For many, it is the ‘better Pokémon’, now Digimon is getting a new game for Steam, PS5, and Xbox

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

During the time of RTL2-Animes, there were several series centered around collecting and catching monsters. Besides Pokémon, Digimon was very popular among many kids. A new game will soon be released, allowing you to travel back to your childhood.

What kind of game is this? Digimon Story Time Stranger is set to be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. Players will have the opportunity to strengthen their bond with their Digimon.

  • Players will travel back and forth between the human world and the Digi-world. The trailer shows that the human world looks like a metropolis in Japan, while the Digi-world features a variety of biomes.
  • The two worlds are on the brink of collapse. It is up to you to uncover the mystery behind the breakdown.
  • The game is supposed to be a role-playing game. It is still unknown to what extent you can customize your character. Additionally, you can befriend Digimon, which will then compete against each other in turn-based battles.

The game is part of the Digimon story series. The series focuses more on the storyline of the games. The last game released was Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory from the story series. Time Stranger will likely be similar in gameplay.

You can watch the trailer for Time Stranger here:

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Digimon Story Time Stranger: English Trailer for the Anime Game

For some, Digimon is the “better Pokémon”

Which anime is the game based on? The plot of Time Stranger is separate from the anime series but is based on the same premise. The Digi-world and the real world exist parallel to each other. Occasionally, the boundaries mix, and one species enters the world of the other.

In the anime, different children are sent to the Digi-world in each season and befriend Digimon there (or even become one themselves). The first season of Digimon Adventure aired in 2000 on RTLZWEI, which is why many of you may remember the series from your childhood.

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Why is it a good alternative to Pokémon? Actually, Pokémon is the largest anime franchise, but Digimon is a good alternative to the pocket monsters in many ways:

  • As in Pokémon, you will enter turn-based battles against your opponents in Time Stranger. Many Digimon have their own repertoire of attacks, making the battles more tactical. In Pokémon, however, there is a limited pool of attacks that are divided among the pocket monsters.
  • There are numerous Digimon to collect. They differ in shape, color, and size. In total, there are over 1,400 Digimon that can be collected, which is more than in Pokémon. Whether all will be present in Time Stranger remains to be seen.
  • The Digimon can even speak in the anime. This allows for a stronger bond to be built with them instead of treating them like pets.
  • Pokémon takes place in the real world, whereas Digimon is set in a digital world. This gives developers the opportunity to create even more impressive worlds.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus sees it differently. He brings a third monster anime into the race that is supposed to be better than the others. He is particularly impressed by the story of Monster Rancher, which is said to be more serious than those of Pokémon and Digimon: A forgotten RTL2 anime outshines Digimon by far

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“A Disaster” – Streamer hosts a sports event on YouTube for €800,000, but it goes horribly wrong

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 2 minutes

The Spanish YouTuber and streamer Jordi Wild hosted a major fight event. It was inspired by Roman gladiators and featured a whole range of crazy fights. However, many things went wrong.

What event is it about? The Dogfight Wild Tournament 3 was a fight event organized by the Spanish YouTuber Jordi Wild, which took place on January 31, 2025.

It was a large event that, however, faced significant financial problems. The YouTuber stated that the event cost him around 800,000 euros, while the revenue covered only half of that amount.

The focus of this tournament was not only on sporting competition but also on the show factor. It combined various combat styles and was inspired by Roman gladiatorial fights. But unfortunately, many things did not go as planned.

Nowadays, content creators host events for hundreds of thousands of euros – but most of them started small.

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What went wrong? In a retrospective on the podcast “The Wild Project” on YouTube, Jordi Wild discussed the aspects that did not go according to plan. Two points stood out in particular:

  • The car fights: In this, two fighters competed against each other in a car. The goal was to throw the opponent out of the vehicle. Jordi Wild criticized that the fights lasted too long and thus lost tension.
  • The 10-fighter main match: A “everyone against everyone” fight with ten participants, which quickly descended into chaos. Even the start was rocky, as the timing of the referees was off. Additionally, some fighters formed alliances, which contradicted the actual concept. Instead of a spectacular fight, the match ultimately ended in a jumble of pushing and grappling – a disappointing turn for the grand finale.

Other problems before and during the event

What other difficulties were there? Right at the beginning, there was a technical problem with the stream link at the Dogfight Wild Tournament 3. Instead of the correct link, a wrong one was mistakenly used, which then had to be replaced. This resulted in an estimated loss of 100,000 viewers. Thus, the peak was at 400,000 viewers instead of the expected 500,000.

Additionally, there were controversial spectator chants that sparked discussions: During the event, there were chants from the audience directed against the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. These were heavily criticized on social media, and Jordi Wild had to address it later.

The future of the Dogfight Wild Tournament

What’s next? Jordi Wild openly discussed in his podcast on YouTube that a lot went wrong and that the fight event was “a disaster.” Nevertheless, he relativized the difficult moments and emphasized that it was not as bad as it might sound.

However, what weighs heavily on him is that the tournament was an economic failure. “There were 800,000 euros in costs and only about 400,000 euros in revenue. That’s simply not sustainable,” he said in the podcast. 

He further explained that the next event would be much smaller and financially manageable if there were to be one at all. If he fails to make the event profitable, Dogfight Wild Tournament 3 could be the last edition.

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EA FC 25: Maradona Returns to Ultimate Team Tonight, but Fans Fear They Will Never Get Him

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

For EA FC 25, the return of a legend has been announced. Diego Maradona makes his comeback in Ultimate Team after more than 2 years of absence. However, the news has not only generated excitement among fans, as they have a concern.

Who is Maradona? Diego Armando Maradona Franco is regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. The attacking player was one of the players who could single-handedly decide football matches in the 70s and 80s.

Not surprisingly, EA honored his performances with a strong Icon card, which has been one of the best players in Ultimate Team since FIFA 18. The last time players could play with the Argentine legend was in FIFA 22.

Why has Maradona been absent in recent years? EA had to remove Maradona from the game in March 2023 due to missing image rights, which passed to his lawyer after his death in 2020. At MeinMMO, we took a closer look at the legal situation surrounding Maradona at that time.

Since then, the card has been missing from the game.

How is Maradona returning? Maradona was announced as part of a new event for FC 25. In the promo “Grassroots”, which will be released on Friday (February 14, 2025) in Ultimate Team, Maradona will receive a special card.

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Fans fear a 15 million card that no one will pull

What are the fans concerned about? On Reddit, fans reacted with mixed feelings to the announcement of Maradona’s return. They believe that the new card will be so expensive that it will hardly be affordable.

  • On Reddit, user OVO_Papi ironically writes: “A 15 million expensive, sold-out card. I can’t wait.” (via Reddit)
  • ThinWhiteDuke00 feels similarly: “It’s funny to announce a 15 million card as if the majority of players would care.” (via Reddit)

The community also doesn’t see a chance to pull the star from a pack. The top comment by IncidentVarious1530 best sums up the hopelessness:

  • “I can’t wait to never pull him.” (via Reddit)

Leaks give the community hope

How could it still work with a Maradona for everyone? Some users discuss how EA could reward the community with Maradona’s return. They would appreciate a toned-down version of the Argentine, as EA had done for Team of the Year (TOTY) with Zidane’s Icon before. (via Reddit)

The free TOTY Zidane could be improved through an Evolution (EVO) upon receipt. And indeed, EA’s plans for Maradona could go in a similar direction, at least according to current leaks.

What are these leaks? The leaks come from the EA-FC insider Fut Sheriff. He has previously demonstrated a good sense for unpublished information.

This leaker has now announced on his X account that the fans’ wishes for a free Maradona could be confirmed. In the leak, Fut Sheriff announces that every player will receive a Maradona that can be upgraded further in an EVO. (via X)

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Finally, we want to emphasize that leaks are not 100% accurate. Whether, how, and when such a Maradona card will actually appear in the game remains to be seen. In the new Season Pass, you should not rush your choice for the free players, as patience might pay off in your decision: 4 rewards in EA FC 25 should only be opened in March to get better players

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There is an update in the legal battle between Palworld and Nintendo – And it does not look good for the Pokémon Company

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Nintendo, the company behind popular games like Pokémon and Super Mario, sued the developer of Palworld in Japan in 2024. The background involves alleged patent infringements by Pocket Pair. Now there is an update – from the USA.

What kind of lawsuit is this? On September 18, 2024, Nintendo filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocket Pair, the developer of Palworld, in Japan. It states that the game infringes several patent rights of Nintendo. Thus, the company behind Pokémon even upset its own fans. MeinMMO also reached out to lawyers regarding the chances of success for the lawsuit.

However, the lawsuit did not hinder the success of Palworld. After long speculation from fans, Pocket Pair released their game on the PlayStation 5, despite the lawsuit. In December, however, there were in-game adjustments that could be a reaction to the lawsuit: Palworld is currently in a legal dispute with Nintendo, now changing how you summon your monsters.

Now there is an update from the United States of America. There, Nintendo attempted to obtain similar patents as in Japan. That is not working out now.

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23 new patents for Nintendo? The USA says No

What happened in the USA? In May 2024, Nintendo filed a total of 23 different new patents for examination in the USA. Among them is U.S. Patent No. 12,179,111, which describes aiming and capturing characters.

However, all other 22 patents were rejected by the U.S. Patent Office.

Another patent that was not filed together with the other 23 received the green light from the patent office (via gamesfray.com). This concerns a method by which virtual characters can be captured, including aiming, displaying success rates, and how it is represented when a captured virtual character starts a battle with another.

What could be the background? There is currently no information on this, but the attempt to obtain new patents in the USA could be a sign that Nintendo is preparing further lawsuits against Palworld in other countries.

The lawsuit in Japan is based on patents held by Nintendo there. However, some of these patents were secured only after Palworld had already launched in early access (via gamesindustry.biz). This could indicate that Nintendo is currently trying to secure itself with the corresponding patents in the United States to potentially also take action against Palworld there.

With 22 out of a total of 24 filed patents being rejected, it will be more challenging for Nintendo.

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At the time of this news, there is no global patent law (via Lexology.com). Therefore, if a company wants to secure certain patents worldwide, it currently has to do so individually by country or region. However, there is the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), an international patent system of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that can help in securing patents in 155 countries simultaneously. Whether Nintendo is using this is not known.

As soon as there are new updates regarding the lawsuit between Nintendo and Palworld, you will read about it at MeinMMO. Despite all the hurdles, Pocket Pair continues to work on its survival hit. If you have already gone through the current content of the Spring Festival update and are looking for new games, you might find something in our list: The 30 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox

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Monster Hunter Wilds reveals a new monster in an advertisement that almost no one has seen here

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time < 1 minutes

Quietly and secretly, another monster has been revealed in a Japanese advertisement for the roster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Which monster is it? The monster in question is Blangonga, another monkey monster that will join Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds. Blangonga was last seen in Monster Hunter Freedom 2 in 2007, making it one of the foes that has not appeared for a long time.

It is a saber-toothed beast that lives in the Ice Shard Cliffs. Its return was revealed in a short Japanese advertisement, where it can be seen at 0:19 resisting against a hunter.

You can watch the commercial here:

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Japanese advertisement reveals another monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

Not uncommon in the Monster Hunter series

In a thread on Reddit, the community shares their excitement about the return of Blangonga and the way it was announced.

It’s not the first time a monster has been unveiled so quietly. For example, Kirin and Garuga were similarly “announced” in Monster Hunter World and the Iceborne expansion (via Reddit).

Fans particularly celebrate that the short sequence with Blangonga references a situation from the opening of Monster Hunter 2, where it confronts a hunter with a great sword (see YouTube).

Many players also joke that a third monkey is still missing and speculate that the monster Rajang will also join the other two monkey monsters in the foreseeable future.

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The Anime of Dragon Ball Daima was produced while the story was still not finished

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A producer of Dragon Ball Daima recently gave an interview in which he revealed more about the background of the anime. There was a particular feature that sets Daima apart from most other animes.

What kind of difference is that? When the Dragon Ball team was producing the film Super Hero, they started talking about creating a new series with a different storyline. The series involved Mangaka Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball.

 For producer Ino Akio, this was something completely new, as he reveals in the interview:

For me, it was the first time that I created a series from scratch, so it was interesting from a teacher’s perspective. It is longer than a film, and we spent a lot of time discussing the story.

Ino Akio, via Mantan Web

A significant feature of Dragon Ball Daima is that production started while the story was not yet fully completed. For Akio, Dragon Ball Daima is therefore as exciting as a weekly manga.

When creating animes, production usually starts only when the story is fully complete. This is often the case because most animes are based on mangas and simply follow the story.

You can watch Dragon Ball Daima in the following trailer:

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The finale of Dragon Ball Daima remains exciting

What does that leave as a big question? Since the story was not fully planned at the start of production, there might be a surprise waiting for fans at the grand finale. Akira Toriyama was gradually involved more during the course of the anime, so he ended up doing most of it himself.

At first, they did not want to burden him, as Akio narrates. But Toriyama was so excited about the project that he became fully involved and did not just contribute some designs and ideas like he did with Dragon Ball GT.

This means that the final episodes are almost entirely from the original mangaka. Thus, it could be that the grand finale is even more closely tied to the original mangas and resolves further logical gaps – or perhaps reinforces them.

However, it could also be the case that the ending differs significantly from the rest of the anime and may therefore seem somewhat rushed. Since the episodes are limited to a total of 20, it could be that the final episodes need to pick up the pace considerably.

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When will there be a resolution to the grand finale? Akio confirmed that the last episode will air on February 28, 2025. This means you should keep an eye on the upcoming episodes. They may differ in content and storytelling from the previous ones.

Since Akira Toriyama was more involved in the anime, he is better received by the audience. In Dragon Ball GT, he did not even contribute all character designs, as he shows with the following sketch: Dragon Ball Daima: The creator draws his own version of the Super Saiyan 4 and drives fans crazy

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Do not buy adapters or cables for your RTX 5090 – an expert warns that they can set your PC on fire

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

The RTX 50 series has officially launched and is a relevant topic for many despite supply shortages. A leading expert in power supplies was asked which adapters or extensions are suitable for the 50 series. His answer was clear: You should avoid adapters or extensions.

What does the expert warn about? Many users resort to adapters or third-party extensions to customize their PCs or to lay extra cables. Aris Mpitziopoulos, CEO of Cybenetics and owner of the tech site Hardware Busters, warns against using accessories like cables and adapters for the RTX 50 series.

Cybenetics is one of the leading organizations for testing and evaluating computer power supplies. Mpitziopoulos is an expert in the area of PC power supply and hardware testing, giving him solid knowledge in this field, which makes his statements about power supplies and cables particularly significant.

In response to a query from PCGamer, he explains that such accessories often do not provide the necessary current required for high-performance graphics cards like the RTX 5090.

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Expert warns that adapters and extensions are problematic

Why does he warn about it? The CEO of Cybenetics explains that adapters and extension cords that are not exactly compatible with the power supply carry risks. They can overload the power connection, leading to an increase in temperatures. In the worst case, this can cause overheating of the components, which not only damages the hardware but could even start a fire in extreme cases.

What is the problem? The expert says that power supply is relevant. Many conventional power supplies do not offer the appropriate connectors for the RTX 50 series, especially the new 12V-2×6 connector designed for high power requirements. If a PSU (Power Supply Unit) does not provide this specific connector and instead uses 8-pin connectors or proprietary cables, it can result in dangerous overloads when combined with adapters or extensions, Mpitziopoulos explains. Proprietary cables are specifically designed for certain power devices.

Power supplies with a dedicated 12V-2×6 connector provide a stable and safe power supply, specifically developed for high demands. They ensure that the graphics card and the entire system receive the right amount of power without risking dangerous overheating. Especially with the RTX 5090, which draws up to 600 watts and requires a current of up to 48 amps, the power supply demands are enormous.

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The right choice for a safe installation

How can you protect yourself? Anyone investing in an RTX 50 series should ensure, according to Mpitziopoulos, that their power supply either has a dedicated 12V-2×6 connector or uses the correct cables.

Manufacturers also emphasize the importance of using the original cables provided. If this is not possible, you should always pay attention to whether the cables are suitable for the corresponding power consumption. Of course, the power supply you choose should also meet the wattage requirements of your PC.

In the past, the issue of overheating and subsequent fire hazards with NVIDIA graphics cards has been a hot topic. The problem of melting cables has already occurred more frequently with the RTX 4000 series, where, according to Nvidia, incorrectly plugged cables were primarily responsible. Therefore, there was concern that some RTX 5090 might also have issues with melting cables.

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Twitch streamer who constantly gets pranked is tricked again – but for a good cause

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch and YouTube streamer Ludwig wanted to do something good for a fan of a colleague, but he was outsmarted. In the end, he donated an amount that was far too high, which he actually couldn’t afford.

Who is it about? It’s about the Twitch and YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren. With over 3 million followers on Twitch (via sullygnome) and over 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube, he is one of the stars in the American Twitch scene.

Ludwig is seen as an honest and gullible streamer, which is why he has often been tricked. Most recently, like many other content creators, by the company honey.

His Twitch colleague is shroud. He is often referred to as a shooting god, as he was a professional esports player in CS:GO in the past. For a good cause, he recently raffled off an hour of his time to the person who would donate the highest amount.

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“Just for the Meme”

This is the backstory: Ludwig was able to spend an hour with shroud before. Four years ago, there was a similar fundraising campaign where Ludwig donated a total of $53,000. The event made waves as it took years for that hour together to happen.

Ludwig recounts in his stream from February 11, 2025 (via YouTube) that he had seen shroud’s fundraising campaign and found it amusing to participate in the bidding. Not because he wanted to win, but just for a laugh.

He said, “Obviously, I didn’t want to win; it was just for the meme.”

Outsmarted for a Good Cause

How was Ludwig outsmarted? Initially, he only bid $10,000 and wanted to stop there. But a fan, apparently a fan of both shroud and Ludwig, asked how much he would have to donate to spend an hour with both Twitch streamers at the same time. The two set a bid of $20,000.

The auction system had a feature that caused Ludwig to be outsmarted. Bidders indicate how much they are willing to spend at most. The system saves this amount and only bids for the bidder as much as necessary to outbid the highest bidder.

This is meant so that bidders don’t have to pay their maximum amount immediately, but only as much as is actually necessary.

In order to push the amount up to $20,000, Ludwig competed with the fan in bidding. The unfortunate part: the fan eventually stopped bidding and left Ludwig at $18,099.99. Ludwig won the auction – inadvertently.

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There was a happy ending: Even though Ludwig initially seemed quite downcast, the entire event had something good:

  • His donation goes to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • For the time with shroud, Ludwig considers inviting him to his gaming format “Bro vs. Bro”. Each has to come up with a certain number of games to play against each other. The better one wins.

Ludwig stated that he couldn’t actually afford such an expense of over $18,000. The reason is his financially unsuccessful year 2024: The former golden boy of Twitch has to close his company and lay off employees before Christmas

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WoW increases the damage of all tanks – and simultaneously makes all enemies weaker

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Good times for tanks in World of Warcraft. Their damage is massively increased, making them as strong as DPS characters.

Although the Patch 11.1 Lor’themar was actually already a “Release Candidate,” Blizzard is making significant changes again and tweaking the settings. Tanks can rejoice, as they are receiving a massive boost. In contrast, all mobs are looking at a significant reduction in their health points.

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What has changed? In the presumably final PTR update of Patch 11.1, Blizzard has significantly adjusted the balance once more, especially giving some gifts to the different tank specializations. The most important changes for all tanks are:

  • Blood Death Knights deal 20% more damage with all abilities.
  • Vengeance Demon Hunters deal 20% more damage with all abilities.
  • Guardian Druids deal 20% more damage with all abilities.
  • Brewmaster Monks now deal 15% more damage with all abilities.
  • Protection Paladins now deal 15% more damage with all abilities.
  • Protection Warriors now deal 20% more damage with all abilities.

At the same time, all enemies in dungeons of the “Mythic” and “Mythic+” levels are getting hit hard. In all dungeons of this kind, the health points of all enemies are reduced by 10%. Additionally, the health points of various summoned creatures (“adds”) in boss fights have also been decreased.

Basically, all fights should now go a bit faster, making it easier to keep up with the dungeon timers.

Please note that these adjustments will go live with Patch 11.1, in just a few days.

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Why is Blizzard buffing tanks so much? Tanks also like to see big damage numbers. It is often the case that tanks can keep up with DPS characters in dungeons and raids. However, on the PTR of Patch 11.1, this was mostly not the case anymore, and tank performance significantly dropped. To correct this, all tank classes are receiving a massive bonus to their damage dealt. This not only helps in holding aggro better but also helps the entire group to defeat enemies faster.

It will be a few more days until the patch goes live. But you can use this time. Because there are some content and achievements that will soon no longer be obtainable. Therefore, you should complete these 3 tasks before it’s too late!

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“You don’t have to baby each other” – In Elden Ring: Nightreign you can go into battle solo, but you will suffer

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, you fight side by side with friends against your opponents. According to a developer, if you prefer to go solo, you can do that too – but it won’t be easy.

The standalone title, which will be released in May 2025, is neither a DLC nor a direct sequel. You explore the world in a dynamic day-night cycle, loot valuable items, and face powerful enemies – either in three-player co-op or with two AI allies by your side. Although the game is designed for co-op, you can also take on the challenges alone.

What makes the game special? Game Director Junya Ishizaki explains in an interview with Gamespot that Nightreign is intended as a multiplayer experience, but is also playable for solo players. The co-op approach is primarily aimed at players who feel overwhelmed by the structure of Elden Ring.

Nevertheless, the developers wanted to maintain the feeling of embarking into the unknown alone. Even when you are traveling in a team, you can move freely on the map. You don’t have to “babysit” each other – but it at least leads to joint boss fights. Ishizaki emphasizes that players need to adapt in real-time – whether through quick tactical decisions, changing equipment, or even a spontaneous shift in playstyle.

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Those who die lose valuable levels

According to Game Director Junya Ishizaki, Nightreign feels much more spontaneous, relaxed, and improvised compared to Elden Ring. While Elden Ring sends you on a long journey that ends in epic boss fights, Nightreign focuses on quick decisions and flexible adaptations. However, boss fights remain a central element – and if you play alone, they could cost you a lot of nerves.

Why will solo players suffer? It is not uncommon for player characters in a title like Elden Ring to meet their demise. However, if you want to tackle the fights in Elden Ring: Nightreign alone, perhaps because you seek the challenge, there is something you should keep in mind: If you die permanently before being revived by a teammate, you will respawn – but lose an entire level in the process. Since there are fewer levels overall, this can hurt quite a bit.

In short: Anyone who takes on the challenge alone should expect setbacks. If you die too often, it can quickly become frustrating, as you lose more valuable levels than you gain.

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MeinMMO author Caroline Fuller was able to get an impression of Elden Ring: Nightreign and play the latest title. In her preview report, she shares her impressions of the intense boss fights and explains why she would have loved to play the game all night: After 8 hours of gameplay, I can say: With Nightreign, Elden Ring becomes a completely different game

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Developer of an award-winning co-op game “gifts” Ubisoft an idea – urges them not to be cowardly

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Josef Fares and Hazelight have created an award-winning co-op game with It Takes Two. Now he has an idea for Ubisoft.

Who is it about? Josef Fares is the founder of Hazelight Studios and the game director of the co-op games “It Takes Two” and “A Way Out.” Both are co-op games that are played in split-screen mode.

With “A Way Out”, Hazelight had an initial success in 2018, before the Swedish studio won the Game of the Year award in 2021 with “It Takes Two”.

In an interview with the English-language magazine GamesRadar, Fares also talked about Ubisoft and even proposed an idea for a game to the competitor.

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It Takes Two Gameplay Trailer

“They would sell a ton of copies”

What is this idea? Fares finds it “crazy” that other publishers do not make co-op games. People would love these games and he even has an idea on how Ubisoft could make money with the “Splinter Cell” series: “I look at Ubisoft, and they are struggling right now – and I hope someone listens to this interview – but why don’t they take Sam Fisher and make a pure split-screen game?”

For almost 11.5 years, Ubisoft has not released a new installment of the stealth game. The latest part, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was released in 2013. However, Fares sees the series as a possibility for a co-op game: “Don’t be too cowardly to make a single-player game, just say it’s only split-screen.”

Fares went on: “I can guarantee you, they would sell a ton of copies. […] That’s a guaranteed success for them; it’s for you, Ubisoft. You can take it for free from me.”

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What is happening at Ubisoft? Ubisoft is currently in a financially difficult situation, partly due to some failures, including the flopped Skull & Bones, Star Wars Outlaws, and XDefiant.

The future of Ubisoft seems very uncertain at the moment. Experts believe that the sale of individual IPs or even the company might be on the table if the negative trend cannot be halted. Industry insider Jason Schreier also believes that Ubisoft has only one chance in 2025 and that is Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

For Josef Fares and Hazelight, on the other hand, things are going really well. In March 2025, they will release their latest game, which will again focus on split-screen co-op: Split Fiction. In the first trailer of the title, Fares made bold statements: “No loot boxes, no microtransactions, no bullshit” – New co-op game from acclaimed developers aims to convince as a game

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“Complete Waste of Time” – The Terminator Event of CoD: Black Ops 6 Frustrates Players with Useless Rewards

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, events are held regularly where you can earn loot. The current Terminator event is causing frustration – as players have to unlock rewards that they do not want at all.

What kind of event is this? Currently, the “The Terminator” event is running in CoD: Black Ops 6. In this event, players must collect skulls to unlock rewards. The skulls drop when you get kills. It doesn’t matter whether this happens in multiplayer, in Warzone, or in zombie mode. In Warzone, collecting skulls is additionally done by opening supply boxes.

In total, there are 13 rewards that you can receive. One of them is a blueprint for the PP-919, also known as Bison. To get the weapon, you first need to unlock all previous rewards – and that is exactly what annoys many players.

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Trailer for Black Ops 6: Season 2 shows new maps and dark skins

What is causing frustration? In the Terminator event in Season 2 of Black Ops 6, you can collect skulls and “buy” various rewards with them. These include XP tokens, weapon charms, loading screens, and an attachment. Most rewards can be used in both Black Ops 6 and Warzone – but two of them are restricted to a specific mode. Nevertheless, you have to unlock all of them if you want to get the weapon blueprint.

On Reddit, a player complains that he has to unlock the perk “Reactive Armor”, even though it only works in Warzone – and he doesn’t even play that mode. To do this, he has to collect 50 skulls and says: “Total waste of time.”

In addition to the perk, there is also the scorestreak “War Machine” as a reward, which can only be used in the multiplayer of Black Ops 6. Anyone wanting to unlock it needs to invest 100 skulls.

The bonus “Reactive Armor” from the event is a perk for Warzone.

What do other players say about it? The comments under the post show that he is not alone in his frustration. Several players criticize the reward system of the event. At the same time, there are also some tips on how to make the best of it:

  • djml9 comments: “As an MP player, I wish every kill would drop a skull. […] Half the time I completely forget about the event until I finally see one after three minutes in the match. Then I have to be lucky enough to reach it without dying. I maybe get four per match and only see a total of five to six.”
  • Auwtsnae notes: “I got tired of being killed every time I tried to collect a skull, so I played zombies and collected 110 without much effort – and leveled a sniper rifle in the process.”
  • EthicalViolator writes: “I collected all skulls quite quickly in zombies. In multiplayer, the skulls are miles away, and it’s a half mission just to collect them.”
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Several players recommend in the comments to farm skulls in zombie mode. Since Season 2, which started on January 28, 2025, in the shooter, there are new contents – including a fresh map and an important new feature for the co-op mode. You can find out more about it here: CoD Black Ops 6 announces a strong update for zombies, brings a much-desired feature and a new map

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The head of GTA 6 wants you to have enough time to play – Narrow down the release period

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

GTA 6 is the big release that the gaming world is waiting for in 2025. But Borderlands also has a loyal fanbase, so the release of the loot shooter also raises some expectations. To ensure that the two highly anticipated games do not interfere with each other, the head of their parent company has a plan.

Who is it about? GTA 6 is published by Take-Two Interactive – just like the upcoming loot shooter Borderlands 4. Both GTA developer Rockstar Games and Borderlands developer Gearbox Software are subsidiaries of the American publisher.

The CEO of Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, has now given an insight into the release plan of both games in an interview with IGN and thereby indirectly narrowed down the release date for GTA 6.

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

Take-Two wants you to have plenty of time to play

What does the CEO say about the release planning? Zelnick was asked in the interview whether Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 could harm each other because their releases are too close together.

The release of Borderlands 4 is on September 23, 2025. Gearbox Software announced this on February 12, 2025, at Sony’s State of Play. GTA 6 is also expected to be released in fall 2025 – at least that is the current status.

Zelnick responded that Take-Two plans the releases in such a way that players have enough time to play both games: “No, I don’t think we will schedule the releases in a way that causes a problem. […] So we feel good about it, and I think we will time our releases to respect the consumers’ need to spend a lot of time playing these hit games before they move on to the next one.”

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What does this mean for the release of GTA 6? Assuming that GTA 6 is indeed supposed to be released in 2025, as Take-Two recently confirmed again, the statement from the CEO significantly narrows down the possible release window for GTA 6.

Here are the facts once more:

  • GTA 6 is scheduled for fall 2025.
  • Borderlands 4 will be released on September 23.
  • Meteorologically, fall runs from September 1 to November 30.
  • Calendarically, fall runs from September 22 to December 21.

So theoretically, GTA 6 must be released sometime between September 1 and December 21. However, since Borderlands 4 will be released in September, that month is actually out – at least if we believe Zelnick that Take-Two is planning enough time for players to enjoy Borderlands 4.

This leaves only October, November, and December for a possible release of GTA 6 in 2025, with October also potentially free for Borderlands 4 since the loot shooter is coming out at the end of September. The weeks leading up to Christmas are generally considered unlikely for a major release like GTA 6.

However, before you place all your vacation days in November, keep in mind that experts and industry insiders expect that GTA 6 will be delayed. Some anticipate a release in 2026: Insider is sure that the release of GTA 6 will be delayed

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Steam: Currently you can get 3 anime games for 10 € each, one belongs to the best games of One Piece

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Anime games have probably existed as long as there have been consoles. The first Dragon Ball games were released on the Famicom. Steam also has some games based on well-known series. MyMMO editor Nikolas Hernes recommends 3 current deals.

Anime games have a rather mediocre reputation; many titles fail to reach the quality of other genre representatives. However, I also enjoy the bad games. Nevertheless, there are also good anime games that are worth it for fans of various series.

3 recommendable titles that are currently available for under €10 on Steam, if you prefer to play an anime game instead of buying several mangas, I recommend 3 good games in this list.

Beat thousands of enemies with the Straw Hat Pirates

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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Launch Trailer

If you are familiar with the Dynasty Warriors games from Koei Tecmo, then you will know what to expect in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (via Steam). With the well-known characters from the anime and manga series, you beat your way through countless hordes of enemies. The anime license fits perfectly with the familiar gameplay.

Who hasn’t always wanted to beat up thousands of marines as Luffy, Kaido, or Whitebeard? Over the course of the story, you replay various events, and later there’s even an alternative scenario. There are 43 playable characters in the base game, and if you still can’t get enough, you can expand the roster with DLC characters.

However, don’t expect a strong focus on the story. Warriors titles focus on the spectacle of large battles. But if you’re eager to turn heads as a pirate and wreak havoc on battlefields, this is the perfect title for you. And the best part is, you can even play it in co-op.

Play the spectacular finale of Naruto

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Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Gameplay Trailer

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (via Steam) is a typical 3D arena fighter, but in my opinion, it’s also the best in the genre. No game manages to pack anime battles as spectacularly into a game as Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

With over 100 characters, you can fight against bots or your friends. The big highlight is the story mode that retells the finale of Naruto. Major battles are staged as spectacular boss fights with quick-time events and stunning effects. For me, it’s the best way to relive the series finale.

The game presents itself in a beautiful cel-shading look and remains one of the most beautiful anime games of all time even after nearly 9 years, making it a worthy adaptation of one of the most popular animes ever.

Wacky abilities and unique character design

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R – System Introduction Trailer

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R (via Steam) is a remaster of a PS3 game that adapts the popular manga series as a 2D fighter. The major focus is on the large roster of characters and the quirky abilities that differ from classic anime power-ups.

I really enjoyed that the story didn’t have a major focus. The single-player concentrates on various challenge battles that can become quite challenging. Additionally, the game is full of fan service. Countless unlockable costumes and quotes made me swoon as a JoJo fan.

In battles against friends, the combat system then shows its full potential, which brings enough depth for genre fans to experiment with characters. However, the online mode also has to be criticized for its mediocre netcode, which can make it take longer to find online opponents. As a big fan of Tekken and Street Fighter, I loved this fighter every second.

In this context, you can also recommend Dragon Ball FighterZ, which is currently available as a fantastic 2D fighter.

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Until when are the games on sale? Each of the mentioned games is on sale on Steam for under €10 until February 17, 2025.

Which anime game can you recommend and which series should finally get a proper game? Feel free to let us know in the comments. One of the biggest highlights for anime fans last year was a new Dragon Ball game: The new game for Dragon Ball on Steam, PS5, and Xbox is a dream for fans – But one type of player might be disappointed

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Player summons 46 minions, has to make Path of Exile 2 look really bad

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, a player has control over 46 minions permanently. For this to work, he has to play the game on the lowest settings.

Who is it about? On Reddit, the player VEGLIGI1 asked for help from the community. He plays a minion build in Path of Exile 2 and has permanently gathered a following of 46 undead.

For this, the gamer uses 914 will and several passive skills to make the build possible. However, the player allegedly saw somewhere that minion armies with 60 sniper skeletons are also possible with 900 willpower. He couldn’t explain it himself and asked on Reddit.

While one half of the community provides him with advice, the other side of the player base sees technical limits approaching the gamer.

Here you can see how the bosses in Path of Exile 2 are created:

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Path of Exile 2: The new trailer reveals how the bosses of the action RPG come into being

Low Settings and Technical Limits

What difficulties are there? The more characters are displayed on the screen, the worse the game’s performance becomes. The player is seemingly already playing Path of Exile 2 on low settings. Here you can see what the game looks like for him:

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The minion army doesn’t look particularly pretty, but the gained performance that comes from the settings is probably just what the player needs to be able to play Path of Exile 2. The other gamers already find it remarkable that this is even possible.

What do the players say about the technical limits? The community on Reddit does not understand how the game can still run smoothly for the questioner. The user “Ok_Jelly_6577” writes on Reddit: “Minion builds destroy my FPS, and I can’t even imagine how it would be to play with you in dense Breach maps.”

The user “iMissEdgeTransit” also finds the number of minions remarkable and writes on Reddit: “Your PC must be crazy.”

The user “Oxln” doubts that the player’s PC is the problem. On Reddit he writes: “I don’t even think it’s your PC; the server can’t handle it. If you look at the network lag graph, you’ll see what I mean.”

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Is he getting help for his actual question? Yes, the community is also trying to help VEGLIGI1 with his minion build. They suggest two methods to get even more minions.

  • He should get the shoes that reduce the reservation costs of the skill
  • He should choose a passive skill located at the top left of the skill tree

However, the questioner had already integrated both things into his build. Other users suggested single methods to improve the build, but it is unknown whether the minion master had success with them. If you also want to run around with an army full of undead in Path of Exile 2, we have a detailed guide for you here: Witch build with minions Infernalist will get you through Acts 1-3 and into the endgame

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Player loses all his characters in Diablo 4 because his daughter enters funny names: “Can’t be angry at her”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

“Never leave your stuff unattended” – That is the lesson a player learned after he left Diablo 4 open on his PC. His little daughter apparently had fun entering names and ended up deleting all the characters in the process. But there are good prospects, even in many ways.

This happened to the player: Often it can be quite cute or even educational to watch your children play. A legendary developer, for instance, watched his son run up a mountain aimlessly countless times – and drew conclusions for development from it.

Something different happened to the Diablo player Scelusteach, who shares his story on Reddit. He writes that he came into the room just in time to see his little daughter delete his last character in Diablo 4.

Scelusteach had just reached level 60 with his seasonal character but says: “I can’t be mad at her. She’s autistic and doesn’t know what she did, except that she entered a few names and saw characters disappear.”

Will he get the characters back? The user actually just wanted to vent a little, but he is getting help directly from the community. The top response says that he should simply be able to restore the characters.

This even works automatically with a button, but actually only for the most recently deleted character. However, other users add: In exceptional cases, support can also restore more characters, even if the help page states otherwise.

One person explains: A friend’s son did something similar and the support restored all deleted characters. But even if that doesn’t work, there are great offers for help from other players.

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

“I can boost you and have stuff if you need anything”

In the current Season 7, you can level up in no time, although only with some preparation. However, one user offers to boost the creator. In 15 to 20 minutes, he should have a new character at the maximum level.

He can even provide some equipment: “I have a few items for sorcerers, druids, necromancers, and hunters, just in case you need something.”

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More users jump in and offer their help as well. One can even drop by on short notice and help out or contribute a few items. The thread creator has already responded and said that he would gladly accept the offers once he is back home. Unfortunately, we do not yet know how it all turned out in the end.

It is surprising that Diablo 4 has somehow turned into a kind of family game that parents play with their children – especially since the game is rated for ages 16 and up in Germany. However, for some parents, the team spirit and love for games apparently count: Gamer mom convinces her children to play Diablo 4 with her: “I want them to love Diablo as much as I do”

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Reviews for Avowed are in: Here’s what the Metacritic reviews say

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Avowed is just around the corner, but before fans decide to buy it, they want to know how the game performs in reviews. We will reveal what the first tests say about the RPG.

Is there any information about the review embargo? On February 13 at 3:00 PM, the review embargo was lifted for everyone, and all tests were published along with it. So far, Avowed is looking solid, as the game has a score of 80 points on Metacritic, based on 48 reviews (as of February 13, 3:08 PM).

GameStar and GamePro have also published their tests, which look promising. Here are the reviews:

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Avowed – The Combat System in the Trailer

Opinions are divided

What can I expect? On Metacritic, 48 reviews have come in, structured as follows (as of February 13, 3:08 PM):

  • PC: 22 reviews with an overall score of 80
    • 20 positive
    • 2 mixed
  • Xbox: 26 reviews with an overall score of 80
    • 21 positive
    • 5 mixed

What stands out positively is the world of Avowed. Although it is not a true open-world like in Skyrim, it feels large and invites exploration. The combat system is action-packed, and the characters you have to interact with stand out.

The site Checkpoint Gaming writes: “It’s cleverly written, has compelling companions, a fascinating story, and a varied world that is exciting to explore. It’s also visually stunning, with high production values, including a satisfying sound that makes the living lands feel full of life.”

Screent Rant adds the following: “Special strengths are the writing style and world-building, both of which make the envoys into characters suited for a real, narrative RPG.”

Is there anything to criticize? However, there are also points that are criticized. These include the game mechanics and their presentation, according to GamePro.

Although the areas on your journey are large, they feel empty. Moreover, Avowed cannot really shine with things that RPG fans do not already know. According to MGG, you can certainly secure the game via Game Pass and form your own opinion, but they claim that the PC version has failed.

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Quick overview – This is Avowed: Avowed is an RPG from the developers Obsidian (known for Fallout: New Vegas). The game is set to release on February 18, 2025. In Avowed, you create a hero and can then complete quests and explore the wondrous world of Eora.

Your actions and decisions have consequences; depending on what you do, the ending of your playthrough will change. However, this was just a brief description of Avowed. If you want to learn more, you can check out: The RPG Avowed Could Finally Fill the Gap Left by Skyrim

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LoL: US professional plays one of the simplest champions in the game, explains: “He is overpowered”

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

League of Legends has many different champions that also require different skills. Currently, one of the easiest is really strong, as one of the best LoL players from the USA explains. However, this will probably not last long, as nerfs are likely to follow soon.

Which champion is it about? Garen is one of the easiest champions in the game for many players. This is mainly due to his kit, which is very forgiving, and with his ultimate, he has a skill that can still turn around seemingly hopeless fights.

Statistics on U.GG also show that Garen is currently doing well:

  • On the top lane, based on all ranks, he has a win rate of 51.25%
  • On the mid lane, he is doing even better, with a win rate of 53.32% based on all ranks.

His success on the mid lane has been going on for a few months now. Even in esports, Garen often appears, and one of the best players from Europe explains why Garen is actually so strong.

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LoL abolishes the LCS!

LoL pro names 2 reasons why Garen is currently strong

Which pro is it about? Bwipo is the current top laner for Flyquest. The Belgian already showed at Worlds that he can really play. In a recent match, he played Garen on the top lane against Team Dignitas. In an interview, he was asked why Garen is actually so good.

I just think Garen is overpowered at the moment, I mean, Last Stand works on his ultimate now, Axiom Arcanist works on his ultimate. That stuff takes half your health. […] You have a button that has the same amount of damage reduction as K’Sante’s W, but it lasts for 4 seconds.

via X.com

Last Stand as a rune ensures that you deal more damage when you have less health, and Axiom Arcanis increases the damage of ultimates and reduces the cooldown upon a kill or assist.

The second aspect mainly refers to lane swaps. Garen can lane well against 2 people at the same time and reminds us of K’Sante with his W ability, who is also a quite popular champion in the pro scene.

Flyquest won the match against Dignitas 2-0 on February 9, 2025.

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However, Garen is likely to be nerfed soon. As @LeagueOfLeaks shows on x.com, it seems that a nerf is coming to Garen in the next patch.

In what form this will be is still unknown. The patch is expected to be released on February 20, 2025. However, it is also possible that nerfs will be reversed before a new patch is released. For Bwipo, things didn’t go so well for quite a while, but in 2024, he had a resurgence: LoL: No team wanted him – A year later he dominates the USA

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A free MMORPG on Steam wanted to pay players for gaming, now they are unemployed

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Besides the large MMORPGs on Steam, there are also many small niche games. One of them is Riders of Icarus, which even lets you earn money while playing it. Soon, however, you will lose that job.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Riders of Icarus is a Free2Play MMORPG that has been available on Steam since 2016 and relies on an elaborate mount system. There are hundreds of ground and flying mounts in Riders of Icarus. The development of the game, on the other hand, was marked by turbulence:

Only in 2019, when the publisher Valofe Global took over development from Nexon, did things start to improve slightly. In collaboration with WeMade, the developers attempted to shift the MMORPG to a play-to-earn model in 2022 (via mmorpg.com).

In play-to-earn games, players can earn cryptocurrency and convert it into real money. However, this monetization strategy also seems to have failed. Now, the end is near.

Do you actually know why your loot has the well-known colors?

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Why is the loot always white, green, blue, purple, and gold?

Players Lose Their Source of Income

What is happening to the MMORPG? Just recently, the developers of Riders of Icarus wanted to merge the game servers so that only one server for Europe and one for North America would remain. However, these plans were abruptly canceled (via vfun-lounge.valofe.com), with the justification of providing players “[…] a stable and enjoyable gaming environment […]”.

This did not exactly excite fans, considering the comments. The real reasons for the cancellation of the server merge are probably different. As the developers now announce on Steam, the MMORPG will shut down all servers in the West on May 15, 2025. Already in 2024, the servers for the MMORPG in Southeast Asia were shut down.

At its peak, only about 60 players were active concurrently on Steam (via SteamDB). For them, the end of the MMORPG also means the loss of their source of income – they will become unemployed. Their accumulated cryptocurrency will likely remain with them.

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Even though Riders of Icarus has not been popular among gamers for years, there were some players who loved the MMORPG in its heyday. One of them even spent almost 8,000 hours in the MMORPG and then left a negative review on Steam: Player spends 7900 hours in Free2Play MMORPG, writes devastating Steam review

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Pokémon GO: How to Properly Use the Raid Tag with the Unbound Hoopa

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

On the weekend, you can catch the unleashed Hoopa in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the information about the raid day that you need to know.

When can I catch Hoopa? The raid day with the unleashed Hoopa starts on Saturday, February 15th, at 2:00 PM. It ends at 5:00 PM. You have three hours to catch it.

How can I catch Hoopa? It will appear as a five-star boss in most gyms during the event.

What kind of Pokémon is that? Hoopa is a mysterious Pokémon that has the types Dark and Psychic in its unleashed form. There is also a banished form of Psychic/Ghost type, which is noticeably weaker. But on Saturday, there will be the unleashed Hoopa, which is considered one of the best attackers in the game.

Can Hoopa be shiny? No, the shiny form has not yet been activated in Pokémon GO and cannot be caught during the event.

What bonuses are active? During the raid day event, you will receive up to five free raid passes when you spin gyms. Consequently, with the two standard free passes per day, you can participate in seven raids against Hoopa if you want.

Additionally, the remote raid limit has been increased to 20 from 2:00 AM until Sunday morning at 5:00 AM. Thus, you can also join raids worldwide, but there are no free passes available here.

In the shop: Furthermore, there is an event ticket that costs 5 US dollars (similarly priced in euros). This grants you 8 additional raid passes when spinning, as well as an increased chance for XL candies after raids and 50% extra XP and double star dust after raids. These benefits also apply on February 15th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. However, the ticket is optional.

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How to defeat the unleashed Hoopa?

Strong counters against Hoopa: Actually, the unleashed Hoopa, with its type combination, is a rare case, as it is extremely vulnerable to bug attacks. This makes it one of the few raid bosses for which your bug Pokémon are indeed a really strong option. You can find a list of the best counters against the unleashed Hoopa here.

Some of your best fighters against Hoopa are:

  • Mega Pinsir
  • Mega Scizor
  • Mega Heracross
  • Mega Beedrill
  • Genesect

However, other bugs are also a good choice. Make sure to use bug attacks, and do not accidentally have moves of other types active on your Pokémon.

Use team play: Remember to activate the team play feature during raids when you are attacking in a group. This will increase your damage, and you can defeat the opponent faster.

How many trainers do I need? The unleashed Hoopa was, last time it was in the game, an extremely difficult opponent in top raids. Fortunately, this is not the case this time. Two trainers with powerful bug Pokémon might be enough against the 5-star boss. However, you are on the safe side if you attack with more trainers.

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Get the most out of it: The three hours on Saturday will go by quickly, so you should move from raid to raid to collect as many raid passes as possible. Because: You only receive the next free pass once you have used the last one.

This makes it a good idea to visit many gyms in a row and defeat Hoopa as often as possible. Then you will earn plenty of candies and have a higher chance of catching a good specimen with strong stats. Because those are rare – read more about four-star Pokémon in Pokémon GO here.

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