Pokémon GO brings an important change to the Raid Day this weekend

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

On the weekend, the Raid Day is happening with the unleashed Hoopa in Pokémon GO. But even your banned Hoopa will now be useful.

What kind of event is this? On Saturday, you can take part in plenty of raids against the powerful, unleashed Hoopa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. You will receive some free raid passes, thus giving you the chance to secure the strong attacker. All info and tips about the Raid Day with Hoopa can be found here.

Now there is another interesting point: In the English announcement of the event, it was added that your already caught, banned Hoopa can also become an unleashed Hoopa (via pokemongolive.com). We summarize all the info for you here.

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What is behind the banned Hoopa?

What is changing now? Starting from the Raid Day, the Pokémon GO team writes in the announcement, the form change for Hoopa will be unlocked for all trainers. It doesn’t matter whether you have completed the special research “Unleashed Mischief” or not. Additionally, from then on you can also send the unleashed Hoopa to Pokémon HOME – that was not possible before.

You need the following for the form change:

  • 50 Hoopa candies & 10,000 stardust from banned to unleashed
  • 10 Hoopa candies & 2,000 stardust back from unleashed to banned
Pokemon-Go-Hoopa-unleashed
This is what Hoopa unleashed looks like

You should note: If you don’t have a banned Hoopa with very strong stats, it is presumably more worthwhile to catch the unleashed Hoopa anew during the Raid Day. Because the 50 Hoopa candies needed for the form change can also be used well for other purposes, like leveling up or learning an additional move.

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What is the banned Hoopa? The banned Hoopa first appeared during the “Season of Mischief” in 2021, where one could catch the monster in the context of a special research. This Psychic-Ghost Pokémon did not have the option to switch to the stronger, unleashed form.

During the event “Unleashed Mischief,” this changed: Another special research was added, which you received once you completed the first one. After completing it, you were allowed to switch Hoopa to the unleashed form at the end.

However: Claiming this second research was only free for a limited time. Those who never completed it could not secure the form change for the banned Hoopa. Later, there was the Top Raid Day with the unleashed Hoopa, but at that time the Pokémon was very difficult to defeat. Many players might still be missing this monster today.

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A hidden chest in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a great treasure for players who want to become powerful quickly

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

In the third act of Baldur’s Gate 3, there is a ship in the city harbor that carries a particularly valuable cargo. Although it is not gold, it is still heavily guarded. 

What kind of treasure is it? It is a chest that contains a total of 6 mind flayer larvae. The larvae can be consumed and unlock illithid abilities that can make your characters significantly more powerful.

You can divide the larvae among your party (as long as the companions agree), or invest them all in one character to unlock as many new abilities as possible. But how do you get to this loot?

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The worm is in there

Where exactly is the chest located? The chest is located in the third act of the game on a ship in the city harbor. There you can find the hiding place on deck and pocket the larvae.

Here you can see the exact location of the chest, shared by the player SpookyPops on Reddit: 

Ship with the larvae in BG3
Ship with the larvae (Image source: SpookyPops on Reddit)
Location of the ship on the map in BG3
Location of the ship on the map (Image source: SpookyPops on Reddit)

How do you get to the chest? The ship is located in a restricted area where you should not be discovered if you want to avoid conflict. However, there are various ways to still reach the loot.

Of course, you can just fight your way through, but that is easier said than done. The area is guarded by the Steel Watch, who can deal considerable damage and restrict your movement.

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A much more relaxed method is to make yourself invisible and sneakily grab the larvae. That way, no one will notice, and you can quickly make your escape to enjoy the powerful delicacy.

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Is it even worthwhile to eat the larvae? Each player is free to decide whether to consume the mind flayer larvae. This decision is not imposed by the game, but it does have consequences.

If you choose to do so, it unlocks the skill tree of illithid abilities, which can be of great benefit in combat or even outside of it. Additionally, there may be further dialogue options in certain situations that can influence the direction of the game.

However, a decision may become significantly harder towards the end of the third act if you have consumed even one of the little worms. But we don’t want to spoil that for you. If you want to read more on this topic, you might be interested in this article: Baldur’s Gate 3: Should you eat the larvae or not?

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Developer responsible for some of the best GTA titles is making a new shooter that even looks like GTA

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The producer of some of the best parts of GTA is making his own shooter, which is set to be released even before GTA 6.

Who is it about? Leslie Benzies was a producer at Rockstar North until 2016. He was responsible for the development of GTA San Andreas, Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, GTA IV, and GTA V, as well as Red Dead Redemption.

Especially GTA San Andreas is popular among fans of the series and has achieved a sort of legendary status. As Carl Johnson, it took players to San Andreas for the first time, featuring 3 cities as part of the game world.

Meanwhile, Benzies has founded his own studio called “Build A Rocket Boy” and is developing his own shooter called “MindsEye,” which is set to be released on Steam in the summer of 2025.

You can see the first gameplay trailer here:

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The shooter ‘MindsEye’ shows first gameplay in the new trailer

What kind of game is this? In MindsEye, you play as the former soldier Jacob Diaz, who suffers from memory loss and carries a mysterious neural implant in his head. Throughout the game, you embark on covert missions and confront political corruption and corporate espionage. Additionally, artificial intelligence is said to pose a constant threat.

The gameplay trailer gives a first taste of what to expect in MindsEye – and even resembles GTA a bit: There is a sunny metropolis, fast cars, third-person shooting, a cover mechanic, and, of course, wild chases with plenty of explosions.

Perhaps a game is being created here that can shorten the wait for the release of GTA 6.

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While MindsEye aims for a release in the summer of 2025, GTA 6 is currently targeting fall 2025. Additionally, Borderlands 4 is set to be released in September. However, this is not a problem for the CEO of Take-Two, the parent company behind GTA developer Rockstar Games. The company is planning releases so that you can enjoy both games: The head of GTA 6 wants you to have enough time to play – narrowing the release window

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GeForce RTX 5070: Price, Release and Specs – Is the GPU better than an RTX 4090 for 2,000 Euros?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Nvidia presented its latest graphics cards from the RTX 5000 series at CES 2025. MeinMMO brings you all the important information about the GeForce RTX 5070.

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The most important points at a glance:

  • The RTX 5090 will be Nvidia’s new flagship and likely the fastest graphics card of 2025.
  • Nvidia has introduced three more graphics cards: the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070.
  • The RTX 5070 will be released on March 5, 2025, and the RTX 5070 Ti on February 20, 2025.
  • Prices start at 649 euros for the RTX 5070; custom models are likely to be slightly more expensive.
  • In direct comparison to the RTX 4090, the RTX 5070 offers significantly less memory bandwidth and less video memory. However, both graphics cards have similar boost clock speeds. Especially at high resolutions, the RTX 4090 is likely to remain faster.

With the RTX 5000, manufacturer Nvidia has introduced its next generation of graphics cards. MeinMMO presents all known information about the new graphics cards and explains what you should know before the release.

The article was first published on January 9, 2025. On February 14, 2025, we updated the article and added the official release dates for the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti.

RTX 5070: Release and Price

When will the RTX 5070 be released? The RTX 5070 and the RTX 5070 Ti have an official release date:

  • The GeForce RTX 5070 will be released on March 5, 2025.
  • The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will be released on February 20, 2025.

How much does the RTX 5070 cost? The recommended retail price in Germany is 649 euros (including VAT). The RTX 4070 Super has a suggested retail price of 659 euros. By now, prices are more around 600 euros.

RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti Release Date

RTX 5070: Pre-order and Buy

Where can you buy the RTX 5070? In Germany, Notebooksbilliger.de is the official partner of Nvidia. The so-called “Founders Edition” (FE) is expected to be available there. Models from third-party manufacturers (custom designs) will also be available at other retailers like Mindfactory or Alternate.

In recent years, the launch of Nvidia graphics cards has always been around 3 PM. At Notebooksbilliger.de and Mindfactory, sales often started a bit earlier.

Can you pre-order the RTX 5070? Not at this time. We will update our article if this changes.

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RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 Super vs RTX 4070: The Specs of the Graphics Cards Compared

GeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070 (Super)GeForce RTX 4070
Base Clock2,160 MHz1,980 MHz1,920 MHz
Boost Clock2,510 MHz2,475 MHz2,475 MHz
Memory12 GB GDR712 GB GDDR6X12 GB GDDR6X
Memory Throughput28 Gbps21 Gbps21 Gbps
Memory Interface192-bit192 Bit192 Bit
Memory Bandwidth672 GB/s504 GB/s504 GB/s
TDP (in Watts)250220200
Price (RRP)649 Euros659 Euros659 Euros

RTX 5070 vs RTX 4090: The Specs Compared

GeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock2,160 MHz2,230 MHz
Boost Clock2,510 MHz2,520 MHz
Memory12 GB GDR724 GB GDDR6X
Memory Throughput28 Gbps21 Gbps
Memory Interface192-bit384-Bit
Memory Bandwidth672 GB/s1,008 GB/s
TDP (in Watts)250450
Price (RRP)649 Euros1,949 Euros

Is the RTX 5070 better than the RTX 4090? Both graphics cards have similar clock speeds in direct comparison, with the RTX 4090 being slightly faster. However, the more important and decisive difference is the memory interface and bandwidth. The RTX 4090 offers a significantly better interface and more throughput than the RTX 5070. Additionally, the RTX 4090 has significantly more video memory (12 vs. 24 GB) than the RTX 5070.

This is especially relevant at high resolutions: the higher the resolution, the more important memory bandwidth becomes. At resolutions like 4K or even 8K, the RTX 4090 is still likely to be significantly faster than the RTX 5070. The final results will be available around the release, when the first independent benchmarks are published.

Furthermore, the RTX 4090 provides significantly more so-called AI TOPS. While the RTX 4090 is equipped with 1321, the RTX 5070 offers “only” 988 AI TOPS. TOPS (Trillions or Tera Operations per Second) is an example of a simplifying metric indicating how many computations an AI chip can perform in one second.

In other words: The RTX 4090 offers around 30% more performance in AI calculations on paper compared to the new RTX 5070. How this looks in practice will need to be demonstrated by independent benchmarks in the future.

RTX 5070: First Benchmarks

Are there already benchmarks? Yes, Nvidia has already presented its graphics card in its own benchmarks (via nvidia.com).

With DLSS enabled, the RTX 5070 is significantly ahead of the RTX 4070 and is sometimes more than twice as fast. Without DLSS, the gap is not quite as large, being more around 15 to 20%. However, it is important to note that these are official data and not independent test results. If you want independent values, you will have to wait for the first proper tests, which are expected shortly before the RTX 5070 release in February 2025.

Read about the benefits of DLSS 4.0 and which graphics cards are still supported directly on MeinMMO.

RTX 5070 Benchmark officially Nvidia
The official benchmarks of the RTX 5070, directly from Nvidia.

More about Nvidia: Nvidia is reportedly halting the production of its current graphics cards to prepare for the release of the RTX 5000. Especially gamers looking to buy a new GPU should wait for the release in spring 2025: If you want an affordable graphics card from Nvidia, you should wait for the release of the RTX 5000

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A game on Steam infected gaming PCs with malware: Here’s what you can do if you have been affected

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Valve has removed a game that infected gaming PCs with malware. Valve has sent a message to affected users. However, according to user data, it is unlikely that many players are affected.

What game is it about? Specifically, it is about the free game PirateFi, which was released on Steam on February 6, 2025. However, just a few days after the release, the game was already taken offline.

Why was it taken offline? SteamDB reports on x.com that some players received an email from Valve. In this email, they were informed that there were suspicious files in the last build of the game “PirateFi.” At the same time, the email warned players that their system might have been infected with malware. Specifically, it states:

We are contacting you because you recently ran PirateFi on Steam. The Steam account of the developer for this game has released builds on Steam that contained suspicious malware. You played PirateFi on Steam while these builds were active, so it is possible that these malicious files were launched on your computer.

How many players are affected? Probably very few. According to SteamDB, the game had a peak of 5 players, and the website estimates the users who have registered the game on their account to be somewhere between 800 and 1,500. Therefore, the chance is very low that you have downloaded this app.

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What can be done about it? The first and most important step, if you really suspect you are affected by malware: Disconnect your computer from the internet. Because usually, the software communicates with the fraudster sitting somewhere on the internet.

In the next step, you should switch to Windows Safe Mode. Only the most essential data is loaded here. Ideally, the virus has not yet settled in: Press F8 as soon as you start the computer and select the menu option “Enable Safe Mode.” Next, delete all temporary files using Windows Disk Cleanup. Ideally, the malware hasn’t gotten further.

Valve also mentions several options that you can take against malware:

  • Check your computer with an antivirus system of your choice. Ideally, use an external solution, as malware may have also infected your installed antivirus software, thereby distorting the data.
  • Check your system for any new software installed in the last few days that you did not install yourself.
  • Valve recommends formatting the corresponding partition to completely eliminate the malware: However, note that all files on the formatted partition will be lost. This includes games and personal data.
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Today marks the start of the Network Test for Elden Ring: Nightreign – Here’s what the 4 heroes can do

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 4 minutes

In Nightreign, there will not be the possibility to create and customize your own character, as it is possible in Elden Ring. Instead, in the new game, you will encounter a total of 8 different so-called Nightfarers, of which you can already get to know 4 in the Network Test.

Who are the Nightfarers? The Nightfarers are the playable characters from Elden Ring: Nightreign. Each of them has a specific playstyle, as well as personal starter weapons and special abilities that can be utilized differently in the game. 

Every Nightfarer has a Character Talent (hold the PS5 △ button and press L2) and an Ultimate Art (hold the △ button and press R2). Both of these abilities have a cooldown that recharges automatically. We will introduce the abilities of each Nightfarer in this article.

Here you can see the gameplay trailer of Elden Ring: Nightreign:

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Gameplay trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign shows a boss from Dark Souls 3

These are the first 4 Nightfarers from the Network Test

Here you will find out who the heroes of Nightreign are, what they can do, and for which playstyle they are suitable:

Wylder from Elden Ring: Nightreign
Image Source: Bandai Namco

Wylder

Wylder is a generalist who is particularly well-suited for beginners. He starts with a great sword and a buckler, as well as a crossbow attached to his forearm, which can fire a grappling hook or explosive bolts.

  • Character Talent: Claw Shot – Fires a claw to pull enemies within range. The talent can also be used for more agile movement through the environment.
  • Ultimate Art: Onslaught Stake – A powerful single attack that fires an iron stake with a large explosion.

Tip: His Ultimate can hit multiple targets if fired into a group. The high damage is also suitable for simultaneously reviving both teammates, which is especially useful if you are the last survivor.

Guardian from Elden Ring: Nightreign
Image Source: Bandai Namco

Guardian

Guardian is a paladin, whose head resembles that of a Stormhawk from Castle Stormveil in Elden Ring. He wears heavy armor, a tower shield, and a large halberd. A character with high defensive abilities who can withstand fierce enemy attacks with his shield.

  • Character Talent: Whirlwind – Guardian’s wings create a whirlwind that sweeps enemy targets off their feet.
  • Ultimate Art: Wings of Salvation – Guardian jumps up and then crashes down in a dive onto an area.

Tip: Similar to Wylder, his Ultimate hits multiple targets and can therefore be used for damage against multiple enemies and for reviving several teammates. As long as he is in the air during his Ultimate, many enemies cannot reach him.

Recluse from Elden Ring: Nightreign
Image Source: Bandai Namco

Recluse

Recluse is a sorceress who masters cursed magic, allowing her to cast powerful spells. She focuses on magical ranged damage as she has weak defense, but can absorb health from her opponents.

  • Character Talent: Magic Cocktail – Collects the affinity residues (standard damage, magical, flaming, holy, bloody, etc.) of the target to unleash an affinity explosion.
  • Ultimate Art: Soulblood Song – Unleashes a forbidden blood song to brand nearby enemies with blood seals. The branded target takes more damage.

Tip: While gathering affinity residues through Magic Cocktail, Recluse’s FP is recharged to allow her more spellcasting.

Duchess from Elden Ring: Nightreign
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Duchess

Duchess is a precise assassin who relies on swift attacks and can dodge repeatedly in quick succession. She has weak defense, but her evasion abilities can compensate for that. She wears a silver mask, fine leather clothing, and begins with a decorative short sword.

  • Character Talent: Restage – Surrounds and damages nearby enemies with an illusion of herself. This doubles the damage they received in the last seconds.
  • Ultimate Art: Finale – Cloaks herself and nearby allies to hide from enemies.

Tip: Duchess’s abilities can be very rewarding with good timing. If you use her character talent right after an ultimate art of a teammate, you can quickly melt the health bar of the opponent. Her Ultimate is suitable for a brief break as enemies cannot see hidden targets and cannot attack directly.

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What else should you know about the characters before the Network Test? It can be quite exciting to test different group compositions. It is sensible to have a character available for each task (Tank, Damage, Support), but it can also be exciting to take a completely different approach.

A Nightfarer can be chosen by multiple players simultaneously. Therefore, in theory, there could be a whole group of Recluses who rely solely on magic, or a flock of Guardians. How strong (or not) this idea is, you will have to find out for yourself. If you want to know more about the Network Test of Elden Ring: Nightreign, you can find information here on MeinMMO: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All information about the release, crossplay, and the network test

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WoW finally on PS5 and Xbox? The Game Director makes a clear statement

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The dream of World of Warcraft on PS5 and Xbox was real for a brief moment. Now, the head of the MMORPG has clearly rejected it for everyone.

Finally being able to play World of Warcraft on consoles. At least for the Xbox Series X/S, this dream seemed to come within reach when concrete hints appeared that Microsoft would add WoW to the Game Pass a few days ago. Numerous people were informed via email that WoW would soon be available on Xbox in the Game Pass – but that was just a mistake, as Microsoft quickly admitted.

Now, the Game Director of WoW has commented on the issue and unfortunately has bad news.

There has already been a clear statement regarding WoW 2.0:

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The promotional email about WoW was really just a mistake

What happened? When Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard over a year ago and the first Blizzard games landed in the Game Pass, many thought it was only a matter of time before World of Warcraft would be playable there as well.

The dream seemed to come within reach when a promotional email specifically highlighted this – World of Warcraft in the Game Pass and even on the Xbox. At least, that was suggested.

When they then backtracked and said it was apparently a mistake, many responded with a mischievous grin: “But of course that was a mistake. You just announced it too early by accident. Just go ahead and say that WoW is coming to console.”

The hope has likely been dashed for the time being.

What was said now? In a long interview with VICE magazine, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, spoke about such a console version. He was asked about how WoW is already quite playable with a controller and they wanted to know when a console version would finally come. Hazzikostas responded:

There are no current plans that we could announce, but we have done a lot of work to support a lot of peripherals. There are not only the standard controllers but also things like Microsoft’s accessibility controller, which uses much of the same interface that our players with physical disabilities use.

We want WoW to be playable as widely as possible. Whether you want to do that with mouse and keyboard or with a PC Surface tablet on the go.

We want to support as much as possible here, but at this time we have no plans for Xbox or PlayStation.

That Hazzikostas is expressing himself so clearly about something is rather unusual. He is generally known for making statements that are a bit vague and at least leave all options open.

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That a console version and the current development of it have now been clearly denied will likely bury the hope of “WoW on console” for now. It seems that this is not something we should expect even in 2025 – if it ever happens at all.

Would you be interested in playing World of Warcraft on PlayStation or Xbox? Or do you think a game like WoW can really only work well on PC?
Even though a console version has now become significantly less likely – World of Warcraft is finally fulfilling other wishes after many years. Because in 2025, player housing is finally coming and will be really strong.

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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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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video

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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While Jordi Wild’s Dogfight event faces many challenges, it also shows that organizing events in the streaming sector is anything but easy for other prominent streamers: The former golden boy of Twitch must close his company and lay off employees before Christmas

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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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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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Just yesterday, another monster was announced that will be added with a free post-release update. The launch trailer also introduced the roadmap and a new monster variant: The 4 most important details you should know about the launch trailer of Monster Hunter Wilds

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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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“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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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

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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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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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Source(s):
  1. IGN