In ARC Raiders, a player behaved like a rat, but attracted the wrath of the other players.
What does rat mean? In extraction shooters like ARC Raiders or Escape from Tarkov, there is the so-called rat playstyle. Players camp at exits or popular spots in impossible places, waiting the whole round for another player to come so they can surprise and take them out.
This is exactly what happened to Reddit user Blanket7e in ARC Raiders. He was calling for the elevator when another player opened fire on him, taking him down just before extraction. He only survived the situation thanks to an attack from the ARC and help was not far away.
You can see another curious story about ARC Raiders here:
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Spieler in Arc Raiders schreit so laut um Hilfe, dass der Nachbar die Tür aufbricht
No one likes rats
How did he survive the situation? Instead of being taken out by the “rat”, a whole group of players came to the player’s aid. While the “rat” was still hiding before the ARC’s attack, the rescuers helped the player back on his feet.
They further asked him who had attacked him, to which the player pointed out the house where the “rat” was holed up. The players stormed the house and took out the “rat” before more players arrived, who humiliatedly surrounded the downed “rat” and shot at the body.
Verbal taunts were also directed at the “rat” and music was played. The clip went viral on Reddit with the title “When the whole lobby wanted a rat gone” and garnered several comments.
You can see the full clip here:
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What are players saying? Players who have seen the video praise the lobby for handling such players correctly. Helping the innocent and taking a stand against “rats” and PvP has been a significant trend in ARC Raiders since its release.
On Pokémon GO, the second spotlight hour of 2026 is scheduled for January 13th. You can read about which Pokémon and what bonuses are active here.
When does the spotlight hour start?The spotlight hour starts on January 13th at 6:00 PM. For 60 minutes, the Pokémon of the day will appear, before the normal spawns of the event High Zaptitude return at 7:00 PM.
Which Pokémon will appear? Voltilamm is in the spotlight. This Electric-type Pokémon is a classic that can evolve into Waaty and Ampharos. Ampharos also has a Mega Evolution that is even stronger.
What bonus is active? Every evolution gives you double the amount of XP.
Is there a Shiny Voltilamm? Yes, you can also secure the Shiny. However, the chance is not increased, so you’ll need some luck.
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Voltilamm in the Spotlight Hour of Pokémon GO
Is it worth catching? Generally, Voltilamm with its evolutions is not overly useful in battles. Neither in PvP nor in raids, Voltilamm, Waaty, and Ampharos are among the best Pokémon in the game.
One exception is Mega-Ampharos, which is among the best Electric attackers. So if you catch a good specimen of Voltilamm during the spotlight hour, it might be worth leveling it up and eventually pulling off the Mega Evolution when you have the necessary energies.
Is the bonus worth it? The evolution bonus is not bad if you still need XP on your way to level 80. It’s best to prepare before the hour and figure out which Pokémon you want to evolve to save time. Otherwise, there is also an evolution filter in the Pokémon collection that shows you all the Pokémon you can currently evolve – if you are only interested in the XP.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? First, High Zaptitude is on the schedule, where you can secure Voltrel and Shiny Blipp. After that, there are more interesting dates coming up. We have summarized the entire overview for you in our list. Here you can find all events in Pokémon GO in January 2026.
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A Redditor wants to remove a fan from a part of his old PC. However, he does not consider that some parts are not suitable for recycling. He later receives criticism for his actions in a post.
What is the problem? The builder Turbulent_Mine25 writes in a Reddit post from January 11, 2026, that an old PC of his would not turn on. As a result, he wanted to remove the power supply fan.
To do this, he removed the device from the power source and, according to his own account, unscrewed a few screws to access the inside of the component. While doing so, he touched something on the circuit board.
Although nothing happened, he asked in his post if he was an idiot and whether he nearly electrocuted himself or if the hardware components discharge quickly enough to prevent such incidents.
If you also hate opening power supplies and prefer installing graphics cards, then check out the GPUs from Intel:
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Power supplies not only transmit current to hardware
Why is this component so dangerous? The component contains so-called capacitors, which convert current from the socket and subsequently transmit it to your PC. Here lies the problem: Even when turned off and after a long time, capacitors and other components of the power supply can still hold an electrical charge.
This is extremely dangerous, and this charge can discharge onto a person upon contact and cause serious harm or, in extreme cases, lead to death. Therefore, we strongly recommend: Do not open power supplies, even if you are confident that you know what you are doing. The risk is not worth it!
Manufacturers even warn on their own websites against opening them, such as Corsair. They write: “While it’s all possible, and you only need a screwdriver to open your power supply, it can be incredibly dangerous.”
They also recommend using compressed air and a dry cloth to clean the component. How important it is to clean computers is shown by another builder, who complains about a PC that he needs to clean.
Utilize the extended warranty from manufacturers
What can I do if a power supply is defective? In this case, you have two options:
You can claim the warranty depending on the period of use. In the EU, you have at least two years of warranty entitlement for hardware products, but many manufacturers, such as Seasonic, offer three to twelve years on their websites depending on the product line. Ensure that the warranty terms are met, which vary by manufacturer.
Replace the power supply. If you suspect that your power supply is defective, you should replace it. Because in the worst case, it could damage your hardware or even cause fires.
The new MMORPG Dreadmyst launched over the weekend on Steam and achieved a surprising success. Only the technology is not functioning as it should so far.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Dreadmyst is a new tab-target MMORPG that is played from an isometric perspective. In the game, there are four classes: the Paladin, the Mage, the Ranger, and the Cleric, which you can develop into a unique character using a deep build-making system.
Typically, you play this MMORPG in an old-school style best in a group with up to three other players, to have a tank, a healer, and two damage dealers who can progress through the quests together.
Dreadmyst also features a PvP mode. This allows players to showcase their skills in an arena. The release of the new MMORPG was successful, but the technology became a problem.
Here you can watch the trailer for Dreadmyst:
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MMORPG Dreadmyst shows action-packed battles in the release trailer
Surprising success despite warnings
How did the launch go? The launch of Dreadmyst was a typical MMORPG launch – it did not go as smoothly as planned. Just an hour before the release, the server for account creation was down, which meant that new users could no longer register.
This was quickly resolved by the developers, but it caused the first negative reviews on Steam. Server crashes and small rollbacks occurred frequently, which frustrated players despite the solo developer’s efforts.
Numerically, the release weekend was a great success. While some voices from the community warned against the solo developer before the release, Dreadmyst, although graphically quite simple, impressed with its gameplay.
According to SteamDB, the indie MMORPG reached a peak player count of 7904. An impressive achievement for a project with only one developer. However, due to technical difficulties, the MMORPG only has 72% positive ratings on Steam.
What’s next for Dreadmyst? The solo developer is currently working full-time to keep the technology of his MMORPG running smoothly. The announcement channel on Discord states that the highest priority is currently to eliminate the server crashes and related rollbacks.
Currently, the MMORPG has only one server, and another server is only planned once the current issues are resolved. Also, a queue is currently missing, which requires players to repeatedly try their luck to get onto the server.
That despite the warnings, some players achieve the first MMORPG success of 2026 with Dreadmyst was perhaps unexpected by most players. Maybe the criticism also contributed to making the MMORPG known. After all, Dreadmyst is available for everyone to try out for free. Another MMORPG, however, has already failed in 2026: First MMORPG of 2026 fails spectacularly, player says: “The worst MMO in 20 years”
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Cyberpunk 2077 is full of charming characters who impact V’s life, whether platonically or romantically. A player, however, had to realize why the community is quickly turned off by a potential romance – and wants to get rid of him again quickly, despite feeling sorry for him.
Which character is being talked about? It is the former NCPD detective River Ward from Cyberpunk 2077, whom V meets during the course of the game. He is one of the four possible romances in the game with whom V can have a purely physical but also romantic relationship if the player wishes.
River is heterosexual and therefore only wants to pursue a relationship with a female-presenting V – provided that she is also interested in him.
Compared to the other romances in the game, River is less frequently considered a romantic choice, with many players justifying this by saying that Judy is simply much more popular as an option for a female V.
A player who felt sorry for the former cop ultimately engaged in the relationship… and now regrets that decision, as she tells the Cyberpunk community on Reddit: “I regret it every time I shower and he looks at me like that… it gives me chills, lol. By the way, I find him clingy and annoying; that’s what I get for feeling sorry for him.”
Other players can relate to the feeling of the player and share their own experiences with ex-policemen, and why they just can’t stand the romance.
Here you can see the trailer for the city of dreams in Cyberpunk 2077:
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Different ideas to end a relationship (as gently as possible)
What ideas does the community have for the player’s situation? To save the player from the unwanted partnership in Cyberpunk 2077, the community has some ideas on Reddit to somehow get rid of River. Sometimes more ethically justifiable, sometimes a bit less:
“Tell him to meet you in the apartment you like the least, and never go there for the rest of the game,” writes Tylenol187ForDogs (with a “Team Judy” banner), which is actually a solid idea to avoid him for the rest of the game.
“… Shall we meet in Dogtown?”, suggests jessiah284, the place where policemen get shot at first sight.
sailrwhale simply presents a piece of advice from Johnny Silverhand himself, which, however, sounds quite final:
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Other players who find River not so bad but quite lovable cannot understand the player:
“I think River should present the ‘family route’, and some of his lines are really sweet…” writes LoFiMagic and Spookiiwookii also finds: “Why do people act like River is holding a gun to their head and forcing them to start a romance with him? If you don’t like him, then for goodness’ sake, don’t start a romance with him.”
I want to make it clear: I have nothing against River Ward and his questline, which I really enjoyed. It is also fair to say that I prefer to choose potential romances that reflect my own sexuality and personal immersion. That’s why I always go Team Judy in every playthrough.
River as a character is likable to me, and getting to know his background and family was very exciting. However, even the disturbing mission arc surrounding River’s kidnapped nephew cannot compare to the uncomfortable feeling that the game gave me with his advances.
Ending his quest line with a shared dinner was very enjoyable for me. However, his potential romance not only interested me, I simply found it really – to express it best like Susanne Daubner – cringe.
During the dinner with his family, the topic uncomfortably shifts too often to a potential romantic relationship between the mercenary and the former cop, without ever having any hints of an existing interest. You absolutely ruin dinner for his sister and the little children you previously played with because you don’t want to be a couple with their uncle.
“And my brother likes you.” “Who also thinks that V and Uncle River make a good couple?”
This invitation felt to me like the kind of action where a marriage proposal must absolutely take place in public and in front of many others, making one feel more or less forced by conscience to say yes. And that he still asks afterwards, despite all of this, “not to be kept waiting any longer” really took the cake for me.
River is a good guy; you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But uff… This final mission turns River from a “good guy” into a “Nice Guy”, and it’s no wonder that many female players feel their toenails curling.
As can be seen from the Reddit thread, River still has enough fans who like him just the way he is. And those Vs who are less inclined towards the former policeman can still try it with a talented braindance artist, just like MeinMMO author Johanna: Judy in Cyberpunk 2077 breaks my heart – and I want more of it [MeinMMO Classic]
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MSI has introduced a new monitor. Integrating some AI features, it aims to make gaming easier. However, many players are not enthusiastic about it and fear long-term consequences for fair online gaming.
The manufacturer MSI unveiled the 5th generation of its OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The YouTube channel Paul’s Hardware has showcased the monitor in more detail in a YouTube video.
However, the new AI features integrated into the monitor are causing quite a stir:
With the new so-called “AI Tracker,” you can automatically highlight characters, such as opponents, using AI.
Thanks to AI Goggle, you recover faster from flashbangs as the effect is reduced by the monitor.
AI Vision+ is supposed to improve the monitor’s brightness settings, allowing you to spot your opponents even in complete darkness.
Such features make it significantly easier to target and eliminate an opponent. While MSI states that this is “Recommended for Singleplayer Gameplay,” many fear that such features could have entirely different implications.
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“If this becomes the norm, online gaming is doomed.”
What do the players say? In a post on Reddit, a heated discussion about the new monitor feature is already underway, and many players are less than enthusiastic. Many fear that such AI tools could significantly influence fair gameplay. No one can prevent such tools from being used in competitive online games.
And one user explains in his post on Reddit what many are likely thinking:
If this becomes the norm, online gaming is doomed.
Are such functions unusual? No, some monitors already rely on special aids, such as displaying a crosshair over the monitor settings. Some users already consider a crosshair to be cheating because some games intentionally do without a crosshair.
The German WoW project Sauercrowd has also reached the international Twitch streamers. The founder of the US-based WoW guild OnlyFangs Thomas “Sodapoppin” Morris has also heard about the project and reacted to the deaths of some of the participants.
What does Sodapoppin have to do with Sauercrowd? Sodapoppin is a US streamer who founded the guild OnlyFangs in WoW. OnlyFangs was considered a role model for the German WoW Twitch project Sauercrowd.
Sodapoppin already became aware of the German branch in November 2025 and announced there that he would partly watch the event. Sodapoppin fulfilled this announcement by reacting to the death clips of the German Twitch streamers in one of his live streams. He had clear words for the performances of the participants.
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“Is this a huge learning curve for new players that I don’t understand?”
What does Sodapoppin criticize? Sodapoppin clicked through the death clips and seemed incredulous about the ways in which the German Twitch streamers died in WoW. Above all, Sodapoppin frequently wondered whether only “complete noobs” would participate in Sauercrowd, as he noticed basic gameplay mistakes.
Some have no proper overview of all the possibilities of the game, such as health pots or abilities. It should be mentioned: It is not clear whether Sodapoppin is aware that beginners in WoW are also involved in the project.
Some of the participants also give the impression to the OnlyFangs founder that they do not know about keybindings. Sodapoppin is shocked by how many of the streamers click their abilities with the mouse: “Not a single keybinding on the screen, by the way. Not one. This guy clicks violently.” (Source: YouTube from minute 02:41).
And even in a death clip of the German Twitch streamer Henke, Sodapoppin wonders: “Are keybindings that hard? Is this just a huge learning curve for new players that I don’t understand?” (Source: YouTube from minute 14:02).
Overall, Sodapoppin seems amused by Sauercrowd. The project seems to him to be extremely tough and loss-heavy. The numerous losses are likely also due to the fact that some of the participants are playing WoW for the first time.
In Dungeons & Dragons there are some unwritten rules that establish themselves sooner or later in every group. One action can ruin a campaign for a group. Therefore, the party’s cleric seeks advice from the community.
How did the group make the campaign harder? Reddit user Miserable_Yoghurt160 shares his tale of suffering in his thread. He plays a cleric who is primarily pacifistic and has a problem. His group was faced with an NPC who appeared helpless under the influence of red smoke and got involved in a fight.
He suggested disabling the machine that the supposedly guilty smoke was coming from with water – but this was not to be. His companions did not heed his plan. Instead, they continued to beat on the opponent, causing him to die before Miserable_Yoghurt160 even got a turn with his cleric.
Days later, their game master told him that this NPC was one of the most important in the entire campaign and that the party had made everything ten times harder with his death. He would have provided assistance with important puzzles and moved the story forward. If the group had planned ahead and communicated properly, instead of acting immediately and entering into conflict, this could have been avoided – a rule that quickly establishes itself in most groups.
However, the community sees another problem in the whole situation that weighs far heavier than the simple “think first, then act”.
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“If the NPC hasn’t done anything, he’s not the most important NPC”
Where does the community see the problem? Under the thread are nearly 500 comments discussing the situation (as of: 12.01.2026, 11:15 AM). Most users do not primarily see the problem in the behavior of the group, even though that certainly plays a role.
The much bigger problem is that the game master likely made several cardinal mistakes:
The group wasn’t clear that this NPC was so important; otherwise, they probably would have acted differently in the story.
The game master should have indicated to the group that their actions would have such far-reaching consequences so that they would have the chance to change it if they wanted.
Instead of “punishing” the group with such a drastic increase in difficulty, the game master should have enabled the group to return to the “normal” difficulty level with some kind of substitute NPC.
Commentators point out that the game master literally has the course in his hands. He has all the tools and options to direct the events and influence the gameplay or adjust the difficulty fluidly. Instead of punishing the group for something they likely weren’t fully aware of, the game master should look for alternatives that he can offer them.
He can also learn from this that he should let NPCs, who are supposed to play an important role, be more active and react more agilely to situations, as yesat explains in his comment: “If the NPC hasn’t done anything, he’s not the most important NPC. First rule of being a DM. If the PC really needs help, the DM can simply add another NPC that fulfills all requirements. This is not a video game where the developers have to plan everything in advance.”
The success of Palworld has already shown that Pokémon is no longer the sole market leader in the monster collecting genre. A new competitor has now presented a trailer that not only looks stunning but also shows what the gameplay has to offer.
What kind of game is this? Aniimo is a monster collector like Palworld or Pokémon and is currently still in development. While the exact release date is not yet known, it is already clear that the open-world RPG will be free to play on Steam and mobile.
As is common in monster collectors, it’s all about catching different creatures and adding them to your team. You can see how cute the little monsters look in the new trailer:
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Aniimo shows in the trailer for the closed beta how good the monster collector looks
More than just collecting
What does the trailer show? In Aniimo, it is about more than just collecting Aniimos. The trailer already shows that the companions can also be used for crafting products, similar to Palworld. The Aniimos operate machines or take care of farming.
Instead of just watching the battles, players can transform into any collected Aniimo to overcome puzzles, challenges, and even battles, including boss fights, using the monster’s abilities.
During battles, it’s always possible to switch between different monsters to apply and attack enemies with various elements. The combat system is reminiscent of Genshin Impact and is based on the combined attacks of your Aniimos.
The focus in the trailer is clearly on the graphics. These are impressive even in the in-game scenes and look more high-quality and colorful compared to Palworld and especially in comparison to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The Aniimos really seem to shine. Even the fur textures of the monsters look much more realistic than those of the competition.
When can players play? Soon there will be an opportunity to take a look at the new monster collector. The developers have opened registrations for the second closed beta on the website Aniimo.com, where an unknown number of participants will be able to check out the game.
The applications for the closed beta will remain open until January 20, 2026. On January 21, it will be announced who gets to participate in the game. The beta is set to start on January 23.
With Aniimo, a new serious competitor is entering the market against Pokémon and Palworld. However, it is still unclear how the game intends to earn money, especially since it will be released for free. So far, only costumes are known that are likely to be purchasable for real money. Although Palworld is deeply embroiled in a legal dispute with Nintendo, the developers are celebrating a successful year: “Not bad for a dead game” – Palworld developers counter their haters while celebrating a successful year
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So far, Blackbeard has been the only character in One Piece to use two Devil Fruits in battle. As the manga reveals in the current chapter, there is now another person who uses two different Devil Fruits.
Warning, Spoiler! Here you will find information about a character from Chapter 1170 of the One Piece manga.
What kind of character is this? On the island of giants, the Straw Hat crew encounters Loki. He is the prince of Elban and the son of King Harald. The giant is forced to stop his father and uses the power of two Devil Fruits to do so.
What are these Devil Fruits? On one hand, the giants have been guarding their national treasure for many years, which is a Devil Fruit. In the chapter, Loki manages to eat this Devil Fruit, which is no easy task.
Because the Devil Fruit is essentially guarded by a second Devil Fruit. This is the hammer Ragnir, which can transform into a squirrel hybrid creature. It is not known whether the hammer ate a squirrel fruit or a squirrel that ate a hammer fruit.
However, after Loki proves how strong he is, the hammer recognizes him as its new owner. So Loki has the powers of the Devil Fruit he ate and the hammer as a weapon. His eaten Devil Fruit has also not been revealed yet. However, it can be seen how he transforms into a large, black entity.
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Such a special character has only appeared once in One Piece so far
On the other hand, he has stolen the powers of the Quake Fruit from Whitebeard. Unfortunately, how exactly this occurred was not shown. It could be that he acquired the power of the Quake Fruit just like Loki, not by eating it but through some other trick.
Actually, it is not even possible to eat two Devil Fruits. A specific case of this has never been seen in One Piece. However, Bruno, an agent of CP9, believes that the body dissolves when one eats two Devil Fruits.
In September 2025, one of the most popular mods for Final Fantasy XIV went offline. Apparently, the development team is now trying to officially introduce the features that were previously possible through the mod, as a recent Ask-Me-Anything with producer Naoki Yoshida shows.
What was that mod? In September 2025, the mod Mare Synchronos was released. It allowed players to make their mods, which were only visible locally on their own client, visible to other players. This enabled better role-playing with shared emotes and glamours.
What features are expected? With the December release of patch 7.4, the MMORPG already implemented complete glamour freedom. In an Ask-Me-Anything on a Japanese server of the game, Naoki Yoshida, the director and producer, stated that there will be further changes: Currently, the team is planning customization options for emotes. This could officially replace external emote mods and the functionality of Mare.
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Personalized emotes as an alternative to modding?
What exactly is supposed to happen with the emotes? Overall, the discussion about customization options for emotes is very vague. In the original chat excerpt, Yoshi-P is specifically asked what motion-related systems are planned. The response from the director and producer is: In the area of movements, we are currently planning to offer players some form of customization options.
This statement could refer to the emotes in the game, but also to the different idle, walking, and running animations depending on race and class.
Were there any other updates in the AMA? In addition to the question regarding motion adjustments, there was also talk of a version of the game for Nintendo Switch. This was confirmed by Naoki Yoshida. Other topics included:
New information about the new class Beastmaster is expected in the next live letter
More space in the glamour wardrobe
More space for housing decorations
The next ultimate will be Meta
Updates for character skin tones
Regional FATEs and events
When the mentioned features are expected to be released is still unclear. The Beastmaster is set to go live with patch 7.5, which is likely to be released in April 2026. Recently, there were also initial theories from the community. In a base-game region, an unnamed level 1 mob has appeared, which many consider to belong to the new class: In just two days, a cult has formed around a new, mysterious creature in Final Fantasy XIV.
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A user is unsure how to best prepare their PC for shipping. Their solution is interesting, and Reddit informs them that there was a much easier way.
What happened? The user Holiday-Ad3427 asks for help in their Reddit post from 06.01.2026. They want to pack their PC securely for shipping and share a picture of the computer. They then ask the community for their advice on whether their transport protection is sufficient.
The player has stuffed their entire PC with laundry, cloths, and towel packages. Every corner is full, and even the graphics card and CPU cooler are enclosed.
On Reddit, the community upvotes an important tip over 7,000 times, which simply and elegantly addresses one of the biggest problems: According to SuperHooligan (via Reddit), Holiday-Ad3427 should simply remove the graphics card before shipping and send it packed separately.
If you are currently looking for a gaming PC, then check out the video of the upcoming Steam Machine:
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Graphics cards are prone to damage during transport
Why is the solution so important? GPUs are installed on the PCI port of a motherboard and are usually secured by one or more screws at the back of the computer. This is often sufficient for normal operation as a mount, but it is unsafe for transport.
Due to sudden pressure effects, such as when braking during a car ride or carrying inside a box, the slot where the graphics card sits is heavily stressed. Depending on the intensity of the load, it can happen that the GPU or other components are damaged by the GPU.
To avoid this, the tip from Reddit is ideally suited. Removing the graphics card protects the PC from unnecessary damage caused by the GPU. If still available, the graphics card could then be placed in its original packaging to ensure the best possible protection.
Overall, it seems to have been a good idea to have the transport protection reevaluated on Reddit. With all the tips, the PC should be even safer – if the owner follows the advice. Because without protection, you should not send a computer. If you find the mail for your gaming PC too insecure, a player has found an unusual solution: Player really wants to travel with his gaming PC: Will his PC survive the journey by plane?
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In Pokémon GO you will soon be able to obtain the Pokémon Voltrel and Voltrean. However, there is a bit of work to do. We will show you what.
What kind of Pokémon is Voltrel? Voltrel comes from the games Scarlet and Violet. It belongs to the Flying and Electric types. Its evolution is called Voltrean and shares the same type combination.
When does Voltrel appear? In Pokémon, the event High Zaptitude starts on January 13, 2026. It runs on Tuesday from 10:00 AM and will continue until January 18, 8:00 PM. With this event, Voltrel will also enter the game – but not immediately!
Before you can catch Voltrel, a global challenge must be completed first. After that, you can start searching for the bird.
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When will Voltrel be unlocked in Pokémon GO?
It depends on the trainers. Because: To unlock Voltrel, it is expected that you first need to collect kilometers.
The global challenge is expected to bring “tasks around exploring.” These must be solved collectively by all trainers worldwide. Based on experience, “exploring” means that a certain number of kilometers must be walked. As soon as the exact number is known, this article will be updated.
Moreover, Voltrel will only be unlocked at level 2 of the challenge. How quickly this will be achieved remains to be seen.
Where do I catch Voltrel? Voltrel will be available both in the wild and in field research once the challenge is mastered. Therefore, you do not need to look for the electric bird in raids or eggs.
How do I obtain Voltrean? You can obtain Voltrean by evolving Voltrel. For this, you need to collect and use 50 Voltrel candies.
Can Voltrel be shiny? No, Voltrel cannot be shiny for its debut in Pokémon GO.
What else does High Zaptitude bring?
Besides the Voltrel debut, the following highlights are part of the event:
Increased shiny chance for Blipp, which you can hatch from 2km eggs
Double catch XP after level 1 of the global challenge
Double catch stardust after level 2 of the global challenge
Double hatch XP and double hatch stardust after level 3 of the global challenge
In summary, it means: Plan in a walk or two if you want to make the most of the event. Then you contribute to the Voltrel challenge while also gaining bonuses for hatching eggs. And in the coming weeks, exciting dates will follow: What else is coming in Pokémon GO is shown in the overview of all Pokémon GO events in January 2026.
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Memory is getting more expensive all the time. A user has now built his own RAM and saved a lot of money in the process. However, the replication is only partially recommended, as it requires a lot of skill to recreate such RAM.
The prices for memory have been skyrocketing for several months. In the summer of 2025, one could still pay between 50 and 60 euros for 8 GB DDR5, while today one rather pays between 150 and 200 euros. And there is no sign of improvement in the situation.
A Russian developer has come up with the idea of assembling RAM himself. In this way, he was able to save over 100 euros. However, the effort behind it is not insignificant, and the process to get a finished RAM module is also not very simple. This is reported, among others, by Videocardz.com.
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Modder uses laptop memory to convert it into regular RAM
The modder bought two laptop memory modules with 16 GB each, a new circuit board, and a cheap heatsink. Additionally, he needed some tools. In total, the entire project cost him 17,015 Russian rubles. This is about 185 euros.
He then dismantled the memory modules from the laptop model and mounted them on the new circuit board. In a final step, he flashed the firmware from an Adata retail kit onto the new RAM model, which gave the memory an XMP support of 6400 MT/s that can be recognized by any motherboard in the BIOS.
The magazine TomsHardware emphasizes, however, that assembly is not that easy if one wants to replicate something like this: Specifically, it is mainly about reballing, meaning certain contacts on the individual elements (via pactech.com). Here, one needs a lot of skill and finesse to avoid making mistakes.
Was it worth it? We can only partially verify RAM prices in Russia, so we looked at the German market for comparison: The cheapest DDR5 module with 32 GB of memory that we found online currently costs 320 euros (via Geizhals.de). Currently, there are not many viable alternatives for cheap memory.
Fans of science fiction can look forward to the new year 2026, as a well-known franchise is returning on Amazon Prime in the form of a series. Its origins date back to 1994 and start with a German director.
Which series is it? Stargate premiered as a film in 1994, marking the beginning of a franchise that has produced three feature films, five series, several documentaries, specials, and even video games.
The very first entry was directed in 1994 by the German director Roland Emmerich, who is now mainly known for his exaggerated disaster films like The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, the alien movie Independence Day, or a mediocre Godzilla story.
In 2025, Amazon announced that Stargate would return in the form of a new series. The last series project was the web series Stargate Origins in 2018. Consequently, fans of the franchise are likely to be eager for new stories from their favorite universe.
What do we know about the series? Currently, nothing is known about the plot. However, it can be assumed that the titular Stargate, which is a kind of wormhole that allows travel through the universe, will once again play an important role.
In fact, the specific screenplay is so secret that the producers are likely employing methods similar to those used by major Hollywood films. In productions such as those from Marvel, for example, the latest Avengers: Doomsday, actors often only receive excerpts of the script to read. Namely, those in which their character appears.
According to actor Michael Shanks, who played the character Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1, similar circumstances exist for the new series. Although he is not involved in the production, he has learned about the work on it and mentions in the YouTube video from the channel Dial the Gate that strict confidentiality is enforced under Amazon’s thumb. The actors are also only informed of parts of the story to prevent leaks and unintended information being made public.
I don’t know if it is necessarily the best approach to not really tell the actors what they are working on. When I acted in a science fiction series on Netflix, I never saw the script. I had no idea what the series was about. We just shot, and I only read my scenes, which I received a week in advance. I remember saying back then: “I can’t wait to see the series to find out what we all are doing in it!”
Michael Shanks
At a time when the fear of spoilers is high and studios want to tightly control which information leaks out, such an approach is becoming increasingly common.
Who is involved in the series? Fans of the franchise will be pleased to know that veteran Roland Emmerich is returning. Although he is not directing, he is serving as a producer. In this role, he has complete oversight of the series. Next to him is Martin Gero as the showrunner, the creative head – he previously worked on Stargate Atlantis and subsequent series as part of the writing team.
When exactly the series will premiere on Amazon Prime Video and who will appear on camera is unfortunately still unknown. However, ambitions seem to be high, and they need to be. At a time full of prestigious series like Stranger Things, Fallout, or the upcoming spin-off of Game of Thrones, studios must show that they can keep up with this high level. More about the latter production can be found on MeinMMO: A man mentioned only twice in Game of Thrones is now getting a whole series
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A gamer presents the community with the result of 20 years of perseverance. He collected steps with a very special tracker for over a decade. What initially sounds like a rather unremarkable action becomes significantly more impressive when he mentions his condition.
Which device did the player use to track his steps? In the gaming subreddit, the user asdfqwer426 shares the result of years of work. He tracked steps for 10 years with a Pokémon Pikachu 2, a Tamagotchi-like virtual pet that also includes a pedometer.
The device was released in 1998 alongside Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and displays a Pikachu on its small screen, which can be walked with. It does not have to be fed or otherwise cared for; however, it can get sulky later if you don’t spend time with it.
The author of the post reports that he collected over 3 million steps after 10 years… which the community initially finds quite disappointing.
“821 steps per day,” calculates OkFuture8667, “which can be considered nearly sedentary.”
But when the gamer explains when and for what purpose he used the device to count steps, opinions on Reddit change dramatically: “I thought this was a joke, holy shit.”
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Together with Pikachu to millions of dance steps
What makes this result so impressive? The author of the Reddit post explains that he stopped regularly carrying the Pokémon Pikachu 2 about 6 to 7 years ago because he didn’t want to lose it or wear it out too much. However, he did not completely give up the pedometer and his virtual friend.
For the past 3 to 4 years, he has used the device exclusively when playing the dance game Dance Dance Revolution. In this game, the player stands on a dance mat and must step on the corresponding direction arrow on the mat that is shown on the screen at the right moment with good timing.
This not only resulted in an impressive statistic of steps but also provided solid cardio training, as he explains: “I am much, much fitter than I was at the beginning when I started 5–6 years ago. Last year it got a bit boring for me, but recently I’ve been playing it in doubles (with two pads for one player).”
What does the community say about the Pokémon and dance enthusiast? The community on Reddit is impressed by his perseverance and motivation to use such a device for over 10 years.
“I am amazed that the counter actually gets that high,” admits Dark_Pulse, and DevEnoz also finds that one can truly be satisfied with such a result: “Professor Oak would be proud.”
While some Pokémon fans have never heard of the Pokémon Pikachu 2, the player’s post evokes old memories for others from a time when the franchise was perceived very differently by many parents: “I had the yellow variant and my mother forced me to burn all my Pokémon stuff, so I hid it for a while. I eventually lost it on the church bus 🙁 That’s an amazing achievement, great job!”
The author of the post wants to continue using the Pokémon Pikachu 2 to find out if the device has a limit one day. This is also a good reason to play more Dance Dance Revolution.
Pokémon will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, which is why an event will take place on February 27, 2026, during which new games and further announcements will likely be shown in a video. One might speculate what new things will come for Pokémon, but players only want one thing: Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary, but players are only thinking of a little yellow chonk
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In World of Warcraft, there are particularly many newcomers right now. Is this the best moment to start with the massive MMORPG?
Those who take a look into World of Warcraft will find that in the “Mythic+” and current raids, the activity has diminished a bit – the number of groups has significantly decreased. Of course, it’s the phase just before a new expansion, making the current endgame a bit less interesting. However, what is noticeable is that there are many newcomers and returners in World of Warcraft.
The trailer for the current WoW patch 11.2.7:
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WoW: Patch 11.2.7 – The warning shows what threatens Quel’thalas
Why are there so many newcomers and returners right now? This is due to a lot of factors coming together at the moment. On the one hand, we currently have “Legion Remix” – nostalgia for an expansion that many still consider to be “the best”.
At the same time, housing has launched in World of Warcraft. This is a feature that many have wished for in recent years and often even led to players stepping away from WoW. Now, many are enjoying the complexity of housing, which even outshines the once-genre leader WildStar.
Another aspect could be that World of Warcraft now has quite a solid returner program. Because those who log back into the game after a long time are now directly asked if they need a little refresher in terms of gameplay. Along with that, there are suitable equipment and clear guidance on where to travel next.
Furthermore, there are also features like the “1-Button-Assistant”, which make WoW accessible for people who would otherwise be overwhelmed by the complexity of classes.
Last but not least, at least in the German-speaking area, the streamer event Sauercrowd may contribute to some people checking back into WoW, although the interest here seems to be primarily focused on the Classic variant of the game. However, many who check into Classic afterwards also take a look at the retail variant of the game.
New and old players report: Even in the WoW subreddit, many have noticed that there are currently many newcomers in the game. This is evident in the “Newcomer” channel with increased questions, but can also be seen everywhere in the game. And many even admit that they belong to the newcomers themselves:
“Before I stopped playing WoW, Legion was the last expansion I played, and I loved it so much that I just couldn’t continue when it ended. I came back for Legion Remix and I’m excited again. And this time I’m not sad that it ends, but rather excited and looking forward to Midnight. I’m just happy I got to say ‘goodbye’ to the Suramar campaign one last time.” – HyphenGlory
“I returned at the beginning of The War Within. The game is just so good, just wait until you experience the start of a season. It’s magical, everyone is so active and there’s literally so much to do. For most people, the ‘boring’ part of the cycle is happening right now. Activity will explode in March. Not just in the game, but also on social media, in streams, and so on.” – aruapost
“I haven’t played since Lich King. No idea why, but I recently decided to start again, and I’m loving it.” – dudSpudson
What is your perception currently? Have you checked back into World of Warcraft after a long time, or do you know friends who have now returned? If so, it could be worth taking a look at our guide for newcomers and returners to be prepared for any eventualities.
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The community is currently reporting that players find it increasingly difficult to locate monsters in Pokémon GO. There are no official statements on this.
Catching monsters is one of the most important aspects of the game, if not the most important. Trainers may have different preferences. While some prefer to collect increasingly stronger specimens, others prefer to go for rare monsters such as Shinys.
Currently, many voices in the community are reporting that catching monsters has recently been adjusted and has now become more difficult.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
“Pokémon are leaving the game before players do”
What has changed? According to trainers on Reddit, the number of monsters appearing in the wild for them has been significantly adjusted. While there were many more monsters recently, the number of spawns in the wild seems to have been drastically reduced.
While this supposed change already affects trainers in larger cities, trainers in smaller towns and rural areas are even more affected since the number of wild monsters is generally already lower here than in big cities.
The number of monsters appearing during a Spotlight Hour is also reportedly affected according to several trainers. It is unknown whether the number of spawns in other activities, such as Community Days, might also be affected.
What does Niantic say about this? So far, there is no information or statements from the official side on this. There are also no update news indicating a reduction in spawns.
Whether this is merely a subjective opinion of the trainers, a planned change, or a bug cannot be definitively stated at this time.
What does the community say? While there are also some trainers who report that their numbers have not changed, there are many critical voices complaining about the reduced numbers. Some of them include:
“Was swarmed with Delibirds for the entire hour last week. This week I got an initial spawn of around 6-8, and after that a grand total of 3 more Pokemon over the remainder of the hour. Not spawns of multiples, 3 individual, solitary Pokemon. Enraging” writes triple_heart regarding the Spotlight Hours.
“I was wondering what happened to all the spawns near me. Rural player already having a difficult time finding spawns. Now it’s almost impossible. Thanks” comments ClydeSheltonX.
“Just why. We’ve been begging for 10 years to make the game more accessible to rural players. This is literally the opposite. It’s almost like they don’t want people to play.” comments v3xxie.
“Yeah this kinda completely killed off the game in my small town. If I drive all over town I can get maybe 8-10 Pokemon outside of incense spawns.” writes Ab47203.
“Pokemon are leaving the game before players.” notes aba_lancer sarcastically.
Have you had similar experiences in your area in recent days? Let us know in the comments. If you want to know what activities await you in the game in the near future, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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While in the West there has been a long wait for a new good MMORPG, the new Aion 2 launched in Korea in November 2025. New numbers reveal how successful it is after the release.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Aion 2 is a theme park MMORPG and the successor to the well-known “Aion” from 2008. The focus of the MMORPG is more on PvE than on PvP, but it also keeps up with the times and offers shorter experiences instead of lengthy raids.
The concept seems to be working, as new business figures show how well the MMORPG is doing even two months after the release.
Here you can watch the launch trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
While other MMORPGs like Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have already lost half of their players during the same period, Aion 2 is accomplishing what everyone hopes for. Player numbers and subscriber counts for the MMORPG are higher two months after launch than at release.
Two months after the launch, there are about one million sold subscriptions, whereas in the first week there were only about 250,000 and about 500,000 one month after the launch.
Revenue for Aion is also on the rise. By January 7, revenues of over 58 million euros (100 billion won) had been achieved. Player numbers are also increasing.
According to the developers, player activity is increasing rather than decreasing. They state that currently over 80% of players are active and that activity continues to rise.
How do the developers plan to maintain the numbers? In the developers’ livestream, they shared their plans for the near and distant future. They are planning to implement a wardrobe feature, new locations, a new class, a higher maximum level, as well as new dungeons and PvPvE areas.
They also want to work on the balance of classes and systems, as well as on the rewards for daily tasks within the game. Matchmaking and the separation of PvE and PvP gear are also topics that are being worked on.
Some important information about the character is well hidden in Diablo 4. However, most of what you need to play is visible at first glance. But maybe that’s too obvious. Because a lot of players are just now noticing an important orb that helps Paladins with their builds while playing.
What detail is that?
The Paladin is the latest class in Diablo 4 and comes with many new abilities and of course a class mechanic: Oaths. Depending on your playstyle, you can grant different effects to your abilities with it.
One of the oaths is the Disciple, which allows you to take on the “Area Form” when using Disciple skills. For a short time, you become an angel that hovers over the battlefield and slaughters demons.
When you have selected the oath, a much smaller orb with a sword as a background appears next to your life and your faith (the class resource) next to your skills. But it is not just for looks; it has a function.
What does the orb indicate? The filling of the orb represents the time you have left in the Area Form. When fully charged, the orb is filled blue and gradually loses color, just like the orb with your life force or resource.
This allows you to see when you are losing your form and use a new Disciple skill in time to remain an angel. For some of the best builds in the game – such as the “Light Swing” or the “Blessed Hammer” Paladin – the form is an important modifier for damage.
The orb is small, but actually quite noticeable and only visible when you are a Disciple. Judges, Fanatics, and Molochs do not have this display. Nevertheless, many players apparently either deliberately ignored or simply overlooked this display.
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Diablo 4 shows the Paladin and his oaths in the gameplay trailer
“Oh, THAT’s what that’s for!”
On Reddit, a user shares the realization about the blue orb, which he only noticed after 166 Paragon. Surprisingly, he is not the only one: many comments agree that others only noticed that the Area Form has a display after 250 Paragon or more. Some have only become aware of it through the post.
Until then, they either counted seconds painstakingly or paid attention to their own appearance. If you no longer look like an angel, you just cast a new ability. Others wondered why their damage sometimes simply fell through the floor… now they know.
Others wonder how one could not notice such a display, after all, it is obvious. But there is also an explanation for that:
On console, you ignore most of the stuff down there. There are zero explanations for most of it, only my buffs that I ignore. The only way to see them is to open the profile and then go to the stats to hope that the buff is still there. You get conditioned to ignore that.
In the discussion, there are still some useful tips, such as that no Disciple skill extends the Master Form when it is triggered by “Master of Justice,” unless it is about to end. Therefore, they should be cast towards the end to maintain the form.
