A CEO says: He only wants to hire employees who can perform their job better than AI

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The German CEO of Shopify, Tobias Lütke, explains in an internal memo the importance of artificial intelligence. In the future, no employees should be hired if AI cannot perform the job better.

Who is speaking? Tobias Lütke was born in Koblenz and later moved to Canada, where he founded the company Shopify. Shopify offers a service that allows businesses to create their own online stores. The company is one of the most important companies in Canada.

Lütke recently stated in an internal memo to his employees that AI is becoming increasingly important and will also play a significant role for future employees. He also said that “AI usage is now a baseline expectation for everyone at Shopify”.

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Employees must prove that AI cannot do the job better

What did he say about future employees? In the memo titled “AI usage is now a baseline expectation,” Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke stated that employees must prove that new hires are only necessary if AI cannot perform the job better. Otherwise, he sees no reason to hire new employees:

Before we ask for more personnel and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot achieve what they seek using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really interesting discussions and projects.

(…)

What we need to succeed is our collective overall competence and our ambition in applying our craft, multiplied by AI, for the benefit of our merchants. Those who do not climb will slip.

For some time now, Shopify has been outsourcing departments or replacing employees with artificial intelligence or fully relying on AI features for developments. This is reported by Business Insider.com:

  • In early 2023, the company began using generative AI in customer service. A job that had previously been done by human support employees.
  • Also in 2023, the company laid off 20% of its workforce, withdrew job offers from former interns, and sold its logistics company Deliverr, which it had acquired in 2022 for 2.1 billion US dollars.
  • In January 2025, the company reportedly laid off more employees from its support department, which deals with the issues of millions of merchants using the platform to sell products. This was also reported by Business Insider
  • Additionally, the company bought Vantage Discovery in March 2025, a startup that develops AI-powered search functions for retailers.
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AI tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized the professional lives of many people. Not without reason, many people fear that these developments will lead to some potentially losing their jobs to artificial intelligence soon.

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Valve makes a fortune with Counter-Strike 2 on Steam, while players are constantly complaining

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Players of Counter-Strike 2 spend millions of euros to open cases, even though the same old problems take away their enjoyment of the game.

This is how much Counter-Strike brings in: Counter-Strike 2 is still a huge hit for Valve despite criticism, as players still can’t get enough of opening cases and hoping for rare skins for their firearms and knives – such as a “Case hardened Karambit blue gem”.

According to the website Case-Tracker, around 32,775,000 cases were opened in Counter-Strike 2 alone in March 2025. Case-Tracker determines the number of opened cases based on new skins that are recorded in the skin database and come from cases.

Loot boxes have been viewed critically by the public for several years because they operate with gambling mechanics. This is especially debated in Counter-Strike, as there is a lively trade in skins, resembling a lottery with grand prizes and duds.

For each case a player wants to open, they must buy a key for €2.35 from Valve. For the past months, that means:

  • March: 32,000,000 cases x €2.35 = €75,200,000
  • February: 22,600,000 x €2.35 = €53,110,000
  • January: 20,500,000 x €2.35 = €48,175,000

This means that in the still young year 2025, Valve has already earned around €176 million with Counter-Strike 2.

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A persistent problem takes away the fun

What are players complaining about in CS2? The anti-cheat system of CS2 is criticized the most. The biggest problem of the shooter is the enormous number of cheaters who take away the enjoyment of legitimate players. Valve is struggling to manage this problem.

Many players are also dissatisfied with Valve’s work. In some reviews on Steam, accusations from some players claim that Valve is no longer interested in the game or the community. In addition to the cheating problem, they criticize the movement and the servers. Moreover, the game is not really receiving new content. Rarely is there a revised, modern version of an old CS:GO map that disappeared from the game with the release of CS2.

“Peekers Advantage” is also a much-discussed problem. Peekers’ Advantage means that the player who engages from cover has the upper hand, while the player holding an angle is at a disadvantage.

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The various problems, however, do not deter CS2 players from diligently buying keys and opening cases – after all, they cannot be eliminated by a cheater either. Nevertheless, you must also be careful of scammers when it comes to cases and keep an eye on your Steam data – especially on websites that supposedly give you free cases: Cybersecurity experts warn: CS2 players are the latest target of scammers who want to steal Steam data

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The mood in one of the worst Marvel movies was so bad that the main actor didn’t even want to open his eyes

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Even before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there were movies based on the well-known comic universe. Some of them are still popular today, while others are considered poor representatives of the genre. In one of the most famous, there is a moment that shows how bad the atmosphere must have been during the shoot.

Which movie is it? The first Blade from 1998 was one of the first big successes of a Marvel movie, long before the MCU started. Blade became a trilogy, but the finale in 2004, Blade Trinity, was not well received.

Although the film was a success, with a box office of nearly 132 million US dollars on a budget of 65 million US dollars (via IMDb), critics and fans were not impressed. On Rotten Tomatoes, it received a critic score of only 24%, and the audience rating was just 58%.

The apparent lack of quality can be attributed to the major issues during production. This is exemplified in the film, especially at the end and in Wesley Snipes’ eyes.

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Snipes apparently didn’t want to open his eyes

What’s wrong with Snipes’ eyes? In the finale of Blade Trinity, Blade, played by Wesley Snipes, seemingly dies at the end of the final battle. You see his body in the morgue being inspected. Suddenly, he opens his eyes, breaks free, and you see him riding a motorcycle through the city.

However, if you pay close attention to the moment he opens his eyes, you can see that something is off. Those are not real eyes, but CGI eyes.

The scene in question can be seen here:

https://youtu.be/tKz9I-CX8Bs?si=sqFUTM0mgE497cnn&t=125

What is the reason for that? Although there was never an official confirmation, it can be assumed that Wesley Snipes simply refused, and they were forced to insert them that way. The catastrophic production of the film is infamous, especially the situation between Snipes and director David S. Goyer.

In an interview with A.V. Club, actor Patton Oswalt recounted how ridiculously crazy Snipes was said to be. He even claims that Snipes tried to choke Goyer.

Snipes himself denied this accusation in another interview (via The Guardian): Let me say this. If I had tried to choke David Goyer, you would probably not be talking to me right now. A Black man with muscles choking a film director goes to jail, I guarantee you that.

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At least 20 years after his last Blade appearance, Snipes was able to step back into the role of the vampire slayer in Deadpool and Wolverine and please fans.

10 years after the first Blade, Marvel established its Cinematic Universe with Iron Man, which became a huge success and continues to this day. In a year, you can finally see the Avengers on the big screen again: Avengers: Doomsday – All about the cast, trailer, and release – Everything about the upcoming Marvel movie

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We show you the most beautiful MMORPGs of 2025 in 8 minutes

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Despite many different factors, aesthetics are often the first thing that catches the eye in video games. Graphics are not everything, but they are an important point to immediately engage players at first glance. The MeinMMO editorial team has looked at current and upcoming MMORPGs in 2025 and created a ranking that you can see in our new video.

What is the ranking based on? The MeinMMO editorial team has reviewed various MMORPGs with a focus on different factors to evaluate them based on their visual beauty. This obviously includes the graphics, but also other aspects such as the design of the worlds, the impact of interesting places, as well as the appearance and flow of the animations used.

Gameplay and monetization systems do not factor into the evaluation of individual games, but they are mentioned for a better impression.

Not all of the mentioned MMORPGs have been released yet, but they are expected to be published in 2025. Only games for which gameplay has already been released are considered. Only the visuals of this gameplay are assessed.

You can watch the video with the full ranking of the most beautiful MMORPGs of 2025 on the YouTube channel of MeinMMO: 

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What to expect in the video

What is covered in the video? In the video, Lynn England takes you through the 5 MMORPGs that made it into the ranking. Even though the games are evaluated based on their visuals, the different games offer various aspects that particularly highlight their appearance.

Some seem to stand out particularly with their weather and lighting effects, others with their creativity and variety in world design. One game can immerse the player primarily through its character animations, while another shines with its attention to detail and character design.

As you can see, technical and creative aspects of design have been included in the ranking.

What is your opinion? How important are graphics and other visual elements to you in video games, especially regarding MMORPGs? What do you find particularly beautiful? Which MMORPGs do you find especially promising based on their visuals?

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Competitor of Path of Exile 2 on Steam Reveals New Season Mechanics, Excites Fans Immediately

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Last Epoch has revealed its new season mechanic and shown players what to expect in the game’s endgame on Steam after the big update. Fans are excited.

What have the developers announced? In their announcement on LastEpoch.com, the developers introduced the new season mechanic for the endgame of Last Epoch. In this, players enter two new special zones: tombs and cemeteries, where they will find not only many monsters but also strange cocoons. When the cocoons are opened, captured souls are released, occupying nearby enemies and making them stronger and more dangerous.

Defeating these enhanced enemies causes them to drop the new currency, Memory Amber. With the new currency, players can rise in rank with the new faction “Woven” and purchase new special missions, known as Woven Echoes. Additionally, the currency is used to unlock bonuses in the Weaver Tree.

The Woven Echoes are used to customize the endgame according to personal preferences. It is possible to ensure more bosses, more items, or rare items. At the end of the special missions, there is an enchantment altar that can enchant your idols (which are special passive items). This makes your character stronger with each run.

Additionally, the developers have prepared new content, new bosses, and new unique items that can be earned in the new season mechanic.

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

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Players celebrate a new pet alongside new mechanics

How are fans reacting to the announcement? Fans are excited about the developers’ announcement. While many are eyeing the new support packages which also offer a capybara as a pet, the new mechanics are also well-received by players.

On Reddit, user TeepEU writes: “The Weaver Tree looks really cool and I welcome more Weaver’s Will items.” User vonflare responds: “Yes, ‘Weaver’s Will’ is a pretty fun mechanic. I wonder if the tombs/cemeteries will have higher drop rates for ‘Weaver’s Will’ items…”

Developer ehg_trasochi chimes in on Reddit, directly stating: “They will, both from enemies and from reward chests.”

The Weaver’s Will mechanic is one of the most important mechanics in Last Epoch, where certain items can become stronger and more powerful by defeating enemies, and the items even receive additional bonuses. The developers want to introduce even more items with these abilities into the game.

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In addition to the excitement for the new mechanics, many comments revolve around the capybara pet that players can purchase at the start of the new season on April 17.

Fans of Path of Exile 2 are also looking forward to Last Epoch. After the season launch for the ARPG went worse than planned, the competition offers an attractive alternative for genre fans. They are also surprised by the five Twitch drops that the developers are distributing as rewards.

Path of Exile 2 is currently not doing well. Even one of the largest gaming YouTubers expressed disappointment over the new season “Dawn of the Hunt” and complained for minutes about the ARPG. However, the developers also commented on the state of the game: A gaming YouTuber with 16 million fans complains for minutes about Path of Exile 2: Now the developers are responding.

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Fortnite: Servers are online – Everything about Update 34.30: Server Status and Patch Notes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite today, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the new update is being implemented. All information about Patch 34.30 can be found here.

Patch Notes for Update 34.30

  • Fortnite Ballistic
    • 2 new maps (Hammer Fall and Storm Chaser Cove)
    • New gadgets (Fire grenade and Turbo
    • 2 new weapons (Burst assault rifle and Ruler sniper rifle)
    • Improvements and fixes:
      • A bug was fixed that allowed grenades to detonate placed proximity mines through walls.
      • A bug was fixed that caused grenades to not deal damage to shield bubbles.
      • A bug was fixed that caused dropped weapons to persist in future rounds.
      • A bug was fixed that caused a delay when opening and purchasing weapons in the store menu.
      • A bug was fixed that allowed players to fall through the map at B-position of Skyline 10.
      • A bug was fixed that allowed weapons to rotate while sliding.
      • A bug was fixed that caused Fortnite to crash sometimes when leaving a Ballistic match.
      • A bug was fixed that caused Fortnite to crash sometimes when eliminated in a Ballistic match.
      • We now prevent incorrect or redundant notifications from appearing in combat messages.
      • Loading times for Ballistic on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch have been reduced.
      • Several technical performance improvements have been implemented.

Tuesday, 08.04.2025

14:18

The only patch notes were only for the Ballistic mode. Battle Royale and other modes went empty this time. We wish you a lot of fun in Fortnite and thus end the ticker now.

12:40

The servers are back online and you can log in again. We will now keep an eye out for patch notes and list them here for you. Have fun in the meantime in Fortnite!

12:29

The downtime is still ongoing, although Epic Games (via status.epicgames.com) scheduled it to be much shorter. We are staying tuned, but so far the developers have not commented on the downtime.

11:45

The Andromeda skin that many know under the female Galaxy skin will likely soon be accessible to all players who have enough V-Bucks. The skin was initially only accessible to Samsung owners.

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The Death Star from Star Wars is said to appear in the sky soon, according to leaks. (via x.com)

11:03

There are a total of 4 encrypted sets of items and skins, one of which belongs to Adventure Time. These will be released in due time. Unfortunately, there is no date yet. (via x.com)

10:52

You can find all the new skins of the update here in Shiina’s YouTube video:

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Some new skins have already been dug up in the data. Here is what you might expect:

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10:00

The maintenance has begun, you will now be kicked from the servers. Accordingly, leaker Shiina reports from the meteor from Season OG: 2. This is said to become larger (via x.com).

09:30

Good morning! The downtime begins in less than 30 minutes. Epic Games is now slowly disabling its player search so the downtime can start – so get ready.

What happens when the server is down? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.

Server down in Fortnite – from when? The servers will be shut down on April 8, 2025, at 10 AM. Shortly before (about half an hour) matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).

When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. Due to the lack of official information from the developers, one can only guess at this point. Since this is a larger patch, expect 2-3 hours of downtime.

When will patch notes be available? Epic Games now sporadically presents patch notes for updates and usually only after downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.

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Fortnite: Patch 34.30 – What do leakers say?

What can I expect with the upcoming update? Leaker Shiina has already made some assumptions on X.com about what could be included in the update. You can expect the following according to him:

  • New cosmetic items and collaborations
  • Sabrina Carpenter Festival Season
  • Adventure Time collaboration
  • Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, Marceline
  • New Star Wars season leaks
  • Big Ballistic update (maps and items)
  • Ranked reset for Ballistic
  • Old collaborations get updates for a return
  • New Rocket League vehicles
  • and more!!

There may also be one or two secrets hidden in the data, like collabs or weapons. So stay tuned for what leakers will find.

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A great mystery in One Piece still occupies fans today, even though a member of the Straw Hats was there 38 years ago

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In the world of One Piece, there are some mysteries and events that have not yet been fully clarified to this day. One of the most legendary battles in the history of the world has not even been seen in a flashback. Yet, an inconspicuous member of the Straw Hat Pirates was even present live.

Which event is it about? In chapter 957 of the manga, the incident at God Valley is mentioned for the first time. This is an island in the West Blue. 38 years ago, the Rocks Pirates fought against Roger’s crew and the Marine, led by Garp.

The world aristocrats were on the island at that time to forcibly take it over. This was even broadcast to Mary Joa, and the Rocks Pirates seized this opportunity to attack.

The event is so important because many powerful pirates have emerged from Rocks’ crew. The most notable are Big Mom and Kaido.

However, how the battle between the 3 factions looked is still unknown, and many fans are already excited to finally learn what really happened. Interestingly, a member of the Straw Hats was there live: Zeus.

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A little helper with a lot of experience

Who is Zeus? Zeus actually comes from the Big Mom Pirates and was part of the living weapons of Big Mom along with Prometheus and Napoleon. Zeus is a large cloud that has been traveling with Nami since the events on Wano Kuni. Nami uses Zeus in combination with her weather staff.

Zeus was created by Big Mom in her young years as a pirate and used as a weapon. At that time, she had no crew of her own, but was part of the Rocks Pirates, just like Kaido and Whitebeard. Therefore, one can assume that Zeus was present during the incident and knows what actually happened there.

Will Zeus eventually tell the crew? As important as the incident is for the fans, it is equally unimportant for Luffy and his crew. Luffy has shown little interest in such events so far, and his other crew members also do not have significant goals that are directly related to the God Valley incident.

Nonetheless, it is quite likely that we will see the event in a flashback since many actors, such as the world government or the Holy Knights, were present. Since this incident is kept secret, one can assume that important information is still hidden there.

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A user is asked by his colleague if he can upgrade her laptops: He can hardly believe his eyes when he sees the models

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

A Reddit user is supposed to upgrade two old laptops, only to find that he is dealing with retro devices that are hardly suitable for modern use.

What kind of devices are these? On Reddit, a user reported that he was asked by his colleague to upgrade two old laptops. But he is quite surprised when he gets his hands on the devices. In the pictures, he shows the laptops he received. He is dealing with real pieces of technology history. The colleague had bought the devices a few weeks ago at a secondhand shop not far from her office.

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From Classic to Relic: Two Laptops of the Past

Which laptops are involved?

  • Gateway 2000 ColorBook (circa 1997-1999): A true relic from the late 90s that shone with its LCD color display and portable technology, when laptops were not yet standard. Today, it is merely a nostalgic reminder of the beginnings of mobile computing. A striking feature: The ColorBook has no USB ports, a significant difference from modern devices that rely on USB ports.
  • Dell Inspiron 9200 (circa 2004): A notebook that was considered powerful at the time with an Intel Pentium M processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics card. Today, it is hardly suitable for current applications. With 512 MB of RAM and a maximum hard drive size of 100 GB, one could still call the device a desktop relic for nostalgic games or office work. After all, the Inspiron 9200 offers USB 2.0 ports, making it better suited for modern peripherals.

Are the devices still usable? The laptops are classic examples of devices that were once ahead of their time but are no longer suitable for everyday use. The Dell Inspiron 9200, with its size and unwieldiness, offers hardly any practical benefit. According to the author of the post, he could at most use it as an emulation machine, but due to its size, that would be hardly practical.

On the other hand, the Gateway ColorBook still has nostalgic value for many. Nevertheless, both devices are hardly suitable for today’s software and hardware landscape due to outdated hardware and the lack of modern ports. The laptops are more of a piece of nostalgia that captures the hearts of retro fans.

This is what should happen to the laptops: The Dell Inspiron 9200 will probably end up directly in recycling. The creator of the Reddit post himself admits that the device has no meaningful use for him. However, the Gateway ColorBook has caught his attention. He is considering buying the device from his colleague and possibly keeping it as a retro project. His colleague has also indicated that she would recycle the ColorBook if she loses interest in it.

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This is how the community reacts: In the comments, Reddit users react with a mix of amazement, humor, and nostalgia. Many recognize the value of these devices as collectibles and joke that these laptops belong in a museum. Some reminisce about growing up with exactly such notebooks. A few Reddit users give their tips on how the devices could possibly still be used as retro projects.

While the two laptops in the Reddit post are nostalgic relics of a bygone era, another story reminds us of a similar time travel. 25 years ago, a Windows XP activation key caused a stir. This key allowed users to install the operating system for free, even before it was officially released.

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With WoW Patch 11.1.5, you can simply choose your epic desired loot

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

With Patch 11.1.5 for World of Warcraft, the so-called “Puzzling Cartel Chips” are coming to Azeroth. Those in possession of these tokens can simply choose their Epic from the current raid.

What are these chips? The new “Puzzling Cartel Chips” are coming to Azeroth with WoW Patch 11.1.5 and take over the function of the Dinars from the Shadowlands expansion (which already made a comeback in Dragonflight). In other words, if you own such a chip, you can exchange it for a specific loot item from the current raid “Liberation of Lorenhall”.

Originally, the “Puzzling Cartel Chips” were supposed to be tied to the faction “Garbagio Loyalty Club”. You would have received these with reputation levels 17 and 19 (via icy-veins.com). However, when they come into the game with the upcoming update, the reputation requirement will be removed, allowing all players equal access to the chips.

Trailer for the current WoW Patch 11.1:

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Puzzling Cartel Chips – What else is known?

Where do I get the chips? That is now the big question, for which there unfortunately is no answer yet. It is also unclear whether Blizzard will introduce a cap for the new currency. Currently, it seems you can possess an unlimited number of “Puzzling Cartel Chips”.

In Season 4 of WoW: Dragonflight, players could earn one Dinar per week, connected with an increasing cap. It is quite possible that Blizzard will proceed similarly this time.

What is clear, however, is that once you own a chip, you must bring it to Ando. You can find the goblin in the instance “Liberation of Lorenhall”, and he will grant you access to your desired loot from the raid. Thus, the chips once again provide a nice way to fill gaps in one’s gear and mitigate the factor of bad luck.

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What else does Patch 11.1.5 bring? The interim patch has, in addition to the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”, also the comeback of the Disturbing Visions, the new glory faction Nightfall, adjustments to the Children’s Week, and the boss event “Cunning Duos” in tow.

So far, there is no release date. However, the release candidate is already live on the PTR, which suggests a timely launch. Additionally, the Children’s Week is expected to start on April 28, 2025. Since the patch brings various adjustments for the event, it must be released beforehand. More info can be found here: WoW Patch 11.1.5 – All info about Nightfall, Disturbing Visions, and Cunning Duos

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A new hype has forced OpenAI into an unprecedented measure: adding a watermark

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Studio Ghibli is cult, no question about it. Now, the popularity of AI-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli has prompted OpenAI to take action to prevent potential copyright infringements. The talk is about possible watermarks.

Why does OpenAI want to watermark AI images? According to a report from BleepingComputer, OpenAI is testing the integration of watermarks in images created with the ChatGPT-4o model. This decision follows the viral spread of images in the style of Studio Ghibli, raising concerns about copyright infringements.

The watermarks are intended to help identify the origin of the images and avoid potential legal issues.

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How did they discover the new feature? The clue about the watermark was found not through an official announcement, but by developer Tibor Blaho (via X).

Tibor Blaho stumbled upon code snippets within the Android app of ChatGPT that indicate an automatic labeling feature. Every generated graphic is expected to be marked in some way that verifies its origin with OpenAI.

Screenshot via X

A kind of invisible watermark

How does the labeling of AI images work? According to information from BleepingComputer, OpenAI aims to make watermarks mandatory for images from free accounts at first. Users of “ChatGPT Plus” could export images without this marking – a model that strongly resembles stock photo services, where one has to pay for usage without a watermark.

The technical standard for labeling is also reportedly already in the works: OpenAI supports the so-called C2PA standard, which aims to provide a uniform, traceable tracking of image sources.

The C2PA is a consortium of major companies that has developed a common standard to make digital content such as photos or videos traceable.

The standard ensures that one can transparently see where a content comes from, who created it, and whether it has been edited – similar to a digital provenance certificate. This makes it clearer whether an image is real, manipulated, or generated (via C2PA).

Why is this such a big issue for OpenAI? Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Totoro – all artistic masterpieces from the hands of artists from the renowned anime developer Studio Ghibli – and that makes them legally sensitive. With this measure, OpenAI aims not only to avoid legal problems but also to establish trust in the technology.

According to an official document on the GPT-4o model, OpenAI notes that the AI can create works that “resemble the aesthetics of certain artists.” This is where a legally delicate line runs: between artistic inspiration and copyright infringement (via OpenAI).

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The development of AI like ChatGPT raises more and more questions about responsibility and copyright. While OpenAI experiments with watermarks, its own CEO is contemplating invisible threats – namely, the future of humanity. To what extent, you can read here: The CEO of ChatGPT is causing panic because he says that AI could threaten our society

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Developer fired from his AAA dream job creates a game on Steam out of revenge – It now has 91% positive reviews

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After being fired from his dream job at a AAA studio, a developer is now releasing his own game on Steam: This revenge trip is now receiving 91% positive reviews.

Which game is being talked about? The game is called Vindefiant and is a 2D jump’n’run with pixel graphics. You play as Alyx – a disgruntled ex-employee who becomes a supervillain after being fired and seeks revenge on his former boss.

The game is essentially based on a true event: Jordan Blake, the solo developer behind Vindefiant, was himself fired in February 2023. When a AAA studio offered him his dream job, he even dropped out of university – six months later, he was already let go (via PC Gamer).

After his dismissal, Blake worked on his own game, which has now been released on Steam.

You can see a trailer for Vindefiant here:

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Vindefiant: In the new game on Steam, you play as an angry ex-employee who becomes a supervillain

Revenge seems to be worth it after all

In Vindefiant, you are the villain: Therefore, Alyx is not exactly gentle when it comes to dealing with enemies. You get rid of them using supernatural tentacles, which you use to grab opponents and swing through the levels – similar to Carrion.

Most players seem to enjoy the revenge trip: The game currently has 91% positive reviews on Steam. However, only 12 people have left a review so far, so this number should be taken with a grain of caution.

  • effira gives a thumbs up: “Vindefiant wears its inspirations on its sleeve – but that’s not a bad thing. I haven’t completed the last two levels yet (skill issue), but so far I have really enjoyed the game. […] A solid 7 [out of 10]” (via Steam)
  • Gingerdabomb also recommends the game: “I highly recommend the game if you like Carrion, People Playground, ragdoll games, or just fun platformers. For me, the difficulty level is perfectly balanced. Definitely a lot of fun!” (via Steam)

Twilight has written the only negative review of the game so far and states: “I love playing Carrion, so I bought this game. Unfortunately, the level design is terrible, the puzzles are a complete waste of time, and there are almost no hints. The controls are awful, and you waste a lot of time avoiding disgusting traps.” (via Steam)

Whether Vindefiant is something for you or not depends on what you are looking for: Instead of a dark power fantasy like in Carrion, here you can expect over-the-top tentacle action and some tricky puzzles. If that sounds just right for you, you can get Vindefiant on Steam for only €12.41 currently.

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Event Quest in Monster Hunter Wilds helps you farm rare items – but you need to know how 

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The current event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds offers an easy way to quickly get certain items, including one that is needed for powerful buffs. However, to farm effectively, you need to keep in mind something that many forget.

What material is it about? Many players are currently looking for an effective way to farm the material “Nourishing Extract.” It is required to craft strong demon potions or armor skin, which buff your hunter for up to 50 minutes in addition to the meal consumed, giving you increased attack and defense.

However, it is not so easy to acquire, as you cannot farm or buy it directly. A player has now discovered that the current event quest “Pain and Cruelty” is excellent for addressing this problem – if you pay attention to a few things.

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Effective grind with “Lucky Meal”

What do you need to consider? As user ryuujiryuu points out in his thread on Reddit, it is easy to farm the material “Nourishing Extract” by hunting Guardian Doshaguma. For the 70 examples shown in his screenshot, he completed the current event quest repeatedly for about 30 minutes.

Beforehand, he strengthened himself with a meal of Kunafa that grants the buff “Lucky Meal” – a buff that should generally not be missing on any farming run. You can also create your own meal with this buff or exchange vouchers for one at the Great Site. The buff causes you to receive more materials at the end of a hunt.

Then he joined other players and helped them complete the event quest, saving additional time.

Why this quest in particular? Nourishing Extract is primarily obtained from Guardian Doshagumas and Guardian Volcano Odogarons, so you could theoretically just hunt those two for the material. However, by completing the event quest, you also earn a bunch of hunter rank points and level up more effectively.

Additionally, many hunters are currently completing this quest, making it easy to find teammates or join others already fighting for a few minutes through the emergency signal. This way, one can quickly and effectively farm the material.

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You can still take advantage of the event quest until tomorrow morning; then it will rotate again. So you should make the best use of the remaining time. If you don’t have time today, you don’t have to be sad, because the tactic works just as well with normal monsters – though without the nice side effect of the hunter rank points.

Capcom has already confirmed that past event quests will return after a while. For example, the event quest “Tongue Twister” will return starting April 16, where you can farm valuable armor spheres. You can find out which quests are currently active and which will be in the future here: Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quests & Challenges: These tasks and rewards are currently active

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The 10 strongest Disney villains of all time in the power ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 7 minutes

Villains are at least as iconic in Disney-movies as their heroic counterparts. But which of them would have the upper hand in an ultimate showdown of villains? We have ranked the 10 most powerful Disney villains based on their strength.

How was the ranking created? Disney’s repertoire of villains is vast. There are now over 120 morally ambiguous characters. We want to focus mainly on the more classic figures. Therefore, the following restrictions apply:

  • only film characters
  • only first parts
  • no Pixar films
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Place 10: Madam Mim

Madam Mim
  • Film: The Sword in the Stone
  • Abilities: Magic, shapeshifting, manipulation

The old witch Madam Mim comes from the now also aging film “The Sword in the Stone” from 1963. In this Disney version of King Arthur, Mim is the main antagonist of Merlin, the famous wizard.

As befits an evil witch, she delights in the suffering of others. She is cunning, dishonest, and naturally magically gifted. She masters smaller tricks, can fly on a broomstick, and even teleport. But her main strength lies in transformation. She can take on almost any shape, whether that of a beautiful lady, a small mouse, or a huge dragon.

Madam Mim considered herself the greatest and most powerful sorceress of all time. However, she was quickly put in her place by Merlin. Overall, the quirky old witch was powerful. But she probably could not compete with the sheer destructive power of the other candidates on this list.

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Which MMORPGs are also fun to play alone? The 7 best online role-playing games for solo players 2025

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 17 minutes

Online RPGs are actually designed to be played with as many players as possible. However, more and more players now want to achieve success in online worlds alone and do not necessarily want to join a group or guild. Find out here in which MMORPGs you will have the most fun as a solo player.

Even the most extroverted team player sometimes simply has no desire for other people in online RPGs. And some gamers just enjoy the gameplay of online games, even though they are very reluctant to play with other players.

For those people, fortunately, many MMORPGs offer content that promises fun even without annoying teammates. Here you will meet seven MMOs that are particularly well suited for solo players.

Update on April 8, 2025: We have updated and revised this article for 2025.

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Rank 7 – New World – More fun without teammates

Release: September 28, 2021 | Platforms: PC | Payment model: Buy2Play | New World website

What is New World? New World is the first MMORPG from Amazon Game Studios. Originally, it was intended as an open-world survival RPG set in South America. However, this changed radically during development, with the addition of fantasy elements and magic.

New World has become an MMORPG focused on PvE and PvP with a dynamic action combat system, a large open world, and sandbox elements. Additionally, there are housing and a comprehensive crafting system.

Gameplay trailer for the launch of New World Aeternum:

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New World – Feeling like in Gothic and Co.

Here are the highlights of New World: New World reminds of the legendary games in the Gothic and Risen series. You find yourself stranded alone on a strange island full of mysteries and must later prove yourself in battle between opposing factions.

Exploring the world is a major highlight. Behind every hill and forest are new secrets and treasures to be found. Especially artisans will find full satisfaction here, as you improve with each activity the more often you do it.

So, those who venture into the wilderness to chop down trees can do this for hours and become a true master in lumberjacking. Additionally, there is an original combat system that allows you to aim and dodge actively.

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Sandbox content invites solo play

That’s why it’s often more fun alone: While all these activities can also be done in a team, New World is still unnecessarily cumbersome in many group contents to this day. Especially the addictive crafting and collecting escapades are easier and better done alone.

It is truly fulfilling to set out as a lone explorer and explore the game world. Along the way, you defeat enemies, search for special resources, leisurely harvest them, and eventually return home to craft all the stuff you’ve gathered.

In addition to discovering the New World, a quite exciting background story also gradually unfolds, the staging of which was significantly improved with the Aeternum update in October 2024. As dry and boring as many quests in New World still play, it is so much fun to uncover new facets of the overall story.

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New World Dungeon Boss
New World Healer
New World Plague Doctor Set Title

The New World is constantly changing

That’s why something is always happening: New World offers not only solo fun and PvE challenges for groups but also a complex PvP system in which players from the three factions constantly fight for ownership in the world. Depending on which side currently holds an area, things change here for players.

This means that even as a solo player, you are constantly aware of the changes brought about by the conflicts in the game world. This can be particularly enjoyable as a solo player since you are part of a living world, even if you do not aim to actively participate in its change.

Conclusion: New World is not only aimed at PvP fans but also at fans of solo RPGs like Gothic or Risen. So, if you’re all about exploration, crafting, and delving into a mystical story, you will surely have a lot of joy here as a solo player – and even more now than at launch, thanks to the improvements from New World Aeternum.

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10 shooters that are so beautiful that you forget to shoot your opponents

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 5 minutes

There are many shooters. Some spare your hardware, so you can see as many frames per second as possible in PvP battles, while others want to stage as epic battles with gunfire and explosions. Here we show you shooters that are above all: pretty.

How is this list composed? The list is a personal selection of the author, taking into account suggestions from the editorial team. It includes relatively new games that are beautiful because they have modern and realistic graphics, as well as games that may be a bit older technically, but impress visually due to their graphic style or the staging of the game world.

If there’s a shooter missing from the list that you find particularly beautiful, feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Developer: MADFINGER Games | Price: 34.99 € | Platforms: Steam | Subgenre: Extraction shooter (PvEvP) | Perspective: First-Person |

What makes Gray Zone Warfare special? Gray Zone Warfare is a tactical extraction shooter that focuses heavily on realism. The game world is the fictional island “Lamang” in Southeast Asia, inspired by the landscapes of Laos. The entire gameplay loop takes place in a jungle set by Unreal Engine 5. If your hardware meets the demands of the shooter, the green jungle looks very impressive.

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In 1977, the FBI confiscated a student’s homework

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In 1977, a Princeton student designed a detailed guide on how to build an atomic bomb as part of a university project. What began as a scientific paper ultimately led to an FBI intervention and garnered significant media attention.

Who is behind the project? John Aristotle Phillips was 21 years old when he worked on an academic project in 1977. He was a physics student at Princeton University. As reported by the magazine Xataka, he designed the blueprints for a functioning atomic bomb as part of an assignment. A project that became known as “How to Build Your Own Atomic Bomb.”

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From the Library to the Table: The Design of an Atomic Bomb

How did the project come about? Phillips wanted to stand out from the crowd. His professor, Freeman Dyson, had assigned the task of developing a difficult project to test one’s own capabilities. Phillips seized the opportunity to propose something unusual: he wanted to build an atomic bomb using public knowledge.

Using materials from the US government, including unclassified reports and technical documents, as well as information from the Princeton library, he gathered everything he needed to understand how an atomic bomb works. After months of research, he compiled a 40-page document. A detailed blueprint for an atomic bomb. The nuclear scientist Dr. Frank Chilton described the design as “practically guaranteed to work.”

How did the project become a success? Phillips went beyond pure research and even contacted the chemical company DuPont to find out what materials would be required for the implosion necessary to trigger a nuclear chain reaction. With a simple inquiry and without any classified knowledge, he obtained information that allowed him to identify the crucial explosive for his bomb.

Although he lacked uranium or plutonium, which would have been necessary for actual functionality, the theoretical plan could have created a bomb that was about one-third as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb. To illustrate his theory, he even built a non-working model in his room.

A Knowledge-driven Project with Consequences

What happened after the submission of the paper? After John Phillips submitted his work, he received the highest grade, an “A.” However, the project quickly spread by word of mouth and drew the attention of professionals and the media. The media (via Google News) reported on his project and Phillips became known as “The A-Bomb Kid.”

Coverage increased when alleged Pakistani scientists offered him money in exchange for the paper. By this time, his project had already been confiscated. Due to the widespread attention, ultimately the FBI and the CIA took notice of the case. They confiscated both Phillips’s work and the model, classifying the contained information as confidential.

What happened to Phillips? After the incidents, Phillips did not become a scientist but rather an anti-nuclear activist. He used his fame to raise awareness of the dangers of nuclear power. In his book “Mushroom: The True Story of the A-Bomb Kid” (ISBN: 978-0688033514), published in 1979 with David Michaelis, he shared his experiences.

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Just as the designs for the atomic bomb highlighted the risks of uncontrolled knowledge, a mysterious signal from space is shaking our previous understanding. Every 54 minutes we receive a stellar call from 16,000 light-years away. And this signal turned our conventional physics upside down.

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In 1999, Microsoft released a simple but brilliant cable that completely changed how you play PC games today

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

At the end of the 1990s, a simple USB-to-PS/2 cable adapter brought about a significant change – helping to mark the end of the era of traditional ball mice.

What made the adapter so special? This adapter enabled the connection between USB and PS/2 ports. Notably, it worked purely mechanically, without electronic circuits.

As TechSpot reports in a detailed retrospective, the trick was that the conversion between the USB and PS/2 protocols did not occur in the adapter itself, but in the device – in the mouse or keyboard, for example. This is comparable to a travel adapter that merely changes the plug shape but does not transform voltage, according to TechSpot.

An example of the use of the adapted hardware is the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer, one of the first optical mice without a mechanical ball.

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Microsoft as a Pioneer

How did Microsoft influence this development? Microsoft capitalized on the benefits of the USB standard with the IntelliMouse Explorer, but also offered compatibility with older PS/2 ports through the adapter. The Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer was one of the first devices to benefit from this new flexibility: an optical mouse that functioned for the first time without a mechanical ball.

Microsoft included the adapter right away – allowing users to connect their new USB mouse to older PCs with a PS/2 port. The strategy paid off: the IntelliMouse Explorer became a success and the technology replaced traditional ball mice from desks worldwide within a few years.

The tedious cleaning of mouse balls and dusty rollers thus became a thing of the past.

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And what remains today of the PS/2 adapter? Even though the small adapter is rarely needed today, it can be said that the upgrade represents a key piece of hardware evolution.

In the meantime, technology has evolved significantly. There are now countless variations and options for USB devices, with connections using different colors.

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Whether for connecting old mice, due to the one-sided design, or the risk of hacker attacks – USB ports continue to be a topic of conversation today. Why they didn’t function bidirectionally from the start is explained in this article: Why can a USB device only be plugged in one direction?


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In Hamburg they waited 8 hours in line for a €9.50 döner, but influencers push ahead

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

On the weekend, a kebab shop opened in Hamburg: “Honest Kebab” by Holle21614, a well-known German food influencer. The crowd at the Europapassage was enormous, especially since there was both a kebab for €9.50 inside the shop and a kebab for 1 cent in street sales. But as a “regular” person, one needed patience.

This is the situation: The YouTuber Holle21614 is one of the biggest fast food testers in Germany. His most successful videos have titles like “I found the best kebab in Germany,” “Huge queues at the launch of the €3 Aldi kebab,” or “The best kebab in the world.”

Like many YouTubers, he enjoys collaborating with other influencers to achieve synergy effects and reach new audience groups. He can be seen alongside MontanaBlack, the heroic AbuGoku, Bernd Zehrer, and many other fast food connoisseurs.

For several weeks now, influencer Holle21614 has been promoting his own kebab “Honest Kebab.” The story behind it is: Holle has tested so many kebabs that with all his experience, he is opening a shop in Hamburg where there should be an incredibly good kebab.

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Extremely long queue in front of the kebab shop

That was the event: The opening of his shop took place this past Sunday, April 6, on a sales Sunday.

In the Europapassage, Holle sold his normal kebab for €9.50. In street sales, the kebab was available for 1 cent.

This attracted such a long queue that the videos of the waiting people seemed absurdly long. People stood there for up to 8 hours to get a cheap kebab.

MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck gave up after about four hours out of frustration because, according to her quite annoyed-sounding statements, she was overwhelmed by a horde of students and influencers kept cutting in line.

Golden card for influencers, frustration for customers without connections

How could influencers cut the line? Influencers apparently did not have to wait in line, but received a golden card that guaranteed them access to the coveted meat supply.

Moreover, according to eyewitness reports, people who stood at the front of the queue let their friends in, leading to frustration for the hungry ordinary citizens.

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No golden card was surely given to “The Militant Vegan”: She used the event for a protest against the “murder meat stall.”

That it was a kind of meeting of the German influencer scene can be seen from the fact that IRL streamer Adam “SklyineTV” was at the event and took a jab at the BILD newspaper.

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With all sympathy: The €9.50 that Holle charges for a kebab completely throws the whole price arithmetic of games on Steam out of balance. In fact, numerous headlines for game recommendations now need to be adjusted; the real problem is: For the price of a kebab, you can currently get 100 hours of the best role-playing game content on Steam

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour Today Brings Meditite and a Sending Bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The next spotlight hour is coming up in Pokémon GO. We will show you which Pokémon is waiting for you and which bonus is active.

What kind of event is this? The spotlight hour is a 60-minute event that takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. You can expect at least one Pokémon in the spotlight, along with a bonus.

The next spotlight hour features Meditie. The monster from the 3rd generation has the Fighting and Psychic types. With Meditalis, it also has an evolution.

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Spotlight Hour on April 08 – Start Time and Bonuses

When does the spotlight hour start? As always, the spotlight hour begins at 6:00 PM. It ends an hour later at 7:00 PM.

Which bonus is active? If you send Pokémon to the Professor during the event, you will be rewarded with double the amount of candy. The bonus applies not only to Meditie but to all Pokémon.

Can you catch a shiny Meditie? Yes, with a bit of luck, you might encounter the shiny variant of Meditie.

Is the spotlight hour worth it? If you plan to use Meditalis in raids, you might want to stay away from this. The Pokémon is not suited for this and is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

In the battle leagues, Meditalis can at least place in the mid-range in the Super League. Its deployment is conceivable, although there are also better Pokémon here that you should rely on.

If you have many monsters that have piled up in your boxes and need to clear space, the event offers the optimal opportunity for that. With the double amount of candy you receive for sending them, you can gain some additional candies here.

If you tag the corresponding Pokémon in advance, you can send them in no time and have more time to catch Meditie during the event.

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In addition to the spotlight hours, there are many more events this month waiting for you in the game, bringing you content. You can find out which events they are, when they take place, and what to expect from them here: All events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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There is finally a sign of life from one of the most important and beautiful MMORPGs of 2025

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

When it comes to the most exciting and ambitious MMORPGs of 2025, Chrono Odyssey must not be missed. After a long silence, there is finally a sign of life from the developers.

What kind of sign of life is it? Based on information from the regular financial reports from the publisher Kakao Games, we still assume that Chrono Odyssey is supposed to be released in 2025 for PC and consoles. For this to work, the team from Chrono Studio needs to get moving, start larger tests, and kick off the PR machinery.

And indeed, there are now two signs of life from the MMORPG after a long silence. On the one hand, the YouTuber Kanon, who loves to dive into online role-playing games, has received permission from the developers to confirm two things in his new video on YouTube:

  • Yes, he was allowed to play the new MMORPG from Kakao Games and Chrono Studio.
  • Chrono Odyssey is supposed to be released “very soon”.

All other details are likely still under a confidentiality agreement (short: NDA). On the other hand, there was a new developer post on Steam for the first time since August 2024. Since this is marked “#1”, further updates should follow in the coming weeks and months.

One of the gameplay trailers for Chrono Odyssey:

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Chrono Odyssey – Gameplay Trailer

The Time is Coming Soon

What do the developers reveal? In February 2025, a focus group test for Chrono Odyssey was conducted again. It should have helped to further optimize the finishing touches and uncover one or two issues. The average playtime of the testers was apparently 680 minutes.

As Kanon explains, the developers also state that “very soon” it will be time to finally present Chrono Odyssey in detail. The next update is supposed to bring “exciting news”. MeinMMO will of course keep you updated.

Chrono Odyssey: Infographic from the focus test in February 2025.
The infographic from the developers from the focus test.

What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? The project was first announced in late 2020. About 120 developers are working on the game. The core features of the action MMORPG are as follows:

  • The world of Setera is supposed to be not only large, seamless, diverse, and open, but also constantly changing – for example, due to the seasons and weather events.
  • The changes are triggered by time travel, as you can switch between the past, present, and future. The transition is supposed to happen seamlessly in the game world – similar to the travel between the two worlds in Lords of the Fallen from 2023.
  • In Chrono Odyssey, you can choose between six combat classes: Paladin, Swordsman, Berserker, Assassin, Ranger, and Sorceress. Each class is supposed to have multiple weapon types available that you can freely switch between in combat.
  • In combat, regardless of your class choice, you can manipulate space and time with the so-called Chronoprotector.
  • Thanks to the numerous customization options of the character creation system, player characters and NPCs are supposed to look as individual and unique as possible.
  • The developers promise dungeon and raid challenges. There should also be PvP content.
  • There will be gathering and crafting activities. You can take on tasks like harvesting, logging, mining, and skinning. The resources can be processed into equipment and consumables.
  • Based on the previous trailers, Chrono Odyssey is likely to be one of the most beautiful MMORPGs of the coming years.
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In addition to Chrono Odyssey, several other MMORPGs are set to be released this year. Other exciting online role-playing games, however, won’t go live until at least 2026 or later. You can find an overview of the most important MMORPGs of the future here: From Aion 2 to Chrono Odyssey: Outlook on the MMORPG Year 2025

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