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?
One of the announced games is Mario Kart World:
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Mario Kart World – Reveal Trailer
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.
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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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
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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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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Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Trailer for the Mini Expansion Shining Festival
Charizard-ex vs. Charizard-ex Comparison
The two Charizard-ex compared
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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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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Crimson Desert: Trailer shows powerful graphics engine of the open-world RPG
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.
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 showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer
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.
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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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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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
“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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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:
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.
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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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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Bow Build: All about Weapons, Armor & Decorations
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom shows new abilities for the bow
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.
Weapon
Angel’s Leg (Artian Weapon) or alternatives depending on desired element
Armor
Gore Helm B Arkveld Armor B W.Arkveld Arm Guards B Gore Waist Belt B Gore Leg Guards B
Talisman
Energy 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:
Attack
Affinity
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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: Listen to the Field Expert Alma
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.
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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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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You can already see the various content in action in the trailer:
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
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 recognize an old acquaintance here
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.
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.
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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EVE Online lets you finally be truly evil – Trailer for the new expansion Havoc
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.
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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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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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay
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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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.”
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.
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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Das sind die Orks, die verrückte Pilz-Spezies aus Warhammer 40.000
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.
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!.
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.
Here you can get to know the hardcore servers of BDO:
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Black Desert Online: The Developer Explains the New Hardcore Server
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.
If Payday 3 has disappointed you, then Den of Wolves might be for you. The co-op shooter will be the new title from 10 Chambers, which was founded by former Payday developers. MyMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was able to play 2 missions already, and one mechanic in particular captivated him.
What is Den of Wolves? After the release of Payday 2, Ulf Andersson left Overkill Software and founded the studio 10 Chambers together with Simon Viklund.
The first game developed by the studio was GTFO, a horror co-op shooter. Now they want to return to heist roots with Den of Wolves. While Payday is set in the present, Den of Wolves opts for a new setting: a cyberpunk world that they describe as a techno-thriller.
10 Chambers invited MeinMMO to Denmark to play two missions of the new co-op shooter, and one crazy mechanic captivated me in particular. I was also able to ask Simon Viklund questions in an interview.
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Gameplay trailer for the co-op shooter Den of Wolves
Like Payday, but Cyberpunk
Den of Wolves looks like Payday at first glance, but it’s Sci-Fi. In co-op with up to 4 players, you embark on missions that can be solved in various ways. There are stealth options, but also weapons to fight through.
The first big unique feature is the setting. Instead of modern banks, there are cyberpunk skyscrapers and nefarious companies controlling everything.
From what we could see, it fits very well. You work as a sort of mercenary and are hired by companies to take action against other companies. It is not just about money, but also about corporate secrets or new technologies.
This fits quite well into the heist theme. Especially since Den of Wolves is not too futuristic. Although the game is set nearly 70 years from now, they want to keep it grounded. No laser weapons, holograms, or teleporters. You are in an advanced world, but not a futuristic one. A good comparison is the vision of the future in Blade Runner, one of the inspirations for Den of Wolves. The film is set in the year 2019.
We also discussed this with Simon Viklund in the interview:
We want to create a future where people working in the financial district still wear suits; it’s not like everyone is dressed like in Star Trek or something. So it’s a pretty grounded future in 70 years. In our imagination, people often see the future as more futuristic than it actually is.
Simon Viklund on the vision of the future in Den of Wolves
Staying True to Co-op Shooter Roots
When playing the two missions, you quickly realize that Den of Wolves fully focuses on the co-op experience again. The coordinated teamwork was not only more efficient, but it was also a lot of fun.
The new gadgets complement the gameplay, and shooting felt good. Even if the hit feedback was quite lackluster in this early version. There could definitely be a bit more impact, especially since it was occasionally difficult to distinguish enemies from the background.
One of the gadgets is a shield that you can place
The various weapons we could play with were distinctly different and thus had their own functions on the battlefield. In our missions, you had to manage ammunition carefully, as otherwise it could get tricky, and you could quickly be cornered.
As in Payday 2, 10 Chambers does not want to rely solely on mindless shooting for the missions. We primarily completed the first mission we played stealthily. The environment was also used, and you always knew when you were detected and when you weren’t.
I must also highlight the audio design. The game sounded powerful and always fitting the situation. The techno soundtrack in fights really ramps up the adrenaline.
These are all aspects that fans of Payday 2 will be familiar with and love. However, Den of Wolves uses the setting especially in a new mechanic that I really liked: the dives.
This is what the dive looked like, which was like a parkour level
The Big Highlight: The Dives
The dives offer great potential. During the second mission we were able to play, we had to use a dive to get access to the knowledge of an important person. We literally dove into the head of the target, fitting the setting. There, we did not have to shoot again, but face a parkour challenge in a dark, distorted world.
This was not only visually cool but also engaging gameplay-wise. In a relatively short sequence, you had to face not only the real enemies in the heist area but also the mind of the target person. The developers told me in an interview that the dives are not meant to become mere parkour segments. Instead, they want to experiment with them:
This is the point where we can really go wild, and it gives us a lot of creative freedom to create these interesting scenarios because what you played today is like a platformer dive, but it could also be something entirely different. […] Because the dive is a low-risk environment, where if you die, you just get thrown back into the real world and can set up a new dive and try again.
Simon Viklund on the dives in Den of Wolves
The dives are meant to play with rules and concepts that challenge players in a different way than the normal heists. As examples of dive concepts, he mentions the possibility of a horror sequence where you are chased by a monster in a forest or labyrinth. He even calls the dives in this context micro-raids.
This immediately caught my attention because, if well implemented, it offers an interesting new way to keep the various missions fresh and diverse. The classic heist pace gets interrupted or even made more action-packed.
However, it is relevant how they are implemented, but I am already looking forward to playing the upcoming dives.
In our interview, we also discussed the topic of story and how they want to implement it properly without interfering with the multiplayer structure.
As we could see in the 2nd mission, there are small intro sequences for special assignments that tell us a little about the world. However, since they do not want to disrupt the gameplay loop, Den of Wolves will focus its storytelling on the menu outside the actual game.
We could not see this ourselves, but in the interview, Simon Viklund said that when selecting missions, you can listen to dialogues that reveal more to us. The mission structure should also help with this. Smaller preparation missions are not only story-wise important but also impact how you complete further missions. This should affect what options you have in the final heist and how you proceed.
However, these are just impressions after 2 missions and the trailers we have seen so far. Many of the aspects depend on what 10 Chambers will do with it, as a lot of creative freedom also carries the potential for frustration. After the first play session, I am eagerly waiting for the release, as Den of Wolves looks promising. Payday 3 managed to redeem itself despite a mediocre start: 12 months after release, Payday 3 finally gives fans what they want – Triples player counts on Steam
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Elden Ring: Nightreign will shake up the familiar Souls formula this May. Various classes will be available to you. So far, 4 were known, but in a new trailer, From Software shows a ranged class that could fulfill the wishes of many long-time fans.
What is Elden Ring Nightreign? In Elden Ring: Nightreign, the classic gameplay of the Souls series will mix with rogue-like and battle royale mechanics. The multiplayer game relies on various classes that play significantly more agile.
Here you can see the first trailer for the Ironeye:
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Elden Ring: Nightreign reveals the archer character ‘Ironeye’ in a new trailer
Perfect for Souls fans who want to fight as an archer
What kind of class is it? In the trailer, you can see immediately that the Ironeye is an archer, who primarily focuses on ranged combat. However, he is significantly more agile than in the Souls series. You see the character sliding and firing 3 arrows or jumping off a wall to shoot in the air. This is reminiscent of Legolas from Lord of the Rings, who agilely attacked gigantic opponents.
However, the Iron Eye does not only rely on simple arrows. In the trailer, you can see how the character uses a fire bow to attack a larger boss with elemental attacks. Additionally, there is a kind of dash attack with a knife that allows you to quickly jump behind the enemy.
At the end of the trailer, you can see a strong arrow attack that hits several enemies in a beam. A finisher is, of course, also not to be missed in the trailer.
In previous Souls games, bows were more of a weapon that was rarely used because aiming and moving was clunky and quite ineffective. Besides magic, there were relatively few ranged options.
How could the class be used in the game? Due to the agile combat style and focus on ranged combat, the class could work perfectly in conjunction with tank classes. While one player engages in melee, the Ironeye could assist from a distance.
When can you play Elden Ring: Nightreign? You will have to be a little patient for the release of the new multiplayer title from From Software. At the end of May, on May 30, 2025, it will finally be time to dive into the co-op chaos. More information can be found here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All information about release, gameplay, and price
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On Call of Duty: Warzone, the third season starts on April 3rd, which will be released during the lifecycle of Black Ops 6. Activision has announced some exciting changes for the update that might be worth taking another look at the shooter.
On April 2nd, the servers for Warzone will go offline for 24 hours. When they return, the big update for Season 3 will be available. If you’re unsure whether you should return to Call of Duty now, we present you 5 reasons to do so – and the first, of course, is the return of the most popular map.
The Return of Verdansk
The first, obvious reason to return: Verdansk is coming back to Warzone. The most popular map of the battle royale that started it all in 2020 returns after years of absence and comes with a few changes that are said to be more “subtle”, without affecting the combat flow of the map.
For instance, the water under the “Grazna Bridge” is now ankle-deep instead of frozen as before, making footsteps more audible without making it difficult to cross the water. Another example is Building 3 in Storage Town, which now has an additional ladder, making it a slightly less strong position.
If you’re a fan of Verdansk or dissatisfied with the current map selection, it might be worth returning to Warzone for that reason alone.
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Warzone Mobile: Verdansk is back – Call of Duty fulfills the wish of many fans in the trailer
Adjustments for Movement
With Black Ops 6, Call of Duty introduced the so-called Omni-Movement, which allows you to sprint, jump, and slide in any direction. Additionally, there are proper dive jumps now. If you haven’t played Warzone since the release of Black Ops 6, that’s worth a look alone.
If you are already familiar with the Omni-Movement and are not a fan, there is still good news for you: With Season 3, the Omni-Movement will be adjusted for Warzone to better fit the original gameplay experience of the battle royale.
Changes include:
Movement speed while crouching will be reduced by 10%
The speed to stand up from crouching will be increased by 15%
The speed to stand up from crouching while aiming down sights will be increased by 39%
Movement speed while lying down will be reduced by 5%
Sprint movement speed will be reduced by 4.9%
The jump cooldown will be reduced by 40% to improve responsiveness during repeated jumps.
The Omni-sprint speed scaling for sideways and backward movement will be reduced by 8.5%
Thus, mainly sprint speeds are reduced, and the cooldown for jumping is increased, which may allow you to bunny hop better again.
The Return of 150 Players
When Warzone started in 2020, up to 150 players fought for victory on Verdansk. However, in 2023, this number was reduced to 100 players per match. With Season 3, the original gameplay experience returns, and you can finally compete in lobbies with 150 players again.
Shooting in Free Fall
A good piece of news for nostalgia lovers, a bad piece of news for those who hated the feature back in 2020: Shooting in free fall is also returning with Season 3, allowing you to shoot at enemies with your 9mm starting pistol before you even hit the ground.
Crossplay is actually a cool idea because it allows you to play with friends on a different platform. However, in Call of Duty and other shooters, this is often not so appealing for console players, as many cheaters are mainly active on PC – as a recent evaluation by Activision showed (via callofduty.com).
However, there is now good news for console players: You can disable crossplay for ranked play in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Additionally, console players now have the option to allow crossplay only with other consoles – PlayStation players can thus play with their Xbox friends without being bothered by PC cheaters.
Expect the Usual Issues on Your Return
What speaks against a return? Since Warzone is free to play, there is actually nothing against taking a look at the new season. However, if you do so, you should expect the familiar criticisms.
The skill-based matchmaking is criticized just like in Black Ops 6. The same goes for the aim assist for controllers, which many “mouse and keyboard” players still find too strong, as well as server issues and the well-known packet loss.
The Twitch streamer and LoL player “NoArmWhatley” suffered a severe fall from the third floor and barely escaped a fatal brain injury. After his coma and several weeks of recovery, he is now in good spirits and ready to dive back into League of Legends.
What happened to the streamer? In August 2024, NoArmWhatley narrowly escaped a fatal injury. While closing a faulty window, he fell from the third floor and hit his head on the ground. However, he was fortunate in his misfortune – had his brainstem suffered more damage, this accident would have been fatal for him.
The streamer was quickly taken to the hospital, operated on, and was in a coma for about two weeks before he finally woke up.
“I woke up and couldn’t see properly because my eyes were full of blood, I couldn’t move or get out of bed,” the streamer reports (via Dexerto).
But when he was discharged from the hospital, he returned to social media with a tier list of his injuries. He was especially looking forward to one game: “I can’t wait to play League of Legends again.”
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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt
With League of Legends through recovery
How has the streamer been affected after the accident? The perhaps greatest hurdle between him and League of Legends was the fact that NoArmWhatley had considerable difficulties seeing.
When I got home, I couldn’t immediately play League of Legends because my eyes were too bad. I was too tired and exhausted and I was going through withdrawal from six different drugs. So I played a few other multiplayer games, as well as single-player games that I could play with bad eyesight. But as soon as I got out of the hospital, I couldn’t wait to play League. I was so, so happy.
How was he ultimately able to play League of Legends? The blood in his eyes, as mentioned by the streamer, didn’t help his vision either. However, to tackle this problem, he tried all kinds of head movements and reactions. Eventually, the streamer developed a special method, which he explains as follows:
“I blinked my eyes and rolled them up very quickly. That pushes the blood down.”
This way, he achieves clear vision for about 4 to 5 seconds – enough to survive a team fight.
The streamer manages to remain in Master, one of the highest ranks one can achieve in League of Legends – despite actual brain damage and half blindness.
How could LoL improve his hospital stay? During his time in the hospital, he watched (or listened to) Phreak’s patch note summaries on his mother’s phone. The streamer says that this was all he could do since he couldn’t move or get out of bed. That’s why he could only think about League of Legends while lying in the hospital bed.
In the interview with Dexerto, the streamer expresses several times how positively he feels about the game. As someone who has been brought through some of the darkest moments of his life with excitement for League of Legends, that is certainly justified. Those who want to read more about League of Legends on Twitch can learn more here: LoL is the No. 1 game on Twitch, sacrificing competitive integrity to stay that way
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