The creators of Pokémon have really disappointed me lately, but their latest game fascinates me completely

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Beast of Reincarnation has received a new trailer and Game Freak continues to show that there is more to them than just Pokémon. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes is not only completely fascinated, the game reminds him of an emotional action RPG.

Since its announcement, the gaming world seems to be completely surprised by Beast of Reincarnation. The upcoming action RPG from Game Freak, the Pokémon studio, looks impressive, especially when compared to the Pokémon games.

So far, I have mostly ignored Beast of Reincarnation and was skeptical. Especially the DLC for Pokémon Legends Z-A disappointed me like no other game has in a long time. But the new trailer for Beast of Reincarnation gives me hope that there is more to Game Freak.

You can watch the new trailer here:

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GameFreak showcases in the new trailer for Beast of Reincarnation what their new game is capable of

More than just Pokémon

Game Freak is primarily associated with the Pokémon series, but occasionally they also ventured into other games, such as:

  • Drill Dozer (2005) for Game Boy Advance
  • Tembo the Badass Elephant (2015) for Steam, PS4, and Xbox One
  • Giga Wrecker (2017) for Steam (later also for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch)
  • Little Town Hero (2019) for Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox One

These have mostly flown under the radar or received mediocre reception. For instance, Little Town Hero only scored 64 on Metacritic with a user score of 4.2. Beasts of Reincarnation already raises the bar with production values alone.

I am especially fascinated by the robots, as I initially thought of something like Nioh for the setting, but Beast of Reincarnation mixes post-apocalypse with Japanese influences. The new trailer showcases the subjectively best form of a post-apocalypse.

I love the world that seems inhabited by robots and reclaimed by nature. Humans seem to be secondary. Along with the musical accompaniment, the game already evokes flashbacks to NieR: Automata, an action RPG that triggered the strongest emotions in me.

Especially impressive in the trailer is also the gameplay. It not only looks fast and beautifully animated, but also implements the contrast between nature and robots.

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Impressive Visual Details

On paper, the gameplay looks simply like an action RPG, but I am impressed by how much confidence Game Freak puts into the visual design. The contrast between mechanical creatures and nature seems to be reflected even in combat. For example, a special move makes gigantic flowers sprout from the ground, but also features futuristic attacks with seemingly homing arrows.

This confidence is also evident in the character design. The main character and an older man may appear to wear traditional clothing at first glance, but small pockets, a green vial, or a jacket that looks more futuristic can be seen. In this trailer, Game Freak manages to organically combine these elements without the visual ideas clashing.

This is not easy and shows that Game Freak has an understanding of character design and a visual identity beyond graphics. In this case, you could mention Pokémon, because despite the mediocre technology, Pokémon games usually have interesting visual ideas.

Beast of Reincarnation clothing main character
Just the clothing of the main character is incredibly interesting.

Important, even if it may not be the best game

If you look at the YouTube comments, the comparison with Pokémon is of course in the foreground. That’s why Beast of Reincarnation is such an important game for Game Freak. It not only attracts attention for them, but they can also differentiate themselves from Pokémon, even if the game may not be the big revelation.

Although I am looking forward to the release now, a fundamental skepticism remains. The story seems to be a major focus, and it will be interesting to see what Game Freak makes of it. Although Pokémon has nice ideas, there hasn’t been a truly serious story since Pokémon Black and White 2 (2012).

However, Beast of Reincarnation stands or falls with the gameplay. The animations look good, but how does it actually play? The flower special move looks impressive but also like a disruption in the otherwise fluid gameplay. After all, a good flow is one of the most important aspects of action combat systems.

However, these are things that are difficult to evaluate based on a trailer. We will likely have to wait for demos, play tests, or ultimately the release. But even just with the trailers, Game Freak has already managed to be more than just the Pokémon studio and I find that wonderful.

There’s definitely not long to wait; Beast of Reincarnation will be released on August 4, 2026, on PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series. MeinMMO author Ody thinks of a FromSoftware title while playing: The Pokémon developers reopen a gaming wound that Sekiro has stabbed into me

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Windrose: Multiplayer and Coop – How it works and what is possible

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Windrose offers a lot of potential for those who enjoy setting sail with their friends. But how does it work and what is possible? We will show you!

What can you do in multiplayer in Windrose? Windrose can be played completely in co-op, and you can explore the world together and build your bases and ships. One player hosts the corresponding world and then invites the others with an invite code.

How many players can play Windrose? You can play with up to 8 players on the official servers, although the game itself recommends a maximum of 4 for a smoother experience. If you manage a dedicated server, you can increase the number of players as well.

Can you invite players to the solo world at any time? In principle, you can. For that, you just need to go to “Host Game” in the main menu and select your existing world instead of a new one. However, you should note that not every progress is transferred for all players, and some things are not synchronized.

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How does progress work in co-op? Individual progress depends on when players enter an existing world. If the host has already been playing for a while, the progress of the other players will not be automatically adjusted. However, you have a few options to customize your gaming experience:

  • Shared quest progress
    • You can choose in the options whether you want to share your quest progress. This works for all quests marked as co-op quests. If one player completes the objectives, the quest is also completed for all other present players.
    • You can also disable the option so that everyone has to complete their quests by themselves.
      • Note: If you take breaks in between and your host continues to play without you, you will have to catch up on missed quest objectives next time before you can continue synchronously.
  • You can also adjust how and whether the enemies scale with you and the number of players. You can make them either stronger or weaker.

Do new players take on the host’s progress? No, if you join a world later, you have to catch up on completed quests before you can continue together.

Do all resources respawn in multiplayer? Yes, you don’t have to worry about emptying the world together. As long as the resources are not too close to a campfire, they respawn regularly.

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Can multiplayer worlds be continued without a host? Yes, theoretically that is possible. It’s not very simple, but if you want to continue playing without your host friend, catch up on progress, or just farm, you can do that as well. However, it’s a bit more complicated and comes with some limitations. Everything you need to know is here in the guide: Windrose: How you can dive into your friends’ world even without a host

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First voices from the endgame of Crimson Desert confirm critics’ opinions, now see the problems

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

The release of Crimson Desert on March 19, 2026, has now been over a month. For the fans, it’s a good time to provide a conclusion about the game, and there is a lot of criticism.

How is Crimson Desert doing? Crimson Desert is still popular among players a month after its release. Just on Sunday, April 19, according to SteamDB, over 155,000 players logged in simultaneously. The first 3.6% of players have finished the story and are now voicing criticism.

Warning: This article contains minor spoilers about the final boss of Crimson Desert.

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Critique of the endgame and its systems

What bothers the players? In a Reddit thread, players are currently discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Crimson Desert intensely. In it, the poster expresses some theses. For example, the last chapters of Crimson Desert are not good and feel “rushed.”

At the same time, the epic final boss fight has major issues. The dragon flying and reaching the boss do not function well due to bugs and rob the fun and flow of the fight. Similarly, the start of the fight is problematic, as you first have to find the final boss instead of using the epic storm on the fortress as an introduction.

He also speaks in the post about the many systems of Crimson Desert. For example, the camp, according to him, is built more on quantity than quality. Bugs block some features, and it lacks depth.

For him, the boss fights were also quite boring. They usually follow the same attack patterns and do not differ much in tactics. On the other hand, it is different with the puzzles, which you sometimes have to solve with millimeter precision.

How does the community see this? The community discusses the player’s experience. The post has about as many upvotes as comments on Reddit. Opinions vary greatly, but many of his points resonate:

  • martygod12: “Exactly my thoughts. CD is overall a good game, but it is extremely inconsistent. There is probably no game I’ve played in the last 5, maybe even 10 years, where I was constantly amazed at how great something can be made, only to then simultaneously shake my head in disbelief at how poorly something can be made.”
  • Nwah2112: “The precision of the puzzles is not discussed often enough. I had to look up a series of quite simple puzzles just to confirm I was doing it right because I had assumed I had everything turned the right way or whatever.”
  • trevvert: “The refinement system is also completely crazy. Why SO MANY materials? Why isn’t it drawn from the inventory? And sorting in the refinement menu makes a lot of things very difficult; it could use some category tabs as well as a way to refine multiple levels at once (especially when combining the same equipment)”
  • Catch11: “It is heavily carried by the graphics and combat, but I enjoy it immensely”
  • BiggieAl93: “For a game with so many bosses, it’s really disappointing that every boss is just a teleporting, attack spamming clusterfuck.”

However, there is also a lot of criticism from fans who praise Crimson Desert and the features criticized here. However, the general tenor points out that the critics were correct in their assessments of the game and that Crimson Desert has clear problems that need to be fixed.

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Microsoft has seemingly decided to give up the last thing that made an Xbox an Xbox: custom hardware

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft seems to have decided to give up the last thing that made an Xbox an Xbox, and that could be crucial. According to leakers, Microsoft plans to forego custom hardware in its next Xbox. This also marks the end of an era, as every Xbox so far relied on special hardware inside.

“Project Helix” is said to be the next Xbox from Microsoft. It’s already clear that the system will differ significantly from the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, as it aims to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming.

Now another detail has emerged: A well-known leaker reports that the next Xbox is supposed to forgo custom hardware, a fact that has always made consoles unique in their own way.

The leak comes from AMD insider KeplerL2, the magazine WCCFTech considers the source and the leaker to be very reliable, as he has been correct more often in the past.

Giving up on special hardware feels like the end of an era, but it will make things much easier for developers

What does this mean? In simple terms, the next Xbox system will contain the same hardware that you can also find in a computer. There is not supposed to be a specific graphics chip (GPU) developed for the Xbox platform.

For most average users, this change probably won’t make much difference. When someone turns on a console, they usually see the interface and menus, not the custom hardware hidden inside the console. Gaming is also unlikely to feel any different, as the gaming experience itself with controllers and players will most likely remain identical.

On the other hand, the shift to “normal” PC hardware without special features means it could be easier than ever to port games to the new “Helix” system.

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MeinMMO tech expert Benedikt says: The forgoing of such custom hardware feels like the end of the Xbox era. Whether in the Xbox 360, Xbox One, or the current generation (Series X|S), Microsoft has always relied on specifically tailored hardware that you could only find in these consoles.

This made the consoles something special, at least from a hardware perspective. Even the new Steam Machine, which is set to be released in 2026, relies on special hardware that you can only find in that device.

But that could now be over. In the end, I might only buy PC hardware with an Xbox sticker on it. For many, there might hardly be any reason to buy an Xbox, as the lines between PCs and consoles continue to blur. However, this could also mean that important advantages of the Xbox are lost: 6 things where PS5 and Xbox are simply better than a gaming PC

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Pokémon GO: All Events in May 2026 – Dates in the List

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

May also brings various events to Pokémon GO. You can find out what they are in our overview.

As in every month, May again brings different events into play. These include events, raids, and also the raid hours. In May 2026, there will again be 2 Community Days: the regular edition and a classic variant.

The overview of all dates can be found in the following list. Monsters that can also appear as Shiny are marked with an *. If there are already more information about an event, you can find it by clicking on the corresponding link.

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All Events in May 2026

DateEvent
May 2Raid Day with Shadow Entei*
May 9Community Day with Lechonk*
May 12 – 18Spring Marathon
May 16Community Day Classic
May 23Mega Raid Day

All Raid Bosses and Raid Hours in May 2026

DateRaids
Weekends in MayShadow 5-Star Raids with Shadow Cresselia*
May 6 – 125-Star Raids with Nihilego*
May 6 – 12Mega Raids with Mega Camerupt*
May 13 – 195-Star Raids with Buzzwole* (America and Greenland),
Pheromosa* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) and
Xurkitree* (Asia-Pacific)
May 13 – 19Mega Raids with Mega Glalie*
May 20 – 265-Star Raids with Tapu Bulu*
May 20 – 26Mega Raids with Mega Altaria*
May 27 – June 25-Star Raids with Tapu Fini*
May 27 – June 2Mega Raids with Mega Medicham*

Which monsters appear in raids from May 13 to May 19, 2026, depends on your location. In Europe, you will only find Schabelle in raids during this time. However, you can also challenge the other monsters in raids using Remote Raids, as long as someone from the respective region invites you to a raid.

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All Dynamax Bosses in May 2026

DateDynamax Boss
May 4 – 10Cottonee*
May 11 – 17Growlithe*
May 18 – 24Registeel*
May 25 – 31Combee*

As soon as more information about the events is known, we will update the list for you. If you strive to become the strongest trainer in Pokémon GO with the absolute best monsters, then it might be worth taking a look at the following list: the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

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Windrose: Build a shipyard – How to manage your ships

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time < 1 minutes

In Windrose, a shipyard is essential because it allows you to dock and manage your ships. You can find out how to build one and what else you can do with it here in our overview.

When can I build a shipyard? You can build the shipyard relatively early in the first chapter, but you will first need the blueprint. Complete the quest “I Need A Bigger Boat” first. Before that, you must repair your first wreck that you found at the beginning of the game.

Now go to your storage and set up the shipbuilding workshop – it needs to be covered. A small slanted roof over the workshop is sufficient. Now build an item in the shipbuilding workshop menu, e.g., the cannons “12-pounder”. Afterwards, you will automatically unlock the blueprint for the shipyard.

In the building menu under “Crafting & Tools” is the shipyard. For the construction, you now need 10 wood and 10 coarse fabric. The shipyard does not need to be covered and can be placed at the edge of your settlement.

Both workshops are essential for upgrading your ship. While you can create your upgrades at the shipbuilding workshop, the shipyard allows you to place them.

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What can the shipyard do? The shipyard allows you to manage your ship. The functions primarily include equipping various gear for your crew or cannons of different sizes. Aside from that, you can also customize the appearance of your ship.

These were all the important details about the shipyard and how you can unlock and build it. Besides the shipyard, it is also important to know which ships exist and which ones are among the best. You can find a detailed list with explanations here from us: Windrose: All ships in the list – These are the best

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The Death Star from Star Wars costs over 7,000 times more than the entire world generated in 2025

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The Death Star is the flagship of the Empire in Star Wars. However, the question of what the superweapon actually cost is never raised. We clarify.

During the course of the original trilogy, the Empire builds not just one, but even two Death Stars. With the second, they manage to do it in no time, which causes discussions among fans.

But what does such a superweapon cost in our world? Students at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania dealt with this question a few years ago and approached it mathematically.

The result exceeds the financial standards of our Earth by far.

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What did the students find out? The costs for the Death Star mainly depend on the steel needed, which is made from iron.

If you take the diameter of the first Death Star, which is 120-140 kilometers, the students estimate that about 1.08 trillion tons of steel are needed.

They then calculated that for such an amount, around 852 trillion US dollars would be needed. Converted to euros, that amounts to about 724 trillion €. The calculation comes from 2012, and considering changing prices, it could be even more today.

In comparison: The total global gross domestic product amounted to about 117 trillion US dollars in 2025, according to Statista. The Death Star would require about 7,282 times that cost of 852 trillion.

By the way: There is comparatively little iron on the Earth’s surface that we could use for the construction of the Death Star. However, the Earth’s core supposedly has raw materials for 2 million Death Stars according to the investigation. Unfortunately, we have no access to that.

Since we would have to make do with the iron available to us, construction would take quite a long time: about 833,000 years. Even if you had the necessary funds, you would not witness the completion.

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Taking all these factors into account, it is indeed surprising that the Empire was able to build two Death Stars in just a few years. The second one was even larger than the first. The planet destroyer is not the only overwhelming tool in the galaxy: 5 superweapons from Star Wars that are even more frightening than the Death Star

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You should be more afraid of goblins in D&D, because they have an ability that will leave you biting your teeth off

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Goblins in Dungeons & Dragons are often considered small creatures that can be quickly swept away by an inexperienced adventurer group. However, they can become really tenacious when played correctly.

What makes goblins so challenging? Goblins may seem less intimidating at first glance, but they have the potential to become one of the nastiest opponent types in your D&D group. This misconception primarily arises because they are not played “correctly”.

Their strength comes primarily from two aspects:

  • Even though they are weak individually, they can become a true plague when in groups.
  • Due to their nimble retreat (“Nimble Escape”), they require only a bonus action to hide. This means they can attack in one turn and then immediately hide again.

A nice ability, indeed. But how this can actually play out is explained by the Game Master and Reddit user Mortlach78, who himself noted: “Goblins are absolutely terrifying!”

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Small, hidden, but above all sneaky attackers that won’t leave you in peace

How fierce can goblins be in combat? The Game Master explains that he was simply made aware of what is already stated in their stat block through the book “The Monsters Know What They’re Doing” by Keith Ammann.

Goblins are primarily sneaky attackers who should ambush as a group and attack from a distance. Since they can hide with a bonus action, their turn should look like this: Attack with the shortbow from hiding (action), hide (bonus action), repeat.

In the next round, they would have advantage on their next shortbow attack due to their hiding, inflicting 1d6 + 2 piercing damage + 1d4 (due to the hidden attack), along with double the chance of a critical hit.

How can this hiding method be ensured? Since they hide afterwards, it becomes increasingly difficult for players to retaliate. Goblins have a solid +6 on their Stealth rolls, which means they don’t have to roll very high to surpass their enemy’s passive perception.

When you consider all these aspects together and then plan for 5, 10, or 20 goblins in an ambush, players will think twice about making a “Boblin the Goblin” joke.

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Startup relies completely on AI tool for daily work, suddenly loses access for the entire company

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

A Tech startup is completely relying on the AI tool Claude and is suddenly almost completely at a standstill because access has been blocked. Only hours later is there a solution.

Which startup was denied access? The Argentine financial tech startup Belo used the AI tool Claude from Anthropic as a central part of its daily work. This became a problem when suddenly all accounts were deactivated.

As the CTO Pato Molina of the company shared on X, more than 60 employees simultaneously lost access. He publicly criticized the incident and stated that the blocking occurred without any prior warning.

Anthropic decided to block our entire organization due to an alleged violation of their terms of use. What specific policy we violated, no idea – we just received an email, and bam, goodbye Claude. If you want to contest the measure, you have to fill out a Google form, as ridiculous as it sounds.

– Pato Molina via X
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How significantly was the company affected? The impact on the startup was substantial. Since many internal processes ran through the AI, a large part of daily work could no longer be carried out (TimesOfIndia).

For a tech company that heavily relies on efficiency and speed, such a failure means not only delays but also economic damage. The situation also made it clear to the CTO how dependent certain industries have become on external services.

Pato Molinsa emphasizes on X that it is crucial for software companies that depend on AI tools for critical processes not to put all their eggs in one basket.

Was there an explanation from Anthropic? Initially, it remained unclear for several hours why the accounts were blocked. Especially frustrating was that there were no prior indications or warnings. Later, Anthropic explained that it was apparently an automated security measure.

Source: X, Pato Molina

Such systems usually intervene as soon as unusual activities are detected. After an internal review, access was finally restored, indicating that no violation of policies had occurred.

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On Twitch, our MMORPG expert talks about what we can expect from the genre in the future

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the FYNG at Caggtus, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz spoke in the talk on Twitch about the genre. He talked about MMOs and MMORPGs in general, but especially about what we can expect in the future.

What was that talk about? As part of Caggtus, the streaming event Find Your Next Game (FYNG) took place. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz was invited to the talk and spoke with host Lea Herfurtner, Dimitry Halley, and Julius Jules Busch from GameStar about everything that is currently moving the popular genre.

Last year, Karsten talked about what the genre was lacking. In 2026, it’s also about the future of the genre and what we can expect. You can watch the complete talk on Twitch.

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Moving from large areas towards user-friendliness

Where are MMOs heading more and more? According to Karsten, there has been a trend in the West for MMOs for some time now, where the genre is becoming more user-friendly. Smaller hurdles are being created so that more people are reached and more come to play.

Asian MMOs are also moving away from the PvE and sandbox aspects towards single-player elements and a focus on the story. There is also a greater emphasis on smaller dungeons and areas.

Jules also shared this view and justified this transformation by stating that the life circumstances of gamers change with increasing age. They now have more obligations and it is more attractive to hear that content can also be played alone in the evening, rather than having larger commitments through raids and guilds in a game.

Accordingly, games must adapt their presentation and development to cater to these gamers.

Revenue from MMOs was also discussed in the talk. Karsten believes it is unfortunately rare for an MMO to rely on players paying a one-time price.

It is currently still more common to fund MMOs with a subscription model or to make the game free to play, and then profitably design it with battle passes or other monetization options.

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In 2026, we can expect a bit more in terms of MMO and MMORPG than in the previous year.
If this article has sparked your interest in these two game genres, but you don’t know which one to play, you might find inspiration in our list: The 10 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs in 2026

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Man plays a “silly little anime game”, becomes a psychologist

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Three years after Persona 5, a game with anime graphics, the developers released an extended story with the Royal version. In it, a new character appears who inspires a man from the USA to pursue his dream job. 

What kind of character is this? In the Royal version, Dr. Takuto Maruki is one of the key figures. The character was specifically rewritten for this extended version of the game.

He arrives after the traumatic events surrounding the PE teacher Kamoshida at Shujin Academy, where many of the protagonists are located. He helps the students process what has happened as a psychologist. 

He is extremely friendly, empathetic, and also a bit clumsy. That’s exactly why he is popular among the students. However, he seems to be so popular even among real gamers that one of them has found his dream job because of him.

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Gamer finally finds his dream job

Who inspired the character? Dylan Lackaye played Persona 5 Royal and found his dream job through it. He writes on X that he was extremely anxious and angry at the world in 2020. When he then played Persona 5 Royal, the therapy scenes with Dr. Takuto Maruki inspired him. He supposedly immediately warmed to the idea of becoming a therapist himself. 

By the next morning, he had supposedly run down the stairs and told his mother that he wanted to sign up for a master’s degree to become a therapist. However, at that time, he had not yet achieved a diploma or a degree in psychology.  

More than five years later, I today received my license to practice clinical therapy. So much has changed in my life since that day, and I can honestly say that I am now a completely happy and fulfilled person. 

According to him, none of this would have happened if it hadn’t been for this stupid little anime game. He thanks Billy Kametz, the English voice actor, for his performance that completely changed the direction of his life.

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Unfortunately, the voice actor has since passed away and cannot receive his thanks. In the comments, however, one of the writers, who is said to have written Dr. Maruki, thanks Dylan Lackaye for playing. 

Actually, I only recently replayed Persona 5 Royal. I wanted to pass the time until I can finally be back in Japan: After 8 years, I’m replaying an RPG on PS5 because I long for a very specific country

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The biggest secrets from a MMORPG from Germany were probably just decoration and the fans are disappointed

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

A content creator analyzes the code from the German MMORPG Tibia and finds that there is no solution for some of the biggest puzzles of the MMORPG.

Who is it about? The German MMORPG Tibia will soon be 30 years old. Yet, there are still puzzles that remain unsolved to this day. Quite a long time, considering that among the thousands of players who have tried to solve the puzzles, no one has succeeded so far.

A content creator from Brazil has now looked at the game’s code in a video on YouTube and checked how the puzzles could have been solved. However, his findings have caused outrage among the fans.

Here you can see how Tibia has changed:

Start video
Tibia: The MMORPG from Germany showcases its improvements from the Winter Update 2025 in the trailer

Two of the biggest puzzles are said to be fake

What did the player find out? In the video, the player examines two major puzzles. The first concerns the starting location of Tibia, Rookgaard. There is the “Sword of Fury,” which is also called “Spike Sword.” It is located on an island, surrounded by fire that one would need to extinguish in order to obtain the sword.

For years, fans have tried to find out how to extinguish the magical fire. According to the content creator, however, this was never intended. According to his code review, there is no function in the code of Tibia that would transfer the sword into a player’s inventory. It is merely a decorative object.

What is the second puzzle? The second puzzle involves a door to the Minotaur Mage’s room. Since the release, players have been searching for the matching key to open the room.

According to the content creator, the developers did not assign a key to the door in the code. This means that there would be no matching key in the game to open the door.

How do the players react to this? The players find it sad that in almost 30 years, no solution has been implemented for the legendary puzzles of the MMORPG. According to them, the developers missed a great opportunity. They write in the comments on YouTube:

  • @jcvader1404: “It’s a pity that they never did anything about it before Rookgaard became obsolete and was forgotten.”
  • @eeka_droid: “Bro has shattered all hopes and dreams of Rookgaard with a single video.”
  • @persoulrpg: “Cip [the developers] wasted a lot of potential by abandoning all these secrets, not just in Rookgaard. None of them ultimately developed into anything meaningful, although people spent years trying to solve them.”
  • @nitogravelord8118: “As everyone knew: If the quest were solvable, it would have already been solved.”
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Although the puzzles of Tibia will probably never be solvable, the developers have celebrated great success with the MMORPG, and it is still not over after almost 30 years. For its 29th birthday, there were even queues for the servers: A German MMORPG is so popular that players are afraid to log out, now a developer speaks out

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Witch Hat Atelier: Episode 5 – Release Overview

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The manga for Witch Hat Atelier has been running for 10 years, but is only now getting a series. All the information about the upcoming anime can be found here.

Update on April 21st: We have updated the article regarding the next episode.
  • Release: April 27th, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 PM Central European Time
  • Streaming service: Crunchyroll
  • Dub: Japanese audio with German subtitles and simultaneous German dubbing

The article will inform you weekly about when the release of the next episode takes place. This way you will know if there is a break in the anime and at what time the new episode starts. Additionally, there is information on when the new episode will be available in German.

If you want to know more details, we have a separate overview for you.

Overview:

Start video
Witch Hat Atelier – The First Trailer for the Fantasy Anime

Witch Hat Atelier – Everything about Episode 5

Release: When is Episode 5 coming out?

The next episode of Witch Hat Atelier airs on Monday, April 27th, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central European Summer Time. The following episodes, which will go up to Episode 13, will be released on a weekly basis. 

Streaming Service: Where can I watch the episode?

Witch Hat Atelier is exclusively available on Crunchyroll in simulcast. This means that the episodes will be broadcast shortly after the Japanese premiere on television.

Dubbing: What languages will be available?

The episode will be available in Japanese with German subtitles. At the same time, the episodes will be released without delay in the German dubbed version. There is no waiting time between the versions.

Content: What will there be to see?

The anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier is based on the manga. Therefore, we can already guess what the series will be about:

  • The protagonist Coco wants to become a witch. However, only those born with magical talent can become witches. Coco does not qualify.
  • One day she meets the wizard Qifrey, who takes her as a student. He teaches her that spells can also be cast using runes and magical ink.
  • The dark witch circle is interested in Coco. Their goal is to revive the free use of magic. It was banned because several atrocities were committed with it in the past.

Coco must therefore deal with the dark plot and her newly acquired magical knowledge at the same time. The manga of Witch Hat Atelier is still ongoing, which is why the story is not yet complete.

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Witch Hat Atelier is just one of many animes that will premiere in Spring 2026. There are many other highlights you should not miss. You can find all important information about the anime on MeinMMO: 8 Anime Recommendations for Spring 2026, one of which has the potential to become the best anime of all time

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10 Legendary Swords from Game of Thrones That Even the White Walkers Fear

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 9 minutes

Swords are quite important in the world of Game of Thrones. We take a look at 10 particularly legendary weapons that have more lore than some characters.

What is Valyrian steel? In Westeros, swords are often more than just simple weapons. They symbolize power, status, and the legacy of one’s house. This is especially true for the extremely rare and valuable swords made of Valyrian steel. Allegedly, dragonfire and ancient magic were once used to create this extraordinary material. How exactly – that is a long-lost secret.

Swords made of Valyrian steel are exceptionally light, sharp, and nearly indestructible. They can effortlessly penetrate armor and can also put an end to one of the most dangerous creatures in Westeros: the White Walkers.

According to books, there are about 200 weapons made of Valyrian steel in Westeros. Most of them are swords, but there are also daggers and axes.

What was the ranking based on? We look at swords that were particularly important in Westeros, accomplished great deeds, or simply have many legends surrounding them. They all have one thing in common: they can face the White Walkers. Most of these swords are made of Valyrian steel – although there are exceptions.

Start video
Trailer for the first season of the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’

Bonus: Dawnbringer

  • Holder: Tommen II. Lannister

Dawnbringer is a somewhat special case. The sword itself hasn’t experienced much. However, the story around it is still relevant. Therefore, it gets a special place here.

About a hundred years before the fall of Valyria, the Lannisters are said to have acquired a sword made of Valyrian steel. In true house fashion, they supposedly paid an incredibly high sum for it. However, the joy over the new treasure did not last long. Less than a hundred years later, Dawnbringer was lost when the then-king Tommen II set out on an expedition to the ruins of Valyria with the sword and never returned.

Since then, the Lannisters have desperately tried to obtain a replacement. In the books, Tywin, for example, wanted to buy swords from smaller and poorer houses. However, he was turned down each time. Tywin’s younger brother Gerion even attempted to retrieve the sword by himself and disappeared without a trace.

Only after the execution of Ned Stark did the Lannisters finally obtain the Valyrian steel they coveted so much.

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  2. gameofthrones.fandom.com
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Pokémon GO: Counter for Kapu-Riki – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Kapu-Riki in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Kapu-Riki in 5-star raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Kapu-Riki? Kapu-Riki is a legendary Pokémon from the seventh generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Fairy and Electric types and was activated at the start of the Alola season in Pokémon GO.

When is Kapu-Riki in the game? You will find the boss starting from April 22, 2026, in 5-star raids. It will disappear again on April 28, 2026.

Start video
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes with Mewtwo and Zeraora

Defeating Kapu-Riki in Raid – With These Counters

  1. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  2. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  3. Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  4. Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
  5. Eternatus with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  6. Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  7. Mega Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
  8. Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High Horsepower
  9. Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Earthquake
  10. Landorus Therian with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
  11. Shadow Landorus with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  12. Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  13. Shadow Overqwil with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  14. Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  15. Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  16. Naganadel with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  17. Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
  18. Shadow Rhydon with Mud-Slap and Earthquake
  19. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Psycho Cut and Sunsteel Strike
  20. Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Earthquake

Weaknesses of Kapu-Riki: The Pokémon belongs to the Fairy and Electric types and has weaknesses against Poison and Ground. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Kapu-Riki.

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Is there a Shiny Kapu-Riki? Yes, you can catch Kapu-Riki as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. In the following graphic, you can see the difference between the normal version and the Shiny version:

Pokémon-GO-Kapu-Riki-Shiny

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they have already reached a fairly high level in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Kapu-Riki with two players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.

No matter how many trainers you bring into battle: you should organize and assemble your team in advance. This not only saves you time in every lobby, but also ensures that you always face your best team: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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Windrose: All Factions – How to farm reputation for them

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

In Windrose there are a variety of factions that you can encounter. They can be leveled up so you can benefit from some bonuses. We will show you where to find them all and how to farm reputation for them here.

How many factions are there? In total, there are 4 different factions that are named as follows:

  • Rebellious Buccaneers
  • People of Tortuga
  • Smugglers of Port Royal
  • Brotherhood of the Coast

Those who want directions to the respective merchants and their leaders will be disappointed. All maps in Windrose are procedurally generated, and therefore the positions of the factions also vary for each map. So just keep your eyes open and complete quests – sooner or later you will discover them anyway.

But aside from their positions, their assortment is particularly interesting because if you want to go far as a pirate, you must raise their rank, and to achieve that you need to earn reputation. We will now show you the assortment of all factions and explain how you can quickly gather reputation with the respective factions.

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The pirate survival game Windrose finally has a release date, and it is already very close on the horizon

Farming Reputation – Here’s How

How can I quickly gain reputation? To increase your rank with the respective factions, you must either submit insignias (received by defeating enemies), grant letters of favor (received by completing quests), or complete faction quests. All factions have a maximum of 4 reputation levels, which require different amounts of reputation to achieve:

Reputation LevelRequired Reputation Points
10
2100
3300
4600

The fastest way is to complete easy quests and defeat as many enemies as possible along the way to collect insignias. These items have higher rarity levels depending on the type of enemies defeated, which in turn allow for more reputation points upon submission.

What should I be aware of with the insignias? Especially when it comes to submitting items that grant you reputation, you should be cautious. Once you have increased your reputation points with a faction using, for example, insignias, you cannot undo this decision. Therefore, it is important to know which faction deserves your attention first based on your build and goal. We will now show you which items await you with the respective merchants.

All Factions and Their Assortment

Do I need to know anything about the merchants of the factions? Among the factions, there are bounty hunters, suppliers, and buyers. The former accept your reputation items and thus increase your level with the respective faction.

The suppliers provide you with various materials and blueprints depending on your rank, which will help you progress in the game – including new ships.

Windrose Supplier
This is what the shop of a supplier looks like

The buyers, on the other hand, want to acquire a variety of items for Piasters and Guineas from you. So if you loot a lot, a small detour to them can be worthwhile, especially if you’re low on cash.

We will now show you what the individual merchants of the respective factions offer in their assortment.

Rebellious Buccaneers

ItemTypeReputation LevelCost
Master’s ToolsMaterials for Crafting110 Piasters
Plan: Clay & Logs Base SetBuildings110 Guineas
Merchant Contract: Animal ProductsBuildings2100 Piasters
Plans: Flibustier’s JacketArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Flibustier’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Tracker’s JacketArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Tracker’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Devastating 12-PoundersShip: Cannon2300 Piasters
Plans: Perfectly Ordered 12-PoundersShip: Cannon2300 Piasters
Plans: Tempered 12-PoundersShip: Cannon2300 Piasters
Plans: Weathered Pillars and FencesBuildings220 Guineas
Plans: Devastating 24-PoundersShip: Cannon3400 Piasters
Plans: Perfectly Ordered 24-PoundersShip: Cannon3400 Piasters
Plans: Tempered 24-PoundersShip: Cannon3400 Piasters
Plans: Reed Roofs and Clay WallsBuildings320 Guineas
Plans: Devastating 36-PoundersShip: Cannon4500 Piasters
Plans: Perfectly Ordered 36-PoundersShip: Cannon4500 Piasters
Plans: Tempered 36-PoundersShip: Cannon4500 Piasters
Decor: Hunter’s FurnishingsBuildings430 Guineas
Style Book: Buccaneers Flag DesignsShip: Skin410 Guineas

People of Tortuga

ItemTypeReputation LevelCost
Sewing ToolsMaterials for Crafting110 Piasters
Plans: Marble, Plaster & Tile Base SetBuildings110 Guineas
Merchant Contract: FoodBuildings2100 Piasters
Merchant Contract: Natural ResourcesBuildings2100 Piasters
Plans: Privateer’s CoatArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Privateer’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Marksman’s DoubletArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Marksman’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Columns & ArchesBuildings220 Guineas
Plans: Tile Roof ExtrasBuildings320 Guineas
Plans: Elegant Stained Glass DoorsBuildings420 Guineas
Plans: Mahogany Staircases & RailingsBuildings420 Guineas
Plans: Luxurious SeatingBuildings430 Guineas
Plans: Mahogany Tables & CabinetsBuildings430 Guineas
Plans: Elegant CabinetsBuildings430 Guineas
Plans: Elegant Curtains & ShelvesBuildings430 Guineas

Smugglers of Port Royal

ItemTypeReputation LevelCost
Smithing FluxMaterials for Crafting110 Piasters
Plans: Stone and Planks Base SetBuildings110 Guineas
Plans: Conquistador’s CuirassArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Conquistador’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Pikeman’s CuirassArmor: Chest Protection2200 Piasters
Plans: Pikeman’s PantsArmor: Legs2200 Piasters
Plans: Keelhold Hull BracingShip: Hull2300 Piasters
Plans: Iron Resolve Hull BracingShip: Hull2300 Piasters
Plans: Standfast Hull BracingShip: Hull2300 Piasters
Plans: Timber Pillars, Beams and FencesBuildings220 Guineas
Naval Tactics I: AmbushNaval Tactics3500 Piasters
Naval Tactics II: No QuarterNaval Tactics3500 Piasters
Naval Tactics III: Stretch The SupplyNaval Tactics3 500 Piasters
Naval Tactics IV: ShipshapeNaval Tactics3500 Piasters
Naval Tactics V: Silence the GunsNaval Tactics3500 Piasters
Plans: Straw Roofs and Triangular WallsBuildings320 Guineas
Decoration: Luxurious FireplaceBuildings430 Guineas
Decoration: Fountains & PlantersBuildings430 Guineas
Decoration: Elegant Iron UtensilsBuildings430 Guineas
Style Book: Smugglers Flag DesignsShip: Skin410 Guineas

Brotherhood of the Coast

Item TypeReputation LevelCost
Shipwright’s ToolsMaterials for Crafting110 Piasters
Steel NailsMaterials for Crafting210 Piasters
SaltMaterials for Crafting22 Piasters
Ship Design: BrigNew Ship21,000 Piasters
Coffee BeansMaterials for Crafting33 Piasters
WhiskeyMaterials for Crafting310 Piasters
MadeiraMaterials for Crafting310 Piasters
BrandyMaterials for Crafting310 Piasters
Style Book: Privateer Flag DesignsShip: Skin310 Guineas
Style Book: Stock Hull ColoursShip: Skin330 Guineas
Style Book: Stock Sails ColoursShip: Skin330 Guineas
Ship Design: FrigateNew Ship43,000 Piasters
Style Book: Brethren Flag DesignsShip: Skin410 Guineas
Style Book: Brethren Hull ColoursShip: Skin430 Guineas
Style Book: Brethren Sails ColoursShip: Skin430 Guineas
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These were all the important details about the individual factions, their reputation system, and how you can reliably increase it. Aside from the merchants, you should also inform yourself about which armors are most worthwhile for you, as they have a significant impact on your pirate. You can find out more about that here: Windrose: Best Armor – What You Need to Know

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Elden Ring film: Release date, trailer and cast – Everything you need to know about the upcoming film adaptation

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

After persistent rumors, it is finally official: Elden Ring will be adapted into a movie. You can find all previous information about the video game adaptation here on MeinMMO.

Update from 20th April 2026: We have supplemented the following article with the cast and the release date.

What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is an open-world action RPG from the legendary developer studio From Software. In the game, you take on the role of an unknown person who must confront various monsters, humans, and even gods in the Lands Between.

For the game’s background story, the development team collaborated with George R. R. Martin, who is known as the author of the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. As it has become known, Elden Ring will also be adapted into a film.

When will the movie of Elden Ring be released? It is now known that the movie is set to be released on March 3, 2028. The movie is being shot specifically for IMAX (Source: x.com).

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Elden Ring Movie: Everything about Trailers, Release, and Cast

Is there a trailer for the Elden Ring movie?

No, so far it has only been announced that work is being done on a movie. There have been no images or trailers for the upcoming film yet, and details are still being kept quite under wraps. We will keep you updated and adjust the article as soon as there is new information.

Here you see a trailer for the game:

Start video
Elden Ring Trailer

Who is in the cast of the Elden Ring movie?

With the release date, the cast was also announced, but without the specific roles. Featured are:

  • Kit Connor
  • Ben Whishaw
  • Cailee Spaeny
  • Tom Burke
  • Havana Rose Liu
  • Sonoya Mizuno
  • Jonathan Pryce
  • Ruby Cruz
  • Nick Offerman
  • John Hodgkinson
  • Jefferson Hall
  • Emma Laird
  • Peter Serafinowicz

Who is directing the Elden Ring movie?

With the announcement that a film adaptation of Elden Ring is in the works, Bandai Namco also announced the director: Alex Garland will be at the helm. He is primarily known for sci-fi films, including Ex Machina (2015) and Annihilation (2018). However, he has also explored other genres with films like Men (2022) and Civil War (2024).

The film is being produced in collaboration with A24. The American film studio primarily produces smaller films by emerging directors. However, in recent years, they have also invested in larger films. Well-known examples from A24 include Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Midsommar (2019), or Moonlight (2016).

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What is the plot of the Elden Ring movie?

Nothing has been revealed about the possible story yet. Since Elden Ring does not have a traditionally told story, it remains to be seen what focus the upcoming film will have. It is also unclear whether the authors of the game will be involved in the screenplay. Fans of the world can look forward to a new game soon: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All information about release, gameplay, and price

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I was sentenced to World of Tanks even though I find tanks stupid – and was positively surprised by HEAT

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 5 minutes

MeinMMO editor Caro was selected from the editorial team to drive some rounds in tanks during the Closed Beta of World of Tanks: HEAT. The problem: She likes neither tanks nor military shooters. Here you get the first impression of the genre-foreign player.

When I was ambushed by our editor-in-chief Leya with access to the Closed Beta of World of Tanks: HEAT, I must admit… let’s say I was “not very excited.” My previous experience with World of Tanks is limited to trailers or other clips, which I merely chuckled at with a shake of my head. I just find tanks silly, and the military vibe tends to push such games to the end of my gaming waitlist. 

In principle, HEAT is a hero-based PvP tank shooter where you demonstrate your strategic skills in 5v5 or 10v10 battles and fight for map control. When I realized this, a revelation woke up in me:

I would play it as a hero shooter fan just like Overwatch!

Start video
In the hero-based military shooter World of Tanks: HEAT, agents fight with their tanks in heated battles

My Introduction to the Closed Beta

When I started the Closed Beta for the first time, I was greeted by a nice menu where you can take a closer look at the agents along with their tanks and customization options. A genre fan would delight in the possibilities and find a favorite based on the abilities and vehicle characteristics. I, however, went by vibes. 

Only one character was locked behind the Battle Pass (the only female agent in the game, but okay). I tested myself in AI battles with a few of the different agent-tank dream teams and eventually settled on one favorite: Hound.

Not only did I like Hound’s feel in battle, he was also significantly more “lowkey” than the somewhat forced laid-back sunny boy Kent or the dad one-liners of the defender Chopper. Hound, on the other hand, was quieter, and his edgelord mask with matching remarks made him a bit cringe, but I mean that in an endearing way.

Note from the aging editor-in-chief, who is currently editing the text: I had to Google the meaning of lowkey, and maybe some of you do too. Here are my findings: Originally, “lowkey” in English describes a quiet, understated tone. In modern youth slang, using lowkey admits something without making a big deal out of it: “I’m lowkey tired.” (I’m actually really tired but don’t want to complain.)
Hound from WoT HEAT
Hound and his LEO 1A6A1 from World of Tanks: HEAT

(A bit too far) into the fray

With Hound and his LEO 1A6A1 (which still means nothing to me today), I initially joined other players once again for AI matches to at least give my non-existent tank driver skills a bit of dignity. 

As a sniper archetype, I gracefully distanced myself from my team to explore the map and contribute nothing to the battle until I finally experienced that certain feeling every sniper fan knows: Perfect position, strong view, unsuspecting (AI) enemies. 

One by one fell victim to my excellent positioning, and this was despite my seemingly superhuman reflexes being hampered by the somewhat cumbersome speed of a tank. And this was exactly what I had to get used to.

I may play like a Widowmaker, but the LEO 1A6A1 cannot aim as quickly as I’m used to in hero shooters like Overwatch. And this created another problem.

After my ego was fed too much by the glorious positioning, I thought it was a good idea to jump straight into the battle. And here I realized – not only is aiming with a tank slow.

Quick peeking behind buildings as well as pushing at the right moment to then retreat in time is much easier said than done with a tank. I couldn’t just quickly flee from a battle to win high ground. I was simply subjected to the clumsiness of this bulky vehicle. Due to my Overwatch expectations, I was mercilessly blown up in World of Tanks in split seconds. But I kept wanting to say “just one more round” because I wanted to get better.

I actually learned…?

The solution to my lack of synergy between shooter knowledge and complete misunderstanding of tank speed: Hound’s wonderful primary ability “Decoy.” Through a deployable tank decoy that perfectly resembles the LEO 1A6A1, opponents are supposed to confuse it with the player and target it instead. When the decoy is destroyed, it “heals” the original.

Hound agent properties
The agent properties of Hound

The decoy regularly became my lifesaver in battle, not as a distraction – but as a protective barrier when I had unfortunately positioned the sniper tank right in the line of fire.

You can place up to 3 decoys with respect to a cooldown, which create a perfect barrier of “fake LEO 1A6A1s” when placed side by side. Maybe I have created a great trick here, or perhaps future players will just be smart enough to choose the right positioning.

WoT HEAT Decoy
The decoy can be rotated and placed at will. Here it is (for now) just one.

Despite zero motivation, HEAT did quite a bit right

In my first hours, it quickly became clear to me: When my honest zero-motivation attitude meets a lack of know-how – how can I report on it fairly? But that created a strong plus point. Because the entry was really easy even for someone as extremely noob as me, despite some bravado.

The UI is clear and understandable, and even if you have no idea about tanks and what they are capable of, both the controls and the gameplay and missions are intuitive, self-explanatory, and not complicated at all. I never felt overwhelmed by the game at any moment. And I caught myself in moments when I found the game fun … I mean, of course, not as terrible as expected.

Have I become a fan of the genre through the Closed Beta of World of Tanks: HEAT? No – but I don’t have to. 

You can’t expect every game to truly engage every gamer. Especially when it already has a large fanbase full of players who are absolutely crazy about tanks, who develop from fellow players to friends, and are absolutely ecstatic when a tank gets a new paint job. That’s what it’s all about.

What I can say: I still find tanks silly and additionally just too cumbersome and slow, but… if I ever – for whatever reason – get invited by friends to a round or two of HEAT… then Hound, LEO 1A6A1, and I will be ready to ruin the opponents’ sight together.

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Netflix releases hundreds of series & movies every year, but which ones are you actually interested in?

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Just like countless movies and series are released daily on Netflix and other sites, MeinMMO aims to provide you with news, specials, and opinions on movies and series alongside all the gaming topics. But which ones interest you the most?

According to What’s on Netflix, 597 originals were released in 2025, including movies, series, and documentaries produced by Netflix. Titles from other studios are not even included in that count.

While we do report on some new releases or classics on the platform, we often receive mixed feedback. Therefore, we wanted to ask you which topics interest you the most regarding movies and series – not just on Netflix, but also in the broader cinema and series landscape.

The landscape consists of many diverse genres, formats, and franchises. Netflix itself regularly continues series such as One Piece, but competitors like Disney also frequently release new titles related to Star Wars or Marvel. Thus, there are many topics that engage fans.

That’s why we created a survey to better understand your interests and ultimately consider them in our topic selection.

You can choose up to 5 of the 11 topics.

What happens with the survey results? Just because one topic gets more votes than another, we don’t want to completely ignore all other topics. The film and series landscape is dynamic, and you never know which unassuming hidden gem might suddenly become a hit.

With the results, we would like to see which articles you currently enjoy reading and how we can further build on that.

Feel free to let us know in the comments if there are more specific topics that interest you in each area, whether they are:

  • News
  • Lore and History
  • Backgrounds on Actors,
  • Easter Eggs and Trivia
  • Opinions and Analyses
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One of our biggest topics in the fantasy genre is The Lord of the Rings. The films are only a small part of the vast world of Middle-earth. We have summarized many of the stories in lore specials for you. Here you will find an overview: The Lord of the Rings: Everything about the Lore and History of Middle-earth


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Trainer in Pokémon GO catches one of the rarest monsters from the couch, now half the community wants to live with him

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A trainer had outrageous luck in Pokémon GO and now has many new potential roommates.

Even though in Pokémon GO, as the name of the game suggests, it primarily involves playing through movement outside your home, some activities can also be done from home. If you’re lucky, you might also catch a few monsters from your own 4 walls.

So did a trainer who had a decent amount of luck. The community is so envious that they want to move in with him directly.

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Rare, rarer, lake trio

What did the trainer catch? As the trainer shows in his post on Reddit, he was able to catch 2 specimens of Vesprit, one of which is even Shiny and has great IV values of 15/14/11. According to his own statement, the trainer caught both specimens just 200 meters apart on 2 consecutive days.

He also notes in a comment that he previously caught 3 more specimens at one of the two spots.

Vesprit is part of the lake trio and is one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO that you can find in the wild with an extremely low probability. The chance of getting the monster on 2 consecutive days in the same area, with one of them being Shiny, is very slim.

If the trainer is not lying here, then he can consider himself one of the luckiest players in Pokémon GO.

What does the community say about it? While some trainers doubt that one can have such luck in the game, the post has elicited even more commenters. Some would rather want to move in with the trainer directly.

Some of the comments include:

  • “Are you looking for a roommate?”, asks fujimumu
  • “Exactly my thought”, responds FanshiNeko to the previous comment
  • “Can I move in with you? I’ll pay rent”, also asks Jm1328
  • “I have the same luck with Tobutz [..]. Some specimens were right at the same spawn point, two appeared on two consecutive days, maybe 50 meters apart”, reports GuitarOk752
  • “Congratulations, that is literally the rarest Pokémon in the whole game – with these values, as Shiny and in the wild”, says Flimsy_Pipe_7684
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Have you ever had such luck? Let us know in the comments. If you want to know which events, raids, and Dynamax monsters are waiting for you in the coming days, feel free to check out our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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