In Warhammer 40,000 there are fanatical tech nerds – Dawn of War 4 lets you play as them and shows what they can do

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In the Imperium of Mankind from Warhammer 40,000, there is a group of deadly tech nerds whose order is responsible for some of the strongest weapons and war machines of the Imperium. In Dawn of War 4, you will be able to play them right at release, and an initial CGI trailer now shows what to expect.

What is this order? These tech nerds belong to the so-called Adeptus Mechanicus. This group is – alongside Space Marines, Orks, and Necrons – one of the four playable factions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, the latest installment in the RTS series that has existed since 2004. 

In a cinematic trailer, the developers of Dawn of War 4 now showcase the Adeptus Mechanicus in action. During this, they appropriately encounter some Necrons – an alien species of machine beings. 

Here you can see the cinematic trailer for the Adeptus Mechanicus in Dawn of War 4:

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 shows the Adeptus Mechanicus in the CGI trailer

Tech Fanatics with Deadly War Machines

What can the Adeptus Mechanicus actually do? It consists of the best engineers and scientists of the Imperium and is one of its 6 most dangerous organizations. This is no surprise: after all, the Adeptus Mechanicus holds a monopoly on all knowledge that exists within the Imperium.

The Adeptus Mechanicus manufactures some of the most powerful weapons of the Imperium. These include the Titans – huge, heavily armored walkers with great firepower. The order also possesses an army of augmented cyborg soldiers called Skitarii, equipped with ray weapons.

The Tech-Priests themselves (as the followers of the Adeptus Mechanicus are actually called) are also not harmless civilians, but true killing machines. Over the years, they replace many of their own body parts with mechanical components or even give themselves several new limbs.

Also seen in the trailer are so-called Servo-Skulls – floating skulls with built-in scanners and sensors. These are already known from the first Dawn of War, where they were used as scouts to scout the map. Some real Tech-Priests have even built a functioning Servo-Skull, although no real human skull was used in the process.

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Then do it like this before the link: “There is still no release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4. However, about a month ago, one of the developers spoke about a feature that has already excited some initial testers: Dawn of War 4 aims to take a feature of the original to the next level – making it so good that first players want to spend more time with it right away

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Nvidia CEO says: AI will not take your jobs away, but will annoy you and give you more work than ever before

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Many fear that AI will replace their jobs. However, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisions a different scenario: The technology will not make you redundant, but will keep you busier than ever before.

What forecast does the Nvidia CEO give? At a panel discussion at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Jensen Huang describes a future where AI agents do not serve as substitutes for humans, but rather as extremely demanding supervisors (Fortune)

His vision is quite vivid: Your [AI] agents annoy you, take care of every little detail, and you have more to do than ever before, Huang says. They analyze your work, provide real-time feedback, and ensure you become more efficient (Youtube).

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Why does he believe AI results in more work instead of less? At first glance, AI sounds like a relief and numerous companies are increasingly relying on strong AI integration. Some companies so much that a spontaneous access restriction can lead to real problems.

After all, it takes over tasks, automates processes, and saves time.
But it is here that Huang sees a turning point:

  1. Work gets done significantly faster
  2. Companies can start many more projects simultaneously
  3. Expectations for performance rise massively

“We work faster, we work on a larger scale, and we think about doing things we never could have imagined.”

Jensen Huang, YouTube

He describes these AI systems metaphorically as digital instances that will constantly intervene, monitor tasks, and accelerate processes. For employees, this primarily means one thing: more speed, more control, and (hopefully) more output.

Will AI eventually create more jobs?

How does this relate to the current fear of job loss? This assessment contrasts with the concerns of many employees across various sectors – from humanists to creative minds (via Fortune). The uncertainty is significant.

In the USA, it has been studied very closely: The fluctuating labor market has created a feeling of powerlessness among many employees. According to a recent ADP research study, only one in five was confident that they would keep their job until 2025. Some respond with active resistance against digital transformation, hoping to halt the development.

As a joint survey by the AI agency Writer and the research firm Workplace Intelligence shows, nearly 30% of respondents admitted to intentionally undermining their employer’s AI initiatives (via Fortune).

Studies show that only a small portion of employees still feels truly secure. At the same time, many companies are already planning to cut jobs as part of the AI transformation. Estimates suggest that several hundred thousand jobs could be affected as early as 2026 (Goldman Sachs).

“I am convinced that in the end we will create more jobs,” Huang said. By the end of this industrial revolution, he predicts that more people will be employed than at the beginning.

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In general, the assumption remains that the biggest challenge posed by AI is not necessarily job loss, but also the change in daily work. Processes will become denser, demands will rise. More dramatically than Huang, however, Dario Amodei, the head of the AI company behind Claude, describes it: AI destroys jobs and companies downplay the threats

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Dance ban does not dare to return to Twitch, prefers to take on the largest German internet provider

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Instead of returning to Twitch, as many in his community wish, Kilian Tanzverbot Heinrich prefers to make announcements on YouTube. Exactly what he started his career as a content creator with.

Who is Tanzverbot confronting? After Tanzverbot recently made an announcement to WC Frisch, now the largest German internet provider Telekom had to listen to his complaints. Deutsche Telekom holds a market share of about 40%, followed by Vodafone. In his latest YouTube video Announcement to Telekom on his secondary channel RANDOMVERBOT, Tanzverbot complained about the lagging internet.

At first, Tanzverbot said that he is not really a fan of making announcements, but he felt the need to speak out. His problem with Telekom: Even though the YouTuber has fiber optic and thus a high download and upload rate, he cannot properly use his internet connection from 5 PM to about 11 PM.

Pages would only load very slowly, whether it’s Lieferando, YouTube or X.com. Tanzverbot got upset about it: I pay you 200 euros, I am a really good customer, I have never been late with a payment or anything else. I have always paid. This just can’t be! (Source: YouTube from minute 01:18)

The Telekom support wasn’t much help either, according to Tanzverbot. The response from support seemed to make Tanzverbot even angrier.

Getting upset in YouTube videos about companies, other people, or generally things that currently bother Tanzverbot, is precisely what made the content creator famous around 11 years ago. In a way, Tanzverbot is returning to his roots. However, he does not want to stream on Twitch yet.

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I want to come back, but I am afraid

Why doesn’t Tanzverbot want to return to Twitch? As much as his uploads please his community, they also wish to see the content creator back on the livestreaming platform Twitch. There, Tanzverbot also has a large reach with over 800,000 followers (Source: Tanzverbot on Twitch).

In another YouTube video, he explained the reasons for his non-return:

I want to come back, but I am afraid. I am simply afraid to stream on my main channels. […] But that is just related to my fear that I am much more afraid of the people who have always supported me than of any randoms.

– Tanzverbot on YouTube from minute 00:21

Tanzverbot seems to think he has let his community down, as he only livestreams on TikTok, not on his main channels, where his actual community is. According to his own statement, he wouldn’t care if hate comments came his way on TikTok. However, he would take the responses from his community more to heart.

The content creator has not been active on Twitch for a long time. His last stream took place, according to SullyGnome, on June 4, 2025. That is so long that a YouTube fan channel had to create its own content to deliver videos.

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Tanzverbot took a long break after he publicly announced in April 2025 that he had been very unwell in the preceding months. The main reason was his failed relationship with the Twitch streamer quiteLola: Twitch streamer Tanzverbot is in crisis, says his relationship has taken away a lot of his will to live

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I have been using a brilliant feature on Steam for 2 years and have saved several hundred euros with it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Benedikt has been using a feature on Steam for a few years now. This saves him a lot of money each year.

What is the feature? Steam introduced the new feature “Steam Family” in 2024. However, the feature could already be tested in the official beta since March 2024. Meanwhile, the feature is officially integrated into Steam, making it easy to use.

In the last 2 years, my wife and I have saved several hundred euros with it. Because many games no longer need to be purchased twice; one license of the game is sufficient.

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“Steam Family” has saved me money in daily life for 2 years

Since when have I been using the feature? I have been using “Steam Family” since March 2024 with my wife. The big advantage: Games that either my wife or I purchase are usually also available on the other account. Also convenient: The DLCs of a game can also be used through “Steam Family”.

The old “Family Sharing” was much more restrictive: If my wife played a title from my account, I was locked out. With “Steam Family”, other people can use games from my account, but I can still use another title simultaneously.

But there are exceptions: Games from Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, or generally third-party launchers do not support “Steam Family”.

Steam Family Fantasy Life Note
Convenient: In the Steam store, you will see a blue note indicating that you can already use the game.

Why is it worth it? In the last 2 years, my wife and I have saved a lot of money, especially for larger games that interest both of us.

One of us buys the game and the other can also use it without having to invest money directly:

  • For example, my wife bought Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and I could also check it out without having to buy it myself.
  • FANTASY LIFE i: The Time Thief was also purchased by my wife, and later I could play it calmly for a few hours.
  • My wife could now try Crimson Desert through my account to find out that it is not her game after all. That saved us 60 euros.

Other notable games include Monster Hunter: Stories 3, Stellar Blade, the survival game Enshrouded, or Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Otherwise, it would have been 50 or 60 euros every time if we had both bought the game.

Additionally, “Steam Family” has another significant advantage: You can simply try out games and do not have to adhere to Steam’s return policy if your partner is excited about the game and wants to keep it anyway.

In my opinion, Steam’s return policy sometimes falls short in everyday life: After 2 hours, you have barely seen enough of the game to really know if you want to return it. Crimson Desert is a game where, after 2 hours, you have hardly seen anything of the game world. In other games, you might not even be finished with the tutorial after 2 hours.

Where does the advantage end? As soon as my wife and I want to use co-op or multiplayer, Steam Family reaches its limits, as a single license cannot be used by two accounts simultaneously. We both purchased games like Coral Island and My Time at Sandrock. That is something to keep in mind when using the feature.

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“I want people to see this” – Players from Russia and Ukraine talk in ARC Raiders about sad reality

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A conversation in ARC Raiders moved not only the affected Raiders but also the entire community when a Russian player encounters a gamer from Ukraine.

How did the players collide? In a clip by player elimsnis (on TikTok SinSmileTV), he shows the encounter with another player in the “Buried City” in ARC Raiders. The actual PvP player informs the other that he is not friendly and will shoot, but changes his mind when the other asks him to. He has to get back to work soon and finds correspondingly little time to play. This moves elimsnis to mercy, which is why he lets his now new friend loot in peace.

When asked by the other where he comes from, he replies: “I come from a very sad country.” The other can relate and reveals that he lives in Ukraine. That causes a brief pause before elimsnis admits: “I am from Russia.”

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“I just want people to appreciate their lives.”

What did the two players talk about? After a brief, somewhat awkward pause in which both seem to digest the realization, they switch to Russian so they can converse more directly without switching to another language. In the clip, it is translated by elimsnis through subtitles.

Our expertise at MeinMMO focuses on gaming. Those who want to delve deeper into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are advised to consult official sources or news magazines:

– Ukraine Live Blog (via Zeit)
– War in Ukraine (via nzz)
– Solidarity with Ukraine (via auswärtiges-amt)

Important Note: If dark thoughts are bothering you due to the current situation: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, contact the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the online counseling, where you can also use a chat. This is free of charge and applies nationwide.

The Russian player narrates that he fled to Spain and works there, and that he also has many friends in Ukraine. His Ukrainian teammate reports that he still lives in his home country and does not have the necessary money to flee. He spends a third of his salary on taxi rides, hoping he won’t be caught and recruited for the fight: “Living like this is terrifying, unbearable.”

Both listen to each other and agree: “This is just really bad.”

Here you can watch the entire clip of the encounter:

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What does the Russian player say about this encounter? In the description of the clip on his TikTok channel, elimsnis addresses the community with the following message:

I never thought something like this would happen. I just want people to see it. The world has gone out of joint. When I was younger, I thought such things only happened in antiquity or in old Soviet films.

And then one day, you blink, and suddenly you’re living in another reality, in another country. Your whole life changes, and it will never be the same as it was before.

I just want people to see it and appreciate their lives.

– elimsnis on TikTok
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Ancient MMORPG currently has 250,000 players, even though the developers have raised the prices

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Old School RuneScape, the servers are heating up. Over 250,000 players are currently playing the MMORPG, even though the developers recently raised the prices.

Why is the MMORPG so popular right now? The MMORPG genre is currently experiencing a trend, where many players are returning to their old favorites due to a lack of new titles. Currently, we are seeing record player numbers not only in Old School RuneScape (Source: MMORPG.org.pl).

The fact that so many players are currently checking out RuneScape is likely due to the major updates that the MMORPG has received as part of its renewals. At the same time, the MMORPG was recently criticized for raising prices again, the third time in five years.

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A Mix of Nostalgia and Innovations

What updates have there been recently? In Old School RuneScape, the developers have a packed roadmap for 2026. So far, there have been two major updates. In January, a new temporary game mode called Deadman Annihilation was introduced, along with more PvP, new items, and the removal of the bank keys.

The most recent update is the April update titled: Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts, which introduces the Yamas League. In addition, Echo bosses are returning, new tasks and relics are coming, and new demonic rewards can be earned. The combat masteries have also been adjusted.

What does the community think about the new peak? The players of Old School RuneScape are very happy that their MMORPG is currently flourishing. At the same time, it is likely that everyone is aware that the high player count also means many bots are invading the title. However, they also praise the new leagues of the game on Reddit:

  • janzuka: “Leagues has been a lot of fun so far. What kind of build are you all using?”
  • Gavither: “It’s accessible on many available platforms and not technically demanding. It’s really no surprise. However, bots probably make up quite a percentage.”
  • SuperCarpenter4450: “Surely RS has always had a botting problem, but they have published statistics that detail how much they have ramped up bot bans, especially in the last 6 months. Every active player can tell you that you can feel the reduction of bots. So it’s still pretty impressive to see their player numbers. However, the reason for this peak is a leagues event, which historically drives player numbers up.”

So they are presumably working on the bot problem, and the player count has also risen with computer gamers.

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Gundam: Start, Cast and Plot – All Information about the Live Action Film with Sydney Sweeney on Netflix

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The great science fiction franchise Gundam is getting a new live-action movie starring a prominent cast. You can find all the information about the release, content, and cast here.

What is Gundam? It is an upcoming film from the Gundam franchise. This science fiction universe originated in Japan and has produced countless films, series, mangas, and games since its inception in 1979.

The story centers around the titular Gundams, gigantic battle robots operated by humans. The new film will focus on such pilots, and it will be released on Netflix.

When is the release of Gundam? As of now, there is no set date for its theatrical release. Netflix announced on April 21, 2026, that filming has started. You should not expect a release before 2028.

Is there a trailer for Gundam? Currently, no visual material for the film exists yet. In the meantime, you can get an impression of the mechs with the trailer of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX:

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Trailer for the new anime movie Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Gundam: Story and Cast

What is the story of Gundam? The film tells a new story in the franchise and takes place during a prolonged war.

In it, two rival Gundam pilots face off. One fights for the people on Earth, the other for those in the space colonies. Netflix currently describes the story as follows:

“As changing loyalties and a growing threat put them on a collision course, they are drawn into a high-stakes race through the vastness of space that could determine the fate of humanity. With breathtaking battles, deep human emotions, and an epic cinematic dimension, this is a Gundam like you have never seen before.

Who is starring in Gundam? Netflix has already revealed the cast lineup. The cast is led by Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.

So far, the cast is as follows:

  • Sydney Sweeney (The Housemaid, Euphoria)
  • Noah Centineo (Street Fighter, Warfare)
  • Jackson White (Tell Me Lies)
  • Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool & Wolverine)
  • Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth)
  • Michael Mando (Better Call Saul)
  • Javon “Wanna” Walton (Under the Bridge)
  • Oleksandr Rudynskyi (The Agency)
  • Ida Brooke (Dune: Part Three)
  • Gemma Chua-Tran (Heartbreak High)
  • Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus)

The exact nature of the roles is still unknown.

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Gundam: Team and Stream

Who is part of the team for Gundam? The film is directed by Jim Miockle (Sweet Tooth). It is produced by Legendary Pictures and Bandai Namco Filmworks.

Where can you stream Gundam? The film will be released exclusively on Netflix. Whether it will also run in theaters for a certain time is still unclear. This Japanese franchise will receive a western entry with this film, which is sure to attract some attention thanks to its star-studded cast. In another production related to gaming, Sydney Sweeney also plays one of the lead roles: Split Fiction Film: Release, Cast, Trailer – All information about the video game adaptation with Sydney Sweeney

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Dragon Ball Super gets a reboot for the 4th time, completely changing the visuals with new scenes

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

About three months ago, the people behind Dragon Ball not only announced the continuation of the Dragon Ball Super anime but also a remake. This marks the fourth version that fans can see from the beginning of the anime. One of the creators now explains in detail what has changed. 

What will change with the remake? So far, it was only known that the anime would receive an extended version titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, which retells the story from the very beginning of DB Super. There are expected to be improved visual expressions in every scene and a more immersive and detailed reproduction of the original work. 

During the livestream for Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, which took place on April 19, 2026, Executive Producer Akio Iyoku revealed why the remake is necessary. He names the reasons for what will change with the new edition:

  • The beginning of Dragon Ball Super is set ten years in the past. Since then, visual expressions have continually evolved, and integrating these innovations has been an important factor. 
  • They want to stay closer to the original, meaning the manga by Akira Toriyama. 
  • There will be new scenes, and the old ones will also be re-rendered, meaning rendered from scratch. 
  • The art style is said to have been improved.
  • The story is set to be completely reconstructed. 

You can watch a first trailer for it here:

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Dragon Ball Super Beerus shows the beginning of the anime in a new guise

As an example of the changes, the producer mentions the presence of Beerus. Since he is the God of Destruction, his strength and presence are to be emphasized even more with modern visual techniques. 

Unfortunately, Akiyō Iyoku does not elaborate further on what is meant by the reconstructed story. It could mean that the narrative pace improves, even if there are no drastic changes to the main plot. 

The Fourth Remake of the Same Story

Who is it worth it for? The remake is really only suitable for hardcore fans or for people who have not seen any version of Dragon Ball Super yet. Because there have been three ways to experience Dragon Ball Super so far.

On one hand, there is the original manga by Akira Toriyama, on the other hand, there is the movie Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods related to the anime, and then there is the anime itself. The remake is now the fourth version of the same story. 

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Pokémon GO: Raids, legendary bosses and raid hours in May 2026

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In May 2026, you will find raids, legendary bosses, and raid hours in Pokémon GO. You can find out which ones in our overview.

As usual, the transition of a month brings new content to Pokémon GO. This also includes the raids, which will provide you with various 5-star and Mega bosses. Of course, spotlight hours are also part of the month.

When you can encounter which bosses, we have summarized for you in a clear manner. Suitable counter guides are also directly linked for you. Monsters that can also appear as shiny are marked with an *.

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All Raid Hours in May 2026

A raid hour takes place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, the corresponding boss appears in high numbers in a variety of gyms. So you have a good opportunity to get many specimens if you are out with a strong group.

DateBoss
May 6Nihilego*
May 13Buzzwole* (America and Greenland),
Pheromosa* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) and Xurkitree* (Asia-Pacific)
May 20Tapu Bulu*
May 27Tapu Fini*

All Raid Bosses in May 2026

DateBoss
Weekends in MayShadow 5-Star Raids with Shadow Cresselia*
Counters against Shadow Cresselia
May 6 – 125-Star Raids with Nihilego*
Counters against Nihilego
May 6 – 12Mega Raids with Mega Camerupt*
Counters against Mega Camerupt
May 13 – 195-Star Raids with Buzzwole* (America and Greenland),
Pheromosa* (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India) and
Xurkitree* (Asia-Pacific)
Counters against Buzzwole
Counters against Pheromosa
Counters against Xurkitree
May 13 – 19Mega Raids with Mega Glalie*
Counters against Mega Glalie
May 20 – 265-Star Raids with Tapu Bulu*
Counters against Tapu Bulu
May 20 – 26Mega Raids with Mega Altaria*
Counters against Mega Altaria
May 27 – June 25-Star Raids with Tapu Fini*
Counters against Tapu Fini
May 27 – June 2Mega Raids with Mega Medicham*
Counters against Mega Medicham
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Not only new raids await you in the new month. There will also be events and new Dynamax bosses that await you in May 2026. If you want to know when which content takes place in the new month, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in May 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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The creators of Pokémon have really disappointed me lately, but their latest game fascinates me completely

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Beast of Reincarnation has received a new trailer and Game Freak continues to show that there is more to them than just Pokémon. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes is not only completely fascinated, the game reminds him of an emotional action RPG.

Since its announcement, the gaming world seems to be completely surprised by Beast of Reincarnation. The upcoming action RPG from Game Freak, the Pokémon studio, looks impressive, especially when compared to the Pokémon games.

So far, I have mostly ignored Beast of Reincarnation and was skeptical. Especially the DLC for Pokémon Legends Z-A disappointed me like no other game has in a long time. But the new trailer for Beast of Reincarnation gives me hope that there is more to Game Freak.

You can watch the new trailer here:

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GameFreak showcases in the new trailer for Beast of Reincarnation what their new game is capable of

More than just Pokémon

Game Freak is primarily associated with the Pokémon series, but occasionally they also ventured into other games, such as:

  • Drill Dozer (2005) for Game Boy Advance
  • Tembo the Badass Elephant (2015) for Steam, PS4, and Xbox One
  • Giga Wrecker (2017) for Steam (later also for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch)
  • Little Town Hero (2019) for Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox One

These have mostly flown under the radar or received mediocre reception. For instance, Little Town Hero only scored 64 on Metacritic with a user score of 4.2. Beasts of Reincarnation already raises the bar with production values alone.

I am especially fascinated by the robots, as I initially thought of something like Nioh for the setting, but Beast of Reincarnation mixes post-apocalypse with Japanese influences. The new trailer showcases the subjectively best form of a post-apocalypse.

I love the world that seems inhabited by robots and reclaimed by nature. Humans seem to be secondary. Along with the musical accompaniment, the game already evokes flashbacks to NieR: Automata, an action RPG that triggered the strongest emotions in me.

Especially impressive in the trailer is also the gameplay. It not only looks fast and beautifully animated, but also implements the contrast between nature and robots.

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Impressive Visual Details

On paper, the gameplay looks simply like an action RPG, but I am impressed by how much confidence Game Freak puts into the visual design. The contrast between mechanical creatures and nature seems to be reflected even in combat. For example, a special move makes gigantic flowers sprout from the ground, but also features futuristic attacks with seemingly homing arrows.

This confidence is also evident in the character design. The main character and an older man may appear to wear traditional clothing at first glance, but small pockets, a green vial, or a jacket that looks more futuristic can be seen. In this trailer, Game Freak manages to organically combine these elements without the visual ideas clashing.

This is not easy and shows that Game Freak has an understanding of character design and a visual identity beyond graphics. In this case, you could mention Pokémon, because despite the mediocre technology, Pokémon games usually have interesting visual ideas.

Beast of Reincarnation clothing main character
Just the clothing of the main character is incredibly interesting.

Important, even if it may not be the best game

If you look at the YouTube comments, the comparison with Pokémon is of course in the foreground. That’s why Beast of Reincarnation is such an important game for Game Freak. It not only attracts attention for them, but they can also differentiate themselves from Pokémon, even if the game may not be the big revelation.

Although I am looking forward to the release now, a fundamental skepticism remains. The story seems to be a major focus, and it will be interesting to see what Game Freak makes of it. Although Pokémon has nice ideas, there hasn’t been a truly serious story since Pokémon Black and White 2 (2012).

However, Beast of Reincarnation stands or falls with the gameplay. The animations look good, but how does it actually play? The flower special move looks impressive but also like a disruption in the otherwise fluid gameplay. After all, a good flow is one of the most important aspects of action combat systems.

However, these are things that are difficult to evaluate based on a trailer. We will likely have to wait for demos, play tests, or ultimately the release. But even just with the trailers, Game Freak has already managed to be more than just the Pokémon studio and I find that wonderful.

There’s definitely not long to wait; Beast of Reincarnation will be released on August 4, 2026, on PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series. MeinMMO author Ody thinks of a FromSoftware title while playing: The Pokémon developers reopen a gaming wound that Sekiro has stabbed into me

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Windrose: Multiplayer and Coop – How it works and what is possible

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Windrose offers a lot of potential for those who enjoy setting sail with their friends. But how does it work and what is possible? We will show you!

What can you do in multiplayer in Windrose? Windrose can be played completely in co-op, and you can explore the world together and build your bases and ships. One player hosts the corresponding world and then invites the others with an invite code.

How many players can play Windrose? You can play with up to 8 players on the official servers, although the game itself recommends a maximum of 4 for a smoother experience. If you manage a dedicated server, you can increase the number of players as well.

Can you invite players to the solo world at any time? In principle, you can. For that, you just need to go to “Host Game” in the main menu and select your existing world instead of a new one. However, you should note that not every progress is transferred for all players, and some things are not synchronized.

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How does progress work in co-op? Individual progress depends on when players enter an existing world. If the host has already been playing for a while, the progress of the other players will not be automatically adjusted. However, you have a few options to customize your gaming experience:

  • Shared quest progress
    • You can choose in the options whether you want to share your quest progress. This works for all quests marked as co-op quests. If one player completes the objectives, the quest is also completed for all other present players.
    • You can also disable the option so that everyone has to complete their quests by themselves.
      • Note: If you take breaks in between and your host continues to play without you, you will have to catch up on missed quest objectives next time before you can continue synchronously.
  • You can also adjust how and whether the enemies scale with you and the number of players. You can make them either stronger or weaker.

Do new players take on the host’s progress? No, if you join a world later, you have to catch up on completed quests before you can continue together.

Do all resources respawn in multiplayer? Yes, you don’t have to worry about emptying the world together. As long as the resources are not too close to a campfire, they respawn regularly.

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Can multiplayer worlds be continued without a host? Yes, theoretically that is possible. It’s not very simple, but if you want to continue playing without your host friend, catch up on progress, or just farm, you can do that as well. However, it’s a bit more complicated and comes with some limitations. Everything you need to know is here in the guide: Windrose: How you can dive into your friends’ world even without a host

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First voices from the endgame of Crimson Desert confirm critics’ opinions, now see the problems

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

The release of Crimson Desert on March 19, 2026, has now been over a month. For the fans, it’s a good time to provide a conclusion about the game, and there is a lot of criticism.

How is Crimson Desert doing? Crimson Desert is still popular among players a month after its release. Just on Sunday, April 19, according to SteamDB, over 155,000 players logged in simultaneously. The first 3.6% of players have finished the story and are now voicing criticism.

Warning: This article contains minor spoilers about the final boss of Crimson Desert.

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Critique of the endgame and its systems

What bothers the players? In a Reddit thread, players are currently discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Crimson Desert intensely. In it, the poster expresses some theses. For example, the last chapters of Crimson Desert are not good and feel “rushed.”

At the same time, the epic final boss fight has major issues. The dragon flying and reaching the boss do not function well due to bugs and rob the fun and flow of the fight. Similarly, the start of the fight is problematic, as you first have to find the final boss instead of using the epic storm on the fortress as an introduction.

He also speaks in the post about the many systems of Crimson Desert. For example, the camp, according to him, is built more on quantity than quality. Bugs block some features, and it lacks depth.

For him, the boss fights were also quite boring. They usually follow the same attack patterns and do not differ much in tactics. On the other hand, it is different with the puzzles, which you sometimes have to solve with millimeter precision.

How does the community see this? The community discusses the player’s experience. The post has about as many upvotes as comments on Reddit. Opinions vary greatly, but many of his points resonate:

  • martygod12: “Exactly my thoughts. CD is overall a good game, but it is extremely inconsistent. There is probably no game I’ve played in the last 5, maybe even 10 years, where I was constantly amazed at how great something can be made, only to then simultaneously shake my head in disbelief at how poorly something can be made.”
  • Nwah2112: “The precision of the puzzles is not discussed often enough. I had to look up a series of quite simple puzzles just to confirm I was doing it right because I had assumed I had everything turned the right way or whatever.”
  • trevvert: “The refinement system is also completely crazy. Why SO MANY materials? Why isn’t it drawn from the inventory? And sorting in the refinement menu makes a lot of things very difficult; it could use some category tabs as well as a way to refine multiple levels at once (especially when combining the same equipment)”
  • Catch11: “It is heavily carried by the graphics and combat, but I enjoy it immensely”
  • BiggieAl93: “For a game with so many bosses, it’s really disappointing that every boss is just a teleporting, attack spamming clusterfuck.”

However, there is also a lot of criticism from fans who praise Crimson Desert and the features criticized here. However, the general tenor points out that the critics were correct in their assessments of the game and that Crimson Desert has clear problems that need to be fixed.

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Microsoft has seemingly decided to give up the last thing that made an Xbox an Xbox: custom hardware

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft seems to have decided to give up the last thing that made an Xbox an Xbox, and that could be crucial. According to leakers, Microsoft plans to forego custom hardware in its next Xbox. This also marks the end of an era, as every Xbox so far relied on special hardware inside.

“Project Helix” is said to be the next Xbox from Microsoft. It’s already clear that the system will differ significantly from the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, as it aims to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming.

Now another detail has emerged: A well-known leaker reports that the next Xbox is supposed to forgo custom hardware, a fact that has always made consoles unique in their own way.

The leak comes from AMD insider KeplerL2, the magazine WCCFTech considers the source and the leaker to be very reliable, as he has been correct more often in the past.

Giving up on special hardware feels like the end of an era, but it will make things much easier for developers

What does this mean? In simple terms, the next Xbox system will contain the same hardware that you can also find in a computer. There is not supposed to be a specific graphics chip (GPU) developed for the Xbox platform.

For most average users, this change probably won’t make much difference. When someone turns on a console, they usually see the interface and menus, not the custom hardware hidden inside the console. Gaming is also unlikely to feel any different, as the gaming experience itself with controllers and players will most likely remain identical.

On the other hand, the shift to “normal” PC hardware without special features means it could be easier than ever to port games to the new “Helix” system.

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MeinMMO tech expert Benedikt says: The forgoing of such custom hardware feels like the end of the Xbox era. Whether in the Xbox 360, Xbox One, or the current generation (Series X|S), Microsoft has always relied on specifically tailored hardware that you could only find in these consoles.

This made the consoles something special, at least from a hardware perspective. Even the new Steam Machine, which is set to be released in 2026, relies on special hardware that you can only find in that device.

But that could now be over. In the end, I might only buy PC hardware with an Xbox sticker on it. For many, there might hardly be any reason to buy an Xbox, as the lines between PCs and consoles continue to blur. However, this could also mean that important advantages of the Xbox are lost: 6 things where PS5 and Xbox are simply better than a gaming PC

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Pokémon GO: All Events in May 2026 – Dates in the List

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

May also brings various events to Pokémon GO. You can find out what they are in our overview.

As in every month, May again brings different events into play. These include events, raids, and also the raid hours. In May 2026, there will again be 2 Community Days: the regular edition and a classic variant.

The overview of all dates can be found in the following list. Monsters that can also appear as Shiny are marked with an *. If there are already more information about an event, you can find it by clicking on the corresponding link.

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All Events in May 2026

DateEvent
May 2Raid Day with Shadow Entei*
May 9Community Day with Lechonk*
May 12 – 18Spring Marathon
May 16Community Day Classic
May 23Mega Raid Day

All Raid Bosses and Raid Hours in May 2026

DateRaids
Weekends in MayShadow 5-Star Raids with Shadow Cresselia*
May 6 – 125-Star Raids with Nihilego*
May 6 – 12Mega Raids with Mega Camerupt*
May 13 – 195-Star Raids with Buzzwole* (America and Greenland),
Pheromosa* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) and
Xurkitree* (Asia-Pacific)
May 13 – 19Mega Raids with Mega Glalie*
May 20 – 265-Star Raids with Tapu Bulu*
May 20 – 26Mega Raids with Mega Altaria*
May 27 – June 25-Star Raids with Tapu Fini*
May 27 – June 2Mega Raids with Mega Medicham*

Which monsters appear in raids from May 13 to May 19, 2026, depends on your location. In Europe, you will only find Schabelle in raids during this time. However, you can also challenge the other monsters in raids using Remote Raids, as long as someone from the respective region invites you to a raid.

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All Dynamax Bosses in May 2026

DateDynamax Boss
May 4 – 10Cottonee*
May 11 – 17Growlithe*
May 18 – 24Registeel*
May 25 – 31Combee*

As soon as more information about the events is known, we will update the list for you. If you strive to become the strongest trainer in Pokémon GO with the absolute best monsters, then it might be worth taking a look at the following list: the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

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Windrose: Build a shipyard – How to manage your ships

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time < 1 minutes

In Windrose, a shipyard is essential because it allows you to dock and manage your ships. You can find out how to build one and what else you can do with it here in our overview.

When can I build a shipyard? You can build the shipyard relatively early in the first chapter, but you will first need the blueprint. Complete the quest “I Need A Bigger Boat” first. Before that, you must repair your first wreck that you found at the beginning of the game.

Now go to your storage and set up the shipbuilding workshop – it needs to be covered. A small slanted roof over the workshop is sufficient. Now build an item in the shipbuilding workshop menu, e.g., the cannons “12-pounder”. Afterwards, you will automatically unlock the blueprint for the shipyard.

In the building menu under “Crafting & Tools” is the shipyard. For the construction, you now need 10 wood and 10 coarse fabric. The shipyard does not need to be covered and can be placed at the edge of your settlement.

Both workshops are essential for upgrading your ship. While you can create your upgrades at the shipbuilding workshop, the shipyard allows you to place them.

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What can the shipyard do? The shipyard allows you to manage your ship. The functions primarily include equipping various gear for your crew or cannons of different sizes. Aside from that, you can also customize the appearance of your ship.

These were all the important details about the shipyard and how you can unlock and build it. Besides the shipyard, it is also important to know which ships exist and which ones are among the best. You can find a detailed list with explanations here from us: Windrose: All ships in the list – These are the best

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The Death Star from Star Wars costs over 7,000 times more than the entire world generated in 2025

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The Death Star is the flagship of the Empire in Star Wars. However, the question of what the superweapon actually cost is never raised. We clarify.

During the course of the original trilogy, the Empire builds not just one, but even two Death Stars. With the second, they manage to do it in no time, which causes discussions among fans.

But what does such a superweapon cost in our world? Students at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania dealt with this question a few years ago and approached it mathematically.

The result exceeds the financial standards of our Earth by far.

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What did the students find out? The costs for the Death Star mainly depend on the steel needed, which is made from iron.

If you take the diameter of the first Death Star, which is 120-140 kilometers, the students estimate that about 1.08 trillion tons of steel are needed.

They then calculated that for such an amount, around 852 trillion US dollars would be needed. Converted to euros, that amounts to about 724 trillion €. The calculation comes from 2012, and considering changing prices, it could be even more today.

In comparison: The total global gross domestic product amounted to about 117 trillion US dollars in 2025, according to Statista. The Death Star would require about 7,282 times that cost of 852 trillion.

By the way: There is comparatively little iron on the Earth’s surface that we could use for the construction of the Death Star. However, the Earth’s core supposedly has raw materials for 2 million Death Stars according to the investigation. Unfortunately, we have no access to that.

Since we would have to make do with the iron available to us, construction would take quite a long time: about 833,000 years. Even if you had the necessary funds, you would not witness the completion.

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You should be more afraid of goblins in D&D, because they have an ability that will leave you biting your teeth off

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Goblins in Dungeons & Dragons are often considered small creatures that can be quickly swept away by an inexperienced adventurer group. However, they can become really tenacious when played correctly.

What makes goblins so challenging? Goblins may seem less intimidating at first glance, but they have the potential to become one of the nastiest opponent types in your D&D group. This misconception primarily arises because they are not played “correctly”.

Their strength comes primarily from two aspects:

  • Even though they are weak individually, they can become a true plague when in groups.
  • Due to their nimble retreat (“Nimble Escape”), they require only a bonus action to hide. This means they can attack in one turn and then immediately hide again.

A nice ability, indeed. But how this can actually play out is explained by the Game Master and Reddit user Mortlach78, who himself noted: “Goblins are absolutely terrifying!”

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Small, hidden, but above all sneaky attackers that won’t leave you in peace

How fierce can goblins be in combat? The Game Master explains that he was simply made aware of what is already stated in their stat block through the book “The Monsters Know What They’re Doing” by Keith Ammann.

Goblins are primarily sneaky attackers who should ambush as a group and attack from a distance. Since they can hide with a bonus action, their turn should look like this: Attack with the shortbow from hiding (action), hide (bonus action), repeat.

In the next round, they would have advantage on their next shortbow attack due to their hiding, inflicting 1d6 + 2 piercing damage + 1d4 (due to the hidden attack), along with double the chance of a critical hit.

How can this hiding method be ensured? Since they hide afterwards, it becomes increasingly difficult for players to retaliate. Goblins have a solid +6 on their Stealth rolls, which means they don’t have to roll very high to surpass their enemy’s passive perception.

When you consider all these aspects together and then plan for 5, 10, or 20 goblins in an ambush, players will think twice about making a “Boblin the Goblin” joke.

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Startup relies completely on AI tool for daily work, suddenly loses access for the entire company

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

A Tech startup is completely relying on the AI tool Claude and is suddenly almost completely at a standstill because access has been blocked. Only hours later is there a solution.

Which startup was denied access? The Argentine financial tech startup Belo used the AI tool Claude from Anthropic as a central part of its daily work. This became a problem when suddenly all accounts were deactivated.

As the CTO Pato Molina of the company shared on X, more than 60 employees simultaneously lost access. He publicly criticized the incident and stated that the blocking occurred without any prior warning.

Anthropic decided to block our entire organization due to an alleged violation of their terms of use. What specific policy we violated, no idea – we just received an email, and bam, goodbye Claude. If you want to contest the measure, you have to fill out a Google form, as ridiculous as it sounds.

– Pato Molina via X
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How significantly was the company affected? The impact on the startup was substantial. Since many internal processes ran through the AI, a large part of daily work could no longer be carried out (TimesOfIndia).

For a tech company that heavily relies on efficiency and speed, such a failure means not only delays but also economic damage. The situation also made it clear to the CTO how dependent certain industries have become on external services.

Pato Molinsa emphasizes on X that it is crucial for software companies that depend on AI tools for critical processes not to put all their eggs in one basket.

Was there an explanation from Anthropic? Initially, it remained unclear for several hours why the accounts were blocked. Especially frustrating was that there were no prior indications or warnings. Later, Anthropic explained that it was apparently an automated security measure.

Source: X, Pato Molina

Such systems usually intervene as soon as unusual activities are detected. After an internal review, access was finally restored, indicating that no violation of policies had occurred.

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On Twitch, our MMORPG expert talks about what we can expect from the genre in the future

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the FYNG at Caggtus, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz spoke in the talk on Twitch about the genre. He talked about MMOs and MMORPGs in general, but especially about what we can expect in the future.

What was that talk about? As part of Caggtus, the streaming event Find Your Next Game (FYNG) took place. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz was invited to the talk and spoke with host Lea Herfurtner, Dimitry Halley, and Julius Jules Busch from GameStar about everything that is currently moving the popular genre.

Last year, Karsten talked about what the genre was lacking. In 2026, it’s also about the future of the genre and what we can expect. You can watch the complete talk on Twitch.

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Moving from large areas towards user-friendliness

Where are MMOs heading more and more? According to Karsten, there has been a trend in the West for MMOs for some time now, where the genre is becoming more user-friendly. Smaller hurdles are being created so that more people are reached and more come to play.

Asian MMOs are also moving away from the PvE and sandbox aspects towards single-player elements and a focus on the story. There is also a greater emphasis on smaller dungeons and areas.

Jules also shared this view and justified this transformation by stating that the life circumstances of gamers change with increasing age. They now have more obligations and it is more attractive to hear that content can also be played alone in the evening, rather than having larger commitments through raids and guilds in a game.

Accordingly, games must adapt their presentation and development to cater to these gamers.

Revenue from MMOs was also discussed in the talk. Karsten believes it is unfortunately rare for an MMO to rely on players paying a one-time price.

It is currently still more common to fund MMOs with a subscription model or to make the game free to play, and then profitably design it with battle passes or other monetization options.

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In 2026, we can expect a bit more in terms of MMO and MMORPG than in the previous year.
If this article has sparked your interest in these two game genres, but you don’t know which one to play, you might find inspiration in our list: The 10 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs in 2026

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Man plays a “silly little anime game”, becomes a psychologist

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Three years after Persona 5, a game with anime graphics, the developers released an extended story with the Royal version. In it, a new character appears who inspires a man from the USA to pursue his dream job. 

What kind of character is this? In the Royal version, Dr. Takuto Maruki is one of the key figures. The character was specifically rewritten for this extended version of the game.

He arrives after the traumatic events surrounding the PE teacher Kamoshida at Shujin Academy, where many of the protagonists are located. He helps the students process what has happened as a psychologist. 

He is extremely friendly, empathetic, and also a bit clumsy. That’s exactly why he is popular among the students. However, he seems to be so popular even among real gamers that one of them has found his dream job because of him.

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Who inspired the character? Dylan Lackaye played Persona 5 Royal and found his dream job through it. He writes on X that he was extremely anxious and angry at the world in 2020. When he then played Persona 5 Royal, the therapy scenes with Dr. Takuto Maruki inspired him. He supposedly immediately warmed to the idea of becoming a therapist himself. 

By the next morning, he had supposedly run down the stairs and told his mother that he wanted to sign up for a master’s degree to become a therapist. However, at that time, he had not yet achieved a diploma or a degree in psychology.  

More than five years later, I today received my license to practice clinical therapy. So much has changed in my life since that day, and I can honestly say that I am now a completely happy and fulfilled person. 

According to him, none of this would have happened if it hadn’t been for this stupid little anime game. He thanks Billy Kametz, the English voice actor, for his performance that completely changed the direction of his life.

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Unfortunately, the voice actor has since passed away and cannot receive his thanks. In the comments, however, one of the writers, who is said to have written Dr. Maruki, thanks Dylan Lackaye for playing. 

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