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How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz rate the tier list? I agree with Entenburg on most games, although there is a lot of hope behind the strong classification of the LoL MMORPG and Guild Wars 3. It would be sooooo important for the genre and the MMORPG community…

That I’m also worried about Ashes of Creation after the Steam release, I have already addressed in a separate article. However, I believe that the MMORPG from Intrepid can be the perfect game for a niche. The question is only whether it will ultimately be too expensive for the niche (and thus become a flop).

What I see completely differently, however, is the classification of ArcheAge Chronicles. I am pleased that the series aims to appeal more to PvE and story fans with the new installment, and what I have seen and heard so far gives me hope for a good to very good MMORPG – even ahead of Aion 2 or Chrono Odyssey, the other two major MMORPGs from Asia. More about this: The successor to ArcheAge is not a traditional MMORPG – XL Games explains the peculiarities to MeinMMO

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The “Minecraft killer” launches today, far too late and without Steam, yet still sells so well that the next two years are secured.

Ody 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, Hytale was supposed to be released in 2021, but the game, which many call the “Minecraft killer”, is finally coming out – just not on Steam. Nevertheless, the title is selling so well that the developers are not worried about the future.

What kind of game is this? Hytale is a new sandbox RPG being developed by Hypixel Studios. At first glance, it’s clear that the team has taken heavy inspiration from Minecraft – Hytale aims to do everything better than its predecessor.

In recent years, Hytale has been referred to by many as the “Minecraft killer” – the game that could succeed the classic after it remained virtually unchallenged for so long. Similar to how the first Cities: Skylines did with the SimCity series.

The announcement trailer for the game was already released in December 2018, and the release was planned for 2021. However, things changed and Hytale was even put on hold in the meantime. A few months later, the creator of the game announced: “Hytale is saved”

Here you can see gameplay from the new game:

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Pre-sales secure the next two years, even without Steam

Hytale is now entering early access: On January 13, 2026, it will be finally released – albeit initially only in an early access version. Thus, the development of Hytale is still not quite complete, but fans can at least play the game now and provide feedback.

However, if you want to rush to buy Hytale on Steam right now, you won’t find the game there. The developers have decided against an early access release on Steam. The reason for this is Steam reviews. You can only purchase Hytale through the official game website.

Although Hytale is currently not on Steam and thus not reaching as many players as possible, the financial future of the game seems to be secured. One of the creators of Hytale, Simon Collins-Laflamme, proudly announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have “officially secured the next two years of development costs through pre-purchases”.

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According to Simon, the team behind Hytale now consists of 50 people or more. Moreover, access to early access won’t hit the wallet too hard: There is a costly Founders Edition currently priced at $83.29 (about €71.39), while the Standard Edition costs only $23.79 (about €20.39).

The prices are as of the release of this article (January 13, 12:00 PM) and may change. Initially, the price of the Standard Edition was set at $19.99 at the announcement.

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About 7 years after the announcement trailer, Hytale is finally in the hands of players. Many will be eager to dive into the game. However, the developers themselves warn against approaching the matter with overly high expectations: Hytale developers reveal launch date, simultaneously warn against purchasing

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The Division 2 receives a mode that massively changes the game 7 years after release – but you can only play it for a short time

Dariusz Müller 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The Division 2 is done with bullet sponge enemies and will bring a limited-time mode in 2026 that offers a completely new gameplay experience.

What is this new mode? Ubisoft introduced a so-called “Realism Mode” for The Division 2 during the FPSDay in Japan, which players on-site were able to try out. This is supposed to be a new game mode where the loot shooter plays fundamentally differently (Ubisoft via YouTube).

In this Realism Mode, everything is designed for realism, as the name suggests. This means the game is more oriented towards hardcore shooters like Escape from Tarkov or Squad and moves away from the old loot shooter existence.

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Goodbye bullet sponges, hello realism

What characterizes the mode? In the new Realism Mode, you’ll play the expansion campaign “Warlords of New York” under changed conditions: Everything is supposed to be more realistic and immersive.

Instead of a high time-to-kill (TTK), enemies in Realism Mode will go down after just a few hits. The TTK is significantly lower and also depends on the caliber of your weapon. The classic bullet sponges that you know from The Division will not be present.

However, survival is supposed to be more difficult not only for your enemies but also for you. There is no health regeneration, you have severely limited ammunition, and longer skill cooldowns.

Additionally, the HUD in the mode is limited. In gameplay footage from Japan, it can be seen that the mini-map, enemy outlines and names, health bars, and similar features are missing (via YouTube). Ubisoft describes the mode as “rough and merciless”.

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When can you play the mode? The Realism Mode will be released in March 2026 for owners of the “Warlords of New York” DLC and will only be playable during the anniversary season of The Division. If you miss this, you won’t have a chance to check out the mode later.

At the FPSDay in Japan, there was also a large banner for The Division announcing the release of a new edition of the loot shooter. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: Just before the 10th anniversary of The Division, a banner causes a stir, advertising an unannounced “Definitive Edition”

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The last game of a controversial developer is set to be the highlight of his life’s work, starting soon on Steam

Cedric Holmeier 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The well-known and highly controversial developer Peter Molyneux is currently working on the pinnacle of his life’s work, and it is now clear what it will look like and when it will be released on Steam.

Who is it about? Peter Molyneux is the creator of the god simulation genre such as Black & White. He is also known for the Fable series and is regarded as a visionary who has helped shape the gaming industry. He did this primarily by taking risks and focusing on new ideas and innovations instead of sticking to proven concepts.

However, the developer is also controversial. Molyneux has always had the weakness of marketing his products better than they really were in the end. Titles like “Curiosity: What’s Inside the Box” and his project “Godus” were seen as low points in his career.

Now his latest project has been presented in a new trailer, showcasing exactly whose handwriting it carries.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new game:

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A worthy god simulation

What kind of game is this? With Masters of Albion, Peter Molyneux’s last game is expected to become a real success once again. The concept sounds well-thought-out and quite exciting. One again takes on the role of an all-powerful figure resembling a god, helping people build a city.

During the day, products must be designed and manufactured. The people need food, the lord needs new clothes, and weapons and armor would also be good. The earned money can then be reinvested into the city’s infrastructure to expand it using a modular system.

Over time, new product parts, blocks for building houses, and magical powers are gradually unlocked. This way, the city can continuously be upgraded and customized.

What happens at night? When the sun sets, all work within the city walls should be done, because then the beasts come out. Zombies, werewolves, and trolls are after the inhabitants of the city.

While weapons and armor are a good investment, the magical abilities of a deity help significantly more in defending against enemies. Over time, however, the enemies also grow stronger, and the city must devise new tricks such as armed guard towers with special ammunition.

Heroes defend the city better than regular citizens. As a player, you can customize the appearance of the heroes and must also invent and build their weapons and armor.

Of course, as a deity, you can also take on the role of the city’s inhabitants to explore locations with them, solve puzzles, or fight. The creature doesn’t even have to be human. In the trailer, you can even take on the role of a dog.

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Masters of Albion takes the key points of the genre and brings them the necessary innovation. However, whether the title can actually deliver on its promises remains to be seen. The release is scheduled for April 22, 2026, but the price is still unclear. After all, this is supposed to be the last title for developer Peter Molyneux: One of the most well-known and controversial developers talks about his current game and explains why it will be his last.

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The world of Star Trek Starfleet Academy is destroyed, and that’s exactly why Gen Z should feel particularly at home there

Christoph Waldboth 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Star Trek will receive its next series on January 15, 2026, this time focusing on a group of young people. They deliberately have to deal with problems that are also familiar to today’s Gen Z.

What kind of series is it? Star Trek Starfleet Academy is already the ninth live-action series in the franchise and will premiere on Paramount+ starting January 15, 2026. The first season is expected to have a total of 10 episodes. Even before the actual premiere, Paramount announced that a second season will follow.

Starfleet Academy is set in the distant 32nd century, after the events of the series Discovery. The story centers on a first class at Starfleet Academy. Young people are trained to become officers – both on the ground in San Francisco and on the spaceship USS Athena.

Showrunner Alex Kurtzman has now revealed what lies behind the decision to feature such young protagonists – and why they live in the dystopian 32nd century.

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The future looks bleak

What does the showrunner say? Alex Kurtzman explained in an interview with Series Business what led to the decision to set the series in the 32nd century. For context: This timeframe was introduced in Star Trek Discovery and is significantly darker than, for example, the time of the Federation (The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine).

The universe has been shaken by a catastrophe known as the “Burn.” During this event, the substance dilithium became unstable – it powers the warp reactors of starships and caused numerous warp cores to explode. In the wake of this event, countless beings died, large parts of the universe were destroyed, and the Federation came to an end and must now be rebuilt.

Alex Kurtzman justifies the decision like this:

The idea of setting the story in the 32nd century was a conscious choice because I firmly believed that if it were set in the happy days of the Federation – where everything is fine and the cadets face no particular challenges from their environment aside from the respective weekly storylines – it would not hit the pulse of the times.
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The pulse of the times – with this, Kurtzman wants to particularly address today’s young people. This is understandable, as especially Gen Z faces a world that, in light of climate change, wars, and political crises, can sometimes seem dystopian – and needs a substantial dose of hope. Kurtzman further explains:

If it is instead set in the 32nd century with kids who inherit a completely broken universe for which they are responsible for rebuilding and maintaining optimism, then that is something else. That is a beautiful reinforcement of Roddenberry’s fundamental vision of hope. It seemed to me a great way to underscore Star Trek and reach people who have no connection to Star Trek.
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The franchise seeks to open up and attract a new audience. This could also work through the premise of the story, after all, the narrative takes place in a school setting, which has recently worked very successfully for series like Wednesday.

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Whether the endeavor will succeed and if Star Trek can truly appeal to Gen Z will be revealed starting January 18, 2026, when the series premieres. What are your thoughts on this? Are you looking forward to Star Trek Starfleet Academy? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes has long struggled with the franchise: I always thought Star Trek was the cheap Star Wars, but a certain episode convinced me otherwise

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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.11.0 – Nerfs two dominant weapons

Christos Tsogos 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Update 1.11.0 for ARC Raiders is out now and brings adjustments for the game, a new skin, and a limited-time reward to celebrate a milestone. We will show you the patch notes.

What is this update? On January 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM German time, update 1.11.0 for ARC Raiders was released. This includes only minor adjustments for game balance and is approximately 1.4 GB on Steam. In the current blog post, no new game content has been communicated, so it is possible that you can expect this in a future update.

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ARC Raiders: Patch notes for update 1.11.0

What do the patch notes say? We have translated the English patch notes for you. You can expect the following changes after downloading update 1.11.0:

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- Developer Note: The fire rate has been reduced from 600 to 450. The previous fire rate was realistically only achievable by players using macros. This created an unfair dynamic that favored the use of third-party software.
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- Developer Note: The trigger grenade currently dominates PVP encounters, and players prefer it over all our other grenades. This nerf aims to make it less effective as an “in-air detonator” grenade while maintaining its utility as a sticky bomb. The damage drop has been rebalanced to concentrate damage closer to the center of the explosion and cause less damage at range. The delay between grenade activation and detonation has been increased from 0.7s to 1.5s. This gives players more time to react and makes it more difficult to time the detonation in the air.
A keycard exploit has been fixed that allowed players to retain keycards after use.
The lighting in some areas of Stella Montis Night Raid has been reduced to make flashlights and hearing (listening) more relevant.

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Additionally, there is a gift for players today only. When you log in, you can pick up a golden pickaxe in your mailbox. This has been designed to honor a milestone achieved. ARC Raiders has broken 12 million sales, and you should benefit from this as well. More about this can be found here: You should definitely log in to ARC Raiders today if you don’t want to miss out on an exclusive gift

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A gangster series on HBO Max is so good that even after almost 20 years it remains the main reason for a subscription

Niko Hernes 13. January 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

With the launch of HBO Max, there is a new streaming service with many series and movies. Especially a gangster series should be seen by anyone who loves series like Breaking Bad or Mad Men.

Every week, new series are released on various platforms. With HBO Max, a new streamer has also launched in Germany, offering some movies and series. But the first thing you should watch is a classic series: The Sopranos.

Originally, the series aired between 1999 and 2007 and has 86 episodes spread over 6 seasons. The series follows Tony Soprano, who as the new boss of the Mafia family not only has to solve business problems. His own family and health also present him with challenges.

Though this sounds quite familiar, The Sopranos tackles the gangster theme so well that it still feels fresh today. Not only is it the best series of all time for me, it also had a significant impact on television as a whole.

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The themes still feel modern

Although the series is almost as old as I am and ended over 18 years ago, it can still easily compete with many of today’s series, and even surpass them. At first glance, it appears to be a classic mafia story. It’s about intrigues within the family and other gangs that need to be dealt with.

The Sopranos has a great sense of balance. There are moments that are so funny that it almost feels like a comedy series. Yet this never detracts from the tragic moments; they actually feel more effective because we get to know multiple facets of the many characters.

All of them are well portrayed by the actors, especially Tony Soprano played by the late James Gandolfini. He shows why series with antagonists can be so popular: You know he does terrible things and is just a bad person, yet he has such charm that you can’t look away and you still root for him.

Over the 6 seasons, relationships develop that feel realistic without the series constantly having to force-feed the audience how the characters are connected. But the true strength of The Sopranos lies in the different layers of the story.

Social issues within the mafia construct

The mafia elements are just the surface of The Sopranos. At its core, the series deals with many social issues that are still relevant today. The common thread is Tony’s psyche. He suffers from panic attacks, to the extent that he has to see a psychiatrist. In doing so, it addresses the taboo nature of the topic in such an environment, but also does so elegantly and ironically with sensitivity.

It utilizes the prevailing toxic masculinity of such a mafia clan to address mental illness, false role models, and even the relationship with parents, without spoon-feeding it to the audience. For those who want it, they get a well-acted and strongly staged mafia series, but for those looking to delve deeper into the consequences, they also receive social critique.

It does not point fingers at the viewers; instead, it shows the effect of the characters’ behavior on others. And the escalation that all of this can lead to. Even here, it doesn’t package everything in dramatic or emotional scenes. The Sopranos shows all facets: grief, anger, joy, or despair.

As a result, The Sopranos is never too heavy fare that you can’t just watch it during your downtime. The series respects that the viewers can think for themselves about what they have seen.

Sopranos is an important milestone and likely one of the reasons why the television landscape is as it is today.

The villain as a charming protagonist

Not only because of its quality is The Sopranos considered one of the most important series of all time. It placed a complex anti-hero at the forefront and established a then-rare television format. Life.com described the series in 2021 based on critics Matt Zoller Seitz (New York Magazine) and Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) as follows:

Many of the most innovative features of the series have now become common conventions of television – anti-heroic or even outright villainous main characters, ongoing storylines instead of individual episodes, and the recognition that real life includes moral gray areas and unresolved storylines.

Tony was one of the first television protagonists who, as an anti-hero, was clearly a bad person but had multiple facets. A characteristic that can later be seen in many series such as Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, or Mad Men.

Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, even said in an interview with Daily Beast:

Our series owes a lot to The Sopranos, like all other series that have a flawed or somewhat antagonistic protagonist at the center […] Without The Sopranos, Breaking Bad would have been, in my opinion, not only harder to sell—it would have been absolutely impossible to sell.

So it is worth watching The Sopranos, not only for the quality of the series but also to see how a milestone in television history paved the way for today’s productions back in 1999.

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Jujutsu Kaisen does the right thing in season 3, which is why the anime of One-Punch Man failed with fans

Jasmin Beverungen 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The 3rd season of Jujutsu Kaisen has started on Crunchyroll with the first two episodes. Fans are celebrating the anime for one thing that received a lot of criticism for the same season in One-Punch Man.

What does Jujutsu Kaisen get right? On Reddit, a user opened a thread where he confesses that he constantly thinks about how much better season 3 would look compared to season 1. Both the aesthetics and the play of light and colors are much better than before. Moreover, the character designs have changed to the advantage of the individual characters.

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Fans notice that Yuji would appear more mature. Within the anime, only a few months pass, yet all his trauma would have already made him a more mature adult.

Therefore, season 3 feels more like a movie rather than a great seasonal anime. Season 2 already achieved this quality as well. No wonder, because both season 2 and season 3 have already been shown in theaters.

Moreover, there was a shift in animation in season 2. A user describes it as season 1 being more generic, while the last two seasons have more style and are more unique.

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Why the comparison with One-Punch Man? Only one season earlier, One-Punch Man also started its 3rd season. Since there was a longer break between season 2 and season 3, fans were particularly excited about the anime. However, the season did not have the same quality as at the start of the anime.

The animations were especially criticized here. One fan found them so bad, that he even quit the anime at this point. Fair enough: The starting situation is a little different for both anime.

In One-Punch Man, there was a change of animation studio with season 2s: Studio Madhouse was responsible for season 1, then J. C. Staff took over the animations.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, there was no change of animation studio. MAPPA has been responsible from the beginning. However, there was a change of director and animation style in season 2.

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A teacher was the first person to show one of the most famous game masters of Dungeons & Dragons how cool it is to be a nerd

Caroline Fuller 13. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Matt Mercer, one of the most well-known Dungeon Masters of Dungeons & Dragons and Critical Role, discusses his love for the role-playing game in an interview and how it shaped him during his youth. He is surprised by a message from an important person who had a significant influence on him back then.

Which person surprises Matt Mercer? The famous Dungeon Master from Critical Role was not only treated to his favorite dishes in an interview with Mythical Kitchen on YouTube, but he also received a special message. Mythical Kitchen presents the interviewees with their favorite meal while interviewing them.

In the conversation, he is asked if there were other influences during his youth that affected his journey into the world of fantasy, particularly adults who shaped him.

In addition to many video games, primarily RPGs and JRPGs, and his parents, Matt mentions a teacher from his high school, whom he still remembers.

His teacher, Mr. Busby, had only been working at the high school that Matt attended for a year. When the future D&D legend was working on notes and drawings for his own campaign after a test, his teacher noticed. Instead of punishing him, a connection formed between the two that anyone who has ever randomly met another fan of the same favorite game can probably understand. Because Mr. Busby was – just like Matt – a big fan of RPGs, even of games that the then-student had never heard of.

Here you can see the trailer for the fourth campaign of Critical Role, where Matt Mercer participates for the first time as a player of a main campaign:

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In the interview on YouTube, Matt explains:

“He was the first young, hip adult in my life who said: ‘Hey, it’s cool to be a nerd.’ I finished my tests early, went over to him, and we just talked about role-playing games and fantasy worlds.”

He had no idea that the team from Mythical Kitchen had already contacted this hip adult to surprise him with a special message.

The legendary Dungeon Master hasn’t always had it easy

What does the message for Matt include? In a video message from his former teacher Mr. Busby, the teacher shares his memories of Matt when he was still his student. After a greeting, he reports that the popular DM didn’t always have it easy before and was sometimes bullied by other students for his interests.

Some kids made fun of Matt because he was the only male tenth grader who chose dance as a physical education class. Busby couldn’t understand or let that slide:

I said to the group: You’re all idiots. Let me make this clear. Matt is the only one taking dance class with 60 girls, and you’re making fun of HIM?

Here you can watch the full interview from Mythical Kitchen with Matt Mercer. If you start the video here, you’re in the right spot:

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How does the Dungeon Master react to his teacher’s message? Matt is visibly moved during the conversation and is pleased by the message from his former teacher. He confirms that it often happened that other students made fun of him, and he is happy that Mr. Busby has remained an RPG fan to this day.

At the end of his message, the teacher wants Matt to make the RPG Shadowrun more famous, his favorite RPG, which Matt still remembers from his school days. Whether Matt will fulfill this wish and whether the next campaign or a one-shot from Critical Role will be played with the corresponding rule system, he does not reveal.

Matt Mercer already had besides his passion for fantasy other pronounced nerd interests during his youth, which are, however, very different. Whether theater, video games, or animes. But ultimately, all these interests led him to find the best path for himself in his current job that combines all of these passions: An anime nerd just wanted to become a voice actor – today he fills entire arenas with his friends and plays Dungeons & Dragons

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A user bought 1 TB of RAM and 20 TB of storage a few months ago for 1,200 euros: Today, the hardware is worth more than 8,500 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

A user bought 1 TB of RAM for about $1,400. A few months later, to his surprise, the hardware is worth $10,000. He had wanted to sell it much earlier, but simply forgot about it.

A user reports on Reddit that his father bought new RAM and SSD storage for his server PC a few months ago. This was still before the great RAM shortage, when RAM could still be bought relatively cheaply.

For 1 TB of RAM and about 20 TB of SSD storage, he paid between $1,400 and $1,500 at the time. That is about €1,200. Today, amid the AI boom and RAM shortage, the purchased hardware is worth over $10,000, which is about €8,500.

The twist in the story: The son admits that they actually wanted to sell the RAM right after the purchase, but somehow forgot about the whole thing. He only randomly remembered that they had bought a box of RAM because his father was complaining about the high RAM prices:

Yes, and the crazy thing is that we wanted to sell it right after buying the 1 TB of RAM, but then we forgot until I randomly remembered that we had RAM.

Many users in the community are impressed. After all, as one person explains, that is a 10-fold increase in value simply by owning RAM.

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Registered modules typically do not work with regular gaming PCs

Is there a disadvantage to this? The RAM modules are said to be registered modules (RDIMMs) equipped with additional features like ECC for servers. ECC stands for Error Correction Code, which is a feature that should detect and correct data bit errors during operation (via storage-insider.de).

In most cases, these registered modules do not work with the regular motherboards that gamers have in their gaming PCs. Typically, UDIMM RAM, or unbuffered RAM, is used in gaming PCs.

However, if your processor and motherboard in the computer support features like ECC, then you can use such RAM with ECC. Typically, these are expensive server CPUs like Intel Xeon and certain AMD EPYC or “Ryzen PRO” models.

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In 2026 we are getting a new StarCraft Game – Insiders are sure about that

Cortyn 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

For many years, fans had to wait for a new StarCraft. However, in 2026, we might finally see the implementation.

Blizzard is primarily known for three major franchises: Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft. While the first two have been receiving new games and expansions for years, it has been quiet around Zerg, Protoss, and Terran since StarCraft II.

But that could change now. Because nearly 10 years after the last proper DLC for StarCraft II, the upcoming BlizzCon is highly likely to present a new game – this is reported by Windows Central, relying on insider sources.

StarCraft II is now many years old:

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When will it be presented? If the claims are true, the new StarCraft game will be presented at BlizzCon 2026, on September 12 and 13, 2026. This is a few months earlier than usual, as BlizzCon usually takes place in November.

A StarCraft shooter modeled after Destiny

Where does the info come from? Jez Corden reports in an article for the magazine Windows Central about it. He writes that “the big headline for BlizzCon 2026 is most likely StarCraft. It has been previously reported that StarCraft is getting a 3rd-Person shooter, and I have confirmed these rumors a while ago with my own sources.”

Even though, as usual, the exact sources are not named, they are likely Blizzard insiders.

In addition to these sources, there are also other indications. The trailer for BlizzCon 2026 speaks for a new announcement as well. Because it not only features some scenes from StarCraft 2, but the trailer also ends with the famous words of Tychus “It’s about time”.

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This might merely refer to the return of BlizzCon, but many interpret that as the return of the StarCraft franchise.

What kind of game will it be? There is not much certainty about that. The currently most widespread information suggests that the new StarCraft game will be a shooter modeled after Destiny. Rumors suggest that this was also one of the reasons why they let Bungie depart with Destiny so easily – because a comparable game in the own universe was in the making.

How exactly the game will look, whether it connects to the storyline of StarCraft II, and how pronounced the multiplayer focus will be, is still uncertain.

However, it seems clear that this will not be a new RTS – even though many fans hope that Blizzard will once again find its footing in this genre. After all, it was games like StarCraft and Warcraft III that elevated the RTS genre to the next modern level.

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How likely is that? It has been known for a while that Blizzard has been working on at least one new game from the StarCraft universe for years. However, there have also been many StarCraft projects in the past that never saw the light of the digital world – such as “Nova” or “Ares”.

We will only have complete certainty at the end of the year when BlizzCon takes place – or a few weeks beforehand, since at Blizzard and BlizzCon, quirky leaks have a long-standing tradition.

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Today you should urgently log into ARC Raiders if you don’t want to miss an exclusive gift

Alexander Mehrwald 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

ARC Raiders continues to enjoy great popularity in the new year and reaches a new milestone. To celebrate the occasion, there is an exclusive gift, but you have to hurry to receive it.

What is the gift? If you log in today, on January 13, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 11:59 PM CET, you will receive a special golden pickaxe with an exclusive engraving on the handle. You will receive it automatically in your in-game mailbox as soon as you log in during the promotional period.

You have only one day to secure the gift. If you log in too late, you will no longer receive the item. You can see the pickaxe on the title image, and it is purely a cosmetic item. The promotion is to celebrate a new milestone that ARC Raiders has reached, as stated in the email newsletter.

Since release, particularly passionate Raiders have caused some curious stories:

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12 million players, but the item states something else

What milestone has been reached? The pickaxe is given as a gift to all active players to celebrate the milestone of 12 million players reached. Originally, the item was created to thank for reaching 10 million players.

However, in the meantime, the player numbers have likely increased so much over the holidays that a larger goal has already been reached. The item has not been changed afterwards, so attentive Raiders may notice that 10,000,000 is engraved on the handle of the golden pickaxe and not 12,000,000 players.

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ARC Raiders has been very popular since its release on October 30, 2025. This shows that the game resonates with its player base, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t criticism. MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller has addressed a camp of critics in his article and is convinced that giving in to them would mean the death of the game: ARC Raiders will die if it listens to the whiny gamers demanding PvE servers

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HBO Max launches today in Germany – All information about the price, program and subscription of the Netflix competitor

Christoph Waldboth 13. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

With HBO Max, another service is launching in Germany that wants to grab a piece of the streaming pie. Everything you need to know about the price, subscription, and the offerings in terms of movies and series can be found here.

What is HBO Max? This is the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, which launched in the USA in 2020. Similar to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+, HBO Max offers a rich selection of movies and series that can be streamed as usual after signing up for a monthly subscription.

When will HBO be available in Germany? HBO Max will start here on January 13, 2026. The service will also make its debut in other European countries such as Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, or Luxembourg.

Where is HBO Max available? The service can be accessed via the browser and the official website, or through the HBO Max app. This app can be downloaded on compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, gaming consoles, or televisions.

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Everything about the price, subscription models, and trial subscription of HBO Max

How much does HBO Max cost? The streaming service offers three subscription models, which vary in price and provide different options:

Basic with ads: For €5.99 (€6.99 from January 1, 2027) per month, you can stream in Full HD on up to 2 devices simultaneously, but you will have to endure ad interruptions.
Standard: For €11.99 (€12.99 from January 1, 2027) per month, you can stream in Full HD on up to two devices simultaneously – ad-free. You also have up to 30 downloads available, even if HBO Max refers to “restrictions” here. Presumably, not all movies and series will be available for download.
Premium: For €16.99 (€17.99 from January 1, 2027) per month, you can stream in 4K UHD & Dolby Atmos (if available) on up to 4 devices simultaneously. There are also no ads here and you can make up to 100 downloads.
Sports add-on: Sports fans can add live sports events to any model for an additional €3 per month.

What else should you know about HBO Max subscriptions? All subscription models run indefinitely and are billed monthly from your account.

Furthermore, it should be possible to subscribe to HBO Max not only as a direct subscription but also as an additional subscription from Prime Video. The same applies to RTL+, where there is even a bundle that combines both services:

For €11.99 per month, you get RTL+ Premium and HBO Max Basic with ads. Separately, you would pay €15.98.
For €17.99 per month, you get RTL+ Premium and HBO Max Standard (without ads). Separately, you would pay €24.98.

Is there a trial subscription for HBO Max? At launch, there is no option to try HBO Max for free. The service is following competitors who have gradually phased out previously available trial periods in most cases.

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What movies and series are available on HBO Max? The service has a large selection of popular movies and series. Since HBO Max belongs to Warner Bros., most productions from this studio are naturally gathered in the platform’s catalog.

This includes films such as the Harry Potter series, Dune, DC productions like the Superman released in 2025, or rather current films like One Battle After Another.

On the series front, the service impresses with classics such as Friends, The Wire, The Sopranos, The Big Bang Theory, The Last of Us, or Game of Thrones. The latter franchise will receive a new spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, starting January 18, 2026, which will also premiere exclusively on HBO Max.

Sports fans can also look forward to the fact that the Olympic Winter Games 2026 (February 6–22, 2026) will be broadcast live on HBO Max.

How HBO will ultimately compete against the competition in Germany remains to be seen. Prestigious productions like those from the world of Game of Thrones are likely to be a strong argument for many fans. At MeinMMO, we have gathered all the information for you: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Release, Trailer, Stream

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ARC Raiders is making a big mistake by listening to whining gamers – it could be the end of the shooter

Dariusz Müller 13. January 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

ARC Raiders does a lot of things right, but that doesn’t mean the extraction shooter is immortal – and a call from the community could prove that very quickly.

The mix of PvP and PvE is one of the cornerstones of ARC Raiders. Nevertheless, the community has been discussing since release whether the game needs to introduce separate PvE servers or not. Some players urgently want a way to play the shooter without hostile raiders. They want to fight against the ARCs and meet other players in the game world, but PvP combat is not desired.

This demand for PvE servers is often expressed with a slightly whiny tone. The person is angry because they didn’t notice that someone was sitting in the hut at the exit and simply shot them while extracting. And I understand the frustration, honestly, but I’m convinced: If ARC Raiders listens to the whiny gamers, it will die.

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Full pockets, heart rate rising – extreme tension builds up

Every active player knows it. You roam through the map, destroy a few ARCs, complete missions, and loot diligently. And then BAM, you suddenly find a blueprint for a rare item and you want to extract it at all costs.

Now it’s time to be careful.

ARC Raiders has strong sound design, but you shouldn’t feel too safe if you don’t hear other players. How often does it happen that you thought you were alone, and then suddenly a “Hello Raider” or “Don’t shoot” echoes from a few meters away? At every corner, someone can be lurking at any time, ready to take you out and steal your loot.

On the way to the elevator, you’re cautious – careful and alert. Your goal is clear: get out safely, no matter what.

Suddenly you hear shots from the northern direction – okay, so it’s going to be the extraction point in the west of the map.
Just a few hundred meters left, but a swampy body of water lies ahead. Walking through it is loud and slow. You’d better go around.
Damn, a flare is rising into the sky about 200-300 meters away. You know: “That was toward the exit. Someone might be planning an ambush at the elevator.”
You spot a raider behind a rock. Another one lies dead at the elevator console. However, your presence hasn’t been noticed. You need to decide: fight or flee and extract somewhere else.
It will be a fight. A grenade flies, then you pull the trigger of the Stitcher. Your heart races. The opponent falls. A cautious glance into the backpack of the camper, then quickly out.
Nice, you made it. Successfully extracted, with the blueprint. And you got the loot from the camper as well. Now, a 5-minute break first, that was stressful.

This was of course not a completely fictional situation, but it happened to me in the game. Why am I telling you this? Because it perfectly represents the tension that defines ARC Raiders. The tension that arises when you want to get to the elevator with full pockets.

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Without PvP, ARC Raiders lacks an important ingredient

I usually play peacefully in ARC Raiders, completing my tasks and shooting ARCs. I keep a close eye on other raiders, but if they appear friendly, I usually don’t attack them. One might think I play ARC Raiders as a PvE shooter.

While I love competitive gameplay and mostly play PvP shooters like Rainbow Six: Siege, Battlefield, Overwatch, or Valorant, in ARC Raiders, I’m actually only interested in my loot. So I’m not speaking as someone who absolutely wants to play PvP in ARC Raiders, but rather as someone who is more peaceful. Still, I know:

PvP must not be lost in ARC Raiders!

This was also shown to me during my excursion into some similar games. Recently, I started playing Witchfire to introduce it more precisely to you soon. Witchfire is a PvE extraction shooter set in a fantasy environment, with Destiny-like gunplay and a progression system reminiscent of soulslikes.

Without giving too much away from my hands-on report, I must say that I quickly missed the pressing tension of ARC Raiders. It can only exist to a certain extent with PvP. I criticize the same in other games of this kind. They are all fun in their own way, but once I know the spawns of the stronger enemies or know how to take them down, much of the tension is gone.

PvP is the crucial piece of the puzzle that makes rounds in ARC Raiders exciting every time and creates thrills. The feeling of constant threat can only be created by the uncertainty of possible hostile encounters with other players.

I predict what might happen if PvE servers are introduced:

PvE players will gradually lose the thrill. If there is no thrill offered and the tension drops, PvE players will eventually only have the repetitive grind left. The gameplay loop will become boring for them and dependent on new content. Then they will turn their backs on the game.
The community will split, leading to longer matchmaking times. PvP will increase because everyone who doesn’t want to play PvP will play on the PvE servers. On the current “normal” PvPvE servers, almost everyone will be PvP-oriented. From then on, war will reign.
With the increase of PvP, cheaters will become an even bigger problem – like in Escape from Tarkov.
The cool interactions in the community that led to many viral clips will also decrease: Many friendly players are either gone or no longer use the microphone because they know they won’t be threatened on PvE servers. In PvPvE lobbies, the mic will only be used for toxicity after a kill/death.
Player numbers will drop, and the likelihood that Embark will invest fewer resources into the game will increase. Updates will become fewer and/or smaller, making the game even more repetitive and causing even more players to leave. Piece by piece, ARC Raiders will die.

Of course, this is just speculation and a bit pessimistic, but I truly believe that the game would lose a crucial building block if it introduces separate PvE servers. For some players, it would be dead afterwards, as the game we currently know and love would be different.

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7 vs. Wild suddenly announces new season for January 2026, but you cannot watch it

Cedric Holmeier 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Although the last season of 7 vs. Wild just aired a few weeks ago, the next season of the survival show is coming soon, but it won’t be available as usual on YouTube and Amazon Prime.

What kind of season is this? As reported by the news platform 20min.ch, the next season of 7 vs. Wild is set to start on January 25, 2026. However, it will be exclusive to the Swiss free TV channel 3Plus and will feature an all-Swiss cast.

Under the title “7 vs. Wild Castaway,” seven Swiss celebrities will be dropped as a group in the Dominican Republic for 14 days. Without food and with only limited drinking water, the participants will try to survive in the tropical climate while spiders and crabs are among the daily visitors.

One of the former participants is Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. Here you can learn more about him:

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Not for viewers from Germany

How can one watch the season? Viewers from Switzerland can watch the free TV channel 3Plus via traditional television or the Swiss subscription streaming service “oneplus” from CH Media. Viewers from Germany cannot simply watch the new season.

The streaming service is exclusive to Switzerland, and the free TV channel 3Plus is generally not received in Germany. Additionally, typical platforms like YouTube or Prime Video will not have the new season available. Even Fritz Meinecke, the founder of 7 vs. Wild, is unlikely to be involved in the production.

It is also unclear whether the new season of 7 vs. Wild was produced by the usual production company Calivision Network GmbH or if they have since licensed the format to other productions for 7 vs. Wild to achieve global success. The participation of a well-known candidate speaks for this.

Who are the participants? The Swiss edition of 7 vs. Wild starts directly with a familiar face. Social media star Kris Grippo (featured image) was recently part of the fifth season of 7 vs. Wild “Amazonas” and managed to meet the challenge there.

He is not the only one who knows what survival feels like, as the Swiss edition also features an expert. His name is Gion Saluz and he is a survival trainer and founder of “Swiss Survival Training.” The rest of the participants are primarily celebrities and social media stars.

These include model Tamy Glauser, comedian and host Tamara Cantieni, content creator and comedian Gabirano, as well as colleague Taulant “T-Ronimo” and actor and comedian Flavio Leu.

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7 vs. Wild is becoming more international while staying true to its core. The Swiss edition also remains without a camera crew, leaving the contestants to fend for themselves. Whether the edition will also be available in Germany at another time remains to be seen. Even though the last season of 7 vs. Wild was so good, some fans probably missed it: 7 vs. Wild attracts fewer viewers than usual, yet fans find the new season particularly good

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Pokémon GO is testing a feature to make it easier for you to complete challenges

Paul Kutzner 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

There are always new updates in Pokémon GO. Now one is being tested that should help you with the weekly challenges.

After initial issues, the weekly challenges in Pokémon GO were finally activated for all Trainers in December. You have one week to complete a challenge with up to 3 other Trainers and earn friendship points, stardust, and experience points.

Now Trainers are reporting on Reddit that they have received a change in the challenges. And this could be quite convenient for some Trainers.

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New Trainers, New Friends

What kind of change is this? While you or your friends had to invite Trainers into a group for weekly challenges, some Trainers on Reddit are now reporting a change.

They now have the option to choose for Pokémon GO to create a group for them – with Trainers who are not yet on their friends list.

What this looks like can be seen in this post on Reddit:

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What are the advantages? If you have previously had trouble finding enough players for the weekly challenges, then this change could help you.

Additionally, you now have the opportunity to gain new friends right in the game by adding them after a weekly challenge. By increasing your friendship level, you can not only earn additional experience points in the long term but also gain more friends with whom you can perform the new remote trades.

When will the change be available for all Trainers? It is not yet known whether and when this change will be activated for all Trainers worldwide. However, it is common for new features in the game to first be tested with a portion of Trainers and then made available to all Trainers.

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Not only the weekly challenges await you in January in the game. There are again plenty of events, spotlight hours, and more content for you. If you want to know what these are and when they take place, then feel free to check our overview with all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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A newcomer wanted to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 on “easy” difficulty, creates chaos situation where even veterans ask: “How did you do that?!”

Cortyn 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Even on “easy” one can fail spectacularly in Baldur’s Gate 3. Especially when one does not listen to the dialogues.

Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 has introduced many players to a genre they otherwise wouldn’t play, tactical RPGs can be too difficult for some. That’s why there is the “Explorer” difficulty, where you can mainly enjoy the story. The overall difficulty of the battles is reduced and the characters have more hit points.

Nonetheless, one can clearly put oneself in situations on this “easy” difficulty that are nearly hopeless, as a player demonstrates on Reddit.

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The hero party is heavily damaged, some are lying on the ground. Fire is everywhere and at least 9 Steel Watchers have surrounded the party. These are extremely strong opponents that can easily defeat characters with a single hit.

Therefore, the player asks: “Dear Baldur’s Gate 3 community, this fight is really uncomfortable for me. I deliberately chose “Explorer Mode” for my first playthrough, and it feels like I need to be an AI to win here. I kindly ask for a good strategy to defeat this metal rabble!”

What did the player do wrong? Several things. Firstly, he apparently broke the pact with Gortash and broke into the factory where the Steel Watchers were made. However, it seems he did not complete the factory because he could have disabled all the Steel Watchers there, rendering them no longer a threat.

At the same time, there are repeated comments from companions nearby warning against starting a fight now because they know how powerful these giants can be.

Lastly, the throne room is also filled with numerous traps that have already spit fire or exploded. This has already cost many hit points of the allies, while the Steel Watchers were nearly untouched.

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This is how the community responds: Other players on Reddit are fascinated and unsettled by the screenshot. Many do not even know how one can end up in such a situation.

“Bro, what the hell did you do, I have never experienced this situation in 10 playthroughs.” – validusrex
“Honestly, did you go ‘full Leeroy’ or what? Why are you surrounded by so many Steel Watchers?” – hyundai-gt
“Oh man.
My brother in Baldur, we urgently need to introduce you to the Gnomes.” – EyeAmKnotMyshelf
“What the hell did you do? Did you attack Gortash before destroying the Steel Watchers’ factory? LMAO” – Adorable_Is9293
“You shouldn’t be fighting this battle at all and acting hostile here, that’s why your companions keep warning you about it.
But, um … I think a lot of Chain Lightning scrolls would probably be your best chance.” – Kezika

What was your most chaotic experience in Baldur’s Gate 3? Have you ever maneuvered yourself into a seemingly unsolvable situation? Or did you always read all the texts, listened to dialogues, and diligently followed your companions to avoid such moments? If so, then you can be happy, because in the next game from Larian, the companions will be even better.

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Everything we know about the new MMORPG for LoL in 2026

Alexander Leitsch 13. January 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

The MMORPG of League of Legends is currently highly anticipated by our readers here at MeinMMO. However, Riot Games has been holding back on major announcements so far. What is clear, however, is that after three years, the development has been restarted.

What kind of game is this? An MMORPG set in the League of Legends universe has been on the wishlist of many players for years, especially after “EverQuest Next” and Blizzard’s planned game “Titan” were canceled. From that point on, Riot became one of the last Western studios that could implement an ambitious and successful MMORPG.

At the end of 2020, the LoL MMORPG was officially announced. Greg Ghostcrawler Street, the former lead designer of WoW, was the mastermind behind the game. However, he has since left the studio and is now working on his own game.

So far, there has not been a comprehensive overview of the game’s features. However, some pieces of content have made their way to Ghostcrawler’s Twitter account, which we summarized for you in this article. With the confirmed restart of development in March 2024, all this information may now be worthless.

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Update from January 13, 2026: We have updated the article to the current state.

The LoL MMORPG in 2025

After Greg Street left the Riot Games team in March 2023, there were evidently problems continuing the previous vision for the LoL MMORPG. A year later, the official confirmation followed: They had decided some time ago to restart the direction of the project.

The reason given by Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, the head of Riot Games, was that the current version did not stand out enough from the competition.

We do not believe that you all want an MMO that is just a rehash of something you played before, only with a Runeterra twist: To truly honor the potential of Runeterra and to meet the extremely high expectations of players worldwide, we need to create something that feels like a significant evolution of the genre.

This is a significant challenge, but one that our team of passionate MMO players and experienced game developers will tackle with great motivation.

For the restart, they managed to recruit Fabrice Condominas, an industry veteran for the MMO team, who has previously served as a producer for BioWare (notably on Mass Effect 3).

What else is known? After the announcement of the restart, the next silence followed. This was only interrupted in October 2024 by open job postings at Riot, seeking experienced veterans for the MMO. They want to “excite millions of players around the world”.

In November 2024, the head himself provided a small update. Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill stated at the Worlds Finals:

We are working hard on it. It is the project that I am currently investing most of my time in. I believe that the team has now taken a great direction and has been able to build up a lot of momentum. We are well aware of the high expectations placed on us, and we are doing everything we can not to disappoint.

The next sign of life came in July 2025, when new job postings began circulating. According to these, the MMORPG was still in the prototype phase at the time.

A post by Riot CEO Marc Merrill made it clear that the project is still alive today. After the end of New World, he explained that they are always looking for S-tier developers for the current MMORPG.

How the LoL MMORPG was originally meant to be

Riot Games’ new MMORPG is still set to take place in the Runeterra universe. However, it is still unclear what the MMORPG’s combat system will be like and from which perspective it will be played. The following possibilities exist:

Tab-targeting like in WoW
Action battles like in ESO
A first-person perspective like in Mortal Online 2
Battles in an isometric perspective like in Lost Ark and LoL itself

However, Ghostcrawler made a statement indicating that there must be a really good reason to question the status quo of camera angles in MMORPGs (via Twitter). This suggests a third-person view similar to WoW.

Ghostcrawler has also made statements about the game’s content. The LoL MMORPG is supposed to focus on dungeons and raids in the endgame. Raids are even expected to become one of the most important factors in the game. Ghostcrawler revealed on Twitter that he would be crushed if his team did not implement the endgame battles well. He also wrote:

Anyone who knows me from my time as a developer on World of Warcraft knows that as a player, I love dungeons and raids.

While there is no definitive statement regarding the raids, Ghostcrawler himself is a fan of larger groups of 20 to 40 players.

However, the LoL MMORPG should not appeal to every player right from the start. The developers had a clear vision and wanted to make decisions that not every player would agree with. The head believes this is a good thing.

The social components of the game could have provided potential for conflict. Ghostcrawler expressed his puzzlement in a tweet about why someone would want to experience an MMO as a solo player. There should be enough single-player games for this type of player (via Twitter).

The LoL MMORPG is therefore expected to focus on group content. However, many of the newer MMORPGs, such as Guild Wars 2 or ESO, pay close attention to ensuring that solo players also have their fun.

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When will the LoL MMORPG be released? So far, there are no concrete details about the release. However, it is clear that the restart in early 2024 has had an impact on the development time. If the developers had to start from scratch, we could be in for another four, five, or six years of patience.

However, if they had a foundation to build on, it would still take at least two or three years until release. Unfortunately, developing an ambitious MMORPG takes a very long time. The following article discusses the 8 most exciting new releases from this year: MMORPGs 2026: The 8 most promising online role-playing games scheduled for release next year

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German LoL professional from Sauercrowd is close to level 60 in WoW Classic Hardcore, risking everything in a duel to the death

Karsten Scholz 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

As you approach level 60 in WoW Classic Hardcore, a three-digit number of hours lies behind you without dying even once. In the Sauercrowd project, a Twitch streamer has now risked everything, even though he already had this goal in sight.

Which streamer is it about? Philipp “Kutcher” Traub (also known as kutcherlol) is an esports professional currently playing for Eintracht Spandau Zwei’s LoL team. However, there is little time for League of Legends at the moment. After all, the Sauercrowd event of the German Twitch scene is currently happening in WoW Classic Hardcore.

Kutcher is among the players who made it through the leveling phase the best. After a deadly encounter with Murlocs at level 16 in late 2025 (Source: Twitch) and critical moments in Tanaris and the Un’Goro Crater, the streamer was close to the first important milestone: level 60. But then he chose to take an extremely risky action …

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Mak’gora – the duel of life and death

What did Kutcher do? Although the player was just a bar of experience points short of reaching level 60, Kutcher agreed to a Mak’gora. This is a duel of life and death that both duelists must agree to.

Whoever loses the duel does not revive with one hit point, but actually dies on the Hardcore server. Papaplatte watched the action in disbelief and commented on the risk Kutcher took with the duel as follows:

If he dies, his character is gone. That’s so stupid. […] It’s like Ronaldo playing one-on-one against Messi in football, and the one with the fewest goals just dies in the end. […] There are only two possibilities. Either he goes back to zero or he becomes immortal. It’s a hundred percent that one of them will die. One of them has crashed against the wall for 180 hours.

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It is important to note that Kutcher is no newcomer to WoW or PvP. He brings some experience into the duel.

How does the duel end? Kutcher plays a mage with a frost specialization, while his opponent Schmudd is a level 60 rogue. These are two of the strongest duel classes in WoW Classic, with many factors determining who will ultimately emerge victorious.

In the duel, the rogue manages to reach his first target first and stun Kutcher with a headbutt. However, from the subsequent opening, the mage can blink away and turn his opponent into a sheep.

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After the subsequent attack, the rogue tries to sprint to close the distance to the mage. But he lands in a frost nova. The next frostbolt lands critically. The next two instant casts end the duel in favor of Kutcher. RIP, Schmudd.

The esports professional comments on the duel as follows: “I have never been so nervous in my life, I think.”

Many other members of Sauercrowd are also regularly risking their virtual hardcore lives unnecessarily, often due to their inexperience. Our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz has analyzed the most common causes of death for the Twitch streamers of Sauercrowd: Sauercrowd is desperate in Hardcore – 8 reasons why WoW Classic is so deadly for Twitch streamers

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A developer deletes his AI game on Steam because his girlfriend showed him what it can do

Jasmin Beverungen 13. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

A developer published his own game on Steam just a few months ago. Now he has decided to remove the title from the platform. His girlfriend made him realize how bad it actually is.

What kind of game is it? Since July 1, 2025, there is the “Rock-Paper-Scissors-Card-Game-Roguelike” Hardest on Steam. Here, players must duel with cards and decide the duel in a rock-paper-scissors principle.

The title currently has a positive rating of 54% and is thus merely balanced (as of January 13, 2026). According to users, the only positive aspect of the game is that it is free. Everything else seems underdeveloped and the use of AI is received negatively.

But the rating is currently irrelevant anyway. Because the developer reveals that he will remove the title from Steam starting January 30.

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Developer realizes how evil AI is

What is the problem? The developer admits in a recent message that he used AI to develop the game. He only took a few months in the summer of 2025 to do so.

Only a girlfriend, whom he has been dating for a month, made him understand how bad it actually is. The university had brainwashed him and touted that such AI tools could be free and create endless images.

The developer has only now realized that they are not as free as they seem. He writes this in a message on Steam:

I have realized that AI is not really free and has significant impacts on the economy and environment. Some AI companies can use this game as a pretext to receive more investments for their AI companies, which benefit no one, but rather drain resources from the economy and hardworking people.

Therefore, it is the only logical consequence for him to remove the game from Steam. The developer reveals, however, that he created everything related to the code himself. Therefore, he can develop a new game with real assets in the future. But the game Hardest in its current form is a disgrace to all gamers and developers.

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