who is the leader of Gen Z? Elizabeth Beggs is a 28-year-old executive in a packaging distribution company. There, she is responsible as the director of customer service for a team of five. Previously, she served in the U.S. military, where she directed training sessions for recruits as a drill sergeant and met her husband.
On TikTok, Beggs shares insights into her work as an executive. In her most successful video (over 5.2 million views), she explains why she declines vacation days requested by her employees. She receives a lot of support in the 9,600 comments. This is also reflected in the nearly 700,000 “likes.”
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Vacation days are meant for relaxation
Why does she decline vacation days? Beggs explains in the video that vacation days are, in her opinion, meant to rest and recharge, and not to deal with “life-changing events” or medical emergencies.
She reports an instance where an employee wanted to request a vacation day because she feared having a miscarriage. Beggs declined the request and sent her to the doctor without deducting a vacation day – with full pay. That was a medical emergency and not something the employee should need a vacation day for.
Another example she shares involves an employee with children. He informed her that he would come in a bit late because he had been awake all night. She replied that he need not worry and that she understood, as he had a baby at home. Beggs knew this because she herself is a mother of four. However, the employee explained that his oldest child was in the hospital and the mother was with him. He was awake because he had to find care for the child.
Beggs then told him to go to the hospital to be with his oldest child, spend time with the baby, and not come to work. She also didn’t care that he had no vacation days left to request.
Executives work for the team, not the other way around
What is behind this mindset? Beggs explains in further videos that she works for her team as an executive and not the other way around. She sees her role as making her employees better. It is important to her to know her team so that she can work with them as effectively as possible. She cares about the mental and physical health of the team.
Why does this make her a leader of Gen Z? At 28, Beggs is part of Generation Z, which includes people born roughly between 1995 and 2010. Generation Z can increasingly be found in more offices and is also becoming bosses themselves.
Generation Z is generally said to be very health-conscious, especially concerning their work. For many, it means: “My health/my well-being is more important than my job.” Beggs, who is part of this generation, exemplifies this principle as a leader and also looks out for the health of her employees.
On the new leaderboards of Monster Hunter Wilds, more and more players are settling in, dealing out maulings faster than Lucky Luke can shoot.Is everything above board?
Which times are rocking the leaderboards? Those who take a look at the expedition record table of the Great Site, which opened its doors with the first title update, currently see (April 9, 2025, 11:33 AM) the following records – the leaderboards automatically include all platforms:
Arena: Rathian – Solo: 1 second and 48 hundredths
Arena: Rathian – Duo: 29 hundredths
Arena: Chatacabra – Solo: 17 hundredths
Arena: Chatacabra – Duo: 86 hundredths
Challenge quest “Doshaguma from the Rift” – Solo: 1 second and 3 hundredths
Challenge quest “Doshaguma from the Rift” – Duo: 30 hundredths
In the subsequent places, there are always numerous other kills that could be completed within seconds. It is noticeable that there is a significant difference between the top ranks. For example, the 2nd place in the duos for Arena: Chatacabra took about 7 seconds and 33 hundredths.
The new title update of Monster Hunter Wilds in the trailer:
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
Capcom is obliged
How is the community reacting to this? Still very dissatisfied. After all, Capcom announced that they wanted to take strong action against cheaters and their group members, who have cheated to gain an advantage in the leaderboards with their external, unauthorized tools.
shoohoo1 hopes on Reddit that a timely ban wave will clean up the leaderboards: “I know they said they would deal with the cheaters in the time hunts, but I hope they are thorough.”
MyDymo fears on Reddit: “Yes, the obvious ones with extremely low times will be thrown out, but what stops people from simply aiming for ‘credible’ times without having to really work for them?”
TheSilentTitan criticizes on Reddit the fundamental system: “Rewards should clearly be time-based and not rank-based. How Capcom was unable to figure this out is beyond me.” In other words: Anyone who can beat a certain time receives the reward.
ZeongsLegs admits on Reddit: “Unfortunately, the MH speedrunning scene has been plagued by cheaters for years. Changing the monster AI in the client is very easy, so even times that are not obviously hacked are questionable. The game needs to be completely redesigned to ensure some integrity of kill times.”
The role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was a big hit on Steam in February 2025. The RPG streamer CohhCarnage played it on Twitch and explains what makes it so good.
According to the analytics site TwitchTracker, CohhCarnage has showcased nearly 1,000 different games in his streams, with data being recorded only since November 2016. Therefore, it is likely that he has played far more games.
In a recent video, he mentions that he has played thousands of games and explains why among all these titles, the role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one of his favorites.
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MMO-feeling in singleplayer
What excites him about KCD 2? Cohh describes the game as “a love letter to fans of sandbox adventures.” He had already extensively played and enjoyed the predecessor, but it was still a rather rough experience. With the second part, the studio has now shown what it can really achieve with the necessary resources.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has everything that made the very good predecessor stand out, but better. It is bigger, bug-free, and has many quality-of-life improvements. Additionally, the streamer praises that the developers have listened to the community and implemented player feedback.
He says he has spent more than 135 hours in the role-playing game, enjoyed every second of it, and still hasn’t seen everything.
Here you can see how the streamer raves:
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What exactly does he like? KCD 2 reminds Cohh of an MMORPG: There is so much to do that often you don’t even know what you will do when logging in. You can simply do whatever you feel like at the moment – whether it’s hunting, stealing, or perhaps even focusing on the story. For some players, this abundance of content may be overwhelming, but if you embrace it, it’s “an endless barrel of greatness.”
The streamer also finds the NPCs well done, with some you spend so many hours with that you can really get to know them.
All of this makes Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a particularly immersive experience for Cohh. It is not only one of the best games he has ever played, but also a great example of what a fantastic entertainment medium video games are in general.
Although Batman, unlike most members of the Justice League, does not possess superpowers, he is one of the most dangerous members of the group. This is not only due to his wealth but also his intelligence. However, this is not always good for his colleagues.
Batman has a plan for almost everything. This is one of his greatest strengths. Even against powerful alien invasions, he comes up with something. Although he relies on teamwork with the Justice League, he also wants to be prepared in case someone turns evil.
Since his colleagues are among the strongest beings on Earth, he has prepared an emergency plan for nearly each one to defeat them. Batman takes a more brutal approach than some villains.
Even in Batman v Superman, he confronts a powerful alien:
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A brutal plan for every comrade
What are Batman’s contingency plans? The mere idea of having a contingency plan for each of his friends is insidious, as he has been able to gather a lot of information. Nevertheless, Batman has made preparations to defeat members of the Justice League in case they would switch sides. His contingency protocol is designed to allow him or any of his other Bat-Family members to take down the superheroes.
Diverse ideas are utilized by Batman in the Injustice series, but the worst case occurred in 2000 in JLA: Tower of Babel. The villain Ra’s al Ghul stole Batman’s plans and attacked the Justice League with the plans so that he could execute his own scheme.
Batman often resorts to insidious methods in his planning that would make even well-known supervillains look old. In another story, he uses other plans; however, in this article, we will focus on his strategies from Tower of Babel (via cbr.com), but we will also mention other methods.
To defeat Superman, Batman created an artificial red Kryptonite. This causes Kryptonians to be overloaded with solar energy, their bodies cannot withstand it, rendering them unable to act. It also causes immense pain due to sensory overload.
Other plans involve magic, nuclear weapons, electricity, or exploiting his love for Lois Lane.
For Wonder Woman, Batman relies on virtual reality. Wonder Woman does not give up in a fight; that is one of her mantras. Batman fools her with a virtual program that creates an opponent equal to her, exhausting her.
One of the nastiest fates Batman has devised for Aquaman. Through Scarecrow’s fear gas, Batman would induce hydrophobia, the fear of water. Since Aquaman needs water to survive, this would eventually kill him.
Another plan would be to imprison him and completely dehydrate him.
The most brutal fate awaits Flash in Batman’s plans. He would shoot Flash with a vibrating bullet, which he would not be able to remove due to the vibration. Batman would shoot the bullet into his spine, causing countless seizures for the Flash.
Other plans might include using magic or freezing.
To trick Green Lantern, he would hypnotize him in his sleep and make him believe he is blind. The ring would trigger this upon wearing it, and without his sight, he would be unable to create objects with the ring.
Other plans include Scarecrow’s fear gas or Batman using the yellow ring of the lanterns.
Even with Martian Manhunter, Batman is not gentle. His greatest weakness is fire. Batman would coat his skin with magnesium, which ignites upon contact with air. This would incapacitate the Martian Manhunter.
Plastic Man does not fare well either in Batman’s plan. Through his ability to manipulate his molecular structure, Batman would freeze him with liquid nitrogen and then shatter him. While this would not kill him, it would put him in a traumatic situation.
In Tower of Babel, Batman is also tested by Ra’s al Ghul. He offers to resurrect his parents. But Batman resists. Due to the events with Ra’s, the Justice League’s trust in Batman is shattered, and in a vote, it is narrowly decided that Batman must leave the group.
A French authority has investigated the consumption behavior of the population. It has found that older people love linear television, while young people are hardly interested in it anymore. This poses a long-term challenge for companies that have primarily relied on linear TV.
In France, the Arcom (Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique), an independent regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication, has published a study examining the main audio and video trends for 2025.
The study not only looked at which devices are used in households but also which services are consumed by users. Television and radio remain the preferred media, yet there are significant generational differences. While older people primarily prefer linear television, young people increasingly use digital and streaming services.
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Older people watch television, young people prefer digital content
What do the numbers look like?
Nearly 60% of 15- to 34-year-olds consume content daily through streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, or TikTok. At the same time, the ratings of major channels in this age group are declining sharply.
For those over 65, 71% of video time is accounted for by linear TV.
What about Germany? The platform Statista reports on a transformation in our country. The figures are from November 2024 and also show that linear television is primarily used by older people. Young people particularly prefer digital and streaming content, which they consume predominantly:
Among 40- to 49-year-olds, about 27% spend more than eleven hours a week in front of the television, for the 30 to 39 age group it was 20%, and Gen Z barely reaches 11%.
In comparison, Gen Z mainly consumes digital content: Among 18 to 29-year-olds, 30% spend more than eleven hours consuming digital content, and among 50 to 64-year-olds, this number is the lowest at 16%.
Why is this data important? For traditional players in the audiovisual sector, this change poses a significant challenge. They must try to retain the attention of young people, for whom content must always be immediately and directly available. The typical system, where a new episode of a popular series airs on television every day, is no longer acceptable for many young people.
Many companies in this field are now considering how to sell their products to their users. The question of how to advertise in the future is also frequently raised.
Gen Z and the so-called Boomer generation differ significantly from each other, including in terms of purchasing and consuming certain goods. This is noticeable in the direct comparison of the generations. We present to you things that are used or purchased daily by “Boomers,” which have hardly any relevance for Generation Z: 6 things Boomers spend money on every year that Gen Z would no longer do today
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The American Preston “Juev3nile” Dornon (36) is a successful coach in the shooter Valorant by Riot Games, the company behind LoL. He has been a coach since 2020, most recently working as head coach for the team Global Esports and almost made it to the finals in 2024. But now his career is over, and in a way that makes one want to hide.
This has now come to light: There were complaints against the coach Fantomas, who allegedly approached women in Valorant from smaller regions with inappropriate messages. In the course of this, women aged between 18 and mid-20s came forward and made accusations against Juv3nile, the 36-year-old head coach of Global Esports.
After the first women shared the coach’s chat messages, more women came forward with their messages.
It turned out that the coach had messaged young women unsolicited, using pre-prepared pickup lines like: “I understand you. Let’s play in duo so I can start gaslighting you. Then I’ll fly you out, and we can meet in real life at the Riot arena.”
These messages were received poorly by women who were interested in e-sports and not in dates. They shared the messages, saying things like “Isn’t it a prerequisite for a coach to be weird?” or just a question mark.
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Should I coach you or should we skip that part?
What were those messages? The 36-year-old began conversations with unknown women who play Valorant, using phrases like:
“Should I coach you in Valorant or should we skip that and I fly to you for sweet dates? For real for real”
Or: “I would even say worse things, but then you would cancel me so quickly” (via X)
Also bad: “People like to hide their true feelings and are too shy to go after what they truly desire.”
To a photo, he wrote he would show up at her place and then do “cnc” with her – that’s an abbreviation for “consensual non-consent,” a type of agreed-upon sexual assault.
That is the consequence for the coach: In a message from Riot Games, the coach has now been banned from every tournament organized by Riot for one year. Riot Games emphasizes that every participant in e-sports also represents the community and must therefore meet “high professional standards”.
The coach must also complete a course in professional behavior.
His team Global Esports states that they respect Riot Games’ decision (via X). They believe that integrity in behavior is non-negotiable. Although the team does not explicitly state that the 36-year-old is losing his job, he will not be allowed to work as a coach for a year.
Additionally, the coach is widely ridiculed on social media by Valorant fans for his behavior. He has no “rizz,” no charisma, they say. His behavior is simply described as “weird,” they keep saying.
There is no statement from Juv3nile himself regarding the accusations.
Aragorn is a human and a great hero in the books and films of The Lord of the Rings. As the heir of Gondor, he plays an important role. Originally, however, author J.R.R. Tolkien had something else in mind for him.
In The Lord of the Rings, there are several heroes traversing Middle-earth. Among them are Frodo and Sam, who carry the One Ring to Mordor, and Boromir, who shows courage despite his weaknesses – unlike his actor.
Alongside them, Aragorn is one of the most famous heroes in Middle-earth. He is a human who leads the Fellowship of the Ring after Gandalf’s death and ultimately claims his rightful heritage as king of Gondor.
However, the creator of Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien, had different plans for Aragorn. In the early drafts of The Lord of the Rings, the character was anything but a proud warrior.
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What did Aragorn look like at first? In Tolkien’s early versions of his world-famous novel, Aragorn was not called Aragorn but Trotter. Moreover, he was not a human of the Dúnedain species but a hobbit.
So he was quite similar to Frodo, Sam, or Bilbo. Trotter was a nickname; the character’s full name was Peregrin Boffin, and he was even a cousin of Bilbo.
His distinctive feature were wooden feet, which he had acquired after being tortured in Mordor. Yes, you read that right: this version of the later Aragorn was already confronting Sauron and his minions before the actual storyline of The Lord of the Rings.
Over time, Tolkien further developed his story and changed the character of Trotter. Not only did he get a new name, namely Aragorn, but his race and appearance also changed.
He became a human with an impressive background and a promising future. Nonetheless, Tolkien stuck to the nickname “Trotter” until the first proper version of his book. “Strider,” as many initially called the character, only came much later.
Though the concept of Aragorn as a hobbit seems amusing, it was a good decision by Tolkien to alter the character and give him significantly more importance in the story. Who knows if Sauron would have been defeated without the help of Aragorn. He has certainly gathered enough experience in his 87 years of life, but he is by no means the oldest: This is how old the characters from The Lord of the Rings are at the time of the story.
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In the Nintendo Direct, the Switch 2 and its new features were introduced in more detail. This makes the hybrid console a good alternative for communicative MMO players.
For players on Nintendo Switch, it looks bad if they want to communicate with their teammates. There are hardly any options to talk with other players within the games. Either the individual group members can only use emojis and predefined sentences like in Mario Party, or they type very short sentences into a keyboard like in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Alternatively, there is the option to join the voice chat of the Nintendo Switch Online app. However, all participants have to download the corresponding app first, which can be too cumbersome for many. Moreover, there is no way to see the other participants while playing.
With the Nintendo Switch 2, that will change: Nintendo is introducing new features that will make it even easier for you to interact with other players. There are several features that are a big advantage, especially for MMO gamers. This will make the Switch 2 even more social than the Switch.
You can see the social features of the Nintendo Switch 2 here in the video:
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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes more social thanks to new features
Nintendo Switch 2 gets more social functions
GameChat as a direct voice channel
A major feature announced during the Direct is the GameChat. With this function, owners of a Nintendo Switch 2 can start a conversation with their friends at the push of a button – anytime. No external software is needed anymore to communicate with others. Nintendo has significantly improved the chat with the Switch 2.
This will make it especially easy for MMO players to communicate with their team members. For tasks that must be completed together with friends and strangers, predefined sentences or emojis are not sufficient to coordinate with others.
This is evident, for example, in MMORPGs. In raids, gigantic PvP battles with countless players and bosses, it is crucial that players coordinate who stands where or executes which skills. Without communication, it is nearly impossible to execute more difficult routines smoothly.
In Final Fantasy 14, for instance, it is essential to coordinate with other players about which class moves to which spot. Without a person announcing which attacks are coming next, it becomes difficult for some not to die. Direct communication is crucial here, as seconds can determine whether the entire group is wiped out.
Difficult bosses are hardly manageable without direct communication.
The alternative is to coordinate with friends in the chat. But that becomes annoying over time, as you have to discuss things after each round and the error analysis takes time. The app for voice chat on the Switch is also not a good alternative, as not everyone might want to download the app.
Final Fantasy XIV is still not available for Nintendo Switch. However, I can imagine that with the voice chat and improved hardware, it could now be possible to release the MMORPG for Nintendo’s console.
In survival games as well, it will be easier on the Switch 2 to discuss task distribution through the voice chat. In titles like Minecraft, fans could then decide who will focus on resource gathering, who will build a fortress, and who will simply explore the area.
This way, friends also get informed if something happens in the surroundings. You can warn your teammates of lavafalls or enemies that suddenly appear in the vicinity (due to one’s own fault). That was not possible on the Switch without detours before.
Consoles like the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One were released long before the Switch 2, but they already had voice chat. Nintendo missed the opportunity to integrate such an essential feature into the console in time. It is all the more pleasant that the new hybrid console now has it.
Screen sharing is long overdue
As with MMORPGs, it is very practical to be able to share the screen in MMOs and shooters as well. Everyone can benefit from the ability to provide quick guidance to each other.
This way, you can show other teammates in seconds where you are or what you are describing. This is practical for multiple genres, whether for MMORPGs or survival titles. The larger the map, the easier it is to lose sight of each other.
Furthermore, players can help when one is stuck on a task. In MMOs like Palia, for example, one quest follows another to progress. Here, an extra pair of eyes can help if one cannot find an NPC or is looking for an enemy that drops a certain item.
Until now, there was no way for Nintendo Switch to inform others about what the problem is. The only alternative was to take a photo of the screen with a smartphone so that others could understand the complications.
What is completely new: Thanks to the mouse function of the Joy-Cons 2, shooters become particularly interesting for PC players. Many fans are used to aiming with the mouse on the PC. Once they have to aim with sticks, it is a strong adjustment for many.
With the mouse function, this will no longer be necessary. With the Joy-Con 2, the controller can be used like a mouse, making it easier to aim in shooters like Warframe. However, there will still be 2 disadvantages that PC players will have to get used to:
On the couch, there is often no flat surface for players to navigate the mouse. A pant leg is not an alternative to aim accurately in shooters. Only a portable stand could help.
If PC players set up their Switch 2 on a table, the screen is significantly smaller than a PC monitor. It might be challenging to recognize certain details in the games.
Moreover, a player can share their screen with other friends. This way, you can show other teammates in seconds where you are or what you are describing. This is especially practical for MMOs that work with large areas.
A new survival game throws you right into a zombie outbreak in a city in Texas. The demo on Steam has already made a very good impression on many players.
We’re talking about Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days: The survival game from developer PikPok will be released on April 10, 2025, on Steam. According to the developers, it is expected to stay in early access for at least a year before the full release.
If you want to try the game, you will find a free demo of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days on Steam.
A trailer for the game can be viewed here:
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Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days – Trailer for the new survival game on Steam
What kind of game is this? Into the Dead is a 2.5D sidescroller. You move sideways on the screen and not in a three-dimensional space. You lead a group of people from Walton City – a Texan metropolis in the 1980s that became the site of a zombie apocalypse.
Your goal is to withstand the hordes of zombies and ensure the survival of your group. To do this, you move from one hideout to the next and reinforce them with barricades to keep the undead hordes at bay.
The members of your group need to eat and rest. You should also keep an eye on the mental state of your companions: If despair spreads among them, it can have serious consequences.
Zombie apocalypse in Texas is already well received
The demo for the game is already very well received: Of nearly 2,000 reviews on Steam, 93% are positive.
ShortnSweetD is pleasantly surprised: “I have to say, it wasn’t what I originally expected, but it was a nice surprise. It reminds me a bit of This War of Mine, but I was a bit more into the gameplay here. I was actually disappointed when I realized I had reached the end of the demo.” (via Steam)
KiLeRiKa is already very excited about the release: “For anyone who likes 2D action games, it’s perfect! I have played it [the demo] several times – unfortunately, it’s only a few runs. I can’t wait to play more of this game.” (via Steam)
DARK CENROS is convinced by the demo but also criticizes one aspect that he feels is not mature enough: “It’s really fun, but … The only thing that really breaks the game is when they’re in the house. So honestly … how can you tell me that there’s no life, with your surviving companions?” (via Steam)
super weaner is not convinced by the demo: “A good game. However, it was clear to me from the start that it would quickly turn into very repetitive gameplay.” (via Steam)
A player has finally gotten engaged and gifted his girlfriend a ring. Since he doesn’t want a ring for himself, his fiancée thought of something else: she gifts him an expensive RTX 5090.
A player explained on Reddit that he has finally gotten engaged to his girlfriend. To celebrate the occasion, he bought her an engagement ring. However, when his girlfriend wanted to give him a ring as well, he explained that he only wanted a plastic ring because he wasn’t really into gold.
In the end, she decided to gift him an RTX 5090. The RTX 5090 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy. The user stated that they checked various providers multiple times a day to find the best price. In the end, they decided on a hardware bundle priced at $2,999, which is around 2,700 euros.
Does his fiancée also play on PC? He explained in another post that he can’t really convince his future wife to get into gaming. After all, she occasionally plays “Sims.” But at least she respects his interest in computer hardware. Maybe that’s why she also gifted him an expensive graphics card (via Reddit.com):
It would be nice! I can get her to play Sims, and that’s about it. She respects my love for computer parts.
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In Germany, there are over 400 USB sticks protruding from walls – What is the ‘Dead Drops’ project?
RTX 5090 is more expensive than ever and barely available, AMD is faring better
What are the prices for an RTX 5090 like? If you look at price comparison portals like Geizhals.de, prices for an RTX 5090 start at 2,700 euros and quickly go significantly over 3,000 euros. Nvidia continues to face the issue that demand is very high, but they is unable to meet that demand. Nvidia has now lowered prices for the 5000 series, but this price drop is likely to have reached very few buyers and players.
Many now fear that with the US trade war, prices could rise significantly again since many components are produced in Asia.
Jarvis Khattri was on his way to becoming a star on Twitch and YouTube with the online shooter Fortnite in 2019. But he got caught cheating. Epic Games made an example of him. He was permanently banned from Fortnite. Even 6 years later, there is only one topic for the Brit: Playing Fortnite again.
This was the ban: FaZe Jarvis had used an aimbot to entertain his fans, creating a video in November 2019. Since he was on a secondary account, the 17-year-old thought he wouldn’t get into trouble. Maybe just a slap on the wrist, a week or two off.
FaZe Jarvis cried in a video over this harsh punishment, apologized profusely, and begged for mercy. Even his mother stepped in for him and major content creators like Dr Disrespect and Ninja urged Epic not to be so harsh. He is still so young. But none of that helped; Epic Games stood firm.
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17-year-old is banned from Fortnite, cries in front of 20 million people, uses it for his YouTube career
Jarvis lives off the reputation as The boy who got banned from Fortnite
These were the consequences of the ban: Since 2019, Jarvis has been in a predicament because he was known only for Fortnite and was not allowed to play anymore. He started numerous attempts to leverage his fame as “The guy who got banned from Fortnite for life and cried about it.”
In countless variations, he created videos about how he supposedly managed to sneak back into Fortnite and play. Or how he is now looking for a new job because he can no longer play Fortnite.
However, one of these attempts got him a permanent ban on Twitch, which lasted 4 years and was only resolved now.
The first videos after his ban.
Jarvis has a large YouTube channel, but it’s almost dead
What else has he done? Jarvis’s career outside of Fortnite has been erratic. He has rapped a bit, done a lot with his brother, and even started a boxing career while gaining muscle.
Despite having a YouTube channel with 5.7 million followers, he barely uploaded any videos last year. Most of his successful videos are 5 years old and came right after the ban. To this day, his apology video and a music video about his ban are the two most successful videos on his channel.
Even now, 6 years after the ban, his current videos are still about him supposedly getting unbanned from Fortnite.
But that is not true. The ban from Fortnite is still in effect. And FaZe Jarvis has still not overcome it and will likely forever be the guy who messed up his life with a mistake.
This is his latest action: In April 2025, his ban on Twitch was lifted after more than 4 years, which he received for attempting to sneak into Fortnite despite being banned.
The creator of an extremely successful hit on Steam is doing what many developers wish for. He plays his own game all the way through. This way, he would not only understand his game much better, but he also reports that it has helped him with stress management.
Which developer is being referred to? We’re talking about LocalThunk, the developer of the game Balatro, which was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2024. Despite the success and popularity, the indie developer only managed to complete his own game over a year later.
He announced on April 3 with a proud post on Bluesky, where he presented his success and recognition in the game: “I have beaten every deck on every difficulty! I still want to complete the game 100%, it’s really fun for me, and I believe I know my game much better now.” (LocalThunk via Bluesky)
Here you can see the trailer for Balatro:
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Trailer for the roguelike poker game Balatro by LocalThunk
Developer enjoys his own game
What has the developer achieved? In Balatro, there are 15 decks and eight difficulty levels that can change and make the player experience more challenging through various modifiers. LocalThunk has completed every deck at every difficulty, which means he has tackled a total of 120 runs in Balatro with increasingly higher challenges.
In a subsequent post on Bluesky, he also shares his build that helped him achieve this personal milestone.
How does he feel after the experience? LocalThunk writes in his post that playing Balatro helped him release all the negative emotions that arose after the stress of the release.
LocalThunk is a developer who started his game as a hobby project and never sought attention in the spotlight before its success and millions of copies sold. In another article here on MeinMMO, we reported on a publisher’s statement about the man behind Balatro: he found it hard to cope with the pressure of success.
How is the developer perceived in public? Despite his presence on social media, LocalThunk has chosen to remain anonymous. He simply wanted to be left alone during the development of his game, to live his life in peace. He continues to maintain this anonymity. This is exactly what helped him have a very special experience at GDC 2025 (Game Developer Conference): Developer of the best game on Steam 2024 does not want to be recognized, plays his own game anonymously in public
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The developers of Path of Exile 2 have revealed in their new announcement what changes are coming to the ARPG soon. Four classes are particularly happy about the buffs.
What have the developers announced? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have announced further changes to the game in their new statement. Previously, there was increased criticism of the new season “Dawn of the Hunt,” which many found too difficult and sluggish.
In their new post on PathofExile.com, the developers introduced new buffs that are supposed to improve the ARPG. They explain that they are now done with the nerfs and want to move on to buffing weak classes.
Four classes are in focus in the new patch, which is set to go live later in the week. There are also new features for the entire game that affect all classes.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season “Dawn of the Hunt”:
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Buffs for Four Classes
Which classes are receiving buffs? The new update has already revealed buffs for four classes:
The most improvements go to the Witch. She receives more area damage, longer debuffs on enemies, more combos, and a faster build-up of elemental effects.
The Huntress is also being buffed. Enemies that are hit by her parry can no longer evade after being struck. Additionally, the skill Rapid Assault now deals more damage, has a larger AoE, and causes enemies to bleed every time the skill detonates.
The Warrior receives improvements to his new expansion class “Smith of Kitava”; the ability “Temper Weapon” now adds 3 enhancements per hit to the weapon and is 25% faster. The skill Shield Wall can now be detonated through “Battle Cry,” allowing for new combinations. Furthermore, the “Armour Break” that monsters deal has been nerfed, leading to better defensive values.
The Ranger gets increased range with the skills “Stormcaller Arrow” and Lightning Arrow. The skill Lightning Rod deals 30% more damage and lasts longer, plus the skill “Tornado Shot” stays active longer. “Stormcaller Arrow” also spreads its shock effects to nearby enemies.
What changes affect the general public? Another important change concerns the rare monsters in Path of Exile 2. The developers found that enemies at the edge of the map were often overlooked, which is why opponents will now permanently appear on the minimap. The full patch notes can be found on PathofExile.com.
What else do the developers share? At the beginning of the new season “Dawn of the Hunt,” players discovered a trick that allowed them to reroll items infinitely. This way, they could select exactly the valuable items they wanted. This led to several hundred players quickly accumulating a lot of wealth. These cheaters have now been banned by the developers until the end of the season.
Streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. is the biggest livestreamer on YouTube. His career had an extraordinary start: a donation of 1.60 euros set everything in motion.
Who is the streamer? It is the streamer IShowSpeed. He is considered the biggest gaming streamer on YouTube (via Statista), even though he now mainly produces IRL and lifestyle content. In 2016, at just 11 years old, he created his YouTube channel, with which he took off in 2021.
In his streams, one might think he is always looking for the next possible escalation, as he seems to have no real impulse control. Viewers tune into his streams primarily to watch dangerous actions, like when he jumped over a moving car: YouTube: 19-year-old shows the stunt that ended Thomas Gottschalk’s career.
IShowSpeed gets the receipt for barking at a 6-year-old boy
A donation changes everything
In a YouTube livestream from 2021, a moment went viral: a donation from viewer Bradley of 1.60 euros came with the question of which football team he would support. IShowSpeed responded: “Cristan [sic!] Ronaldo. SUI!” (via YouTube).
The mispronunciation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s name and the strange “SUI,” the famous cheer of the football player, made the clip go viral. IShowSpeed was only 18 years old when the virality of the stream snippet brought him sudden fame.
The “SUI!” and the fact that he is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo become his trademark. In 2023, IShowSpeed gets to attend the Ballon d’Or, an important award for football players, and is sad that Messi is receiving the award and not his idol.
Now, at 20 years old, IShowSpeed has built a career as a content creator that has made him a millionaire. On YouTube, his channel has over 38 million followers and has garnered over 347 million views in the last 30 days (via SocialBlade).
In an interview at Complexcon 2024, IShowSpeed gave vague hints about his wealth. It is estimated to be around 10 million US dollars, to which the streamer only replied, “Something in between.”.
MMORPGs are known for their large game worlds, but some representatives of the genre take it to the next level: MeinMMO takes you in the video to the 13 largest maps.
What is this list based on? In the games mentioned here, it’s not the size of the game world in square kilometers that matters, but how much time you can spend in it before you’ve discovered every corner of the map. Many developers do not disclose exact figures regarding the size of their MMORPG.
What will be covered in the video? Whether you’re traversing a dense fantasy world like in Black Desert Online or exploring the seemingly infinite expanses of space in EVE Online, it doesn’t matter: The main point is that the world is large and offers new corners to marvel at even after a long time.
If possible, we also mention specific estimates in the video. So if you’re interested in how big Azeroth in World of Warcraft or Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings Online is – you will learn both and much more in the video. By the way: The latter is said to be as large as a neighboring country of Germany, according to one estimate.
Albion Online, an MMORPG from Germany, is also represented on the list. It makes it onto the list thanks to its large, and especially lively game world. The MMORPG changes over time and is dynamically shaped by the players – where nothing stands today, there could be more going on tomorrow.
Have we forgotten any MMORPG? Feel free to let us know in the comments which game worlds you have spent the most time in and if we’ve perhaps missed one that you think belongs on this list. If you liked this list, we would greatly appreciate a like and a subscription to our YouTube channel. A list of the most beautiful MMORPGs can be found here: TOP 5 MMORPGs with the most beautiful graphics in 2025
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