In Hytale, ores and metal bars are needed to upgrade devices as well as craft tools, weapons, and armor. How to find blue cobalt ore and what it’s used for is explained here.
What is Cobalt? Cobalt in Hytale is a dark blue ore. It can be melted into cobalt bars in a furnace like the other ores. With the bars, you can upgrade the furnace and craft weapons and armor, among other things.
This is the item description:
Can be melted into a cobalt bar in a furnace.
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Hytale: Finding Cobalt
Where to find Cobalt in Hytale? Cobalt can be found in Hytale in the mountains of the snowy biome, Whisperfront Frontiers. The ore spawns on the slopes of lightly snow-covered peaks and can be mined there. The ore can also be found and mined in caves and underground areas within the snowy biome.
This is what the ore looks like when it spawns on the mountainside:
Hytale: Using Cobalt
What is Cobalt used for? Cobalt is one of several ore or bar types that are needed for workshop upgrades, weapons, tools, and armor. Here is a selection of the items that require Cobalt in their crafting:
Cobalt Helm: 12 cobalt bars
Cobalt Sword: 10 cobalt bars
Cobalt Pickaxe: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Cobalt Knife: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Cobalt Chest Plate: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Cobalt Gloves: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Cobalt Leggings: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Cobalt Shield: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
Furnace Upgrades: [required amount of cobalt unknown]
With a new job posting, the developers have once again confirmed the existence of Guild Wars 3. One detail already reveals something important about the upcoming MMORPG.
What kind of job posting is this? The developers at ArenaNet have published a new job listing. The team is looking for someone for the position of “Contract Senior Writer/Narrative Designer”.
In the past, there have also been numerous job offers for the new MMORPG. While these did not reveal much, the new job posting unveils an exciting detail that is not something for fans to rejoice about.
While work is underway on Guild Wars 3, things continue for part 2:
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Guild Wars 2 zeigt die hübsche Strandregion der neuen Erweiterung Visions of Eternity
One detail that means a lot
What detail is it? In the job posting attributed to Guild Wars 3, one bullet point is causing a stir. Under the heading “What you need for success”, the developers are asking for experience with Unreal Engine.
This could mean that Guild Wars 3 is indeed being programmed with this very development environment. The engine has been used in recent years for many different MMORPGs and is particularly popular among titles from NCsoft.
Titles such as Aion 2, Throne and Liberty, Chrono Odyssey, and Ashes of Creation all rely on the Unreal Engine. Many of the smaller MMORPGs that are only available to play in China or Korea also utilize the engine.
Why is there no joy among the fans? While Unreal Engine 5 has long been regarded as a quality seal and trademark for good graphics, it has somewhat fallen out of favor among MMORPG players. This is not due to the engine itself, but rather because many MMORPGs in Asia have adopted the same look using the engine and the engine places high demands on hardware.
Even though Guild Wars 3 is unlikely to suddenly become an Asia MMORPG, players are somewhat weary of the engine. On Reddit, they are discussing the topic. User nomomnotmyvidya hits the nail on the head:
People, let’s be honest. The Unreal Engine is an amazing technology. However, it is not a technology that “anyone can use and then it just works great”. In the wrong hands, we’ve seen how horribly it can turn out. In the right hands, however, we’ve seen how beautiful and amazing games have been developed. The use of the Unreal Engine says nothing about the quality of this game, but rather about the developers who are working on it. In this sense, we hope that ArenaNet knows what they are doing.
Whether with Unreal Engine 5 or without, fans will have to be patient until the release of Guild Wars 3. The project has not yet been announced and, according to the job posting, is still completely in development. The latest job postings have revealed important details: ArenaNet is looking for support for “unannounced project” – What about Guild Wars 3?
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The nasty Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO. And they not only have some new crypto monsters, but also a strong returnee.
What kind of event is this? On Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM, the “Precious Pals: Taken Over” event starts in Pokémon GO. It runs until Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Additionally, there will be a raid day during the Rocket event on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
In addition to 2 strong legendary crypto monsters, one of which is making its debut and the other returning with an increased shiny chance during the raid day, there are also 3 more monsters debuting as crypto in the event.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
A nasty team, 2 strong legendary monsters
Which legendary monsters are involved? In the event, you can obtain shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus for the first time in its Incarnate form. To do so, you must successfully complete the special research that starts during the event, face Giovanni, and defeat him.
Since the regular version of Thundurus (Incarnate form) is already a strong Electric-type attacker, the crypto variant will be even stronger.
During the raid day, you can also challenge and obtain shadow Raikou. This monster is not only one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, but also the strongest Electric-type monster that you can currently use as an attacker.
The chance to snag a shiny version is also increased.
Which other crypto monsters are making their debut? In addition to Thundurus, there are 3 more monsters available for the first time in their shadow forms during the event. These include Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie, the 3 starter monsters from Pokémon X and Y. You can find them with the grunts from Team GO Rocket.
What bonuses are available in the event? The following bonuses are active within the Rocket takeover:
more frequent appearances of Team GO Rocket in balloons and at PokéStops
Monsters can forget the move Frustration using a charged TM
1- and 3-star crypto raids bring monsters with varying IV values
Special research where you receive a Super Rocket Radar
Field research with fast and charged TMs as well as mysterious components as rewards
Collector challenge where you can earn experience points, stardust, and a rocket radar
Which crypto monsters are available in 1- and 3-star crypto raids during the event is still unknown.
Additionally, the following bonuses are active during the 3 hours of the raid day:
up to 5 additional free raid passes from gyms
increased chance for shiny crypto-Raikou
remote raid limit increased to 20 (from Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 AM to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 4:00 AM)
Event ticket for $4.99 (about 5 €) with up to 8 additional raid passes at gyms, increased chance for special candy XL in raid battles, 50% more XP from raids, and double the amount of stardust for raids
Not only the Rocket event is taking place this month in Pokémon GO. Many other events, raids, and spotlight hours are waiting for you. When you can find which content in the game and what awaits you there, you can find out in our list of all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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Hytale has recently entered Early Access. Ironically, the developer studio responsible for a six-year halt in its release is the one congratulating it.
What happened? The sandbox RPG Hytale from Hypixel Studios was first announced in 2018 and just started Early Access, albeit without Steam. Nevertheless, the release went so well, that the next 2 years are secured.
Such a successful release couldn’t go without congratulations from Riot Games. They wrote on X that they congratulate the game on its Early Access.
Riot Games congratulates Hytale on its release.
And indeed, there was a prompt response from the team behind Hytale. They wrote that they are grateful that Riot Games helped bring Hytale back home.
Hytale was housed at Riot Games for years
Why is this so special? Originally, Riot Games was responsible for the development of the game. 2 years after the announcement, Riot Games bought Hypixel Studios. The development was thus under the aegis of the LoL developer for 5 years.
Hytale feiert erfolgreichen Early-Access-Release mit 2,8 Millionen Spielern
Riot Games showed collegiality after the dissolution and returned Hytale to Hypixel Studios. Thus, they were ultimately able to finish the game to the point where it was ready for Early Access.
That is why the message seems so personal and grateful from Hypixel Studios. They are happy that Hytale was returned to them and that they were ultimately able to publish it.
What is Hytale actually? The game is a sandbox RPG that visually bears strong similarities to Minecraft. The developers admitted that this similarity is no accident, but they want to improve upon their predecessor.
In the game, you can explore a procedurally generated world full of dungeons and creatures. In Early Access, the focus will primarily be on exploration, the buying system, and building.
Cyberpunk 2077 is not just a game where your choices determine the course of your missions or, to put it bluntly, decide who lives or dies. However, there are certain decisions that, at least in the opinion of MeinMMO editor Caro, seem to demand an obvious direction.
In my nearly 200 hours in Cyberpunk 2077, I have already faced various situations where some really tough choices had to be made. This is one of the reasons why I found so much enjoyment in the game: You feel like part of the world, your actions have consequences, and sometimes you are not even sure which lesser evil is the “better” one.
However, there are certain points in the game where you must choose between two or more paths to reach your goal. And often the consequences of these actions are not clear at all.
You might think you are doing the right thing, only to find out later that you made a huge mistake. It is even worse when you already know what consequences will ensue.
Here you can see the trailer for the “City of Dreams” in Cyberpunk 2077:
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For this reason, I have put together a list of 5 of the worst decisions in Cyberpunk 2077. Even if I have stumbled over some of them myself, I want to explicitly say: Whoever chooses these decisions voluntarily and is aware of the consequences must urgently explain to me what they were thinking.
Here I give a big spoiler warning: In this list, I go into the consequences of certain decisions from Cyberpunk 2077 and the DLC Phantom Liberty. If you are already experienced “Night City Legends” or wish to safeguard yourself against potential mistakes despite the spoilers, you can read on without worry.
Kill Angie to “save” Aaron
In a mission of the DLC Phantom Liberty, V takes care of an up-and-coming boxer named Aaron, who is under contract with the Animals, a thug gang from Cyberpunk 2077. The Animals and Aaron have agreed that he will intentionally lose some matches when necessary so that the gang can rake in Eddies (Eurodollars) through betting.
Aaron agreed to this because he only financed his combat cyberware through the Animals and was dependent on their support. However, he now really wants to make it as a professional boxer, without intentionally losing his fights. The problem is – the Animals have made provisions.
Through an implant in his head, they can “shut down” Aaron anytime he resists their demands. For this reason, Aaron and V head to a Ripperdoc to deal with this unwanted implant.
However, during the procedure, a group of Animals shows up at the clinic with their leader Angie. At this point, you can decide whether to make a deal with the Animals, intimidate Angie, leave Aaron alone, or kill her.
Since the goal is to protect Aaron in normal circumstances, and I one cannot stand receiving such disrespectful offers, you quickly decide to deal with the Animals along with Angie. Initially, this sounded to me like the “best” way to finally free Aaron from his contract.
However, the Animals consist of more members than just Angie and her bodyguards. A few days later, Aaron contacts you to meet and exchange information… only to find him dead in an alley. At best, you can find the two murderers nearby and send them after Angie, but it is still a truly unfortunate outcome of Aaron’s questline.
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For frost mages, the pre-patch for the expansion Midnight of World of Warcraft is a cause for celebration. An old friend is coming back.
Mages in World of Warcraft are still largely based on the mage concepts that existed back in Warcraft III. Spells like Fireball or Invisibility were present early on. A particularly iconic spell for Jaina Proudmoore (and all archmages in the game) back then was the Summon Water Elemental. A skill that mages could also learn with Wrath of the Lich King.
What is changing? With the pre-patch of Midnight, which will be released in Europe on January 21, there are already significant changes to the game systems. This also includes the revisions of the talent trees. Especially for frost mages, this should be a reason to celebrate, as those who want to can learn the ability “Summon Water Elemental” – which hasn’t been in the game for about 2 and a half years.
With this, mages finally have the opportunity to be a “pet class” in WoW – just like hunters, warlocks, or death knights.
Was the Water Elemental around in the meantime? Yes, but only as a temporary cooldown. Those who wanted could briefly have a Water Elemental by using the ability “Icy Veins”. However, this was a “choice talent” and the alternative was usually more efficient. Moreover, it wasn’t quite the same to have the companion activated only for a short phase and not permanently.
At least for mages, there is a small “happy ending” coming on Wednesday when they can finally be reunited with their Water Elemental. However, whether the cheerful companion will ultimately be strong enough to justify its choice as a talent remains to be seen. While Water Elementals return, other rewards are disappearing forever – you have only a few days left.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features a whole range of challenging boss fights. The most difficult one can only be defeated by a few players, and one of these players has even impressed the developers themselves.
It is certain that Simon represents the toughest challenge in the game and has only been defeated by a few players. The developers at Sandfall Interactive are aware of this and closely monitor the successes of their community in the game. Simon is a particularly interesting boss, as creative tactics are required due to his high difficulty.
One player has even amazed the CEO of the studio.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
Even the boss has failed
What does the CEO say? In a conversation with Gamesradar+, Guillaume Broche, the CEO and also Game Director of Clair Obscur, spoke about Simon. He and his team have not yet seen any tactics from players that were not intended by the developers.
Even tricks and “cheeses”, which some have used, are known to the team. But one player, who unfortunately remained anonymous, has apparently impressed Guillaume Broche quite a bit:
What surprised me the most was that someone managed to defeat Simon without cheesing, by taking every single hit and still winning. That impressed me, because I tried to do it before the release and couldn’t manage it.
The hits that the boss deals are quite devastating, and a careless attempt can end very quickly. Nevertheless, the anonymous player managed to stay resilient. The fact that even the developers themselves could not defeat Simon this way speaks volumes about the achievement of the unknown player. It’s a pity that there is no known recording of this achievement.
Rockstar Games has often targeted modders in the past who have created additional content for GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2. Now the developer of GTA 6 is offering its own platform for mods.
What history does Rockstar Games have with modders? In recent years, Rockstar has intensified its actions against some mods.
A mod team that wanted to recreate Liberty City in GTA 5 barely escaped a copyright violation. According to them, they could have reached a peaceful agreement with the company.
Other modders used artificial intelligence to allow players to talk to NPCs via voice chat with their microphones. They had to remove all content because they received a copyright strike.
Many other modders shared these fates. Possibly, all the projects were shut down because Rockstar Games is now offering an alternative. Modders can still offer their own content here, for a certain price.
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Rockstar opens marketplace for mods
What alternative is there now? The company launched its own mod platform on January 13, 2026, operating under the name Cfx Marketplace. This officially integrates the modding community and allows creators to legally offer their content.
The online store includes mods for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Maps, vehicles, clothing, or entire gameplay systems can be offered and sold for real money. And the prices can be quite steep.
The most expensive package currently available in the shop is a mod that introduces various activities into the game. This includes a laser tag game and a theme park. All activities are part of a total package priced at $464, which is nearly 400 euros.
For that price, you could almost get a Switch 2. Fair enough: The package includes several activities, and you can skip the ones you’re not interested in.
There are also free mods that provide better vehicle control or prettier Christmas lights. With a current total of 316 mods, there should be something for every player (as of January 14, 2026).
Mark Darrah is the former Executive Producer of Anthem and shares many insights into the development of the MMO in a four-hour video. At the end of the video, he focuses on the future of the game and reveals how it could still live on.
How could Anthem be saved? According to Darrah, it would be technically feasible to save Anthem. It would require approximately 10 million US dollars, or about 8.5 million euros. Additionally, the title would need to sell around 400,000 copies after its relaunch for the rescue to be profitable for EA.
He presents a kind of 3-step plan on how a rescue would look:
Step 1: Bring the game to current consoles, namely PS5 and Xbox Series X. The graphics should be elevated to PC ultra level and fixed at a stable 60 frames per second.
Step 2: EA must move away from the expensive “Dedicated Servers” and towards “Locally Hosted Servers.” The code for this already exists and just needs to be reactivated and polished.
Step 3: Gameplay adjustments would need to be made since the combat system is designed for 4 players and not just for one person. His solution would be AI companions, each receiving their own small story arc.
Especially the second step would cost the company hardly anything, according to Darrah. However, steps 1 and 3 remain, which would consume several million euros. The ex-developer therefore estimates whether EA would even be willing to revive Anthem.
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EA and the chance to revive Anthem
Would EA revive the game? According to Darrah, EA would “certainly not” invest in a revival. Although it would be feasible and likely even profitable, it does not fit with the company’s strategy.
He claims that EA would be looking for billion-dollar hits in the live-service sector and would rather not invest in projects that only generate a little money, especially when the Anthem brand is already damaged.
You can watch his video here on YouTube:
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What does No Man’s Sky have to do with it? The title is a prime example of a successful rescue. No Man’s Sky launched catastrophically on Steam because it did not keep promises and the technology was not up to par. However, the game fought its way forward; the developers worked hard on it and released huge updates, which keep it alive today.
Palworld continues to make headlines, and once again there is a connection to Pokémon. After developer Pocketpair announced its own trading card game, there was excitement as well as comparisons to Nintendo’s pocket monsters. One employee from Palworld has had enough.
It is set to be released on July 30, 2026, and will feature duels between two players, with the various monsters being used in combat, as is typical of such games. In addition, players will gather resources and build a base.
The announcement was met with excitement in the community, but there are also critical voices comparing the card game to Pokémon’s TCG – once again, Palworld has to face this comparison. One member of the Pocketpair team finds the critics to be far too dramatic.
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There are more TCGs than just Pokémon’s
Who is it about? On x.com, Pocketpair’s Publishing Manager, Bucky, spoke out and addressed the reactions that the announcement of the card game has caused.
In a first post on x.com, he initially expressed his joy over the positive feedback, but then emphasized how “hilarious” it is to see some people’s outbursts.
Look, hating Palworld at launch was all the rage back then. I get it. Easy clicks. But still? Two years later? Maybe you should use your time better. Play some games or something!
Another important point raised by the X account Masak Gitsune is the fact that Pokémon was not the first and only franchise with its own trading card game. The user writes in his post: “There are many franchises with cards in the TCG market. People are honestly too dramatic about Palworld.”
This post was shared by Publishing Manager Bucky, who simply responded with a supportive: “Yes.”.
Is there any truth to the statement? Indeed, as the accusation that Palworld also imitates Pokémon in this aspect is on shaky ground. After all, Pokémon did not invent the trading card game concept and was by no means the first of its kind.
This title is generally held by Magic: The Gathering, which was released in 1993 – Pokémon followed in 1996 and has had a mobile version since 2024. Many other brands have also utilized the game mechanics and released their own versions. Just think of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited, Digimon, or digital games like Hearthstone or Gwent.
To make the jump from copper and iron to the much better adamantite in Hytale, you first need to find it, but that’s easier than you think.
What is adamantite? Adamantite is an ore in Hytale that you can use to craft weapons, armor, and tools. It is stronger than iron and copper and can serve as a quick upgrade for your tools when you get it. The description of the ore translates to:
“This rare metal was once crucial for the advancements of the peoples of Crucible. Although little remains of the former glory of the city, traces of the resilient ore can still be found in the depths beneath these burned lands.”
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Acquiring adamantite in Hytale
Where can you find adamantite? The rare ore can be found, as the description reveals, under the burned lands. In your world, you should look for a volcanic island in the sea. You can most easily find the island by opening your overview map and walking along the coast until the island appears.
You can simply swim to the island; boats are currently not needed. Once you are on the volcanic islands, you will primarily find adamantite ore in the “Cinder Waste” sub-biome, which you can see by the red-purple dots on the map.
The ore seems to spawn mainly near lava, but is generally rare. So if you find a lava lake, there are usually also some deposits of the red metal. To mine the ore, you will need at least an iron pickaxe.
Adamantite ore is often found near the purple spots
What adamantite is used for
What do you make from adamantite? Adamantite is needed to craft the fifth set of weapons, armor, and a shield. For the tools in tier 6, you will also need adamantite and a level 3 workbench. However, before the tools and weapons can be crafted, the adamantite must first be smelted into bars in the furnace.
To build a complete set of adamantite gear, you will need some resources. For example, both the axe and the pickaxe require 8 bars each, and a full adamantite armor set including shield requires 85 bars. Additionally, your crafting stations must also be at the highest tier level 3 to be able to craft the items.
In Hytale there are currently two different types of codes that you can enter, but what do they bring and where can you find them? We will show you.
Update, February 4, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
What codes are there? In Hytale, you can enter two types of codes, but they do not work like those for Genshin Impact or Monopoly GO. These codes do not give you advantages or items, but allow you to:
Support a content creator
Use coupon codes to possibly reduce the price (unknown benefit as of now, therefore speculative)
How do you redeem them? You can enter the code of a content creator of your choice before completing your purchase at the shopping cart of the official Hytale website. After completing your purchase, the content creator you provided will receive a small commission.
As for the coupon codes, we are still unsure. Our research has shown that right before purchase in the same window where the creator codes are entered, coupon codes can also be redeemed. However, there are currently no codes in circulation, and we have not been able to find any information about their benefits. We will update this section as soon as new details emerge.
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Hytale feiert erfolgreichen Early-Access-Release mit 2,8 Millionen Spielern
These Creator Codes are available for Hytale
What codes for content creators are already available? We have already scoured various sources and written down some codes for you. The selection should expand in the coming days as more content creators apply for a code:
Does Gronkh already have a creator code? As of today (January 19, 2026), Gronkh does not yet have a creator code. However, we will add it to our list once it becomes known.
That was all the information we can currently give you about codes. Should coupon codes finally appear, we will of course update and expand our article for you. In the meantime, you can learn more about Hytale’s multiplayer here: Hytale: Multiplayer – How to play with your friends and fix errors
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In Pokémon GO the Retro Cup has started. Do you want to achieve many victories in the new battle league mode? Then choose the right Pokémon.
What kind of cup is this? The Retro Cup has specific rules for selecting your Pokémon.
Only Pokémon under 1,500 CP are allowed
Dark types are banned
Steel types are banned
Fairy types are banned
All other monsters are allowed.
Why is PvP worth it right now? The Retro Cup started on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM. It runs until January 20. The interesting part: You will earn four times the Stardust for victories in this league during this period. This also applies to the Master League, but Retro Cup monsters with low CP requirements are easier to build. You can find tips for the battle league here.
In the following list, we will show you some Pokémon that are worth using in the Retro Cup. To do this, we consulted the ratings from the portal PvPoke, which are based on simulated matchups. IMPORTANT: We are omitting certain legendary monsters here, as they are not so easy to find. So for starters:
Regidrago is currently one of the best monsters in the cup
And Cresselia is still a good monster in the cup
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Strong Monsters for the Retro Cup in Pokémon GO
Kommandutan
What kind of monster is this? Kommandutan is a Normal and Psychic-type Pokémon. It has no evolution.
Which moves should I use? Confusion, Twister + Assist
How do you play Kommandutan? Kommandutan can take a lot of damage and charges its charged attack quickly. Additionally, it can deal significant damage with its quick attack. However, its charged attack does less damage. So primarily use it for its quick moves.
Seedraking
What kind of monster is this? Seedraking is the final evolution of Seemon and Seeper. It belongs to the Water and Dragon types.
Which moves should I use? Fire Breath, Star Shower + Fury Attack
How do you play Seedraking? Seedraking is a very fast Pokémon that can quickly break your opponent’s shields.
Schlurplek
What kind of monster is this? Schlurplek evolves from Schlurp and is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Body Slam, Body Slam + Shadow Ball
How do you play Schlurplek? Schlurplek combines fast moves with solid bulk. It can take hits and deal damage quickly at the same time.
Galar-Corasonn
What kind of monster is this? The regional form of Corasonn brings the Ghost type. This distinguishes it from its Normal form of Water and Rock.
Which moves should I use? Astonish, Night Fog + Gem Power
How do you play Galar-Corasonn? Galar-Corasonn is rather unusual as a Ghost Pokémon. It also has good defensive qualities and can pose a problem for many Pokémon in the league. However, it is not a Pokémon that deals a lot of damage.
Grandiras
What kind of monster is this? Grandiras is the final evolution of Miniras. It belongs to the Dragon and Fighting types.
Which moves should I use? Dragon Tail, Dragon Tail + Counter
How do you play Grandiras? Grandiras is also characterized by fast attacks and a lot of pressure on the opponent. However, as a Dragon and Fighting-type Pokémon, it is quite vulnerable to being countered.
Aranestro
What kind of monster is this? Aranestro evolves from Araqua. It is a Water-Bug Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Bug Bite, Aqua Jet + Water Gun
How do you play Aranestro? You should use Aranestro especially when you need a Pokémon that can take a lot of hits. Its strengths lie primarily in defense, less in offense.
Groink
What kind of monster is this? Groink evolves from Spoink and is a Psychic-type Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Psywave, Body Slam + Shadow Ball
How do you play Groink? Groink is a good all-rounder that can be used against many different Pokémon and can exert pressure.
Dragonir
What kind of monster is this? The Dragon Pokémon evolves from Dratini and can evolve into Dragoran. However, you do not want Dragoran for this cup.
Which moves should I use? Fire Breath, Dragon Tail + Dragon Pulse
How do you play Dragonir? Dragonir is also a fast Pokémon designed to pull down your opponents’ shields.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Pokémon GO is not just the battle league, so there’s a lot to do outside of PvP. Right now, there’s a lot of walking to do, because in the High Zaptitude event you can unlock the Pokémon Voltrel. However, a global challenge must first be completed. You can find all the information about High Zaptitude in Pokémon GO here.
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The world of WarhammerFantasy is home to many powerful warriors and wizards. The probably most powerful wizard of all is a toad – and not just any toad, but one so absurdly powerful that through its pure magical power the universe momentarily stood still.
This so-called “toad” is actually one of the Slann: powerful wizards who resemble large frogs or toads in their form. They are recognized by their enormous size, intelligence, and that they are often seen sitting on a floating palanquin. They are also the leaders of the Lizardmen, who are native to Lustria – one of the great continents of the world of Warhammer Fantasy.
The Slann are the oldest creation of the “Old Ones”, a mysterious species of spacefaring aliens. The Old Ones were the ones who created the world of Warhammer Fantasy and many of its inhabitants.
The oldest Slann is Lord Kroak – and he is so ancient that he was one of the very few still in direct contact with his creators before they distanced themselves more and more from the world. It was also the Old Ones who taught him magic. This is probably one reason for his immense power.
In the Total War: Warhammer trilogy, the Lizardmen are also featured, including the most powerful Slann of all time:
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So many spells that even the universe started to lag
The sheer magnitude of his magical power was showcased by the wizard in the first great war against the daemons of Chaos. When they found a way into the Warhammer world, they destroyed one city after another until they reached Itza – the first and then most important city of the Lizardmen.
Lord Kroak summoned a magical barrier around the city that turned every daemon that touched it to dust. This held for several years until even he could no longer maintain it, and the barrier burst in a massive explosion. In doing so, he banished hundreds of thousands of daemons in one blow, but the rest could now attack the city.
After the last of its defenders (apart from Lord Kroak) had fallen, the mighty Slann used his last magical reserves to unleash an unparalleled display of magic. Lord Kroak cast spell after spell, unleashing a power that pushed the universe to its limits. For a moment, even time stood still – if this were a video game, one would say that the wizard caused quite a lag.
Even death cannot stop this toad
Even his immense power could not save the wizard from death. A dozen Bloodthirsters managed to reach Lord Kroak with the protection of their dark god Khorne and tore him apart.
The spirit of the Slann, however, fought on, ascending into the sky and burning with a light akin to a second sun that banished the daemons. The city was saved, even though the war was not yet over.
Lord Kroak’s body was reassembled after his death. His soul is still bound to his remains thousands of years later. While he cannot speak and is not truly alive anymore, he is still an incredibly powerful wizard even as a so-called “relic priest”.
There are numerous MMORPGs on the market. But which online role-playing games are worth it in 2026? Are there new titles, or do the old classics continue to dominate? We at MeinMMO reveal it to you in this list.
How were the games selected? In this list, we focused on selecting the best titles. The questions were:
Are there already enough contents to start immediately?
Are regular updates released?
Are player numbers stable, and can you find enough players for all contents?
Is it still worth starting with the game in 2026?
These ten titles emerged, originally compiled by MMORPG expert Alexander Leitsch. He has spent dozens, and in some cases even thousands, of hours playing each of these games. The special is now updated by Karsten Scholz, who spends just as much time in online worlds as Alex.
Update from January 14, 2026: We have updated the article with a view to the new year.
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World of Warcraft
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release Date: November 23, 2004 | Model: Pay2Play | Combat System: Tab-Targeting
Pro
One of the most beginner-friendly MMORPGs on the market
Has an epic, deep story
Large variety of content for PvE and PvP fans
Regularly receives large updates
Has one of the highest player counts in the genre
The War Within is a solid expansion, Midnight is coming in 2026
In addition to the modern WoW, there are also several classic and hardcore variants.
Contra
In graphics and gameplay, you can notice a bit of age
You mainly play one expansion while leveling and miss out on good stories and villains
Not for fans of action-packed combat systems
What kind of game is this? World of Warcraft is the most well-known MMORPG in the West and still remains very popular nearly 20 years after its release. You create a character on the side of the Horde or the Alliance and follow an exciting story through quests and beautiful cinematics. Along the way, you explore dozens of areas that you can roam in the open world.
By now, you can choose from countless classes and races during character creation, divided between the two factions horde and alliance. You can play your character in the classic leveling areas or in one of the old expansions at level 70, before entering the newest expansion and reaching the maximum level of 80.
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In the mid and endgame, you can expect dungeons, raids, dangerous world bosses, and of course, PvP battles. This MMORPG relies on a comic graphic style that has been slightly enhanced over the expansions, but still feels somewhat dated.
With each new raid, a race for the World Firsts begins. The best guilds compete to see who can defeat a boss first. Such a battle can last for days or weeks and is exciting to follow.
In August 2024, the latest expansion The War Within was released, bringing new areas, new story content, and features like the Warband and the Depths. There are also various Classic versions available, such as those with Hardcore rules or with the content from the Mists of Pandaria expansion.
Who is this game interesting for? WoW caters to essentially all types:
Solo players can level up, complete quests, create strong equipment through crafting, and, with the automatic group finder and special game modes, experience all dungeons and raids.
Fans of dungeons and raids can take on great challenges in Mythic+ with their friends.
PvP fans can compete against each other in arenas or battlegrounds.
Role-players can organize themselves in groups and even fill out their own character sheets thanks to additional addons.
A sophisticated housing system has recently been introduced, allowing fans of home ownership to give free rein to their creativity.
All player types also benefit from the strong story and the large community of the MMORPG.
Anyone feeling nostalgic for old times can rely on WoW Classic. There, a slightly adjusted version of 2005, a Hardcore variant, and a remake of Cataclysm are available. Conveniently, you only need one subscription to access all versions.
For those who prefer it “old yet new,” you can also check out the “Season of Discoveries” in WoW Classic. Here, the Classic world has been enriched with several new gameplay features and secrets.
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Is there a catch? Anyone playing WoW must accept the comic graphics and tab-targeting as a combat system. If you enjoy action-oriented gameplay and want to evade attacks with a dodge roll, you’ll need to look to another MMORPG.
Additionally, there is a very limited free version of WoW. There, you can only play up to level 20 out of 80. After that, you need a monthly subscription and for the latest content, also the expansion The War Within, which requires additional payment.
Is it still worth starting in 2026? Definitely yes. WoW offers a comprehensive package that few other MMORPGs can provide. Moreover, the current expansion and the previous addon Dragonflight create a comparatively positive atmosphere.
League of Legends has changed significantly over the many years. A player has now shown a direct comparison, and the community got quite nostalgic when reminded of an unfair strategy.
What did the player show in his comparison? In the League of Legends subreddit, a post was shared that shows the first two minutes of a LoL match. It compares the gameplay in 2012 with that in 2026.
While in the first two minutes of 2012, the jungler could only defeat the first camp, the jungler in 2026 literally sprints through his territory and even starts the first gank on a lane.
Due to the latest changes in the first season of 2026, the spawn of minions and jungle monsters has been significantly accelerated, which has not been well received by everyone.
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Players with “potato PC” fell victim to an unfair strategy
What was that unfair strategy? Over a decade ago, during the loading screen of a LoL match, individual loading bars and the participants’ pings were displayed. Based on this information, the player with the worst PC, a “potato PC”, and internet was chosen to fall victim to the unfair strategy.
Due to the poor PC, LoL ran with fewer FPS than others, and the high ping caused lags, making it difficult for the player to react properly to the surroundings. Some players exploited this disadvantage to farm their victim and gain a significant gold advantage, while the victim could only watch due to lags or FPS drops. The loading bar and ping thus revealed who the easiest target was.
The Reddit user SneakyKillz writes under the post that he set up camp on the respective lanes of the player with the worst ping. He didn’t reveal exactly why he did that, but another player admitted what he did with the “potato players.”
The Reddit user joelstaz confesses to his unfair behavior in the past and writes: “We not only camped the potato player, but the whole lobby also flamed him because he had a potato PC or bad internet. Oh, good times.”
When was the loading screen changed? With update V3.9 on July 9, 2013, the information from the loading screen was removed. The patch notes state that the loading bars were removed due to space constraints, and the ping was removed for no reason (leagueoflegends.fandom.com).
Although the first successful MMORPG on Steam from 2026, Dreadmyst, does not show significant graphical improvements, there is now criticism regarding allegedly stolen game graphics. The developer, on the other hand, is going on the offensive and making his game open source.
What kind of game is this? Dreadmyst is a tab-target MMORPG played from an isometric perspective and launched on Steam in early January 2026. The game focuses primarily on a deep build system, allowing players to customize their characters into something truly special.
The four classes are played quite old-school, and the MMORPG relies on group gameplay for most content. There is also a game mode for PvP players where they can prove who has the best character.
Here you can watch the trailer for Dreadmyst:
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MMORPG Dreadmyst shows action-packed battles in the release trailer
No Theft Claims
What are the allegations? Even before the release, there was ongoing criticism and allegations against the solo developer who is managing the MMORPG entirely on his own. He was supposedly involved in several unsuccessful projects in the past, including WoW private servers that went offline shortly after launch.
New allegations have emerged on Reddit, claiming that the developer did not create his game himself but rather copied it from another title. The game in question is supposed to be “Undead World,” which is currently in early access on Steam. The characters are very similar in graphic style, even though “Undead World” is a pure single-player RPG without MMO elements.
However, the developer has a good explanation for the similarities and even goes a step further.
Why do the games look so similar? The solo developer of Dreadmyst did not paint every tree in his MMORPG by himself. Instead, he used so-called assets, pre-made textures and objects that he purchased and can use for his game.
He not only admits this openly but also clearly displays the licenses on his website Dreadmyst.com. The game “Undead World” on Steam has also purchased some of the same assets and used them in the game. This is why the two titles appear similar, even though there are probably two different developers behind them.
However, the developer of Dreadmyst goes even further. To prevent further accusations and rumors, he is making his MMORPG open source. This means that anyone can view the code of his game and check how the game was developed.
He explains this on Steam and X.com, outlining the fundamental principles on which the game is based during development and how he created it. However, he does not publish the server code, so private servers for the game are not possible for now.
A new skin in ARC Raiders is making waves among players. While some are desperately searching for the right safe word, others ironically find it good and improve it in their own way.
Which skin is being talked about? It is the “Abyss” skin in ARC Raiders, which has been available in the game since the latest update. In the game, it is described as a “heavily armored suit of the deep” that is said to look quite intimidating with a techno-eye on the helmet.
However, players feel less intimidated when they see it, as can be gathered from the many community reactions on Reddit. The reception is sharply divided between complete disappointment and enthusiasm. This is primarily due to the lower part of the skin, which one could expect to see in the musical “Kinky Boots”:
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“Why, Embark… just why,” writes WarpathWilly on Reddit, and ReliefOk1578 also wants Embark to heed his plea: “For God’s sake, give me the chance to take off these BDSM knee pads, and my life belongs to you!”
Others also want Embark to make further changes to the skin. One player takes matters into their own hands, but in a way that most of the community would not have expected.
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BDSM skin is actually not as kinky as expected
What improvements has the player made? Player LavishnessDue6 took the design of the Abyss skin into his own hands to improve it. The result was not the removed lacing, but a skin whose entire outfit is worthy of the thigh gear:
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The community’s reactions to the revised design are quite positive. They see it not only as a successful joke but actually find it really good.
“This is completely ironically an improvement,” writes Fire_hive, and CorruptDictator admits, “I couldn’t click the buy button fast enough.”
What are these laces actually? Players highlight in the discussions about the skin that the leg lacing has nothing to do with bondage at all, as investornewb explains on Reddit:
“For anyone wondering what it is: It is an anti-G suit that pilots used to wear, and not sexy lingerie :)”
Anti-G pants and suits are for pilots who are exposed to extremely high G-forces during rapid aerial maneuvers. The lacing is meant to prevent blood pooling in the lower body to further support the brain’s blood and oxygen supply.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang represented his company at the world’s largest technology fair. A major topic was the company’s strong AI focus. Social media has not overlooked this, and a user quickly turned him into a meme.
What happened? During CES 2026, user Prior-Arm-6705 posted on Reddit on January 8, 2026, sharing a video that features a compilation of Jensen at the technology fair.
Overall, the company head said the word “AI” at least 121 times during his appearances, clearly indicating NVIDIA’s attitude and focus. However, Jensen himself is convinced that it will still be a few years before we can fully trust AI.
The Redditor later admits that he intentionally used only AI to create his meme video and explains the exact steps.
But not only NVIDIA earns most of its revenue from AI; a Spanish model is actually not real and is still incredibly rich:
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AI is more lucrative for NVIDIA than gaming
Why is the company focusing on AI? The company has been producing chips for graphics cards for years. Therefore, they are, alongside manufacturers like AMD, the main suppliers of GPUs in the gaming sector. However, they have built a much more promising foundation with AI in recent years, which generates significantly more revenue. As a result, many gamers are concerned that NVIDIA is neglecting them for AI. A specialist even posits that gamers are slowly but surely becoming extinct.
With AI, the company generates significantly more revenue compared to all other sources. A chart from Statista from May 2024 shows that AI and Data Centers account for almost 90 percent of revenues, while the gaming sector represents only about 10 percent.
A more recent report from Investopedia shows that NVIDIA also generated about 89 percent in January 2025 from computing and networking, which includes AI, while the remaining 11 percent came from the Graphics department. This is the category that can include gaming graphics cards, among others.
From AI to AI Junk on Social Media
How is the video received by the community? Users liked the Reddit post over 17,000 times, reposting the compilation in various subreddits and commenting actively (as of January 14, 2026):
This is not the first time that the head of the chip manufacturer has made interesting statements on camera. Earlier in 2025, for example, he mentioned in an interview how influential NVIDIA has been and continues to be for the computer industry: Jensen Huang believes: NVIDIA has reduced costs for computers by millions
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