In Monster Hunter Wilds, it is now possible for the first time to combine armor without the so-called “genderlock”. A monster now receives armor sets that showcase the full potential of this change and prove why this change was long overdue.
This severely limits the freedom for many fashion enthusiasts, as individual parts or armor pieces are often just right for their character. They may be present in the game, but not usable.
In previous parts of Monster Hunter, it was at least possible to freely choose hairstyles without genderlock restrictions. However, with Monster Hunter Wilds, it is possible for the first time to combine armor pieces without this limitation.
This not only offers completely new possibilities to create the perfect outfit but also special potentials for the design of individual armor sets.
Update from March 31, 2025: In today’s open letter from Yuya Tokuda, a suitable upcoming feature was announced. We have added a paragraph about it including a link.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Do you simply disable your helmet for the perfect look?
Zoh Shia’s armor sets showcase the full potential
With the first major Title Update, the final boss Zoh Shia will be huntable again. Until now, it was only possible to defeat him within the story or to join others during the emergency signal.
If you defeated him in the story, there were general guardian materials available. He did not have an individual armor or fitting weapons until now. This will change on April 4, 2025, with TU1. For then, Zoh Shia will return in the form of event quests and will finally bring three of his own armor sets and numerous weapons.
His armors demonstrate what is possible with the lifting of the genderlock: For in his fight, Zoh Shia not only stands out with his iconic attacks but also undergoes an epic transformation. During this, he gradually transforms his white guardian feathers into demonic black body parts.
Exactly this transformation is captured by the designs of his armors:
The two variants of the Zoh Shia armor set can be perfectly combined
Thus, the male variant has a demonic upper body and guardian trousers, while the female has guardian tops and a demonic bottom. With the lifting of the genderlock, it is possible to assemble a complete guardian outfit or a complete demonic outfit.
This possibility is only possible due to the lifting of the genderlock. Previously, players would have had to live with their respective “gender variant”.
Thus, not only does it provide a paradise for all fashion hunters, but also, as the example of Zoh Shia shows, an additional opportunity to capture the uniqueness of the monsters in their gear.
The decision to lift the genderlock and give all hunters the opportunity to play around with all available armor pieces for their outfits makes the armor system of Monster Hunter Wilds the best in the entire series.
If you are now eager to play around with all kinds of parts, we have put together an overview for you. There you will find all the currently available armors in the game as well as the materials you need for them: Monster Hunter Wilds: All high-rank armor sets at a glance
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Monster Hunter Wilds aims to continuously evolve after its release, and the upcoming Title Updates will help with that. An open letter from the director now announces a forthcoming feature that fans have been wishing for since the release.
What is this feature? In the Director’s Letter, director Yuya Tokuda of Monster Hunter Wilds is already hinting at the upcoming changes of Title Update 1. However, at the end of the post, there was a surprising announcement that could particularly interest fashion-conscious hunters.
The “Layered Weapons” will be implemented in a future update of Monster Hunter Wilds. This means you will soon be able to apply a look to your weapon that better matches your fashion style. Currently, fans have to deal with the appearance of the equipped weapon – skins and transmog for weapons are not yet available.
Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
The first Title Update is coming soon
Why was there no decoration version for weapons at release? This cannot be answered with certainty. Layered Armor or decoration armor, that is transmog for armor, was available at release, but weapons can currently only be equipped with their original appearance.
However, some fans had wished for this feature at the release, as can be seen on Reddit. A specific date for when the ability to customize the appearance of weapons will be available is not known, but the first Title Update is supposed to be released soon, bringing many innovations.
What else has been announced? The hammer will be positively adjusted. Additionally, the team is keeping an eye on other weapon classes to potentially implement them by the upcoming update at the end of May or by the release of the 2nd Title Update. A piece of bad news: The corrupted mantle will be nerfed because it was too powerful at release, but the other mantles will be buffed.
The game is also expected to gain performance with the first Title Update. Many fans complained about this at the release, but the team has made some adjustments aimed at improving the gameplay experience. You can find more information in the official post from Capcom (via monsterhunter.com).
It will be exciting to see what new features Capcom still has planned for Monster Hunter Wilds. The implementation of layered weapons ensures that fans can finally refine their outfits to look perfect on the hunt. You can read more about Monster Hunter Wilds here as well: Be careful what quests you join in Monster Hunter Wilds, it could be a trap
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The American streamer Adin Ross was banned from Twitch indefinitely two years ago. Now he is surprisingly allowed to returnand announces his comeback stream.
Why was Adin Ross banned? In an episode of the FULL SEND podcast (via YouTube), Adin Ross explains that he was banned from Twitch because he was streaming simultaneously on Kick, and the chat overlay from Kick was also visible on Twitch. In this chat, viewers apparently wrote some insults.
Having an unmoderated chat on Twitch, where insulting statements are made, violates the platform’s guidelines (via safety.twitch.tv).
Adin Ross believes this ban is unfair, as he thinks that “streamers constantly do a lot of crazy things” and “get away with it” (via YouTube). Furthermore, he indirectly accuses Twitch of banning him simply because he was streaming on their rival platform Kick, which Twitch likely did not like.
He further stated that he had already decided to switch to Kick months earlier. The probable reason for this includes the nonexistent gambling rules on Kick. Twitch had tightened its guidelines on gambling in streams at the end of September, which Adin Ross, who regularly engaged in this in his streams, did not appreciate.
The German Twitch scene is also huge. We introduce you to the biggest German Twitch streamers in our video:
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Adin Ross returns to Twitch
Former Twitch star remains successful: A year before his ban, in late 2022, Adin Ross had over 7 million followers (via twitchtracker). His success did not cease on Kick; on the contrary: here, he was able to stream online casinos without being restricted by the streaming platform.
He managed to bring his community over to Twitch and continue to remain successful. He currently has over 1.6 million followers (via streamcharts). He was regarded as a kind of figurehead for Kick and even owns shares in the platform. Moreover, he mentioned that he would be paid a five-figure sum for every hour he streams on Kick (via YouTube).
Why was Adin Ross unbanned? The reason for the surprising unbanning of Adin Ross on Twitch is not known. However, it can be assumed that Adin Ross might have been in contact with platform officials for a while, as he announced in a stream that he would soon be unbanned.
And behold: Since March 29, 2025, the Twitch channel of the streamer is accessible again. Adin Ross also announced that there would be a return stream on Twitch on March 31, 2025, although he did not specify the exact time.
Currently, the followers from the Twitch channel of Adin Ross are only about 67,000. However, this is likely a bug that Twitch support should fix soon.
The process caused concerns among some players, among other reasons, because they fear stronger monetization, Pay2Win, or more extensive advertising.
To address these initial concerns, Senior Product Manager Michael Steranka spoke in an interview with Polygon about the future of Pokémon GO. Already in the discussion, there was reassurance regarding more intensive advertising measures or stronger monetization.
However, the topic became more heated again when a few days ago, data mining surfaced that seemed to indicate advertising measures in Pokémon GO. These were shared in the Pokémon GO subreddit and caused many players to worry about their favorite game once again.
Niantic, however, responded again and clarified that there are currently no changes to be feared in terms of advertising.
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What does Niantic say about the data mining?
The platform “Pokémon GO Hub” shared a statement from Niantic regarding the data mining, which was shared with content creators. In this statement, it says:
📣 Regarding the speculations about what data miners might have found and misinterpreted:
We will not implement intrusive advertising in Pokémon GO, neither now nor ever. We recently updated a third-party library in Pokémon GO that introduced code that added a written list of common advertising networks – but not the advertising frameworks themselves. This is an industry-standard practice but in no way reflects plans to change how the Pokémon GO team approaches advertising.
Especially the formulation “neither now nor ever” is likely to please many trainers regarding the future. However, it also corresponds to what Michael Steranka had already said earlier.
How is advertising currently done in Pokémon GO?
There is comparatively little advertising in Pokémon GO, but it is not a completely ad-free game. The known advertising measures in Pokémon GO include:
There are sponsored PokéStops, such as at certain stores.
And in the store, there are occasionally clothes from advertising partners.
Otherwise, the monetization of the game is based on the item shop, where players can buy all sorts of items for Pokécoins. These can be earned or bought with real money. In addition, event tickets are an important aspect. They are unlocked for various occasions in the game and usually provide additional research, bonuses, or similar. The prices vary greatly here and usually depend on the respective event.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? April is just around the corner, and with it, new events will come into play. Once again, there are raid hours to be completed, spotlight bonuses to be collected, or creatures to catch on Community Day. Furthermore, the upcoming month offers some themed events that could be exciting. Want an overview? Then check here: All events in April 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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The mangaka of Naruto is Masashi Kishimoto. He revealed in an interview which Jutsu he liked to draw the most. Coincidentally, it is exactly the Jutsu that Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, has adopted in his manga.
Which Jutsu is it? In the fourth data book of Naruto, Kishimoto revealed which Jutsu he liked to draw the most (via tumblr.com). It is the “Baika no Jutsu” from the Akichimi clan. With this technique, Chouji and his relatives can vary the size of any body parts.
Well-trained ninjas can grow their entire bodies into giants. However, enlarging body parts consumes a lot of calories, which is why the clan members are often busy eating.
Kishimoto stated that he enjoyed drawing the technique because it didn’t require many details. He found drawing the large bodies fun. For this reason, Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, likely copied this technique for his pirate adventure.
Here you can watch a trailer for the Naruto movie:
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Luffy applies a technique from Naruto
Where does it appear in One Piece? In his Gear 3, Luffy learns to enlarge parts of his body to a gigantic size. For instance, he inflates his arm to strike with a huge fist.
As Oda confessed in an interview in the Naruto guidebook “Michi”, he borrowed the technique from Naruto (via pirateboard.net). He reveals:
It was surprising to see that, and when I introduced the Giant Pistol move, I let him know: “Hey, I’m kind of copying your style here. Sorry.”
For Kishimoto, however, that was not a big deal. When someone told him that Naruto was like One Piece, he knew he had no chance of competing with Oda. But Naruto is still one of the best mangas today:
What is the current situation? The manga of Naruto has now been completed. The sequel Boruto revolves around the adventures of Naruto’s son, who follows in his father’s footsteps. In contrast, One Piece shows no signs of ending yet. MeinMMO has attempted a prediction: When will the story of One Piece end?
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In Monster Hunter Wilds you can not only start your own quests, but also join other hunters. However, some quests offer a somewhat different kind of challenge, as players have tampered with them.
What kind of quests are we talking about? In Monster Hunter Wilds, it is possible to use mods that not only affect your own gameplay experience but also that of other players. This way, quests can also be initiated that have been altered by players using mods.
Players who join these quests are not informed beforehand whether they are embarking on a modded quest. Thus, they often join unknowingly and are then surprised by all sorts of strange occurrences. This was also the case for Reddit user donwids, who originally wanted to hunt a Rathalos in the arena.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
“Is this normal? What have I gotten myself into?”
What happened to the player? donwids posts a video of his hunt in his thread on Reddit, asking whether what is shown in it is normal. It shows him trying to escape from a horde of 6 Yian Kut-Kus with his Saikrii, which promptly sends him flying. Meanwhile, a Rathalos is also roaming the arena. Normally, you wouldn’t find so many strong monsters in a hunting quest together.
You can see his video here:
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In the comments, he asks how something like this can happen – he had only joined an emergency beacon for a hunt on a Rathalos. He receives the response from the community that it must likely be a modded quest.
Sometimes they then consciously or unconsciously start searching for teammates through automatic emergency beacons. This can lead to some surprises. One can hardly protect oneself from this, as it is not clear in advance whether the joined quest is affected by mods.
The community loves it: Both donwids and the community in the comments of the thread find it humorous:
BikingDruid writes: “I know it’s a role-playing game, but what role am I playing? … the victim?”
hasuenthusiast quips: “What’s worse is that you didn’t eat anything before the fight.”
ajgilpin notes: “I’m not a fan of most modding that changes the original experience of other players… but this is the rare kind of thing I can endorse.”
NamelessKohai jokes: “You get a wagon… you get a wagon… everyone gets a wagon. That looks like fun.”
Time_Breaker2 comments: “Oh, look! They REALLY added a Yian Kut-Ku Alpha and a pack! This must be a rare ecological wonder!”
On March 29, an event by Red Bull took place in Cologne. The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller won the “Jump and Run” with his team, triumphing with a peak of 71,000 viewers on Twitch. The finale took an unfortunate turn: musician Joey Kelly accidentally injured Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer, who was neck and neck with Papaplatte.
The event was staged similarly to a full-length Pro-7 show, complete with hosts, off-screen commentators, and an audience in the hall.
The ending dragged on a bit and had a strange and unfortunate twist. The concept of the final game did not seem fully thought out. With musician Joey Kelly, Red Bull introduced a surprising end boss into the game, who significantly interfered in the finale of the multi-hour show.
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
End boss Joey Kelly significantly intervenes in the game
Why was the ending so strange? In the end, the 4 team captains had to run over an obstacle course in the water. Their team members were positioned at the edge and could throw various items at the opposing participants, which they could purchase in an “item shop” with previously earned coins.
The strange idea, however: musician Joey Kelly stood at the last obstacle as the “end boss” and was supposed to hinder the participants further.
This was the result: Participants NoWay and Amar both had problems with the first obstacles and fell behind, while Rewinside and Papaplatte navigated the obstacles well. Rewinside had already impressed with a similar course prior and looked like the clear favorite. Papaplatte kept up well.
Both arrived at the final obstacle almost simultaneously. Joey Kelly alternately blocked both by hitting their upper bodies and heads with a blue foam bag.
But just as Kelly was focusing on Rewinside, Papaplatte was able to throw himself forward with all his might, get past Joey Kelly unscathed, and win the event.
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This is how the event went on Twitch: Papaplatte and his team did not only win the event in the stadium, but Papaplatte also won the indirect duel of participants on Twitch.
The most viewers followed the event through his Twitch channel:
At peak, the streamer Papaplatte had 71,114 viewers.
The second-placed NoWay reached a peak of 11,460 viewers.
A tech expert examined how quality water coolers are constructed. His conclusion: half of the products fail. At least one product is highly recommended, while another contains a banned amount of lead.
Water coolers or AIOs are particularly popular among enthusiasts, as they generally provide better cooling than pure air coolers.
The AIO liquid cooling is a closed cooling system that consists of a pump, a radiator with fans, hoses, and a special coolant. The user only needs to install the system in their gaming PC with relatively little effort.
Igor Wallossek, a well-known hardware expert, has now examined half a dozen AIO coolers. Users complained about clogged pipes or strange corrosion. The expert notes that manufacturers are using significantly cheaper materials than officially stated.
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Brass alloy instead of high-quality copper
What did the expert examine? With a grinding machine and a milling machine, he examined the materials that manufacturers use in their cooling elements. He paid particular attention to what the manufacturers specify as materials. He focused his investigations on pipes, screws, nuts, solder, operating fluids, and other things. You can read the entire test, spanning 8 pages with all details and measurements, directly at Igorslab.de.
It is also important to note that he did not test the cooling performance, but only the material composition. So what is promised to the customer, and what is actually included with advantages and disadvantages in their home gaming PC. He tested the following products:
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper X-Flow 120mm
Aqua Computer airplex radical 2/120, aluminum fins
Bykski CR-RD120RC-TN-V2, D30 V2 Full Copper
EKWB Quantum Surface P120M – Black
Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis GTS – 120 Xflow
Watercool HEATKILLER RAD 120-S Black
This is what he found: In his tests, he had to find out that half of the brands sold coolers made with cheaper materials than those specified, with the most common example being the alleged use of copper, while in reality it was a copper-zinc alloy similar to brass. Even a well-known premium manufacturer like EKWB performed poorly in the test.
The problem is mainly that manufacturers advertise significantly higher quality materials than what ultimately ends up in the sold product.
In one tested model, a high lead content is even present, which is banned in Germany at that level.
However, there is also a silver lining: the manufacturer Aqua Computer does everything right with its cooling product and accurately discloses the materials used.
Sloppiness and Negligence in Quality Management
What is his conclusion? In his conclusion, he addresses primarily the manufacturers of the products. He stated that many manufacturers need to invest more time in their quality management and cannot rely on their intermediaries during inspections and tests. He views the inaccurate material descriptions as negligence, not as intentional misrepresentation by the manufacturers:
I do not understand the whole lot of suppliers who lack minimal quality management and who rely solely on the OEM instead of conducting genuine spot checks and tests. I do not even assume intent, just nonchalant negligence or even laziness.
Those looking to upgrade their gaming system can either buy new or used hardware. In particular, used hardware can often save money and sometimes yield real bargains. Due to high prices, even old graphics cards are currently worth a lot of money.
In Path of Exile 2, the developers made a change just before the release of the new season. This will ensure more loot and directly addresses the players’ requests.
What is this innovation? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have announced that the new season, starting on April 4, 2025, will overhaul the well-known resurrection system. The maps that players conquer in the endgame will also receive respawn portals, just like those in the campaign.
In a conversation with MeinMMO, the developers justified this step by stating that there had been a significant break between the campaign and the endgame. While the campaign is designed to present players with significant challenges that should only be overcome after several attempts, the endgame is ruthless and requires everything to be completed in one attempt.
This very situation is what the developers aim to combat with the introduction of revivals in the endgame. The maps will have a varying number of respawn options depending on the difficulty level of the map. However, players saw this as a problem.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Last-Minute Change
What was the problem? After this and all other innovations of the new season of Path of Exile 2 were announced, there were many questions for the developers. One concern was that the limitation of respawn portals would effectively reduce the loot in the game.
Previously, players could return to their stash up to 6 times as long as their characters were alive to store loot. However, this consumed one of the portals each time. With the reduction of portals to just one at higher difficulty levels, the innovation would lead to significantly less loot.
How did the developers respond? The developers of Path of Exile 2 acknowledged the valid concerns of the players and came up with a new concept over the weekend on how to ensure plenty of loot despite the new resurrection system in the endgame.
In a recent statement (via PathofExile.com), the creatives announced that visits to the stash will no longer consume portals. This means that all characters can return to the stash an unlimited number of times to store their loot.
It will now be possible for the first time to loot and store every item on every map, provided that the character survives. Overall, there is now more instead of less loot due to this innovation.
With Dawn of the Hunt, a major update for Path of Exile 2 is launching, bringing many items, skills, a new class, and further expansion classes to the ARPG. We have already highlighted the most important features of the new season patch upon its announcement: Path of Exile 2 changes all classes, saying: You can say goodbye to your OP builds
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Many apps are offered in the market that can help you learn languages. MeinMMO presents the best options currently available.
Do you want to vacation in a foreign country or simply understand the language of your fellow players when trying out a new MMORPG?
In our article, we present the best options available if you are looking for a language learning app. Many apps are free, but several features are hidden behind a subscription.
This is what you will find in our article: We provide detailed presentations of 5 apps. At the end of the article, you will find a few more apps and options tailored to very specific needs or otherwise worth recommending.
Platform: Android, iOS, Web version (PC) | Price: free or 10.99 euros per month | Supported Languages: 43
Duolingo is one of the most well-known apps for learning languages. Duolingo relies on bright colors and strong gamification. With various concepts, it tries to convince people to stay engaged.
Duolingo can be used for free in its basic features and offers many languages to learn. Duolingo primarily aims to entertain. The focus is on reading and writing, not on having conversations. If you want individual support, then Duolingo is also not the right app for you.
Pro
playful, strong “gamification”
free, but with ads
accessible and user-friendly
Contra
focus on reading and writing, not speaking
concept for the mass market and no individualized learning
Babbel takes a stronger learning approach and focuses on proper lessons and grammatical understanding. As a result, it feels less playful and a bit dry, but you learn typical phrases and greetings that can help you on vacation. Babbel operates on a paid subscription model (starting at 13 euros), but is ad-free.
Pro
reading, writing, and conversations
tailored to individual learning
speech recognition technology to help users improve their pronunciation
provides cultural understanding
Contra
only subscription model (starting at 13 euros), but ad-free
little gamification and community content
fewer languages than free models
Memrise
Platform: iOS, Android | Price: free or 13.65 euros per month | Supported Languages: 75+
Memrise is somewhat like a vocabulary trainer with a few extra advantages. Therefore, Memrise is well-suited for building vocabulary and learning simple sentences for vacation. Thanks to the community, you will also find support for very specific language topics.
However, how to use the language in daily life or grammar is not taught. The basic functions of Memrise are free, but most content is paid.
Pro
focus on vocabulary with flashcards
video material from native speakers
many specific and niche topics (community-generated content)
Contra
focus on reading and writing, not speaking
little help with grammar
offline mode is paid
free version is heavily limited
Mondly
Platform: iOS, Android, Web app | Price: Free or 12.99 per month | Supported Languages: 41
Mondly also relies on strong gamification like Duolingo: competitions and regular puzzles with leaderboards aim to challenge participants. Mondly features a very colorful design and focuses on short, quick lessons to learn words or phrases. The app primarily targets beginners, with little emphasis on grammar.
Pro
strong focus on “gamification” with competitions, puzzles, and more
fair, but paid model with lifetime purchase
focus on everyday vocabulary
Contra
little explanation of grammatical rules
app feels cluttered, almost clumsy
mostly content for beginners
free version is heavily limited
Busuu
Platform: Android, iOS, Web app | Price: Free or 13.99 euros per month | Supported Languages: 14
Busuu offers extensive opportunities for learning languages. This includes not only grammar but also support from native speakers. Completed exercises can then be checked with AI.
Busuu focuses on writing and reading, with little conversation practice. The free version is heavily restricted, and Busuu offers only a few languages (13).
Pro
support from native speakers (community)
integrated grammar lessons
AI-driven support for each individual user
Contra
few languages (13) compared to other providers
speech recognition is inconsistent
little help on how to use the language in everyday life
Language learning apps: 4 additional noteworthy options
Anki: Anki is a free open-source app for learning flashcards. You can also import flashcards from the community to study or create your own. However, there is no professional support in learning.
Rosetta Stone: Only available for a fee (starting at 14.95 per month for 3 months) and is mainly aimed at advanced users. The app is neutral and not very playful. Rosetta Stone focuses on listening and speaking without explanations or translations.
Pimsleur: Paid (around 15 euros) Dr. Paul Pimsleur developed a language learning method focusing on listening to audio files and loudly repeating sentences. The app and the offering come across as significantly outdated compared to similar competing products.
Yabla: A purely paid video platform for learning (starting at 12.95 euros per month). The app offers a wide selection of videos and provides some gamification. The offered video content is older, and grammar is only offered to a limited extent. Overall, the video platform seems outdated compared to other providers.
Prices have been rising for months. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tried several apps to be more economical. And it has really paid off. Because at the end of the month, there were always a few euros left because he actually left an app on his phone: I use a free app on Android, saving around 30 euros every month
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Luffy has found not only loyal crew members on his journey in One Piece, but also close allies outside the Straw Hat Crew. These characters have helped him in difficult times and proven to be true friends. MeinMMO presents the 5 most loyal of them.
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How were the characters selected? There are many figures in One Piece who have supported Luffy. However, some of them stand out due to their loyalty, their significant role in the story, and their close bond with Luffy. Three central criteria were taken into account for this selection:
Characters who have helped Luffy multiple times
Characters who have a close personal connection to him
Individuals who have a strong influence on the plot
Here is a trailer for the One Piece Film Red, which can be watched on Netflix:
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One Piece Film: Red – The Official Trailer for the Anime Film in English
Trafalgar Law
Who is he? Trafalgar Law is the captain of the Heart Pirates and a former Shichibukai, meaning a former member of the Seven Samurai. He is a talented doctor and possesses the Op-Op Fruit, which allows him to freely manipulate people and objects within a certain area.
Law first meets Monkey D. Luffy during the Sabaody Archipelago arc. He, like Luffy and Eustass Kid, is part of the so-called “Worst Generation,” a group of promising young pirates with a bounty of over 100 million Berry.
Why is he a loyal ally? Trafalgar Law saved Luffy’s life after the Marineford War. He appeared with his submarine in the midst of chaos, took the severely injured Luffy on board, and brought him to safety.
Later, on Punk Hazard, Law formed an alliance with Luffy. His goal was to overthrow Donquixote Doflamingo in Dressrosa, as he was responsible for his past suffering. However, although their original deal ended afterwards, Law remained by Luffy’s side. He supported him in Zou, Whole Cake Island, and Wano, where they fought together against Kaido.
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A grind in World of Warcraft is so exhausting that most players in WoW give up before the first reward. Only gold farmers are pleased.
In World of Warcraft, there are many rewards that are tied to different challenges. Some require skill, others require luck – and some simply require an extremely large amount of time. When time is required, it is usually referred to as a grind because the same tasks must be repeated over and over. For a handful of rewards from Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt, this grind has now escalated: Diverse Mechanica is probably the worst PvE grind in the history of the game.
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What do you do with Diverse Mechanica? Diverse Mechanica is a currency in Lorenhalt, even though it is not displayed in the “Currency” window but ends up in your inventory. You can exchange the Mechanica at two different vendors – for 25 of them you receive one of 3 mounts, for 5-10 you receive one of 6 different pets.
The problem: Diverse Mechanica is so rare that you have to farm intensely for weeks or months to receive even a few of the rewards. Even if you have achieved everything else in Lorenhalt, you will only possess a fraction of the necessary Diverse Mechanica.
How do you get Diverse Mechanica? In theory, there are Diverse Mechanica (“Miscellaneous Mechanica”) from several sources in Lorenhalt:
All rare enemies (“Rare Spawns”) have a small chance of 1-2 % to drop a Diverse Mechanica. The chance is slightly increased for Elite Rares.
Overflowing trash containers (from Fame level 13) have a chance of about 1 % to contain a Diverse Mechanica.
The Paragon boxes of the Goblin factions have a chance to contain 1-2 Diverse Mechanica.
Gold farmers are excited about big rewards
The only ones who seem to be really happy about this type of grind are gold farmers with an army of alt characters and a lot, a lot of time. Because the rare enemies can be looted once daily per character, not per account. So, anyone with 50 characters at level 80 can farm the various rares 50 times a day and thus has multiple chances for the Diverse Mechanica. This is extremely time-consuming, but can be worth it.
With this massive number of chances, several Diverse Mechanica can be obtained per day. The mounts and pets that can be purchased with them can be sold for several million gold in the auction house, making it a relatively efficient grind to earn gold in the game.
This is how the community reacts: In the WoW subreddit, it is agreed that Diverse Mechanica is the worst grind in a very long time – if not even in the history of World of Warcraft. Some of the comments:
“I have seen exactly 2 of them in 4 weeks, with hundreds of rare kills, maxed cartel reputation, I am doing everything. It is very bad. This is a much bigger grind than it needs to be – especially if you have no army of twinks.” – glamdr1ng
“Holy shit, I didn’t even know that this is a currency. I have only gotten one of them so far and thought it was a part for the car or something.” – Jagermonstruo
“I have decided that this and the reputation of the Dark Infused are two reputation grinds I don’t want to waste time on. There is so much else to do and I just don’t have time for these two.” – goblocker
It is clear that this grind is among the toughest that World of Warcraft has presented in recent years. Anyone who wants all the rewards will likely spend many months in Lorenhalt – a long time, especially when the next expansion “Midnight” goes live. At least if Blizzard doesn’t change anything. Five other mounts in The War Within are significantly easier to farm.
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The story of Monster Hunter Wilds is divided into chapters. MeinMMO explains how much playing time is in Monster Hunter Wilds and how many chapters there are.
How many chapters does Monster Hunter Wilds have? Monster Hunter Wilds has a total of 6 chapters. However, the individual chapters are further divided into sections, each offering multiple quest lines:
Monster Hunter Wilds offers a total of 6 chapters
The 6 chapters are divided into a total of 21 sections.
The individual sections are also partially divided into 1 to 3 quests.
In the following article, we explain in detail what you should know about the structure of Monster Hunter Wilds.
How long is the playtime of Monster Hunter Wilds? According to the English-language magazine Polygon.com, you will spend between 15 and 20 hours just on the main story, depending on how fast you play. If you skip sequences, you can also get through in 5 – 8 hours.
Monster Hunter Wilds has launched 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 to Monster Hunter Wilds on MeinMMO: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Information Overview
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In Monster Hunter Wilds you can buy Commission Tickets, also known as Commission Tickets, but what are they good for and how do you get this rare material? We will show you.
Where can you find Commission Tickets? The Commission Tickets can currently only be purchased from the support ship, which occasionally appears in the Wind Plane at the base camp.
The captain of the ship, Santiago, brings you many useful things depending on the order, including the Commission Tickets – but those are ultra rare. To have a chance for the tickets, you need to use the option “Request Goods” with Santiago. There you will then select “Equipment Materials”.
Note that you might be able to acquire one of these tickets with a bit of luck on your next visit, but this is very rare. However, there is a way to farm them quickly.
Update from March 31, 2025: The article has been structurally revised.
When does the ship spawn? The support ship appears at intervals in the base camp of the Wind Plane and even though its spawn appears random, it is time-bound.
Santiago appears every 3 days, during which he sells his selection for 3 days. After that, you have to wait another 3 days until he is there again for 3 days.
How do I farm the tickets? To farm the tickets, you can use the “Rest” mechanic to fast forward time. However, since “Rest” is expensive, we will now show you a method to earn guild points continuously and fast forward time without loss. Proceed as follows:
Build a field camp in the Carmin Woods “Area 8: Underground Lake”
Here you should farm
Now harvest the three ore veins and proceed to the first fishing spot, which you can reach with a short dive in the cave
Take your fishing net and catch all fish, mainly the platinum fish
Now go to the second fishing spot near your camp and repeat the fishing process
Now go to the camp and select:
Rest
Fill and morning
Repeat the process 3x until the ship appears and visit Santiago
If no ticket is offered, simply repeat until the ship is there again
With this method, you will receive 100 points per platinum fish and depending on the situation, you can collect up to 600–900 guild points per farm route. Each “Rest” only costs 300 points, so you are always in the plus and do not have to worry about going bankrupt.
What do I need the tickets for? You need the tickets for the stylish “Commission Armor Set”. Thanks to Santiago, this can, however, become a test of patience – his offer is not always the hit, making it difficult to quickly get the set.
If you want to craft powerful weapons from mighty creatures in Monster Hunter Wilds, you need not only the specific monster materials but also occasionally Hunter Symbol 1, 2, or 3. We explain how to obtain them in this guide.
Update: On March 31, 2025, we updated the article and verified it with new information.
What are Hunter Symbols? Hunter Symbols are special materials required for various weapons to upgrade them to rarity 8. There are Hunter Symbols 1, 2, and 3, and they are not specific to a monster but are related to the quest’s difficulty.
How do I obtain Hunter Symbols? Hunter Symbols are exclusively obtained by completing investigations and quests with hardened monsters. The quest’s difficulty determines which Hunter Symbol you can receive.
Hunter Symbol 1: You can unlock the material in 5-star investigations.
Hunter Symbol 2: You can unlock the material in 6-star investigations.
Hunter Symbol 3: You can unlock the material in 7- and 8-star investigations.
To see the difficulty, simply go to your map. There, you can see the monster list on the right side, along with the difficulty and which materials you are guaranteed to receive. It is important for the Hunter Symbols that the monsters are hardened.
Below the video, we detail which hardened monster you need to hunt for each Hunter Symbol.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are many mechanics and pieces of information that you don’t instantly get from the game. Some simple functions are hidden in nested menus. If you are looking for general tips and help, check out our guide overview: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Info at a Glance
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Ghosts and supernatural phenomena have fascinated people for centuries. In the world of anime, there are numerous series that deal with this theme and immerse the viewer in exciting stories. Here are 5 anime where ghosts play a central role.
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What were the criteria for selecting the anime? When selecting these 5 anime, the focus was on series where ghosts create spine-chilling moments. Various aspects were considered to compile an exciting and diverse list.
The anime were selected based on the following criteria:
In each series, ghosts or supernatural phenomena play a crucial role in the storyline.
The selection includes various genres such as horror, mystery, thriller, and comedy to cater to different tastes.
Each anime features a captivating atmosphere, whether through creepy tension, unexpected twists, or a dense storyline.
Mysterious Disappearances
What is it about? 28-year-old Sumireko Ogawa is an ambitious writer with a passion for supernatural stories. However, as her manuscripts do not garner interest from publishers, she works in a bookstore to make ends meet. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes afflicted by a curse that suddenly makes her youthful.
Her mysterious colleague Ren Adashino offers her his help to break the curse. In the process, Sumireko discovers that Ren and his sister Oto are hunting so-called “Curiosities” – supernatural phenomena that they can exchange for tickets for a secret underground train. Fascinated by this hidden world, Sumireko joins the siblings and helps them solve mysterious cases.
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Mysterious Disappearances: A Hunt for Supernatural Phenomena in Anime
What makes the anime so special? The story of Mysterious Disappearances is heavily inspired by Asian folklore and offers a captivating mix of mystery and supernatural. There are also some ecchi elements, but only to a small degree. The anime has a simple yet incredibly beautiful story that is very well executed.
The characters, especially Oto, but also Sumireko, undergo subtle yet profound development that unfolds over the series. And Ren Adashino also plays a significant role as he firmly believes in Sumireko’s talent as a writer. Her first book, ‘Wanders Alone, Horn Ahead like the Rhinoceros’, which she wrote at the age of 15, holds special emotional value for him and connects the two on a personal level.
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In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can customize your profile to a certain extent. A player from Japan is using this opportunity for a heartfelt cause that is now touching part of the community.
What can be customized in the profile? The hunter profile in Monster Hunter Wilds is somewhat like your business card. There you can not only immortalize your hero, their Palico companion, and their Saikrii mount against a fancy background, but you can also display various statistics, achievements, and even personal comments.
How has the Japanese player used this? Currently, a screenshot is circulating on Reddit showing part of a Japanese player’s profile. Specifically, the kill statistics for eight monsters and a message from the player are visible.
For those who cannot read Japanese, one detail will probably stand out: The Semi-Elder Gore Magala, a particularly impressive monster from MHW, has already been defeated 405 times. The other seven displayed monsters only had to meet their demise between 3 to 70 times.
New update, new monsters for Monster Hunter Wilds:
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
Love declaration from Japan
How is the community reacting? So far, the post has garnered over 9,700 upvotes and 330 comments. This is not only due to the unusually high encounters with Gore Magala, but also because of the heartfelt profile message.
PomeloReasonable3950 translates the message on Reddit: “Mama, I love you very much. Please take care of me.” He also explains: “It is the sweet message of the player to his mother, who passed away earlier this year.”
pakkieressaberesojaj adds on Reddit: “It must definitely be a borderline situation or someone has passed away. Japanese people usually do not use this verb for ‘I love you’ unless the person is in a very bad situation.”
ThatOneGuyNumberTwo writes on Reddit: “Damn it. Hopefully, the guy is doing okay. Rest in peace.”
Later, the author of the lines spoke out himself. SayuriHideyoshi writes on Reddit: “Wow, this is a bit embarrassing. That is actually me. Yes, my mother passed away this year. I placed this text there to still feel connected to her in games with signatures/comments on my profile and in my Discord.”
Furthermore, the player explains that he has so many kills of Gore Magala because he regularly helps others take down the beast. The monster had surprised him twice, which is why he developed a strategy with which he feels quite comfortable in the fight against Magala. He is now using this to make it easier for others to fight.
Croatian Luka “Perkz” Perković has earned millions in salaries over the years in League of Legends, only to now find his currently undignified end. His comeback in the regional league NLC was a disaster. His entire team in LoL, “The Ruddy Sack”, is falling apart after not even 3 months.
When did Perkz earn the big money? Perkz built a great reputation as a leader and ambitious player between 2015 and 2020 with Team G2, demonstrating an unwavering will to succeed. He surely earned well during that time, but the big payday came afterwards.
As reports indicate (via Reddit), he supposedly earned 2.7 million USD in the USA with Team Cloud 9 in 2021.
Upon his return to Europe with Team Vitality, it is said that he earned a similar salary in 2022.
Perkz last played in the same league as NoWay:
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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay
Comeback in the regional league with a star lineup
This was his plan: After some disappointing years in Europe and a 2024 where he hardly played, he wanted to make a comeback in the regional league NLC.
He joined the team “The Ruddy Sack”, which was similarly structured like the current hype team Los Ratones: A mix of seasoned professionals transitioning to content creation and ambitious streamers wanting to experience the pro scene.
Perkz played alongside his former jungle partner Jankos. They are two of the best players Europe has ever seen at their peak. Both won the international tournament MSI together in 2019 and made it to the finals of the World Championship.
Additionally, they had LIDER and Hustlin, two more experienced players from Scandinavia, on the team who meet the league’s conditions. The US streamer Humzh was supposed to complete the roster in the bot lane.
It was thought that the team should have enough firepower to stand out easily in the league.
This is how it really went: The season did not fare well for The Ruddy Sack at all. While the regular season went reasonably well, and the team qualified easily for the playoffs with a 3-1 record, things went wrong in the knockout matches.
TheRuddySack lost in the first round against Bulldog Esports, who later eliminated them in the loser’s bracket.
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Perkz seems to have left the team without comment. The Ruddy Sack has now announced a completely new team for the next split, completely devoid of big names.
Can you quickly get a high PvP rating in World of Warcraft? It’s possible – and it has sparked the ambition of MeinMMO demon Cortyn.
Roleplayers in World of Warcraft sometimes enjoy a rather peculiar reputation. Especially in PvE and PvP, their skills are often questioned.
This isn’t entirely unfounded, as many RP fans focus solely on roleplay and are less likely to be found in the endgame – but for many, it’s different. Many RP fans also frequent raid guilds, make their mark in PvP arenas, or push their “Mythic+” keys.
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I feel happy every time players give new content a chance in WoW, but I was quite surprised when a fellow player suddenly became interested in rated PvP.
I thought:
“Ah, this will be like always. She’ll manage three or four rounds and then will be done with PvP.”
I thought that because I know it from my own experience. I should have been wrong.
For a week later, she proudly showed me the screenshot on Discord proving that she had just achieved a PvP rating of 2,400, unlocking the title “Grand Marshal”:
Cortyn had to briefly rub his eyes when the image was presented.
To be honest, I wouldn’t have thought it possible.
That someone who hasn’t engaged with PvP at all could achieve a rating of 2,400 within a week, earning the elite title for this season and some visual upgrades, all with a level of ease I hadn’t seen before.
Copying it – or at least trying
This sparked my ambition. I wanted to see how far I could go if I tried.
Since I’ve never enjoyed playing priests in PvP, I switched to my alt character – a demon hunter that I play as a tank.
The most important thing is that since The War Within, there is a “solo queue” – the option to play rated battlegrounds in a special mode where you can sign up alone or with just one other.
The gameplay in these solo-queue battlegrounds differs somewhat from the conventional versions. The same maps are played, such as Arathi Basin, Warsong Gulch, or the Battle for Gilneas, but they all have a unique, accelerated gameplay mode.
For when a stronghold in Arathi Basin is captured, that stronghold belongs to the faction that captured it for a guaranteed minute afterwards.
Cortyn often only plays PvP during AI matches – it ensures fewer toxic players.
This creates a whole new dynamic in the game that I have always missed in regular battlegrounds. For once a stronghold is captured, you then have a minute to do other things. This raises strategic questions:
Should I try to assist my comrades within that minute and capture another point that will become neutral again?
Or should I rather defend the recently captured stronghold to be able to recapture it right after the minute ends?
Because individual points are guaranteed to belong to one team for a while, battlegrounds also end significantly faster. No match lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes, which makes defeats or toxic outbreaks in chat bearable since you always know: In a few minutes, I’ll be rid of them all.
At the same time, capturing a control point is significantly faster. “Turning” a flag takes only about 5 seconds, so a long control effect already means the enemy can take the flag. This creates additional tension and necessitates the need to plan these control effects precisely.
Since only 8vs8 is played in these battlegrounds, there is more responsibility on each character – and it seems that most players understood that as well. Unlike in normal battlegrounds, verbal outbursts in chat were rather rare; efficient communication and clear strategies were surprisingly common.
Toxic players: Yes, but also a lot of help
Yes, of course, there are the occasional idiots who insult everyone and consider themselves the chosen PvP god. You’re never entirely spared from that in online games, especially not in WoW’s PvP. Once someone loses their temper, the game is usually already decided. A quick addition to the ignore list helps to have peace in the future.
Demon hunters in PvP are a lot of fun – but it is also a little bit hectic.
Tank in PvP: Between “game-deciding” and “seemingly useless”
Being a tank in PvP was quite amusing too. Depending on the battleground, my task was completely different. Sometimes I was a crucial piece of the puzzle – like being the flag carrier in Warsong Gulch – and at other times, my role felt “meaningless”.
In Deepwind Gorge, my task for the entire match was to fight senselessly over the control point in the middle. Together with a healer backing me up, against the enemy tank and their healer. My job was simple: Just prevent the opposing team from capturing that control point, while the enemy tank likely had the same goal.
Since “tank and healer vs. tank and healer” is a fight that will never end unless someone disconnects, I didn’t contribute a single victory point – but that was exactly my task. To bind the opposing tank and healer while they were doing the same.
Nonetheless, there was praise, and the tone was mostly quite friendly. I had a good run, with many teammates giving me tips on which PvP talents worked particularly well against the tank in that round. More than once, someone whispered me after a match to explain specific strategies against certain classes that I hadn’t considered before – like simply throwing hated death knights with “Illidan’s Grasp” far away to avoid engagement altogether.
Conclusion: PvP hunger satisfied, but craving for more – someday
I had a good run, as I managed to win 19 out of 31 matches – a ratio of 19 to 12, definitely positive. For some reason, the system also believes that my rating should be much higher, which is why I only started losing rating after several consecutive defeats.
Could I replicate the roleplayer’s masterful ascent? No, not yet. After 4 days, I am at a rating of 1,939 and will probably crack the 2,000 mark over the course of this weekend. But that’s enough for me. With this, I have unlocked the PvP set, received another charge for the catalyst, and gained some temporary and permanent PvP titles.
Not yet 2,400 – but more than I thought.
Nevertheless, I am quite satisfied, as the matches have been surprisingly fun most of the time. I have found enjoyment in a side of WoW that I had always avoided or had simply “persevered” through because the rewards were too tempting.
Above all, I feared that the solo queue would be extremely toxic. And maybe it is. But I believe that these people are either found at the bottom of the ratings or at the very top. Because my experience was so unexpectedly positive that I already look forward to earning the set again in the next season.
For those who, like me, have previously avoided rated battlegrounds because the experience in normal battlegrounds was already so chaotic and frustrating, you should definitely check out the “solo queue”, which is rated battlegrounds for solo sign-ups.
However, you should definitely equip yourself with PvP gear beforehand – either through Honor or through the crafting system. Because if you enter the battle with normal PvE gear, you might just want to grab a camping chair for your permanent stay at the nearest graveyard. WoW is played a lot by women anyway – there are several reasons for that.
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Gaming is no longer just a little hobby for nerds. Some celebrities occasionally feel the urge to play. In this case, they would rather grab the controller than the script or microphone. MeinMMO shows you 10 celebrities who enjoy gaming just as much as you do.
Many of us have certainly dreamed of being a celebrity at some point. But what do celebrities actually do all day when they are not in front of the camera or on stage? Many of them are indeed just regular gamers and occasionally stream on Twitch.
MeinMMO has selected 10 celebrities who regularly sit in front of their console or PC. The first is one of the most well-known action stars, who values not only his family and cars, but also dinosaurs.
Vin Diesel
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Who is he? Vin Diesel has been one of the biggest action stars in the world for decades. With “The Fast and the Furious,” he made his international breakthrough. While he regularly saves the world with wild stunts in his films, he enjoys taming dinosaurs in his free time.
