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
Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Proto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Mega-Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Crypto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Dialga (Primal Form) with Fire Breath and Roar of Time
Palkia (Primal Form) with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
Crypto-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Mega-Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Crypto-Excadrill with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Fairy Wind
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Landorus (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Desert Hurricane
Crypto-Mamoswine with Mud Shot and Avalanche
Crypto-Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Crypto-Rhyperior with Mud Shot and Earthquake
Crypto-Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Mega-Sceptile with Leaf Blade and Hurricane
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:
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.
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.”
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.
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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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, forgottenwiccan powers.
The new “Fame System” in Season 7 is related to witch powers.With collected fame – or “Restless Decay” – you unlock new witch 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.
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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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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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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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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76-year-old was surprised at how toxic it is on Twitch
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.
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:
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:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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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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:
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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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:
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:
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:
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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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.
When is the stream? The stream will take place on February 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM German time.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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 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.
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.
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 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 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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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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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 shows gameplay in the trailer
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.
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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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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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.
Lorenhall divides the community of World of Warcraft. What some celebrate as “genius”, others find “absolutely horrendous”.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has been live for a few days. Lorenhall is “something different” – and that’s what divides the community. While some celebrate the patch, others find it horrendous and are glad to leave the whole goblin setting behind.
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What is special about Patch 11.1? The centerpiece of Patch 11.1 is Lorenhall. This is the capital of the goblins and an entire area in World of Warcraft. Although the area is relatively small in size, it is packed with content – it represents a vibrant goblin metropolis. There are many vehicles, tall buildings, NPCs, and a merchant on every corner – and of course, plenty of pollution.
Additionally, there is the F.A.H.R.E.N., a new mode of transportation that is even faster than dragon riding, but only works on the ground. Goblins zoom in their cars across the streets.
What do people like about the patch? If you look in the comments, there is a lot of praise for Lorenhall and many aspects are well received.
Lorenhall feels a bit like GTA with the F.A.H.R.E.N. You race through the streets, complete small tasks, and get showered with sweet praise in the process.
The music is fantastic and diverse. Depending on the chosen cartel, it changes a bit, and the jazz vibe fits well with the mafia and film noir feel of the city.
Lorenhall has given the goblins a lot of depth and story. They are now more than just a funny sidekick race.
What do people not like? Curiously, what many note as positive is seen as negative by others. What brings joy to one person is an annoyance to another:
The map is too full to really take advantage of the F.A.H.R.E.N. You constantly get caught on small edges and there are hardly any long stretches.
The winding alleys and multi-level houses make it difficult to find anything directly. You have to look around and search for a long time.
The setting is dirty and grimy. Not a place where you want to stay for long.
The typical Warcraft feeling is missing; the fantasy background is somewhat pushed aside.
Blizzard does “something different” – and that is impossible to achieve
Blizzard is increasingly facing a problem with World of Warcraft. The player groups of the MMORPG are extremely diverse, with different preferences. While some want “more of the familiar”, others long for “something new”. With Lorenhall, the momentum this time is more towards “trying something new” – and that frightens many from the start.
Especially some veterans, who have already struggled with dragon riding, can now make no sense of the F.A.H.R.E.N. And if you don’t like this mode of transportation, it depreciates the whole city of Lorenhall. Because then much feels tedious and cumbersome, even though you could actually zip across half the map in 4-5 seconds.
The next expansion A2a, “Light of Triumph,” also brings new cards to Pokémon TCG Pocket. We’ve summarized which ones they are for you.
What is included in the set? The new expansion of Pokémon TCG Pocket is numbered A2a and is called “Light of Triumph.” MeinMMO lists all the cards you can collect in the boosters. There are a total of 96 new cards.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: The Expansion Light of Triumph in the Trailer
Card List A2a: All Cards of the New Expansion
🜲 – Golden Full-Art Cards
Arceus-ex (Normal)
☆☆☆ – Immersive Cards
Arceus-ex (Normal)
☆☆ – Full-Art Pokémon ex / -Trainer
2x Folipurba-ex (Grass)
2x Glaziola-ex (Water)
2x Knakrack-ex (Fight)
2x Voluminas-ex (Metal)
Arceus-ex (Normal)
Diamond (Supporter)
Barry (Supporter)
The Elder of Elyses (Supporter)
Perla (Supporter)
☆ – Full-Art Pokémon
Hundemon (Fire)
Marill (Water)
Icognito (Psycho)
Mogelbaum (Fight)
Magnetilo (Metal)
Shaymin (Normal)
♢♢♢♢ – Very Rare
Folipurba-ex (Grass)
Glaziola-ex (Water)
Knakrack-ex (Fight)
Voluminas-ex (Metal)
Arceus-ex (Normal)
♢♢♢ – Rare
Venuflibis (Grass)
Rexblisar (Water)
Heatran (Fire)
Rexblisar (Water)
Ur-Palkia (Water)
Raichu (Electric)
Rotom (Psycho)
Despotar (Fight)
Iksbat (Dark)
Magnezone (Metal)
Ur-Dialga (Metal)
Giratina (Dragon)
Shaymin (Normal)
Arceus (Normal)
♢♢ – Unusual
Skaraborn (Grass)
Moterpel (Grass)
Honweisel (Grass)
2x Kinoso (Grass)
Hundemon (Fire)
Welsar (Water)
Frosdedje (Water)
Phione (Water)
Voltenso (Electric)
Pixi (Psycho)
Gengar (Psycho)
Icognito (Psycho)
Mogelbaum (Fight)
Donphan (Fight)
Pupitar (Fight)
Meditalis (Fight)
Toxiquak (Dark)
Bronzong (Metal)
Relaxo (Normal)
Noctuh (Normal)
Staraptor (Normal)
Diamond (Supporter)
Barry (Supporter)
The Elder of Elyses (Supporter)
Perla (Supporter)
♢ – Common
Burmy (Grass)
Wadribie (Grass)
Kikugi (Grass)
Hunduster (Fire)
Marill (Water)
Azumarill (Water)
Schmerbe (Water)
Schneppke (Water)
Shnebedeck (Water)
Pikachu (Electric)
Frizelbliz (Electric)
Piepi (Psycho)
Nebulak (Psycho)
Alpollo (Psycho)
Phanpy (Fight)
Larvitar (Fight)
Nasgnet (Fight)
Meditie (Fight)
Kaumalat (Fight)
Knarksel (Fight)
Zubat (Dark)
Golbat (Dark)
Glibunkel (Dark)
Magnetilo (Metal)
Magneton (Metal)
Funkifer (Metal)
Bronzel (Metal)
Evoli (Normal)
Hoothoot (Normal)
Staralili (Normal)
Staravia (Normal)
As usual, the next expansion will also feature regular monsters, ex-cards, and supporters. The impact of these on the current meta and the strongest decks in the game will reveal itself with the release of the new set.
Collecting cards is one of the major aspects in TCG Pocket. If you haven’t been able to collect all the cards from the current expansion and are wondering which cards you receive in which booster, take a look at our card list with all cards from “Collision of Space and Time”.
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Since February 27, Monster Hunter Wilds can be streamed on Twitch. Capcom has also announced Twitch Drops for this occasion. Here you can read what you can receive and how to redeem them.
What do you need to do for the drops? If you currently subscribe or gift a subscription to a streamer in the Monster Hunter Wilds category on Twitch, you can receive the drops.
Twitch will release codes for the drops for different platforms every week. So it’s best to save your subscription for the week when there is a code for your platform.
PlayStation: February 27, 6 AM – March 6, 5:59 AM
Steam: March 6, 6 AM – March 13, 5:59 AM
Xbox: March 13, 6 AM – March 20, 5:59 AM
Attention: You can only redeem one code per platform, and recurring subscriptions unfortunately do not count, nor do Prime subscriptions. You are also not allowed to renew an ongoing subscription early or pay for tokens via Bits, Turbo, and the like.
These items bring the Twitch Drops
What Twitch Drops are available? If you have subscribed accordingly, you will receive an item package that includes:
5 Sharp Fins (Sharp Fin)
5 Large Barrel Bombs (Large Barrel Bomb)
2 Shock Traps (Shock Trap)
5 Slinger Flash Pods (Slinger Flash Pod)
3 Demon Powders (Demon Powder)
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Twitch Drops – How to Redeem the Codes
How do you redeem the code for the Twitch Drop? Depending on your platform, the redemption process works slightly differently. Here’s how:
PlayStation
Open the PlayStation Store and select your profile at the top of the screen.
Select Redeem Code.
Enter your 12-digit code and select Continue.
You have now received the items.
Steam
Open Steam on your PC and log in with your profile.
Click on Games in the menu bar.
Select Activate a Product on Steam.
Follow the further instructions on the screen to unlock the items.
Xbox
Click the Xbox button to open the menu and select the store.
Open the side menu and select Redeem.
Enter the 15-digit code, click Next, and follow the steps.
If you feel well-prepared for the hunt with the Twitch Drops, you can really take off in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to single-player, there is also a multiplayer. How exactly it works, who you can play with, and more, you can read here: Monster Hunter Wilds: Play Story in Co-op – This is what you need to know
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Since its release about a year ago, Last Epoch has lost a large portion of its players, despite being hailed by many as a potential competitor to Diablo 4. With Season 2, they aim to bring back the lost players.
When does the new season start? Season 2“Tombs of the Erased” will launch on April 2, 2025. This and more was announced by developer Eleventh Hour Games with a new trailer.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Last Epoch: Trailer for Season 2 of the Diablo Competitor
What is the problem? Things are looking quite bad for Last Epoch right now: Since its release in February 2024, it has lost a large portion of its active player base. The player numbers have dropped from over 264,000 players on Steam (via steamdb.info) to about 1,600.
What’s included in the new season? With the start of Season 2 in April, players can look forward to a plethora of new content and quality-of-life improvements. Among them are:
The “Woven” as a new faction
The titular “Tombs of the Erased” – procedurally generated sub-zones where new enemies and bosses await
Improvements to crafting
A respec option for your mastery
A rework of the “Sentinel”
Further details about the Season 2 update can be found on the official website (lastepoch.com).
How is the season being received by players? The developers describe Season 2 as the “most extensive update Last Epoch has ever received.” Players are also convinced by the scale, as evidenced by comments on the trailer on YouTube:
for chandrasivaram, the amount of new (and mind you, free) content is worthy of a “DLC expansion.”
KruxSmash is also convinced by the size of the update and is already looking forward to taking another look at the game.
The amount of new endgame activities is also being positively highlighted.
It is expected that Season 2 will spark new interest – especially among players who already own Last Epoch. Whether it can keep them engaged long term this time will only be seen in April when the season releases.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has shown its first gameplay trailer, giving viewers a look at battles in a giant city. However, the game’s most important decision is not favored by all fans.
Which decision is meant? The trainer’s most important decision is which Pokémon they start their adventure with. In each part of the main game, there are three Pokémon that a player can choose from. They always have one of three types:
Grass
Fire
Water
Each of the starter Pokémon has three evolutionary stages and can gain an additional type with evolutions. It is the strongest Pokémon in a trainer’s team at the start of the game, as it travels from the beginning.
The Pokémon Legends series continues this tradition and presents players with the agony of choice. However, no new starters are introduced here; instead, existing ones are recycled. And the selection in Z-A is not favored by everyone.
You can watch the trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A here:
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Pokémon Legends Z-A: First Trailer for the Gameplay of the Switch Game
Viewers miss a Pokémon in the Legends: Z-A trailer
What bothers fans about it? In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, trainers can choose between Chikorita, Tepig and Croconaw, to use them in dynamic battles. Chikorita and Croconaw both come from Gen 2, specifically Pokémon Gold and Silver. Tepig, on the other hand, is from the 5th generation of games, specifically Pokémon Black and White.
Many fans on Reddit do not understand why not all three starter Pokémon from Gen 2 were used. Besides Chikorita and Croconaw, there was also Cyndaquil to choose from in the Johto region.
Additionally, Tepig is a rather unpopular starter in the Pokémon community, as can be gleaned from several threads in the Reddit forum. After Torchic and Monferno, it is the third consecutive fire starter Pokémon that receives the fighting type upon evolution. Players would have preferred a different type.
Moreover, many find the final evolution Flamibrex ugly. The Pokémon looks like a wrestler engulfed in flames.
Why is Cyndaquil not here? Cyndaquil was already a starter Pokémon in its predecessor Pokémon Legends: Arceus and even received a new Hisuian form there. The developer team presumably did not want to use the Pokémon as a starter consecutively. However, this raises the question of why they chose to use two starters from Gen 2.
The next promo code in Pokémon GO is active. You can once again receive Fusion Energy.
This is the code: The new code was shared on February 28. It is:
ABJXJET8MYW7T
What does the code give? The code grants you 50 units of Volt Fusion Energy. You will need this starting from the weekend when the global Einall tour in Pokémon GO takes place. Fusion Energy is one of the ingredients to unlock the new forms of Kyurem. However, you will need significantly more than 50 energies. Nevertheless, the 50 energies are a good start.
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Other codes active in Pokémon GO: As part of the current Road to Einall event and in preparation, several codes were activated this week. With the one mentioned above, we are now at 7.
After you could previously enter the codes directly in the game, this field has not been available for some time. Since then, you have to log in through the web store, enter the code there, and then claim the reward in Pokémon GO. Here’s how:
You will see a push notification from the game to confirm if it worked. Additionally, you can select the journal in the lower left of the character view in the game to check what rewards you received through codes. You can then use them as usual. Of course, you need more energy – you can receive it during the tour event this weekend.
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Dead by Daylight will not be releasing new content for the time being. Instead, they are listening to the community and want to make everything better.
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Dead by Daylight is a long-running title and has been for quite some time. For over 9 years the game has been on Steam and has consistently remained in the top 50 titles with the highest concurrent player counts (via steamcharts). Additionally, it is played not only on PC but also on consoles with crossplay.
However, the community has become increasingly dissatisfied in recent years. The accusation was clear: Instead of fixing the major issues of Dead by Daylight, the developers have simply pumped out more and more content, sometimes even without proper testing.
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Now the developers have shown insight and are planning a major overhaul offensive to address the biggest issues and criticisms. This includes options like “Abandon” and several “Anti-Troll Mechanisms”.
To fix these and other issues, even new content has been postponed. New chapters will not be released for the time being – instead, they want to focus extensively on “Quality of Life” improvements and only then bring new killers and survivors.
Abandon: When there is no chance
A long-desired feature is the option to collectively abandon a match under certain circumstances when a victory seems objectively hopeless. Specifically, these 2 cases are meant:
All survivors are on the ground (“slugged”) and cannot help each other up.
All survivors have left the game and the killer is only playing against bots.
If these two cases occur, both sides will be able to vote on an “Abandon” option, which ends the game prematurely and grants both sides their bloodpoints.
If all survivors are down, they can abandon – if all goes according to plan.
The end of “Go Next”
Similarly, they want to punish survivors harder who display a “Go Next” mentality. This includes individual survivors who – for whatever reason – abandon the match too early, position themselves on a hook, and signal to the killer to hang them so they can quickly “get into the next game”.
If characters exhibiting such behavior are identified, they will receive an account penalty as if they had left the game prematurely.
On the other hand, characters who give their best until the end will be rewarded. Therefore, there will be a “Streak” bonus for all who complete their matches to the end and do their best, even if the odds are unfavorable. This will grant additional bloodpoints.
Permanent hiding will be punished
Hiding as a survivor from the killer is an important aspect of Dead by Daylight. However, some players take it too far and essentially do not contribute to the survivors’ victory. They hide permanently and never approach generators, dragging matches out for both sides.
Therefore, the developers are changing how “AFK crows” work in the game, which actually appear when one does not move for a minute and then inform the killer of their location.
Those who only hide will be revealed in the future.
Once the game detects that a survivor has not participated in objectives for an extended period, meaning they are neither working on generators nor engaged in a chase with the killer, they will be tagged with a crow. This crow immediately reveals the survivor’s location to the killer.
Another adjustment to the crows will take place to avoid malicious body blocking – something trolls enjoy doing to harass their teammates. Once a player has received the third AFK crow, their character will lose collision – they can then pass through other characters and free themselves.
Intentional, ongoing body blocking is, of course, still prohibited and can be reported at the end of a round.
Map offerings are no longer guaranteed
The choice of map can make a big difference in Dead by Daylight. Some killers simply do not perform well on certain maps, while others are advantageous for survivors.
Map offerings can currently decide 100% which map will be played. This has led some survivors or killers to exit the match during the loading screen if they see an offering for a map they did not want to play.
Dead by Daylight is changing 2 things here:
Map offerings are hidden. They will not be shown at the end of the lobby.
Map offerings increase the chance of a map by 20%, instead of guaranteeing it. Multiple offerings for the same map do not stack.
With this adjustment, one cannot know in advance which map will be played, and premature disconnection should be avoided.
The wrong map can directly be a disadvantage – this should no longer be obvious right away.
Survivors spawn together – and always
Depending on how a match starts, it can have drastic effects on the entire course of the game. A key factor is the spawn position of the survivors.
If survivors spawn far apart and start at different corners of the map, it is extremely disadvantageous for the killer. This is exactly what they want to correct.
The developers are implementing a change that ensures that survivors will always spawn within 12 meters of another survivor. This means that survivors will need to split at the start if they want to maintain the same efficiency as before.
Dead by Daylight will finally be brighter
An important aspect of Dead by Daylight is the darkness. Most maps are quite gloomy, but for some players, they are simply too dark. Whether due to the graphics card, the monitor, or eye problems – sometimes it is just too hard to see or there is complete blackness in front of them.
Therefore, Dead by Daylight will implement an option they have resisted for a long time: gamma settings. This will effectively allow players to adjust the brightness of Dead by Daylight.
This is something many players have already done through external tools, such as adjustments to their graphics card software. Having this now available for everyone creates a fair playing environment and is likely to help all who have had greater issues with the darkness.
When is all this coming? All the new features are set to be released throughout 2025. Whether Dead by Daylight will really refrain from new content updates with new chapters for the entire year in 2025 is still questionable. One thing is for sure: the priorities have changed and new chapters are postponed for now.
This decision is extremely well received by the community and has garnered a lot of praise – both in the game’s subreddit and in the Steam forums.
If you haven’t warmed up to Dead by Daylight yet, take a look at our list of all killers – you’ll surely find the right killer for you, with whom it is enjoyable to send a group of survivors on a direct path to the digital afterlife.
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