“Stop it before it’s too late” – After Solo Leveling, the next anime hit is expected, but fans are disappointed with the trailer

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 3 minutes

The popular manhwa series The Beginning After the End is getting an anime adaptation, but the first trailer is causing great disappointment among fans. After the success of Solo Leveling, expectations were high for a quality implementation, but now they are being lowered.

Which anime is it about? The popular manhwa series The Beginning After the End (TBATE) is receiving an anime adaptation. The story follows the reincarnation of former king Gray into a magical world where he begins a new life as Arthur Leywin.

The announcement of the adaptation initially sparked great enthusiasm among fans, especially after the overwhelming success of Solo Leveling, which has set certain standards for manhwa adaptations.

Many likely hoped that TBATE would be adapted with similar quality. However, the announcement trailer in October 2024 dampened expectations and stirred disappointment and doubts about the quality of the adaptation among many fans.

On March 5, 2025, a new trailer followed with the release date for TBATE – but if some fans have their way, it should not come to that.

For reference, this is what the trailer for Solo Leveling looks like:

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Solo Leveling Trailer

Instead of excitement, criticism pours in

Why did the trailer cause disappointment? The anime adaptation is being produced by the Japanese studio A-Cat, whose previous works have been rated relatively mediocre. In the comments on YouTube and X, fans mainly criticize the weak animations, the unappealing CGI use, and the lack of dynamics in the fight scenes.

Especially after the high-quality adaptation of Solo Leveling, expectations for manhwa anime are particularly high, but The Beginning After the End does not seem to meet these so far. Many fans fear that the series will suffer from mediocre production quality and therefore will not utilize the potential of the beloved original.

“I wanted to cry when I saw the trailer”

How is the community reacting? After the trailer was posted on X on March 5, 2025, one user demanded that production should be halted: “Stop this before it’s too late” (X.com).

Other comments also show that fans are dissatisfied and angry with the work of Studio A-Cat: 

  • One user demanded drastic consequences: “Shut down this studio and sell the rights to a really good studio, so they don’t ruin our chance for a great adaptation. Such a brilliant project should not fall victim to such a lazy production.” (- Speedgio0 via X)
  • “What a terrible animation and CGI is this? Man, it’s over before it even starts. Another good title ruined.” (- swlukasas via X)
  • “It can’t be that they took one of the most popular manhwas, stripped it of all personality, and gave it the most mundane isekai animation ever. I wanted to cry when I saw the trailer.” (- ErenJaeger89671 via X)
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What is the anime actually about? The Beginning After the End is a fantasy manhwa series. The story follows the protagonist Arthur Leywin, a former powerful king named Gray, who is reincarnated in a new world after his death. 

In his new life, he retains the memories of his former self and uses his knowledge and abilities to survive in a world filled with magic and dangerous creatures.

The series is a mix of adventure, magic, combat, and personal development, where Arthur tries to avoid the mistakes of his past and create a new future for himself.

What happens next? Despite the numerous negative reactions, it is important to remember that only short trailer snippets have been shown so far. The final quality of the anime will only be revealed on April 2, 2025, when the series officially begins.

The Beginning After the End will consist of a total of 24 episodes, released in two parts. Whether the production can convince fans despite the disappointing first impression remains to be seen.

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While the future of The Beginning After the End remains uncertain and fans eagerly await the final implementation, there are already anime that have proven how well complex worlds and unusual stories can work: In a brilliant anime on Netflix, a strange man lives in the mouth of a lizard man

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ChatGPT is expected to cost up to 700,000 euros per day, but a new subscription for 18,000 per month could help

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

ChatGPT could offer a subscription for €18,000 per month in the future, which should even support demanding research.

The featured image is a symbolic image and not an accurate depiction of OpenAI’s chatbot.

What is ChatGPT?

  • ChatGPT is an AI-based chatbot that was introduced in 2022. The bot offers both free and paid models that users can utilize to create text.
  • To create a text, you feed the AI with commands like ‘Write me a 300-word essay on growing coffee beans in Chile’ and receive a corresponding result.
  • Depending on the AI model, the creation of text relies on information that the AI has either learned online in the past or that is currently available on the internet.

What about the costs of ChatGPT? The Chief Analyst of the research and analysis company SemiAnalysis told the US economic magazine The Information that ChatGPT could cost up to €700,000 per day. This is mainly due to the expensive technical infrastructure behind the AI, such as servers and GPUs, which are continuously operational.

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AI model that costs thousands of euros per month

What kind of subscription is this? According to a report from The Information, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, plans to offer higher-priced AI models in the future. These specialized ‘AI agents’ will be tailored to various applications, such as software development.

Depending on the ‘agent’, usage would cost $2,000 or even $10,000 per month. The most expensive agent is expected to cost $20,000 (approximately €18,000) per month, but it should support research at the level of scientific dissertations.

Currently, however, there has been no official announcement from OpenAI regarding the intention to actually launch an AI agent for $20,000.

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An AI subscription that is expected to cost up to $20,000 a month could definitely help OpenAI cover the high daily operating costs of ChatGPT. Alternatively, the US-based company may need to find a way to reduce costs – after all, the Chinese competitor is allegedly significantly cheaper: China has just dealt the US a harsh defeat: While ChatGPT costs €700,000 per day, DeepSeek is available for €83,500

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Under new leadership, one of the most popular MMORPGs will receive a graphics update this summer

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to a surprising acquisition, a graphics update, big patches, and degradations.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? There are first details about WoW patch 11.1.5! Look forward to a fresh faction, a boss event, and disturbing visions. Additionally, buffs are returning that were famous and notorious. Lastly, a new cinematic reveals how The War Within continues. We probably will not remain in Azeroth.

Here you can see the trailer of Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion

New information about Patch 7.2 of FFXIV is coming soon

This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the small MMORPGs:

  • Actually, free transfers from the old 32-bit to the new 64-bit servers of Lord of the Rings Online were supposed to be possible starting on March 4, 2025. However, the large influx of players disrupted the developers’ plans.
  • Gran Saga will soon celebrate its premature end. This is particularly noteworthy because the anime MMORPG was only released on November 8, 2024, and was developed over many years and with a decent budget.
  • The indie studio Happy Cauldron Games has acquired the rights to Fractured Online and has taken the developers on board. With more secure financing, they aim to lead the MMORPG into a successful future (via linkedin.com).
  • EverQuest II is celebrating its anniversary with the return of the Chronoportal phenomenon. The event goes live with some new features, and you can find all the details at everquest2.com.
  • The developers of Blade & Soul Neo have published a roadmap for spring and summer. The first update, Moonwater Plains, is set to be released on March 11, 2025. You can find all the details at bladeandsoul.com.

Here is the release trailer for Blade & Soul NEO:

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Blade & Soul NEO: Trailer announces release date for the graphical remaster

This is what happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • With The Quinfall, a new MMORPG started in early access on Steam on January 24, 2025. Just a few weeks later, you can secure the game for almost free – and that until March 10, 2025.
  • The South Korean developer Jake Song has made a name for himself among MMORPG fans with ArcheAge and Lineage. The new ArcheAge Chronicles was supposed to be his biggest success so far. However, that will not happen. He left the team back in January 2025.
  • The cozy MMORPG BitCraft Online will launch in early access on Steam on May 29, 2025.
  • The early access version of Pax Dei is continually being expanded with new content. This week, the developers introduced the new voice chat on playpaxdei.com.
  • This week, patch 0.16.89 was released for the early access version of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. Included: the druid class. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
  • The sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach successfully started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. There are still more than two and a half weeks left, and it has already raised multiple times the hoped-for 184,959 euros.
  • The developers of Brighter Shores want to fundamentally revise the combat experience and have now published their plans (via brightershores.com).
  • The next playtest of Monsters and Memories is scheduled to take place from April 11 to April 13. Additionally, the developers have published an updated roadmap (via monstersandmemories.com).
  • A new MMORPG called Celtic Heroes has launched on Steam in early access. The 31 reviews so far are mostly negative.
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With that, we have summarized the most important things that recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What did you enjoy this week? What annoyed you? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for a lively yet informative overview of online role-playing games, make sure to check this out: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – this was the theme week of MeinMMO

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With these builds in Monster Hunter Wilds, you will hardly need any healing potions

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

The right selection and combination of armor along with the appropriate decorations and skills play an important role in Monster Hunter Wilds. A player has calculated the amount of healing you can receive from two of the most popular sets in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Warning: There are small spoilers in the text that refer to a revelation in the story. If you have not yet entered Nata’s homeland, you have been warned.

Which sets are being discussed? Specifically, it concerns the two sets you can obtain from the flagship monster Arkveld. Both sets come with abilities that allow you to heal passively during your fights if certain conditions are met.

The regular Arkveld set heals you if you attack your target constantly, and the Guardian Arkveld set heals you when you break wounds, for a certain percentage of your health bar. This healing can also be enhanced by additional skills, allowing you to heal repeatedly and almost constantly during your fights without using potions.

So far, it was unclear how much this healing actually amounts to. A player on Reddit has taken the time to calculate it all.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: What to Expect After the Main Story

“I did the calculations for the healing of the Arkveld sets so you don’t have to”

What did the player calculate? User facevaluemc shares his findings about the healing powers of the Arkveld sets with the community on Reddit. Through his calculations and experiments, he came to the following conclusions:

  • The regular Arkveld set heals you by about 4% of your total health at level 1 and around 6.5% at level 2 when you constantly attack opponents. Decorations would not be worth it here since you would reach a maximum healing power of 8.5%. It would be more sensible to focus on speed.
  • The Guardian Arkveld set heals 1/6 (i.e., 16.66%) of your total health at level 1, while at level 2, it heals already 1/3 (33.33%) of your health bar when you maximize wounds. If you then add a level 3 decoration with “Recovery Plus,” according to him, you achieve healing between 33 and 43% of your total health bar.
  • The number of hits needed to activate the skill with the regular Arkveld set depends on your chosen weapon. Likewise, heavy weapons would produce more healing with an activation than light ones, but would trigger less often.

Particularly, the Guardian Arkveld set is said to be especially powerful when you focus on breaking and maximizing wounds with your play style and build. Especially when combined with the skill “Recovery Plus,” you can create a strong healing build with this armor. If done smartly, you hardly need any more healing potions.

How did the player calculate this? To calculate the exact healing strength, facevaluemc used a pixel counter and first measured the total length of the health bar when he was buffed by a meal. Then, he went into the training area and let the dummy there beat him up to reduce his health and activate the healing powers with different sets at various levels.

He then measured the number of pixels he regained through the abilities. He notes that this may not be a 100% clean method, but he has conducted many trials and consistently reached the same results, which is why he is very confident that the values come very close to reality.

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What does the community say about it? Fans are very grateful for his effort and share his opinion on the power of the Arkveld sets:

  • Apollo-Dynamite comments: “I wore a fully upgraded set of LR Guardian Arkveld armor during all HR quests just because of the healing it provides, and I really struggled to switch to other armor sets – it’s so good to use.”
  • Krob8788 writes: “I’m literally building this for my Swaxe build right now.”
  • Zamoxino shares his opinion: “The normal set feels quite good because you can heal about 10% of HP per monster stun. That helps with the little unhealed HP after drinking a Mega Potion. It also helps when fighting in an arena with lava floors and similar challenges.”

Some players find the game additionally simplified by the strong healing and therefore intentionally avoid it. The difficulty level has always been a hot topic in the community and encounters a variety of opinions. A veteran recently reached hunter rank 100 and is confident in knowing why many think the game is too easy: Veteran with hunter rank 100 explains why Monster Hunter Wilds feels easier

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Pokémon GO reveals first information about the global GO Fest 2025, makes a Fire/Water Pokémon the star

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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:

  • June 28 to June 29, 2025

At the same time, three local events will take place in Osaka, Jersey City, and also in Paris. However, the local events will occur earlier. Paris will be the last one, taking place from June 13 to June 15, 2025.

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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.

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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.

Besides that, you can participate in special research focusing on Zacian and Zamazenta. This confirms the leaks from data miners that occurred beforehand.

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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A nasty goblin gets a new game on Steam, and I’m ready to be tortured again

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

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:

  • Styx: Master of Shadows on Steam
  • Styx: Shards of Darkness on Steam
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.

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A delightfully nasty protagonist

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.

Styx is one of those protagonists with whom I can be truly evil and feel good about it. If you want to express your dark side in role-playing games, then MeinMMO has just the right list for you: Dragon Age The Veilguard is too nice for you? In these role-playing games, you can be wonderfully evil

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New Shooter on Steam Was a Hit in Beta, Players Complain at Release: Your Sweet Baby Turned Into an Ugly Child

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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.”

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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.

If FragPunk has disappointed you and you are looking for an upcoming shooter to look forward to in 2025, you can find 9 more titles that will be released this year and might interest you in our list on MeinMMO: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025 – These releases you should mark on your calendar

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Actor from Dragon Age reveals that he prefers to play a woman in the role-playing game to seduce himself

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

For 10 years, players waited for a continuation of the series, until in 2024 the eagerly awaited sequel Veilguard arrived. However, this splits the community. While some find it praise-worthy, others are very critical: The press and Metacritic praise Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which will cause huge disputes with the players

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In a brilliant anime on Netflix, a strange man lives in the mouth of a lizardman

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 5 minutes

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 Hole is the dystopian place where people live.
The world of the sorcerers, on the other hand, is much more vibrant
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 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
Caiman and Nikaido celebrate the New Year.
Noi and Shin also have a special relationship
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
In the baseball episode, cockroach Johnson gets to participate too.
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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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Dragon Ball Super is finally continuing, exciting fans with the epic cover: ‘Toriyama would be proud’

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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.

The image features Son Goku and his close companions in their strongest forms:

  • Son Goku with his Ultra Instinct
  • Vegeta with his Ultra Ego
  • Son Gohan appears in his Beast form
  • The Namekian is seen as Orange Piccolo
  • Broly has become the Legendary Super Saiyan (LSSJ) with his green hair
Dragon Ball Super Manga Cover
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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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.

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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.

It is particularly emotional that the manga continues just a few weeks after the first anniversary of Toriyama’s death. The mangaka passed away on March 1, 2024, and volume 24 will be released on April 4, 2025. This is, by the way, exactly 1 year after the release of volume 23.

However, it may be that there will not be many more volumes of Dragon Ball Super. The story was already close to the end during Toriyama’s lifetime: Dragon Ball Super could end soon despite a successor for Toriyama, as it is close to the official ending of the story

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The Helldivers 2 community achieves an important victory, but many would rather have lost

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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.

It remains to be seen what Arrowhead is preparing behind the scenes. The fight is not over yet, and the black hole of Meridia is still making a direct path to Über-Earth. If you want to read more about Helldivers 2, we have just the thing: The head of Helldivers 2 is no longer interested in democracy and bug aliens after 11 years

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WoW Brings Back the Best and Worst Feature from Battle for Azeroth

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

WoW Nzoth Draenei Blood Elf title
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.

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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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Source(s):
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7 unscrupulous things show the dark side of Tony Stark in the Marvel universe

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 6 minutes

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.

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English trailer for Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr.

1. He ruined Spider-Man’s life

Peter Parker Sad Spider-Man 3
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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Source(s):
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  2. Marvel Database
  3. Titelbildquelle: Marvel Entertainment auf YouTube
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Player from Monster Hunter Wilds achieves all 50 trophies and Platinum: ‘Please go touch some grass over the weekend’

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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.

A complete list of all 50 achievements can be found in this article: Monster Hunter Wilds: Trophy Guide to all Achievements – What you need for 100%.

Here’s how it continues after the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds:

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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.”
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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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All Movies of Pirates of the Caribbean Ranked – Which Adventure of Jack Sparrow is the Best?

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 4 minutes

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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For Kill Bill, Tarantino was inspired by a Japanese film that hardly anyone here knows

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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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There are so many tourists in Japan that the government is now sending them to the countryside

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Krokel – How to Make the Most of the Event

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

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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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.

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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
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„Misunderstood the setting“ – Newcomers suggest improvements for Warhammer 40,000 – Fans explain why they are stupid.

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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.

In Warhammer, everything is bigger, more dangerous, and more absurd. Every race is deeply xenophobic, everyone hates everyone, and there is war everywhere. Billions of beings die daily in the universe. Space Marines, the “poster boys” of the universe, have two hearts and three lungs.

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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“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.

Just recently, a fan had a brilliant idea to stop the greatest danger in the galaxy, only to be informed by veterans that this had been tried before. And the outcome then was devastating.

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.

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Warhammer is not nice – and it shouldn’t be

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.

However, there is indeed one race in Warhammer 40,000 that is dedicated to serving a higher good and trying to build a better world. This race, however, is still very young, and even here it is already apparent that they are not the good guys: A race in Warhammer 40,000 actually wants peace with everyone, but uses questionable methods

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Even experienced players respect a co-op shooter on Steam, which is now cheaper than ever

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

The developers at 10 Chambers are currently working on a new co-op shooter, which, however, will depart from the dark horror setting. This time, like in Payday, it will be about heists: In a new co-op shooter on Steam, you will rob ruthless companies to fill your own pockets.

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