“It’s Hell” – The Bald Head of a Twitch Streamer Affects His Relationship and Career

An American Twitch streamer lost a bet and had to shave his head. This has consequences for his followers and his relationship.

Who is it about? The Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren has over 3.3 million followers on Twitch and can engage an average of 13,502 viewers per stream (via sullygnome). He is among the largest streamers in the U.S.

During a stream, Ludwig made a bet with his chat, which he promptly lost. The punishment: The streamer had to shave his head.

In the German Twitch scene, Trymacs is one of the biggest streamers. We introduce him to you in the video:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

Followers mock Ludwig

What are the consequences of his shaved head? For many followers, Ludwig’s bald head was the occasion to make fun of him with memes. Some subscribers on YouTube write, “Bro looks like he joined the wrong prison gang,” while others call him “Baldwig”; a combination of the English word “bald” and his name Ludwig.

One follower had a very special reaction. Almost daily, he wrote to the Twitch streamer, asking if he could come to his graduation party in May 2026. However, once Ludwig shaved his head, he received a completely different message from the follower:

Please do not respond and do not come to my graduation party with that peanut-shaped head. For future inquiries, only write to me with full hair.

(via YouTube) from minute 00:27)

“I’m sure you’ll find someone”

How does his girlfriend react? Ludwig’s girlfriend QTCinderella also does not miss the opportunity to make fun of her boyfriend. In a stream clip (via YouTube), Ludwig initially shaved only half of his head, leaving hair on both sides.

With this hairstyle, he calls QTCinderella via FaceTime to see her reaction. She says among other things: “There are definitely people out there who are not that concerned about looks. I’m sure you’ll find someone.”

After the call, Ludwig’s Twitch colleague fuslie jokingly asks, “Are you still together?”

How does the Twitch streamer react? As a defiant reaction, Ludwig posted on X: “I tried to keep text-to-speech on during my first bald stream. It’s hell. I’m going on hiatus until my hair grows back.”

Image source: X

Of course, the Twitch streamer didn’t mean it seriously; a day later, he streamed again on Twitch. All of this is, of course, just fun from the community and QTCinderella. You can read more about the Twitch streamer Ludwig on MeinMMO: Mr. Clean from YouTube watches himself screaming while promoting fraud app: “I’m the biggest fan”

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„Kick me out, I messed up“ – Trymacs was kicked out of his own clan in Clash of Clans, finds it fair

In a live show of the podcast “Offline + Ehrlich,” Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler talked about how he got kicked out of his own clan in Clash of Clans. The reason: He did not attack a village in time. Trymacs finds his expulsion justified.

Why was Trymacs kicked out of the clan? Trymacs explains in a live show of “Offline + Ehrlich” that he was expelled from his clan in Clash of Clans due to a missed attack. In the game, players have 24 hours to attack an opponent’s village during a war. During this time, the Twitch streamer failed to fulfill his duty as a clan member.

Clash of Clans is an MMO strategy game that can be played on Android or iOS. Players build their own villages and wage war against other villages. Various clans form and fight each other.

We present the life and career of Trymacs in our video:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

“Your clan needs you”

unsympathischTV reports that he has received submissions from chats from his viewers for his videos. These submissions are about a person who got expelled from a clan in Clash of Clans because they were not online for a week. The person’s explanation that he had school was not accepted by his clanmates.

Why does Trymacs find the expulsion fair? Trymacs can understand this approach; after all, during a war, you have 23 hours to prepare and then another 24 hours to attack your opponent.

Trymacs finds that sufficient time because “Your clan needs you. It really needs you. It needs your two attacks.” (via YouTube). Otherwise, the clan war will be lost.

Because Trymacs himself had once failed to make an attack in that time, he finds the expulsion justified and says: “I have full understanding. (…) Kick me out, I messed it up.”

After his expulsion, Trymacs was readmitted; however, he was not allowed to participate in a clan war initially and had no leadership position.

Trymacs has a special relationship with Clash of Clans: Trymacs takes the mobile game very seriously. It was one of the first games, alongside Clash Royale, that he played at the beginning of his Twitch career. During the filming of his own show “Nerd in the Dirt,” he even let his girlfriend play so that his account wouldn’t be unattended and he wouldn’t lose important items.

By the way, Trymacs would not allow his podcast colleagues unsympathischTV and Varion to join his current clan. They are not invested enough for the Twitch streamer. Other Twitch colleagues of Trymacs have found a special way to annoy him: Trymacs has an expensive Fortnite account, but only because his Twitch colleagues want to annoy him.

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Pokémon GO: Day 1 of the Unova Tour 2025 is here – All content on Saturday

Today begins the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova. What can you do on Saturday? We summarize it briefly here.

When does the GO Tour 2025 start? The first day of the GO Tour starts today, on March 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It ends again at 6:00 PM. Day 2 starts tomorrow in the same time frame.

During the tour, you can encounter various Pokémon in hourly rotating habitats, complete raids with Kyurem, and do research. Keep in mind the large overview of all content with and without a ticket.

To give you a quick overview, here we have a brief summary for you about what is important today, on Saturday.

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

What is happening on Saturday during the GO Tour 2025?

Raids with Kyurem: In the 5-star raids, you will encounter the white and black Kyurem. Both provide you with fusion energy for the respective variant. Both variants are top attackers.

In addition, Zekrom and Reshiram are around. You also need them for the fusion.

Path Choice: You must choose between white or black at the beginning of the event – your choice will influence the content of the event for you. Particularly important: The choice affects from which raids you will receive Kyurem with the move “Freezing Time”.

The move is essential for your fusion to also master its new adventure effect move.

Bonuses: The following apply:

  • Halved hatch distance
  • No remote raid limit
  • Up to six special trades per day
  • Halved Stardust costs when trading

Habitats and Spawns: Today, the so-called “habitats” change hourly. They bring different Pokémon that you can catch. So you should check in the game repeatedly today to encounter all the monsters of the day.

Enigma PokéStops: Some PokéStops give you so-called Enigma tasks. If you spin them, you will receive a special research with Pokémon that receive a special background when caught. These Pokémon are as follows:

  • Felilou
  • Dusselgurr
  • Sedimantur
  • Fleknoil
  • Praktibalk
  • Schallquap
  • Ganovil
  • Flampion
  • Flampivian
  • Zurrokex
  • Symvolara
  • Wattzapf
  • Kastadur
  • Klikk

All of them can also be shiny with luck.

The most exciting monsters on Saturday: What highlights can be caught at the GO Tour? You should pay attention to the following:

  • The black and white Kyurem in 5*-raids
  • Zekrom and Reshiram in 5*-raids
    • Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem may have special backgrounds
  • Sesokitz – available as shiny for the first time. The different variants rotate in the habitats.
  • The regional Symvolara, Maracamba, and Bisofank hatch from 10-km eggs, and can also be shiny. Ignivor is also in 10-km eggs.
  • In 5-km eggs, you can find Jiutesto, Karadonis, Furnifraß, Fermicula, and Ignivor
  • If you use incense, you can encounter Icognito A, N, O, U, and V
  • There are four different costumed Pikachu variants
  • In the wild, you will encounter some of the strongest attackers in the game such as Rotomurf, Milza, Praktibalk, Kapuno, or Lichtel

Team Play and Routes: If you use team play, you can encounter Jiutesto, Karadonis, Furnifraß, and Fermicula in team tasks. The routes feature offers you linear bars.

We will add more content as it becomes known. What you should also keep in mind: Currently, there are some codes active that you can activate for about a week. One of them will also give you 3 legendary Pokémon. However, to obtain them, you must complete a time-limited research with Unova Pokémon. It is strongly recommended to do this over the weekend, as the research will not run for long anymore. Everything about the promo code with the legendary can be found here.

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Pokémon GO brings the last promo code for the Unova Tour

A new promo code for Pokémon GO has been released again. Here you have another chance to grab some fusion energy.

What is the code? The new promo code that you can redeem in Pokémon GO is:

  • C352CNMG77474

What does the code provide? If you redeem the code, you will receive another 50 fire fusion energy. You need this energy to fuse Kyurem and Reshiram and to obtain the white Kyurem, one of the two new forms of the monster. However, if you want to receive the fusions, you still need to complete raids during the Unova Tour. The energy from the code alone is not sufficient for this.

What codes are currently available? As part of the Unova Tour 2025, several codes for Pokémon GO have been released recently:

  • A promo code gives you 50 volt fusion energy
  • Each code for 50 fire fusion energy and a Pokémon encounter
  • Another code for 50 volt fusion energy
  • And a code that gives you research with 3 legendary Pokémon as a reward

You can watch the trailer for the new season in Pokémon GO here:

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

How to redeem promo codes in Pokémon GO

The procedure to redeem one of the promo codes has been the same for both iOS and Android devices for some time now. The process is as follows:

  • Open the Pokémon GO web store
  • Select the “Redeem Code” option
  • Log in with your Pokémon GO account if you are not already logged in
  • Enter the code and click on “Apply”

If you now open the game, you will see a notification informing you that you have redeemed a code. If this does not appear immediately, please close and reopen the game or try again after a few minutes.

The published codes are a great opportunity to receive a small amount of fusion energy if you are aiming for the Kyurem fusions. These will be released this weekend as part of the worldwide Unova Tour 2025 for all trainers and represent powerful attackers in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Global Unova Tour 2025 – Date, Bonuses, Content

In Pokémon GO the worldwide Unova Tour 2025 is coming up. We show you all the information about the first major event of this year.

What is the Unova Tour? The GO Tour has been the second largest Pokémon GO event of the year for several years, after the GO Fest. It always revolves around a specific region from the Pokémon games. This year we will get the already fifth GO Tour: Unova.

When will the worldwide Unova Tour take place? The worldwide GO Tour: Unova will take place on March 1 and 2, 2025. It will run on both days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Already the weekend before, there will be a locally limited version of the event. It will take place from February 21 to 23 in New Taipei and Los Angeles.

In this article, we summarize all information that is relevant for the global variant on March 1 and 2.

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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer

Unova Tour worldwide – What’s it about?

Do I need a ticket? Generally not, many bonuses are simply available for free. However, there will be some bonuses that can only be unlocked with the new “Tour Pass” in the shop. Additionally, there is a ticket for a Masterwork Research.

Here we will first show you all the free contents.

The highlights of the Unova Tour

The most important contents of the Unova Tour are as follows:

  • The black and white Kyurem will appear through fusion for the first time in Pokémon GO.
  • Zekrom and Reshiram can be caught in raids.
  • The Shiny version of Buneary will appear for the first time in various habitats that change hourly.
  • Maracamba, Symvolara, and Bisofank will hatch from 10 km eggs, and they can also be shiny.
  • You can receive special backgrounds when catching Level 5 bosses.
  • Regional Pokémon from Generation 5 will appear in the wild. These are Vegimak, Sodamak, and Grillmak.
  • Additional regionals will be in 5 km eggs. These are Jiutesto, Karadonis, Furnifraß, and Fermicula.
    • You can also find these four through Team Play tasks.
  • Barschuft Rotlining and Blaulinig will appear more frequently on routes.
  • There are four different costumed Pikachu in the habitats, raids, and research.
  • Incognito A, N, O, U, and V will appear when you use incense.

What bonuses does the Unova Tour bring?

During the event, the following applies:

  • Half hatching distance for all eggs that you place in incubators during the event
  • No remote raid limit
  • Up to 6 special trades per day
  • Half Stardust costs for trading

Wild Pokémon in habitats

We will show you all the habitats, times, and the corresponding Pokémon here. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk.

HabitatPokémon
Winter Cave
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oshawott*
Rufflet*
Fleeknoil*
Rotomurf*
Galapaflos*
Picochilla*
Gelatini*
Buneary (Winter)*
Wattzapf*
Klikk*
Zapplardin*
Dratini*
Petznief*
Frigometri*
Pikachu with Warren’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Lotta’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Tony’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Rosy’s cap* (rare)
Spring Soiree
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Snivy*
Vegimak*
Somniam*
Ohrdoch*
Praktibalk*
Strawickl*
Toxiped*
Waumboll*
Lilminip*
Piccolente*
Buneary (Spring)*
Tarnpignon*
Mamolida*
Kastadur*
Pikachu with Warren’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Lotta’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Tony’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Rosy’s cap* (rare)
Summer Vacation
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Floink*
Yorkleff*
Grillmak*
Dusselgurr*
Elezeba*
Schallquap*
Flampion*
Lithomith*
Flapteryx*
Unratütox*
Buneary (Summer)*
Emolga*
Flunschlik*
Geronimatz*
Pikachu with Warren’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Lotta’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Tony’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Rosy’s cap* (rare)
Autumn Masquerade
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Nagelotz*
Felilou*
Sodamak*
Zurrokex*
Makabaja*
Mollimorba*
Monozyto*
Buneary (Autumn)*
Quabbel (male)*
Quabbel (female)*
Pygraulon*
Lichtel*
Golbit*
Kapuno*
Pikachu with Warren’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Lotta’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Tony’s cap* (rare)
Pikachu with Rosy’s cap* (rare)

Pokémon in eggs and raids

The following monsters are in the eggs:

2 km Eggs5 km Eggs10 km Eggs
Rufflet*
Praktibalk*
Laukaps*
Schnuthelm*
Ignivor*
Jiutesto*
Karadonis*
Furnifraß*
Fermicula*
Ignivor*
Maracamba*
Symvolara*
Bisofank*
Ignivor*

The following monsters are in raids:

Level 1 RaidsLevel 3 RaidsLevel 5 Raids
Pikachu with Warren’s cap*
Pikachu with Lotta’s cap*
Pikachu with Tony’s cap*
Pikachu with Rosy’s cap*
Shardrago*Maracamba*
Reshiram*
Zekrom*

Contents that are not free

A Masterwork Research with Meloetta will be available through the shop. Here you can get Shiny Meloetta for the first time. The ticket is already available from the “Path to Unova” event. This starts on February 24.

The second is the Tour Pass in Pokémon GO. It works somewhat like a Battle Pass. There is also a free and a paid version here. Both will be available from February 24.

You need to progress in the game to collect various rewards. These include Pokémon encounters, candies, balls, stickers, avatar items, and a special Pokémon encounter at certain milestones. The highlight of the paid version is the Lucky Charm, an item that guarantees you a lucky Pokémon. Additionally, Victini is available in the pass. You can find more detailed information about the GO Tour Pass here.

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A competitor to Battlefield finally gets the long-awaited co-op campaign – But for players it is “a complete disappointment”

Players have eagerly anticipated the campaign of the Battlefield competitor Delta Force. However, it’s not well received by players on Steam.

Which game are we talking about? This refers to Delta Force – Black Hawk Down. It is a free cooperative campaign for the Free2Play shooter Delta Force, which was released on Steam in December 2024. The game is being developed by the Chinese studio Team Jade, which has also worked on Call of Duty: Mobile.

The campaign of Black Hawk Down is based on the film of the same name by Ridley Scott and takes place during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. As elite fighters of the Delta Force, you are tasked with rescuing the crew of a crashed “Black Hawk” helicopter that went down in enemy territory.

You can see a trailer for the new campaign mode here:

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Delta Force – Black Hawk Down: Launch Trailer for the Free Shooter Campaign on Steam

Great anticipation gives way to bitter disappointment

Fans were eagerly anticipating the campaign. Under the trailer on YouTube, comments from those who remember the film (as well as the game from 2003) are piling up. Many players also can’t believe that the campaign is completely free to play.

However, since the release, the mood has changed, at least on Steam: There, the campaign is rated “mostly negative”. Of over 4,000 reviews, only 38% are positive.

These are the biggest criticisms so far:

  • There are no checkpoints within the missions. If you die, you are sent back to the beginning.
  • The campaign is designed to be played in co-op. As a solo player, you have very little chance here.
  • The performance of the game is extremely unstable. Players report crashes during the loading screen and significantly lower FPS than in the main game.

IzzyGGN writes in his review on Steam: “This is a complete disappointment! They have designed the campaign completely in hardcore mode, and it is impossible to play in single-player mode.” Team Jade has only “cobbled together a false remake of the original from 2003”

Is the Delta Force campaign worth it? If you are looking for a challenging shooter campaign that you can play with your friends, then Delta Force – Black Hawk Down might still be worth checking out. However, if you prefer to play solo or with bots, you should steer clear of the game.

Have you already tried Black Hawk Down? Feel free to tell us in the comments how you found the mode and whether you can understand the harsh criticism. You can get an overview of the most interesting shooter releases of the year here: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025 – These releases you should mark in your calendar

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Pokémon GO: Reshiram Counters in the Raid Guide – 20 Strongest Attackers

The best counters against Reshiram in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Reshiram? Reshiram originates from the fifth generation of games and has the types Dragon and Fire. It is part of the Tao trio along with Kyurem and Zekrom.

When does Reshiram come? You can find the boss at the global Unova Tour 2025 in 5-star raids. This event will take place on March 1st and 2nd, 2025. Here we show you the best counters against Reshiram and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Reshiram in Raids – With these counters

  1. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breakneck Blitz
  2. Proto-Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
  3. Mega-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
  4. Crypto-Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
  5. Dialga (Origin Form) with Fire Breath and Roar of Time
  6. Mega-Diancie with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
  7. Mega- Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  8. Crypto-Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
  9. Crypto-Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  10. Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breakneck Blitz
  11. Thundurus (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Desert Storm
  12. Maxax with Dragon Tail and Breakneck Blitz
  13. Mega-Tyranitar with Stone Edge and Rock Wrecker
  14. Crypto-Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
  15. Crypto-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
  16. Mega-Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  17. Palkia (Origin Form) with Dragon Tail and Spatial Rend
  18. Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
  19. Crypto-Gigalith with Stone Edge and Meteor Beam
  20. Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide

Weaknesses of Reshiram: The Pokémon is of the types Dragon and Fire, making it vulnerable to Ground, Rock, and Dragon. So, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Reshiram.

Is there a Shiny Reshiram? Yes, you can catch Shiny Reshiram in Pokémon GO. We show you in the graphic how the shiny version looks:

Pokemon-Go-Reshiram

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high level, you can defeat the boss with two or three people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers. To quickly complete the raids, groups with many participants are suitable.

No matter how many trainers you start the raid with: You should definitely organize your raid teams in advance. This not only saves time in each individual raid but also ensures that you always go into battle with your best team: Tips for Organizing Raid Teams.

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Pokémon GO: Zekrom Counters in Raid Guide – 20 Strongest Attackers

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

What kind of Pokémon is Zekrom? Zekrom comes from the fifth generation of games and has the types Dragon and Electric. Along with Kyurem and Reshiram, it belongs to the Tao Trio.

When does Zekrom come? The boss is part of the big global Einall Tour 2025, which takes place on March 1 and 2, 2025. We show you the best counters against Zekrom here and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Zekrom in Raid – With these counters

  1. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
  2. Proto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  3. Mega-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
  4. Mega-Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  5. Crypto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  6. Dialga (Primal Form) with Fire Breath and Roar of Time
  7. Palkia (Primal Form) with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
  8. Crypto-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
  9. Mega-Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  10. Crypto-Excadrill with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
  11. Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Fairy Wind
  12. Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
  13. Landorus (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Desert Hurricane
  14. Crypto-Mamoswine with Mud Shot and Avalanche
  15. Crypto-Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  16. Crypto-Rhyperior with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  17. Crypto-Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
  18. Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  19. Mega-Sceptile with Leaf Blade and Hurricane
  20. Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades

Weaknesses of Zekrom: The Pokémon belongs to the types Dragon and Electric, making it vulnerable to Ground, Ice, Fairy, and Dragon. So in raids, focus primarily on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Zekrom.

Is there Shiny Zekrom? Yes, you can catch Shiny Zekrom in Pokémon GO. We show you in the graphic what the shiny version looks like:

Pokemon-Go-Zekrom
Zekrom in the normal version and as Shiny

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, you can defeat the boss with just two players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should opt for more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.

Prepare before the fight and ideally put together your team for the battle in advance. This not only saves time in every raid lobby, but also ensures that you face your strongest team: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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Blizzard announces that Season 8 in Diablo 4 will start later and brings an ‘old friend’ into the game

In Diablo 4, Season 7 is currently ongoing, and Blizzard has now announced that it will be extended by a few weeks. Season 8 is set to not only bring new content to the game but also an “old friend.”

Why is Season 8 starting later? Originally, Season 8 was scheduled to start on April 15, 2025, but it has now been pushed back to April 29 – two weeks later. According to the Diablo head, the update needs more development time than initially planned. His post on X has sparked speculation, as fans are now guessing who this “old friend” might be. On X, he specifically writes:

“Hey everyone, to serve the game and not the schedule, Season 8 will be in development a few weeks longer than we originally expected. The team is working hard on some great updates for the next season, so stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing an old ‘friend’ again.”

You can see the gameplay trailer for current Season 7 in Diablo 4 here:

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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power

Diablo, Tyrael, new Endgame?

Who could the “old friend” be? Under the X post and also on Reddit, fans are currently speculating on who the old friend could be. Many hope it is Diablo himself – the Lord of Terror and one of the most powerful demons in hell.

Diablo refers to himself as the supreme evil and is always the toughest boss in the games. However, he has not appeared in Diablo 4 yet. At gamescom 2024, the developers were already asked about this. They said: The supreme evils will always return in some way.

Others are hoping for Tyrael, who plays an important role in the story of the Diablo games. In Diablo 2, Baal got his hands on the Worldstone and attempted to corrupt it. He did not succeed completely, as in “Lord of Destruction” he was defeated and Tyrael destroyed the corrupted stone.

Also, Biodiversity bets in his Reddit comment on Tyrael – and on Lorath. Players last saw Lorath in the campaign of Diablo 4, where he acted as a narrator and mentor. The user also wonders what the new season theme will be and whether the developers will reveal the great gray area in Nahantu.

In the Reddit post, Zek23 comments that the quotation marks around “friend” hint at an antagonist or a “shady NPC.” Some consider Tyrael to be “too important” to be introduced in just one season. Instead, the name Zoltun Kulle comes up, who already played a role in Season 3.

On X, however, there are fans who do not believe in a character at all – instead, they hope for new endgame content or leaderboards. The endgame of Diablo 4 has been a major point of criticism from the community since the release.

What do you think? Could the “old friend” be a familiar evil like Diablo or Mephisto? Or are we expecting a feature that returns from previous seasons? Since the first Diablo installment, the prime evils have been your biggest opponents – including Diablo and Mephisto. You can learn more about the demonic lords here: Diablo 4: The 7 evils in the Power Ranking

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Diablo 4 Powers of Witchcraft: How the Mechanics Work in Season 7

In Season 7 of Diablo 4 there are witchcraft powers that you can equip. You can find out how to get the powers and how they work here at MeinMMO.

What are witchcraft powers? The witchcraft powers are essentially the new mechanic in Season 7 of Diablo 4. You can utilize the powers and learn special abilities. There are three or four different types of witchcraft powers:

  • Abhorrent: Uses magic that unleashes destructive energies and polymorphs.
  • Psyche: Uses defensive powers of mind and soul to create visions, focus attacks, and provoke madness in your enemies.
  • Growth and Decay: Uses magic that heals and harms by increasing life and resources. These summons can cause terrible diseases and disturbances.
  • Additionally, you can discover rare, forgotten wiccan powers.

How do I learn witchcraft powers? To learn new witch powers, you farm the seasonal fame. You gain fame, or “Restless Decay”, when you complete seasonal Whisper tasks and kill “Headflawed” enemies. You sacrifice “Restless Decay” at the altar at the Whispering Tree for new witch powers. This will also allow you to improve existing powers.

Below, we list all witch powers including their functions. As of the current status (January 16, 2025), there are a total of 25 witchcraft powers in Season 7.

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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer

All 25 Witch Powers and Their Functions

Blizzard has announced a total of 25 witch powers and readjusted them after the PTR. In the “Campfire Chat” livestream on January 16, 2025 on YouTube, another power was presented. If more powers are added, we will update the listing.

Abhorrent Powers

  • Firebat Servants
    • A lethal swarm of firebats attacks enemies every 3 seconds, dealing a total of X fire damage over a complete attack.
    • From higher ranks: Enemies attacked by firebat servants 5 times are stunned for 3 seconds.
  • Abyssal Resonance
    • Unleashes an explosion for every 250 resources consumed that deals X shadow damage. Each explosion triggered within 10 seconds of the last increases the size and damage of the effect by 130%. Stackable up to 3 times.
    • From rank 10: The third explosion pulls enemies towards you before detonation.
  • Wave of Wailing
    • Unleashes a wave of wailing when you deal damage to an enemy with your skills. Wave of Wailing additionally deals X shadow damage and transfers this damage to all other enemies of the same type in close proximity.
    • From rank 5: With each transfer, damage increases by 25%. Guaranteed to transfer 5 times. Can hit the same target multiple times.
  • Purifying Touch
    • Abhorrent effects deal X more damage against Headflawed.
    • From rank 10: This damage bonus now applies to all monsters.
  • Shattered Soul
    • Abhorrent effects inflict vulnerability on enemies for X seconds.
    • From rank 10: Damage from psyche effects and growth and decay also causes vulnerability for half the duration.
  • Ban of Flames
    • Lucky hit: There is a chance of up to X to apply Ban of Flames to the target. Ban of Flames deals 1,600 additional fire damage every time you deal damage to the target.
    • From rank 7: Ban of Flames explodes on a critical hit and deals damage to all nearby enemies.
  • Doom Sphere
    • An ominous sphere of pure Abhorrent energy orbits you and deals X fire damage to any enemy it touches. The Doom Sphere can fly off to distant enemies and return.
    • From rank 5: If bosses take damage or are killed, the sphere is strengthened by 8%. After reaching 100%, the sphere explodes and deals 5,200 damage to nearby enemies before reforming in 3 seconds.

Psyche Powers

  • Life Bond
    • Automatically links your life force with up to 3 nearby enemies. X of the damage you take is shared as physical damage with the linked targets. An enemy player cannot be linked.
    • From rank 15: 10 seconds after using a defensive, macabre, or deception skill, the linkage damage is guaranteed to be a critical hit.
  • Ban of Shattering
    • Damage caused by your witchcraft effects applies Ban of Shattering to enemies, causing them to deal X less damage for 5 seconds.
    • From rank 8: If a Headflawed is affected by a ban, any damage dealt also becomes a critical hit for 5 seconds.
  • Aura of Misfortune
    • There is a chance of X that attacks from nearby enemies are interrupted. Does not apply to bosses.
    • From rank 5: Additionally, increases your movement speed by 5% and slows enemies by 30%.
  • Aura of Lamentation
    • When you hit an enemy, it is affected by an Aura of Lamentation, which slows it and all nearby enemies by 70%. For each enemy in the Aura of Lamentation, you gain 3 primary resources per second. When the original enemy dies, the Aura of Lamentation transfers to another nearby enemy, retaining its duration. Lasts for X seconds.
    • At most 1 enemy can be under the effect of the Aura at the same time. Can only occur every 30 seconds.
  • Revenant Spirit
    • Every 19 seconds, a vengeful spirit appears for X seconds. While active, the spirit takes all damage on your behalf.
    • From rank 5: When the life of the vengeful spirit is completely depleted, it charges at up to 8 enemies, dealing 2,000 shadow damage.
  • Dusk Shield
    • Every X seconds, you gain a barrier for 5 seconds that absorbs 100 damage.
    • From rank 12: Dusk Shield reflects enemy projectiles while active.
  • Willpower
    • When you kill an enemy, your next Overwhelm deals X% more damage, up to 100%.
    • From rank 4: The damage bonus applies to the next 2 Overwhelm attacks instead of 1.

In the “Campfire Chat” livestream on YouTube, Blizzard presented four of the witch powers on November 21:

“Growth and Decay” Powers

  • Poison Frog Servant
    • Summons a poison frog servant that attacks enemies and poisons them for X damage over 3 seconds. Upon its death, the frog explodes, dealing X poison damage to nearby enemies immediately. The explosion always deals a critical hit.
    • From rank 5: Additionally, the poison frog servant pulls enemies towards it and taunts them for 1 second.
  • Soul Harvest
    • Every time you use a skill with a cooldown, you draw from the life force of nearby enemies, increasing your primary value by 3% per monster for X seconds.
    • From rank 9: The duration of Soul Harvest does not decrease as long as enemies are nearby.
  • Ban of Whispers
    • When you deal damage to an enemy, you apply Ban of Whispers to it. The next time damage is dealt, Ban of Whispers inflicts X shadow damage. After that, it jumps to up to 6 other enemies. Ban of Whispers can only be applied once every 5 seconds.
    • From rank 7: After the ban has jumped to 6 enemies, it jumps back to you, granting you X fortitude and removing all loss of control and negative status effects.
  • Decay-Enhancement
    • Your witchcraft effects deal X of the damage dealt over 5 seconds. The type of damage depends on your class.
    • If one of your damage-over-time effects exceeds 85% of the target’s total life, it dies instantly.
  • Growth
    • Using an Ultimate skill empowers your servants and companions with dark magic. They grow larger and deal X bonus damage. Lasts for 15 seconds.
    • From rank 11: Additionally, they gain a critical hit chance of 100%.
  • Aura of Withdrawal
    • Summons an aura of decay that deals X poison damage to enemies every second.
    • From rank 10: Each time Aura of Withdrawal deals damage, you are healed for 1% of your maximum life.
  • The Cycle
    • If you deal damage with your skills, there is a 15% chance that a flower sprouts from the ground. If an enemy is nearby, the flower deals X poison damage to that enemy over 5 seconds. If an ally is nearby, the flower heals all nearby allies for 6% of their maximum life. After use, the flower wilts. A flower can only grow per enemy every 2 seconds.
    • From rank 5: Damage and healing affect all enemies or allies near the flower.

Forgotten Powers

  • Breath of the Circle
    • When you deal damage or control loss effects with one of your witchcraft effects, your attack speed increases by X for 10 seconds. Stackable once per unique witchcraft effect.
    • The different witchcraft effects are Abhorrent, Psyche, and Growth and Decay.
    • From rank 8: As long as the bonuses of all 3 witchcraft effects are active, you gain a lucky hit chance of 40%.
  • Ban Specialization
    • Increases the potency of your ban effects by X.
    • From rank 10: Increases critical hit chance against enemies affected by your ban effects by 10%.
  • Aura Specialization
    • The range of your aura effects is increased by X.
    • From rank 10: Increases critical hit damage against enemies affected by your aura effects by 50%.
  • Piranhado
    • When an enemy is affected by both a ban and an aura effect, a Piranhado is summoned, pulling enemies towards it and dealing X physical damage over 12 seconds. Can occur every 20 seconds.
    • Rank 5: Piranhado moves towards nearby enemies.

In Season 7, Diablo 4 revolves around the witchcraft powers and the new occult gems that you can socket into your items. How to obtain the occult gems and how they work can be found here at MeinMMO: Diablo 4 Occult Gems: How to get the gems in Season 7

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Champion receives a new skin in LoL after 4 years, but it is so bad that Riot deletes it

In League of Legends, the champion Alistar, the old bull, was supposed to receive a new skin with an update. The “Grand Reckoning Alistar Skin” was even shown on the test server of LoL. However, the reactions were so negative that Riot Games has now removed it.

This was the skin: The “Grand Reckoning Alistar Skin” was showcased in an unofficial spotlight video on February 19, 2025, on YouTube. The skin was already available on the test server.

It is part of a series with a variety of other “Grand Reckoning” skins for champs like Draven, Talon, Sion, and Rell and is part of a special event. The event “The Great Reckoning” is a game mode that brings an arena to LoL.

Alistar’s skin transforms him into a kind of boxer or martial artist, with gloves and a martial purple-red-black look.

Surely the new skin for Alistar wouldn’t have been that expensive:

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LoL: Whoever wants the new skin of Faker has to pay 450 €

Players mock new skin for Alistar

What were the reactions? The reactions to the skin on YouTube were extremely negative. Comments on YouTube included:

  • “Imagine waiting 4 years for an Alistar skin and getting this” – the last skin Alistar received was “Lunar Beast Alistar” in 2021. The new skin would have been his 15th.
  • “Looks like they are back to the skin quality of Season 1”
  • “Welcome back to the 520 RP skins” – a hint that the skin looks very cheap
  • Riot really said: “Yooo, his animations look like they are 200 years old. Let’s give him a skin that matches his age.”
  • “Happy New Year 2012, guys”
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Riot Games removes the skin from the test server

This is the latest development: Riot Games seems to have taken the community’s feedback to heart and has deleted the skin from the test server (via X).

In the comments, the decision is welcomed. The skin is compared to other missteps from Riot Games in designing appealing alternative outfits for champions. However, some say that instead of deleting the skin, Riot Games could have just given it away. Apparently, the new Alistar skin was planned as a reward in chests. To read more about what else is happening in League of Legends, check here: One strategy has dominated e-sports in LoL for months, now Riot is significantly nerfing it

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Gamer discovers his 84-year-old aunt’s Steam account: She has only 3 games, but in one of them 1,400 hours

There are people who have hundreds of games gathering dust in their library on Steam. And then there’s an 84-year-old who has her life together.

The title image is a symbolic image via Pexels.

What is the aunt playing? As the user stockinheritance reports in a post on Reddit, he happened to walk by his aunt’s PC and stumbled upon her Steam account. The attached image shows that there are exactly 3 games in the lady’s Steam library:

  • Chuzzle Deluxe, a kind of match-3 puzzle similar to games like Candy Crush
  • Mahjong Deluxe, which is based on the well-known Chinese game
  • Solitaire Forever II, which is presumably a sequel to the card game Solitaire Forever

The image also shows that the aunt has already spent 1,472 hours in Chuzzle Deluxe, with just over 10 in the past two weeks.

Perhaps the aunt could try some Mahjong streams on Twitch?

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Oh, is this how one should actually use Steam?

What does the community say? Users on Reddit are humorously responding to the post, which currently has over 60,000 upvotes (as of February 28, 2025).

  • kakeup88: “I bet she could take us all 1v1 in Mahjong.”
  • FunctionGreen6143: “I chuckle at the fact that she marked one of her three games as a favorite so it wouldn’t get lost in her library.”
  • convolutedThinker: “She is the only one using Steam correctly.”
  • slugdonor replies: “No backlogs, no FOMO [Note: Fear Of Missing Out, the fear of missing out], just 1,500 hours in Chuzzle Deluxe.”
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However, there are also users who question the gaming skills of the senior. One says she must have had the game open for a week until she realized where the music was coming from.

Others point out that the playtime is indeed realistic if the 84-year-old is only spending about 5 hours in the game per week according to her current playtime. Then she could have reached 1,500 hours in about 5.5 years.

Chuzzle Deluxe, however, was released back in 2006 – so there was plenty of time over the 965 weeks since then to accumulate such playtime.

The 84-year-old exemplifies that you don’t have to jump on every sale on Steam, no matter how tempting the green discount boxes may glow. Unfortunately, not all gamers have that much self-control: With the money that Steam users have wasted on games so far, one could buy Bethesda twice

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Monster Hunter Wilds in the Release Ticker: Crashes and Performance Issues

Monster Hunter Wilds will celebrate its release on February 28, 2025, and even before its deadline, new information, leaks, and rumors about the game from Capcom are circulating. Do you want to miss no news? Then feel free to check out our current ticker.

Friday, 02/28/2025

3:20 PM

We would conclude the live ticker at this point and say goodbye for the weekend. So keep in mind, if you have problems with your PC, try updating your drivers and reducing your graphics settings.

If you would like to read guides on various topics related to Monster Hunter Wilds, feel free to check out our overview:

Have a nice weekend and good hunting!

10:41 AM

The problems seem to still persist for PC players, but our MeinMMO editor Alexander Schürlein may be able to help you with some tricks:

8:40 AM

Players on PC have also been able to get started for almost 3 hours. However, it seems there are problems. On Steam, negative reviews are pouring in (via Steam). The main issues are crashes and performance.

We do not yet know what the cause is or if a solution is already in the works. But we will keep you posted!

12:09 AM

It appears that the servers are fine, and players can connect with each other without issues. Therefore, we say goodbye to our ticker and wish you a pleasant journey as hunters! If you are looking for guides, feel free to check out our guide overview:

12:02 AM

Players on consoles can now log in and start their journey as hunters. We wish you lots of fun!

Thursday, 02/27/2025

10:34 PM

There are now less than 2 hours until the release in Germany. If you want to refresh your combat training or want to know what trophies can be earned, we have just the right thing for you:

9:15 PM

Fans are already warning you about possible spoilers regarding the final boss on YouTube. It is best to avoid the platform or watch your videos elsewhere. (via Reddit)

8:40 PM

Players who can already play are reporting an endless loading screen when they try to log in. Whether it is due to the servers or a bug is still unknown (via Reddit).

6:42 PM

For all PC gamers out there, there are new NVIDIA drivers for your graphics cards that you can download for Monster Hunter Wilds. You should do this before you go hunting.

6:16 PM

On Reddit, a player reports a strange bug on the Xbox. In some missions and boss fights, the game simply crashes. The player has the latest patch, and assures that it is not a problem with the console.

6:07 PM

Some players have discovered a trick for Xbox gamers on how they can get a head start in Monster Hunter Wilds. For this, you only need to change your location to New Zealand in your settings (via reddit.com)

4:49 PM

For those who missed it, the release takes place on the night of February 28. At midnight German time, consoles can log in. At 6:00 AM, the PC players will be next.

You can already start the preload on all platforms. So if you want to be ready at release, you should start your download now – as it is quite large.

3:09 PM

Capcom revealed first information about the upcoming title update for Monster Hunter Wilds on X. It is said to introduce a powerful monster as well as a place where hunters can meet, eat, and relax. The first title update is expected to be released in April (via x.com).

12:38 PM

The internet is flooded

The embargo seems to have been lifted for all media. Many guides and information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds are now flooding the internet. If you want to avoid spoilers, you should avoid the internet – especially social media.

10:56 AM

The official X account (via x.com) of Monster Hunter Wilds also explains how you can transfer your character from the beta to the release. Here’s what you need to know:

  • If you participated in the first and second beta, only the character from the second beta will be considered
  • Your character is stored on the official servers – You must be online and have an internet connection for the transfer
  • Design codes from the beta differ from those of the full title. So be prepared for changes

More details about the transfer can be found on Capcom’s official site (via monsterhunter.com).

9:25 AM

Good morning! Only one day separates us from the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. In line with this, the official patch notes have been released, which are supposed to fix many issues from the beta. Here’s the link to the notes:

Wednesday, 02/26/2025

4:58 PM

We are ending the ticker today and saying goodbye to you. This was a rather quiet day without many new pieces of information. However, if you are looking for something to read, we have just the right thing for you:

If nothing else happens with Monster Hunter Wilds today, we will be back with the ticker tomorrow morning at the latest. Until then, and have a nice evening!

4:10 PM

Capcom has organized a new event. In “Support a Streamer,” you can support any streamer on Twitch. To do this, buy any Twitch subscription and receive a code with items for your journey. These include:

  • 5x Sharp Fin
  • 5x Large Barrel Bomb
  • 2x Shock Trap
  • 5x Slinger Flash Pod
  • 3x Demon Powder

For more details, check out Capcom’s official site Capcom.

3:00 PM

There is no information about the Day-One patch, but a dataminer has compiled the changes for the release version. Many weapons will be improved or nerfed as a result. If you are interested, you can find a look at all changes here. (Source: Reddit)

Note that these changes are not relevant with the Day-One patch, as the developers likely have further changes in store.

1:53 PM

Our MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes has summarized the 7 best tips for beginners for the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds for you. So if you are still looking for help before the release, you should definitely check it out. Here are the tips:

1:32 PM

On x.com, there was a little action from the developers of Monster Hunter Wilds. The community’s goal was to hit 100,000 reposts. The number was reached in no time, and as a reward, all hunters will receive 100 armor spheres at the release. Capcom will reveal how to obtain these at the release.

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11:55 AM

A beloved feature in Monster Hunter Worlds will not be available in Wilds, and fans are disappointed with this. It’s about little pets in your camp that you cannot display anymore:

10:22 AM

Players on Steam are already impatient. They are trying to log in after the preload, but the developers are preventing you from this by saying that the game has not been released yet. It was worth a try at least.

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9:17 AM

Good morning, hunters. Only 2 days remain until the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. To ensure you do not have to spend hours downloading at release, Capcom has started the preload. On Steam, this is 56.83 GB (via Reddit). On PlayStation and Xbox, it should be in the same range. You can find more information about the preloads here:

Tuesday, 02/25/2025

4:26 PM

We are concluding the live ticker for today and wish you a pleasant evening. We will see you tomorrow morning with more news about Monster Hunter Wilds. Feel free to visit us again!

4:23 PM

Don’t miss the stream tonight

As a reminder: Tonight at 9:00 PM German time, the new stream about Monster Hunter Wilds starts, presenting various news. The stream will take place on the official Twitch channel for MHW.

3:36 PM

We have requested a statement regarding the new patch from Monster Hunter Wilds for comment. An answer from the developers is still pending.

2:47 PM

Players who can already play on PS5 report a “day one” patch that requires up to 17,975 GB of space. However, this patch is not yet available on Steam (via Reddit). This patch likely gives the game the final polish before it goes to release. Patch notes may be available days after the release or not at all.

1:55 PM

The topic of the game’s difficulty is currently a very dominant topic in the Monster Hunter Wilds community. Our expert Alexander Schürlein has therefore examined the issue closely and explained to you why fans think the way they do:

12:42 PM

We have also updated our tier list of the 14 available weapons and prepared it for release. If there’s no patch at release, you can confidently use it as a reference:

11:40 AM

Although the release is still 3 days away, fan tatu234 reports on Reddit that his copy of Monster Hunter Wilds has already arrived. He is from Finland and ordered the game through his local retailer.

He cannot play online, but the solo mode is playable. Other fans express their congratulations and are jealous.

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10:29 AM

The biggest discussion topic right now after the release of reviews is largely the difficulty of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Many fans are concerned that it is far too easy and makes the grind that fans know from older titles almost trivial. The feeling of difficulty is often subjective and can vary from player to player – so don’t let it get to you and rather wait for the release.

9:33 AM

Caution: Leaks about the final boss

It seems that the final boss of Monster Hunter Wilds has already been leaked. We purposely do not show any recordings or details of the monster. However, if you would like to be spoiled, you can find information about it on Reddit. If you want to start the game completely unspoiled, you should proceed with caution online from now on.

8:57 AM

Capcom has announced a final livestream before the release of MHW (via x.com). This will analyze recently released gameplay, introduce the tempered monsters, and reveal many more details.

8:37 AM

Good morning and welcome back to our ticker. To recap:

There are now 3 days until the release. It will be exciting to see what news comes to light today. We will keep you posted!

Monday, 02/24/2025

4:44 PM

We are concluding the live ticker for today and saying goodbye for the evening. The most important events today were mainly the first reviews that pages were allowed to publish.

Alongside the opinion of our chief editor and those from other sites on Metacritic, fans can already get a sense of the first impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds and form a picture before the release.

We will be back tomorrow morning to continue the ticker. Until then, have a nice evening!

4:36 PM

Our chief editor Leya Jankowski is now live with GameStar on Twitch and discusses the reviews of Monster Hunter Wilds. You can watch here:

4:22 PM

Also, the first Metacritic reviews are already coming in, and the game is currently sitting at 89 out of 100 points – which is very solid. Here’s where you can find the individual reviews:

4:00 PM

The review embargo seems to have passed. The first opinions are now trickling in, and our chief editor Leya Jankowski has revealed her thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds. Here’s the link to the review:

3:27 PM

Review talk with MeinMMO and GameStar

Our chief editor Leya Jankowski will talk with Paul Aeils on the official Twitch channel of GameStar about Monster Hunter Wilds in a relaxed talk. It will mainly focus on the reviews. Feel free to tune in at 4:30 PM if you are interested:

2:43 PM

Monster Hunter Wilds has already climbed to the top of the best-selling games on Steam worldwide. It is pushing even Counter Strike 2, Steam Deck, and PUBG off the throne, even though two of the mentioned titles (Steam Deck is a console) are free to play.

We are already seeing a trend regarding how big the demand might be at the release (via store.steampowered.com).

2:34 PM

Good day, monster hunters, and welcome to our release ticker for Monster Hunter Wilds. There are still 4 days until the release, but we will provide you with all the important information you should know before the launch. So feel free to stop by now and then to check for any news.

What does the ticker show me? In our ticker, all important information circulating on the internet is listed. From leaks about new monsters and features to official information about reviews or opinions from the community, you will receive the latest news until the release takes place.

We will accompany the ticker live and provide you with hourly updates, depending on whether there are any news. So remember this page and come back to it if you are curious.

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If Monster Hunter Wilds leaves you cold, even though all your friends love it, there might be a simple reason for that

When is the release? The release of Monster Hunter Wilds takes place on February 28, 2025. The consoles (PlayStation and Xbox) can log in at midnight at exactly 00:00. PC players will have to wait until 6:00 AM. You can find more detailed information about the preload here in our overview:

All important posts about the release of Monster Hunter Wilds

There is already much known about Monster Hunter Wilds. If you are still undecided or would like to know details about weapons or monsters, we have a small list of all information posts that you can browse through:

These are all the information we would like to share with you about Monster Hunter Wilds. Are you looking forward to the release or would you rather wait for the first tests from players before reaching for your wallet? In the meantime, feel free to check out our quiz: Quiz about Monster Hunter Wilds: Which weapon suits me?


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AMD has just announced the price for its RX 9070 XT and many gamers are excited

AMD presented the price for the new RX 9000 series card in its livestream. Many gamers are excited about the prices.

What kind of event was that? AMD introduced its latest graphics cards from the 9000 series on its gaming channel on YouTube: The RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070. They also presented new features and other details. However, the most exciting part for many gamers was the price of the new graphics cards. With the announced price, AMD hit the nerve of many gamers.

The PS5 Pro also contains hardware from AMD:

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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro

A new WQHD graphics card for 600 US dollars

How much do the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cost? The official prices presented by AMD are as follows:

  • The Radeon RX 9070 XT is priced at 599 US dollars
  • The Radeon RX 9070 is priced at 549 US dollars

The comparable GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from Nvidia is priced at 749 US dollars, making it significantly more expensive. AMD aims to align with this graphics card using its new naming scheme.

However, the German prices are likely to be higher. Typically, graphics cards in Germany cost 50 to 100 euros more. Therefore, the RX 9070 XT may be closer to 700 euros, when it becomes available.

How are players reacting? Many players are typing “W” in the chat, which means “Win”: For many viewers, the announced price is a very good sign. Others write: “AMD really did it,” referring to the fact that AMD has actually introduced the graphics card for under 600 US dollars. The chat in the livestream has since been disabled and can no longer be viewed.

But not only in the livestream are many enthusiastic. Also on Reddit, someone writes:

If it really costs 600 dollars, it has the potential to become the cheapest graphics card we have seen in a long time.


On Reddit another person writes in a different thread, directly responding to the livestream:

A big W. Anyone who says otherwise shows that they never wanted AMD to be competitive.

Many gamers are already hoping that this could be the breakthrough for the graphics card market. Because Nvidia’s prices are much too high for many gamers, and AMD is hitting the right nerve for many users. Many gamers have been fearing for months that PC gaming could soon become unaffordable. The high prices for graphics cards deter many gamers from purchasing new hardware or upgrading.

Scalpers and performance could ruin the enthusiasm

What else is unclear? On one hand, it is still unclear how good the RX 9070 XT really is. Typically, products are shown from their best side at a press presentation. However, it is clear that AMD is targeting the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with its RX 9070 XT.

On the other hand, it is unclear how large the actual stock will be available for purchase. In the worst case, the RX 9070 XT may not be available at all, and the few units are hoarded by greedy scalpers who then sell the models for double the price. It may take several months before actual gamers can get their hands on a graphics card.

But some graphics cards are too expensive even for scalpers. This was the case with the RTX 4080, where suddenly scalpers were stuck with the expensive graphics cards – much to the delight of many gamers who wanted to buy a graphics card: Scalpers are desperately trying to sell RTX 4080 for high prices – now stuck with them because retailers do not want the graphics cards back

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Lazarus will be my anime highlight in 2025, as it is created by the maker of two legendary animes

One of the biggest highlights of 2025 for MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen will be the anime Lazarus. It is a series for which the director Shinichiro Watanabe is responsible. He is particularly known for two very special anime series.

The year 2025 promises exciting series for anime fans again. I personally am especially looking forward to the 2nd seasons of The Apothecary’s Diaries and Dandadan. Both animes have been among my favorite series in recent years. However, among the newcomers, there is especially one series that has my full attention.

Lazarus is set to premiere on April 5, 2025. It is a series from the legendary director Shinichiro Watanabe. The Japanese has already been responsible for the two series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo.

Cowboy Bebop is the first anime I watched that strikes a much more adult tone. After my time in the RTL-2 midday program, which featured animes like Naruto aimed at a younger audience, I discovered Cowboy Bebop on MTV.

The anime impressed me so much with its soundtrack and art style that it is one of the best sci-fi animes for me – which nearly 2 million other viewers also agree on (via My Anime List).

All the more I am excited that Lazarus seems to head in the same direction. Because in terms of story, it feels like a successor to Cowboy Bebop, but with influences from Cyberpunk 2077 – one of my favorite games, which I love especially for its futuristic world and neon colors.

You can watch the new trailer for Lazarus here:

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Lazarus: The 2nd Trailer for the Anime

Lazarus seems to be a mix of Cowboy Bebop and Cyberpunk 2077

The anime is set in 2052. In this world, there is peace, thanks to a medication called Hapna. It was developed by neuroscientist Dr. Skinner and serves as a kind of painkiller. However, the scientist had a sinister plan in mind.

It turns out that Hapna was merely a trick and leads to the patient’s death three years after consumption. Therefore, humanity is trying to obtain the only vaccine which is in the possession of the missing Dr. Skinner. Lazarus, a team of only 5 agents, is supposed to track down the scientist and save humanity with the medication.

Just the story alone makes me curious about how the anime will end. There will probably be exciting chases and a rough humor, as was the case in Cowboy Bebop. The art style and music from the trailer also immediately give me the feeling that it is a continuation of the cult anime.

Even the blunt humor is exactly my style. The shooting scene where the protagonist responds to the call of FBI with Lazarus and the subsequent reaction is simply hilarious.

However, those who want to watch Lazarus will have to wait a little longer. The premiere will take place on April 5, 2025, at midnight on Adult Swim. This is an American television channel. The next day, the anime will be available on the streaming service Max.

But until then, you can enjoy another anime highlight that will be released this year. In a list, I have mentioned 10 animes that you definitely should not miss this year. Some of them have already premiered: If you can only watch 10 animes in 2025, then these

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Crimson Desert was one of the best new games at gamescom – AMD reveals more details and showcases fresh gameplay

Crimson Desert was considered a major highlight by many players at Gamescom 2024. On YouTube, AMD has now not only confirmed the approximate release date again but also showed a few minutes of gameplay.

What an event it was! AMD showcased its latest graphics cards from the 9000 series on its gaming channel on YouTube: the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070. They also presented new features and other details.

But what is much more exciting for fans of Crimson Desert are the last 3 minutes of the event: Here, not only was it explained when the game will be released, but also fresh gameplay was shown.

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Trailer for the action RPG Crimson Desert announces release window

Crimson Desert is definitely coming in 2025 with 3 minutes of gameplay

When will Crimson Desert be released? According to AMD’s Corporate Vice President David McAfee, Crimson Desert will definitely be released sometime in 2025, which means this year. This narrows down the release date significantly.

Where can you watch the gameplay? Those who want to see the new gameplay need to check the last 3 minutes of AMD’s official livestream. Here, a developer of Crimson Desert talks about the game, and you can also see some edited scenes from the game:

  • At the beginning, you see a character riding over meadows and through forests.
  • In the second segment, the character fights through an enemy fortress with their bow.
  • In the third segment, the player jumps off a cliff into the depths, and you can see various structures in the sky.

You can watch the entire gameplay on YouTube (starting at minute 44:18):

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Originally planned as an MMORPG successor to Black Desert Online, the project went through several changes. Crimson Desert is now a standalone single-player game: In the following article, we have summarized everything that is currently known about the action-adventure. You can find all information about release, story, gameplay, and trailers here: Crimson Desert: Release, Trailer and Gameplay – All information about the open-world action-adventure

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A gamer buys thermal paste and is shocked by what he finds when opening the packaging

A user buys brand new thermal paste. But when he opens the package, he is in for a big surprise. For he finds two strange plastic covers. However, there is quickly reassurance about what is behind them.

A user explains that he purchased new thermal paste online. In a thread, he posted a picture showing not only the tube of thermal paste in the plastic bag but also a plastic slider and two other plastic objects. The user immediately suspects that this can only be one specific thing. He explains on Reddit.com:

I bought thermal paste online, why does it come with condoms.

But it is actually not condoms; it is another “protection” that looks and functions quite similarly.

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Finger cots, so the thermal paste doesn’t get contaminated

What are these plastic pieces? One user immediately gives “all clear”: These pieces in the bag are indeed a form of protection, but for the fingers. They are called finger cots, which manufacturers include with thermal paste for two reasons: First, to prevent dirtying one’s fingers completely, and second, to ensure that skin and especially skin oils don’t contaminate the thermal paste and reduce its cooling performance. In this sense, they are indeed like condoms, but for fingers:

These are finger condoms, so you don’t get your fingers dirty when applying your thermal paste.

Another user adds that the finger cots are way too big for other purposes. However, some jokesters from the community can’t help but reply that these finger cots are just the right size. For what, you can figure that out yourselves at this point.

Cooling and proper ventilation are an important part of a computer

Cooling offers many advantages: When the graphics card, processor, and the like are in operation, they release large amounts of heat. If your PC gets too hot, it throttles performance (“Thermal Throttling”) or, in the worst case, shuts down. This is ensured by fuses that manufacturers build into their components. A gamer mentioned that he could do without thermal paste in his PC, but in hindsight, that wasn’t really a smart idea.

Because thermal paste compensates for the irregularities between the cooler and the CPU or GPU. Even with water cooling, you need thermal paste that is placed between the CPU and the cooling element.

A TikToker has now mixed diamond dust into his thermal paste and applied it to his processor. Whether this expensive experiment was really worth it for the expert and for cooling performance can be read in the following article on MeinMMO: TikToker cools his processor with diamonds – does it really work?

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Civilization 7 is performing so poorly on Steam that Firaxis is delaying content and focusing on repairs

The strategy game Civilization 7 (PC, Switch, Xbox, PS4, PS5) has had such a rough launch on Steam that Firaxis is pushing back planned content to first fix the game. As early as March, they will improve the user interface, allow players to name cities and commanders themselves, and implement faster movements.

This is the announcement: Firaxis has announced two updates for PC and consoles (via Steam):

  • The first update is coming on March 4, bringing new natural wonders, improving the user interface, and changing the balance, especially in the Modern Era. They also plan to revise how the unpacking of armies works.
  • The second update will arrive on March 25. It will change the AI so that computer players will settle less aggressively and will also introduce a “Quick Move” feature. Additionally, the core feature of naming cities and commanders will return.

Initial events that were planned have been postponed indefinitely. The focus of development is on improving the gameplay quality for players worldwide.

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Civilization brings Britain for Deluxe players

This is what you get as a gift: Firaxis is gradually bringing the “Crossroads of the World Collection” with both updates for owners of the Deluxe Edition.

The collection includes civilizations like Britain, Carthage, Bulgaria, and Nepal. It also includes some natural wonders and the leader Simón Bolívar.

What is being postponed? Originally, the first in-game event “Natural Wonder Battle” was supposed to be released on March 4, but that has now been pushed back.

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The roadmap of Civilization 7 until April 2024.

Updates sound promising, but players mock the €130 beta test

What are the reactions? In the comments, people are still a bit skeptical and would like more details, especially regarding the improvements to the interface.

Generally, however, it is said that the basic direction is already promising.

But there are also some nasty comments saying that anyone who bought the game at release was basically a beta tester for €130. That’s how much the Deluxe Edition cost, which granted early access that wasn’t that great.

Firaxis addresses the pain points of the community

What’s behind it: Firaxis seems to have listened carefully to what annoys people:

  • PC players were annoyed that familiar base features were missing, such as naming cities or quick movement
  • The interface was generally criticized. It simply didn’t feel high quality
  • It was also annoying that while the available space was densely populated, if there was even a small area left, the AI would jam a completely useless city there, limiting the growth of player cities.

Firaxis is addressing all of these obvious weaknesses in March. Civilization 7 received harsh criticism upon release, partly because some game features were completely broken during the first weekend, even though players had to pay extra to be allowed to play at all on the first weekend: Civilization 7 costs up to €130 on Steam, praised by experts: For me, it was unplayable

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AMD FSR 4.0: All Games That Are Officially Supported

FSR 4.0 is set to launch soon, bringing the latest version of AMD’s DLSS alternative to the market. At release, numerous games will be supported. However, many more games are expected to follow in the future. MeinMMO lists all the games that will officially support FSR 4.0 at launch.

With FidelityFX Super Resolution, or FSR, AMD’s team has been working on an alternative to Nvidia’s DLSS for some time. The latest version 4.0 has been announced for 2025. In this context, it was also explained which games would be supported at launch.

Additionally, there is a promise that many more games from renowned developers will follow. MeinMMO lists all the games that are set to officially support FSR 4.0 at launch.

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FSR 4.0: All games supported at launch

The following games will be officially supported at the launch of FSR 4.0 (as of February 2025). The games are listed in alphabetical order:

  • Bellwright
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Civilization 7
  • Creatures of Ava
  • Dragonkin: The Banished
  • Dynasty Warriors: Origins
  • Endoria: The Last Song
  • FragPunk
  • Funko Fusion
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
  • Hunt: Showdown 1896
  • Incursion Red River
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
  • Kristala
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • MechWarrior 5: Clans
  • Monster Hunter Wilds
  • Nightingale
  • No More Room in Hell 2
  • PANICORE
  • Predator: Hunting Grounds
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Remnant 2
  • Smite 2
  • The Alters
  • The Axis Unseen
  • The Last of Us: Part I
  • The Last of Us: Part II Remastered
  • Until Dawn
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2

Will more games follow? Yes, AMD has already stated that more games will follow. The English-language magazine Videocardz reports that over 75 games are expected to be supported in 2025. As more games are added, we will update our article and include the missing and newly introduced games.

Those who want to get more out of their gaming PC might consider purchasing a new graphics card. But does it really matter whether I choose AMD or Nvidia in the end? MeinMMO presents the similarities and differences between AMD and Nvidia and explains what you should consider before your next graphics card purchase: How important is it whether I buy AMD or Nvidia graphics card?

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Twitch streamer cries as mom advises her to get a regular job

The streamer Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang (27) is going through a tough time after an incident on Twitch and is considering quitting streaming to start something else in her life. Even her mother has advised her to go back to work and complete her degree in business. But she can’t imagine pursuing any other career path than streaming. Any suggestion of working a regular job sounds terrible to her.

This is the situation: The streamer ExtraEmily has been under criticism for several days after it allegedly slipped out a bad word during a Twitch stream, and someone recorded the incident and shared it as a clip on social media.

She is accused of having called a black streamer the “N-word” on the phone.
The streamer insists on her innocence, stating that at the moment, she confused the streamer on the phone with her friend “Nick,” called him by the wrong name, and added the sound “Uh” as an expression of shock. So she said “Nick uh” and not the N-word.

But the incident has gone viral, with over 30 million people having seen the clip and heard the words. Since then, ExtraEmily has been preoccupied with those few seconds,

Many streamers can probably hardly imagine returning to normal life after getting used to the influencer lifestyle:

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Mom advises her to finish her degree and get a job

This is what ExtraEmily says: In a clip showing ExtraEmily in her car, the visibly upset streamer says: (via Instagram)

What could I do if I’m not a streamer anymore? I talked to my mom and she says: Emily, finish your degree, go to work, and I was like: That sounds terrible!

Every time I think about what I could do, I end up back at streaming. I just have to get through this rough patch, this mean side of the internet.

The streamer wipes tears from her eyes as she says this. She looks affected.

ExtraEmily adds that there is nothing she can do right now, she just has to endure the backlash. These are tough times, and she thought: “Is this maybe a sign to stop and do something else in my life?” These things happen to her more often. It just feels strange.

Streamer receives death threats

Who supports her? Her boyfriend Nick, the streamer Nmplol, whose name she mistakenly used, explains in a clip on X: ExtraEmily really did not slip the N-word. She often says “Uh” – looking at the hate that ExtraEmily is receiving is unbearable. People are sending her death threats.

We have already reported on the incident itself and the massive waves it caused in an article on MeinMMO. You can read more about the situation here: ExtraEmily feels the wrath of the internet for misnaming a friend on Twitch

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