Those who knew a special code 25 years ago could use Windows XP for free

25 years ago, a Windows XP activation key caused a stir. Those who knew this key could install the operating system for free on PCs, even before the official release.

In 2001, Microsoft introduced its new operating system Windows XP. As the magazine Xataka reported, a code caused an unexpected turn just weeks after the grand launch of Windows XP.

A warez group had access to a copy of the operating system before the official release and distributed it along with the working license key “FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8”.

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A key that turned the market upside down

This is the key in question: The volume license key “FCKGW” (VLK) was distributed by the warez group Devil’s Own 35 days before the official release of Windows XP in 2001. This key allowed users to install Windows XP while bypassing the usual activation by Microsoft, which was illegal.

Warez groups specialize in cracking and illegally distributing digital products such as software. Their goal is to circumvent copy protection mechanisms and make software available for free. In this case, Devil’s Own not only released the activation key, but also an ISO file of Windows XP on P2P platforms like eMule, enabling the distribution of the system without the need for an official license.

How was the key distributed? The key was released along with an NFO file that described the details of the leak and the key. Additionally, images of a burned CD and the “FCKGW” key circulated online. Microsoft had introduced the activation system of Windows XP to prevent piracy. However, the key undermined the effectiveness of the protective measures.

Microsoft’s response: The damage was already done

The impact on Microsoft: Although Microsoft later blocked the “FCKGW” key with the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) in August 2004, the damage was already done. Millions of users had installed Windows XP for free using the illegal key. As Microsoft acknowledged at the time, the spread of this key had significant effects on the sales figures of Windows XP.

What happened after the blockade? The fact that Microsoft tried to close the leak changed little about the already widely adopted use of the system. The key was completely blocked, making activation with the key impossible. PCs that were activated with this key no longer received updates and were confronted with WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) notifications. Nevertheless, XP continued to be used in many regions, especially in developing countries, for years after the release of Windows 7.

Even years later, the community still remembered this code. It kept appearing in forums, memes, and nostalgic discussions. On Reddit, users regularly celebrated the anniversary of the key and wondered how they still remembered it. But how much do piracy actually impact software developers? A recent study on Denuvo provides insight into this.

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He sold his tech company for 1 billion US dollars, now says: “I’m rich, but I have no more goals in life”

Loom is a recording app for mobile and PC. The founders have now sold their software for a lot of money. One of the founders, Vinay Hiremath, explained: Now he has a lot of money, but no more goals in life.

Who was sold? Vinay Hiremath, founder of the recording app Loom, sold his young startup in 2023 to the Australian tech company Atlassian. Purchase price: 975 million euros. After the purchase, he stated in his own blog that he had significant problems after the sale.

Hiremath shared his feelings of cluelessness and uncertainty in a long blog post titled “I’m rich and have no idea what to do with my life”.

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“Infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it”

Hiremath explained in his own blog post that he finds himself in the unusual position of never having to work again. Because he now has enough money. And he also no longer has the desire to earn money or gain prestige:

Life has been like a fog over the past year. After I sold my company, I find myself in the completely untenable position of never having to work again. Everything feels like a side job, but not in an inspiring way. I no longer have the same basic needs that drive me to earn money or gain status. I have infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it, and honestly, I’m not particularly optimistic about life.

He himself stated: “When you work on something for a decade that takes up your whole life, it’s hard to let go of the certainty and the goal you’ve become accustomed to.”

By the way, he declined a position at his founded company. Had he been with his company, he would have received a fixed bonus of 60 million US dollars over 4 years. However, he declined it.

What is he doing now? In his blog, he explained that he is now living in Hawaii and studying physics. His next goal is to start a new company, but he wants to acquire some physical fundamentals first.

So now I’m in Hawaii. I’m learning physics. And why? The reason I tell myself is that I want to acquire some basics so that I can start a company that creates real-world products. That sounds plausible, but I’m currently learning to accept that I’m happy learning physics.

In a podcast with Moneywise (via YouTube.com) he explained, however, that he is currently unemployed and looking for an internship.

His Indian compatriot Daksh Gupta views work quite differently: The young boss explains that in his company one must work 80 hours a week. But this receives little positive feedback. He himself defends: As a startup, one has to struggle against great competition and must assert oneself against it: The 22-year-old boss of a company demands 80 hours a week from his employees: “We offer no work-life balance”

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Former PlayStation boss advises Sony not to focus only on the best graphics

Sony is known for its exclusive titles on the PlayStation 5, particularly for single-player games that focus on epic stories and beautiful graphics. The former head of PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida, stated in an interview that in the future one should not rely solely on graphics.

Who is Shuhei Yoshida? Between 2008 and 2019, Shuhei Yoshida was the head of PlayStation Studios. As a producer, he worked on iconic titles such as Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, and Spyro the Dragon.

He left the company in 2019, but regularly speaks up about PlayStation-related topics. Most recently, he advocated for remakes, for example. In a recent interview, he discussed the direction of Sony. He is confident that one cannot only rely on beautiful graphics to be successful in the future.

Sony focuses primarily on graphics and great single-player stories for exclusive titles:

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What does Shuhei Yoshida say about the graphical direction of PlayStation? Shuhei Yoshida spoke in an interview with the Japanese website AV Watch. On his X-Account, the journalist Genki translated parts of the interview. Yoshida concludes that PlayStation needs to rethink its direction instead of continuing to focus on the most beautiful graphics.

So far, the DNA of PlayStation has been characterized by values such as “top graphics” that have persisted since Mr. Kutaragi’s time. Users have expected this from PlayStation games. However, it is time for us to rethink this. Of course, I consider it necessary to provide the best (in terms of graphic quality) for those who want it. But to remain broadly popular among users, we must change our way of thinking.

While Yoshida is convinced that one should still rely on big games with great graphics, he believes that it’s time to rethink how to proceed for the future. In this regard, he states that it would be best to have a younger generation involved. However, he is optimistic about what the team will do in the future.

What is the problem with AAA games? Large and graphically impressive games are very expensive and time-consuming to develop. This leads to high risks and can result in major flops, such as Concord.

Development times are getting longer, and smaller games can be a good buffer for that. A significant success was also Astro Bot. As a 3D platformer, it is a rather atypical game for modern Sony, but it has been well received, even by MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz.

Through games like Astro Bot, new target groups can also be reached. As Gamesradar reported, the game sold 1.5 million copies in the first 2 months, and a remarkable 37% of those have not purchased a first-party title in 2 years.

How things will develop for PlayStation in the future remains to be seen. However, the video game company has done quite well with the PS4 and PS5. Before that, they had issues with the PS3, as the console caused significant losses initially, as he revealed in another interview: The PS3 caused Sony headaches; the former head thought ‘PlayStation was done.’

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Reacher actor wanted to shoot a scene in season 3 himself, immediately regretted the worst 5 minutes of his life

With the series Reacher, Amazon Prime was able to breathe new life into the action hero. This is also due to lead actor Alan Ritchson, who seems born for this role. In season 3, we can expect the most intense fight scenes yet. The actor noticed this himself, as he pushed himself too hard.

What is this fight scene about? In season 3, there’s for the first time an opponent who is even bigger than Reacher himself. Reacher has to face Paulie, played by Olivier Richters, a foe he cannot easily defeat physically.

The final fight between the two is not only quite brutal, but the physicality of both actors is also highlighted. This is partly because Ritchson performed some scenes himself because he was determined to do so. However, he regretted it immediately in one scene.

A trailer for season 3 can be found here:

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German trailer for season 2 of Reacher

You will die if you do this

What happened in this fight scene? In a YouTube video from Stream Wars, parts of the cast discuss which scene was their favorite in season 3. Alan Ritchson talks about the final fight against Paulie. The usually strong and steadfast Reacher is really shaken up.

In one scene, Paulie throws him through a table. The camera films from above and you can see Ritchson’s face. The actor wanted this scene filmed just like this, even though he was told it was too dangerous. They preferred to use a stunt double and film from below.

However, Ritchson insisted, even though he was told: You will die if you do this. He filmed the scene anyway and quickly realized the danger. Ritchson explains that he briefly saw black and thought he had broken his back.

I remember the lights briefly going out when I hit the ground. I thought, “Am I dead?” when I woke up. And I was pulled out of the frame. I only thought: […]I think they will be right and be upset that I broke my spine.

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson on a special stunt

Fortunately, it was just a feeling and Alan Ritchson did not break his spine. He further recounts that it was the worst 5 minutes of his life and that he had even insisted on them because he really wanted to shoot this scene.

Ironically, his children were supposed to be on set that day, and he wanted to hide his injury from them. Besides this action scene, he mentions the quieter scenes with actress Sonja Cassidy. These scenes are not only magical moments for the show, but also for him. For the author of the books, Alan Ritchson is the perfect choice for the role: The author of Reacher explains whether Tom Cruise or Alan Ritchson is the better choice

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What games must the Switch 2 have for you to buy it?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in 2025. With the new generation of consoles, there will be a wave of fresh games that could revive dusty IPs. Which ones do you want to see the most? MeinMMO wants to know!

Players who have been fans of Nintendo for many years will likely not miss out on the Switch 2. However, there are also many gamers who need to be convinced before they buy Nintendo’s new hybrid console. Especially with competitors like the Steam Deck and alternatives, the handheld feature is no longer the sole reason to buy.

Yet Nintendo has been convincing generations with its own games. Franchises like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda are indispensable from the consoles. That’s why we want to know from you: Which game series need to be continued, preferably as launch titles for the new console, for you to buy the Switch 2?

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Vote for which games would convince you to buy the Switch 2

That’s why vote for which game series must be continued for you to buy the new console. We have only listed the general names, as the exact titles are not yet known. Since multiple game series are available, you can cast 3 votes.

You have many franchises that are home to Nintendo consoles to choose from. If we have forgotten an important title that matters to you, you can click the last option another game. Then let us know in the comments which new game you are looking forward to.

In addition to the in-house brands, there will likely be some third-party titles designed by independent developers. MeinMMO has listed all the games that are most likely to be available for Switch 2 in a separate article: Third-party games you can expect on the Nintendo Switch 2 – rumors and speculations

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Head of Path of Exile 2 reveals how much the development has cost

Developing MMOs costs a lot of money. The head of Path of Exile 2 reveals how much his game has cost and explains why his studio can operate so cheaply.

How much did Path of Exile 2 cost? In an interview with content creator Destin on YouTube, game director Jonathan Rogers also discussed the development costs of Path of Exile 2. He explains that the development costs were significantly less than a 9-digit amount.

They [the development costs, editor’s note] are much lower than nine digits

So, Path of Exile 2 cost less than 100 million. He does not specify the currency. It is unknown exactly which currency he means, but the developer of Path of Exile is based in New Zealand, while the interviewer is in the USA. For comparison:

  • 100 million New Zealand dollars is equivalent to 52,658,000.00 €
  • 100 million US dollars is equivalent to 92,630,760 €.

If we assume that PoE2 cost 75 million euros, then the ARPG would still be more than 3 times cheaper than GTA V, which is reported to have cost about 275 million euros for development and marketing (via PCWelt.de). Since then, development costs have generally continued to rise (via play3.de).

The development costs for Path of Exile 2 seem relatively low. Content creator Destin agrees and asks the PoE2 head about the reasons for this.

You can watch the trailer for the new season “Dawn of the Hunt” here. The new season starts on April 4, 2025.

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Two reasons for the low costs

What makes development so cheap? In the interview, game director Jonathan Rogers names two reasons why the development of Path of Exile 2 is so inexpensive. Firstly, it is due to the location of the developer studio. Grinding Gear Games, the developers of Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor, are located in Auckland, New Zealand.

The head reveals that salaries there are more reasonable compared to salaries in California. According to him, salaries in New Zealand are more at a global average level, while they have risen significantly in California. Worldwide, the salary range for software developers is on average between 50,000 and 110,000 dollars (via wearedevelopers.com).

The second reason for the low development costs, according to the game director, lies in the efficiency of his company. In the developer studio, efforts are always made to keep bureaucracy low and to eliminate it where possible. According to Rogers, there are not multiple levels in middle management.

In an anecdote, Rogers explains that employees who have their first job at Grinding Gear Games and later move to other companies are often shocked by how efficient the development of Path of Exile 2 was in comparison.

You can watch the entire interview here (via YouTube.com):

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Is Path of Exile 2 already profitable? The head has also commented on this. According to him, PoE2 is profitable and has already recouped production costs with the successful launch of the ARPG. Since then, they have likely continued to generate profits with the ARPG, as Rogers states they are currently in a good position.

What is the status of Path of Exile 2? The developers of Path of Exile 2 recently introduced the new season “Dawn of the Hunt,” which is set to start on April 4, 2025. It will include the new huntress class. Additionally, there will be new expansion classes and more than 100 new unique items and support skills. More information about the key changes in the update can be found here: Path of Exile 2 changes all classes, says: You can say goodbye to your OP builds

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Pokémon TCG Pocket has two Charizard-ex: Which one should I play?

Charizard-ex or Charizard-ex? This is a question one might ask in Pokémon TCG Pocket right now. We will take a look at both.

What’s happening in TCG Pocket: With “Shiny Festival,” a new set has been released in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Its focus is primarily on the shiny Shiny cards that can be pulled from it, which are likely to appeal to many collectors.

However, there are still plenty of other new cards in the set that are exciting – even for players who are mainly looking for new cards to defeat their opponents.

One of these cards is a series that we actually had before: Because in Shiny Festival, new cards for Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard-ex were released.

The old Charizard-ex instilled fear and terror in opponents in the early days of the game. Can the new one compete? We will compare both cards.

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Charizard-ex vs. Charizard-ex Comparison

This is the old Charizard-ex: Charizard-ex from “Unbeatable Genes” was for a long time one of the key cards for one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This powerful fire Pokémon excels with:

  • 180 HP, thus a lot of life
  • The attack Slash, which does 60 HP damage. It costs one Fire and two Colorless energies.
  • Its top attack is “Fire Red Storm” for two Fire and two Colorless energies. The attack does 200 HP damage, but also requires that you discard two Fire energies from Charizard afterward.

This is the new Charizard-ex: Charizard-ex from “Shiny Festival” differs in a few ways from the old one.

  • It has the attack “Heat Up” for one Fire energy. This gives it three Fire energies on top instantly.
  • In addition, it has the attack “Steam Shield.” It costs three Fire energies and two Colorless energies and does 150 HP damage.
  • It also has 180 HP.
  • Its retreat cost is three energies.

Which one is better? It’s clear that both are strong, no question about it. Once they are on the field, it will be difficult for your opponents.

The old Charizard particularly shines with its 200 HP attack, as it can take down pretty much any Pokémon in the game with just one attack. This is a point where the new Charizard may face difficulties – because 150 HP damage is not necessarily enough for everything. Especially when opponents use Pokémon equipment that boost their Pokémon’s HP.

However, the new Charizard has the advantage that it does not have to discard energy after the attack. It can simply use its Steam Shield again on the next turn, while the old Charizard may need to be recharged after a “Fire Red Storm.”

Furthermore, the new Charizard is somewhat less dependent on cards like Zapdos-ex. Zapdos is often used in conjunction with the old Charizard to quickly provide it with the necessary energy – however, this makes it dependent on successful coin flips. The new Charizard, on the other hand, can easily self-charge with “Heat Up.” And this is true even if it should lose energy due to other effects.

So: The old Charizard is generally a bit stronger than its successor and can defeat more monsters in one hit. However, the new Charizard is certainly suitable, especially in longer matches. Therefore, it might even make sense to include both versions in the deck if you want to play Charizard-ex.

Interestingly: The new Charmander is definitely the better version compared to its predecessor. Because it has the ability to attack without having to discard energy – the old Charmander did not have this option. So as a Charizard trainer, you should definitely check out what “Shiny Festival” could bring you. And if you want to know what’s next in the game: Here you can find the roadmap for Pokémon TCG Pocket.

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After one of the most beautiful MMORPGs of all time, a visually even more impressive open-world RPG is coming in 2025

During the Game Developers Conference 2025 (short: GDC), the developers of Crimson Desert presented the “BlackSpace” engine in more detail. For those who love beautiful water effects, the new RPG from the creators of Black Desert has a lot to offer.

How good is the graphics of Crimson Desert? It has been clear since Black Desert that the designers at Pearl Abyss can create beautiful game worlds. A few years ago, the MMORPG was even awarded by the MeinMMO community as the genre representative with the best graphics.

The previous trailers of the new RPG Crimson Desert also show lively cities, detailed regions, enormous visibility, and beautiful panoramas. The various presentations and interviews at GDC 2025 focused on what the in-house “BlackSpace” engine can do in detail.

Alongside the industry fair, a new trailer went live for all interested parties, highlighting special features for elements such as the representation of water, fog, fabrics, hair, and light. Take a look:

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Beautiful water in games? Nothing better!

What can I look forward to? In the 195 seconds there are the following visual highlights:

  • Shallow Water Function: Simulates the interaction with the environment like stones to depict water currents and tides in a particularly realistic way.
  • Volumetric Fog and Fluid Simulation: Creates fog that dynamically moves with all character movements – whether walking, running, or rolling.
  • Timelapse (Atmospheric Scattering): Thanks to real-time lighting adjusted to the day-and-night cycle and the so-called Atmospheric Scattering, the world of Crimson Desert is supposed to feel alive.
  • Fabric & Hair Simulation: Clothing and hair move in the wind, increasing the sense of immersion.
  • Raytracing: The real-time light calculation of the BlackSpace engine is said to create a realistic environment even without activated raytracing. With raytracing, the developers promise an even more impressive gaming experience.

Notable anecdote from an interview: Austin Wood from gamesradar.com had the opportunity to see the engine demonstrated at GDC 2025 and then ask questions. As a big fan of beautiful water in games, he wanted to find out in the interview how detailed the water simulation actually is.

So, he asked the designers present: “If my character lands face down in a shallow river, catches himself with his hands, and then stands up, will the back still be dry?” This question reportedly sparked a several-minute-long “deep talk” about the exact engine technique.

For you, here is the concise summary of the answer: The back and the coat should indeed remain dry in such a scenario, while the sleeve would be wet. Due to the “Volumetric Masking Feature,” the Crimson Desert engine is said to be able to simulate different states on a surface.

The main character’s clothes are, for example, divided into many individual parts that can be affected individually by elements like water. It’s crazy what’s possible today, isn’t it? However, while playing, you’ll probably hardly notice it. Therefore, a different, much simpler observation (from the trailer) is much more important: The water in Crimson Desert looks great.

When is Crimson Desert coming out? The open-world RPG is set to be released in late 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Steam, and Mac. There is no exact date yet. However, the last Game Awards showcased new gameplay that has sparked a lot of excitement for more: Crimson Desert shows further parallels to Game of Thrones, allowing you to ride dragons in Targaryen style

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Nintendo Switch 2: Specifications and Performance – All Leaks and Rumors Overview

The Switch 2 will be officially presented on April 2, 2025. MeinMMO explains what information is already known and what you should be aware of.

At the Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025, further details about the Switch 2 will be presented. So far, not much is known, and mainly rumors and leaks surround the new console. MeinMMO lists all the important information that is currently being speculated about.

Most of the information we currently have is just rumors. At the Nintendo Direct, most of the information could be confirmed for the first time.

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Nintendo Switch 2: CPU, GPU, Memory, and Display

Processor: The Switch 2 is expected to use a specially adapted NVIDIA Tegra chip (T239) with ARM A78C CPU cores. The old Nintendo Switch also featured a chip from Nvidia.

Graphics Processor: The new graphics chip is said to be based on Nvidia’s Ampere architecture. This would also allow for new graphics features such as DLSS or Nvidia Reflex. From a PC gamer’s perspective, Ampere is already outdated and is found in graphics cards of the RTX 3000 series. Features like Frame Generation (FG) are therefore not expected to be available on the Switch 2.

Memory: Rumors speculate that the internal memory will be between 64 GB and 256 GB. For comparison: The Switch OLED offered 64 GB of internal storage. It is not known if the storage can be expanded further. With the old Switch, this is possible with memory cards.

Display: The display is expected to be significantly larger compared to the old Nintendo Switch. This can be seen from the first official images, but no official size has been mentioned. Speculation suggests that the Switch 2 will feature an LCD display with Full HD resolution, which will be between 8 and 8.4 inches (approximately 21 cm) in size.

However, many players hope for an OLED model. Especially for players who mainly play in handheld mode, upgrading to the OLED version of the Switch 1 is definitely worthwhile.

FeatureNintendo Switch 2Nintendo SwitchPS5 SlimXbox Series XSteam Deck
CPU8-core ARMARM 4 Cortex-A578-core Zen 2 (AMD)8-core Zen 2 (AMD)4-core Zen 2 (AMD)
GPU (in TFLOPS)1.7 (Handheld) 3.1 (Dock) or0.2355 (Handheld) or
0.393 (Dock)
10.2812.151.6
RAM12 GB LPDDR54 GB LPDDR416 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR616 GB LPDDR5
Storage64 – 256 GB16 GB / 32 GB (OLED)1 TB NVMe1 TB NVMe64 GB–1 TB
Handheld/DesktopYesYesNoNoYes

Nintendo Switch 2: Performance and New Features

How fast will the Switch 2 be?

  • The GPU is reportedly based on Nvidia’s Ampere architecture and is said to reach about 3.09 TFLOPS in docking mode.
  • In handheld mode, about 1.72 TFLOPS are expected to be achieved. The Steam Deck achieves a performance of 1.6 TFLOPS in comparison.
  • A PS5 console is significantly faster in comparison: The standard PS5 can reach up to 10.28 TFLOPS.

New Features:

  • AI-based Upscaling: Rumors speculate that the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize AI upscaling. A feature that already exists on the PS5 as well as on gaming PCs. The advantage could be a significantly better battery life in handheld mode.
  • Backward Compatibility: The Switch 2 is expected to support games from the original Switch, which has already been confirmed. It is unclear whether there might be additional performance options, such as on the PS5 Pro.
  • DLSS: The GPU is reportedly based on the older Ampere architecture and is expected to feature tensor cores for AI calculations. This could allow the use of DLSS on the Switch 2. Which version of DLSS will be supported is not yet known. Rumors suggest DLSS 3.5 or 4.0.

Are you more interested in other handheld devices instead of the Switch 2? MeinMMO presents the most exciting alternatives if you want to play on the go but don’t want to rely solely on the Steam Deck: These are the 9 most exciting alternatives to the Steam Deck

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A Team in Pokémon GO Must Endure the Mockery of the Community – and Responds Pretty Cool

The choice of team in Pokémon GO can have some impacts on your daily gaming experience. Even on social media.

In Pokémon GO, there are 3 teams that trainers must choose from at level 5: the red team Valor led by Candela, the blue team Mystic led by Blanche, or the yellow team Instinct led by Spark. Some trainers even forgo choosing a team, which brings certain limitations.

Although there are no official numbers from Niantic on team selection, Candela’s and Blanche’s teams dominate everyday gameplay and social media. Spark’s yellow team is not only outnumbered but also has to endure ridicule from the community. However, the reactions are fantastic.

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“They will defend gyms as if their lives depend on it.”

What is this about? A picture was shared on Reddit showing 3 armies from movies, each associated with the respective teams from Pokémon GO. The red team is represented by a large army from Starship Troopers and the blue team is symbolized by an army from The Lord of the Rings.

The yellow team is represented by one that is, at least visually, not as imposing: the Knights of the Coconut. The picture refers to the fact that the red and blue teams are clearly in the majority.

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How is the community reacting? Under the post, you can find some fantastic responses to the image. Alongside funny comments from both the yellow team and the other two teams, there are also comments suggesting that the yellow team is ultimately even at an advantage.

For example, ahgodzilla, who apparently belongs to another team, writes: “I root for team yellow. They will defend gyms as if their lives depend on it.” SilverGoon compares the different teams to possible difficulty levels: “Pokémon GO difficulty levels: Mystic – easy. Valor – normal. Instinct – hard.”

Trainings from the yellow team can also be found in the comments, providing fantastic responses:

  • “My brother and I are the only two from team Instinct in the city, maybe in the country, maybe in the world,” writes Eggmaster2523414
  • “Ready for another shift at the ‘out of the gym in 2 hours ‘ factory,” replies Banditree-
  • “Don’t mess with team Instinct, there are about 3 of us,” comments taskTaker_TT
  • “We earn coins easier. Red and blue teams have to let their monsters sit for months, but for us, it’s only hours,” replies Profoundly_AuRIZZtic to the previous comment
  • “I chose Instinct at the start because Spark was the only one who looked like he was having a good time,” says Azeze1

How about you? Are you in Spark’s team too? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

No matter what team you belong to: A new month has begun, bringing plenty of events and content for all trainers. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, take a look at our overview of all events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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10 Gaming Myths We All Believed In

They have been heard of, but never received proof of their existence: We are talking about gaming myths. Some of them are absurd, while others kept us awake at night. Therefore, we have taken a look at 10 of the most famous myths that almost everyone knows, which have turned out to be false beliefs.

How is the list structured? In our list, we show you some of the 10 most famous gaming myths that many believed at the time, which turned out to be untrue. Nevertheless, these myths were very memorable for many people, and even today a large part of gamers remembers one or another story.

We will explain to you what the myths were about and what the truth behind the story looks like. We do not stick to one genre, but mix it up. With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the individual myths if not all of them interest you:

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Myth 1 – Herobrine from Minecraft

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What kind of myth was that? The probably most famous urban legend of Minecraft is Herobrine – a figure with glowing eyes and creepy behavior. The myth started in 2010 after an anonymous fan posted his observation on 4chan: He saw a second player in his newly created world during alpha, who then suddenly disappeared but left some strange monuments behind.

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Herobrine, as he stares at the player through the fog (Source: pcgamer.com)

Many players, including YouTubers, further fueled the rumors by trying to find or summon Herobrine. Many stories circulated about who or what this being might be.

Some fans even claimed it was the deceased brother of Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, who had manifested as a kind of spirit in the game. As if that weren’t creepy enough, there is also Disc 13 and 11, which, when listened to in the game, sound very disturbing. Cosmic noises and a desperate player who gasps restlessly can be heard, suggesting that something sinister exists in Minecraft and could be hunting you.

Despite the many hints about Herobrine, the myth turned out to be fabricated. There has never been and will never be a version of such a figure in the game. Nevertheless, Minecraft still enjoys the joke in its patch notes and lists every time that Herobrine has been removed from Minecraft.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: The best build for the bow in endgame 

With the bow, you can attack from ranged in Monster Hunter Wilds and exploit the weaknesses of the monsters with various coatings. For optimal combat in the endgame, we show you the best build with weapons, armor, and decorations that you need.

How is the build structured? We first provide a brief overview of the essential items like weapons and armor for the best bow build. Following that, we will detail the most important information about crafting your gear, as well as selecting the right decorations for your armor. Finally, we reveal the strength of the build.

This build will be continuously updated and completely modified according to updates, so that it corresponds to the current meta. So feel free to check back after each update to see what has changed.

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

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Update from April 2, 2025: We have fixed some errors and structurally adjusted the article

Bow Build: All about Weapons, Armor & Decorations

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What is the best build for the bow? With the bow, you can perfectly exploit the weaknesses of the monsters, and to make it worthwhile, it makes sense to focus on damage and affinity with a high chance of landing critical hits. It is also important to emphasize stamina management, as the bow is very resource-intensive.

The element itself is secondary here; the focus should primarily be on affinity and attack strength. So, this build is mainly about an aggressive play style.

WeaponAngel’s Leg (Artian Weapon) or alternatives depending on desired element
ArmorGore Helm B
Arkveld Armor B
W.Arkveld Arm Guards B
Gore Waist Belt B
Gore Leg Guards B
TalismanEnergy Talisman III

How to craft the best Artian weapon for the bow

What do I need for the construction of Angel’s Leg? For Angel’s Leg, you should pay attention to choose three attack infusions for your materials in order to increase your damage.

The element does not matter and can be chosen based on personal preference or the weakness of the target monster. It is important that the elements match to gain the element infusion bonus.

If you don’t have good components yet or if you’re unlucky with the reinforcement bonuses for Angel’s Leg, you can also rely on alternative weapons that you can craft from monster parts. It depends on the element you want to play with:

  • Dark String (Fire)
  • Bookwilthes Punisher (Water)
  • Fulgur Bow-Guardiana (Thunder)
  • Despair (Dragon)
  • Shingha Sharanga (Ice)

As a secondary weapon, dual blades are worth it, as they benefit from the build in the same way and can quickly deal high damage in close combat. Alternatively, a sword and shield can be useful to exploit the strengths of the build and be able to block if necessary.

Which reinforcement bonuses should I focus on? When reinforcing your Artian weapon, the following bonuses are particularly important in priority:

  1. Attack
  2. Affinity
  3. Element

Which decorations are important? For the decorations, you should choose the following options:

  • Critical Jwl III 3
  • Shotgun Jwl 3
  • Variable decoration with Element Attack 3 or Crit Element Jwl 3

Bow Build: Armors and Decorations

Which armors are important? The choice of armor focuses on the following equipment and effects:

Armors

  • Gore Helm B
  • Arkveld Armor B
  • W.Arkveld Arm Guards B
  • Gore Waist Belt B
  • Gore Leg Guards B
If you have assembled your armor correctly, it will look like this.

Set Bonuses

  • Gore Magalas Tyranny
    • Black Darkness I: Causes frenzy in battles against large monsters
  • Scale Coating
    • Adrenalin: Temporarily reduces stamina loss when health is at 40% or below

Which decorations should I use? For armor, it’s mainly about choosing decorations that increase your affinity and reduce your stamina consumption. Additionally, you need an effect through frenzy that increases your recovery rate from infection while enhancing your critical damage at the same time.

Since the bow has a high stamina consumption, the focus here is on easing the management of it. There’s also an emphasis on increasing your critical damage and affinity. Therefore, you should equip the following decorations:

  • Head
    • Chain Jwl 3
    • Buffer Jwl 1
  • Chest
    • Chain Jwl 3
    • Phoenix Jwl 2
  • Arms
    • Figure Jwl 1
    • Figure Jwl 1
    • Figure Jwl 1
  • Waist
    • Chain Jwl 3
    • Phoenix Jwl 2
  • Legs
    • Chain Jwl 3
    • Reason Jwl 1
    • Reason Jwl 1

How does the strength of the build unfold?

The bow is one of the more complex weapons which is especially very mobile and versatile. If you need some support, here’s a guide to help you play the bow perfectly: Monster Hunter Wilds: Bow Guide – How to play the versatile weapon for ranged combat

In combat, you especially need to keep an eye on stamina consumption, which is optimized with this build. This build also optimizes your critical damage. With the bonuses on affinity, you can further exploit the weaknesses of the monsters and deal increased damage.

Your damage and the affinity of your weapon will be increased the more aggressively you play, and the stamina consumption will be reduced. Lastly, this build also utilizes the frenzy mechanic to enhance affinity. This can also be well combined with the Corrupted Mantle to consistently deal critical damage.

If you are lucky with the reinforcement bonuses of your weapon, you can even reach up to 100% affinity – but only while using the Corrupted Mantle.

To utilize the strengths of the build perfectly, you can choose either the dual blades as a secondary weapon, which benefit similarly from this build, or sword and shield if you also want to block and play defensively.

These were all the important details about the best bow build in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to build information, tips for combat are also important for emerging victorious. Therefore, we have explained everything important again in the combat guide: The ultimate combat guide to Monster Hunter Wilds: Everything about elements, status system, and important details for hunting

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Diablo 4 Mythic Uniques: All Items in Season 8 and where you can farm them

Mythic items (formerly “Uber Uniques”) are particularly powerful items in Diablo 4, which can have an enormous impact on the builds of the six classes. You can find out which Mythic Uniques exist and where you can farm them in our list.

What are Mythic Uniques? In Diablo 4, there are powerful, rare items for all classes that can make many builds even stronger. These are Mythic Uniques, which you receive as drops from certain bosses. Mythics are rarer than “normal” Uniques. Previously, they were known as “Uber Uniques” and have been called Mythic Uniques since Season 5.

Update, April 2, 2025: The article has been updated for Season 8. As of now, there are no new Mythic Uniques in the season.

The following features apply to Mythic Uniques:

  • Mythics are lilac-colored and produce a special sound when dropped. They emit a lilac beam, which allows you to recognize the special items as they drop.
  • There are Mythic Uniques that every class can use, as well as class-specific ones. Mythic Uniques have special abilities that can define or enhance entire endgame builds.
  • Their affixes and aspects are always fixed; you cannot change them. However, you can improve them with the crafting system “Completion”.
  • Mythic Uniques have a specific appearance. If you disassemble them, you may sometimes receive a transmog and can make other items “look like” them.
  • You cannot trade or give away Mythic Uniques.

All Mythic Uniques in the List

Below we list all Mythic Uniques that currently exist in Season 8 in Diablo 4. We also indicate which class can equip the respective item and what effects it has. With new seasons, new Mythics may be introduced. We will add these to the list.

Keep in mind that the Spiritborn class is part of the new expansion Vessel of Hatred and you can only access it if you own a copy of the DLC. In our overview, you can see which content you can play in Diablo 4 without owning Vessel of Hatred – and for which content you need the DLC.

Mythic Uniques for All Classes

Molten Heart of the Blessed (Amulet) – All Classes

  • max. resistance to all damage types
  • resistance to all damage types
  • chance for critical hits
  • movement speed
  • damage while healthy
  • resource generation
  • Aspect: Your resource maximum is increased by 60. When you take damage, for every 1% of maximum life you have lost, 75% is deducted as 2 resource points.

Andariel’s Visage (Helmet) – All Classes

  • 666 % resistance to poison
  • all attributes
  • life on hit
  • attack speed
  • max. resistance to poison
  • Aspect: Lucky Hit: There is up to a 20% chance to trigger a poison nova that deals 37,740 poison damage to enemies in the area of effect over 5 seconds.

Here you can find more details about Andariel’s Visage.

Harlequin’s Crown (Helmet) – All Classes

  • max. life
  • max. resource
  • armor
  • cooldown reduction
  • Aspect: You gain 20% damage reduction. You also gain +4 ranks for all skills.

Here you can find more details about Harlequin’s Crown.

Ring of the Starless Sky (Ring) – All Classes

  • resistance to all damage types
  • resistance to all damage types
  • attack speed
  • critical hit chance
  • chance for lucky hits
  • ranks on core skills
  • Aspect: Spending your primary resource reduces the resource costs of your skills and increases your damage for 3 seconds by 10%[x] up to 50%[x].

Tyrael’s Might (Chest Armor) – All Classes

  • ignores durability loss
  • movement speed
  • max. resistance to all damage types
  • resistance to all damage types
  • damage reduction
  • Aspect: While you are at full health, a divine barrage is unleashed, dealing X damage.

Here you can find more details about Tyrael’s Might.

Legacy of Damnation (Helmet) – All Classes

  • +200 % damage against angels and demons
  • critical hit chance
  • chance for lucky hits
  • movement speed
  • ranks on core skills
  • Aspect: Succumb to hatred and gain the favor of the Mother, which increases your damage by X% [x]. Slaughter your enemies to temporarily steal the favor of the Mother from nearby allies.

Here you can find more details about Legacy of Damnation.

Veil of False Death (Chest Armor) – All Classes

  • +to all attributes
  • damage on the next attack after entering stealth
  • max life
  • resource generation
  • Aspect: If you have not dealt damage in the last 2 seconds, you gain stealth and X %[+] movement speed.

Here you can find more details about Veil of False Death.

Broken Oath (Polearm) – All Classes

  • damage over time
  • lucky hit: chance to enter berserk mode
  • attack speed in berserk mode
  • max life
  • Aspect: Enemies who suffer more damage over time than they have life left will be executed.
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Mythic Uniques for Specific Classes

Bringer of Doom (1H Sword) – Barbarians, Hunters, Necromancers

  • damage
  • all attributes
  • max life
  • damage reduction
  • lucky hit: chance of up to 5% to heal X life.
  • Aspect: Lucky hit: You have up to a 25% chance to deal 12,030 shadow damage to nearby enemies and reduce their damage dealt by 20% for 5 seconds.

The Grandfather (2H Sword) – Barbarians, Necromancers

  • damage
  • ignores durability loss
  • all attributes
  • max life
  • max resource
  • damage
  • Aspect: Increases your critical hit damage by 100%[x]. Higher values can be rolled on the other properties of this weapon.

Ahavarion Staff of Lycander (Staff) – Sorcerers, Druids

  • damage type: critical, vulnerable, overpower
  • all attributes
  • movement speed
  • resistance to all damage types
  • lucky hit: chance of up to +5%, restore 66% primary resource
  • Aspect: After killing an elite enemy, you gain a random shrine effect for 20 seconds. Can only occur once every 30 seconds.

Nesekem, the Herald (Glaive) – Spiritborn

  • damage against elite enemies
  • +to all attributes
  • max life
  • critical hit damage
  • overpower damage
  • Aspect: Every 2 seconds, you mark a random enemy in your vicinity. Marked enemies are vulnerable and your attacks critically hit them for sure and overpower. If you hit a marked enemy 10 times, the mark is removed.

Here you can find more details about Nesekem, the Herald.

Crafting and Farming Mythic Uniques – Here’s How

You have a good chance of getting Mythic Uniques, especially from the two hideout bosses Andariel and Duriel. These are the main source for the coveted items and are usually farmed directly in series by groups and summoned repeatedly. It’s best to look in the general chat or in the group finder for other players who are currently farming.

Guides for the bosses can be found here:

With a small chance, you can also get Mythics in other endgame activities. Since Season 3, you can also craft Mythic Uniques yourself, if you have enough “Glorious Sparks.” You receive Glorious Sparks for completing the season quest or defeating Uber Lilith, for example.

Besides that, there are also other Uniques in Diablo 4 that you can farm from the bosses and in Hell hordes. They have a higher drop chance and are thus not as rare as the Mythic Uniques. You can find out which Uniques exist for the various classes and what effects they have here: Diablo 4: All Uniques in Season 8 Overview

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Find and Catch the Prowler Swanscale

For a quest in Monster Hunter Wilds, you need a Tracktail Lizard. MeinMMO will tell you where to find the beast and complete the quest “Dareel’s Research Report”.

Why is the Tracktail Lizard important? In Monster Hunter Wilds, there is an optional quest called “Dareel’s Research Report”: For the quest, you are to catch a Tracktail Lizard in the Wind Fields. You can access the quest after completing the main story chapter 1–4. However, the lizard is not so easy to find if you don’t know where to look.

MeinMMO explains where you can find the beast and also complete the quest.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding and Catching the Tracktail Lizard

You need to catch the Tracktail Lizard in the Wind Fields. There are especially two locations where you can find the lizards with high probability.

The problem with the lizards is that they are not particularly large and blend in with the sand they appear in. This makes the search a bit more complicated than it needs to be.

The best locations:

  • You can find the lizards in area 11 of the Wind Fields. If you travel quickly to the groundwater vein in area 14, you can find a lizard near the entrance.
  • If you travel directly east from the oasis in area 13, you will also find several Tracktail Lizards on the hillside.
  • Two more lizards can be found north of the oasis in area 13.

However, be aware that the weather plays a role: As long as a sandstorm rages, you cannot find the Tracktail Lizard and you have to wait until the weather is clear and sunny again.

Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizard Location
In the east of the oasis, you will find the annoying Tracktail Lizards between the rocks.

Tip: Watch for tracks in the sand that look like the footprint of a larger beast. These are made by the tail of the lizard when it sits upright on them.

Monster Hunter Wilds will soon launch on PC, Xbox, and PS5. Everyone approaches games differently, and we like to play with guides. If you’re similar, you will find here a collection of all important guides for Monster Hunter Wilds on MeinMMO: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Info Overview

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Monster Wilds receives its 1st major Title Update and we get exactly what we all wanted

It’s almost here, and the first major update for Monster Hunter Wilds is on its way. The latest content and changes were presented in today’s livestream. We have compiled the most important information for you.

When will the first Title Update arrive? On April 4, 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds will receive its first major Title Update. In the livestream on March 25, 2025 (via YouTube), a new trailer along with the new content and a roadmap were detailed.

A teaser for the second Title Update for the summer was also shown, which will bring quite a surprise. The second Title Update will likely introduce a monster that has been expected for many years.

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Update from April 2, 2025: We have structurally adjusted the post and added some minor details.

You can already see the various content in action in the trailer:

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Outlook for Summer 2025 with the return of Lagiacrus?

Following the livestream, a teaser was shown that gives a brief outlook on the upcoming second Title Update (via YouTube). It features a splashing sound followed shortly by a prominent claw with blue scales.

Fans of the series are likely to have spotted an old acquaintance, as it is most likely Lagiacrus, whose return fans have been wishing for across many installments. In the past, there have been several fan theories suggesting that he would return in Wilds. These now seem to be confirmed.

In addition to this “teaser bomb,” which is likely to excite many fans, the contents of the first TU were, of course, presented in detail during the stream.

All Content in the 1st Title Update

What was shown in the showcase livestream? The first major update comes with a load of new content.

Roadmap

A roadmap illustrated the timeline in which the new content will become available in the game.

Below, we will present the content to you again in detail.

New Monster: Mizutsune

Just before the release, it was confirmed in the launch trailer that the first major monster to be introduced with TU1 will be the leviathan Mizutsune. The monster is a fan favorite.

Monster-Hunter-Wilds-Mizutsune

Battle-Hardened Rey Dau and Gamma Armor

Along with the Battle-Hardened Rey Dau, a new variant is introduced: the Battle-Hardened Monsters. This variant is an even stronger version of the hardened monsters. Along with it comes new armor for you and your Palico: the Rey Dau Gamma Set and the F Rey Dau Gamma Set:

The quest for this will be playable in the form of an event quest from April 30 to May 21. Once the corresponding event quest is online, you can participate starting at Hunter Rank 50 and face the Battle-Hardened Rey Dau.

Zoh Shia Returns with Armor and Weapons

Until now, you could face the legendary Zoh Shia only once within the story. With the Title Update, you can take on the challenge again. His quest will become accessible to you as soon as you reach Hunter Rank 50. It will be displayed in the overview and can be started from there.

He will also appear during the “Wyvern Watch” in the ruins of Wyveria and can be turned into a quest there. Additionally, he will finally receive his own craftable armor, which is impressive:

Zoh Shia Armors for the Hunter
Zoh Shia Armor for the Palico

“The Great Site” as a Meeting Point for Hunters

The Great Site was previously announced before release as part of the Title Update. This place can be unlocked in Suja starting at Hunter Rank 16 and is intended to serve as a meeting point with other hunters, where you can participate in various activities. Such as the following contents:

  • New mini-game “Barrel Bowling” where you can throw barrels against vouchers and win useful items
  • Concert of the singing Diva
  • Hunting Group Info kiosk moves from the wind plane to the Great Site

There will also be various limited-time festivities with limited items. The first event starts on April 23 and brings cherry blossom festival-inspired content.

Arena Quests

Those who enjoy speedruns and rankings can soon compete in various Arena Quests against other players. In the Great Site, there will be an expedition record board where you can leave your mark.

Challenge quests and free challenge quests will also be available as limited event quests. You can win exclusive charms, both for participation and for different placements.

Additionally, there will be limited-time Arena quest loot hunts. Both Arena and challenge quests will be fought fairly with prescribed equipment and can be completed with up to 2 players.

Free challenge quests will be fought without prescribed equipment and can have up to 4 hunters and support hunters participating. The quests can be taken on in the Great Site.

Free DLC Content

There will also be some cosmetic content that you can download for free:

  • New outfit for Alma and interchangeable glasses
  • New free emotes

Miscellaneous

Along with the larger contents, the first cosmetic content package will also be released simultaneously. This will bring new options for your camps and new armor for your Saikrii.

Additionally, there will be further event quests and a collaboration with another Capcom game that has not yet been announced. There will also be an overview of all captured endemic creatures.

Old event quests will also return, allowing players who have missed them previously to have another chance to participate.

Until the update arrives, you can pass the time with various event quests that change weekly. You can read about which quests are currently active and what you can earn for them here: Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quests: These tasks and rewards are currently active

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These are the 6 MMORPGs with the best economy where you can become a wealthy merchant

Whether theme park or sandbox, many MMORPGs have a trading system that is sometimes more and sometimes less important. In this list, you will find the MMORPGs where you can truly live the life of a trader.

What criteria were used to create this list? This list shows you the MMORPGs where you can best express yourself as a trader. The list is not based on crafting systems or lifeskills, but on how well the market is integrated into the MMORPG and what you can achieve as a trader.

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EVE Online

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What is this game about? EVE Online is a sandbox MMORPG that immerses you in a vast, persistent universe full of possibilities. In a distant future, you take control of your own spaceship and determine the path you want to take.

The focus is on complex economic systems, deep politics, and massive PvP battles in space. But PvE also offers plenty of variety – from missions to exploration to large-scale combat operations. Particularly interesting is the skill system: instead of leveling up through experience points, you train your skills in real time.

Since the introduction of the Free2Play model in November 2016, EVE Online has seen a steady influx of new players. Regular expansions and content updates keep the game dynamic and exciting. Time and again, betrayal, power struggles, and political intrigues lead to unexpected twists.

How good is the economy of EVE Online? The economy of EVE Online is extremely complex and is almost entirely player-driven. From mining resources to building and trading ship modules – almost everything in the game comes from the player community. The market system is dynamic and free, with supply and demand determining prices. Trading hubs like Jita are particularly lucrative, where players can achieve high profits through smart trading and logistics.

A unique feature is that everything that is lost is permanently lost – whether it’s a spaceship or valuable resources. This creates constant demand. Additionally, logistics play a significant role, as long distances and difficult routes for transporting goods pose challenges. Political power struggles and conflicts between alliances also influence the economy, as they take control of resources and trade routes.

Overall, EVE Online offers a deep and vibrant economy that is constantly in motion due to trading, logistics, and player behavior. The economy in the MMORPG has advanced to the point where there is an Excel integration.

Continue on the next page with another economic recommendation.

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In a strategy game on Steam, you must prove that you can manage a large space station

On Steam, there is currently a hidden gem available for strategy game players, where you must save humanity from extinction.

What kind of game is this? Ixion is a strategy game on Steam that revolves around managing a space station. Serving as a modern Noah’s Ark, the space station Tiqqun acts as a refuge for humanity. However, the space station is merely a prototype with many pitfalls, and it is up to your skills to manage it properly.

Ixion describes itself as a city-building simulation, although in this case, it is less about beautiful places and more about sheer survival. Events can occur at any time that affect the space station and its crew, and your task is to constantly adapt to the situations and master them.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Ixion shows in the gameplay trailer how to properly manage a space station

Environmental Protection or Research

What makes the game so special? A central element of Ixion is the constant balancing act between environmental protection and scientific progress. As the administrator of the Tiqqun, you must extract resources to expand the station, research new technologies, and improve your chances of survival.

However, every extraction project has consequences: If you neglect the environment, you risk catastrophic damage to the station, while being too cautious can hinder your progress.

You are therefore constantly faced with strategic decisions of which you do not know the outcome. You must decide when and where to establish mines, how to utilize energy sources, and which research projects are the most important.

Your decisions are simultaneously judged by the crew of your station, who may rebel against you if you act too recklessly. Your research can solve many problems but requires time and resources for which you must make compromises.

This conflict between short-term survival and long-term sustainability makes Ixion so exciting and adds replayability, as you can try out different strategies in a new playthrough.

Ixion has been available since the Steam Spring Sale at a new price of €13.59, making it cheaper than ever before. This price is valid until April 7 on Steam, before the space strategy game rises again to its base price of €33.99.

Ixion is still unknown to many fans, thus it is considered a hidden gem for strategy fans. If you are currently unsure which game to play next, check out our strategy list: The 15 Best Strategy Games for PC 2025

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NoWay intends to wobble opponent into the water at an event on Twitter, goes for a swim himself

At the Red Bull event on Saturday, March 29, the streamer LetsHugo was awarded for the biggest fail of the evening for spectacularly falling into the water. However, the real prize goes to the Twitch streamer from League of Legends, NoWay. He came up with a brilliant plan to beat his opponent Merleperle in a race. He intended to use his weight advantage. But it backfired.

Here was NoWay’s plan: The task was for NoWay and Merleperle to race over an obstacle course that was situated on water.

NoWay devised a plan to use his weight by jumping up and down to destabilize the wobbly structure so much that his opponent would lose her balance and fall into the water.

Then NoWay would easily navigate the course and secure the victory for his team.

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Godzilla action backfires

This is how it went in practice: While NoWay was jumping up and down, Merleperle dashed across the obstacle course and reached the finish line while NoWay’s Godzilla action had no effect.

When NoWay finally dared to try the course, he quickly ended up in the water and had to smile at himself as he waded back to shore.

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I looked really silly standing here

This is what NoWay said about the action: In an interview with the visibly amused host, the streamer said (via YouTube):

I thought, I don’t want to hurt myself too, so I had a brilliant plan: I thought, I’ll jump up here because I bring weight and then she falls down and then I’ll casually walk across. And then she just balanced that out. And I looked really silly standing here.

The host judged that the thought was lovely and moved on.

Merleperle said she didn’t even notice what NoWay was doing and insisted on watching the whole thing in the replay.

LetsHugo gets bonus points for fail of the day

This was the official fail of the day: The official fail of the day and some bonus points went to the Twitch streamer LetsHugo for this fall “headfirst into the pool.”

The commentators, who knew LetsHugo, had only one thought: Hopefully the boy doesn’t get hurt. In similar events, LetsHugo got injured and even had to undergo surgery.

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The actual final race took place some time later. In a race, it was decided who ultimately won the event for his team. The Yellows with Papaplatte, Merleperle, and LetsHugo were ultimately ahead: Papaplatte wins event on Twitch because Joey Kelly sends his rival to the hospital

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The Orks in Warhammer 40,000 have completely crazy gods, but they are so powerful that even humans worship them

Of all the races in Warhammer 40,000, the Orks are probably the most unique. The species consists basically of sentient … wait, no. They are just murderous fungi that can wield magic, travel through space on trash balls – and have their own gods. These gods are so powerful that even some humans believe in them.

This is the translated version of the text. If you want to read the text in Orkish, you can find it on page 1.

Big, chubby, brutal, and above all green: that’s the Orks in Warhammer 40,000, a very special species full of war-hungry berserkers. They could dominate the galaxy, if they didn’t constantly fight among themselves.

The entire culture of the Orks is designed to just hit something hard. No matter who. Similar to the Chaos god Khorne, it’s only important that there is fighting. That’s where Orks feel at home, at least most of them.

Surprisingly, there is indeed room for a spiritual component. In fact, the Orks have two gods they worship – similar to the Emperor among humans. But of course, the Ork gods are just how the Orks need them: big, chubby, brutal … and above all green.

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Gork and Mork: Brutally Clever Gods

Depending on which Ork you ask, Gork is seen as brutal and clever (“brutally cunning”) and Mork as clever and brutal (“cunningly brutal”). Sometimes the other way around. The Orks themselves often mix this up, and this is frequently a point of contention that leads to full-blown religious wars within the tribes.

Among the Orks, the largest and toughest become the leaders – and interestingly, more powerful Orks also grow bigger. Accordingly, Gork and Mork are depicted as absolutely titanic giants.

Unlike the gifts of the Chaos gods, Gork and Mork support the Orks more in a figurative sense. Real interventions are not known. However, Orks believe that after death they go to the “Great Green”, where Gork and Mork resurrect them, if they have achieved something special in life.

Interestingly, there are even cults within the Imperium of Man that worship Gork and Mork. This is of course absolute heresy, but these humans try to establish social structures similar to those of the Orks and pay homage to the two gods.

That Gork and Mork are green is, by the way, an enormously important detail. Green is the best color in Ork belief, just as red is fast, blue brings luck, black makes stronger, yellow stands for size, and purple serves as camouflage. How much of this is really true and works has been a topic of discussion among fans and experts in the world for ages.

Orks have a Presence in the Warp, of all places in the Realm of Emotion

Gork and Mork are Warp entities, like most known gods in the world of Warhammer. The Warp, or the Immaterium, is the realm of Chaos and is formed from the emotions and ambitions of psychic beings like humans and Eldar – or Orks.

For other races, such a connection means they can harness the powers of Chaos. Human psykers, for example, can cast spells of devastating magnitude this way.

Orks can do this too, but not intentionally. Those Orks who have a strong connection to the Warp call themselves Weirdboyz. However, most of them lack the ability to channel the energy from the Warp in a targeted manner.

Instead, they simply fill up, until they eventually release the gathered power with a “sneeze.” Weirdboyz are often used as a weapon by other Orks: once they are charged, point them at the enemy and annihilate. Works… most of the time.

The Waaagh! as the Ultimate Praise for the Gods

Orks have a very special connection to the Warp in that they can create a psychic field when a sufficient number of Orks gather. This field is the Waaagh!, which has various meanings:

  • The Waaagh! as a psychic field allows the Orks to identify the largest and strongest among them. Some members of the Mechanicus also suspect that it’s the reason why Ork weapons only work in the hands of Orks.
  • A Waaagh! can also occur when the Orks unite and launch a war against a specific target. As long as there is something to fight, the Waaagh! grows larger and attracts more and more Orks. Once there is nothing left to fight, the Orks will brawl among themselves.
  • A large gathering of Orks under a leader is also called a Waaagh!.

The currently largest Waaagh! is led by Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka, who calls himself the Prophet of Mork and Gork and claims to receive visions from the gods during a particularly powerful Waaagh!.

Thraka uses the Waaagh! as a kind of holy crusade in the name of his gods to become bigger and stronger – which apparently works. The war could one day even lead to the Orks becoming one of the greatest, perhaps the greatest threat in the galaxy: All the major factions of Warhammer 40,000 in the power ranking – who could dominate the galaxy?

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Beautiful and popular MMORPG is being shut down on 2 consoles

The developers of Black Desert Online have announced the discontinuation of their popular MMORPG on two consoles. However, players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can breathe a sigh of relief.

Which consoles will be discontinued? The developers of Black Desert Online announced in a new video on YouTube that they will shut down their MMORPG on PS4 and Xbox One X|S. From June 26, 2025, Black Desert Online will no longer be available on these consoles.

The developers explain that the reason for the discontinuation is that the hardware of the consoles is already being pushed to its limits. Future updates might simply not run smoothly on the older consoles.

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No console shutdown for BDO

What will happen to the console players? All save files, characters, and achievements on your account will be retained. Although the old consoles will be shut down on June 26, 2025, players can continue playing on a new version on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Black Desert Online is expected to run better with this new version and continue to receive updates in the future. Players who have previously played the MMORPG on their old console will not incur any additional costs. The new update will be provided free of charge by the developers.

The MMORPG is already available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, this version is for the older console generation, which has been made playable through backward compatibility. From the end of June, the consoles will receive their own, native version.

As the developers emphasize, the end of the old console generation is an important step for the future and development of the MMORPG. After the transition, the way is clear for larger new updates for Black Desert Online.

For players who do not own a newer generation console, this is still a tough cut. Black Desert Online was only released in 2019 for the PS4, just about a year before the PS5 hit the stores. The MMORPG recently received a major update: In Black Desert, the finale of the Atoraxion story and fresh season servers start

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