In the multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons, not all opponents you encounter are obviously threatening. MyMMO showcases some particularly quirky specimens that will keep you entertained for a long time.
How was the list created? For our list, we have selected 10 opponents that are uniquely absurd or strange in their own way, whether through their design or their abilities – or both. Many of them you will probably underestimate when you first encounter them. To prepare you and keep you from being misled, we have compiled this overview for you.
We have also paid attention to a diverse lineup, so that every player and game master can find something. We have limited ourselves to the 5th edition taking into account the new rulebooks (version 2024).
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Gelatinous Cube
Type: Large Ooze
Alignment: Unaligned
Found in: Basic Rules (2014), Monster Manual (2024), Waterdeep: Dungeon Of The Mad Mage
What initially looks like a giant block of jelly is at least as dangerous as it seems unremarkable. Its threat is only underscored by various creatures and objects in its transparent interior, all of which are dissolved by its acidic nature once it strikes. They are mostly found in the Underdark.
Gelatinous cubes are very large and can either swallow one large or up to four medium or small creatures. Once inside the cube, you cannot breathe and will be dissolved by the acid round after round. To escape, you must make a Strength saving throw of 12. It’s especially annoying when they block a path that you must or want to take.
It is also transparent and blends into the environment. Even when the cube is clearly visible, a creature must succeed on a Wisdom check (Perception) against 15 to notice the cube, unless it has witnessed the cube moving or reacting to the environment in some way.
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Due to the enormous success in Asia, the MMORPG ODIN: Valhalla Rising is set to come to the West. With the launch of the pre-registration, there is now another trailer and concrete information about the release.
What are the new details? In March, MeinMMO reported that on April 3, 2025, the pre-registration phase for ODIN: Valhalla Rising will begin. At the same time, there was specific information about the final release, which is expected to take place in April.
The release of ODIN: Valhalla Rising is already on April 29, 2025, just a few weeks after the start of pre-registration.
The MMORPG will be available for PC and Mobile (Google Play and App Store), with crossplay supported between platforms.
The client will be available for preload from April 28, 2025.
The pre-registration will run until April 21, 2025. Those who secure a character name on a server early will receive various in-game items worth at least 170 US dollars as a reward – such as summoning tickets for special mounts and avatars.
You can watch the new trailer for the start of the pre-registration phase here:
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What kind of MMORPG is ODIN? The new game from developer Lionheart Studioand publisher Kakao Games will take you into a world inspired by Norse mythology. You will visit places like Midgard, Jotunheim, Nidavellir, and Alfheim. You will encounter elves, giants, dwarves, and mythological beasts. And in the lore, famous figures like Odin and Loki play an important role.
You can choose from four classes:
Sorceress: Uses spells to deal high area damage to many enemies. Can summon and control enemies.
Warrior: Protects allies as a tank but can also charge offensively to the front. Has high survivability skills.
Rogue: Deals high damage through physical attacks, especially to single targets. Can act with a bow from a distance or in close combat.
Priest: Heals and supports allies but can also take on the role of tank or deal damage.
The developers promise a massive world without loading screens, numerous dungeons, as well as raid challenges and PvP battles involving two groups of 30 players each. Additional features like guild wars are expected to follow at a later date.
Due to its mobile roots, ODIN will likely offer an autoplay function. However, this will be ineffective for various activities, such as when fighting strong bosses, whose area attacks must be dodged manually.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was a huge success on Steam earlier this year. Many fans are hoping for a sequel, but a message from the lead actor sounds like his story is over.
The role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was one of the first big hits of the gaming year 2025 on Steam in February. The massive success of the game practically begs for a sequel, and even though the developers at Warhorse are still working on the 3 DLCs that are set to be released later this year, fans are already speculating about a possible third installment.
However, a post from Tom McKay, who embodies the protagonist Heinrich, is causing unrest among fans, and it all comes down to a single word.
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What did the actor write? On April 2, 2025, McKay published studio footage of himself in full costume. He wrote: “My last day ever on the motion capture stage @ Warhorse Studios for Kingdom Come: Deliverance” followed by a crying emoji.
The official account of the role-playing game replied to the post with a sad emoji and a heart.
This could simply mean that the filming of his role for the upcoming DLCs is complete. However, the unassuming word “ever” sounds to some fans as if it could be the final conclusion of the RPG series.
Accordingly, the tone in the comments reflects this:
Vittek: “I don’t like the word ‘ever’ in this post, Tom. I’m sure it’s only until KCD3, yes! Or??” (via X)
Otakar Schön: “I pressed the ‘Like’ button with sadness and hope that your words won’t come true. […]” (via X)
Tom: “Tom, I’ll just pretend all of this is fake and that you’re making KCD3… but seriously, thank you for playing such an incredible character so well.” (via X)
Another possible interpretation could be that Kingdom Come: Deliverance continues, but without Heinrich, whose story could very well be considered concluded with the end of the second part.
Perhaps McKay actually meant that his part in KCD2 is definitively over with the completion of filming. By the way, the colleagues at GameStar have summarized the chances of a successor for you.
Unlike other role-playing games where you create a character or even an entire party to your preferences, in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, you take on the role of an existing character with Heinrich – although you can influence the game’s storyline and your relationships with the NPCs.
Video games can surprise us with their stories and leave us open-mouthed with twists. In this list, we present you 5 prime examples that kept us occupied for longer.
How was the list created? There are many good stories in games. Some of them make use of a twist, meaning a turn at the end or sometimes even in the middle.
If a twist is well-prepared, it catches you off guard. Only upon replaying do you start to discover the small hints that the developers have sprinkled throughout.
In this list, we show you 5 games that have a surprising twist and therefore stay in your mind even after the credits roll. The order is purely random. As always, it is subjective and based on the author’s opinion. If you have already recognized one of the twists in advance, you can proudly call yourself a quick thinker, hem…
Attention Spoiler: Of course, we reveal crucial turns in the stories of the discussed games here. A spoiler warning applies to: Bioshock, Spec Ops: The Line, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, A Way Out, and Heavy Rain.
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Bioshock
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The twist in Bioshock is prepared from the very beginning. Shortly after entering the underwater city of Rapture, we come into contact with Atlas, who from then on gives us instructions. Each of these starts with the phrase “Would you be so kind”.
About two-thirds of the way through the game, it is revealed that the protagonist Jack is the son of the entrepreneur and Rapture chief Andrew Ryan. More than that: Jack has been genetically manipulated and follows any command that begins with “Would you be so kind” without resistance.
The genius of the twist is that it not only works on a narrative level but also critically questions our actions as players. In games, we often blindly follow the instructions of NPCs or our quest log. Rarely do we question them. Bioshock points out that we rarely use our free will in games. Instead, we do what the developers want from us. By the way, a new game from Bioshock creator Ken Levine is supposed to be released soon.
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Harrison Ford owes his international success as an actor primarily to George Lucas. However, he does not cherish his role as Han Solo as much as another iconic characterin a film.
Before Harrison Ford became internationally known in 1977 for his role as Han Solo, he mainly played minor roles. He appeared in George Lucas’s second film, in American Graffiti. When the director was planning his major space opera Star Wars, he decided to give Ford a bigger role.
The film became a huge success, something even George Lucas had not anticipated. The main actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and of course Harrison Ford became famous and popular overnight.
However, the Star Wars saga is not Harrison Ford’s favoured franchise, and Han Solo is not his favourite role. This honour goes to another iconic character.
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A call changed everything
Which role is Ford grateful for? We are talking about Indiana Jones, a character that Harrison Ford has embodied in 5 films now. How they compare, you can find out in our ranking on MeinMMO.
In 1981, four years after Star Wars, Ford was approved for the role. The actor recalls in a conversation with WSJ. Style on YouTube about that time:
George Lucas called me and said: ‘I have a script that I will send to your home. I want you to read it and go to Steven Spielberg’s house and talk to him briefly.’ And I went home with the grand prize.
Ford was thrilled. Even the contract that committed him to three films could not persuade the actor otherwise. That was different with Star Wars. Back then, he initially refused to be involved in an entire trilogy. With Indy, however, Ford was eager and enthusiastic.
Initially, he was not the first choice for the role.
Who was supposed to play Indiana Jones? Originally, George Lucas was against casting his friend in a film again. Thus, he settled on actor Tom Selleck. You can watch the screen tests of that on YouTube.
Ultimately, there were scheduling problems with Selleck. Lucky for Harrison Ford: He received that call and shortly thereafter the role of Indiana Jones. This also pleased Steven Spielberg, who directed the film series. After all, he wanted Harrison Ford from the very beginning.
A player buys a new graphics card for his gaming PC and justifies it to his wife with a good purchase price. However, his wife is skeptical, questions the price, and checks the whole matter with an AI. And she gets her doubts confirmed.
Who is reporting this? A user reports that the wife of a player contacted him. The player bought an RTX 5090 from him, and the wife wanted to know if he really sold the graphics card for just 999 US dollars, as her husband claims (via Reddit.com).
When the seller confirms this and says it is a good price, the wife responds: “Why does the AI respond so differently then?” In response, she attaches the chat history with an AI chatbot, in which she asks the chatbot what kind of graphics card it is and how much it usually costs.
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Did the man lie? Yes, the seller explains himself in another post on Reddit that he sold the graphics card for significantly more to the user, namely for 4,700 US dollars. The price the user told his wife was far too low, and he paid almost 5 times as much.
Even for German standards, that is very expensive: According to Geizhals, in Germany, you pay at least 2,999 US dollars for an RTX 5090. However, the prices from so-called scalpers are significantly higher.
We tested AI to see if it could classify a graphics card based on an image
We conducted the test: We uploaded a snippet of the graphics card ourselves and asked ChatGPT how much the graphics card in the picture costs. And yes, the chatbot recognizes the graphics card and can also estimate the price. Therefore, we can understand the approach of the “deceived” wife.
We asked ChatGPT how much the device in the picture costs.
By the way, the outcome of the story about the player and his wife is not known. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the wife was extremely angry that her husband lied to her like that.
Streamer and content creator HandOfBlood introduced his new colleague live on Twitch. An AI clone is supposed to help him keep the viewers entertained during streams. In the first test, the evil twin convinces mainly with funny insults, for which he even demands money.
What kind of evil AI twin is this? The AI clone was born out of an idea from HandOfBlood and a former employee who is well-versed in artificial intelligence, or AI for short. The collaboration resulted in an evil AI twin, which recently had its first test run during a Twitch stream.
The AI clone is a 3D projection of HandOfBlood, which can appear on screen either as just a head, head and upper body, or as a full-body double. The replica with a mustache, glasses, and septum looks very similar to the streamer.
You can see for yourself in the stream highlight video uploaded on YouTube:
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The voice with a slight Berlin accent is also reminiscent of HandOfBlood’s real voice.
What is the AI clone used for? The AI is supposed to provide entertainment when the streamer takes breaks for various reasons. In the presence of HandOfBlood, the AI is meant to respond to messages that would otherwise be lost among the numerous contributions of live viewers during a livestream.
The interaction with the AI works according to the following system:
the AI can be activated by a viewer when they write a message containing the term KI or AI
HandOfBlood can actively give instructions to his AI using a microphone and thus also intervene in conversations
the AI, in turn, can react to events in the stream and assess HandOfBlood’s appearance and reactions
additionally, the AI can also respond in the chat as the real HandOfBlood
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AI twin insults even paying viewers
That is why viewers pay for the insults from the AI twin: The AI reacts due to a setting only to the people who gift a sub to HandOfBlood’s Twitch channel. People who support the channel are praised by the AI twin, while everyone else is referred to as “low earners” or “losers” who should also leave a sub.
What is a Twitch Sub? A sub (subscription) refers to the monthly support of a streamer on Twitch by their viewers. Every Amazon Prime member can distribute one free subscription (Twitch Prime Sub) to a streamer of their choice once a month and in return benefits from certain perks, such as watching without ads or participating in exclusive chats and chat contents like special stickers. The regular sub is worth €4.99 (via Twitch).
However, even people who gift HandOfBlood a sub worth €4.99 are prompted by the AI to put even more money into the channel.
How does the AI clone insult? The insults are sometimes extremely original and funny. “Show-off”, “techno hippies”, and “idiot” are still the more harmless expressions that are thrown at the viewers.
This encourages more and more people during the stream to gift a sub to hear the AI twin’s opinion in an entertaining way.
The AI clone also turns out to be a grammar police officer, particularly triggered by spelling mistakes in a message. The same goes for viewers who haven’t read messages properly and ask questions that have already been answered by the AI or simply don’t fit the topic.
Evil clone does not shy away from its template
In the comments for the viewers, there are also repeated comparisons with the real HandOfBlood.
For example, the streamer is said to be a bad gamer who wears overpriced clothes and has an extravagantly groomed mustache. Additionally, he should focus more on gaming and less on his business and other companies, like his malt beverage brand.
The AI, which is specialized in gaming, wants nothing to do with it and responds to a viewer’s address as “Mr. Knabe” (referring to his role as President Knabe for his club Eintracht Spandau, note from the editor), stating that he is not that but “the dirt over there”.
What other problems are there with the AI twin? According to the streamer’s statements, some adjustments still need to be made:
it is not always clear which comment the AI is referring to with its statements
the pronunciation of some words is still incorrect
Furthermore, it is still unclear where the AI gets information about some viewers, as the AI is not supposed to scan Twitch profiles or social media accounts. Over time, the AI should also be trained to really play games or at least to make informed comments about games. That such a thing is conceivable was demonstrated by another AI designed to help you improve in your games – giving you tips while you play.
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In the universe of DC, heroes like Superman and Batman constantly have to deal with powerful villains. One of the most annoying is also one of the most dangerous, at least if he were to use his powers correctly.
Which villain is it? Mister Mxyzptlk made his debut in 1944 in Superman Nr.30. At first glance, he doesn’t look very threatening at all. He wears an orange onesie, has a partially bald head, and a small purple hat and shoes.
So he doesn’t look particularly threatening, but Mister Mxyzptlk is one of the most powerful beings in the entire DC universe, hailing from the fifth dimension and having a particular problem with Superman.
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There is only one way to defeat him: To outsmart him
What abilities does Mister Mxyzptlk have? Mister Mxyzptlk comes from the fifth dimension. This is a place that exists outside the normal rules and universes. In the fifth dimension, for example, different physical rules apply than those we know.
The inhabitants of this dimension are mostly called goblins. Due to his origin, Mister Mxyzptlk is considered an omnipotent being, capable of almost anything one can imagine. He can manipulate himself, but also everything else. This makes him reminiscent of The Impossible Man by Stan Lee.
In addition, he has abilities such as teleportation, immortality, molecular reconstruction, or even simply changing physical and logical rules. Like Deadpool, he enjoys breaking the fourth wall.
Here you can watch a scene with Mister Mxyzptlk from the animated series Superman: The Animated Series:
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Does Mister Mxyzptlk have weaknesses? Although he is virtually unbeatable, he can be outsmarted. On the one hand, he is not fundamentally evil. He loves jokes and enjoys being on Earth because it entertains him. With his powers, he could theoretically erase the entire multiverse without breaking a sweat.
Due to his nature, it is possible to trick him because his powers have limitations that he imposes on himself. If one exploits these, he is sent back to the fifth dimension and can only return after 90 days. Additionally, all his actions are undone.
One of the most well-known limitations is: If he says his name backward, he is banished. In the video above, you can see how Superman tricks him.
In Monster Hunter Wilds there are 14 weapons that you can use to embark on a creature hunt. The different weapons offer many options for fighting and every player has their own favorites. One player wanted to learn all the weapons, but a particular one derailed his plan.
Which weapon is it about? On Reddit, the user irgama posted that he tried to learn all the weapons he did not know so far. These included the gunlance, the sword and shield, the longsword, the insect glaive, and the hunting horn.
First, he tried the gunlance in low-rank, but it did not work for him, even though he really wanted to love it. After that, he wanted to learn the sword and shield, and he became enlightened.
The weapon destroyed his view of the other weapons. [Playing sword and shield] in Wilds is the most fun I’ve ever had in a Monster Hunter game. I love this thing.
He further explains that he tried and liked the glaive and the horn, but no other weapon gave him the feeling like the sword and shield. With any other weapon, he thinks: This fight would be so much more fun with [sword and shield].
His plan to learn the rest of the arsenal was derailed by the sword and shield. He is not the only one who has fallen in love with this weapon.
As early as April 4, 2025, you can face the Mizutsune:
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Some players are absolutely hooked on the sword and shield
What does the community say about the player’s story? Under the post with nearly 1000 upvotes and almost 400 comments (as of April 3, 2025, 3:19 PM), there are several players who share the user’s love.
Relevant-Honeydew-12 (via Reddit) is a bow player himself, but he loves watching his son play with the sword and shield.
Accomplished-Kick122 (via Reddit) does not consider himself a good player and often uses the sword and shield because he cannot anticipate the monsters’ attacks. With this weapon, however, he can block them well.
Khyldr (via Reddit) shares the opinion of the thread creator. He does not think it is the best thing ever, but when he plays another weapon, he immediately starts missing the sword and shield.
However, there are also players who feel such a connection to other weapons like the lance or morph axe.
What makes this weapon so good? Looking at the tier list for Monster Hunter Wilds, it is evident that it is not the strongest weapon in the game, but the sword and shield has few weaknesses. With perfect blocking, you can counter strong attacks, and you remain very mobile with quick attacks. Moreover, the weapon offers good damage output in Wilds.
It is not only a perfect weapon for beginners but also a good choice in almost every situation.
Blizzard surprises the players of World of Warcraft every year with new April Fools’ jokes. An April Fools’ joke from 2009 even made it into the game with Lorenhall.
What is this April Fools’ joke about? In 2009, Blizzard introduced an April Fools’ joke that would later prove to be not so far-fetched after all. The “Pimp My Mount” joke promised that players could customize their mounts at NPCs like Enzo and Haugstern – from spikes to flame stripes, many details of their personal vehicle could be adjusted (via Buffed).
The idea poked fun at the then-popular US TV show “Pimp My Ride” (via Wikipedia). In 2024, with The War Within and the update “Undermine(d)”, the concept of customizing vehicles (which had already been prepared with dragon riding from Dragonflight) was further developed in this direction, as new goblin cars were introduced as new mounts into the game.
Players from WoW can now modify the vehicles to make them faster or more agile, bringing the original joke idea from 2009 to reality. Coincidentally, players have noticed this just in time for April 1st.
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How do the players feel about it? On Reddit, players discovered these parallels just in time for April 1, 2025. The community finds it funny, but wishes for the implementation of more April Fools’ jokes as new features in the MMORPG.
Adventurous_Topic202 suggests as an example on Reddit the April Fools’ joke from 2008: “I’m just waiting for the April Fools’ joke around the bard/guitar hero class to become a thing.” Back then, Blizzard introduced the bard as a new hero class inspired by Guitar Hero. Equipped with musical instruments, the bard fought with abilities like “Epic Solo” and “I Am Murloc,” while supporting the group with buffs.
Meanwhile, Matt_Link wonders on Reddit where the second part of the April Fools’ joke from 2009 is: “Incoming: ‘Dance Studio when’ comments.” Back then, Blizzard presented the “Dance Battle System,” where PvP was to become “Dancer vs. Dancer.” Players were supposed to register with NPC dance masters and compete in a dance competition against each other.
According to the April Fools’ joke, Kael’thas Sunstrider would have established a dance temple in which dance maneuvers were to replace the usual abilities. Rewards such as flashy outfits or the mount “The Soul Train” were supposed to await the winners. A joke that brought together dance and combat, yet was never integrated into the real game.
Was that the first April Fools’ joke that made it into the game? No, the Pandaren as a playable race were originally an April Fools’ joke from 2002. Blizzard introduced them back then as the “fifth race” for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (via wowpedia.fandom.com). This joke portrayed the Pandaren as a mystical, warlike nation driven from their homeland by the centaurs.
Although the Pandaren were originally intended just for fun, many of the concepts were later incorporated into the official “World of Warcraft” lore. In 2012, with the expansion Mists of Pandaria, the Pandaren actually became a playable race in the game, turning the April Fools’ joke from 2002 into a significant part of WoW’s history.
At Nintendo, everything is currently about the new Switch 2. At the same time, Nintendo is soon retiring its best developers, leading to unforeseen changes.
What does the retirement at Nintendo entail? In their podcast on YouTube, former hosts of the YouTube series Nintendo Minute, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, discussed the future of the company. While everything there currently revolves around the release of the Switch 2, the two former employees share their thoughts on a topic that is currently overshadowed by the release: retirement.
Several of the key developers at Nintendo whom we have known for about 40 years will likely leave the company and retire during this [Editor’s note: console] generation, assuming it lasts 7-8 years.
Kit Ellis on the podcast “The Switch 2 is Here and Everything is About to Change at Nintendo” via YouTube
In Japan, where Nintendo is headquartered, people usually retire at around 65 years of age (via Tradingeconomics.com). Many employees who were hired during the post-Tetris hype on the Gameboy and have long shaped the company will reach this age. This includes prominent figures.
The colleagues from GameStar are also watching the stream – here’s the link to the channel:
Change in Presentation
What could change as a result? Former host Kit Ellis points out that Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong series, is already 72 years old. “Many people at Nintendo retire at 65. He obviously has reasons to stay, and they need him, and he obviously wants to continue working, but in eight years he will be 80 years old… and it’s going up.”
Many heads in Nintendo’s leadership are nearing retirement:
Yoshio Sakamoto, creator of Metroid, is 65 years old
Takashi Tezuka, right hand of the Mario creator, is 64 years old
Nintendo composer Koji Kondo is 63 years old
Eiji Aonuma, producer of Zelda, is 62 years old
Kensuke Tanabe, producer of the Metroid Prime games, is 62 years old
Nintendo’s head of planning and development, Shin’ya Takahashi, is 61 years old
Kit Ellis states: “I’m not saying that all these people will leave, but some of them probably will. So it’s an open question who will take on these important leadership roles, not just within the game franchises we know but simply within the company in general, there will be a natural cultural shift when new people take on these roles […]”.
His colleague Krysta Yang adds: “It will feel different when these people leave the company because you simply cannot replace them, […] You can teach the skills, but you cannot replace them as people. It will just feel different. That doesn’t mean the games will be bad, it will just feel different.”
Throughout the podcast, the former employees also discuss that the natural transition Nintendo will experience is not a bad thing. According to them, the transition will allow fresh perspectives as new people take on positions in the leadership. However, it is a moment where a lot can change within the company and its culture.
If you don’t pay attention while looting, you might get surprised by a Mimic that has sharp teeth ready for you instead of valuable loot. We explain where these nasty traps originate from and why they exist in games.
What was actually the first Mimic? A Mimic is nothing more than a trap that takes the shape of another object. Today, it is typically thought of as treasure chests that come to life. However, they can also appear in many other forms.
The concept of the Mimic likely originates from the Trojan Horse. The Greeks feigned their retreat and left a huge wooden horse in front of Troy, inside which soldiers were hidden. The Trojans brought the supposed gift into their city, after which the warriors emerged at night, opened the gates, and Troy fell – a classic trap like a Mimic (cf. Wikipedia).
The idea of treasure chests and other objects coming to life can also be found in Japanese folklore. Tsukumogami are beings of Japanese popular belief (via Wikipedia). They arise when owners neglect their household items. According to the stories, the neglected objects come to life and show themselves as vengeful or benevolent, depending on how they were treated before.
However, the Mimics as we know them today in video games originated from Dungeons and Dragons.
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Dungeons and Dragons shaped the Mimics
How did Mimics end up in video games? The Mimics as we know them today were coined in 1974 by D&D co-creator Gary Gygax (via PC Gamer). More details about the creatures were provided in the following years in Dungeons and Dragons. Initially, they were considered shape-shifting underground creatures that dislike sunlight.
Thus, their form as a treasure chest was not yet manifested. Even today, the creatures can still appear in various forms. In D&D, they can be doormats, furniture, or even entire houses. In the cooperative horror game Lethal Company, Mimic doors can also be added to the game through the workshop; those who are not careful during their escape may be eaten (via thunderstore.io).
There are also Mimics in many multiplayer servers in Minecraft. Here, servers sometimes use them to expose cheaters. Players attempting to obtain diamonds by using x-ray vision might be shown false gems or those located in unreachable places to catch them (via papermc.io).
Why do developers implement such mechanics? One reason is the mentioned cheat protection, which is especially important with the increasing number of cheaters in online games. However, mainly, Mimics are used as gameplay elements by developers.
Earlier RPGs often incorporated Mimics to catch and punish greedy players. Similarly, you find the creatures in Dark Souls and other games by developer From Software today, but the motivations for their use have changed over the years.
Nowadays, Mimics often serve to slow down the player and ensure that they take a bit more time to observe their surroundings. An increased presence of the creatures at the beginning of a game might lead players to move more slowly through the levels because they don’t want to be attacked by a false chest (via kotaku.com).
A well-known example of this is the chests in Baldur’s Gate 3, which do not immediately eliminate your characters but trigger a battle you weren’t prepared for. Just like with the Trojan Horse, Mimics today primarily serve to present you with a surprise fight and break the tension in otherwise calm situations.
In one moment, your group is looting a house in Baldur’s Gate 3; perhaps you are still weakened from the last battle and just want to quickly secure the items. In the next moment, you suddenly find yourself in a fight with a chest that wants to take your valuables back (via YouTube).
Mimics are considered to be among the most iconic RPG creatures that exist. They are now found in many video games, tabletop games, and stories, consistently interrupting quiet situations with sudden action. In Elden Ring, there is a powerful talisman that is also related to Mimics: This is how you find the Mimic Tear in Elden Ring – Makes every boss ridiculously easy
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Since the end of March, inZOI has been available in Early Access on Steam, but not all players are thrilled. Now, the developer is apologizing to everyone who is disappointed.
The South Korean “inZOI Studio” and publisher KRAFTON (known for PUBG) have released inZOI as a more realistic alternative to The Sims. Since March 28, 2025, it has been available in Early Access on Steam, where 83% of the reviews are positive.
Now, inZOI director Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim has addressed fans on X (formerly Twitter). In an open letter, he thanks the community for their support – and apologizes for the frustration his game has caused.
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This is what the head of inZOI says: In his post on X, Kjun admits that inZOI still has many weaknesses and many players find the content insufficient. “I sincerely apologize for any frustration that has arisen from this,” he writes.
He reports that he feels like a “nervous parent” when he watches inZOI streams. However, seeing the community have fun with the game feels like a huge success for him. The team takes the feedback to heart and wants to work even harder.
It is particularly important to him that inZOI does not simply become another Early Access game that rests on this status. He assures:
Even if we are not perfect right now, we want to prove that this is not an Early Access title that merely takes advantage of this label. We truly want to communicate with you, build the game together, and seriously uphold this promise.
Additionally, we will continue to address critical issues with hotfixes as soon as they are identified. As mentioned before, it is important for us to stay true to our words and not use the term “Early Access” as an excuse. We are grateful to everyone who has purchased the game and will keep our promise through regular updates and open communication.
“The introverted version of Swen Vincke”
How is this received by the community? His words are well received: The Discord post received over 2,100 hearts, and the message on X garnered more than 8,800 likes (as of April 3, 19:35). Many players comment that they are hopeful and looking forward to upcoming content.
Also on Reddit, the message is received positively. Korean__Princess writes: “I love [the developers] even more when they send out letters like this.” And Positive-Smile-2717 adds: “All in all, it was a solid Early Access start. I can only hope that the game continues to develop and grow with worthwhile updates and changes.”
User Akasha1885 even compares Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim to Swen Vincke, the head behind Larian Studios and Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke captivated the gaming community with his special outfit at the Game Awards 2023 and moved with his speech on X.
In his message on X, Kjun emphasizes that inZOI began as a small, personal project out of his own enthusiasm. Previously, he stated that the development of inZOI is his “greatest challenge” to date. He now understands why so few studios dare to take on life simulation. More on this can be found here: “Now I understand why so few have tried” – head of inZOI explains why it’s hard to surpass The Sims
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GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated titles of 2025, and gamers are looking forward to its release. In the meantime, many of you will soon have the opportunity to play GTA 5 for free before shelling out 100 dollars for the successor.
Why is GTA 5 free? Starting April 15, 2025, Grand Theft Auto V will be available again in Game Pass. This applies not only to console players – PC users can also grab the game and receive the Enhanced Update as a bonus. The update brings improved graphics and performance, ray tracing features, and exclusive content in GTA Online.
Can I still play with my friends? Yes, because Microsoft has confirmed that all users of the Standard and Ultimate editions of Game Pass have access to all console and PC versions. Anyone who owns a PC Game Pass can download and play both editions. This way, you can also play with friends who own GTA 5 on Steam or Epic Games (via news.xbox.com).
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Grand Theft Auto 5: Trailer for Next-Gen Update for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
The reason is that games are becoming increasingly expensive and there are more and more “Black Hole” games – titles that captivate players so much that they hardly buy new games. Additionally, the market is slowly becoming saturated. If Rockstar indeed raises the price for GTA 6, other publishers may follow suit and argue: “Our game is also AAA, so it deserves a AAA price.”
Before GTA 6 even comes out, Nintendo has already ignited the price debate. At the Nintendo Direct on April 2, new games were announced alongside the new console – and the prices have risen compared to the predecessor of the upcoming Switch 2.
The Minecraft movie with Jack Black is coming to theaters today, but Twitch streamer Papaplatte got to see it in advance – although it seems there wasn’t much excitement about it.
On April 3, 2025, “A Minecraft Movie” will hit German cinemas. The block game has been a constant favorite for years and has helped some German content creators build a career on YouTube and later Twitch. Gronkh, whose Let’s Plays of Minecraft have attracted thousands of viewers, was even supposed to have a voice role in the film. However, fans say his role has been cut (via Reddit).
So it’s no wonder that many German content creators from the Minecraft scene were present at the premiere on March 30.
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A Minecraft Movie: First Complete Trailer in German
Minecraft Movie – Boring?
What does Papaplatte have to say about the Minecraft movie? Not much, and this was likely because the streamer didn’t catch much of the film. As he admitted in the stream, he may have fallen asleep for about half an hour during the screening.
And since yawning, as we all know, is highly contagious, it apparently hit his friend, streamer Reeze, who was sitting next to him. The streamer didn’t have much more to say about the film at this point.
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How is the film otherwise received? Even though Papaplatte’s reaction isn’t exactly favorable for the movie, the initial reactions are quite positive. You can find out more from the colleagues at GameStar.
Early critics describe the film as entertaining but not very innovative. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a mixed score of 53% (as of 18:00), with the audience’s judgment still pending.
This could mean that the Minecraft movie is a return to the rather poor reputation of video game adaptations, after outstanding adaptations like Arcane and Fallout have done so much for the genre.
Let us know in the comments if the film meets your expectations when you get your own impression in the cinema.
In Call of Duty, Season 3 of Black Ops 6 starts today, April 2nd, but Warzone will be offline for one day. We will keep you updated on the server status in our live ticker.
When will the servers go offline? The Warzone servers will be shut down on April 2nd at around 6:00 PM German time when Season 3 launches.
When will the servers be online again? The Warzone servers are expected to be offline for 24 hours, and you will likely be able to play again on April 3rd around 6:00 PM.
All further information can be found in our live ticker for the server downtime:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6:15 PM
During our first round, some players disconnected from the game, and we also observed some initial disconnects on Twitch. So there may be sporadic server issues – even though we survived the first round without any.
6:04 PM
The matchmaking is quick, and we found a match in just a few seconds. In the first gunfight, all of our shots were registered by the game without issue, and the opponent fell. No sign of server problems so far!
5:59 PM
Ladies and gentlemen: We are now in Warzone and can confirm that the servers are online. Welcome to Verdansk!
5:55 PM
On Twitch, the first players are already in Warzone playing on Verdansk. For many, the in-game countdown is still running for several minutes.
5:45 PM
In about 15 minutes, Season 3 in Warzone is set to start.
Just before the launch, experts estimate that the following weapons could be meta:
Medium to long range
CR-56 AMAX (Assault Rifle)
KILO 141 (Assault Rifle)
SWAT 5.56 with Grau modification (DMR; but fully automatic)
HDR (Sniper Rifle)
Close range
C9 (Submachine Gun)
SAUG
4:00 PM
Only 2 hours left until the Warzone servers are supposed to come back online.
12:00 PM
You can once again head into battle with the Grau 5.56 in Warzone. It has been available as a modification for the SWAT 5.56 since Season 3. More about this here:
When the Warzone servers go offline at 6:00 PM, you can prepare by grinding the Battle Pass or leveling some weapons in Black Ops 6 – if you haven’t done so already. Black Ops 6 is free to play from April 2 to April 3.
If you want to know which weapons were particularly popular in Warzone in Season 2, you can check that out here:
Some players are already calculating on Reddit what the time-to-kill of the various assault rifles in Season 3 of Warzone could look like.
Especially the AK-74 looks promising. The AMES-85 could also be good. Previously popular weapons like the XM4 and the Goblin MK2 perform relatively poorly in comparison.
12:00 PM
On PlayStation 5, the preload seems to be available already. The update there is said to be about 32 GB (including the BO6 contents)
9:40 AM
The preload for Season 3 seems to be available on Xbox and Battle.net. The download for Black Ops 6 is reportedly around 50 GB.
9:35 AM
Just a reminder: Warzone will go offline today, April 2, around 6 PM. During this time, Black Ops 6 is free to play. The free period ends on April 3.
9:30 AM
Hello and welcome to our live ticker for the server downtime of Call of Duty: Warzone at the launch of Season 3! I am Dariusz and I will be with you for the next 24 hours. I hope you are excited and looking forward to showing your opponents on Verdansk who is the better player.
MeinMMO author Johanna was able to experience the story of South of Midnight before its release. The game playfully shows her where to go, but that is not what she wants at all.
I initially didn’t really have South of Midnight on my radar of games I want to play. But when I watched the trailer for the first time, I was instantly smitten.
The stop-motion animation style has a melancholic charm for me, and the voice acting convinced me immediately that this would be a game with lovingly written characters and a gripping story. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya was equally taken with the trailer.
All the more thrilled was I when I received a review key from Xbox and could dive into the folklore world early.
In the game, we follow teenager Hazel, who must rescue her mother. She and her house have been washed down the river by a hurricane. Hazel follows the river and gains mysterious abilities through a mysterious spindle that allows her to see the world through different eyes.
She must defend herself and fight against monsters. At her side is a catfish with whom she uncovers the story of the other residents as well as her mother.
The story mainly revolves around Southern folklore. Among these tales, some creepy foes must also be defeated.
With the trailer, you get a first impression of the game:
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South of Midnight: Story Trailer Shows Dark Figures from American Folklore
I have to go over there, but I don’t want to
Simple gameplay makes room for exploration
The gameplay in South of Midnight is relatively simple. You have a series of attacks that can be used against your enemies and a menu to expand your abilities.
Both are not complicated systems that you have to dive deeply into. Puzzles that block your way are also kept simple. If you ever don’t know, you can summon a strand that shows you exactly which direction to go.
The strand always shows you where to go.
This reveals an important aspect for me: Since I’m not busy acquiring knowledge for a complicated weapon or ability system, I have much more capacity and time to calmly explore the world.
This means that I look at the strand to see where I need to go and then go in other directions. That way, I know where I can still discover collectibles and explore the world. It is full of details that are worth marveling at.
If I had just followed the path blindly, I would have missed this detail.
These details and collectible notes help to tell side stories. In diary entries, for example, we learn more about the characters and their backgrounds.
Heartwarming story & exciting characters
Hazel completely enchanted me when she proudly declared: “I’m gonna find my momma on my own!” She is a teenager who has her weaknesses but makes up for them with her courage. She is by no means overpowered, but she is tough.
All the other characters grew on me over time, especially the huge talking catfish.
The catfish tells you stories and accompanies you on your adventure.
What makes the characters so lovable is not only the way they are written, but also the excellent voice acting. In the original English, you can feel how the characters come to life and gain a soul.
Jolene is one of my favorite characters.
Like a good book
You probably know it: You’re reading an exciting book or watching a great series, and towards the end, when you know you only have a few pages or episodes left, you start to read or watch slower. That’s how I felt with South of Midnight.
Since I knew that the game, with a playtime of 10 to 12 hours, is on the shorter side, I approached the individual chapters slowly and took more time to explore the world.
Because that is the game’s greatest strength: the story. Everything else takes a backseat.
Stories are told through memories in South of Midnight.
Enemies are intricately designed and have a cool concept, but they don’t pose a real challenge. When I approach a new area, I know exactly when enemies will appear and usually what kind of foes they will be.
I can recommend South of Midnight to everyone who loves heartwarming stories and lovingly written characters and wants to experience a story through the medium of video games. The game won’t challenge you much in terms of gameplay but takes you on the adventure that Hazel experiences.
This is how MeinMMO editor Lydia rates South of Midnight: South of Midnight combines the real history and living reality of the Southern states with folklore and magic. The result is a special gaming experience that captivated me from the first moment and will likely resonate for some time.
The gameplay combines fun platforming elements with story-driven exploration and action-packed combat, without any of these aspects feeling out of place. The level design seems well thought out, and I had a lot of fun using Hazel’s different abilities to traverse the levels and explore every nook and cranny.
The individual destinies that you uncover throughout a chapter revolve around themes such as empathy, family, and how far people will go in difficult situations. It can get quite dark at times, and some moments are hard to bear. However, a thread of hope runs throughout, as it is not the player’s task as a “Weaver” to hold anyone accountable but to heal old wounds.
The arena battles that you face during a level are functional but not particularly exciting. For me, they were more of a way to restore my health that I had lost while exploring because I wanted to try reaching this or that point. However, I had much more fun with the boss fights at the end of some chapters, which bring varied mechanics and require quick reflexes.
A special highlight for me was how South of Midnight uses music: the soundtrack starts as a subtle background noise during the larger story chapters, but the further you progress into the level and the story being told, the more prominent the lyrics become. This culminates in a musical and gameplay finale that makes every chapter a special experience.
Overall, I can wholeheartedly recommend South of Midnight if you’re looking for an action game with a unique setting and gripping story. However, how much you really get from the game will depend on your playstyle, as those who simply rush through the levels may finish too quickly and be left a bit disappointed. But for those who immerse themselves in the game, take their time to explore and just listen, a thoroughly satisfying experience awaits.
Death is inevitable, and this applies even in the distant future of Warhammer 40,000. An aspiring fan is currently exploring the Chaos Gods and wants to know what happens to his soul when he dies in the world of Warhammer. The community has answers, and they are surprisingly mild for such a grim universe.
Warhammer 40,000 is dystopian, dark, and absurdly vast. The sheer size and mass of living beings ensure that death is a ubiquitous theme. The ever-present war only further reinforces this circumstance.
But what exactly does it mean to die in the world of Warhammer 40,000? A user on Reddit asks just that. He says he is just getting into the world and is particularly interested in Orks and Slaanesh.
He has come across the information that the Dark Prince promises joy in life, but afterward, an eternity of torment follows. Now the user wants to know how true that is. The community explains in detail how death works in Warhammer.
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Die Armee der Emperor’s Children im Tabletop von Warhammer 40.000
The Return to the Sea of Souls
As the top answer, most veterans come up with … nothing. When a person dies in Warhammer 40,000, nothing happens – at least from their perspective. However, a few things are happening in the background.
A human’s soul comes from the Warp and simply returns to the vast sea of souls after death. This is true for the vast majority of humanity, at least according to all the information currently available.
Nothing further happens to the souls there. The person simply ceases to exist, the soul loses consciousness until it may be reborn someday, or perhaps not at all. It may end up as a snack for a demon, but usually does not attract enough attention for that. There are, however, exceptions.
“Being a Psyker is like the dinner bell for demons”
There are some individuals who have a particularly strong connection to the Warp and can even harness its power: Psykers, the “space wizards” of Warhammer 40,000. Psykers can draw power from the Immaterium and to some extent control it.
Since the Warp is also the realm of Chaos, its inhabitants naturally take notice of such things. The soul of a Psyker burns in the Immaterium much brighter than all the others.
When a Psyker dies and their soul enters the Warp, it is like a “dinner bell,” explains a user. Demons would immediately pounce on them and rip them apart – at best. More often than not, it happens that the Psyker remains more or less conscious to literally be tormented by demons for eternity so that they can revel in their suffering.
Chaos gods are known for their gifts, even if they usually have a major catch.
Chaos is Eternal Torment or the Greatest Reward
But what if someone has already served the Chaos Gods and devoted themselves to them during their lifetime? The gods are relatively generous when it comes to gifts in life, and they at least bestow their questionable blessings on many followers to some degree.
The souls of Chaos followers are therefore strongly drawn to one of the realms of the gods and disappear there upon death. Here too, it is usually the case that … nothing happens. At least this is the general assumption.
There are exceptions, however, when a person is particularly strong or has attracted the attention of a god. Then it may happen that the person ascends to demonhood in life or even after death – or is personally tortured by the god for all eternity.
By the way, the same applies to the Emperor, whom many believe to be a god. Those who are particularly lucky are “saved” by Big E – which only means that they are devoured by him instead of by other Warp entities. But that should at least be more pleasant.
Non-Humans Have a Whole Different Fate – Mostly at Least
In contrast, the situation is different for most Xenos species. Not much is known about the afterlife of most species, but there are almost universal basic ideas about death. In various comments, users explain what happens when non-humans die:
Orks are actually fungi and spread spores upon death. Their spirits go to the Great Green after death, to be reborn by their gods Gork and Mork.
There are also some exceptions here. The technologically savvy T’au have a presence in the Warp, but it is hardly perceivable. What happens to this species after death is entirely unclear.
The Kin of the Votann Conglomerate were probably once humans but, like the T’au, have no truly strong connection to the Immaterium. The consciousness of the Kin is uploaded into the “Ancestor Core” after death to contribute to the data pool. In their belief, they ascend to their ancestors, similar to how Vikings did in our culture.
The Worst Fate in the Afterlife Belongs to the Space Eldar
In contrast, it is very clear what happens to the Aeldari. The Aeldari birthed the god Slaanesh and are closely tied to him. Their souls remain conscious in death and would be tormented for all eternity by Slaanesh.
To protect themselves, the souls of fallen Aeldari wander into soulstones, which are then transported into the world or the ship they lived on to power endless machines. In times of war, these crystals are used in constructs that are deployed for battle – at the risk of being destroyed.
Schedule 1 had a strong start on Steam, but fans are now wondering what content will be released in the future. A roadmap provides answers and it looks very promising. We will show you what the developer behind the hit might be preparing.
Is there a roadmap? There is no official roadmap in the traditional sense with dates for when new content will be released, but there is a Trello board with ideas that the head and developer Tyler is working on. The list is long and this Trello board includes both large and small adjustments for Schedule 1.
However, don’t set your expectations too high. Tyler is a single developer, and it may take a long time to implement any of these ideas in the game. In the worst case, some features could be entirely scrapped. Nevertheless, we will now show you what Tyler might be preparing for Schedule 1.
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
Trello shows what plans the head of Schedule 1 is pursuing
What does the roadmap look like? The ideas on the Trello board (via trello.com) are divided into two categories: ideas for monthly updates and minor adjustments/improvements. The following can be found in each category:
Ideas for monthly updates
New drugs like mushrooms, MDMA, heroin
Traveling customers who occasionally visit Hyland Point
Fishing as a mini-game
Sewer network
Raids (no details yet)
Community translations
Interactions with the cartel such as fights or even raids
A shooting range with mini-game
Parkour to jump over fences
Map expansions for the southwest and northeast
More interactions with the police (bribery)
Drivers that you can hire
New product forms of your drugs
Police evidence locker that you can break into to get back your seized goods
Custom packaging and labels
Diverse weather like light or heavy rain
Minor adjustments/improvements
Rarer trash finds
Emotes
Breaking into vehicles
Van, wheelchair as vehicles
Radio or a jukebox
Different types of bags like backpacks or sports bags
Duplicate save files
Pistol with higher fire rate and a larger magazine
Select custom quantities in shops
A filter when it comes to products and an option for sorting
Controller support
Steam Deck support
Voice chat in the game
Cosmetic surgery to customize the playable character
These were all the current plans that Tyler might have for Schedule 1. In addition to the roadmap, you can also use cheats to gain some advantages. Are you looking for the right console commands for your cheat? Then we have just what you need: Schedule 1: All cheats in the list – How to open the console
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The German streamer HandOfBlood did the same thing on April 2 as the most successful streamer on Twitch, Caedrel. He comments on the games of his own team in League of Legends. And the fans love it. In the last game in LoL, on April 2, against the team of the drugstore chain Rossmann, HandOfBlood was once again on fire.
This is what the biggest streamer on Twitch does: The Brit Caedrel formed his own team in LoL at the end of 2024 and has been training the team ever since. He is the founder and coach, also taking care of the management.
With his team “Los Ratones”, Caedrel is hugely successful – both in sports and as a content creator on Twitch. Los Ratones have won their regional league, and Caedrel has risen to become the most successful streamer on Twitch worldwide. In the last 90 days, when Caedrel streams, he had 44,000 viewers. And he streams a lot.
Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
HandOfBlood cheers on his team
This is what HandOfBlood is doing now: HandOfBlood currently does something very similar on Twitch at least a few hours per week. Although he is actually the pioneer and Caedrel the imitator – just as the German team NNO was the pioneer for the wave that is now conquering LoL and Twitch.
HandOfBlood casts the games of his team in the German regional league on his channel, but not in his content role as President Knabe, but as an excited hardcore fan of his team.
This is how it is going for HandOfBlood: Currently, Eintracht Spandau is not doing well at all. In the first split, the team finished last, on April 2 they lost to the team of the drugstore chain Rossmann, the Rossmann Centaurs, and stand again at 1-4 at the bottom of the table, in 8th place out of 10.
But for HandOfBlood as a content creator, things are going well: On April 2, a peak of 11,000 people watched him and his team.
HandOfBlood casts together with Kevin Westphal, the e-sports lead of Eintracht Spandau, and is fully engaged.
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This is how HandOfBlood cheered on his own player when the opponent was about to escape, saying “Break both his legs,” quickly adding, when he realized what he had said, an “ingame.”
