An American Twitch streamer banned someone in his chat who meant well: the developer of the game that is currently being played.
These are the individuals involved: GuilynSlothbear is an American content creator who streams on Twitch. He enjoys playing story games and, with his 150 Twitch followers, belongs to the smaller streamers on the platform.
The developer is an employee of Deer Dream Studios. They developed the games Dread Weight and Cooking Companions. These are cute anime horror games that tell a story as a visual novel.
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The developer from Deer Dream Studios wanted to wish the Twitch streamer Guilyn a happy new year and thank him for playing his game, as he posted on X. He also asked him to write a Steam review.
However, Guilyn apparently clicked the wrong button, which resulted in the developer being banned and unable to send further messages.
The developer, however, takes the whole thing with humor. He posts another screenshot showing how he applies to be unbanned. As a reason, he writes: ‘I made the video game, haha’
Afterwards, he updates the situation in a reply to the post, saying: ‘Update: He reversed it and it was great.’
The Twitch streamer himself finds the situation quite embarrassing. He replies to the post: ‘Oh my God, this is SO embarrassing. I am SO glad you stayed until I could reverse it.’
In Pokémon GO, the first spotlight hour of the year is approaching. Two forms of Voltorb and a stardust bonus are waiting for you.
What kind of event is this? As usual, the spotlight hours in Pokémon GO continue in the new year. These take place every Tuesday and bring you at least one Pokémon that appears almost everywhere during the event.
Additionally, there is also a bonus active in each spotlight hour that is active during the 60 minutes of the event.
In the first spotlight hour of the year, Voltorb in its regular and Hisuian form awaits you. The regular form of the Pokémon has the Electric type, while the Hisuian variant also has the Grass type. Both monsters can evolve into Electrode and Hisuian Electrode, respectively.
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Spotlight Hour on January 7 – Start and Bonuses
When does the spotlight hour start? As usual, the spotlight hour starts at 6:00 PM. After exactly 60 minutes, at 7:00 PM, it will come to an end again.
What bonuses are active? If you catch Pokémon during the event, you can look forward to double the amount of stardust. This bonus applies to all Pokémon you catch within the 60 minutes of the event.
If you also use a star piece, you can further increase the amount of stardust received.
Can you catch Shiny Voltorb? Yes. Both Voltorb variants of the spotlight hour can also be found as shiny in the game.
Is the spotlight hour worth it? Neither of the two forms of Voltorb nor their evolutions are suitable for use in raids. There are stronger monsters in Pokémon GO in the area of both Grass and Electric attackers.
In the regular battle leagues, the Pokémon are also not convincing. However, there are some special competitions, such as the Color Cup, which takes place from January 7 to January 21, 2025, where Hisuian Electrode can score points.
If you’re going for shiny, the event might also be interesting for you. However, it should be noted that the chance of shiny Pokémon in the spotlight hour is not increased. Only the number of monsters you encounter is increased.
The stardust bonus can be interesting for you if you are in acute need of stardust and want to replenish your supply a bit.
Besides the spotlight hour with the two Voltorb forms, there are also other spotlight hours waiting for you in January, bringing you different monsters and bonuses. If you want to get an overview of these, feel free to take a look at our overview of the spotlight hours in January 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The best counters against Palkia in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Palkia in 5-star raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Palkia? Palkia can be found in 5-star raids and comes from the fourth generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Water and Dragon types.
Here, we show you the best counters against Palkia and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Palkia in Raids – With these counters
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga (Origin Form) with Fire Breath and Roar of Time
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Psychic
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shiny Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Palkia (Origin Form) with Dragon Tail and Spatial Rend
Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shiny Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Mega Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Shiny Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Mega Sceptile with Leaf Blade and Outrage
Katapuldra with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shiny Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga with Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
Mega Latias with Fire Breath and Outrage
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Shiny Alolan Muk with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Weaknesses of Palkia: The Pokémon is of the Water and Dragon types and is thus vulnerable to Dragon and Fairy. So primarily rely on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Palkia.
Is there a Shiny Palkia? Yes, you can also obtain Palkia as Shiny in your collection.
Palkia and Shiny Palkia side by side
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat Palkia with just 2 trainers. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
If you already prepare your team in advance, you can save time in each individual raid. This way, you don’t have to assemble your teams every time in the raid lobby and can be sure that you always start the raid with your best team: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.
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GTA 6 is highly anticipated, but another title has been waiting for its announcement for years. According to insiders, the successor to a now-legendary game may not be far off.We’re talking about Half Life 3.
What is Half Life 3 all about? Few games have generated as many myths, rumors, and memes as this one. It’s the title that many gamers have been wishing for for years, now decades, yet it remains unannounced.
While Valve released the VR game Half Life: Alyx in 2020, it only partially satisfied waiting fans. It was not the long-awaited third installment of the main series.
According to insiders, Half Life 3 has long been in development and has reached a point where an official announcement is not too far away.
The legendary Half Life 2 is already over 20 years old – here you can see the trailer:
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Half Life 2 – Trailer
Half Life 3 is said to be well into development
Which insider are we talking about? First, there is the insider Gabe Follower, who publishes YouTube videos . He was correct with his information last year regarding Valve’s Deadlock. According to him, the development of Half Life 3 is already advanced and not at the very beginning anymore.
Playable versions have already been given to staff and even family members of the team. These playtests go by the codename HLX, which supposedly stands for Half Life 3. At this stage of development, it is checked how well the game functions so far. Significant changes may be made in response to criticism. In the case of Deadlock, the character design was revised based on Gabe Follower’s reports, while in Half Life: Alyx the story was modified.
According to the insider, the development of Half Life 3 has progressed to the point where an announcement in 2025 cannot be ruled out. However, he is not the only one providing hints in this regard.
Who has further information? The voice actor Mike Shapiro lent his voice to the G-Man from Half Life in the past. The mysterious character has become iconic, largely due to his appearance and that voice.
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On x.com, Mike Shapiro recently shared a cryptic video. In it, details of a painting can be seen and Shapiro, as G-Man, speaks of “unexpected surprises” awaiting us. He uses the hashtags #Valve, #HalfLife, #GMan, and #2025.
In Diablo 4, you have the opportunity to craft Mythic Uniques yourself. To create a specific Mythic, you need a feature from Vessel of Hatred. A player used it for the first time and crafted the best item with a God Roll right away.
What item did he craft? In a post on Reddit, a user showcases his new mythical chest piece “Shroud of False Death”, or in German: Schleier des falschen Todes. This is a Mythic Unique that can be equipped by any class.
The chest piece gives you bonuses to all your stats, your maximum health, the damage on the next attack after entering stealth, and resource generation. On top of that, you receive +1 to all passive stats.
Thanks to crafting, the player received the item in its best possible version. The community is now joking that with such luck, he might as well play the lottery.
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Player crafts Mythic Unique with 4 GA
Why is he so lucky? Not only did he craft the powerful chest piece “Shroud of False Death” – he also received it with 4 major affixes (4 GA) straight away. These are 1.5 times stronger than normal affixes. This means the Mythic dropped in the best possible “legacy” version he could have received.
And he used crafting for the first time. In his post, he writes: “[I am] new to ARPGs, and this is the first season I’ve really tried to grind. My first attempt to craft a mythical item with runes. Am I not incredibly lucky?”
This is what the community says: In the comments, many users respond to his new powerful Mythic Unique. Riodan42 writes: “This is probably one of the best items in the game, and you have what we call a ‘God Roll.’ In a Mythic, that’s 4 GA. Congratulations!”
And Ill_Reference582 comments: “Yes, this is pretty much the best you can hope for. I have three of them – two with 1 GA and one with 2 GA, but a 4 GA! Wow.” Others joke that with such luck, he should just buy a lottery ticket right away.
What do you need to craft the Mythic? To specifically craft certain Mythic Uniques – such as the Shroud of False Death – you need not only Splendid Sparks but also specific runes. The runes are part of the first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred.
Thus, players who only own the base game cannot craft a specific Mythic. With two Splendid Sparks and 50,000,000 gold, you can only craft a random Mythic Unique at the blacksmith.
Sometimes offers on Ebay or Facebook Marketplace show how important it is to be informed before making a purchase. This PC is such a case.
The main image is a symbolic image. It comes from Unsplash.
Update on 01/06/2025: We have expanded the introduction.
What does it offer? A user tried to sell a gaming PC for 1,800 euros on Facebook Marketplace. This announcement caught the attention of people knowledgeable about PC parts – and it soon found its way onto Reddit.
This case, as posted a year ago on Reddit in the PCMasterrace subreddit, shows how absurd deals for used PCs can be. The difference between the asking price and the true value is almost 1,500 euros. The hardware is almost eight years old today, seven years back then. How the seller arrives at nearly 3,000 euros as a comparison value for similar PCs is incomprehensible.
Not overpriced, but free come mysterious USB sticks protruding from walls. The following video explains what the art project is about:
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Seven-year-old hardware at a premium price
What is installed in the PC? The PC contains:
Intel Core i7 8700k
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 TI
32 GB, probably DDR4-Ram
Unknown motherboard, socket LGA1151
How much is the hardware worth? Anyone looking on Ebay in January 2025 will find the above used hardware for approximately these prices:
Ultimately, the value with casing and small items is hardly more than 500 euros. The seller is therefore offering an overpriced PC at the aimed 1,800 euros. The mentioned 3,000 euros in the offer as a price tag for supposedly comparable PCs are not justifiable.
Even compared to the MSRP of the hardware from eight years ago, the price seems inflated. CPU and GPU were initially released for just 1,200 euros. Adding a bit for RAM, motherboard, and Windows 10 barely brings us over 1,500 euros (via PCWelt and Chip). Even in 2017, this PC would have been a blatant rip-off.
Eyes open when buying hardware
Cases like this show how important it is to be cautious. Used hardware is often an excellent idea to assemble a new gaming setup cost-effectively. However, you should always double-check the prices. If you are unsure, you can ask in forums like on Reddit in PCMasterrace or BuildaPc.
A German Twitch streamer once again draws attention for reckless behavior while driving. The community expresses clear words against the 18-year-old.
Which Twitch streamer is this? It is the 18-year-old Twitch streamer Fibi Pfeifer, who regularly creates content under the name Fibii. Her content is not always innocent, and she has allowed herself a few missteps in the past.
Most recently, she drew attention when she released her own AI chatbot, which received such backlash that she had to delete it shortly afterwards.
Fibii is among the three largest Twitch female streamers in the German scene that you should know:
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The community sees Fibi’s driving behavior critically
What is Fibii said to have done? In a post on Reddit, a clip from a past Twitch stream of Fibii was uploaded. She is driving a car while her friend Selma is in the passenger seat filming with the camera.
The two want to go eat, so Fibii calls a restaurant to ask for a free spot. She does this while driving. Before that, however, her friend turns the camera around so that Fibii cannot be seen during this.
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How does the community react? The community is outraged, and users write under the post:
Alusion (via reddit): “Fibii is the typical influencer brat who got fame too early to know how the world works.”
Glad_Enthusiasm3489 (via reddit): “Considering the fact she is a novice driver and that her viewers are on average 13, it makes it twice as bad.”
Ragondabe (via reddit): “What I don’t get is that they are in the car together this time, so why not let the passenger make the call?!?”
Anti-Webvideo Award doesn’t stop reckless driving
The creator of the post, Craftplorer, says about it (via reddit): “Fibii seems to have liked the nomination for the Anti-Webvideo Award 2024 so much that in 2025 she was caught again during a stream talking on her phone while driving. Unfortunately, the camera had to look away again. (…)”
This refers to the Anti-Webvideo Award initiated by YouTuber RobBubble. This “awards” the faux pas of some content creators delivered that year in a YouTube video at the end of the year.
In the category “Stunt of the Year,” RobBubble nominated Fibii for taking her phone in hand while driving on the highway at around 170 km/h. But even this public criticism from the community and a YouTuber does not lead to a rethink for the 18-year-old.
John Wick is probably one of the most popular modern action heroes. In his previous movies, he stylishly fought through his many opponents with exaggerated choreography. But how realistic are the films actually? An elite soldier explains it in a video.
What kind of video is it? The channel Insider has dealt with the four John Wick films in a YouTube video. An expert evaluates the films based on individual scenes regarding their realism. He rates the scenes on a scale from 1 to 10.
The expert in the video is the former elite soldier Tu Lam. He is a former member of the Special Forces from the USA. He is now retired. In the video, he analyzes various film scenes based on his experience.
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German trailer for ‘John Wick’ with Keanu Reeves
A lot of Hollywood, but Reeves had good training
How does the expert rate parts 1 and 2? The video starts with the first film in the series. He praises the training that Keanu Reeves has undergone, both with weapons and martial arts. He finds the scenes from the first part solid. While the tactics shown are not always realistic, Reeves’ movements and postures are good. He also finds the use of darkness in many scenes successful.
However, he also criticizes some techniques. Among other things, the mouth-holding when John Wick wants to take someone out quietly. Covering someone’s mouth with your own hand is too dangerous; you might lose fingers. Also, attacking secretly in daylight is not entirely realistic.
At the beginning of John Wick: Chapter 2, he criticizes the depiction of suppressors, which are simply not as quiet as portrayed. He generally praises a fight scene with knives in a subway, but finds John Wick’s stamina quite unrealistic.
John Wick takes hits after which he, according to the expert, could never continue fighting normally. He praises the weapons caches and the use of everyday objects in the 2nd film, but criticizes the fights in public. Overall, he rates part 2 worse than the first part.
How does he rate parts 3 and 4?John Wick: Chapter 3 shows teamwork between Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry. The teamwork is not as good in every scene as one would expect from professionals. However, the use of special dogs is quite realistic and would also happen in real operations.
In part 3, there is also the expert’s favorite scene from the entire series. In an antique shop, John Wick uses all possible objects in his surroundings. Axes and knives are thrown and used in the fight. He finds that quite realistic. In a real fight, one would grab everything that is nearby.
The fight scenes on motorcycles, however, are rather unrealistic. Riding and fighting simultaneously is almost impossible.
The car fight scene from John Wick: Chapter 4 is also criticized by the expert. In this case, it is almost impossible, like with the motorcycles, to ride and shoot at the same time. In real operations, there would always be several people present to drive and shoot.
The expert criticizes John Wick’s cover, especially in part 4. Often he stands tactically disadvantageous, especially when he fights against multiple opponents at the same time. Also, the famous scene on the stairs is quite unrealistic. After such a situation, one could hardly continue fighting.
Which film does he rate the best? The best ratings are given to the scenes from the first John Wick film and that also makes sense. The first part was still a significantly more serious action thriller than the later sequels, which focus on stylish and indeed exaggerated action. But Hollywood doesn’t always have to be realistic. You can find more stylish action movies here: 5 movies like John Wick
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to be released in spring 2025 for Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This promising role-playing game draws upon many elements that have also worked well in other genre representatives and aims to expand upon them.
What kind of game is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? The game is a role-playing game featuring a turn-based combat system with action elements. It is the debut work of the game studio Sandfall Interactive. You find yourself in a world inspired by France during the so-called “Belle Époque” (in German: “Beautiful Era”), where the population is gradually declining.
The so-called “Painter” records a number on her monolith every year, thereby erasing all people of that age. With each occasion, the number gets smaller – from the older to the younger.
You take on the roles of the characters from Expedition 33, who embark on a journey to prevent their own deaths. To confront the Painter, you have exactly one year. For this, you will walk the paths of past expeditions.
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A reactive turn-based combat system
What does the game want to do differently? In an interview with the PlayStation Blog, game director Guillaume Broche revealed what makes the game different from similar genre representatives. He also refers to the games that served as inspiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, naming typical titles like the games from Final Fantasy, the Tales series, Lost Odyssey, and the Persona franchise.
But series like Dark Souls, NieR, and Devil May Cry were also driving forces for some decisions.
These inspirations are also clearly recognizable, yet according to Broche, some new elements have also been introduced. Perhaps the most significant feature that distinctly sets the game apart from its counterparts is the combat system. Real-time elements have been added to the classic turn-based combat system, making it a bit more action-packed. The team refers to it as a kind of “reactive turn-based combat system”.
Players can take their time to consider their next move without being pressed for time, while also being able to respond directly to incoming enemy actions. Thus, it should be possible to evade or block enemy attacks with the right timing. Strong counters should also be achievable this way. However, you need to be quick with these reactions; otherwise, your chance will be lost.
There are also so-called “attack rhythms” that can increase the effectiveness of your attacks. By combining these elements, the turn-based battles are supposed to be more innovative and provide more action, even to appeal to those who are not fans of turn-based gameplay.
Thanks to advanced methods, it is possible to revive ancient Pokémon from their fossils. However, the reasons why some have gone extinct are sometimes bizarre. MeinMMO ranks the 15 fossil Pokémon for whom evolution did not go well.
What are fossil Pokémon? Fossil Pokémon are prehistoric pocket monsters that are actually extinct. You can think of them somewhat like the dinosaurs from reality. The only difference is that the characters in Pokémon have managed to revive them from their fossils through special methods.
Currently, 25 fossil Pokémon are known. From the entries in the Pokédex, we learn about the terrible fate that has befallen them. MeinMMO lists the 10 saddest reasons why these pocket monsters went extinct.
Perhaps the Pokémon would have benefited from a break like in Pokémon Concierge:
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Pokémon Concierge – Official Trailer by Netflix
10 Reasons Why Fossil Pokémon No Longer Live
Rank 10: Too Slow (Movement Speed)
These Pokémon are not exactly the fastest.
Many of the fossil Pokémon that went extinct had to die because they were simply too slow. As a result, they presumably could not catch enough prey and eventually starved. This applies to several Pokémon:
The spiral Pokémon Amoroso (Gen 1) was hindered in its hunting due to its heavy shell.
Lecryodon (Gen 8) was revived from two fossils but seemed too sluggish to survive before its revival.
The prehistoric toad Pokémon Karippas (Gen 5) does not clearly state why it ultimately went extinct. However, the Pokédex entry reveals that it searched for prey on land, even though it was much slower outside of water.
Whether it was their own body that hindered the Pokémon in hunting or their strategy, either way, these prehistoric Pokémon struggle today to find food in the wild. Luckily, there are trainers who can supply the pocket monsters with food.
Rank 9: Too Slow (Evolution)
Kabutops was a mix of land and water dweller.
Kabutops (Gen 1) was like the Pokémon in rank 10, too slow to survive. However, it can’t really be blamed for that: Kabutops originally lived in the water, but over time it developed features to live on land. This is especially noticeable in the gills and legs that changed.
However, Kabutops went extinct before it could fully make the transition to a land dweller. This creature is thus a victim of too slow evolution and presumably could no longer catch prey because it was a hybrid of land and sea creatures.
More causes of death can be found on page 2.
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Those who can make clever decisions may not know the true form of an opponent from Baldur’s Gate 3. A player reports that after several encounters with this character, he has just now learned that their apparent body is armor and that the true appearance is hidden beneath it – and he was not the only one with this realization.
Spoiler warning! This article will describe content from the second act of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Which opponent is being referred to? It is Gerringothe Thorm, the greedy customs officer covered entirely in gold, who can be found in the second act of the game. She is located in the customs house in the cursed lands, which are under the control of General Thorm.
Those who encounter the customs officer will become embroiled in a conversation where she demands insatiable amounts of gold. Anyone who cannot or does not want to give up their gold will quickly find themselves engaged in a fight with the furious Gerringothe, but violence is not the only solution.
Here you can watch the game’s trailer:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
The Form Behind the Golden Armor
Why do many players not know her true appearance? Baldur’s Gate 3 would not be Baldur’s Gate 3 if there were not various ways to creatively avoid conflict. With strong deception and persuasion skills or the good old threat, one can “defeat” Gerringothe with words alone.
Another option would be to use the environment, which invites a strong shove through spells or sheer physical force to finish off the golden woman by making her fall.
However, the customs officer’s true appearance can only be discovered by defeating her in direct combat, causing her to lose more and more pieces of her armor during the fight.
What is Gerringothe Thorm really? Gerringothe’s armor is not her true appearance, but rather a shell that protects her real body – and rightly so. Beneath the lavish, golden armor lies a emaciated and frail-looking body, which reveals what she truly is – an undead creature.
Gerringothe Thorm with her golden armor and her true body
At the beginning of the fight, several floating skulls appear, each accounting for 100 HP of the customs officer. With each skull defeated, Gerringothe loses a piece of armor and thus the corresponding HP.
Once all the skulls and thus her entire armor have been destroyed, it only takes a simple weapon attack to put an end to the creature. As a reward, you will then receive her rare morning star “Turning of Fate” as well as a nice amount of her beloved gold.
What does her form mean in the game’s lore? Players on Reddit express various theories under the original post about what Gerringothe’s appearance could mean in relation to the game’s story. As she was not always undead, heimdal96 believes that the armored version could represent the image of the living Gerringothe, while the inner body is merely a shriveled shell of her soul.
ANordWalksIntoABar suspects that it has a metaphorical meaning. Gerringothe continues to hoard gold and treasures as an undead that can no longer be spent for anything. She is an instrument of greed without any substance. An interpretation that resonates with other Redditors.
A player shares his troubles with the community. He says he really wants to love Monster Hunter Wilds, but there’s one thing that really bothers him. The community thinks they recognize the issue and tries to help him.
What problem does the player have? In his thread on Reddit, user l33tsp34k1sC00l reaches out to the Monster Hunter community. He shares that he really loves the idea of the games, but he just can’t get used to the combat system.
It feels clunky and somehow not quite right, which bothers him because he really enjoys the whole concept and the grind. Nevertheless, he has trudged through World and had fun doing it—but he never felt like he was truly “good” at it.
Now, as the release of Monster Hunter Wilds approaches on February 28, 2025, he turns to the community for advice. What can he do to perhaps become friends with the combat system?
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“Oh buddy, it could be something as simple as your weapon.”
What does the community advise him? Fans in his thread rush to help him and quickly speculate that it might be due to his weapon choice. Many players report that they felt similarly when they started in the world of Monster Hunter, until they finally discovered the weapon that suited them and everything clicked. For instance, user Lakokonut writes to him on Reddit:
Oh buddy, it could be something as simple as your weapon. Check out the training area, fight against a few low-rank monsters, and watch videos about other weapon types. It will be hard to find a game without commitment windows, but the right weapons can make the game feel smooth and just “right”.
Many others also advise him to really try out each weapon extensively and test it thoroughly in the training area to see if it suits him. Because the choice of the right weapon for each individual player makes almost the entire experience. Once you’ve mastered this, you can try out other weapons.
Other fans suggest that he should not view the combat system as a strictly offensive action system, but rather as a mix of action and turn-based battles where both attacker and opponent get a turn. That way, it wouldn’t feel so slow and would feel “more natural”.
What reason do fans see for it feeling this way? Fans see the reason for his feelings mainly in the fact that Monster Hunter’s combat system is indeed slower in many aspects compared to many other action RPGs. They describe the fights as a kind of “dance” in which both the hunters and the monsters play their roles.
Attacks, dodging, and blocking alternate and rely more on an extensive hunt rather than short, punchy confrontations. Additionally, many popular weapons in Monster Hunter are heavy and in some cases larger than the hunter themselves. This leads to attacks with these weapons being slow and taking time, which some players may find bothersome.
The combat system of Monster Hunter also places a lot of emphasis on observation and timing, which many players may not be accustomed to from other action games, where the focus is often more on powerful effects and fast-paced presentations.
In general, the community advises any player interested in Monster Hunter to engage with it and give it some time. Because regarding the question of whether one can also play Monster Hunter Wilds if they are not good at other Monster Hunter games, fans have a clear opinion: Can I play Monster Hunter Wilds if I’m bad at Monster Hunter? Community provides answers
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Last Epoch was released in 2024 and has to assert itself against tough competition in the form of Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2. Upcoming updates could significantly improve the game.
How is Last Epoch doing? The ARPG from developer Eleventh Hour Games was released in its full version on February 21, 2024, and was seen as a hope in the ARPG genre. However, 2024 was not short of major titles in this genre.
Diablo 4 continued to make headlines, among other things with the highly anticipated expansion Vessel of Hatred. And then there was of course Path of Exile 2, which launched in December and immediately caused a stir. The incredibly complex game fascinates and divides the community.
Last Epoch got a bit overshadowed. Player numbers fluctuated, and shortly after release, the game lost many fans. Nonetheless, the game continued to receive updates. The developers also have some innovations planned for the game in 2025, which are intended to improve it on one hand, and attract new players on the other.
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
Updates bring new challenges
What is planned for 2025? As noted in the developer blog, quite a lot will happen in Last Epoch in the new year. The developers are not resting on their laurels; they want to further improve their game to compete with the competition.
Specifically, players can expect the following in 2025:
Improvements for the endgame content Monolith of Fate
Improvements in dungeons with unique reward systems for items
New enemy types
New endgame bosses
New echoes to explore
New waypoints to the bazaar and observatory: This way, these locations can be visited early without skipping the campaign
The Sentinel class is to be revised and adjusted to fit the other classes
Improvements for gamepad controls
Numerous bugs are to be fixed
With all these and probably even more updates, the developers of Last Epoch want not only to improve the game but also to keep it alive. In some aspects, the ARPG is currently ahead of its competitors.
For example, thanks to quality-of-life improvements, the campaign can be completed fairly quickly when replaying. This is currently a criticism point for Path of Exile 2, whose campaign is very long.
In general, Last Epoch is also more accessible than Path of Exile 2 and could therefore be the better, simpler choice for newcomers to the genre. Did you already test the game in early 2024? How did you like it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you are unsure which ARPG you should play, you can find a guide on MeinMMO: Diablo 4, Path of Exile, Last Epoch – Which action RPG should I play?
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In the 1980s and 1990s, many major franchises were born. Numerous films received further sequels or series. Above all, the science fiction genre thrived. Among them was also RoboCop. However, the attempt to revive the franchise failed 10 years ago.
What happened to the RoboCop series? The first RoboCop film was released in 1987, directed by Paul Verhoeven. The brutal film dressed in action was a biting satire on capitalism, portrayal of violence, and the commercialization of state institutions.
Contrary to its satire, the film became a larger franchise, ironically popular with teenagers and children as well. In addition to 2 sequels and 4 series, there was all sorts of merchandise like action figures.
In 2001, RoboCop: Prime Directives was released as the last series in the universe. 13 years later, MGM wanted to try again with a major remake. In 2014, RoboCop by José Padilha was released. The title character cyborg was played by Joel Kinnaman, who many may know today as Rick Flag from Suicide Squad.
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RoboCop – Trailer for the SF remake from 2014
Despite high earnings, a flop
What happened with the remake? The remake of RoboCop had a budget of 100 million US dollars. The film grossed a solid 242 million US dollars (via IMDb). At first glance, that doesn’t sound bad, after all, it earned more than double its budget. However, it still never led to a sequel.
What could be the reason? 242 million US dollars is not bad at all with a budget of 100 million US dollars. However, one must also consider marketing costs. Expectations must also be taken into account. One would likely expect a larger outcome from a film with such a big name.
One must also consider that the film grossed less than 60 million US dollars in the USA. For such an iconic brand, that’s not a good result. A similar fate befell Pacific Rim 2.
Why was the film not a huge success? One can only speculate why the film didn’t perform as MGM might have hoped. On one hand, the film may be seen as too tame. In Germany, it received a rating of 12. This stands in stark contrast to the original’s age rating of 18, which utilized violence for satire.
The remake lacks the satirical bite. While it attempts to address modern issues such as Afghanistan or Fox News, that was never the core of the film. It was a sci-fi action film that felt rather generic.
Lead actor Joel Kinnaman also pointed out the lack of satire in an interview with comicbook.com years later as a point of criticism.
What were the reviews like for the film? On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a poor rating of 50% based on 220 reviews. Among over 100,000 user reviews, the film only achieves a score of 49%. In the reviews, the main critique is that it does not live up to the original. The societal commentary from 1987 is missing, making the film more of a shell of the original film.
However, the positive voices focus on the action aspect. According to some opinions, the film manages to present that relatively well. As a popcorn flick, it seems to work for some viewers. What about you? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you’d rather play RoboCop, check this out: In this shooter, I feel like an action hero of the 80s, against whom no one stands a chance
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The fans of Grand Theft Auto are eagerly waiting for the release of GTA 6 and a former developer from Rockstar Games also wants to play the action game. He has high expectations.
Who is the Rockstar developer? Obbe Vermeij is a former developer from Rockstar Games. He worked there for almost 14 years, from 1995 to 2009, as a technical director for Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland.
During his time at Rockstar, he contributed to various GTA titles, including the legendary GTA San Andreas. He was also involved in GTA 3, Vice City, Vice City Stories, GTA 4, and its expansions “The Lost and Damned” and “The Ballad of Gay Tony.”
On X.com, Vermeij was asked if he would play GTA 6 and what he expected from the action game. The former developer’s answer could not be clearer.
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The graphic comparison of GTA 6 and GTA 5 in the video
“It will be the best game of all time”
What does the developer say about GTA 6? Initially, Vermeij stated that he would play GTA 6 and then added his high expectations for the game: “I think it will be the best game of all time.”
He then added that it could be almost as good for him as a popular indie game: “I believe it will be almost as much fun for me as Stardew Valley.”
Stardew Valley is considered one of the best games on Steam. The farming simulation released in 2016 impresses with its strong social system despite pixel graphics. Of over 715,000 reviews on Steam, a staggering 98% (!) are positive. This makes it one of the top 3 highest-rated games on the platform, alongside Portal 2 and People Playground (via SteamDB).
Whether GTA 6 can at least become the best game of 2025 is currently not a question of quality. So far, we do not know a release date for the highly anticipated game, and there are also rumors and speculations that GTA could be released only in 2026.
Just recently, a well-known and highly connected industry insider said that he believes the latest installment of Grand Theft Auto will actually be delayed and will not be released until 2026. A possible factor for such a delay is a promise from Rockstar Games: GTA 6: Insider is sure that the release will be delayed.
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The Skill Tree of Path of Exile 2 is as extensive as in its predecessor. Known system for veterans, yet a complicated endeavor for newcomers. Therefore, we show you the most important information about the Skill Tree, so you know how to build a strong hero even as a beginner.
Update, February 18, 2026: We have revised & updated the article.
What is the Skill Tree? In Path of Exile 2, there is the passive Skill Tree with various nodes that you can activate. These points help you become stronger. They build your build, increase damage, provide you with more points in Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, or reduce the resistances of your enemies.
Especially in the endgame, a well-developed Skill Tree with the right perks is essential for survival, but how is it structured and what details should you know before distributing your points? We will show you.
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Path of Exile 2 shows new gameplay trailer for early access
How the Skill Tree works in Path of Exile 2
The Skill Tree is structured like a starry sky, which is further divided into different areas. Each class has its starting point in the Skill Tree and can then move its way through the other areas and level up from there.
It is important to know that there are four types of nodes in the Skill Tree. Each type has its own advantages. The following are known:
Travel Nodes: These nodes grant you a bonus in Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence.
Minor Passives: Grants small bonuses like increasing elemental damage.
Notable Passives: These nodes provide you with a higher bonus, for example increasing elemental damage or reducing the elemental resistance of your enemies, making them more vulnerable to damage.
Keystones: Keystones are important perks that can define your build. They drastically change the functions of your hero and open up a variety of build possibilities.
This is what a section of the passive Skill Trees in Path of Exile 2 looks like.
Additionally, there are specializations for weapons. These dynamically change your passives based on the weapon you are currently using.
How to start best? If you want to completely avoid builds and guides, you should use the search in the upper right corner. There you can enter keywords like fire, cold, or minions. Depending on what word you type in, different nodes will be visually highlighted.
It is always advisable to take other suitable skills along the way to the nodes, as you often have more skill points available than there are nodes of one type. It is worth increasing general elemental damage alongside ice elemental damage to buff your ice witch.
Moreover, it is equally important to focus on critical damage, as this increases your damage immensely – especially if your crit chance is also increased.
Why is the Skill Tree so important? With the Skill Tree, you create your endgame build to withstand even the toughest monsters. So anyone who wants to master the most challenging content from PoE 2 has to befriend the complicated Skill Tree. A total of up to 1500 nodes are available to strengthen your hero.
Can I reset the Skill Tree? Yes, just like in Diablo 4, you will have the opportunity to reset your Skill Tree with earned gold. The NPC “The Veiled”, which you can find after Act 1, will reset your passive points for gold.
The price for the reset is dynamic and adjusts to your progress, the deeper you have invested in the Skill Tree. You will also receive a 50% discount on the reset costs when resetting nodes for attributes.
That was a rough explanation of what you should know about the Skill Tree. The details on how to best distribute skill points can be found in the respective guides. If you don’t yet know which character and build to start with, we recommend the ice witch. She is perfect for beginners: Path of Exile 2: Beginner Build lets you freeze the battlefield as a Sorcerer
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There are several streaming services where fans can watch the episodes of the anime One Piece. However, soon a YouTuber could expand the offer and provide the episodes completely for free.
How is this possible? The YouTuber IShowSpeed suddenly announces during a stream that he is allowed to show all episodes of One Piece without being held accountable by the production company.
He allegedly received permission from “the producer.” The YouTuber did not specify who exactly granted him permission. However, he is said to have been placed on the “whitelist,” so he cannot be legally prosecuted for showing One Piece in his stream. Thus, he would be the first YouTuber allowed to do so.
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What would this mean? Since IShowSpeed is an English-speaking YouTuber, he will presumably show the episodes with English dubbing or with English subtitles. This way, fans could catch up on the complete anime of One Piece if the streamer does indeed show the episodes. However, it would likely include comments and pauses from IShowSpeed.
MeinMMO introduces you to the streamer in the following video:
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He barks at 6-year-olds and sets his room on fire – Who is IShowSpeed?
Anime fans doubt the official permission
Can this be true? In the Reddit forum, many users are skeptical that such permission could even exist. They believe it cannot be that a producer as an individual can determine for the entire production studio.
They suspect that the producer is employed by the company responsible for the streaming rights in the US. This would bypass the Japanese original studio Toei Animation. Therefore, users believe that IShowSpeed could still be prosecuted.
Now it could also be that the YouTuber is allowed to stream the anime of One Piece. However, since he will likely incorporate his own comments and probably show it with English voice acting or subtitles, the stream may not be suitable for everyone. All German-speaking fans have the following alternatives: Stream One Piece in German: Here’s how you can watch the anime legally online
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Rune words were introduced in Diablo 4 with the first expansion “Vessel of Hatred.” We summarize which runes exist and what effects they have here on MeinMMO in a list.
Update, January 6, 2025: The article has been adjusted and updated. Update, November 27, 2024: The runes were adjusted according to Patch 2.1 for the PTR of Season 7. New runes from Season 7 that are listed in the blog post by Blizzard have been added.
What are rune words? In Diablo 4, there are runes that you can combine into so-called rune words. There are 3 rarity levels of runes: magical, rare, and legendary. The higher the rarity of a rune, the more powerful its effects.
Unlike in Diablo 2, a rune word in Diablo 4 consists of only two runes: a Ritual rune and a Invocation rune:
Ritual runes: collect offerings under certain conditions
Invocation runes: consume offerings to grant a powerful effect
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows the new features and the new region Nahantu in the video
Diablo 4: All Runes and Their Effects
The ritual runes set conditions that you produce “offerings” with, which you in turn need for the invocation runes. Invocation runes then consume this offering to activate their effects.
Through rune words, you can use skills from other classes. There are 15 ritual runes and 26 invocation runes.
Ritual Runes
Yul, legendary:
Grants: 50 offerings.
Cast a skill with cooldown.
Cir, magical:
Grants: 300 offerings.
Cast 5 skills.
Ahu, legendary:
Grants: 10 offerings.
Lucky hit: Up to 100% chance against injured enemies.
Neo, rare:
Grants: 200 offerings.
Deal damage after not taking damage for 2 seconds.
Tam, legendary:
Grants: 25 offerings.
Cast a non-channeling skill.
Xol, legendary:
Grants: 150 offerings.
Use the power of another class.
Zan, magical:
Grants: 150 offerings.
Cast an ultimate skill.
Feo, rare:
Grants: 1000 offerings.
Get injured or lose control. (Cooldown: 10 seconds.)
Noc, rare:
Grants: 10 offerings.
Apply a loss of control effect other than slowing or freezing.
Cem, magical:
Grants: 75 offerings.
Cast Escape.
Bac, legendary:
Grants: 50 offerings.
Move 5 meters.
Yax, magical:
Grants: 200 offerings.
Drink a healing potion.
Poc, rare:
Grants: 5 offerings.
Consume 5% of your max resource.
Moni, magical:
Grants: 100 offerings.
Cast 2 mobility or macabre skills. (Cooldown: 0.25 seconds.)
Lith, legendary:
Grants: 25 offerings.
Stand still for 0.3 seconds in combat.
Nagu, legendary:
Grants 100 offerings.
Maintain at least 1 summoned creature for 5 seconds up to 6 summoned creatures for maximum benefit.
Igni, legendary:
Grants 25 offerings.
Stores offerings every 0.3 seconds. Cast a skill that is not a basic skill to retrieve the stored offerings. (Up to 500 offerings).
Summons a Spirit Wolf that attacks enemies for 8 seconds. All Spirit Wolves have the buff effect “unhindered,” allowing them to move through enemies and the player.
Chac, rare:
Requires: 20 offerings (excess: summons more lightning strikes)
220% weapon damage, summons Druid lightning strikes that hit nearby enemies.
How do runes work? In Diablo 4, runes work through the resource system “offerings.” You generate them by fulfilling the conditions of the ritual rune. The “offerings” are then used for the invocation runes to activate effects.
Example: With the Bac ritual rune, you collect 50 offerings for every 5 meters your character moves. The Jah invocation rune replaces Escape with Teleport and consumes 500 offerings for that.
You can create an overflow by generating more offerings than needed. Some invocation runes apply a bonus to their effects due to the excess.
Where do I get runes? You get runes of every rarity level as drops from monsters all over Sanctuary. Guaranteed drops are according to Blizzard:
Boss encounters in the Vessel of Hatred campaign
Chests from the Tree of Whispers
World bosses
as a one-time reward for taking over a stronghold (only magical runes)
The runes were introduced with “Vessel of Hatred” in Diablo 4 and are only available to you if you own an edition of the expansion. Apart from the runes, other items also play a significant role. Where to farm runes, materials, glyphs, and other items for the endgame most effectively, you can find out here: Simple overview for Diablo 4 shows where you can best farm what you need right now
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The best counters against Mega-Lopunny in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Lopunny? Mega-Lopunny is the stronger Mega form of the well-known Pokémon from the fourth generation. It belongs to the Normal and Fighting types.
When is Mega-Lopunny in the game? You can find the boss starting January 4, 2025, in Mega Raids. You have until January 16, 2025, to challenge the Pokémon. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Lopunny and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega-Lopunny in Raids – With these counters
Mega-Rayquaza with Air Slash and Draco Meteor
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psychic
Mega-Lucario with Power-Up Punch and Aura Sphere
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psychic
Mega-Gardevoir with Confusion and Psychic
Mega-Gallade with Confusion and Psychic
Mega-Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Mega-Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Draco Meteor
Mega-Scizor with Counter and Close Combat
Mega-Incineroar with Counter and Brave Bird
Shadow Zapdos with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
Mega-Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Fly
Kapu-Koko with Confusion and Nature’s Wrath
Shadow Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Fly
Clefable with Fairy Wind and Fly
Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
Mega-Latias with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Weaknesses of Mega-Lopunny: The Pokémon belongs to the Normal and Fighting types and has weaknesses against Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. So in raids, primarily focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega-Lopunny.
Is there a Shiny Mega-Lopunny? Yes, you can catch Shiny Mega-Lopunny in Pokémon GO.
Mega-Lopunny (left) and Shiny Mega-Lopunny (right) in comparison
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat Mega-Lopunny with just two players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should opt for more trainers.
The 20 best counters against Crypto-Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO have been summarized for you in this raid guide. To help you defeat the raid boss quickly, we present the best moveset here on MeinMMO.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Crypto-Ho-Oh is the powerful crypto form of Ho-Oh. The Pokémon originally comes from the 2nd generation of games and is of the Fire and Flying types.
When can you face Crypto-Ho-Oh? You can find Crypto-Ho-Oh on Crypto Raid Day, which takes place on January 19, 2025, between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, in Crypto Raids.
The best counters against Crypto-Ho-Oh in the raid
Crypto-Rameidon with Catapult and Stone Edge
Mega-Diancie with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Mega-Despotar with Catapult and Stone Edge
Crypto-Rihornior with Catapult and Rock Slide
Monargoras with Stone Throw and Meteor Beam
Crypto-Brockoloss with Catapult and Meteor Beam
Rameidon with Catapult and Stone Edge
Crypto-Despotar with Catapult and Stone Edge
Crypto-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Crypto-Stolloss with Catapult and Stone Throw
Rihornior with Catapult and Rock Slide
Proto-Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Wave
Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
Terrakium with Catapult and Stone Edge
Despotar with Catapult and Stone Edge
Crypto-Amoroso with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Crypto-Alola-Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Throw
Crypto-Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Throw
Mega-Stolloss with Catapult and Meteor Beam
Weaknesses of Crypto-Ho-Oh: Since Crypto-Ho-Oh is of the Fire and Flying types, it is weak against attacks of the Rock, Water, and Electric types. Especially Rock attacks are very effective, as Crypto-Ho-Oh has a double weakness against attacks of this type, and should be prioritized in battle.
Can you catch Shiny Crypto-Ho-Oh? Yes, you can also find and catch the Shiny variant of Crypto Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO.
How many trainers are needed? Trainers who use the best counters and have a high level can defeat Crypto-Ho-Oh with just three players. Provided each one uses the redeemed gems. If you have trainers who don’t use the items, it’s advisable to plan for twice as many trainers.
To make the most of the raid day and be able to conduct as many fights as possible, you should plan and organize your teams in advance. This way, you not only keep track but also save a little time on each individual raid: Organize raid teams in advance.
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