A sketch of C18 from Dragon Ball shows that she is actually a fashion-conscious waifu

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

C18 is a human from Dragon Ball, who was transformed into a cyborg. She was actually meant to be even more fashion-conscious, as early sketches of her show.

Who is C18? C18 is one of the strongest female characters from Dragon Ball, even though she doesn’t rank in the top 5 strongest women. She made her debut alongside her brother C17 during Dragon Ball Z in the Cell Saga.

The cyborg was not always a robot, but was a human in her earlier life. She was kidnapped and modified by the evil scientist Dr. Gero. Her goal was to kill the protagonist Son-Goku to take revenge for the destruction of the Red Ribbon Army.

Over time, she transformed into a loyal friend of Son-Goku. To this day, she remains one of the most popular characters from the anime and is described by many as “the perfect waifu,” as seen in the following ranking on Reddit.

The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, initially planned to make the cyborg even more fashion-conscious. Recently surfaced sketches show how C18 would look as a fashion icon.

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C18 as a Fashion-Conscious Woman

What kind of sketch is this? From the very beginning, C18 was regarded as a fashion-conscious woman. She always had a certain style and was one of the few characters in the series who frequently changed her outfits. The mangaka seemingly intended from the start to show her in different outfits, as his early sketches suggest.

The image, which is said to date back to 1992 (as reported on Dragon Ball Nao), shows her in various outfits. Sometimes she wears a dress, sometimes a parka with a very tight belt, and sometimes an oversized hoodie. On the official Dragon Ball site, the creators even list as trivia that the lady has a strong sense of fashion. 

Dragon Ball C18 Sketch
C18 was supposed to wear different clothes, but all with style.

One of the sketches even made it to a real image. In the scene, C18 stops at a clothing store while searching for Goku and tries on clothes. She tells the store owner that she finds the clothes ugly.

However, since she was in the countryside at that time, she had no other choice but to take the clothes. They, however, left without paying. 

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There is another powerful woman in Dragon Ball. However, the creator eventually forgot that she even exists. This can happen with so many characters. After all, the author dedicated one last story to her: A character from Dragon Ball was forgotten by the creator, and only a few fans could see her one last time

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Competitor steals the best mode from Path of Exile, proves in the new trailer how good it looks

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Last Epoch is probably the smallest of the three major ARPGs and still doesn’t back down. Already on March 26, 2026, the new season will start and a trailer now reveals what players can expect.

What is coming in the new season of Last Epoch? The new season of Last Epoch, as usual, has many new contents that fundamentally change the ARPG. The highlight for many veterans from Path of Exile is likely the new mechanic “Omen Windows“.

This is reminiscent of the very popular “Breach“ mode from Path of Exile, which is an absolute fan favorite. In it, large boss enemies spawn that need to be defeated, while dozens of other enemies rush towards the player.

As players are stormed by hordes of enemies and can deal with them with a lot of action, the new mechanic in Last Epoch is well-received in the trailer.

How the “Omen Windows“ look in Last Epoch can be seen here in the trailer:

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Last Epoch shows the trailer for Season Shattered Omens, which directly reminds fans of Path of Exile

New Depth in Endgame

How is the game being expanded? While the “Omen Windows“ will mainly provide fun for players, there is also a new system with the Echo Chains that expands the endgame.

Thus, the typical monolith system of the game is expanded with new zones that initially resemble a rogue-like system, where players encounter increasingly difficult zones with better loot until they fail.

Also known from Path of Exile, the corrupted items have now been introduced in Last Epoch. Just like in the original, players have the chance to turn their items into something special or useless. Through corruption, an item is unpredictably changed and is then unmodifiable.

How is Last Epoch doing? Although Last Epoch surpassed Diablo 4 with the last expansion about half a year ago, the ARPG is facing significant challenges. Player numbers are on the decline and stagnating at about 2,000 players at peak times per day (Source: SteamDB).

Recently, the update plan from the developers has also caused frustration. Initially, the ARPG was funded by fans, then sold to the publisher Krafton, and now the upcoming class should only be available for purchase with real money and not offered for free (Source: pcgameshardware.de). Story and new seasons will, however, continue to be free.

Players feel this as a betrayal of their support and have expressed sharp criticism towards the developers in recent weeks.

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Nonetheless, Last Epoch is a high-quality ARPG that, with the new season, offers many contents and a fresh start that could be worthwhile for genre fans. How the unrest with the fans will affect the future remains to be seen. The last trailer already captivated fans: Last Epoch impresses fans with new action-packed trailer, but at the same time, the players’ worries could hardly be greater

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Player sinks 36,000 hours to fully complete Elder Scrolls Online – Now explains how he did it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Elder Scrolls Online offers many thousands of hours full of content. One player has truly seen and experienced everything there is and explains how long it took him.

Who is it about? On Reddit, the player Kilnerdyne showed his achievement page from Elder Scrolls Online. It is completely filled out and stands at 100%. With 72590 achievement points, the player really played through Elder Scrolls Online, but it wasn’t that easy, as he explains.

Here you can watch the trailer for Elder Scrolls Online:

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No pain, no gain

What did the player find difficult? To obtain all achievements in the MMORPG, the player needed around 36,000 hours or 1,500 days or just over four years. A high price to pay when you spend so much life time in an MMORPG. Of course, this time also counts the playtime for other characters on the account as well as AFK time.

For the player, the most challenging part was completing the “Trifecta.” For this, group challenges in the game must be completed at the highest difficulty level, without being defeated and within a certain time limit. Consequently, the team members must also play well – which is notoriously the most difficult part.

On the other hand, farm achievements like completing all sets in the game probably required the most time. But exploring the whole world and its secrets is also not to be underestimated. Players agree with this view.

How do other players react? Kilnerdyne is not the only one, but one of the few players who have completed Elder Scrolls Online at 100%. Therefore, players also give him the respect he deserves, even though some on Reddit view the playtime rather critically:

  • Digitijs: “36,299 hours in total? A part of that time must have come from just leaving the game open, right? Right? Edit: That’s a little over 4 years for anyone wondering. That’s a little more than a third of the time the game has even been out. In other words: that’s equivalent to 8 hours of playtime every single day since the release”
  • thecraftybear: “You should receive a real trophy from ZOS in real life for that.”
  • Schiffy94: “I’ve only seen one other person achieve that, and that was on a single character because the global achievement update wasn’t live yet. Congratulations, you psychopath. Your reward is grass.”
  • bmrtt: “Honestly, I’m so jealous of people who managed to find a group capable enough for something like that. The trial community is deeply entrenched in the trenches.”
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What the player plans to do now in Elder Scrolls is unknown. However, updates continue to come in, which also bring new achievements. The player will still have plenty to do if he wants to keep his 100%. What is planned for this year in Elder Scrolls Online can be found here: The Elder Scrolls Online will undergo significant changes in 2026 – MeinMMO explains who it is worth for this year

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Dungeons & Dragons made me a miniature fan a year ago: Here’s what I’ve learned since I started

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 6 minutes

MeinMMO editor Caro was made aware of another hobby through Dungeons & Dragons, which has captivated her since its inception. She now shares what she has learned after a year of painting her miniatures – and where she still struggles to find her right path.

Exactly one year ago, in February 2025, I decided to stop staring at the figurines in my local tabletop store and finally give them a bit of life myself. I previously reported during the Christmas season how I fell in love with this hobby and what my regular workflow looks like when I dedicate my time to painting the heroes.

This month, I realized that I can celebrate a sort of one-year anniversary since starting one of my new favorite hobbies, because that was exactly when I painted my first miniature that was included in the starter set, namely a simple but slick knight.

First Miniature
My very first miniature that I have ever painted.

And what can I say – it became really cool. The first knight just got the ball rolling, evolving into one of my favorite evening activities. In this first year, I have dedicated myself to various miniatures, feeling frustrated, excited, demotivated, and inspired – but I am still ready to keep going and improve.

In the first year of learning, I already came across strong tips and tools that could help me and eventually allowed me to achieve better results. I would like to present these insights to you in this article and show what I have learned in a year.

In the trailer for the fourth campaign of Critical Role, some miniatures can also be seen:

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Small miniatures forgive mistakes much better than larger ones

This tip was given to me right when I purchased my starter set at my trusted store. I was already motivated before I could even start. I wanted to paint dragons, a huge kraken, a giant worm that would eventually play a key role in our D&D campaign. 

The seller advised me to at least start with small projects, like the knight included in the starter set. Mistakes always happen, especially at the beginning, but with smaller figures, they are significantly less relevant than with big monsters, where every flaw stands out much faster.

I listened to these words, or at least somewhat. The knight was my first miniature, but afterward, I immediately bought a far larger monstrosity that I just found too cool to leave behind “boring humanoids”.

Kraken Miniature
I just had to paint the kraken (no, that is a gloss finish, not painted highlights … unfortunately.)

I still have a soft spot for the kraken because it is simply a cool model with its “okay” paint job without real highlights or layers. However, I regret not having kept this model for my improved skills.

Maybe I will revise the kraken in the future, but I am currently trying to stick to focusing on smaller miniatures while still learning the basics.

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One of the most dangerous dragons from Westeros could finally appear in the 3rd season of House of the Dragon

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

While they are still rare in Game of Thrones, dragons in House of the Dragon are noble creatures used by the Targaryens. However, not all can be tamed. One of the most dangerous was a significant threat not only to humans.

During the time of the series House of the Dragon, not only the Targaryens are in power, but there are also some dragons used by the family. These are even more threatening than Daenerys’s 3 dragons in Game of Thrones. If you are interested in the Targaryens’ dragons, we even have a ranking for you.

However, some dragons cannot be tamed by the Targaryens. The so-called wild dragons act independently on Dragonstone, and the arguably most dangerous of them is the Cannibal (The Cannibal).

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A Threat to the Dragons Themselves

What kind of dragon was the Cannibal? It is unclear when he hatched. He is described as the oldest of the wild dragons. Assumptions suggest that he might have lived on Dragonstone even before the Targaryens arrived in 114 BC – but that is just a legend.

He is smaller than Vhagar and Vermithor but larger than the other wild dragons Sheepstealer and Grey Ghost. He is covered in black scales and has green eyes. His greatest feature, as his name suggests, is that he feeds on his own kind. He ate dead dragons, as well as young ones and dragon eggs.

His focus on young dragons and dragon eggs would, according to Marvelous Videos on YouTube, also be a possible explanation for the dragon population. While there are more than during the time of Game of Thrones, the creatures on Dragonstone actually have no natural enemies, so there should be more of them.

Though attempts were made to tame him, they ended in death. In the year 192 AC, Jacaerys Velaryon called other dragon riders to tame wild dragons. Silver Denys tried with Sheepstealer, but they were disturbed by the Cannibal. Sheepstealer was driven away, and Silver Denys and his sons were devoured.

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The Disappearance of the Cannibal Dragon

What happened to the dragon? As one knows from Game of Thrones, the 3 dragons of Daenerys are the first sighting of the creatures after over a century. Many of the known dragons died in battle during the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen civil war (129–131 AC). Only 4 survived: Sheepstealer, Silverwing, Morning, and the Cannibal.

It remains unclear what happened to him after the Dance. It is only known of one dragon, Balerion, that he died naturally. Regarding the Cannibal, it is only known that he disappeared. One could assume that he could not follow his instincts anymore after the dragons began to die out. The last dragon before Daenerys’s died in the year 153 AC.

Will the Cannibal appear in Season 3 of House of the Dragon? So far, there is no official information on this, but it is not impossible. In the series, it is at exactly the time when he was wreaking havoc, and one has already seen a wild dragon, Sheepstealer.

As in previous seasons, the writers of the series could also deviate from the books and give the Cannibal a different role in the story. They also changed the story of the dragon Sheepstealer. Instead of the character Nettles, Rhaena Targaryen seems to be able to form a bond with him.

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As viewers, you can watch the dragons again in June this year in Season 3 of House of the Dragon. Who knows, perhaps the Cannibal might also be featured. Until then, you can pass the time with the powerful dragons in Lord of the Rings: Lord of the Rings: The 4 strongest dragons in the Power Ranking that would even make Gandalf break a sweat

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WoW reveals how the new raids are becoming harder without actually becoming harder

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Without interface addons, the developers of World of Warcraft can finally unleash their creativity. But they do not want to rely on the familiar.

The first season of Midnight could be the most exciting in the history of World of Warcraft. For the first time at the launch of a new raid tier, interface addons are not as powerful as they have been since the times of Vanilla WoW. This not only means that players have to forgo many assists, but also that developers have more freedom to think up exciting mechanics.

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What changes with Midnight? Since the pre-patch, the “addon apocalypse” has begun in WoW. Many interface addons that were helpful in battles no longer work – most notably ‘WeakAuras’. This addon was so powerful that it could perform entire calculations and then specifically announce which character should take on which task to ensure everything went smoothly.

If the raid had to communicate, it would likely take several seconds, which could mean the difference between life and death for a character. But thanks to this addon, that was unnecessary.

More than just more effects

What does Blizzard say about it? In an interview with PC Gamer, encounter designer Dylan Barker talked about how the new raids will unfold and what has changed:

I believe that there are some mechanics in the opening tier that are now possible in Midnight but were previously unthinkable. We are now able to challenge players more through puzzles, communication, coordination, and strategy.

It’s cool because the way it gets harder from normal to heroic to mythic is not just ‘We’re shooting more bullets at you’. It is harder on the communication and coordination level.

These puzzles and communication tasks were always solved by interface addons in the past – like WeakAuras. This is also the reason why many professional guilds, competing for the “World First Kill” of a boss, have players dedicated to managing WeakAura settings and creating corresponding configurations that provided the critical advantage.

With this now gone, Blizzard can focus on such mechanics and no longer have to rely solely on more effects, more to avoid.

However, the future looks bright, at least according to Barker. After developers have fought against addons for years and interesting mechanics have repeatedly been reduced to WeakAuras, they can now unleash their creativity and develop new mechanics:

I think many encounter designers have tried to do this over the years and have not been able to implement it. Therefore, this is now super exciting for us.

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Whether the new raids in Midnight can deliver what they already promise remains to be seen. But it is only a few days until we can experience it ourselves, as early access starts this Friday. We will explain which 5 things you should take care of by then.

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Pokémon GO: Mega Venusaur Counter – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega Venusaur in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Mega Venusaur in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega Venusaur? Mega Venusaur is the stronger Mega form of the well-known Pokémon from the first generation. It belongs to the types Grass and Poison. Mega Raids have been around since August 2020 in Pokémon GO.

When is Mega Venusaur available? You can find the boss at the GO Tour 2026 on February 28, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Mega Raids. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Venusaur and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).

Defeat Mega Venusaur in the raid – With these counters

  1. Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
  2. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
  3. Shadow Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
  4. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  5. Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  6. Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  7. Mega Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
  8. Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
  9. Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
  10. Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Sky Attack
  11. Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
  12. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  13. Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
  14. Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Psychic
  15. Mega Gallade with Psycho Cut and Psychic
  16. Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
  17. Shadow Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat
  18. Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  19. Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
  20. Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

Weaknesses of Mega Venusaur: The Pokémon belongs to the types Grass and Poison and has weaknesses to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice. So, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Venusaur.

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Is there a Shiny Mega Venusaur? Yes, you can catch your Shiny Mega Venusaur in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Bisaflor-Shiny
Here you can see the comparison between normal Mega Venusaur (left) and Shiny Mega Venusaur (right)

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a reasonably high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Mega Venusaur with two people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.

No matter how many trainers you compete with: organize your team in advance. This not only saves you time in each individual raid lobby but also ensures that you are always competing with your best team: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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Pokémon GO: Mega-Kangaskhan Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega-Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can easily win the Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Kangaskhan? It comes from the first generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Normal type. After the major revamp of the Mega Raids in April 2022, it is part of the rotation of Mega Pokémon.

When does Mega-Kangaskhan come to Raids? You can find the boss on the first day of the GO Tour 2026, on February 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Mega Raids in Pokémon GO. Here, we show you the best counters against Mega-Kangaskhan and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeat Mega-Kangaskhan in the Raid with these counters

  1. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  2. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  3. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
  4. Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
  5. Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  6. Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  7. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  8. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  9. Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
  10. Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  11. Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  12. Shadow Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
  13. Mega Gallade with Low Kick and Close Combat
  14. Shadow Hariyama with Force Palm and Dynamic Punch
  15. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere
  16. Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  17. Mega Alakazam with Counter and Focus Blast
  18. Eternatus with Poison Jab and Dynamax Cannon
  19. Urshifu with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  20. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash

Weaknesses of Mega-Kangaskhan: The Pokémon belongs to the Normal type and has weaknesses against Fighting-type Pokémon. Therefore, primarily focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Kangaskhan.

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Is there Shiny Kangaskhan? You can find and catch Shiny Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO. With a little luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid. 

Pokémon GO regional Shiny Tauros Kangaskhan Pantimos Porenta
In the overview of the regional Shinies, you can also see Shiny Kangaskhan in the bottom left

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a considerably high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Mega-Kangaskhan with two people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers. 

Remember to assemble your team before diving into the raids. This way, you not only ensure that you are always fighting with your best team, but you can also save some time in each raid: Tips for organizing raid teams.

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Pokémon GO: Yveltal Counters – the 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Find out here the best counters against Yveltal in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Yveltal? Yveltal is a Legendary Pokémon and belongs to the Dark and Flying types.

When is Yveltal in the game? You can find it on February 28, 2026 and March 1, 2026 in Level 5 Raids. The monster is part of the GO Tour 2026. When it will return again is not yet known at this point.

We show you here the best counters against Yveltal and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).

Yveltal Counters in Raid – With these attackers

  1. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  2. Mega-Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  3. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  4. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  5. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  6. Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
  7. Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough
  8. Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  9. Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  10. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  11. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  12. Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  13. Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
  14. Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  15. Regieleki with Thunder Shock and Thunder Cage
  16. Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
  17. Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
  18. Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Nature’s Madness
  19. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  20. Eternatus with Poison Jab and Dynamax Cannon

Weaknesses of Yveltal: The Pokémon belongs to the Dark and Flying types and is therefore particularly weak against Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fairy. So focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of this type to defeat Yveltal in raids.

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Is there a Shiny Yveltal? Yes, with luck you can find and catch shiny Yveltal in Pokémon GO after the raid.

Pokémon-GO-Yveltal-Shiny
Yveltal and Shiny Yveltal in comparison

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high level, two people can defeat the boss. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advisable.

Remember to bring your best team. To avoid making mistakes in the hustle and bustle of a raid lobby and to save some time in each individual lobby, it is advisable to organize your raid teams in advance.

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Pokémon GO: Special Research “Precious Paths” – All Tasks and Rewards

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In the new season, there is again a special research in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you all known tasks and rewards.

On December 2, 2025, the new season “Precious Paths” starts in Pokémon GO . It will be active until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 09:59 AM. As usual, it also brings you a new special research.

To receive the research, you just need to log into the game during the new season. You will receive it automatically. As with special researches, there is no time limit to complete the research.

We have summarized what tasks and rewards await you in the new special research.

Update from February 24, 2026: We have updated this article for you and included the new steps.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer

Special Research “Precious Paths” (1/12)

TaskReward
Catch 30 PokémonEncounter with Sprigatito
Use 15 berries to help catch PokémonEncounter with Fuecoco
Spin 10 PokéStops or GymsEncounter with Quaxly

Stage Reward: Once you complete all tasks of the step, you will also receive 3 rare candies, 999 experience points, and 999 stardust.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (2/12)

TaskReward
Power up Pokémon 15 timesEncounter with Lechonk
Earn 20 hearts with your buddy999 experience points
Take a snapshot of your buddy999 Stardust

Stage Reward: For this step, you will additionally receive 1 Poffin, 999 experience points, and 999 stardust.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (3/12)

TaskReward
Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times1 Charged TM
Use 10 supereffective Charged Attacks1 Fast TM
Win a raid with your buddy5 Max Revive

Stage Reward: At the end of this step, you will also receive an encounter with a Primeape, 999 experience points, and 999 star dust.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (4/12)

TaskReward
Use 5,000 StardustEncounter with Fidough
Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon999 experience points
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts999 Stardust

Stage Reward: You also receive 2 Silver Pinap Berries, 999 experience points, and 999 Stardust in this step.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (5/12)

TaskReward
Catch 10 different species of PokémonEncounter with Pawmi
Use 25 Berries to help catch PokémonEncounter with Tadbulb
Make 15 Great Throws15 Great Balls

Stage Reward: You will also receive 3 rare candies, 999 experience points, and 999 Stardust at the end of this step.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (6/12)

TaskReward
Power up Pokémon 25 timesEncounter with Paldean Wooper
Win a Raid999 experience points
Win a Max Battle999 Stardust

Stage Reward: Once you have completed this step, you will receive 15 Ultra Balls, 999 Stardust, and 999 experience points.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (7/12)

TaskReward
Explore 5 kmEncounter with Nymble
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms20 Pinap Berries
Follow a Route1 Incense

Stage Reward: For completing the 7th step, you will also receive an encounter with Dunsparce, 999 experience points, and 999 Stardust.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (8/12)

TaskReward
Catch 50 PokémonEncounter with Cetoddle
Hatch 5 Eggs999 experience points
Evolve 10 Pokémon999 Stardust

Stage Reward: After this step you will receive an additional 1 star piece, 999 Stardust and 999 experience points.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (9/12)

TaskReward
Trade a PokémonEncounter with Smoliv
Open 20 Gifts20 Razz Berries
Send 20 Gifts and add a sticker to each20 Great Balls

Stage Reward: If you have completed all the tasks of Step 9, you will also receive 3 rare candies as well as 999 experience points and star dust each.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (10/12)

TaskReward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddyEncounter with Greavard
Take 5 snaphots of your buddy999 experience points
Play with your buddy on 5 different days999 stardust

Stage Reward: Once you have completed this step, you will receive 1 Poffin, 999 Stardust, and 999 experience points.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (11/12)

TaskReward
Catch 30 Pokémon15 Ultra Balls
Evolve 10 Pokémon999 experience points
Spin 5 PokéStops you haven’t visited before999 stardust

Stage Reward: In the second to last step of the research, you will also encounter Bisharp along with 999 experience points and 999 stardust.

Special Research “Precious Paths” (12/12)

TaskReward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddyEncounter with Greavard
Take 5 snaphots of your buddy999 experience points
Play with your buddy on 5 different days999 stardust

Stage Reward: Completing the research also gives you an encounter with Tinkatink as well as 999 experience points and 999 stardust as a reward.

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The new season starts not only with a new special research, but also directly with many events, raids, spotlight hours, and more content. If you want to know what they are in this month, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Is the last Spotlight Hour in February worth it today?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The last Spotlight Hour in February 2026 is upcoming in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you what content to expect.

What is a Spotlight Hour? It is a short event that is active for only 60 minutes. It takes place every Tuesday and brings you at least one Pokémon that is highlighted during this time. The Pokémon is accompanied by a bonus.

The last Spotlight Hour in February 2026 takes place on February 24, 2026. During this event, you can expect Totodile, the Water-type starter from the 2nd generation. This Pokémon can evolve into Totodile and then into Feraligatr.

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Spotlight Hour on February 24, 2026 – Start Time and Bonuses

When does the event start? Like every Tuesday, this week’s Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. After 60 minutes, at 7:00 PM, the short event ends again.

What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of Stardust. However, Totodile is not a Pokémon from which you receive more Stardust for catching.

Can you catch Shiny Totodile? Yes, you can also catch the Shiny variant of Totodile during the event. However, the chance is not increased.

Is the event worth it? Yes. If you evolve Totodile to its final stage, Feraligatr, you can expect a fairly strong Pokémon.

Impergator is one of the best Water-type attackers in Pokémon GO. If you need strong Pokémon, you can use the Spotlight Hour to fill this gap somewhat. However, to use Feraligatr effectively, you need to teach it the charged move Hydro Cannon.

Since this is an exclusive move, you usually need to use an Elite Charged TM for it.

Moreover, Feraligatr is one of the strongest Pokémon in the Master League. The Shadow variant is even a bit better than the regular variant. Here too, you should consider teaching the Pokémon the charged move Hydro Cannon.

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WoW has a new feature that locks a social media account of yours

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Those who wanted to use a new feature in World of Warcraft look baffled now – because an account that some have had for many years could be banned.

With housing in World of Warcraft, players have been given new opportunities to express themselves and share their creativity with the world. In order to share their own house with the world, there is now a Pinterest integration in WoW – allowing players to upload screenshots directly to their account.

The catch: This leads to account bans.

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Pinterest was supposed to spread housing, but causes bans

What’s new in WoW? A few days ago, World of Warcraft activated a new feature. Just like many years ago with Twitter, there is now a Pinterest integration in the game. This allows you to take photos in the game and upload them directly to your pinboard. In theory, this works quite well to share your house and cool ideas with the world.

However, the feature has a problem: Those who used it often found their accounts banned.

Why are accounts being banned? This is a bit questionable. However, some report in the official WoW forum that after uploading their first screenshot, shortly thereafter an email landed in their inbox: Their Pinterest account was suspended due to “activities that violate our policies.” They were advised to “take a closer look at our spam policies.”.

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How did Blizzard respond? Until the problem is resolved, Blizzard has temporarily disabled the Pinterest integration. It seems that some arrangements between the two companies have not gone entirely correctly. Currently, you don’t have to worry about your Pinterest account – as you cannot use the feature in WoW at the moment.

We are aware of this issue and have reached out to Pinterest.
Until this is resolved, we have disabled the feature.
We are keeping a close eye on it and will reactivate it as soon as it is safe.

Since this appears to be a mistake, most should eventually get their Pinterest account back – it is nonetheless a bit curious that World of Warcraft’s second attempt to connect with social media accounts starts off similarly oddly as the infamous “Twitter patch” many years ago in Warlords of Draenor.

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MMORPG secret tip on Steam breaks its own player record, the reason is the community itself

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Project: Gorgon on Steam, players hosted their own event, resulting in the highest player counts to date. Financially, this new MMORPG appears to be thriving as well.

What was the event? Players of Project: Gorgon organized a poetry event over the weekend. Nearly 350 players gathered in one location for this event. They met to listen to each other’s poetry or share their own texts. The event was initiated by players themselves on Reddit, without any involvement from the solo developer of the MMORPG.

At the same time, a new player record was set with over 4,000 players on Sunday, continuing the trend of this ever-growing MMORPG (Source: SteamDB). It seems to be performing well financially as well.

Here you can watch the trailer for Project: Gorgon:

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Subscriptions despite Buy2Play

How is Project: Gorgon funded? Although Project: Gorgon is available on Steam for €24.50, over 5,500 players have opted for an additional, optional subscription according to the in-game system.

Players pay about €10 per month to unlock additional features for their accounts. These include:

  • 15 additional inventory slots for each character
  • 25 additional slots in each chest for transporting items
  • Four additional character slots
  • Access to special reports in the game
  • Trade orders can be fulfilled offline
  • Higher limit for “Gift points”
  • Queue-free login
  • 500 “Credits” (premium currency) per month to spend in the shop
  • Special symbol next to the nickname

The measures are intended as Pay2Convenience, easing the experience for paying players. However, no subscription is required for poetry events like the one held over the weekend.

What kind of MMORPG is it? Project: Gorgon is a hidden gem in the MMORPG genre. The game was developed for years by an indie developer and only launched in full version on Steam in January 2026, after being available in Early Access prior.

Inspirations for the MMORPG include EverQuest 1 and Asheron’s Call, games that paved the way for the genre. The immersive game world and experience are particularly important to the new MMORPG.

In the game, there is no fixed class system; instead, players choose from various skills they can learn. Therefore, players can decide what their character can do, from fire mage to rogue.

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Project: Gorgon continues to grow. The MMORPG is becoming a kind of niche game that appeals to veterans from the early days of the genre and evokes the same feelings they experienced when logging in back then. It’s no wonder it has received good reviews on Steam: Highly rated MMORPG on Steam celebrates new player record, now fighting against overcrowded servers

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PS Plus Essential: Games in March 2026 – Release, Rumors and Speculations

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

PS Plus Essential presents the new games for March 2026 in just a few days. MeinMMO summarizes all known information and explains which games could be included in the bundle for March 2026.

What does the schedule look like?

  • PS Plus: Games available from Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    • Available around noon
  • Possible announcement: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • Game reveal often around 5:30 PM

Further down, you’ll find community speculations about which games could go live in early October. Until then, remember to add the current games from PS Plus to your library.

PS Plus Essential: All games that could come in March

What games are there? Generally, it can be noted that Sony often puts together a bundle of one strong title and two weaker games for PS Plus. However, no official information is known yet, so we must rely on the speculations of fans, YouTubers, and insiders. Therefore, the final lineup could still change.

For our selection, we compared various opinions and extracted the most frequently mentioned titles.

Remnant 2

Remnant 2 is the successor to the successful soulslike shooter, Remnant: From the Ashes. You, as one of the last survivors, choose a class and traverse various dimensions to destroy otherworldly beings and save your reality. In addition to numerous mods, weapons, and items you can use, Remnant 2 offers a substantial amount of replay value because: The maps you travel through are procedurally generated.

No place is like the previous one. Each playthrough could reveal new quests and bosses or hide secrets. So if you want to explore everything, you’ll need many hours; it’s good that you can bring your friends along since the shooter also features a co-op mode.

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Atomic Heart

Referred to by some as the Russian Bioshock, it takes place in the 1950s. You, as a special agent, find yourself in a technologically advanced Soviet alternative world. An experiment at a research facility had catastrophic consequences, and you must now deal with out-of-control robots and find out what happened.

The map is winding and offers many things to explore. In addition to improvised weapons and melee techniques, you also use special abilities to fight against machines and mutants.

Other possibilities

Besides these favorites, there are a few other games that fans have frequently mentioned as potential options:

  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
  • Atomfall
  • Sonic Superstars
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • A Little to the Left
  • Rematch
  • Deathloop
  • Moonglow Bay
  • World of Goo 2
  • Dustborn
  • The Quarry
  • Sheltered
  • Hades
  • Star Wars Outlaws
  • Stellar Blade
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With a new technology from MIT, simple engines could cost only 42 cents in the future

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

– 3D printing has developed significantly in recent years. Now, MIT surprises with a new manufacturing process to even print small electronic components. This could simplify the production process of many devices in the future. 

What has the university developed? In a research paper from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and in a contribution on the MIT website, the institute presented a new 3D printer. This printer can produce smaller electronic devices like linear motors, unlike conventional variants.

The special thing about it: With the new process, a simple linear motor costs only about 50 cents, which is about 42 euro cents. Furthermore, the motors are operational within a few hours.

According to MIT scientist Luis Fernando, this is just the beginning. In the future, the institute aims to manufacture hardware in a single step, needing no longer to rely on global supply chains. 

Four modified print heads make production possible 

How does the innovation work? The device is a significantly altered form of commonly available variants, which usually only use one to two print heads and can process only a few different materials simultaneously. 

The new platform is expected to handle various materials such as magnetic or electrically conductive substances. 

To achieve this, four print heads will be used, which should be able to process the different materials. These will then be deposited layer by layer through a nozzle on a platform.

Additionally, the device is designed to switch between different nozzles for more variability during the manufacturing process. How a 3D printer can be used to create life-size copies of humans is being tested by a YouTuber. 

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In the future, motors could be easier to manufacture 

What does this bring at all? Besides the possibility of avoiding global supply chains, the printing process is expected to immensely reduce manufacturing costs and times. 

Such motors are used, among other things, in the production of semiconductors in electrical engineering, computer-controlled manufacturing machines in industry, and in the production of medical equipment (via itg-motor).  

According to the contribution on the MIT website, a simple linear motor will then only cost about 50 cents in manufacturing and be operational within a few hours. 

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In addition to the significant cost savings, it is now possible to manufacture motors and other small electronic devices at a single location. This is expected to prevent weeks of waiting for replacement parts. 
Moreover, parts should be individually customizable and can be printed as often as desired. But not only for the production of small components can the devices be used. Another user shows how he lets AI do his homework using a 3D printer: User finds brilliant solution for lazy writers – Lets AI “forge” his handwriting with 3D printer

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Pokémon GO: The Way to Kalos Brings You Strong Legendary Cryptos on Day 2

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

On Tuesday, the path to Kalos continues in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you what content you can expect on the 2nd day of the event.

What kind of event is this? This weekend, the great GO Tour 2026 takes place in Pokémon GO . This event will focus on the Kalos region.

To get you in the mood for the event, there is the event “Path to Kalos” leading up to the weekend. This brings you different content every day. We’ll show you what that is on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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All content from Tuesday at the Path to Kalos

What legendary monsters are there? The Johto region will be in focus on the 2nd day of the event. You can expect the following legendary monsters in 5-star Shadow Raids:

  • Shadow Lugia*
  • Shadow Ho-Oh*

You will find the monsters in raids all day. Additionally, there will be a raid hour with the Pokémon from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

What other monsters are there? In 1-star raids, you can also find Pikachu with Clarins hat* and Pikachu with Lyra’s hat*. In the wild, the following monsters are waiting for you:

  • Chikorita*
  • Cyndaquil*
  • Totodile*
  • Marill* (rare)
  • Budew* (rare)
  • Teddiursa* (rare)

In the eggs, you will find the same monsters that you could find on the 1st day of the event. These are the following monsters, all of whose evolutions are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO:

  • Larvitar*
  • Bagon*
  • Metang*
  • Shuppet*

All monsters marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.

What bonuses are there in the event? The bonuses are also similar to those on the 1st day of the event. These are:

  • halved egg hatch distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event
  • increased remote raid limit of 30
  • Event field research with candies and XL candies for Lugia and Ho-Oh as well as encounters with the costumed Pikachu variants
  • a free limited research, where you can also receive the costumed Pikachu forms as well as candies, TMs, and other items
  • the Pikachu forms can also receive special backgrounds (gold or silver edition), as well as Lugia (silver edition) and Ho-Oh (gold edition)

The event GO pass is also active on the 2nd day and is waiting for you to earn points and claim rewards.

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I wanted to feel like a pirate, but a new survival game on Steam turned me into stranded Tom Hanks

Ody Ody Reading time 3 minutes

A new survival game with pirates attracted over 22,000 players with a demo on Steam. Many of them are absolutely thrilled. MeinMMO author Ody also played the demo but felt more like Tom Hanks from Cast Away than like Jack Sparrow.

Windrose is a new survival game set during the heyday of pirates. In it, we take on the role of a sword-wielding pirate who battles through an open world alone or in co-op with friends – both on land and at sea.

Windrose seems to offer much of what pirate fans had hoped for from Skull and Bones: onshore excursions and naval battles with real boarding maneuvers, where you fight on board your ship, for example. Here, however, classic survival elements are also added. 

On Steam, there’s a demo for Windrose that has already made quite a splash: On Sunday, there were 22,396 players in the game at the same time (according to steamdb.info). Most of them are already satisfied – 93 % of the 3,468 reviews are positive (as of February 23, 10:59 AM). It hurts even more that the pirate adventure hasn’t hooked me yet.

Here you can see a trailer for Windrose:

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Quickly boarded and left on a deserted island

After creating our own pirate in the character editor and saving a game, we dive into the action: We wake up below deck on our own ship, which is currently under attack by other pirates.

On our way up, we first fight our way through the enemy crew. The “Soulslite” battles, as the developers call them, didn’t quite click for me. This may be due to the fact that the combat tutorial only tells you which buttons you should press. Some mechanics, such as the small shield symbols under the health bar, are not explained at all.

Once on deck, we find a strangely glowing artifact. Before we can take a closer look at it, we are shot down by the enemy captain. The artifact merges with our character, we are thrown overboard, and we end up on a small, deserted island.

What looked fresh in the first trailers and screenshots is a rather dull survival game in the first minutes of the demo: We pick up stones, wood, and other resources from the ground. For food, we hunt the other inhabitants of our small island – Dodos and wild boars.

Being part of the extinction of the Dodos was not on my pirate to-do list.

What is a pirate without his ship?

The environment looks beautifully Caribbean and we are dressed like pirates, yet the feeling of actually playing a pirate faded away fairly quickly for me. I spent the first minutes doing exactly the same things I’ve done in countless other survival games.

I wanted to sail the seas as a pirate, even if it was initially only in a small skiff. Instead, I felt like Tom Hanks’ character from Cast Away, or Jack Sparrow without his Black Pearl.

After about half an hour, I lost interest during the first playthrough. It’s quite possible that it would get really good just then, and I would give the demo another chance – also because I might be quite alone with my criticism. 

In any case, I would wish that Windrose lets us dive straight into what makes it special – namely ships and the feeling of being a true pirate. The survival aspects don’t need to be thrown out, but showing them first does not necessarily do the game any favors.

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Have you played the demo for Windrose and do you agree or disagree? Feel free to write it in the comments. At the moment, it at least seems according to the reviews, that we have a new contender for our list of 31 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox

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ARC Raiders: Falling on Deaf Ears – How to Find the Guest List

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

For the quest “Fallen on Deaf Ears”, you need to search for a guest list on computers in ARC Raiders. You can find out how to locate it quickly here.

What do you need to do for the quest? Lance sends you to Stella Montis to secure information about hearing aids, as many Raiders have issues with their hearing. Therefore, you must complete the following tasks for the quest:

  • Search for the scientist’s guest list on the computers at the reception.
  • Find out where the scientist held her lecture and check her notes.
  • Look for information on the prototypes from the computers in the Medical Research Facility.
  • Find the printed shipping logs in the assembly workshops.

Once you have completed all the tasks, you only need to report your progress to Lance. Many players have trouble pinpointing the exact locations. Therefore, we will show you exactly where to go in Stella Montis.

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Location: Guest List at the Reception

You can find Lance’s guest list at the reception in the “Business Center” area. The best way to get there is to come from the lobby. Try to walk towards the business center and gain height through stairs.

ARC-Raiders-Business-Center
Here you will find the reception
ARC-Raiders-Business-Center-Map
The computer with the guest list is located there

You are correct if you have to go through a gate with metal detectors. The PC is located behind the gate on the right side of the room at a reception.

Location: Notes in the Lecture Room

If you are still at the reception regarding the guest list, you can keep to the right and enter the next room. Here you will find the second PC for Lance.

ARC-Raiders-Business-Center-2
Here is the lecture room
ARC-Raiders-Lecture-Map
This is what the scientist’s computer looks like

Continue to keep to the right once you have entered the room and search for a large lectern where the data extraction device is located.

Location: Computer in the Medical Research Facility

The next device can be found in the “Medical Research Facility”. The room with the device is located on the second floor. Look for a lab with various tables and electrical modules installed on the wall. The PC is mounted near a window.

ARC-Raiders-Medical-Research
Here is the location of the third PC
ARC-Raiders-Medical-Research-Map
There is the button for your next device

Location: Shipping Logs in the Assembly Workshops

The shipping logs are located in the assembly workshops in a monitoring room. The room is divided into two floors. Head to the second floor.

ARC-Raiders-Assembly-Workshop
Here is where you need to go for the shipping logs
ARC-Raiders-Shipping-Documents
The box with the documents is located on a table

Once there, look for a table with a conspicuous black-yellow box – this is where the documents are.

After completing all points on Lance’s list, you can now extract. Note that in this quest you can also die between steps without losing progress. So don’t worry about enemies and take your time exploring.

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Those were all the important locations for the quest “Fallen on Deaf Ears” in ARC Raiders. In addition to this mission, there are other quests that you can complete. If you are also looking for solutions for those, we have the right guide overview for you: ARC Raiders: All Guides, Tips, and Lists in Overview

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11 years ago it was a “trend” to hate a YouTuber – Because he released a music album

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

The YouTuber Timo “LIONTTV” was a guest on the EDELTALK podcast and talked about his time on YouTube. He was one of the biggest on the platform in the 2010s until he released an album, which led to a massive wave of hate against him.

Who is it about? If you were on YouTube in the 2010s, you couldn’t miss one name: LIONTTV or Liont. He was the friend of Dagi Bee, another very big name on the platform, and mainly produced comedy videos.

He was at the center with his personality or the public relationship between him and Dagi Bee. His YouTube channel surpassed the 1 million subscriber mark in 2014, and everything seemed flawless for the YouTuber until he released his album.

In the EDELTALK podcast on YouTube, Liont talked about his time on YouTube and also about his downfall due to the intense hate against him.

HandOfBlood was also a big YouTuber at that time:

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“I had achieved everything”

Why was Liont hated? It all started in 2015 when Liont released his album Löwenkind . Löwenkind was the term for his fans, and the album included a total of 14 songs. With the album, Liont also went on tour.

Since the album was categorized in the Hip Hop/Pop-Rap genre and even made it into the German charts – reaching 2nd place for a week (Source: offiziellecharts.de) –, Liont came under fire from German rappers, particularly from the rapper Gio.

Gio subsequently released a diss track – “Kein Rapper” – against Liont, in which he accused the YouTuber of various things, including greed for money. In the 2010s, it was still quite frowned upon to make big money from social media. The accusation of being greedy for money and wanting to “exploit” his fans quickly surfaced.

Dagi Bee and other lifestyle YouTubers often had to hear this as well. A statement that today seems almost ridiculous with the very well-earning YouTubers and Twitch streamers.

How did hate become a trend? Through the diss track, but also through the repeated attacks from other YouTubers, such as HandOfBlood, it became a kind of trend to dislike Liont. The communities of the various YouTubers followed their role models and targeted Liont.

In EDELTALK, Liont shares how that time was for him: He received numerous death threats and felt as if the whole world hated him.

The hate went so far, Liont reports, that even friends or YouTube colleagues with whom he had collaborated repeatedly distanced themselves from him. The situation ultimately pushed Liont into alcoholism and severe psychological problems.

Liont further states: “It was this time on YouTube when everything really worked. Everything worked, no matter what you did. […] that’s why the fall was so severe for me. I had reached the top, I had achieved everything. There was no higher. And then from up there, wham, completely down, double somersault, broken neck, everything. Sick.” (Source: YouTube from minute 27:56).

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“Not proud of it at all”

What is the current status of Liont? By now, the hate, but also the hype around Liont has subsided. Liont sought psychological treatment and was able to heal. Actors who were involved in stirring up the hate at that time have since publicly apologized.

Gio joined Liont in a stream (excerpt on YouTube) and reacted with him to the diss track. They reviewed the time and the rapper apologized to the YouTuber.

HandOfBlood also recognized his mistake and showed remorse: “Today I must say that I am very ashamed of it, because with all the fun that one might have had or how great you might remember those videos, you just have to say that it was extremely antisocial and we probably hurt him quite a bit. I am not proud of it at all.” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:08).

HandOfBlood and Liont in Julien Bam's video
Reconciliation took place in front of the camera in one of Julien Bam’s videos (Source: YouTube screenshot).

On his YouTube channel LIONTTV, Liont talks in his podcast about his time and problems. But there are also reactions to various videos, alongside new music. In short: Liont’s YouTube channel seems to encompass everything the YouTuber enjoys nowadays.

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Developer has 8,544 hours in a game on Steam, says it makes him a better boss

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Developers are often gamers themselves, even if they play something completely different from what they develop. This is also the case for Stephen Kick, the CEO of Nightdive Studios, who is primarily known for the remasters of System Shock, Doom, and Quake. He is a fan of Dota 2.

What does the boss play? Anyone who has ever played a competitive game like Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, LoL, or Valorant knows the frustrating moments when you are ruthlessly outmatched by your opponents. Some might have even uninstalled the game out of frustration—only to reinstall it shortly after.

Stephen Kick, the CEO of Nightdive Studios, feels similarly. His favorite game is Dota 2, and he has played it for no less than 8,544 hours, recently achieving his five thousandth victory. The daily grind has even made him a better boss.

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The official trailer for DotA 2 by Valve on Steam

Grind with positive effects

How did the boss get into Dota 2? For Kick, Dota 2 was more than just a game, as he started with a competition held by Valve, the creators of Steam. He joined to design 3D models for the characters that would enter the game if he won, which would have included him in the microtransactions.

To better understand the game, he started playing it himself, and has not stopped to this day. He plays position 5 – Hard Support and supports his team with healing and crowd control accordingly.

In an interview with PCGamer, the developer explains that he likes to take on the role of in-game leader. He enjoys giving commands to his fellow players: “Hey, I’m grabbing a smoke bomb, we all meet at this triangle. We set off the bomb, we attack, then we kill Roshan and either take Tier 2 or push up the hill.”

How does the game affect him? The boss believes that Dota 2 makes him a better leader. He says Dota 2 has helped him communicate better. He also handles frustration better now and no longer has outbursts when people do not meet his expectations.

Instead, it has become easier for him to help others. He offers suggestions when people need support and explains what they can do better. This is useful both in Dota 2 and at work.

Why is the relationship with Dota 2 toxic? The developer has uninstalled Dota 2 multiple times out of frustration. When that happens, everything becomes too serious for him. A lost match directly affects his mood.

After a month, however, the boss usually returns and has given in to his passion again. Since he plays the game with his wife, the rounds have now become a tradition. With his son, however, he enjoys playing Plants vs. Zombies, which teaches them both strategic thinking and resource management.

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