The 63-year-old game Spacewar has set a new record, but there could be players behind it who are pirating a Steam hit.
What kind of 63-year-old game is this? On Steam, the game Spacewar has just set a new record for concurrent active players. At its peak, the game recorded over 138,000 players.
The curious thing is: Spacewar is, alongside “Tennis for Two”, one of the first video games ever developed and was released back in 1962 – even 10 years before “Pong”, the first commercially successful video game.
Spacewar is actually a multiplayer game in which two players control two spaceships and orbit a star. This star has its own gravitational pull, and players must try to avoid colliding with the celestial body. Whoever crashes first loses.
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This is what the gameplay of the 62-year-old game Spacewar looks like
Spacewar as a disguise for pirates
What does the new hype game have to do with it? Spacewar is used in the API (Application Programming Interface) of Steam as an example application, which is why a fully functional version of the game is available for free to every Steam user.
Using Spacewar, developers who want to publish a game on Steam can test the various APIs and Steamworks features. This includes things like voice chat and game search, as well as leaderboards, statistics, and achievements (via steamgames.com).
Since every Steam user can play Spacewar and it has access to all Steamworks features, it is a popular disguise among pirates to play online games while utilizing all of Steam’s online functions. The pirates pretend to Steam that their illegal copy of a game is actually Spacewar.
The recent surge in player numbers for Spacewar began around March 24, 2025. On the same day, the game “Schedule I” was released, which has since become a Steam hit. Therefore, it is likely that many Spacewar players are actually playing a pirated version of Schedule I.
You can trace the increase in player numbers for Spacewar here:
New hype game makes you a criminal
What kind of game is Schedule I? Schedule I is a new game that is currently trending on Steam and with viewers on Twitch. It was released on March 24 and has shown strong numbers since then:
It peaked at 414,000 players on Steam (via SteamDB)
98% of the over 42,000 reviews on Steam are positive
In the past 7 days, about 65,000 viewers were watching streams of Schedule on Twitch (via Sullygnome)
In Pokémon GO a new feature is currently being tested. This is causing confusion in the community.
What is the GO Pass? The GO Pass is a type of Battle Pass that was already active during the GO Tour 2025. Since April 1st, it is now available in a free and a paid version again in the game.
On social media, some trainers report how different the details of the pass are for them. It can not only lead to different ways to level up in the pass but even to different rewards.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Tasks, Points, Rewards
Availability of the Pass: The biggest difference with the GO Pass is the availability itself. While there are some trainers and regions where the pass is not yet available, it is available in others.
On Reddit, several trainers from the US East Coast report that they do not have a GO Pass. Trainers living in Australia report varying situations. Some trainers have access to the GO Pass, while others do not.
Points for Rank Up: If you want to level up in the GO Pass, you need to collect 100 points for each rank. You earn points for catching regular and legendary monsters as well as for hatching eggs. Reports indicate that there are differences in this as well on Reddit.
The value of how many points you earn for activities varies. The following variations are known:
Catching a legendary Pokémon: 50 points; hatching an egg: 20 points; catching a regular monster: 2 points
Catching a legendary Pokémon: 100 points; hatching an egg: 40 points; catching a regular monster: 5 points
Similarly, the amount of points that can be collected daily can vary. There are limits of 125 points, 250 points, and 300 points. The last two limits can occur for trainers who have increased points for catching monsters and hatching eggs.
Daily and Weekly Tasks: In the GO Pass, you can have daily and weekly tasks that earn you additional points. Differences can be seen here as well. Some trainers only have weekly tasks, some only have daily tasks, and others have neither.
Rewards: There are also differences in the rewards. As seen in another post on Reddit, some trainers can receive the final reward at rank 50 while others can do so at rank 100. In the paid version, this involves the Lucky Trinket, which caused frustration for trainers in the past.
Why are there differences? As Niantic stated at the start of the feature, the feature is currently being tested in the game. This can also explain the differences among trainers.
During large rollouts of new features, it is common in Pokémon GO for the functionalities to first be made available only to a portion of the trainers. Therefore, not all trainers may have the new feature in the game.
Tests in which new features are even tested in different variants among trainers have not been conducted in the past, but it is not particularly surprising for a larger new feature.
Whether and when the GO Pass will be fully available in the game for all trainers is not yet known. The results of the current test could influence how the functionality finds its final path into the game – if the test goes well.
Regardless of whether you already have this feature in the game or not: the events in April are available for all players. There will again be various contents and bonuses that will be active in the events. When the events take place, you can see in our overview of all events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Foldable display smartphones are quite rare and also very expensive. A 17-year-old student from China has now proven that one can build such a device by oneself.
Foldable display smartphones are rarely encountered, primarily due to the high price: For the Galaxy Z Fold 6, you currently have to pay at least €1,250. However, MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn firmly believed that foldable smartphones will revolutionize MMO gaming.
A 17-year-old student from China developed a foldable smartphone at home from old phones. Overall, he spent 2,000 Yuan (about €255).
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17-year-old builds a new foldable model from old phones
What did he do? The 17-year-old Chinese student Lan Bowen bought a 3D printer for around €250 and began developing his smartphone at home.
He collected old devices from his family members and disassembled them to obtain the components. He then created 3D models of the future phone’s casing and also for the hinge so that the phone can be folded. In a roughly six-minute video on the social network Baidu, he explained the individual steps.
He explained that the most difficult part was shutting down the display when the phone was folded. Because that initially did not work. He explains in his video:
I changed my design, conducted many tests, and damaged several screens before I could solve this problem.
However, there are a few peculiarities:
On the one hand, the phone folds in the “wrong” direction: While known phones fold so that the display is on the inside, here the display folds outwards. This makes the display more susceptible to damage.
On the other hand, the device is thicker than the devices sold on the market, as it is 1.6 cm thick when folded. In comparison: The Galaxy Fold 5 is 1.34 centimeters thick when folded.
Is the project now completed? By the way, he has not yet finished his project, as he confirms himself.
My phone is in a very primitive stage with many shortcomings. But the good news is that it is compatible with all the functions of a normal mobile phone.
With the Motorola Razr+ (or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra), a new foldable phone has hit the market. Most testers are enthusiastic about the new device. Many say it is the first affordable “Foldable.” You can read more about it directly on our site MeinMMO: Why is a foldable phone for €1,000 impressing so many testers around the world?
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MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen discovered the anime Fire Force a few years ago. The story and art style instantly captivated her. However, one character was so annoying that she had to stop watching the series.
Fire Force is one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming anime season. In spring 2025, the anime will finally receive its third season, showcasing the grand finale of the manga. Five years have passed since the release of the second season, which is why fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation.
I would actually be one of those people. Soul Eater caught my attention back then. Both mangas come from the same mangaka, which is noticeable among other things in the cheeky character design.
Soul Eater was one of the first animes and remains one of my favorite series to this day, because it conveys a dark atmosphere without jump scares. Fire Force also features an incredibly exciting world with a big mystery that I actually wanted to uncover.
However, my enjoyment of this anime was taken away from me in the second season. One character was so intrusive and annoying that I stopped watching the series in the middle of the plot. Therefore, I probably won’t watch the third season.
You can watch the trailer for the third season here:
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Fire Force: Trailer for Season 3 of the Anime
One character ruins the entire anime for me
Already in the third episode, Tamaki Kotatsu joins the story. Like protagonist Shinra Kusakabe, she is part of the Special Fire Force and helps to uncover the mystery behind the spontaneous combustion of humans.
In fact, the character has an exciting ability. She can create flames like Shinra, which manifest as pink fire for her, giving her cat-like traits. But Tamaki has a curse that makes her an annoying character.
She has the ability to magically attract bad luck. This often puts her in situations that are extremely uncomfortable not only for her but also for the viewer. And I don’t even mean the everyday situations where Tamaki is beset by bad luck. She loses her clothes or stumbles and ends up with her breasts in the faces of others.
There are other scenes where the disruptive moments pulled me out of the story:
When Tamaki is overwhelmed by Orochi and lying on the ground, I felt the seriousness of the situation. But the threat disappeared for me when Tamaki’s clothing was burned away by Orochi’s flame whip.
In training with Hikage and Hinata, Tamaki rises to the occasion and is praised by Chief Shinmon. A touching violin music plays, interrupted by Tamaki’s missing clothing and her bare bottom.
The fight between Rekka and Shinra was one of my favorite battles. It showed what a psychopath Rekka really is and what kind of threat he poses. Yet even here, serious battle scenes are interrupted because Shinra uses Tamaki’s breasts as an airbag.
There’s even a name for her bad luck: Tamaki suffers from the “Lucky Lecher Lure” syndrome, which is why her clothes keep falling off. This bad luck is explained by the fact that the girl cannot control her powers. Her body unconsciously reacts to the heat of her own powers, causing her to lose control of her clothing.
Such characters or moments are nothing new in the anime world. There are entire animes that rely on such effects. These include harem animes like Trinity Seven or High School DxD. A prominent example of an anime with many fan-service moments, which you might remember from earlier, is the RTL2 anime Ranma 1/2.
What is fan service? Fan service refers to elements in animes or video games that are included simply to please the viewer. This includes exaggerated violence or depictions of oversized or naked body parts.
But in Fire Force, it feels out of place to me. I was actually interested in the anime because it has a dark story and I was curious about the mystery behind why people spontaneously combust. The fan-service moments constantly pulled me out of the action. Moreover, according to the lore, Tamaki is only 17 years old, which makes it even harder for me to accept.
Currently, there are only two options for how I deal with Fire Force:
I can rewatch the anime and fast forward when Tamaki gets “plagued by bad luck” again. However, fast-forwarding also pulls me out of battles, and I have to time precisely when to stop fast-forwarding. Therefore, it’s more likely that I…
will leave the anime aside and unfortunately not watch the third season either.
Another alternative would be to read the manga. But even there, Tamaki is supposed to be just as annoying, which would pull me out of the action again. I doubt I will ever finish watching or reading the story.
Is there an anime or manga for you that you couldn’t enjoy to the end because one character annoyed you? Tell me in the comments which character you would most like to delete from a story! Interestingly, One Piece author Eiichiro Oda is annoyed by his own character: Why Ruffy annoyed the “One Piece” creator more than all his characters
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A mod combines Stardew Valley with Baldur’s Gate 3 and even enchanted the CEO of Larian. However, Wizards of the Coast seemed to see their intellectual property at risk and had the mod taken offline. Now they are rowing back.
What kind of mod is it? “Baldur’s Village” is a mod for Stardew Valley that brings characters, places, and events from Baldur’s Gate 3 into the popular farming sim. Larian CEO Swen Vincke gushed at the release of the mod in early March on X: “So much love has gone into this – great job!”
But not everyone was pleased with the work: Wizards of the Coast, the rights holders of Dungeons and Dragons – and thus also Baldur’s Gate 3 – had Baldur’s Village blocked on Nexus Mods via a DMCA takedown.
WotC meanwhile has its own plans for the future of the franchise:
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WotC says: It was just a mistake
This is the current state: On the night of April 1, 2025, Wizards of the Coast issued a statement and apologized for the incident: “The DMCA takedown against Baldur’s Village was mistakenly carried out. We are currently working to correct this so that fans and the Stardew community can continue to enjoy this great mod.” (Via PC Gamer)
Meanwhile, Baldur’s Village is even available for download again on Nexus Mods.
Previously, Vincke again spoke out on X in favor of the mod. Such high-quality fan creations are proof that the work resonates and are a unique form of word-of-mouth marketing. The CEO of Larian admits that it can be challenging to protect an IP, but there are better ways to handle such issues (via X).
What does the community say? They are glad that Baldur’s Village is back, but they are not fully convinced by WotC’s accidental copyright strike. A user quips on Reddit: “Seems like the legal department didn’t talk to the PR department before hitting the process button.”
ImNotASWFanboy: “My goodness, mistakenly issued? That is terribly unfortunate. I hope WotC tightens its processes and controls in this area, so that such cases can be avoided and/or detected earlier.”
Chicken_Ingots: “Yes, it would really be a shame if D&D fans accidentally boycotted their system in favor of other TTRPGs.”
Water levels in games are hated by many players. MeinMMO has looked for possible reasonsand presents them to you here.
No matter if in Mario, Sonic or other games. Water levels exist in many games but are hated by most players. We have dealt with the reasons for the aversion to water levels.
The game Subnautica takes place completely underwater. A nightmare for every water level hater:
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No Air
Water levels can sometimes feel like a time-limited mission. The protagonists generally cannot breathe underwater and can only hold their breath for a limited time.
The air bar can then be refilled with air bubbles, or players have to constantly swim to the surface to get new air. This creates stress for the players. They are thus forced to traverse the level faster and are constantly searching for the next opportunity to breathe.
Thus, a relaxed exploration of the level is not possible, as the danger of lacking air constantly looms over them.
Player Movement Limitations
A water level has a completely different nature than most other levels, as the protagonists have to swim. Where the character could run, sprint, and jump in other levels, they can now only perform one movement: swim forward.
In most cases, this means no attacks are possible or the character suddenly has completely different abilities. These are all things that players need to adapt to at first.
Since a water level is usually only short or the water occurrences last only for one world and otherwise do not occur in the game, players only have to get used to the water for this short time. This can cause frustration for players since they only need the newly learned abilities that one time.
Furthermore, the controls are often not adequately adapted to the conditions of the water level or do not match the rest of the game. For example, Sonic is actually super fast in his platforming games, but in the underwater world, his speed is slowed down. This does not really fit the lightning-fast hedgehog and removes a significant aspect of the gameplay in the water levels.
Lack of Orientation
Since water levels differ from the traditional levels of the game and must often be traversed in a completely different way, players often lack orientation.
Moreover, players are completely at the mercy of the level and its conditions. For example, currents can come into play that massively affect movement and can sweep the player away.
Additionally, there is a lack of adequate light underwater if the protagonist does not carry one. This further complicates the orientation for players.
In Horizon Forbidden West, the holograms are the only source of light.
Enemies Have an Advantage
Enemies have a significant advantage in underwater levels compared to players. They are much better adapted to the environment and can attack better.
While the player is still struggling with the controls, they must simultaneously protect themselves from enemy attacks.
Fear of Water: Thalassophobia
A somewhat different reason that does not necessarily relate to the design of water levels is thalassophobia or aquaphobia. It is the fear of water.
For those affected, they do not even have to be near “real” water to feel fear. Often, it is enough for the situation to be simulated, as in playing an underwater level.
The main problem with water levels does not seem to be the water itself. There are many games, such as Subnautica, that enjoy high popularity, even though they take place entirely underwater.
It is rather the transition from “normal” levels to water levels that can evoke frustration in players since they must adapt to completely different conditions.
What do you think of water levels? Let us know in the comments! Have you ever wondered why healing potions are red and mana potions are blue? MeinMMO author Caroline Fuller has answered that question for you in this article: Why are healing potions red and mana potions blue?
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25 years ago, a Windows XP activation key caused a stir. Those who knew this key could install the operating system for free on PCs, even before the official release.
In 2001, Microsoft introduced its new operating system Windows XP. As the magazine Xataka reported, a code caused an unexpected turn just weeks after the grand launch of Windows XP.
A warez group had access to a copy of the operating system before the official release and distributed it along with the working license key “FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8”.
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A key that turned the market upside down
This is the key in question: The volume license key “FCKGW” (VLK) was distributed by the warez group Devil’s Own 35 days before the official release of Windows XP in 2001. This key allowed users to install Windows XP while bypassing the usual activation by Microsoft, which was illegal.
Warez groups specialize in cracking and illegally distributing digital products such as software. Their goal is to circumvent copy protection mechanisms and make software available for free. In this case, Devil’s Own not only released the activation key, but also an ISO file of Windows XP on P2P platforms like eMule, enabling the distribution of the system without the need for an official license.
How was the key distributed? The key was released along with an NFO file that described the details of the leak and the key. Additionally, images of a burned CD and the “FCKGW” key circulated online. Microsoft had introduced the activation system of Windows XP to prevent piracy. However, the key undermined the effectiveness of the protective measures.
Microsoft’s response: The damage was already done
The impact on Microsoft: Although Microsoft later blocked the “FCKGW” key with the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) in August 2004, the damage was already done. Millions of users had installed Windows XP for free using the illegal key. As Microsoft acknowledged at the time, the spread of this key had significant effects on the sales figures of Windows XP.
What happened after the blockade? The fact that Microsoft tried to close the leak changed little about the already widely adopted use of the system. The key was completely blocked, making activation with the key impossible. PCs that were activated with this key no longer received updates and were confronted with WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) notifications. Nevertheless, XP continued to be used in many regions, especially in developing countries, for years after the release of Windows 7.
Even years later, the community still remembered this code. It kept appearing in forums, memes, and nostalgic discussions. On Reddit, users regularly celebrated the anniversary of the key and wondered how they still remembered it. But how much do piracy actually impact software developers? A recent study on Denuvo provides insight into this.
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Loom is a recording app for mobile and PC. The founders have now sold their software for a lot of money. One of the founders, Vinay Hiremath, explained: Now he has a lot of money, but no more goals in life.
Who was sold? Vinay Hiremath, founder of the recording app Loom, sold his young startup in 2023 to the Australian tech company Atlassian. Purchase price: 975 million euros. After the purchase, he stated in his own blog that he had significant problems after the sale.
Hiremath shared his feelings of cluelessness and uncertainty in a long blog post titled “I’m rich and have no idea what to do with my life”.
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“Infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it”
Hiremath explained in his own blog post that he finds himself in the unusual position of never having to work again. Because he now has enough money. And he also no longer has the desire to earn money or gain prestige:
Life has been like a fog over the past year. After I sold my company, I find myself in the completely untenable position of never having to work again. Everything feels like a side job, but not in an inspiring way. I no longer have the same basic needs that drive me to earn money or gain status. I have infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it, and honestly, I’m not particularly optimistic about life.
He himself stated: “When you work on something for a decade that takes up your whole life, it’s hard to let go of the certainty and the goal you’ve become accustomed to.”
By the way, he declined a position at his founded company. Had he been with his company, he would have received a fixed bonus of 60 million US dollars over 4 years. However, he declined it.
What is he doing now? In his blog, he explained that he is now living in Hawaii and studying physics. His next goal is to start a new company, but he wants to acquire some physical fundamentals first.
So now I’m in Hawaii. I’m learning physics. And why? The reason I tell myself is that I want to acquire some basics so that I can start a company that creates real-world products. That sounds plausible, but I’m currently learning to accept that I’m happy learning physics.
Sony is known for its exclusive titles on the PlayStation 5, particularly for single-player games that focus on epic stories and beautiful graphics. The former head of PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida, stated in an interview that in the future one should not rely solely on graphics.
Who is Shuhei Yoshida? Between 2008 and 2019, Shuhei Yoshida was the head of PlayStation Studios. As a producer, he worked on iconic titles such as Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, and Spyro the Dragon.
He left the company in 2019, but regularly speaks up about PlayStation-related topics. Most recently, he advocated for remakes, for example. In a recent interview, he discussed the direction of Sony. He is confident that one cannot only rely on beautiful graphics to be successful in the future.
Sony focuses primarily on graphics and great single-player stories for exclusive titles:
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What does Shuhei Yoshida say about the graphical direction of PlayStation? Shuhei Yoshida spoke in an interview with the Japanese website AV Watch. On his X-Account, the journalist Genki translated parts of the interview. Yoshida concludes that PlayStation needs to rethink its direction instead of continuing to focus on the most beautiful graphics.
So far, the DNA of PlayStation has been characterized by values such as “top graphics” that have persisted since Mr. Kutaragi’s time. Users have expected this from PlayStation games. However, it is time for us to rethink this. Of course, I consider it necessary to provide the best (in terms of graphic quality) for those who want it. But to remain broadly popular among users, we must change our way of thinking.
While Yoshida is convinced that one should still rely on big games with great graphics, he believes that it’s time to rethink how to proceed for the future. In this regard, he states that it would be best to have a younger generation involved. However, he is optimistic about what the team will do in the future.
What is the problem with AAA games? Large and graphically impressive games are very expensive and time-consuming to develop. This leads to high risks and can result in major flops, such as Concord.
Through games like Astro Bot, new target groups can also be reached. As Gamesradar reported, the game sold 1.5 million copies in the first 2 months, and a remarkable 37% of those have not purchased a first-party title in 2 years.
How things will develop for PlayStation in the future remains to be seen. However, the video game company has done quite well with the PS4 and PS5. Before that, they had issues with the PS3, as the console caused significant losses initially, as he revealed in another interview: The PS3 caused Sony headaches; the former head thought ‘PlayStation was done.’
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With the seriesReacher, Amazon Prime was able to breathe new life into the action hero. This is also due to lead actor Alan Ritchson, who seems born for this role. In season 3, we can expect the most intense fight scenes yet. The actor noticed this himself, as he pushed himself too hard.
Warning: Spoilers: This article contains minor spoilers about a fight in Reacher season 3.
What is this fight scene about? In season 3, there’s for the first time an opponent who is even bigger than Reacher himself. Reacher has to face Paulie, played by Olivier Richters, a foe he cannot easily defeat physically.
The final fight between the two is not only quite brutal, but the physicality of both actors is also highlighted. This is partly because Ritchson performed some scenes himself because he was determined to do so. However, he regretted it immediately in one scene.
A trailer for season 3 can be found here:
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German trailer for season 2 of Reacher
You will die if you do this
What happened in this fight scene? In a YouTube video from Stream Wars, parts of the cast discuss which scene was their favorite in season 3. Alan Ritchson talks about the final fight against Paulie. The usually strong and steadfast Reacher is really shaken up.
In one scene, Paulie throws him through a table. The camera films from above and you can see Ritchson’s face. The actor wanted this scene filmed just like this, even though he was told it was too dangerous. They preferred to use a stunt double and film from below.
However, Ritchson insisted, even though he was told: You will die if you do this. He filmed the scene anyway and quickly realized the danger. Ritchson explains that he briefly saw black and thought he had broken his back.
I remember the lights briefly going out when I hit the ground. I thought, “Am I dead?” when I woke up. And I was pulled out of the frame. I only thought: […]I think they will be right and be upset that I broke my spine.
Reacher actor Alan Ritchson on a special stunt
Fortunately, it was just a feeling and Alan Ritchson did not break his spine. He further recounts that it was the worst 5 minutes of his life and that he had even insisted on them because he really wanted to shoot this scene.
Ironically, his children were supposed to be on set that day, and he wanted to hide his injury from them. Besides this action scene, he mentions the quieter scenes with actress Sonja Cassidy. These scenes are not only magical moments for the show, but also for him. For the author of the books, Alan Ritchson is the perfect choice for the role: The author of Reacher explains whether Tom Cruise or Alan Ritchson is the better choice
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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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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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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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Update from April 2, 2025: We have fixed some errors and structurally adjusted the article
Bow Build: All about Weapons, Armor & Decorations
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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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Diablo 4: Immediately activate these 2 settings, otherwise you will miss important equipment values
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.
Update from January 29, 2026: The post has been reviewed and structurally adjusted.
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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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