Survival hit from Frankfurt does it like Path of Exile, brings a large skill tree with countless possibilities in the update

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the survival hit Enshrouded have spoken about the upcoming update 8 in a new video. There will be significant changes for equipment and skills.

What are the developers planning? For their next major update, number 8, the developers of Enshrouded have a lot in store. In a new video on YouTube, they shared their vision for the different playstyles with which one can progress through the game.

They want to create a kind of class fantasy without strictly defining classes. Similar to Path of Exile 2, the playstyles will come together through equipment and skill points. The new talent tree is structured like a starry sky and can be freely filled out by the players.

With the update, the developers want a player who chooses warrior and tank abilities, thanks to special equipment, to be able to endure significantly more than someone who, for example, wears warrior combat gear. However, the devs will need to make extensive changes for this.

Here you can watch a trailer for Enshrouded:

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New understanding of classes

How is this to be achieved? To enable the new understanding of classes and playstyles in Enshrouded, the developers are heavily relying on the armors in the game in their update. While players could only improve weapons until now, from update 8 onwards, this will also be possible with armors, shields, and rings.

Moreover, the rarity level of items will be important. Although the base values do not change – a normal armor is just as strong at the beginning as a legendary one – the legendary armor will have many more upgrade slots and perks in the future that can strengthen the character.

Those who already have a full inventory of armor can rejoice: old gear can be dismantled starting from the update to receive runes. However, those in need of new gear will have to go to the right craftsman after the update. The blacksmith will forget how to handle wands with the update, and the mage will no longer have any knowledge of bows. Therefore, upgrades will only be available at the right NPC.

What changes are there regarding skills? A lot! The developers are adding new levels to various skills, making it easier to access certain abilities. The skill tree is also being expanded and changed. For example, the double jump can now be found right at the start, making the survival hit more enjoyable to play.

Because of so many shifts and changes, the developers are resetting all skill trees with the update. Therefore, you will need to create a new build upon first logging in.

The new levelable skills can also be enhanced beyond their limits by equipping the right perks on your gear. Due to the new formula for damage calculation, the values of skills and armors will also change.

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That the developers of their game are moving more towards Path of Exile and that players can create their own character based on equipment and skills is an exciting innovation. However, the developers from Frankfurt have even more in store with their update: Enshrouded: The survival hit from Frankfurt makes you much more powerful in the update, but your opponents as well

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A real law is to blame for us rarely seeing the big brother in Malcolm in the Middle with his family

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

One of Malcolm’s brothers from the series Malcolm in the Middle stands out particularly because he shines mainly through absence in family life: Francis. An actor has now revealed why the character had to go to military academy.

Francis is the oldest son of Lois and Hal Wilkerson and has a hard time. Especially his mother’s strictness negatively affected him during his childhood.

In the series, he is sent to military academy because of his rebellious behavior. It is located in Alabama. However, he cannot stand it there for long and flees to Alaska.

Basically, the series tells the story of Francis largely detached from the rest of the family. They are mostly spatially separated, and Francis rarely sees his parents and brothers.

That the character received his own storyline separate from Malcolm and Co. was, according to an actor who was there at the time, due to a practical reason.

The series is currently celebrating a revival and returned with Malcolm in the Middle: Unfair as always. Here you can see the trailer:

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Malcolm in the Middle: Unfair as always shows in the trailer why Malcolm hides from his family

Laws make creative

What was the reason? The actor Justin Berfield, who played the brother Reese in the series, was a guest on Joe Vulpis’s podcast and talked about the character Francis. A clip of that can be seen on TikTok.

He recounted that the production, like all others, had to adhere to strict laws regarding the work with children on set. Minors can only shoot for a certain amount of time per day.

According to Berfield, at that time it was between 9 and 10 hours. However, the children also had to fit in three school hours and meal breaks. In the end, about five hours of actual shooting time with the children remained.

That is a very short day for a production. The Francis character was therefore specifically built in because we needed something to film. Many of the parent scenes contained the children. […] So they filled it [the remaining hours, ed.] with Francis, completely separated outside the household.

Justin Berfield

Basically, it was a compromise to not waste unnecessary time and money on set. Every minute counts during filming.

Meanwhile, a character emerged from this who, precisely because of his absence in the family, provides an exciting contrast to the rest. Often laws indeed ensure that creative solutions to problems must be found.

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Does the law also apply in Germany? Laws are, of course, always changing, and today the regulations here are clearly defined. An example from the Filmcommission Berlin Brandenburg: Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to work in the conventional sense, but can only be filmed with parental consent while displaying their natural behavior.

Children between 3 and 6 years can spend 3 hours daily on set. Between the ages of 6 and the end of compulsory full-time education, the maximum time increases to 5 hours, but only 3 hours can actually be worked.

Those who have completed compulsory full-time education may work up to 7 hours daily on set under the Youth Employment Protection Act. You can see that the overtime for which film sets are notorious cannot be managed with children. In Malcolm, it led to a cool character. MeinMMO editor Niko explains the secret of the original series: Malcolm in the Middle is still really good after 20 years because the main character is as boring as we are

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Salanga from Pokémon GO is not only found in deserts, players report alternative catching locations

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, you can catch Salanga in Pokémon GO. Although it was supposed to be very exclusive, reports in the community are increasing that it is easier to obtain than expected.

At the moment, Pokémon GO is hosting the Environment Week 2026. In addition to the costumed Corasonn and the Shiny variant of Tentagra, one monster in particular should be interesting for many trainers: Salanga. The monster is debuting in the event and is catchable in the game for the first time.

So far, it seemed that only a few trainers would likely find Salanga at the event. There is said to be only a very specific area where the new monster appears. However, there are increasing hints in the community that you can obtain the monster easier than expected.

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Seek and you shall find – maybe

Where should the monster be found? The official information about the event announced that you can only find Salanga in desert-like biomes. This caused frustration among many trainers, as this biome is likely to be difficult to find in some places, for example, in Germany.

Where does the community find the monster? Currently, there are some trainers on social media reporting where they have found the monster so far – besides deserts.

InsaneNutter reports on Reddit about several places in the United Kingdom where the monster has been found. He notes that all these locations are parks or areas of sports clubs.

In another post on Reddit, trainers report that they were able to find Salanga in large numbers even in the middle of cities, by the sea, and at airports.

Also, in a third post on Reddit, trainers report that the monster is found in cities, near water, and in parks.

Can I see where Salanga can be found? Some trainers express in the posts the suspicion that Salanga can be found in areas that are marked as scrub on OpenStreetMap.

The user glistening_viper posted on Reddit a link with which you can examine the OpenStreetMap for different areas. If you adjust the link slightly and use the search term “scrub”, you can display exactly these areas and see where they are in your vicinity.

For this, you just have to follow this link on overpass-turbo.eu, click “Run” at the top, and then search for the marked places in your area.

Are these information valid? Keep in mind that all this information consists of collected experiences from the community. As mentioned earlier, the monster should officially only appear in deserts. The large number of conflicting reports, however, gives hope that you can also find the monster outside of deserts.

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How about you? Were you able to find the monster outside of deserts as well? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. If you want to know what events are coming up soon, feel free to check out our overview of all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Invincible Season 4: Release Date, Trailer, Air Time, and More – Everything You Need to Know About the Series on Amazon Prime

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

With Season 4, the superhero series Invincible continues on Amazon Prime Video. We at MeinMMO reveal everything about the release, the trailers, the new villain Thragg, and more.

Update: We have updated the following article on 04/15/2026 with the release of episode 7.

What kind of series is Invincible? The animated series is based on the comic of the same name by Robert Kirkman, who also created The Walking Dead.

The series follows young Mark, who wants to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father Omni-Man and become a superhero himself. However, it doesn’t work out as hoped, as his father hides a dark secret that threatens the entire universe.

You can jump directly to the desired point using the table of contents:

Invincible Season 4: Release, Time, Trailer, and Stream

Release Date: When does Invincible Season 4 Start?

Invincible will start on March 18, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video. Thus, the series continues almost a year after the release of Season 3 and continues Mark’s story.

What time does Invincible Season 4 start in Germany?

The first episode of Season 4 of Invincible is expected to premiere at 8 AM German time. It can be assumed that each episode will be available at this time.

Is there a trailer for Invincible Season 4?

Yes, there is a trailer for Season 4 of Invincible, which shows not only Mark but many other characters that will appear in the new season. You will also get a first look at one of the biggest villains of the series. You can watch the trailer here:

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Invincible Season 4 shows several villains Mark has to fight against in the new trailer

Who is Streaming Invincible Season 4?

As with the previous seasons, the series will be exclusively available through Amazon Prime Video’s subscription. Since there were no physical releases for Seasons 1 to 3 on Blu-rays or DVDs, the streaming service is the only legal way to watch the series and seasons. This is also the case for the Amazon series The Boys, which is only available digitally.

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The Boys Season 5: When does Episode 4 come out? – All release dates of the Amazon series

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Season 5 of The Boys is the grand finale of the superhero series from Amazon. When the next episode will be released, you can see here.

Update: We have updated the article on 15th of April 2026 with the release of Episode 3.

When does Episode 4 of The Boys Season 5 start? Episode 4 of Season 5 of The Boys will air from April 22, 2026 in Germany.

The series will be available as usual with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video. After the first 2 episodes, a new episode of Season 5 of The Boys will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

What time does episode 4 of The Boys season 5 start? The episodes are expected to be released every Wednesday at 9:00 AM German time.

All dates for The Boys Season 5 at a glance:

  • Episode 1: April 8, 2026
  • Episode 2: April 8, 2026
  • Episode 3: April 15, 2026
  • Episode 4: April 22, 2026
  • Episode 5: April 29, 2026
  • Episode 6: May 6, 2026
  • Episode 7: May 13, 2026
  • Episode 8: May 20, 2026

You can see the trailer for Season 5 here:

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The Boys Season 5: Story

What is The Boys Season 5 about? After the events of Season 5, Homelander seems to have completely taken control in the USA. At the end of Season 4, Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie were captured. Now they find themselves in a camp.

Starlight managed to escape. Since then, she has been trying to build a resistance against the seemingly invincible rule of Homelander. Butcher is also working with his own methods to confront the Supes. He wants to use a virus to eliminate all superheroes.

Season 5 is the finale of the superhero series that debuted in 2019 with its first season. As already seen in previous seasons, the series will likely differ significantly from the comics. The major twist of the source material is likely to be missing.

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Aegon’s Conquest: Release and Trailer – All information about the upcoming ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The world of Game of Thrones is not yet fully told. In the future, more spin-offs of the world of Westeros are planned. One of them is to be Aegon’s Conquest. All previous information is summarized for you here by MeinMMO.

Update from April 15, 2026: We have updated the following article with new information from CinemaCon.

What is this spin-off? Aegon’s Conquest is set to be a prequel to the previous series. Since April 15, 2026, it has been known that Aegon’s Conquest will be made into a film (via x.com). Previously, there were reports that a choice was being made between a series and a film.

When is the release of Aegon’s Conquest? There is currently no release date for Aegon’s Conquest. Based on the latest known information, the project is still in an early development stage.

Most recently, the screenwriter of Aegon’s Conquest, Mattson Tomlin, announced on July 31, 2025, via x.com that he has already written much of the script. Thus, it may take some time before filming begins.

X-Screenshot Aegons Conquest screenplay

Is there a trailer for Aegon’s Conquest? So far, there is no trailer for Aegon’s Conquest, as filming has not even begun and the project is still in an early stage.

In the meantime, you can watch the trailer for the latest Westeros series:

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Aegon’s Conquest: Stream, Cast, and Plot

Who will stream Aegon’s Conquest? There is currently no official information on who will stream Aegon’s Conquest. However, since HBO is set to produce the series, it can be assumed that it will be available on HBO Max upon release.

Who is in the cast of Aegon’s Conquest? Since there has been no official casting at this time, it is still unknown which actors will be involved in the project. Others involved, of whom we know, include screenwriter Mattson Tomlin. According to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter from 2024, he is in contact with George R. R. Martin. So it can be assumed that the author of the books is also involved.

What is the plot of Aegon’s Conquest? The specific plot of the adaptation is unknown, but within the Westeros works, it refers to the conquest of Westeros by Aegon I. Targaryen. He conquered the Crownlands, except for Dorne, and became the first king on the Iron Throne.

His conquest is one of the most significant events in Westeros, as he founded and established the Targaryen family, thereby influencing world history for years to come. The conquest is also part of the calendar. A.C. stands for After the Conquest, meaning After the Conquest.

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Aegon’s Conquest could become an important event as a film or series since it was relevant to many elements in Game of Thrones. However, Aegon was not the only one with that name. If you want more information about all the other Aegons, check out this list: Really all Aegon Targaryens in the ultimate power ranking

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WoW hotfixes from April 15, 2026 make raids and dungeons easier, fix annoying bugs

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of World of Warcraft have prepared a fresh hotfix package for the ID change on April 15, 2026. Look forward to several nerfed dungeons and raids, as well as fixes for some annoying bugs.

What are these hotfixes? The bug fixes and balancing adjustments from April 15, 2026, mainly concern various dungeons and raids from World of Warcraft: Midnight. The developers have also addressed a quest from Vol’dun so that you can complete it without any issues.

Below, we summarize the highlights of the latest hotfix package. Following that are the official English patch notes.

  • There was a fix for the quest “The Fragrance of the Dunes” from Vol’dun. You should now be able to collect sand from the loosened sand piles without any issues.
  • In the raid instance “March on Quel’Danas”, there were noticeable nerfs to the fight against L’ura on Mythic. The boss has 5 percent less health, and adjustments were made to various abilities to make the encounter significantly easier.
  • Adjustments were also made for the raid “The Seat of the Triumvirate”. The final encounter should now be easier due to multiple nerfs on Heroic and below. Additionally, some bugs with previous bosses have been fixed.
  • The dungeon Maisara Caverns has also received nerfs. The health points of some enemies are now noticeably reduced, and there’s no longer a chance for Muro’jin and Nekraxx to hit you with a particular ability when it shouldn’t.
  • Further bugs have been resolved in Seat of the Triumvirate, Skyreach, and Windrunner Spire.
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WoW: Official Patch Notes for the Hotfixes from April 15, 2026

Dungeons and Raids

  • Maisara Caverns
    • Frenzied Berserker’s health reduced by 13%.
    • Keen Headhunter’s health reduced by 10%.
    • Muro’jin and Nekraxx
      • Resolved an issue where Carrion Swoop could occasionally strike units behind Nekraxx or strike players twice.
  • Seat of the Triumvirate
    • Addressed an issue where some area of the dungeon is unintentionally empowering creatures.
    • Siphon Void in L’ura’s encounter is now marked as important.
    • Decimate in Zuraal the Ascended encounter now has an encounter warning.
  • Skyreach
    • Target of Cast Down now has a debuff on their unit frame.
  • Windrunner Spire
    • Commander Kroluk
      • Fixed an issue where Commander Kroluk could fail his jump based on his target’s location within his chamber.
  • The Voidspire
    • Vaelgor & Ezzorak
      • Resolved an issue where Ezzorak could continue to fight the Lightbound Vanguard after Vaelgor and all players have perished.
    • Lightblinded Vanguard
      • War Chaplain Senn’s Aura of Peace silence effect no longer triggers from Halo, Ice Lance, or Galactic Guardian Moonfire.
      • Resolved an issue where Execution Sentence’s vulnerability could sometimes not work in Mythic difficulty.
      • Health reduced by 5% on Mythic difficulty.
        • Developers’ notes: Our goal with this change is to encourage a greater diversity of raid compositions to succeed in the encounter.
    • Crown of the Cosmos
      • Alleria and Rift Simulacrum’s health reduced by 5% in Heroic difficulty.
      • Cosmic Barrier absorb amount reduced by 5% in Heroic difficulty.
      • Silverstrike Ricochet width increased to 5 yards in non-Mythic difficulties (was 4 yards).
      • Undying Voidspawn’s nearby player detection range has been reduced to 10 yards in non-Mythic difficulties (was 15 yards).
  • March on Quel’danas
    • L’ura’s health reduced by 5% on Mythic difficulty.
    • Termination Matrix
      • Terminate applications reduced to 4 (was 5).
      • Terminate cast time increased to 2 seconds (was 1.5 seconds).
    • Heaven’s Glaives
      • Blades per cast reduced to 5 on Heroic and Mythic difficulties (was 6).
      • Max duration reduced to 2 minutes on Heroic and Mythic difficulties (was 3 minutes).
    • Grim Symphony
      • Melody can no longer repeat the same Dark Rune twice.
      • Second cast now spins clockwise (was counter-clockwise).
      • Eclipsed heal absorb reduced by 10% on Mythic difficulty.
      • Overkill Current damage reduced by 20% on Heroic difficulty.
      • The final cast of Criticality now triggers 2 Tears of L’ura per Dawn Crystal (was 3).
      • Dark Constellation precast time increased to 2.5 seconds on Mythic difficulty (was 2 seconds).

Quests

  • Fixed a bug where players were unable to collect handfuls of sand from Loosened Sand piles in Vol’dun for “The Fragrance of the Dunes”.
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What do you think about the current state of WoW regarding bugs and balancing? Where do you think the developers still need to make adjustments? Let us know in the comments! Recently, Blizzard won a court case against the private server Turtle WoW. This strongly resembles a similar legal dispute that eventually led to WoW Classic. It seems certain that the developers of World of Warcraft will make a major announcement soon.

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Hunt for Gollum: Cast, Trailer, Release – All information about the new film in the universe of The Lord of the Rings

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Many beloved characters from Middle-earth are returning to the cinema in a new filmm. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about the cast, trailer, and release of Hunt for Gollum.

What is The Hunt for Gollum? The upcoming fantasy film refers to the original film trilogy by Peter Jackson and takes place before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and thus before Frodo’s journey.

Who is in the cast of The Hunt for Gollum? Some familiar faces from the trilogy return in the new film. On 15.04.2026, Warner Bros. released a short teaser (via x.com) with new cast information:

  • Andy Serkis as Gollum/Sméagol
  • Ian McKellen as Gandalf
  • Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
  • Kate Winslet as Marigol
  • Jamie Dornan as Strider/Aragorn
  • Leo Woodall as Halvard
  • Lee Pace as Thranduil

As the director of the film, Andy Serkis, mentioned in an interview with ScreenRant, Viggo Mortensen will not return to the role of Aragorn. Currently, a casting process for the role is underway.

Is there a trailer for The Hunt for Gollum? No, so far there is neither a trailer nor a teaser for the film. According to Ian McKellen, filming is set to begin in July 2026, so we will have to wait a bit longer. This role is now taken by Jamie Dornan, known from Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Hunt for Gollum: Release and Story

When is the release of The Hunt for Gollum? The film is set to hit theaters in Germany on December 16, 2027. Since filming is scheduled to begin in July 2026, the release date seems quite plausible.

What is known about the story of The Hunt for Gollum? So far, nothing concrete is known about the plot of The Hunt for Gollum, but it can already be inferred what it will be about.

As the name suggests, the central theme of the film is likely to be the hunt for Gollum. Sméagol, who later becomes Gollum, comes into possession of the One Ring after killing his friend, who finds the ring in a pond. Later, however, Bilbo Baggins comes to possess the ring, but Gollum knows this.

Therefore, Aragorn is tasked by Gandalf to find Gollum so that he does not reveal to Sauron where he is. Gollum himself is on the way to regain the ring.

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Finally no longer having to help grandma and grandpa: 73% of people use AI to solve computer problems

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

The Austrian daily newspaper DerStandard has published an evaluation of a survey on AI usage. According to this, AI is most frequently used for researching general knowledge. However, 73% also report consulting AI for computer problems.

AI as a constant everyday helper? In the past, when faced with Windows update odysseys, printer problems, or strange messages on the PC, people would immediately call their children, grandchildren, or the one friend “in the know”; today, more and more often, they simply ask an AI. This is evident from a recent representative survey conducted by the Linz Market Institute (Der Standard).

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What becomes clear in the evaluation? According to the evaluation, the majority of Austrians now use AI at least once a week. Particularly noteworthy is a figure from the tables: 73 percent of users employ AI at least occasionally to solve computer problems.

The data clearly shows that AI is used primarily where it provides immediate practical benefits. Many people ask for explanations, search specifically for information, or use tools to summarize content. For example, as many as 59% often to sometimes receive help with translations, or use AI assistants for writing texts (46%) and creating recipes (41%).

In particular, AI demonstrates its strengths in technical questions. Instead of spending a long time researching in endless forums, often a single query is enough to obtain a solution. This saves time and lowers the barrier to engaging more deeply with problems.

At the same time, there is a noticeable gap in trust and understanding of the technology. According to the survey, AI is not considered suitable as a relationship advisor by the majority, nor is it credible enough for questions regarding life or financial planning.

However, it is striking that overall distrust of AI is relatively low: In several areas, the level of trust among the population is surprisingly high. Approximately half of Austrians consider AI to be reliable. Be it in news research, the creation of content like images, texts, presentations, or music, or in support for work and education.

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A supporting role in The Big Bang Theory was so good that it became a main character

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

The main characters from The Big Bang Theory became major stars thanks to the comedy-series that are widely known. One character was originally intended to have only a brief appearance in the series. However, she impressed everyone and got the role of her life.

Which character is it? Initially, the main group of nerds in The Big Bang Theory consisted of only 5 characters: Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Raj. Over the course of the series, Bernadette and Amy also joined, who were not only important for character development but also became main characters themselves.

In Bernadette’s case, however, like with Amy, it was not planned. Originally, the character was supposed to appear for just a few episodes, but the actress Melissa Rauch convinced the show’s creators and landed the most important role of her career.

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Rauch had almost given up on her career

What happened to Melissa Rauch’s role? In the Jennifer Hudson Show (via YouTube), the actress spoke in 2023 about her role in The Big Bang Theory. She explained that one week before she got the role of Bernadette, she was literally at the employment office. For that, she is infinitely grateful.

Originally, the job was supposed to last only a week, but the creators expanded her role, and she ultimately became a main character. In the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff (via SlashFilm), Melissa Rauch goes into the story in more detail.

Before auditioning for the series, she hadn’t had any for a long time. Although she hated it, she stepped out of her comfort zone and called her agency to see if they had a role. Two days later, she supposedly received the invitation for the audition.

The book explains that the team behind The Big Bang Theory was so impressed with Rauch that not only did she get the role, but her character was developed into more than originally planned. Steve Molaro, the executive producer and writer for the series, supposedly said in the book about Melissa Rauch:

Her audition was so different from all the others. She was funny and sweet, and as she left, we all said: “Wow, she was amazing. Let’s take her!”

Melissa Rauch’s performance also impressed others in the team. The casting director Ken Miller is quoted in the book as saying flawless audition. He also noted that the contrast of her character was an important factor. Although she outwardly appeared delicate and nice, there was a real powerhouse inside her. He mentioned the contrast to Wolowitz, who was such a mama’s boy.

Looking back at her previous career, her call to the agency was the best thing she could have done.

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Not only was Melissa Rauch important for Bernadette

How did her career go? Looking at her previous films and series, her career was not particularly large. In 2009, she had a tiny role in the comedy The Proposal. However, her role didn’t even have a name. Otherwise, there were guest appearances in 2 series, a tiny role in the indie film Blitzlichtgewitter (2006), and a role in the short film The Condom Killer (2009).

The Big Bang Theory then became her biggest role. She appeared in 209 episodes and in 10 of the 12 seasons. Her supporting role in season 3 became a main role in season 4. Although she did not have another similarly large role after the end of the series in 2019, she played the lead role in the sitcom Night Court for 3 seasons.

How important was she in The Big Bang Theory? Her role quickly became an important constant for several characters. She was essential for the character development of Wolowitz and became a best friend for Penny, who was no longer the only woman in a group full of nerds.

But even beyond that, she was an interesting character because she played with the stereotypes of an academic. Although there were constantly jokes about her size, she was not only a nice friend; she regularly stood up for herself and turned her stereotypes on their head.

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The Big Bang Theory still has countless fans today, especially because of the quirky yet lovable characters. However, it can also happen that roles are written out. This happened to an unpopular character: A character in The Big Bang Theory was so unpopular that she was written out of the series

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YouTuber gives his gaming PC a fan sphere for 450 euros, and the monster actually works

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

Cooling in a gaming PC is important. That’s why there are various ways to lower temperatures in a computer. However, a DIY enthusiast has taken it a step further and created the ultimate fan sphere to cool his computer. 

What has the enthusiast crafted? Content creator Major Hardware showcases his latest creation in his YouTube video from April 12, 2026. Using a 3D printer and 15 120mm Noctua fans, he built a massive hemisphere designed to replace the side panel of his PC. 

According to his own account, the idea originated from a viewer and is a successor to a previous project where the enthusiast mounted 15 30mm fans on a small hemisphere. 

As of April 14, 2026, the 15 Noctua A12s alone cost about 450 Euros in Germany (via Geizhals). However, the YouTuber reportedly contacted the manufacturer directly, who provided him with all the fans and the appropriate filament for his 3D printer.

By the end of the project, the enthusiast was so satisfied with the improved temperatures of his computer that he offered the corresponding 3D printing files for free on the Thingiverse website, allowing anyone to recreate the build.

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The upgrade is not just cosmetic 

How well does the creation cool? The enthusiast also wondered how well the monster performs in action. To test this, he first played Battlefield 6 unmodified for a while and then replaced the side panel with the fan sphere. 

It is said that the average temperature of his processor dropped from about 86 to around 66 degrees Celsius after he completed additional rounds for testing. 

The YouTuber also noted that in his specific case, the construction worked so well because he configured all the fans to draw in fresh air into the sphere. Meanwhile, his two radiators at the bottom and top of the PC expel the heat. 

Why is airflow so critical? Air circulation in a computer is particularly important as it can directly affect cooling and performance. 

If heat circulates poorly in a computer or fans are improperly placed, it can lead to something known as “thermal throttling.” During this process, hardware components intentionally limit their performance to avoid overheating (via xidax). 

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Both air and liquid cooling systems operate by expelling hot air from your PC case and drawing in cooler fresh air. This effectively channels waste heat away from your computer and prevents overheating even during long gaming sessions. Besides airflow, the placement of your computer is also important: Tech YouTuber collaborates with NASA to determine the optimal distance of his gaming PC from the wall

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Scrubs Revival: When does Episode 5 start? All dates of the new season

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The new season of Scrubs brings back the doctors of Sacred Heart on Disney+. The new episodes of the series will be released weekly. MeinMMO will tell you when Episode 4 starts.

Update: We have updated the article on 04/15/2026 with the release of Episode 4.

When does Episode 5 of the new season of Scrubs come out? Episode 5 of the new season of Scrubs will be released in Germany on April 22, 2026, on Disney+. This means the series will be available in Germany later than in the USA, where it already premiered on February 25.

At what time will Episode 5 be available? Episode 5 of Scrubs is expected to be available at 9:00 AM German time.

All dates for the new season of Scrubs at a glance:

  • Episode 1: March 25, 2026
  • Episode 2: April 1, 2026
  • Episode 3: April 8, 2026
  • Episode 4: April 15, 2026
  • Episode 5: April 22, 2026
  • Episode 6: April 29, 2026
  • Episode 7: May 6, 2026
  • Episode 8: May 13, 2026
  • Episode 9: May 20, 2026
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This is the story of the Scrubs revival

What is the new season of Scrubs about? After many years as a private doctor, J.D. returns to Sacred Heart. There, not only old friends await him but also new challenges. Some time has passed, but the hospital routine seems to remain the same.

While there is now more modern technology, the interns still need the same support as before, and J.D. is expected to take that on again. However, he must take on a completely new role at Sacred Heart.

But there are also interpersonal conflicts and problems that continue to plague the familiar doctors even over 10 years later. J.D. and Elliot’s relationship has fallen apart and Turk is struggling with mental health issues as a doctor.

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Pokémon GO: Mega Alakazam Counters – the 20 best attackers in the raid guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega Alakazam 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 Alakazam? Mega Alakazam is of the Psychic type. As part of the big Psychic Spectacle, it joined the Mega Raids of Pokémon GO.

How long is Alakazam in raids? You can encounter Alakazam from April 15, 2026 to April 21, 2026. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Alakazam and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

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Mega Alakazam counters in the raid – With these attackers

  1. Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
  2. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  3. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  4. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  5. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  6. Shadow Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
  7. Shadow Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
  8. Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
  9. Mega Salamence with Bite and Brutal Swing
  10. Mega Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  11. Lunala with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  12. Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing
  13. Mega Heracross with Fury Cutter and Megahorn
  14. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  15. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
  16. Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  17. Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  18. Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
  19. Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  20. Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Mega Alakazam: The Pokémon is of the Psychic type and is thus particularly vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Alakazam.

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Is there a Shiny Mega Alakazam? Yes, with luck, you can find and catch shiny Alakazam in Pokémon GO after the raid and evolve them into Shiny Mega Alakazam via Mega Evolution.

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Simsala-Shiny

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.

Additionally, you can assemble your battle team even before you dive into the fights. This not only ensures that you can always start the battle with your best setup right away but also saves you a bit of time in each individual raid lobby: Tips for Organizing Raid Teams.

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Pokémon GO: Defeating Groudon – The 20 Best Counters in the Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In the following raid guide, we show you the 20 best counters against Groudon in Pokémon GO. Here on MeinMMO, you can read which movesets you should use, whether Groudon is available as shiny, and how many trainers you need for the battle.

What kind of Pokémon is Groudon? Groudon is a legendary Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It is a Ground type and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. Furthermore, it is one of the best Ground attackers in Pokémon GO.

When can you encounter Groudon? Groudon returns on April 15, 2026, at 6:00 AM in 5-star raids. You have until April 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM to challenge the boss.

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Defeating Groudon in Raid – The 20 Best Counters

  1. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  2. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  3. Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
  4. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  5. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  6. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  7. Shaymin (Sky Forme) with Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
  8. Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  9. Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  10. Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
  11. Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
  12. Shadow Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
  13. Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
  14. Shadow Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
  15. Shadow Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Power Whip
  16. Mega Gardevoir with Magical Leaf and Triple Axel
  17. Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  18. Rillaboom with Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant
  19. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Solar Beam
  20. Crowned Shield Zamazenta with Ice Fang and Behemoth Bash

Weaknesses of Groudon: As Groudon is a Ground-type Pokémon, it has a weakness to Water, Grass, and Ice attacks. To defeat Groudon as quickly as possible, you should use this weakness in battle.

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Can you catch shiny Groudon? Yes, Groudon is also available in its shiny form in the game. Look out for an example with a neon green body.

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Groudon normal (left) and as shiny (right)

How many trainers are needed? With at least trainer level 40 and the best counters, you can already bring Groudon down with just three trainers. However, we recommend bringing a few more trainers along. This way, the raid will be much more relaxed.

You can already take the time to assemble your raid teams in advance. This can save you some time when joining the raid lobby and have you ready for the raid right away. We explain how this works in our tips for organizing raid teams.

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Teacher teaches his students physics with One Piece, using incredible blackboard drawings

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A physics teacher from Mexico teaches his students about the laws of nature. To convey this as understandably as possible, he uses charts from One Piece and other animes.

What are those chalk drawings? On Instagram, the teacher from Mexico proudly shows the chalk drawings he creates for his students. There are surprisingly many images from One Piece to be seen:

  • With the help of Sogeking, the teacher explains the skewed parabolic trajectory.
  • With his G 2, Luffy can move faster. A great example to symbolize the calculation of airspeed.
  • Who better to explain magnetic and electrical attraction than Enel, the God of Thunder?
  • Even the battle between Gear-5 Luffy and Lucci clearly shows how 2 forces clash according to Newton’s laws.
One Piece board
The students are to calculate the trajectory of Usopp’s projectiles.

However, the chalk drawings also contain not only illustrations, but also informative sketches that help explain physics understandably. Additionally, there are other animes that appear here, such as the fire from the movie Howl’s Moving Castle. It is meant to illustratively show heat transfer.

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Many students would have liked a teacher like that

What do people say in the comments? In the comment section of the individual sketches, users overflow with praise for the images. They celebrate the artist as a unique teacher they would have liked to have had in their school days.

Especially the combination of a popular anime and such a dry subject as physics seems extremely motivating to many users. The most liked chalk drawing with Sogeking has already gathered over 500,000 likes and 700 comments.

No wonder some think such images would be too precious to wipe away. Some joke that they would refuse to clean the board.

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With familiar faces like Luffy and Zoro, the barrier to learning dry formulas from physics decreases. In Japan, it is even possible to have that as a school subject. There, the anime visits different schools and discusses with the students what they want to achieve in life: Children in Japan have the opportunity to experience One Piece as a school subject 

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Sellers of Pokémon cards have a big problem with scalpers, now they are taking action with a new solution

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

To make it harder for resellers to resell coveted Pokémon merchandise in the future, there is a new tactic: A newsletter that fans can subscribe to, with a link that quickly loses its validity.

What problem is to be solved? Scalpers are people who buy up a large quantity of a popular item to resell it at a higher price. This can be a problem for example during the release of a highly anticipated game console, but increasingly also with Pokémon merchandise.

Especially new sets from the Pokémon trading card game are often affected by this problem. The fewer copies there are of a card, the more it is worth and can be sold for a corresponding amount of money.

For the release of upcoming Pokémon merchandise, the Pokémon Center has now come up with a solution: A kind of Early Access with a newsletter on the site.

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Invitation link self-destructs if necessary

What does the solution look like? There will now be action against resellers with a newsletter and a special link. Fans can sign up for a newsletter and will be selected with some luck, allowing them to choose and buy the desired merchandise before anyone else.

The newsletter contains an invitation link that is valid once. If multiple browsers or devices use this link simultaneously, it will be noticed and the link will lose its validity immediately.

If someone tries to manipulate the system in some way using multiple accounts to get more than one opportunity for the merchandise, they risk complete exclusion.

This way, selected customers, hopefully true fans of the franchise, will get a chance to buy the coveted merchandise.

It is important to mention, however, that signing up for the newsletter does not guarantee access. At least this offers a solution to a long-existing problem.

By the way, MeinMMO author Paul Kutzner recently tried out the dark side. In the game TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam, he played as a scalper and even enjoyed the role. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: I’m currently becoming a virtual scalper on Steam – and I love it

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“That hurts me in the heart” – Zarbex is happy about one of his biggest fans on Twitch, discovers that he is not real

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone streaming on Twitch automatically has a chat where viewers can write using their accounts. Streamers and viewers interact this way. But what happens if the viewer who is most present in the chat is not a person but a bot instead? This happened to streamer Maik Zarbex.

Which fan is not real? In one of his past Twitch streams, one of his moderators pointed out to the Twitch streamer Zarbex that his top chatter wahlju from the last 2 years does not actually exist: he is just a bot.

Zarbex looked at the messages that the bot had sent right after the hint: most of them consisted of just a hahahahaha with an added XD.

The bot was only revealed because it had been banned by the moderators and then submitted a ban appeal. In a ban appeal, viewers who have been excluded from the chat due to a violation of rules have a way to request whether they can be unbanned.

Bot wahlju apparently also wanted to participate in the chat again. However, the message in the ban appeal clearly indicated him as a non-human, as the bot promoted his own company, from which he originated. Thus, he can probably forget about getting unbanned.

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Loyal chatter of Zarbex does not exist

How does Zarbex react? Zarbex initially commented on the whole situation with a sarcastic I am broken (Source: Twitch from minute 00:57:10). He further explained that he had recognized the name in the chat repeatedly.

This really hurts my heart because that was such a loyal chatter. I even knew him by name. It’s like having been in a relationship with a woman for 10 years and in the end finding out it was just an AI robot.

– Zarbex on Twitch from 01:02:28

Later, Zarbex looked at the bot account: apparently, it had been following him since March 2025, so a whole year. For 2025, the account was even one of the most active accounts in the chat.

Looking at Zarbex’s Twitch recap from 2025 on YouTube, one can discover the bot account wahlju in the category Your biggest fans. At that time, Zarbex also mentioned, just like now, that he would know him from the chat.

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On Twitch, Zarbex was the newcomer of the year 2024. Meanwhile, he plays among the top German streamers. Although he is so well-known, the Twitch streamer still insists on his privacy, even in public: Twitch streamer has 14,000 viewers, does not want to be photographed secretly: “Not the property of the public”

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“The true AAAA game”: Pirate game starts very positively on Steam, attracting more than 47,000 players

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The pirate game Windrose starts today in Early Access on Steam. Now the first reviews are slowly coming in, and players are very optimistic.

How is the Early Access received? Those who take advantage of the introductory offer of €26.99 can dive into the world of Windrose on Steam. The developers describe the game as a PvE survival adventure set in the pirate era with Soulslite combat.

In Early Access, about 2 thirds of all content from the full version should already be visible. Over time, 50% more content is expected to be added, including new biomes, bosses, and ships. The story is also expected to continue.

The development team at Kraken Express anticipates that the Early Access will last around 1.5 to 2.5 years.

At this time, around 48,500 players are simultaneously active in Windrose (as of April 14, 2026, 5:15 PM, via SteamDB). The trend is rising, so we will likely see the maximum in the coming weeks. However, there is already a clear opinion about the game.

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How is the game received? Currently, Windrose has a very positive rating. About 91% of the 502 users have rated the game more positively than negatively. While the 502 users may not be statistically significant, considering that there are currently over 48,500 players in the game, they do provide a preliminary direction.

In the reviews on Steam, players write that Windrose is better than expensive AAAA competitors from big studios. They are referring to the pirate adventure Skull and Bones, which confidently claimed to be an AAAA title. This is basically the highest budget level for gamers.

After the release, however, there was a major backlash for Skull and Bones, which is currently absent for Windrose. Players praise the following aspects:

  • The combination of open-world exploration, crafting, land survival, and naval battles is considered refreshing.
  • The seamless transition between battles at sea and exploration of islands on land is also praised.
  • Especially in co-op mode, the game is a lot of fun.
  • The overall pirate vibe and setting fully captivate the players.

There is also some criticism. As much fun as the co-op mode is, the solo mode feels much slower and more sluggish. Additionally, the game shows signs of still being in Early Access. While it has a strong foundation, some systems and mechanics still need refinement.

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Imagine Dragons fulfill a childhood dream, release their first game on Steam today

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

If you think of music with Imagine Dragons, you are actually right. But now the musicians are launching their first game Last Flag on Steam as developers.

What do Imagine Dragons have to do with video games? Songs like Radioactive, Believer, Demons, or Bones have been streamed over a billion times on Spotify. This fame is what Imagine Dragons, specifically singer Dan Reynolds and his brother, band manager Mac Reynolds, want to leverage to create their own video game.

In collaboration with Night Street Games, the two are living their dream. They say in their documentary on YouTube: “Mac and I have always dreamed of founding a game studio for as long as I can remember.”

Their debut work brings a nearly forgotten genre back to life, just waiting for a new coat of paint.

Here you can watch the trailer for the game Last Flag:

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Last Flag shows in the trailer what the shooter by Imagine Dragons is about

TF2, Halo and LoL in one

What kind of game is it? The two brothers did not find it easy to choose a genre. While Mac prefers playing shooters, Dan is at home with MOBAs like LoL. Accordingly, a game emerged that aims to be both tactically challenging and really action-packed.

Last Flag revives the old “Capture the Flag” mode. The goal in a 5vs.5 shooter is to capture the enemy team’s flag and protect your own.

At the same time, the tactical depth of the mode is further enhanced by hiding your own flag. Meanwhile, both teams are busy tussling over a tower in the center of the map, which holds clues about the location of the opposing flag.

Dan Reynolds explains this in the documentary: “The fact that you can hide your flag and it doesn’t always stay in the same position is really the core of Last Flag. It should capture this feeling I had when I hid my flag on the playground back in school during PE.”

What do the two think about their game? The two have a clear vision for their title. Last Flag is not meant to aim too high, but rather to focus clearly on the single game mode. The maps, the heroes, their skills, and everything else are tailored to that one game mode.

Accordingly, the price is also sharp, as it is set to cost 15 € on Steam. However, there will be a discount campaign at release that will reduce the hero shooter right away.

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A grandma from Night City is responsible for the worst fate in Cyberpunk 2077, and I will never forgive that

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Cyberpunk 2077 is a game full of people who are rarely completely morally black or white. V is also not someone who should boast of moral superiority. However, there is a resident of Night City whom MeinMMO editor Caro will never forgive for a particularly heinous act.

Cyberpunk 2077 often throws players and me into various dilemmas that are not easy to solve and are often decided by which path holds the least evil. My V is no saint and makes some decisions based more on feeling than on the correct behavior of a professional mercenary. 

Therefore, I want to judge as few inhabitants of Night City as possible… With one exception: Wakako Okada, the “Lady of Westbrook” and one of the few major fixers in Night City.

It’s no wonder that the job of a fixer is only suited for the kind of people who can switch off their empathy like a switch to act lucratively and, as much as possible, to maintain their own reputation. But Wakako went too far for me. 

With one action, she not only ensured that I and consequently my V lost all respect for her but also contributed to one of the worst and most tragic fates in Cyberpunk 2077, which makes me damned angry and sad every time.

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Few suffer as terribly in Cyberpunk 2077 as Evelyn Parker

Wakako may have played a short but crucial role in the terrible fate of Evelyn Parker. The person V initially meets as a client for the heist at Konpeki Plaza hides a much deeper motivation and a tragic attempt to escape her own fate.

Evelyn is a so-called “Doll,” a sex worker with a chip that adapts her behavior to the wishes and desires of clients and erases her memory after the session. In both a metaphorical and literal sense, a doll, a toy.

After the Konpeki heist from the tutorial goes sideways, Evelyn ends up back with her Dollhouse employer at “Clouds.” There, she is silenced by a targeted virus from her own clients, the Voodoo Boys, because she knew too much about their plans. 

She barely survived the attack, but her cyberware was so severely damaged that she became almost comatose. What followed made her one of the most tragic characters in the game for me.

Evelyn Parker
Evelyn is first encountered in Lizzy’s Bar, the headquarters of the Mox (Image source: YouTube)

Wakako makes one of the most heartless and soulless decisions, even for a Night City fixer

The manager of Clouds decided, after several attempts to repair Evelyn’s cyberware and offenses against her body, to sell the broken doll to a particularly slimy ripperdoc named Fingers. Without promising measures to restore her, Evelyn’s former employer handed over her body to the ripper as payment. 

Fingers eventually contacted Wakako to secure a particularly lucrative deal – and Wakako, a woman with extensive connections, delivered. 

She ensured that Evelyn was sold to the Scavengers, one of the worst kinds of gangs you absolutely do not want to encounter in Night City. They recognized the potential of an implanted doll chip and exploited Evelyn for the production of snuff braindances for the black market, forcing her to endure one unspeakable situation after another.

Only after being rescued by Judy with V’s help could Evelyn escape this torture, but only for a short time. Evelyn was unable to overcome the events and ultimately took her own life in Judy’s bathtub.

Wakako knew exactly what she was doing

Wakako had no ill will towards Evelyn and no other reason to sell her to the Scavengers than pure indifference. The Scavs are known for trading body modifications, cyberware, and organs on the black market, just as they produce snuff braindances. 

Wakako’s base is unfortunately also located on Jig-Jig Street, where sex work and the dealing of increasingly extreme material is the order of the day.

She knew exactly what she was doing. And that makes her not only one of the most ruthless fixers but also one of the most heartless and coldest individuals in all of Night City, to whom neither I nor V will ever give any respect.

Perhaps it’s because she is a woman herself, or maybe it’s just the gut-wrenching staging of the game. But I will never be able to get used to Evelyn’s fate in any playthrough and always have to take a break after her story.

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While some gangs decide to make some people’s lives a real hell without any remorse, there are also other groups that see it differently. Referring to a gang that took Evelyn Parker under their protection, rather than seeing her as an outsider, and that was none other than the smallest but most respectable group in Cyberpunk 2077: The smallest gang from Cyberpunk 2077 is known to every player, but few know what really lies behind the Mox

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