Soulmask is already one of the best survival games in Early Access on Steam, and now the 1.0 release is just around the corner. To celebrate this occasion, the developers are giving away a completely new game world.
What kind of game is this? Soulmask is an open-world survival game where you become the chief of your tribe as the last survivor in a primitive land. The game started Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 31, 2024. It established itself as one of the best survival games available right now, as reflected in the 80% positive Steam reviews.
The game’s biggest unique feature is the titular masks: There are many different masks in the world of Soulmask, and they all provide you with special bonuses and abilities.
Over time, you build and expand your settlement in Soulmask, recruit new tribe members, and face tough bosses and dungeons. There are now various areas where you can fight for survival – from a South American jungle to snowy peaks.
On April 10, 2026, Soulmask will leave Early Access after about 2 years. Just in time for the release, the game will take you to the deserts of Egypt in its largest DLC yet, Shifting Sands. In this setting, ancient ruins meet futuristic sci-fi technology.
Here you can see a trailer for the 1.0 release of Soulmask:
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Soulmask: The survival game on Steam exits early access after almost 2 years
Those who act fast get a complete game world for free
What does this DLC cost? If you already own the game or purchase it before May 10, 2026, then the DLC will cost you nothing extra. Within the first month after release, Shifting Sands will be included for free in the main game, but anyone who jumps in later will pay €19.99 for the DLC.
The developers want to thank the 800,000 players in Early Access with this gift, as they announce in a post on Steam. It states: “Since we started developing Shifting Sands, we have been pondering one question: How do we thank the 800,000 chiefs who have supported us since Early Access?”
The developers’ answer to this question? A completely new game world. In the deserts of Egypt, a new environment along with enemies, masks, and more await you. The new masks are inspired by the gods of ancient Egypt and provide you with powers from their respective domains.
For example, the mask of the god of the dead Anubis allows you to resurrect enemy corpses to fight for you. With the mask of Amun-Ra, you unleash the power of the sun to burn your enemies.
Also new are flying ships that you can make into your new mobile base. While you start with just a small wooden boat, later in the game, you will have access to larger ships.
Soulmask has made it onto our personal list of the best survival games. So if you want to learn more about the game or just need more recommendations, feel free to check it out. You can find the list here on MeinMMO: The 31 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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The FYNG CAGGTUS ignites the next escalation level! We will broadcast live from Leipzig for three days and plan our most spectacular program yet for you.
Putting together a large gaming show is like a massive puzzle, for which you initially have no pieces.
The uncertainty is always great: Are there enough interesting premieres for our FYNG show? Will we have exciting guests? Will we come up with something again that will surprise you?
All the more pleasing now is the certainty that we can answer these questions for our next FYNG party with “Absolutely!”
From April 17 to April 19, we celebrate Find Your Next Game live from the CAGGTUS in Leipzig. Visit us in Hall 3, Booth 330!
What is Find Your Next Game?
Find Your Next Game (short: FYNG) is our major live event series with which we want to transport that special feeling of visiting a trade fair to your living room.
Of course, games, technology, and entertainment are always at the forefront, but it’s also about more: communities, the exchange with like-minded individuals, knowledgeable discussions, and a healthy dose of having fun. All of it live and without safety nets.
This unique combination seems to be well received, allowing us to raise the bar again with each show compared to the previous year. Here are some facts:
Over 25 hours of live programming from April 17 to April 19 with shows, analyses, talks, and antics.
The most spectacular FYNG show yet with over 20 trailer, gameplay, and world premieres with truly fantastic games and a ton of surprises, charmingly and competently hosted by Ann-Kathrin and Maurice.
A 900 square meter booth with a beautiful show stage, plenty of seating, and a giant Ferris wheel!
Our broadcasting times and where you can watch
You can follow our show program either live on-site in Leipzig or on our GameStar Twitch channel or, of course, here on your favorite website. We will also broadcast the FYNG CAGGTUS Show 2026 on Thursday on the GameStar YouTube channel. Here are our broadcasting times:
Friday, April 17 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
FYNG CAGGTUS Show: Friday, April 17 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
If you can’t be there live, no problem. We will also release a large part of the program as separate videos on GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO, and our YouTube channels. Also, look forward to exclusive news and previews of the new announcements from our FYNG show!
What you can look forward to
We would love to tell you everything at this point because we are really damn proud of what we’ve put together for you. But on one hand, it would ruin the surprise for you. And on the other hand, we would break some embargoes, which would be rather foolish, especially with our own show.
So here are a few more or less helpful hints for you:
For the FYNG CAGGTUS Show 2026, we have discussed almost 100 topics. We are now also getting inquiries from the USA and larger productions.
As usual, we curate the FYNG show editorially. So look forward to a colorful mix of genres from indie to blockbuster.
We are doing a few things that we’ve never done before. And if it has surprised us, it will certainly surprise you as well.
If there are spectacular reveals around FYNG, you can of course count on us to provide you with the most and exclusive information.
Mary has crocheted a detective FYNG doll. For reasons.
In good old FYNG tradition, there will again be a FYNG Steam page for FYNG CAGGTUS 2026. There you will find, as usual, not only our stream but also a clear list of all the titles of the show along with personal selections based on your gaming preferences, as well as playable demos if available.
Not a tradition yet, but all the cooler for us: For the first time, we are organizing our very own real FYNG Steam Sale to coincide with the show. Look forward to many special offers from manufacturers who have been part of our show before.
For us, the FYNG Steam Sale is not just a real honor but another piece for our ever-growing and beautifying puzzle.
We can hardly wait to show you the result and will, as always, do our best to make sure you have as much fun watching as we do preparing. See you in Leipzig or on the stream!
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To earn money on Steam, it takes more than just a good title. An expert has now explained how every developer can build their own “money cheat” into their title.
Who is it about? Steam expert and consultant Chris Zukowski explained at the Game Developers Conference how Steam works behind the scenes. The focus of his presentation was on the so-called “Golden Goose” games that are particularly important for the platform.
According to Zukowski, these are games that earn about $150,000 in the first six months after launch and receive around 500 reviews from players. If a game reaches these numbers, it has made the leap into the “real Steam”, according to him.
This is also the point where developers can resort to a “money cheat” that can easily bring in thousands of dollars.
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A user asks Valve if he can bequeath his many games on Steam – they reply
Little work for a lot of money
What is this “money cheat”? The trick that the expert presented at the conference is likely familiar to many gamers. It involves so-called supporter packs. These are DLCs that serve only to support the developers.
Unlike regular add-ons or expansions, players get only a small goodie like a golden crown, a skin, or another background. For three to five euros, you sort of treat the developers to a coffee and receive an attention in return.
“This is purely cosmetic, worthless, but definitely worth it,” he says about the supporter packs. “I do not recommend any DLC expansion packs because people complain about them on Steam, but supporter packs and soundtracks are an excellent thing.”
The trick behind the supporter packs seems to be that only real fans would buy them and they do not expect to receive high-quality content in return. It’s different with actual expansion packs, as players always hope for a lot from them.
How well does it work? According to Zukowski, such a DLC had a purchase rate of 2.59%, which is correspondingly low. Nevertheless, the DLC generated $11,531 (about €9,950) without generating major complaints about it.
Moreover, the expert noted that another developer earned $60,980 (about €52,550) with the digital soundtrack of their game, which had a similar purchase rate of 2.8%.
Despite the low purchase rates, developers see significant additional revenue from their supporter packs without having to deal with complaints from their community regarding unmet expectations. The community, in turn, feels good about supporting a developer they like. A win-win situation.
The “money cheat” on Steam is universally applicable to any title and helps developers generate additional revenue from their most loyal fans without much effort, as packaging game music or drawing a golden little crown is quick and easy. The expert knows exactly how Steam works: Steam expert pleads with developers: “Gabe Newell cannot buy yachts with wishlists”
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Since 2019, The Boys has been one of the most well-known series on Amazon Prime Video. Soon it will conclude with Season 5, and in this regard, MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has looked at the comics: That was a big mistake.
I am a big fan of the Amazon series The Boys and not only am I looking forward to the next season, but I also enjoy every social media post about the series. In light of Season 5, which starts on April 8, I wanted to check out the comics by Garth Ennis on which the series is based.
Well, that was not a good idea, because to make it short: I do not like the comics. I read about half and then stopped. It is a wonder that the Amazon series is so good, but it also shows the potential that an adaptation offers.
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The Boys shows in the final trailer for Season 5 how far Homelander has come
Break boundaries to break boundaries
The premise in the comic is similar to that in the series. After A-Train accidentally kills Hughie’s girlfriend, who here looks like actor Simon Pegg, he meets Butcher and ends up with the Boys. They investigate cases of the Supes for the CIA where things are not quite right.
The comic is just as brutal as the series, but in other places, in my opinion, it exaggerates a bit too much with the provocation. Right in an early storyline, the Boys investigate a club for homosexuals.
They are often insulted, not only by the Supes. Even Hughie, the only emotional anchor for the readers, uses homophobic terms. This could fundamentally be used to construct a social critique, but that never happens.
This is quite indicative of The Boys in the comics. Boundaries are pushed, but never to tell something, but rather just to push a boundary. Some might like that, and series like South Park have a similar approach, but I miss the satire or critique that makes the Amazon series so good.
Ennis employs explicit depictions of violence and especially sexual violence to provoke a shock reaction, but never to tell something. This is particularly critical because it often happens in the comics.
Overall, there is a lack of depth. The characters are also quite flat. There is hardly any character development, and the Supes are mostly nothing more than simply incredibly evil. A good example is Homelander. In the series, he is also evil, but he has some depth due to his ego, past, and relationships that distinguish him. In the comics, he is simply a Superman clone with a big ego.
When comparing the storylines of the comics and the series, you realize that the series doesn’t really adapt much of it. What would otherwise be a sin for many comic fans was, in my case, probably the best decision.
The series takes the idea of the comics, makes it modern
Garth Ennis is not a fan of superheroes. He revealed this in several situations, as the Los Angeles Times quoted him in 2019 with the following words: [Superheroes] seem to be the perfect fantasy of hope and self-empowerment for a world increasingly lacking both. As I personally did not grow up with superheroes, I find them completely idiotic.
I find that sentence intriguing. Ennis wanted to show a world of heroes that is not heroic, but power-hungry and controlling. Unfortunately, the comics mostly come across as if he truly hates superheroes.
The Amazon series takes a different approach. It is not just a parody of superheroes, but of superhero franchises, with a societal critique level. This combination is missing in the comics. They are simply against the superhero concept, whereas the superheroes in the series are used as a projection for societal problems.
This makes every season of The Boys feel modern, as it addresses current events. The violence and coarse humor are part of the world in the series, but not the focus of the narrative. Fairly, one must also note that the series does not always get it perfect.
However, the Amazon production also shows: There is a good core somewhere in this dreadful world. No one represents that as well as the character A-Train.
Do not get me wrong. The Supes are also evil people in the series, but there are developments, especially with goofy characters like The Deep, but above all with A-Train. His story begins here, and in Season 4 he really slowly develops into a hero.
In Episode 6 of Season 4, MM has a heart attack and A-Train is the only one who can save him. Kimiko asks him to help, and he does it, at first reluctantly. He takes him to the hospital, and a little boy sees him and smiles. A-Train feels good, like a hero. A comment under the YouTube clip sums it up perfectly: It is never too late to be a real hero.
This core has been understood by the series and is also processed in a character that initially seemed evil. This shows that the world is not just made up of bad things, but also that there is always hope. Many Supes are evil, but not all of them.
Only A-Train has more character development than probably any character in the comics, especially than his drawn equivalent, which is really garbage as a character.
You can watch the clip here:
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Is everything really bad about the The Boys comics? No. I often find the art style fitting for the crude world, and Butcher as a character has his charm, as he has a pretty evil streak like the Supes, even if he lacks the conflict from the series.
Here I must also mention James Stillwell. He is actually the big villain of the series, making decisions for Vought. In the series, he has been transformed into two characters, namely Madelyn Stillwell and Edgar Stan. However, they do not do justice to his comic appearance.
In every panel he appears, he has a strong presence, and his emotional coldness, also in conflict with Homelander, is always exciting and captivating. He represents a ruthless businessman who seems more threatening without superpowers than the superheroes do.
Edgar Stan has taken on this role, but I would have liked to see it more prominently in the series, as it works nicely as a counterweight to Homelander in the comics.
The Boys shows that you do not have to adapt everything exactly. Comics are a different medium, and not everything works on television. Above all, the series demonstrates that you can also modernly adapt works that no longer appear contemporary, as long as you have a vision and a coherent idea.
Hardware deliveries are a reason for joy for many people. A particularly happy user seems to have hit the jackpot with an order. Because when he opens the package, he can’t stop marveling.
What did the user receive? The gamer Bat-Dragon-666 reports in his Reddit post that he ordered a 1 TB SSD. However, the package was unusually large for a single small item.
The player’s surprise was even greater when instead of one, he supposedly received ten of the ordered WD Black SN7100 1 TB. He posted a picture of the delivery and titled it “Delivery messed up.” Whether the Redditor is telling the truth cannot be determined at this time.
In the comments of the post, there was a discussion about what the user should do with the extra storage. He is advised to return one SSD, keep the rest, and request a refund. Another suggestion was that he should keep one or two as a reserve and sell the rest to make a profit.
However, we recommend contacting support in such cases and asking for a solution, as there could be legal consequences otherwise (via Chip)!
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
small mistake, big impact
How much is the user’s order worth? The memory costs today, on 01.04.2026, about 150 euros per piece (via Geizhals). This means a total delivery of about 1,500 euros, with the player thus receiving additional hardware worth 1,350 euros.
The price is particularly high, as SSDs are currently influenced by the ongoing hardware crisis, as just a few months ago the same component cost less than half. However, this is probably not the end of rising prices, as a manager from a memory company says that it will get worse.
The reason for the rising costs is mainly the high demand for components from AI data centers, which also affects hardware for gamers (via microchipusa).
Nevertheless, the user most likely cannot install the entire order in his PC.
Why can’t the gamer use all the storage? Although the Redditor is pleased with the coincidence, most computers and consoles do not have the capacity to operate 10 different SSDs in the M.2 form factor of the WD Black at the same time.
A console like the PS5, for example, only has one expansion slot for storage expansion via M.2 SSD (via playstation). Most gaming PCs, on the other hand, now have about 2 to 5 slots for fast storage. The number varies depending on the form factor, features, and price of a motherboard.
To find out how many you have available, you can either open your PC yourself and check or find the manual on the manufacturer’s website using the name of your motherboard. There are often illustrations at the beginning that help you easily identify the available slots. This is also not the first time a user has reported accidentally receiving more components: Player buys motherboard for 45 euros, receives hardware worth 1,400 euros for free
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The new Flashpoint update in ARC Raiders is very well received by the community of the extraction shooter. So much so that even players who had dropped out cannot resist the chaos of the new event.
What impresses the community so much? With the new Flashpoint update from Patch 1.22.0 for ARC Raiders, Embark Studios has really impressed. The community is cheering about the new content and improvements, such as the revised crafting system that players embrace with open arms.
Two new weapons and a new enemy type, the extremely dangerous (and now feared) Vaporizer, sparked great curiosity. Even among players who have already turned their backs on ARC Raiders:
However, the new update piqued his curiosity, so he agreed to play a round and found that suddenly 3 hours had passed, which he then spent in ARC Raiders. Almost 1,300 additional upvotes from other users show that he is not alone in this feeling, as the community recognizes: The chaos that Embark brought into the game with the new update is not only new – it is really fun.
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ARC Raiders brings new Flashpoint update – there are rumors brewing in Speranza
Nothing is more “relaxed” – the new event causes chaos that excites players
What do players particularly praise? In the Reddit thread, it becomes clear that alongside the other solid news and improvements, the new event is especially well received. It featured the new map condition “Close Scrutiny”, where players are put to a tough test on their skills while attempting to loot so-called ARC Assessors.
The environments around the objective are full of hostile ARCs, including the nasty Vaporizer, a flying ARC that fires lasers and can target multiple enemies at once.
The chaos of the new event is vividly displayed in this recording by RoyceeKeanuu in tilt-shift style, which makes the events appear like a diorama:
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Why is the event so well received? The chaos of “Close Scrutiny” brings a challenge that many players have lost after their entire time in ARC Raiders. It is exactly this chaos that makes the community happy, as can be seen from the reactions on Reddit:
“A damn awesome update,” writes aburridope, fully agreeing with the thread author, “I have seen more ARCs kill Raiders in the last 4 hours than in the last 2 months before the patch.”
SillyLittleMoth also understands the opinion of the post very well: “About two weeks ago, I slowly lost interest in playing and was hoping the new update would bring me back. The best thing about this update is that the new game mode is actually fun, which I think has been missing in the last two updates.”
How many players have actually played World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, The Elder Scrolls Online, and others over the years? MeinMMO has scoured the internet for official developer information and found 15 active MMORPGs for which there are official player numbers.
But what about the total populations of the genre? In other words: How many players have played WoW and others over the years? To answer exactly these questions, MeinMMO has prepared a list of online role-playing games that
are still active,
for which there are reasonably current official figures on the total number of players from the responsible developers or publishers
and that have more than 4 million players.
Update on April 1, 2026: There is an update of the numbers for Guild Wars 2, and we have also added another title with Phantasy Star Online 2 to the list.
Since such official announcements only go live in homeopathic doses (and this is long not the case for every active MMORPG), you should not expect a comprehensive list of all genre representatives here. Also note: The longer the respective announcement is, the higher the actual numbers are likely to be by now.
If we have overlooked a game or the related number update from the respective developers, feel free to drop it in the comments. Then we’ll expand the list with the respective MMORPG.
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Rank 16 – Throne and Liberty
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: NCSoft | Platform: PC, Consoles | Release Date: October 1, 2024 | Model: Free2Play
What is known about the total number of players? Just under a month after release, in November 2024, the officials from Amazon Games revealed that by then 4,527,940 players had played the new online role-playing game from NCSoft on PC and consoles.
It is also clear that the numbers of active players have gradually decreased since then. Thanks to the new expansion Wilderness of Talandre, you can turn the negative trend around and almost double the player numbers – at least on PC. What the current numbers look like on consoles is unclear.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
What kind of game is this? The MMORPG from NCSoft (Aion, Guild Wars, Lineage) focuses on a – for modern online role-playing games – unusual emphasis on the “massively” in “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game”.
The servers and technology are designed to bring many characters together in one region without noticeable performance drops. For Throne and Liberty, you also don’t need a Game Pass Core or PlayStation Plus membership. Additionally, the MMORPG was released with a Free2Play payment model. So just trying it out is easy.
Who is this interesting for? Anyone who likes an MMORPG that places a strong emphasis on guild and raid content with hundreds and sometimes even more than 1,000 players should definitely try Throne and Liberty. Simply exploring the game world, questing, leveling up, and participating in events while player characters are everywhere is a great feeling.
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At the moment, you can catch it in the wild. Whether it will remain in the game after April 1st is uncertain – therefore, you should grab it quickly to be sure.
Especially since this Pokémon has a special ability that sets it apart from other Pokémon.
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes with Mewtwo and Zeraora
The unveiled form of Mimikyu – What is its use?
Mimikyu’s special ability lies in the rags it wears to conceal its appearance. In battle, this disguise absorbs a charge attack from your opponent. Thus, it basically acts like a third shield that Mimikyu can use. If it is hit by a charge attack, it switches to its unveiled form but takes no damage.
However, the free hit comes at a price: After switching to the unveiled form, Mimikyu takes increased damage. Accordingly, it will be defeated faster by fast and charge attacks after that. This should be taken into account.
Nevertheless: If the opponent uses a Pokémon with a charge attack that you prefer to tank, Mimikyu is a good option.
In PvP, you cannot currently use Mimikyu
What is the problem? As of now, Mimikyu cannot be used in PvP battles. You cannot send it against your friends or other trainers in the league to make use of its ability. It seems to be banned at the moment – whether and when this ban will be lifted is currently uncertain. We will keep you updated.
In Rocket battles, however, you can already use Mimikyu, so if you want to challenge Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, Giovanni or their grunts, you can send Mimikyu into battle.
To conclude, a bit of background: As you may have noticed, Mimikyu is closely connected to Pikachu. The Ghost-Fairy Pokémon is said to be so dreadful that one dies immediately upon seeing it. That is why it disguises itself with rags as Pikachu – to get closer to others and also receive a little love.
However, whoever damages its rags brings upon themselves Mimikyu’s eternal wrath. According to the Pokédex, it becomes sad when its costume is damaged. And it never forgets the attacker.
So consider whether you want to tangle with Mimikyu!
April 1st is fully dedicated to Mimikyu. Even during the spotlight hour in the evening, it will accompany Pikachu and will be catchable – so you can definitely catch it if you don’t find it beforehand. And what else is planned for April, we will show you here: All events in Pokémon GO in April 2026.
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A player sends in their broken graphics card and instead receives a better model back. The upgrade has paid off for them, but in everyday life, one should still opt for the cheaper graphics card. The high price difference is usually hardly justifiable.
A player reports on Reddit that their graphics card has broken down. Since their graphics card is still under warranty, they sent their model directly to the manufacturer to request a repair or exchange.
But instead of repairing their graphics card or replacing it with the same model, PNY exchanged the broken device for a faster version: Instead of an RTX 5070, the user received an RTX 5070 Ti. With the current market prices, this corresponds to an upgrade of about 350 to 400 euros (as of April 1, 2026).
RTX 5070 is significantly faster, but the price difference is hardly justifiable right now
Is the upgrade worth it? The Ti version is faster and more powerful than the standard version of the RTX 5070 in several respects. On the one hand, the Ti variant offers more video memory (12 vs 16 GB) and additionally more CUDA cores, which makes it more powerful. While the RTX 5070 is a purely WQHD card, with the RTX 5070 Ti you get a GPU that can even handle 4K with some compromises.
If you look at the current market prices for example on Geizhals.de, the high price difference for the Ti version is generally hardly justifiable: With today’s prices, you pay about 400 euros more for the Ti version than for a normal RTX 5070. For pure WQHD gaming, the normal RTX 5070 remains the more recommendable option, or simply AMD’s alternative, the RX 9070 XT. We count both among the currently best graphics cards you can buy.
In 2025, there was an action-adventure game called MindsEye, akin to James Bond, designed to immerse players in thrilling and cool situations. However, the first reviews on Steam crushed the hype surrounding the title. One person, however, still believes in its success.
What kind of game is this? MindsEye is described as a “story-driven action-adventure” set in the “not too distant future.” It carries the essence of any “James Bond” film. Plenty of action, cool explosions, but also an engaging story with highs and lows.
However, players and testers found that MindsEye simply failed to meet the high expectations. There was massive criticism regarding performance, technical issues, the open world, and the absence of RPG systems at launch. Many players also felt the story was too shallow.
Even though the potential of the title was often praised, it seems that the initial reviews led to players hesitating before completely forgetting about MindsEye. With a peak player count of 3,300 on Steam, the title quickly faded from players’ minds. Yet, one still believes in its potential.
Here you can watch the trailer for MindsEye:
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The shooter ‘MindsEye’ shows first gameplay in the new trailer
A CEO stands behind his project
What does the CEO say about the title? In an interview with GamesBeat, CEO Mark Gerhard discussed the future of MindsEye. Contrary to all expectations, it was not painted as the end, but rather a bright future.
He explains in the interview: “We are very excited about this next chapter […]” but also acknowledges: “We know that we undoubtedly had the worst launch of all time. There are many reasons for this, but we are now planning to relaunch our game, as the disruptions have been resolved.”
For this relaunch, the developers, “Build A Rocket Boy,” have now parted ways with publisher IOI Partners A/S and are marketing the title independently. They claim that things are already looking up.
According to the CEO, the game is receiving very good reviews and “Sales figures are rising organically and almost doubling weekly,” he states in the interview. However, looking at player numbers on Steam, the title has only reached a peak of 80 players in the last 3 months (Source: SteamDB).
With 67%, the 91 new reviews on Steam rate the title better than its 45% ratings at launch, but one cannot yet speak of success.
What does he think is the reason for the poor reviews? The CEO also admits that MindsEye had significant difficulties with bugs at release. He even believes that its launch was sabotaged.
This goes as far as him revealing in the interview that they have allegedly identified the involved parties, and both “authorities in the UK and the USA” are now investigating.
I can confirm that they are assisting us in these investigations, but now the matter is in their hands. We leave it to them to do their work, make arrests, or provide explanations in due time. I don’t think we will make any further statements regarding this at this point. We just let the natural course of justice take its course.
In the interview, the CEO also refutes the claim that many players returned MindsEye. He states that the return rate of 2.2% on Xbox and 3.2% on PlayStation is completely within normal limits.
A YouTuber compared the vocabulary of three German content creators using data analysis: Papaplatte, ApoRed, and MaiThink. The Twitch streamer came in last place.
What exactly did the YouTuber compare? The YouTuber IT Kompass focuses on IT and data analysis on his YouTube channel. For his latest YouTube video, he compared a part of the vocabulary of three German content creators: MaiThink, ApoRed, and Papaplatte.
For this, IT Kompass used Python scripts to download the automatic subtitles from YouTube videos. He then removed the timestamps and repetitions from the texts to obtain a clean transcript.
He then subjected these transcripts to various examinations to find out the vocabulary as well as frequently used words.
Disclaimer: We from MeinMMO are not data analysts and therefore cannot verify these numbers. Additionally, the YouTuber’s approach has been constructively criticized in the comments. The analysis by IT Kompass is not scientifically validated and only provides a limited insight into the vocabulary of the content creators.
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
Papaplatte talks the most but uses fewer unique words
What was the outcome? In first place is the YouTuber MaiThink. According to IT Kompass, she has the largest vocabulary and the most complex longer terms.
Per 100 words, she averages 14.3 new words. However, this is no surprise since she primarily uploads scientific content on YouTube and explains complex issues.
In second place is ApoRed. Per 100 words, he averages 9.9 new words. Thus, Papaplatte takes third place. He comes to an average of 5.6 new words per 100 words.
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What else did the YouTuber look at? Then IT Kompass analyzed the topics the YouTubers spoke about. ApoRed talks the most about wealth and conflict.
IT Kompass believes ApoRed and Papaplatte have similarities in their vocabulary. They particularly often use hype adjectives such as awesome, intense, or extreme.
In absolute numbers, Papaplatte surpasses the other two because he simply talks many more words overall. Also in terms of Anglicisms, Papaplatte is well ahead of the others.
That Papaplatte uses many Anglicisms probably does not surprise most. After all, the Twitch streamer is more or less known for it, and it can almost be credited to him as his trademark. For a Pro7 show, for example, an interpreter was also engaged, of course, only as a joke.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the survival spin-off of the MMORPG RuneScape, launched about a year ago in Early Access on Steam. The next big update now leads you into a new area, at the center of which lies a dark fortress full of nasty minions. To defeat them, the developers have you grind for even stronger gear.
What is this update about? Dowdun Reach is the next major free update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds – a survival game in the world of RuneScape. In this update, you will explore not only the new area that gives the update its name – there are also a variety of other new features.
The update is released today, on March 31, 2026. So you can head straight into the new area – alone or with friends.
Here you can see a gameplay trailer for the new update:
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds sends you to Dowdun Reach, where you fight against nasty knights and dragons
What’s included in the update? A major highlight of this update is likely to be the new area, Dowdun Reach. At its center stands a sinister, cursed fortress, inhabited by a great black knight and his nasty minions.
To overcome the enemies in this fortress, you will need to grind. To ensure that further grinding feels worthwhile, the developers have raised the cap for skill levels. It is now set at level 99.
In Dowdun Reach, two special crafting materials await you, with which you can create powerful new weapons and armor, or upgrade your old ones:
Within the dark fortress, lucrative mithril veins await you, which you can mine and process into 8 different weapons – including a great axe and a great sword.
From the hides of lesser blue dragons, which you will find in the new area, you can craft a new armor set.
Additionally, the mystical robes from RuneScape make their debut in Dragonwilds, which are perfect for wizards.
From today, you can also play on dedicated servers, now even with up to five instead of three additional players. How exactly the server system works is explained by the developers in a post on Steam.
In April, Dragonwilds will celebrate a year in Early Access, and it’s already a major success. According to the developers, the game sold over 1 million copies in its first month of Early Access alone, and the reviews on Steam are also “very positive.”
For this anniversary, an upcoming update is set to bring a highly requested feature: fishing. In the same update, where you will be able to cast your fishing rod, there will also be new quests, skill spells, decorations, and more. When exactly that will be is not yet revealed by the developers.
After 1,179 chapters, the worst enemy that Luffy has ever faced is revealed in the manga of One Piece. Finally, his identity and powers are unveiled.
Who is the worst enemy now? Although the new chapter officially releases on Sunday, the contents of the upcoming manga chapter are leaked every Wednesday beforehand. It was revealed that Imu, who is at the top of the World Government, finally makes an appearance.
He appears in a magical circle at Aurust Castle and transforms with a massive wave of Conqueror’s Haki. Finally, we see what he looks like:
He is a male person with a beautiful face. His skin is tanned like that of a Lunarian, and he has long white hair. He also has several white tattoos.
Additionally, he has wings and horns. He also has a devil tail on his back. The leakers describe him as looking unmistakable.
His name is Nerona Imu, and he is introduced as the King of the World. He is one of the 20 founders of the World Government, and his special power is the Devil Fruit, in the truest sense of the word.
His appearance suggests that he belongs to the Lunarian people. Since he is surrounded by black clouds, his Devil Fruit has already awakened.
If you currently come across images of Imu, we must warn you. There are still no official images of him. Everything you have seen so far are AI-generated or fan-created images.
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Imu was one of the last great mysteries of One Piece
Is this an April Fool’s joke? Many question the reveal as it is one of the biggest revelations in One Piece. The fact that this happens on April 1st, known for its pranks, is hard for fans to believe.
However, leakers on X have already confirmed that this is genuine information. Furthermore, there was indeed a chapter from last year that was presented on April 1st. So they didn’t pull an April Fool’s prank last year either.
It could still be a large orchestrated prank. To be 100% sure, the official images need to be provided. We will know by Sunday if we have fallen for a major April Fool’s joke.
What a mystery was made of this in advance? For a long time, there was speculation about who is behind Imu. Some even named ancestors of Princess Vivi as candidates. The anime and manga of One Piece made it such a huge mystery, that even Imu’s voice was spoken by different genders.
However, Imu’s popularity was so great, that even a plush toy was created for him. Since it was also not known how the great final enemy looks, he has so far been depicted as a black silhouette.
After a difficult start, Crimson Desert is becoming a hit. But not only are sales figures rising, the mood in the community has turned 180 degrees. Many players are celebrating one thing in particular.
What is this milestone? On X, the developers of Pearl Abyss celebrate that they have now sold over 4 million units of Crimson Desert. Since each version of the game has generated about 70 euros, you can currently estimate revenue to be around 280 million euros (minus shares for platform owners like Valve).
The increasing success of Crimson Desert is also reflected in the ratings. While user reviews on Steam started at a disastrous 57 percent at launch, they are now globally at 81 percent and even at 86 percent positive in German reviews.
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Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Quick updates with the right improvements
What is behind the positive turnaround? On the one hand, the positive trend in reviews can certainly be explained by the fact that more and more players are accumulating playtime and thus becoming more aware of the strengths of Crimson Desert, which we also rave about in our experience report.
On the other hand, Pearl Abyss delivered timely updates after the launch that addressed many of the weaknesses that parts of the community had extensively discussed on Reddit and elsewhere. A few examples:
There is now a personal storage chest in the camp.
Cooking is no longer as uncomfortable as it was at release.
Theft is now more rewarding and no longer negatively impacts reputation.
Performance, controls, loading times, and balancing have been significantly improved.
There are more fast travel points in the world.
You no longer have to constantly mash a button to sprint.
How does the community evaluate this? Just take a look at this discussion on Reddit about the latest update. More than 12,000 thumbs up and over 1,650 comments show how well the current patch strategy from Pearl Abyss is received by many players.
Syarafuddyn celebrates, “They listen and deliver. The best dev team ever.”
Swimming-Ad-6842 is especially happy about one thing: “Gliding is so much better now.”
Schamolians101 also admits, “I’m not a big fan of certain aspects of this game, but they listen to us. The developers obviously care about their game.”
iang000 explains: “If they keep this up in the next 3 months, it will be a completely different game.”
Miniatures for Tabletop can be technically well-painted and still not achieve the effect that one hopes for as an artist. Even a miniature fan from the community is dissatisfied with his otherwise solidly painted soldier. Veterans explain where the problem lies and what simple trick can solve it.
What problem do many miniatures have? There are many miniatures that actually have a quite realistic look, yet their artists are still not satisfied. Something is missing, and it is not clear what it is.
Even the miniature fan kairas718 on Reddit has encountered this problem. His soldier was solidly painted and has strong effects like slight rust, yet he still finds it “boring.”
Here you can see the artist’s soldier:
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“I wanted to achieve a realistic look based on tank models from World War II,” explains kairas718, “It looks realistic, but it seems a bit boring, and I want to make it livelier without it looking too unrealistic.”
The community understands what the miniature fan means. Especially veterans of the hobby recognize the problem: The figure lacks contrast despite the realistic approach.
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“Your eyes will deceive you”
How can you train your eye for contrast? The short answer is: very difficult. The better one: You don’t have to.
The Reddit user Sparklehammer tells the artist of the soldier that you can’t always trust your eyes when painting:
The natural instinct of many artists whispers like a little devil on their shoulder that you should not overdo it with light and shadow. After all, the figures have little arms, which are perhaps a maximum of 3 millimeters thick. However, the miniature should not look like a tiny figurine in an oversized world but like a soldier, hero, or adventurer who could be around 2 meters or taller in their world.
You should have more courage for light and shadow in miniatures, giving the figure more contrast. When you reach a point where your own eye can no longer help, there is a trick that every artist, whether for miniatures or classical art, should learn.
What is this trick? Oftentimes, the intended realism and an illusion of contrast created by colors will obstruct recognizing the true light-dark contrast. What helps is simply removing the color.
This is demonstrated by the user Arazlam666 using the soldier compared to the greyscale of Master Chief from Halo:
Contrasts are much more pronounced in greyscale.
With the soldier, one can see in greyscale that most of the miniature is almost a similar gray tone, whether it’s the armor or the weapon. In contrast, Master Chief shows several shades of black and dark grays up to light gray and almost white highlights. This gives a figure more depth and makes it appear more realistic.
Even MeinMMO editor Caro grabbed one of her current miniatures as a test subject when discovering this tip to check the contrast herself:
Contrast is there but could have been pushed even more.
With this trick, you do not have to rely on your eyes or your knowledge of color theory and can already find out with a photo if your miniature has enough contrast. You also do not need an expensive image editing program for this. Most smartphones allow you to completely reduce the saturation of an image in the pre-installed camera or photo gallery.
Fortnite will be down today, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 40.10 can be found on MeinMMO.
Wednesday, 04/01/2026
12:32 PM
We could not find any patch notes so far. Therefore, we are ending our ticker and saying goodbye. If they appear somewhere, we will update our article here.
11:56 AM
The servers are back online and you can log in to play. Meanwhile, we are keeping an eye out for the patch notes.
11:43 AM
This is what it looks like when you take someone on your shoulder:
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The update can now be downloaded and is 8.24 GB on Epic Games. Soon, we will list the latest leaks for you.
10:06 AM
The servers have now been disabled and you can no longer log in. Soon you will be able to download the update, but so far the file has not been rolled out yet.
10:04 AM
If you thought it was a myth… Brainrot is also coming to Fortnite soon in the form of skins. Two examples have already been shown:
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The player search is slowly being disabled and you will soon be unable to start new rounds. Soon the downtime will follow with the subsequent download of the new update.
09:12 AM
Here is a new skin you can expect:
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Good morning and welcome to our live ticker for the Fortnite server down. We will soon list some leaks that data miners were able to uncover before the update release. Stay tuned to not miss anything!
What happens during the server down? The servers will be shut down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.
When does theserver down in Fortnite start? The servers will be shut down on April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A short time before (about half an hour, so around 09:30 AM) matchmaking will be disabled (Source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a larger update, so expect approximately one to three hours or more.
What do the patch notes say? There are still no official details about the upcoming patch notes. If Epic Games shares these, we will update this part.
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Fortnite shows its new Battle Pass for Chapter 7 Season 2 in the launch trailer
Fortnite: Patch 40.10 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already made some speculations on x.com about what could be included in the update. According to him, you could expect the following things:
New skins
New features for the first of April
The start of Season 8: OG
and much more.
It is not entirely clear whether only funny features or also free rewards will be released on the first of April. Features include large heads and carrying comrades on shoulders. It remains to be seen what Epic Games has planned.
We will follow the server down live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Have you just started with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you that will improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will immediately make you better
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Here you will find all guides to the action-adventure Crimson Desert from MeinMMO in an overview. Whether guides, tips for beginners, builds or lists – you will find what you are looking for here.
In this article, you will find all our guides, lists, and information that we have on ARC Raiders at MeinMMO, presented in a compact overview. So if you are looking for something specific, you’ve come to the right place.
We continuously update this article as new guides and posts appear with us. So check back regularly if you are looking for something.
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Those who deal DPS in World of Warcraft find no group. A problem that keeps arising in the game’s dungeons.
It’s an old problem that keeps coming up. Those looking for a group in World of Warcraft can either be overwhelmed by requests or desperately try to get accepted somewhere. Everyone who is neither a healer nor a tank needs a lot of patience and may end their evening frustrated on many occasions.
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Multifaceted problems that make DPS difficult to place
What is the problem? “The problem” is actually a simplification, as there are several issues that reinforce each other.
On the one hand, there is traditionally an oversupply of DPS characters. Although a group requires 3 DPS characters and only one healer and one tank, there are usually many, many more DPS characters. This means that tanks and healers essentially have free choice and can pick exactly those they want from dozens of applicants.
Furthermore, there is the problem of the meta. When watching the pros tackling the hardest content, there are usually 5 to 6 classes that are considered particularly good. This view gradually seeps down to the rest of the community – even if it shouldn’t matter for lower-level content. This leads to mainly certain specializations being invited.
Lastly, healers and tanks like to invite other players who already have a high item level and are practically “overgeared” – which drastically simplifies the dungeon run.
All these effects lead to DPS characters often waiting a long time for a group and facing numerous rejections. While tanks and healers receive almost immediate invites, DPS characters have to wait for a long time.
This is how the community discusses: In the official forums, and also in the WoW subreddit, discussions keep piling up about how hard it is for characters with DPS specialization. A current post addresses the topic somewhat cynically, as the title reads: “Since I stopped playing tank and now I’m doing DPS, my journey through M+ is much more peaceful and relaxed.” Those who are surprised and click here read: “Because I’m not being taken at all.”
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This is an experience that apparently many are having:
“Completing keystones as DPS is an impossible experience. I just play with guildmates and do solo content like hunting or depths when I can’t play with them.” – Foreign-Chipmunk-839
“Yes, it’s really tough as DPS. You apply for 20 groups and wait 15 to 30 minutes to find a good group for a dungeon. For classes with Bloodlust, it’s probably easier. I’m a Shadow with item level 260 and 2,200 rating, and I have problems getting invited to anything above +9.” – Far-Position8951
“From a healer’s perspective, it feels so strange to see a DPS having to wait 10 to 30 minutes to get into a group because they’re not tanking – only to then constantly tell the tank how to do their job. That makes no sense.” – Zeliek
How can one counteract this? The only reliable tip is to find a stable group. The best way to do this is through guilds or communities. You may have to spend a bit more time on social interaction and the search, but WoW is simply much more fun in the long run with friends – and even more so when you regularly run dungeons and don’t receive rejections for hours.
In Diablo Immortal there are always codes that you can enter to receive additional items. You can find all active codes here.
Through the codes in Diablo Immortal you can receive free rewards simply by entering them in the game.
We are continuously updating the post as new codes become available. So it’s worth checking back often. The codes are valid for both the PC version and the iOS and Android versions.
Update on April 1, 2026: There is a new code.
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Current codes for Diablo Immortal in April 2026
What codes can I redeem right now? Currently, you can redeem the following codes and receive rewards:
CARDCOLLECT – Random card for use in the Heroes of the Hearth event, as well as one legendary item, one legendary weapon, and 3 of each regular gem
The following codes have expired and can no longer be redeemed:
WILDNATURE
HELLFEST2025
BOSSGAUNTLET
TRIALS2025
LEGENDARY
GRIFFITH2025
GUTS2025
Redeeming codes and issues
How do I redeem the codes? To redeem codes for Diablo Immortal, you need to visit the website https://diabloimmortalredeem.com/ and enter your code there. To ensure it reaches you, you also need to enter your player ID and select your server.
If you did everything correctly, you will receive the corresponding items in the game.
Where can I find my player ID? To find your player ID, you need to log into Diablo Immortal. Then go to the three lines in the top right corner. Next, click on the gear icon and scroll all the way down. You will find the number you are looking for next to the letters UID (User ID).
Why isn’t the code working? If a code triggers an error message, it is most often already expired. Some codes are also region-specific and therefore cannot be redeemed outside certain countries. Also, check whether you entered the code correctly—just a small typo can cause issues.
For Where Winds Meet, there are codes you can enter to receive additional items. You can find all active codes and how to redeem them here at MeinMMO.
Here you will find all the active codes that are available for Where Winds Meet and how to redeem them. With these, you can receive free rewards simply by entering them in the game.
We continuously update the article when there are new codes. It’s worth checking back often. The codes apply to both the PC versions and the versions on PS5 as well as iOS and Android versions.
Last updated: On April 1, 2026, we last updated our article. We added a new code.
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All Valid Codes for Where Winds Meet in April 2026
Which codes can currently be redeemed? Currently, the following codes are available for you to redeem and earn rewards:
DEVLOG2601: 40 Echo Jade and 20000 Coin (NEW)
HEXI0306: 100 x Echo Jade, 20,000 Coins, 1 x Resonating Melody
GOOSENEWS: 20 x Echo Jade, 1 x Discipline Tips Codex
DEVLOG2601: 40 x Echo Jade, 20,000 Coins
tf33hxjmjc: 10 x Echo Jade, 20,000 Coins, 1 x Discipline Tips Codex, 1 x Swirling Jade
WWMDEVTALK: 20 x Echo Jade, 20,000 Coins
WWM251115: 10 x Echo Jade, 5,000 Coins, Nameplate
Besides the codes, there were recently 10 x Resonating Melody sent by mail as compensation. You can simply pick these up from the mailbox in the game without a new code.
MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has spoken with the GameStar Talk team about Where Winds Meet:
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How do I redeem the codes? If you want to enter a valid code, you can do so through the menu in the game itself. Follow this path:
Settings → Other → Exchange Code
Why might my code not work? Most of the time, codes that show an error message have simply expired. However, certain codes may only be available for specific regions and therefore may not work in your country.
But make sure to double-check that you don’t have a typo in your code. It’s best to copy the code directly from this list and then paste it in the game to avoid errors in the string.
If you still want to enter it yourself, pay particular attention to whether an O is an O or perhaps rather a 0. The same goes for sequences in which 1 and I occur.
Expired Codes
The following codes were once available but can no longer be redeemed:
