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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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes more social thanks to new features
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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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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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede
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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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.
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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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.
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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Marathon Announce Trailer PS5 & PC
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).
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.
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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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.
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.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? The double event this weekend combined with “Stunning Variants” is a pretty strong start to April, which also has a few more interesting dates coming up. What are they? You can read about them in our overview! Here you will find all events in Pokémon GO in April 2025.
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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.
On April 3, the moment came that Warzone players had long awaited for 3 years: the return of Verdansk.
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
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.
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.
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*].
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
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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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.
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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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).
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.
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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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.
