In a pirate game on Steam, you use round little creatures as cannonballs to free the royal cook from the claws of alligators.
What kind of game is this? Fluffy Sailors is a pirate game set in a world inhabited by round little creatures. As players, you take on the role of the mouse hero who must rescue the royal cook from the claws of the alligators.
Your cuddly crew serves as your cannonballs, with which you try to sink the enemy ships of the rats, cats, and badgers in action-packed naval battles. The game principle is that of a roguelite: After a defeat, you return to your home port, report to your queen, and have the opportunity to give your ship some permanent upgrades.
Fluffy Sailors will be released in March 2025 on Steam, but you can already set sail in the free demo.
In the trailer, you can get an impression of Fluffy Sailors:
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In the charming pirate game Fluffy Sailors, your cute crew is your ammunition
Shooting Cats with Cannons
How does it work? The naval battles in Fluffy Sailors take place in a limited space. Once all enemies are defeated, you can collect your loot and have your ship repaired. Don’t forget to restock your cannon fodder – um, your loyal crew. Because if you don’t quickly collect the creatures after a failed shot, they will sink to the depths of the ocean.
Some enemies surrender instead of being sunk: You can then add them to your fleet and deploy them in the next level. Over time, you will encounter new enemies that use different ships and tactics – and, of course, would fit well in your fleet.
Additionally, in a run, you have the opportunity to acquire further upgrades, such as dynamite, cupcakes, or coffee, which influence how quickly your dash charges or how much damage you deal. This way, you can always progress a little further until you eventually reach your goal.
Fluffy Sailors doesn’t take itself too seriously: The fact that the individual levels slightly differ from run to run in typical roguelite fashion is explained by saying that the royal navigators are still very inexperienced – but they are surely trying their best.
A developer studio from Regensburg, Germany is making a new MMO with zombies. The studio is known for one of the first MMORPGs.
Who are the developers? The developer studio from Regensburg is CipSoft, primarily known for the MMORPG Tibia released in 1997, which continues to receive updates to this day.
CipSoft is a true pioneer of MMORPGs. Tibia is considered one of the oldest and still playable MMORPGs and has recorded 32 million players and 200 million euros over the years.
The new game from CipSoft, Persist Online (PC), however, does not focus on bashing orcs with magic. Instead, it employs various firearms to take down nasty zombies.
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In Persist Online, you fight through zombies
Hardcore MMO with Zombies
What kind of game will it be? “Persist Online” is somewhat reminiscent of extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov, but it features an open world that is persistent, offers space for hundreds of players, and allows you to enter every building. You can also capture locations like a sawmill with your guild in the open game world, which provides you with wood.
In addition to the open world, there is a so-called bunker, similar to a social hub, which offers you crafting opportunities to create weapons and gear. Outside the bunker, you may encounter zombies and other players who may be hostile towards you. Overall, PvP is intended to be a crucial factor in the gameplay.
However, you should not underestimate the zombies either, as they grow stronger the further you move away from the bunker – and dying to the zombies can also be devastating, as a notable feature of the MMORPG is the hardcore aspect:
Upon death, you lose all items in your inventory.
PvP is available everywhere on the map, except in the bunker.
There is no minimap, but “friendly fire” exists. So you have to be careful whether you are shooting at an enemy or possibly your teammate.
To defend yourself against the zombies and avoid such a tragic death, firearms and melee weapons are available, each having their own skill tree – the same goes for tools. You level up the skill tree of a weapon by using the respective item, unlocking new abilities. There is no fixed class system.
Developers invite you to test: CipSoft announced in February that players can sign up on the game’s website for tests of Persist Online. You will then become part of a testing group that will participate in planned playtests and gain access to the game for a specific period of time.
inZOI on Steam seems to be one of the most promising games for the year 2025. One of the developers of the game talked about how his son was the reason for his switch from MMOs to life simulation and how his experiences in MMOs have also helped him with inZOI.
The developer of inZOI, Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim spoke in an interview with PCGamer about his career. He has been developing video games for 20 years, but initially in a very different genre, namely MMOs. For example, he was involved in the development of Korean MMOs like Elyon or Aion.
The trailer gives you an insight into the gameplay:
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Trailer for inZOI provides insight into gameplay
Son as Inspiration for the Switch from MMO to Life Simulation
How did the developer come to the life simulation genre? The reason for the switch from MMO to life simulation is his son, says Hyungjun Kim. He has long liked the genre and has played many life simulations with his son.
One day, his son asked why there were not more games in this genre, which inspired the developer to start developing one himself. He wanted to enrich the genre with something new that could also sustainably remain in him.
The experience Hyungjun Kim gained from developing MMOs actually helped him in the development of inZOI. The design and creation of large worlds and detailed items are similar in both genres, allowing him to use his experiences.
Moreover, his skills in character customization or building integration have significantly contributed to how he was able to design inZOI as he wanted.
The parallels in development in these genres surprised the developer himself. So if some things in inZOI remind you of an MMO, it might be due to Hyungjun Kim’s previous experiences.
Finally, Hyungjun Kim mentioned what he hopes for the game: “I hope this game will be a source of beautiful memories for many people – just as it already is for me.”
Ray Kurzweil is a famous scientist who deals with ideas about the future. His previous assumptions have almost always come true. He now suspects that immortality could be achieved in 5 years.
What kind of expert is he?
Ray Kurzweil is a famous futurologist. Born in 1948, he is primarily known today as an inventor, author, and expert in artificial intelligence.
As a graduate of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he has developed several important innovations, including optical character recognition and speech synthesis.
His talent has earned him numerous awards, including the “National Medal of Technology and Innovation,” one of the highest technological honors in the USA.
He also worked for a long time as an engineer at the tech company Google.
Why is he trustworthy for many people? What gives him credibility are his accurate predictions in the recent past. According to the website IGN.br, 86% of 147 predictions that Kurzweil is said to have made were correct:
In 1990, he predicted that the best chess player in the world would lose to a computer in 2000. This actually happened in 1997 when Deep Blue defeated chess player Garry Kasparov.
In 1999, Kurzweil stated that by 2023, a $1,000 laptop would have the computing power and storage capacity of a human brain. This has already come true.
He also predicted the emergence of the internet and the development of the iPhone.
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Humanity is expected to achieve immortality by 2030
When are we expected to become immortal? According to Ray Kurzweil, humanity could achieve a form of immortality as early as 2030. This is reported by the French magazine Jeuxvideo.com. His idea is based on the concept of technological singularity. This is a point where advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology converge and will exceed biological limits of humanity. He bases his idea on three theses:
Extending lifespan through technology: Medical advancements are expected to increase our life expectancy by more than a year for every year that passes.
Human-machine integration: There is expected to be a direct interface between the brain and AI that will enhance our cognitive abilities.
Gene editing and regenerative medicine: With the advancement of gene therapies and stem cells, age-related diseases could be eradicated or even reversed.
This is expected to lead to the possibility of humans becoming immortal in the near future.
Through the platform Kickstarter, the legendary MMORPG developer Raph Koster raised funds for his new project Star Reach. It didn’t take long for him to gather the money for his “Living Galaxy Sandbox” MMORPG.
In the 90s, he was the Lead Designer of Ultima Online and also worked on the legendary MMORPG Star Wars: Galaxies.
He is a proponent of “sandbox MMORPGs,” where players enjoy maximum freedom. This is the branch of MMORPGs that has been at a disadvantage compared to WoW and theme park MMORPGs for about 20 years.
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First trailer shows the new Star Reach
Koster plans a SF-Sandbox
This is his new project: Since 2019, Koster has been working at his own company “Playable Worlds” on the SF MMORPG Stars Reach. At its core, Stars Reach is meant to be a sandbox again, a world that evolves driven by the players.
Koster claims that in Stars Reach you will be able to alter the landscape and build cities. You can even ruin planets, just as humanity has ruined its 8 home worlds. That’s okay – there will always be new worlds to explore in the endless galaxy that can be ruined.
After one hour, the new SF MMORPG Star Reach reaches its goal on Kickstarter
What he wanted on Kickstarter: On Kickstarter , Koster raised money for the project. The actual goal was 190,000 €, or 200,000 $. However, fans had gathered the money within just one hour.
Meanwhile, the first stretch goal has already been achieved, and a bonus race will be developed.
Koster promises: Anyone who spends 30 $ or more on Kickstarter will gain access to Early Access in a month when the Kickstarter campaign ends.
One can speculate that Koster is not really about collecting the full production costs for the game, but also about generating initial hype for his project. Such crowdfunding actions often create loyal fans who then serve as multipliers and promote the game and its brilliance outward. This phenomenon can be seen with Star Citizen.
Many trust the MMORPG guru so much that they are putting their credit cards to the test
This is particularly noticeable: Koster is proud that he financed the project within 1 hour. It is noticeable how much trust is placed in him and his project:
The “small package” for 30 $ was taken by 784 backers.
But many users also participated in the project with 100 $ and more and then claimed certain bonuses.
126 people indulged in the “Homesteader” package for 120 $, which included an exclusive pet and promised land ownership at launch.
Even more, 146 people, paid 450 $ to secure a “lifetime land right,” as well as a robot dog companion and other bonuses.
16 people entered the Nebula Surfer tier for 2,000 $, the “best offer for solo players” and could claim their own planet.
4 players spent 10,000 $ and indulged in the “Galactic Plenipotentiary Tier,” allowing them to bring up to 15 people into the game, and receive their own guild spaceships – and of course their own planet, for which they could even choose the appropriate climate.
Are you lost in World of Warcraft and don’t know how to get to a specific location? This guide explains how to reach every important place.
World of Warcraft is vast. Very vast. No wonder, as with 10 expansions, Azeroth has continually expanded, gaining new continents, planets, and even entire dimensions. However, switching between different locations is sometimes not so easy. Especially newcomers or returnees might feel overwhelmed by all the portals and requirements.
Again and again, you can read the question in various chat channels about how to get to location X or area Y. Because not everything is intuitively accessible.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
To lend you a helping hand, we have compiled a large guide that briefly explains how to reach each major area.
We explain the basic requirements for each area and also offer simpler alternatives. However, be aware that the alternatives are mainly intended for characters who have already unlocked the area.
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How do I get to Khaz Algar? How do I get to Dornogal?
Khaz Algar is the setting of the expansion “The War Within.” The island is located on the map to the southeast of the continent Kalimdor but can only be reached through portals or by participating in the corresponding quest. You reach the island automatically during the introductory quests that start at level 68. There, you will experience the teleportation from Dalaran and at the end, you will be teleported to the coast of Khaz Algar.
You will be summoned to Silithus to receive a message from Magni. From there, it seamlessly continues to Dalaran. The quest line leads you shortly afterward toward the new capital Dornogal.
Alternatives: There are also alternatives for the way to Khaz Algar:
In the portal chamber of Stormwind and Orgrimmar, there is a portal to Dornogal each.
In Stormwind, you will find the portal in the second room, which is somewhat hidden. After entering the portal room, you must go straight ahead and then around the corner, up a staircase.
In Orgrimmar, you must turn left directly in front of the actual portal room to reach a second portal chamber.
Mage players can learn the ability to open a portal to Dornogal at level 78.
How do I get to the Siren Isle?
The Siren Isle is a new area in patch 11.0.7 of The War Within. Here lies the Ring Circe’s Ring and plenty of transmog.
To reach the Siren Isle, you must complete a small quest line. This begins after reaching the maximum level (80) in the Council room in Dornogal. The quest line will lead you directly to the Zeppelin, from where you can reach the Siren Isle.
Once unlocked, you can use the Zeppelin at the coordinates 72 / 5 to get to the Siren Isle.
To the northeast of Dornogal lies the way to the Siren Isle.
How do I get to Lorenhall?
Lorenhall (Undermine) is the capital of the goblins and also the new area from patch 11.1. The journey to Lorenhall is not possible directly but requires the completion of a quest chain that you can accept from level 80. You will then be taken into the Resounding Depths and must complete several missions in the southeastern part of the map.
Afterward, you have the option to reach Lorenhall via a large drill. The position of this drill can be seen on this map:
You must unlock the drill during the quest line.
After spending some time in Lorenhall, you will also unlock a direct portal from Dornogal to Lorenhall. You will find the portal here:
You unlock the Lorenhall teleporter very early.
The unlocking is only necessary once per account. Second characters can directly use the teleporter in Dornogal from level 80 and skip the quest line if needed.
How do I get to the Forbidden Island?
The Forbidden Island is the first new area of the Dragonflight expansion that became accessible with patch 10.0.7. The Forbidden Island is located at the far north of the Dragon Isles and is not connected to the main island. You have several options to get to the island:
You can simply fly there using Dragonriding. It’s best to start from the Broken Coast and fly directly northeast.
Once you have unlocked the flight point in the village of Morqut on the Forbidden Island, you can return there anytime via the normal griffon flight.
Through the Dragonflight Expedition, you can unlock a teleporter to the Forbidden Island at a reputation level of 25.
You can easily fly to the Forbidden Island with your dragon.
The Forbidden Island is primarily designed for level 70 and a quest from Valdrakken takes you there for the first time. But don’t worry: the introductory quests only need to be done once, additional characters can simply skip them.
How do I get to the Zaralek Cavern?
The Zaralek Cavern is an area from patch 10.1, Glut von Neltharion, and is thus part of the Dragonflight expansion. Unlike other areas in the game, the Zaralek Cavern is somewhat hidden. It is located “beneath” the other areas of the Dragon Isles. The advantage: There are three different entrances, all of which you can reach with your dragons. Three entrances are in the Plains of Ohn’ahra, another one in the Azure Mountains:
Access 1: Plains of Ohn’ahra – Coordinates 89 / 29
Access 2: Plains of Ohn’ahra – Coordinates 36 / 56
Access 3: Azure Mountains – Coordinates 19 / 24
Note that the Zaralek Cavern is designed for heroes at level 70. The quest line begins in Valdrakken, but you can also fly directly into the cave without a quest and start exploring.
How do I get to the Emerald Dream?
The Emerald Dream is a new region introduced with patch 10.2, Wächter des Traums, and is thus part of the Dragonflight expansion. The first time you enter the Dream, you will do so at the end of a quest line that automatically begins in the capital Valdrakken. It leads you near the Shadow Refuge, all the way to the west of the Plains of Ohn’ahra. There you can switch to the Dream through the large portal.
Once you have completed some quests in the Dream, however, there is another, much faster way to the Emerald Dream. In the capital Valdrakken at coordinates 64 / 58. From there you can directly switch to the Dream.
For the second portal, you need to complete a few quests in the Dream.
By the way: If you want to leave the Emerald Dream, you just have to fly through the same portal you entered the Dream through.
How do I get to Argus?
Argus was the final area of the “Legion” expansion; it is a standalone planet. Here you will find numerous rare enemies with toys, mounts, and also some interesting quests. But Argus is at the very end of the gameplay cycle of Legion, which requires several prerequisites to unlock Argus for the first time.
Character must be at least level 45
Achievement: Union of Islands (Friendly with all 5 factions of the Broken Isles) and subsequent unlocking of world quests with Khadgar in Dalaran
Completion of the quest line “The Legion Judgers,” starting in Dalaran with Khadgar at the landing site
Completion of the scenario “Assault on the Broken Coast,” which follows
There is a lot to do on Argus – if you can get there!
Once all of this is fulfilled, you go to Dalaran in the Violet Citadel to Khadgar and accept the quest “The Hand of Fate.” Follow this quest, as it will eventually lead you directly to Argus. There, you should play a little longer to unlock teleporters.
If you unlocked Argus in this way, you can return there anytime via a teleporter in Dalaran (Broken Isles). You will find the golden teleporter at Krasus’ Landing.
How do I get to Draenor?
Draenor is a separate world and the setting of the “Warlords of Draenor” expansion. Essentially, there are several ways to get to Draenor.
The first time, it is worth completing the quest line. If your character is still below level 50, talk to Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar to start the time travel for Draenor. Then the quest will automatically guide you to Draenor.
If your character is already above level 50, you can accept the quest “Warlords of Draenor: The Dark Portal” at notice boards in the cities of Horde and Alliance. You can also manually travel to the Blasted Lands and take the quest directly from Khadgar.
In Draenor, there’s the Garrison – and much more.
In any case, you will play the intro scenario afterward and arrive at your garrison in Draenor, which also grants a Garrison Hearthstone for quick returns.
If you do not want to play the intro scenario, you can also use a special trick. Draenor and Pandaria are connected by a magical chair circle. When you are in Pandaria, visit the Timeless Isle in the east. Go to the coordinates 70 / 77 and dive. You will find an underwater cave with a chair circle. Sit on one of the chairs and then click the fire in the middle to be teleported directly to Draenor (Gorgrond).
This cave teleports you directly to Draenor.
Alternatives: There are several options to later get to Draenor.
The Garrison Hearthstone will always bring you to your garrison in Draenor as soon as you have obtained it.
Mage players can open a portal to Draenor.
In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Draenor (Stormshield or Warlords).
How do I get to the Shattered World?
The Shattered World is the setting of the “The Burning Crusade” expansion, the first add-on of WoW.
If you are below level 50, you can start the time travel for “The Burning Crusade” with Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. In this case, the quest will directly lead you to the Shattered World.
You can also speak with a mage in front of the portal room (Orgrimmar) or in the Mage Tower (Stormwind) and tell them that you should check-in in the Shattered World. They will teleport you directly to the Hellfire Peninsula.
Shattrath – The Heart of the Shattered World.
Alternatives: There are two alternative ways to get to the shattered world later.
Mage players can open a portal to the shattered world.
In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to the shattered world (Shattrath).
How do I get to Mechagon?
Mechagon is an island from patch 8.2 and offers many fun activities, mounts, and the Mechagnomes as a new race. You will find it on the continent of Kul Tiras when you travel west over the sea from Stormsong Valley.
To reach Mechagon for the first time, you must first complete the introductory quest line surrounding Nazjatar. After that, you can go to Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde) to accept the follow-up quest. Goblins or Gnomes will talk about this and you should quickly recognize the quest. They want you to travel to the Tiragarde Sound and explore a mysterious chamber.
From there, the path is linear. Complete the quest chain and in the end, you will safely arrive on the island of Mechagon.
With Pascal, you can later build teleporters to quickly return to Mechagon.
Alternatives: There are a number of other ways to get to Mechagon.
You can simply fly from Kul Tiras to Mechagon. This is possible either by griffon if you have unlocked the flight point or you can manually fly with a flying mount.
Build the “Extremely Safe Transporter: Mechagon” in Mechagon. You will unlock the recipe while playing there. The transporter is consumed upon use, but it may be worth always having a few on hand.
How do I get to Zandalar?
Zandalar is the continent dominated by the Horde in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion. Here, a large part of the story takes place for Horde players.
This is how Alliance players get to Zandalar: Alliance players must inevitably advance the war campaign.
Gradually, you will unlock 3 outposts on Zandalar that you can reach from your command ship in Boralus. This is the only way for Alliance players to get to Zandalar. Without the outposts and their unlocking, it is not possible in any other way.
Dazar’Alor, the heart of Zandalar.
This is how Horde players get to Zandalar: Horde players begin their journey in Orgrimmar and must speak with the (then) Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner. Then it continues to Nathanos and Thalyssra, who have a special task. At the end of the scenario, there is the quest “Zuldazar” and you will arrive in Zandalar.
After that, Horde players can have a mage create a portal directly to Dazar’alor or enter through the portal in Orgrimmar itself.
How do I get to Nazjatar?
Nazjatar is an important area of the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion and was introduced with patch 8.2. Here, the plot revolves around Queen Azshara. Additionally, there are many achievements, mounts, toys, and pets to obtain in Nazjatar.
Nazjatar has a number of prerequisites that players must meet to enter for the first time. You must:
Have reached level 50
Completed the quest “The Unification of Kul Tiras” (Alliance) or “The Unification of Zandalar” (Horde) and unlocked world quests on your faction’s ship
Unlocked all 3 outposts in the enemy territory (beginning of the war campaign)
Nazjatar – one of the expansion areas of BfA.
After that, you will automatically receive the quest “Wolf Offensive” or “Warchief’s Order” in Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde).
Complete the respective quest line and after a few missions, you will arrive in Nazjatar. Here you should play the story until you unlock a permanent portal. Once that’s done, you can return to Nazjatar via the portal chamber in Boralus (Alliance) and Dazar’alor (Horde) at any time.
How do I get to Northrend?
Northrend is the setting of the “Wrath of the Lich King” expansion and is located in the northern part of the world map. There are several ways to get to Northrend.
This is how Alliance players get to Northrend: Alliance players can use multiple ships to reach Northrend, which depart and arrive in the respective harbor every few minutes.
The ship in the harbor of Stormwind sails to the Borean Tundra.
The ship in the Menethil Harbor (Wetlands) sails to the Howling Fjord.
Dalaran is the center for Northrend travel.
This is how Horde players get to Northrend: Horde players also have two options, depending on where they want to arrive in Northrend.
A zeppelin from Orgrimmar flies to the Borean Tundra every 3-5 minutes.
A flight ship near Undercity (Tirisfal, Brill) flies to the Howling Fjord. Note that you must be in the “old” version of Tirisfal for this. After level 50, the area becomes devastated. A dragon is marked on the map (Zidormi). Talk to her to show the old Tirisfal.
Alternatives: Northrend can be reached by several options.
Mage players can open a portal to Northrend (Dalaran).
In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Northrend (Dalaran).
Kul Tiras is the continent dominated by the Alliance in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion. Here, a large part of the story takes place for Alliance players.
This is how Alliance players get to Kul Tiras: To get to Kul Tiras for the first time, you must play the intro experience of Battle for Azeroth. This should start on its own in Stormwind once you reach level 10. The first quest is called “The Hour of Reckoning” and asks you to speak with Mathias Shaw at the harbor of Stormwind.
After that, the quest and the progression are very linear. Just follow the missions with the battle for Undercity and the escape from prison until you have unlocked Kul Tiras in the end.
After that, a ship will permanently run from Stormwind to Kul Tiras and the portal room in Stormwind also has a portal to Boralus.
Kul Tiras – Alliance players have a portal.
This is how Horde players get to Kul Tiras: Horde players must inevitably advance the war campaign.
Gradually, you will unlock 3 outposts on Kul Tiras that you can navigate to from your command ship in Boralus. After the respective unlocking, speak with your captain. This is the only way for Horde players to reach Kul Tiras. Without the outposts and their unlocking, it is not possible in any other way.
How do I get to Oribos?
Oribos is the capital of the “Shadowlands” expansion. The way to Oribos is essentially linear and the first unlocking happens – more or less – automatically. You need the current expansion “Shadowlands” for this.
You only need to complete the introductory experience of Shadowlands. This starts with the quest “An Icy Summons” from level 48 in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Stormwind (Alliance) and then runs linearly. You first travel through a portal to Icecrown and then to the Maw. Just complete all offered quests and follow the story. You will end up in Oribos, from where you can further plan your journey into the Shadowlands.
Oribos is the hub in the Shadowlands.
Alternatives: There are also other ways into the Shadowlands.
In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Oribos.
Mage players can open a portal to Oribos at level 60.
Since World of Warcraft is extremely large, the developers have also built in a number of fixed portals that you can reach from your respective capital. In Orgrimmar (Horde) and Stormwind (Alliance), there are numerous portals that make traveling more convenient. You unlock these portals over time, for example, by reaching certain levels or when the story has progressed far enough.
It is generally advisable to bind the hearthstone to Stormwind or Orgrimmar. From here, thanks to the many portals, there is the shortest way to (almost) all areas.
Portals in Stormwind
The two portal locations in Stormwind.
The portal chamber is easy to find in Stormwind. Go to the Mage Quarter and then to the Mage Tower. Ascend this to the very top and walk through the large portal. Then you will be in the portal chamber. Here you have shortcuts to the following areas:
Emerald Dream (Pandaria)
Shattrath (Shattered World)
Time Caves (Kalimdor, Tanaris)
Exodar (Kalimdor)
Dalaran (Northrend)
Azsuna (Broken Isles)
Oribos (Shadowlands)
Boralus (Kul Tiras)
Stormshield (Draenor)
Bel’ameth (Dragon Isles)
Dornogal (Khaz Algar)
Additionally, on the 1st level of the Mage Tower, there is a gentleman who can take you to the Hellfire Peninsula (Shattered World) upon request.
The portal chamber has many shortcuts.
In addition, there are several portals in the northern part of the city. These portals are mainly associated with the Cataclysm expansion, but they can drastically reduce travel time. These portals are unlocked through quest lines and are accessible as soon as you have progressed the story in the respective Cataclysm area far enough.
The Cataclysm portals offer many fast routes to distant places.
The portal chamber in Orgrimmar is a bit better hidden, but it basically offers the same options as the portals at the Alliance. Go to the entrance tunnel of Orgrimmar that leads into the city. Next to a large door stands a mage guard who guards the tunnel to the portal chamber. You will have easy access to the following places as soon as quest progress and level align accordingly. These portals exist in the main chamber:
Dalaran (Northrend)
Emerald Dream (Pandaria)
Zuldazar (Zandalar)
Azsuna (Broken Isles)
Oribos (Shadowlands)
Silvermoon (Eastern Kingdoms)
The portal chamber has everything important in Orgrimmar.
If you go directly left down the stairs at the entrance, you will come to a smaller room with additional portals. From there, you can access these places:
Warlords (Draenor)
Time Caves (Kalimdor, Tanaris)
Shattrath (Shattered World)
Dornogal (Khaz Algar)
Additionally, you will find some portals to areas of the Cataclysm expansion in the north of the city. However, you must have played the story missions of the respective expansion far enough for them to be unlocked.
These portals lead to the Cataclysm areas.
The portals lead to:
Shadow Highlands (Eastern Kingdoms)
Vashj’ir (Eastern Kingdoms)
Deepholm (Maelstrom)
Uldum (Kalimdor)
Hyjal (Kalimdor)
If you are missing a location in the list that is not mentioned here, please let us know in the comments and we will update the guide.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Monster Hunter Wilds starts on 28.02.2025, and not only veterans will rush to the new installment of the Japanese cult series. Many newcomers will also probably embark on the hunt for the first time. To help you get started, we have compiled 7 tips for beginners.
Who is this list suitable for? Monster Hunter Wilds is the new major title in the well-known Capcom series. With a release on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC, the new installment can appeal directly to a large audience at launch, and many beginners will also find their way to the title.
GameStar Talk with MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief on Monster Hunter Wilds
1. Collect (almost) everything you run past
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the areas are not only full of small and large monsters but also full of plants and resources that are useful for your adventure. When you dash to the next quest on your Saikrii, you can aim with a right-click or the L2/LT button and collect countless items while rushing by.
You should definitely do this, as most items like herbs, honey, or nullberries are always useful. They take up space, but when you’re back at base after 1 or 2 hunts, you can simply put them in your chest. Almost all items are worth collecting in some way, even if only as ammunition for the bows.
You should also always pick up ores along the way, but you will need to stop briefly for that.
2. Carefully observe the attacks of the monsters and study the monster lexicon
The large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are structured like boss fights and thus have various attacks that may not be recognizable at first glance. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take your time with new monsters instead of rushing into battle.
Often, you will quickly learn when the best opportunities for counterattacks arise. Especially the first monsters will teach you playfully how to recognize when a monster is about to attack.
If you have significant troubles farming or hunting a monster, then the monster lexicon is your best friend. There you will find out weaknesses, resistances, and where to locate the monsters.
3. Use your environment
The various areas in Monster Hunter Wilds are not only beautiful and full of flora and fauna, but also extremely useful in combat. In some places, you can find traps to lure the monsters into.
In other locations, you can drop stones on the monster. This can also be done by aiming (right-click, LT or L2 button) and then using the grappling hook. You can also use it to pull yourself up at certain places to possibly dodge or activate flash flies.
Regularly, you will find ammunition that you can shoot at the monster with your slingshot (aim and then shoot) to deal solid damage. This can also be done quickly, so you should use this ammunition regularly.
4. Seek help when you need it
Learning the various monster tactics is a significant aspect of Monster Hunter Wilds, but sometimes you cannot defeat a specific monster even after countless attempts. So, just seek help instead of getting frustrated and throwing your controller in the corner.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you not only have multiplayer options but also the ability to call helper hunters. These are NPCs that act like fellow players, helping you in combat, healing you, and sometimes setting traps.
5. Don’t always try to perform spectacular combos and try out weapons
Most weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds have long and powerful combos and attacks, but they also take some time and can leave you vulnerable. With unknown monsters, this can often go wrong, which is why you should also use short combos that do not have many attacks.
This way, you are on the safe side if a monster suddenly unleashes a gigantic attack. Many of these short animations can also be canceled with a block or a dodge maneuver, giving you additional security.
You should also try out all weapons to find out which weapon suits your taste. In the training room, you can try new weapons and learn combos without having to jump directly into battle. The first monsters are also worthwhile training partners as they usually have slow and predictable moves that you can test with.
6. Alma and the Saikrii are your best friends
The Saikrii is a new mount that not only quickly takes you from A to B. On it, you can switch your weapon, heal while riding, and sharpen your weapon, and if necessary, you can call it and run away. Regularly, you can also get items from its pockets during your adventure, which refill over time and often match the hunted monster.
With Alma, you can not only accept quests, but she also provides you with valuable hints during combat if you are unsure how to proceed.
7. At the beginning, do not focus on farming a specific armor set
In low rank, you will already hunt many monsters due to the story. You can also directly farm and craft them, but it’s only worthwhile under certain conditions if you want to be efficient. Full armor sets have buffs but also weaknesses. Since you do not know which monster awaits you next, you should be cautious.
In low rank, it is often worthwhile to craft simply the next best armor pieces and continue with the story. The resources you need are usually not much, and often it is sufficient to defeat a monster 1 or 2 times. However, if a monster gives you significant trouble, you should produce armor and weapons that correspond to its weaknesses.
If you want to take it easy and farm a monster even in low rank, then don’t hold back.
Do you think we’ve missed essential tips for beginners? Then feel free to write them in the comments. Many players want to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds completely alone but also appreciate tips. If you’re looking for more guides about the game, you can find them here: Monster Hunter Wilds: All guides, beginner tips, and information at a glance
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Ella Purnell played the lead role of Lucy MacLean in the series for Fallout. At the same time, she voiced Jinx in the Netflix series Arcane. However, a physical trait that connects her two characters becomes her greatest fear.
What connects Jinx and Lucy? Although the two figures come from a video game, there is another small similarity between them. Both Jinx and Lucy have a finger amputated during their lives. For Lucy, it’s the index finger, while for Jinx, it’s the middle finger.
Lucy has her finger cut off by the ghoul. He does it as compensation for her biting off his finger. Later, she has a new, dead finger sewn on.
Jinx loses her finger in a fight with Vi. The sharpshooter Caitlyn aims from a distance at Jinx but only hits her finger.
However, this similarity seems to worry Ella Purnell. She is afraid that this physical trait will become a trademark of hers.
What a performance Ella Purnell delivers in Fallout is hinted at by the following trailer for the series:
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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German
This finger is the curse of my life
What does she have against the finger? During an interview at the IGN FanExpo (via YouTube), Purnell is asked if she is afraid of being cast for roles with missing fingers. And indeed, she responds:
That would truly be one of the worst things that could happen to me.
Ella Purnell at the IGN FanExpo
She explains how annoying it is to have her finger painted every day. Because Lucy in the series has a dead finger sewn on, it likely had to be painted every day in a rotten, bluish color. She complains that the finger is the curse of her life.
The index finger is the finger she uses the most. However, she probably shouldn’t have used it due to the color. It would have been viewed sideways if she had used her painted finger to pick up food.
What role did the finger play during filming? The finger even had its own name and was affectionately dubbed Poop Finger, in English Poop Finger. The makeup designer Mike Harvey came up with the idea to name the finger that way.
The name spread so quickly that later everyone on set referred to the body part as Poop Finger.
Lucy comes from a vault that was originally used for a social experiment. Depending on which vault one ended up in, a different experiment awaited them. One man was extremely lucky because he landed in Vault 69 – and the experiment is exactly as you think: Fallout has a “Vault 69” and it is as bad as you think
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The Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler seemingly has a very expensive Fortnite account because he owns many emotes. However, he did not acquire them himself. His fellow streamers have found a way to annoy the content creator.
Why does Trymacs have an expensive Fortnite account? Fortnite is actually a free-to-play game. However, if one wants to acquire emotes or skins, real money can be spent. The more an account has, the more “expensive” it is.
The Twitch streamer Trymacs presumably has a particularly valuable Fortnite account thanks to his many emotes and skins. But not because he buys the cosmetic items himself, but because his fellow streamers send them to him. They do this to annoy him.
In our video, we summarize Trymacs’ career for you:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“I am already furious again”
Why does Trymacs let himself be annoyed by it? Some emotes are dances set to current music. Trymacs is not a fan of these emotes. You can already see this when he tries to promote his creator code in Fortnite in a clip (via YouTube), but then gets distracted by the dancing emotes in the background.
With a disgusted fascination, the streamer watches the dances for a moment and then says: “Okay, guys, change of plans, don’t buy anything. I just went through the emotes, I’m already furious again. I was just about to promote my creator code, and now I can’t do that.”
In another clip, Trymacs opens a gift from his streamer colleague JulianCoM in Fortnite. It is a dance to the song “I like the way you kiss me.” According to Trymacs, this is his “hate emote” and he says: “He [JulianCoM] did that on purpose.”
Sascha “unsympathischTV” Hellinger also mocks this, saying that emotes are only sent to him because it’s so funny to see Trymacs get annoyed by it.
Since the last cleanup, many players have again left the Early Access of Pax Dei. Therefore, the development team is once again resorting to drastic measures to create more space in the MMORPG.
Since then, there have been various occasions when the plots were cleaned up. But this time, you have one more chance to secure your house.
When is the operation taking place? Players have until February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM to secure their plot. Then the cleanup operation will be conducted.
You can see how beautiful the world of Pax Dei looks in the following trailer:
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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world
5 chances to secure your plot
How can the plot be saved? You only need to meet one of 5 criteria if you want to save your plot. The following 5 points must apply for the plot to be deleted:
No login in the last 28 days
There are fewer than 20 building components on your plot
To prevent the deletion of your plot, the easiest way is simply to log in. This way, you can ensure that what you’ve built does not fall victim to the cleanup operation.
Is that fair? It is understandable that the development team wants to leave space for players who are active. Therefore, regular cleanup operations are justifiable. Additionally, there are many criteria that must be met for a plot to be deleted, making it harder for a player’s plot to be removed.
However, such cleanup operations have a bitter aftertaste, considering that Early Access costs money. When Pax Dei is not on sale, the standard version costs 40 euros.
Moreover, a “fixed number of plots” is promised on Steam. If these are deleted, the developers do not adhere to the description available for Early Access. Nevertheless, Pax Dei is one of 6 MMORPGs that MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz is particularly looking forward to: Which MMOs will rock in 2025? Here are 6 games I am particularly looking forward to
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The games for PS Plus Essential in March 2025 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We present the games briefly and show when they will be available.
Which PS Plus games are there in March 2025? Also in March 2025, there are again three games that you can get with the PS Plus Essential subscription.
When will the games be available? The games are always available from the first Tuesday of a month:
PS Plus games available: March 4, 2025, around 12:00 PM
Everything important about the free games of PS Plus Essential in March 2025
Here we briefly introduce the three games:
Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5):Dragon Age: The Veilguardis a story-driven role-playing game by BioWare, which forms the fourth part of the Dragon Age series. Instead of a single hero, a group of unique characters is at the center, who together combat a great threat.
The game relies on an action-packed combat system, player-driven decisions, and handcrafted areas instead of an open world.
With its emotional stories and the ability to build close bonds with companions, The Veilguard has further developed the Dragon Age formula of previous titles and offers a captivating adventure for fans of the series.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection (PS5/PS4): TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is a retro game collection that includes 13 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games from the 80s and 90s. This includes arcade titles, NES, SNES, Sega, and Game Boy games.
The collection offers enhanced features like online multiplayer for some titles, save functions, rewind, and a digital gallery with concept art.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate (PS4): Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a remaster of the 2010 platformer Sonic Colors. The game features improved graphics, smoother performance, and new features like an additional game mode and customizable content.
Players control Sonic through colorful worlds, utilizing the powers of the Wisps and battling Dr. Eggman to free captured aliens.
What else should I consider? If you haven’t grabbed the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. Once the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off again. If you want to get the games, you absolutely need the paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.
With each new season, leveling starts over again in Diablo 4. A player has endured the grind up to Paragon level 300 and draws a conclusion. Spoiler: The effort is hardly worth it – and the community agrees.
In Diablo 4, you reach the maximum character level at level 60, after which the grind for Paragon levels begins. Overall, you can collect 300 Paragon points for your Paragon boards to further improve your character. However, the grind is extremely time-consuming – and many players find the reward to be limited.
In a post on Reddit, Mr_Juicer reports about his grind up to Paragon level 300 in Season 7, which has been running since January 21, 2025. In the last season, he managed to reach level 240, and now he wanted to have the assurance to achieve it at least once. Especially after level 270, it became very tedious as he repeatedly did the same activities.
How did the player reach the highest level? He mostly spent time in the Hell Rifts. He advises listening to music or being entertained in other ways while grinding, as it makes the grind easier. He also used the group finder in Diablo 4 to do numerous Hell Rift runs without having to consume many seals himself.
While he could have leveled faster in the Pit, his Blood Wave Necro was simply too slow for the high Pit levels. “[Hell Rifts] might have been relatively slower, but this allowed for an easier gameplay loop that didn’t burn me out,” he explains.
When asked how long the leveling took overall, he writes that over 300 hours were invested in his Necro alone. The pure XP grind cost him about 180+ hours. He spent a lot of time just finding a group. “The spots were always gone quickly,” he notes.
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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power
“There really is no reason to do it”
Why is the effort hardly worth it? The author of the post explains that he probably will never do it again – solely for his “mental health”. Just for level 300 alone, you need to collect 1 billion XP, he notes.
He finds the rewards disappointing. Specifically, he writes:
A mount trophy and a mount are really a bit meager considering how much work it is. […]
Why isn’t there at least exclusive cosmetics or a chest with a guaranteed mythical unique of your choice, so you have a tangible memory of the accomplishment? Just an idea.
A permanent UI change for Paragon level 300 would be really cool – like a golden frame around the character or something! Instead of just “Level 300: 0/0 experience” being shown.
This is what the community says about it: In the comments, users discuss the long grind. ShootHotHug states: “There is no real incentive other than the pride of having done it. The mount is a joke, so something like a special frame, a unique cosmetic item, or a pet would definitely be worthwhile.”
Extension-Lie-3272 writes: “I am at 270 and see no reason to continue… My character runs great, and the board maybe gives me +30 to a desired stat? Everything I need is done.” And the post creator replies: “Yes, other than Paragon points, there really is no reason to do it.”
In the comments, Mr_Juicer points out that you can also collect the 300 Paragon levels on the eternal realm since the achievement and cosmetics will be unlocked account-wide anyway. So you have no time pressure but also don’t benefit from seasonal XP buffs or similar.
Many genres in gaming have established themselves with various mechanics. Watchtowers are a big example of this. However, sometimes developers try something new and innovative that players love. Monolith Productions did this with the Nemesis System. However, it has hardly been used, and now Warner Bros. is closing the studio.
What will happen to Monolith Productions? On February 25, 2025, Warner Bros. announced the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. As part of this, they are also canceling the Wonder Woman game that Monolith Productions was working on.
Shadow of War – Trailer for the Dark Lord of the Rings Game
An innovative system that was hardly used
What is the Nemesis System? In Shadow of Mordor, encounters with various enemies are saved, and these enemies can then rise in rank and strength in the game. This means that rivals are created, who grow throughout the game and occasionally encounter you.
This is not only exciting from a gameplay perspective but also narratively, as small, personal stories arise with various Orcs and Uruk-Hai. Monolith Productions then further developed this system in Shadow of War.
Has the system been used more often? No, outside of the two Mordor games, the Nemesis System has not been used in this way. This is probably also due to the fact that Warner Bros. patented the system in 2015.
But even in the many other games from Warner Bros., the system was not utilized. Now, with the closure of Monolith Productions, it seems even less likely that we will see the system again in the near future.
Monolith Productions has developed many classics and innovative games. Among them is the horror shooter series F.E.A.R., the agent shooter No One Lives Forever, or the Middle-earth games. Unfortunately, studios in the gaming industry are regularly closing. A modern AAA team has also suffered this fate: They made a fortune with Baldur’s Gate 3, canceling the new AAA game of the team behind Anthem 2.0
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Many players criticize the matchmaking of Call of Duty. A developer explained why the system is important for the survival of the game.
What is this SBMM anyway? SBMM stands for Skill-based Matchmaking. It describes a matchmaking system that selects your teammates and opponents based on your skill and gameplay performance. The better you play, the stronger your opponents will be.
The matchmaking in Call of Duty has been a much-discussed topic in the Call of Duty community for years. Some find SBMM good because it prevents them from playing against significantly better players. Others criticize the system because it means they can no longer play relaxed matches and must give their best in every game.
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An unfair system that punishes good players
Who is the developer? Industry insider Tom Henderson spoke in an interview with former “Call of Duty” developer Charlie Olson (via Insider Gaming). Olson worked at Raven Software for 6.5 years before moving to Machine Games in 2020. At Raven Software, he worked, among other things, on the algorithm for the matchmaking rating (MMR).
What does the developer say? Olson explains that it is true when Activision and other companies say that SBMM is important to keep players from quitting a game. He found this out through analyses he conducted during his time at Call of Duty.
According to Olson, about 50% of players would stop playing a game if it doesn’t have SBMM. The problem is: worse players don’t like being dominated, and good players don’t like having to carry the entire team all the time.
However, Olson understands that specifically good players are frustrated by SBMM and that there is room for improvement:
„The big problem with SBMM is, however, that you no longer know what league you are playing in. SBMM takes away the sense of skill and ability. There is less feedback on abilities, statistics are not as important, KD is less a bragging right; it is really a serious design problem.”
Olson elaborates that SBMM punishes good players and therefore it is an unfair system: “When you try to get better at the game, SBMM only rewards you with tougher opponents. I would even say that SBMM punishes players for being good. That’s unfair, and players have the right to complain about it.”
A possible solution to address this unfair feeling among better players is, according to Olson, to introduce some kind of reward system. Players who play in lobbies with a higher skill level would then receive more experience points for the round, for example.
Without SBMM, many players lose interest – like in XDefiant
Why could a game without SBMM die? Already in December 2024, Olson stated to the Danish magazine Arkaden that the absence of SBMM could have played a role in the rapid death of Ubisoft’s CoD competitor XDefiant:
I would say that XDefiant did not have SBMM data available to look at. Otherwise, they would have changed course. They should have kept that door open. I don’t know if that would have saved the game, but it’s not out of the question.
As for XDefiant and SBMM, without [more detailed investigations], it would be difficult to quantify how things would have been different with SBMM, but what we do know for sure is that they did not give themselves the best chances of success. It was a mistake not to include SBMM due to ignorance about how and why SBMM works.
While Olson says that Call of Duty might have too strict of an SBMM, the solution is not to completely remove the system. You would lose many low-skill players, which would lead to a cascading effect.
Larry Ellison invested 500 million dollars in a high-tech greenhouse project on his private island Lāna‘i to revolutionize food production with sustainable farming. However, the endeavor faced various challenges and technical issues. Instead of a global solution, in the end, only the cultivation of vegetables for Hawaii remained.
Who is Larry Ellison? Larry Ellison is known as the co-founder of Oracle, one of the largest software companies in the world. He is also listed by Forbes as one of the richest people in the world. Currently, he ranks fifth among billionaires (as of February 26, 2025).
This was Ellison’s vision: According to the Wall Street Journal, the billionaire invested hundreds of millions of dollars in a state-of-the-art agricultural project on Lāna‘i, a Hawaiian island he bought in 2012 for 200 million dollars. However, Ellison is not only interested in technology and politics but also in sustainable agriculture. His goal was to use the island not just as a private residence but as a laboratory for high-tech food production. The project was supposed to be a potential solution to the global food crisis.
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The agricultural project between innovation and reality
With the founding of Sensei Farms, Larry Ellison aimed to prove that modern technology and vertical farming can revolutionize food production. With an investment of 500 million dollars, high-tech greenhouses equipped with artificial intelligence, sensors, and renewable energy were created. Furthermore, the Oracle founder planned to operate these facilities with renewable energy to create a completely sustainable model.
What problems did the project face? The implementation of the project on Lāna‘i encountered unexpected challenges. Strong winds repeatedly damaged the greenhouse roofs, which cost 50 million dollars in repairs. The solar panels provided by Elon Musk also failed to withstand the weather conditions. Instead of sustainable energy, diesel generators had to be used.
Additionally, poor internet connections complicated the operation of various sensors, as did depleted soils from previous pineapple plantations. Despite cutting-edge technology, the results were modest: only lettuce and cherry tomatoes were produced, far from the original idea of feeding the world. Ultimately, the endeavor failed due to its challenges.
The future of Sensei Ag
What happens next? After the failure, Sensei Ag is adjusting its strategy. The company is now focusing on developing software solutions for agricultural operations. The experiences gained from the Lāna‘i project are being integrated into new approaches for automation, including robot-assisted cultivation systems in California.
What will happen to the island? Agricultural operations on the island have been scaled back but not completely halted. The lettuce and cherry tomatoes produced are still sold to other Hawaiian islands, albeit on a much smaller scale than originally planned. Whether Ellison will maintain his long-term interest in Lāna‘i or has new plans for the island remains open.
In Pokémon GO, there was a mistake in the limited research involving the legendary monsters. For this, Niantic will now compensate you handsomely.
What kind of research is this? During the “Way to Einall” event, there is limited research in Pokémon GO where you must win a total of 11 raids. For each successful task step, you will encounter a legendary Pokémon.
As Niantic states on X, there was a mistake in the research, causing the progress for some trainers not to be counted. And that’s exactly why there is now compensation for all trainers – and it’s quite significant.
Legendary Pokémon for everyone!
What kind of compensation is this? To compensate trainers for not receiving progress in the research, Niantic has opted for a strong compensation. All trainers will receive the same research again, but with a small difference.
In the second version of the research, all tasks are already completed. This means you can collect all the rewards directly without having to complete raids.
What rewards are in the research? You can look forward to the following legendary Pokémon in the research:
Terrakion
Kobalion
Virizion
Boreas (Incarnate Form)
Voltolos (Incarnate Form)
Demeteros (Incarnate Form)
Genesect (Normal Form as well as once with Aqua, Bolt, Flame, and Chill Modules)
Additionally, when you have collected all the legendary Pokémon, you will receive 10 candies each for Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem.
How long is the research active? If you don’t want to miss out on the rewards, you need to redeem them by Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. After that, the research will disappear, and you will have no way to receive the rewards.
The research and the “Way to Einall” event are meant to prepare you in-game for the big Einall Tour taking place next weekend on March 1 and 2, 2025. We have already gathered information for you and summarized all known content of the Einall Tour.
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Currently, the Steam Next Fest is taking place, where different games showcase their demos and draw attention to themselves. One of these games is Mecha Break, and its demo is so popular that it can surpass GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals. However, looking at the reviews, it doesn’t seem so good.
No PvE like in Armored Core is to be expected, but there will be an Extraction mode where you can also face off against online players and NPCs. Additionally, several mech classes provide different play styles to create tension.
Despite its niche genre, Mecha Break has managed to reach over 300,000 simultaneous players – more than GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals during their peak times. One might think the game is popular, and while the player numbers support this, the reviews tell a different story.
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Mecha Break shows in the trailer how it wants to combine cool mechs with teamwork like in Overwatch
Testers tear the game apart despite good gameplay
What issues are causing discontent? When there are good reviews, they often talk about the great gameplay. However, when it comes to the bad reviews, Mecha Break is torn apart. Primarily, the monetization and the anti-cheat are criticized. The following can be heard in the comments on Steam:
“Fantastic gameplay overshadowed by extremely questionable and potentially predatory monetization.” – DesLizard
“Great gameplay, but… what’s up with the monetization?” – Lordran
“It’s a bit disturbing what the monetization model for mechs looks like, as collecting the currency to unlock them seems way too expensive, especially for the most expensive mechs.” – Sekriyn Hunter
“Kernel-level anti-cheat, (glorified virus) extreme monetization, slow progression, mandatory nearly hour-long tutorial kills the desire to continue playing to get to MP […]” – Vodal
As Vodal wrote, the game also has a kernel-level anti-cheat – a system that digs deep into the lowest level of your operating system. This gives the software complete control over your hardware. For many, this is a red flag. Currently, the game has 7,798 reviews, of which only 34% are positive – hence it only receives the rating “Mostly Negative.”
Is there another reason for the bad reviews? On Reddit, some fans discuss the bad reviews. According to them, there was review-bombing in China. The release was highly anticipated by many, but the servers had significant instabilities, the release was also misadvertised, and very few players could participate. Our MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller has additional details: New multiplayer game already has the fourth most players on Steam in the demo
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The streamer Pint for Final Fantasy XIV was long the holder of the speedrun record at the tower in Kugane. However, within a few days, he was defeated three times – by one of his own fans, a catgirl.
What has happened so far? The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Pint secured the record in 2023 for the jumping puzzle tower of Kugane. The goal is to climb said building from the Stormblood expansion as quickly as possible.
After player Em0_oticon held the title for 5 years with a time of 43.58 seconds, Pint grabbed the crown with 43.30 seconds. However, just one day later, Em0_oticon reclaimed the crown – with a new record time of 38.74 seconds.
Now, Pint has tried again and faced competition from his own fanbase: a catgirl beat him three times – within 24 hours!
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A Head-to-Head Race: Lalafell vs Catgirl
How did the last 24 hours go? The race for the tower in Kugane is fiercely contested. On February 23, Pint reignited the race in his YouTube video. In it, he revisited the race to beat his main rival. He succeeded with a new record of 38.31 seconds.
With this, he not only beat Em0_oticon but also the last world record held by Azura Stargazer. Azura is a fan of Pint himself, and because Pint had repeatedly pointed out his new attempt in advance, Azura wanted to beat this new record directly.
Which he managed to do with just 37.715 seconds. You can also see it on YouTube. And this was before Pint released his own record video.
But that was not the end for Azura: he kept trying and first broke his own record with 36.40 seconds (via YouTube) and then beat himself again with only (!) 35.65 seconds (via YouTube).
Ultimately, Azura dashed through the jumping puzzle once more, setting the new current record: 34.616 seconds.
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What happens next? Azura ended the last new record with a landing on the lamp in front of the tower, another challenging feat. Pint then threw in the towel.
So unless Azura attempts to further beat himself or Em0_oticon feels motivated to dethrone the catgirl, the record will remain at 34.616 seconds for the time being. Unless, of course, someone else feels called to turn the record trio into a quartet.
Besides jumping records, there is of course much more to do in Final Fantasy XIV. Besides the main story, you can take on nasty bosses in raids, complete dungeons, and defeat individual boss enemies. If you are also out and about alone and looking for a pastime, our list of 5 cool mounts that you can farm without a group might be interesting.
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Monster Hunter Wilds offers a vibrant world with a diverse flora and fauna. As in its predecessor, the small endemic creatures can be caught with a net. However, the community wonders why this feature still exists in the new installment.
Why is the community upset? In addition to the large monsters, there are many small animals that inhabit the world of Monster Hunter Wilds. You can catch these with your catching net. Additionally, you can fish.
In the predecessor Monster Hunter World, you could then release your captured creatures in your own room and keep them as pets. This will no longer be possible in Monster Hunter Wilds, which is causing great disappointment among fans. This also raises the question of why one should still catch the animals at all.
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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
Why is it no longer possible to keep pets? In Monster Hunter Wilds, the personal room is gone, as there is no longer a fixed place to which you always return. Instead, each area has a base camp and several small outposts that you can establish.
The latter can indeed be customized, but this currently excludes interior decoration. You can only customize the outer tent and the outdoor furniture. Therefore, you currently have no way to display your captured creatures.
However, they occasionally appear in the research tent at your base camp in the Wind Plains. Which animals show up there is random, and you cannot control it.
“The game sounds like a 10/10, but that was my absolute favorite in World.”
What do the fans say about this? In some threads on Reddit, players express their disappointment. They wonder why this feature was even carried over (via Reddit). The ability to display them in their own room was the whole fun in searching for and hunting the little creatures (via Reddit).
Local-Change414 writes in their thread on Reddit: “In the early reviews, it states that you can’t place your captured endemic creature anywhere. I’m so angry and sad right now. I loved this feature in World”
h4lfaxa comments below via Reddit: “Yes, that is literally the ONLY part where I raise my eyebrows. Base World did that so well. Hopefully with the G-Rank!”
StinkeroniStonkrino ponders via Reddit: “Probably the saddest thing I’ve read in the reviews, to be honest. It was nice to relax at home in MHW and feed the pets. Hopefully, it will be added later if enough people ask for it”
callisto_is_crazed writes in another thread via Reddit: “The game sounds like a 10/10, but that was my absolute favorite in World.”
Fans hope that the ability to customize the interior of their tent and display the animals there will be added with a future update.
What should one catch the animals for in Monster Hunter Wilds then? For catching the endemic beings, you receive guild points, which you can exchange for items or useful functions. Additionally, some players enjoy collecting all the entries in the lexicon.
In addition to the endemic creatures, the large monsters naturally play the main role. If you want to know which familiar or new monstrous faces you will encounter in Wilds, you can take a look at our list: Monster Hunter Wilds: All currently known monsters in the list
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In Pokémon GO, an event is being repeated where there were issues. And this is the perfect opportunity if you haven’t yet completed the limited-time research with the legendary monsters.
Which event is it about? As Niantic informed on X, there were problems during yesterday’s Spotlight Hour in some regions. The number of Serpifeu, Floink, and Ottaro that spawned during the event was lower than it should have been.
This has led Niantic to decide that the Spotlight Hour will be repeated for all trainers. It will take place today, on February 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You can expect the same content as during yesterday’s Spotlight Hour.
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Who might benefit from the event? The evolutions of the 3 Pokémon themselves are already worthwhile. Serpiroyal is a good monster in the Super League, Flambirex can impress as a Fire attacker, and Admurai can be used both as a Water attacker and in battle leagues.
However, the event is especially worthwhile for you if you have not yet been able to complete the limited-time research with the legendary Pokémon. Here, you need to catch 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, and you will receive one encounter each with Voltolos, Demeteros, and Boreos in return.
Since all 3 Pokémon from the Spotlight Hour come from the Unova region, you have the perfect opportunity to catch the necessary specimens in the repeat of the event and finish the research.
During the event, you will also receive double the amount of candies when you catch Pokémon. Since this bonus applies to each catch, you can use the Spotlight Hour to catch the legendary rewards and receive additional candies for it.
February is slowly coming to an end. But the new month will also start in Pokémon GO directly with a strong event. This is the Unova Tour 2025, which will take place on March 1 and 2, 2025. All information about the upcoming Unova Tour 2025 can also be found with us.
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