Although the 2nd season of The Last of Us has not even started yet, HBO can already celebrate a new record. This is thanks to the latest trailer.
With the episodes of the first season, The Last of Us managed to reach an average of 32 million viewers across all platforms in the USA. The season finale alone attracted over 8.2 million viewers in one day (via Deadline).
The new trailer for season 2 has only been available for a few days and has already caused quite a stir. Not only for MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen, who was particularly moved by a very brief scene from the teaser, but also because of the huge viewer numbers. They swelled in the first 3 days after the trailer’s release to such an extent that they virtually pulverized a company record of HBO.
What kind of record is it? According to the figures from Warner Bros. Discovery (via Deadline), the viewer numbers for the new trailer surpassed the views of previous teasers by 160%, more than double. They stood at around 158 million viewers after the first 3 days.
Thus, the figures represent a new record for HBO and Max originals. You can watch the trailer in question here:
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The Last of Us Season 2 – New Trailer Shows Horror and Emotions
Fans are not ready for season 2 despite incredibly high numbers
Not surprisingly, many comments with thousands of likes are gathering on the YouTube page of the streaming provider Max. Various feelings of the numerous fans are expressed there. Despite the hype about season 2, some are feeling very uneasy:
One of the top comments from user mooooonss reads: Guys, I’m not ready. (via YouTube)
jay_elias__ feels sympathy for a loved one, as the wait for the second season is almost over: “My girlfriend has no idea what will happen in the next season. I feel sorry for her, but she has to experience this moment.” (via YouTube)
ShakiraMele is still hoping for supernatural assistance: “After all this time of preparation, I am still praying for divine guidance.” (via YouTube)
On the X account, Max has already started the countdown to episode 1 of the second season and announces that it will only take one more month. The hype should not diminish as a result. If you don’t want to miss any news before the launch, we recommend you our overview page about The Last of Us Season 2 on MeinMMO.
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The new US government wants to change how artificial intelligence is handled in the United States. One of the biggest players in this field is now resisting and saying: If their AI is no longer allowed to read protected content, we would lose a race against China.
What is OpenAI?
OpenAI was founded in 2015 and researches artificial intelligence.
Why does OpenAI need protected material? Artificial intelligence needs to be “trained”. This means that the machines take, for example – mostly texts created by humans – and learn from them how a text actually works.
The more material available, the better the AI becomes at what it does, whether it be images, videos, or texts. However, the AI does not care whether a work is protected or not. It learns and can, in some cases, reproduce an entire book without the author ever having been paid for it.
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Without protected material, the race is effectively over
The current US government under President Trump plans a reform on how to deal with artificial intelligence (via whitehouse.gov). Suggestions and comments on how the USA can become a global leader should be submitted by March 15.
OpenAI has now put forth numerous ideas and shared them on the official blog. There it says:
The government can simultaneously secure Americans’ freedom to learn from AI and prevent handing leadership to the People’s Republic of China by maintaining the ability for American AI models to learn from protected material.
If it is restricted that artificial intelligences are allowed to read protected material, the race to develop AI is “effectively over” – because these restrictions do not exist in China. Besides that, as stated in the more detailed paper on this, smaller companies with limited budgets need a wide range of content to train their AI.
The new trailer for Dune: Awakening provides further insights into the gameplay of the survival MMO. The focus is primarily on the desert of the endgame, but one feature is much more prominent: the ornithopters. MeinMMO presents the new trailer and its contents.
What kind of game is this? Dune: Awakening is a multiplayer survival game set in the desert of the fictional planet Arrakis (known from the books and films). According to the publisher Funcom, the game is set to release on May 20, 2025, for Steam.
The new trailer, released on March 13, 2025, showcases fundamental gameplay mechanics and unprecedented insights from the vast world:
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Dune: Awakening zeigt Gameplay zum großen Endgame-Gebiet, der Deep Desert
Robo-dragons quickly take you across the changeable map
What can be seen in the trailer? The video makes it clear how clever exploration is rewarded: Those who venture into the desert discover new locations and can share this knowledge with others.
Crafted tools assist you, making the search for important resources significantly easier. For example, there are probes you can use to mark interesting points from the air. A special scanning mechanism reveals resources and treasures in undiscovered areas.
How to utilize giant robo-dragons: Those who want to mine efficiently and, above all, survive in the desert will eventually have to rely on a gadget: ornithopters. The robo-dragons are the real stars of the trailer for us. They are flying transport ships inspired by the appearance of a dragonfly. From the cockpit, you can see the extent of the entire map and get from A to B faster. This is necessary, as the map is constantly changing.
What is the deal with the changeable map? Huge storms regularly sweep across the desert, constantly altering the landscape. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as it creates new locations for treasures and resources every week. Thus, you have an incentive to go exploring again each week.
The Deep Desert is the dangerous endgame area where open PvP is always present. Anyone trying to get spice here must be cautious not to get shot by other players – even if it’s just because the other player needs your blood to extract water.
What else can you expect in Dune Awakening? As in most survival games, you need to use the resources you collect to build a shelter or upgrade your gear, such as your suit or weapons. You will need these to face the dangers in the desert. MeinMMO editor and survival expert Benedict Grothaus has already had a chance to play the game: I have played thousands of hours of survival games, but Dune: Awakening is different from any of them
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The current lore of Warhammer 40,000 is changing. In the newer history, there is a new leader for what might be the greatest superpower in the galaxy. And the Imperium is in desperate need of a change. The exciting part: the new chief has spoken with the old one.
Roboute Guilliman, also known as Guillaume in German texts, is the Primarch of the Ultramarines – the guy who was created by the Emperor himself and serves as the genetic template for the chapter.
The Space Marine is an absolute loyalist and fights with great zeal for the Imperium of Man. Over the course of the history of Warhammer 40,000, Guilliman has had a significant impact on events multiple times.
He is credited with the existence of the Codex Astartes, the rules of the Space Marines, which limit each chapter to 1,000 members – even if not everyone adheres to this.
Now Guilliman is the Lord Marshal and Regent of the Imperium, the de facto leader of humanity in Warhammer 40,000. Under him, many things are run differently.
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Warhammer 40.000: Der Trailer zur Minaitur von Roboute Guilliman, dem Primarchen der Ultramarines
The Emperor’s Grace vs. Guilliman’s Grace
On Reddit, a user shared an excerpt from the novel “Dark Imperium” by Guy Haley from 2022. It discusses the different interpretations of “grace” under the Emperor and Guilliman.
The “Emperor’s Grace” is in Warhammer a synonym for a redemptive shot intended to kill a comrade. It often occurs at the slightest illness, as it could be a sign of Nurgle’s infections.
Guilliman’s Grace, on the other hand, follows the creed that ailments should be treated. As the Imperium lacks manpower, the Regent prefers to establish clinic worlds where soldiers can be treated – depending on the severity of their injuries or illnesses, with different methods, but always with the goal of recovery, if possible.
The quote states: That is the difference between the grace of Guilliman and that of the Emperor. Users find plenty of positive words for this approach. Guilliman is the one person in a world full of horrors and insane rules who works with a cool head.
However, this situation has not lasted long. The Primarch first had to return from the dead.
Guilliman is back and first saves the world
During and shortly after the “Horus Heresy”, the great brother war, Guilliman was so severely wounded by one of his Chaos-corrupted brothers that he had to spend the next 10,000 years in a stasis field at the moment of his death.
Only in the newer lore has the Adeptus Mechanicus managed to create armor that can heal Guilliman while he wears it. This achievement is thanks to the help of a group of Eldar, the former galaxy-dominating Space Elves.
Guilliman first had to protect Terra from a Khorne invasion after having previously been attacked in the Warp and even having fallen into captivity. Only through the help of numerous allies, including again Eldar and the Sisters of Silence, was he able to reach Terra at all. Shortly thereafter, another war against Nurgle’s forces broke out – in which the Primarch had to be rescued by the Emperor himself.
What exactly the two discussed in a psychic connection is not known. However, Guilliman has already started restructuring the Imperium. And hardly anyone is as well suited for this task as he is.
The Regent is a master of administration – and has once ruled an Imperium
Like all Primarchs, Guilliman was “abducted” after his creation and grew up somewhere in the galaxy. As the adopted son of a regent, he learned early on how to manage an empire and care for its inhabitants.
Accordingly, the system over which he reigns is an absolute model in terms of logistics. While this part of the galaxy was cut off from the Imperium, Guilliman even declared and administered the “Imperium Secundus.”
He had already managed the actual Imperium right after the brother war. That things are going so well for the worlds under him is nonetheless a surprise, as Space Marines are not humans – or not anymore.
Many Space Marines have difficulty understanding human needs and simply follow rules instead. However, Guilliman has something like compassion, even if it may only be learned.
Ubisoft is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its almost shelved loot shooter The Division 2 and is being generous. It is handing out plenty of gifts. Players can level up five times faster than usual. This is good for the player numbers on Steam and viewership numbers on Twitch. The Division 2 hasn’t had this many players on Steam in two years.
What is happening with The Division 2? Quite a lot is coming together for The Division 2. They are celebrating the 6th anniversary, and Ubisoft is giving out some gifts:
From March 11th to March 18th, a “Global Event” is running for a week, where every player earns five times the experience points as usual.
There are also some gifts: a special backpack for the anniversary.
Additionally, “Twitch Drops” are active, giving players special rewards when they watch streamers with these drops activated for a total of 3 hours during the week. As a special prize, there is a Universal Weapon Skin.
Moreover, The Division is currently on sale on Steam: the game is reduced to €7.50. For €10.78, you can get The Division 2 and the very good first part as a bonus.
The Division 2: Trailer for the 6th Anniversary of the Ubisoft Shooter
Player numbers for The Division 2 are better than they’ve been in 2 years
This is the impact: Player numbers on Steam have increased by about 33%. At its peak, there were 6,820 players, a number that hasn’t been seen since May 2023.
On Twitch, viewership has increased by 89% in the last 3 days. In Germany, streamer CharlesCineaurant is playing the shooter, averaging 640 viewers and reaching a peak of 1,023.
Charles remains loyal to The Division 2.
Massive celebrates 6 years of “The Incredible Journey of The Division 2”
This is what’s behind it: The developers at Massive are making a big deal out of the anniversary and explaining how well the game is doing and how loyal the fans are. This certainly raises some eyebrows.
The Division 2 made the mistake of practically halting development a few years ago, allowing the team time for Hollywood adaptations like Avatar and Star Wars. The game has never really recovered from that.
While the franchise is supposed to continue, in practice, The Division 2 has been in sort of a maintenance mode for many years. The game was also released on Steam quite late, so the numbers there are not very representative.
In Pokémon GO, you have a few days to obtain one of the most coveted Shinies in the game. We will show you how to maximize your chances of getting it.
What kind of Pokémon is it? Currently, you have the opportunity to obtain Shiny Furfrou in the game. This variant is not normally available. However, during the current “Color Festival” event, you have that opportunity again.
While you have no control over whether Furfrou appears as Shiny or not, you can maximize your chances. And it’s actually quite simple.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Use Your Camera!
How can I get Furfrou? Furfrou is a Pokémon that you cannot obtain in the wild, through raids, or field research. You need to use the snapshot feature in the game to get a Furfrou.
If you use it, regardless of the Pokémon, Furfrou can sneak into the picture. When this happens, the Pokémon will shortly appear on your map in the game, and you can catch it. This is normally only possible once a day.
In the current event, this feature has been slightly adjusted. First, you currently have the chance to obtain a Furfrou through a snapshot 10 times a day. Secondly, Furfrou will definitely appear when you take your first photo with a Pokémon.
How can I farm Furfrou the fastest? To get all 10 Furfrou per day, start the snapshot feature with a Pokémon of your choice. Place the Pokémon in the environment and take a snapshot. Now Furfrou will definitely sneak into the picture as long as you haven’t triggered the 10 instances yet.
Now close the snapshot function and catch Furfrou on your map. Open the snapshot feature again with a Pokémon and repeat the process. This way, you can get all 10 daily instances in a row and quickly take advantage of your chance at a Shiny version.
If you want to get Shiny Furfrou, you must definitely use the 10 daily attempts. You currently only have until March 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM to obtain the coveted Shiny.
What moves does Furfrou have? The moves that Furfrou possesses depend on the Pokémon you photographed. It takes over the fast and first charged move of the photographed Pokémon.
If you photograph a Shadow Pokémon that knows Frustration or Return, then the charged move will be randomly selected. You cannot change Furfrou’s moves using regular fast and charged TMs or even Elite TMs.
A popular move combination for Furfrou is Sniper as a fast move and Flying Press as a charged move. This combination is very strong for special competitions in the battle league, where the CP limit is 500. However, Furfrou is often banned in these competitions.
Aside from the Color Festival event, there are many other events and content waiting for you in the game over the next weeks. If you want to know exactly when each event takes place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Certain habits, often considered remarkable or even disruptive, can be indicators of extraordinary intelligence. This is demonstrated not only by well-known personalities like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg but also by scientific studies.
Highly intelligent individuals often have certain habits that are widespread and frequently play a key role in their success. These habits may initially appear as quirks or idiosyncrasies. The studies referenced by the magazine Applesfera show that they have a deeper connection to extraordinary mental capacity. Personalities like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates have often utilized these behaviors to their advantage.
The artificial form of intelligence is now also found in our technology. See here how students used AI to find the names and addresses of passersby.
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
Six habits indicative of special intelligence
Perfectionism and obsession: Highly intelligent people often exhibit an obsession with details and high expectations for themselves. A good example of this is Steve Jobs, who changed the design of the iPod because the sound of the click was not perfect. Studies, such as those from the University of La Rioja, show that this fixation on details is widespread among gifted individuals. They take considerable time to perfect their ideas.
The joy of solitude: Working quietly and without distractions is another sign of mental capacity. One example is Mark Zuckerberg, who is often seen wearing headphones in the movie “The Social Network” (via Amazon). This allows him to shut out his surroundings and focus exclusively on his work. Studies from the University of Florida and Louisiana show that intelligent people avoid distractions. This enhances their concentration and enables them to work more efficiently.
Self-talk as a thinking aid: Whether aloud or internally, many brilliant minds use self-talk to organize thoughts and solve problems. A study from the universities of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania shows that people who talk to themselves are more successful in problem-solving. Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs regularly employed this method.
Nail-biting as stress relief: Although nail-biting is often seen as a nervous habit, it is also associated with perfectionism in psychology. According to a study by Psychology Today, nail-biting is a common habit among people under pressure. It could be an attempt to calm oneself when grappling with high demands. Steve Jobs also had this habit.
Tree-like thinking: Individuals with mental flexibility often think in a “tree-like” manner, jumping from one topic to another and developing new ideas. An investigation by the University of Brasilia shows that this style of thinking is closely linked to creativity and innovation. Elon Musk serves as a fitting example. He effortlessly switches from space travel to the automotive industry to renewable energies. This demonstrates how new ideas emerge across different fields.
Tendency to overwhelm oneself: Many highly intelligent people tend to overload themselves with more tasks than they can handle. Bill Gates often spoke in interviews about his workaholic lifestyle and the extremely high standards he set for himself. A study in Clinical Pediatrics shows that this trait can lead to both exceptional achievements and stress-related issues.
Pokémon GO gets a new owner: Scopely takes over the games division of Niantic. Some trainers are concerned about this. What does the acquisition mean for the game? And what do Scopely and Niantic say about it? MeinMMO gives you an overview.
What is happening with Pokémon GO? The developer and publisher Scopely has purchased the games division of Niantic for 3.5 billion US dollars. The deal includes:
Who is Scopely? Scopely is an American mobile game manufacturer based in California. In 2023, Scopely was acquired by the Saudi Arabian group “Savvy Games Group.” Scopely develops and manages games like Monopoly GO, Scrabble GO, Marvel Strike Force, Stumble Guys, and more games.
The change in ownership represents an important point in the development of Pokémon GO, which is celebrating its ninth birthday this year. However, although Scopely and Niantic assure that for now everything will remain the same, fans are wondering: What does this mean for the game? Some trainers are sharing their concerns online.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Trainers fear significant changes in Pokémon GO
Even when the deal was first being forged a few weeks ago, there were critical voices regarding the sale of Pokémon GO. Even now, much discussion in the Pokémon GO community revolves around the deal, such as in threads in the Subreddit TheSilphRoad or the Subreddit for Pokémon GO.
The voices there can be summarized as follows: Some trainers fear that the business model of Pokémon GO could shift more towards microtransactions. Additionally, some are concerned that advertising will become significantly more prominent in Pokémon GO – or that you will have to pay to get rid of it.
Some players cite examples like Monopoly GO, which is probably the most well-known game from Scopely. The title is extremely successful, but it faces criticism due to its pronounced monetization.
Another point concerns the data collected by Pokémon GO, which is based on the movement of players. There is also uncertainty about what will happen to this data now.
On the other hand, there are also a few voices that are at least curious about what the game might do differently. They point out that microtransactions in Pokémon GO have already increased recently.
One thing is clear: It is still uncertain how exactly Pokémon GO will progress. However, both Scopely and Niantic have at least issued general statements about the future development of the game.
What do Scopely and Niantic say about the future development of Pokémon GO?
What does Niantic say? Ed Wu, the head of Pokémon GO at Niantic, addressed the community in a statement regarding the deal. In it, Wu explains that they had good conversations with Scopely and have the impression that Scopely will embrace the vision that Niantic has for the game.
Wu emphasizes that the team behind Pokémon GO will remain and continue working on the game. He states: “Scopely empowers their game teams as autonomous groups to pursue the roadmaps that inspire them and that each team believes is best for the player experience. This approach is extremely attractive to us at Niantic Games. I have spoken with a number of game leaders at Scopely who have given me great confidence in the way the company allows each game to develop independently and express creativity” (via pokemongolive.com).
Additionally, Ed Wu explains that The Pokémon Company will continue to act as a partner, just as it has in recent years. The Pokémon Company is generally known for being very detail-oriented regarding the handling of Pokémon, their representation, and corresponding games.
Wu also emphasizes at the end: “I won’t say that Pokémon GO will remain the same, as it has always been a work in progress. However, the way we create and develop it will remain unchanged, and I hope that we can make the experience even better for all of you.”
What does Scopely say? Scopely’s statement strikes a similar chord. It emphasizes that they have long admired the Niantic games and their way of building communities. They want to support that.
According to the statement, Scopely sees its role as supporting Niantic by “providing the space, resources, and freedom to further develop and enhance what makes these games meaningful to you,” the statement reads (via scopely.com).
Furthermore, Scopely assures: “We know that changes can lead to uncertainties. But in this case, it is most important to know that the games you enjoy so much will remain the experiences you know and love. Our foremost commitment will always be to you – the community – and the talented game makers will be supported to make these game universes as good as possible.”
What does this mean for Pokémon GO? The statements from Scopely and Niantic both suggest that “nothing will change for you, everything will be better.” That the teams currently are remaining speaks at least to a similar continuation. At the same time, Scopely has invested 3.5 billion dollars, which should certainly pay off in the long run.
One thing is clear: For now, we can only wait to see how the game develops concretely. Specific concerns of players have not been addressed in the initial statements. MeinMMO has made a corresponding inquiry to Scopely. We will update this article as soon as more information is available. In the immediate term, Pokémon GO will continue with the current season and upcoming events. What is happening in the game is shown in the overview of events in March 2025.
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The revised MMORPG Blade & Soul: NEO was released on February 25, 2025, and has already received its first expansion. This brings many new contents to the game.
What kind of expansion is this? The Moonwater Plains update is essentially an expansion divided into three parts. As the roadmap on the game’s website reveals (bladeandsoul.com), one part of the expansion will be released each in March, April, and May as an update.
The March package is not small, despite its proximity to the release. Players will immediately receive an increase of the maximum level to level 50. Additionally, the main story of the MMORPG will continue, and a new region will be unlocked.
Content-wise, players can expect a new dungeon called “Blackram Supply Chain” along with fresh rewards. In Mushin’s Tower, you can fight through seven different floors to the top as per the tower game mode and face Boss Junghado. In addition, there are three new world bosses that you can defeat.
What’s new for PvP players? For PvP players, there is a new 6vs.6 battlefield called Beluga Lagoon, where you can win in three different ways. Either you place the horns on all three allied stone statues, or your team reaches 1,800 points first, or you are in the lead when the time runs out after 15 minutes.
Furthermore, there is a new PvP area called Skyhaven Bastion where prestige points can be earned. In addition to the content, there are also new outfits that you can unlock through various activities.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
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Blade & Soul NEO: Trailer announces release date for the graphical remaster
More than just looks
What do I need to know about Blade & Soul: NEO? The MMORPG is the modernized version of Blade & Soul from NCSoft, which originally released in Europe in 2016. Blade & Soul: NEO impresses with its Wuxia setting and an excellent martial arts combat system, which also earned the game a spot among the best MMORPGs in terms of combat systems.
The game in its remastered version offers far more than just visual improvements. In addition to enhanced textures, lighting, and animations, the developers return to the roots of their combat system, offering skill combos, counters, and flexible group roles.
The character creation has also been improved, now offering more options. Additionally, the MMORPG has been enhanced content-wise, for example, players can now fly infinitely through the air to get from point A to B faster.
The PS5 is one of the most popular consoles. MeinMMO presents you with 15 games that, according to Metacritic, are among the best games on the console.
How was this list compiled? Users give their ratings on Metacritic, which results in a score. There is a distinction between the Metascore and the User Score. The User Score is based on user ratings; the Metascore is the critics’ score.
According to this Metacritic, we sorted our list. If multiple games have the same Metascore, the game higher up is the one with the higher User Score.
With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the individual games if not all of them interest you:
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Note: This list was created in March 2025 and is based on the ratings that were current at that time.
15. Split Fiction
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The creators of It Takes Two reveal their new co-op game Split Fiction for the first time in the trailer
Metascore: 91 User-Score: 8.9 Release: 2025 Other platforms: PC, Xbox Series X
+ Co-op + Fantasy and Sci-Fi + 3D Platformer
Split Fiction comes from the makers of It Takes Two. You take on the roles of Mio and Zoe. This can be done on a shared or split screen.
Mio and Zoe are both authors. One writes Sci-Fi, the other Fantasy. With the help of a machine, they enter their own stories and are magically connected. They must work together to prevent their creative ideas from being stolen.
14. Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut
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Slay the Princess: Trailer for the eerie horror hit on Steam
Metascore: 91 User-Score: 8.5 Release: 2024 Other platforms: Xbox Series X, PC
+ Visual Novel + (Psycho-)Horror + Choices
In Slay the Princess, you must, as the name suggests, kill a princess. This is absolutely necessary, as otherwise, disaster will fall upon the world, and she will kill you. The game has numerous decision-making options and therefore also various endings to explore.
The Pristine Cut gives you three new chapters and princesses, longer chapters, and a new ending.
13. Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Launch Trailer
Metascore: 92 User-Score: 7.5 Release: 2023 Other platforms: Xbox Series X, PS4, PC
+ 2D Fighting Game + Multiplayer + Action
Street Fighter 6 is the latest installment in the Street Fighter series and brings you a plethora of innovations for your fights. A real-time commentator makes the battle livelier, and you can choose between three control systems.
The Brit Marc Robert Caedrel Lamont is currently the largest streamer on Twitch worldwide, having accumulated 10.8 million viewer hours in the last 30 days, surpassing Asmongold and KaiCenat. He owes his success to the MOBA League of Legends. He primarily garners viewer hours in LoL with his team Los Ratones. But that could soon come to an end.
This is his project: Caedrel is the leading streamer on Twitch worldwide. The former professional League of Legends player, initially a mid-laner, later a jungler, streams important LoL matches as a co-streamer and comments on them.
With Los Ratones, he dominated the Nordic Regional League NLC and will now compete for the European Championship starting March 17.
Caedrel has defeated the German streamer NoWay and his team, Nord, 3 times this year:
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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay
Los Ratones could end after one year or run for 10 years
What does the future hold for the project? The future of Los Ratones is, according to Caedrel, completely uncertain (via dotesports):
I don’t know what Los Ratones will look like in the future. The whole model of a streamer team is still very, very new, right? Will it work? Will it not work?
As Caedrel says, Los Ratones could turn out to be a project that ends after one year. Similarly, it could also run for 10 years. He simply doesn’t know.
What does he see as the problem? For Caedrel, it is primarily a challenge to reconcile the two different goals. On one hand, you want to achieve sporting success with the team, while on the other hand, everything should be transparent and public, and you want to entertain the fans:
Playing in such an open and competitive manner is very difficult. It requires a lot of commitment from each individual.
According to Caedrel, the project ultimately hangs by a thread: A lot of things need to work for it to run properly. And if just one thing doesn’t work, the project could be over.
So why does he do it? Because he achieves enormous success with it. Caedrel’s apparent goal is still to lead Los Ratones into one of the major franchise leagues that require a buy-in, such as the LEC:
“So far, things are going really well. It looks good. The support is just incredible. So I will do everything in my power to keep it going.”
What’s behind it: It appears that the We show everything openly maxim works at the level of the regional league. However, LEC teams likely won’t participate. And the LEC is where Caedrel actually wants to go. Professional teams do not want their practice matches to be shown openly. This could prove to be a drawback for the project.
Another problem could be financial in nature: Caedrel has at least 3 players on the team who are used to high professional salaries from their active time. To what extent Los Ratones is financially sustainable, what salaries the players receive, and whether the reach and popularity gained by individual players compensates for potentially lower salaries is something only Caedrel would know.
A third problem could be that in such streamer teams, each player has a certain ego, and personalities may clash. This problem already occurs in regular LoL teams – it could become even more problematic in a streamer team.
PC gaming is considered by many to be the “better” alternative to the PS5 and Xbox. However, one player explains that he has played on PC his whole life, but now he feels pushed out of the “market”.
The player reports: A user reports on Reddit that he has remained loyal to his gaming PC for years. But now he says he is afraid that he will soon have to give up his hobby. This is mainly due to the high prices. He writes on Reddit.com:
As a lifelong PC user, I am afraid that with these ridiculous GPU prices, I will eventually be pushed out of the market as a PC gamer.
When I see how these mid-range GPUs get more expensive with each release, I feel that it simply makes no financial sense to spend so much on something that only has a lifespan of 3-5 years. It makes me sad as a lifelong PC gamer.
Hardware prices increased significantly during Corona, but AI hype and Bitcoins keep prices high
What exactly is the problem?
During the Corona pandemic, hardware prices rose sharply. This was mainly due to the shortage of semiconductors. Gamers hoped that prices would drop again afterward.
At the same time, and shortly thereafter, cryptocurrencies boomed: Many so-called miners bought graphics cards to equip their mining rigs. Graphics cards and processors became expensive again.
The third factor was the AI hype that began with the introduction of Chat-GPT: Many companies and users bought graphics cards to keep up with AI calculations. This also negatively impacted prices.
PC gamers had to bear the brunt during this time, and a real improvement is still not in sight. Nvidia now prices its new graphics cards very high, and AMD follows suit, albeit not as robustly as Nvidia. And the problem that arises from this: Even for a mid-range graphics card, you now pay between 500 and 700 euros.
Moreover: In the beginner segment, there are no real alternatives anymore. So graphics cards that cost 200 euros or less:
Nvidia operates almost exclusively in the high-end and upper mid-range sectors.
AMD also focuses primarily on the mid-range, as this promises the biggest profits and can score points against Nvidia mainly on price.
Intel’s graphics cards are often seen as budget options but cannot quite compete with AMD and Nvidia models yet. This is mainly due to problematic drivers.
Many features, including DLSS 4.0 and the new FSR 4.0, can only be used with new graphics cards: Anyone who wants to use new technologies is almost forced to always buy the latest hardware.
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Users criticize the high consumption of players for ever newer and better games
However, there are also players who do not see it as dramatically. The biggest argument against this is mainly criticism of the players’ consumption: If one does not have to play the latest games in the best graphics, then an older graphics card is completely sufficient. Someone writes that he has been playing on his old graphics card for 7 years (via Reddit.com):
I still have an RTX 2080 Ti and it has been working for 7 years and is still strong. And I do not plan to upgrade in the next few years.
But he also admits: An RTX 2080 Ti is not really a mid-range card, but an earlier high-end GPU. Another adds that many players always fear that their PC will be worthless after 3 years and that they absolutely must upgrade. But that is not the case (via Reddit.com):
People really need to learn that PCs do not just become paperweights after a few years. Yes, it would be ideal if you upgraded your graphics processor every 5 years. But it is absolutely not necessary.
The PS5 Pro has been officially announced and the price and release date have been named. But especially the high price of 800 euros is making many players angry. Because many say, “For that money, you could just buy a gaming PC!” We explain for whom which purchase is still the most worthwhile and how much “gaming PC” is actually in it for you: PS5 Pro or gaming PC: What should you buy for 800 euros?
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The YouTuber and Twitch streamer Charles White is one of the leading creators in the USA from the video game scene with his channel penguinz0. In a new video, he talks about his passion for a game that drives him to madness. Because the 30-year-old is obsessed with chess and it is leading him to misery. It’s just like with League of Legends, he says, only that in chess he can’t blame anyone else for his failures, only himself.
What problem does Charles White have with chess? In a video from March 9, 2025, White explains that he has finally quit chess, even though he loves the game so much. He is so obsessed with the game that all his thoughts revolve around it when he allows it into his life:
I didn’t quit chess because I no longer love the game. The opposite is true: I love it too much. I was obsessed. I lived and breathed chess. As soon as I closed my eyes, I saw the Sicilian. I couldn’t stop thinking about chess. […] At some point, I realized that it was bad for my soul.
The Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit sparked a new enthusiasm for the game of kings among younger generations:
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At the moment of his greatest triumph, the downward spiral began
That was the pivotal moment: The YouTuber says: He managed to checkmate the Twitch streamer xQc in 6 moves in 2020 (via YouTube).
This experience gave him such a high that he could never reach it again. It was an “important moment” in his life, and he will someday tell his grandchildren about it.
He compares the moment he was able to checkmate xQc to the school athlete who reached his athletic peak at 18 when he led his school team to a tournament victory. A moment of triumph that could never be reached again.
From this heroic victory onwards, it was all downhill.
YouTuber compares chess with LoL, only it’s worse
This is his problem: Although White has spent so many hours playing chess and spent time solving chess puzzles and thinking about chess, he could never seriously progress in the game and remained stuck at a highly mediocre ELO of 1,100. He is stuck in ELO hell.
In the same situation in League of Legends, he could always blame bad team members for his failures, but in chess, that is not possible.
Every time he dealt with his failures, he had to take a look in the mirror, and what he saw there he didn’t like at all. He lacks the talent and intelligence for chess, he realized.
He compares it again to LoL: Ultimately, you invest so much time in a game, and if you lose, it is incredibly annoying and frustrating. While a win doesn’t feel nearly good enough to make up for it.
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He, at least, must stay away from the chessboard in the future, because just the idea of sitting down at a board again makes him tremble all over and he becomes restless. He can still watch a few games, but not too many – otherwise, the urge will become too strong.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are many powerful opponents that can inflict great damage. One of the strongest can take you out of the game with a single attack. The community therefore finds creative ways to avoid your own death.
Which monster can take you out so quickly? The dangerous enemy is the apex monster of the Ice Shard Cliffs: Jin Dahaad. Not only is it extremely large compared to most monsters and has good defense due to its dorsal fin, it also has an attack that can send you flying into a wheelbarrow with one hit.
It spins like a snake, wrapping itself with sharp, giant icicles, which it charges up to then explode in a gigantic supernova. Players only have a few seconds to protect themselves; if they fail and get hit by the attack, they are instantly knocked out and taken back to the camp.
Due to the short time they have, many players struggle with this attack and therefore often fail in the hunt for Jin Dahaad. The community repeatedly uses this as an opportunity to develop creative ways to survive its supernova.
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Many ways lead to the kill of Jin Dahaad
How do you survive the supernova? The game presents an easier way by placing “huge ice blocks” in the combat area. You can aim for these with your slingshot in the heat of battle and bring them down with the appropriate button.
This will cause them to fall and leave behind a medium-sized pile of ice, behind which you can hide from the attack. If you position yourself correctly behind it, you can easily survive the attack and continue your hunt afterward.
It is also possible to survive the attack if you have the right buffs and a strong build. You should focus on defense and protection from ice damage if that is your goal.
If you stand behind the ice pile like this, you are safe.
Are there other methods? However, since there is little time for this maneuver, and you often find yourself in the predicament that these ice blocks are too far away from you, the community has discovered additional ways to survive:
Players fighting with dual blades have the advantage that, with good timing of the attack, they can simply dodge, as tackytoaster shows via TikTok.
animblo shows via Reddit that you can simply knock yourself out with a barrel bomb at the right moment to avoid being hit by the supernova.
User Fat_Foot shows an absolutely foolproof method via Reddit, by simply fast traveling to a campsite while Jin Dahaad is curling up in the ice.
However, during their experimentation, fans have also found some ways you should definitely not try:
During the attack, ljhben calls his Saikrii to see if it avoids it for him. It doesn’t. You can admire the result in his post on Reddit.
Via x.com, user @masapipi1202 shares his attempt to simply grill during the attack. This attempt also fails catastrophically.
Surely there are other ways to outsmart Jin Dahaad and avoid its supernova. Do you know any others or have you discovered any yourself? Feel free to share them with us in the comments.
Spectre Divide should shake up the shooter market. The former CS:GO pro shroud wanted to “create the best game of all time.” The release on Steam and other platforms followed, but after 7 months, the developers had to cease support.
While one team has to plant a bomb, the other team will need to defend the target locations against their attackers. The difference from the competition Valorant and CS:2 is primarily the feature of the Spectrer.
Each player has a doppelgänger, a sort of “second body,” which can be activated at the push of a button to execute tactical moves. Furthermore, in this shooter, you do not shoot from the hip, but rather work more with your sights to hit your opponents – there should be no loss in your precision during firefights.
Spectre Divide provides detailed insights into the gameplay of the shooter
“Did not achieve the desired success”
Why is support being discontinued? On Steam (via store.steampowered.com), there was an open letter for all Spectre fans from the developers of the tactical shooter. In it, the studio reported on the journey of development, as well as the successes achieved with Season 1. Unfortunately, they were not enough to keep the game running.
Initially, the team was optimistic when 400,000 players tried out the first season and up to 10,000 players were on all platforms during peak times. However, Mountaintop Studios clarifies that they have had to stretch their funding since the PC release to stay alive, but now must admit that nothing is left, and the revenue from Spectre is insufficient.
The developers have tried every step: looking for a publisher, considering investment, or even a takeover – it wasn’t enough. The studio must close, and Spectre is to be taken offline in the next 30 days.
Future purchases will be disabled, and payments made after the release of Season 1 will be refunded.
Has shroud commented on this? We have checked Twitch and his public accounts and have not found anything so far. shroud remains tight-lipped for now.
It remains to be seen whether the streamer will release a statement regarding the end of Spectre Divide, as he has also invested a lot of expertise in terms of gunplay into the game. If you are looking for alternatives for your shooter love, then we have just what you need: The 25 best shooters of 2025 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay
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At Hero Forge, you can design digital figures and then have them printed for a fee. A Kickstarter project by the company aims to allow players to have the figures packed into the required dice now. Players are excited: The project has raised nearly four times as much money as needed.
What kind of Kickstarter is this? The Kickstarter is a project by the people behind the website Heroforge.com. They offer to pack the figures, items, and companions designed on their site into the dice needed for pen & paper.
The Kickstarter started on March 6, 2025. It was funded in just 45 minutes! So far, Hero Forge has raised nearly $400,000, totaling approximately 365,986 euros at this moment without conversion.
You can see what these dice are supposed to look like in the trailer:
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The custom dice from Hero Forge on Kickstarter were funded in just 45 minutes
Character Designs Without Drawing and Modeling
What is Hero Forge?Hero Forge is a free website with a character editor. You can choose from various fantasy and sci-fi races. Hundreds of clothing items, accessories, and companions are available. Finally, everything can be colored and posed.
You only get full access with a paid subscription, but even the free version allows for extensive character creation. Hero Forge ultimately makes money by printing the figures:
If you are satisfied with your mini, you can have it printed as a plastic figure, for example. However, there is also the option to obtain statuettes, standees, or bronze versions.
For most people, the free features and a screenshot tool to create character images are sufficient. However, through Kickstarter, Hero Forge now also offers to pack the designed characters into dice.
Do Figures Distort Dice Results? Our Expert Weighs In
I have been playing Dungeons & Dragons since about 2016 and have been casting dice with epoxy resin myself since around 2022. More about this very special hobby is presented in this article. Accordingly, I have been dealing with dice and small objects that can be cast into dice for quite some time.
When you cast a die, it is quite difficult to influence where an object ultimately lands… Depending on the situation, the die is unfortunately then weighted and shows certain numbers more often.
This can be avoided if the inserts are made from the same material as the dice themselves. So if the inserted figure is made from the same epoxy resin that the die is also cast around, the dice will give consistent results.
However, in the trailer, Hero Forge shows that they really imprint the figures and items: Collected with a layer-depositing FDM printer. Thus, these are probably also made of the same material as the transparent part of the dice. Accordingly, they should also provide consistent results.
I am not aware of any FDM printer that can achieve the 21 microns per layer specified by Hero Forge – 21 microns is approximately 0.021 millimeters, so incredibly fine. Being able to print in various colors at the same time is also very unique. If there are printers that support both of these functions, the purchase price is likely several thousand euros – unless it is a special custom order.
All in all: The dice from Hero Forge should be excellent for the next round of pen & paper and not be weighted.
Currently, you can still participate in the Kickstarter. The shipping of the dice is worldwide. From 36 euros donated, you can already get the first die as part of the project. For your next session of Dungeons & Dragons, we also have a helpful list: The 10 most powerful spells you should definitely use
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On the set of Star Wars, the lead actor of the film, Mark Hamill, had to learn what it meant to face a true acting legend. As a consequence, he received a slap in the face.
Among them was, of course, Mark Hamill, who entered film history as Luke Skywalker. Although he had already appeared in a few smaller roles in television series, Star Wars marked his breakthrough.
The filming was anything but simple for Hamill. Not only did he carry the film on his shoulders as the lead actor and had to say some rather strange lines, but he also had to navigate his colleagues on set. Among them was a legendary actor at the time who wanted a simple rule to be followed on set.
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Don’t mess with Obi-Wan!
Which actor is it about? The most famous name in the cast of Star Wars at the time was Alec Guinness. The British actor had been in the film business for a long time and had appeared in many well-known films, including Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.
In Star Wars, he played Obi-Wan Kenobi, who is visibly older and living in seclusion on Tatooine in Episode 4.
Guinness knew, of course, how famous he was and therefore established a rule. He wanted to be addressed by his plain name. So: Alec Guinness.
The “problem” was that the actor had already been awarded the title “Sir” by the British government at that time. This title is given to individuals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievements.
Mark Hamill was aware of the “Sir” and wanted to behave correctly. In an interview from the making of Star Wars on YouTube, he recounts how excited he was to meet Alec Guinness and act in the same scene:
I always addressed him as “Sir Alec.” He then tapped me twice and gave me a pretty good slap. I asked what that was about. He said: “I want to be known by my name, not my title.”
This simple rule must have slipped Hamill’s mind, or he perhaps ignored it deliberately because he wanted to seem as polite as possible. After the slap, he likely would not have forgotten it again. In the end, Hamill describes working with Guinness as good and humorous. By the way, did you know: Star Wars exists only because George Lucas did not receive permission to make a popular sci-fi film
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A new teaser has recently been released for Path of Exile 2, announcing the new season “Dawn of the Hunt.” The spear is highlighted as the new weapon, but experts have recognized more behind the teaser.
What class is rumored to have been revealed? During the development of Path of Exile 2, players had many opportunities to try out the ARPG. Gameplay from classes that are currently not available in early access has been released multiple times.
The players believe that the Huntress is featured in the new teaser trailer – and they might be right.
Here you can see the teaser trailer that is supposed to showcase the Huntress:
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Path of Exile 2 presents a new teaser for the big update Dawn of the Hunt
Hints about a new class intensify
What is there to the new class? Experts who have seen every video about the ARPG before the release of Path of Exile 2 were already convinced that the spear must belong to the new Huntress class.
Even though different classes can use various weapons in Path of Exile 2, the spear was the characteristic weapon of the new class in past tests. Additionally, the update is named “Dawn of the Hunt,” which is another indication of the new class.
For the fans on Reddit, that is already enough evidence. Under the post with the announcement, user Loreado writes: “Huntress class confirmed, nice. Interesting that this 0.2.0 update even has its own title ‘Dawn of the Hunt.'”
Here you can check out gameplay from the development of Path of Exile 2:
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What other evidence is there? We have looked at older early gameplay from Path of Exile 2 and noticed strong similarities with the skills and movements shown in the teaser. However, the most convincing argument is likely the unique appearance of the class.
When comparing the few gameplay scenes from the teaser trailer with the old gameplay from the development of the ARPG, the correspondences are immediately recognizable. The character shown looks exactly like in the early gameplay of the game. The spear, shield, and the character itself match.
It can therefore be assumed that Path of Exile 2 will not only introduce the new weapon but also the new class into the game.
League of Legends is quite a challenging game as a MOBA. You not only have to learn how to play, but also many things around it. For this, many players also use external programs. However, a specific type of these will now be banned.
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Which programs are affected? In League of Legends, there are various external programs designed to help you in and before the game. They automatically display runes and builds, counters against specific champions, or even which skills you should level up first. Many of them also show the current cooldown of ultimates, which Riot is now banning.
It doesn’t matter whether they are manual timers that you start yourself or those that are started automatically. Since March 13, 2025, Riot plans to take action against apps that provide an Enemy Ultimate Timer function.
On x.com, the official account Riot Games Developer Relations posted that they have changed the terms of use, and all third-party apps must remove Enemy Ultimate Timer or they will be banned.
In a Reddit thread on the topic, timers are discussed in general, and whether more precise jungle timers should be implemented.
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Players discuss if remembering jungle times is a skill
What does the community say? While some parts of the community in a Reddit thread ask why such programs are even allowed in a competitive game, a discussion arises about precise jungle timers.
For example, one player wonders why there aren’t official timers for all jungle camps on the map. LettucePlate (via Reddit) replies that tracking the timers and the jungle route has been a skill that distinguishes junglers since the start of the game.
UngodlyPain (via Reddit) responds that jungle is the most important lane, but the one that is played the least. He believes it would be better for the game if the timers were visible to the players.
How important are the timers? Regarding ultimate timers, it can be said that they are extremely useful. Knowing when the opponent has an ultimate ready is essential for lane and team fights. Jungle timers can certainly be debated.
In the past, there were hardly any timers at all. You had to remember when the Drake, the buffs, or the Baron spawns. It’s quite conceivable that Riot will also make the other camps more accessible and easier to track in the future.
What do you think about this? Do you believe it is a skill to keep the timers in your head, or should such information always be visible? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments. League of Legends is constantly evolving and becoming more beginner-friendly in parts. Even champions that are not very old are being updated: LoL: A champion from 2023 is perfect for beginners, now being changed – should be played in a different position
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The Bug Crabby Event has been announced in Pokémon GO. And it brings some really strong content.
What kind of event is this? The Bug Crabby Event starts on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM and ends on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
As the name suggests, this event is primarily focused on Bug Pokémon. You can expect a new monster with a corresponding evolution, 2 monsters with increased shiny chances, and also a few strong bonuses.
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Which Pokémon is making its debut? Thermopod, the Bug-Fire monster from Generation 8, is making its debut at the event. With Infernopod, the Pokémon also has an evolution. You can find the new monster in raids, in incense, and in a limited research during the event.
Which monsters have an increased shiny chance? During the event, there is an increased shiny chance for Wurmple and Toxapex. Both Pokémon can be encountered in the wild.
What bonuses are there in the event? There are some strong bonuses that are active during the event. You can look forward to the following bonuses:
additional candies when catching with nice, great, and excellent throws
increased chance for XL candies with nice, great, and excellent throws (from level 31)
Incense attracts Thermopod
increased shiny chance for Wurmple and Toxapex
PokéStops with incense attract more monsters when enough Pokémon have been caught there
Aside from the strong bonuses on experience points and candies, the last point could be especially interesting. How many additional monsters will be attracted and from when this effect is activated at a PokéStop with incense remains to be seen.
Monsters in the wild: If you are out during the event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild:
Wurmple*
Hornliu*
Wurmple*
Nincada*
Toxapex*
Lithomith*
Wattzapf*
Mabula*
Araqua*
Micrick*
Wommel* (rare)
All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.
Monsters in raids: Within raids you can encounter the following Pokémon:
1-star raids:
Sichlor*
Nincada*
Thermopod
3-star raids:
Bibor*
Scherox*
Axantor*
Monsters marked with a * can also be obtained as shiny.
Additional content from the event: During the event, you also have the opportunity to complete a free limited research. Here you will receive rewards such as an incense and encounters with event Pokémon such as Ninjatom, Thermopod, and Axantor.
There will also be collector challenges, PokéStop showcases, and field researches during the event. The field researches can reward you with mega energy, Wurmple candies, and encounters with event Pokémon.
For $2 (about 2 €), you can also purchase a paid limited research. Here you can obtain, among other things, 1 incense, 2 premium battle passes, and additional encounters with event Pokémon. You have until the end of the event to claim the rewards.
Besides the Bug Crabby Event, many more events are waiting for you in the current month in the game. If you want to know what they are, when they take place, and what content they bring, then take a look at our overview of all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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