Since the existence of WoW, damage dealers and healers have been desperately looking for a tank. All the components for what we consider the perfect solution proposed by a player are already present in the Blizzard MMORPG.
What is the problem? Anyone wanting to take on the role of a tank in WoW and other MMORPGs often needs tough skin. The group isn’t moving fast enough through the dungeon? The tank pulls too slowly and cautiously! Damage dealers are dying due to aggro? Learn2Play, tank! The tank is taking too much damage? Go farm better equipment and use your cooldowns!
Additionally, they must know all boss mechanics inside out and every shortcut. If things aren’t moving quickly enough or there’s a wipe, the random group often disbands faster than one can spell Orgrimmar. Many WoW players simply do not want to deal with such experiences and the accompanying responsibility. Consequently, groups often have to wait a long time for a tank.
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WoW: How to quickly farm 500 mysterious sky shards for the mount “Echo of Aln’Sharan”
A mini-Chrominius tanking? Sooooo cute!
What could the solution be? Over the past decades, Blizzard has tried several times to make the role of tank more rewarding. Almost all classes added after Vanilla WoW (Death Knight, Monk, Demon Hunter) can tank. Only the Caller is limited to healing and damage. Furthermore, extra rewards are available when one signs up for a role that is currently underrepresented in the group search.
These measures have only helped to a limited extent.
According to a player from the community, WoW already possesses all the components needed for the ultimate solution to the tank crisis:
Gnomes
Druids
Pets
The suggestion by Yibby on Reddit: Gnomes could choose the Druid class in the future and take on the forms of their collected pets through their shapeshifts. Instead of being in bear form, Druid tanks would appear as Chrominius, Lil’Ragnaros, Baa’l, or Jiggles in front of their opponents. How cute would THAT be?!
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How does the community evaluate the proposal? The more than 2,900 thumbs up and over 130 comments in 13 hours show that Yibby’s proposal is very well received.
_toadsy explains: “I have been advocating for gnome druids with baby animal forms for years. As a Druid tank player, I wouldn’t be another tank, but I would immediately switch races.”
LumiyaSpellsong writes: “I’ve also been advocating for gnome druids for ages! In late 2005/early 2006, I created an image […], to see how the 0.5 tier set for druids would look on my gnome warlock, and I liked it (and the druid) so much that I designed a whole series of ridiculous graphics for an expansion idea […].” You can find the image on Reddit.
Azsunyx furthers the idea: “The Mechagnome druids could be all the mechanical animals… or a little Gundam.”
Dangerous_Company584 celebrates: “You are a damn genius. Give this man a billion dollars.”
What do you think of the idea? Would you consider being a gnome druid in the role of a tank if you could transform into certain pet forms? Let us know in the comments! How tough it is for tanks even now, in WoW: Midnight, is shown by this report: Tanks in WoW plead for mercy, fail far too often – only one laughs loudly
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It is known that you can also play Crimson Desert as a cat simulator. The fluffy companions enjoy your company and cuddle up to your character. However, in addition to dogs, cats, and rabbits, you can also find capybaras.
Where can you find the capybara? In Crimson Desert, you can find countless different types of animals. While man’s best friends are already waiting for you in the first city, you can also swim with capybaras at the end of the world.
For that, you must first head to the area “Crimson Desert” and go to the place “Wildbloom Springs” at the very bottom right edge of the biome. There, you will find a kind of oasis where a lake lies in the middle of the desert. In this lake are several splashing capybaras leisurely swimming around, undisturbed.
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What can you do with the capybara? Unlike dogs and cats, you cannot take the capybaras in Crimson Desert as loyal companions on your adventures. They prefer to stay among themselves and enjoy the warm sun shining down on them while swimming in the cool waters.
A visit can still be worthwhile. If you swim with the capybaras in the lake, you will find a treasure chest under a rock ledge. This contains useful shoes that make climbing easier, as shown in the video.
Have you heard of the legendary horse Rokade?
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
What pets can you have in Crimson Desert? Although there are many different animals in Crimson Desert, very few are suitable as pets. The game differentiates between pets, mounts, and animals that simply follow their own will.
While capybaras belong to the latter category, you can only have dogs and cats as true pets. According to Crimsondesert.gg, there are 18 different types, each with different colors. This adds up to a total of 112 different types of dogs and cats that can join you.
In the mounts of the game, you can ride not only on horses like the legendary Rokade, but also on wild boars, lions, tigers, or bears. And of course, you can also fly through the air with your dragon. In total, there are 72 different mounts in Crimson Desert.
Although you cannot take capybaras as companions on your adventures in Crimson Desert, you can choose between loyal dogs and sweet cats. How you can easily tame these and what else you need to know about them can be found here: Crimson Desert: Tame animals – How to secure loot helpers
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We present to you the 12 best free-to-play MMORPGs in 2026 that you can play right now in Germany. For these games on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, you don’t have to think long or sift through tests to see if they’re worth your money, as these are top-category free online role-playing games.
Especially for us MMO fans, buying a new game is difficult. With good MMORPGs, long-term relationships are formed. No one wants to spend 30, 40, or 50 euros on a game that they don’t like right after the tutorial.
With free-to-play games you don’t take that risk: The games are free at first. Many of the free-to-play MMORPGs that we recommend in our top list are a bit older, but you will also find some newer representatives of the genre.
All the games mentioned here are also playable in English. Register, install, and get started. The little fix for boredom.
The article was last updated on April 13, 2026. We made an adjustment in the section about Neverwinter because an omitted feature was still mentioned there.
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12. Secret World Legends – Dark Mood in the Modern MMO
Release: July 31, 2017 – Remastered by Secret World | Platform: PC, Steam, Mac | Setting: Dark Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: Funcom | Download for the game:To the official website of SWL
In 12th place on our list is Secret World Legends. A remake of the mystery MMO The Secret World, which has been “modernized”. Dark alleys and forests create an exciting atmosphere with their creepy beasts, and the thrilling soundtrack adds to the experience. Many quests take place on several levels, thus deviating from the dull “Go there, kill 20 creatures, come back” principle. In the combat system, you now aim with the mouse instead of the TAB key.
The contents of Secret World Legends are free; however, if you want to level up your character faster, you can pay for it. Those who do not pay will have to invest many hours of grind for character development.
Secret World Legends has plenty of content, but it is rarely played today. Updates are now released only in homeopathic form. However, the Steam ratings from the past 30 days are 80 percent positive.
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Secret World Legends: The Launch Trailer
Pro
Diverse quests with tricky puzzles and games where you need to think
The setting is modern – neither fantasy nor anime, but a world of its own: What if all conspiracies and myths were true?
Story and world are top-tier – humor, tension, and creepiness alternate.
Contra
Combat system is not developed. Players criticize the superficiality and wish for more depth.
Requires a lot of grind for good equipment.
Further development has practically come to a halt.
Suitable for: Secret World Legends is recommended for players who enjoy games with plenty of story and special quests. If you are not deterred by grinding in the endgame and enjoy a dark atmosphere while gaming, you should give SWL a chance. It is a game that every MMORPG fan should play at least once.
11. Star Trek Online – Not a Hero, but a Starship Captain
Release: 10.02.2010 | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac | Setting: Science Fiction, Star Trek Universe | Developer, Publisher: Cryptic Studios, Perfect World | Download for the game:To the official website of Star Trek Online
At number 11 on our list is Star Trek Online a unique MMORPG not just for Trekkies. Here you control not a hero, but an entire spaceship, along with a crew. STO features a fair free-to-play model, a huge selection of ships, and various game modes.
In addition, there is a license with Star Trek that grants the game and thus the player access to a sophisticated and clever cosmos of stories and characters. It is impressive that the game is continuously being developed. In February 2026, the new content patch Corruption was released, featuring a reunion with Nicole de Boer as Ezri Dax.
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Star Trek Online: Ascension Launch Trailer
Pro
Star Trek license with lore bonus for fans
The unusual setting with spaceship battles
Fair F2P system
Regularly released (smaller) content updates
Contra
Boring outdoor missions that are no longer up to date
Tedious endgame consisting of grinding reputation or special collectible items
Suitable for: Primarily, Star Trek Online appeals to all fans of the series. But not exclusively. Anyone interested in gameplay with starship battles can also find enjoyment in this MMORPG, even as a non-Trekkie.
The gaming experience differs significantly from typical “I’m just playing one character and making them particularly strong.”
10. (Old School) Runescape – The Successful Classic
Release: 01.04.2001 | Platform: PC, Mac, Android | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: Jagex | Download for the Game:To the Official Runescape Website
Ranked 10th on our list is the MMORPG classic Runescape and the classic variant Old School RuneScape. The MMORPG may not be graphically up to date due to its age, but it offers a lot of content.
You explore a vast world, participate in the player-driven economy, and complete many quests. Runescape exists in an extremely popular Old School version, and the regular version is also continuously being developed.
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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release
Every hero can achieve something in the game world – thanks to the player-driven economy
There is simply so much to do. Those who are new will be busy for months or years
An active community
Contra
Runescape is now almost 25 years old and you can really tell
The game is not for everyone – it does not play particularly comfortably
Suitable for: Runescape may appeal to those who want to experience how MMORPGs were played in their early days. Additionally, the online game attracts anyone looking for a challenge and wanting to dive into an MMORPG. It is not a game that targets casual gamers.
Even today, Runescape remains one of the most sought-after MMORPGs on Twitch because it offers players a lot of freedom.
9. Neverwinter – Modern Free2Play in classic design
Release: 30.04.2013 | Platform: PC, Steam, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Setting: Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons | Developer, Publisher: Cryptic Studios, Perfect World | Download for the game:To the official website of Neverwinter
Rank 9 is held by Neverwinter an MMORPG for PC, PlayStation and Xbox, designed from the beginning for a free-to-play model. Against the backdrop of the D&D world, Neverwinter emphasizes combat aspects and team play. Throughout your adventures, you will travel through various regions known from Dungeons & Dragons and encounter iconic characters from the universe.
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Neverwinter PS4 Trailer
New so-called adventure modules with additional stories are regularly released. This year, the game is also promised to become significantly more beginner-friendly and accessible – according to the promise from the new, old head Jack Emmert.
Pro
During your adventures in Neverwinter, you will encounter places, heroes, and villains that you may recognize from tabletop games or D&D novels.
Action-packed combat system, very intuitive and dynamic – also playable with a controller
Contra
While it is not pay-to-win, you are often encouraged to invest money.
Has suffered a decline in recent years.
Suitable for: Players looking for a solid, classic MMO that is continuously supplied with new content will find themselves well served with Neverwinter. The MMORPG also appeals to fans of Dungeons & Dragons.
8. Blade & Soul – An Asia Hit in the West
Release: 01/19/2016 | Platform: PC | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: NCSoft | Download for the Game:To the official B&S website
The Fantasy Martial Arts MMORPG relies on Asian graphics, a wild revenge story, and action, action, action in Wuxia style. The game thrives on an exciting combat system, where the player must choose the right ability in the right situation to chain together combos.
Everything in the game is fast and direct: With just a few button presses, you initiate the instant action, standing with about five others in a dungeon, and the fight begins. In the best moments, the player feels like they are transported into an Eastern.
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Blade & Soul NEO: Trailer announces release date for the graphical remaster
Instant action, engaging combat system with refined combos like in beat’em-ups
Acclaimed PvP with many player-versus-player modes like arenas
Many ways to improve your character
Developers regularly enhance engine and graphics
Contra
Monotonous quests, grinding through dungeons quickly becomes boring
Small PvP community in the West compared to Asia
Harsh free-to-play monetization with pay-to-win elements
Suitable for: Those who are looking for a mix of beat’em up and MMORPG will feel welcome in Blade & Soul. The PvP system is fair and allows the better player to win. However, one must really enjoy the Asian or Wuxia setting – it is not subtle. And be able to overlook the omnipresent monetization.
7. Lord of the Rings Online – Great Community in Middle-earth
Release: 04/24/2007 | Platform: PC, Mac | Setting: Fantasy, Middle-earth | Developer, Publisher: Standing Stone Game, Daybreak Game Company | Download the Game:To the official HDRO website
Rank 7 in our MMORPG charts belongs to the world of Middle-earth and the Hobbits. HdRO (or LOTRO) thrives on atmosphere, a great community, and an expansive world. From the tranquil starting zones, players gradually venture into a corrupted world threatened by Sauron’s grasp. In doing so, the player embarks on a journey through a nuanced cosmos that breathes the spirit of the books.
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18 years after the release, The Lord of the Rings Online announces its new expansion “The Kingdoms of Harad” in the teaser trailer
Meanwhile, the story has grown beyond the novels, and we experience events taking place after the War of the Ring, such as the wedding of King Aragorn and Arwen. Last year, the MMORPG celebrated a sort of third spring through the premiere of modern servers and the free provision of many contents. This was recently complemented by a modernized user interface.
Pro
Full-fledged MMORPG with a fantastic fantasy world
Great community that welcomes newcomers with open arms – The passion for Middle-earth connects the players
The Free2Play version was significantly expanded in 2022
Contra
The game shows its age, players often complain about weak performance leading to stutters
Difficult endgame situation: You have to grind or pay to unlock more content.
Suitable for: The Lord of the Rings Online clearly appeals to fans of Middle-earth and Tolkien. Anyone looking for an MMORPG and wanting to dive deep into the multifaceted world of Middle-earth will find what they are looking for here. Although the game is not fresh anymore, the developers are not running out of ideas. According to their own statement, they could bring content for the next 20 years.
6. Albion Online – The Sandbox for PvP Lovers
Release: 07/17/2017 | Platform: PC, Mac, Android, iOS | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: Sandbox Interactive | Download the game:To the official Albion Online website
Rank 6 is occupied by the sandbox MMORPG Albion Online. The online role-playing game from Germany aims to provide you with a vast world in which you can forge your own path. Whether as a resource gatherer, crafter, or warrior.
The focus is on PvP battles, but more is increasingly offered in PvE as well. Albion Online uses an interesting system where your equipment determines what role you take in the game. With sword and armor, you are a fighter; with a pickaxe, you gather resources.
Free class system where you determine your role through your equipment
Good mix of PvE and PvP
The economy is driven by players
Player numbers are increasing year by year
Contra
Lots of grinding
Open PvP may not appeal to everyone, especially since equipment can be lost in some zones
Graphic style takes some getting used to
Suitable for: Albion Online is an MMORPG for those who want to feel transported back to the time of Ultima Online. You can be attacked by other players almost anywhere in the world, making it an adventure to gather resources.
It is also possible to make a name for yourself as a blacksmith in the world. Albion Online simply offers many opportunities.
5. Star Wars: The Old Republic – Great Stories, Tough Choices
Release: 20.12.2011 | Platform: PC | Setting: Fantasy, Star Wars universe | Developer, Publisher: Bioware, Electronic Arts | Download the game:To the official SWTOR website
The MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic was for a long time a worthy bearer of the title “Best Free-to-Play MMORPG.” SWTOR is one of the most innovative MMORPGs ever. It heavily focuses on storytelling and captivates with moral choices and fully voiced as well as filmed quests – and of course with the Star Wars license, which has become much more present in cinemas and streaming in recent years. This has introduced Star Wars to a new generation.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic zeigt Grafikupdates im Trailer
Since 2023, SWTOR is no longer part of Bioware. The game has been sold to the third-party studio Broadsword. Many of the developers from the team have moved along to continue taking care of their “baby.”
Good storytelling – The game’s story is highly praised by players as a core element
Rich content – There are enough raids and dungeons to keep you entertained for a long while
Excellent for solo players
Will still be expanded in 2025
Contra
The “Free2Play model” offers a large scope but can also be quite restrictive at times.
The combat system could use more dynamism
Suitable for: SWTOR appeals to Star Wars fans and generally MMORPG enthusiasts. Here, the good story is in the foreground and you can immerse yourself deeply without paying.
However, SWTOR has increasingly developed into a solo RPG similar to Knights of the Old Republic in recent years. Whether the game is still worth playing for you, we reveal here: Is Star Wars: The Old Republic still worth it?
4. Throne and Liberty – The largest MMORPG of recent years
Release: 01.10.2024 | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: NCSoft, Amazon Games | Download for the game:To the official Throne and Liberty website
The latest online role-playing game on this list places an unusually large focus on the “Massively” in MMORPG – which is unusual by today’s standards. Those who are eager to make a huge game world unsafe together with thousands of other characters and dive into cooperative as well as competitive content involving a large number of other players will have a lot of fun here.
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
Increasingly more content for solo players and small groups
Beautiful game world, nicely staged campaign
Motivating character progression
Many meaningful detail adjustments for the western market
Contra
Hardcore players are frustrated by restrictions on many contents
Those who want to get the most out of the MMORPG need the right guild
Free2Play model plus real money currency tied to the auction house => bots are a problem
Suitable for: Throne and Liberty is clearly aimed at MMORPG fans who want to fully engage with an ambitious guild and dive into castle sieges, raid challenges, and PvP battles. Thanks to a delightful leveling campaign, entertaining dungeons, or the tower challenges, one can also have some fun in Solisium alone.
3. Guild Wars 2 (Core Game) – The Most Innovative MMORPG
Release: 12/28/2012 | Platform: PC | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: ArenaNet, NcSoft | Download for the game:To the official GW2 website
Guild Wars 2 was released in 2012 as a Buy2Play MMORPG and the main game remains one of the best genre representatives that you can play today. With the Heart of Thorns expansion in 2015, the base game of Guild Wars 2 became Free2Play, without Arenanet changing anything about the business model like the cash shop.
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Guild Wars 2 zeigt die hübsche Strandregion der neuen Erweiterung Visions of Eternity
Lovingly designed world with many details that MMORPG fans will joyfully explore
Exciting story that can be influenced by your decisions in the game
Dynamic worlds: something is always happening, many quest events in the open world that you solve together with other players
The horizontal progression is perfect for casual gamers
Contra
Content patches and expansions are increasingly smaller or appear less regularly
Fans of PvP or raid content get little love in Tyria
Suitable for: Guild Wars 2 is suitable for anyone who wants to play a high-quality MMORPG, where its F2P factor is not noticeable. Only fans of PvP and raid content might be left wanting. Horizontal progression has its advantages, but not everyone enjoys it.
2. Final Fantasy XIV (Free Trial) – The biggest WoW competitor
For many years, Final Fantasy XIV has been considered the second great subscription MMORPG alongside World of Warcraft. What some may not realize is that you can now play Square Enix’s online role-playing game largely completely free!
Specifically, the base game A Realm Reborn and the expansion content Heavensward and Stormblood are part of the so-called “Free Trial” version of FFXIV. So you have access to 16 jobs even without a purchased version or subscription and may level your hero up to level 70.
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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail – The Final Trailer
And of course, you are also allowed to dive into the many content outside of the campaign, such as crafting, the mini-games of Gold Saucer, or the optional dungeons and raid challenges from A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood.
Features like the beginner’s arena, the mentor system, or the preferred worlds help you get started in the beautiful fantasy world of Eorzea. And if you enjoy what you play, you can upgrade your version of Final Fantasy XIV to the latest expansion.
Pro
One of the best theme park MMORPGs on the market
Extremely extensive trial version
Content for almost all player types
Players can also find teammates for low-level dungeons and raids via group search
Contra
The start with A Realm Reborn is sluggish and somewhat outdated.
Those who want to experience the full package ultimately need to subscribe.
Suitable for: In the Pro List, it already states: Final Fantasy XIV offers such a wide range of content that almost every type of player can feel at home in Eorzea. Only if you prefer action-packed combat systems might the static brawls of this MMORPG classic deter you.
Rank 1: Lost Ark – Full-Featured MMORPG from the Diablo Perspective
Release: 11.2.2022| Plattform: PC | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: Smilegate, Amazon | Download for the game:To the official Steam page of Lost Ark
Lost Ark was released in South Korea in 2019, has steadily increased since then, and is now considered the best Free2Play MMORPG and the most important MMORPG release since 2014.
The game features powerful hack ‘n’ slash action combat like in Diablo, but combines it with deep and sophisticated MMORPG elements. Lost Ark takes place in a strange Asian world where demons coexist with futuristic steampunk heroes, swordsmen, and cowboys.
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Lost Ark: Trailer zur Valkyrie zeigt die neue Klasse in Aktion
The game is praised primarily for its outstanding development over the past three years, the long-time fair payment model, as well as the enormous variety and depth in content. Criticisms mainly focus on the grindy random factor in armor upgrades, the gender lock which is common in Asian games, parts of the content that can be almost too time-consuming, and the high bot population.
Pro
Outstanding strong development
Fluid, exciting combat
New ideas like sailing
Strong visuals
Events happen constantly, allowing quick access to endgame
Contra
Repetitive game content
Cash shop system heavily favors paying players
Bots are a problem
Suitable for: Actually all MMORPG fans. Especially since the developers keep introducing new systems and events to lower entry barriers and make progress less cumbersome until the endgame.
The Asian setting, the unusual perspective, and the grindy equipment progression in the endgame might deter many western players.
We can recommend all MMORPGs on this list. It should be noted, however, that nothing is really “Free2Play”, no matter what the ads or labels promise you. All the games on our list provide countless hours of fun and can also be played into the endgame without ever having to reach for your wallet.
How much enjoyment one can derive from a certain level when the game throws the “Just pay something already” club between your legs varies from game to game. However, downloading these games is definitely worthwhile. Just to get an overview of the genre and see if other designers are also making great games.
Have fun trying out these F2P games! Are you looking for even more alternatives? Which MMOs and MMORPGs are currently worth it, we reveal here: The 15 best currently MMOs and MMORPGs
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The House Stark is one of the most important noble families in Game of Thrones. These ten members have significantly influenced the history of Westeros.
What was the list based on? The Starks of Winterfell belong to the most venerable and important noble houses in Westeros. Their history goes back far and is as old as the Wall itself.
From Winterfell, the Starks rule over the North of the realm. Before Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros, it was an independent kingdom. All kings descended from House Stark and held the title of “King in the North” or also “King in the Winter”. After Aegon’s conquest, the Starks lost their title as kings, but retained their rule in the North as “Lords of Winterfell” and “Wardens of the North”.
In their nearly 8,000-year-long history, the house has given rise to numerous legends and heroes. We will look at ten members who we believe had the greatest influence on the development of the house and even all of Westeros.
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In the trailer for season 5 of Game of Thrones, Daenerys wants to break the wheel
Rank 10: Lyanna Stark
Lyanna Stark was Ned’s little sister and was supposed to become the wife of Robert Baratheon. But then she mysteriously disappeared. In a secret ceremony, she instead married Rhaegar Targaryen. She was expecting a child from the then crown prince, whom we later come to know as Jon Snow.
However, nothing was known about this love affair. Therefore, it was assumed that Rhaegar had kidnapped Lyanna. To seek justice, Lyanna’s brother Brandon and her father Rickard Stark rode to King’s Landing. However, this was not very successful. The Mad King had them burned.
This, in turn, led to Robert’s Rebellion, the great civil war that would eventually overthrow the Targaryens.
Of course, Lyanna’s supposed kidnapping was not the only reason for the unrest in the realm. Long before, Aerys II Targaryen had many enemies who were just waiting for the right moment. Nevertheless, Lyanna was the decisive trigger, albeit more unwittingly. Not many manage to bring down a nearly 300-year-old dynasty with a teenage romance.
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One of the big questions about the Netflix version of One Piece concerns the possible ending. Viewers wonder how many more seasons we will see from the actors who portray Luffy and the Straw Hat crew. The producers provide a realistic answer, which should please many fans.
How many more seasons are coming our way? In an interview, IGN was confident that we have seen about 10% of One Piece so far. They asked whether the producers were ready for a series that goes beyond 20 seasons.
Becky Clements, one of the producers, responded that she would love to see 16-20 seasons. However, she stated that this is far from realistic, which is why she sees the ending coming sooner:
I believe he is more realistic than I am. We agree that we have, in my opinion, 8 to 10. The 16 comes from the fact that I just want to do everything.
Netflix shows in the new trailer for One Piece the many new villains of Season 2
Possible Ending of One Piece at a Certain Arc
When could the possible ending be? In a previous interview, Clements revealed that the team already has plans for 6 seasons. The remaining 2-4 seasons would need to be filled in.
What does MeinMMO editor Jasmin say? With the new realization that it could rather be 8 seasons, the storyline is somewhat stretched, which my colleague has planned. However, I come to the same conclusion regarding the final arc:
Season 3: Alabasta
Season 4: Jaya and Skypia
Season 5: Water 7
Season 6: Enies Lobby
Season 7: Thriller Bark
Season 8: Sabaody Archipelago
And that would be great news for all fans, because this means that the best arcs that the anime One Piece has to offer are still included in the Netflix series. If you look in the community on Reddit or also on YouTube, you can see that especially Enies Lobby, Water Seven, and the Sabaody Archipelago are among the most popular arcs.
Thus, the best is yet to come in the Netflix series. Even if the plan for the seasons should be somewhat staggered or stretched, these story arcs are definitely included. Also, the end of the original will probably be settled soon: When does the story of One Piece end?
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While many other game studios are laying off employees and closing projects, one company in Regensburg has been following its success strategy for years, benefiting its employees year after year.
What kind of company is this? Behind CipSoft from Regensburg are MMORPG pioneers who were able to publish a genre milestone with Tibia in 1997, which remains relevant to this day. Due to the not only sustained but gradually growing success, the studio has been able to steadily grow over the years, currently employing just over 110 people.
In fact, the CipSoft executives look back on the most successful year in the studio’s history. With 28.32 million euros, they achieved a record turnover in 2025. The previous record from 2020 was 25.60 million euros – at that time, they benefited equally from the Corona pandemic and the introduction of a service that allowed characters to be sold to other players.
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Vom deutschen Jugendzimmer zum MMORPG-Welterfolg – Die unglaubliche Geschichte von Tibia
Enormous success, enormous bonuses
What is special about CipSoft? It is part of the corporate strategy of the Regensburg company to directly involve employees in financial success. Due to strong sales figures in 2025, almost eight additional monthly salaries are on the table this time. In previous years, the bonuses distributed were comparably high.
Therefore, it probably does not surprise anyone that CipSoft was awarded the title of “Germany’s Best Employers 2026” by the Cologne Institute “Great Place to Work” in March. CEO Stephan Vogler commented on the award with the following words:
In 2025, we welcomed as many new colleagues at CipSoft as never before. We are even more pleased to win an award as one of Germany’s best employers, which is based on an employee survey. The award demonstrates that we also benefit from the unique corporate culture we have built together during a growth phase.
The reasons for success: Despite its old age and old-school gaming experience, Tibia remains very popular among many MMORPG fans and can even report increasing player numbers. In 2025, for the first time in a long time, a new class was introduced to the servers, which many players naturally wanted to try. In addition, efforts are constantly being made to improve the onboarding and attract newcomers to the servers.
The second reason arises from the acquisition of the city-building strategy game “Die Siedler Online” from Ubisoft, which now brings additional money into CipSoft’s coffers.
To ensure that the successful path can also be continued in the coming years, Persist Online is expected to help. The zombie MMORPG with Fortnite vibes was announced in 2024 and is currently undergoing pre-alpha testing. MeinMMO spoke with 2 developers from CipSoft about the new project: New PC MMORPG from Germany is more DayZ than Fortnite, like a Tibia in 3D and with zombies
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Here you will find all the guides for the action-adventure Crimson Desert from MeinMMO in overview. Whether guides, tips for beginners, builds, or lists – you will find what you are looking for here.
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Many players know it: The ugly helmet covers the character’s face, or the armor looks like a mess. But can you change the appearance of the equipment in Crimson Desert to still benefit from the stats? MyMMO reveals it to you.
How do you hide equipment? You can set whether you want headgear and weapons to be shown on the character in the settings under Menu → Miscellaneous → Settings → Language and Game. You have the following options:
Headgear / Helmets
Always show
Always hide
Show only in combat
Hide only in cutscenes
Melee weapons
Everything (meaning: always show everything)
Only selected weapons
This means that only the weapon you are currently using from your selection wheel will be displayed. So, if you are currently using your pickaxe, your sword on your belt will not be shown, and vice versa.
Ranged weapons
Permanent (meaning: always show everything)
Only when using
You retain the stats of the equipped gear even if you hide it. So set the options that you like visually. You can also choose whether you want to see the character’s facial accessories or not.
Update, April 13, 2026: With the update to version 1.03.00, it is now possible to hide weapons. We have updated our guide and show you how and what is possible.
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
Can you hide other equipment or apply skins?
How can you customize equipment? In Crimson Desert, unfortunately, you cannot currently customize the appearance of your equipment. You can only dye and change the material if you visit a dye house.
So you cannot hide individual pieces (apart from headgear and weapons), nor can you layer the appearance of other armor pieces over your equipped items. You have to live with what you are currently wearing.
Whether such a feature will be added in the future is currently uncertain. So, if you want to go for fashion, you must upgrade your equipment as best as possible or find other ways to cope in the world. Here you can and must be creative and experiment with what works for you.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t hold your hand. Much is explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly become frustrating. If you get stuck or need help, take a look at our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you are looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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The world of Crimson Desert is full of exciting places, secrets, and offers. If you don’t want to miss anything, you can display everything important on an interactive map.
Which interactive maps should I visit? There are now a variety of helpful, interactive maps for games like Crimson Desert online. Most websites are in English. However, we have also found a German version for you:
All of these maps can be used for your search without registration and come with various filters. If you create an account and log in, you can often use additional features, such as saving your progress, leaving your own notes on the map, or checking off found locations.
Update from April 13, 2026: We have updated the article in detail and structurally adjusted it.
Many tips for starting in Crimson Desert can be found on our MeinMMO YouTube channel – check it out!
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What does an interactive map bring me? You can comfortably keep an eye on the interactive maps from various websites while playing Crimson Desert, for example, on a second monitor or on a mobile device like a tablet. Thanks to the numerous filter options, you can display the elements you are currently looking for on the Pywel map.
Particularly essential in Crimson Desert are, for example, the locations of fast travel teleporters and Abyss artifacts. However, you can also display all the hidden caves behind waterfalls, specific NPC vendors, all campfires, all bells (for uncovering the map), or enemy fortresses.
In Crimson Desert there are a lot of mounts you can ride. What they are and where to find them is explained here.
What kinds of mounts are there in Crimson Desert? In Crimson Desert, you can use various animals, vehicles, and mechs as means of transportation.
Some you can tame, while others you need to earn through quests or unlock in other ways. Some you can secure for your stable permanently and call on them whenever you need, while others you can only ride temporarily and have to wait for cooldowns to finish or mount again.
They offer you various advantages and abilities. The permanent mounts can also be leveled up.
Which mounts are waiting for you, how to obtain them, and what you need to know about them is explained in this guide.
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Update, April 15: The article was updated with the guide to the Kuku-Rocket Backpack.
Rokade is one of the permanent, legendary mounts you can acquire:
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
All mounts in Crimson Desert and how to obtain them
Permanent mounts / horses
Normal horses
Mount
How to obtain it
Notes
Herspia
– First horse at the start – Tamed in the wild – Stolen from NPCs – Bought from merchants
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Priden
– Tamed in the wild – Stolen from NPCs – Bought from merchants
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Brianto
– First horse from Damiane – Tamed in the wild – Stolen from NPCs – Bought from merchants
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Elantrima
– Tamed in the wild – Stolen from NPCs – Bought from merchants
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Numont
– Tamed in the wild – Stolen from NPCs – Bought from merchants
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Legendary horses
Mount
How to obtain it
Notes
Royler
– Tame at the location
You can find the snow-white Royler in Pailune near the Silverwolf Mountains.
It roams near a camp south of the “P” in the name Pailune on the map.
Rokade
– Tame at the location
You can find the jet-black Rokade in the Steel Mountains in Hernand.
It roams south of a lake. In the guide, we explain how to catch it most easily.
Camora
– Tame at the location
You can find the red Camora in the southern region of Crimson Desert.
It roams west of the tree found on the map near the Red River.
Permanent mounts from Update 1.01.00
Mount
How to obtain it
Notes
White bear
– Defeat the white bear in Pailune and bring its claw to a witch to receive an amulet
You must defeat the animal and then skin it to obtain the claw.
Silver tooth
– You can find the wolf north of Hernand, south of the Howling Cave at “The Sage’s Peak” – For it to spawn, you must complete the three-part questline “Legendary Wolf” for House Celeste. – The starting quest is called “Silence from Afar”
– In the fight against the wolf, pay attention to the purple flowers, as they drain your life in seconds. – Once you have defeated it, you must return to a witch to bring her the fang to unlock it.
White stag
– Defeat the white stag in the wilds of Pailune at the river that flows right above the A on the map.
– The animal is very shy, so you need to sneak up on it. – Take the antlers and bring them to the witch to unlock it.
Stonemason boar
– Located in the southern part of Crimson Desert, which you can reach via the northeastern corner of Demeniss. – You must reach a swamp full of ruins and enemies and defeat all to spawn the boar.
– Collect its tusks and bring them to the witch to unlock it.
Frostbite mountain goat
– Unlock the Longleaf tribe, from which you will receive the quest “Frost Drowned in Mud.” – This quest sends you to a camp in the center of Pailune to pick up a special bounty quest. – Now you must find and defeat Moren.
– Bring the quest reward to the witch to unlock the goat.
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– Complete chapter 11 – Reach level 5 or higher in your stamina – Exact details on what you need to do can be found in the guide
If you summon the dragon as a mount, you can ride it for 15 minutes in real time. After that, you must wait 50 minutes before you can ride it again.
However, there are ways to reduce the cooldown. You can find these in this guide.
Dinosaurs
Mount
How to obtain it
Notes
Raptor
– Stolen from NPCs in the Crimson Desert
You cannot call raptors or register them in your stable.
Vehicles and mechs
Mount
How to obtain it
Notes
All-Terrain ArmoredGear (ATAG)
– Unlocked in Chapter 10
You receive the mech during a quest in Chapter 10.
Kuku Rocket Backpack (Jetpack)
– Complete the Sanctum of Regret in the east of the map and secure the blueprint for the Kuku Backpack – Complete chapter 8 and restore Pailune – Go to Grimnir’s helper in the south of the city, he will give you a letter with blueprint II for the Kuku Rocket Backpack – Then craft the base for the jetpack in the Kuku workshop – Then speak to Grimnir in the Kuku workshop and bring him the required materials for part 2
You can craft carts yourself once you have brought Brice into your camp. He gives you the option to start missions for building carts and manage them.
Hot air balloon
– Crafted in the camp through missions
You can craft hot air balloons yourself if you: – Have discovered the Glutwind workshop in Hernand – Have a gray mane with engineering skills in the camp You can then start a corresponding mission through the NPC Ross.
Delesyia train
– You can ride the train in Delesyia when you encounter it
– Unfortunately, you cannot control the train, but you can use it as a means of transport.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t really hold your hand. Much is explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly lead to frustration. If you find yourself stuck or need assistance, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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Many gamers are attached to older games that have shaped their lives. A well-known Twitch streamer and YouTuber wants to revive one of his favorite games and is now offering a reward to his fans. They just have to improve the online mode.
Which Twitch streamer is it? Many fans of fighting games are probably familiar with Maximilian Dood (real name Maximilian Christiansen). On Twitch, he has 1.3 million followers and an average of 5,600 viewers (via TwitchTracker). He has been posting videos on YouTube since 2007 and has gathered 1.87 million subscribers to date.
He focuses not only on new fighting games in his streams and videos but also enjoys revisiting older ones. In one stream, he set up a special reward for his community, offering $10,000 (about €8,500) to whoever can improve the online mode of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
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The trailer of Marvel vs Capcom 3 shows, among other things, the fight between Ryu and Wolverine
The experience of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 should finally be better
What should be done for the money? In a Twitch stream from April 11, Maximilian Dood talked for about an hour about Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, one of his favorite games (source: YouTube). He casually offered a reward of $10,000 for a rollback netcode for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom.
Rollback netcode is the most convenient form of online system to simulate the experience of an offline match in a fighting game online. When you press a button, it is executed as quickly as possible without waiting for the opponent’s signal because the game itself anticipates what the next action will be.
With rollback netcode, you don’t have to wait for both players to perform an action, which reduces the lag. This is essential for precise and fast games like fighting games to guarantee a strong online experience. Nowadays, many new fighting games utilize rollback netcode.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, being a game from 2011 (released on Steam in 2017), does not have this system, which is why the normal online mode is not particularly popular among fans. The Twitch streamer wants to encourage the modding community with his reward to implement rollback netcode for the game.
This would make the game more durable in the future as one could have a decent experience online without attending an offline tournament. Rollback netcode would not make the game popular again now, but it would be a way to better maintain the community. Currently, fans of the game often use the application Parsec to simulate local play online.
Maximilian Dood has already helped with a major mod
Maximilian Dood has already shown in the past what a big fan he is of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. The latest installment, Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, was rather unpopular among fans, but in 2024 the mod project Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite and Beyond started. He collaborated with several modders to visually change the game but also to implement new modes and balance updates (via RollingStone).
Previously, in 2023, he offered $5,000 to modders who could implement the possibility of adding new characters as slots in the character selection of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (via eventhubs.com).
It is a situation that may seem familiar to many gamers: You play your favorite game and forget about the time and various responsibilities you should attend to. In the case of a 91-year-old woman, this recently led the police to her house.
What happened? In the U.S. state of Ohio, there was a curious situation that could also happen to some of you.
A 91-year-old lady caused a police response because she forgot to check in with a local program. Specifically, it is a city program called “Are You OK?”, where elderly individuals can sign up to receive a call once a day.
During this call, they are supposed to briefly indicate whether everything is alright. The aforementioned 91-year-old did not check in during the daily call. She was simply unreachable, which raised great concern among her family.
Immediately, the police were dispatched to her address to check on her well-being. What the officers found is something that every passionate gamer knows.
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A 67-year-old grandfather becomes a legend in LoL and a nightmare for Riot Games
Only the high score counts
What did the officers find? Upon arriving at the woman’s house, she did not respond to the doorbell. So, they gained access through the garage door, as a video by News 5 Cleveland shows on YouTube.
To everyone’s relief, it was not a medical emergency or something worse. On the contrary: The 91-year-old was safe and sitting in her bedroom. There, she was completely engrossed in a video game and wanted to beat her high score.
Because the game made her tune out everything else, she forgot about the daily check. The resolution of the story brought relief to the police. “Everyone laughed heartily about it,” the authorities said.
Unfortunately, it is unclear which game it was. What is certain is that it must have been a title that felt very immersive to the elderly gamer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a legendary actor who apparently tends to play pranks on acquaintances. A “friendly” wrestler must learn what it means to be ignored for years.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for his iconic roles as Terminator, Conan, and in Predator. Besides the big action films, the actor also appeared in children’s and family films. One of them is Versprochen ist Versprochen, which is called Jingle All The Way in the English original.
Alongside Schwarzenegger, today’s wrestling star Paul Wight appears, whom most probably know better by his stage name The Big Show.
On set, the two men met and got to know each other. In a conversation with CVV on YouTube, The Big Show shared that they got along well, and he was sure: He and Schwarzenegger would call each other friends right away. Only a few years later, however, the wrestler was confronted with the “truth” – and became the victim of a prank.
What did the prank look like? The wrestler remembers meeting Schwarzenegger again about two years after filming. Anticipating to confront a friend, he was surprised.
Schwarzenegger extended his hand to the wrestler and introduced himself with “Arnold Schwarzenegger, nice to meet you”. As if they were meeting for the first time.
At that time, The Big Show was puzzled but didn’t think much of it. That changed when more time passed and the wrestler had gained significant recognition.
Again, there was a meet-up, and once again Schwarzenegger introduced himself as if it were their first encounter. And this, despite one not easily forgetting a man who is about 213 centimeters tall.
The story repeated itself several more times, with the wrestler becoming increasingly confused. After all, his face was known in the USA and they had stood in front of the camera together.
This led to The Big Show’s ego suffering: “I was totally upset. Arnold had nestled into my head.”
How did the story end? It wasn’t until 12 years after the filming of Versprochen ist Versprochen that The Big Show made a decision. He knew he would meet Schwarzenegger on stage at an awards ceremony and planned to respond to the usual greeting with a confrontation.
However, it turned out differently: During his speech, Schwarzenegger started to share that he and The Big Show had shot together back then and were good friends. He then waved to the wrestler and presented him with an award.
It was only then that The Big Show realized Schwarzenegger had been pranking him all those years: “He had been pulling my leg for twelve years! That’s how genius Arnold is… He had lived rent-free in my head for twelve years.” In the end, there was reconciliation. Soon Schwarzenegger will be back in front of the camera: Action Grandpa Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to grab his big sword again to kick butt in a cult role at 78
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Some MMORPGs today rely on nostalgia. Many players wish to return to a classic experience. This seems to work well for a South Korean MMORPG, as the new release of the ancient Lineage is generating quite high revenues.
Which MMORPG is it? On February 7, 2026, NCSoft released Lineage Classic in Taiwan and South Korea. The MMORPG is a new version of the original Lineage from 1998. It is thus a new version, similar to Classic in WoW.
Lineage Classic also seems to be performing well. At least for the South Korean publisher NCSoft, as the new old MMORPG is pouring quite a bit of money into the coffers, even daily.
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Lineage W in the Trailer
A pretty successful return
How much money is Lineage Classic making currently? The Korean business magazine MTN reported on April 9, 2026, that Lineage Classic appears to have a positive trend. According to the magazine’s information, the game has exceeded daily revenues of up to 9 billion won and is nearing 10 billion won, which would be about 5.7 million euros.
According to MTN, the MMORPG has reached a peak of 400,000 concurrent players. In just 3 weeks after release, the game has reportedly already earned 50 billion won, about 29 million euros.
Lineage M is also said to be experiencing a positive upturn. Together with Lineage Classic, both games are expected to earn 15 billion won daily, which is about 8.6 million euros. Lineage M is an open-world MMORPG for mobile platforms.
What kind of game is Lineage Classic? Lineage Classic aims to bring back the original experience of the original MMORPG. It is played from an isometric perspective and visually resembles games like Diablo 2. The game has 4 classes: Monarch, Knight, Elf, and Mage. In-game, you can form alliances and hold sieges.
The game requires a monthly subscription of nearly €20. In addition, there are microtransactions, which according to chosun.com should not affect the balance or competitive nature of the MMORPG.
Will Lineage Classic also launch in Germany? So far, there have been no official announcements regarding a western release of Lineage Classic. Many MMORPG fans are likely also waiting for the western release of Aion 2. The other NCSoft MMORPG is expected to be released globally later this year, but it will change its classes beforehand: Aion 2 completely changes its classes before you can play
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Daredevil is back with the 2nd season of Born Again, and Marco from Nerdkultur dedicates an entire video to the return. He explains why the series is one of the best Marvel productions in years.
Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been working on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur with news, analyses, reviews, and interviews about current movies and series.
In addition, he meets weekly with his colleague Yves Arievich and chats in the Podcast Nerd & Kultur about pop culture film topics like Star Wars, Marvel, and DC.
Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.
In a new video on YouTube, Marco talks about the 2nd season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney Plus. He explains why the return is so good.
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Marco from Nerd Culture explains why you should watch the 2nd season of Daredevil: Born Again
The reset that Marvel desperately needs
What does the new season Daredevil: Born Again look like? With Born Again, Marvel continues the Daredevil series, which had 3 seasons on Netflix. The 2nd season of Born Again is therefore actually the 5th season featuring Charlie Cox as the blind hero. For Marco, it is easily one of the best MCU series ever because it is the reset that Marvel urgently needs.
This is already reflected in the images. According to Marco, the 2nd season has a dark film-noir look again, fitting the original series on Netflix. It relies on several stylistic devices:
Match cuts, that is, images that are perfectly edited together
A play with colors and their symbolism
It uses silhouettes and light
A significantly more ambitious color grading than the previous season
But not all of the stylistic devices are used meaningfully, as Marco explains. As a negative stylistic device, Marco mentions the lens flare, an effect that reflects bright light into the camera lens. He compares it to J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films. The problem with the effect is that there is no substantive reason to use this stylistic device.
Marco has a similar opinion about the handheld shaky cam. These are scenes that were filmed by hand, without stabilization systems or tripods. This stylistic device can create closeness and drama, but season 2 of Daredevil does not use it that way. For Marco, it is completely unmotivated.
The aspect ratios of the season also do not create a fundamentally positive effect. The season uses the CinemaScope ratio, which is known from the MCU. That is, the black bars you know from the cinema, only that it is a TV series. Marco praises the 16:9 ratio used by the Netflix seasons. This look, and thus the dramaturgy and emotional climax, cannot be reached by the Disney series. The focus, however, is still on the story.
Marco already showcased the strengths of its Netflix predecessor in a previous video. You can read all about it here:
How good are the characters in the new season? In the 2nd part of his video, Marco compares the latest season of Born Again with the current state of the MCU. At the end of the year, Doomsday is coming, and countless characters (like the X-Men) are returning and will have an appearance. Daredevil focuses on a smaller universe, familiar to Netflix fans: The Defenders.
The Disney-Marvel series are only slightly acknowledged or, in the case of Echo, completely ignored. At least for Hawkeye fans, Tony Dalton returns as Swordmaster. According to Marco, this shows that Marvel boss Kevin Feige likes to recruit people from his favorite series. Tony Dalton is known as Lalo Salamanca from Better Call Saul.
In this context, Marco also mentions Michael Gandolfini, who plays Daniel Blake in the series. However, this is somewhat unintentionally funny, as the series constantly shoves him into scenes […], that could directly come from the mafia epic. According to Marco, his role is often wasted.
Additionally, there are the characters Buck and Bullseye, who are positively mentioned. Overall, the character moments of the two are said to exude the long-lost Netflix charm. Marco then briefly focuses on the character of Vanessa Fisk. For Born Again, she is strong and different from the old Vanessa, but with her new agenda, she functions nonetheless and so does her relationship with Wilson Fisk, which continues consistently.
As a new actor, the Scream villain Matthew Lillard also joins the series. Marco describes how he does what he always does in his roles: perfectly annoying. You can feel the chemistry and antipathy of the characters again. Of course, there is also Wilson Fisk.
What is the highlight of the new season? For Marco, Daredevil and Wilson Fisk hold the series together. Both have an inner conflict. Wilson, as a power-hungry mayor, against the heroes in the underground. Marco compares Fisk’s task force to the images of ICE agents from the USA. This is not a conscious decision, as the series was shot a long time before, but not everything about it is coincidence: Just New York Born Again instead of Make America Great Again.
Marco explains that you can still tell in the series that Drew Goddard, the writer of the first 3 seasons, is missing. Especially his sense for the characters and their inner turmoil. While he is currently celebrating success with The Astronaut in cinemas, Born Again, with its 2nd season, at least goes in the right direction and picks up where Netflix left off with season 3.
Born Again is not relevant to the larger narrative of the MCU, but it is also not an interchangeable MCU series. The characters have to live with the consequences, and that’s exactly what Marco likes about the 2nd season of Born Again. Which movies you should keep an eye on in 2026, Marco revealed in a previous video: Film expert reveals which 10 movies you should watch in 2026
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If you have ever wondered whether your dice in Dungeons & Dragons have a mind of their own and could either side with you or turn against you: MeinMMO editor Caro will prove to you that some dice are truly just paid actors.
There are situations in role-playing moments as well as in Dungeons & Dragons where you ask yourself: How the hell did that happen? Which dice gods or demons had their fingers in the pie?
I personally don’t believe in otherworldly dice entities; it’s actually much simpler: Some dice are simply paid actors who decide on the outcome they feel like, despite any calculations of probability.
To prove this to you, I want to tell you about a moment from our D&D campaign. In this situation, the dice’s decision resulted in an incredibly unlikely but perfectly staged moment, despite a probability of only 0.01% – that is, 1 in 10,000 times. And this still remains one of the most memorable moments of our adventurers’ journey to me, even after a year.
However, I want to give you this warning in advance: Don’t let your bards be as reckless as my friend’s bard, despite the following events.
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Curiosity outweighs caution – at least for reckless idiots like us
To set the scene: We are together during a long rest. The group has stumbled upon sparkling fairy dust during a visit to the Feywild, which our bard, the character of my friend, is eyeing the most.
Her bard is strongly based on a well-known rock singer of the 70s/80s – for good reason, she bears the name “Nikkie Steves” – and thus has a little “experience” with the substance that we have collected as a group. What we understand by fairy dust probably doesn’t need further explanation.
Back to the scene: Nikkie is completely thrilled to finally see this stuff again and decides to “consume” a bit of fairy dust after the long drought. And this is despite the concern of some of her companions, who can’t help but be curious about what happens next.
Our DM wants my friend to roll a W100, similar to an activated use of Wild Magic. This means that the effect is randomly drawn from a table, depending on what number is rolled.
Nikkie rolls; she rolls… she shrinks. A head’s length, nothing wild. Considering all the wildly named effects of Wild Magic, it’s quite a mild effect. Good, it went well. But Nikkie is not ready to stop there.
“I know the stuff already, don’t worry too much.”
Caught by the thrill of danger or simply by reckless curiosity, my friend wants her bard to take fairy dust again. Now I am getting nervous too, because you shouldn’t challenge luck again, especially when Wild Magic is involved!
My warlock asks her if that’s really such a good idea; after all, it could be dangerous, but Nikkie insists. She has been familiar with the stuff for years, and nothing bad has ever happened. There is nothing to worry about.
To defend her point, she reaches for the fairy dust again and has to roll again. The group stares intently at the bard; everyone at the table is staring at our DM and Nikkie…
… and simply grows back to her normal size.
She rolled exactly the number on the table that causes her to grow a head, thus reversing the previous effect. Twice in a row, she rolled a W100 exactly the numbers to make her dangerous fairy dust consumption appear far less harmful than it could have been. A “hundredth-of-a-hundredth” chance. So 1 in 10,000 or 0.01%,
I didn’t know whether I should be glad or just feel mocked when I was cheekily grinned at with the words “See, it’s not so bad.”
And the moral of the story? The consequences of reckless consumption: nothing. Our bard learned absolutely nothing and actually had a point. Thanks, dice.
Have you experienced such absurd moments through absolutely unlikely rolls? Do your dice live too? Feel free to let us know in the comments! Don’t be influenced by Nikkie’s luck and don’t fall prey to her recklessness. Dungeons & Dragons can quickly backfire, depending on your DM’s grace, if you make reckless decisions.
Even though the situation was not a strong lesson, it provided a very memorable moment that regularly makes me shake my head when my warlock faces her thirtieth Nat 1 of the session. By the way, she also cannot absolve herself of all mishaps, but despite the cliché-laden Edgelord factor, I try not to spoil anyone’s fun at the table: I am the dark cliché warlock in our D&D group, but I still manage not to annoy everyone.
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A high and stable frame rate is essential for many players to enjoy a game. Now, a 59-year-old Dane shows that it can also be done differently, playing Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4 FPS – the community can only marvel at his endurance.
Who is this player? Behind the YouTube channel Mongo TV is a 59-year-old Dane named John. He has been posting videos on his channel for 11 years, including gaming content. Over the years, he has accumulated over 62,000 uploads.
Among them is a gameplay recording of Red Dead Redemption 2. The modern classic from Rockstar is considered one of the best open-world games of all time and likely also brings John enjoyment.
But there is a problem: His laptop cannot run the title properly. Instead of smooth 60 frames per second, which is the absolute minimum for many players, the YouTuber has to settle for pitiful 4 FPS.
This grave in Red Dead Redemption 2 is said to contain a great secret according to fans
12 hours just for the beginning
What is the problem? The YouTuber states in the info text of a video about Red Dead 2 that his laptop is equipped with an i5-8300H processor and a Geforce GTX 1050 T graphics card with 4GB.
With that, Red Dead Redemption 2 should at least run smoother than just 4 FPS. According to his own statement, the YouTuber plays on the lowest settings. Additionally, part of the footage was recorded with a camera set up in front of the screen, which further diminishes the visual quality from the viewer’s perspective.
Just to start in the snowy mountains, John is said to have taken over 12 hours. No wonder, considering the game is just a sequence of single images and never runs smoothly.
The YouTuber is currently at episode 309 of his walkthrough, much to the disbelief of the Reddit community, who can only marvel at the YouTuber’s perseverance and almost consider it a joke.
The user FeelDeadInside shares a clip from the project on Reddit and points out that the laptop’s fan is very loud. It has likely not been cleaned for years and is therefore very dusty.
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“The worst I ever played was 15 FPS – this is a whole different league,” writes RoastedPotato-1kg, to which SatyrAngel replies: “We all did that in the 90s.”
“Imagine spending the whole week playing a mission, only to die at the end,” says TodayNo8387.
“I would just give up and buy a used PS4 now,” says MilesFassst.
“He took three hours to eat a bowl of stew,” laughs DanTaff.
“This is how people who can’t ‘play’ games with 30 FPS imagine gaming,” laughs niclovin508.
This is also a recurring topic in the comments: At what point does a game really feel smooth? While some players are satisfied with 30 frames per second, “smooth” for others only begins at 60 FPS – or even more.
On Steam, smaller games often achieve great success. This surprises many indie developers, as they cannot imagine that so many people would buy their game. For one, it was even more unimaginable because he comes from a small village.
What game is it? After Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot was in Early Access on Steam since August 17, 2023, the full version was released on January 22, 2026. The game is an auto-battler featuring dwarves. Before a battle, you prepare your warriors, give them items, and then send them into an automated fight.
Additionally, there are roguelike elements and decisions between battles that affect how your dwarf army evolves. This is not only well received in the ratings on Steam (82% positive reviews out of over 2,300 reviews), but is also reflected in sales figures, as the developer reveals in an interview. This completely overwhelmed him, as he lives in a small village.
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Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot shows the battle of a dwarf legion against orcs in the ‘Early Access’ trailer
It was just a gradual progress
How well did the game sell? Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot is from the developer Hamma Studios and is their first game on Steam. It is partly published by Sidekick Publishing, the publishing label of the German Twitch streamer HandofBlood. In an interview on YouTube, Rafa, the CEO and developer of Hamma Studios, stated that the game has sold over 250,000 copies on Steam. Videos from HandOfBlood probably helped as well.
For him, this is completely unimaginable, as he has no comparisons. In the first month of Early Access, the game reached 30,000 players, according to the developer, and the number steadily increased over the following months and years. He can’t even comprehend the current number. It just kept getting better, and more and more players joined … I mean, that’s insane. I don’t think I realized it, but it was just a gradual progress.
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He comes from a village with only 1,000 inhabitants. For him, even these 1,000 people are too many, because he cannot know them all. Therefore, a number of 250,000 people is completely unimaginable for him. According to his x-account, he now lives in a larger city.
What’s next for him? Before his big success, it never occurred to him to pursue a career as a game developer. However, he has been developing games full-time for a year now.
Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot is not at its end, according to the interview. The developer has built a season system into the game and wants to release a new season with balance updates and maybe new items approximately every six months. In the game, about 3 new items would be enough to create many new combinations. A DLC is also expected to be released in the future.
Additionally, he is working on another game. The developer Steam page already lists Dwarves: Idle Battles as a future release.
21 years after the launch of World of Warcraft still starting with the MMORPG. Is it worth it? We break down all the details.
World of Warcraft is a game name that no gamer can overlook. No wonder, as this MMORPG is now an impressive 21 years old and still a favorite among the older gamer generation 30+. But what is it like to start with WoW in 2026? Is it even worth it? Can one still find the entry? Or will one get hopelessly lost?
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Who is writing here? Hi! I’m Cortyn and I’ve been playing World of Warcraft for over 20 years and writing for MeinMMO about this topic for more than 13 years. In this article, I will reveal everything you need to know about WoW if you’re considering starting. Most descriptions are written objectively, but you will also find “Cortyn’s opinion” contributions on some topics, where I provide my subjective assessment – from the perspective of a demon who has been playing the game forever.
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
The Entry – Endless Choices with Confusion Risk
World of Warcraft is huge and packed with different game systems that have been introduced, discontinued, and sometimes renewed over the past 20 years.
This size creates an endless sea of possibilities and at the same time a lot of confusion.
Because the entry into World of Warcraft is probably the biggest negative aspect of the game. To this day, there is a lack of clear, easily recognizable in-game guides that take you by the hand and tell you what to do in what order – if you’re looking for something like that. Those who like to be guided from relevant task to task find it very difficult in World of Warcraft.
However, those who can engage in simply letting everything take its effect, exploring a bit, and just seeing what is behind the next corner or a game system can spend hours, days, months, and many years in WoW and still not have discovered everything.
WoW can be confusing – especially for newcomers. Patience and curiosity help.
It must be noted that the developers have made efforts to create improvements here. If you are starting fresh, your character has a pre-defined path that leads you to level 80. The game “forces” you, more or less, into one of the expansions (Dragonflight) to level your first character there.
This compulsion is, however, a good thing because it gives you structure: you only see a part of the available quests and have a clear story to follow. This is very helpful, especially for beginners.
For all subsequent characters, you have complete freedom and can choose from over 20 years of game content and even experience completely outdated quests and stories. While this content has a high nostalgia factor and offers interesting stories, it is noticeable that quests from 2007 have aged.
The story of Dragonflight is good – but not optimal for newcomers.
Cortyn’s Opinion: The entry into World of Warcraft is still one of the major downsides of the game. Even though the developers have been trying to tackle this issue in recent years, it is clearly a process that is still not complete. Those starting as newcomers in WoW will be overwhelmed by quests, talents, professions, and game systems, many of which are already outdated. A coherent and clearly recognizable red thread for newcomers is still missing today.
The entry is probably best achieved if one lets oneself immerse in it at the beginning and does not try to rush into the endgame. One should look at what the game has to offer. It can be enormously helpful to already have a friend who can help with questions. Make it clear to them that you only want objective information on different topics – because your friends are probably “specialists” in certain areas of the game, and they will want to recruit you for those.
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In Crimson Desert, you unlock some exciting or useful features only after many, many hours. Sometimes, our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz is reminded of the good old vanilla WoW.
As part of the Sauercrowd project of the German Twitch scene, I particularly enjoyed that many newcomers to WoW could experience similar things in the hardcore version of WoW Classic as I did back in 2005 in Blizzard’s MMORPG.
Of course, the leveling phase of the original version of World of Warcraft is tedious and time-consuming. It feels like an eternity before you gain access to your first mount, your strongest talents and skills, and content like the various raids. That can be frustrating. Some lose interest along the way and never reach the end.
However, anyone who perseveres through the many hours, days, and weeks of experience point grinding will be rewarded time and again. Just how good it feels to finally be able to sit on the back of your own mount after the endless strolls through the Barrens, Ashenvale, and Desolace is phenomenal. The mount is an incredibly valuable reward simply because you had to work hard for it.
Modern online role-playing games are increasingly diminishing such rewarding moments because they hand out too many rewards to players way too quickly. Everything has to be maximally comfortable and accessible. This often makes progression feel arbitrary.
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
Crimson Desert does one thing very cleverly and utilizes its enormous scope to continually present us players with new improvements, systems, and features even after 100+ hours. My personal counter currently stands at around 139 hours of playtime. I have only unlocked the following new features within the last 4 to 5 hours:
A hairdresser and a dye merchant have now joined my Grey Mane camp alongside the blacksmith, cook, merchant, and others. I couldn’t find an option to customize the hairstyles of Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka anywhere in all of Pywel beforehand.
During a quest in Delesyia, I was allowed to shoot at enemies with the mech that we had already seen in trailers. It plays wonderfully differently than the melee full contact with Kliff and adds a lot of variety to the battles.
In the titular Crimson Desert, I was able to fly on a dragon through the skies of Pywel for the first time. Before that, I had mostly traveled through the regions on a legendary horse and my battle bear.
Important: Just because I took almost 140 hours to unlock these things doesn’t mean it has to be the same for you. Many features are tied to progress in the main story. I am now only in the final Chapter 12, you unlock the dragons during Act 11. Those who play fewer optional side quests and focus more on the campaign can ride the mech or sit on the dragon much earlier.
The dragon and Kliff are now inseparable.
Above all, flying on the dragon left an impression on me. For 135+ hours, I have been traveling from A to B by walking, riding, gliding, fast traveling, or climbing. Yes, compared to walking in WoW Classic, these forms of travel often feel more dynamic. I generally enjoy exploring the world of Crimson Desert with Kliff. It just takes time; the world is huge. And climbing can be particularly strenuous.
The dragon is therefore a reward that significantly impacts the player experience. The previously enormous game world, of which I still have many areas undiscovered despite the high playtime, feels intimidatingly large from the air but somehow more accessible. Exploring unexplored zones becomes more efficient. Fast travel loses its significance.
From now on, I will fly whenever allowed. Also, because the dragon, with its fireballs and breath, is a strong companion in battle. I still need to get Narima’s Horn so I can call my new ally without cooldown.
From my perspective, it is exactly right that this powerful mount can only be unlocked so late in the main story. Because of the long journey one had to take without the dragon, its unlocking now feels all the more valuable. Similar to back in 2005, in the original World of Warcraft, when I received my level-40 mount. Do you feel the same? By the way, you can find another anecdote from Azeroth here: World of Warcraft changed my life, although I almost didn’t even make it through the leveling phase to level 60
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