After the team from Pokémon GO revealed everything important about the local large events, there is now first information about the global GO Fest 2025. MeinMMO tells you the important date that players of the mobile game should remember.
When and where will the global Pokémon GO Fest 2025 take place? The worldwide festival will occur over two days. As it is aimed at every player of Pokémon GO, one can participate from anywhere that supports the mobile game.
The global event will take place on the following 2 days:
Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 – All important information about the global event
How can one participate? To participate in the global event, you can secure a ticket: Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global on the official site until June 29, 2025. The price for this box is 16.49 euros.
The box includes the following items:
1x Ticket
5x Max Revives
5x Rare Candy
3x Premium Battle Pass
What rewards are there? If you purchase the box by April 15, 2025, you must log in between April 8 and April 15, 2025, as this is your chance to encounter Mähikel through a Limited Research, which many trainers would love to have.
However, the star of the global festival is Volcanion. It appears in Pokémon GO for the first time and is the only Pokémon that is both Fire and Water type at the same time. However, you can only complete the special research on the Pokémon with the subsequent encounter if you purchase the event ticket from the box.
As soon as there is more information about the global event, we will let you know immediately. In the meantime, you can participate in another event taking place in mid-March. Here you have a chance to catch a Kleptifux: Pokémon GO brings you a new monster and also strong bonuses
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With Blades of Greed, the Styx series is expecting a new installment in 2025 on Steam. The first reveal trailer has already been enough for MeinMMO author Ody to continue torturing himself by the nasty goblin.
Styx: Blades of Greed is the third part of a series of stealth games and will be released in the fourth quarter of 2025 for PC on Steam as well as for the consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Once again, the French developer Cyanide Studio is working on Blades of Greed.
You can watch the reveal trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed here:
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Styx: Blades of Greed – Reveal trailer for the new game featuring the nasty goblin
By the way, you can currently get parts 1 and 2 on Steam for just under €5. The offer is valid until March 13, 2025. However, the two games are relatively often on sale:
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Ody actually feels more at home with strategy and role-playing games. He has significantly less to do with stealth games (aside from Assassin’s Creed) – but he gladly makes an exception for the nasty Styx.
Stealth action in a twisted fantasy world
The protagonist of the series is Styx: a nasty goblin who sneaks and slaughters through a fantasy world. The world of Styx plays with familiar fantasy tropes – orcs and goblins are oppressed here by evil humans, elves, and dwarves, which gives the story a fresh twist.
Blades of Greed does not want to completely discard the formula of the first two games, but rather refine it. As Styx, we will again explore large, vertical levels and prefer to sneak past enemies rather than confront them in open combat.
Unlike in the previous installments, this time we do not take on contracts from others, but go our own way. On board his zeppelin, Styx and his crew hunt for quartz – a mysterious energy source that allows us to control enemies like puppets, among other things.
Styx has a variety of tools and abilities to quietly take down opponents. This is also desperately needed, as we are not exactly the born fighter as a goblin. Now we come to the point where I always give up on the games – I am simply not good at sneaking.
Although the genre is actually not for me, I keep returning to the games. Styx himself is mainly to blame for this: there is no one else I prefer to be insulted by when I die in Shards of Darkness and he comments on my failure with a biting remark.
Styx’s cynical nature and sardonic humor are certainly a matter of taste, but they resonate with me. For this reason, I will probably once again try to wrap my head around the previous games and wait eagerly for Blades of Greed to do the same there.
A new shooter has launched on Steam, which convinced many genre fans with a beta version in 2024. However, criticism from players is now pouring in.
What kind of shooter is this? FragPunk is a hero shooter where two teams of five players compete against each other. The playable heroes all have different abilities, including a sonar scan, a smoke wall, or healing mushrooms.
It is played in a classic 5v5 mode, as known from various tactical shooters:
The attacking team must place a type of “bomb” on one of 2 spots (A or B).
The defenders must prevent this.
There is no respawn.
If there is a tie, the teams compete in 1v1 duels.
The significant feature of FragPunk is a system that allows you to select up to 3 game cards at the beginning of each round, all of which have different effects. These cards can change the weather, give your opponents larger heads, or block opponents’ healing.
Here you can see a trailer:
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FragPunk uses card decks for powerful power-ups
FragPunk is free-to-play. You can play the shooter on Steam and in the Epic Games Store. The game is also set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox in the near future.
From sweet baby to ugly child
On the night of March 7, FragPunk celebrated its release. Previously, there were already some shooter fans waiting for the game’s release, as FragPunk was already a small hit during a past beta.
On Steam alone, up to 22,300 players played simultaneously, and the test was additionally playable on consoles. Furthermore, big streamers like shroud, TenZ, or Lirik showcased FragPunk to tens of thousands of viewers on Twitch. Hopes arose that FragPunk could become a cool PvP shooter.
What are players criticizing about FragPunk? After the official release, disillusionment is spreading among shooter fans. Of the first 1,700 reviews, only 67% are positive. Players criticize mainly 2 aspects.
The movement is slower than in the beta – significantly slower.
The monetization: there are numerous in-game currencies, a battle pass, and a subscription.
Especially the financing model is an issue for many players. Overall, many players do not like the changes that FragPunk underwent compared to the beta. One player complains on Steam:
“Coming from the alpha and beta phase, FragPunk is like seeing a really cute baby that then slowly turns into the ugliest child you can imagine.”
Other reviews read similarly. The Steam user Solomon Muto writes, “The beta was the best game I have ever played. Now there are 9 currencies, weapon and lancer skin cards, 18 menus, and the slowest movement I have ever seen.”
The tragic thing about the criticism is that the basic gameplay is fun for many players. A Steam review summarizes the release mood very aptly: “The gameplay is fun, but the monetization is horrific.”
Should you test FragPunk? Yes, if you enjoy competitive shooters like Valorant or CS2, you should test FragPunk. The game is fundamentally free at first, and you should decide for yourself whether you like the gameplay or not. And if the many different currencies still scare you off, you can easily uninstall it and forget about it forever.
In Dragon Age, you can form relationships with various characters. An actor of the role-playing game prefers to seduce himself.
Who is it about? Gareth David-Lloyd (43) is a British actor best known for his role in the sci-fi series Torchwood. There he played Ianto Jones.
In 2014, the 43-year-old gained additional recognition among gamers, especially among role-playing fans, when he voiced the companion “Solas” in Dragon Age: Inquisition. In 2024, he returned to the role of Solas in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
At the York Comic Con, Gareth David-Lloyd answered questions from some fans. One of the questions was which character he romanced in Dragon Age: Inquisition (via TikTok).
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest installment in the role-playing series. Here you see a trailer:
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer
Actor Goes the Extra Mile to Have a Relationship with Himself
Which romance did the actor choose? Gareth David-Lloyd explains that he first pursued a romance with Josephine Montilyet in Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, he described it as “miserable”. Next, he tried it with Cassandra Pentaghast. “Yes, that was good,” he concluded.
In the third run, the actor played a female character and entered into a relationship with Solas. However, he humorously did not mention Solas, saying: “Last time, I created a female character and started a romance with myself – which was the best.”
In the comments of the TikTok videos showing the Q&A session with Gareth David-Lloyd, some users joke that it fits perfectly with the character Solas. He would also enter into a relationship with himself.
How popular is Dragon Age: Inquisition? Dragon Age: Inquisition is highly regarded by many role-playing fans and even won the Game of the Year award in 2014. On the review platform Metacritic, the 11-year-old title has a strong rating of 85.
Dorohedoro is an anime that manages to create a coherent chaos from a post-apocalyptic fantasy world, mystery, action, horror, and a hefty dose of humor that is just fun.
What exactly is Dorohedoro? Dorohedoro is a dark fantasy anime by Studio Mappa, which was also responsible for Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. The first season of the anime premiered in May 2020 on Netflix and will eventually receive a second season in 2025 after 5 years.
The story of Dorohedoro revolves around a man named Caiman, who was left with a lizard head and no memories of his past after a magical attack. The only small clue to his past is a cryptic, strange man who lives in his mouth and seems to know the truth. To break the spell and unravel the mystery, Caiman travels with his friend Nikaido into the world of magicians to hunt down the sorcerer who did this to him.
But that’s just a fraction of the content.
Here you can see the Japanese trailer of the anime:
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The Japanese trailer for the anime shows the dark world of Dorohedoro
A dark, post-apocalyptic world full of fantasy
What makes the anime so good? Finding a single reason for this question is easier said than done. Dorohedoro does not rely solely on a strongly realized component, but primarily shines through the interplay of its genres and themes. Brutal action and a dark world mix with vibrant, almost psychedelic imagery and the most ruthless killers turn out to be big softies (which definitely applies to the protagonist Caiman).
An absurd but still coherent world-building
First, there is the place referred to as “the Hole.” It is a dark, industrial place where people live. It is dirty, dystopian, and covered in dust, where it seems to always rain. The world is constantly attacked by sorcerers who want to train their magic on people in the Hole – either experimentationally, for practice, or simply for pure entertainment. This might also explain the fog in the Hole, as sorcerers use black smoke to perform their magic.
The world of the sorcerers is completely different: The sorcerers and their world were created by devils, whom they worship and owe their magic to. These devils are real in the world and can occasionally fly around in the sky. Every sorcerer also has a little devil in their brain, which is seen as the soul of a sorcerer.
It is a colorful place that exists in stark contrast to the Hole. The defining aspect of this world is the smoke of the sorcerers. The more smoke a sorcerer produces, the stronger and more respected they are. The smoke is also used for trade and technological advancement.
There are rules like a magic system, different cultures, and temporal events that don’t always make sense but still must be accepted. The world is as it is simply because that’s how it is. Those who can engage with this as viewers will be rewarded with a world full of absurdities and fantasies.
The Hole is the dystopian place where people live.The world of the sorcerers, on the other hand, is much more vibrant.The devils in Dorohedoro are not only the revered gods of the sorcerers, they are responsible for partnerships and their souls.
The characters are not only badass, they have a lot of heart
Alongside Caiman and Nikaido’s shared mission to take down any sorcerer in their way, their friendship is also at the forefront. Nikaido always cooks Caiman’s favorite dish (gyoza) in her diner in the Hole, and they continuously show each other respect, compassion, and genuine affection.
But this also applies to the antagonists. The antagonists are treated with great care as well. It’s a lot of fun to see how they spend their free time, how they understand and appreciate each other, and engage in quite funny activities. The team that has taken it upon themselves to kill Caiman is like a small family, bound by a shared past and a deep friendship (and sometimes even more).
The relationship of two of the antagonists, Shin and Noi, is an important focus of the series. Although they are not characters you should root for, you empathize with them. They care for each other, support each other, and are – when not smashing heads – loving and genuine individuals.
Caiman and Nikaido celebrate the New Year.Noi and Shin also have a special relationship.
Brutality is not everything – The anime is actually full of humor
Alongside the theme of class conflict, crime, murder, and graphic violence, Dorohedoro still possesses an amazing sense of humor, whether through its quirky characters, funny situations, or the willingness to not take itself too seriously.
To enlist the help of the man in his mouth, Caiman has to shove potential sorcerers into his mouth so that the man can see them. This happens in several instances with different people, and no one (not even Caiman himself) seems to completely get used to it.
There is an invisible gyoza fairy that ensures the beer in Nikaido’s diner is always cold and adds chili paste to the guests’ sauce if they forget.
But one episode that deserves special mention is a baseball episode. A bit strange but a nice interlude in the world of the Hole. During the game, things go awry as two infiltrating antagonists try to kill Caiman while still trying to remain inconspicuous, while one of them cheers for the team as a shark mascot.
On the side, a player in the baseball match is a giant cockroach from the sewer named Johnson, who previously attacked Caiman mistakenly but is actually quite tame.
In the baseball episode, cockroach Johnson gets to participate too.
Dorohedoro is definitely a recommendation for those who are willing to immerse themselves in a wild story without needing to understand everything. Instead, one can let the imaginative world, the action, the humor, and the interesting character dynamics sink in. Those particularly interested in well-written villains can find satisfaction with Dorohedoro, but whether they actually want to do good like the characters from this list, you will have to find out for yourself: 7 villains from animes who actually mean well
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After exactly one year of pause, the Manga of Dragon Ball Super will finally continue. The new mangaka Toyotarou shows with the new cover what he is capable of.
What can be seen on the cover of the new volume? The next volume of Dragon Ball Super, numbered 24, impressively shows how the story continues.
Broly has become the Legendary Super Saiyan (LSSJ) with his green hair
The new cover of volume 24 of Dragon Ball Super, via X.
The cover confirms for the first time that the LSSJ is finally part of the official story. Until now, he had only appeared in spin-offs that were non-canon.
How could it continue? Since all the currently strongest fighters from Earth are seen in their best form, a big battle might be hinted at, which pushes all the Saiyans and Namekians to their limits.
On the other hand, it could be a hint that a major training battle between the participants will take place in the chapters of the 24th volume. However, neither Ultra Ego Vegeta nor Orange Piccolo are involved here.
Orange Piccolo and Beast Gohan can be seen in the latest Dragon Ball Super movie:
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – The Official Trailer for the Movie
Initial content for the new manga is confirmed
What is already known about volume 24? The first chapters of volume 24 are still from the time when Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, was alive. Here, Son Goku and Son Gohan engage in an exciting duel, where Goku’s son even defeats his father (via Dragon Ball Wiki).
Then, a one-shot continues, focusing on Trunks and Son Goten in their teenage years. They discover their passion for their idol and become superheroes themselves – or rather, cleaning heroes.
So volume 24 will not contain a completely new, larger story arc yet. If the time frames that existed before Toriyama’s death are maintained, the new arc could appear either in August or December 2025.
Why would Toriyama be proud? Toyotarou takes over from Toriyama and even completed his own manga to fully concentrate on Dragon Ball Super. Many users on X are excited about the image and are sure that his mentor would be proud of him.
A new general order has been won in Helldivers 2 with excellent and democratic strength. Normally a reason to celebrate, but players are now disappointed. After the thanks from Über-Earth, many fans would have preferred to lose.
What was that general order about? In the last general order, Helldivers had two options to exercise just democracy over their enemies:
Hold Claorell until the general order expires
Defend against 8 attacks from the Illuminated
The majority chose to defend Claorell, thereby preventing the Automatons from expanding further. After the victory, 50 medals for war bonds and the feeling of freedom awaited. But many fans were disappointed because the victory announcement hinted at more fun.
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Helldivers 2: Das neue Update Omens of Tyranny erfüllt langersehnten Wunsch
Defeat might have brought new enemies
What are fans disappointed about? The victory announcement always reveals the final result of a general order to the Helldivers, and there was one after the victory of Claorell. It announced that Über-Earth had intercepted enemy transmissions. The Automatons reported on their plans to use the forge to replace their old jet brigade with something much more ruthless and malicious.
Many fans assume that if the Helldivers had decided differently or even lost, they would have received a new enemy group of Automatons. Reddit user Master_Majestico summarizes it well: “Congratulations on your victory, Helldiver, here is your punishment.”
Majestic-Ad6525 instead hopes that the Illuminated will now get more love and not again the bugs or robots. They have far too few units compared to the other factions.
So far, the fight feels like a tug-of-war where factions are pushed back but also gain ground. However, new units would definitely have brought variety to the battle.
What are fans craving? Above all, new content. Whether it’s an expansion of the Illuminated, new stratagems, mission objectives, or ship modules. Players want something new to work towards. Because currently, once the new war bond has been played through, there is nothing to work towards except the repetitive general orders and missions.
The next patch of World of Warcraft brings back some familiar faces, including buffs that were famous and infamous.
A few days ago, Blizzard introduced the next patch 11.1.5 for World of Warcraft. This patch is all about the Disturbing Visions, which are making a comeback. However, there are not only cosmetic rewards but also a few classics that will noticeably improve your character. The corruption effects from Battle for Azeroth are returning.
And yes, that means: Soon the Shadowflame Devastation will rampage.
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
Shadowflame Devastation razes everything
What kind of effects are these? During the last major patch of “Battle for Azeroth,” items had the chance to be corrupted by N’Zoth. This corruption brought powerful, positive effects to weapons – such as increased stats or a black death laser that turned everything in front of the character to ash. However, every point of corruption also increased the amount of negative effects that the character had to deal with. This started with fairly harmless illusions but ended with special enemies that could kill the character with a touch.
So one had to balance: How many positive, powerful effects do you want on your armor, and how many negatives can you endure to justify that?
This period produced some very special combinations. There were entire raid groups made up entirely of tanks using the death laser “Shadowflame Devastation.” Because the amount of damage scaled with the maximum HP of the character. If 20 tanks with high HP all had Shadowflame Devastation on several items, they could even laser down raid bosses in no time. In many “Mythic+” groups, these corruption effects were even the majority of the damage dealt. Some characters could even handle Mythic+20 solo at that time.
That was quite a curious time in World of Warcraft, hated by some, but truly loved by others.
With corruption, one could become extremely powerful back then – but at a cost.
How are the effects returning? In patch 11.1.5, the Disturbing Visions will be reintroduced. There you can earn these old corruption effects – now as a new weapon enchantment. Many classics are making a comeback, such as the repeatedly mentioned Shadowflame Devastation, but also the summoning of void tentacles and falling stars are back as well.
However, it is clear that the effects are not as powerful compared to how they were in Battle for Azeroth. This is mainly because they are not full “corruption” effects, but simply new enchantments. As it currently stands, it will not be possible to stack multiple corruption effects since the enchantments are only suitable for weapons.
Also, note that Blizzard will be testing this content on the PTR first. How strong the enchantments ultimately turn out to be will remain to be seen. However, it is a nice thing to bring back this “wild, old time.” And for those who do not want that, they can continue to use the known enchantments. Until then, there is still much to do in WoW – for example, unlocking the secret reputation faction.
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When thinking about the movies from the MCU and the Avengers, many probably think directly of Iron Man or Tony Stark. However, in the Marvel Universe, he is often not a shining hero. Throughout his stories, he also behaved quite cruelly and terribly.
How was this list created? In the following list, we present 7 events and decisions made by Tony Stark that show that he is often not a good hero, but rather a really bad person. We refer to stories from the comics and sometimes also from the MCU.
As is common in comics, there are different variants and universes of characters. Therefore, not all of these things were done by the same Tony Stark. However, it can be highlighted that Tony Stark is often portrayed as a questionable character.
If you think of a bad decision made by Tony that is missing from this list, please feel free to write it to us in the comments.
The image rights to Iron Man and other Marvel characters belong to Marvel Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Disney
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English trailer for Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr.
1. He ruined Spider-Man’s life
Toby Maguire as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3 (Image source: Sony Pictures Entertainment on YouTube)
In the MCU, Tony Stark is the big idol of Spider-Man. He also regularly gets new technology from Stark Industries. Just in the movie Civil War, one can already question whether it is morally good to pull a minor into a fight where one of Tony’s friends even suffered serious injuries.
In the comic for Civil War, this is taken to the extreme. There, Tony and Steve Rogers argue about whether superheroes should be officially registered. Initially, Spider-Man is on Tony’s side and shows his face publicly. In the end, this leads to the villain Wilson Fisk setting a sniper on Peter’s family, shooting Aunt May, who then ends up in a coma.
Apart from these events, Tony spied on Peter and also manipulated his suit. In the course of Civil War, Peter then changes sides after seeing what Tony has done. As will be evident later on this list, Tony behaves quite cruelly in Civil War (via Marvel Database).
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A player was able to master all 50 achievements in the PS5 version of Monster Hunter Wilds and thus secure the Platinum Trophy.
What do you have to do for Platinum? If you want to secure the Platinum Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds, you need to master a total of 50 achievements. This includes reaching Hunter Rank 100, hunting 50 hardened monsters or Apex predators, catching 50 monsters, gathering 1,000,000 Zenny, or completing 100 multiplayer quests. A lot of hard work.
Here’s how it continues after the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: What to Expect After the Main Story
Long Grind to Platinum
How long does it take for Platinum? We can at least tell you how long the player ParadiseDOOD took for it. According to his post on Reddit and the attached screenshots, his huntress has mastered 50 achievements and is at Hunter Rank 165 after almost 105 hours of gameplay.
The hardest part is said to have been collecting the golden crowns, with the player thanking his sister for her support during the grind. In his second post on Reddit, he shows the ingame overview page of his huntress – after 113 hours she is already at Hunter Rank 182.
How does the community react?
ArtificialDuo would also like to have that much time (via Reddit): “I envy young people for their free time. I haven’t even reached the endgame yet.”
SynTatic_Bloom can’t grasp it on Reddit: “The game has only been on the market for less than a week, what the hell, my dude.”
blk_roxas has a piece of advice on Reddit: “Good job, but please go touch some grass on the weekend. That’s unhealthy.”
ethanspawl also comments on the playtime on Reddit: “Those are wild numbers, man. That’s about 16 hours a day.”
How far are you in Monster Hunter Wilds? Have you already left the low rank? How many achievements have you been able to complete? Let us know in the comments! What to expect after the main story, you can find out here: Guide to the Endgame of Monster Hunter Wilds – Goals and what to expect
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Pirates of the Caribbean is a still-popular series that consists of five movies. The adventures surrounding Jack Sparrow are all entertaining, but differ in quality. In our ranking, we clarify which part is the best.
In 2003, a film series began in theaters, based on an attraction at Disneyland. Yes, you read that right. Pirates of the Caribbean was originally just a wild amusement park ride. However, it resulted in a film that came out to immense success that hardly anyone expected. After the successful first installment, four more followed. The series even made it to video games.
In particular, the main character Jack Sparrow, but also his two companions Elizabeth Swan and Will Turner have captivated the audience. Changes in the cast and storyline over the years have led to varying results.
In our ranking, we want to clarify how the films compare against each other. The list is of course subjective and based on the author’s opinion. If yours differs, feel free to let us know in the comments. And now let’s set sail!
The rights of Pirates of the Caribbean are held by Disney.
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Rank 5: Salazar’s Revenge
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Trailer for the 5th part of Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge
The latest installment in the series is also the weakest. Jack Sparrow faces an old adversary, Captain Salazar. This “owes” Sparrow a curse – revenge is, as the title suggests, inevitable.
Instead of Elizabeth and Will (they only get a guest appearance), their son appears here, along with the astronomer Carina – both fail to become memorable characters. They quickly fade into obscurity. Even Javier Bardem as Salazar seems somewhat wasted in this film, full of weak visual effects. We even see Jack Sparrow in some flashbacks as a young man, but that also comes off as more creepy than convincing from a technical standpoint.
Salazar’s Revenge is thus poorly executed and only for hardcore fans of the series. At least Geoffrey Rush returns as Barbossa, and who knows if it wasn’t also Johnny Depp’s last appearance in his role.
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Quentin Tarantino is very knowledgeable about movies. In the case of Kill Bill, he was so inspired by a Japanese film that the similarities are more than just striking.
Which film is it about? It is about the Japanese film Lady Snowblood. It was released in 1973 and told the story of a vengeful woman. Her name is Yuki, and she wants to avenge her family’s death. Her mother, who went to prison after a murder, gave birth to Yuki there, so that she can later complete the quest for revenge.
Lady Snowblood is a prime example of the revenge film and does not hold back on bloody scenes. Yuki moves elegantly through the fights and usually takes down her opponents with short katanas, Japanese swords.
The film is relatively unknown in this country; only genre fans may have seen or heard of it. When watching Lady Snowblood, striking similarities to another revenge film become apparent: Kill Bill by Quentin Tarantino.
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Kill Bill 1 – Trailer to Tarantino’s action masterpiece
Tarantino shows that he loves movies
How was Tarantino inspired? The director, who loves movies more than series, is known for incorporating quotes and references to other works into his own creations. He is very knowledgeable about film history and shows this in his 9 released films to date.
In the case of Kill Bill, the similarities to Lady Snowblood run throughout the entire film. This begins with the basic plot. A woman loses her family or part of it – in Kill Bill, it is the bride’s baby, right at the beginning.
The woman then seeks revenge on the murderers. In both films, it involves a deadly team of four killers who are gradually tracked down and meet their end. Fights in Kill Bill are also conducted with katanas.
Not only did Tarantino take over the plot for telling his story, but how it is told also follows the great inspiration. There are different chapters, and the story is not told strictly linearly – a stylistic device that Tarantino also likes to employ in other films.
Some scenes and shots were almost taken 1:1 by the director. This is particularly noticeable in one scene, namely when the killers lean over their victim. You can find a comparison of similar shots on YouTube.
Are there further parallels? Tarantino probably also liked the leading actress of Lady Snowblood. Protagonist Yuki was played by the actress and singer Meiko Kaji. The song sung by her, “The Flower of Carnage”, appears not only in Lady Snowblood. It also accompanies a dramatic scene in Kill Bill, which ends bloodily.
Despite the similarities, it is worth watching both films. One is a true Japanese revenge film, while the other is the western interpretation of a great film fan. Did you already know about the inspiration for Kill Bill? Feel free to write it in the comments. A well-known actress, by the way, was not allowed to participate in the film: Quentin Tarantino revered an actress, didn’t let her star in Kill Bill because she was too good
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The most famous cities in Japan are currently experiencing a significant increase in tourists. To support weaker regions, visitors are encouraged to travel more to rural areas. At the same time, this aims to relieve the cities.
What problem is there in Japan? Japan is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, but this is now becoming an issue. According to Naoki Kitazawa, director of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) office in Sydney, the crowds of tourists in cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka have become so large that the government has taken an unusual measure: It is urging visitors to explore rural regions to ease the burden on the cities.
Why is Japan experiencing a surge in tourists? Several factors have led to Japan currently experiencing a record influx. One of the main reasons is the economic situation: The weak yen makes traveling to the country particularly attractive.
Along with this are the comparatively low living costs. Food, transport, and accommodations are more affordable for many foreign visitors than in their home countries, which additionally makes Japan an attractive travel destination. Especially Australians are flocking to Japan, according to the published numbers. Between January and November 2024, 807,800 tourists from Australia visited the country, nearly four times as many as in 2019.
Moreover, Japan’s popularity has increased after the pandemic. While the country was closed to international visitors for a long time, it is now attracting even more travelers who want to make up for the missed opportunity.
In Japan, exciting events around gaming are also taking place. One of them can be seen in the following trailer:
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Monster Hunter Now hatte erstes Live-Event in Japan und wir waren vor Ort
Japan is struggling with massive tourist numbers
What problems arise from the massive influx of tourists?
Crowding: Streets, temples, and attractions are often so overcrowded that visitors get stuck in crowds.
Safety risks: Reports of tourists fainting in narrow alleys are increasing.
Burden on locals: Some restaurants and hotels have introduced price tiers for tourists to regulate demand. In extreme cases, locals even pay to be left alone.
The solution to the problem: Naoki Kitazawa’s message is primarily directed at Australian tourists. To relieve the cities while simultaneously strengthening economically weaker regions, the Japanese tourism organization is implementing a new strategy: visitors are encouraged to explore rural areas. Because the rural parts of the country also have a lot to offer:
Tohoku: Less known, but impressive nature, hot springs (Onsen), and historic temples.
Kanazawa: Traditional samurai districts, beautiful gardens, and art museums.
Naoshima: An island full of modern art, relaxed atmosphere, and beaches.
Hokkaido: Perfect for nature lovers, with ski resorts, mountains, and unique cuisine.
Will Japan’s tourism change permanently? The redistribution of tourism could become a sustainable model for Japan in the long term. While cities like Tokyo and Kyoto will continue to be main destinations, regions away from the masses could benefit. If the strategy is successful, Japan’s travel industry could fundamentally change towards a more balanced and sustainable tourism model.
While Japan is exploring new ways to direct tourism to rural regions, there are unique excursions and attractions in Tokyo that have fascinated many visitors. Just like the world’s only One Piece fitness studio. Our MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiß has tried out what this unusual concept has to offer on-site for you.
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The Community Day in March 2025 is just around the corner in Pokémon GO. We will show you what to expect and how to make the most of the event.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day is a regularly occurring event centered around one specific Pokémon. During the event, it appears in very high numbers and has a significantly increased shiny chance. Additionally, there are some strong bonuses.
In March 2025, Krokel will be featured in the Community Day. The Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 9 can evolve into Lokroko and then into Skelokrok. The final evolution also gains the Ghost type.
We have examined what content the Community Day brings and how you can optimally prepare for the event.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Community Day in March 2025 with Krokel – Start & Event Bonuses
What? Community Day with Krokel When? Saturday, March 8, 2025 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Exclusive Attack: Charged attack Lohekanonade for Skelokrok if you evolve Lokroko during the event or in the following week Bonuses: – Increased shiny chance for Krokel – Triple amount of Stardust when catching Pokémon – Double catch candy – Doubled chance for XL candy when catching Pokémon from level 31 – Lure modules and incense last 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense) – Snapshot surprises with Krokel – Field research with Krokel – PokéStop showcases with Krokel
Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time: – An additional special trade – 50% less Stardust cost for trading
Additional content for the Community Day: When you open the game during the Community Day, you will receive a free, limited-time research. Here you can obtain Krokel with a special background.
For $2 (around €2), you can also purchase a ticket that gives you access to another special research. Here, you will encounter Krokel, receive a premium battle pass, an XL rare candy, as well as 3 Krokel with special background.
Additionally, there will be 2 event boxes available during the event. The first ….
…. costs you 1,350 PokéCoins,
contains 50 Ultra Balls,
5 Super Incubators,
1 Elite Charged TM as well as …
5 Lucky Eggs.
The second …
… costs 480 coins,
contains 30 Ultra Balls,
1 Incense,
3 Super Incubators as well as ….
1 Lure Module.
With the start of the event, Skelokrok can also learn the Charged Attack Loderlied.
Who is the Community Day with Krokel for?
For collectors: If you have not yet been able to add Krokel and its evolutions to your collection in their shiny variants, then this event is the perfect opportunity to catch up.
Not only is the number of Krokel spawns significantly increased, but the chance to encounter a shiny variant is also enhanced.
For fighters: If you want to use Skelokrok in raids, it is not recommended. The monster cannot be found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO either as a Fire or Ghost attacker.
In the battle league, however, Skelokrok can at least hold its own in the Ultra League. Here, it ranks in the upper middle of the best monsters and thus is not the strongest, but still a good choice.
The Perfect Preparation for the Community Day in March 2025
Make space: If you want to catch a lot of Krokel, you will need adequate space in your Pokémon box. So pre-sort any unnecessary Pokémon. If you still need to make space during the event, use a simple trick to quickly sort out Pokémon.
Prepare items: The right items are also important so you can make the most of the event.
Balls: Make sure you have enough balls before the event. Otherwise, you won’t be able to catch any Pokémon.
Razz Berries: With Razz Berries, you will receive double the amount of candies when catching a Pokémon. By combining the berry with the event bonus, you will even receive quadruple the amount of candies on a catch.
Lure Module and Incense: If you activate these items, you can attract additional Krokel to the event. Additionally, they last for 3 hours when activated during the event.
Which Mega Pokémon are worthwhile for the event? If you have activated the appropriate Mega Evolution during the event, you will receive not only extra experience points for each catch but also an additional candy.
Since Krokel itself is only a Fire type, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable to benefit from the extra bonuses:
Proto-Groudon
Mega-Lohgock
Mega-Glurak X
Mega-Glurak Y
Mega-Hundemon
In March 2025, there is, of course, more than just the Community Day waiting for you in the game. If you want to know what other events are available for you this month, when they take place, and what to expect there, take a look at our overview of all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The world of Warhammer 40,000 does not always follow logic, but relies on completely absurd exaggerations. Many aspiring fans who are just diving into the lore often ask why inefficient or seemingly unnecessary methods are not simply replaced or problems solved more efficiently. Experienced fans reply: because that is exactly what is not supposed to happen.
Must the world have that? No. Do such things make Warhammer cool? Definitely!
However, newcomers to the world often read about various circumstances in Warhammer 40,000 and wonder why a seemingly much better solution is not used for problems. And almost always they receive pushback from veterans.
The discussion now involves hundreds of users on Reddit who are sure: the world of Warhammer could be different, but it doesn’t want to be.
In Warhammer 40,000, there is a whole cult that specializes in killing and sees it as a religious service:
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Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader: The trailer for the new Death Cult Assassin
“Why don’t they just…?”
In the subreddit dedicated to the lore of Warhammer 40,000, posts regularly appear questioning certain actions and methods. Usually, it concerns the Imperium of Man with its absurd dimensions and extreme views.
Care for an example? In a further thread, a user asks why the Imperium sacrifices so many lives to refuel engines. In some stories, it is described how thousands of workers bringing fuel to the engines are burned alive.
The blunt answer from the community: the technology is lacking, and even with it, human lives would be cheaper. But often the explanations are much simpler, at least according to some users. The creator of the current thread, for instance, explains:
“X is quite stupid, why doesn’t the Imperium just do Y?” – Because the Imperium is very stupid, that’s the point.
“B seems unnecessary, why doesn’t the Imperium just do A?” – Because the Imperium is very evil, that’s the point.
“C is quite illogical, why didn’t the Emperor just do D?” – Because he was a crazy megalomaniac, that’s either the point or not, depending on which author you ask.
In the comments, another user agrees: “If someone is looking for a logical, mentally sound, clean, and consistent answer to anything in 40K, they have somehow misunderstood the setting, I think.” Warhammer is simply exactly that: exaggerated in every form.
“Nobody reads the books”
Another comment goes a bit deeper. There, the user writes: People who make such suggestions haven’t engaged enough with the world and haven’t read the books. They have picked up something that views an event disconnected from everything else, in concentrated form. This creates a false image.
Much of what seems logical to us today simply doesn’t work in Warhammer. One reason, for example, is that before the events in Warhammer 40,000, some tragedies occurred – including the “dark age of technology.”
Since then, artificial intelligences and everything related to them have been strictly forbidden. Much technical knowledge has been lost or is punishable. Automatons were completely replaced by forcibly lobotomized cyborgs.
The fans are sure that much in the world of Warhammer simply happens because it is a grand narrative. And as things are currently, they are just cool: “40K is a drama-driven universe.”
Logical decisions simply wouldn’t make a good story, it is said. At the same time, many people have in their minds that they must choose a side. They have a good-versus-evil mindset. “Their” faction is ultimately the “good guys.” At the same time, that’s exactly the core of the original game: to choose a faction and celebrate it.
In Warhammer, however, there are no “good guys.” Everyone is evil in some way, in varying degrees, depending on whom you ask and which stories you know. If someone tries philanthropy, they quickly meet an… predictable fate – for Warhammer standards.
On Steam, you can currently save 58% on the price of a dark co-op shooter. The game is known for being particularly challenging.
Which game is it? The co-op shooter GTFO is currently 58% off on Steam. The game costs only €16.79 until March 12 instead of the usual €39.99. You couldn’t purchase the title cheaper than this before.
GTFO comes from the Swedish development studio 10 Chambers, founded in 2015 by Ulf Andersson. He is considered the creative mind behind Payday and Payday 2, which are known as outstanding co-op shooters.
GTFO is also very popular on Steam, with a strong 87% of over 41,000 reviews praising the game. Here you can see a trailer:
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Check out the release trailer for the shooter hidden gem, GTFO – Launching today on Steam
Nothing works without good teamwork
What makes the shooter special? GTFO takes place in a dark horror setting. You have to complete expeditions in a prison overrun by hideous monsters with up to 4 players. These expeditions consist of various tasks that you must complete. As you progress, you will delve deeper into the dark corridors of the building.
GTFO is considered extremely difficult, and even experienced shooter players can rarely complete the missions of the game solo. Good teamwork is crucial. You are forced to collaborate with your teammates and coordinate your approach precisely. The developers once mentioned that the game aims to constantly wrest control of the situation from you, and you must try to regain it as a team.
If you accidentally or carelessly wake one of the sleeping monsters, you will have more monsters on your heels than you have ammunition. Therefore, it is even more important to move cautiously and quietly and to eliminate multiple enemies in close proximity simultaneously.
Who is GTFO interesting for? An expedition in GTFO can easily take around 40 minutes – and in the worst-case scenario, you might fail just before the end and have to start over. If you tend to lose patience quickly or bury your head in the sand when you fail, this challenging co-op shooter might not be for you.
However, if you enjoy challenges and have fun giving your best as a team and coordinating precisely, then GTFO is interesting for you – especially if you appreciate getting a little closer to success with each failure.
Actually, as of March 4, 2025, free transfers from the old 32-bit servers to the new 64-bit servers of Lord of the Rings Online were supposed to be possible. However, the large influx of players disrupted the developers’ plans.
Update from March 7, 2025: The trouble regarding transfers to the new 64-bit servers does not cease. According to a post by the developer Severlin on the official Discord channel, the situation currently looks like this: After ongoing issues, the transfer service could not be brought back online as planned last night.
Instead, it should be possible to move characters to the new worlds during Friday. Also on Friday, the 64-bit servers are expected to go live, allowing players to start playing immediately after a successful transfer.
In some cases, it may happen that your character has a “Cool Kinship-01” suffix. This is a problem that the developers will need to work on in the long term.
How did the transfer phase go? The second phase of the rollout of new 64-bit servers for Lord of the Rings Online was supposed to start on March 4, 2025, at 6 PM. All players should then be able to move from 32-bit to 64-bit worlds with their characters for free. The new worlds themselves were supposed to remain closed.
However, the plan did not work out. First, there was a short delay because the legacy servers were offline, preventing a transfer. When the transfer window opened, so many players tried to register for the character move that the system crashed within a very short time.
The trailer for the new expansion of Lord of the Rings Online:
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Lord of the Rings Online: Trailer for Morgoth’s Legacy Prepares You for the New Expansion
How did the developers respond? The HdRO team initially responded by pausing access to the transfer assistant to allow the system time to process all current transfer requests. Later, they reopened the assistant for new transfer requests.
Since the influx was significantly higher than the developers had anticipated beforehand, they extended the transfer window for the free switch to a new 64-bit server until March 6, 2025.
What is the current status? A look at the official forum on lotro.com shows that there are still many problems. Various players report, for instance, that their characters are still on the old servers despite transfer confirmation. Others are still waiting for their transfer to be processed or for them to be able to initiate the transfer. How is it going for you?
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can customize a lot about your hunter and your Palico – even outside of the character editor. We show you what is possible within the game and where you can make the settings.
What can you change in the game? If you are already out hunting monsters with your hunter, you can still change some things if you are not satisfied with the appearance. You can change individual options for your hunter or Palico without needing a Character Edit Voucher.
You also do not have to live with the appearance of your current armor – at least after a certain point in the game. And if you’re annoyed that you can’t see your painstakingly created, pretty face of your hunter in the game and in the cutscenes, we have good news: You can hide the helmet at any time and even choose when it should be hidden.
How to do all of this and what is possible, you can read here at MeinMMO.
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Update from March 7, 2025: We have structurally adapted the article.
Here you can also watch a video on how to hide the helmet:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Do you simply disable your helmet for the perfect look?
Hiding helmet & weapons – completely and in cutscenes
If you’re tired of your hunter’s face being constantly covered by a helmet, you can easily change that in two ways:
Go to Settings → Game Settings → Page 2 → Headgear Visibility
Here you can choose whether your helmet should always be displayed, not at all, or only not in cutscenes.
Can I also hide my weapon? Similarly, you can hide your weapons if they bother you – but only in cutscenes. If they bother you in the game itself, unfortunately, you have to live with it for now. You can find the option one floor up on the same page.
If you don’t want to go to the settings every time you wear a cool helmet, there is another way because:
Go into your tent at the camp and select Equipment Appearance. There you can choose which armor pieces you would like to show at the moment using the sliders. This option also works for your Palico via the button Palico Equipment Appearance.
Changing armor appearance and color
Up to high-rank quests, you must live with the equipment you are currently wearing. If you have no problems with the monsters facing you, you can wear what you like for as long as you want.
Or you can get so-called cosmetic armor from the shop or from the deluxe edition, which you can put on. Cosmetic armors are something like skins that you can purely cosmetically put over your worn armor.
Once you reach high-rank quests, you can also use “normal” armor as so-called cosmetic armor (Layered Armor). This way, you can simply put any high-rank equipment piece you forge over your currently worn equipment. That way, you do not have to miss out on stats or appearance.
To customize the appearance of your equipment or your Palico’s, go into your tent and select Equipment Appearance at the last tab. From this point onward, you can also dye your armor. Unfortunately, this is not possible in lower-rank quests.
Customizing the appearance of the hunter and the Palico
If you are not satisfied with your hunter or your cat-like companion, there is also a way to adjust some aspects in the game later on. The options are somewhat limited, but they still offer some possibilities to optimize your character.
You can see the possibilities you have here:
To access these options, simply go into your tent at the camp and select the option Change Appearance at the last tab.
You do not need a Character or Palico Edit Voucher for these changes. However, if you want to adjust your appearance on a larger scale, that will be needed and you will have to start an adjustment in the character selection.
Hayao Miyazaki is a co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the production team behind films like Princess Mononoke. The Japanese director is known for his controversial opinions. Although he works in the anime industry, he believes it harms children.
Why is he not a fan of animes? Although Studio Ghibli has produced numerous good films, the franchise is not the highest-grossing anime universe. Pokémon is in first place and should be known to everyone. However, Miyazaki reveals that he cannot relate to anime (and others) at all:
I know almost nothing about other animated films coming from Japan because they do not interest me. It is true that a good friend of mine designed Pokémon, and I know many of the people who worked on it, but I have certainly never seen it.
Even though he has many acquaintances in the animation team of Pokémon, he has never seen the anime. He believes that animes make entire generations dumber. That could be the reason why he hardly engages with other series outside of Studio Ghibli.
You can watch a masterpiece from Ghibli here:
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The Wind Rises: German Trailer for the Ghibli Film
Miyazaki is concerned about children’s anime habits
Why is he concerned about children? Miyazaki thinks that animes take too much time in children’s lives. In another interview, he expressed concern that children have fallen too much into the rising consumption, which is why he can no longer reach them with his films.
I am only speaking about Japan and not specifically about Pokémon, but I think that animated films in general – from a market perspective – devour children for breakfast and rob them of their time and freedom far too much.
That is why Miyazaki believes that children need to reduce their anime consumption. He even provides a recommendation for how many animes children should watch per year. And this number just happens to fit perfectly with his work.
How many animes are recommended per year? According to Miyazaki, “one great animated film per year” is more than sufficient for children. Coincidentally, this aligns with the release schedules of Studio Ghibli at that time. From 1986 to 2016, the animation studio released a new film either annually or every two years.
Only from 2016 to 2020 was there a longer break with “Earwig and the Witch”. Also, the latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” was released with a gap of 4 years. You can read about how the film was received by audiences in Christoph Waldboth’s review: The new Ghibli film is a mysterious masterpiece that no anime fan should miss
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The developer Luca Galente had enormous success with his indie game on Steam, but he is convinced that he had luck on his side.
Which game is it? Vampire Survivors is a popular indie game on Steam. The roguelite has a retro pixel art style and costs less than €5. Since its release, it has received over 243,000 positive reviews on Steam. With 98% positive feedback, it is one of the top 4 rated games on the platform (via SteamDB).
In Vampire Survivors, you must survive against countless monsters approaching from all directions. Your character performs various attacks independently. Your main task is to dodge the malevolent creatures and collect experience points.
With each level-up, the game presents you with a selection of weapons that you can use for defense – including garlic, an axe, or a bible. Additionally, there are permanent upgrades for your character in the menu, items with passive effects, and new unlockable characters with different weapons.
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Vampire Survivors: The indie hit on Steam is now available on the Epic Games Store
Success came too quickly to be stolen
What does the developer say? Behind Vampire Survivors is indie developer Luca Galente. He stated in an interview that he was lucky with the success of his game (via GamesRadar).
“The first thing I noticed were the literal plagiarisms. People copied Vampire Survivors and published it in other stores,” Galente explains, adding, “There are companies whose only goal is to watch which games are successful […] and then very quickly create a clone.”
While Galente thinks it’s “great” to inspire developers to create their own works, he criticizes people who only want to make money from the latest trend. This approach “kills the small indie games,” he says, which leads to their failure.
Galente believes he simply got lucky as an indie developer in this situation. His game sold too quickly for similar games to steal its success: “I was lucky. My success was lightning-fast. Players noticed me before any vulture could observe the increase in sales.”
Vampire Survivors has managed to inspire many developers to create new games and establish a sort of subgenre that is often referred to as “Survivors-Like.” The extremely popular co-op shooter Deep Rock Galactic has also received a Survivors-Like spin-off: New game will be an exciting mix of 2 of the best games on Steam
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