In Path of Exile 2, the developers presented a build that shows what a strong warrior should look like. However, the warrior hardly uses anything from his own portfolio.
What have the developers presented? In a video on YouTube, the developers of Path of Exile 2 introduced a build that allows the creation of a strong warrior character. What is interesting is that the warrior uses a crossbow and no melee weapon, and therefore also uses almost no skills that one would expect from a warrior.
The crossbow warrior presented by the developers can indeed take out large groups of enemies powerfully with just one shot, but he is merely copying what one would expect from a mercenary character.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season “Dawn of the Hunt”:
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Path of Exile 2 presents a new teaser for the big update Dawn of the Hunt
One shot is enough
How does the build work? The build can eliminate entire hordes of enemies with just one shot. Its attacks destroy the armor of the opponents, making them more vulnerable and easier to defeat. For this to work, the node “Anvil’s Weight” is needed, which causes the armor of the opponents to break by 10 % of the hit damage.
The attack that the warrior uses is the “Explosive Shot”, which is supported by the support skill “Armour Explosion” and triggers an explosion whenever an enemy’s armor is destroyed.
As with almost every current meta build, the crossbow warrior also uses the skill “Herald of Ice”, in this case in combination with the support skill “Exploit Weakness”. This further enhances the explosions and shatters the enemies.
To make the build truly strong, one increases the number of fired shots with the support skill “Scattershot”. A crucial unique item used by the build is the “Blueflame Bracers” gloves to convert fire damage into cold damage.
However, the crossbow wielder can still execute one skill of the warrior. When facing bosses, the developers recommend switching to a hammer and casting the skill “Hammer of the Gods” to defeat the bosses more easily. Anyone wanting to fully replicate the guide can find the original version by creator Struth Gaming on maxroll.gg.
Some fantasy series became known not only as books but also later through movies and series. A community on Reddit recently voted on which fantasy series is the best. While a legendary series is in first place, another author ranks second, surpassing even George R.R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson.
What was this survey about? In the r/Fantasy subreddit, a voting took place a month ago to determine the best fantasy series. 1,074 users participated in the vote, naming up to 10 fantasy books. If an individual novel is mentioned, it counts for the entire series.
According to the thread, over 10,000 votes were cast, and the entire list totals 1,348 novels and novel series.
While the legendary Middle-earth saga by J.R.R. Tolkien sits at number 1, George R.R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson only find themselves at 3 and 4.
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Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
George R.R. Martin is surpassed by a legend
What does the ranking look like? We won’t list all the ranks here, but especially the top 4 are interesting.
Rank 1: The Middle-earth Universe (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Rank 2: The First Law Universe (Joe Abercrombie)
Rank 3: A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin)
Rank 4: The Stormlight Archive (Brandon Sanderson)
Seeing Middle-earth at number 1 is not so unusual, as Tolkien continues to shape the fantasy genre to this day. However, it is remarkable that Joe Abercrombie with his The First Law series surpasses the great legends Martin and Sanderson.
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Abercrombie has published nine novels and a short story in the First Law Universe. Now, there is even mockery surrounding George R. R. Martin regarding how long his new novel is taking. He even has a role in a TV series.
Although Sanderson is only in 4th place, he is additionally represented at 8th place with his Mistborn series. In a similar survey from 2023 (via Reddit), Sanderson even managed to defeat Tolkien. There, the top 5 looked a bit different:
Rank 1: The Stormlight Archive (Brandon Sanderson)
Rank 2: The Middle-earth Universe (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Rank 3: The First Law Universe (Joe Abercrombie)
Rank 4: A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin)
Rank 5: The Mistborn Series (Brandon Sanderson)
In 2023, Sanderson even made it into the top 5 twice, but Joe Abercrombie has already outdone Martin.
Are there any other peculiarities? For many fans, it may be surprising that Harry Potter only reached 12th place. However, it’s not just classic novels that made it onto the list. Several mangas have also made it onto the list:
One Piece by Eiichiro Oda in 50th place
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa in 111th place
Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama in 183rd place
Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi in 247th place
The Emperor is one of the most important figures in Warhammer 40,000 and is worshiped by most humans as a god—though he does not want this at all. The few who oppose the faith without being punished are the Space Marines. But even among the oldest of them, the certainty is now crumbling.
A huge cult surrounds the Emperor, with ecclesiarchy, inquisition, and a massive force of holy female warriors who burn anyone who insults their “God.” The Imperium doesn’t joke around here; after all, the Emperor is their guarantee of safety.
In the Imperium of Man, only the Space Marines can openly say that the Emperor is not a god without being visited by an inquisitor. Of course, because their “fathers,” the Primarchs, knew the Emperor personally.
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A god doesn’t have to be chaos
The only gods that are currently truly known among the inhabitants of Warhammer 40,000 are the four gods of chaos—aside from the Emperor. However, since humans regularly fight against gods, they mainly see negative traits in them.
In the novel “Dark Imperium: Godblight” by Guy Haley from 2021, Guilliman speaks with a scriptor of the Space Marines and a Farseer of the Aeldari about what makes gods. The conversation arises after Guilliman himself was apparently saved by divine intervention. A user shares a short excerpt on Reddit.
While the scriptor Donas Maxim insists that the Emperor cannot be a god, the Eldar Illiyanne Natasé provides somewhat cryptic explanations, emphasizing that the concept of divinity is not clear-cut. The beings known today as Necrons, for example, once had gods in the C’tan who had nothing to do with the chaos gods. The Eldar themselves had their own pantheon, which has nearly disappeared.
However, Natasé goes even further and states: What the truth is, ultimately doesn’t matter. If enough people believe something, it will become a reality in some way. The Farseer speaks from experience because his people have already accomplished exactly that.
Gods are born in Warhammer – and can die
Warp gods are entities that are nourished by strong emotions of psychic beings: Khorne by hate, Nurgle by despair, Tzeentch by hope. The Eldar have even birthed a god through their excess: Slaanesh, who then nearly wiped out the people.
The Aeldari’s own gods have also fallen, most of them at least. One still exists in For of Shards, one goddess is Nurgle’s captive, and one is said to have somehow escaped death. What is clear, however, is that even gods can die.
In contrast, new gods are repeatedly born or created. Not only Slaanesh, but even the T’au, who are actually not present in the warp, have their own goddess—simply because humans and other beings believe in them.
Natasé explains that gods seek worship and that, in the past, even mortals have ascended to divinity. Whether this can happen “against the will” of the mortal remains open—but it could be the case with the Emperor.
Big E has long been a god; he just doesn’t know it yet
The Emperor himself has always fought for a world where humans are their own rulers and no longer need gods. Accordingly, he himself never wanted to be a god. The fact that he is one is already deeply rooted in the faith of humans—with numerous indications.
Indeed, many fans and characters in the universe suspect that the Emperor has long been a god, and not just among humans. The Aeldari know the legend of a “Dark King” who would fit well with the figure of the Emperor.
Others suspect that the Emperor is actually a chaos god who has simply misled humanity to become more powerful. Because of this, the question often arises of whether the Emperor is even “good”. He was never truly human, but a Perpetual, a kind of infinite being with different moral views.
In an earlier post on Reddit, users debate whether the Emperor still has an influence on what happens. The flow of souls that is sacrificed to him daily could have made him unstable and turned him into a divine being, which he now must control to avoid either dying himself or destroying everything. That’s exactly why he fought for a world without gods.
A player bought new hardware on Amazon for his gaming PC, but he was in for a nasty surprise. Instead of the purchased hardware, he received cat food and tissues. He then contacted Amazon’s customer service.
A player reports on Reddit that he ordered hardware for a new gaming PC. He already has his Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a GeForce RTX 5080 at home, but the rest was supposed to arrive in two Amazon packages. He was quite astonished when he accepted the packages and opened them.
Cat Food and Tissues
He explained that the packages were delivered by Amazon itself. To accept the packages, he had to provide a one-time password from Amazon. This is supposedly an additional security mechanism when ordering very expensive items.
However, the player explained that the first package already looked damaged, and when he opened it in front of the driver, he found expensive cat food but not the motherboard he had ordered. The second package also contained incorrect items.
When I gave the driver the code, he noticed that I was looking in the box. In hindsight, I shouldn’t have given him the code before I expected the contents, but in 99% of the cases I’ve used Amazon, everything was fine. This box was supposed to contain the motherboard and the power supply but contained cat food and tissues.
What’s next? The player has contacted Amazon. After the first employee was not very helpful, the second employee was more accommodating. At least they are now processing his case, and he was able to send his proof photos to Amazon.
The player now hopes that he will either get his money back or receive the correct hardware after all. Because without the missing components, he cannot build his PC. He mentions that he has saved for months for his new PC, and this is all quite frustrating.
Amazon itself shows in its app that both the RAM and the motherboard have been successfully delivered. After all, he successfully accepted the package with the code. However, the app does not check what was in the package.
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Player only wants to order when he can monitor the purchase
What is the user’s conclusion? He states that he has never had such a bad experience with Amazon and will probably not order hardware through Amazon anymore. And if he does, then only with controls and photos of every single step:
I have been using Amazon for 15 years, and this is the worst experience I have had with them. Normally, customer service is quick and helpful, but I think the nature and value of the items mean they have to ‘investigate.’ I still remember ordering my first PC components on Amazon in 2016. I have no idea what will happen, but I have learned my lesson and will probably not buy things on Amazon anymore without recording the trip while I open the box, or at all, depending on how it goes.
Scams and Fraud with PC Hardware are becoming more frequent on Amazon
What is the problem with such fraud? At first glance, the purchased product and the seller also look reliable. The exchange in the box is noticed at worst by the next buyer. Or they might not notice, and they only wonder about the performance of their new GPU, which turns out to be much weaker than expected. Other fraudsters use different tricks to lure buyers away from Amazon.
Can you protect yourself against it? Many people now suggest making a video when unpacking particularly expensive hardware:
If you then hold fake goods or just a wrong product in your hands, you at least have the proof on your side.
Moreover, you can prove that you did not swap the goods, but that someone must have been in the package before you.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, Kanya sends you on the quest “A One-time Catch” to catch a Fat Chunk, but what exactly is that, where can you find them, and which bait is the right one? We’ll show you.
Finding them is not a problem, but when it comes to catching them, you might run into issues, especially regarding bait selection and the right tactics. To ensure success on your hunt, we will show you everything you need to know for a successful catch.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
How to catch a Fat Chunk
What you need to consider while catching: Since Fat Chunks all have a proud weight and aren’t big for no reason, you need to be smarter during the hunt. Clicking a button at the right moment to reel them in is no longer enough; instead, you need to proceed as follows:
If a Fat Chunk bites, you need to tire it out
Move your bait in the same direction that your target is moving
Don’t push against it, or you’ll lose it
When your target jumps out of the water, you need to move your fishing rod in the same direction and then press the button to reel the fish in
If your target is no longer moving because it’s tired, try to slowly reel in your bait and pull the fish towards you
Don’t do this too quickly, or the Fat Chunk might break free as it regains strength
If you follow all these tips, the catch should be no problem. It is essential to take your time and observe how the Fat Chunk behaves. Based on your observations, you will then react situationally to the fish’s movements. Whatever you do, do not pull against it, or you will lose it.
Where can I find them? The best place to get a Fat Chunk is the large fishing spot in area 17 in the Crimson Forest. Make sure to fish during the time of abundance. We have found that this is where you have the best chances of encountering multiple Fat Chunks.
This area is worth visiting
You will notice when a Fat Chunk bites, as your character will hold the line much more strained, and the fish is not immediately reeled in. From this point, it is important to keep calm.
Which bait is the right one? Depending on the target, you need the right bait to entice the respective Fat Chunk to bite. Here are the suitable options for your hunt:
Name of the Fat Chunk
Type of Bait
Great Mackerel
Basalt Cartilage Bait
Gajau
Dust Bait
Spearfish
Basalt Cartilage Bait
Gourmet Tuna
Basalt Joint Bait
Goliath Squid
Tentacle Bait
Those were all the important details you should know for the hunt of a Fat Chunk. It is crucial to take your time, as your target will notice your frantic approach and use it to escape. However, aquatic creatures are not the only ones important for side quests. There is also a special snail that you need to catch for one of your colleagues: Monster Hunter Wilds: Find and catch the Megawatt Snail
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With the upcoming update, alongside new arena challenges, official leaderboards will also be added to Monster Hunter Wilds. Especially console players see a huge problem with this and already perceive the lists as unfair.
What is the problem? Unlike players on Xbox and PS5, PC players can use mods. These are external programs that influence the game and can enhance the interface or provide useful features. Currently, these are not provided or checked by Capcom and can be freely used by players to customize their gaming experience.
This, however, invites cheating, leading many players to use mods to reach their goals faster – such as getting certain items more easily or increasing their damage. While this might not be a problem when playing solo, mods can sometimes undermine cooperation with others.
However, with the 1st major title update set to release on April 4, special challenges will be introduced, where mods will likely play an even larger role. For this update, official leaderboards and arena quests with special rewards will be introduced, where you can secure a spot based on your completion time.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
Special Rewards (also) for Cheaters?
So far, mainly players using mods to unlock paid DLCs have been banned. However, more and more reports are emerging from the community, where players’ experiences are affected by others using mods and cheats. Capcom has not yet commented on handling such players and generally pursues a rather liberal policy.
Originally, rewards for time challenges were mostly tied to personal completion times. Now, rewards have been announced in the livestream that depend not only on your time but also on your world ranking.
Players therefore suspect even more cheaters with the leaderboards: Where there are leaderboards, there are also many players who want to see themselves at the top. It is not far-fetched to think that mods and cheats will be used to help achieve that. In a thread on Reddit, the community is already discussing how Capcom will respond to this.
This is particularly significant since it involves not only leaderboard positions, but also exclusive rewards you receive for participating or achieving certain placements. Fans express concerns that players using mods will be distinctly advantaged.
Depending on your placement, you can earn additional rewards
Additionally, it is not the intention to cheat exclusive rewards. Therefore, players hope that Capcom will find a solution to exclude cheaters from the leaderboards.
What does the community say about this? In a thread on Reddit, there are numerous thoughts and ideas regarding this issue:
User Scizzoman comments: “It’s like this with every game that has global leaderboards. It has happened in Monster Hunter before. Hopefully, you can filter the leaderboards for friends, that’s always the best way to participate in rankings in games.”
Current_Sale_6347 notes: “Of course mods will inevitably enable the acquisition of these rewards for every player, but what would motivate players NOT to do this, assuming the global rankings are used for it?”
Tseiryu writes: “This existed in World with arena quests. The top players were clearly cheaters, but you could sort by friends’ times.”
Players hope that rewards will not really be tied to a specific leaderboard position, but rather to specific time limits of the respective positions. This would make obtaining the rewards at least more realistic and somewhat fair.
Nevertheless, the problem persists that many players will secure their placements and therefore rewards through mods and cheats. This already makes the list feel pointless and especially unfair.
As part of the event, a limited research task was also added to the game. Overall, you have until Sunday evening to complete it.
It consists of a total of 6 steps that require you to catch different amounts of bug-type Pokémon. In the end, you are supposed to collect a total of 150 bugs. That’s a lot! Is the effort worth it? We will show you what the rewards for the research are.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Bug-Catching: Limited research rewards you with Ninjatom and more
Here are the rewards: In the following table, you will find all the tasks with the corresponding Pokémon that you will receive.
Task
Rewards you with…
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon
Micrick
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokémon
Wommel
Catch 50 Bug-type Pokémon
Volbeat
Catch 75 Bug-type Pokémon
Illumise
Catch 100 Bug-type Pokémon
Thermopod
Catch 150 Bug-type Pokémon
Axantor
Complete all task goals
Ninjatom & a Lure Module
Are the rewards worth it? First, it should be clear that the main focus of the current event is already on catching bug Pokémon. They are everywhere, and there are bonuses for particularly good throws. This means: You will be able to achieve the target more or less easily.
The question is how much you play. Because if you only play for a few minutes a day, catching the 150 Pokémon by Sunday evening will be tight.
So: Is the effort to catch 150 Pokémon worth it? Given the Pokémon offered, one can say: definitely.
Because especially in the more difficult goals, there are some cool Pokémon.
Axantor is not often available in the game and is mostly caught through raids. You might still be missing it.
Ninjatom is a very rare Pokémon. You usually only get it through specific research, if at all. You should grab this one – there’s another one in the collector task for Bug-Catching, by the way.
Additionally, Illumise and Volbeat are regional Pokémon, which means you can catch the specimen you might be missing. So that’s not bad either!
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? The bug-catching event is the last major event of the current month, as March is coming to an end. However, the first dates for the upcoming month are already set. Among other things, there will be another Community Day, spotlight hours, and thematic events. Do you want to know what’s happening when? Then check here: All events in April 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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In Dragon Ball, it is possible to fuse with another person. As a result, a stronger fighter is often created. One of these techniques was invented by the mangaka Akira Toriyama only because the animation team got ahead of him.
Which fusion is it about? In Dragon Ball, there are several ways to fuse and become a stronger warrior.
With the correct execution of the Fusion Dance, Son-Goku and Vegeta fuse into Gogeta. In Dragon Ball Super, he is very aggressive, while in Dragon Ball GT he is rather playful. The Fusion Dance even made it as an emote in Destiny 2.
As Toriyama revealed in a previous interview (via Kazenshuu), Vegetto only exists because the team behind the anime stole the idea for Gogeta early on.
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Vegetto only got a chance because of Gogeta
Why was it invented? Toriyama came up with the idea to introduce fusion in Dragon Ball during a conversation with the artist Masakazu Katsura (via Kazenshuu). Originally, it was planned for Vegeta and Son-Goku to fuse into Gogeta via the Fusion Dance. Previously, Toriyama had already shown that Son-Goten and Trunks could fuse into Gotenks.
But the animation team got there first. Even before the mangaka could introduce Gogeta in the manga, he was already planned for the film “Dragon Ball Z – The Movie: Fusion”. Gogeta was supposed to have his debut in that film, not in the manga anymore.
As a result, Toriyama could no longer incorporate him into the manga and felt as if he had been cornered:
I constantly cross such dangerous bridges. (laughs) But just when I am backed into a corner, my brain waves tighten, and an idea pops up. Besides, I’m good at forcing things to stretch. (laughs)
So Toriyama had to find an alternative and then invented the Potara earrings. This allowed Goku and Vegeta to fuse into Vegetto. Toriyama also held onto the concept for years afterward, and to this day, there has been no appearance of Gogeta in the manga, only of Vegetto.
Originally, the earrings were supposed to be just ornaments. It was only after Toriyama had to come up with a new fusion that he came up with the idea of incorporating the ornaments. For Dragon Ball Daima, the mangaka invented another method of fusion. But unfortunately, it was not seen in use: Thanks to a new fusion in Dragon Ball, Son-Goku can become much stronger.
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With the Energy Blade, you can adopt a defensive or aggressive playstyle in Monster Hunter Wilds, blocking attacks or turning your weapon into a swinging axe that tears apart monsters. For a faster endgame fight, we will show you the best build with the weapons, armor, and decorations you need.
How is the build structured? For the best Energy Blade build, we first provide a brief overview of the essential items such as weapons and armors. Then we will explain in detail the important information about crafting your equipment, as well as selecting the right decorations for your armor. Finally, we will reveal the strength of the build.
This build will be continuously updated and completely modified depending on updates to match the current meta. So feel free to check back after every update to see what has changed.
With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points of the build:
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Energy Blade Build: Everything about Weapons, Armors & Decorations
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Monster Hunter Wilds: New trailer introduces the energy blade
What is the best build for the Energy Blade? The best build for the Energy Blade relies on Frenzy and the status effect “Paralysis,” and there is a good reason for that. This significantly increases your damage and ensures that you can hit the monster much more reliably in your axe mode. Let’s have a quick overview of the necessary items:
Weapon
Chrono Kit (Artian Weapon) or alternatively Honest Lutemia
Armor
Dahaad Helm B Arkveld Armor B Dahaad Armguards A Gore Waist Guard B Gore Leggings B
Charm
Chaser Charm
How to craft the best Artian Weapon for the Energy Blade
What do I need to craft the Chrono Kit? For the Chrono Kit, you should ensure to choose two Attack and one Affinity infusion while crafting your materials. Also, make sure to select at least two materials from the elemental type “Paralysis” – this way, you will also obtain Paralysis as an element after crafting.
If you don’t have good components for the Chrono Kit yet, you can also resort to the Honest Lutemia. This is the Energy Blade from the Rathian of rarity 8.
As a secondary weapon, the Hunting Horn is also a good choice due to its buffs, as it can increase the attack power of all players within a certain radius.
Which enhancement bonuses should I focus on? When enhancing your Artian weapon, the following bonuses are especially important:
Attack
Affinity
Sharpness
Element
Which decorations are important? You can be more flexible with the decorations and choose the following options:
Magazine/Wall-Jwl 3
Morph/Wall-Jwl 3
Guardian/Craft-Jwl 3
Energy Blade Build: Armors and Decorations
Which armors are important? In our armor selection, we focus on the following equipment and effects:
Armors
Dahaad Helm B
Arkveld Armor B
Dahaad Armguards A
Gore Waist Guard B
Gore Leggings B
Chaser Charm
You need this armor for the Energy Blade build
Set Bonuses
Jin-Dahaads Uprising
Bind Counter I: Increases attack briefly after recovering from being Tangles, Frostbite, Power Struggle, or being downed.
Gore Magalas Tyranny
Black Darkness I: Triggers Frenzy when fighting large monsters.
Which decorations should I use? When it comes to the armor, it’s all about choosing the decorations that support your Frenzy, Affinity, and raw damage. You should equip the following:
Helmet
Powerful Jwl 2
Powerful Jwl 2
Chest Armor
Chain-Jwl 3
Powerful Jwl 2
Arm Guards
–
Thigh Guards
Chain-Jwl 3
Destroyer-Jwl 2
Armor Boots
Chain-Jwl 3
Reason-Jwl 1
Reason-Jwl 1
How does the strength of the build unfold?
This build mainly focuses on bringing your weapon into axe mode to wear down and paralyze the monster with consecutive blows. Frenzy is your best friend here along with the Powerful Jwl 3, as together with the effects you increase your affinity and thus your chance of critical damage.
The Chain-Jwl also helps you to increase your raw damage through the fast attack style of the Energy Blade, making your hits even more powerful. By combining this with the paralysis status effect, you increase your relaxed attack windows, allowing you to focus entirely on axe mode and maximize your damage output.
The great thing about the Energy Blade is also its sword mode, as it allows you to fallback on your shield to block in critical situations. So, you are prepared for every situation with this build.
After more than 500 hours, a player of Baldur’s Gate 3 finds a trove of secret voice lines, for which you must be quite annoying.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is massive, and some game content has not been discovered by the community even 18 months after the game’s release. When something new is found, the player base jumps on it – as is the case now with dozens of hidden voice lines that have likely eluded most players.
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There are secret rooms in Baldur’s Gate 3 that only a few of you will ever see
What was found? In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, the player the-soul-of-wit made a post that has since gathered well over 3,500 upvotes. In it, he describes that he found numerous hidden voice lines in the game that had escaped him in the first 500 hours.
How can you hear these voice lines? For the characters to use their special lines, you must repeatedly click on them through their character portrait. The first few times, they will give you one of their normal lines. But if you don’t let up and keep clicking the same character, they will eventually get annoyed, feel harassed, or start delivering small internal monologues.
What kind of lines are there? Many of the lines are internal monologues of the characters, while others seem to address the player directly. Here are some excerpts:
Astarion:
“I have a brand new torture chamber. Come play with me.”
“Be very, very quiet now. I’m hunting fools.”
“I should have been a Drow. They have such stylish armor.”
Minthara:
“Your suffering will be spectacular.”
“You had my attention. Now you have my wrath.”
“You’ll wish I had stayed hidden.”
Halsin:
“Are you feeling a bit lonely?”
“Unwise, to poke a bear so much.”
“Calm down. There’s enough of me for everyone.”
Karlach:
“Eyes on the victory, stomach on the dinner.”
“Ahh, my eye!”
Jaheira:
“I would poke you too, but I’m afraid you want just that.”
“Calm down, I’m glad to see you too.”
“Well. You really have this omnipresent thing down, huh?”
Lae’zel:
“Does everyone have to be so tedious?”
“Weapons high, standards even higher.”
“There is no right or wrong, only the truth.”
By the way, the lines change depending on the situation the character is in. Because it makes a difference whether you are just peacefully exploring the world, the character is sneaking, or is engaged in a fight.
If you want to learn just a little more about the personalities of the different heroes from Baldur’s Gate 3, you should drive them to the edge of frustration. But always remember: “Don’t poke. The. Karlach.”
The fact that characters respond with annoyance to repeated clicks and have special voice lines for it is not exclusive to Baldur’s Gate 3. Especially Blizzard games like Warcraft III and World of Warcraft are also known for characters getting annoyed after being clicked on too many times. Here too, it ranges from comments that break the “fourth wall” to threats.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world. Nevertheless, he drives a simple electric car that he received as a gift. Even behind the gift lies a form of commitment.
According to Forbes, Bill Gates has 107 billion US dollars. And although the Microsoft founder possesses so much money, he drives only a small electric car. And he didn’t even buy the vehicle himself, but received it as a gift from a famous musician.
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Bill Gates drives a special Fiat 500
What does Bill Gates drive? Bill Gates drives an electric Fiat 500. The Fiat 500 Electric has a list price of 29,490 euros, and with extras, the price rises to up to 40,900 euros. It is clear that the Fiat 500 is one of the more affordable models in the automotive sector.
Bill Gates’ car is a special edition developed in partnership with the (RED) initiative. This brand regularly collaborates with global partners to offer limited edition products, with up to 50% of the gross profit donated to programs fighting AIDS in Africa.
From whom did Bill Gates receive his car? Gates received his car as a birthday gift from the singer Bono. Bono and Bill Gates met through Paul Allen, the other co-founder of Microsoft. The two men quickly became friends, and Bono is considered one of Gates’ closest friends.
Bill Gates explained that he and Bono “work together on global health issues” and described the car as quite beautiful (via fortune.com).
In Pokémon GO you will soon have the chance to collect a nice amount of Stardust. To get even more, you should be attentive now.
Stardust is one of the most important resources in Pokémon GO. You need it not only to teach your Pokémon a second charge move or to use adventure effects, but especially to level up your Pokémon.
From time to time, you have the opportunity to receive a large amount of Stardust at events. In April, there will be such an opportunity again. To make the most of it, you should prepare now.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Collect, collect, collect
What kind of event is this? On April 22, 2025, a Spotlight Hour will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a one-hour event that brings you not only a Pokémon that appears in large numbers but also a bonus.
During this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of Stardust for catching Pokémon. Conveniently, there will be Bubungus as the Pokémon, which already provides a decent 500 Stardust per catch without a bonus.
If you use Star Pieces during the event, you can even get 750 Stardust per catch.
How should I prepare? If you complete field research in the game, you can also be rewarded with Pokémon encounters. Once you complete a task and leave the catch screen of the monster, you can catch the Pokémon at a later time.
To collect them later, simply open the field research screen and click on “Claim Reward” at the top.
Here you can collect the Pokémon rewards from the field research
Currently, there are 3 field research tasks where you can receive Pokémon as rewards, which also provide more Stardust. You should complete these tasks before the Spotlight Hour, save the monsters, and then catch them during the event.
This way, you can benefit from the Stardust bonus of the Spotlight Hour and receive even more of the coveted resource.
Which field research tasks are they? The field research tasks that can lead to encounters with such Pokémon are as follows:
Catch 20 Pokémon: Encounter with Paras or Wadribie
Walk 2 km: Encounter with Muschas
Hatch an egg: Encounter with Unratütox
Note that the first field research is part of the current Bug and Crab Event and can only be obtained until March 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The other two field research tasks can also reward you with encounters with other Pokémon. If you get other encounters here, you should catch the monsters and only keep Muschas and Unratütox.
How do I get field research? To receive field research, you simply need to spin PokéStops. Note that you can only receive a new field research if you do not already have 3 field researches.
A lot of time will pass until the Spotlight Hour on April 22, 2025. But until then, you can participate in other events happening in the game. If you want to know which ones they are and what content they bring, then feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Cybersecurity experts warn that fraudsters may have a new tactic targeting players of Counter-Strike 2.
What do we know about these fraudsters? The company Silent Push has identified a potential threat to players of Counter-Strike 2 with a team of cybersecurity experts.
The company discovered a so-called “phishing campaign” where fraudsters attempt to steal players’ Steam data. A pop-up window would open in the affected users’ browser, imitating Steam and disguised as Valve’s gaming platform, asking for your Steam login information.
The experts found the pop-up window on a page claiming to let you open a free crate and then presents you with a skin supposedly obtained from it. To collect this skin, you are asked to log in through the fake Steam window, according to the experts.
This is what it looks like:
The pop-up window and the website that integrated the window along with the supposedly free crate use the eSports team NaVi to capture the attention of CS2 players.
Additionally, the experts found various posts, for example on YouTube, that promote links to the website.
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What happens to the stolen login data? According to Silent Push, there are websites where Steam accounts are sold. Accounts that have a large number of games are said to be particularly valuable and can be worth tens of thousands of US dollars.
The experts suspect that stolen accounts are being resold for profit.
How can you identify fake pop-up windows? Silent Push advises to be especially vigilant and points out several signs that may indicate such a tactic:
The actors behind the CS2 phishing have not bothered to create convincing, mobile-optimized phishing sites, according to Silent Push. If you’re unsure about a page/window, opening the window on your smartphone may provide a clue.
According to Silent Push, legitimate windows, including pop-ups, can be maximized, minimized, and moved outside of the browser window. However, fake pop-ups cannot be maximized, minimized, or moved outside the browser window.
The simplest way to identify a fake pop-up window, according to Silent Push, is to pull the window out of the browser window.
However, we at MeinMMO are not cybersecurity experts and can only advise you to handle your data responsibly. If you’re unsure about a pop-up window, it’s best to avoid it.
The multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons offers players and dungeon masters a sheer amount of various spells. One is particularly powerful in its own way because it can destroy entire plans in just a few moments and even jeopardize friendships.
Which spell are we talking about? We are referring to the spell “Counterspell” (engl. Counterspell). It belongs to the abjuration spells and starts at level 3, so you can learn it early on if you are a wizard, sorcerer, or warlock, or if you play subclasses or talents from other classes.
What makes it particularly powerful is that, in theory, it can interrupt any spell from an opponent – provided you cast it at the necessary level, or your target fails the necessary saving throw to protect itself.
According to the “old” rules (also known as Legacy), any spell below level 4 automatically failed if a counterspell was applied. Otherwise, the caster would have to expend a higher spell level in advance by estimating the opponent’s spell level. If it is the same or higher, the spell also automatically fails.
Otherwise, a saving throw is required, which is 10 + the level of the spell. In the new 2024 rules, the level at which the spell is cast is irrelevant. Here, only the saving throw counts.
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“My dungeon master finally told me to go f*** myself.”
As one can imagine, this spell can really mix up situations and thwart entire plans with a single action. User MiniSkullPoleTroll shares his anecdote about the spell via Reddit:
They had just reached level 7 and he chose the counterspell when leveling up with his warlock, thinking it would surely be quite useful. As fate would have it, his group soon found themselves in a fight – thanks to their wizard with a fireball, who didn’t check beforehand if there was anyone in a mine shaft or not.
Among the enemies was a strong spellcaster who was preparing a powerful spell in return. So, their dungeon master began to describe his spell, taking the moment to punish the “foolishness” of his players with an ice storm. He went into great detail, and before he could unleash the spell on the group, MiniSkullPoleTroll interrupted him with “Counterspell level 4!”.
The expression on my DM’s face was priceless. In less than a second, he went from happy to frustrated to resigned and stoic. Then he told me to go f*** myself. The way he said it is hard to describe, but it was so funny, and the tone was very resigned and downcast. I think he had forgotten that I had chosen counterspell.
In the comments, various players share similar stories. Situations where counterspell saved their characters’ lives or caused a complete party kill.
Some also mention that their group has ruined some exciting story hooks due to a thoughtless counterspell. Many dungeon masters find the spell quite annoying because important scenes or plans can be stifled right at the start.
Many DMs often lure their players with lower-level spells when they know one has a counterspell ready. The players in the comments generally agree that both the group and the DM must try to maintain balance in order not to jeopardize the fun of the game.
It requires sensitivity from both sides, and above all, the principle that dungeon masters and players are not against each other, but rather, they play the campaign together and bring the story to life.
Counterspell is thus, despite its low level, a spell not to be underestimated. However, the multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons also offers far more powerful spells that can cause quite a stir in the wrong or right hands. We have compiled the 10 most powerful spells for you in our list: Dungeons & Dragons: The 10 most powerful spells you must use
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In a horror game on Steam, you should pay close attention to what you say: One wrong word could mean your end.
What kind of game is this? Cursed Companions is a co-op horror game for up to 8 players that sends you into procedurally generated dungeons filled with ghosts and monsters. The twist is that you issue many commands directly through the microphone, using voice recognition.
The developer, Crimson Forge Studios, has not yet revealed when the release is scheduled. However, you can already download a demo on Steam and try it out alone or with friends.
You can see a trailer for Cursed Companions here:
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Cursed Companions: In the horror game on Steam, you need to be careful about what you say
Talking is both a blessing and a curse here
And here’s how it works: With certain words (or phrases), you execute specific commands. Saying “Light my fire” lights your torches if you want a bit more light in the dark dungeons, and the command “it’s a trap” disables traps in the area.
Your injured comrades could use some love – a simple “all you need is love” and their wounds are healed. You can scare off some monsters by rejecting them with “you’re not my type” (one almost sympathizes).
Your goal is to search for treasures in the dungeons for your dark queen. However, these artifacts are cursed and punish you if you say a wrong word.
With a “follow me”, your comrades quickly drop to the ground. If you want to warn your friends to be cautious, be direct: A simple “careful” and they no longer have to worry about the monsters because you’ve taken care of that for them.
Is there a kind of progression involved? Yes, there is. Items that you bring back from the dungeon can be sold for gold. You can then invest this in new equipment, skill upgrades, and decorative objects for your own little estate.
Cursed Companions also offers several game modes:
In Traitor Mode, one player acts as a traitor and randomly distributes curses. The other players must figure him out before he gets them all.
In team play mode, you can even compete with two teams of up to 8v8.
Does the game support other languages as well? Unfortunately no, at least at launch, Cursed Companions will only support English. However, the developers plan to provide simple instructions that allow you to add your own language.
8.2 billion people live on Earth. However, researchers have recalculated and believe that we have miscounted by hundreds of millions of people. Because above all, one group of people has likely been greatly underestimated: The rural population.
Officially, it is estimated that 8.15 billion people live on Earth. This number is provided by the Federal Statistical Office of the Federal Republic. However, population figures are always pure estimates, as no one has really counted every person on Earth.
For this reason, there has been ongoing discussion about whether and to what extent such estimates can actually be trusted. And researchers have now stated that the current estimates are likely to be significantly off.
According to researchers, the rural population is completely underestimated in many data sets
What do the researchers say? In a new study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Finnish Aalto University show how the data of demographers “profoundly and systematically” underestimate the population figures worldwide. The problem with this is that, according to researchers, several hundred million people are supposed to be missing from the estimates. But where does this large discrepancy come from?
Where is the population missing? One aspect the researchers point to is the rural population. Because it is not correctly calculated. As Josias Láng-Ritter explains:
Our study provides evidence for the first time that a significant part of the rural population may be missing from global population data. Depending on the data set used, the rural population was underestimated by 53% to 84% during the examined period.
The results are remarkable because these data sets have been used in thousands of studies and have largely contributed to decision-making, yet their accuracy has not been systematically evaluated.
What is the actual problem? The problem is not the estimates, but the data foundation on which the estimates are based: Many states do not have the financial resources to collect extensive data about their population, and this especially affects the rural population.
According to researchers, there is a large discrepancy between the actual population and the figures on the population maps used for demographic studies. And these maps are then used for estimates, even though they are said to be inaccurate.
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What did the researchers do? The researchers reviewed a total of 5 global gridded population data sets by calculating through 3 rural areas:
First, systematic differences between the population grids are identified based on the 33 rural areas covered by all five data sets.
Subsequently, the results are broken down according to the reference year of the map and the income level of the country, two aspects that are generally believed to affect map accuracy.
Finally, the percentage deviations for the five data sets are presented in each of the 35 countries.
The problem becomes very clear with the new data: Even the lowest estimate for all areas examined consistently underestimates the reported population. It is also problematic that the estimates for several areas with more than 1,000 reported residents are close to zero. Individuals who are simply not counted in the estimates.
With an estimated or at least a made-up country, at least one Scot became very wealthy many years ago: He thrives on a South American country and becomes wealthy from it. What no one knows: The country does not exist on any map: A Scot becomes a millionaire because he sells an invented country twice
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In the coming weeks, the Starblossom Festival will take place in Throne and Liberty. MyMMO summarizes what you need to know about the MMORPG’s in-game event.
When does the Starblossom Festival start? In Throne and Liberty, the event starts on March 27, 2025, and runs until April 16, 2025. You can expect an event-exclusive transformation race and special prizes like the sheep transformation “Polydolly”. Additionally, the MMORPG offers new login rewards and Twitch Drops.
Update from March 27, 2025: Today marks the start of the Starblossom Festival in Throne and Liberty. The servers are expected to be back online around 11 AM.
The trailer for the new expansion Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:
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Transformation Races in Throne and Liberty
The transformation races come in three different variants:
Wild Sprint: Overtake your opponents with full speed, agile movements, and quick decisions on the way to the finish line.
Rushing Stream: Swim through rivers and lakes, overcome natural and artificial obstacles, outsmart other participants, and take the first place.
Skyborne Challenge: Glide through magically created air routes and overtake your opponents.
As a reward, you can earn up to 10 Starblossom Coins per week. After that, you can obtain high-quality Stellarit. Additionally, you might win something in an item roulette with a bit of luck.
What can I do with the Starblossom Coins? You can exchange them in the event shop for the following rewards.
Title: Force of Nature
Sprint Transformation: Polydolly
Food: Skewers
Temporarily increases evasion, ability damage resistance, and all CC resistances.
Cannot be stacked with defensive food.
Food: Fish Nugget
Temporarily boosts movement and attack speed.
Cannot be stacked with beneficial food.
Food: Marble Candy
Temporarily boosts critical hit and damage rates.
Cannot be stacked with attack food.
Stellarit
Selection Chest: Noble Ore
Noble Polished Crystal
Weapon Mastery Seal: 100,000 Points
The Specialty Blossom Mochi
A typical specialty of the Starblossom Festival is called Blossom Mochi and consists of three ingredients: milk, starblossom petals, and rice flour. You can find milk at various merchants, while starblossom petals and rice flour can be obtained through daily logins and certain activities (see below).
The dish provides bonuses for Sollant, weapon mastery EXP, and efficiency of Abyss Contract tokens.
What kind of login rewards are there? For each day you log in during the festival, you will receive one of the following rewards:
Rice Flour: Send your favorite Amitoi on expeditions for more rice flour.
Starblossom Coins: Participate in races to earn even more Starblossom Coins.
Starblossom Petals: Additional starblossom petals can be obtained through fishing.
In April, a new free shooter called Steel Hunters starts on Steam, where you fight with mechs for a valuable resource.
What kind of game is it? Wargaming, the developer studio behind World of Tanks and World of Warships, will release a new game called Steel Hunters on April 2nd on Steam.
The developers describe Steel Hunters as a mix of extraction shooter and battle royale, where you control powerful steel mechs called “Hunters”.
At launch, you will have a total of 7 Hunters to choose from, each armed with different weapons, abilities, and traits like heroes in a hero shooter.
While you also control a steel war machine in Steel Hunters, Wargaming’s latest game aims to play more like a traditional shooter compared to World of Tanks.
The Hunters were created to obtain a valuable resource. As typical for an extraction shooter, you’ll roam the map with your mechs and diligently gather loot.
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Only the best duo can extract
What is Steel Hunters about? In Steel Hunters, you compete in duos against up to four other teams of two, but unlike most extraction shooters, only the best team can escape and secure their loot.
The major differences compared to similar shooters lie in the loot and extraction.
The loot is mainly there to enhance your mech during the current round with buffs. Additionally, you’ll find in-game currency that allows you to upgrade your mech after a successful extraction.
During the extraction itself, there will be a final PvP battle against other players, and only one team can escape. The teams of various players will gather around the extraction point to fight – whoever stands last wins and gets to extract.
In terms of gameplay, it’s essential to strategically utilize your Hunters, their equipment, and the map. For example, you can use a house as cover while reloading, but your opponent might also turn that house into rubble or flank you with a swift Hunter.
Will the game receive content updates in the future? Yes, although Steel Hunters will start with 7 different playable Hunters, this does not mean that the shooter will be permanently limited to these 7 mechs.
Over time, more Hunters are expected to be added to the game, constantly expanding the gameplay. It will also be important to choose the right strategy in battles with these new Hunters and to make the most of your mech’s strengths.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are secret missions, the Secret Missions. You need to collect certain cards to earn rewards. However, they are not displayed in the game. MeinMMO lists all secret missions for which you will receive valuable items.
Update on March 27, 2025: The article has been updated with the latest secret missions added in the “Shiny Festival” expansion.
What are secret missions in Pokémon TCG Pocket? When you complete missions in the mobile game, you receive certain items. In the start menu, you will find the Missions option in the bottom right corner, which also includes Event Missions and Dailies.
In this menu, you will find the Focus Collection at the bottom right of the screen. There, you need to collect certain Pokémon cards that match thematically to receive a reward. One example is the Vertania Forest, for which you need to collect Caterpie, Metapod, Hornium, Kakuna, and Pikachu.
However, there are some missions that are not shown in the Focus Collection. Therefore, MeinMMO lists all hidden missions so that you can receive the respective items.
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With the new “Shiny Festival” expansion, new Secret Missions have been added. You can find the trailer for the expansion here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Trailer for the Mini Expansion Shining Festival
New Secret Missions from Shiny Festival now available in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Where can I find the rewards? You automatically receive a notification as soon as you have collected the cards. You can collect the rewards from the Missions menu.
How do I get missing cards? To obtain the remaining cards, you should not hope that they simply appear in boosters. Instead, you can specifically look for the cards in the Wonder Trade and hope to grab them in the trade.
In addition to hoarding Pack Points, there are other things you can do wrong in Pokémon TCG Pocket. To be well prepared for the game and to avoid mistakes in the further gameplay, you should carefully read the following article on MeinMMO: Pokémon TCG Pocket: 8 Things you should definitely not do wrong
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That animation can be exciting not just for children is no longer news. Animation projects for adults can be completely different in their themes and visual languages. In this list, we present to you 5 different animation series that are particularly aimed at adults.
What kind of series are these? This list exclusively features series that are available on Netflix. They do not necessarily need to be rated FSK 16 or FSK 18 – it is purely about series that particularly appeal to adults and cover corresponding themes. Therefore, they can vary in their age rating, art style, and genre.
The list is a supplement to an already published list and thus offers a larger selection of featured animation projects.
The image rights to all series mentioned in this article belong to Netflix.
Here you can see the trailer for Love, Death & Robots, a candidate from this list:
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German trailer for the anthology series Love, Death & Robots
Tuca and Bertie are two female birds in their early 30s who are best friends despite their differences. In the series, they experience the normal experiences of young adults, but also more difficult situations in their relationships, workplaces, and families that they try to master.
Tuca & Bertie was developed by the team that also created BoJack Horseman. This is reflected not only in the recognizable art style and humor but also in confronting more serious issues that the protagonists and the viewers of the series will deal with.
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