With the new expansion Collision of Space and Time in Pokémon TCG Pocket, Palkia-ex has also been added. MeinMMO explains how you can build a deck around the card.
What makes Palkia-ex so strong? Palkia-ex requires a total of four energies to attack. This makes the card seem slow at first glance, but the long setup is worth it.
With its attack Dimension Storm, Palkia-ex can not only hit the active opposing Pokémon for 150 damage points, but also damage the Pokémon on the bench for 20 damage points each.
This is especially helpful when your opponent has an injured Pokémon on the bench with only a few hit points left. In the best case, you can knock out not only the active Pokémon but also an additional one on the bench and score two points.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
Palkia-ex & Vaporeon
2x Palkia-ex
2x Manaphy
2x Eevee
2x Vaporeon
2x Misty
2x Leaf
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Large Cloak
2x Poké Ball
2x Professor’s Research
How is the deck played? Manaphy is essential if you want to use Palkia-ex. The card can be played in the active position, and with its attack “Gift of the Sea,” you can attach one Water energy to two Pokémon on your bench. This way, you can power up Vaporeon and Palkia-ex with energy.
The accumulated energy on Vaporeon can be transferred to Palkia-ex with its ability “Wash Away”, giving you two energies on Palkia-ex in one turn. You can gain additional energies with the supporter card Misty.
In no time, Palkia-ex is ready for action and can be made even stronger with Large Cloak.
Palkia-ex & Greninja
2x Palkia-ex
2x Manaphy
2x Froakie
2x Frogadier
2x Greninja
2x Shardrago
2x Misty
2x Large Cloak
2x Poké Ball
2x Professor’s Research
How is the deck played? Again, you need Manaphy to get Palkia-ex started. Greninja and Palkia-ex need some time to set up, so you can fend off the first hits from your opponent with Shardrago.
If there are still opposing Pokémon left after Palkia-ex’s attack, you can deal the final blow with Greninja and its ability “Water Shuriken” from the bench. Once your deck is fully set up, you can deal a total of up to 190 damage:
150 damage points from Palkia-ex’s attack
40 damage points from the ability of two Greninja
Palkia-ex & Starmie
2x Palkia-ex
2x Manaphy
2x Staryu
2x Starmie
2x Leaf
2x Misty
2x Large Cloak
2x Poké Ball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Helmet
How is the deck played? You will use Manaphy as the setup Pokémon at the beginning again. Starmie is a quick-to-play Pokémon that can deal damage while Palkia-ex still needs to be set up. With Large Cloak, you can increase Starmie’s hit points and protect it from knockouts.
The preparations for Season 5 of 7 vs. Wild are already underway behind the scenes. Now the official account has given a hint about the first candidate, who is considering dropping out again immediately.
Who could the candidate be? The first candidate for Season 5 of 7 vs. Wild could be the German influencer Jonas Ems. The content creator is currently known for his comedy sketches and short films, which he shares on YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok.
Ems is one of the pioneers of the German YouTube scene and has nearly 3 million subscribers there. This is only surpassed on TikTok, where 3.4 million people follow him. On Instagram, the creator has about 1.5 million followers.
In addition to comedy videos and his short films, his videos on his second account on TikTok often focus on vegan nutrition or current social issues. In one video, Ems also spoke about 7 vs. Wild, which the creators behind the show noticed.
After 7 vs. Wild, Knossi has also got a taste for survival, you can see his life before the series here:
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The first candidate could drop out again immediately
Why should Ems become a candidate? Under the video in which Ems talks about 7 vs. Wild, the official account of 7 vs. Wild commented: “Jonas Ems for Season 5…📃✍ noted.”
Even though this news likely does not represent a final commitment from the content creator, Ems could appeal to a new audience outside of survival fans due to his large reach. In past seasons, influencers from various fields have been invited repeatedly.
If he participates, he would also be the first vegan candidate, which brings several challenges, as Ems himself explains.
What is veganism? People who live vegan avoid using animals or animal products in all areas of life (via peta.de). According to his own statements, Jonas Ems does this (via YouTube) to avoid animal exploitation as much as possible.
What does he say about participation? In a response video (via YouTube) to the comment from the official account, Jonas Ems is still unsure if he would actually participate in 7 vs. Wild. He asks himself: “Would I, as a […] vegan person […] make an exception for such a show to survive there?”
The influencer admits that he does not have much body fat that could keep him energized over a potential suspension period of two weeks. In a real survival situation, the content creator would also resort to animal food sources, which he claims is compatible with veganism to secure his survival.
However, the situation in 7 vs. Wild is simulated, giving Ems the ability to decide for himself whether he participates or abstains for ethical reasons.
From a vegan perspective, the answer is very simple […] don’t participate in such a show if you live vegan, or if you participate, don’t harm any animals.
He further explains his dilemma: “I’ve been wondering whether this might be a disqualifying criterion for me or whether I would just say ‘Hey, I’m going to try to get through this without biting into a rabbit.'”
The influencer’s participation is therefore hindered by an ethical conflict that must first be resolved. Many fans encourage him in the comments on YouTube to prepare with botany to maintain a vegan diet.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, the Darkrai ex deck is considered one of the best new decks. MeinMMO shows you how to build and combine it.
What makes Darkrai-ex so good? With the expansion Collision of Space and Time, Darkrai has also made its way into Pokémon TCG Pocket; once as a normal card and as an ex variant. The advantage of the ex card: For each energy attached to the card, 20 damage points are dealt to the active opposing card.
Now there are various combinations in which you can play Darkrai-ex. With our table of contents, you can click through the combinations that interest you the most.
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Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion of Collision of Space and Time
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
Darkrai-ex & Magnezone Deck
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Magnetilo
2x Magneton
2x Magnezone
2x Shardrago
2x Professor’s Research
2x Leaf
2x Pokéball
1x Cyrus
1x Pokémon Communication
1x Bump Cap
1x Giant Robe
How is the deck played? Darkrai-ex with Magnezone has developed into an almost unbeatable deck. Even though Magnezone requires electric energy, you can play it in conjunction with Darkrai-ex and let the deck generate only dark energy.
Magneton can create and attach electric energy once per turn through its ability, allowing you to charge the card until you evolve it into Magnezone and attack with it. At the same time, you also charge Darkrai-ex with energy, causing 20 damage per turn.
Meanwhile, you have Shardrago in the active position, where it initially absorbs the opposing attacks as a tank. Through its ability Rough Skin, it also deals damage.
The likelihood is high that through the passive abilities of Shardrago and Darkrai-ex, you can already take out an opposing Pokémon. The rest can be taken care of with the active attacks of Magnezone and Darkrai-ex.
Darkrai-ex & Snibunna-ex
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Sniebel
2x Snibunna-ex
2x Kryppuk
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Cyrus
2x Lucia
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
How is the deck played? While you supply Darkrai-ex on the bench with energies, dealing passive damage and thus making it ready for battle, Snibunna-ex can almost immediately jump into the fight. With just one energy, the evolution from Sniebel can deal up to 70 damage points.
Darkrai-ex & Smogmog
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Smogon
2x Smogmog
1x Kryppuk
1x Potion
2x Cyrus
2x Leaf
2x Koga
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Giant Robe
How is the deck played? While you supply Darkrai-ex on the bench with energy, you only need to spend one energy for Smogon or Smogmog to use it in the active position as an early attacker.
Once you have prepared Darkrai-ex sufficiently, you can retrieve Smogmog with Koga without retreat costs and bring Darkrai-ex into the active position.
In this combination, you can deal up to 110 damage per turn:
80 damage points from Darkrai-ex attack
20 damage points from Darkrai-ex ability when you attach additional energies
10 damage points when using Smogmog’s ability Gas Leak
Darkrai-ex & Smogmog & Arbok
If you want to use fewer supporter and item cards, we recommend replacing some with Arbok:
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Smogon
2x Smogmog
2x Rettan
2x Arbok
2x Leaf
2x Koga
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Giant Robe
How is the deck played? The basic strategy of the deck remains the same even with Arbok. However, you can deal even more damage through Arbok before bringing Darkrai-ex into the active position.
The advantage of Arbok: The opposing Pokémon cannot retreat due to pressure until it is defeated.
Sam Altman, the CEO behind ChatGPT, is planning the development of a new device specifically designed for artificial intelligence. He sees this as an innovation and wants to collaborate with a former chief designer from Apple. At the same time, OpenAI is massively investing in building an AI infrastructure.
What the head of OpenAI is planning: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (ChatGPT), shared his plans for the future development of the company in an interview with Nikkei Asia. In the planning is a device specifically designed for the use of artificial intelligence. Altman hinted that this new device could potentially become the biggest technological innovation since the iPhone.
For its development, he hopes to collaborate with Jony Ive, the former chief designer of Apple. Although these ideas have only been personally confirmed by Altman and OpenAI has not yet issued an official statement on this, he mentioned that it could take several years before a prototype hits the market.
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OpenAI in the AI race with China
This is how the AI market is developing:The recent entry of DeepSeek into the AI market has contributed to reshuffling the industry dynamics. Altman explained that China has significantly caught up with American AI companies. He also warned of the dangers of AI misuse by authoritarian governments that could use these technologies to cement their power.
What does the future look like? The day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, Altman had a meeting with the president, during which a $500 billion partnership between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle was announced. The project is named Stargate and aims to build a powerful AI infrastructure. OpenAI will play a central role in the construction and operation of data centers.
To compete with China, Altman also mentioned the possibility that OpenAI could develop its own semiconductors. Semiconductors refer to materials that can conduct electricity under certain conditions. He confirmed that the company is already working on this topic, and tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon are pursuing similar plans.
The interview that Sam Altman gave to Nikkei Asia took place during the OpenAI chief’s trip to Japan. He hopes to encourage Japanese companies to participate in Stargate. “I think there are areas where it is possible to collaborate with Japanese companies and investors on all levels, including in the field of microchips,” he said among other things.
The MMORPG expert and YouTuber TheLazyPeonhas played Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 without knowing the predecessor.This could have forever changed the direction of his channel.
Who isTheLazyPeon? With 685 videos and 758,000 subscribers, TheLazyPeon is one of the largest YouTubers in the MMORPG genre. For many years, he has provided play reports, genre insights, and personal glimpses into his life in Thailand.
The “lazy worker” usually does not talk about single-player RPGs. It is therefore quite surprising that the content creator has now released an assessment of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on YouTube. This is even more notable because TheLazyPeon has never played the predecessor.
Hopefully, TheLazyPeon has seen our tips video on Kingdom Come 2:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 10 Tips if You’ve Never Played the First Part!
A Medieval World to Fall in Love With
What is TheLazyPeon’s first impression? At the beginning of the video, the MMORPG expert makes it clear again that he usually cannot relate at all to RPGs that place a heavy focus on story and cutscenes. Especially when they use a first-person perspective.
However, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has already blown him away in the first hours. After about twelve hours, he can’t wait to see much more of the extensive role-playing game from Warhorse Studios. He particularly praises:
The well-written dialogues (“the NPCs talk like real people”) are among the best TheLazyPeon has ever experienced in a game.
“Cutscenes, animation, and storytelling are clearly S-tier so far” – this is how they manage to get someone like him, who normally does not like long cutscenes, to watch every sequence with great pleasure.
The detailed world of Kingdom Come 2 looks fantastic, while the game runs smoothly on his PC. The lively activities of the inhabitants also often cause the YouTuber to find himself just watching instead of playing.
The game has the most realistic implementation of alchemy and blacksmithing he has ever experienced in a game.
The rudimentary style of the map enhances the feeling that one must explore the world on their own.
Over the years, TheLazyPeon has played many games with a directional combat system, such as Chivalry or Mordhau. In his view, Kingdom Come 2 is the game that has implemented this type of combat the most realistically thus far. However, it required quite a bit of practice to get into the system.
Despite all this praise, TheLazyPeon emphasizes that not everything has gone smoothly for him in Kingdom Come 2 so far. As someone who has not played the predecessor, he was especially surprised by the initially somewhat steep learning curve. A quest where he had to deal with bandits cost him countless attempts because he was way too weak for an open confrontation.
If you find yourself somewhere in a forest, in the middle of the night, far away from your bed, unprepared and without a torch, in the middle of a quest … and the last save is a while ago … you quickly get the feeling that you are in deep trouble. That happened to me several times. It was quite frustrating.
However, once you fight through this initial experience, acquire equipment, coins, and a horse, and gradually understand the systems and possibilities, successfully complete quests … “from here, it starts to feel really good.” You have the feeling every morning that you are embarking on an epic adventure.
His conclusion: Kingdom Come 2 is a first-person medieval GTA, but with a significantly more realistic and immersive foundation, as the inhabitants have a clear daily routine and remember the player’s actions. You cannot just run around and kill everyone.
Because of this experience, the YouTuber is seriously considering opening his channel in the future for single-player RPGs: “It has changed me.” There isn’t much happening currently in MMORPGs anyway, and he definitely wants to continue playing Kingdom Come 2.
Here you can watch TheLazyPeon’s approximately 14-minute video:
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How is the community reacting to the video? So far, the video has over 225 comments, more than 2,200 thumbs up, and over 41,500 views on YouTube.
chrisb4894 writes under the video: “I would love for you to cover more game genres than just MMOs, because as you said, the market is quite bland at the moment, I love your content.”
XiLock_Alotx comments: “I’ve also never played Part 1. And since the launch of KCD2, I’ve taken several days off work because I’m so addicted to this game. I want to LIVE in this world every day.”
_JB89 praises the Peon: “You are the only streamer whose videos I actually watch regularly. You seem to always have the same thoughts and opinions about games as I do. I’m looking forward to seeing more content from this game because I am just as overwhelmed by it as you sometimes – lol. Keep it up!”
byrdfeathers3552 explains: “KCD1 was quirky but fantastic. I’m so glad KCD2 is getting the love it deserves.”
What do I need to know about Kingdom Come? The first role-playing game from Warhorse Studios was released on February 13, 2018, and despite some technical issues, it became a surprising success. On Steam the RPG has 83% positive reviews.
Like Part 1, the sequel also revolves around Heinrich, the son of a blacksmith. You can expect open-world adventures from the first-person perspective in both games that place a strong focus on the story, an authentic simulation of the game world, and the role-playing experience.
On February 6, 2025, the so-called Earnings Call for Take-Two’s new financial report took place. It’s clear that it also revolved around upcoming blockbuster releases such as GTA 6 and Borderlands 4.
What did Take-Two say? Here are the key insights from the publisher’s new financial report (via ir.take2games.com):
Net bookings of $1.372 billion from Q3 2025 are within expectations. This is primarily due to the NBA2K franchise, which was able to grow by another 30 percent. The mobile sector only grew slightly (by 6 percent), while revenues from GTA Online are declining.
With Civilization 7, PGA TOUR 2K25, and WWE 2K25, the company has three important releases in the first quarter of the year. At least three more are expected to follow this year.
Take-Two confirms that the development of GTA 6 is on track and that they continue to aim for a release in fall 2025 – that is, from September to November 2025.
A little earlier, Mafia: The Old Country is expected to be released in summer 2025.
Borderlands 4 is also still planned for 2025.
The other two announced projects, Judas and Project ETHOS, are still marked as “TBA”.
The first trailer for GTA 6:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
So big that everything is affected by it
Why is this confirmation so important? When Rockstar Games releases a new installment of the popular GTA series, it creates a state of emergency. Past releases have shown this, and it stems from the incredible success of GTA 5. For months, various industry insiders have been certain:
But there is another lesson from the past: When Rockstar Games and Take-Two announce a release window for a large, complex game like GTA, the chances have been high that this window will need to be adjusted at least once.
For example, GTA 5 was postponed multiple times. Therefore, rumors circulated monthly about a possible delay of the 6th part to 2026. The fact that Take-Two is now confirming fall 2025 as the release for GTA 6 is likely to be a surprise for many industry observers.
At the same time, some decision-makers regarding upcoming releases are likely to hold strategy meetings: Should we dare to compete with GTA 6, or should we avoid the fall? Many titles may shift to December or January. The fact that Take-Two continues not to disclose a specific date certainly doesn’t make planning easier. By the way, there was recently a supposed leak about the release of GTA 6, which coincidentally falls in the fall.
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MeinMMO editor Leya has found her Moby Dick in Monster Hunter Wilds: A small, sparkling mouse that seems to mock her with a sneer.
“Damn. I’ve done everything except catch this little blue mouse!”
That was my most prominent thought after finishing the first beta of Monster Hunter Wilds. I feel like Captain Ahab, who is obsessed with hunting the white whale Moby Dick in Herman Melville’s novel.
This is my hunt for the mouse.
Wait, what’s sparkling over there?
The beta sends me into the desert. There lives the leviathan Balahara, which I want to take down. It’s the middle of the night, and I first circle around the Balahara on my mount a few times to get a good look at it.
The Balahara lives in the desert and digs through the sand, but it can also weave around narrow rocks.
Suddenly, I see a blue sparkle out of the corner of my eye. Confused by the glimmer, I take a closer look and see a tiny blue mouse. It hops happily through the desert, lifting its long little tail high, at the end of which hangs a small tuft.
If you’re not familiar with Monster Hunter: Alongside the large monsters, there are also endemic creatures on all maps. These can sometimes be valuable resources, like thunderbugs, from which you can craft shock traps, or something like this little mouse here, which simply looks cute and is collected.
And this mouse is really damn cute and special.
I become Captain Ahab, forgetting everything around me. I need this mouse! My brain shuts off, and I become an exterminator, holding my net at the ready.
It’s not easy to take screenshots of this quick little mouse.
I see only glitter and flashes
I’ve forgotten the Balahara. Excited, I run towards the mouse, which notices me right away and scurries away. Now I realize how nimble it is. As it runs, it leaves a trail of sparkle and seems to mock me with every turn it makes.
When I’m joyfully excited, I tend to spontaneously forget the controls in games. This doesn’t make the hunt for my Moby Dick any easier. I start to mix up the buttons and chase after the glimmer.
The Balahara feels provoked by me, and I draw its aggression to me. Now it even starts to chase me! And that’s not all: Due to the new weather system, a thunderstorm is rolling in, and I also see lightning.
Desperately, I somehow throw the net in the direction of the mouse and don’t give up trying to catch it.
At some point, the mouse disappears from my line of sight…
Disheartened, I have to give up the hunt. I haven’t encountered it again in the first beta. Maybe it was hiding behind a rock and cheekily grinning at me.
In the second beta, it’s even possible to hunt the flagship monster Arkveld. I’m really looking forward to that – actually. Because my thoughts are only revolving around this cursed mouse. By now, I know that it is called “Sandstar,” probably translated as Sandstern in German. It’s said to be extremely vigilant and uses highly developed hearing to detect threats and flee from them. I’ve noticed that!
I know: Captain Ahab’s obsession to catch the white whale led him, his crew, and his ship to ruin. The novel warned me.
But never mind. I will catch this mouse, even if it’s the last thing I do in Monster Hunter Wilds.
The first beta of Monster Hunter Wilds was packed with new features. Some of them were also a bit more hidden, but they are not only useful but also quite cool. To ensure you don’t miss out on them in the second beta and the final version, MeinMMO has prepared this list for you.
On February 7, 2025, the first round of the second open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds will start. In two beta phases, you can once again embark on a monster hunt before the release.
From October 29, 2024 to November 4, interested players already got a first impression of the upcoming action RPG. Well over 360,000 people took part in the beta and enjoyed the new gameplay.
Monster Hunter Wilds not only draws from the features of its predecessor Monster Hunter World but also introduces many unique innovations. Some of them were immediately obvious, while others were only discovered by chance or through direct searching. MeinMMO has compiled a list of 10 practical features that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
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This is the post from December 14, 2024. We updated the post on February 7, 2024, for the second beta.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 20-minütiges Gameplay zeigt Karminwald und neue Monster
Arachnophobia Mode
The probably most practical feature for those who either dislike or are afraid of spiders and insect-like creatures. To enable it, you need to go into the settings and access the accessibility menu. There, under the color blindness section, you’ll find an option that supports arachnophobia (the fear of spiders and spider-like animals).
When you activate this mode, small monsters with many legs transform into funny slime monsters, and other insects in the environment get a new appearance. This setting only changes the visual aspect and has no impact on abilities or difficulty.
Saikrii Bag
If you’ve taken a glance at the control overview of the new mount, you may have already discovered this feature. For everyone else: Your Saikrii has its own little saddlebag that you can access while riding. This contains additional items you can use to replenish your supplies on the go. Sometimes you also receive items specifically suited for the monster you are currently hunting.
If you are playing with a controller, you can find this inventory using the left directional pad. If you’re using a keyboard, press the [N] key to open the saddlebag.
A feature that also concerns your mount and can easily be overlooked is that you can drift with it. If you do this in a specific manner, your mount even gets a sprint boost.
So if you hold down acceleration and brake while in manual mode and steer left or right, you can drift. If you release the brake at the right moment (just before you almost come to a stop), your Saikrii gets a short sprint.
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In Pokémon TCG Pocket, some players are currently pursuing a pretty nasty tactic: Continuous damage without their own attacks. Shardrago is particularly important for this.
What can Shardrago do? Shardrago has the ability “Rough Skin.” And that’s quite useful: Every time Shardrago is attacked, the attacker also takes 20 damage. So there’s a price to pay for attacking Shardrago.
The monster is a basic Pokémon that can be played without evolution. Theoretically, it can be placed on the field from turn 1. And with its 100 HP, it is quite a formidable wall that must be overcome. Especially at the start of the match, this is a wall that isn’t easily surmounted. And if multiple attacks are needed, that costs significant damage.
In the new expansion “Collision of Space and Time,” there is also the card “Bump Helmet,” which gives a Pokémon the same effect as Shardrago’s “Rough Skin.” The kicker: You can also equip Shardrago with it, causing it to deal 40 damage with opposing attacks.
This makes one think twice about whether they really want to attack it. And players exploit this by hiding monsters behind Shardrago that can deal even more damage.
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Shardrago annoys players by protecting Darkrai
In the subreddit for Pokémon TCG Pocket, you can see some posts centered around Shardrago, but also Darkrai-ex. Because: Darkrai-ex can even deal constant damage from the bench by generating energies. This means it can annoy your Pokémon every round without having to be brought into the active position itself.
Shardrago, on the other hand, enjoys being in the active position, taking hits, dealing damage, and protecting Darkrai from having to enter the battle itself. While you don’t necessarily use Shardrago for your own attacks, since its move Dragon Claw requires an unfavorable energy mix of Fire, Water, and Colorless. But as a time-waster that gives Darkrai room to attack from the bench, it works great.
This, however, makes it unpopular with some in the community, as can be seen in this reddit post by “Kroanon96”:
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Some players also speak up in the comments, wishing for an adjustment to the monster. Especially the passive play style of the deck seems to bother some. At the same time, however, some say that you have to adapt to it. For instance, by wiping out Shardrago in one hit – for which, of course, strong attacks are needed, which usually require some preparation time. Another option is cards like Hitmonlee, which directly target opposing cards on the bench.
What do you think of Shardrago and Darkrai? Do they bother you, do you use the combination yourself? Or do you prefer to rely on other decks? Then check out our Deck Tier List for Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Other strong cards in TCG Pocket: The “Collision of Space and Time” expansion has brought a lot of new cards into the game, many of which have emerged as new favorites among players. Darkrai is right at the forefront, but there are also other options – like the new Palkia-ex. If you have already pulled that, you can look forward to one of the best cards in the current meta. Especially when playing Palkia-ex in combination with two other strong cards.
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The German coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann (30) has long been considered extremely successful in League of Legends. During his time at G2, he won title after title. However, he fell out of favor and was without a team in 2023 and 2024. A tough time for him, as he says now. In 2025, he was given a chance with the struggling team Fnatic: The fans mocked the hiring at first. But for GrabbZ, things are going excellently.
That was the peak of GrabbZ: GrabbZ had his best time at G2 Esports between 2018 and 2020: G2 was the best team the West ever sent into the competition in 2019 with Perkz, Jankos, and Caps. In 2019, GrabbZ won the MSI 2019, the Spring and Summer Split in the LEC, and finished second at Worlds.
But for the coach, who was long considered “the best coach in the West”, it ended in 2021 at G2: That was the year when Perkz was replaced by Rekkles, and the performance was poor. Years later, the CEO stated that Rekkles had been a terrible teammate.
GrabbZ then coached Team BDS in 2022 but only stayed there for a year. Team BDS had a weak year, finishing second to last in Spring and last in the Summer Split 2022. Afterward, GrabbZ, despite winning so many titles at G2, simply couldn’t find a team.
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German star coach was without a team for 2 years, went through tough times
How was GrabbZ during the time without a team? In a recent interview (via YouTube), GrabbZ talks about the time when he was not coaching a team:
I want to coach a team. I want to be in the scene, it brings me joy. Everyone has a passion in their life, and when you lose that, it feels somehow pointless to get up in the morning. I don’t want to say I was depressed because depression is such a serious issue, I don’t know if that diagnosis applies to me – but I had phases in 2024 where I had really little motivation.
GrabbZ says that the managers thought he had completely stopped and was retired because he was no longer seen. That’s why he started streaming and creating content, but that didn’t give him anything at all. Therefore, he is now grateful that Fnatic gave him a chance.
Fans doubt the coach when Fnatic signs him
What was it like when Fnatic brought him on? About 3 months ago, it was announced that Fnatic, which came from a mixed season, had signed GrabbZ as their new head coach. Fnatic finished the Spring Split first, but then lost to G2 in the finals of the playoffs. However, Summer and Winter were only mediocre for Fnatic.
With the German ADC Upset and support player Mikyx, Fnatic also secured a new bot lane: Upset came from a difficult situation as well. Mikyx had just been removed from G2 after he and the jungler were blamed for G2’s poor performance at Worlds.
The comments about the hiring of GrabbZ on reddit were mixed. Users said:
The team either plays 9-0 or 0-9
GrabbZ can’t manage the mid laner Humanoid. He has no leverage to deal with the difficult player
GrabbZ doesn’t have a good record if you exclude G2 2018-2020, it was said
Another said: Nothing would change. This messed up team couldn’t even be saved by Kkoma, the star coach of T1
Fans do not understand how anyone could ever doubt GrabbZ
How did it really go?? GrabbZ and the supposed “loser roster” dominated the Winter Split 2025 in the LEC. They only lost the opening match and then won 8 games in a row. With a record of 8-1, they finished the regular season in first place.
It’s insane how a few memes have managed to portray the most successful coach in the West of all time as someone who just steals paycheck.
It’s clear to see that he still has it.
GrabbZ is the ideal coach to manage a team with players who have “big egos” and keep them under control.
GrabbZ’s career has strong parallels to Upset’s career
What’s behind this: It is remarkable that a coach in LoL, who has been successful for years, only needs two weaker years with teams that have a dysfunctional roster before sitting at home for 2 years. This shows that in LoL, circumstances matter much more than how competent a player or a coach is perceived:
At G2, everything obviously went wrong after the departure of Perkz and the hiring of Swedish star player Rekkles.
In 2025, a new survival MMO in the sci-fi universe of Dune, Dune: Awakening, is set to be released. Awakening takes place on the desert planet Arrakis – and it looks stunningly beautiful in the new trailer.
What kind of game is it? If you have missed the game so far, here’s a brief summary: Dune: Awakening is an upcoming survival MMO by Funcom, the creators of Conan Exiles. The setting is the Dune universe created by sci-fi author Frank Herbert.
In a new trailer, the developers of Dune: Awakening present the game world. It is the desert planet Arrakis – the planet of spice (an extremely valuable resource) as well as the home of the Fremen and huge, all-consuming sandworms.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Dune: Awakening presents in the new trailer the desert world of Arrakis
Everything done right with the atmosphere
What does the trailer show? Even though Arrakis is an endless desert (you won’t find water here), the environment is quite diverse. In addition to classic dunes, the trailer shows enormous rock formations battered by the planet’s strong winds, massive canyons, and also some beautiful plays of light.
It seems that the deadly beauty of Arrakis has already captivated many fans. In the comments on the trailer on YouTube, among other things, it is said:
mdilelio: “You managed to make a biome like the desert a place full of diversity and verticality. Great job!”
RealisticMgmt: “Whatever one might say about this game, once it’s released, one cannot deny that Funcom has captured the essence of Arrakis. Absolutely stunning work.”
maninredhelm: “The one thing you can always count on from Funcom is the aesthetics. I’m a big admirer of their work, which is why I stick with them.”
While there’s great praise for the game’s atmosphere, opinions on the gameplay are not quite as certain. maninredhelm adds: “The gameplay on the other hand… Well, we will ride this worm when it appears.”
When will the game be released? The developers are still hesitant to pin down a specific release date. The trailer mentions “Early 2025,” so it shouldn’t be long now (unless the game gets surprisingly delayed).
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, in addition to the effects of paralysis or poisoning, there is also the sleep effect. This provides you with an advantage in battle, and you can build an entire deck around it. MyMMO reveals to you the various ways you can set up such a deck.
Update on February 7, 2025: We have added Darkrai as a potential sleep deck.
What is the “Sleep” effect? Certain Pokémon have the additional effect in their attacks of putting the targeted Pokémon to sleep. In the next round, a coin must be tossed to decide whether the Pokémon wakes up or not. On heads, the Pokémon wakes up; on tails, it remains asleep.
Pokémon that are put to sleep are unable to act; they cannot attack or retreat.
How are our decks structured? Since there are various Pokémon that have the ability to put others to sleep, but it would be impractical to pack them all into one deck, we have put together a sleep deck for you based on type.
With our table of contents, you can jump to the deck that interests you the most.
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You can find the trailer for the new expansion here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
These Pokémon can put your opponent to sleep
Which Pokémon can put others to sleep? For building your sleep deck, these Pokémon are essential:
Puffluff (only available as a promo card in the Bisaflor event)
Snorluff-ex
Gloom
Hypno
Spheal
Puffluff’s attack is the only one that does not deal additional damage, and Hypno has the ability to put the active Pokémon to sleep. This means you can make your opponent sleep, even if Hypno is not in the active position.
With the expansion Collision of Space and Time, Darkrai was also added, which can put the opponent to sleep. However, it requires 3 energy like Snorluff-ex but only adds 60 damage points. Therefore, you should only use it when facing a deck that has Dark as a weakness.
Building a Sleep Deck
The bolded ones are the cards you definitely need; the others can be swapped out according to preference. Puffluff and Snorluff-ex can be included in any sleep deck since they are colorless.
The time has come, and you can dive into the beta of Monster Hunter Wilds for the second time. If you are particularly attached to your created hunter, you can carry them over to the full version. However, you need to keep some things in mind.
What is the beta? The second open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds is a stress test that allows interested players to take a sneak peek at the game. The beta takes place in two phases:
The first phase runs from February 7, 2025, at 4:00 AM to February 10, 3:59 AM.
The second phase starts on February 14, at 4:00 AM and ends on February 17, at 3:59 AM.
In the beta, you can not only test the basic features of the game and some hunts but also create your character and your Palico. After the beta, you can seamlessly transfer them to the full version. There are some important details to consider.
In the latest trailer, you will see for the first time the Ice Shard Cliffs and a familiar monster:
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In the new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, it gets icy
How to transfer your character to the full version
What you need to pay attention to: First, it is important to know that you can only transfer your character and your Palico. Any progress or items collected will not be carried over. However, you can start directly with your previously created hunter at release and won’t have to spend additional time in the character editor.
During the beta, you can customize and change your character and your Palico as often as you like. However, you should be aware that some design elements in the finished game may look different since improvements and adjustments for the full version are not yet included in the beta.
If you have changed your character, you should definitely start the game again with them before closing it, as there may be errors in the transfer to the server otherwise.
Some players encountered issues in the first beta where they were unable to transfer their data to the server. This occurred primarily for players who modified their hunter using the “Edit Character” option in the “Select Save Data” screen. The error mainly affected players who closed the game after making changes without selecting the save data.
What if I encountered the error in the first beta? Anyone who encountered the error in the first beta should participate in the second beta again to resolve the issue. Players should then possibly adjust their character again and start the game at least once more with them before closing it.
For some, the character’s design might still be on the hardware, so you may just need to start the game once more with your hunter to transfer the data.
Mark Zuckerberg and his company Meta have been investing in the Metaverse for years. Now, Meta has internally explained to employees: This year will go down in history. There will be great success or the project will fail.
However, Meta does not want to change its course. Rather, Mark Zuckerberg has stated that another 62 billion euros will be invested in the project in 2025. However, this could be the last time, as it was discussed in a call that 2025 will be crucial for the future direction.
The Metaverse must become a big success in 2025 or it will go down in history as a ‘legendary misadventure’
Andrew Bosworth, CTO of Meta, gives the Metaverse one year to become a hit, according to an internal forum post reported by Businessinsider. Specifically, it is mainly about “Reality Labs”: The department was formerly known as Oculus VR and is now part of Meta Platforms, which is responsible for hardware and software for virtual reality. Here it says:
This year [2025] will likely determine whether this entire effort will be remembered as the work of visionaries or as a legendary misadventure.
Bosworth adds that Reality Labs, although 2024 is expected to be the best year for the department, “has not yet made a real dent in the world.” The group is now smaller after layoffs and the success of Meta’s Ray-Bans and AI efforts, but Bosworth writes that this will not be sufficient for 2025. They must establish the project “Horizon Worlds” worldwide. And in the end, 2025 will determine whether they succeed or fail miserably.
Bosworth himself stated: One does not need to throw fantastic new ideas onto the market. Instead, one should just do the work well.
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Meta’s VR department has been suffering billion-dollar losses for years
High losses for 6 years: According to the website Statista.com, the operating loss of Meta’s VR department was reported to be 17.7 billion US dollars last year. Over the past 6 years, it is said to total even 70 billion. On the other hand, the department has only generated a profit of 2.1 billion US dollars during the same period.
In other words: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta have been burning large amounts of money for half a year to make the Metaverse a success. It is not surprising that Mark Zuckerberg and his co-CEO are making 2025 the decision year for VR and the Metaverse. Because the department must finally become profitable.
A seller had tried to sell a copy of his gaming collection. But he greatly overestimated the price.
What game did he want to sell? The young player from California, who calls himself Kiro, listed a copy of the very first Zelda game on eBay, which Nintendo developed in 1986.
In The Legend of Zelda, players take on the role of Link. The title was released for the NES console and has been re-released several times on the Virtual Console of subsequent Nintendo consoles over the years.
Link collects more and more items and heart containers during his adventure, which make him stronger. To obtain them, he must face the challenges in the dungeons.
The famous line ‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’ originates from this Zelda game.
Why did Kiro want to sell his game for such a high price? Regular copies of the game are currently being sold on eBay for prices up to 500 euros. However, Kiro knew that his sealed copy was from the first edition and therefore demanded around 19,000 euros for the game as a direct purchase. But he was made aware that the game is even more valuable.
In the latest installment of the series, we don’t play as Link anymore, but as the eponymous princess:
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Nintendo has introduced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
First edition of Zelda is worth even more than thought
What was so special about it? Within minutes, several users reportedly contacted Kiro. Among his messages were many warnings, as he recounts:
“Within minutes of posting the item, several people reached out to me and asked if I knew what I had.”
Because: Kiro had the rarest and most valuable variant of The Legend of Zelda. He owned the true first production of the game. From the very first production batch, there were only three copies, and one of them was in Kiro’s possession.
One interested party reportedly even offered to drive to him directly and bring him 28,865 euros in cash. By that point, the seller realized how special his game really is and canceled the direct purchase.
What price did he end up selling it for? He commissioned Heritage Auctions to sell it, which fetched him a sum of 277,000 euros. So he was lucky in misfortune that there were friendly players who made him aware of his rare copy.
Finally, there are more precise details about the planned housing system for World of Warcraft. In a new blog post, the developers discuss their inspiration behind the system, including not-so-hidden jabs at other MMORPGs.
What is the blog post about? The developers’ blog post gives a first glimpse of the new housing system. There are supposed to be two areas, separated by Horde and Alliance. Additionally, it should be possible to build the house in a desired neighborhood or to move it if necessary.
It was also announced that there will be housing items in the cash shop. Furthermore, Blizzard expects that this special feature will never be finished in the traditional context. There should constantly be new systems and expansions.
The developers specifically state that the system should enable a home for all. And the listed things that it should not have strongly resemble the housing of one of WoW’s biggest competitors: Final Fantasy XIV.
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Don’t worry, your house won’t be taken from you!
What specifically are the developers criticizing? In their blog post, the developers have noted their Don’ts for housing in WoW:
No exorbitant requirements
No high acquisition costs
No lottery
No bothersome maintenance (specifically, the house should remain even if the subscription expires)
In the post, they write specifically: If you want a house, you can have a house. There are no exorbitant requirements or high acquisition costs, no lotteries, and no bothersome maintenance (and if your subscription expires, don’t worry, your house won’t be taken from you!)
And there are also a few Do’s:
All characters of your warband can use the house, regardless of their race and affiliation with the Alliance or Horde
Rewards for houses should also be shared with the warband
Friends should also be able to visit your house across characters
Specifically, the Don’ts strongly resemble the system implemented in Final Fantasy XIV.
Are these problems only present in Final Fantasy XIV? Clearly: No. Final Fantasy XIV is currently one of the best-performing MMORPGs and has been for some time. Accordingly, the issues with the housing system are more well-known. The lottery allocation, the 45-day demolition timer, and the limited number of houses are often criticized.
However, Final Fantasy XIV is not the only game with a criticized housing system:
In New World, houses of players who do not pay the tax on their house are deactivated. The house is not lost, but it also no longer brings rewards and cannot be used as a fast travel point. This is explained by Art Director Charles Bradbury in an interview with MeinMMO.
No housing system in an MMORPG is perfect. However, the developers of World of Warcraft seem to have done their homework and thought long about the best possible implementation. If you don’t want to wait for the implementation, we do have a list of the 5 MMORPGs with the best housing in 2025.
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A user on Reddit reports that he accidentally disabled his girlfriend’s PC while trying to replace the RAM sticks. After the exchange, the PC wouldn’t start anymore. After many attempts and with the help of the community, the issue was finally resolved with a trick.
What happened? On Reddit, a user tells that he replaced RAM sticks in his girlfriend’s PC. He swapped the Kingston DDR4 2133 8 GB sticks for the Corsair Vengeance Pro 3200 8 GB ones. However, the PC was quite old, as the player noted himself, and has a Gigabyte Z170N-WIFI motherboard installed. After installing the RAM, the shock followed: The PC wouldn’t turn on. When pressing the power button, the lights came on, the fan spun briefly, but the screen remained black. It seemed as if the PC was stuck in a reboot loop until the user eventually pulled the plug.
What are BIOS and CMOS?
BIOS: Stands for Basic Input/Output System and is the fundamental control unit of a PC. It ensures that the hardware is properly recognized and establishes the order in which the system starts. It also manages important settings such as RAM compatibility.
CMOS: Is a small memory chip on the motherboard that stores these BIOS settings. To retain the data even when the PC is turned off, there is a small CMOS battery that powers the memory.
The player was already afraid he had destroyed his girlfriend’s PC. On the advice of the community, he decided to reset the CMOS and remove the battery to revert the BIOS to factory settings. He also made sure that the slots of the sticks were clean and that the sticks were properly seated when he reinserted them.
It was his last attempt to get the PC running again. But not in vain, as the PC came back to life and started without problems.
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What was the problem? After the replacement of the RAM sticks, the PC could no longer start properly. The problem was likely due to an incompatibility or a faulty BIOS configuration. When the user inserted the new RAM sticks, the BIOS may not have been set up correctly for it or could not handle the new hardware.
In such cases, a boot loop can occur where the PC powers up but does not output a video signal or constantly restarts. Such issues often arise when new components are installed, but the BIOS has not been adjusted to the changed hardware.
How was the problem solved? The solution was to reset the CMOS, which reverted the BIOS to factory settings. To do this, the user removed the CMOS battery for a few minutes, which deleted all stored BIOS settings. This forced the system to re-recognize the hardware at the next startup and use the default values.
A CMOS reset is a proven method to resolve compatibility issues after significant hardware changes like replacing RAM or CPU. After the battery was reinserted, the PC successfully started and functioned perfectly.
If your PC won’t start, it’s important to understand the potential errors that can occur when assembling a PC. Mistakes can quickly happen during component installation that may have far-reaching consequences. Some of these mistakes are not only annoying but can also become very expensive. We show you serious mistakes in PC building that you should definitely avoid.
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Diablo 4 is currently celebrating the “Lunar Awakening” – with XP bonuses, loot, and cosmetics. And even though the event doesn’t bring much new content, it is better received by the players than the previous ones.
On Reddit, players have noticed that the cosmetics are not new at all – they are the same as last year, only the horse has a different color. Nonetheless, the event is well-received, especially because of the useful loot drops.
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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power
“It’s worth it just for the runes”
What do players see as an improvement? In a post on Reddit, allatumm explains that he sees many positive aspects of this year’s Lunar Awakening:
There is now an “infinite reward chest” – once you reach the last prestige level, you can continue grinding and collect more loot. Last year you were done after the last level – and sometimes that happened after just one hour.
This time, the event is linked to seasonal content. For example, Lunar Shrines spawn in the seasonal headhunting zones, so you can pick up the buff, tear through the area, and complete tasks.
The event is simple and short, so every player has a chance at the cosmetics if they play during the period.
Many players in the comments are also praising the current Lunar Awakening. Particularly the chests with runes and tributes for the undercity of Kurast are well-received. superlouuuu writes: “This has helped me collect some missing runes. I like this event and hope they keep it this way in every new season.” For Jealous_Panic_5306, the event is worth it just for the runes.
DrNCrane74 is also satisfied with the event and says: “We get good stuff and have fun. If you really want beautiful cosmetics, you can buy them.” s10draven75 also praises the event and finds it nice and easy to get a lot from it. “Most mini-events should be like this,” he writes.
What is being criticized this year? Many players criticize that there are no new cosmetics. Apart from the horse, it seems that the items from last year have been reused – or are very similarly designed. Bloodstarvedhunter writes: “The event is okay, but they really should have changed the cosmetic items for those who got them last year.”
In the images, you can see the cosmetics from last year and this year in direct comparison:
The cosmetics for the Lunar Awakening 2024.The cosmetics for the Lunar Awakening 2025.
The launch of Path of Exile 2 in Early Access was 10 weeks ago. Now the developers are drawing their conclusions about the state of the ARPG.
How has Path of Exile 2 been so far? The developers are very pleased with the launch of Path of Exile 2. Even before the release, the ARPG was sold over a million times. Despite a rocky start, the game peaked at over 575,000 concurrent players on Steam (via SteamDB). In addition, there are players on PS5 and Xbox, for whom no data is available.
Gamers quickly noticed that the ARPG is harder than anything known, and the first patches also came in gradually. About three quarters of the players seem to have moved on from the game – at least the current player numbers suggest this (via SteamDB). Now the developers reveal the state of Path of Exile 2.
This is how the bosses are created in Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2 has four major problems
What is the status of Path of Exile 2? In a detailed post on the official forum at pathofexile.com, the developers report on the release, their measures, and the key insights gained over the past ten weeks.
They address various points they have improved. They also explain what insights they have gained from the first ten weeks. One important insight concerns the Towermaps. Initially, the developers only had one map, but feedback from players led to further development and brought four new and improved maps into the game.
Additionally, the devs realized that there were too few bosses. Here too, they responded to player feedback.
The developers actually thought players would be okay with buffs and nerfs being implemented during the season in Early Access. However, they quickly backed off from this, although they still reserve the right to nerf something if it is significantly stronger than everything else.
What are the major problems with Path of Exile 2? The developers identify four major problems in their statement that they have identified:
Significant balance issues with many player skills/builds, both too high and too low
Not enough character build options, including build-defining uniques
The balance of progression in the endgame is disrupted
Not enough cool things to find in the endgame
We have previously reported on these issues at MeinMMO, as the community is well aware of these problems.
How will the problems be resolved? According to the developers, the four major problems can only be resolved with a major update. They plan this with version update 0.2.0, which will likely also bring a new season.
Regarding patch 0.2.0 for Path of Exile 2, the developers say it should bring back as many players as possible into the adventure and allow them to see how the game has improved.
So far, there is no exact date for the content update, but the devs want to release this type of update “every few months.” So the big patch could be coming soon. In the meantime, players have ample time to find special items: Players of Path of Exile 2 find a hammer that Thor could also use
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The animation studio Ghibli still relies on hand-drawn images. A particularly elaborate scene shows how long the process for an anime can take.
What kind of scene is it? The mentioned scene is from the movie “The Wind Rises”. The film is set shortly after World War I and tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi, who finds his great love while designing airplanes professionally.
Jiro travels to Tokyo and experiences the Kanto earthquake there. This is a real disaster that occurred in Japan in 1923, requiring thousands of casualties due to the subsequent fires.
In the film, the scene is portrayed as very oppressive and chaotic. The first ash particles float in the air, and a gigantic crowd is seen fleeing from the consequences of the earthquake. You can watch the scene in the Reddit forum.
The trailer for The Wind Rises can be found here:
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The Wind Rises: German Trailer for the Ghibli Film
Ghibli animator spent 15 months on a short scene
Why did it take so long? To animate this scene, Eiji Yamamori, the responsible animator, took a full 15 months. There are several reasons for this:
The individual images are all hand-drawn and colored with watercolor
There are no copied people, each person has their own animations
Every detail was considered, even the posture of the people
The backgrounds for the scene were shown in the documentary “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”. There, he added why it was so important to him that the scene contains so many details:
“Crowds are not a sad, faceless group. They are the people who make up society. That is why they must be drawn correctly. Even ordinary crowds must be drawn carefully.”
Miyazaki praises his animator for this and tells him that he did a good job. Even though the scene is very short, it was worth it. This emphasizes how much value Studio Ghibli places on small details.
The legendary animation studio has released numerous films. However, not all of them have been received as well by the audience as The Wind Rises. There are some that were better, but many that were received worse. How the animes rank, we will reveal to you on MeinMMO: All Ghibli films ranked by IMDb
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