A Godzilla movie on HBO Max has been torn apart by critics, but I have watched it multiple times because it shakes my living room

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

HBO Max launches in Germany with many different movies and series. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has to recommend a film that has been unjustly rated poorly by critics.

Which film is it? In 2019, Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters was released as a sequel to the American Godzilla film from 2014 (in between, Kong: Skull Island was also released). This time, it is not the humans who must confront Godzilla. The King of the Monsters faces another monster that wants to rule over the Earth.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received rather mediocre reviews from critics. With 351 reviews, the film only has a 42% rating. To me, that is a true scandal, as there are only a few films that can offer such a spectacle.

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The King of Monsters is always impressive

What makes the film so good? Since 1954, Godzilla has represented spectacle. A gigantic monster that destroys entire cities is simply impressive. As in previous films, Godzilla in King of Monsters acts more as a hero of humanity, who must stop the threatening Kaijū.

And that alone is already a lot of fun. There are many monsters from Godzilla’s history to see, and the battles are intense. They are brutal, look great, and the bluish color and the constant rain give the film a unique look that I can watch over and over.

Especially amazing are the sound and the sound design. Godzilla (and the battles) sound fantastic. Sitting in the cinema seat, you constantly have goosebumps. Last year, I bought a sound system for my living room and the first thing I watched was this film. Godzilla literally made my living room shake, just with its roar.

That’s exactly what I love about the franchise. I want to see the giant creatures presented grandly to marvel at, jaw dropped, in front of the screen or the TV. And in King of the Monsters, the monsters are indeed beautiful, threatening, and spectacular.

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Humans are the problem

What is the biggest criticism? The biggest problem with the film is precisely the humans. You often read that the action and battles are strong, but the boring scenes with the humans detract from it. And yes, that is true. Many of the dialogues are complete nonsense, and I would have preferred more monsters.

But there are moments when the humans show awe, respect, and wonder in the face of the monsters. Just like you do when watching the film. And frankly: silly dialogues are somehow part of it.

Overall, it’s the best film of the Monsterverse from Warner Bros. Even though I had a lot of fun with Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong, none of the US films managed to capture the mystique of the monsters as well.

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Make sure to watch Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters. It is a spectacle for the eyes and ears, and it shows why this franchise, despite its age, has not lost any of its fascination. And even if the humans are sometimes annoying: for all the positive aspects, you can ignore that.

Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters can be watched on the new streaming service HBO Max. Besides Godzilla, Batman, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter also find their place on the streamer. You can find more information here: HBO Max launches today in Germany – All info about the price, program, and subscription of the Netflix competitor

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Famous tech YouTuber tests PC worth 8,600 euros, but can’t even start Cyberpunk 2077

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

The well-known tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips built a PC from old components to see how much gaming performance is in a machine from the years 2010 – 2015. 

What does the creator present? In the YouTube video from March 16, 2024, on the Linus Tech Tips channel, he tests an 11-year-old PC that, according to his statement, would currently cost about $10,000 or about €8,600 (as of January 13, 2026). 

The interesting thing about this computer, according to Linus, is its enormous size and the possibility to use four graphics cards simultaneously via SLI. This is a technology no longer in use, where older NVIDIA graphics cards that support the function could be used together in one PC to gain more performance. The connection also confused another user, to whom the community explained, why the SLI technology is now obsolete. 

In the video, Linus presents the hardware of the PC and checks how well games like Crysis 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider run. In the case of Cyberpunk 2077, the game doesn’t even start and crashes even with a legacy patch for older hardware. 

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A huge motherboard, a 1600-watt power supply, and four graphics cards are inside the computer

What hardware does the YouTuber use? In the video, Linus uses the following parts for his project: 

  • Motherboard: EVGA Classified Super Record 2 (SR-2)
  • Processor: Two Intel Xeon x5690 
  • Graphics cards: Four EVGA GTX 980 TI and later an RTX 3090 Ti 
  • RAM: Six 4 GB DDR3 RAM with 1600 MHz from Corsair
  • Power supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2
  • Storage: Two terabyte Samsung Evo 850 SATA SSD 
  • Case: EVGA DG-85

This results in a PC that was still powerful a decade ago, albeit very expensive.

More than one graphics card was already inefficient according to Linus 11 years ago

Is the system still worth it from today’s perspective? In the video, the tech YouTuber shows that the system can output games from the past at least 60 FPS, but he also notes that the SLI technology had already been very costly in the past.

With an active GTX 980 Ti, for example, Crysis 2 from 2011 ran in WQHD in the video at about 60 – 70 frames per second. After three additional GTX 980 TIs were installed and SLI was activated, the FPS rose to about 120 – 145. Linus explained that the performance had already been very similar with two graphics cards.

In the following test of the Shadow of the Tomb Raider released in 2018, the PC averaged about 45 FPS, while, according to the YouTuber, little power of the additional GPUs was used. Cyberpunk 2077 did not start at all and could not be tested. 

To boost performance, Linus later replaced the GTX 980 Ti with an RTX 3090 Ti. The initially chosen RTX 4090 couldn’t be used because there was no software for this graphics card for Windows 7. With the change of the graphics card, the FPS improved significantly. For example, in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, performance improved on average from about 45 to around 90 FPS.

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Linus shows above all that technologies like SLI were only partially worthwhile for gamers many years ago. Additionally, the computer itself was very expensive at its time. Linus was also surprised when he spoke with Valve about the price of the Steam Machine: Well-known tech YouTuber hopes the Steam Machine will only cost $500, but Valve’s reaction is quite clear

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New Zombie Game turns you into the “Gatekeeper of the Apocalypse”, lets you beat survivors with a hammer

Ody Ody Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, a new zombie game was released on Steam, allowing you to experience the apocalypse from a different perspective: not that of a hardened survival expert, but that of a bouncer – and he has his methods to determine who gets in and who doesn’t.

Which game is being talked about? It’s Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, the first game from developer Brigada Games on Steam. Devolver Digital acts as the publisher. The game is a pure single-player experience where you guard a checkpoint in a city during the zombie apocalypse.

Thus, you are effectively “the bouncer of the apocalypse,” as Steam user TickleMeTao summarizes in his review. You alone decide who may enter the city and who may not. However, one major mistake could be enough for you to bring the plague inside.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check was released on January 12, 2026 on Steam. MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier has already played the demo at Steam Next Fest 2025. In his article from back then, you can read more about how it really plays: New game on Steam prepares you perfectly for the zombie apocalypse if you want to work in administration

Here you can see a trailer for the game:

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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check – Trailer for the new zombie game on Steam

Bouncer of the Apocalypse with Chaos Potential

How does Quarantine Zone: The Last Check play? The gameplay is essentially similar to games like Papers, Please or Contraband Police. Your primary task is to subject newcomers to medical checks to determine if they are infected with the zombie virus.

During this, rather humorous situations can arise: As seen in the trailer, one of your tools is a hammer. With it, you can test people’s reflexes like ordinary doctors to see if they are healthy.

The survivors also respond accordingly if you (hopefully only accidentally) hit them on the head or other, well, sensitive areas with this hammer. Overall, the game doesn’t take itself too seriously, even though the underlying atmosphere is quite dark.

Be careful where you swing that hammer…

Additionally, you will search the survivors for dangerous contraband items. Occasionally, you may even shoot zombies yourself: From a tower, you can mow down hordes of the undead with a machine gun, or pick them off one by one with a pistol from the ground.

Fun, but Repetitive Gameplay – and Quite a Few Bugs

How is the game currently received? Out of 777 reviews (as of January 13, 14:34), 76% are positive. The biggest drawbacks are not only the somewhat repetitive gameplay but also the numerous bugs that plague the game at launch.

  • Steam user karakura_king warns in a review about a serious bug that could cause you to restart the campaign. Nevertheless, he is very convinced of the game: “10/10, will keep Crazy Dave in my base!”
  • TickleMeTao raves about the game in his review: “It makes you laugh, panic, and question your morals at the same time. If you’ve always wanted to feel important while accidentally causing a disaster, this game understands you perfectly.”
  • For Steam user RoyCosta, the number of bugs is simply too high. He writes in his review: “Yes, the game is fun, but the number of bugs I encountered in just two hours is a joke.” He believes the game is not worth its current price.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is regularly priced at 19.99 Euro on Steam, but is on sale for 17.99 Euro until January 26, 2026.

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Here are 4 well-known races that you probably can play in Divinity – and 2 completely new ones that are still uncertain

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 7 minutes

After Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian is planning their biggest game yet with Divinity and a sequel to the popular Divinity: Original Sin 2. There isn’t much information about the game yet, but the developers have already hinted that many clues are hidden in the trailer. MeinMMO has taken a closer look and identified at least the potentially playable races, even though some of them would be unusual.

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In the Divinity games so far, character creation has been somewhat limited. In most parts, you could only play as humans (or half-dragons), and it was only in Divinity: Original Sin 2 that various races were available to you.

There isn’t much information yet about the playable races in the upcoming Divinity, but the trailer already shows numerous races from Rivellon (the world of Divinity), of which some will certainly be playable. During the big AMA on Reddit, the developers even explicitly stated that while they cannot say anything about playable races yet, one can get a good idea from the trailer.

In our overview, you can learn what else we know about Divinity.

The Divinity series differs significantly from Baldur’s Gate 3 and other settings, especially in terms of its world and races. Classic fantasy tropes are virtually absent here. MeinMMO will explain the races visible in the trailer and what makes them special.

Please remember that none of this is confirmed information but our speculations based on the trailer and our experience with the Divinity series. You can find the trailer on YouTube, for age protection reasons we only show a shortened version here:

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Humans – The Most Widespread Race in Rivellon

As in most worlds, humans, with their will to reproduce, are the dominant race of Rivellon. They are somewhat the “average” or benchmark of the world: nothing special, useful for everything, but also not outstanding in any direction.

In addition, they are – as often in fantasy settings – the youngest race in history, but nevertheless have a turbulent past with empires and dramas surrounding divinity, inquisitions, and autocratic power structures… as one might expect.

In the Divinity games, humans have been the most flexible race, meaning they have gameplay bonuses that are useful for all sorts of builds and are not strictly defined. At the same time, they are also the most pigheaded race.

The stubbornness, fanaticism, and belligerence of humans have caused some of the greatest upheavals in history, but they have also managed to eliminate them.

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Trainer doubts an important decision in his life, receives a sign in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you can catch some rare monsters. For a trainer, such a catch represented an answer he had been waiting for.

Catching rare monsters in Pokémon GO represents one of the biggest motivations for many trainers in the game. Particularly sought after are monsters that are both Shiny and have perfect IV values, the so-called Shundos (a mix of “Shiny” and “Hundo”).

A trainer reports on Reddit that he caught such an specimen. And at a time when this catch held a very special significance for him.

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“Divine Intervention”

What decision is it about? The trainer reports in his post on Reddit, which has received over 6,800 upvotes, that his wife is in the process of changing employers. For the trainer, this means a certain adjustment.

Since he drives her to work and the new workplace is opposite to his university, he has to plan an additional 20 minutes every morning. At the same time, he sees the new employer for his wife as a great opportunity.

So he is conflicted about the new job.

What does this have to do with Pokémon GO? While his wife was at the new employer signing the new contract, the trainer was waiting in the car in the parking lot. During this time, he opened Pokémon GO – and a Shiny Magikarp appeared.

After catching it, he checked the IV values of the monster and saw that the Magikarp was a 100%-IV specimen. So he had not only caught a Shiny, but a Shundo.

What does the trainer say about it? The trainer interprets this catch as a sign that his wife’s decision is the right one. He argues that the chances of obtaining a Shundo Magikarp outside of events, research tasks, or raids are very low.

He writes: “I don’t know what kind of sign this is, but if the universe wanted to grab my attention, it’s very specific to send me a golden Magikarp with perfect IVs. Anyway, I guess I’ll have to get used to the longer commute and trust the course of things. If this eventually turns into a Shundo Gyarados, I will officially call it divine intervention.”

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Have you ever experienced something like this? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments. If you are still looking for the next content in the game and want to know when it will take place, we have the perfect overview for you: all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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WoW: Many rewards are disappearing – You have only 7 days left

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The pre-patch for the next expansion of World of Warcraft is coming. However, many rewards will disappear forever.

The era of The War Within is already coming to an end, as next Wednesday we will begin with the pre-patch 12.0 of World of Warcraft and enter the age of the Midnight expansion. This also means that some achievements will no longer be available, and some rewards will either be completely removed from the game or become significantly rarer. We will show you what will be lost next Wednesday if you haven’t collected it yet.

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Which rewards are no longer available?

Here is a short list of the rewards that will no longer be available starting January 21:

The Future Ahead: Dimensius the All-Devouring – Defeat Dimensius on heroic difficulty or higher. This achievement will no longer be available. The mount Royal Voidwing can still be earned until the release of Midnight.

Peak Climbers: Dimensius the All-Devouring – Defeat Dimensius on mythic difficulty. This achievement will also no longer be available.

I Can Do It Alone: Nexus Princess Ky’veza – the special depth on the difficulty “??” is still available, but the achievement and the related customization for the Depth Mount will no longer be available once the pre-patch goes live.

Mythic+: On January 19, the rankings of all characters will be “locked” – and the top 0.1% of the best characters will receive a special achievement and title after a few weeks.

PvP: Most seasonal PvP rewards are no longer available, such as the Gladiator title or the arcane weapon enchantment.

Legion Remix Ends: Last but not least, with the pre-patch, the time of WoW Legion Remix also comes to an end. There are numerous transmogs, pets, toys, and housing decorations that will either no longer be available or will be available only at greatly increased prices.

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So if you still want to grab some rewards from The War Within and the final Season 3, now is the last chance to do so. Because next week we will begin with the era of Midnight, the 2nd chapter of the Soul of Worlds saga.

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Diablo 4 is testing a new endgame feature where you can flaunt your skill – First players are rather moderately impressed

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The leaderboards are back in Diablo 4. In the associated activity “The Tower”, you can compete with others and show what you can do. However, the endgame feature is not particularly well received by the community.

What kind of endgame feature is this? The “new” feature is the leaderboards, which are back in Diablo 4. The leaderboards were introduced in Season 3 of Diablo 4, but Blizzard removed them from the game after a few seasons to bring them back later in an improved form.

For Season 11, they were finally announced along with the new activity “The Tower”, initially as a beta version. On Monday, January 12, 2026, the feature went live in Diablo 4, but it seems to still have some issues according to community feedback.

What players criticize about the leaderboards: If you scroll through the Subreddit for Diablo 4 or the Blizzard forums, you quickly come across numerous threads about the leaderboards and the Tower. Many players currently express similar criticisms, including:

  • The Tower feels at its core like the Pit – but without loot or other rewards.
  • The gameplay is overall simply too similar to the Pit and offers too little individuality.
  • During the time-limited run, you have to collect particles, which slows down the flow of the game.
  • The pylons, which are supposed to provide buffs, must first be “defeated” like enemies before you can activate them with a click.
  • The leaderboard itself, which is supposed to be the main incentive for the competitive activity, is bugged. Names do not display correctly; sometimes you can only see that you have made it into the “Top 500”.
  • Moreover, the activity offers relatively few experience points, making it hardly worth it for just that.
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Blizzard plans to further improve the activity

Will it stay that way? Probably not. Blizzard has already made it clear that both the leaderboards and “The Tower” are still in the beta phase. In a blog post, the developers point out that players may encounter “one or two bugs”. Feedback from the community should be used to adapt and improve the player experience throughout the beta.

In the long term, Blizzard also wants to add rewards and expand both the Tower and the leaderboards with additional features. However, what those will look like is still open.

The plan is to design the activity so that players want to return season after season to compete anew.

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While the leaderboards are currently facing a lot of criticism, another seasonal feature is generating significantly more enthusiasm. With Season 11, Blizzard has introduced the new crafting system Sanctification into the game, and the community is really enjoying it. Diablo 4 fans agree: The new crafting system must stay, as it finally gives them a reason to grind.

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A Knight of Seven Kingdoms literally shits on Game of Thrones, showing a new perspective on Westeros in 6 strong episodes

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the new series in the universe of Game of Thrones. For MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, it is a major highlight right at the beginning of the year because it avoids the weaknesses of other shows.

What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms anyway? The new HBO series premieres on January 19, 2026, on HBO Max. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place about 80 years after House of the Dragon and nearly 90 years before Game of Thrones. At that time, Westeros was quite peaceful and follows Ser Duncan the Tall on his path to becoming a noble knight.

Along the way, he meets the young Egg, who wants to be his squire. Together, the two aim to grow and face the dangers in Westeros.

The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms consists of 6 episodes, all of which I was able to watch in advance. Already after the first episode, I knew that the show was on the right track, as it is already one of the significant series highlights of January.

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Though set in Westeros, it is not Game of Thrones

Already after just under 4 minutes, the series shows: It does not want to be a Game of Thrones, even though it is set in Westeros. As the main musical piece from Game of Thrones plays, it suddenly gets interrupted because Ser Duncan, played by Peter Claffey, is sitting on the toilet. This directly prepares the audience for the atmosphere of the series.

Especially Ser Duncan himself is quite atypical for Westeros standards. He wants to be a noble knight. He struggles with insecurities and does not use nasty plots to get closer to his goal. Duncan is lovable, heroic, and indeed a true knight.

This is an exciting contrast in a world full of nasty villains. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a light-hearted series. While there are dramatic or emotional scenes, most of the time it is fun because the show relies on a lot of humor and wit.

What I particularly liked was the timing of the series. Jokes are never drawn out, and dramatic scenes are lightened up with a fart or other scatological humor. It fits surprisingly well into the dirty world.

However, the series never becomes too silly, but remains lovable. Many of the side characters only need a few lines to earn a place in my heart. A major highlight in this regard was Ser Lyonel, played by Daniel Ings, and Ser Raymun, played by Shaun Thomas.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Peter Claffey and Daniel Ings
An unusual combo: Ser Duncan and the party-loving Ser Lyonel (Image source: press.wbd.com)

2 people who want to grow

In Season 1, you accompany Duncan and Egg as knight and squire. The two have great chemistry, which made me root for both of them right away. Their relationship consists of several facets: Duncan as the big, strong hero, Egg as the smart, intelligent little boy. Both with hearts in the right place.

Even when Duncan yells at him or scolds him, you can see that he feels bad about it. In the quiet moments between them, their relationship is quietly but credibly developed. They become a team quickly, but both also struggle with their own problems. They complement each other perfectly and form a beautiful red thread for the rather simple story that unfolds over 6 episodes.

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The episodes are between 30 and 40 minutes long, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shows how to perfectly utilize 6 such episodes. Stranger Things and Fallout have disappointed me recently. They unravel the story with side plots for supporting characters that are rarely satisfying. It is simply too much.

The story of Ser Duncan and Egg does the opposite. It respects the viewer’s time, letting side characters truly be side characters. Short lines are enough to clarify relationships, and for me as a viewer, there is no interruption in the actual story. I want to see the story of Duncan and Egg, not that of all of Westeros. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms achieves this fantastically.

This is how prequels, sequels, and spin-offs should be. Not everything has to be an ever-growing narrative. Even small stories about a knight and his squire can show facets of Westeros that are just as good as royal intrigues and scheming.

The 6 episodes went by easily, and I didn’t need a nasty cliffhanger to be excited for Season 2. I want to see what happens next for the two because the characters are so great, not because multiple side plots are left unresolved.

You just have to love the two heroes (Image source: press.wbd.com)

Action must not be missing

Despite the funny mood and distance from Game of Thrones, the series looks quite good. It is beautifully shot, the sets are idyllic, and fit perfectly with the characters. I also really liked the costumes.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shows in the fight scenes that they at least draw inspiration from Game of Thrones. The few action sequences are beautifully choreographed, play with some ideas, and show how dirty a knight’s battle can be. Moreover, not only swords are used as weapons, creating variety.

No matter how silly the humor was beforehand, I was always emotionally invested during the fights and cheered for my favorites. I wanted to see them win because they had grown so dear to me.

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Stranger Things and Fallout disappointed me at the end of 2025, but with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the series year of 2026 has a wonderful start. I am already excited to see where the heroes go in a future Season 2, as I wish Duncan and Egg all the best in a nasty world like Westeros. On January 19, 2026, you can watch the first episode of the series yourself. You can find all information about it here: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: When does Episode 1 come out? – All release dates of the HBO series

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ARC Raiders: Weekly Trials – Best Strategies for Maximum Rewards

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In ARC Raiders you can complete new weekly challenges every week, the Weekly Trials. Many of them require a specific approach to achieve the highest possible score, and we will show you how to do that every week.

Update, March 23, 2026: The list has been updated with new challenges for the week of March 23.

What are Weekly Trials? From level 15, you unlock the “Trials” menu in the Raider tab – here you can access the Weekly Trials. The Weekly Trials consist of 5 tasks that you can track and gather progress on. The tasks revolve around destroying specific ARCs, collecting resources, or dealing damage.

Every Monday, these tasks rotate and are replaced by new ones. If you have made progress on the retired challenges, you will be rewarded and get a spot on the leaderboard. Many Raiders like to use the Trials to secure useful rewards, but to get the most out of them, you need to boost your score enough to reach at least 3 stars.

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Weekly Trials from March 23 to March 29 and the best strategies

Challenge 1: Damage ground-based ARC enemies

Best Strategy: Here it pays off to combine this with the second challenge, because there you also have to take down ground troops. However, focus not only on the smaller units. In the Buried City, especially near the Town Hall, large machines like Bastions also patrol, which drop a lot of points.

Challenge 2: Destroy ticks, fireballs, and pops

Best Strategy: Pops can be easily found and taken out solo on the “Buried City” map. Use the Night Looting and visit the area around the parking garage. Pops can be found in the following buildings:

  • Space Agency
  • Research Facility
  • Galleria 
  • Hospital 
  • Library

You can search all these places in a circle and quickly cover them. For their destruction, it is best to use the Anvil, as one shot is sufficient per pop.

Challenge 3: Defuse mines during “Locked Gate”

Best Strategy: Visit the Pilgrim Peak during the event and look for the mines. They are wild scattered on the slopes and hard to miss. They look like silver-colored plates with a glowing ring in the middle. To defuse them, just step on them and then immediately press the “Defuse” button.

Challenge 4: Harvest plants

Best Strategy: To get the most out of harvesting, you should harvest different plants based on an important map condition. It is best to use the Night Looting. The best place to complete the challenge is Galleria on the “Buried City” map. Visit the place and collect the plant “Small-flower Evening Primrose.” If you haven’t been able to collect enough points yet, you should visit the Marano Park and continue harvesting. 

However, you should know that not all plants count towards your progress. You should focus on the following plants:

  • Agave
  • Moss
  • Fungi
  • Small-flower Evening Primrose

What doesn’t count are fruits from trees like lemons or apricots.

Challenge 5: Search the containers in the Medical Research Facility

Best Strategy: There is no best strategy here. Just sprint to the Medical Research Facility and open every container you see. You should also search containers that have already been opened – you can still earn points from those.

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That’s it for now this week. We will update our overview after each new week and list new strategies so you can complete the challenges quickly. So feel free to visit again and bookmark the page to not miss any updates. You can find more about ARC Raiders here: ARC Raiders makes a big mistake if it listens to whiny gamers – and could be the end of the shooter

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81-year-old grandma plays Minecraft on YouTube to earn money for her grandson’s cancer treatment, the plan works

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

What to do when a loved one is shaken by a terrible diagnosis and an expensive treatment falls upon the entire family? An 81-year-old grandma found an unusual answer to these difficult questions on YouTube.

Why is grandma playing Minecraft? When 17-year-old Jack Self was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, it was clear to his grandma Sue Jacquot that she had to do something. She let her grandchildren show her Minecraft. At first, it was just to spend more time with the boys. However, this evolved into something bigger after a few months.

The 81-year-old woman started the YouTube channel GrammaCrackers to share her adventures in Minecraft with the world. Among her videos was a link to gofundme.com. There, Jack’s brother Austin set up a campaign to raise money for the horrendous treatment costs.

One can hardly believe it, but the graphics have improved over the years – like with this update last year:

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Minecraft shows in the video how the graphics of the game will improve

“We were all completely stunned”

GrammaCrackers is a success! Sue Jacquot is doing fantastically well with many viewers. Although her channel currently only has 11 videos, she already has 153,000 subscribers. Her most successful video has over 560,000 views.

Even more importantly: a significant amount of money has been raised through the channel. The GoFundMe campaign has brought in just over $35,000. This was supplemented by regular YouTube donations ranging from $1 to $5,000.

Austin Self told CNN (via local12.com): “We were all completely stunned that she managed to understand the game, and from there everything took off.” Jack added: “It was just very touching to see how kind everyone was to me and my grandma.”

And the best news last: The treatment was successful for Jack and he is cancer-free today.

Here is the first video from GrammaCrackers:

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How is the community reacting? With many warm and heartfelt words.

  • TaitonVisessuk writes on YouTube: “The fact that she is 81 years old and produces great content for her grandson’s cancer treatment is simply beautiful.”
  • MashBro explains on YouTube: “My grandmother helped me overcome my cancer when I was a child. My mother was hardly ever there for most of my life, but my grandmother would have done something like that for me. I know your grandson appreciates that.”
  • mrgee8447 celebrates on YouTube: “That’s how I see myself in 40 years.”
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Did you already know? A Japanese organization regularly holds an esports tournament for seniors. The winner from December 2025 is a full 18 years older than the 74-year-old finalist. You can read all about it here: At 92 years old, a grandma wins her first esports tournament, takes down her 18 years younger opponent

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In a new game on Steam, you manage a hospital during the zombie apocalypse – has a feature to drive streamers insane

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

As if running a hospital wasn’t stressful enough, in CURE – A Hospital Simulator a zombie apocalypse is added on Steam. And for Twitch streamers, it gets particularly stressful, as they can be terrorized by their viewers.

What kind of game is this? It is CURE – A Hospital Simulator on Steam. As the name suggests, players have to manage a hospital. But the developers didn’t think that was challenging enough, as there’s also a zombie apocalypse.

Patients can suffer not only from a “normal” illness but also carry a zombie virus that makes them a danger to everyone present. Therefore, it is not uncommon in the game to simply shoot your patients.

You can experience CURE – A Hospital Simulator with up to 4 players simultaneously. Perfect for playing with friends.

You can watch the trailer for the game here:

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In CURE – A Hospital Simulator you lead a hospital in the midst of a zombie apocalypse

Streamers must take care of their viewers in the hospital

How are streamers driven to madness? The game features a function that allows Twitch streamers to better engage their viewers in their chat. This way, the chatters can have a direct influence on the events in the game.

Using the chat, viewers send NPCs with their name into the game. The NPC then appears as a patient with various ailments and must be treated by the Twitch streamer.

Additionally, new subscribers to the Twitch streamer are displayed on the monitors in the game. The developers have ensured that the integration of viewers is optimized for both larger and smaller Twitch streamers.

In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, the developer Doron Nir stated that this possibility for interaction between Twitch streamers and their viewers in the chat is intended to generate more reach for the game. He calls it the “Shoutout Engine.”

The result: The game has reportedly been sold over 20,000 times and streamed by more than 1,000 content creators without a marketing budget, according to gamesindustry.biz. For the future, developer Nir hopes for further success with other games through this special engine.

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Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 an indie game? One of the developers has a clear opinion on this

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

When the new role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive was not only awarded Game of the Year at the 2025 Game Awards, but also recognized as Best Indie Game, many discussed: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 really still an indie? One of the developers is now commenting on this.

What does the developer say? Nicholas Maxson-Francombe is the Art Director at Sandfall Interactive and has shaped the visual style of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with his work. It is also thanks to him that the role-playing game was able to win a record number of awards at the Game Awards.

These include: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, Best RPG, Best Performance (Jennifer English), Best Independent Game, and Best Debut Indie Game.

In an interview in the latest issue of Edge, he expresses whether the role-playing game can still be considered an indie project despite the support of a publisher, or if other games that are more clearly identifiable as indie should have won in the indie categories.

We feel like an independent company, but we get a lot of support from [Publisher] Kepler, much more than other indie games. It definitely feels like those games deserve it more, especially since we are nominated in so many categories. But at heart, we are indie.

We developed the game with an indie spirit, with a small team, with great creative freedom, and without a parent company or even a publisher giving us directions. We also consciously chose a publisher that has a true indie mentality and prioritizes creativity.

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe in an interview with Edge (via gamesradar.com)

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Indie or not Indie – the old discussion?

Is there a definition for indie? None that is universally applicable and recognized. The term indie (i.e., independent) primarily implies independence. But what does this refer to? To the creative process of development? To funding? To support with PR and marketing? Is one only indie if they do everything independently?

This could also apply to very large companies that own their own publishing, PR, and development departments. Some define the indie concept primarily based on the size of a developer. A team of 4 people? Indie! A team of 100 people? Not indie! Easy! But at what number is the line drawn? Is 10 just right or already too much?

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In short: The definition of indie is still so vague after all these years that it can lead to wonderful discussions. But regardless of whether Clair Obscur comes from an indie studio or not: It is a fantastic game. Just like some other RPGs from last year: 2025 should go down in history as one of the best years for role-playing games.

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Although Trymacs has that at Sauercrowd, which other newcomers dream of, he is now turning to another game

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Like many other Twitch streamers, Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is participating in the large German WoW project Sauercrowd. However, while his colleagues continue to live and die in the dungeons of the MMO, he seems to be turning to another project.

What does Trymacs have in Sauercrowd? Although Trymacs is a complete newcomer to World of Warcraft, he has performed excellently alongside the other participants. So far, he cannot claim any deaths with his initially created hardcore character. That’s something many other newcomers to WoW cannot claim for themselves.

Trymacs has also invested a considerable amount of time: In the past 30 days, the Twitch streamer has spent over 91 hours in the MMO (Source: SullyGnome).

However, it seems that the air has gone out for the streamer in the WoW project, as Trymacs appears to want to focus on another game for the time being: ARK Survival Ascended.

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Trymacs starts with his colleagues in ARK Survival Ascended

What is Trymacs playing now? Since Sunday, January 11, 2026, Trymacs has turned to another project: Together with his Twitch colleagues eliasn97, MontanaBlack, Niklas Wilson, Zarbex, and GTime, he has started in the survival game ARK Survival Ascended.

Trymacs played the game back in 2020, but then there was a break. Since then, his community has been wishing for the Twitch streamer to finally dig up the survival game again, and now it’s happening.

Viewers who still want to see Trymacs in WoW will have to be patient or expect breaks. He might even say a complete farewell to Azeroth soon. The Twitch streamer mentioned, that if he should die, he wants to stop with WoW Classic immediately. And even in the event of success (he reaches level 60), he does not see a long future for himself in the MMORPG: One raid, being immortal, and bye-bye!

Additionally, Trymacs is already planning the next games he wants to play: At the release, he is trying out Hytale, for example, and soon he wants to play Pokémon again.

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His last longer stream of Sauercrowd was the one in which he had to endure a punishment from his two Twitch colleagues HandOfBlood and Papaplatte. Because previously, Trymacs evaded taxes, allegedly because he wanted to pay them all at once instead of waiting in line longer: Trymacs allegedly evaded taxes in Sauercrowd, ending his punishment early because German radio breaks him

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Avengers: Doomsday – Everything about the cast, trailer and release – Everything about the upcoming Marvel movie

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Avengers: Doomsday is an upcoming Marvel-movie and the first appearance of the superhero team after Avengers: Endgame 2019. We at MeinMMO reveal everything we know so far about the upcoming event film.

Update from 13 January 2026: We have updated the article following the release of the fourth teaser.

What is Avengers: Doomsday? Avengers: Doomsday will be the upcoming Avengers movie, which will once again unite the superhero team against a new villain. As the name suggests, the superheroes must confront Dr. Doom.

Is there a trailer for Avengers: Doomsday? There is no official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday yet. However, Marvel has already released two short teasers featuring well-known characters. You can watch the teaser about the character Thor here:

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In the 2nd teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel showcases the iconic character Thor

Are there any more teasers? Before the Thor teaser, another teaser was released hinting at the return of a well-known character. To avoid spoilers, we won’t mention it here, but you can watch the teaser on YouTube.

The third teaser has finally been released and focuses on a group of heroes that has not yet appeared in the MCU.

On 13 January 2026, the fourth teaser for Avengers: Doomsday was released, showing the Fantastic Four’s first appearance in the regular universe. There they encounter the kingdom of Wakanda. You can watch this teaser on YouTube.

Avengers: Doomsday: Everything about the release and the trailers

When is the release of Avengers: Doomsday?

Avengers: Doomsday is now expected to be released on December 18, 2026, after a postponement. The film was originally scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026. The following Avengers film, Secret Wars, has also been postponed from May 7, 2027, to December 17, 2027.

Where can you watch Avengers: Doomsday?

Avengers: Doomsday will first be released in theaters. Based on experience, however, Marvel and Disney films can usually be streamed on Disney Plus a few months later, if you have a subscription.

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Warning: The cast of Avengers: Doomsday might spoil possible appearances in the upcoming film.

Avengers: Doomsday: Everything about the cast and story

Who is in the cast of Avengers: Doomsday?

Among others, the following actors will be seen in the film:

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom
  • Chris Evans as Capatin America
  • Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards
  • Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing
  • Joseph Quinn as Human Torch
  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Tom Hiddleston as Loki
  • Anthony Mackie as Captain America
  • Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
  • Letitia Wright as Black Panther
  • Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
  • Danny Ramirez as Falcon
  • Winston Duke as M’Baku
  • Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier
  • Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
  • Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
  • David Harbour as Red Guardian
  • Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
  • Lewis Pullman as Bob
  • Patrick Stewart as Professor X
  • Ian McKellen as Magneto
  • James Marsden as Cyclops
  • Rebecca Romjin as Mystique
  • Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
  • Kelsey Grammer as Beast
  • Channing Tatum as Gambit
  • Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor

Well-known MCU characters who have not yet been officially confirmed but are still alive:

  • Dr. Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch
  • Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland
  • Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo
  • Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson
  • Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson
  • Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds (There are some rumours, but no official statement)
  • Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman
  • Daredevil, played by Charlie Cox
  • Moon Knight, played by Oscar Isaac
  • She-Hulk, played by Tatiana Maslany
  • Drax, played by Dave Bautista
  • Starlord, played by Chris Pratt
  • Rocket Raccoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper
  • Groot, voiced by Vin Diesel
  • Wong, played by Benedict Wong
  • Monica Rambeau, played by Teyonah Parris
  • Kamala Khan, played by Imani Vellani

What is the story of Avengers: Doomsday?

So far, it is not known what Avengers: Doomsday will be about and which films will influence the plot. The film is expected to kick off the event and the film Avengers: Secret Wars.

In the comics, Secret Wars is a major crossover event in which many heroes and villains had to fight each other. Whether Dr. Doom will continue to play an important role after Doomsday is unknown at this time.

Which movies come after and before Avengers: Doomsday?

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will kick off phase 6 of the MCU and will likely also herald the events of Avengers: Doomsday. Another Marvel film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will follow on July 31, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to continue on May 7, 2027. In the Marvel universe, Tony Stark is not always the great role model: 7 ruthless things reveal the dark side of Tony Stark in the Marvel universe.

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ARC Raiders: How to Solve the Quest “Straight Record” and Find All Switches

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

In ARC Raiders you receive the mission “Straight Record” from NPC Celeste. We will show you where to find the necessary switches for the old EMP trap and how to complete the quest.

Update, March 16: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

What do you have to do for the quest? When you receive the quest “Straight Record” from the merchant Celeste, you first need to locate the old EMP trap in Victory Ridge. Afterwards, you need to find 3 switches to get it running again.

We will show you where to find the old EMP trap and its associated switches.

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Location of the old EMP trap at the Dam Battlegrounds

If you want to undertake the mission, you need to go to the Dam Battlegrounds map. Once there, you must first find the old EMP trap. Look for it in the northwest of the map, a bit southwest of the West Broken Ridge.

Here you can see the location, marked in green:

ARC Raiders EMP Trap Location
Here you find the old EMP trap | Map: mapgenie.io

You recognize the trap by a yellow generator and a long pole around which a cable winds. Once there, you need to interact with it to determine that it is out of order. You then need to find and activate 3 switches to get the machine running again.

All switch locations for the old EMP trap

Fortunately, the switches are not far from your location and are easily recognizable due to their yellow color. While you might have to climb a bit and look closely, it shouldn’t be too difficult unless you run into hostile Raiders or ARCs. If you find them, just interact with them.

Here you can see all locations in circles, which we will discuss in more detail later:

ARC Raiders EMP Switch Locations
You can find the necessary switches in the circles | Map: mapgenie.io

Location Switch 1 – North (blue)

Switch 1 can be found north of the old EMP trap on a small, cliff-like hill. You can simply go around the hill until you find an ascent.

Location Switch 2 – East (red)

Switch 2 can be found in the east, further up in a reddish ruin. For this, you need to climb to the upper floor. It is best to use the surroundings for this.

Location Switch 3 – South (yellow)

This switch is located a bit further south away from the old EMP trap. Walk towards the trees and keep an eye out for a cable that leads you directly to the switch. You will find it close to an old, fallen tree trunk.

How to complete the quest

Once you have activated all the switches, you just need to return to the old EMP trap and interact with it again. You will then have completed the quest and can decide whether to continue exploring or quickly head to the extraction point to avoid hostile attacks. For the latter, the extraction point at the North Complex is primarily suitable.

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Those who constantly live in fear of being mowed down by other Raiders can basically rest assured. Because developer Embark does not intend to place a greater focus on PvP or encourage players in this regard: ARC Raiders will not promote PvP in the future and therefore forgo a known system: “It’s not about shooting other players”

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LEGO drives away many fans of Pokémon with the new sets, losing them to cheaper competitors

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Pokémon and LEGO have finally revealed the new sets where Pikachu, Eevee, and the Kanto starters can be recreated as sets. Many builders find the prices steep, yet compared to others, they are not that expensive.

What are these sets? Pokémon and LEGO are releasing a total of 5 new sets that hobby builders can construct in their own four walls. These include:

  • Pikachu with a Pokéball
  • Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise as a gigantic statue
  • a cute Eevee
  • The badges from Kanto
  • The Poké Center in mini format

The three Pokémon are available for regular purchase, while the other two sets are only available as a pre-order bonus and in exchange for points from LEGO’s bonus program.

What do others think about it? On Reddit, many fans are shocked, especially due to the prices. Eevee starts at around €60, Pikachu is about €100, and the three Kanto starters cost a staggering €650. Many write that they are therefore looking for cheaper alternatives.

The prices of the sets may seem terrible at first glance, yet in comparison, the sets are actually relatively normally priced.

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LEGO sets for Pokémon are off-putting in price, while they are normally priced

What does MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen think? I also own several LEGO sets, especially regarding video games, and have contemplated on the LEGO sets. A good measure to assess the price is the “Euro-per-brick ratio.” Nowadays, about 10 cents per brick is normal in the LEGO sector. The new sets also fall under this:

Looking at the current sets, they are in the same range:

  • The Pokémon trio costs about 9.5 cents per brick and is thus relatively the cheapest
  • Pikachu and the Pokéball are in the midfield with 9.8 cents per brick
  • Eevee is the most expensive at 10.2 cents, but still okay

For comparison: The Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda costs about 12 cents per brick. Additionally, only about two-thirds of the bricks can be used since the tree comes with 2 alternative designs, in which not all bricks are utilized.

The Super Mario theme world is usually more expensive, here 11 to 14 cents are due. The price is somewhat justified by the fact that Super Mario includes special building mechanisms and bricks.

Another expensive candidate is the Death Star. The version from 2016 costs about 12.5 cents per brick, which means you get around 30% less value for your money compared to the Kanto starters. 

Still, I can understand that some fans do not want to spend the money to bring the LEGO sets home. I also will probably not buy any of the sets, as I’ve already purchased other sets in the Pokémon area that are cheaper.

LEGO Pokémon
There is a lot to build with the Kanto starters.

What alternatives are there? A good and inexpensive alternative are the sets from MEGA. There are comparable sets for Eevee and Pikachu. Eevee costs about the same, while Pikachu is significantly cheaper – and in my opinion, also looks better. However, a comparable set to that of Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur is hard to find.

Another option is nanoblock. The figures here look a bit more pixelated since no smooth bricks are used for the figures. The figures are also smaller than those from MEGA and LEGO and do not click together as nicely as with the competition.

Personally, I find MEGA offers the best of all worlds. The LEGO sets are more suitable for those who want a prestige object in their home. Especially the set of the Kanto starters is unique in that regard. Nanoblock, on the other hand, is suitable for those who want to start with smaller figures first.

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Players celebrated Path of Exile’s big promise, but now complain that the developers are sticking to it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Path of Exile have talked about their schedule for the next season, but fans remain skeptical. They fear that the new seasons will suffer under the time pressure.

What’s the status of the next season of Path of Exile? In a new forum post on pathofexile.com, the developers discussed their schedule. Currently, they are following a model where a season of Path of Exile and its successor alternates every two months. Recently, an expansion for Part 2 titled “The Last of the Druids” was released, so next up is again the classic Path of Exile.

In the forum post, the developers announced that they will stick to the schedule and that the upcoming update 3.28 is set to release in early March. As usual, there will be a livestream for the announcement, showcasing what the developers have been working on and what features there will be to experience this time.

This also fulfills their big promise. The developers announced in 2025 that they would release a season of Path of Exile and its successor every two months. However, this very promise is now causing trouble.

Here you can see the trailer for the current season of Path of Exile:

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Skepticism among players

Why are players skeptical? Players of Path of Exile are pleased on Reddit and in the comments in the forum that the developers will meet the deadline and thus their promise, yet there are also concerns.

Some argue that due to the self-imposed time pressure and the promise to release a new season of Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 every 2 months, bigger issues and updates are less likely to be addressed. Instead, the focus tends to be much stronger on the development of Path of Exile 2.

At the same time, Path of Exile benefits from its successor and recently received a huge update to its trading system. Nonetheless, the current season of Path of Exile has performed slightly worse than previous ones. Comparing the player numbers of the seasons, the current season started with more players, but lost them more quickly. A month in, the current season was already about 20,000 players behind the previous one, according to SteamDB.

However, it cannot be determined whether this is really due to the quality of the updates or simply the players’ taste and enjoyment of the current season mechanics.

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“Hobby Harry Potter” builds a hobby room for his miniatures, making the entire Warhammer and D&D community envious

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

There are hobbies that require their own space to provide utensils and a workspace. Painting miniatures for TTRPGs like Warhammer or Dungeons & Dragons is definitely easier when you have the right place for paints, brushes, and of course the figures. A fan on Reddit proves that with a bit of creativity and craftsmanship, you don’t need to sacrifice an entire room for it.

What does the miniature fan show the community? The user Loopy257 showcases on Reddit his self-built hobby room, where his workspace for painting miniatures is located. Underlay, lighting, paints, and other utensils can be seen, all neatly organized. 

The surprise, however, lies behind his second picture. He can comfortably hide the desk along with everything he needs for his hobby behind two doors. His hobby room is simply nothing more than a storage closet.

Miniature storage closet
The hidden hobby room of Loopy257 (Source: Reddit)

The hobbyist proudly explains that he has just finished his hidden hobby cabinet, which makes other enthusiastic miniature fans envious in a short time and is dubbed “Hobby Harry Potter”.

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Clever workspace inspires envy, but also inspiration

What do other fans say about the hidden workspace? The community on Reddit is not even trying to hide their envy. They seem to have rarely seen such a workspace as that of the poster:

  • “When you open both doors at the same time, does golden light accompanied by the singing of a choir of angels flow out?” asks the enthusiastic williarya1323
  • Belisarius writes impressed: “Have you ever seen something like this on the internet and thought: Man, some people are so cool? This is such a cool project!”

Other users see this hobby cabinet as a way to maintain better harmony at home. “If I had something like that, my wife might invite people over to our house,” writes PriceysRight, and the author of the post confirms that his wife is happy that it can be hidden in seconds. She has no problem with the hobby, but both are glad that their home does not have to suffer from the clutter of a hobby.

What disadvantages does a workspace in a closet have? Really, there aren’t many disadvantages mentioned in the conversation on Reddit. However, the community has concerns about the equipment around the air compressor that the miniature fan needs for airbrushing, as well as the airbrushing itself.

Airbrushing is a technique where a uniform layer of paint can be applied using compressed air and thin paint.

He is pointed out that it is not safe to spray in a room without ventilation and a mask, even if the paints are water-based. However, the author of the post explains that he always wears a respirator for airbrushing, which can also be seen on the wall in the photo.

Also, space or storage shortage is not a problem. There is another storage room that looks significantly messier than the one photographed. Only the vacuum cleaner is allowed to continue living in the small hobby room.

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A country is already relying on self-driving cars, but they mow everything down and cause plenty of chaos

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A country relies on a fleet of autonomous vehicles for the transportation of goods. However, it doesn’t always work smoothly. Videos featuring autonomous vehicles causing chaos are going viral.

Driverless vehicles inside the cars. For many people, this still sounds like something from the future. In China, they are already taking a step further and are relying on self-driving delivery vehicles without people who could intervene during the ride.

And this causes plenty of chaos and destruction, as seen in a video that the magazine Dexerto shared on X.com.

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What can be seen in the video? In the shared video, you can see small AI-controlled vehicles making their way through the streets, showing no regard for their surroundings whatsoever: They drive over high curbs, through mud, through thick oil spills, and ignore even construction sites and freshly poured concrete roads.

In China, driverless delivery vans have become an absolute meme. They plow their way through crumbling roads, fresh concrete, motorcycles, just about everything.

Nothing can stop them.

The vehicles seen in the clips are part of the rapidly growing autonomous delivery network in China. Large logistics companies have introduced self-driving vans in urban and rural areas to automate last-mile delivery, thereby saving time and resources.

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According to the magazine Dexerto, these vans are usually deployed on fixed routes between delivery centers and drop-off points, but are monitored by humans from a distance. However, as these videos show, it doesn’t always seem to function without issues.

And these delivery systems with autonomous robotic vehicles continue to grow. Neolix, a Chinese company specializing in autonomous vehicles, recently introduced the X1 model at CES 2026, designed for so-called “last mile” deliveries: The vehicle is built to navigate even on sidewalks, use elevators, and drive right into offices.

Currently, these last meters are still handled by humans, who carry food or other orders up the skyscrapers to earn some extra cash. But that could change with such robots.

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Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Trailer, Start and Cast – All information about the series on Paramount+

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Star Trek Starfleet Academy is a new series from the renowned science fiction franchise. Everything you need to know about the release, the cast, and the storyline is available here.

What is Star Trek Starfleet Academy? It is a new production from the Star Trek franchise and represents the ninth live-action series of the brand.

It tells the story of a group of young cadets being trained to become officers at Starfleet Academy.

When is the release of Star Trek Starfleet Academy? The series launches on January 15, 2026. Initially, two episodes will be released simultaneously, with the remaining episodes following on a weekly basis. The finale will take place on March 12.

Is there a trailer? Alongside a teaser, there are already several trailers that set the tone for the series and introduce the characters. You can get a glimpse of it here:

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Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Episodes, Stream, and Cast

How many episodes will Star Trek Starfleet Academy have? The first season consists of 10 episodes. A second season has already been announced.

Who is streaming Star Trek Starfleet Academy? As the franchise belongs to Paramount, the series is exclusively available on its own streaming service, Paramount+.

Cast: Who is in Star Trek Starfleet Academy? The series features well-known names like Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, alongside newcomers:

  • Holly Hunter as Chancellor Nahla Ake
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  • Kerrice Brooks as SAM
  • George Hawkins as Darem Reymi
  • Bella Shepard as Genesis Lythe
  • Robert Picardo as The Doctor
  • Paul Giamatti as Nus Braka
  • Stephen Colbert as Digital Dean
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Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Storyline

What is known about the storyline of Star Trek Starfleet Academy? The series is set in the future of the 32nd century, taking place after the events of Star Trek Discovery. After the catastrophe known as “The Burn,” large parts of the universe are in ruins.

The Federation needs to be rebuilt, and generally, dystopian conditions prevail. Amid this chaos, the series depicts a class of cadets being trained to become officers at Starfleet Academy.

We see them growing older and more experienced, facing challenges, and dealing with the hardships of their time. Personal fates also play an important role, as in the case of young Caleb, who is searching for his mother.

Once again, classic themes from Star Trek are addressed, including hope and optimism. At the same time, a stable future must be built. The decision to focus on a group of young people is not random but a deliberate plan by the showrunners: The world of Star Trek Starfleet Academy is destroyed, and that’s exactly why Generation Z should feel particularly at home there

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