In video games, there are certain rules that transcend various titles and are universally understood by the general public of players. Rules that are taken for granted, which can be applied to almost any game and function without explanation – Or do you not know what a red potion does?
Those who play various video games will likely have noticed that healing potions or potions related to vitality are almost always depicted in red, while mana potions or potions related to magic are shown in blue.
Examples of this can be found in games like Elden Ring (see below), World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, or even Dungeons & Dragons. A general understanding that is transferable to many different games.
To clarify the question of why red represents healing and blue represents magic, some knowledge of color theory in relation to game design is needed. What sounds like dry theory is actually more understandable and logical than one might think.
So, which of these potions from Elden Ring is the healing potion?
Thus, a kind of subconscious color language developed over the course of video game development as a medium that almost everyone who plays regularly understands. But how did this understanding come about? And how is each color used in video games?
Colors are used in the visual language of video games to convey information. They serve as signals that are meant to show players at a glance what to expect from something. The game has to explain less through text or dialogue, which the principle “Show, don’t tell” facilitates for better immersion.
What do certain colors mean in video games?
The meaning of individual colors has never been officially “determined” or randomly assigned. Instead, it lies in nature and culture and therefore elicits the same effect in many people.
Green and Red
The colors green and red are often associated with life. Green represents grass, plants, and nature. Red represents blood, decay, but also passion and courage. Life bars are often depicted in green and/or red, and many games use a red vignette at the screen edges to indicate damage taken. For this reason, a red potion is associated with healing and vitality.
Blue
Blue often appears in video games in relation to magic. It is the color of the sky and sea and also represents tranquility and focus. Mana is a resource that users of magic need when they have only a limited amount of spell power available.
The concept of mana in video games mainly comes from Southeast Asian cultures, where mana is considered a sacred power of supernatural origin. This influence of oceanic culture in relation to controlling a supernatural power of nature is the origin and reason why a blue potion is associated with magic and/or mana.
Yellow and White
The colors yellow and white are used in games for information and navigation. They are often employed in UIs to highlight or mark items, but also in the environment to indicate direction. They are bright and eye-catching and thus draw attention quickly, just like white stars in the dark night sky or a light from a lamp that shows the way.
Purple
Purple is often used in games for unknown and unnatural influences. In some cases, it is a secondary color of magic from a “corrupted” source. It is a color that rarely occurs in nature and was very expensive in earlier times. For this reason, the color is seen as a sign of royalty, corruption, and power. Additionally, it is often used for poison.
Of course, there are additional factors that can influence how colors are perceived. The saturation of a color (how bright or muted it is), the color palette (the harmony of the colors used), and the context of a color within a story can significantly influence its effect.
However, this brief excursion into the color theory of video games should clarify the question of why healing potions are red and mana potions are blue. Perhaps now you can even better understand other potions in their color design. By the way, there is also a fixed color code for loot: Why is loot always white, green, blue, purple, and gold?
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Warner Bros. is a large game publisher that has suffered significant losses in recent months. Therefore, the company is rethinking some games, including Hogwarts Legacy.
What is happening with Hogwarts Legacy now? As Bloomberg reports, the publisher has canceled a planned DLC for Hogwarts Legacy. Along with this, a Definitive Edition that would have included the base game and the expansion has also been shelved.
The DLC was intended to bring new storylines to Hogwarts and thereby extend the plot. It was originally scheduled for release this year. However, Warner canceled the project this week.
The publisher did not reveal the reason for this decision. However, there is information from close associates of the project that explains why it was scrapped.
You can watch the trailer for Hogwarts Legacy here:
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Hogwarts Legacy: Official Launch Trailer
Warner Bros. changes its course in gaming
Why is this cancellation happening? According to anonymous sources, Warner Bros. had concerns that the scope of the DLC was not large enough. The planned price would not have been justified, which is why they decided to abandon the expansion entirely.
Furthermore, this is not the first significant decision the publisher has made recently. The company has had to deal with several flops:
Things look even gloomier for MultiVersus: It is already confirmed that the plug will be pulled in May 2025. This means it’s already over after Season 5.
This also impacts the sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. The title is now being developed with a different focus. It was originally meant to be a “Games as a Service” title, which means a game that regularly receives expansions and updates. However, Warner Bros. is currently moving away from this model.
The “Games as a Service” model is also prevalent in MMOs. Titles like Destiny 2, GTA V Online, or The Division fall under this category. What exactly is meant by this term and how it relates to World of Warcraft is explained by MeinMMO in a separate article: What does MMO mean today? Games-as-a-service
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In Diablo, you have been happily slaughtering your way through the world for decades, taking down demons, ratmen, and other vermin that have the misfortune to land at the other end of your blade. But did you know that the world where all this happens owes its existence to a special stone – which was once part of a dragon?
The story of Diablo primarily takes place in Sanctuary, the world of humans that is occasionally “visited” by angels and demons. In Sanctuary, there are many regions and areas, most recently, the jungle around Kurast was added in Diablo 4, a stark contrast to the desert of Kehjistan or the icy mountains of the Shattered Peaks.
Despite the diverse areas, Sanctuary is relatively small compared to the world as a whole or with other universes like the gigantic Azeroth from World of Warcraft or the absurd scaling of Warhammer.
However, Sanctuary is not meant to be huge. Originally, this small world was supposed to be just that, as the name suggests: a refuge. That it even exists is due to only two beings – and a powerful stone that set in motion the greatest war of the world.
We are talking about the Worldstone, an object that veterans have likely known since Diablo 2 and which still plays an important role today.
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Diablo 4: The Official Story Trailer for Release
A piece of a dragon becomes a point of eternal contention
In fact, the Worldstone is not a “stone” in the conventional sense, but a remnant of the dragon Anu. Anu is the very first being in the world of Diablo and died in battle with his brother Tathamet.
The two dragons were absolute opposites: light and dark, good and evil, physical and magical. In a fight, the two dragons killed each other. From Tathamet, the seven evils of hell emerged, while the Worldstone remained from Anu.
The Worldstone, or the “Heart of Creation,” has the power to create and change entire realities or to destroy worlds in an instant. Whoever touches the stone is irrevocably changed – even souls.
An artifact with such power is correspondingly sought after. After it was discovered, the Endless Conflict broke out, the never-ending war between angels and demons. The whole goal of this war is the dominion over the Worldstone. But two people had something against it.
An angel and a demoness steal a stone …
During the war, the angel Inarius and the demoness Lilith met under … questionable circumstances. Tired of the endless war, the two, along with a few defectors, stole the Worldstone and hid it.
To protect Sanctuary and the Worldstone, Inarius hid the artifact in Berk Arreat and bound the power to himself – which made him significantly stronger. At the same time, he weakened the humans, which Lilith, as the mother of humanity, was not pleased with at all. This led to new conflicts.
Ultimately, it was the humans themselves, through their hubris, who attracted demons, most notably Mephisto, the oldest of all evils. Sanctuary was eventually discovered, and the Eternal Conflict expanded into the world of humans.
The Worldstone today: Thousands of shards with incredible power
Throughout Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction, you can observe the Great Evil Baal as he corrupts the Worldstone. Successfully: the Heart of Creation is corrupted, and the angel Tyrael sees no other option but to destroy the stone.
The explosion destroys Mount Arreat, which is why you only know it as a crater since Diablo 3 and Diablo Immortal. The shards of the Worldstone, however, are still powerful enough to corrupt everything they touch or to change reality.
The entire story of Diablo Immortal revolves around the shards of the Worldstone and what happens to them. Today, hardly anyone among the humans in Sanctuary knows about it, except perhaps the Horadrim, who are nearly wiped out by the time of Diablo 4.
Some of the shards have also given rise to soul stones, originally prisons for the souls of angels and demons, which today, due to their corruption, are sources of power.
One exception is the Black Soulstone, created by Zoltun Kul. This special stone was meant to bind the souls of many angels and demons, thus capturing all seven evils. How that turned out is told in the story of Reaper of Souls: An angel killed 90% of the humans in Diablo 3, thrilling fans for Diablo 4
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The dead Heroes of the Storm is coming back – namely in the Game Pass. Does this mean that the development of the game will continue?
Fans of Heroes of the Storm can cling to a small spark of hope that their favorite game will be revived once again. After all, Microsoft has now included Heroes of the Storm in the Game Pass, which brings joy – as some speculate that Blizzard’s MOBA could now be actively developed again.
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Der Cinematic-Trailer zu Blizzards MOBA Heroes of the Storm
What has been revealed now? Heroes of the Storm is coming to Microsoft’s Game Pass. Since Heroes of the Storm is already a “Free 2 Play” game, this comes with some bonuses. Players who experience Heroes of the Storm through the Game Pass will instantly unlock 30 heroes – a significant portion of all available characters. This allows players to jump right into the MOBA and try out a broad range of heroes.
What kind of game was HotS? Heroes of the Storm was Blizzard’s attempt to participate in the big MOBA hype that was mainly divided among games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, or SMITE. With fresh approaches, such as a stronger team-oriented concept and better accessibility through selectable talents instead of complex item builds, the game aimed to break through – but it never succeeded.
The date seems suspicious: Some may find the date a bit suspicious, as Heroes of the Storm was released almost exactly 10 years ago – on March 13, 2014. The fact that the game is now added to the Game Pass almost perfectly on the anniversary brings hope among fans.
How the community is reacting: In the subreddit for Heroes of the Storm, the announcement has garnered the largest post in a long time, with over 2,000 upvotes. Many are hopeful that the game could come back – others warn against too much hope, as it could quickly lead to disappointment.
“Please be nice to the new players. We need them.” – vividimaginer
“Finally, Microsoft notices HotS. It was certainly time for the game to be revived, that’s for sure.” – SilverBeever
“Bring your razors, we’re gonna do a few lines of Hopium.” – itisburgers
Whether Heroes of the Storm will actually be “revived” remains to be seen. A very small team has still been working on patches and updates in recent years, but these only made minor balancing changes. There have not been any major changes to the game design or new characters for years. But perhaps this will change if many people show interest in HotS through the Game Pass. That would be nice, as HotS is still a good game.
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More and more cards are ending up in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This makes a popular ex-card increasingly useful. Or?
It’s that time again: An expansion is landing in Pokémon TCG Pocket and the card pool is growing. The new set is called “Shining Festival” and brings some new arrivals.
One example of the best new cards is the Trainer card “Red”. The legendary Trainer has a cool ability that allows your cards to deal an additional 20 damage when they battle against an ex-Pokémon. And even in the last expansions, Trainer cards have been added that turned out to be extremely useful.
While there were very limited supporter cards at the release of TCG Pocket, the field is now widening. As a result, more emphasis is being placed on strong Trainers, and they are filling more decks. But this, in turn, plays into the hands of a monster that relies on just that: Gengar-ex.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Trailer for the Mini Expansion Shining Festival
Why Gengar-ex is happy right now – and still facing difficulties
As new sets come out, new discussions about the new best cards in the game arise. It usually revolves around fresh cards from the latest set. However, Reddit user Chicken_Grapefruit noticed that the ever-improving Trainer cards are also benefiting the older Gengar-ex card. A corresponding discussion in the subreddit for Pokémon TCG Pocket drew attention (you can find the Reddit discussion here).
The point is as follows: Gengar-ex has an ability that prevents your opponents from playing any supporter cards from their hand as long as Gengar-ex is in the active position. Players relying on cards like Misty, Red, Blue, Giovanni, Cyrus, or other supporters will be left without options.
And as new sets also introduce new, strong supporters into the game, Gengar-ex becomes increasingly useful.
Gengar stops supporters – theoretically at least.
But: One fundamental problem of Gengar-ex is not resolved. The card still carries several weaknesses.
The big issue is that Gengar is the second evolution of Gastly. This means that you first need to evolve Gastly, and then also evolve Haunter to Gengar. By the time you manage that, it might already be too late.
Additionally, Gengar does not deal a lot of damage. 100 damage is simply too little for some monsters.
Moreover, the ability is only triggered in the active position. This is also inconvenient compared to other abilities in the game.
What can be said in favor of Gengar is its 170 hit points. That’s quite a lot, assuming it hasn’t taken too much damage before evolving. Additionally, Gengar can be made more useful with healing cards or Pokémon tools.
In conclusion, it can be said: Yes, Gengar is getting stronger. However, it is still questionable whether it will truly become a top option or if other cards will outpace it in the long run. What do you think? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to discover some of the best combinations in the game: Check out our list of the best meta decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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In August 2024, the gaming magazine Game Informer closed and laid off all employees. The magazine had been around since 1991, serving as a gateway to the world of video games for many Americans. Now, three-quarters of a year after the end, the website and print magazine are making a comeback. Behind the miracle are a studio from Frankfurt, Germany, and Neil Blomkamp, the director of District 9.
What is Game Informer and why is it so important to gaming? Game Informer was founded in 1991 and was a classic monthly gaming magazine in print, similar to GameStar in Germany.
In 2000, Game Informer was acquired by the retail chain GameStop. This increased the magazine’s visibility: The retail chain promoted the magazine, and it was available in many of its stores across the USA.
In the years that followed, Game Informer featured numerous exclusive stories on AAA games in its print magazine and on its website, hoping to gain attention from the collaboration. At its peak, the print magazine reached a circulation of 8 million.
However, in August 2024, the now heavily troubled company GameStop closed Game Informer after 33 years and laid off all employees. The issue from June 2024, number 368, was the last issue of the print magazine. The website simply stated “Farewell.” It was a blow for employees and readers alike.
The new game from Neil Blomkamp, Off the Grid. He has now saved the magazine:
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Off The Grid shows gameplay in a dystopian cyberpunk world
Gaming studio buys magazine, rehiring all employees
This is now the news: The editor-in-chief of the magazine reported on the revived website that two crazy things have happened in the past months (via gameinformer):
The Game Informer brand has been bought and revived
The entire team that previously worked on Game Informer has been rehired and is working together again
They will now resume work, and the print magazine is expected to be published again. The editor-in-chief himself seems incredulous about what is happening:
The entire team. Seriously – I still have to pinch myself.
German gaming studio saves US magazine
Who is behind this? The savior of the magazine is director Neil Blomkamp (“District 9”, “Chappie”).
Blomkamp co-founded the gaming studio “Gunzilla Games” in 2020 and works there as Chief Creative Officer on “OFF THE GRID”, a free battle royale title.
Game Informer states: The new owners have assured that they would keep their hands off Game Informer, and that the editorial team should work 100% independently.
This is how it is discussed: On reddit, the news is received positively:
“This is great news. I hope the archived material over the years isn’t lost. There is real gaming history in there.”
However, there are also some doubts:
“Gunzilla Games – whose only known game is an early-access NFT game that barely works”
“I think it’s good news, but how can Gunzilla Games afford this?”
This is behind it: Game Informer, due to its strong ties to the retail chain “GameStop”, was not a magazine that criticized the gaming industry particularly, but the exclusive stories were informative and unique in the media landscape. Its absence was felt.
The decision to even bring back the print magazine now seems to go against every current trend. Gaming magazines have recently been in a phase of consolidation, with more magazines being shut down and jobs cut. Therefore, this resurrection really resembles a miracle for the laid-off employees. Let’s see how this develops. Gaming site acquired by IGN, loses last editor, sends nice greetings
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With March 2025, this year’s winter season of animes also comes to an end. There were again several series that were highly praised by fans. Which anime did you like the most in the last 3 months?
Spring is approaching, and new animes are on the way. But that also means that the last episodes of the current season are being aired. Fans have to wait until a new season begins or hope that the animes will be aired in 2 cours.
Solo Leveling: Trailer for Season 2 Arise from the Shadow
Vote for which animes impressed you the most in winter 2025
Therefore, vote for which series you liked best from January 2025 to March 2025. Since there are several animes to choose from and we do not want to limit you to just one anime, you have 3 votes to distribute.
The biggest highlights are available for you to choose from. We did not differentiate whether it is a completely new anime, a new season, or the continuation of a season. The only important thing was that the anime had not been aired on any other German streaming service yet.
If we forgot an anime, you can vote for “Another anime” and tell us in the comments which series you liked best. There will be no separate article for the evaluation, so be sure to check back regularly to see the current status!
There will also be great hits in the upcoming seasons of 2025 that fans can look forward to. You probably won’t manage to watch every anime that interests you. If your time is limited and you need to sort through, we recommend you watch the following series: If you can only watch 10 animes in 2025, then these
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With “Day of Reckoning: Aftershock”, DC Universe Online not only expands the current story arc, the superhero MMORPG also follows in the footsteps of WoW with a new feature.
What kind of new feature is this? Since June 2022, the once feuding factions Horde and Alliance in World of Warcraft have been able to tackle instanced content together, such as battlegrounds, dungeons, or raids. This was a historic adjustment that sparked heated discussions in the community.
With the freshly released Aftershock update for the “Day of Reckoning” story arc that started in January 2025, all fans of DC Universe Online can now expect something similar. The heroes and villains of the MMORPG can now join the same league (read: guild) for the first time and play under a common banner.
However, it seems that a mixed group cannot yet join the queues for the different content of the MMORPG.
The gameplay trailer for the PS4 version of DC Universe Online:
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DC Universe Online PS4 Gameplay Trailer
What else does the new update bring? Aftershock intensifies the fight against darkness and, in addition to the faction merging, delivers the following highlight innovations:
A new open-world boss awaits you in the infernal Overlord Neron
There is now an elite plus version of the alarm surrounding the attack on the Kaznian Necropolis
There is an elite plus version for the raid of the Kaznian Necropolis
There is an elite plus version for Neron’s Underworld raid
Anyone who fully collects the new exorcism kit will receive a supernatural Hellblazer aura
In heavily populated areas, phasing is now expected to run much smoother
Dazzling_Newspaper43 writes in a discussion on Reddit: “I’m not sure what the point of a mixed league is if you can’t queue up with a mixed group.”
Last_Manufacturer397 responds on Reddit: “Since the leagues on the hero side are more active, people are likely to join an active league with buffs rather than one that has nothing.”
Vilkath criticizes the update on Reddit: “I mean, it’s pretty standard fare … elite plus versions of some of the worst content ever. Double rewards for items we’ve been grinding for one or two months already … The league thing is nice, but […] I don’t think it helps when you can’t form groups with a mixed team.”
ThickChickLover520 also wishes on Reddit: “Just merge villains and heroes into one faction. That will help save the dying population.”
The Kickstarter campaign of the SciFi MMORPG Stars Reach by developer veteran Raph Koster has successfully ended. The team behind the game was not only able to raise several times the targeted amount but also welcomed a new investor.
Meanwhile, the campaign has ended, and the ticker on kickstarter.com shows 752,936 US dollars (approximately 698,550 euros). 5,318 supporters have backed the project with their money. But it is not only for this reason that the crowdfunding initiative of Playable Worlds is a success.
In a post on mailchi.mp, the developers explain that thanks to the successful Kickstarter campaign, they were able to welcome an initial investor who is bringing in a sum that is expected to exceed the crowdfunding results on Kickstarter.
This allows Playable Worlds to have at least 1.5 million US dollars to finalize the MMORPG, which is already playable in a pre-alpha version.
A first trailer for Stars Reach from the pre-alpha:
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First trailer shows the new Star Reach
700,000 Dollars for Playable Vampires
Which stretch goals are financed? In Kickstarter campaigns, it is common to unlock additional development milestones when certain amounts of money are raised through crowdfunding. MMORPG fans who have an eye on Stars Reach can look forward to a total of 7 new features.
These include alliances for guilds, visual customization options for crafted items, a comprehensive expansion of the building system, and four races. It has already been clear for a while that the Hansian, Hyugon, and fairies will be included in the game. However, shortly before the end, a vampire race called the Stokadi also qualified for the launch. A new blog post on kickstarter.com shows the first artworks.
Who is behind the project? The industry veteran Raph Koster was the lead designer of Ultima Online (released in 1997) and the creative director of Star Wars Galaxies (2003). The veteran is also known for his expertise in development: In an interview with MeinMMO, Koster spoke about the development of MMOs and explained that WoW killers almost killed MMOs.
But many other veterans are also part of the team, having worked on titles such as EverQuest, EverQuest 2, Eve Online, Diablo 2, Diablo 3, StarCraft, StarCraft 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Rift, Age of Conan, and many other well-known games.
What do I need to know about Stars Reach? The ambitions for the Galaxy Sandbox MMORPG are great. There are to be hundreds of worlds that should feel alive and can be changed. The game aims to feature an action-packed yet also tactically demanding combat system.
However, there should also be peaceful ways to have fun with Stars Reach. You should be able to create planetary maps that can then be turned into profit. Or you could become a miner, a chosen governor, or pursue a completely different profession within the player-driven economy.
When someone calls a person a “troll” on the internet, they usually don’t mean it positively. But why are the troublemakers and instigators actually called that?The new Trivia article from MeinMMO reveals it to you!
In the give and take of the internet, the terms “troll” or “trolling” occasionally come up. However, this does not refer to the big-footed, often stylishly groomed trolls from World of Warcraft (via worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com), but to people who deliberately want to drive others crazy. But where does the term come from? MeinMMO reveals it to you.
One of the many troll stories from this thing called the internet:
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How the Worst Troll from Twitch Became the Face of League of Legends
On the trail of trolls
Here you will find some of the reports in which MeinMMO has itself used the term “troll” to describe a clearly defined type of person:
All the “trolls” mentioned in the articles have one thing in common: They operate in a way that clearly has a negative impact on the gaming experience of others. It’s about deliberate provocation, from a certain position of power – because the victims of the “trolls” often cannot defend themselves.
However, so-called “trolling” is not limited to games. It often refers to people who deliberately torpedo discussions in social media, forums, chats, or other communication platforms by posting provocative contributions.
Their goal is often to make other participants so angry that they lose their temper and respond with emotional, irrational answers. Or they try to incite conflicts within a community to harm it in the long run, or spread fake news and misinformation to unsettle certain groups.
“Trolling” can even escalate to targeted bullying and systematic harassment of individuals.
Hatred and incitement have no place at GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO. What we do every day against hatred is explained in our Statement Against Hate.
Where does the term come from? While the trolls in WoW are really chill dudes, the mythological figure of the clumsy troll is often attributed with malicious traits. However, the term for internet trolls did not emerge from this.
Rather, the term derives from fishing. “Trolling” refers to the technique of gradually pulling a line with bait through the water, fighting for the attention of the fish. This constant baiting and deliberate provocation has then been transferred to the trolls on the internet, who try to do something similar with people.
What motivates trolls? Here we can only refer to the various studies that are quoted on Wikipedia. Trolls apparently seek attention, combat their own boredom, enjoy fun and entertainment, or have personal motives such as revenge.
For those who want to know more, we recommend the lecture by Prof. Dr. Diana Rieger on the topic “Trolls are not just in fairy tales – propaganda, hatred, and misinformation” – you can find it on verfassungsschutz.de.
When it comes to social and political issues, professional groups often stand behind troll activities, specifically engaged in propaganda for their cause. This includes unsettling the followers of the other side, creating unrest among them, and thereby weakening them.
The 20-year-old Cody “Clix” Conrad is one of the most successful Twitch streamers of Fortnite. But the money and success don’t seem to be doing him any good. Now he insulted all supporters who contribute a little money to him with a regular subscription on Twitch during a stream. He says he doesn’t thank such people, as it would be a waste of his breath. On X, people are discussing whether the 20-year-old is serious about his statement or just trying to provoke.
This is how Clix insulted a fan: In a Twitch stream, Clix received a 4-month subscription from a supporter, “NotMarkX”. The person had subscribed to him for 5 $ for 40 months. This person has spent about 185 € over more than 3 years to support Clix. A clip of this stream went live on X on March 27.
Attached to the subscription was Mark’s question: “Hey Clix, I heard you don’t thank fans who donate less than 100 $. Is that true?”
Clix replied:
Hey Mark. I don’t give a damn about your 40 months. So Mark, seriously: Don’t subscribe to me for 40 months if you expect me to say something. If you want me to thank you for your damn subscription, at least give me Tier 2 or Tier 3, because Tier 1 is simply a waste of my breath. I’m not going to waste my breath on a Tier 1 like you.
Then he took a breath and rudely insulted Mark as a “damn piece of shit.”
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18-year-old Fortnite streamer buys a Lamborghini for 193,000 € – When he wants to show off, everything goes wrong
This is the background to the statement: Mark refers in his question, “he heard that Clix only thanks from 100 $” to a tweet from March 26, which Clix responded to.
Here Clix sounded reasonable. He is quoted in a tweet saying: 5 $ a month is a lot of money, but he cannot thank everyone, that would be too much work. He focuses on large donations.
Targeted Provocation or Does He Really Think So?
This is how it’s being discussed: A tweet with these statements from Clix went online on March 27 and is being hotly debated.
The open question is,
whether Clix really means it
or whether he is “farming clips” here, as some suspect, meaning he is deliberately expressing himself in such a stupid and arrogant manner to gain attention.
Especially since the user “NotMarkX” apparently is a moderator of Clix. Therefore, it is likely that there is a strange staging going on here. Mark seems to have deliberately triggered a template for harsh words from Clix with his question.
However, Clix has acted so strangely in the past that it’s not unlikely he could have meant this statement seriously. Clix fits the image of a young gamer whose success in Fortnite has gone to his head. He bought himself a Lamborghini and sought closeness to Andrew Tate.
Clix has recently received his own skin line in Fortnite:
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This is the reaction: Many are indeed outraged by Clix’s statement. Especially since the streamer has only recently received an icon skin in Fortnite, and Epic Games surely does not like this behavior.
It is said: These statements from Clix only show that Twitch streamers do not deserve the money of normal people because they do not appreciate it.
This is what lies behind it: This thanking the viewer is not so easy for Twitch streamers. At the beginning of a career, when only a few donations come in, it is common to thank for each individual donation. But if a channel is successful, it would significantly disrupt the flow of the stream to read every single donation or subscription.
It’s time and with Monster Hunter Wilds, the successor to Monster Hunter World and Rise has finally been released. You can find the most important information about the release, platforms, crossplay, and more at MeinMMO.
On February 28, 2025, the new Monster Hunter was released. To keep you updated on the most important information and questions regarding Monster Hunter Wilds, we have created an overview for you.
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Update from March 28, 2025: We have structurally adapted the article and added information about GeForce NOW.
Here you can see the latest trailer for the game:
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Monster Hunter Wilds in the atmospheric 5th trailer
All important information about the release, platforms, and demo of Monster Hunter
When was Monster Hunter Wilds released? Monster Hunter Wilds was released on February 28, 2025, on all available platforms.
On which platforms is Monster Hunter Wilds available? The new Monster Hunter is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GeForce NOW.
Is there a demo for Monster Hunter Wilds? Currently, there is no public demo.
Will the game also be available on the Switch? It is currently unknown if a later release for Nintendo Switch is planned.
Is Monster Hunter Wilds available on Game Pass? So far, Monster Hunter Wilds is not included in Game Pass. However, since both Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise are part of Game Pass, it is not unreasonable to expect that Wilds will also join in the future. You can find the latest information here: Is Monster Hunter Wilds free on Microsoft Game Pass?
Was there a preload available? Yes, you could download Monster Hunter Wilds on all available platforms in advance. The preload size was 56.83 GB on PC, around 55.83 GB on Xbox, and 55.8 GB on PS5.
Was there an Early Access? No, there was no Early Access for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Was there an Open Beta? There were a total of 3 beta phases for Monster Hunter Wilds. Last year there was already a beta that was very well received. It took place from November 1 to November 4, 2024. Players with PlayStation Plus had early access from October 29 to October 31, 2024.
What is the age rating for the game? Monster Hunter Wilds is rated for ages 12 and up.
Everything about crossplay and co-op
Does Monster Hunter Wilds have co-op? Yes, you can team up with up to 3 hunters for monster hunting. For this, you can join so-called lobbies, where you can meet and network with up to 100 players. Via link party, you can also connect with players who are in other lobbies.
Does Monster Hunter Wilds have crossplay? The game will enable crossplay between platforms. Monster Hunter Wilds will be released simultaneously on all currently announced platforms.
Everything about system requirements and storage space
What are the system requirements for your PC? Here are the minimum requirements according to the Steam page of Monster Hunter Wilds:
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB of available storage
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
Additional Notes: An SSD is required. At the lowest graphics setting, the game upgrades from a native resolution of 720p to 1080p and runs at 30 fps. DirectStorage is supported.
How much storage space does the game need? The game requires 75 gigabytes of available storage on the target drive.
Can you play Monster Hunter Wilds on the Steam Deck? Unfortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds is not playable on the Steam Deck.
What engine is the game based on? Monster Hunter Wilds runs on the RE Engine.
All editions and prices
What editions are available? The game is currently available digitally in a Standard and two different Deluxe editions. Physically, there will be a “Lenticular Edition” coming with a steelbook.
Here are all the versions available in Germany compared:
Edition
Bonuses
Standard Edition (digital)
Pre-order bonus: Hunter decoration armor set: Guild Knight Talisman: Hope Amulet Digital art book (only PlayStation Store)
Deluxe Edition (digital)
Pre-order bonus: like Standard Edition
Additional content: Charm: Bird Windchime Makeup/painting: Hunter Kumadori Makeup/painting: Special Blossom Gesture: Battle Cry Gesture: Uchiko Hairstyle: Hero’s Braid Hairstyle: Cultivated Warrior Felynen decoration armor: F Ashigaru set Hunter decoration armor set: Feudal Soldier Hunter decoration armor piece: Fencer’s Eye Patch Hunter decoration armor piece: Oni Wig Seikret decoration: Soldier’s Saddle Blanket Seikret decoration: General’s Saddle Blanket Nameplate: Extra Frame – Rusted Twilight Sticker set: Avis Unit Sticker set: Monsters of the Wind Plane
Additional content like Deluxe Edition plus: Hunter decoration armor: Wyverian Ears Premium bonus: Hunter profile set Music: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
Lenticular Edition (physical)
Pre-order bonus: like Standard Edition Physical items: Steelbook
Is there a Collector’s Edition? Yes, but these are only available in Japan. There is a Collector’s Edition and an Ultra Collector’s Edition. Each includes the game, a bag, a Seikret plush toy, and a steelbook. The Ultra Collector’s Edition additionally includes a bicycle.
What is the price of the game? Depending on which edition you choose, you can expect the following prices:
Standard Edition
PS5: €79.99
Steam: €69.99
Xbox: €79.99
Deluxe Edition
PS5: €99.99
Steam: €89.99
Xbox: €99.99
Premium Deluxe Edition
PS5: €119.99
Steam: €109.99
Xbox: €119.99
Lenticular Edition
PS5: €84.99
Xbox: €84.99
What additional bonuses are there for players of older titles? For players who have a save file from Monster Hunter World / Iceborn, there are additionally:
How long is the gameplay of Monster Hunter Wilds? Skilled players should be able to complete the story in about 10 – 15 hours, provided that the cutscenes are not skipped. Excluding the sequences, you can also get through in 5 – 8 hours. After the story, there are also high-level quests waiting. If you want to complete everything, you are looking at about 25 – 30 hours.
What makes Monster Hunter Wilds different from other parts? Monster Hunter Wilds wants to retain the core gameplay of the series but at the same time try something new:
Instead of individual segments, there’s now an approximate open world with huge areas and reportedly few or hidden loading times.
Camps can be set up at various locations and can also be destroyed by monsters.
Quests can start organically in the open environment, depending on which monster you attack.
After completing a quest, you can continue without returning to a base
In addition to the more open world, a new major feature is the weather, which not only changes dynamically but also affects monsters, the environment, and combat.
Additionally, you can customize your camps. You can not only adjust their color but also decorate them with different designs and furnish them with various furniture.
Will there be new weapons? So far, no new weapon has been confirmed, but the known weapons are expected to be updated. Capcom talks about new actions and more hunting options. For the first time, the new weapon switch feature will also allow you to carry two weapons and switch them easily on the go.
Will there be new monsters? Yes, currently 13 new monsters are known: Arkveld, Balahara, Quematrice, Chatacabra, Lala Barina, Arjarakan, Rompololo, Uth Duna, Doshaguma, Rey Dau, Jin Dahaad, Hirabami, and Nu Udra. But many familiar faces will also make an appearance again.
Does Monster Hunter Wilds have an open world? No, there is no classic open world, but different areas with their own maps. However, it is possible to switch almost seamlessly between the individual areas and biomes. The individual maps are said to be very large and extensive, creating the feeling of an open world.
How many areas/biomes are there? Currently, there are 5 areas: The Wind Plane, the Carmin Forest, the Oil Basin, the Ice Shard Cliffs, and Wyveria. Additionally, there is a kind of arena, the training area, and the city of Suja.
Monster Hunter is a game series that gained popularity mainly with Monster Hunter World. However, besides Capcom’s series, there are other games in the genre that you should check out if you want more until 2025. Here are 5 similar games: 5 games like Monster Hunter
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The night flower pollen is a rare resource in Monster Hunter Wilds, and finding them is difficult. However, one player swears by them, as you can quickly obtain strong items for the endgame with them. We will show you how to get them quickly.
Update, March 28: The article has been checked, updated, and is up to date.
What is farmed in the endgame? In the endgame, it is mainly about farming decorations, as these shape your build, give you new talents, and strengthen you in battles against the monsters.
These decorations usually need to be earned laboriously in battle. However, one player has found a method that allows you to skip sweaty fights and only harvest plants.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to make menu navigation significantly easier
Finding and farming night flower pollen – Here’s how
What does the farming method look like? The monster hunter “LeBahz” presented a method on Reddit that allows you to obtain rare and strong materials without fighting.
To obtain the materials, night flower pollen is needed, which you can trade at Sekka in Suja for tickets. With these tickets, you can then go to Vio in Suja and have many high-quality decorations crafted without having to defeat tough monsters.
The method is somewhat complex, but once you know what you need to do, it can be done without having to think or strain yourself.
This is how the method goes:
Set up a camp in the Wind Plains in “Area 10: Southeast”
Now go to the river and look towards the west at the moon
You need a full moon
There are 7 moon phases, so select “Rest” in your base camp and activate the parameters “Fullness” and “Night”
Repeat this until you are 1 level before the full moon
These are all moon phases – You need to stop resting at “Here” (Source: reddit.com)
Activate the hunt “The Moods of a Leviathan” where you need to defeat a hardened Balahara
This mission brings you to the Wind Plains during dusk
This is important to increase the yield of night flower pollen
Start your mission at the camp “Area 10: Southeast” and ride towards the Vitalilie in the north
There you will find the first flower
This is the first flower
Now travel to the base camp in area 3 and climb with your Saikrii up the mountain to the highest point. The flower is located under a ledge
That is where the second flower is located
Now complete Alma’s optional mission and repeat all steps again to gather the pollen
Note that each “Rest” is very costly as you have to spend 300 guild points for it. However, you can easily farm these in the Karmin Forest by fishing. It is best to use the fishing spots in Area 8: Underground Lake and collect the fish with your net.
Why should I be quick? As some users suspect in the Reddit thread, Capcom might soon nerf this method.
The reason for this is that players do not have to undertake difficult hunts for grinding decorations this way. They can leisurely pick flowers like in Animal Crossing and trade to complete their builds.
This could quickly diminish the appeal of grinding for many players and lead to boredom. However, Capcom has not communicated anything regarding this yet. So use the method to the best of your knowledge and belief. You can find more about Monster Hunter Wilds here: Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quests: These tasks and rewards are currently active
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Path of Exile 2 changes many points at once in the big season update. Especially with the classes, you have to say goodbye to the well-known ones. MeinMMO took a look at the presentation of the new season in advance and asked the developers some questions.
What kind of update is this? With the new season update “Dawn of the Hunt,” the developers of Path of Exile 2 will release the first new season for the ARPG on April 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Included are over 100 new support skills, over 100 new unique items, a new class, and three new ascendancy classes for existing classes.
With the patch, a new league will also start in the game, allowing everyone to begin on the same fresh level. However, the update will also come for the existing league. So you can test everything on your existing characters before starting fresh.
What happens to the builds? In a conversation with MeinMMO, PoE2 head Jonathan Roggers clarified the balance changes. With “Dawn of the Hunt,” all existing skills will receive new values, and the entire ARPG will undergo a “completely changed balance.”
Anyone currently playing one of the OP builds will have to say goodbye to it. Roggers mentioned in the conversation that many builds are simply broken, and this will be fixed in the new update. He first pointed to the skill “Herald of Ice,” which many players use. This will be heavily nerfed.
However, you shouldn’t be afraid; the head developer wants there to still be strong builds. With over 100 new support skills, as well as the 25 new skills designed for the huntress, a new altered meta will emerge, where no build will remain as you know it.
Here you can watch the teaser trailer for Dawn of the Hunt:
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Path of Exile 2 presents a new teaser for the big update Dawn of the Hunt
Easier Endgame
How is Path of Exile 2 changing? In the presentation of the new content, the developers also addressed the difficulty level. They recognized that the difference between campaign and endgame is too large. In the campaign, everything is geared towards learning mechanics and dying a few times before mastering the boss fight.
This will now also follow into the endgame. Here, easier maps, which players usually play at the start of the endgame, will receive respawns. If you die, you can continue right at the spot where you just failed. The higher the difficulty of the map, the fewer respawns there will be.
Was there a surprise? Yes, a mount was introduced in the presentation that will come into the game simultaneously with the huntress. Your characters will be able to fight enemies on an ostrich-like creature and move faster across the map.
However, the mount has the disadvantage that you will be thrown off after taking too much damage and will be stunned for a short time. It remains to be seen how much benefit this interesting new feature will actually bring to the game.
With the new update, many other important innovations will come into the game. Especially the endgame is set to include some fresh content such as changes to the towers in the atlas, many new crafting possibilities, and so-called Rogue Exiles that represent other players and can fight against you in a PvP battle. The Rogue Exiles are said to be better and smarter than ordinary bosses.
As large and extensive as the new expansion of Throne and Liberty is, there are many old and new issues in the MMORPG from Amazon Games and NCsoft. The new edition of “Tico Talks” discussed planned improvements. The community responds with praise and criticism.
Update from March 27, 2025: Update 2.3.0 for Throne and Liberty is here and brings many of the new features that Globalization Design Manager Daniel Lafuente talked about in the current “Tico Talks” (see original report).
Field bosses gradually lose health points after 20 minutes of fighting until they reach only 10 percent of maximum health.
Equipment rewards of class 2 are now available through the material transmutation system.
Solo dungeons are now significantly easier at the early levels, and the rewards have been improved.
Deadly marker of the longbow is weakened.
The complete German patch notes for update 2.3.0 can be found on page 2 (which you can easily access via the table of contents) and on playthroneandliberty.com. What Amazon Games is planning for Throne and Liberty can be found in the original report.
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What does “Tico” announce? Globalization Design Manager Daniel Lafuente from Amazon Games (referred to as “Tico”) has once again taken the time to talk about the status quo of Throne and Liberty and upcoming innovations (via YouTube). Here are the key insights:
“Tico” admits that they needed to communicate better and clearer regarding the launch of Wilderness of Talandre, indicating where which equipment comes from and when this should be available.
All equipment pieces from the expansion are expected to land on the servers by April 17, 2025. The material conversion, from which Tier-2 items can be obtained, is to be available from March 27, 2025.
Based on player feedback, adjustments will be made to the difficulty level and rewards of the solo dungeons. Currently, these are far too difficult, and the loot is not rewarding enough for the time invested.
Especially the first two levels of the solo dungeons are to become significantly easier. Additionally, there will be a lifesteal mechanic for all tiers except Tier 5, allowing builds that are not designed for it to heal themselves.
As for rewards, Tier 1 is removed from the solo dungeons and replaced with Tier-2 tokens, artifacts, and purple runes. Those who reach Tier 5 will even receive Nebula accessories.
Many groups struggled against the new world bosses, especially with PvP activated. The developers initially responded with a temporary HP nerf. This will be replaced on March 27, 2025, with a debuff that stacks over time, gradually decreasing the boss’s health. The debuff appears after 20 minutes and lasts until the boss reaches 10 percent of its health points.
The new feature Trait Resonance brings an additional trait for your equipment, with unlocking being done through so-called Trait Resonance Stones. Since this system will significantly affect the balance of equipment, the developers are postponing the release from March to late April.
There are two innovations planned for Trait Resonance:
1) Players can immediately choose their desired trait instead of hoping for a lucky roll.
2) The costs for unlocking the system are to be significantly reduced.
On March 27, 2025, adjustments for the Nebla Island recharge stones will go live: The stones can no longer be obtained through drops or merchants. Instead, players should earn them through the Battle Pass and other means, and these will no longer be tradable.
This is intended to limit access to the stones and prevent large alliances from dominating the PvP island over an extended period.
Due to the longbow skill Deadly Marker, which reduces cooldowns for the entire group, many groups currently feel they need to bring multiple longbow players to achieve optimal performance. Therefore, on March 27, 2025, there will be a nerf for the stacks of Deadly Marker (only one stack per enemy). Other longbow skills will be buffed as compensation.
The launch trailer of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion for Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
Light and Shadow
How does the community respond? Basically, many players have always viewed the “Tico Talks” format positively because Daniel Lafuente always communicates clearly, often responds to feedback from the community, and consistently shows that he plays Throne and Liberty with great passion.
Praise for Amazon’s plans: As far as the specific plans are concerned, Amazon Games earns quite a bit of praise again.
Sufficient_Chair_367 writes on Reddit: “This is a huge improvement for the resonance system, wow.”
Specialist_Panda3119 celebrates on Reddit: “Thank goodness the solo dungeons are being improved.”
Difficult-Stable7979 draws a positive conclusion on Reddit: “Some really nice changes and a few ‘questionable ones’, although they mentioned that they will make further improvements if it doesn’t work. So far it feels like a good update.”
Criticism of Amazon: Many more comments on the talk on YouTube and in this discussion on Reddit criticize the status quo of the MMORPG as well as the current plans. Many players complain about the low drop rates for Tier-2 gear and the delay for the currently missing weapons. But the adjustments for Nebla Island and PvP in general are also heavily criticized.
PrawiSucia_Official writes on YouTube: “Now we just need to remove the Tier 1 equipment from the 3-star dungeons and at least replace it with more Tier 2 tokens. Or something that is more useful for our progress. […] Players expect Tier 2 equipment from 3-star dungeons to advance their characters.”
hinzo complains on YouTube about the end of Nebla for PvP fans: “So you have basically killed the best PvP content for guilds by turning Nebula into a PvE farming zone. No one will waste their limited time on PvP anymore…”
thischannelisnotmine criticizes on YouTube: “The delay of the Bercant, Crimson, and Greyeye weapons feels like a huge slap in the face. Free2Play players are forced to wait until next month for an upgrade, while Pay2Play players and large PvP alliances already had the ore boss weapons from Talandre on the first day.”
Samesneaky points out missing improvements (via Reddit): “Nothing about the terrible server stability, still nothing about fixes for the top guilds that form alliances and control the servers, nothing about cheaters with scripts; these are top priorities that should be addressed soon because these are the things that will make people stop playing.”
Do you remember the episode with Pac-Man from the Amazon Prime series “Secret Level”? In it, Pac-Man became a real monster. The episode will get its own game on Steam, where the yellow childhood hero turns into a devouring monster.
What kind of game will it be? During the Nintendo Direct, a new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth was revealed. This is a 2D action-platformer, where Pac-Man is not as you remember him:
You control Swordsman No. 8, who awakens on an alien planet. Your goal is to survive and uncover the mystery behind the world.
You are accompanied by a floating orb named PUCK. You need to find out what PUCK is up to and why he has chosen you.
Together, you must defeat various enemies by using your abilities or by devouring opponents after a fusion with PUCK.
Although the small yellow orb is named PUCK, it is clear that its design is based on Pac-Man. However, in Shadow Labyrinth, it no longer devours ghosts and cherries as Gaia, but your enemies.
The game has everything you would expect from a classic 2D Metroidvania. Tough battles, upgrading skills, and exploring different areas await you.
You can see the new trailer for the game here:
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Shadow Labyrinth: The Trailer for the Horror Version of Pac-Man
Secret Level is the template for the Pac-Man game
What is the game based on? Secret Level is an animated series where each of the 15 episodes focuses on a different video game. The episode with Pac-Man stood out particularly because it is especially dark.
From the small, cute character, a cruel being was transformed, trying to escape the maze by using an alien creature. The idea came from rights holder Bandai Namco: The team asked the showrunners to change Pac-Man so that the audience would question what the hell had been done to him.
In the MMORPG New World, the developers announced a new funny item that could lead to hilarious situations.
What kind of item is this? Gamers, and especially MMORPG players, have their own manners, words, and customs. While ordinary people might think of the word “kick” as referring to the local soccer field, in MMORPGs, it often means being kicked out of a group or interrupting abilities during boss fights, depending on the context.
In New World, the developers have now dedicated an item to this term. A shield, which you can also see on the cover image. The shield says “Kick me”, which is presumably directed at enemies and is meant to provoke them into attacking your tank. However, anyone who “misunderstands” this could end up kicking one or more tanks out of the group.
The shield could be the 5th reason to play New World: Aeternum. You can learn about the other four here:
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4 Reasons Why You Should Play New World: Aeternum
Developers want you to be kicked
What do the developers hope for? The shield with the inscription “Kick me” is meant to be deliberately misunderstood and lead to funny situations in groups. So anyone who gets kicked from their dungeon group because of the shield can thank the developers, who apparently intend this. The shield is one of the prank items that will be introduced this year on April 1, 2025.
Alongside the risky shield, between the prank day and April 14, 2025, you can secure the “Eternal Tyrant” package, allowing you to reign over your enemies with an iron fist and armor.
Additionally, there will be a mount in the form of the “Feral Rage” wolf, which is meant to bring you as a fearsome loyal companion to your battles.
In online games, there are always funny April Fools’ jokes that developers incorporate to troll the player base. The shield could be one of the best jokes of 2025. A selection of the best April Fools’ jokes from previous online games can be found here: The 7 best April Fools’ jokes from online games 2020 that we liked the most
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After prolonged speculation, it is now certain that Ubisoft and Tencent are collaborating. The Chinese mega-corporation will have an influence on 3 successful franchises from Ubisoft in the future.
This subsidiary is set to encompass 3 major IPs from Ubisoft. These include Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. In an internal email that Insider Gaming has obtained, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot states that this step represents a milestone in the history of Ubisoft.
This historic agreement is primarily a recognition of the extraordinary work you have done over the years: The value of these three brands directly reflects your individual and collective talent and efforts that have allowed us to create these beloved franchises.
Why did the merger occur? The CEO of Ubisoft hopes that through Tencent’s investments, changes that have been discussed for several months at Ubisoft will be accelerated. Tencent is expected to promote the brands and turn them into global icons.
This means that games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows now partially belong to Tencent:
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Der offizielle Trailer zur Open World in Japan
Significance of the collaboration is still uncertain
What does this mean? What exactly this means is currently unknown. Ubisoft admits that there are many questions for the company’s employees that cannot be answered at the moment. However, Tencent’s investment gives the company influence over the direction Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six will take. Ubisoft states that:
The quality of narrative solo experiences will be enhanced.
The multiplayer offerings will be expanded more often with new content.
Free-to-play touchpoints will be introduced.
More social features will be integrated.
Moreover, the operational model of Ubisoft is expected to fundamentally change. What exactly this means will likely be seen in the coming weeks, months, or even years.
In addition, Ubisoft also wants to continue working on its other IPs that are not part of this subsidiary. The company mentions titles such as Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon or The Division.
What is Tencent? Tencent is the largest gaming company in the world, making it even bigger than Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo. The company has achieved significant success primarily through mobile games and microtransactions. Titles like PUBG Mobile or Brawl Stars contributed to the company’s market value.
On Steam, everyone is currently celebrating a new game where you rise from a small thug to a big drug lord with criminal energy.
What kind of game is this? Schedule I is an Open World Simulation game where you take on the role of a petty criminal trying to rise to become a big drug lord. In the end, you are supposed to have your own drug empire with houses, employees, and companies.
Warning: Schedule I is a fictional simulation. Drug abuse is dangerous and can have serious consequences. If you need help, you can find support at www.kmdd.de or call the addiction hotline at 01806 313031 (chargeable).
The game simulates the life of a criminal in every way. In addition to producing various drugs, they also need to be delivered and sold. With the proceeds, new equipment can be bought to produce more goods.
Later in the game, processes can be fully automated with employees, and entire production and distribution channels can be established. However, the drug business is dangerous; both the police and rival cartels will pay attention to your illegal activities as you grow and will try to put you out of business or take over your operations.
Here you can see the trailer for the game:
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
Between crazy and genius
How is the game received? Since the game’s release on March 24, 2025, it has already achieved a peak player count of over 140,000 (via SteamDB), which is exceptionally strong for the simulation genre. On Steam, it ranks 2nd among global bestsellers, right behind Counter-Strike 2.
In terms of peak player numbers, the simulation has also broken into the top 10 and is holding 9th place within the last 24 hours as of March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM (via SteamDB). The player count of Schedule I seems to be growing every day; just on March 26, the game surpassed the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Despite the high player numbers, the game seems to be able to convince almost everyone. With an almost perfect rating of 98% based on over 9,400 Steam reviews, the crime simulator is on par with Portal 2 and Stardew Valley, even though the developers from TVGS have never previously released a game on Steam.
The fact that there are so few negative reviews could be due to the free demo version that anyone can try on Steam before purchasing the simulation. With a standard price of €19.50, the early access version seems to be well received by players.
Nintendo presented its latest Direct for the Switch. Fans were able to see once again the latest highlights coming to the console. Soon, the Switch 2 will follow. One of the announcements has totally excited the fans.
What is this new announcement? Nintendo announced Tomodachi Life: Where Dreams Come True. The title is set to be released in 2026 for Nintendo Switch. As in the predecessor Tomodachi Life, players dive into a life simulation where they are represented by a Mii.
This allows players to interact with friends and lead a virtual life. They can start a family, build a house, and engage in fun activities. It resembles The Sims or inZOI, but feels less serious due to absurd activities and the AI voice of the Miis.
Additionally, there were events that occurred in the game from time to time. These included a quiz show, frisbee throwing, or a magic show. There was plenty for players to do, which is why many are now looking forward to the sequel.
You can see for yourself in the trailer how silly Tomodachi Life: Where Dreams Come True really is:
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Tomodachi Life: Where Dreams Come True – The Switch Title in the Trailer
An alternative to The Sims is the highlight for fans
How did fans react? Many players on social media are very excited that Tomodachi Life has been announced. Numerous posts about this Switch title pop up all over social media.
One user on X even created a summoning circle from old Nintendo consoles and similar titles in advance to provoke the announcement.
Many other fans are thrilled that Tomodachi Life finally gets a sequel. At the same time, some are even joking on X that the title will be released before Silksong, which has been announced since 2019.
Why are fans so excited about this? The first Tomodachi Life was released about 11 years ago. Since then, fans have been waiting for a real sequel. So far, there has only been Miitopia as a possible alternative, which has a strong role-playing character.
Moreover, some users remember that the next Tomodachi Life should be even more inclusive. One player on X is looking forward to the possibility of same-sex relationships.
