The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is loved by many players. This is also due to the many missions that you can face in Night City. But what if you fail in all missions where it is possible? A player has now tried this.
In Cyberpunk 2077 there are many missions. Among them are main missions within the story, but also side quests and objectives from fixers that you can face as a good mercenary to earn money.
Each of these types of missions has various tasks that can even fail if you do not perform well as a player. On YouTube, the player Big Dan Gaming has taken on the challenge of failing in every mission (where it is possible) in Cyberpunk 2077.
This not only leads to angry calls.
Start video
Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition trailer shows a ‘City of Dreams’
What kind of video is this? On the Big Dan Gaming channel, the content creator deals with various role-playing games and takes on different challenges. For example, he tried to kill everyone in Fallout: New Vegas. In a new YouTube video, he tried to fail in every mission in Cyberpunk 2077 where it is possible.
On Reddit, a user has summarized all the missions in which you can fail and the game does not simply restart. According to this list, there are 73 missions (Big Dan Gaming comes to 69 in his video), contracts, and side quests in which you can fail.
You can also see Dan’s video here:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
What happens when you fail in missions? To lose certain tasks, it is usually enough to run away, destroy a car you were supposed to acquire, or eliminate a person you are supposed to save. In fixer missions, this usually results in receiving a pretty angry call and being insulted over the phone. People like Wakako even go so far as to threaten you with death.
However, there are also side missions where you can fail. This causes the story in the game to change. For example, if you simply run away during the mission Riders on the Storm by Panam when you have to wait at the camp, you will receive a message that Saul, the leader of the Aldecaldos, has died. Interestingly, he still calls you in the credits.
This affects how you can approach the last mission. Depending on which side quest you fail, it also prevents you from accessing further quests.
If you own the DLC Phantom Liberty, you can even fail in the very first main mission. You just have to run away before you reach Dogtown. This results in President Myers dying. After a fainting spell and an outburst from Songbird, you wake up again but can no longer play the Phantom Liberty story. However, thanks to Mr. Hands, you can still complete the side quests in Dogtown. The second main mission in the DLC is also fail-able and blocks the main quest for you.
In the main game, there is only one main mission where you can fail without the game loading a save point. If you make the right decision in the mission Chippin’ In, you can start the last mission (Don’t Fear) The Reaper. There you run alone into the Arasaka Tower, but if you die, the credits start, and the game ends.
MeinMMO author Johanna only wanted a video game to make her vacation more enjoyable. But then she suddenly had to spend a whole week in front of the PC screen to free the Hades from Chronos.
During my vacation, I finally had the chance to relax and game again. I had planned very little for myself, so I could spend as much time as possible in front of the PC. However, at first, I couldn’t estimate how much time I would really spend in front of the screen.
Hades 2 has already been rated as a good game by others: It won the award for Best Action Game at the Game Awards and the community deemed the game “Extremely Positive” with 98% positive reviews on Steam.
Personally, I initially had my doubts about whether I would play the game a lot. As much as I enjoyed the predecessor Hades, I couldn’t manage more than two or three completed runs. The game didn’t really grab me; it only provided brief moments of fun.
However, when I saw that Hades 2 was discounted during the Steam Winter Sale and I could play as a woman – often the number one incentive for me to try a game – I gave the second part a chance. So when I hit the “Buy” button, I had no idea what kind of spell the game would cast on me.
Select a MMO video…
Back in Hades, this time with a different mission
What is Hades 2 about? While in the first Hades we wanted to escape from Hades and our father as Zagreus, in this part we aim to reach Hades. We play as Melinoe, the daughter of Hades and thus the sister of Zagreus.
After the events in Hades 1, the Titan Chronos has taken over the house of Hades and captured the god of the underworld. Melinoe has been trained by the witch Hekate to kill Chronos and restore the rightful ruler to the throne.
The gods support us from Olympus. Hera, the queen of the Olympians, gives us attacks that bind the enemies.
At the same time, we also have a mission in the overworld, as Olympus is being attacked by a giant monster and we must fight alongside the gods.
The gameplay is again structured like a roguelike. With each death, we grow stronger: we can unlock and enhance more weapons and conjure more options for the dungeons.
1 week just at home in front of the screen
After the first few runs, I almost regret spending around 22 euros on Hades 2, as the game is not as much fun as I had hoped. I initially dismissed it as a casual game that I would play occasionally, but not much more. Just like I felt about its predecessor.
But after the first day of casual gaming, something changed: I realized how much this game actually has to offer, and I became motivated to unlock more and more. I fell into a real addiction to the game.
It came to a point where I had the exact same daily and nightly routine for a week: getting up at 11 AM, gaming, going to bed at 3 AM. “Just one more run,” I told myself as I glanced at the clock, which showed 03:14, and felt guilty.
In total, I clocked a good 86 hours of gameplay in one week.
So much to do, so little time
What is so captivating about Hades 2? The biggest difference from Hades 1, and thus a reason why the game grabs me so much: There is more to do. In Hades 2, we can choose which run to attempt: either going to Chronos in the underworld or to the overworld to liberate Olympus.
This variety of the two scenarios ensures that my frustration over a failed run in either of the two dungeon sections is much lower. Failed in Hades? No problem! On to Olympus!
Moreover, the rewards in meta-progression played a significant role. While in Hades 1, one could improve Zagreus and the dungeons, in Hades 2, more is possible:
Through different spells, new sections and advantages in the dungeons can be unlocked. The materials required for that must be collected in the dungeons.
Through the spells, further interaction options at the crossroads (the base) can also be unlocked.
Melinoe can take animal companions into the dungeon, which provide her with various advantages.
I preferred the cat Toula as a companion. Not only because CAT, but also because she gave me an extra life, which I desperately needed due to my chaotic playstyle.
I found it hard to choose between Eris and Nemesis. Luckily, you can pursue all four options (along with Moros and Icarus) without anyone getting jealous.
By now, I have been cured of my Hades 2 addiction… at least partially. While I have completed the game, there is still much to do even after the story. Weapons can always be maxed out, right?
What do you think of Hades 2? Has it captivated you as well? Let us know in the comments! In the first Hades, it was similar for MeinMMO demon Cortyn. She also just wanted a quick distraction for a relaxed gaming evening, but the game Hades had different plans for her and her time: I wanted an evening distraction, then 100 hours passed
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
As gamers, one can never have enough storage space. That’s why I downloaded a free program to find out where I can clear out data junk – and EA had plenty of digital clutter to offer.
In my daily life, I install and uninstall many games. Some I play privately, some I check out professionally to test them or stay up to date. While writing this article, I have 51 games installed – including some indie games that are only a few gigabytes in size.
It’s important to me that when uninstalling a title, nothing remains on the hard drive that I don’t absolutely need. That’s why I downloaded a free program to address potential storage space waste.
A profile or save game can remain, as those usually take a few hundred megabytes to a maximum of 1–2 gigabytes. But 60 GB large files are just too much.
Start video
Wild Hearts: Everything about the new hunting game in 3 minutes
A program to analyze them all!
I finally got a program to analyze my storage media. With such a tool, you can clearly see which folders on your hard drives take up how much space, and then clear up accordingly.
The installation of such a tool had long been on my agenda, and now it was finally time. I chose the TreeSize program in the free version. Alternatively, you can also use WinDirStat. It is also used by MeinMMO’s tech expert Benedikt Schlotmann. There is not a big difference in the functionality of the two programs.
Before I continue, here are the links to the programs for you:
Compared to the storage space display of Windows, programs like TreeSize or WinDirStat offer a more detailed and visual representation of storage space. I can now identify which folders and files consume the most space with large colorful blocks and percentage or GB indications. This allowed me to identify large amounts of data that I wasn’t aware of before, even though I regularly kept an eye on my hard drives in the past with Windows and also through Steam. This makes optimization much more efficient.
Representation of storage space in TreeSize
Data graveyard of the Kemono
In just a few minutes, I was able to determine with TreeSize that quite a bit of data junk had accumulated. The EA App, along with a game I uninstalled years ago, Wild Hearts, weighed particularly heavily.
Wild Hearts is a hunting game in the spirit of Monster Hunter, developed in February 2023 by the Japanese studio Koei Tecmo and published by Electronic Arts.
In the fantasy world of Azuma, inspired by feudal Japan, you hunt creatures known as Kemono. These are once-peaceful monsters filled with the power of nature, now devastating their surroundings.
The main feature of Wild Hearts is the combat system, which offers a form of live crafting: while fighting the gigantic beasts, you can create structures like huge hammers, walls, and slingshots.
We accompanied Wild Hearts on MeinMMO for a while in 2023, so I also played it for a few hours. However, the hunting game had a difficult standing. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus mentioned at the time about 5 reasons why Wild Hearts is a flop. And so it quickly disappeared from my hard drive as well – or so I thought.
I played Wild Hearts through the EA App and had already uninstalled it in 2023. Since then, it hasn’t shown up among my installed games. It also didn’t appear in the storage space menu of Windows. However, in TreeSize, I discovered that the entire game with over 62 GB was still on the hard drive – not just a save or profile settings, but the entire game.
EA had stolen around 62 GB of my storage space for almost 3 years.
However, Wild Hearts and EA were not alone. There were more space-wasting culprits on my hard drive.
There were still 20 GB of mods from ARC: Survival Evolved installed, which should have been removed with the uninstallation of the dino game – just as the remaining 130 GB of mods were removed.
The beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 still took up around 5 GB due to leftover data, even though the game has not been on the PC for years.
Also, ARK: Survival Ascended left behind around 5 GB of mod content despite the uninstallation.
And since I find Ubisoft Connect really terrible and hardly use it, I forgot to uninstall the long-dead XDefiant through the studio’s own launcher. That was also over 50 GB.
Thanks to TreeSize, in just a few minutes, I was able to save over 140 GB of storage space by identifying and deleting forgotten and improperly uninstalled files. And that was reason enough for me to tell you about it in this article. If you want to discover more free programs that can really help you, check this out: 8 free programs you must install on every computer
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the universe of Marvel, new teams are constantly being formed to counter threats to Earth. In 2025, a brutal version of the Avengers was established, which primarily has to deal with ugly clones.
What are these new Avengers? In June 2025, a new New Avengers comic series started by author Sam Humphries, after the Thunderbolts movie of the MCU introduced a film variant. Usually, the New Avengers teams are less heroic than the main team.
In a variant of the New Avengers series from 2005, Marvel geniuses founded the Illuminati. But they have done rather less heroic things, like shooting their friend Hulk into space. The members of the new New Avengers are not exactly classical heroes either:
Bucky Barnes as Winter Soldier
Natasha Romanoff as Black Widow
The King of Atlantis: Namor, or the Sub-Mariner
The wife of Doctor Strange, Clea, who is currently the Sorceress Supreme
The brutal symbiote Carnage, who has currently infected Eddie Brock
Laura Kinney as Wolverine
Especially Carnage stands out here. Of course, the others are also rather anti-heroes, relying on deadlier methods, but Carnage is one of the deadliest Spider-Man villains, who previously killed many people alongside the serial killer Cletus Kasady. But for their new enemies, they need such methods, as they are the very distorted version of powerful heroes.
Start video
In the trailer for Thunderbolts, Marvel showcases its own ‘Suicide Squad’
Classic Villain Ideas: Clones
What are these clones? Right in the first issue of New Avengers (2025), the Spider-Man villain Jackal showcases his new creation: 7 clones based on the powerful heroes of the Illuminati. All with the new team name Killuminati:
Bolt as a clone of Black Bolt
Mr. Ourobouros as a clone of Mister Fantastic
Guru Strange as a clone of Doctor Strange
Professor X-Tinction as a clone of Professor X
Luke Charles as a clone of Black Panther
Iron Apex as a clone of Iron Man
Imperius Rex as a clone of Namor
At first glance, you can see that they are not exact clones of the known characters. They look distinctly more absurd and distorted, in the case of Imperius Rex not even human. He is a flying octopus, which should not be underestimated. Together with Mr. Ourobouros, he represents the probably most dangerous members of the group.
6 of the 7 Killuminati on the cover of New Avengers (2025) No. 4 (Image source: Marvel)
Why are Mr. Ouroboros and Imperius Rex particularly dangerous? While 2 of the clones have already been defeated in issue 2 (Source: Marvel), later, especially the octopus Imperius Rex causes them problems. He can not only attack Namor telepathically and make him act against his friends, but he can fly, heal himself, and even become a real Kaijū like Godzilla.
Mr. Ouroboros, on the other hand, is so dangerous solely because of his intellect. In the Marvel Universe, Mister Fantastic has often shown that he is capable of many inventions, and one of his evil variants threatened the entire universe.
How can I read the story? Currently, you still need to order English single issues or read them digitally. On March 10, 2026, a collection volume titled Vol. 1 will be released, summarizing issues 1 to 5. This will also be in English. A German version has not yet been announced. Comic apps can be a good alternative if you don’t have much space. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has had good experiences: I don’t want to wait for a Marvel and DC movie anymore – Thanks to two subscriptions, I can read the best comics simply on my phone
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
On January 7, 2026, the first Season 2026 in League of Legends started. Not only were all Champions in the game adjusted, but some things in the game were changed as well. Overall, the game is now significantly faster. However, this does not please all players.
What is this new season? With Patch 26.1, the new Season 16 in LoL started. In addition to buffs and nerfs for some champions, many changes were made to the game itself. Some highlights from the official patch notes (Source: leagueoflegends.com):
Each of the 5 roles now has its own quest, which grants buffs and advantages upon completion
Atakhan, the Blood Roses, and the Deeds of Strength have been removed
Critical hits have been adjusted
With the fairy lights, a new vision mechanic has been introduced
Matches start faster
Home Guard has been adjusted and greatly improved
Pushing and destroying towers has become more rewarding
Many of the changes ensure that the game is significantly faster than in the previous season. The improvement in Home Guard also makes the overall game speed faster. However, the significantly faster matches do not please all players.
Start video
League of Legends shows new trailer for Season 1 from 2026
Matches feel less meaningful, say players
What do players say about the new season? In a Reddit thread, user Greitot talked about his experiences with the current season. For him, the shorter matches feel meaningless and less fun. His thread currently has (as of January 10, 2026) over 1,800 upvotes and 550 comments.
According to his experiences, matches are significantly faster. He had some matches that ended after 18 minutes, without a team giving up. For him, LoL games used to be exciting because they lasted long, as you could feel the growing influence. It basically feels like I’m playing a random, flashy side mode, and the actual Rift is just gone.
Some players agree with him in his thread. Shroud_Diff (Reddit) does not like the changes to Home Guard: People return to lane very quickly after being recalled. Other users, like Fatmanpuffing (Reddit), say that we need to wait and see how players adapt to the new season before making long-term judgments.
You can see the Reddit post here:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Why can short matches be frustrating? Many champions (and also some of the new role quests) only really unfold in the late game. Even if you win, there may be times when you cannot play your champion (like Kayle) properly.
For some players, the game is not just about the laning phase or pushing. The longer a game lasts, the more exciting teamfights or even comebacks can become.
But short matches also have advantages: LoL can be a very frustrating match, and if you have to play for 40 to 50 minutes before a team wins, that is a bad player experience. Moreover, short matches are advantageous for players who do not have much time but still want to play 1 or 2 LoL matches in the evening.
Blizzard brings the leaderboards back to Diablo 4 – so leaderboards where you can compete with others. We summarize the highlights of patch 2.5.2 for you.
Here’s what the leaderboards are about:
In Season 3, the leaderboards came to Diablo 4 – a weekly trial in a fixed dungeon that changed every week. Accordingly, they served as leaderboards where you could compete against other players.
After a few seasons, Blizzard removed the leaderboards from the game to bring them back in an updated form at a later date.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the leaderboards will return to Diablo 4 with the update to patch 2.5.2. The beta will start at 8:00 PM CET on seasonal realms.
In addition to the leaderboards and the activity “The Tower”, the patch also brings some bug fixes and improvements. You will now be informed about why you cannot sanctify items specifically. You can find the detailed English patch notes on page 2 of the article.
Start video
Diablo 4 showcases its new features from Season 11 in the gameplay trailer
Leaderboards in Diablo 4: Timing and Process
How long do the leaderboards run? Blizzard divides the leaderboards into several two-week rounds that extend over the course of the season. They end on the last day before the conclusion of Season 11. After the final round, both the Tower and the leaderboards will not be available until the start of the next season.
An example of the timing of the leaderboards (source: Blizzard):
Round 1: January 12, 8:00 PM CET – January 26, 8:00 PM CET
Round 2: January 26, 8:00 PM CET – February 9, 8:00 PM CET
etc.
Since this is a beta, Blizzard emphasizes that the feature will be further adjusted based on player feedback. In upcoming seasons, the Tower should also be expanded with additional features, such as rewards.
This is how the leaderboards work: To enter the Tower, you must have completed rank 2 of the seasonal rank. You then enter it through the obelisk in Cerrigar and can navigate through it on all difficulty levels that you unlock.
Within the leaderboards, you fight through several levels with random layouts and random monsters while a timer counts down. The goal is to defeat the tower boss at the end. You can use so-called “Pylons” that grant you advantages and help you raise your points as quickly as possible.
After each run, you will see which tower level you have reached and how long you took. If you disable cross-play, your access to the leaderboards will be limited. There are also two separate leaderboards – one for Hardcore and one for Normal.
To successfully hack your way through the Tower and earn a high spot on the leaderboards, you need a strong build. You can find which builds currently perform particularly well in the endgame of Diablo 4 in our overview including explanations and links for recreating: Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List: The best builds for all classes in Season 11
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
As a paladin, he had the opportunity to heal her and save the bard from death. Instead, he stated due to his oath that he was occupied with avenging the exploited and punishing the corrupt and “not with protecting fools”.
Start video
The 4th Campaign of Critical Role starts now and is bigger than ever
Fair consequences or unfair player behavior?
How did the confrontation end? The paladin stuck to his statement and the bard “died”. Suspencer711 explains that the rule of their game master excludes permanent character deaths, and thus a death only results in a character permanently losing a body part, which also affects the attributes and movement rate.
According to the paladin, no one in the group was angry and the bard stopped throwing herself into combat thoughtlessly. Furthermore, she is now adorned with a wooden leg.
The player does not regret his decision. He wanted to teach her a lesson, and that has (so far) worked. However, he wanted to know what the community thinks of this action – and they are absolutely not in agreement.
What does the community say about the player’s justification? While the paladin is convinced that he acted correctly, other players on Reddit do not seem to agree. They understand what he intended and that it should fit with his paladin, but they are rather surprised that his action did not cause trouble at the table.
“In general, it is not well seen if one does not save a comrade from death,” writes Paul_Michaels73, “but sometimes one simply has to let someone face the consequences of their actions both in and out of character.”
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
The player does not regret his decision. He wanted to teach her a lesson, and that has (so far) worked. However, he wanted to know what the community thinks of this action – and they are absolutely not in agreement.
What does the community say about the player’s justification? While the paladin is convinced that he acted correctly, other players on Reddit do not seem to agree. They understand what he intended and that it should fit with his paladin, but they are rather surprised that his action did not cause trouble at the table.
“In general, it is not well seen if one does not save a comrade from death,” writes Paul_Michaels73, “but sometimes one simply has to let someone face the consequences of their actions both in and out of character.”
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
As a paladin, he had the opportunity to heal her and save the bard from death. Instead, he stated due to his oath that he was occupied with avenging the exploited and punishing the corrupt and “not with protecting fools”.
Fair consequences or unfair player behavior?
How did the confrontation end? The paladin stuck to his statement and the bard “died”. Suspencer711 explains that the rule of their game master excludes permanent character deaths, and thus a death only results in a character permanently losing a body part, which also affects the attributes and movement rate.
According to the paladin, no one in the group was angry and the bard stopped throwing herself into combat thoughtlessly. Furthermore, she is now adorned with a wooden leg.
The player does not regret his decision. He wanted to teach her a lesson, and that has (so far) worked. However, he wanted to know what the community thinks of this action – and they are absolutely not in agreement.
What does the community say about the player’s justification? While the paladin is convinced that he acted correctly, other players on Reddit do not seem to agree. They understand what he intended and that it should fit with his paladin, but they are rather surprised that his action did not cause trouble at the table.
“In general, it is not well seen if one does not save a comrade from death,” writes Paul_Michaels73, “but sometimes one simply has to let someone face the consequences of their actions both in and out of character.”
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
Paladins in Dungeons & Dragons try to adhere to a special oath in their adventures and intentions, which defines the holy warriors. Often, the oath can also be a motivator or a decisive point in making a specific decision. However, when a player uses it to justify his behavior in the game, it divides the community.
What does the paladin want to justify? The player and paladin Suspencer711 turns to the D&D community on Reddit, with whose own answer he is no longer so sure. He consciously chose to let a fellow player “die” and justified his decision with his “Oath of Vengeance”.
He finds himself in a group with three other players, a fighter, a monk, and a bard. He and the fighter take the game quite seriously, while the monk and bard like to indulge in lighthearted antics.
Already during their very first battle, these two different approaches of the adventuring party became apparent. The paladin and the fighter wanted to enter a dangerous area first, as they could tank the best. But before they could proceed, the other two rushed headlong into danger with (un)healthy eagerness.
Within one turn, the bard was knocked down by a monster due to her overconfidence and began making death saving throws to avoid dying.
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
The player does not regret his decision. He wanted to teach her a lesson, and that has (so far) worked. However, he wanted to know what the community thinks of this action – and they are absolutely not in agreement.
What does the community say about the player’s justification? While the paladin is convinced that he acted correctly, other players on Reddit do not seem to agree. They understand what he intended and that it should fit with his paladin, but they are rather surprised that his action did not cause trouble at the table.
“In general, it is not well seen if one does not save a comrade from death,” writes Paul_Michaels73, “but sometimes one simply has to let someone face the consequences of their actions both in and out of character.”
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
As a paladin, he had the opportunity to heal her and save the bard from death. Instead, he stated due to his oath that he was occupied with avenging the exploited and punishing the corrupt and “not with protecting fools”.
Fair consequences or unfair player behavior?
How did the confrontation end? The paladin stuck to his statement and the bard “died”. Suspencer711 explains that the rule of their game master excludes permanent character deaths, and thus a death only results in a character permanently losing a body part, which also affects the attributes and movement rate.
According to the paladin, no one in the group was angry and the bard stopped throwing herself into combat thoughtlessly. Furthermore, she is now adorned with a wooden leg.
The player does not regret his decision. He wanted to teach her a lesson, and that has (so far) worked. However, he wanted to know what the community thinks of this action – and they are absolutely not in agreement.
What does the community say about the player’s justification? While the paladin is convinced that he acted correctly, other players on Reddit do not seem to agree. They understand what he intended and that it should fit with his paladin, but they are rather surprised that his action did not cause trouble at the table.
“In general, it is not well seen if one does not save a comrade from death,” writes Paul_Michaels73, “but sometimes one simply has to let someone face the consequences of their actions both in and out of character.”
InsiredBagel agrees: “It is bad etiquette to let a fellow player die when the reason is: ‘My character would do this.’ But on the other hand… those who play foolish games get foolish prizes.”
In another comment, where the paladin describes how things continued for the group, the paladin seems to have found a suitable balance between consequence and team spirit. The equally reckless monk was close to death and in this case the paladin chose mercy:
“I placed my hands on him and asked the DM if I could strike him. I dealt 4 damage, brought him down to 0, and knocked him out, only to bring him back up to 5 hit points immediately. That was undoubtedly the funniest moment of the evening.”
If you wanted to take another look at Final Fantasy XIV, but don’t feel like renewing your subscription, the MMORPG now offers a login event that can provide you with up to 4 days of playtime.
What is this event? Between January 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM and February 9, 2026, at 3:59 PM, there is a free login event in Final Fantasy 14 again. This means you can log in for free and play all your content without renewing your subscription for the MMORPG.
If you log in during the specified period, you have up to 96 hours to play the game for free. However, please note that the period begins from the moment you log in. You cannot split the 96 hours into multiple weeks.
Your free period ends on the third day at 11:59 PM.
To take advantage of the free login, you must have an account without game time. Additionally, your last subscription (or trial period) must have ended at least 30 days ago.
Start video
Final Fantasy XIV Trailer for Version 1.0 Shows a Past Era
Is there a reason for the free login event? The official website for the game states that they want to show the current content to as many people as possible. The last major patch was 7.4 and buffed many of the attacker jobs. Additionally, all healers were buffed. There were nerfs for the tank class Revolver Blade and the DPS class Viper.
In conjunction with the login event, Final Fantasy XIV advertises the new content from Patch 7.4. They mention the new trial: Doomtrain and the raid dungeon Arkadion – Super Heavyweight. With the update, the ability to use any projection, regardless of your class, has also been introduced. You can thus use everything from your wardrobe.
If you wanted to look into the new content again but weren’t sure if a subscription is worth it for you, you have the perfect opportunity until February 9, 2026.
Intros are not only important for movies, but games also benefit from strong intro levels. An action game has such a good one that MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes can’t stop thinking about it even after more than 15 years.
Every gamer knows the few moments in video games that stay in memory even after decades. These can be dialogues, boss fights, or specific levels. When I think of the best video game moments of all time, I quickly think of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
In the 2008 action title, you play as Galen Marek, a secret apprentice of Darth Vader. As a Sith apprentice, you fight against various enemies and bosses in different levels and become more and more powerful over time. The Force Unleashed is a good action game, not outstanding, but still so entertaining that I have played through it several times. A few years after the release on the Wii and later again on the Xbox 360.
But the intro of the game still stands out strongly even after years, so much so that it remains one of my favorite levels of all time, even though you play a different character: Darth Vader.
In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, you play a much nicer character:
Start video
Jedi Survivor Story Trailer
The best introduction to showcase a villain
Why is the intro so good? The first level of The Force Unleashed shows the backstory of Marek and how Darth Vader found him in the first place. As a Sith Lord, he personally leads an invasion on the planet Kashyyyk, which is inhabited by Wookiees.
With a swift step and the legendary breathing, he faces the warriors using Force powers and the red lightsaber. This level is not a challenge, and every blockade and every enemy is dealt with easily. You are literally the one-man army of the Empire. At the end there is a boss fight against a Jedi, but that is not particularly challenging either.
What makes the level so good?The Force Unleashed is not the only game that shows how powerful you can become right from the start, but it works well on two levels.
Gameplay-wise, it demonstrates how strong the Force and lightsaber can be in an (to Vader) harmless environment, without presenting it in a mundane tutorial. At the same time, you see the later mentor in top form.
Even within the Star Wars universe, this intro is a highlight. The arguably best villain of the series showcases all his skills on the battlefield. Together with the end of the movie Rogue One, it ranks among the best moments of Vader and perfectly shows why he is still a threat after all these years.
Can I still enjoy the game today? The controls are somewhat stiffer than what you would expect from today’s action titles, but it is still playable, especially if you want to experience a true power fantasy in the Star Wars universe. You can buy the game (and the slightly worse sequel) on Steam and play it without any issues.
In ARC Raiders, you can wear different outfits to change your individual look. A player believes that already from the choice of clothing you can read how a player behaves in-game. His ranking is a humorous excursion into the fashion world of the shooter.
The first impression can determine how we think about and perceive others, and how we behave ourselves. This applies as much in reality as in video games, especially when we can customize our appearance in them.
In the case of ARC Raiders, players have access to a variety of outfits. However, not all are recommended – at least that’s what the user abeetabee states in a tier list on Reddit, clarifying what outfits say about you. Allegedly, it can already be determined in advance who will prove to be a loyal ally on the battlefield, and who will cold-bloodedly shoot you in the back.
Start video
Spieler in Arc Raiders schreit so laut um Hilfe, dass der Nachbar die Tür aufbricht
The Choice of the Right Clothing
What does the ranking look like? Again: This is not about the tactical aspect, so how well an outfit is visible in the world. Instead, the user divides his tier list into various categories, the first of which is called “Frightening Presence, Chases You, Pop Music from the Microphone”.
Only a single outfit has made it into this category, namely the Leviathan set, which resembles a diver.
So it continues through the tiers, getting better each time. The three outfits that the user values most for making the wearer look the best are Driftcoat, Radio Renegade, and Riot. They fall into the category “Stops what he is currently doing to help you, and is super nice while doing it”.
You can find the entire ranking here:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
To what extent the assessments of the Reddit user really correspond to the truth cannot be definitively clarified. Understandably, this should be taken with humor. Even under the worst-ranked outfit, a good, trustworthy player might be hiding.
How does the community react to the ranking? In the comments on Reddit, many players support the list. Particularly those who fall into the best category pat themselves on the back. Some users feel betrayed by their favorite outfit, but as usual, such lists are indeed subjective.
Others miss one or the other outfit that is not mentioned in the ranking. To this, the post creator says that he only included those outfits in the list that he has already encountered in the game and can make specific statements about.
In WoW Classic Hardcore the Twitch event Saurercrowd is currently taking place. Prior to this, streamer Metashi12 shared his assessment of certain candidates. He was sure: Tolkin and NoWay would not make it to level 60 on their first try. One of them has now proven him wrong.
One of the organizers, Metashi12, had already given an assessment of various candidates in advance. He was sure about the well-known LoL streamer Tolkin: he would not make it to level 60 on his first try, that is, without dying. However, on Twitch, Tolkin has now celebrated exactly that.
Start video
2021 brought WoW Classic the first expansion Burning Crusade back
Tolkin reaches level 60, emphasizes that Metashi was wrong
How did Tolkin react to reaching level 60? Yesterday, on January 9, 2026, Tolkin reached level 60 in WoW during the Twitch stream (around 06:55:00). He celebrated this not only in the game itself with countless players. With sunglasses and LED effects, he reacted to an older YouTube video by Metashi12.
In this video, Metashi12 ranked some participants of the event in a tier list. He assessed how well the streamers would perform in the game. To Tolkin, he said back then:
I am so sorry to take the illusion away from you. But just because you are a Challenger in LoL, that has nothing to do with WoW. Not even remotely. I would bet my both legs that neither NoWay nor Tolkin will achieve it on the First Try. So that’s absolutely irrelevant.
Metashi on Tolkin’s and NoWay’s chances at the Sauercrowd event (Source: YouTube)
Without saying anything, Tolkin grabs a piece of paper on which he has drawn legs. As a symbolic gesture, he burns the piece of paper, showing Metashi without saying a word that he has indeed succeeded.
How does the community react? In a Reddit thread on the topic, Tolkin is praised by the community for his performance.
As redditdenwin writes: “[That] Tolkin has become the fifth level 60 without prior experience is an incredible achievement.” Hartwurzelholz adds: I think Tolkin has perfectly embodied the idea of the project!
Due to rising hardware prices, many gaming PCs and parts are being bought up before they become even more expensive. A store in Japan is desperately trying and sees no sense in hiding its plight.
What is the store desperate about? A Japanese store that earns its revenue by selling custom-built and ready-to-use gaming PCs realizes that it can no longer be picky.
Due to the rising prices of RAM, SSDs, and graphics cards, many gamers and PC enthusiasts decide to act quickly. They are buying hardware in bulk before prices can rise further.
Businesses, like the aforementioned store in Japan, are therefore looking for additional sources. And they have reached a point where they not only want to hope but actively beg gamers to sell them their used computers.
Start video
Why do tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg keep wearing the same clothes?
Store desperately needs restock, no matter how good or bad
How does the store plan to obtain hardware? The store “Sofmap” from Japan is forced to ask for help on X. In their message, they explain the bitter truth they are facing as a company – they need anything they can get, regardless of its condition:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The desperate message from Sofmap translates as follows:
The situation is currently such that gaming computers, even used ones, are in short supply in warehouses.
If you want to replace your devices with new ones, please sell your gaming computer to our company. We offer you rather high purchase prices. It does not matter whether it is a gaming desktop PC, a laptop, or of course also a regular computer that is not used for gaming.
We basically buy anything related to computers.
Can this approach help the store? It can be assumed that the used computers will subsequently be dismantled to then resell RAM or graphics cards.
Fans of Godzilla, and especially those who really liked the 2023 filmMinus One, can look forward to the sequel in 2026. It has now been announced when we can expect a theatrical release.
Godzilla Minus One surprised fans of the giant lizard in 2023. Not only did the film come from Godzilla’s country of origin, Japan, but it also captivated with a thrilling, deeply human story set during World War II.
With a comparatively low budget, which according to IMDb was around €13 million, director Takashi Yamazaki and his team managed to create a spectacular and believable entry in the long history of Godzilla. Despite the sparse production costs for such a film, the film presented impressive visual effects and even won the Oscar in this category in 2024 for this achievement.
It was only a matter of time before the sequel comes our way. Now it is clear when we can expect Godzilla’s return to the big screen. The date follows a traditional day.
Start video
Godzilla Minus One – Trailer for the Japanese Return of the Giant Lizard
The Day of the Lizard is in November
When is the new film coming out? The title has been known for some time and is consequently Minus Zero. According to the official website of Godzilla, the film is set to hit theaters in Japan on November 3, 2026 – just in time for the annual Godzilla Day, when the original, very first film premiered in 1954. The predecessor Minus One was also released on this day in Japan.
In North America, Minus Zero premieres on November 6, 2026, just three days later. Although there is currently no date for Europe or even Germany according to the official website, it is expected that it will be the same as in North America.
This was also the case with the predecessor, which was released in the West on December 1, 2023, nearly a month after the Japanese release. This time, less than a week will separate the release in Japan and the West, which is a first. Typically, significantly more time passed.
Can the film be streamed? Not at the theatrical release, but it could be possible shortly afterward. In the case of the predecessor Minus One, Netflix added the film to its program in June 2024, where it is still available today. Therefore, it is possible that Godzilla Minus Zero will also be available on this streaming service after its theatrical run.
What is known about the plot? Unfortunately, almost nothing. The producing studio Tōhō is keeping quiet about the story, and as of now, we only know that it is supposed to be a sequel, a direct continuation. In the past, director Takashi Yamazaki has talked about a slimy monster he is a fan of – whether we will see it in the finished film remains to be seen.
Godzilla Minus Zero follows in big footsteps, as the predecessor is the most successful Japanese Godzilla film of all time and has grossed around €97 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo.
The expectations of fans are likely high given the quality of Minus One. But what do you think about it? Are you looking forward to the return of the giant lizard, and what do you want to see from the sequel? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Maybe one of the enemies from our list will return: The 10 most powerful enemies of Godzilla in the power ranking
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Many players strive for successful outcomes in their favorite games. For this, they are often willing to use tricks to guarantee this success. Larian has now explained: Players who used a frowned-upon method in Baldur’s Gate 3 will not want it in Divinity at all.
What “gaming sin” is being talked about? This refers to savescumming: a method that is widespread in many games with multiple save states. If one is not satisfied with the outcome of an action, one reloads an old save and simply tries again.
In a game like Baldur’s Gate 3, where decisions and their (mis)successes greatly influence the story and events, savescumming is viewed by a large part of the community as cheating. Why many players still chose this playstyle is explained by one of them in a recent AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with Larian Studios on Reddit, where the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity interacted with the community: “
BG3 is a game where most “better” story and world interactions depend on successful rolls and checks. […] Admittedly, I usually only let a bad roll go if I feel that there are no significant consequences (narratively or in terms of rewards) that would mean I would miss out on content.
Are there plans to make these dialogues narratively more interesting, similar to Disco Elysium, to encourage players to accept “bad” random values?
Adam Smith, Writing Director at Larian, addressed this question and gives the community hope that savescumming may not be necessary in Divinity at all.
Here you can see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3:
Start video
Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
Failures should no longer encourage players to reload
How does the Writing Director address failures in Divinity? Smith responds to the fan that the team wants to not only take away the urge to savescum but also that failures can also yield exciting results that are just as valuable as successes.
“Our goal is definitely to make failure more interesting,” explains the Writing Director on Reddit, “There are already some situations in the game where, in my opinion, the most exciting – and most extensive – outcome results from a ‘failure,’ but you will be best able to judge how well we have succeeded.”
The community is relieved that Larian is not ignoring this problem, as SireEvalish explains, who relied on savescumming himself: “That was probably the biggest flaw of Baldur’s Gate 3. The randomness ultimately meant that I was more focused on the save system than engaging with the game mechanics.”
What does Larian say about narrative balance in Divinity? In line with the topic of story and narrative consequences, CEO of Larian and Game Director Swen Vincke also commented.
“Since Divinity will have a larger scope compared to BG3, I assume there will be more branching narratives and problem-solving opportunities. How are you trying to achieve this while mitigating the risk that the story falls apart without too much ‘railroading’ certain key plot points?”
Vincke clearly explains that Larian hates this “railroading” of certain paths. They want to increase the number of possible outcomes and create freedoms while still ensuring a captivating story: “We learned a lot from BG3 and are now applying those insights along with a variety of new ideas” (Source: Reddit).
A shooter on Steam throws you into the desert with other players, but like in the sci-fi film Mortal Engines, you have a mobile fortress. In a new trailer, the developers reveal when SAND: Raiders of Sophie is set to be released.
When is the game supposed to be released? Do you remember Mortal Engines? Even though the film by Peter Jackson was not particularly well-received, there are many fans of the book series. This is likely due to the concept: In a post-apocalyptic scenario, people are on mobile fortresses trying to survive.
This concept is also embraced by the shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie. In a new trailer, it was finally revealed that the game is set to be released in March 2026. In addition to Steam, the game will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Although it is an extraction shooter, you will not only fight with conventional weapons.
You can see the new trailer here:
Start video
SAND: Raiders of Sophie confirmed in the new trailer the release month
You are not the only pirates in the desert
What kind of game is SAND: Raiders of Sophie? The game world takes place in a rather desolate post-apocalyptic desert. In an alternate timeline in 1910, humans return to a ravaged planet to gather resources and other riches.
At its core, the game is a PvPvE extraction shooter, similar to ARC Raiders. Alone or with other players, you must explore the world and gather resources, but you must also defend yourself against zombies or other players. For that, you have not only classic weapons at your disposal.
The highlight of the game is said to be the mobile fortresses, which strongly resemble Mortal Engines. You must steer and repair these yourself. With equipped cannons, you can attack the fortresses of other players. As is usual for extraction shooters, you must also escape before other players can take you out. If you die, you lose everything.
How is the new trailer received by the players? Among the comments on the YouTube videos, the majority seems finally excited about the release, after all, the game was announced a few years ago. There is only one skepticism in the comments regarding the performance. It seems that in the beta and in playtests, according to the comments, it was not always stable.
Besides medicine, the private lives of the (young) doctors in Scrubs are very important, especially their love lives. MeinMMO has taken a look at what the most popular couples are according to Google search queries. And based on that, protagonist J.D. should have actually married someone entirely different.
How did this ranking come about? While Scrubs focuses on life in the hospital, the social lives of the characters are also very important to the plot. Accordingly, there are quite a few romances, relationships, and breakups. Whether it’s Dr. Cox and his on-off (ex-)wife Jordan, Turk and Carla, or J.D.’s almost countless flirtations.
We then checked the Google search volume for each couple using the website Keyword Tool In this list, you will find the top 5 couples that were searched for the most from December 2024 to December 2025 according to the site.
[toc]
Warning, Spoiler! This list discusses all the seasons of Scrubs that have been aired so far.
Start video
Scrubs shows in the 2nd teaser for the revival that J.D. and Turk can still joke around after 16 years
Before we start with the ranking, we would like to ask you: What is your favorite couple from Scrubs?
Rank 10: J.D. & Jordan
The entry into the top 10 is made by protagonist John Dorian aka J.D. and Jordan, Dr. Cox’s ex-wife. The two have sex during their first encounter in season 1, which remains a secret. At least until the end of the first season when Jordan drops the bomb on J.D.’s mentor Dr. Cox.
From season 2, the two meet on a friendly level. For example, Jordan helps J.D. break up with one of his girlfriends. The couple has generated about 380 search queries worldwide over the past 12 months.
Kim is probably J.D.’s most serious relationship besides Elliot. The two are in 9th place in the ranking with 470 search queries. They only meet in season five, even though Kim has been a urologist at Sacred Heart for many years. The two have a romantic rendezvous on his undeveloped property. Kim is pregnant afterward but reportedly loses the baby. Their paths separate.
In episode 20 of the sixth season, the two meet again, and Kim is very pregnant. They then get back together but separate again after the birth of their son Sammy. However, they raise the boy together.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The Sauercrowd project needs reinforcements! A streamer who is really excited about WoW Classic Hardcore goes by the name Schaufinator, and he is applying with a song for the content guild.
Which streamer is it? Schaufinator’s real name is Kevin Schauff, and he streams on Twitch almost every evening. He often plays games. Sometimes it’s just casual chatting though. He has gathered more than 6,000 followers through his regular streams. In addition, he has 21,800 followers on Instagram and about 213,000 followers on TikTok.
What does Schaufinator sing? With his song, the streamer makes it clear that he has plenty of WoW experience under his belt. Here are the lyrics:
Once there was a group that set out, the name of the guild was Sauercrowd. The mobs hit hard, one pull went wrong. They die off like cattle.
Come on, take Schaufinator with you, he brings skill and also tactics. Now every day I watch you, my mage is ready.
I’ve been playing the mage since classic, I’ll show you how it’s done, my son. Being part of it is enough for me as a reward. I mishandle my tone here.
Come on, take Schaufinator with you, I have been there, I know the way. Now I’m not at the back anymore, my mage is ready.
The adds run wild around. Oh, let me be, my mana is empty. I’ll just grab a mana potion, then the sheeping begins.
Come on, take Schaufinator with you, he brings skill and also tactics. Now every day I watch you, my mage is ready.
No tricks allowed, no second tries, but one still stands tough. I also like to poop in a bowl. That has to happen in the raid sometimes.
Come on, take Schaufinator with you, I have been there, I know the way. Now I’m not at the back anymore, my mage is ready.
Here comes another crazy line. Unfortunately, I can’t think of one. My head is empty, my finger is gaming. Come on, let me in already.
Please!
You can listen to the whole song on TikTok or below:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from TikTok that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The new role-playing game Sea of Remnants on Steam and PS5 turns you into a quirky pirate who doesn’t take his everyday life too seriously. The developers have now announced an alpha test with a new trailer, showcasing how colorful the game is.
What kind of game is this? In Sea of Remnants, you take on the role of a pirate captain somewhere on the high seas. Your goal is to recruit a suitable crew and then wreak havoc on the seas with your ship.
However, you are not the biggest danger on the high seas. The trailer already shows several sea monsters that want to take you on. But other pirates are also envious of your treasures and want to relieve you of your belongings.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
Start video
Pirate RPG Sea of Remnants showcases gameplay in the “Wanderer Test” trailer
Theme park, but as a solo game
Can you play the game online? No, Sea of Remnants is, despite a colorful theme park, a strictly single-player title. Earlier information about the game hinted at a genuine pirate MMO, but the developers have removed all hints of online features.
Nevertheless, the pirate adventure offers a colorful theme park, which was likely originally intended for the MMO part of the game and which offers more than just pure piracy. You can solve puzzles and loot treasure chambers on land. In the evening, people gather in the pubs and celebrate joyfully.
During this, you can experience all kinds of mini-games and either lose or double your looted gold if you’re lucky. However, the biggest feature in the game is probably your crew members.
What’s the deal with the crew? According to the description on Steam, Sea of Remnants offers you over 300 different companions who are said to react differently to your decisions in the game.
It’s conceivable that the companions will also have different skills, as one main aspect is to build as strong a crew as possible to support you on your missions.
When is Sea of Remnants being released? The pirate role-playing game is set to release in 2026 for Steam and PS5. The first opportunity to set sail on the high seas will be between February 5 and 12, 2026, when the closed alpha test of the game takes place.
Anyone wishing to participate must fill out a survey on the Discord server of Sea of Remnants. Participants in the survey will then be placed in a drawing from which the alpha testers will be selected.
It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. You can expectseveral birthdays, the comeback of a historically great WoW expansion, and a new era for Elder Scrolls Online.
MMORPG Dreadmyst shows action-packed battles in the release trailer
Despite DDoS attacks to World First Kill
What happened with the big MMORPGs:
The developers of WoW have reached out to the community with a service reminder: Legion Remix is about to end, spend your bronze before January 21, 2026, to get the best deals! More on blizzard.com.
Anyone wanting to try the new content of Final Fantasy XIV for free can do so from January 9, 2026, to February 9, 2026, for 96 hours. All details about the free login event can be found on finalfantasyxiv.com.
On January 8, 2026, the new update for Black Desert went live. Included: the Rabam talents for the Seraphia class, guild boss improvements, and more. You can find the German patch notes on playblackdesert.com.
In the new episode of Eye On Arkesia, there was a preview of new content like Thaemine Extreme or the new Ark Pass, set to appear next week in Lost Ark. You can watch the episode on YouTube or below.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
DC Universe Online celebrates its 15th anniversary with gifts for the community and various event content. You can find all the details on dcuniverseonline.com.
And another birthday: Tibia is turning 29 years old. From January 14 to February 12, 2026, you can challenge the First Dragons in this venerable MMORPG. More on tibia.com.
All good things come in threes: RuneScape is celebrating its 25th year with special activities, special capes, and more. There was also a preview of upcoming changes for the treasure hunt. Where? On runescape.com.
Legend of YMIR is criticized due to its mobile roots and aggressive monetization, but that does not diminish the popularity of the game: The developers had to open 4 new worlds, two for Asia, one for North America and Europe, and one for South America. This brings the MMORPG to nearly 100 servers (Source: mmorpg.org.pl).
Is Blade & Soul coming to an end soon? After Blade & Soul Heroes announced the end in South Korea, there was now an announcement that Blade & Soul and Blade & Soul NEO are set to go offline in Japan on March 11 (Source: bns.ncsoft.jp).
The Nintendo Switch will receive a “new” MMORPG on January 13, 2026: Wizard101 has been available on Steam since September 2008 and has an 82 percent positive rating there. You can also play the online role-playing game on Xbox and PlayStation. You can find the official console FAQ on wizard101.com.
Due to the continuing popularity of Final Fantasy XI, the developers announced a series of innovations for 2026 in their New Year’s message. Included: a better gaming experience for solo players, fresh combat content, and a story replay function. You can find the full list on playonline.com.
Start video
Past Fate shows in the trailer what an old-school MMORPG looks like in 2026
With The Story Page, a new indie MMORPG is set to launch on Steam in February 2026. Unlike many other solo projects, The Story Page does not rely on nostalgic iso/pixel graphics, but on third-person 3D action.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen received the first patch of 2026 on January 7. The patch notes on pantheonmmo.com mainly contain bug fixes and adjustments for NPCs, items, and other areas of the game.
The equipment is one of the most important aspects in Baldur’s Gate 3 and in all previous Divinity games. Now the developers of Larian Studios have given a first hint about how they will handle loot in the new Divinity.
The trailer for Divinity, the new game from the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3, was one of the highlights of the recent Game Awards. In a current AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, several team members behind the game give insights into the current state of development.
This also includes a hint about how they will deal with the topic of “loot” in Divinity. It seems they are leaning more towards the system from Baldur’s Gate 3 rather than the version from the “Divinity: Original Sin” games.
Handcrafted instead of random has proven itself – Here’s how loot works in the new Divinity
During the AMA on Reddit, Nick Pechenin, Head of Design at Larian, responded to a question regarding the upcoming loot system in Divinity.
User “CellistElectrical135” wanted to know whether the loot system would be more oriented towards the random-based system from the Divinity games, or the “handcrafted” system from Baldur’s Gate 3.
Pechenin stated that the approach of manually creating and placing all magical items in Baldur’s Gate 3 has proven effective and is something that Larian wanted to do for Divinity: Original Sin 2 as well.
Start video
Larian introduces the new subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 – Here is Part 1 with Cleric, Barbarian, Bard, and Druid
“When working on random loot for DOS1 and DOS2, we found that completely random loot is often confusing. Therefore, we added more and more rules and predefined patterns to make it feel more targeted. Ultimately, random generation didn’t save us much time,” says the Head of Design,
You can thus expect that most magical items in Divinity will also be created and placed by hand. So, if particularly exciting items stand out after release, you can expect to find them in the corresponding places in each playthrough.
What does this mean concretely? In Baldur’s Gate 3, you receive the exciting, magical weapons always from the same sources. The sword Phalar Aluve, for example, is always in its shrine in the Underdark, the Everglow Blade is always received when you defeat Commander Zhalk, the recurring blade is always found at the merchant in the Goblin camp – and so on.
In Divinity: Original Sin, however, you could not specifically search for weapons. They appeared randomly among various enemies. This could become quite tedious, especially since the weapons were also significantly affected by scaling. A strong weapon you just gathered could feel significantly too weak a few levels later. In Baldur’s Gate 3, however, you do not tend to switch weapons as often.
Additionally, this also allows for the control that significant fights offer suitable loot as rewards. The intentional placement of items also allows for giving them a certain importance.
However, this also eliminates the element of surprise in multiple playthroughs.
What do you think about the upcoming loot system? Do you prefer finding handcrafted items in fixed locations, or would you rather enjoy random loot? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to dive deeper into the topic of Divinity: Here is the big MeinMMO interview with Swen Vincke, Game Director and CEO of Larian Studios.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
