Fans of The Sims are trying to have fun at inZOI, but are hitting a wall

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The life simulation inZOI currently excites many fans on Steam. It especially appeals to fans of The Sims who want to see what the new competitor has to offer. The building mode presents players with unprecedented challenges.

What’s the deal with the building mode? A flexible building mode was promised for inZOI, allowing players to place objects without a grid. This has pleased building experts from The Sims, who repeatedly struggle with limitations in the Sims games and therefore have to resort to cheats (via Gamerant.com).

While players can truly express their creativity with the furniture in inZOI, allowing each object to have its own textures and colors, the building mode seems unnecessarily complex for basic building elements like walls and roofs.

Here you can see the trailer for inZOI:

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inZOI: The new trailer for the Early Access of the life simulation on Steam

“It’s unnecessarily complicated”

How do the players rate the building mode? Players have had enough time since the release of the life simulation on March 28 to compare the building mode of inZOI with that of Sims 4. YouTuber “TomTheSimmer” has dedicated a video on YouTube to this task.

In the video, he built a house as similar as possible in inZOI and Sims 4 and timed how long it took from start to finish. He concluded that the two-story building in Sims 4 was built in 40 minutes, while in inZOI it took about 90 minutes. To make the games more comparable, he used only the base game without expansions in Sims 4.

In his experiment, he mainly had difficulties with the walls of the life simulation in inZOI. These simply could not connect due to the different heights. In Sims 4, everything “sticks” together, which simplifies building.

Here you can see TomTheSimmer’s video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCduYnBl6Lwu0026ab_channel=TomTheSimmer

What do the reviews look like? There are also some users on Steam who criticize the building system of inZOI. One of them is user big bungo, who has written a detailed critique specifically about the building mode. He concluded that “the building mode is unnecessarily complicated and should be simplified.”

He criticizes the following points in the review:

  • Walls do not connect automatically, causing clipping
  • Individual wall sections cannot be deleted separately
  • Foundations require a cumbersome detour through rooms
  • Floor tiles are bulky, not freely formable, and interfere with furniture
  • The floor is a tile, not real terrain – complicates gardens
  • Overlap restrictions for windows, furniture, and tiles are too strict
  • Fences cannot be placed on floor tiles (e.g. grass)
  • Rooms on different heights cannot be connected or covered
  • Handrails are visually incorrect – large gap to the floor surface
  • Only very simple buildings are easily possible – creative builds are frustrating

Many users below the review agree with him and hope that the developers will continue to work on the building mode during the early access on Steam.

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In the building mode, inZOI actually aims to surpass The Sims 4, with a variety of textures, colors, and the grid-free building mode allowing creative players to fully express themselves. That experienced builders currently have issues with the mode likely dampens the mood among the target audience. With currently 83 % positive ratings on Steam, the game is received well despite missing features.

However, early access should not be the excuse for all the problems of inZOI. The game’s head agrees and does not want to use the development phase as an excuse all the time. Most recently, he apologized to disappointed fans: ‘Not just another early access’ – head of inZOI apologizes to everyone who trusted him and was disappointed by the game

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A stylish action game has 96% positive reviews on Steam and costs just under €8

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

If you’re into stylish action and spectacular combos, then the “Devil May Cry” series is just right for you. The latest installment is getting rave reviews on Steam and currently doesn’t cost much.

What kind of game is this? In March 2019, Devil May Cry 5 was released as the latest part of the action series surrounding Dante, the legendary demon hunter. On Steam, the game is offered at its lowest price until April 16 (according to steamdb.info): €7.49 for the Standard Edition.

You can watch a trailer for Devil May Cry 5 here:

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Devil May Cry 5: Trailer for the Stylish Action Game

What is the game about? The story takes place several years after the events of part 4 and follows three characters: Dante, Nero, and V. The city of Red Grave City is threatened by a demon invasion, and V hires Dante and Nero to eliminate this danger.

In addition to his mission, Nero also has a personal goal: He is on the hunt for the demon that severed his demonic arm “Devil Bringer.” In its place, he now carries a mechanical prosthesis.

The “Rule of Cool” is Intent Here

Devil May Cry 5 is loved by players on Steam: Out of over 92,000 reviews on Steam, 96% are positive. Many love the game for its outrageous humor and extravagant action. You don’t even have to be an expert to take out the demon spawn in style.

  • oreoshank describes the game as follows (via Steam): “You press a few buttons. Things explode. The music starts. Suddenly, you’re in the air, pulling off 12-hit combos and taunting before you land again. […] The game wants you to shine.”
  • Gqdziila finds (via Steam): “A really entertaining game with great game design and features – plus plenty of absurd scenes that make it wonderfully funny and enjoyable.”
  • Akito Otogame writes (via Steam): “The gameplay? Phenomenal. If you like swords, spectacular combos, and stylish action, this game is made for you.”

However, the focus on combos can also be off-putting for some players. “If I wanted to play a game to learn combos, I would play a fighting game,” writes Derek (via Steam).

Unfortunately, there is no free demo for the game. However, the entry hurdle is at least lower due to the discount. If you buy the game and don’t like it, you can still take advantage of the return policy on Steam.

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If you want to experience a strong story in an action game, you should keep an eye on South of Midnight. MyMMO author Johanna has already had the opportunity to try out the new game from Xbox. You can read her opinion here: The new action game from Xbox is perfect if you want to experience a strong story over a weekend

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Monster Hunter Wilds: The Best Build for the Gunlance in the Endgame

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

With the Gun Lance, you can approach a defensive or aggressive playstyle in Monster Hunter Wilds and pierce your target with countless shots and thrusts. For a faster endgame combat, we show you the best build with the weapons, armor, and decorations you need.

How is the build structured? We first provide a brief overview of the essential items such as weapons and armor for the best Gun Lance build. Then we explain in detail the most important information about crafting your equipment, as well as choosing the right decorations for your armor. Finally, we reveal the strength of the build.

This build will be continuously updated and may change completely depending on updates to match the current meta. So feel free to check back after each update to see what has changed.

With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points of the build:

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Gun Lance Build: All About Weapons, Armor & Decorations

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Which is the best build for Gun Lance? For the Gun Lance, the best build should primarily focus on high damage rather than affinity while you overwhelm the monster with quick thrusts and shots. Elements such as paralysis or explosion are also secondary and should not be prioritized.

WeaponRighteous W. Bros or alternatively Argenesis (Artian Weapon)
ArmorW.-Vulcan Mask B
Blangonga Armor B
Dahaad Armguard B
W.-Vulcan Waistband B
Dahaad Leggings B
CharmChain Charm

How to Craft the Best Artian Weapon for the Gun Lance

What do I need for crafting Argenesis? For Argenesis, when crafting, make sure to choose three attack infusions in your materials. The element doesn’t matter in this case. You can experiment freely and choose either paralysis or explosion, as they currently offer the most benefit in combat.

As a secondary weapon, two options for ranged combat are available:

  • Death Trigger (Heavy Bowgun from Gore Magala)
  • Rathling Phoenix (Light Bowgun from Rathalos)

What enhancement bonus should I focus on? When enhancing your Artian weapon, the following bonuses are especially important in priority:

  1. Sharpness
  2. Attack

What decorations are important? With decorations, you can be more flexible and choose the following options:

  • Magazine/Wall-Jwl 3
  • Guardian/Wall-Jwl 3
  • Artillery-Jwl III 3

Gun Lance Build: Armors and Decorations

Which armors are important? For our armor selection, we focus on the following equipment and effects:

Armors

  • W.-Vulcan Mask B
  • Blangonga Armor B
  • Dahaad Armguard B
  • W.-Vulcan Waistband B
  • Dahaad Leggings B
  • Chain Charm
MHW-Gun Lance Armor
This is what the setup with armor for the Gun Lance looks like

Set Bonuses

  • Jin-Dahaad’s Uprising
    • Bind Counter I: Temporarily increases attack after recovering from ensnared, frostbite, power struggle, or being pinned down
  • Vulcan-Odogaron’s Power
    • Extends the duration of the salvo ability; and attack +3 when the salvo is active.

What decorations should I use? For armor, it mainly focuses on selecting decorations that support your frenzy, affinity, and raw damage. You should equip the following:

  • Helmet
    • Counter-Jwl 2
  • Chest Plate
    • Raid-Jwl 2
  • Armguards
    • Raid-Jwl 2
  • Leggings
    • Counter-Jwl 2
    • Figure-Jwl 1
  • Armor Shoes
    • Counter-Jwl 2

How Does the Strength of the Build Unfold?

Always try to start your hunt with a sneaky attack to activate the “Raid-Jwl” and temporarily increase your damage against large monsters. Follow up with a wide attack and a Wyrmstake Full Blast to maximize the salvo effect. It is also important to actively counter attacks from monsters and follow up with a counter-attack to benefit from the “Bind Counter I” effect and receive more raw damage.

Once you have built up your buffs, you just need to react to the monster and either counter attacks or attack with Wyrmstake Full Blast or Burst Fire Combo depending on the situation – that’s how you can deal the most damage. Also, be sure to always maintain the salvo effect; otherwise, you lose the strongest buff of the build.

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These were all the important details about the best Gun Lance build in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to build information, tips for combat are also important for coming out victorious. That’s why we’ve explained everything you need to know in the combat guide: The ultimate combat guide to Monster Hunter Wilds: Everything about elements, status systems, and essential hunting tips

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CoD Warzone: Find safes in Verdansk and secure event rewards

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Season 3 has started in Call of Duty: Warzone and is celebrating the return to Verdansk with a limited-time event. Find and open vaults on the map during the event to receive event rewards.

What are these vaults? In Warzone, you can currently find and open blue vaults as part of the “Return to Verdansk” event. In each zone, you need to find a safe to receive exclusive event rewards. Additionally, each vault has the chance to contain an exclusive event operator skin.

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Possible Vault Locations in Verdansk

Where can you find the vaults? In each zone, there are various spots where a vault can be located. At the prison, for example, there are some locations in the courtyard and on the roof between the four towers. At the Gora Dam, there is at least one location in the middle of the dam, and at the Superstore, on the roof of the building and in front of the entrance. At the airport, the roof of the tower is worth a visit.

To give you a rough idea of where you can find vaults, I have marked some possible locations on a map that I either visited myself or discovered during my research.

Look for the vaults especially on roofs and at well-known POIs.

Warzone Verdansk Event Tresore

Note: The overview of vault locations is still a work in progress. There may be additional locations for the safes that I have not yet discovered. I will continuously add the missing locations to the overview as soon as I learn about their existence.

If you can also add locations or have tips for the search, feel free to write them in the comments – after all, the event only runs for a few days and we want to help as many players as possible in the search.

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Tips for Finding the Vaults

These tips might help you: Finally, here are a few short tips that might make your vault search easier:

  1. The “Plunder” mode is great for opening vaults because you can respawn easily if you get eliminated.
  2. As usual, keep an eye on your surroundings – especially nearby roofs. I often encountered campers near the vaults who were watching them.
  3. Consider bringing the HDR so you can take out a camper with their own weapons without having to get close – that just costs time.
  4. Try not to sweat too much over the vaults and only start a match for them. Instead, casually collect them while you’re playing anyway. Otherwise, the search might ruin the fun of returning to Verdansk.

If you want to arm yourself with strong weapons before searching and get your own loadout so you don’t suddenly find yourself with mediocre ground weapons against an opponent, here are some recommendations: CoD Warzone: Meta – The best weapons with loadouts at a glance

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The creators of The Witcher rave about German Gothic, saying they wanted to make their game just as good

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Since The Witcher 3, the series has become one of the most well-known in gaming. However, the creators, CD Projekt RED, had a very specific inspiration for the first installment: Gothic, the dark RPG from Germany, which still impresses today with its iconic voice lines.

The Witcher 3 is considered one of the best role-playing games of recent years, and for many, it is the best before Baldur’s Gate 3. Even now, over 9 years after its release, there are still players discovering almost completely unknown content in the game.

For many gamers, the third installment may be the first and perhaps even the only point of contact with a world that is much larger. The underlying books by Andrzej Sapkowski were already published in the early 90s, and there are still new novels. The first Witcher game was released in 2007.

The studio, CD Projekt RED, had already gained experience with video games before. The company translated games into Polish at the time and distributed them in Poland. However, one game from Germany left a particularly strong impression.

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“Our dream was to take what we know from Gothic”

In 2001, the German studio Piranha Bytes released the first part of Gothic. As the “nameless hero,” you are thrown into a magically sealed mine colony and attempt to make your way through it somehow.

One of Gothic’s biggest unique features at the time was full voice acting. Every dialogue, even conversations happening around you, has its own text lines – and iconic phrases like, “Put the damn weapon away!”

CD Projekt, at the time without the RED, translated Gothic into Polish and engaged well-known actors to meet the quality. With success: Gothic was so well received in Poland that even the German studio co-founder Björn Pankratz was surprised (via YouTube).

In an interview, the studio head of CD Projekt, Adam Badowski, explains that the developers at the time wanted to emulate Gothic with their first own game, The Witcher (via YouTube):

Our dream and goal was to take what we know from Gothic. It is a legendary series, at least for us.

Adam Badowski

Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, who was primarily responsible for creating the quests in The Witcher 3, explains that Gothic 2 is one of his favorite PC games of all time (via TechRadar). Some reasons are the NPCs and the immersive world.

Gothic is smaller than other RPGs, but that’s what makes it better

Compared to the recently released The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall or the later released Morrowind, Gothic does not rely on a huge world full of randomly created interactions. For reference: Daggerfall is 600 times larger than GTA 5 (via GameStar).

Instead, you play in a relatively small area with special locations and follow a fixed story that the game wants to tell. The Chief Designer of The Witcher, Michal Madej, explains in an interview with IGN: “Gothic, although it had open endings, was story-driven. Oblivion had no story at all.”

Gothic is considered a masterpiece by many, robbed me of my youth, and came with revolutionary features for its time, such as:

  • Full voice acting for all dialogues, including those of the player character – something that The Elder Scrolls still does not have and that not even Baldur’s Gate 3 offers
  • NPCs who follow a daily routine, with work, leisure, and sleeping places
  • an AI that “remembers” what you do: if you hit one person, another might be pleased, whose friends may not be
  • a game world where you can move seamlessly and (almost) without loading screens

In Gothic, you can explore the entire world at any time, but you have to expect to venture into areas that are not meant for your level. The Witcher has already incorporated many of these features in the first installment and has expanded upon them over the years.

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A huge fan community in Poland

To this day, Gothic has a massive fan base in Poland, which often humorously claims that Gothic is the best Polish game ever made. What is certain is that everything around Gothic draws more attention in Poland than here.

A live-action roleplay of Gothic, short LARP, has been taking place in Poland for years and has had over 200 participants at times (via Reddit). A comparable German project is currently struggling to find even 30 participants for it to take place (via WorldOfGothic), while another is planning with 70 players and NPCs (via Facebook).

The original creators of Gothic, Piranha Bytes, unfortunately, no longer exist. The studio was dissolved in 2024.

The first two parts of Gothic are still regarded as the best, and Part 1 is even getting a remake, which is set to be released in 2026 after several delays. Some of the sequels, such as Gothic 3, ArcaniA, the later Risen titles, and Elex, never reached the popularity of the first parts.

Nevertheless, Gothic still generates excitement in Germany, perhaps due to the dark, rugged world that is often missing in modern, polished fantasy games. One studio is even trying to follow in its footsteps: A small team from Germany wants to rival Gothic, and you can now test the game on Steam

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Pokémon GO: Mega Audino Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Do you want to defeat Mega-Ohrdoch in Pokémon GO? We will show you which counters you should use against Mega-Ohrdoch.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Ohrdoch? It is the Mega Evolution of Ohrdoch and combines the types Normal and Fairy.

When does Mega-Ohrdoch appear? Mega-Ohrdoch will debut on April 5 in Pokémon GO, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is its own Raid Day. During this time, it will appear in most gyms, and you will receive a total of 5 free Raid Passes when spinning gyms. You can find all information about the Mega Raid Day with Mega-Ohrdoch here.

By the way, this is not the only event of the weekend. This weekend, there will be two big events in Pokémon GO, more about this can be read here.

We will show you here which counters you should use against Mega-Ohrdoch, which types it is weak against, and how many trainers you need.

Defeat Mega-Ohrdoch in a Raid – Use these counters

  1. Necrozma Dawn Wings with Metal Claw / Steel Beam
  2. (Shadow) Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  3. Anego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  4. (Mega) Gengar with Shadow Punch and Sludge Bomb
  5. (Shadow) Stalobor with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  6. White Kyurem with Steel Wing and Frost Breath
  7. (Mega) Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  8. Roserade with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  9. (Mega) Steelix with Iron Tail and Heavy Slam
  10. (Mega) Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane
  11. Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  12. Melmetal with Thunder Shock and Flash Cannon
  13. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blade
  14. Genesect with Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb
  15. (Mega) Scizor with Bullet Punch and Iron Head
  16. Mega Aerodactyl with Steel Wing and Iron Head
  17. Knattatox with Poison Jab and Gunk Shot
  18. Proto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blade
  19. (Shadow) Heatran with Fire Spin and Iron Head
  20. Agoyon with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb

Weaknesses of Mega-Ohrdoch: Mega-Ohrdoch is a Normal-type and Fairy-type Pokémon. Therefore, it is weak against attacks from Steel and Poison types. So use attacks of these types to defeat Mega-Ohrdoch quickly.

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Is there a Shiny Mega-Ohrdoch? Yes, since you can catch Shiny Ohrdoch, the Mega version is also available as Shiny. You actually have an increased chance of getting Shiny Ohrdoch if you catch it from a Mega Raid during the Raid Day with Mega-Ohrdoch.

How many trainers against Mega-Ohrdoch? As of now, you will need at least three trainers for Mega-Ohrdoch, but it will still be a tough battle. This only works if you have the right counters. It would be better with more trainers. Definitely remember to use the team play feature. This can increase the damage you deal together.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Unplanned Server Down Over – You Can Play Online Again

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

The first major title update of Monster Hunter Wilds has just gone live a few hours ago, and now the servers are down. What this means for you and when it will be back up, you will find out here.

What is the problem? To play Monster Hunter Wilds in multiplayer and use the online features, you need a connection to the servers. Unfortunately, the servers are currently unreachable and players are encountering the error message “EW_30D43”.

Therefore, you can only play in offline single-player mode now. We will keep you updated on when you can play online with other hunters.

Here is the current status:

Friday, 04.04.2025

3:35 PM

The server maintenance has officially been lifted, as stated in the post via x.com:
“The previously reported online connection issues and game outages in Monster Hunter Wilds have now been resolved on all platforms. Thank you for your patience!”

So we will temporarily sign off from the ticker and wish you happy hunting!

3:25 PM

Still no official announcement. However, many players seem to no longer have connection issues. If you can’t get in, just try again after some time.

In the meantime, feel free to read why the new armor from Zoh Shia proves that Monster Hunter Wilds has the best armor system: New Armor Shows Why Monster Hunter Wilds Has the Best Armor System in the Series

3:10 PM

For many players, the servers seem to be reachable again. Some are hanging out in the lobbies once more. An official announcement is still pending, so the connection could drop at any time.

2:55 PM

The servers still seem to be reachable. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you can get in or if you’re still having issues. There is still no official announcement.

2:40 PM

The servers seem to be online again for the time being. There is still no official announcement about it, but we were able to sporadically join an online lobby again. We will keep you posted to see if this holds stable.

2:35 PM

The servers are still down. When they come back online, you should keep an eye out – especially if you want to take on the new arena challenges: Monster Hunter Wilds Now Punishes Cheaters – Not Sparing Even Innocent Players

We will update you as soon as there are any news or at the latest in about 15 minutes.

2:20 PM

Now there has been a report from Capcom about the server down via x.com. It states:

“We are aware of issues with online connectivity in Monster Hunter Wilds across all platforms. We are investigating the cause and working to restore normal functionality.”

The team is working to restore the connection as quickly as possible. We will stay on top of it for you and report back as soon as there is something new.

2:10 PM

So far, there are no reports regarding the server down from Capcom. However, it seems likely that this could be a spontaneous hotfix. We will keep you updated.

1:54 PM

The servers for Monster Hunter Wilds are currently unreachable for unknown reasons. Therefore, you cannot use the online functions and must resort to the offline mode. We will report back to you in about 15 minutes – if there are any news in the meantime, we will update sooner.

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In the meantime, you can also tackle Mizutsune solo. He is the new monster in the first title update and has some tricky tricks up his sleeve. In our guide, we have all sorts of tips and tricks for you on how to defeat him: Monster Hunter Wilds: Mizutsune Guide – How to Defeat the Elegant Leviathan

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A millennial secretly earns 350,000 euros with 3 jobs – Says he has no loyalty to his bosses: “They can fire you at any time”

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A millennial shares that he works three jobs at the same time. He does not feel guilty about it, as his employers could dismiss him at any time.

Our title image is a symbolic image.

The English-language magazine Business Insider spoke with a millennial who reports that he is employed at three jobs simultaneously. With his three jobs, he currently earns $368,000 a year (around €350,000). The individual wished to remain anonymous, but Business Insider verified their authenticity.

He explained that he does not feel guilty about having multiple jobs as long as he performs all three jobs diligently. However, he also mentioned that he does not feel any loyalty towards his employers because he does not believe they would protect him from being dismissed. “They can dismiss you at any time.”

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Several people secretly have a second job for better income

He is not the only person secretly working multiple jobs in everyday life. Business Insider reports that the magazine claims to have interviewed more than two dozen people in the USA who all work for multiple jobs.

While there is always a certain risk of getting caught, many of those working two jobs explain that the financial benefits generally outweigh the disadvantages and risks.

The person interviewed by Business Insider also added that he does not have to work more than 40 hours a week on average, even though he has multiple jobs. And he hopes that this will continue to be the case with his third job.

He says that he is fortunate not to have many meetings. Occasionally, he has two meetings scheduled at the same time. In such cases, he uses two headphones simultaneously: AirPods in one ear and over-ear headphones in the other.

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The next big update for Monster Hunter Wilds unravels a mystery that has existed for 16 years 

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

With the return of a popular monster in the second major Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds, the solution to a puzzle that has occupied fans for 16 years is also on the horizon. Because there is one point that distinguishes Wilds from its predecessor Monster Hunter Tri, released in 2009.

Which puzzle will finally be solved? Fans have always been particularly concerned with the name of the monster. Not because it is unknown, but rather because it is not quite clear how to pronounce it. Until now, there has been no official voice-over for the name.

This seems to ignite discussions in the community, which have flared up again with its return (via Reddit). In the summer of 2025, the 2nd Title Update is set to finally see the return of the popular Leviathan and ruler of the seas Lagiacrus. And with it, the hope for a solution to this old puzzle.

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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster

“The guild empowers you to hunt this La (mumble, mumble, mumble) to protect this ecosystem!”

What does the community say about this possibility? User swagboyclassman opens their thread on Reddit with the words, “I just realized that with Title Update 2 we’ll finally get an official pronunciation of Lagiacrus! How do you pronounce it? I’m Team Lah-Jya-Crus and I would be heartbroken if I’m wrong.”

Below are numerous comments from users who ask the same question, and others who make a joke out of it:

  • TheHopeflame jokes: “Just to annoy us: Every character that says it, says it differently.”
  • themightypetewheeler writes: “The guild empowers you to hunt this La (mumble, mumble, mumble) to protect this ecosystem!”
  • Hyero mocks: “I pronounce it Lagiacrus.” To which DeusIzanagi replies: “That’s a really strange way to pronounce it… I say Lagiacrus,” and Lenku concludes: “I never thought I would see two incorrect pronunciations for Lagiacrus.” Many other commentators jump on this bandwagon and extend the joke further.
  • A German comment from Betonmischael states: “The good old Lagillencrust.”

Redemption after 16 years

Why is this puzzle only being solved now? So far, there has been little to no proper voice acting in parts of the Monster Hunter series. Especially the older games came without much voice output and only a few sounds – the majority of conversations had to be read.

So it was in Monster Hunter Tri (2009 / Nintendo Wii) or Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (2013 / Nintendo 3DS). Since then, Lagiacrus has not appeared in a Monster Hunter, which is why the pronunciation of its name remained a mystery – until today.

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In Monster Hunter Wilds, the quests around the introductions of monsters are mainly voiced. The likelihood is therefore very high that we will finally receive an official pronunciation of the name “Lagiacrus” this time.

Because Alma authorizes every hunt of a new monster with her infamous phrase “The guild authorizes the hunt for xy (insert monster’s name here)…” Therefore, Lagiacrus will most likely be announced in this way and the hunt for it will begin.

User TheGMan-123 points out in the Reddit thread that an English pronunciation of the name was briefly heard in the video “Welcome to Monster Hunter,” in which actress Daisy Ridley introduces the story surrounding Monster Hunter. Therefore, it would be pronounced “lag-ee-ak-rus” in English. A child in Monster Hunter Tri had called it “leggy-ahh-crus,” which is also close.

How Lagiacrus will ultimately be pronounced officially in a Monster Hunter game in different languages will probably be revealed in the summer of 2025 when TU2 launches. Then Lagiacrus will finally be huntable again after 16 years. However, this also causes concerns for MeinMMO editor Alexander Schürlein: After 16 years the legendary Lagiacrus finally returns to Monster Hunter – Now I’m afraid that it won’t meet expectations.

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A new game on Steam aims to compete with GTA 6, feels like a late April Fools’ joke

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

GTA 6 is currently one of the most relevant games in the industry, even though it hasn’t even been released yet. However, a new game on Steam that takes advantage of this hype raises suspicion.

Which game is being talked about? It is the game “Paradise,” developed by the studio Ultra Games. With its graphics and promised gameplay, it apparently aims to compete simultaneously with titles like GTA 6, as well as InZoi.

At first glance, it shines with beautiful graphics and a modern cityscape and promises gameplay that ranges from shootouts to social interactions with NPCs.

Paradise was briefly available in Early Access on Steam on April 2 – but the emphasis is on was. 

At the time of writing this article, the game has been made inaccessible again, and its release has been reset to “coming soon.” A strange situation that makes players suspicious.

Here you can see the game’s trailer with which it wants to compete with Paradise:

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Paradise makes players suspicious

What makes the game so suspicious? The game promises great things that combine various aspects of other major games, but the trailer for Paradise shows that this is meant more literally than it initially appears.

As already reported in an article by GamePro, some players have noticed that content from the trailer has been “stolen” from different games and the UE5 asset store or generated by artificial intelligence. The incorporation and highlight of crypto mechanics in the game, with which you can finance real estate, also comes off as alarming.

Welcome to the city of endless possibilities. Where your dreams come true. Welcome to PARADISE. The most realistic world simulation – powered by AI. (…) Earn money and crypto to build your empire! Live the life, buy properties, businesses, cars, stylish clothes, and more.

From the trailer for PARADISE (via YouTube)
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What could be behind this? Paradise is likely to remind many players of The Day Before, which also caused a stir with flashy trailers and promised grand features. Even in a discussion on Steam this parallel is mentioned as a joke.

The fiasco surrounding the once most desired game on Steam has likely made gamers more suspicious when a new title looks too good to be true. They sense a scam.

Two content creators (JetroYT and Cyber Boi) were already contacted by the game’s creators for partnerships in November 2024. When they became suspicious themselves, one of them used a fake disposable email address, which then became a victim of phishing attempts (via Jeuxvideo).

Ultra Games itself warns on X about fake links that have been circulating. Therefore, it may be that the origin of the phishing is from a completely different source. Nevertheless, the story does not create much more trust in the game.

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The proximity to the story surrounding The Day Before cannot be ignored, but whether the players’ fears will prove true is yet to be seen. So far, there are no further news about a release date for Paradise. Those who want to learn more about the controversy surrounding The Day Before can find more details here on MeinMMO: The Day Before: “Scam of the Year” on Steam? – Here’s what a lawyer says

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The presentation of the Switch 2 is the biggest event on Twitch in 2025, but Nintendo surely hoped for a different reaction

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Nintendo presented its Switch 2 on April 2, 2025. This was a major event on Twitch, with more channels showing the event than any other event in 2025 so far. But Nintendo probably expected a different reaction.

How was the event received on Twitch? Events like the one from Nintendo yesterday are shown on Twitch in the “Special Events” category. The Nintendo Direct on April 2 generated the highest spike in the “broadcasting channels” category since December 2024, when the Game Awards were presented and many new games were showcased (via sullygnome).

A total of 3,665 channels showed the event, of which 216 were in German – during the Game Awards, there were 9,241, but only 83 were in German. From a German perspective, the Game Awards took place in the middle of the night, while the Nintendo Direct was at 3 PM.

At its peak, the event was viewed by 563,000 people on Twitch. In Germany alone, about 53,000 people watched via Twitch.

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Video Game Journalist Rants about the Price of Mario Kart

These are the most viewed reactions: Jeff Gerstmann (49) is one of the most important video game journalists in the USA. He has the clip with the most viewers for the Nintendo Direct on Twitch.

For him, the big topic is the pricing policy. Gerstmann is outraged about the suggested retail price of $80 for Mario Kart: “Fuck that,” he exclaims. That’s just too much money, a “crazy amount.” The clip has 83,000 views.

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The biggest streamer on Twitch overall, Brit Caedrel, wonders why the Welcome Tour is supposed to be a separate, purchasable game for the Switch 2. He asks: “Paid? How can it be that this is not part of the console?” The clip has 58,000 views and is titled with the word Greedy (Greedy) (via twitch).

The third clip is again from Gerstmann and revolves around exactly this topic: How the “Welcome Tour” for the Nintendo Switch 2 could be a paid game (via twitch).

The reactions on Twitch thus align with the general impression that many gamers have. The pricing policy overshadows the event and the excitement for many of the games shown by Nintendo. We at MeinMMO have highlighted the problem with Nintendo’s pricing model in an article: That’s why the pricing model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is even worse than you think

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Here are 5 Sad Fates from One Piece that Made Us Cry

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 6 minutes

One Piece is not only known for its epic battles and funny moments, but also for stories that hit right in the heart. Time and again, the series shows tragic fates that leave us dumbfounded. In this list, we take a look at 5 characters whose stories have particularly touched us.

Warning: Here are spoilers about individual characters from One Piece.

How were the characters selected? In a series with so many tragic figures, it was not easy to choose only 5 characters. The following selection includes characters whose stories are shaped by deep suffering, heart-wrenching losses, and selfless sacrifice. 

The selection is based on the following criteria:

  • A heavy fate that has significantly shaped their lives.
  • Moments that particularly touched or brought tears to the viewers.
  • Their story has a major impact on the series’ plot

Here is the movie trailer for the 13th film of One Piece:

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Bartholomew Kuma

Bartholomew Kuma

Who is he? Bartholomew Kuma was once the king of the Sorbet Kingdom and a member of the Revolutionary Army. However, his life was marked by suffering from the very beginning. Even as a child, he was brutally oppressed by the World Government due to belonging to a special race (the Buccaneers), which possesses superhuman strength and was considered a threat by the Celestial Dragons. His mother died early, and his father was enslaved and killed.

Despite his own suffering, Kuma grew into a kind-hearted man. He became king of Sorbet, but his kingdom suffered under the Celestial Dragons. To save his people, he entered into a terrible pact with the World Government: He officially joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea and ultimately subjected himself to Dr. Vegapunk’s Pacifista experiments.

Why is his fate so sad? Gradually, Bartholomew Kuma was transformed into a mindless war machine, yet before his consciousness was completely erased, he made one last decision: He programmed himself to protect the Thousand Sunny on the Sabaody Archipelago for two years – a final act of humanity before he ultimately became a mindless weapon of the World Government.

But his suffering did not end there. After his complete transformation, he was abused by the Celestial Dragons as their personal “toy” and forced to carry them around in Mary Geoise. A proud king and revolutionary who once fought for freedom became a mindless puppet of the tyrants he despised.

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New MMO on Steam lets you fight for enlightenment, but you start over every 2 weeks

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

A new action MMO on Steam lets you take on the role of a warrior monk who sets out in search of enlightenment. But this journey will not be easy and will start anew every 2 weeks.

Which game is being referred to? We are talking about Havenhold, an action MMO and the debut work of the Chinese indie studio Wolfpack Games. The developers themselves describe Havenhold as a “social sandbox” with a focus on combat, inspired by Eastern mythology.

On April 17th, the developers will launch a closed playtest, for which you can already sign up on Steam. Just click the “Request Access” button on the game’s shop page.

Here, the developers provide a brief overview of the game:

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Havenhold: The Developers Explain Their New Action MMO on Steam

What is the game about? You begin your journey as a simple warrior monk of the Taichu order. The order believes that the path to enlightenment leads over Mount Kunlun. Your goal, therefore, is the summit of the mountain.

However, Kunlun favors the strong, and you are not the only one seeking its favor – you will have to fight for it. Additionally, you don’t have forever to prove yourself worthy. 

  • The game world of Havenhold is divided into cycles: Each cycle lasts 14 days, or 2 weeks.
  • At the end of each cycle, the world resets to the beginning, and only the worthy will be rewarded.

In combat, you will use classic weapons like sabers or combat staves. You also have the gift to bind so-called “Primordial Spirits” and use their powers of fire, ice, and water against your enemies. The combat system of Havenhold is designed to be easy to learn but hard to master.

The developers also announce a player-driven economy for Havenhold. In fact, it is smarter to join a team: The closer you get to the mountain, the more dangerous the enemies become. In the last days of the cycle, there are also supposed to be large PvP battles. To gain the favor of Kunlun, you may also tear down the fortress of another group.

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Havenhold is just one of many MMOs and MMORPGs currently in development. It often takes many years for such a game to be ready for the market. In our list on MeinMMO, we provide an overview of all 58 MMORPGs currently in development for PC.

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The Lost Game by the Creators of Destiny 2 Shows New Signs of Life, Bungie Reveals Fresh Details

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Bungie has been working on its new game “Marathon” for some time, but there hasn’t been much information until now. It looks like the developers of Destiny 2 are about to reveal new details, and an imminent reveal seems more realistic than ever.

What is Marathon? Marathon is said to be Bungie’s new big project, with which they want to enter the gaming market outside of Destiny 2. The game is said to be an extraction shooter – you spawn in a mission, complete an objective, and then vanish with the loot you’ve collected, or you die and lose everything.

However, the development has been marked by many problems: First, the game director was replaced and then it shifted from custom characters to so-called “classes”. Bungie has remained tight-lipped throughout.

How the game plays together or details about the classes are still a mystery, but that could change soon. Suddenly, Bungie and Sony revealed new images of the shooter, and a well-known insider even claims a major event will take place soon.

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Sneak Peeks and Insider Info Indicate an Imminent Reveal

What has become known? Bungie and Sony have revealed new clues regarding Marathon on X (formerly Twitter). Both accounts have changed their banner on X to a new green image, fitting for Marathon. Additionally, the official Marathon account shared a video and a new image. The image features three classes – one of which was already known (the one on the left).

Marathon-Header
This is what the classes’ image looks like

Those who have played Destiny 2 might think this features a Warlock, Titan, and Hunter. Bungie has also expanded the Bungie Press Room with new content about Marathon (via press.bungie.com).

Moreover, the news account for Marathon on Twitter has revealed some weapons that could potentially make it into Marathon – they were found with the UESC terminal (via escapewillmakemegod.com). Unfortunately, we cannot verify whether this is a real weapon selection or just published as part of an April Fool’s prank.

Marathon-Bulletin-Waffen
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The following weapons can be gleaned from the presentation:

  • BRRT SMG
  • Bully SMG
  • CE Tactical Sidearm
  • Conquest LMG
  • Hardline PR
  • Longshot
  • M77 Assault Rifle
  • Magnum MC
  • Overrun AR
  • Repeater HPR
  • Twin Tap HPR
  • V00 ZEUS RG
  • V11 Punch
  • V22 Volt Thrower
  • V95 Lookout
  • WSTR Combat Shotgun
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What does the insider say? The insider is Jeff Grubb, a well-known face in the gaming industry. For Destiny fans, he is primarily known for revealing sensitive information about Bungie’s development processes – especially when the developers had to cancel various titles back then.

Now, Jeff has spoken up again, but for Marathon. In the latest episode of his podcast “Game Mess Decides” (via youtube.com), the insider claims that Bungie may be planning something big for the upcoming week regarding Marathon. This could likely finally be the reveal that Joe Ziegler, the game director of Marathon, announced.

It remains to be seen what Bungie has actually planned and whether the insider’s information will prove true. If you want to learn more about Marathon, we have just the right thing for you: Bungie reveals the new shooter Marathon after a year of silence

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Those who wish can already download the new season of Path of Exile 2, but there is a catch

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Shortly before the start of the new season of Path of Exile 2, the developers have released the last information. The download is already available.

What have the developers announced? This evening at 21:00, the first major update “Dawn of the Hunt” is set to be released. The developers of Path of Exile 2 addressed the players in a post (via PathofExile.com). It contains the last information about the update.

At 19:00 German time, the servers of Path of Exile 2 will be taken down for maintenance. They are scheduled to be ready again at 21:00 when “Dawn of the Hunt” begins. The update will be about 31 GB on PC and approximately 27 GB on console. The preload on console is already available and does not prevent you from playing PoE2 until the new season starts.

What is the catch? On PC, the preload is expected to start around 18:00 German time (via Discord). However, those with slow internet can already download the new season of Path of Exile 2 via the developers’ website (via PathofExile.com).

The catch is that while you can download the patch now, you are not allowed to install it beforehand; otherwise, you will no longer be able to play Path of Exile 2. You can only install the patch from 18:00, otherwise, you will not be able to start PoE2 until then. If you do not adhere to this, you will have to wait until the evening and end up with a longer waiting period than usual.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile 2 “Dawn of the Hunt”:

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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class

Gifts for viewers

What else have the developers announced? During the day, the developers also introduced the new Twitch drops. Between the start of the new season and April 13, 2025, at 01:59 AM, you can secure the pet “Azmeric Stag” on Twitch. To do this, you need to watch for a total of 3 hours cumulatively.

From April 13 at 02:00 AM, the reward will change. From this date, there will be the “Hunter Trophy Back Attachment”, which adds a hunting trophy as a kind of backpack to your character. Additionally, there is the “Honor Guard Rhoa Summoning Effect,” which gives the new mount a skin and decorates it with armor.

To receive the drop, go to the linked website of Path of Exile and click “Connect” next to Twitch in the “Other Connections” tab. After completing this, you should see that your account is connected on the website. Then you can simply watch a Twitch stream that has the drops enabled and receive the rewards after 3 hours.

All rewards available on Twitch to earn.
All rewards available to earn on Twitch.

Important new features for Path of Exile 2

What are the main features of the new update? The main features of the new update “Dawn of the Hunt” for Path of Exile are as follows:

  • New class “Hunter” with 25 new skills
  • 3 new expansion classes for existing classes
  • New league mechanics “Azermian Wisps” that strengthen enemies and in return provide more loot
  • “Rogue Exiles”: Enemies that look and fight like real players and are controlled by an improved AI as new formidable opponents
  • Over 100 new support skills
  • Over 100 new unique items
  • New endgame mechanics and changes to existing features in endgame
  • Complete rebalance of all skills with many nerfs
  • A new league with a fresh economy that will go live at launch
  • New maps to explore
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If you want to know more precisely what to expect in the new patch of Path of Exile 2, we have gathered many of the known details and highlighted them in a detailed article: Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt: All info on the release and the new class

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Pokémon GO: There Are Two Events This Weekend – Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Double event this weekend in Pokémon GO! This Saturday and Sunday, you can take advantage of two special dates. We will show you what they are!

What events are happening? This weekend, you can participate in the following two events:

  • On Saturday, April 5, the Raid Day with Mega-Snorunt takes place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • On Sunday, April 6, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Rhyhorn Hatching Day takes place

Both events bring their own bonuses that you can take advantage of. Additionally, the “Stunning Variants” event continues, where you can catch Paldea Tauros and earn double XP for catching Pokémon.

In short: Many bonuses this weekend that should be used. We will show you what you should keep in mind.

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

How to take advantage of the Mega-Snorunt Raid Day on Saturday

These are the bonuses:

  • Mega-Snorunt appears for the first time in Pokémon GO.
  • You get an increased shiny chance for Snorunt that you catch in the Mega Raid.
  • Snorunt can learn Body Slam.
  • Up to five free raid passes from gyms.
  • The daily remote raid limit is increased to 20.
  • Timed research that rewards you with Stardust.

How to make the most of the event: The Raid Day allows for many battles, as you can earn up to five additional free raid passes by spinning gyms. With the standard raid pass per day, that means theoretically 6 free passes to use during the event.

Mega-Snorunt will appear at most gyms, so challenge it more often. And you should do that to earn Mega Energy, a good shiny chance, and complete the timed research.

It’s best to go to the next gym immediately after the raid to pick up a new pass and challenge the next Pokémon.

Which Pokémon to use against Mega-Snorunt? Mega-Snorunt combines the types Normal and Fairy. So, use Poison and Steel-type moves to be particularly effective.

How to make the most of the Rhyhorn Hatching Day on Sunday

These are the bonuses:

  • Rhyhorn hatches from 2km eggs.
  • The shiny chance for hatched Rhyhorn is increased.
  • Egg hatching distance is halved (Starting April 4 at 10:00 AM until April 6 at 5:00 PM)
  • You get double candy for hatching.
  • You’ll be more likely to receive 2km eggs from stops.
  • Timed research rewards you with a Super Incubator and XP.

How to make the most of the event: Walk, walk, walk. That is the motto during hatching days. The 2km eggs have their distance halved to one kilometer, which is valuable. Make sure that your incubator is empty at the start of the event, and then get going. Also, be sure to open your completed eggs to activate new ones. You will hatch many eggs during the event and might even get a shiny.

What you should keep in mind: Both events also have paid tickets available in the shop that provide additional bonuses. However, these are generally optional. You can take advantage of all the bonuses mentioned above without paying any money.

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Players rejoice over Verdansk in CoD Warzone as they no longer have to play the “garbage of the last 3 years”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

CoD Warzone has brought back Verdansk, and that makes many players happy. The game is said to be very close to the original again.

This is what is currently happening with Warzone: In Call of Duty: Warzone, the mood of players has been rather poor in recent months, no, even in the past years. One issue has been the maps. No map was as well-received as the original map Verdansk—especially the most recent map, Area 99, was extremely unpopular in the community.

Activision has brought back the popular original map of Warzone with some changes that are not intended to ruin the flow of the map. Verdansk is meant to play like before but look better.

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Call of Duty shows what Verdansk looks like upon returning in Season 3 of Warzone

“Very close to the original”

This is what players say: Overall, players are very satisfied. The mood is very shaped by the thought of “like in the good old days.” The “new” Verdansk is well received:

  • “Holy shit! This feels good. I personally think they almost nailed it. Verdansk looks fantastic, and the lighting is perfect. […] Overall, I am very satisfied after a few games; it has brought back many good memories.” – Reddit
  • “I played a few matches of the new Verdansk, and I have to say… Whoever took this gameplay away from us and let us play the garbage of the last 3 years… to the Gulag with you! This is very close to the original!” – Reddit
  • “We are actually back. With all due respect, if you are still complaining about this game, then you are just an unhappy person who is going out of their way to be negative, and you should just stop playing entirely. This is the game that feels most like WZ1.” – Reddit

But not just Verdansk, but also the new weapons like the HDR (sniper) and the CR-56-AMAX (assault rifle) are very enjoyable for many players. Additionally, the legendary Grau is back as a build kit.

Is there also criticism? Yes, but it is very limited. Some players feel that the time-to-kill is a bit too fast, while others find that opponents are trying very hard to win on Verdansk. However, criticism often notes that players are overall happy and these are their only points of criticism.

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Verdansk sparks great interest on Twitch

This is how the return went: The return of Verdansk started without major problems. The servers even went online minutes before the anticipated time, and the first matches were quickly found. Some players had connection issues, but overall everything went smoothly and the servers were stable.

The interest in the return of Verdansk was also visible on Twitch, where up to 355,000 viewers watched Warzone streams simultaneously on April 3 (via Sullygnome).

By comparison: in the past 6 months, Warzone had an average of 27,109 viewers. The peak in this period was previously on November 14, 2024, when the “Black Ops 6” content was integrated into Warzone and around 177,000 viewers watched live.

If you are unsure whether you really want to take a look at Call of Duty: Warzone again despite the return of Verdansk, we have listed a few points that might make your return more interesting: CoD Warzone brings back its most popular map with Season 3 – Is the return worth it?

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EA FC 25 Dreamchasers: All new players & upgrades at a glance

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 5 minutes

In EA FC 25 there are a total of 37 new Dreamchasers Icons, Heroes, and players from Team 2. You can find out about the new ratings and upgrades for Ultimate Team on MeinMMO.

Update from April 4, 2025 (11:30): We have added the last Dreamchasers card for FC 25 with Asensio.

What kind of event is this? The event highlights the players who play/played an important role for their team in the international competitions of this season.

The international competitions include:

  • UEFA Champions League
  • UEFA Women’s Champions League
  • UEFA Europa League
  • UEFA Conference League

Which new players are there for Dreamchasers? Team 2 is slightly weaker than Team 1. Nevertheless, there are many cards with high ratings and strong upgrades.

Below you can see all players, icons, and heroes (with their new ratings) from Team 2 that you can now pull from packs. Among the players, you will find the PlayStyle+. New PlayStyle+ compared to the gold card are marked with the addition [*new*].

EA FC 25 Dreamchasers Team 2 All players and upgrades from the packs at a glance
All players for Dreamchasers Team 2 with ratings and PlayStyle+ from the packs.
  • Salah (95) – FC Liverpool (RF)
    • Curved Shot+
    • Rage+[*new*]
  • Lewandowski (95) – FC Barcelona (ST)
    • Curved Shot+ [*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
  • Icon Xavi (94) – Spain (CM)
    • Decisive Pass+ [*new*]
    • Through Ball+ [*new*]
    • Tiki-Taka+
  • Icon Kaka (94) – Brazil (CAM)
    • Rage+
    • Curved Shot+[*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+[*new*]
  • Icon Thuram (94) – France (RB)
    • Tackle+
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
    • Block+ [*new*]
  • Kimmich (94) – FC Bayern (CDM)
    • Decisive Pass+ [*new*]
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
  • Valverde (94) – Real Madrid (CM)
    • Power Shot+
    • Through Ball+ [*new*]
  • Diani (94) – Olymp. Lyon (RF)
    • Quick Step+ [*new*]
    • Trivela+ [*new*]
  • Icon van der Sar (93) – Netherlands (GK)
    • Through Ball+ [*new*]
    • Footwork+ [*new*]
    • Finger Tip+ [*new*]
  • Hero Keßler (93) – Germany (CM)
    • Decisive Pass+
    • Curved Shot+ [*new*]
    • Tiki-Taka+ [*new*]
  • Alisson (93) – FC Liverpool (GK)
    • Advanced Pass+ [*new*]
    • Footwork+ [*new*]
  • Nuno Mendes (93) – Paris SG (LB)
    • Quick Step+ [*new*]
    • Interception+ [*new*]
  • Renard (93) – Olymp. Lyon (CB)
    • Anticipation+
    • Shove+ [*new*]
  • Shaw (93) – Manchester City (ST)
    • Flat Drive Shot+
    • Calmness+
  • Hero Cordoba (92) – Colombia (CB)
    • In the Air+
    • Interception+ [*new*]
  • Hero Kewell (92) – Australia (LW)
    • Trivela+ [*new*]
    • Power Shot+
  • Bailey (92) – Aston Villa (RM)
    • Quick Step+ [*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
  • Cherki (92) – Olymp. Lyon (CAM)
    • Tricks+ [*new*]
    • Technique+ [*new*]
  • Harder (92) – FC Bayern (CAM)
    • Technique+
    • Power Shot+ [*new*]
  • Weir (92) – Real Madrid (CAM)
    • Decisive Pass+ [*new*]
    • Through Ball+ [*new*]
  • McCabe (92) – FC Arsenal (LB)
    • Hard Pass+ [*new*]
    • Tackle+ [*new*]
  • De Ligt (91) – Manchester United (CB)
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
    • Block+ [*new*]
  • Bentancur (91) – Tottenham Hotspur (CM)
    • Tiki-Taka+ [*new*]
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
  • Kubo (91) – Real Sociedad (RF)
    • Curved Shot+ [*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
  • Pedro (91) – Lazio (RF)
    • Tiki-Taka+ [*new*]
    • Curved Shot+ [*new*]
  • Larsson (91) – Eintracht Frankfurt (CM)
    • Interception+ [*new*]
    • Through Ball+ [*new*]
  • Vydra (89) – Viktoria Pilsen (ST)
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
    • Curved Shot+
  • Aitor Paredes (89) – Athletic Bilbao (CB)
    • Interception+ [*new*]
    • Shove+ [*new*]
  • Avila (89) – Real Betis (ST)
    • In the Air+ [*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
  • Cvetkovic (88) – Rapid Wien (CB)
    • Interception+ [*new*]
    • Power Header+ [*new*]
  • Moreno (88) – Fiorentina (CB)
    • In the Air+ [*new*]
    • Shove+ [*new*]

Are there any more new players? Yes. In the Squad Building Challenges, you can complete 5 more players. The following SBCs for Dreamchasers are now available to you:

  • Icon Müller (94) – Germany (ST)
    • Curved Shot+
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]
    • Power Shot+ [*new*]
  • Gabriel (93) – FC Arsenal (CB)
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
    • Shove+ [*new*]
  • Icon Lahm (92) – Germany (RB)
    • Anticipation+ [*new*]
    • Advanced Pass+ [*new*]
  • Hero McManaman (92) – England (RM)
    • Technique+ [*new*]
    • Rage+ [*new*]
  • Asensio (90) – Aston Villa (RF)
    • Technique+ [*new*]
    • Trivela+

In the objectives, you can expect 1 more unlockable Dreamchasers:

  • Højlund (88) – Manchester United (ST)
    • Rage+ [*new*]
    • Flat Drive Shot+ [*new*]

After the video, we will continue with the upgrades for Dreamchasers Team 1.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

Dreamchasers Team 1 Upgrades in the Tracker

What do you see in the tracker? In the tracker, you can see the new ratings and playstyles that Dreamchasers have received compared to their gold card.

We have also compiled important information such as positions, nations/leagues/clubs, and how you can obtain the cards.

Dreamchasers Icons and Heroes from Team 1 – Upgrades for Ratings and Playstyles

Player (Upgrade→ Rating)
– Positions
– Nation/League
– available via		New PlayStyle+/ Number of new PlayStyles
Icon Gullit (+4→94)
– CAM, CDM, CM
– Netherlands
– SBC		– Interception+
– Through Ball+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Icon Prinz (+2→94)
– ST
– Germany
– Packs/Market		– Calmness+
– Curved Shot+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Icon Rivaldo (+4→94)
– LW, LM, CAM
– Brazil
– Packs/Market		– Rage+
– Through Ball+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Icon Raul (+5→94)
– ST, CAM
– Spain
– Packs/Market		– Quick Step+
– Flat Drive Shot+
– 2 PlayStyles new
Hero Lúcio (+5→94)
– CB
– Brazil/Bundesliga
– Packs/Market		– Anticipation+
– In the Air+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Hero Solskjær
(+6→92)
– ST
– Norway/Premier League
– SBC		– Calmness+
– 5 PlayStyles new
Icon Desailly (+4→92)
– CB, CDM
– France
– Packs/Market		– Shove+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Icon Makélélé (+5→92)
– CDM, CM, RM
– France
– Packs/Market		– Shove+
– Interception+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Hero Lizarazu (+5→92)
– LB
– France/Bundesliga
– Packs/Market		– Rage+
Hero Márquez (+3→91)
– CB, CDM
– Mexico/LaLiga
– SBC		-Interception+
– Advanced Pass+
– 2 PlayStyles new
EA FC 25 Dreamchasers Team 1 from Packs
All Dreamchasers Team 1 icons, heroes, and players that can be pulled from packs

All other Dreamchasers from Team 1 – Upgrades for Ratings and Playstyles

Player (Upgrade →Rating)
– Positions
– Club
– available via		New PlayStyle+/ Number of new PlayStyles
Mbappé (+4→95)
– ST, LW
– Real Madrid
– Packs/Market		– Curved Shot+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Kane (+5→95)
– ST
– FC Bayern
– Packs/Market		– Flat Drive Shot+
– 2 PlayStyles new
Putellas (+4→94)
– CM, CAM
– FC Barcelona
– Packs/Market		-Decisive Pass+
-Through Ball+
– 1 PlayStyle new
Martínez (+5→94)
– ST
– FC Lombardia (Inter Milan)
– Packs/Market		– First Touch+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Wirtz (+6→94)
– CAM, LM
– Bayer Leverkusen
– Packs/Market		-Tiki-Taka+
– 2 PlayStyles new
Dembélé (+5→93)
– RW, RM, CAM
– Paris SG
– SBC		– Flat Drive Shot+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Llorente (+10→93)
– RM, RW, RB, CM
– Atlético Madrid
– Packs/Market		– Decisive Pass+
– Quick Step+
– 2 PlayStyles new
Nwaneri (+29→93)
– RW, RM, CAM
– FC Arsenal
– Packs/Market		– Decisive Pass+
– Quick Step+
– 5 PlayStyles new
Caicedo (+14→93)
– LW, LM, CAM
– Real Madrid
– Packs/Market		– Technique+
– Rage+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Pajor (+5→93)
– ST, LW
– FC Barcelona
– Packs/Market		– Flat Drive Shot+
– 6 PlayStyles new
Ángel Correa (+10→92)
– ST, RM, RW
– Atlético Madrid
– SBC		– First Touch+
– Power Shot+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Macario (+8→92)
– CAM, ST, CM
– FC Chelsea
– SBC		– Technique+
– Curved Shot+
– 7 PlayStyles new
Mariona (+8→92)
– LW, LM, CDM, ST
– FC Arsenal
– Packs/Market		– Calmness+
Schlotterbeck (+7→92)
– CB, LB
– Borussia Dortmund
– Packs/Market		– Anticipation+
– 1 PlayStyle new
Gray (+19→92)
– CM, CB, RB
– Tottenham Hotspur
– Packs/Market		– Tiki-Taka+
– Anticipation+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Jónsdóttir (+5→91)
– RW, RM, LW, ST
– VfL Wolfsburg
– Packs/Market		– Rage+
– First Touch+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Angeliño (+13→90)
– LB, LM
– FC Roma
– SBC		– Interception+
– Advanced Pass+
– 7 PlayStyles new
Haraldsson (+16→90)
– LM, LW, CAM
– OSC Lille
– Packs/Market		– Technique+
– Trivela+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Kökçü (+9→90)
– CM, CDM, CAM
– Benfica Lisbon
– Packs/Market		– Decisive Pass+
– Through Ball+
– 3 PlayStyles new
Berg (+13→89)
– CDM, CM
– FK Bodø/Glimt
– Packs/Market		– Relentless+
– Shove+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Bajrami (+15→89)
– CAM, RW
– Glasgow Rangers
– Packs/Market		– Decisive Pass+
– Technique+
– 7 PlayStyles new
Zanotti (+15→88)
– RB
– FC Lugano
– Packs/Market		– Shove+
– Hard Pass+
– 5 PlayStyles new
Pululu (+18→88)
– ST, LM
– Jagiellonia Bialystok
– Packs/Market		– Power Shot+
– Quick Step+
– 4 PlayStyles new
Hugo Bueno (+16→88)
– LB, LM
– Feyenoord Rotterdam
– Packs/Market		– Rage+
– Hard Pass+
– 5 PlayStyles new
George (+24→88)
– LM, LW, CAM
– FC Chelsea
– SBC		– Quick Step+
– Relentless+
– 4 PlayStyles new

Can the cards collect further upgrades? No. The cards receive only a one-time upgrade at release in Ultimate Team.

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As soon as we can provide new information and further details on Dreamchasers, we will add them to this article. So feel free to check back often. If you’re currently not having many coins in your account, this list might help you: 7 strong players under 50,000 coins in Ultimate Team

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PvE MMORPG successfully launched on Steam, now it reveals its roots and ratings are dropping

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

With a new update, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has received PvP servers for the first time. Many players of the MMORPG are not happy about this. The ratings on Steam are continuously dropping.

What is troubling about the new PvP servers? Already at the announcement of the PvP servers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, there was some criticism from the community. Players criticized, for example, that the new worlds would shift the focus away from the previous PvE and that developer resources would be diverted to PvP, even though there are still many issues on the Early Access servers that should be resolved promptly.

If you look at current community discussions, it seems that the newly released PvP servers with update 0.16.217 have gone live in a rather frustrating state.

  • bumblewacky writes on Reddit: “It’s not good. There is no protection within the cities, so people are attacked at the spawn, at the bank, while crafting, etc. The protection timer after death is also not long enough to heal and get out of the city before being caught again.”
  • Madnessx9 complains on Reddit: “I’m not familiar with the game, I only got to level 5 in PvE so far, but I just started in PvP and see small gank groups roaming everywhere. It doesn’t look like PvP will be fun unless you started on day 1 and quickly made it to a high level.”
  • Arel203 criticizes on Reddit: “The fact that they even spent time on this means the game has no clear vision, and at this point, they are just throwing crap at the wall.”

The early access trailer of Pantheon:

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The Fantasy MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is coming to Early Access on Steam

Early Access in free fall

How does the release of the PvP servers affect things? Part of the community finds the expansion of the game to PvP unfavorable. Another part is giving the new servers a chance and is primarily experiencing frustration. It is clear that this is reflected in the reviews on Steam.

As a reminder: They were sitting at an average of 80 percent shortly after the Early Access launch. Afterwards, the ratings increasingly turned negative as more and more issues and problems came to light. With the release of the new PvP servers, the previous low point has now been reached. The ratings from the last 30 days stand at only 64 percent positive (via Steam).

Notably, the new PvP servers also did not attract significantly more players to the MMORPG. During prime time in the evening, around 2,500 to 2,800 Steam users are still online in Pantheon (via steamdb.info).

What can I expect on the PvP servers? The rules of the new worlds are as follows:

  • PvP is only available on PvP servers and will not be activated on the existing PvE servers.
  • There is no class balancing for PvP. Some classes will feel more powerful in PvP than others. You decide how and what you want to play.
  • This is a lawless land. There will be no GM support for contested content.
  • You can only fight against player characters that are within your character level, plus or minus 5 levels. PvP battles can only be initiated from level 5 onwards.
  • The general inventory can be looted by other players; equipped gear remains with your corpse.
  • The combat state between players ends after 10 seconds if they do not take PvP damage. Damage and healing in PvP combat will be scaled differently than in PvE content. There is no friendly fire between players of the same group or guild.
  • Players who are not in your group or guild will default to being attackable targets. You can press CTRL + left click to target them defensively.
  • When players die in PvP combat, they receive a buff that makes them immune to PvP battles for 90 seconds.
  • The choice of server shards is disabled on PvP servers.
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What else do I need to know about Pantheon? When MeinMMO first reported on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen in May 2016 it was already clear that the new online role-playing game from industry veteran Brad McQuaid (EverQuest, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes) was aimed at fans of classic MMO experiences for PC, with a focus on PvE group challenges.

The team at Visionary Realms has remained committed to this goal over the years, even after the leading industry veteran passed away in November 2019 at the young age of just 50. And this old-school approach was initially well received by many players in the early access version. By the way, there is already a plan for the upcoming content updates: PvE MMORPG started strong on Steam, is now struggling – Roadmap 2025 should fix it, players say, it won’t work

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Source(s):
  1. Offizielle Patch Notes von Update 0.16.217 auf Steam

Content Creator in EA FC 25 defeats 10 strong opponents in a row thanks to new tactic – only needs 1 button

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

A content creator for EA FC 25 has tried a new tactic in Ultimate Team that is promising against teams with aggressive defensive behavior. You can find out why he only needed one button for 10 consecutive victories in Rivals Division 1 on MeinMMO.

Who is this content creator? NickRTFM is one of the most well-known content creators for EA FC. According to Sullygnome, he ranks among the top 3 most-watched Twitch streamers for FC 25 worldwide.

On his second channel nickrtfm2 on YouTube, he regularly uploads highlight videos of his streams, showcasing new players and tactics.

The streamer has successfully tried a new tactic in Division 1 of the Rivals, which is the second highest league, achieving 10 wins from 10 matches.

It was noticeable that despite some goals conceded, he scored many goals himself. This ultimately resulted in an impressive winning streak against strong opponents.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

Strong Tiki-Taka with 4-2-2-2 tactic and pass button

What kind of tactic does the expert use? NickRTFM plays in a 4-2-2-2 formation with the following player roles/focuses and team tactics:

  • GK: TH Professional (Defense)
  • LB: Defense Professionals (Defense)
  • RB: Defense Professionals (Defense)
  • LM: Fullback (Defense)
  • RM: Fullback (Defense)
  • CDM: Deep-lying Playmaker (Build-up)
  • CDM: Deep-lying Playmaker (Build-up)
  • CAM: Wide Midfielder (Balance)
  • CAM: Shadow Striker (Attack)
  • ST: Target Man (Attack)
  • ST: Target Man (Attack)
  • Build-up Style: Short Passes
  • Defensive Approach: Aggressiveness (Line height min. 95).
EA FC 25 Screenshot strong alternative Tactic to the current Meta view with and without ball
4-2-2-2 by NickRTFM left formation in defense, right formation in possession

Why this tactic is suitable for strong Tiki-Taka: The expert relies on continuous short passing in this tactic, which in football is also referred to as “Tiki-Taka.” Essentially, you only need the X button on PlayStation or the A button on Xbox.

The players continuously offer themselves for passes due to the build-up style “Short Passes.” Your only task is to charge the passes with the necessary sharpness and direct them towards the open player.

With this style of play, you can gradually combine your way forward.

Of course, you can also vary your passes and incorporate through balls (Triangle/Y) or high passes (Square/X). This gives your players more variability, which could especially help you against stronger opponents.

Which players are suitable for this tactic? Coincidentally, there is also a suitable PlayStyle for the Tiki-Taka tactic. The Passing PlayStyle “Tiki-Taka” grants increased precision to your short passes, even when played in difficult situations, such as unfavorable passing angles to teammates or under defensive pressure.

Therefore, if you want to play the formation as faultlessly as possible, it is advisable to have as many players with the Tiki-Taka PlayStyle among your ranks.

Further advantages and disadvantages of NickRTFM’s 4-2-2-2 formation

Advantages:

  • The fullbacks are very close together during your possession, allowing them to cover the wingers in the 4-2-1-3 meta as they cut inside. This also provides good counter-attack protection.
  • With the CAMs, you have both a central attacking midfielder who can pose a goal threat directly behind your strikers, and a winger providing a passing option on the flanks.
  • The two CDMs are the engine of your team: they assist in build-up play and defensively cover the center in front of your defensive line against the opposing ST and CAM.
  • With the Defensive Approach “Aggressiveness,” you put pressure on the opponent early and force them into mistakes.

How the advantages of the setup can lead to goal success is demonstrated by the expert in an exemplary scene:

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Disadvantages of the 4-2-2-2 formation and what you can do about them:

  • Problem: Wings are only occupied offensively on one side, as the fullbacks are instructed to stay back
    • Solution: Try in build-up play to send your fullbacks with a one-two (L1+X/LB+A) or manually (L1/LB in the direction of the desired player).
  • Problem: Stagnant attacking play and little space in the center due to 5 central players (CDM, CDM, CAM, ST, ST)
    • Solution: Assign 1 of 2 CDMs as deep-lying playmaker the focus “Freedom of Movement” or your CAM the player role playmaker with freedom of movement, or 1 of 2 STs as target men the focus “Support” or “Complete.” You will see that the professionals will now more often drift to the flanks during ball possession.

Once you have familiarized yourself with the formation, you can also experiment with player roles and their focuses from time to time. However, we always recommend first adjusting one position to better observe the effects on your game.

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Of course, you should not expect that with the setup you will only win from now on. However, with this tactic and a little practice, you will create many chances to score at least one more goal than your opponent. A strong striker, which you can get through one or another evolution, could help you: Strong & affordable players for all EVO upgrades

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