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Player overlooks important feature in Crimson Desert for 200 hours and you are experiencing the same

Head of Ashes of Creation comments on allegations of fraud in 11 pages, announces legal action

Diablo 4 shows 12 minutes of gameplay for the first time in the new area of Lord of Hatred, letting the hero beat up an ugly creature on a ship

If the leak turns out to be true, it would mean that Rockstar Games gives the single-player sufficient time and space for players to really exploit it, even before it serves as a playground in multiplayer. You can find more background on the development of GTA 6 here: Financial documents reveal the costs of GTA 6, making previous assumptions look like a bargain

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Diablo has its own Jesus, who returns in Lord of Hatred, but he does not spread any charity

Niko Hernes 9. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

The story of Diablo 4 continues soon with the second expansion, Lords of Hatred. The archvillain Mephisto returns, but this time in the form of Akarat. But who is that anyway?

Who is Akarat? Akarat was born in Xiansai. This is a place in the far north of Sankturio that has not been explored in any Diablo game so far. His mother is from Nahantu, but had to flee with many residents after Mephisto had contaminated the land with his hatred.

As a child, Akarat also had to flee after his village was attacked by demons. He eventually joined an order that focused on meditation and peace. Like a monk order, they renounced material goods. One day, Akarat witnessed a light event, supposedly attributed to the angel Yaerius. He allegedly declared Akarat to be a prophet who would spread the teachings of light.

It is not entirely clear if that really happened or if Akarat actually saw something entirely different. However, Akarat embarked on a journey to preach the light that is said to slumber in people in order to renounce evil.

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Akarat in Nahantu

How did Akarat become a prophet? After his alleged revelation, Akarat set out on a pilgrimage to Kehjistan. With him was his childhood friend Ysevete as his first follower. He spread his teachings of light and gathered followers.

One day, his path took him to Nahantu, a land corrupted by Mephisto’s hatred. There they encountered the Umbaru Tusega, who helped them against the monsters. After Akarat and his companions helped Tusega find his dead brother, Tusega joined Akarat’s group. Akarat had a new goal: he wanted to destroy Mephisto’s influence.

For that, they sought a seed of hatred, which Akarat was indeed able to cleanse. Afterward, they sought the other seeds of hatred and freed the land from corruption. Akarat’s deeds spread, and he gained new followers. One day he found the spirit world in Nahantu.

He also taught his followers to travel there, and they explored this world. This knowledge led to the development of the Spiritborn, the new class from the expansion Vessel of Hatred for Diablo 4. While Akarat and his followers were dealing with the spirit world, hatred returned to infect Nahantu again.

Akarat realized, thanks to the spirit guardian Ah Bulan, that he had a mission: he must destroy Mephisto, the source of corruption. Otherwise, Nahantu cannot be freed. Without telling his followers, he entered the jungle of the land.

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The confrontation with Mephisto

How did the fight between Mephisto and Akarat go? On his journey to destroy the seeds of hatred, Akarat found a cave. There he found the avatar of Mephisto, a bloody wolf. You can also see him in Diablo 4. Ysevete, who secretly followed Akarat, felt indescribable pain just from the words of Mephisto.

A battle began between Akarat and Mephisto’s avatar. Akarat fought fiercely but also realized that he could not defeat him, an immortal being, in battle. He outsmarted him. Akarat let himself be bitten by him and released the light within himself. Mephisto had never felt such pain before. His avatar was destroyed, but Akarat died.

Ysevete brought Akarat’s body to a place of light that he and his followers had built. There he was buried so that his body could not be corrupted. His followers spread Akarat’s teachings in stories and other works. Ysevete founded the Spiritborn. Akarat himself appeared in the spirit world in the form of a lion, whom players can encounter.

The order of Zakrum, the church of light, is also based on Akarat’s teachings. Akarat never intended to found an order or a religion. Thus, the paladins are also based on Akarat’s teachings, even if the Zakrum order often leads to fanaticism and other extremes.

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The unpleasant return of Akarat

How does Akarat return in the next expansion? In the first expansion of Diablo 4, players meet Eru. He wants to help us free Neyrelle. But ultimately, Eru betrays the player and Neyrelle. He has made a pact with Mephisto to protect Nahantu.

Eru takes Mephisto’s soulstone and Akarat’s body. After the boss battle against Mephisto, you will see Akarat being revived. But not as himself, rather possessed by Mephisto.

As seen in a trailer for the upcoming expansion Lords of Hatred (Source: YouTube), Mephisto now tries to corrupt the world of Sankturio definitively with his hatred as the false prophet Arakat. Thus, he acts against the actual teachings of Arakat.

The prophet of light has ultimately become what he actually wanted to destroy. How dangerous Mephisto will be in the new expansion was already shown by Blizzard in a new video: New video shows how dangerous the big boss in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred really will be, just as dark as one would expect

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YouTuber arrested for a “prank”, commits another offense by uploading the video

Johanna 9. April 2026 Reading time 1 minutes

A Canadian YouTuber triggered a panic in a cinema but was only arrested upon uploading the video.

What kind of prank was that? The Canadian YouTuber Fique Ayub caused a panic in a cinema in Ajax, near Toronto. Together with two companions, he set out to disturb cinema visitors in various halls as often as possible for a YouTube video.

The three ran from hall to hall to shout different things. At one point, they decided to shout in some halls He has a gun! This caused discomfort among some visitors, which led to cinema staff being notified, who eventually threw the YouTuber out of the cinema.

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YouTube upload leads to arrest

Why was he arrested? In the course of this, the police were also called. Fique Ayub feigned an Indian accent to the police and claimed he wanted to shoot a documentary about the cinema. The calls allegedly only came because visitors wanted to disturb his documentary.

Fique Ayub seemed not to take the appearance of the police very seriously. He was initially let go with his companions since the officers could not determine any crime. However, this changed when the YouTuber uploaded his prank video on YouTube. It reached over 600,000 views and thus also the Canadian police.

In a press release, the Canadian police announced that they had arrested the YouTuber and his companions. The charges are public disturbance and property damage. Initially, they were released again, but they have to appear in court.

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One Piece actor cancels interview, magazine replaces him with AI, crosses moral line with question

Jasmin Beverungen 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The magazine Esquire asked Mackenyu, the actor of Zorro from the live-action adaptation of One Piece, for an interview. Since he had no time, the interviewers had to come up with something else and chose an unethical way.

How did the interview go? Since the actor’s schedule prevented an interview, the Esquire magazine asked its questions via email. The deadline is said to have been approaching, and no answers were forthcoming.

Therefore, the magazine claims to have fed an AI with previous interviews of the actor. They then asked this AI the questions that were actually meant for Mackenyu.

The magazine is transparent about this fact and even wonders whether the responses would be what they would expect from Mackenyu. However, one question or rather the response formulated by the AI went too far in the interview, prompting the magazine to delete it afterwards.

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Actor of Zorro experiences emotional loss

What question is it about? On the TikTok account of geeksu_anime, the question that Esquire removed can still be seen. According to reports, the magazine asked how Mackenyu would handle pressure and expectations.

His AI variant responded that he has a heavy burden due to his legendary family. However, it is not his goal to surpass or at least reach the level of his father. He would rather make him proud.

This is especially disrespectful since Mackenyu’s father, Sonny Chiba, passed away in August 2021 due to complications caused by COVID-19 (read on Arama Japan). Mackenyu bid farewell at that time with emotional words.

Afterwards, the magazine removed the question about Mackenyu’s father, citing sensitivity as the reason.

How is the interview received? Reading the comments from users on X, it seems that Esquire should have simply not published the interview. Just because no answer was received from the actor, one should not resort to AI.

Furthermore, many on X want to know if the actor and the production team are aware that such an interview exists. They fear a lawsuit as intellectual property is reportedly used, according to users.

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With the release of season 2 of One Piece, the actors are more in demand than ever and are delivering one interview after another. No wonder their schedule is very tight. One particularly interesting piece of information was revealed by the actor: Zorro beats exactly 100 opponents in a scene in the Netflix series of One Piece, having filmed for 6 hours with a broken finger

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One of the most anticipated MMORPGs for 2026 achieves milestone, developers “had genuinely grinning”

Karsten Scholz 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The team from ArcheAge Chronicles has reached out to the MMORPG community with a positive status update from the internal testing phase.

What does the update reveal? A new internal test for ArcheAge Chronicles took place, where selected players were allowed to try the MMORPG and provide feedback. On X, the developers of the MMORPG are drawing a very positive conclusion:

Quick update from the team — we just ran an internal playtest for ArcheAge Chronicles and came away feeling really good about where things are headed. Some moments with our players had us genuinely grinning!

We’ll have more to share soon. For now, just know — it’s coming together!

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After the various bad news for the MMORPG genre from last year and the already multiple delays of ArcheAge Chronicles, this is finally good news: The successor to ArcheAge seems to be making noticeably positive progress, is apparently well-received in tests, and the planned release for Q4 2026 could actually become reality.

As soon as the developers release new information about ArcheAge Chronicles, we will of course keep you updated here on MeinMMO.

The first trailer for ArcheAge Chronicles whets the appetite for more:

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ArcheAge Chronicles: Trailer shows for the first time the successor to ArcheAge

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One of the biggest MMORPG hopes for 2026

Why is ArcheAge Chronicles exciting? The new MMORPG from XL Games is the second major MMORPG launch alongside Aion 2 that genre fans can look forward to in 2026. The ambitions are high. The team aims to focus more on a global audience than with the first ArcheAge. Therefore, the focus is on PvE content for solo players and small groups, exploring the game world, and the MMORPG’s story.

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Important pillars of ArcheAge, such as trading, crafting, housing, and trade voyages, are returning. The new housing is expected to have its own story and an additional progression system. Furthermore, the developers promise a flexible role system, an action-packed combat system, and a payment model without Pay2Win. All of this makes ArcheAge Chronicles one of the greatest hopes for the MMORPG year 2026.

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Malcolm in the Middle is still great after 20 years because the main character is as boring as we are

Niko Hernes 9. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

After almost 20 years, Malcolm in the Middle is back with a new miniseries. To this day, many viewers fondly remember the comedy series. But what made it so good? MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes takes a closer look at this.

Between 2000 and 2006, Malcolm in the Middle delighted television audiences. Seven seasons were produced, and with the 151st episode, the series came to an end. Now Malcolm and his family return for the miniseries Malcolm in the Middle: Unfair as Always.

This has a lot of fan love, and if you watch the original series today, you realize that it is still something special after 20 years.

You can watch the trailer for the new miniseries here:

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

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The Different Sitcom Family

Malcolm in the Middle seems at first glance like the classic sitcom family: The focus is on young Malcolm, who must navigate both his school life and his family. But this series is different. Malcolm in the Middle embraces anarchy and instead of dealing with classic problems, it becomes absurd.

On platforms like TikTok, there are various meme videos that deal with the typical Malcolm in the Middle episode. Usually, Malcolm is shown having some school problems, and in contrast, one of his family members has the most absurd subplot imaginable: Like his brother Reese, who suddenly ends up disguised in Afghanistan in season 6 – all just because Malcolm stole his girlfriend.

This works as a humorous contrast on the surface level, and the individual episodes have varying stakes. At the same time, Malcolm’s normal problems ensure that the world of the series remains believable.

Almost all supporting characters are more interesting than Malcolm, the titular main character. This is actually a problem that would harm most series, but the comedy series manages to create a unique experience that is still unmatched today.

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Malcolm’s problems in the series are mostly familiar themes: first love, problems at school, or conflicts with his mother or brothers. Compared to Hal, who tames a gang of bodybuilders, Reese, who ships himself to China in a package, or Dewey, who builds an organ out of stolen everyday objects, these seem like trivialities that one does not want to see in the episodes.

Nevertheless, the series always manages to find a good pace, so that the plots do not drag or clash. They intertwine with each other. It helps that Malcolm frequently breaks the fourth wall. He looks at the camera and comments on what is happening. We most commonly know this today from Deadpool.

This is not just a gag, but an anchor for the viewers. Malcolm seems to be the only normal one in a family and world that has surrendered to chaos. Compared to his family, Malcolm is boring, but so are we as viewers. He amplifies the anarchic subplots because he is so different. One could compare him to Jim from The Office, only that Malcolm in the Middle dares to embrace the contrasts more.

Malcolm is intentionally portrayed as boring compared to the rest of his family. Nevertheless, the series shows that he is still important. His problems are significant, and consequently, so are those of us boring viewers. However, the series would not be as well-known today if it lacked the core that any successful sitcom needs.

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Family Remains at the Center

Despite all the conflicts and terrible actions some characters commit in the series, Malcolm in the Middle has a loving core: No matter what happens, family remains family. This leads to beautiful moments, like the finale of episode 3 from season 4. Hal’s family treats Lois quite poorly, like an outsider.

Malcolm, Reese, Francis, and Dewey see their mother crying and decide to take revenge. They take a golf cart and wreak havoc at the entire birthday party. The scene shows that despite everything, they are still a family.

And generally, hidden within these completely crazy storylines are indeed the themes that classic sitcoms deal with: It’s about life crises, childhood rebellion, love, and bullying. All of this exists in Malcolm in the Middle, but without creating the image of a perfect family, as one knows from old sitcoms.

For this, the chemistry of the actors, the timing of the scenes, and also the script need to be just right, and exactly this achievement Malcolm in the Middle often accomplishes wonderfully.

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Malcolm in the Middle should not work, but it does, and that seems to fit with the many episodes of the series. Whether the continuation achieves exactly that can be seen from April 10 on Disney+. Another comedy series has also returned: The new season of Scrubs is starting off pretty well, but there is one decision I still can’t forgive

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I am already preparing for an important event in Pokémon GO, and you must do so too

Paul Kutzner 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In about 3 months, one of the big events in Pokémon GO will take place. MeinMMO author Paul Kutzner is already making preparations.

In addition to many smaller events, there are mainly 3 big events that occur every year in Pokémon GO. This includes the GO Fest. The global variant of 2026 will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026.

So even though there are still about 3 months until the event, I am already making preparations to be optimally ready for it. And there is a good reason for that – hope.

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Hope for very special attackers

What am I already collecting now? Primarily, my preparation consists of one thing: collecting coins. While I am not usually very diligent in conquering gyms to earn the 50 daily coins, that is changing now.

Why am I collecting them? Last month, there were the first details about GO Fest 2026. This included a video featuring Mewtwo, as well as merchandise for the GO Fest that not only shows the monster but also features the symbol of Mega Evolutions in the background.

This not only gives many trainers in the community hope that we will finally see the release of the two Mega Evolutions at GO Fest 2026, but it also gives me hope. Additionally, it would also nicely coincide with the 10th anniversary of the game.

And to be prepared for this very case, I am already hoarding coins. Since it is not guaranteed to receive the 50 coins daily in my area, I try to gather as many as possible.

What do I need the coins for? The coins are meant so that I can stock up on some Remote Raid Passes. Since it is not always easy to find sufficiently large raid groups here, I want to be prepared when I have to rely on remote raids.

Moreover, if we receive the Mega Evolutions at GO Fest, it is not clear in what form they will appear. If Link charges are needed for this, I will need coins for that as well.

How many raids are necessary? How many raids will be needed for the required energy for a Mega Evolution can only be speculated at this point. However, when thinking of the Fusion Energy of Kyurem or Necrozma, as well as the energy of Zamazenta and Zacian for a form change, several raids might be necessary to gather enough energy for Mewtwo.

If the two forms of Mewtwo finally appear at GO Fest 2026, I hope to be well prepared. And I can only recommend to you: be prepared as well.

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There is still some time until GO Fest 2026. But there will still be various contents like raids, events, and Dynamax monsters until then. If you want to know what they are in the current month, feel free to check out our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Players want to erase a character in Crimson Desert, as he fulfills an important role

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Every player of Crimson Desert knows him: Yann. The one buddy of the friend group who is always in trouble and when he isn’t in trouble, he comes up with ideas that definitely get him into more trouble.

Who is it about? Yann is something like the tutorial character in Crimson Desert. He is constantly getting into trouble that we have to rescue him from, and his appearances always cause chaos.

Players are supposed to learn many functions of the game through him. They can wrestle in the mud for him, expose cheaters while playing cards, or hunt down criminals via bounty hunting.

Half the time is spent with him riding over the fields and villages of Crimson Desert while the character Kliff drones on with his comments. But there is a problem with him.

Rokade is fast, but with Yann, it only goes at a walking pace through the game:

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Too annoying for the tutorials

What is the problem? While Yann was chosen as a tutorial character by the developers, he is too annoying for his role. Since the release, players have developed a real hatred for his incessant chatter and his slow rides through the landscape, which feel like content blockers in such an action-packed game.

For this reason, many players avoid quests with him and prefer to focus on the fun parts of Crimson Desert first. However, this makes the situation even worse, as players learn about game mechanics particularly late or discover something they already knew after countless hours.

This makes the character even more annoying for many, as not only is Yann constantly in trouble, but he explains to the fully equipped Kliff after 40 hours of gameplay how to play cards or track down a bounty target.

How do players feel about Yann? For players, Yann is simply annoying. Under a post on Reddit that is titled as a meme “Yann has been removed from the game”, players vent their frustration about the probably most unlikable character in Crimson Desert:

Aldertree: “Yann: ‘Hey, Kliff! Come here, I need to talk to you about something.’ Kliff: ‘We’re going for another ride where you disappear right before we arrive, right?'”
CousinOkrii: “I like how his quests introduce the bounty system and the gambling system about 40 hours into the game. Then you chop wood after you already needed to do it earlier. The guy serves no purpose.”
Logical-Operation512: “Sometimes I wish there was a bounty with his face on the poster, just because he’s so annoying lol”

However, there are also players who like him as a character, simply because he fits well with the gray manes:

esotericvoid: “His quests, sure. But I like his character in relation to the others.”
Instantcoffees: “Yeah, I wouldn’t like him as a person, but I like him as a character.”
Free_Amoeba5213: “If you needed people to smash skulls, you’d definitely want Yann to fire people up.”

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The developers of Crimson Desert meant well and included a tutorial character in Yann. However, after significant progress in the game, he becomes quite annoying, resulting in many eye-rolls from the fans. One idea would be to simply make Yann disappear, as this works wonderfully in another context: Crimson Desert preserves your performance by making “unnecessary” stuff disappear – Strands players on a deserted island

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In WoW you can now earn powerful Epic with item level 259 without setting foot in a raid

Karsten Scholz 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In WoW: Midnight the dungeon event has started. Included is a quest that rewards you with epic raid loot. What you need to do for that, we reveal in the report.

How do I get the epic loot piece? Travel to the center of Silvermoon to pick up the quest Envoy of War from Archmage Aethas Sunreaver in the modernized capital of WoW: Midnight. For this task, you need to complete 4 random dungeons on the Mythic difficulty level.

If you succeed, you can claim your reward from the Archmage: a chest with treasures from Quel’Thalas. This may contain a random heroic gear piece with item level 259. The pool includes all loot from the raid instances of Season 1, with one exception: you cannot obtain pieces of the current tier sets in this way.

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With a bit of luck to the desired Epic

With a bit of luck, you can earn your missing desired item through the quest, such as the trinket Glimpse of the Watcher (provides a bonus for mastery and grants your attacks and heals the chance to increase your primary stat), which normally requires you to defeat Chimaerus in the Dream Rift.

Note that you may tackle the mythic dungeons for completing the quest at any level. You can also just set off without extra keystones and clear the instances in four quick runs on Mythic 0. This way, you also make progress this week for the dungeon area of the Great Vault, rewarding you with additional loot at the start of the next ID – 4 runs are already enough for 2 unlocks.

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What else does the event offer? The event not only brings the quest Envoy of War to Silvermoon, but you also receive additional loot in all dungeons of Midnight. However, this only applies if you defeat the respective final boss. He then has an additional reward for you in the loot bag. The current event is therefore perfect for everyone who enjoys running a few relaxed dungeons each week.

Those who prefer to visit the toughest raids of Azeroth have surely followed the race for the worldwide first kills since the start of Midnight Season 1. Since this week, there is a dominant winner who managed to defeat L’ura before all other professionals: World First! Team Liquid takes the victory, this time truly

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A new shooter is set to be the next Battlefield killer, punishing players who rush into battle recklessly

Dariusz Müller 9. April 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In the course of the year 2026, a new shooter will emerge that can be a direct competitor to Battlefield but aims to be a bit more tactical than EA’s shooter.

Which game is it? In February 2026, a new shooter caught the lustful eyes of genre fans: WARDOGS. The game from the developer “BULKHEAD” describes itself as an “All out Warfare‘-First-Person-Shooter” that offers large-scale battles and a destructible battlefield in a modern, realistic setting.

The announcement trailer for the shooter has since been viewed over 525,000 times and has convinced numerous shooter fans. Many comments under the trailer on YouTube indicate that WARDOGS could become a Battlefield killer, as Battlefield 6 has already lost their interest.

WARDOGS wants to start Early Access on Steam sometime in 2026. However, a specific date is not yet known. A console version could also follow with the full release.

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BULKHEAD presents the military shooter WARDOGS in the trailer

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In the footsteps of ARMA’s King of the Hill

What is the game about? WARDOGS is a shooter in which up to 100 players, divided into three teams – don’t ask me how that mathematically works – fight over an area on a large map. This involves infantry, tanks, helicopters, and of course the destruction of buildings.

WARDOGS is inspired by “King of the Hill” matches in ARMA 3, which is why the developers are also collaborating with the creator of the original “King of the Hill” mod for the military simulation. However, WARDOGS is not meant to be a simulation.

The gameplay is overall more tactical and realistic than in Battlefield 6, but the developers do not want to forget that it is a game. On a scale, they place it between Battlefield 6 and games like ARMA or Squad.

Impatient players suffer from thoughtless gameplay

What makes the game special? The great uniqueness of the game is the cash system. Similar to Battlefield, you can fulfill various roles like Medic or Assault in WARDOGS, but you decide yourself which equipment you take into battle.

Similar to an extraction shooter, you assemble your loadout and lose it when you die. New weapons and gadgets must be purchased from merchants or on the black market. You earn the cash for this through actions that help your team, such as kills, revives, and the like.

This system results in you being punished by the loss of your equipment and the money spent on it when you recklessly rush into the ranks of your enemies, die, and are merely a burden instead of a help to your team.

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Could this really be a Battlefield killer? No, and the developers do not want that either. They emphasize that they are making their own game that differs from both Battlefield and ARMA, etc. They are aware that WARDOGS will not be a game for everyone.

Overall, the developers are literally baking smaller rolls and say they do not want to beat Battlefield. They also believe that there will inevitably be a natural decline in player numbers after the early access release of the game. If WARDOGS settles somewhere between 3,000 and 10,000 daily active players, that would already be a success for the studio.

If you do not want to wait for WARDOGS but are already looking for a new game, feel free to check out our list of the best shooters of 2026. Maybe something will appeal to you: The 25 best shooters of 2026 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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5 Dangerous Creatures from Star Wars That Even Darth Vader Would Suit Up For

Christoph Waldboth 9. April 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

In the far, far away galaxy of Star Wars, countless beings roam that you would rather not encounter. In this ranking, we’re taking a closer look at five of them.

How was the list created? There are plenty of dangerous creatures in Star Wars. No wonder, as countless worlds offer space for various creative and obscure beings. For this list, we selected five that are particularly dangerous for various reasons.

It is clear that they are just a small excerpt of what exists in the galaxy of Star Wars. Therefore, we look forward to your personal favorites, which you can share with us in the comments at the end.

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Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi – Trailer

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Rank 5: Sarlacc

Known from: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

A Sarlacc makes a great impression, primarily due to the tentacles that can be fatal to the unwary. These creatures strike within seconds and pull their victims into the sand pit, where most of their body lies.

Above the surface, you typically see only the mouth, the sharp teeth, and the tentacle arms. However, beneath lies a massive body that can be up to 100 meters long.

If caught by a Sarlacc, there is hardly any chance of rescue. You will be devoured and never see daylight again. Even in a spaceship, you are not safe, as the monster can grab you and pull you down. The only major disadvantage of the beast: it cannot move. As long as you keep your distance, you have nothing to fear.

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Knossi returns to the real 7 vs. Wild, criticizes Fritz Meinecke: “Are you crazy?”

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is back at 7 vs. Wild and criticizes founder Fritz Meinecke and his colleagues.

What does Knossi have to do with 7 vs. Wild? Already in Season 2 and 3 of 7 vs. Wild, Jens “Knossi” Knossalla was one of the most popular candidates of the survival show. Starting as a despised outsider, he blossomed into a community favorite and proved to his critics that he has real perseverance.

This also led to new friendships for the influencer, such as with candidate Sascha Huber, with whom Knossi started further projects. Now the influencer has returned.

Here you can learn more about Knossi:

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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi

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Knossi back at 7 vs. Wild

Why is Knossi back? Currently, the filming for the wildcard season of 7 vs. Wild is taking place. Initially, 30 candidates have to face various challenges in Sweden, before there are fewer and fewer. Currently, only 7 candidates remain who must complete tasks stranded in the wilderness of Panama.

As always, wildcard at 7 vs. Wild means that there are no celebrities, just viewers who are eager for an adventure. For the final 7, the show’s creators have come up with something special. They even flew Knossi in to motivate them at the exact location where the influencer and the other candidates were dropped off in season 2.

After filming for 7 vs. Wild, Knossi also returned to his spot for his own viewers.

What has Knossi experienced? The journey to his drop-off point was already strenuous for the influencer. Both he and his partner almost fell off the boat, while the strong waves created dangerous scenes. Knossi himself was also informed by the crew of his boat about the dangers.

As a reminder: In season 2, Knossi jumped out of the helicopter far from the beach and had to fight hard to make it to the shore. He stated afterwards that he had no memories of the experience.

The boat crew informed him in the video that there were many dangerous animals around the island, such as hammerhead sharks, jellyfish, and stingrays that could have attacked him.

In this context, Knossi also criticized “7 vs. Wild” founder Fritz Meinecke and co-founders Maximilian Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp personally: “Are you crazy? […]” He also repeated his remarks from season 2, asking co-founder Johannes Hovekamp to delete his number. While there were real dangers on site, Knossi’s comments are likely not entirely serious.

You can see the whole scene here:

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What the two experienced at night is shown by Knossi in an extra video on YouTube, which reminds of 7 vs. Wild itself. Whether Knossi will also be part of future seasons of the series is still unclear.

However, Knossi is also participating as a guest star in the new competition to 7 vs. Wild. This comes from the founders of the show and will challenge the candidates for 48 hours. Here you can find out more: Successor to 7 vs. Wild starts in two weeks, Fritz Meinecke is also involved

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MMO shooter relies on bikinis and a lot of skin, lost 98% of its players on Steam, wants to save itself now

Cedric Holmeier 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The MMO shooter The First Descendant aimed to compete with Destiny 2, now it stands on the brink, but the developers are not giving up.

What game is this about? The First Descendant is a free loot shooter with 4-player co-op, where you play different classes – the so-called Descendants. Your mission is to defend humanity against the malevolent aliens “Vulgus”.

All classes have different abilities that make them unique. For example, Ajax is a tank with strong shields, Freyna is a damage dealer with poison attacks, and Yujin is a healer who can deal little damage.

In addition to gameplay aspects, the shooter also heavily focused on revealing outfits and “fan service”. Players were allowed to put their female Descendants in stylish bikinis in hot tubs. But that also didn’t save the shooter.

Here you can watch a trailer for the game:

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The First Descendant präsentiert die neue Nachfahrin Nell

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Few Players Left

What is the status of The First Descendant today? Looking at the peak player numbers on Steam, a dark picture emerges. According to SteamDB, only 4,545 players played simultaneously on April 7, 2026.

What seems okay at first glance changes immediately when you see that the shooter launched with more than 264,000 players. That nearly 260,000 players are gone, about 98% of all players, is clear to the developers, but they won’t let that slide.

What are the developers planning? In a livestream on YouTube, the developers of The First Descendant spoke about the status of their shooter. They are aware of how bad the situation is. For this reason, instead of ending it, they announced a massive overhaul of the shooter.

The first step involves a thorough overhaul of the core game, with the endgame and loot mechanics being improved. Once the foundations are laid, the developers will focus on the story and revise the main campaign as well as the optional missions.

In the final phase, it’s about rounding everything off, refining the game so that it becomes the title that was promised since the first announcement. This will also include a new mega-dungeon, a limited challenge mode, and a transformation of players into a colossus.

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The developers are not giving up on their shooter. However, whether the announced changes can lead to a significant increase in player numbers remains to be seen. The shooter was also previously involved in a scandal: “They stole my face” – Loot shooter allegedly fabricates clips from streamers to make it look like they are promoting the game

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Codes – All Information in April 2026

Paul Kutzner 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Many players of Pokémon TCG Pocket are wondering if there are codes for the game that can grant them rewards. After several months, the first code is finally available during Golden Week 2025 in Japan.

Update on 9th April 2026: We have updated the codes.

Codes are a popular method used by developers in many games to reward players with free content and gimmicks. In another mobile Pokémon game, Pokémon GO, there are also codes from time to time that grant trainers free items.

Players of Pokémon TCG Pocket often ask whether there are codes for the game, where to get them, and what rewards they provide. We have looked into the current status for you.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Codes – the current codes

What codes are available? At this time, there are currently no available codes. But we keep an eye on it for you.

Where can I redeem the codes? Anyone who wants to redeem a code for Pokémon TCG Pocket can do so on the official website. Your ID can be found in the menu of the TCG Pocket app.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: The New Mobile Game in Trailer

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All Information about Codes in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Are there any other codes? Where can I find some? In other countries such as the USA, codes have already been distributed through promotions like Happy Meals from McDonald’s. If you obtain such a code, you can redeem it. However, each code is only valid once.

Additionally, there was a code for Golden Week 2025 in Japan. This expired at the end of May.

In the game itself, there is currently no area that indicates code redemption or offers a way to do so. For the time being, codes are still redeemed via the website.

To snag extras outside of the regular rewards in the game, you can also continue to participate in events, some of which are already listed in the roadmap of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Currently, there are PvE, PvP, and Wonder Choice events in the game where you can receive additional rewards.

Expired Codes in Pokémon TCG Pocket

The following codes have been available in Germany so far:

33V33S5MM3R
- 24 Pack-Sand timers
S5N4NDM00N
- 24 Pack Hourglasses & 500 Exchange Tokens

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Crimson Desert Mods: Can you install them, and are they allowed?

Alexander Mehrwald 9. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert is a large, new action-adventure. Many players wonder if mods can be used as well. Here you will find everything you need to know about it.

Mods in Crimson Desert – Are there any? No, at least not at launch. Marketing Chief Will Powers explained in an interview (via YouTube) that there will initially be no official mod support at release. This is a question the team will address after the launch on March 19, 2026. We will continuously update our article as soon as there are news.

Are there unofficial ways for mods? Yes, for example, there are already a bunch of mods at the provider NexusMods, which is also known for huge collections for various games. Some other sites also already offer mods for Crimson Desert. But be careful here, as it can always be malware that you download.

If you are looking for some of the best mods on NexusMods, we have the right overview for you:

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Keep in mind: Mods always come with a certain risk of breaking the game. Although Crimson Desert will initially be a purely single-player game at launch, installing mods always carries the risk of damaging your save file, the entire game, or even something on your PC.

In these cases, you cannot normally expect support from the developers, as they do not officially support these mods. However, using third-party mods is not forbidden. Those who want to try modifications at their own risk can do so.

Update from April 9, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

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Official Mod Support in Crimson Desert – A Question for the Future

What are the chances of official mods? Whether there will be official support or corresponding tools for mods in Crimson Desert in the future is currently unclear. Powers asked the community in the interview what support they would even want and whether it was just about being able to walk around as Shrek in the world of Crimson Desert.

However, he would not rule out official support, but it would not be a priority for now. Still, this is definitely a topic that Powers and the team will not exclude. In the interview, he stated:

There is enough content to keep you busy at launch, and let’s revisit this conversation after the launch and see how it looks, because personally, I think the idea of modding isn’t bad. But does it make sense for this game? Or have we added enough features for someone to be able to do that?

Similarly, the question would have to be asked whether one would want mods in the game once multiplayer features would find their place. But that is all music of the future, and the focus is primarily on a clean launch.

In a newer talk with shareholders, there are still no hopeful news on this front. The developers still recognize the potential of a modding community, but would also need to further open their engine for that. However, they have nothing against it, but this step is currently still not planned.

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Many players would certainly like to improve or rectify a weakness of the game from their perspective through mods. However, the developers address the rather negative opinions on this part of the game and even state that it has to be this way and not otherwise: Crimson Desert suffers from major weaknesses, developers say: There’s a plan behind it

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“Is like normal sports”: LoL pro clarifies to retirees what actually esports is

Nico Scheibel 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Esports has long been more than just a small niche known to a few people. For several years, this scene has been huge, and many fans are rooting for their favorite teams. Now, a professional in League of Legends has answered questions about Esports posed by retirees who may not be familiar with this term.

Which professional is involved? The LoL player Josedeodo, or simply Jose, has been playing League of Legends professionally since 2017. Since 2025, he has been the jungler for Team Liquid. On the associated YouTube channel, the team uploaded a video featuring Jose, where he is bombarded with questions from retirees about his profession.

These included many questions about him, such as how he got into video games or whether he plays all day, which he mostly does as a professional. While the retirees ask one question after another, it becomes clear to them that Esports is not that different from the sports they are familiar with. At the end of the video, Jose shows the retirees some gameplay footage from tournaments.

Of course, the older generation did not exactly know what was happening on the screen, but they were surprised that, just like in regular sports, there are commentators who accompany the game. Jose says at the end: “Yes, it’s basically like regular sports.”

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The professional also shows the retirees the downsides of Esports

What are the downsides? The question about sports betting was also raised. What is common in regular sports is also prevalent in Esports. Jose mentions that the hardest part of sports betting is the reactions of the fans.

He gives a direct example: While playing against the weakest team in a tournament, they lost, and he received many unpleasant reactions as a result. Jose himself did not want to share the content directly, but he says that there were even worse messages among them.

The retirees were surprised at how much money is involved in gaming: Another question was about the money and how an Esports team even earns it. According to Jose, just like in regular sports, there are several sources.

The professional mentions, among others, the viewers who watch their matches and possibly advertisements during them. Additionally, further money is earned through merchandise and sales of fan items. Last but not least, sponsors are, of course, also mentioned.

The retiree Felica expresses surprise after the answer and says the following: “Oh, I didn’t know that so much money is in gaming. Very interesting.”

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Former employee of GTA 6 is just as excited about the new trailer as you are, but warns: “This is not what the whole world looks like”

Caroline Fuller 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

As the wait for GTA 6 slowly but surely gets shorter, curiosity grows for more content such as a fancy new third trailer. A former employee of Rockstar Studios is also looking forward to new images along with the waiting fans, but reminds that they should be consumed with caution.

What does the former employee warn about? The former Rockstar employee and Environment Artist David O’Reilly has worked on projects like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5, and the highly anticipated GTA 6. In an episode of the podcast “KIWI TALKZ” on YouTube, he spoke about the next trailer for the blockbuster title and that he is just as excited as many fans.

“I can hardly wait for the next trailer – all the things I still have no idea about, the characterization, seeing this city that is so much more detailed than the last time I roamed through it,” explains the developer on YouTube, but adds an important warning:

“When making a trailer, you pay attention to where the camera is positioned, and that shot is refined down to the smallest detail.”

Here you can see the first trailer for GTA 6, which was probably at least as refined as the third one will be:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

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Trailers often rely more on vibes than on an accurate representation of the game

Why does the developer warn? O’Reilly warns on YouTube about false expectations that could be fueled by a fancy trailer:

“What isn’t shown won’t be perfectly prepared either,” he says, “That’s not what the whole world looks like, at least not by that time. One focuses on the areas that are shown in the trailer.”

O’Reilly addresses this consciously due to his own experience with reactions to previous titles, to preemptively address these statements.

“It’s unreasonable to criticize the differences between a trailer and the final product, as so many people do. Just like with GTA 5 and RDR2, they make comparisons and all that, and you think: Chill out, man, it’s a trailer. It’s not finished yet. It’s a polished work-in-progress version.”

Does the developer reveal more about GTA 6? The Environment Artist states that he does not have any further details available since he was only involved in the artistic area. In response to many people’s inquiries about the story, he could never provide a satisfying answer:

“I worked on it for five years, but I have no idea about the storyline, except that I knew there were two characters, and that was about all I knew.”

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The CEO of Take-Two, the publisher of GTA 6, probably knows a little more, even if he reveals just as little about the story. Still, he gives a hint about who GTA 6 will truly appeal to: The head of GTA 6 knows which gamers will play it: “You still listen to the same music as you did when you were 17”

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No Man’s Sky gets an unexpected “Pokémon update”, even Palworld reacts to it

Nico Scheibel 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Nearly 10 years after the release of No Man’s Sky, the developers have released an unexpected update. Alongside the mixed reactions from fans, the Steam hit Palworld has also responded to the new update with a wink.

What kind of update is it? The developers at Hello Games have released the next major update for No Man’s Sky. The update is called Xeno Arena and brings a large number of monsters into the space adventure, which you can train, breed, and eventually fight with (nomanssky.com).

More than 100 different abilities are promised, dealing damage, healing, or causing status effects. In addition, your monsters gain experience to unlock genetic mutations. All of this is somewhat reminiscent of Pokémon or Palworld.

Some fans are wondering whether the developers are slowly running out of ideas. However, there are also many players who are positively surprised by the new update and are celebrating it.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new update of No Man’s Sky:

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In the new update of No Man’s Sky, you can collect creatures and fight with them

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Fans are both positively and negatively surprised, and even Palworld reacted with a wink

How are fans reacting? On Reddit, the reaction to Xeno Arena is mostly positive. User eternalityLP wrote: “No Man’s Sky is one of those games that just keeps on giving. I think I paid something like 20 euros for it back then, and almost 10 years later it’s still getting major new content.”

The update has also been well received on YouTube. User samu3lp88, for example, wrote: “When No Man’s Sky gets updates, I don’t think, ‘Oh nice, we needed that,’ but rather: ‘HELL YEAH!’”

Another user wondered what players did to deserve a studio like Hello Games, which is still releasing free updates nearly 10 years later.

Are there negative opinions too? Yes. Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, introduced the update on X. The top comment, with more than 100 likes, came from X user Henry VIII. He wrote: “Are you running out of ideas? I really hope you’re working on something better than this.”

Some No Man’s Sky fans agreed with him, saying they would have preferred different content, such as new ships or more interaction in deep space. Others replied that players should not complain about a free update and that the content looks like a nice extra addition to the base game.

What does Palworld say about the update? Palworld, the creature-collecting survival game, also took notice of the new update. Because it has suspicious similarities to Palworld, the game’s official X account wrote: “Hear me out a sec…”

That should not come as much of a surprise, though, because according to gamesradar.com, the developers are big fans of Pokémon and Palworld. Sean Murray also described the update as its own multiplayer game with a lot of depth, all within No Man’s Sky.

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A fan of Crimson Desert frees you from the generic cliff, lets you create your own protagonist who doesn’t even have to be male

Caroline Fuller 8. April 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Kliff is clearly the protagonist, guiding players through the adventure in Pywel, despite having two additional playable characters in Crimson Desert . However, he has long been considered one of the biggest points of criticism by many interested players. A fan has created a tool that allows even those who can’t stand Kliff to enjoy the game.

What is this tool? It’s a mod for Crimson Desert by the creator Khione95 on Nexusmods, which brings a character creator into the game. Specifically, one that transforms the stoic and rather generic Kliff into a female hero.

Until now, there hasn’t been a great deal of customization options for Kliff apart from a few cosmetic changes like equipment. However, this is set to become much more extensive with 98 female face presets and 159 hairstyles.

If you want customization options for Kliff without playing as a different gender, you won’t be left empty-handed. The mod creator has already revealed that a male character creator is also set to be released tomorrow, on April 9, 2026.

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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert

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Mod could persuade skeptical gamers to give Crimson Desert a chance

Why is the mod causing such a stir in the community? What initially sounds like just a nice addition could have a significant impact on the community. The generic, rather “boring” Kliff and the lack of a character creator were a thorn in the side of many interested players, something that could be removed by the mod’s possibilities.

Even those players who can overlook this weakness would have wished that Pearl Abyss had incorporated the strong character creation of their MMO Black Desert into their open-world adventure.

“The lack of a character creator is quite puzzling, considering that Black Desert was known for it and this game doesn’t seem to be particularly story-driven,” writes chickenchaser19 on a post about the mod on Reddit.

How important is a character creator really? The importance of such a mechanic depends largely on the game and its player base. However, the reactions regarding Crimson Desert make it clear that a character creator could have benefited the game, or at least the mod could fill this missing gap.

“This is one of the reasons I didn’t buy the game at launch, even though I was very interested,” writes Falsus under the same Reddit post. Kliff isn’t spared here either: “I just really didn’t like the design of the main character.”

With this opinion, they are far from alone, which quickly explains the warm reception of such a mod:

“If they had included a proper character creator, I would have bought it on day one for the PS5,” writes MadeByTango.
“I didn’t buy the game because there isn’t a character creator. If this mod is really well done, I will reconsider,” thinks A_Confused_Cocoon.
“I prefer playing as a female character… because I am a woman. If I play Crimson Desert, I will try this mod,” explains Background_Clue3756.

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