Fans believe Fritz Meinecke is skipping 7 vs. Wild and prefers to ride a bicycle

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Fritz Meinecke is considered by many to be the face of 7 vs. Wild, but fans now believe he might not participate in season 5 at all.

How important is Fritz Meinecke to 7 vs. Wild? 7 vs. Wild started as a YouTube project by Fritz Meinecke, along with 6 other colleagues and co-founders Max Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp (via Hitscan.de), who served as the organizing team to ensure the contestants’ safety and took over the entire planning of the project.

The project originally ran on Fritz Meinecke’s own channel, and he has since developed into the face of the show. With the second season, the survival series rapidly grew. Well-known faces like influencer Knossi and fitness YouTuber Sascha Huber attracted many viewers with their appearances.

However, there have long been rumors that Meinecke has lost interest in his own format. Instead, he has discovered his passion for cycling. Many see this as a reason why he no longer wants to participate.

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Fritz Meinecke and Season 5

What suspicions do the viewers have? On Reddit, many fans are skeptical about whether Fritz Meinecke will still be part of season 5. To the viewers, it seemed recently that the series founder is no longer interested in the show and is increasingly dissatisfied with the developments.

For his new hobby, cycling, Meinecke has already planned the first half of 2025 with tours and travels. The following tours for the coming months can be found in the description on his Instagram profile:

2025 Ultra (Bikepacking) Races

May – 🇩🇪 @peaksandplains.cc (530 km)

June – 🇺🇸(8er) @raceacrossamerica (4,800 km)

July – 🇮🇹>🇳🇴 @northcape4000 (4,000 km)

In addition to the dates, there is also a 4-week vacation in Hawaii, which Meinecke also wants to dedicate to his new hobby. The already planned appointments sound to fans as if Meinecke is no longer involved in 7 vs. Wild.

This is what the first four seasons of 7 vs. Wild looked like

How has the series changed? Since season 1, the series has developed significantly. Instead of being dropped off by boat, the contestants now have to jump out of helicopters or are taken blindfolded to the drop-off point.

The series reached a level that the original team could no longer manage alone. The founders sold the series to Calivision Network, which was supposed to produce the new seasons in collaboration with Amazon. This did not work well from the start, and there were repeated disputes between the organization and Fritz Meinecke.

After misinformation in the “Behind the Scenes” format “Behind the Scenes”, Fritz Meinecke felt compelled to speak plainly and set the record straight.

What happened in season 4? As a consequence of season 3, Meinecke did not participate again in season 4 and instead moved behind the scenes, only appearing occasionally in the series to ensure the proper recording.

To the viewers, he seemed less present in season 4. For example, there was less information from him in advance of the broadcasts, and he reacted to only a few episodes of the series (via YouTube) before he almost stopped commenting on 7 vs. Wild entirely.

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In the past, seasons of 7 vs. Wild were filmed in August and September, and no trips from Meinecke are known for these months yet. Therefore, his participation is by no means ruled out. Whether he can still play an important role in season 5 of 7 vs. Wild despite his travels and tours remains to be seen. After all, the first participant seems to have already been found: The first candidate of 7 vs. Wild season 5 is reportedly a vegan influencer – Considering dropping out

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The release of Elden Ring: Nightreign is set and you won’t have to wait much longer

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Elden Ring: Nightreign is highly anticipated by fans. Now the official release date has been confirmed. The good news: The wait for the game will soon be over.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is the latest creation from FromSoftware. The game now has a release date and will be available on May 30, 2025. Players won’t have to wait until the end of the year to play the spin-off of Elden Ring, but only a few months.

However, for those who find this waiting period too long, they can get a better impression of the game (as long as they registered in time before January 20 and were selected with enough luck) during the Network Test for Nightreign. This starts this Friday, on February 14, 2025. You can find more information about it here on MeinMMO.

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For those who want to learn more about Elden Ring: Nightreign, they can read the impressions report from MeinMMO author Caro. She has already spent 8 hours in the game and shares her experiences and insights: Nightreign is different from Elden Ring – I played it for 8 hours and want more

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Helldivers 2: Best Loadout – The strongest setup to survive even as a solo player

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Helldivers 2 has an impressive selection of weapons and gear. But what is the best loadout that allows you to succeed even solo?

In Helldivers 2, you can assemble your own loadout from various weapons and tactical gear. You have the opportunity to decide strategically and coordinate with your teammates about what you still need.

Alternatively, you can also choose a loadout that allows you to stand your ground solo against various opponents on high difficulty levels. Therefore, we want to show you the best build for solo players against bugs and robots.

The selection of weapons and tactical gear is a personal choice of the author. Do you prefer a different loadout? Feel free to write it in the comments and discuss it with the community.

Update, February 10, 2025: We regularly update the article when the developers make changes to the balancing or add new weapons.

Overview of the best loadouts against bugs, bots, and for all-rounders

In Helldivers 2, it can make a difference whether you are fighting against robots or bugs. Some weapons are strong against robots but almost useless against bugs. Therefore, we recommend three different builds – one for bots, one for bugs, and one that works as an all-rounder for both factions, but requires some compromises.

Helldivers 2: The best loadout for all-rounders

  • Primary Weapon: ARC-12 Blitzer/ PLAS-101 Purifier/ CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
  • Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol/ GP-20 Ultimatum
  • Support Weapon: GR-8 Recoiless Rifle/ LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
  • Backpack: Shield Generator Backpack
  • Grenade: G-23 Stun
  • Stratagem 1: Eagle – 500 KG Bomb
  • Stratagem 2: Orbital Laser
  • Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization

Helldivers 2: The best loadout for bugs

  • Primary Weapon: ARC-12 Blitzer
  • Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol
  • Support Weapon: FLAM-40 Flamethrower
  • Backpack: Shield Generator Backpack
  • Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G-123 Thermite
  • Stratagem 1: Eagle – 500 KG Bomb/ Orbital Railgun Strike
  • Stratagem 2: Eagle Airstrike/ Orbital Gas Attack
  • Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization

Helldivers 2: The best loadout for robots

  • Primary Weapon: PLAS-101 Purifier/ SG-8P Plasma Punisher
  • Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol/ GP-20 Ultimatum
  • Support Weapon: RS-422 Railgun
  • Backpack: B-1 Supply Pack
  • Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G-123 Thermite
  • Stratagem 1: Orbital Laser
  • Stratagem 2: Eagle Airstrike
  • Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization

Helldivers 2: The best loadout for the Illuminated

  • Primary Weapon: PLAS-101 Purifier/ CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
  • Secondary Weapon: GP-20 Ultimatum
  • Support Weapon: ARC-3 Bow Thrower
  • Backpack: SH-51 Directional Shield/ Shield Generator Backpack
  • Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G4 Gas
  • Stratagem 1: Orbital Laser
  • Stratagem 2: Orbital Gas Attack
  • Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization

The Hellpod Space Optimization is pretty much the best booster in the game, as it allows you to jump out of a Hellpod with fully loaded ammo, grenades, and syringes. This makes it the ideal choice for your loadout. However, if you are not playing solo and the booster is already equipped, other boosters are also valid options. In our Tier List for the best boosters, you can see which ones are particularly worth using.

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All weapons and stratagems have different strengths

What makes the loadouts so strong? The loadouts take advantage of the various strengths of the individual equipment items. For example, the Blitzer shotgun and the Purifier are a good choice as all-rounders because they deal a lot of damage.

The Shield Generator Backpack is also a good choice against any opponent faction, as it protects you from enemy attacks. The Supply Pack, on the other hand, is a very sensible backpack against the robots because it allows you to reload the Railgun. This weapon is very strong against robots because it enables you to take down armored enemies from a distance with a precise headshot. That’s why we also play primary weapons against the bots that deal significant damage even at long distances.

The Stun Grenade also allows you to temporarily immobilize even large opponents. If you combine that with explosive stratagems, you can almost always guarantee a kill even on the most dangerous enemies of Over-Earth.

The Grenade Pistol is ideal for sealing nests and factories despite the stun grenade. The explosive crossbow can also do this.

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Ultimately, more weapons, stratagems, and backpacks can also be considered in various combinations. If you don’t find the Blitzer fun, you can easily make variations to your loadouts in Helldivers 2 or create entirely new ones that also work.

And if your favorite loadout doesn’t work at the highest difficulty levels, just play on a lower one – after all, Helldivers is a game and should be fun for you.

If you want to get an overview of all weapons in Helldivers 2 to create your own loadouts, check out MeinMMO. Here you can find out how to obtain the individual weapons of the co-op shooter: Helldivers 2: All weapons and how to unlock them

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YouTuber sells shares of his channel to one of the richest influencers in the world, regrets it – but he can save his channel

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

An American YouTuber sold a share of his YouTube channel some time ago, and it was to one of the richest influencers. As the channel generates more money, he regrets it. Fortunately, he was able to save himself with a clause from the contract.

Which people are involved? It is about American YouTuber CalebHammer. His content revolves around finance. He himself has been in a terrible financial situation in the past and now wants to use his gained knowledge to help others.

Currently, Caleb Hammer has 1.84 million subscribers on YouTube (via YouTube) and promotes his own app, which is supposed to help with budgeting. In one episode of his podcast “Financial Audit” (via YouTube), the YouTuber talked about a part of his own financial situation.

In the German YouTube scene, HandOfBlood is a major content creator. We introduce him to you in the video:

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“I was anxious and nervous”

Why did Caleb Hammer sell a share of his channel? At the time of selling the shares, the YouTuber was not doing as well as he is today. The channel was generating $10,000 a month, and Caleb Hammer was not yet a full-time YouTuber. He said: “I was anxious and nervous” (via YouTube).

He decided to give a 10% share of his channel to one of the richest influencers in the world: Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson. He invested $25,000 in the channel and received 10 percent of the channel’s earnings every month.

However, over time, Caleb Hammer’s channel became more successful, and he earned more money, from which he also had to give away more money. He regretted his sale more and more.

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How did Caleb Hammer get out of the contract? For such a case, however, he had secured himself with a clause: If the channel earns a certain amount in the first year, Caleb Hammer is allowed to buy back the channel.

Caleb Hammer made use of the clause and since then has been able to keep all the income from his channel.

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For Caleb Hammer, this situation turned out well, and he can reclaim all the income from his channel. Those who do not have such a clause in their contracts must be creatively resourceful, just like the German YouTuber ApoRed: The police are after YouTuber ApoRed, but he activates the escape hare – a lawyer explains whether his plan will work

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LoL: Support and ADC insult each other for an entire match, marry 6 years later

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

League of Legends has a reputation for being a pretty toxic game with an unfriendly community. However, this does not apply to all players. Many even discover new friends or partners in the MOBA, as a recent Reddit thread shows.

What reputation does League of Legends have? LoL has a difficult reputation even among MOBAs, which many players would confirm. The community is often described as toxic and unfriendly, which is often reflected in the chat. Many even report that they play better when they turn off the chat and the pings.

It doesn’t always have to look like this, as a recent Reddit thread shows, where someone reports that they are soon going to marry someone they met in the game about 6 years ago. The community is unusually positive in the comments.

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Community congratulates the couple, praises the good side of LoL

How did the couple meet? In a current Reddit thread, Jupit42 shares that she will soon marry her League partner. They are said to have met in Season 9 while he was playing as ADC with a smurf account and she as support. Initially, they even insulted each other in a funny way in the game.

After a few months, they met in person, and after 6 years, they will marry. I’m not sure why I wanted to share this. I appreciate this community and the game so much. I feel like there’s a lot of constant hate and negativity, and I just wanted to share something positive.

What does the community say about this? The post seems to be well received by the community. After about 19 hours, the post has over 8600 upvotes and nearly 400 comments, showcasing their best side and sharing their own experiences:

  • anemone_within (via Reddit) shared that he and his wife initially had a common topic: The first thing my wife and I talked about when we met was how trashy the ADC role was. Back then it was Season 5.
  • Itssvegaaaa (via Reddit) praises the journey to the wedding: From mutual flaming in the solo queue to the “I do” – that is the peak of character development. Congratulations!
  • For pakeliui (via Reddit), it’s not just about playing but also about watching esports together: Congratulations, that’s amazing! […] By the way, I also met my partner through League. I never have to watch competitive games alone again – that’s great.

A few comments complain about smurfs, but that is only occasional. Generally, the comments show that the passion for LoL can unite people and that it’s not only about playing, but also about aspects outside, like esports.

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In a new action game on Steam, you will slay together through the knights of the Round Table

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 2 minutes

In the new action game SWORN on Steam, you fight alone or in co-op with up to four players through Camelot and face a dark Round Table. The game has now made a strong start in Early Access.

What kind of game is this? SWORN is a co-op action game for 1 to 4 players, developed by Windwalk Games and published by Team17. The game has been available in Early Access on Steam since February 6, 2025.

Players explore a fallen Camelot, now under the rule of a dark King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The game combines roguelike elements with intense combat, allowing players to face the corrupted knights alone or together.

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What does the Early Access version look like? The current Early Access version of SWORN contains enough content to keep players engaged for several hours. There are four fully developed characters, each with four different weapons and spells as well as individual skill trees. 

So far, four different biomes are available for exploration, where players can encounter familiar allies and enemies from the Arthurian legend. For example, you can meet Merlin or the Lady of the Lake, Nimue.

Early Access with big plans

When will the full version be released? The full version of SWORN is planned for summer 2025. During the Early Access phase that runs until then, the game will be expanded through four major updates bringing new content such as additional weapons, abilities, and biomes, as well as improvements to the co-op experience and balance. 

The developers want to use the Early Access phase to gather feedback from the community and continuously optimize the game.

Community rates the game positively and compares it to Hades

What is the community’s opinion? Players on Steam rate SWORN very positively in their reviews. The fun combat system, good controls, and successful co-op mode are particularly praised. Many also draw comparisons to the successful indie hit Hades.

Here are some quotes from the reviews:

  • “Don’t be deceived… this is Hades. Maybe not one to one, but be aware of that. And now to the important part: Is that a bad thing? ABSOLUTELY NOT!”
  • “A solid game with responsive controls and fun combat. Right now it just lacks a bit in content. The gameplay is strongly inspired by Hades.”
  • “Fast, snappy, stylish, and incredibly smooth.”
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While SWORN is already causing a stir with its early access and positive reviews on Steam, there is also another game that many associate with Hades, which has suddenly and without explanation disappeared from the Steam store: A game with 92% positive reviews reminiscent of Hades suddenly disappears on Steam – not even the developers know why

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WoW Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt – Everything about Release, Raid, Auto-Mount and more

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

The next big patch for World of Warcraft is update 11.1 Undermined. We have gathered all the information for you.

During the Warcraft Direct, Blizzard discussed the upcoming content for World of Warcraft. Even though patch 11.0.7 was just released a few weeks ago, the next update is supposed to come soon. Patch 11.1 is called Lorenhalt (in English: “Undermine(d)”) and leads to the capital of the goblins: Undermine or in German: Lorenhall.

Note: The article will be regularly updated with new information as it becomes available. It is current as of February 12, 2025.
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The essentials at a glance:

  • Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt will be released on February 26, 2025.
  • Season 2 begins a week later, on March 5, 2025.
  • There will be a new raid with 8 bosses, the liberation of Lorenhall.
  • There will be a new dungeon, Operation: Floodgate.
  • Season 2 of The War Within begins with the patch.
  • New tier sets will share some bonuses.
  • Turbo cars serve as new mounts that can be controlled like carts (with drift, acceleration, etc.)
  • The patch brings several class revisions, hunters will get a major rework.

What is Lorenhall?

Lorenhall is the now legendary capital of the goblins. Until now, it has only been mentioned in quest texts and NPC stories, but now the city will finally be accessible as a new area.

This is the center of all goblins, and the biggest trade cartels are in permanent conflict to gain supremacy:

  • Steam Pressure
  • Blackwater
  • Bilgewater
  • Venture Co.

You can join one of these factions and fight for the respective cartel to show the rest of Undermine which goblin boss has the most powerful champions.

The area will be quite urban and will feature technology at every corner (and lots of explosions) – after all, goblins are known for that.

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The leaders of the goblins want your help – but whom will you join?

New Mount: A Turbo Car

Dragons and griffons don’t suit goblins. Instead, they need thick carts that squeak a lot, are not very environmentally friendly, and have been modified with plenty of upgrades.

In Undermine, you will get a new “mount” – namely a fancy car. You can modify and customize it. Your changes will not only have visual effects but also gameplay effects: You can adjust whether you want a higher maximum speed, better drifting in a turn, or better traction. The car will not behave like a normal ground mount but will be much more dynamic – similar to dragon riding in the air.

Overall, this car is significantly faster than regular ground mounts, so you will basically always want to use your vehicle to speed through the streets of Undermine.

New Dungeon: Operation Floodgate

The dungeon is thematically about an attempt by the goblins to flood the Echoing Deeps by blowing up the dam there. The heroes must (of course) prevent this.

The dungeon will also immediately be part of the new “Mythic+” rotation starting with season 2.

WoW Operation Floodgate Dungeon
In the new dungeon, you must prevent the Echoing Deeps from being flooded.

Also part of the rotation will be “THE GIANT FLOOD!!”, a dungeon many may remember from Battle for Azeroth. It fits perfectly with the goblin theme.

New Raid: The Liberation of Lorenhall

The new raid from patch 11.1 is “The Liberation of Undermine” (“Die Befreiung von Lorenhall”). There are a total of 8 bosses here, which currently corresponds to the average length of raids. The final boss is none other than Gallywix, who reappears after his disappearance at the end of Battle for Azeroth – because he survived and apparently retreated to his old homeland.

As the raid primarily deals with goblin themes, Blizzard has a lot of freedom for crazy ideas – like a weapon that is directly called Best-in-Slot – and hence it will certainly be wanted by many.

The new tier sets are also under some criticism. Some fans consider them uninspired as several classes and specializations share nearly identical bonuses.

WoW Gallywix Liberation of Undermine Raid
Gallywix awaits at the end of the 8-boss raid.

What else is in patch 11.1?

Apart from all the highlights, there are also a lot of little things that might not be relevant to all players – but will likely make a certain niche very happy.

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When will patch 11.1 be released? Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt will be released in February, specifically on February 26, 2025. It was noted on the roadmap that the patch is expected to be released relatively early in 2025. If Blizzard maintains its current rhythm, it should be this February. Until then, there are also 3 things you should definitely take care of.

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Generation Z is tired of being called lazy workers, firmly believes: Boomers had it easier

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Generation Z is annoyed because people constantly criticize their work ethic, even though they work over 40 hours a week and still can’t afford to rent an apartment.

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What is Generation Z? Generation Z, or Gen Z, refers to the generation born approximately between 1995 and 2010. Members of this generation are therefore currently between 14 and 30 years old. Gen Z has thus entered the job market in the past 10 years.

There is constant criticism of the work ethic and sense of duty as well as the general attitude towards work of this generation. Executives claim in various studies: Gen Z employees lack professionalism. They often arrive late, do poor work, or fail to meet deadlines.

About 18% of surveyed managers stated that they have considered firing someone because they felt stressed by Gen Z. Nearly 40% of employers stated in a survey that they would prefer to hire a robot than a university graduate from Gen Z.

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What is the criticism of the generation? Part of Gen Z is tired of the constant criticism of their work habits. They also criticize and say: Boomers had it easier. They were able to buy a house and a brand new car with a simple job at the prices of their time. This is no longer possible today.

“Boomers” are referred to as those born during the baby boom period, roughly in the late 1950s to the early 1960s. Boomers are therefore approximately the parents to grandparents of the working Generation Z, although this naturally depends on the respective family.

Influencer Robbie Scott summarized the criticism in a video on TikTok with over 2 million views:

We need to stop expecting that the same damn people who bought a four-bedroom house and a brand new Cadillac convertible with a $30,000 annual salary understand what it’s like to work 40 hours or more a week with a master’s degree and still not be able to afford a 40-square-meter apartment in damn Iowa.

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Also on Reddit, users are convinced that Boomers had it easier than Generation Z: “Boomers really exaggerate their work ethic. I have worked with them and seen their skills and working hours—they had it easier,” writes one user. Another adds: “Much easier and much better paid, with fewer qualifications.”

The generation therefore feels unjustly criticized, as older generations cannot empathize with the situation of Gen Z. They were able to secure a well-paid job even without a high degree and could buy a house or condominium after a few years.

This is not possible for Gen Z. They must find the motivation to give their best at work, knowing that the money barely stretches for a small rental apartment but probably never for a house of their own.

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What lies behind the criticism? Members of Generation Z do not criticize older generations but rather the current job and housing market. Millennials and Gen Z are, according to the US magazine Fortune, the best-educated generations. Nonetheless, they face worse financial prospects and challenges in finding work.

In addition to a high degree as a prerequisite, many employers require several years of work experience. Jobs are posted online, resulting in a noticeably higher number of applicants per position. It was easier in the past to find a well-paid job.

Additionally, the current housing market is one of the biggest problems for Generation Z—not just for buying a property. In Germany, rental prices have also been steadily rising for some time, and young people struggle to cover costs in the professions for which they qualify: Gen Z is currently facing two big problems, one of which they cannot solve without help

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Stellar Blade was a hit on the PS5 because it was supposedly treated like a live service game

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Stellar Blade was a real success on the PlayStation 5. This was also because the game was treated like a “live-service game” – at least that’s what is said.

For Shift Up, Stellar Blade was quite a big success – and that, even though the action game with the pretty protagonist was only released on the PlayStation 5. A release on PC is still pending and is expected to bring even more attention and a large player base.

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What has Stellar Blade achieved? In the report by Shift Up, they go into detail about Stellar Blade and the success it has had. Together with NIKKE, it has brought the company quite a strong year.

Some of the achievements of Stellar Blade that Shift Up presents:

  • The game maintained a rating of 9.2 / 10 on Metacritic.
  • On PlayStation, the rating remains stable at 4.8 / 5.
  • It was number 1 in pre-orders in 62 countries.
  • After the release, it was number 1 in sales in various markets such as the United States or Japan.

In addition, Shift Up clarifies that they treated Stellar Blade like a “live-service game”. There were new boss challenges, new skins and costumes, and also a collaboration with NieR: Automata (via X).

Is Stellar Blade a live-service game? No, it is not. Stellar Blade is primarily a single-player game with a strong focus on action. Even though there were patches and DLCs, these were all relatively small in scope and mainly brought a few convenience features, such as the photo mode.

While there were new contents, they brought relatively little “new gameplay time” – the number of activities in the game and the sheer amount of content hardly increased.

However, the updates definitely helped to keep Stellar Blade in the news and thus relevant. Every time there was a controversy about a new outfit or another innovation through a patch, the game was talked about again – and it surely convinced some players to buy Stellar Blade now.

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What’s next for Stellar Blade? Even though Stellar Blade has performed really well on the PS5, more is expected from the game. The PC release is expected to significantly surpass sales on the PlayStation. By the end of 2025, you should be able to control Eve on the PC in battles against all sorts of strange creatures – or enjoy her revealing outfits. However, there is no specific date yet.
We also played Stellar Blade and came to the conclusion: The game is more than just Eve’s pretty curves

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You can already get the new Exo in Destiny 2, but is it worth it?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 has given up on its time-gating and is bringing you a new Exo a week after the release of Episode: Heresy, which you will have to find first. Where to find it, what it can do, and whether it’s worth it, you will find out here.

What kind of Exo is this? The weapon is called Karrengespann (eng. Barrow-Dyad) and is a submachine gun with the element “Strand,” which has entered the game with Episode: Heresy. With the perk “Panic Reaction,” the weapon generates Blight when it deals damage.

If you pause your fight, your magazine will be partially recharged by the Blight – however, if you reload, the Blight will be converted into Blight Seekers that can then be unleashed upon enemies.

This time, fans do not have to wait until Act 3 for their new Exo. Instead, they can go on a secret quest and secure the prized item right now.

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Destiny 2: Launch trailer for the new episode Heresy

The find is just waiting for treasure hunters

How do I get the Exo? To obtain the Exo, you need to proceed as follows. Please note that this is a secret quest, so you need to keep your eyes peeled and discover certain things. Proceed as follows:

  • Start a round from the Nether in exploration mode
  • Look for a misplaced Taken bubble and jump in
  • Complete the sequence in the bubble
    • Stand on the platform in the bubble
    • Shoot the Scarrow Rune
    • Move in the direction indicated by the message in the lower left corner
  • Collect the Taken Bone Fragment
  • Go to Eris’s apartment and interact with the seasonal vendor there – the stone plate
    • Collect the new quest “The Taken Path”
  • Activate the Night Vision Rune at the stone plate
  • Head to the Harbor of Sorrows on the Moon in the Lost Sector “K1 Revelation”
    • Complete the puzzle around the plate and the Taken sphere there and collect the Taken Bone Fragment
      • Cannot be missed
  • Go to the Forgotten Coast on the Cosmodrome in the Lost Sector “Veles Labyrinth”
    • Complete the puzzle around the plate and the Taken sphere there and collect the Taken Bone Fragment
      • Search the tunnels for the sphere, it might be missed otherwise
  • Return to the stone plate and collect three quests:
    • Curse of Endurance
    • Curse of Urgency
    • Curse of Revenge
  • Return to the Nether and search for a Serf Statue at each of the three spawn points that you can interact with and collect one Taken Bone Fragment from each
    • Aztecross shows you how to get to the individual statues (via youtube.com)
  • Activate the Exotic Mission “Derealize” and grab the weapon from the mission
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Is the Exo worth it? Yes and no. The weapon can perform solidly in PvP and PvE with its current perks, but it lacks the kick. The effect of reload speed and the Taken spheres is useful, but there are alternative options like Osteo Striga that currently perform better, especially due to their continuous tracking and add-clear potential.

So far, Karrengespann has not reached its full potential, as you can enhance the weapon with additional quests, which are unfortunately still time-locked for now. It remains to be seen how the new upgrades can further adjust the weapon to make it shine. You can find more about Destiny 2 here: Players want to keep a bug in Destiny 2, and even Bungie says: “Have fun with it for a while”

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A mode in Monster Hunter Wilds changes the appearance of some monsters, somehow making it worse

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds offers a lot of settings that provide accessibility. One of them is aimed at players who are afraid of certain enemies by changing their appearance. Unfortunately, this does not seem to work for everyone.

What setting is it about? In the accessibility settings, you will find all sorts of options to customize your game according to your needs. Among them is a mode that is aimed at people with a fear of spiders and spider-like creatures.

When you activate this setting, all small spider-like monsters and small creatures are transformed into shapeless blob-like beings in various colors and shapes. Depending on the original being, the “blob form” looks a bit different. However, this mode really only affects the small monsters. You will still have to face the large spider monsters like Lala Barina or Nerscylla.

The mode is well received by the community, with many celebrating the funny blobs, but others find them even worse than the spiders – and that, despite being afraid of them.

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“The Uncanny Valley is real”

The mode divides the community: On social media, fans are extensively discussing the blobs. In general, players receive them well and find them cute and funny. However, there are also some who are actually afraid of spiders but find the new look even creepier. Fans have mixed opinions about this alternative and express this in the comments under a YouTube video that shows the blobs:

  • For example, @LordShonji writes under the video of the green blobs: “Honestly, they are scarier than spiders, lol”
  • User @OverSeer939 comments: “There will be a considerable number of people who will not activate this mode due to arachnophobia.”
  • @ThatFunnyTortoise jokes: “Imagine how Lala Barina would look. Just a big red blob that paralyzes you to death.”
  • In a Reddit thread, user Gshiinobi comments: “They look much scarier to me than the normal spider models. Imagine these blobs moving and making sounds like spiders. The Uncanny Valley is real.”
  • User MeGaNuRa_CeSaR notes in the same thread: “Pretty funny that the arachnophobia mode only affects the little cute spider and not the giant one.”

In another thread, user AntonGrimm shares a comparison video of the small spiders in the nest of monster Nerscylla:

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Other games, such as World of Warcraft, also offer an arachnophobia mode. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus tried it out for you and was as disturbed by the result as the fans currently are with the blobs in Monster Hunter Wilds: I played a raid in WoW in the mode for people with a fear of spiders – now I am afraid of crabs.

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Player collects over 4200 armors in 8 months in the MMORPG Star Wars – “You deserve a medal for that”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

An important player has spent the last 8 months cataloging all the armors in Star Wars: The Old Republic. The community is grateful.

Who is it about? The most important and famous player in Star Wars: The Old Republic is SWTORISTA. She is a content creator, community face, and runs the largest wiki for the MMORPG.

Her content reaches thousands of MMORPG players daily on YouTube, Twitch, and X.com, and her wiki is also accessed about 5,000 times per day, according to her own statements (via swtorista.com).

She consistently produces high-quality guides and updates on game content. However, in the last 8 months, she has been primarily focused on painstaking work.

The graphics of the MMORPG have recently been significantly enhanced:

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4,200 armors added to the wiki

What a painstaking job has she done? Players of SW:TOR have relied on the community website TOR Fashion for years when it came to choosing a nice outfit for their characters. However, 13 years after the MMORPG’s release, the site was taken down.

A significant loss for the players, but SWTORISTA didn’t want to let this happen easily and archived the entire site to later transfer every single outfit to her wiki (via Reddit).

However, the former website did not have all the outfits from the MMORPG. Therefore, SWTORISTA decided to complete the collection of the originally 2,235 available armors with current and no longer available armor pieces.

In 8 months of work and with 43,200 screenshots, her wiki has now cataloged all the armors in the game. Out of a total of 4,218 armors, 349 are so lost that only the icons remain, and no screenshots are available.

Which class has the most armors? The Jedi Knight has the most armors in the MMORPG with 12.6%, closely followed by its counterpart, the Sith Warrior with 12%. The Imperial Agent has the fewest outfits, with only 9.5% of the armors belonging to him. If you want to browse through all 4,218 armors from SW:TOR, you can do so at swtorista.com

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How does the community react to this action? The community is very grateful to SWTORISTA for her painstaking work. On Reddit, she is showered with praise and compliments:

  • RedEclipse47 writes on Reddit: “You truly deserve a Medal of Honor for this [editor’s note: a medal in the Star Wars universe] like all the other great heroes of the Republic!”
  • Eglwyswrw is also impressed on Reddit: “What a queen, holy hell, this work is gigantic. Thank you so much!”
  • “The amount of work that goes into the site shows exactly why it has become a staple for almost every SWTOR player. Thank you for all this hard work,” says Lamplorde on Reddit.

The community of the Star Wars MMORPG repeatedly shows that it is something very special, even compared to other gaming communities. Especially in the saddest moments, the gamers come together: Players in the MMORPG SW:TOR commemorate the actor of Darth Vader with a ceremony

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The next Community Day could make an already strong monster even stronger

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the monster of the first Community Day in March has been announced. And it could become even stronger, thanks to a new exclusive attack.

When is the event? After the dates for the first events in the new season were recently announced, there is now more concrete information regarding the first Community Day in March 2025. This will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Krokel, the Fire starter from the 9th generation, will be at the center of the event. In addition to familiar content, there will also be strong bonuses and an exclusive attack that could significantly enhance Krokel’s evolution.

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All content of the Community Day with Krokel

What exclusive attack is available? If you evolve Lokroko, Krokel’s evolution, into Skelokrok during the event or within the week after, it will learn the exclusive charge attack Lohekanonade. Additionally, Skelokrok can learn the charge attack Loderlied at the start of the event.

Why is it worth it? Both charge attacks are Fire-type moves. While Selokrok is not found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO, the monster is a strong option in the Battle League. In both the Ultra League and various special cups like the Love Cup, Skelokrok can shine.

With the new charge attacks, Skelokrok could become even stronger in the Battle League. While Lohekanonade is already one of the best Fire attacks in the Battle League, using Loderlied additionally increases Skelokrok’s attack value.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that Lohekanonade also allows Skelokrok to play a significantly better role in raids.

What bonuses are there in the event? The following bonuses will be active during the event:

  • Krokel will appear more frequently and with greatly increased Shiny chance
  • 3 times the amount of Stardust when catching
  • 2 times the amount of Candy when catching
  • doubled chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon (from level 31)
  • activated Lures and Incense during the event last for 3 hours
  • Snapshot surprises
  • one additional special trade
  • trading costs 50% less Stardust
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What other content is there in the event? The Community Day will also feature a time-limited research task where you can obtain Krokel with a special background. You can also purchase a special research for $2 (approximately €2).

Additionally, there will be field research tasks and PokéStop showcases featuring event Pokémon, as well as various event boxes that you can obtain for PokéCoins during the event.

Not only March will be interesting for you. There are also several events in February with intriguing monsters that you should not miss. Among them are some very strong Pokémon that can enhance your teams: 12 of the best Pokémon in Pokémon GO are available in February – Don’t miss them.

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Steam has apparently been hit by an unprecedented attack, but hardly any of you noticed it thanks to Valve

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Steam is considered the most important gaming platform in the world with millions of players. A few months ago, the platform was reportedly affected by a massive attack. However, very few players are likely to have noticed anything.

Recently, millions of players on PS4 and PS5 were affected by a severe PSN outage. However, some players argue on Reddit that there have been even worse attacks on other platforms:

On August 24, 2024, Steam was hit by a massive, coordinated DDoS attack that was likely the largest ever directed against the platform. This was reported by the Chinese security site Qianxin.com.

The attack targeted Steam servers worldwide but largely went unnoticed. This highlights how sophisticated and robust Valve’s infrastructure is in handling such attacks.

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In August 2024, Steam was affected by a major cyberattack that likely went unnoticed

What kind of attack was it? A total of 107 Steam servers across 13 regions were reportedly affected by the attack, including China, the USA, and Europe. The attacks aimed to bring down Steam’s servers. However, most of you likely did not notice the attack much.

Overall, more than 280,000 attack commands were reportedly triggered. There were said to be four coordinated waves aiming to take down Steam’s servers. About 30,000 bots were said to have a combined attack capacity of 1.3 to 2 terabits per second. For comparison: the most important German internet node (De-Cix Frankfurt) reached a data record of 18 terabits per second (via faz.net (Paywall)).

Typically, compromised devices operating in a botnet are used for such attacks. Security experts explain that most of the devices used were reportedly located in Brazil, Russia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Phones, tablets, even wearables, webcams, or routers can be used as bots if they are not adequately secured (via bsi.bund.de).

Why is this unusual? Almost all websites online are attacked or hit by bots. Typically, they search for security vulnerabilities or try to annoy operators and users. Even on Steam, it is claimed that attacks occur daily, but they are only in the dozens per day. Thus, such an extensive attack is rather unusual.

However, some users joke on Reddit: To bring down Steam, a DDoS attack is not needed, just a summer or winter sale would make the servers unreachable (via Reddit.com).

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3 Things You Need to Complete Before Patch 11.1 – Otherwise, It Will Be Too Late

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

Some content will soon disappear in World of Warcraft. This is the last chance to tackle it before the release of Patch 11.1.

Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt finally has an official release date after a long wait. In February, we will dive into the depths of Azeroth, to the capital of the Goblins, against the nasty Gallywix and lots of explosions. However, with the release of a new update, some content will also become outdated, and some achievements and rewards can no longer be obtained. We will tell you which 3 tasks you should quickly complete.

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Zekvir on ??-Difficulty

Zekvir is the current final boss of the depths of Season 1 and basically the “final adversary” when it comes to the story of the depths. However, this enemy will change with Season 2 – there will be a new threat.

Zekvir comes in two different difficulties, once the “?” difficulty and once the “??” difficulty. This corresponds roughly to the difficulty of a depth level 8 (for “?”) and level 11 (for “??”).

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Zekvir is still tough – but with enough perseverance, you can do it!

The fight is quite demanding and is likely to take most classes around 5 minutes, maybe even a bit longer. You will need several attempts and have to invest some time – as individual mistakes will lead to immediate death for nearly all classes.

Although Zekvir is indeed challenging, it has become a bit easier over the past patches. This is mainly due to strong items like Circe’s Ring from the Island of Sirens, which gives each character a bit more power.

If you have not yet defeated Zekvir on its ??-difficulty, now is the time to do so. Use the remaining days to defeat the Neruber once and for all and secure the Void skin for the depth mount, as well as an achievement that no one can take away from you.

We have more tips against Zekvir in our extensive guide.

Plunderstorm: All the Nice Loot

Alongside the release of Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt, the Plunderstorm game mode will also end – at least until it returns in the future. So if you haven’t yet earned many new rewards, like mounts, pets, and a stylish transmog set, now is the time.

Even though the bizarre PvP mode is quite controversial and doesn’t make everyone in the community happy, there are plenty of rewards for little effort. Even if you haven’t unlocked anything yet, you can easily earn all rewards within a weekend – with a bit of skill, even much faster.

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Plunderstorm will also end soon – quickly grab the rewards.

Keep in mind that the Plunderstorm mode will likely return in the future, and you can still earn the current rewards then. However, when that will be is still unknown.

The War Within: Keystone Hero

With the start of Patch 11.1, the first season of The War Within also ends. This means that several seasonal achievements will be lost or no longer obtainable. One of them is the “Keystone Hero” of The War Within. For this, you must achieve a dungeon rating of 2,500 or higher in the “Mythic+” category. This roughly corresponds to completing all dungeons on the Mythic+10 difficulty.

Although the first season of The War Within is generally considered one of the hardest of all time, such a rating should now be within reach for the vast majority. Items like Circe’s Ring provided a good boost and now make it possible to tackle dungeons that were one or two levels above the previous personal maximum.

WoW Mythic Plus Dungeon
Quickly venture into M+ – also as practice for Season 2.

For this, grab a good group, preferably made up of friends and guildmates, and take two to three evenings to play.

After all: In The War Within, you no longer have to complete the dungeons on two different weeks since “Tyrannical” and “Fortified” are active at the same time. This certainly makes it possible to manage everything within a week.

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What else should you do? Apart from the 3 “big” things we’ve mentioned here, there are still several other contents that might be of interest to you. If you still have some achievements pending, take a look at the following contents:

  • Defeat Queen Ansurek in the Palace of Nerub’ar on Heroic.
  • Complete “Mythic+” dungeons at level 10 within the time to unlock permanent teleportation for the whole account.
  • Earn PvP rewards from Season 1.
  • Complete all story quests in Khaz Algar to start the new patch with a “clean” quest log.
  • Clear your inventory to fill it up again with Goblin nonsense soon.

How will you use the last days until the release of Patch 11.1? Do you have some achievements on your list that you absolutely want to tackle? Or have you already completed everything and can’t wait for it to finally start?
If you have already done everything, we have here 5 cool mounts from The War Within that you can farm.

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A successful manga differs from Dragon Ball and Naruto because the creator did not want a superhero

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Riichiro Inagaki was a big fan of scientists and aimed to create a successful manga. However, he wanted to do something fundamentally different from many genre representatives like Naruto, One Piece, and Dragon Ball.

Which manga is it about? Inagaki wrote the manga Dr. Stone from 2017 to 2022, which has also been adapted into an anime since 2019. In the story, all of humanity is turned to stone. But two boys manage to awaken and fight to revive civilization.

  • High school student Taiju Oki and his science friend Senku are the first to awaken from the petrification. The two find themselves in the harsh wilderness and must rebuild humanity from scratch.
  • Senku is a genius and creates various chemicals from the natural ingredients he finds. He manages to produce ethanol or gunpowder within a short time.
  • Over time, he produces increasingly complex things like electricity, mobile phones, or medicine. This brings him one step closer to his goal of reviving humanity.

Although the manga belongs to the shounen genre, there are no exciting battles like in other representatives of the genre. Instead, what is exciting is how Senku consistently discovers newer inventions and thus reiterates the status quo of humanity before petrification. Of course, there are also other mysteries that he and his friends must uncover.

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Dr. Stone aimed to break the superhero cliché

How did he want to differentiate himself? In the shounen genre, to which Dr. Stone belongs, there is usually a protagonist who pursues a dream and does everything for it. Typically, he becomes stronger and undergoes intense training. This is especially true for many older mangas like Naruto, Dragon Ball, and One Piece.

However, Inagaki revealed that he wanted to break with people’s obsession with Superman and superheroes. Instead, he wanted to write from the perspective of ordinary average people. For him, it was important that a manga be funny and entertaining, even if he feared that other mangakas might be upset with him for this statement:

In today’s entertainment landscape, there are a lot of supermen and superheroes who can do everything. But in reality, most people are not like that. I’ve thought about the average person. For an average person to achieve something, they have to work hard and keep working towards their goal. I think that’s cool, and that’s what I wanted to write about. I wondered how to best portray this average person who works hard for their goal.

To strengthen this vision, he came up with the idea of petrification. Because when you are petrified, there is nothing you can do about it. But in this situation, at least you can count, just like the main character Senku does. He embodies the idea of working diligently by counting for thousands of years.

How successful is he with this idea? A manga adaptation of Dr. Stone has now been turned into an anime, which speaks volumes about how popular the original work was. On MyAnimeList, Dr. Stone has a rating of 8.27 out of 10 (based on over 1 million reviews).

Thus, the anime is rated even higher than Dragon Ball (7.98) and Naruto (8.00). One could say that Inagaki was spot on with his idea of not making the hero a fierce fighter but rather a diligent average person. Not to mention that Senku is already a bit of a genius.

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Pokémon GO: Choose a Path for ‘Heartfelt Buddy’ – Candela or Arlo?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In a current event in Pokémon GO, you have to choose a path in the limited research. We will show you the differences.

What kind of event is this? On February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the “Good Buddy” event started. It will run until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

In addition to some Pokémon, bonuses, and even the debut of Moruda, the event brings you a limited research task. Here, you have to choose a path again. We have looked at the rewards for both paths for you.

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Good Buddy (1/3)

TaskReward
Catch 15 Pokémon5 Ultra Balls
Spin 5 PokéStops or GymsEncounter with Remoraid
Walk 2 kmEncounter with Mantyke

Stage Reward: Additionally, you will receive 1,000 Stardust and 1,000 experience points as a reward at this stage. After this step, you also have to decide which path you want to take. You can choose between Candela or Arlo.

Good Buddy – Working with Candela (2/3)

TaskReward
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy Pokémon500 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy PokémonEncounter with Luvdisc
Add a new friend2 Snubbull

Stage Reward: After these tasks, you will also receive an encounter with Dummisel and 2,000 experience points.

Good Buddy – Working with Candela (3/3)

TaskReward
Play 5 times with your buddy Pokémon10 Ultra Balls
Send 3 gifts to friends500 Stardust
Trade a PokémonEncounter with Shellder

Stage Reward: After this step, you will also receive an encounter with Rapidash, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.

Good Buddy – Working with Candela (★/3)

TaskReward
Already completed2,500 experience points

Stage Reward: You will receive an additional 2,500 Stardust at the end of the research.

Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (2/3)

TaskReward
Catch 15 Pokémon500 Stardust
Send 5 Pokémon to the ProfessorEncounter with Trubbish
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts1 Rocket Radar

Stage Reward: Additionally, after this step, you will receive an encounter with a Shadow Diglett and 2,000 experience points.

Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (3/3)

TaskReward
Catch 25 Pokémon10 Ultra Balls
Send 15 Pokémon to the Professor500 Stardust
Defeat Team GO Rocket Boss ArloEncounter with Psyduck

Stage Reward: Additionally, for this step, you will receive an encounter with Scyther, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.

Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (★/3)

TaskReward
Already completed2,500 experience points

Stage Reward: You will receive an additional 2,500 Stardust at the end of the research.

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„He is simply just bad“ – 25 years ago a fantasy film was released that is so bad that everyone has forgotten about it

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In 2023, fans of fantasy and role-playing games got a fun movie about Dungeons & Dragons. However, this was not the first film that wanted to adapt the popular game. 25 years ago, a horrible adaptation featuring Jeremy Irons was released.

What kind of movie is this? In 2000, Dungeons & Dragons was released, directed by Courtney Solomon. This was his first of three directorial efforts, none of which were particularly successful. He is mainly known as a producer.

Nowadays, the film is forgotten because it didn’t make much of an impact even upon its release. According to IMDb, the budget was estimated to be 45 million US dollars, but the film only managed to gross less than 34 million US dollars. Therefore, the film is considered a flop.

Usually, a film is considered a success if it grosses twice the budget. The quality of the film likely contributed to its failure, as it failed to truly convince anyone.

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The quality of Dungeons & Dragons failed to convince anyone

How did the film fare with critics and audiences? On Rotten Tomatoes, it can be seen that critics were far from enthusiastic. With 93 reviews, the film has a disastrous score of 9%. The tonal quality of the film is primarily criticized, claiming it is a comedy that fails to be funny.

The look and quality of the acting are compared to cheap TV productions. General audiences were not really impressed either. With over 25,000 reviews, the film has a user score of 20%. It should be noted that some reviews likely confuse the film with the 2023 adaptation.

  • Camila F enjoyed the film despite its poor quality: Just watch the movie if you’re looking for good laughs… but for the wrong reasons! Jeremy Irons is at the height of ridiculousness. And I love it!
  • Another user completely advises against the film: Just watch the new film. The effects are terrible and even the talented Jeremy Irons is awful.
  • Some Guy F tried to watch it, but it doesn’t even work as trash: I mainly watched the film because I heard it’s “so bad it’s good,” but it’s not; it’s just bad.

A major surprise with the film is that Oscar winner Jeremy Irons plays in it. In an interview with The Guardian, he explained that he needed the money to pay for his purchased castle. At least his very over-the-top performance shows that he had fun.

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After the relatively popular adaptation from 2023, the original film of Dungeons & Dragons will likely be forgotten forever, but with the quality of the film, it’s no wonder. However, the most recent film has also not been a big success, although fans really liked it: The Dungeons & Dragons film was released four months before Baldur’s Gate 3 – and that was probably the problem

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A shooter on Steam is considered an ‘underrated gem’, has strong reviews on Steam, and endless replay value

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If you’re looking for a shooter with high replay value, you shouldn’t miss Door Kickers 2 – the game is considered an “underrated gem” on Steam.

What kind of game is it? Door Kickers 2: Task Force North is a tactical shooter developed by KillHouse Games. The game entered Early Access on Steam in 2020, with the official release of version 1.0 occurring on February 10, 2025, along with a major update.

Here you can see a trailer for the game:

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Three special units all pursuing a goal

What is the game about? In Door Kickers 2, you take on the role of various special units fighting against a terrorist threat in the fictional country of Nowheraki. In daring missions, you rescue hostages and put the terrorists out of action. Currently, three special units are available for selection before each mission:

  • The United States Army Rangers
  • The Special Activities Division of the CIA
  • The local Nowheraki SWAT

Each squad brings its own advantages. For example, the Rangers have particularly strong firepower, while the CIA is particularly adept at infiltration with its covert operatives. The Nowheraki SWAT utilizes improvised technology or equipment borrowed from US advisors.

Door Kickers 2, like its predecessor, is played from a top-down perspective and in real-time. You can move freely through the mission area and oversee the action from a bird’s eye view. You meticulously control your operatives’ movements with the mouse.

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Top-down shooter with depth and replay value

How is the game currently being received? Door Kickers 2 is receiving extremely positive reviews on Steam: 95% of nearly 8,000 reviews recommend the game. The tactical depth, challenging missions, and engaging gameplay are particularly highlighted. If you don’t want to play solo, you can also dive into missions with up to three other players.

  • Ganjirah writes after over 2,500 hours on Steam: “This title is an underrated gem, and I hope it has a long life ahead of it. I can’t recommend it [the game] enough.”

Door Kickers 2 offers both handcrafted and generated missions and campaigns. You can also create your own missions in the level editor and share them through the Steam Workshop. The freedom to complete the same mission in different ways, as well as the existence of the level editor, ensures that you will never run out of new challenges.

Have no idea what shooters are still coming out this year? No problem, here’s a brief overview of the most interesting shooter releases in 2025: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025 – These releases should be noted in your calendar

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Unlock all master teachings and find masters

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In Dragon’s Dogma 2, you can learn one to two master disciplines for each vocation to become even more powerful. We will show you the corresponding master for each vocation and where you can learn your master discipline.

What is a master discipline? A master discipline is a powerful technique that can complement your vocation. It offers you either more damage or a variety of talents that can completely change your play style.

However, to gain access to the master disciplines, you must assist the masters of the respective vocation. There are a total of 12 master disciplines that you can acquire from masters. We will now name all the masters and reveal their locations and quests that are necessary to learn their teachings.

If you want to know how to play the classes in general, you can read everything here: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Classes, Vocations, and Callings – Here they are and how to unlock them

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Fighter Master Discipline

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Master: Lennart

Location: Melve

Skill: Unbridled Fury.

Archer Master Discipline

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Master: Taliesin

Location: Sacred Arbor

  • You will receive the talent after you have helped Glyndwr with his quests. At some point, you will reach the mission “The Archery Test” where you must rescue his sister. After completing it, you will receive the scroll from Taliesin.

Skill: Skyshot.

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Thief Master Discipline

Masters: Flaude and Srail

Location:

  • Unnamed Village for Flaude
    • Talk to him in this village and exchange information. You will then receive a scroll as a reward.
  • Unnamed Village for Srail
    • During the main quest, you will eventually meet Srail, the leader of the thieves’ guild. After passing the guild’s trials, you will receive the scroll from Srail.

Skills:

  • Blades of Incineration (Flaude)
  • Formless Counter (Srail)
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Mage Master Discipline

Master: Eini

Location: Eini’s Home

  • Trysha sends you on a journey in Eini’s hut to find 5 books. The hut is located north of Melve. Once you have found the books and brought them to her, Eini will reveal the master teaching to you.

Skill: Heavenly Praise.

Warrior Master Discipline

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Master: Beren

Location: Beren’s Home

  • To unlock the warrior’s master discipline, you need to complete Beren’s side quests. Once you have the quest “The Last Lesson” active, you will encounter him in Rest Town at his old home. There, you will learn his master lesson.

Skill: Strike of the Retainer

Archmage Master Discipline

Masters: Trysha and Myddin

Location:

  • Eini’s Home for Trysha
    • If you give her the five sought books, Trysha will become restless. You need to calm her down and return to her after a few days of rest. Visit her again to learn her master discipline.
  • Rest Town for Myrddin
    • Myrddin is also looking for Trysha’s five books. To obtain both skills, you can have copies made of the books and give the copies to Myrddin. In return, you will receive the master discipline.

Skills:

  • Champion Summoner by Trysha
  • Maelstrom by Myrddin

Spell Archer Master Discipline

Master: Cliodhna

Location: Camp on the volcano island

  • To obtain the master discipline, you need to complete the quest “Source of Well-being” for Gautstafr. After that, seek out his wife Cliohna to receive the skill.

Skill: Martyr’s Bolt

Mystic Blade Master Discipline

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Master: Sigurd

Location: Harve or Melve

  • You can speak with Sigurd in Melve if you have the quest “Return of the Evil” active. Defeat the dragon and speak with Sigurd to learn his vocation. Visit Sigurd again in Harve to obtain his master discipline.

Skill: Wild Fury

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Illusionist Master Discipline

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Master: Luz

Location: Shrine of Devotion

  • Visit the Shrine of Devotion in Battahl. You will first receive the corresponding vocation – the illusionist. However, continue searching around the building and get onto the roof. You will now find the old woman in her true form. Speak with her to acquire the master discipline.

Skill: Deception of the Dragon

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Warlord Master Discipline

Master: Lamond

Location: Camp on the volcano island

  • To unlock the lesson, you must talk to Lamond and learn the vocation of the Warlord from him. Bring him three bottles of Molch liquor. Once you have done that, you need to talk to him again to obtain the master discipline. You can make the liquor yourself.

Skill: Re-Arming

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That was all the talents and locations for the master disciplines in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Have you secured them all already or are you not that far in the game yet? If you’re looking for more guides, tips, and tricks for the RPG, we have the perfect overview for all support for Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Guides: All tips and tricks at a glance

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