Pokémon GO Brings Back the Battle Pass, Even Worth It Without Paying Anything

In Pokémon GO, you will find the GO Pass again in April. There is a free and a paid version. What’s included?

What is the GO Pass? As part of the GO Tour, Pokémon GO released a kind of “Battle Pass”, the Tour Pass. This pass came with a free and a paid version with different rewards.

This is the case again: The GO Pass will be tested in various regions, including Germany, starting April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. If you check the game now, the Pass can already be found in the menu. The current Pass ends on May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

How much does the Pass cost? The basic GO Pass is free, the Deluxe version costs 8.99 euros.

How does the Pass work? You collect points by completing tasks. By collecting these points, you level up in the Pass and earn rewards.

These range from simple items like Poké Balls, experience points, and stardust to Pokémon encounters and other bonuses. We summarize the most important ones for you here.

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

What’s included in the Tour Pass for Pokémon GO?

In total, the Pass consists of 200 levels, all of which come with rewards. However, it is important to note that starting from level 101, all content is considered “bonus levels”, which only provide stardust as a reward. But before that, there are various things.

Notably, even in the basic Pass, there are already very good rewards. This includes an encounter with the legendary Pokémon Xerneas, which you receive at the end of the 100 levels.

Above all, the three major milestones that you can reach are interesting:

  • At level 25, you unlock double the duration for the daily adventure incense. This is quite powerful, as you will have half an hour daily to search for the legendary Galar birds.
  • At level 50, you trigger a bonus that gives you more experience points and stardust for research breakthroughs.
  • And from level 75, you will receive more stardust and experience points for hatching eggs.

These are good rewards that you should probably get as quickly as possible – because then you benefit longer from the bonuses. At least assuming that the bonuses last as long as the Pass is active.

What does the paid Deluxe Pass include? The biggest difference is the Lucky exchange, which you can also receive as in the Tour Pass. This is an item that allows you to make a guaranteed lucky trade.

Otherwise, you receive some better items in the Deluxe Pass, such as raid passes, lucky eggs, incense, egg incubators, and similar items. Additionally, there are some XL candies included, whereas you only receive standard candies in the normal Pass.

You should note: As of now, the Pass is in a testing phase. This can lead to differences, as explained by the Pokémon GO team on its blog. This includes, for example, varying rewards or a different distribution of rewards across the levels. Additionally, there may be fewer levels for some, or stickers or coins as rewards at certain levels.

April is starting: The new month in Pokémon GO has arrived, bringing not only the new GO Pass. There are plenty of dates and events on the agenda. Today, for example, Pokémon GO kicks off with the typical April Fools’ event, which this time distributes Poké Balls on the map. And what else is coming up? You can see in our overview of all events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Steam became huge because of Half-Life, but the developers had completely different plans beforehand

Before Half-Life, the Steam creators wanted to release another game. However, that would likely have led to the downfall of Valve.

The company Valve is mainly known for the Steam platform, which can be found on pretty much every gaming PC today. It is one of the largest gaming platforms overall, and a large part of all sold games is purchased through Steam. But Valve is also known for quite good games, such as Half-Life. That was the first mega-success. However, they actually wanted to release another game beforehand. But that would likely have threatened the entire existence of Valve.

Valve is now also known for DOTA 2:

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The official trailer for DotA 2 by Valve on Steam

What was said? At the Game Developer Conference (GDC), Monica Harrington talked about the early days of Valve. Harrington was the “Chief Marketing Officer” and revealed how she perceived the founding of the original team behind Valve back then. In her presentation “How Valve Became Valve”, she shared an interesting detail: There was actually supposed to be another game before Half-Life.

The idea was that Valve would work on a rather “mediocre” game before the release of Half-Life to expand the team during this time and complete the original development team. Harrington said about that (via gamesradar):

The original idea was what they called ‘Title B’ back then. It was supposed to be just an average game, and the idea was to build the team while creating the game.

However, Harrington rejected the idea, and she was the one who initiated that it did not happen. Because she explained further:

I told them that I had conducted the business analysis and that it would not work. If you do that, the company will fail. (…)

From the beginning, we said we had to go full throttle. It has to be in the top 10. I told Gabe that I think the only chance for Half-Life is if it is named Game of the Year.

As we all know by now, Half-Life became a worldwide success and shaped the shooter genre for years. Especially the narrative depth laid the foundation for many more story-driven shooters that were created by other developers afterwards.

At the same time, Half-Life was also the game from which the original “Counter-Strike” was created shortly after – also a global success that continues to this day.

What kind of game was “Title B”? Unfortunately, there is no information about that. It is clear, however, that “Title B” likely would not have become the worldwide success that Half-Life later was – because if the intention is already to create just a mediocre game, then the chances of success for that are likely quite low. Absolutely not mediocre, but simply good, are the 10 best MMORPGs you can currently play.

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Source(s):
  1. gamesradar.com

Developer of the best game on Steam 2024 wants to remain anonymous, plays his own game publicly without being recognized

Life in the spotlight is not something everyone aspires to. The developer of one of the most successful games of 2024 on Steam feels the same way. He deliberately keeps out of the public eye and was able to make an interesting experience at this year’s Game Developers Conference for this very reason.

Which developer is being talked about? It is LocalThunk, the creator of the indie hit and “Game of the Year 2024” nominee Balatro. He was incognito at the GDC (Game Developers Conference) due to his anonymity and saw the opportunity to play his own game in the designated booth.

“They had a booth set up to play Balatro since it was nominated for an award,” the developer reports about his favorite moment at the GDC on Bluesky, “I watched for a while and then tried it myself.”

However, his skills in the game attracted the attention of a nearby spectator.

Here you can see the trailer for the game that LocalThunk developed:

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Trailer for the roguelike poker game Balatro by LocalThunk

Less pressure instead of artistic concealment

How did the spectators react to the anonymous developer? LocalThunk reports that he “destroyed” a White Stake Run in the game, which is considered standard difficulty in Balatro. One spectator seemed quite impressed and remarked to the “unknown” player: “Wow, you must have played this before!”

However, LocalThunk maintained his anonymity and did not reveal that he was the one who developed the game: “You could say that.”

He adds that the situation at the GDC was the first and only time he had seen strangers playing his game in real life. He had never seen Balatro “in the wild” until that point (via Bluesky).

Why does the developer want to remain unknown? Before Balatro could rack up several awards and millions of copies sold, the game started as a hobby project of the developer. He never craved the attention that the success of Balatro has brought him, and his anonymity is therefore not part of a performative facade, as seen by other famous personalities like Banksy. He simply wanted to be left alone to make his game and live his life.

In an interview with PC Gamer, the communications director of the publisher Playstack said about the developer: “LocalThunk is a person who doesn’t like the spotlight anyway, and now it’s even harder to cope with that pressure. I think his decision to remain anonymous from the beginning helps him in the long run.”

It is worth noting that an indie title and hobby project like Balatro could become so successful that it could even compete with big AAA titles like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, or Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the title of Game of the Year 2024. Those who want to learn more about the game and the development of the hit might find this article on MeinMMO interesting: He thought 10 people would play it and he would have to go back to normal work: But a million buy his 1st game on Steam

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The creator of Dragon Ball wanted to learn 3 techniques from his own manga

In Dragon Ball, Son-Goku and his friends learn various techniques that help them in combat against extraterrestrial enemies. The creator of the manga, Akira Toriyama, revealed in an interview which 3 techniques he would like to learn himself.

Which techniques would those be? In Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide, Akira Toriyama was asked various questions to which he should provide short answers. For example, whom he would like to have as a child (Dende) and whom he would like to have as a parent (Bulma).

Among them was also the question of which techniques he would like to learn if he had the opportunity. Toriyama thought of 3 techniques that he found practical in real life:

  • Bukujutsu (Flying): For Toriyama, it would feel great to be able to fly freely. Also, it would be extremely practical for him in everyday life.
  • Shunkan-Ido (Instantaneous Teleportation): This would also be practical for Toriyama. He could reach all kinds of places he was thinking of at the moment.
  • Kamehameha: This probably the most iconic attack from Dragon Ball would also be a technique he would like to learn. He would find it exciting to be able to destroy anything. However, Toriyama imagined it might be annoying to compensate all those affected.

The interview was published in 1995. It took place when the end of Dragon Ball had already been sealed. Therefore, Toriyama could consider all kinds of techniques that appeared in his original work.

Why the Kamehameha? By doing so, Akira Toriyama chose 2 techniques that are among the basics of fighters and a special technique invented by the Turtle Master. During the course of the interview, we learn that Toriyama actually did not like special techniques very much. 

But he loved how the Kamehameha collects everything and then releases it all at once. Therefore, it was his favorite technique, maybe also because his wife came up with the name. By the way, later in the interview, Toriyama also revealed which Kamehameha is his favorite.

Iconic techniques also appear in the Dragon Ball Daima anime:

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Dragon Ball Daima – New Trailer Shows the Demon Realm

Akira Toriyama had a favorite Kamehameha

Which Kamehameha did he like the most? The Kamehameha that Toriyama enjoyed drawing the most was the very first one by Muten Roshi. According to the manga artist, the story of the Kamehameha started right there. It also supposedly had the best form.

The Turtle Master is said to have trained the technique for 50 years. He used it to extinguish the fire at the frying pan mountain of the Ox-Demon and in various martial arts tournaments, also under his alias Jackie Chun.

What all Kamehamehas have in common: A specific pose must be taken for them. The user brings their palms together, pulls them back, and releases the charged energy forward with a thrust.

Speaking of the Ox-Demon: Toriyama once drew Son-Goku in a spin-off, depicting how he is after the end of Dragon Ball Z. In it, the Saiyajin was seen with his family, to which the Ox-Demon also belongs. In which manga the story can be read, we reveal here: The manga artist of Dragon Ball shows how Son-Goku is after the end of DBZ

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Twitch: The new update of Clash of Clans endangers Trymacs’ relationship

The new update of the mobile game Clash of Clans brings not only positive aspects for the life of Twitch streamer Trymacs. It seems to have negative effects on his relationship and his time in the bathroom.

What is this update about? Trymacs enjoys playing the game Clash of Clans. A new update has been released for the mobile game that eliminates the training time for troops, spells, and siege machines.

This also removes the corresponding items, such as training potions, training snacks, and training boost advantages. So things that have reduced training time in the past.

This means that not only can two attacks be carried out on an enemy village anymore, but several.

We present Trymacs’ career in our video:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

“I don’t even know when to stop”

How does the update endanger Trymacs’ relationship? In a Twitch stream, from which a clip was uploaded to YouTube, Trymacs talks about the consequences of the new update. When Trymacs sits on the couch with his girlfriend, he used to make his two attacks, and his girlfriend saw that.

With the new update, however, the Twitch streamer can now make several attacks in a row, spending more time in the game.

Another point is his time in the bathroom. He now spends much more time on the toilet. Because that is where he always plays the mobile game and used to make his two attacks.

Meanwhile, without the training time, he could spend the whole day there. He says: “How annoying. (…) I don’t even know when to stop” (via YouTube).

Trymacs takes Clash of Clans very seriously. After all, it was one of the first games he played in his Twitch career. He takes it so seriously that he even justified his own expulsion from his clan: “Kick me out, I messed up” – Trymacs was thrown out of his own clan in Clash of Clans, thinks it’s fair

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Twitch: The biggest female streamers in May 2025

The livestreaming landscape on Twitch is constantly growing. MeinMMO has created a list for you to keep track of the largest female streamers for each month.

What criteria does the list have? To determine the largest and most successful female streamers each month, we had to categorize them in a certain way. We decided to use the average viewer count as the main criterion for placement.

Furthermore, we have considered the following:

  • The channel’s language must be German, the nationality of the streamer does not matter
  • A period of 30 days is considered for the average viewer count
  • No commercial or event channels
  • Source: sullygnome
This list was updated on May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

These three women are prominent figures in the German Twitch scene:

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3 German Twitch streamers you should know

Rank 5: DieDoni

  • Name/Channel: Antonia “DieDoni
  • Average viewer count: 1,648
  • Channel created on: December 27, 2015
  • Most streamed categories: Just Chatting, Darkwater

DieDoni is one of the smaller Twitch female streamers who has been actively streaming on Twitch since 2018. Her husband Alex “Taurin_Taurin” is also a Twitch streamer.

The Twitch streamer entertains her viewers with gaming content or chats with her community in the Just Chatting category.

Rank 4: Kunshikitty

  • Name/Channel: Eileen “Kunshikitty
  • Average viewer count: 1,557
  • Channel created on: January 5, 2016
  • Most streamed categories: IRL, Just Chatting

Kunshikitty is an IRL streamer who takes her viewers along on her adventures in her streams. Besides her real-life streams, she sometimes hosts cooking streams.

Something Kunshikitty has had to deal with frequently is annoying comments about her appearance: Streamer fights against comments: “I’m so tired of my femininity being dismissed”

Rank 3: KDRKitten

  • Name/Channel: Kimberly “KDRKitten
  • Average viewer count: 1,640
  • Channel created on: April 17, 2019
  • Most streamed categories: Just Chatting, DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin

KDRKitten entertains her viewers with gaming content on Twitch; sometimes she also streams experiences from her real life. She also participated in the Soulskeeper run by HandOfBlood: Streamers play Dark Souls on Twitch as a competition, and viewers love it when they fail

On her YouTube channel, she uploads highlights from past streams, and on her Instagram channel, she keeps her viewers updated.

Rank 2: Fibii

  • Name/Channel: Fibi “Fibii” Pfeifer
  • Average viewer count: 1,681
  • Channel created on: May 10, 2018
  • Most streamed categories: VALORANT, JustChatting, IRL

Fibii is one of the youngest Twitch female streamers in the scene. At just 16 years old, she started streaming and quickly rose to become a Twitch star.

Recently, however, the 19-year-old has garnered negative attention again. For example, she has the habit of using her phone while driving, which has led to a clear negative opinion among the community.

She also launched her own AI chatbot that was meant to be a sort of Fibii substitute for her community but did not realize the dangers of it.

Rank 1: JenNyan

  • Name/Channel: Jennifer “JenNyan
  • Average viewer count: 1,949
  • Channel created on: August 15, 2015
  • Most streamed categories: Red Dead Redemption 2, Just Chatting, Schedule I

JenNyan became famous for her cosplays, which led to erotic cosplays until she eventually landed on OnlyFans.

Here, she earned good money each month, according to her own statement between 10,000 and 15,000 euros. Ultimately, however, she decided to turn her back on the platform. The reason: OnlyFans stood in the way of a great career on Twitch.

Do you also watch these Twitch streamers? Let us know in the comments! If you want to find out who the biggest female streamers of 2024 were, check out this link on MeinMMO: Twitch: The biggest German female streamers of 2024 in the ranking

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Fortnite streamer says: His father bought him a PC for $1,000 and he turned it into millions because it was God’s plan

Some content creators on Twitch became famous thanks to their skills and success in the game Fortnite. One of the biggest is the streamer Clix, who became successful at a young age. In a recent interview, he reveals how he did it and comes to a strange conclusion.

Who is Clix? Clix is currently the largest Fortnite streamer on Twitch, if you look at the hours watched. He was watched for nearly 2 million hours in March 2025 (via twitchmetricx.net).

After Ninja and Tfue turned their backs on Fortnite and lost relevance, Clix, who became famous in 2019, rose as one of the best Fortnite players.

But with his success came some controversies. Recently, he clashed with fans who donated money to him. In a recent interview, he explained how he became so successful. It takes on absurd dimensions.

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Fortnite showcases explosive gameplay in the Season 6, Chapter 2 trailer

That was definitely a blessing

What does Clix say about his success? In an interview with venturebeat.com, streamer Clix talked about the game Fortnite and also about his success. He mentions the younger generation and that he believes the e-sports industry will be on a level with the NBA basketball league in 10 to 20 years.

He is asked if he has any tips for young people who want to become influencers or professional gamers. He has a rather simple answer: Play a lot and keep working on the dream, even if people stand against you. You should use that as motivation.

Earlier, he explained that he turned the 1,000 US dollars his father invested in a PC into several million. He believes:

In this generation, it doesn’t matter how old you are. You can earn so much money. The internet is full of opportunities.

This sounds rather familiar; after all, tips like Don’t give up or Use the opportunities, are not fundamentally wrong advice. Later in the interview, however, he speaks even more absurdly about his own success and skills, mentioning God’s plan and his own discipline.

This is God’s plan. As I said, I started playing when I was five years old. Practically the moment I was born, I touched a keyboard and understood what I was doing. That was definitely a blessing. The discipline that I have, more than others – that really made a difference since I was 13. The reason I am a professional now is my discipline […]

How long does Clix want to continue playing professionally? In the interview, Clix is also asked if he has any plans regarding his e-sports retirement. He doesn’t have a definitive answer for that. According to him, Fortnite is an e-sport for young players. One reaches the peak at 16. He is already 20. By 23, a career is basically over.

However, he still belongs to the best players in the world, as he still has successes in tournaments. Besides e-sports, acting is another path for him. He streams every day for several thousand people. At least, if he doesn’t get banned again: Fortnite bans its biggest Twitch streamer – Now the 18-year-old wants to use his power to get free

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Developers Want to Improve Helldivers 2, Make Enemies Smarter, Accidentally Break the Game

Helldivers 2 continues to excite many players over a year after its release on Steam. With a new update, the developers aimed to make the enemies smarter, but this destroyed the performance for many players.

How did the developers plan to make the enemies smarter? In the latest update of Helldivers 2, the developers tweaked the artificial intelligence of the enemies. This determines how the opponents behave in the game and is a crucial element in Helldivers 2. The cooperative shooter thrives on unleashing a variety of enemies on players.

With the new update, the artificial intelligence controlling the enemies was supposed to perform more calculations. This was meant to improve the reaction speed of the enemies, especially in large battles. However, the developers also announced that this would negatively impact performance. Players are now complaining that Helldivers 2 has been ruined.

This trailer is where it all started with Helldivers 2:

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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC

Performance Drops When It Matters

How does the update affect the game? There have been little reports on the improved AI so far. Instead, players are gathering on Reddit to complain about the new poor performance. Even on good systems, the cooperative shooter seems to perform much worse than before the update. Those who already had a weak computer can hardly play now.

The first to mention this is Reddit user bob451111, whose system is equipped with an RTX 4090 graphics card and an Intel i7-13700K processor. He writes: “The change in AI calculations has destroyed performance. This is not ‘slight.’ […] Anyone who played difficulty level 10 before this change and now plays difficulty level 10 will tell you this is by no means a ‘light’ performance drop.”

For Reddit user Lazzitron, the problem is even worse: “It’s especially frustrating because one second, the FPS is fine, and then, as soon as you get into a major firefight, they suddenly disappear, and you are dead.”

On Completedspoon’s computer on Reddit, it looks like this: “It was running poorly before. Now it’s even worse.” Systems that already struggled with the cooperative shooter are now also affected.

This aligns with the developers’ description in the patch notes (via arrowhead.zendesk.com), “We have increased the number of AI calculations the game can perform. This primarily affects scenarios with a high number of spawned enemies and improves the reaction times in such situations. […]” That users now have problems exactly in the situations where the improved AI is supposed to take effect is likely.

The developers have just released a patch intended to fix some issues. However, the problem described by players does not appear in the patch notes (via Discord). It remains to be seen whether the improved artificial intelligence will be disabled for the sake of performance. Strong artificial intelligence is not the secret sauce that made Helldivers 2 so successful, but a flying boulder: The success of Helldivers 2 on Steam started with a stone hitting a player.

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Twitch streamer injures himself at Red Bull event, has to go to the emergency room: ‘Not made for the heavyweights’

The streamer Metashi12 injured himself at the Red Bull event on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Cologne. He had to cancel the show and even went to the emergency room. Later, he realized that the event was just not made for people of his stature.

What kind of event was that? Red Bull had invited 16 gaming influencers to a hall in Cologne and made them run through various obstacle courses.

Metashi is a well-known streamer on Twitch who originally comes from WoW and has recently played a lot of LoL. Last month, he also streamed for a good cause and reached a special milestone.

He was in a team with the leading German streamer for League of Legends, NoWay. Metashi injured himself in an accident at an obstacle on a water course.

Metashi was on the team of NoWay4U, the largest German streamer for League of Legends:

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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay

The Accident of Metashi

This was the accident of Metashi: In a race against the influencer Julia Beautx over a course that was on water, Metashi was already struggling, had fallen into the water once, and lost his glasses.

When he got back up and swung onto the obstacle, he stepped on a red circle in the water that he was supposed to jump over. He slipped and hit his shoulder on the obstacle.

He immediately indicated that something was wrong. Later, it turned out: The streamer had dislocated his shoulder.

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Metashi couldn’t get out of the icy pool – Rescue was on the way

This was the problem: Metashi waded through the water with a dislocated shoulder and couldn’t get out of the pool. He seemed to be beside himself. As Metashi later said, the water was ice cold.

His team captain NoWay4 jumped into the pool feet first to assist him. Ultimately, it was Twitch streamer AbuGoku from another team who resolved the situation and saved Metashi.

AbuGoku dove under Metashi, lifted him onto his shoulders, and was able to hoist the streamer out of the pool along with NoWay. This received applause from the audience.

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Metashi later thanked AbuGoku warmly; he was the first he called from the hospital. In any case, all the streamers and other participants were concerned about him. That was fantastic.

With sirens to the emergency room

This is what Metashi says: Metashi spoke extensively about the accident (via YouTube). He says it was worse than it looked. After the accident, he first had to go to the locker room and needed help from his girlfriend and an employee of an influencer agency to get out of his wet clothes. An unusual situation for him to stand naked in front of two women:

I was naked with two women. That was crazy. And that, even though I play computer games – you know what I mean.

Then it was off to the emergency room with sirens, where he was ruggedly reset because he insisted on staying clear and not getting anesthesia, which would have relaxed his muscles.

Now he has to wear an arm brace for two weeks and should not put any strain on his right arm for 30 days, which is a big adjustment for him.

The event sounded super fun at first, but it wasn’t anymore

This is what he says about the event: He says that the event was just not designed for “fat” people. He and his team were pretty battered. He felt like they were just the fat ones brought in for amusement.

Metashi says he knew he was in trouble when he saw that even the fit Rumathra was sweating. At that moment, he realized: He has a problem.

It was really awesome, BUT … it was not designed for fat people. I swear to you, when I sat there: I listened to the briefing, it sounded super fun. When I saw the course, it didn’t look that fun anymore. And when I saw that Rumathra was sweating and out of breath, I knew: We’re in trouble.

Even though Metashi repeatedly thanked the present Twitch streamers for their support and help, the question arises whether Red Bull as the organizer should not have ensured that streamers would be professionally supported and cared for on site in the event of such an accident.

Even a brilliant plan by the LoL streamer NoWay to use his weight to his advantage failed: NoWay has a brilliant plan to wobble his opponent into the water at an event, ends up bathing himself

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April 1st in Pokémon GO brings you Poké Balls everywhere – and some of them are really good

Today, an unannounced event has started in Pokémon GO. Here you can expect items and some worthwhile Pokémon encounters.

If you have been out and about in Pokémon GO today, you might have noticed something on the map that isn’t usually found here: Poké Balls. This is neither a glitch nor a new feature, but this year’s April Fool’s event.

We have looked into what exactly the event brings you and how the spotlight hour is today.

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

Event and Spotlight Hour on April 1

How long does the event last? The event will take place all day today. You will be able to find the balls on the map until 11:59 PM.

What about the balls? If you click on one of the balls on your map, you can either receive items or a Pokémon encounter. If you catch an item, you will receive a Poké Ball, Great Ball, or Ultra Ball.

If you receive a Pokémon encounter, you can encounter one of the following monsters:

  • Voltorb*
  • Hisui Voltorb*
  • Electrode
  • Hisui Electrode
  • Shroomish*
  • Breloom
  • Galarian Weezing*

All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.

Which monsters are particularly worthwhile? If you are hoping to find strong Pokémon to battle here, you will be disappointed. None of the monsters belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Also in the battle leagues, these monsters play a rather subordinate role. However, in the past, there have been some special cups where Hisui Electrode and Galarian Weezing were able to shine. If you want to play it safe, you can try to catch a correspondingly good specimen during the event.

You definitely shouldn’t miss Shroomish and Breloom. Both monsters are among the Pokémon that bring you more Stardust. For each Shroomish, you receive 500 Stardust, and for each Breloom, you even get 700.

What about today’s spotlight hour? The balls and the Pokémon contained within will also determine today’s spotlight hour, which takes place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. As a bonus, you will receive double the amount of candy for each catch.

With the new month of April, there are also several events waiting for you in the game, bringing various content. You can find out which events they are and when they take place here: Pokémon GO: All events in April 2025 – Important dates at a glance.

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Strong build for the necromancer in Diablo 4: The best build for the endgame

The best build for the Necromancer is the Bone Spirit in Diablo 4. The skill has an explosive character, and we will show you a strong build that will allow you to handle the content well.

Update, April 1, 2025: The article originally appeared in June 2023. We have revised and adapted it.

What kind of build is this? The Bone Spirit build for the Necromancer can, when applied correctly, gather opponents and then blast them into the air with a disastrous explosion. Usually, one explosion is enough to annihilate your enemies. This build is especially suitable for solo players who want to farm in the open world of Sanctuary. In Season 6, the Bone Spirit build is one of the strongest builds for the endgame in Diablo 4.

Pro
  • effective area damage
  • powerful in defense and offense
  • relaxed playstyle
Contra
  • depends on your gear
  • low mobility
  • You need 100% critical damage

Necromancer Bone Spirit Build: Skills and Book of the Dead

These are the skills you need:

  • Basic Skills:
  • Bone Shard 2/2
  • Core Skills:
  • Tormented Flesh 1/3
  • Undead Energy 3/3
  • Out of Balance 3/3
  • Corpse Skills/ Macabre Skills 1:
  • Gruesome Blood Mist 1/5
  • Corpse Explosion 1/5
  • Gruesome Bone Prison 1/5
  • Powerful Death 3/3
  • Fall of the Titan 3/3
  • Curse Skills
  • Abominable Aging 1/5
  • Enhanced Damage 3/3
  • Embrace of Death 3/3
  • Proximity of Death 2/3
  • Precision Decay 3/3
  • Corpse Skills/ Macabre Skills 2:
  • Infected Corpse Vines 1/5
  • Frightening Bone Spirit 5/5
  • Necrotic Armor 3/3
  • Tooth-Encrusted 2/3
  • Open Fracture 3/3
  • Rapid Ossification 3/3
  • Ripping 3/3
  • Ultimate Skills:
  • Supreme Soul Tear 5/5
  • Standing Alone 1/3
  • Memento Mori 3/3
  • Inspiring Leader 3/3
  • Central Passive Skill:
  • Bone Essence

Skill Bar: Blood Mist, Soul Tear, Corpse Vines, Corpse Explosion, Bone Spirit, Bone Prison

Book of the Dead:

  • Skeleton Warrior: Sacrifice Skirmishers
  • Skeleton Mage: Sacrifice Bones
  • Golem: Sacrifice Iron

Necromancer Bone Spirit Build: Gameplay

How to play the build: With Bone Prison, you trap enemy groups in an area, and each captured enemy regenerates essence for you. The unique boots Path of Trag’Oul ensure that Bone Shards are shot at the trapped monsters.

Additionally, you unleash your Bone Spirit on the prison to eliminate the opponents. This way, you gain essence again and reduce your cooldown for the skill when you hit critically.

Against groups and bosses, you use your ultimate skill, Soul Tear, to deal enormous damage. You also gain essence here and an additional barrier. You render opponents vulnerable and increase your damage – even after the Soul Tear ends.

Use your Corpse Vines to pull enemies together. Always use Corpse Explosions whenever you can to maintain the corpse-related buffs. If too much damage is coming your way or if you’re affected by a control effect, use your Blood Mist. If you generate corpses through Blood Mist, immediately use Corpse Explosion at that position.

To increase your armor or your resistances against certain damage types, elixirs can help you. If you forget to use them, here is a trick:

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Diablo 4: Do you forget to use your elixirs? This trick helps you.

Necromancer Bone Spirit: Paragon and Glyphs

The following Paragon boards and glyphs you need:

  • Starting Board, Glyph: Physical
  • 2nd Board: Bone Transplant, Glyph: Essence
  • 3rd Board: Flesh Eater, Glyph: Reviver
  • 4th Board: Bloodbath, Glyph: Enhance
  • 5th Board: Infirmity, Glyph: Eraser

Bone Spirit Build: Legendaries, Uniques, and Gems

These Legendaries & Uniques you need:

  • Helmet: Aspect of Hardened Bones (Loot Drop) – when you find a Harlequin’s Crown, swap your helmet for it
  • Chest: Aspect of Cursed Aura (Loot Drop)
  • Gloves: Aspect of Grasping Veins (Corrupted Grotto, Kehjistan / Loot Drop)
  • Pants: Blood Moon Leggings (Unique)
  • Boots: Path of Trag’Oul (Unique)
  • Staff: Ghost-Caught Aspect (Loot Drop)
  • Focus: Sacrificial Aspect (Ruins of Eridu, Hawezar / Loot Drop)
  • Amulet: Talisman of the Banished Prince (Unique)
  • Ring: Soul-Crushing Aspect (Loot Drop)
  • Ring: Phase Poltergeist Aspect (Loot Drop)

You can find the entrances to the dungeons on our interactive map for Diablo 4.

The best affixes:

  • Intelligence
  • Maximum Life
  • Maximum Resource
  • Ranks on macabre skills
  • Ranks on core skills
  • Attack Speed
  • Overwhelm Damage

The best toughness affixes:

  • Armor (make sure you are always at the cap of 1,000, despite reduction from torment levels)
  • Duration of Soul Tear
  • Overwhelm Damage
  • Duration of Curse
  • Movement Speed
  • Cooldown reduction for Bone Prison
  • Chance for Bone Spirit to deal double damage
  • Casting macabre skills generates resources
  • Ranks for Bone Essence

These gems you should socket:

  • Armor: Topaz
  • Weapons: Ruby
  • Jewelry: Diamond

Bone Spirit Build: Mercenaries and Runes

These mercenaries are suitable for the build: The mercenaries who came with Vessel of Hatred support you with healing and attacks in battles. There are a total of four different mercenaries that you will meet and unlock during the campaign.

For the build, we recommend Raheir as a mercenary and Varyana for combat support:

Raheir:

  • Ground Smash: Deals damage, slows down enemies, and heals you
  • Fire Provocation: Taunts enemies when you use a healing potion
  • Bastion: Takes damage that you would receive
  • Inspiration: Buffs your damage

Varyana:

  • Ancestral Harpoons: Deals massive damage, pulls enemies closer, and stuns them
  • Triggered when you cast Bone Prison

These runes are suitable for the build: You can apply runes in gear with two sockets, best in the helmet and chest. The best options are:

  • PocOhm: You summon the barbarian’s Battle Cry, increasing your damage
  • YulXal: You gain maximum life

Good alternatives:

  • Yom (instead of Ohm): You use the Druid’s “Petrify”, stunning enemies and regenerating resources
  • Mot: You gain Dark Veil from the Hunter
  • Zec: Reduces the cooldown of your ultimate skill
  • Qua: Increases your movement speed

For the build, various Uniques are important to utilize specific affixes and enhance skills. You can receive the Uniques in various endgame activities in Diablo 4, but you can also farm them specifically from bosses on torment levels. Where to summon the bosses and what items they drop can be found here: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 6

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One of the most successful MMORPGs of all time is getting a new survival game with dragons on Steam

A survival game set in the MMORPG universe of RuneScape is set to launch “soon” in Early Access on Steam. MeinMMO summarizes all known information for you.

What kind of game is this? It has been known since October 2024 that the developers at Jagex are working on a spinoff of the popular MMORPG franchise RuneScape, and now the first wave of information about the game has arrived.

  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds is to be a co-op survival game for 1 to 4 players and is expected to enter Early Access “soon” (sometime in Spring 2025) on Steam.
  • The current plan is for the Early Access phase to last until early 2026. However, they want to take their time to achieve a “complete and satisfying gameplay experience” together with the community (via Steam).
  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds will have an undefined purchase price at the start of Early Access. This price is expected to increase for the final release. After release, there may be paid DLCs.
  • The survival game set in the RuneScape universe is expected to focus heavily on survival struggles and crafting. There will be simple RPG mechanics and fights against – among others – dragons.

A first teaser trailer for RuneScape: Dragonwilds is currently only available exclusively on IGN:

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Survival Struggle in Ashenfall

What is RuneScape: Dragonwilds about? On the forgotten continent of Ashenfall in RuneScape, dragons have awakened. Stranded in this untamed land, you must gather resources, build shelter, and craft weapons to withstand the growing threat of the giant scaled lizards.

Only by mastering the survival struggle, leveling up, and uncovering the ancient secrets of the continent can you slay the dragon queen and reclaim Ashenfall – either alone or with up to 3 friends.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set in the same universe as RuneScape and Old School RuneScape:

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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release

What does the game offer at EA launch? The Early Access version of RuneScape: Dragonwilds includes the first few regions, survival systems, skills (which may be familiar from the RuneScape MMORPGs), magical survival spells, craftable equipment, a building system, combat, dungeons, and the first dragon Velgar.

Additional content, features, skills, and map expansions are expected to follow throughout the Early Access phase. Similar to Old School RuneScape, the community will also have a decisive influence on the development of RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

The company behind the two hugely successful RuneScape MMORPGs has a new leader. Jon Bellamy is taking over from Phil Mansell after 14 years as the head of the studio. The new CEO is quickly gaining favor with the community: One of the largest PC MMORPGs in the West has a new boss who promises: “Never microtransactions”

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It has never been more worthwhile to start Monster Hunter Wilds than today – And no, this is not an April Fool’s joke

Monster Hunter Wilds is an enormous success and has already sold more than 10 million copies. In celebration of this milestone, there’s a huge gift package for all players. So it’s particularly worth logging in right now.

What’s in this gift package? Yuya Tokuda, the director of Monster Hunter Wilds, had already announced in a letter to the community (via monsterhunter.com) that due to the game’s enormous success, they wanted to give all players a gift.

You can pick up this gift starting now and until April 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM. The package contains:

  • 30 x Mega Potion
  • 20 x Life Powder
  • 20 x Mega Bomb Barrel
  • 10 x Armor Sphere IV
  • 10 x Silver Egg

You can find these in the game menu under the “Items and Equipment” tab, specifically in the “Login Bonus” section.

The first Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds is already on the horizon:

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

Definitely NOT an April Fools’ Joke

How are players reacting to the gift? It’s always a bit tricky to announce certain things on April 1st. This is evident from the very first comment in a current discussion on Reddit. Rice_bowl670 writes: “Nice try. I’m not falling for this April Fools’ prank.}

However, we immediately checked in-game, and the gift package is real. See for yourself:

Monster Hunter Wilds: Gifts!
The current gift package from Monster Hunter Wilds.

While some hoped for more or different gifts, many players are happy about the valuable silver eggs, life powder, and armor spheres.

Why is Capcom celebrating? Monster Hunter Wilds was only released on February 28, 2025, and has already managed to sell 10 million units on PC and consoles. No other game from Capcom has achieved this in the first month. Record!

What does the future hold? Always new events, of course, but also new content. Already on April 4, 2025, the first major Title Update is scheduled. With it: new monsters like Mizutsune, Gamma Armors, and a new Hunter Hub. You can find all the details here: Monster Wilds is getting its 1st major Title Update, and we are getting exactly what we all wanted

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EA FC 25: After Schlotterbeck’s Corners – Defenders with the Best Free Kicks

Borussia Dortmund’s defense chief Nico Schlotterbeck excelled in the Bundesliga with two assists from strong corners. Is the BVB defender also among the set-piece specialists in EA FC 25? On MeinMMO, we introduce you to all center-backs with the best free-kicks.

How good are Schlotterbeck’s corners in EA FC 25? Schlotterbeck’s newly discovered set-piece strength is not noticeable in FC 25. His normal 85-rated card has a free-kick precision (FK Prec.) rating of only 41/99 points.

The value for the curve, which gives spin to the free-kicks, is also only 52/99 points for Schlotterbeck. Only the shot power of 75 is in a good range.

EA FC 25 How well does Schlotterbeck take corners in the game. Gold card and Dreamchasers in comparison
Schlotterbeck’s gold and dreamchasers card in comparison.

Even Schlotterbeck’s currently best special card in Ultimate Team, his Dreamchasers version, with a strong rating of 92, only achieves a miserable score of 47/99 for free-kicks. Like the gold card, it can only shine with shot power (84).

Unfortunately, Schlotterbeck does not possess the playstyle “Stationary Ball” for better set-pieces on either card, resulting in corners and all other stationary balls being executed with little power, curve, and precision in the game.

Therefore, Schlotterbeck is by no means among the set-piece specialists. Other center-backs have significantly more to offer.

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

All center-backs who take strong free-kicks in FC 25

Which center-backs are the free-kick experts? Below we introduce you to all 9 players from Ultimate Team who are capable of taking strong free-kicks with their values and playstyles. Players who have center-back (CB) as their primary position were considered.

We will show you the professional, his rating, his free-kick precision, and whether he has the decisive playstyle in silver or even gold.

What is the difference between the silver and gold playstyles?

As the standard version in silver, Stationary Ball gives your free-kicks greater speed, more curve, and higher precision. The preview line for set-pieces is extended.

As Playstyle+ in gold, the speed, curve, and precision of your free-kicks are exceptionally high. Additionally, the preview line is at maximum length.

  • Wright (63) – Swindon Town (ENG2)
    • Free-kick precision: 67
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Icon Hierro (88) – Spain
    • Free-kick precision: 73
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Lejeune (77) – Rayo Vallecano (SPA1)
    • Free-kick precision: 75
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Vanegas (82) – Real Sociedad (SPA1)
    • Free-kick precision: 75
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Hero Márquez – Mexico/LaLiga EA Sports
    • Free-kick precision: 82
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Arbilla (73) – SD Eibar (SPA1)
    • Free-kick precision: 83
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Alaba (85) – Real Madrid (SPA1)
    • Free-kick precision: 85
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Winter Wildcards Parejo (88) – FC Villarreal (SPA1)
    • Free-kick precision: 95
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Silver
  • Icon Koeman (88) – Netherlands
    • Free-kick precision: 95
    • Playstyle Stationary Ball: Gold

The players Koeman, Alaba, Marquez, Vanegas, Hierro, and Weir all have better versions that also feature the playstyle Stationary Ball. However, only Icon Koeman has the gold playstyle in both versions.

This is how Schlotterbeck could still become a free-kick expert: 2 assists from a corner are a very unusual achievement for a center-back and could earn him a spot in EA Sports’ Team of the Week (TOTW).

Here there would be the possibility for his free-kick values and the corresponding playstyle to be adjusted. Whether this will happen will be revealed on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM, when the new TOTW is released in Ultimate Team.

Having a good set-piece taker in your squad provides your team with an additional way to create chances and score goals. An expert has discovered a new tactic to successfully counter an OP setup in FC 25.

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What anime are you most looking forward to in Spring 2025?

The new anime season is just around the corner. In spring 2025, there are again some hits that fans can look forward to. MeinMMO wants to know from you which series you are most excited about.

Starting on April 1, 2025, a new season in the anime world begins. Old series that aired in the last three months ended in March. Now there is again a fresh wave of new animes that viewers can watch. 

Among the new series are many premieres, but also seasons of already existing series. MeinMMO is launching a survey to find out which animes you are most looking forward to. Whether it’s because the trailers for new announcements convinced you or you can’t wait for the new season of an already known series.

If you haven’t dealt with the upcoming season at all, that’s no problem. We will introduce you to the 3 most promising highlights that will be airing in the coming three months.

One of these highlights is the following anime:

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Fire Force: Trailer for Season 3 of the Anime

Animes starting in Spring 2025

Vote for which series you are most excited about that will air from April 2025 to June 2025. Since there are multiple animes to choose from and we don’t want to limit you to just one anime, you have 3 votes to distribute.

You have some highlights to choose from that can be watched in Germany. You will not find the anime for Lazarus on this list. We did not differentiate whether it is a completely new anime, a new season, or a continuation of an ongoing season. What mattered was that the anime has not aired on any other German streaming service so far.

If we forgot an anime, give a vote to “another anime” and let us know in the comments which series is missing from the survey. There will not be a separate article for the evaluation, so check back regularly to see the current status!

If you can’t relate to the animes on the list, that’s no problem. We will briefly present the biggest highlights of the upcoming season.

Fire Force (Season 3)

After 5 years of waiting, the anime of Fire Force continues. Those who want to watch Season 3 can do so starting April 4, 2025, in simulcast on Crunchyroll. Season 3 will also be the final season of the anime. Here, the confrontations between the Shinra unit, the other Fire Force members, and the group surrounding the Evangelist will come to a head.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

The story of My Hero Academia has now come to an end. However, it continues with the spin-off to Vigilantes. If you want to watch the anime, you can do so starting April 7, 2025, on Crunchyroll. The story takes place years before the events of My Hero Academia. It’s about Kouichi Haimawari, an illegal hero who fights criminals. The tone is said to be even darker than in the main anime.

Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-

Black Butler finally brings its 8th arc as an anime. All interested parties can watch the anime starting April 5, 2025, on Crunchyroll. In this storyline, Sebastian Michaelis and Ciel Phantomhive end up in a mysterious village in Germany, where an immortal witch is supposed to reign. The Queen has tasked them with investigating mysterious deaths in the village. Are they related to the witch?

In this survey, we want to know which animes from spring 2025 you are looking forward to. But we are also interested in which series you particularly enjoyed in the last season. If you want to participate in the survey, you can do so through the following article: Which new anime captivated you the most in the last 3 months?

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Head of Path of Exile 2 says exactly what ARPG fans want to hear, aims for continuous content

Due to the different seasons, many ARPG fans frequently switch between Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch. The head of PoE2 spoke to MeinMMO about the future of the genre and said exactly what everyone wants to hear.

What are the plans of the head? In an interview with MeinMMO, the game director of Path of Exile 2, Jonathan Rogers, talked about the future of Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor. Particularly interesting is what will happen after the early access development of PoE2.

The head of PoE2 revealed to us that after PoE2 leaves early access, the seasons of part 1 and part 2 will always appear alternately. In an interview with PC Gamer, Rogers also said:

As long as people are willing to play our game for a month four times a year, that’s fine by me.

Accordingly, it can be assumed that a new season in one part of Path of Exile will appear approximately once a quarter, always alternating.

The conversation took place during the presentation of the new season Dawn of the Hunt, which starts on April 4th. Here you can see the trailer:

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

Good sign for ARPG fans

What should the future of the genre look like? The ARPG genre is currently largely divided into Path of Exile 1 and 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch. Recently, there was trouble between Last Epoch and PoE2, after both ARPGs had scheduled their new seasons for a similar date.

Why did players want to hear this? With the announcement from the head of Path of Exile 2, this should no longer happen in the future. By planning the release periods approximately every 3 months, the PoE2 creators can allow Last Epoch and Diablo 4 to schedule their season launches in the upcoming gaps.

This is a long-desired wish of ARPG fans who enjoy switching back and forth between the seasons and recently reacted bitterly when the seasons of Last Epoch and Path of Exile 2 collided.

The head of Path of Exile 2 seems to share the idea of game hopping as well. In the interview with PC Gamer, he says:

There’s room for many different players in this genre. It doesn’t have to be that you only have one game that dominates all the others.

(…)

ARPGs are one of the genres where the gaming community has embraced the idea of the season, where you play the game for a while, then stop, play something else, and then come back and play the next season.

For fans, this is a good sign, as they have long hoped that the developers of the major ARPGs would coordinate their content launches so that new content is available almost continuously.

On the developers’ side of Path of Exile 2, there seems to be a green light for alternating seasons, now it remains to be seen whether other genre representatives will follow suit. If you want to play the new season of Path of Exile 2 on April 4th, then we have all the information for you here: Path of Exile 2: All information about Dawn of the Hunt, release of patch 0.2.0, and new class

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A New Game on Steam Helps Bridge the Waiting Time Until GTA 6, Attracts 400,000 Players

A surprise hit on Steam takes the top spot in both current popular releases and trends. Schedule I is a life simulator of a new, slightly different kind, in which you must work your way up from a petty criminal to a drug lord.

What kind of game is this? We are talking about the simulation game Schedule I, in which players pursue a pretty clear goal: To work their way up from a small marijuana dealer to the owner of a powerful drug empire in the city’s drug scene.

It is not only about the production of the goods, but also about distribution, building customer relationships, and conflict resolution in various ways, such as when competing drug dealers or the police take notice of the players.

To stay motivated, the game offers the possibility to spend your dirty money in various ways, for example by reinvesting it or gambling it away in a casino. This can be done not only solo but can also be experienced together with friends in co-op mode.

Attention: Schedule I is a fictional simulation where you engage in criminal activities. Substance abuse should not be underestimated and can have serious consequences. If you need help, you can find support at www.kmdd.de or at the addiction hotline 01806 313031 (charges apply).

Here you can see the trailer for Schedule I:

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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like

A new type of life simulator that is very well received

How is the game performing on Steam? Schedule I currently has about 30,000 reviews with a rating of 96.18%. On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the game reached a new milestone with a peak of 400,000 players, launching it to the top of the charts (via SteamDB).

Schedule I Steam data
On March 30, the game reached a milestone with over 400,000 players

What do players say? The reviews on Steam reflect the enthusiasm of the players, whose ratings are extremely positive. Some even wish that the developers of GTA 6 would take inspiration from it:

  • ctolsen writes: “A woman approached me and asked for weed, didn’t like the price I offered, and then stabbed me with a broken glass bottle. 10/10”
  • Bratahh comments: “If you have always wanted to experience the risky world of drugs according to Schedule I without having to face the minor inconvenience of a 25-years to life prison sentence, then congratulations – you have just found your new favorite game!”
  • Felix finds: “Absolutely brilliant, still having a blast after 4 hours! Feels like I just started 5 minutes ago, and despite early access, there’s still a thousand things to discover! Definitely recommendable. Performance, graphics, etc., everything is great! Just for a one-man studio, a hundredfold respect!”
  • WoodyFromNY wishes: “This is how GTA6 should be”
  • Spicy Boi comments: “A solo developer has created a hit with a solid gameplay loop that is better than most AAA games out there. Plus, it’s fun alone or with friends, which is what truly makes a good game.”

In particular, the work of a single developer, the wild possibilities of gameplay, and the fun of playing, which seems to be the obvious main focus of the game, convince players of the mix of life simulator, Breaking Bad and GTA. The open world and the lifestyle depicted in Schedule I, while not making it a direct new GTA, could bridge the wait for the new installment.

The success of Schedule I is undeniable, as evidenced by the Steam data and the opinions of the players. The game has even outperformed a concurrently released AAA title in some respects. You can find more information on this in the following article: New game goes Breaking Bad and is thus even more successful on Steam than the new AAA game from Ubisoft

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Players from WoW invest fortunes to never have to hear the annoying dialogue of a boss again after years of grinding

In World of Warcraft, players often invest many years to obtain certain loot items for their collection. The grinding required not only consumes time, but also takes a toll on nerves. No wonder some – as soon as possible – pay a fortune to end the agony.

Which grind are we talking about exactly? Since players can challenge a certain Kael’thas Sunstrider in the Fortress of the Storm from the WoW expansion Burning Crusade, there have been players eager for Al’ar’s Ashes. The red-and-yellow phoenix is also a treat for the eyes. Unfortunately, the drop chance is just 1.7 percent.

Some mount enthusiasts have been farming the flying mount for countless IDs over the years, often with multiple characters. And with every single run, players must navigate through the many phases of the battle while enduring the lengthy pauses and theatrical dialogue lines from the blood elf general and his officers. Ugh. It really gets to you.

Which rare mounts from WoW do you have in your collection?

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6 of the rarest mounts in WoW – Do you own them?

Continue grinding until your ears bleed, or pay?

What shortcut are players taking? Player EQxd is excited on Reddit that after years of farming, he is finally also an owner of Al’ar’s Ashes. However, he never had any loot luck during all that time. Instead, he was able to buy the mount thanks to the regularly rotating offer on the black market, for 360,000 gold pieces.

A good investment, explains SugarHooves in his comment on Reddit: “Honestly, that’s a good price. It was such a pain to farm that thing. Not that it was difficult, just annoying. 360,000 to never have to hear BLOOD FOR BLOOD again.”

That this is almost considered a bargain is shown not only by the list of the 5 most expensive mounts in WoW that you can buy for gold, but also by the comment from Juvenhall on Reddit:

I paid around 2 million gold for it in December, exactly for this reason. I had farmed it for years with several twinks, and the journey there, dealing with Kael’s terrible dialogues and the pauses in the fight for the phases drove me insane. I hated it in Burning Crusade, I hated it while farming. Never having to go back was worth every copper piece.

The WoW player bedintruder had much more loot luck and can still understand these investments (via Reddit): “I had extreme luck. I only needed 2 weeks of farming with an army of twinks, 64 kills, and I would still have gladly paid 360,000 to skip it.”

What do you think? Would you rather keep farming, pay a fortune in gold to finally end the grind, or best not even start farming in-game loot items with low drop chances? Let us know in the comments! Speaking of hard grind: WoW currently has the worst grind in the history of the entire game.

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Player uses his dog as a coach at Tekken 8 tournament, Tekken boss promises: ‘I will add him to the game’

The player Jamie “IGottaJet” Drake participated in a tournament for Tekken 8. However, during the Texas Showdown 2025, he didn’t come alone, but brought along his coach – whom he strapped to his back.

What kind of coach was that? The player came with a dog on his back. This is his two-year-old dog, a Shiba Inu named Kintaro. Normally, coaches are not allowed in this year’s competitive season of Tekken 8. However, for Kintaro, the tournament organizers made an exception.

On Twitch, there is a clip showing Kintaro relaxed on his owner’s back. He occasionally gets treats and pets, otherwise he sometimes looks around curiously.

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And as if that alone wasn’t sweet enough, Jamie Drake played with Leroy, a character who takes his dog Sugar everywhere. This duo definitely stood out at this year’s Tekken 8 tournament among the many participants.

So the only question left is whether Kintaro’s support helped the tournament participant at all.

You can watch the fighting game in the following trailer:

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Tekken 8 Gameplay – Game Awards Trailer

Dog on the back is a moral coach in Tekken 8

Did the coach help? Of course, the dog couldn’t give any instructions on how IGottaJet should play. But at least he was a moral support, providing encouragement from his owner’s back. 

Unfortunately, this mental support wasn’t enough for a victory. IGottaJet reached 65th place, which is a solid performance out of 277 participants. He also lost to a player who has been competing in Tekken 8 tournaments for 10 years and made it to the Top 8 again this time.

Does his participation have consequences? Katsuhiro Harada is one of the biggest icons of Tekken and is also on board as Executive Producer for the 8th part. He saw the animal duo and promised on X that Kintaro will be included as customization items in the game. However, he left it open when exactly Kintaro will appear as an item.

MeinMMO author Niko Hernes was particularly looking forward to the release of Tekken 8 in 2024. For him, the beat ’em up is not just a game, it’s a family affair. He virtually beat not only his sister but also his grandmother: My game of the year 2024 will be released next week and reminds me of how I virtually fought with my grandmother

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“Sitting on Board the Enterprise” – Gronkh explains on Twitch why he urgently needs 8 screens

Erik “Gronk” Range became popular with Let’s Plays on YouTube and is now one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch. In a recent stream, he showcased his impressive command center, which could compete with some spaceships.

What kind of setup does Gronkh have? In the stream from March 23, 2025, Gronkh casually mentioned that he is surrounded by 8 screens in his “command center.” He feels like he is on board the Enterprise, according to the streamer. However, there is a purpose behind it.

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

Gronkh explains the role of each of his 8 monitors in streaming

What’s the deal with that? Indeed, each of the screens serves a very specific function for Gronkh. 3 monitors are solely reserved for the stream:

  • In front of him is the main screen, where he plays games or watches videos
  • To the right of it run the chat, mod chat, and alerts
  • Above the main monitor is a preview screen, where Gronkh can track what his viewers are currently seeing
  • The broadcasting software OBS has its own screen to the left of the main monitor
  • In the corner, there is a rack containing, among other things, 2 small screens for recording Let’s Plays
  • To the left of Gronkh is the editing PC in the form of a MacBook, which is connected to another large screen

You can see the streaming setup in all its glory here:

What else does the streamer need? In front of him, Gronkh has 2 keyboards and 3 Stream Decks lined up. Under the desk is the audio rack with a mixer and 2 PCs. Above the desk is the new rack which is not yet fully set up. Here, if it were up to Gronkh, the streaming PC is supposed to be installed someday.

The whole setup is adorned with countless drink cans, a remnant from the last streaming marathon, and a paper towel to wipe up the spilled cola. You can find a recording of the stream with Gronkh’s explanation on YouTube.

Gronkh can’t say exactly how much all of this cost – it has accumulated over the years. But at least: he does this for a living.

As Gronkh emphasizes, the streaming setup is currently still quite “Wild West.” After moving in, he only set up a table and loaded all the stuff onto it so he could work. However, the streaming room is to be completely converted into a studio – perhaps he can get tips from his Twitch colleague MontanaBlack: MontanaBlack is setting up a classy streaming setup for Twitch – viewers complain about the poor cable management

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.