Here are the favorite classes of the MeinMMO editorial team in Dungeons & Dragons – Which one is yours?

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 9 minutes

In Dungeons & Dragons there are many classes – but which one is actually the best? This question sparked a heated discussion in the MeinMMO editorial team. Therefore, here are our favorite classes for you and why we believe everyone should play them.

One day, we in the MeinMMO editorial team asked ourselves which class we would choose if we could only play one class in Dungeons & Dragons for the rest of our lives. A discussion arose that would do credit to any tavern brawl, and so the idea came: Each favorite class has its justification and arguments in its favor.

Therefore, here comes our list of our declarations of love and the persuasion skills that might convince you to give our favorite classes a chance. Or maybe you share the opinion of our editors and authors?

Feel free to share your experiences, tales, and opinions in the comments and participate in our survey to give your favorite classes a place with us. Because they deserve it!

Our recommendations are mainly based on the newer editions and can also be played in Baldur’s Gate 3, so feel free to let us convince you. A small exception is Benedict’s opinion at the end, as it mainly refers to the Paladin of older rule generations and the state of the games Baldur’s Gate 1+2.

And now have fun with our list, our personal anecdotes, and arguments! Starting with Community Manager Mary and her devious favorite class.

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Rogue

Community Manager Mary loves the risk with the Rogue: If DnD players can excel at one thing, it’s being mean and dastardly. And with which class is that better achieved than with the Rogue? The backstabbers from all areas of the Forgotten Realms are ideally suited to not play fair, but rather let everyone else rush ahead.

Especially to then show up in combat, unleash a sneak attack for maximum damage, only to hide behind the next caster buddy.

I love Rogues because they embody the principle of high risk-high reward. Either the dice favor me, and I am cooler than Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed, or I mess up big time even without rolling a Nat 1 and have to watch how I rescue my delicate rear in light leather armor from the mess.

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Speaking of rescue: I can do that well as a Rogue too! Just for myself, but that’s enough. For everything else, there are Paladins, Fighters, and Barbarians.

Continues on page 2 with Alex’s favorite class: the nature-connected and versatile Druid.

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A strong action game on Steam costs as much as a booster pack of Magic, it is a mix of Zelda and God of War

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Even though Zelda is exclusively available for Nintendo consoles, there are some good alternatives. One of the best can currently be found on Steam for just a few euros.

Which game is it? The Darksiders Warmastered Edition was released in 2016 as the remaster of the first Darksiders game. The action series now consists of 4 parts, and especially the first part gameplay-wise strongly resembles Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series.

Instead of focusing on family-friendliness, the title relies on more brutal action and a significantly darker and more serious story. Currently, you can get Darksiders Warmastered Edition for a good price, which is especially worth it for Zelda fans, as well as for players who enjoy battling demons, angels, and other beings.

A Zelda-like with its own facets

How does Darksiders Warmastered Edition play? After a spectacular intro, War, the playable Horseman of the Apocalypse, loses his powers. He is given a new chance and must reclaim his abilities. To do this, he makes a pact with the demon Samael and must kill monsters for him to give him their hearts.

The monsters are always located in their own dungeons, which take place on the destroyed Earth. These are visually and gameplay-wise diverse, and as you would expect from Zelda games, there are dungeon gimmicks that must be used for puzzles.

On the post-apocalyptic Earth, you will encounter many demons and angels that you must fend off. The combat system is based on simple combos that can be combined with various weapons. Additionally, there are parry, block, and dodge functions as well as a powerful demon form.

All of this is not particularly complex, but in combat, you can make good use of the various aspects. Usually, the sword is enough. The major difference to Zelda, however, is the level of violence. Although the comic graphics never make it too brutal, the many finishers are comparatively explicit and often remind one of God of War.

Occasionally, the gameplay is also lightened up with smaller set pieces, such as third-person shooting sequences.

The main character sometimes reminds one of the old Kratos. He is quite taciturn, far too serious, and follows his goal strictly. Charm or character development is hardly present, but this fits quite well with the rather simple story. After all, it’s about a destroyed Earth, countless demons, and a Horseman of the Apocalypse.

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How is the game received by the community? Of 12,586 user reviews, 87% are positive on Steam. Fans praise Darksiders Warmastered Edition as the best part of the series that can be played over and over again. The comparison to Zelda is often mentioned positively as well. The few criticisms relate to backtracking towards the end of the game and occasional bugs.

How much does Darksiders Warmastered Edition cost on Steam? On Steam, the game is currently 75% off and costs only €4.99, about as much as a Magic TCG booster. This offer is valid until January 5, 2026, so you don’t have unlimited time. Those who want to catch up on the entire series can grab all 4 titles for €19.45. A great way to prepare for the upcoming sequel: Fans thought the game series was dead, but the “evil Zelda” is getting a new installment

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New Travel Addon is a Must in WoW if you sometimes get lost

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Do you sometimes not find the best way to travel the world in World of Warcraft? An addon calculates the fastest routes – a must for collectors.

World of Warcraft is vast. Really vast. No wonder, as there are now 10 expansions and thus just as many countries, planets, and continents to roam around. Traveling from A to B can be quite a complex task. After all, there are numerous portals, quick travel options, or even toys that make traveling easier. Keeping all of that in mind is nearly impossible.

A new addon can help – as it is the perfect guide for Azeroth.

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How does the addon work? The addon named “Mapzeroth” is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to get lost in the vastness of Azeroth. You can choose from a wide range of destinations, such as cities, dungeons, or raid instances. With a click on the destination, it will then calculate how to best travel your route efficiently.

If you want to try the addon, you can download it on Curseforge. If you don’t know how to install addons in WoW, we have explained that here.

Mapzeroth considers everything, even your toys

What does the addon take into account? Mapzeroth calculates all the options available to you. The addon checks whether you can cast specific portals as a mage or whether you have certain toys in your collection that facilitate traveling. Your faction is also considered. Based on that, you will subsequently be provided with the fastest and most efficient route to reach your destination in no time. Of course, your starting location is also taken into account, so you will get the quickest route from any location.

WoW Mapzeroth Destination
Reach your destination faster with Mapzeroth.

Does the addon still work in Midnight? Yes, most likely it does. Midnight primarily restricts addons that have an impact during combat. A guide that merely goes through your options and outputs a solid route should not be affected. After all, it only saves you time while traveling and does not provide additional information that is relevant in battles.

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Who is the addon suitable for? In principle, the addon is of course suitable for anyone who travels a lot in the world of Azeroth and is not just actively engaged in the latest areas. Especially with the housing feature, it may be necessary to stay in many parts of the world to visit old vendors or catch up on quests. It is extremely useful to have an addon that directs you precisely to the right places with the fastest connections.

If you find it difficult to get comfortable with such an addon, we have created a comprehensive guide for you that explains how to get to pretty much all the relevant locations in World of Warcraft: “WoW: How do I get to …? The big guide for all locations”

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Faker is honored for his performance by the President of Korea, becoming the first LoL player to receive the highest medal for athletes

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

If there is a pro in League of Legends that most players know, it is Faker. The South Korean LoL legend has now been honored in his homeland with a special medal.

What kind of honor is this? According to the South Korean website kmib.co.kr, Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, received the Cheongnyong Medal (Blue Dragon) from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. This is the highest sports merit award in the country, which has been awarded since 1973 to athletes who have achieved special accomplishments in their field. It is essentially the Hall of Fame of South Korean sports.

Faker is thus the first e-sports athlete in the country to receive the medal. Other well-known athletes with this award include soccer player Son Heung-min. German soccer fans know him from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, where he played between 2013 and 2015 in 62 matches.

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Faker thanks his colleagues and fans

What does Faker say about his award? According to kmib.co.kr, Faker reportedly said the following during the presentation:

It is a great personal honor for me to receive this medal for the Republic of Korea. That I can stand here today is thanks to my colleagues and teammates who have worked hard with me until now. I hope this medal brings a little joy and pride to everyone who appreciates Korean e-sports.

He reportedly also thanked his fans, who have always supported him. He wants to continue giving his best and convey positive messages in and out of the game.

His agency, Fanable, also commented on the awarding of the medal. They emphasized that the medal shows South Korea’s status as a leading e-sports nation.

A video of the award ceremony can be viewed here on Reddit:

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What has Faker achieved? Faker is the most successful LoL player of all time. His career began in 2013 with Team T1 (then still SK Telecom T1), where he is still the midlaner today. During this time, Faker has won the World Championship in LoL 6 times.

Apart from that, he has also won several tournaments like the Asia Games. This allowed him to even avoid military service in South Korea, which ended another professional career in 2025. Despite being comparatively high in age for a LoL pro (29), there is currently no end of his career in sight. His contract with T1 was extended in November 2025 until November 19, 2029.

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Faker is such a famous e-sporter that many people know him who don’t play League of Legends. But he is not invincible either. At least that was shown by a fan in a duel against the LoL legend: Faker is a 6-time World Champion in LoL, loses to a fan, reacts in shock when he learns his rank

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Twitch streamer dies cruelly in WoW, shows sportsmanship and levels up directly again

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The German Twitch is currently in the WoW fever. The content guild Sauercrowd has drawn in more than 200 streamers to the MMORPG. Among them is also JenNyan, who had to learn a hard lesson: Never go AFK.

How did the streamer get caught? JenNyan is one of the Twitch streamers who is currently venturing into WoW for the first time as part of the content guild Sauercrowd. After 2 days, on December 29, 2025, she had to suffer her first hardcore death.

The streamer had violated the golden rule of not going AFK in dangerous places, leaving her priest at level 20 standing on a rock at the Darkshore to make a coffee. A hunter exploited her absence and lured the elite mob Dreschonator 4.100 to the defenseless priest before making his escape.

While JenNyan hurried back, she could not prevent the death of her character. The clip received over 56,000 views and is one of the most watched clips of the week (Source: TwitchTracker).

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Back to Level 20 with iron will and good friends

So it continued: The loss of her character visibly affected Jen. The streamer explained that it felt “really hard,” “worse than any breakup.” But like with such a breakup, she has friends who stand by her side.

Instead of ice cream and a series marathon, the streamers Nagura and LostKittn showed up with new gear and bags, and began to boost JenNyan again. She also immediately stated that she wanted to lead by example and immediately created a new character.

A few minutes later, the streamer was already laughing again and even sent a “kiss” to the griefer: She had gained so many viewers and subs that the death of her character was a bit easier to bear.

JenNyan did not let herself be discouraged and played another 10 hours until her new character reached level 16, and she could fall into bed tired and satisfied. The next day, after 4.5 hours of sleep, she went right back into the grind. With her loyal group, she quickly celebrated hitting level 20 again. You can see the big moment here:

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After all, JenNyan has learned from her mistake and logs out properly before going AFK – even if it’s really, really urgent, see Twitch.

By now, on January 2, 2026, the streamer’s new character is at level 22. She even welcomed the New Year appropriately in WoW.

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Find Your Next Tech: We bring the highlights of the tech year 2026 from CES into your living room

MeinMMO MeinMMO Reading time 2 minutes

First time live at CES: With FYNT we will explore where technology is headed in 2026 and discuss the major highlights of the tech fair in January!

Note: We have taken this text from GameStar Tech and edited it slightly. GameStar and FYNT are brands of Webedia GmbH, which also includes MeinMMO.

What is better than a live show? Well, two live shows. After celebrating our largest edition of Find Your Next Tech at IFA in September, this is the logical next step: another streaming program, exactly four months later at CES in Las Vegas.

So we want to start the new year with a bang and provide you with talks and product highlights from the tech fair in January.

Last year we were also live with FYNT at IFA in Berlin for you:

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What is Find Your Next Tech?

Find Your Next Tech (FYNT) is our annual live event focused on tech. We want to bring the fair directly and curated into your living room.

In our studio, we will present the technology highlights from CES, discuss the opportunities and risks of technology, and in between, we’ll have a bit of fun with tech. You, as a community, will always be part of the experience on-site and in the chat.

Sounds familiar? If you followed the FYNG fireworks from our gaming colleagues at the end of the year, you already have an idea of what to expect:

In addition to news, reports, guides, and comments about the fair on GameStar Tech and MeinMMO, we will stream live for seven hours on Twitch and will discuss on January 8 and 9 about the most important products, curious novelties, and the hottest trends of the fair.

How to join

You can join the stream on the official Twitch channel of GameStar or directly through the homepage of MeinMMO, at the following times:

  • Thursday, January 8 – 3:30 PM to 7:15 PM
  • Friday, January 9 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Selected program points will also be available for viewing and listening afterwards on the channels of Tech like Vera and GameStar Talk. 

Who you will see in front of the camera at FYNT

Your hosts are our GameStar colleagues Vera Tech like Vera Bauer, Felix Rick, Jan Stahnke, and Magdalena Ihsen. As hosts, they will welcome tech professionals from the editorial team in their studio, supported by well-known faces directly from Las Vegas.

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Our Topics: A little glimpse behind the curtain

All good and well, but what is it all about in detail? You can find the entire program along with all other important information on our topic page for Find Your Next Tech.

But here is a selection of highlights:

  • On Thursday we will discuss why the handheld year 2026 is likely to be extremely exciting … and extremely painful.
  • Additionally: Why CES will be as exciting for home theater fans as for hardly anyone else.
  • On Friday, we will introduce you to the most curious and coolest highlights of the fair in our morning show.
  • We will conclude with our talk on the hardware crisis 2026: What is the status of RTX 6090, PlayStation 6, and more?

We are already really excited to celebrate tech and CES with you in the livestream! Feel free to let us know in the comments what program point you are particularly looking forward to – and what topic you would like to see in addition. After CES comes IFA, after all. If you already have a personal CES highlight, feel free to share it with us.

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One of the best Total War games has met its end far too early, is now available for free

Ody Ody Reading time 3 minutes

The Total War series is known for many popular and less popular strategy games. One of the best ended much too early, but now you can at least get it for free.

Which game is meant? We are talking about Total War: Three Kingdoms. The game from 2019 is still praised by fans today, even though the abrupt end of the game casts a shadow over it.

Total War: Three Kingdoms is one of the two currently free games in the Epic Games Store. Until January 8, 2026, at 5 PM, you can get the standard edition without DLCs for free here.

Here you can see a trailer for the strategy game:

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What is the game about? Total War: Three Kingdoms begins in the year 190 AD. The Han Dynasty in China is approaching its end: The Yellow Turban rebels are shaking the empire and the tyrant Dong Zhuo has taken the emperor hostage.

In the resulting chaos, powerful warlords rise up. They can usually be divided into two camps – some want to save the empire while others want to become emperor themselves.

The best diplomacy system of the entire series

What makes the game so good? If you ask fans, the diplomacy system is particularly highlighted. Just because the series is called “Total War”, it doesn’t mean players don’t desire complex diplomacy. And that’s exactly what the game delivers.

You can form coalitions with other kingdoms, incite vassals to rebel against their lords, or simply gather supporters for your goal of becoming the next emperor of China.

The diplomacy in the game continues to surprise players years after release, as they demonstrate on Reddit:

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If you want to be particularly intriguing, you should play a campaign with Cao Cao – he is notorious for his deception tactics. With him, you can launch proxy wars to weaken other kingdoms – before you conquer them yourself.

The end came much too early

A strong start was followed by weak DLCs: Total War: Three Kingdoms was the fastest-selling title in the entire franchise at launch. In the first week alone, over a million copies were sold, as announced on the official Total War channel on X (formerly Twitter).

However, subsequent DLCs did not manage to convince many players. On Steam, none of them received a rating higher than “mixed”; most are rated “mostly negative”.

The DLCs mainly offer alternative start dates for the campaign as well as new characters and units. In 2020, the Nanman brought powerful war elephants, and in 2021, “Fates Divided” was the last DLC. Franchises like Korea that fans wanted are still missing.

In a message that still resonates today (which you can see here on YouTube), which was meant to be about “the future” of Total War: Three Kingdoms, the end of new content for the game was announced. However, they have at least begun the pre-production of a sequel – about which, as of today, January 2, 2026, nothing further is known.

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Is the game still worth it? Total War: Three Kingdoms is still a strong strategy game, even though not all DLCs could convince. The fact that the only playable cultures are the Han Chinese and (as DLC) the Nanman is bitter, but the game still offers a lot of content.

Especially for those who enjoy diplomacy in Total War games rather than raw violence, Three Kingdoms is perfect. So far, there is no real alternative within the franchise.

Taking a close look at the shop page for Total War: Three Kingdoms in the Epic Games Store reveals that one of the displayed images does not match the rest. A screenshot from another game has sneaked into Total War – and MeinMMO author Ody would never miss an opportunity to talk about this game. After all, it is one of his absolute favorites: I have spent 300 hours in a game on Steam that almost nobody played, yet it is one of the most popular game series

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A vault in Fallout had such a terrible experiment that the entire wasteland became even more dangerous

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Since the first Fallout, players and inhabitants of the wasteland have had to deal with the super mutants. These creatures have various origins, one of the most terrifying is in Vault 87.

Vaults are a central point in the Fallout universe. Apparently, they were supposed to protect people from the atomic bombs during the Great War, but many vaults were actually scientific or societal experiments conducted by Vault-Tec.

If you were unlucky and sought shelter in the wrong vault, you would face an even worse fate there than in the contaminated wasteland. One of them was Vault 87. Those who ended up there might have escaped, but probably no longer as a human being.

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Experiments with a virus naturally went wrong

What happened in Vault 87? Vault 87, which you explore in Fallout 3, was dedicated to research on super mutants and the FEV. FEV stands for Forced Evolutionary Virus and can turn humans into superhuman monsters. The goal was to create an army of super soldiers with the virus that could be deployed in the Great War.

The virus research in Vault 87 was conducted by Dr. Wayne Merrick. Initially, a social experiment was to be carried out in the vault, but in 2076, a year before the bombs fell, it was decided to use the vault for experiments with the FEV virus. The idea behind it emerged in collaboration with the U.S. military.

The inhabitants of the vault had no idea they were part of the research, and individual residents were regularly infected with the virus to observe what happens. If someone died during the experiment, it was simply covered up so the residents wouldn’t panic.

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The creation of a super mutant

How did the experiment take place? Since the FEV cannot simply be transmitted through air or bodily fluids of an infected person (via Fallout Wiki), a test subject must either come into contact with the green substance or be injected with it.

After 10 days, the infected start to transform slowly. The muscle structure becomes larger and the skin tougher and more resistant. Depending on the method, the transformation can be quite painful as the bodies of the infected deform.

After a few days, brain functions also decline and the infected become more aggressive and dangerous. Dr. Merrick killed the super mutants in such cases because the danger was simply too great and the benefit of such mutants was not given.

As expected, a test subject managed to escape and defeat the security personnel of Vault 87. The imprisoned super mutants escaped, took over the vault, and began to raid the wasteland with a new objective: they kidnapped people from the former area of Washington D.C. and infected them with the FEV. This went on for nearly 200 years until the FEV supplies were depleted.

In 2277, the main character from the game Fallout 3 enters the vault as part of the main story to obtain the Garden of Eden Creation Kit. There, he encounters not only dangerous super mutants but also the peaceful and somewhat intelligent Fawkes, whom you can gain as a companion if you rescue him from his prison.

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The other super mutants

Are there other super mutants in the world of Fallout? In the universe of Fallout, the super mutants are a constant threat and therefore have, depending on the location, different origin stories:

  • In the first Fallout, the Master wants to conquer the wasteland with his own army of super mutants, which is why he uses the FEV.
  • In Vault 96 (from the game Fallout 76), Dr. Edgar Blackburn is researching the FEV. The resulting super mutants were allowed to leave the vault.
  • The Institute from Fallout 4, which also created the Synths (androids), experimented with the FEV as well, which explains why there are super mutants in the Commonwealth. The experiment was ended by Brian Virgil, who transformed himself into a super mutant.

Within the super mutants, there are different variants. The Nightkin are a sort of elite variant of the normal super mutants, and with the Behemoths, there are gigantic variants that are even more dangerous. Occasionally, intelligent super mutants like Fawkes emerge, with whom you can talk and who are not inherently dangerous.

Only a few vaults were built purely for the protection of humanity. Many were constructed by Vault-Tec solely to conduct experiments. This can also be seen in the Amazon series about Fallout, which is currently airing Season 2: Fallout Season 2: When is the release of episode 4? – Date and number of episodes of the Amazon series

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Twitch streamer wants to show New Year’s Eve in Cologne, is attacked multiple times – must defend against vile claims

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The streamer Kunshikitty wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve with her nearly 225,000 followers on Twitch. However, while she was out in Cologne, she was hit multiple times with firecrackers. The incident spread on social media and was exploited there.

This was the situation: The Twitch streamer Kunshikitty hosts a New Year’s Eve stream every year on December 31. However, this year’s transition took an unpleasant turn: Shortly before midnight, the streamer was attacked multiple times.

At around 11:45 PM, Kunshikitty was hit in the head by an unknown person with a firecracker. The streamer screamed, holding her head. A few minutes later, she was hit again.

Kunshikitty was not discouraged by the incident and continued her stream. Clips spread rapidly on social media and were viewed hundreds of thousands of times, such as here on X.

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Attack on streamer exploited

The incident was also discussed internationally in the Subreddit r/LivestreamFail, the largest streaming community on Reddit. The thread received over 32,000 upvotes, but many comments had to be removed by moderators before the comments were completely closed.

The claim of the thread creator that Kunshikitty wanted to prove to her viewers that it was possible for a woman to safely walk past groups of celebrating men is not substantiated. Instead, the streamer had stated beforehand that it gets very hectic in Cologne on New Year’s Eve. She mentioned that she was going into a “war zone” and admitted to being afraid of the fireworks.

Just before she was hit a second time, Kunshikitty said it was sad that as a woman, one cannot even feel safe from being thrown at, even with male companionship. She speculated that the person probably would not have dared if she were a “two-meter bouncer.”

In a stream on January 1, 2026, Kunshikitty clarified that she did not want to prove anything. Any claims of that nature should not be taken seriously. Reports that she intended to take legal action were also not true (X).

In the German-speaking streaming subreddit r/Laesterschwestern, moderators also had to take action after racist comments occurred. The remaining discussion mainly revolves around criticism of the behavior of those responsible. Some users are calling for the attack to be reported, while others are advocating for a ban on fireworks. Ultimately, the situation could have literally gone “in the eye.”

In connection with the attack on Kunshikitty, discussions about IRL streams have arisen again. In these, streamers leave their gaming rooms and go “into real life.” While this sounds harmless, it frequently causes problems.

Some passersby feel disturbed by the filming streamers – after all, not everyone wants to be presented to thousands of people on the internet without their consent. For content creators, it can even become truly dangerous: there have already been several assaults and “IRL stream sniping,” where viewers find out where streamers are located.

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My role-playing character could not speak and that was the best experience ever

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier is a passionate role-player and often the one at the table who sets the tone. However, for 40 adventure points, he traded his greatest strength and thereby saved his role-playing group.

I have sinned. I was greedy. I wanted 40 adventure points to invest in cool talents for my character. For that, I gave up my greatest strength: My voice.

Anyone who knows The Dark Eye knows that you can give characters disadvantages in exchange for adventure points that you can then invest in other values. They are a mix of experience and skill points and are earned alongside the start and after successful adventures. I still needed 40 points for my Boron acolyte. Accordingly, I pored over the disadvantages before deciding on a vow of silence.

“Easily earned points,” I thought. “Then I’ll just nod.”

Normally, I am the “main character” in the group. I take conversations over, I negotiate, I discuss, I am loud. My vow of silence would therefore change everything at the table, but I was ready for the challenge. What started out as sheer greed for points would soon prove to be the best idea for my role-playing group.

Anyone who likes tabletop RPGs like The Dark Eye or Dungeons & Dragons might also enjoy Critical Role’s Daggerheart:

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Critical Role stellen ihr neues, eigenes Rollenspiel vor: Daggerheart

Just Do It

My fellow players knew nothing of my vow of silence when the session began. I let them meet my character just like normal. But even this encounter was unusual: Instead of introducing myself impressively, I simply let my character smile and nod.

While my fellow players gradually understood that I wouldn’t be talking for eight hours today, I had to learn to deal with myself and my character first. This began even before we had to meet our first client. Just before the door to the throne room, the group debated how to present themselves best – for minutes.

That’s when I recognized a superpower that I had never used before: Just do it.

Even before my four fellow players had finished discussing their consensus about the group appearance, I had my character open the door and enter. My fellow players were left stunned before they hurried to follow.

I used this superpower repeatedly later on. My character always listened to the group, also answered with a nod occasionally – but when he wanted to do something, he did it. Even without the blessing of all fellow players.

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Only when celebrating at festivals was my character quite boring

Boron Forgive!

This did not always go well. For instance, when I wanted to behead a disbelieving witch instead of questioning her. Who would have thought that my vow of silence would be broken by transforming into a frog and a loud croak? Boron forgive.

My character was a disruptive factor in the group. My fellow players were not exactly thrilled that I did not always align with their ideas but sometimes just acted. However, my character created facts – and especially in a positive sense. Instead of spending minutes contemplating the best strategy, he brought about spontaneous moments, improvisation, and chaos with his thoughtless actions. All things that often get lost in large groups in favor of a “perfect plan”.

It’s important to note: My character never actively harmed the group. The typical “My Guy Syndrome,” where a player acts destructively just “because the character is like that,” has no place at the gaming table.

On the contrary: Proactive actions that replace lengthy discussions and create facts did the group good. I learned that while I used to believe I had the greatest influence due to my dominant speaking share, in reality, it is the one who rolls the dice who determines the game – and that doesn’t even require a single word.

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The studio behind legendary sci-fi anime had to close, the director advises: One should not adapt to the West

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Hideaki Anno is currently the CEO of Khara Inc., but became known as the director of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. He now reveals how he approaches series and what other animation studios should adhere to. And in doing so, you will come out short.

What is Hideaki Anno known for? Hideaki Anno was the director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. At that time, he was still working at the animation studio Gainax, which has not produced any anime since 2015. Recently, the studio was closed. Anno, who was no longer working for the studio at the time, wrote emotional farewell words.

His current company worked on animated films related to Evangelion and was involved in Kaiju No.8 and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Therefore, he was able to gain a lot of experience in the anime industry in recent years and has had a successful career, as the decline of Gainax happened only after his departure.

The director now reveals to Forbes Japan how he approaches his series. And most of you are completely ignored in the process.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion – Trailer for the Legendary Anime Series

Animes should only focus on Japan

What does he do differently with Animes? According to him, Japanese animation studios think too quickly of the West. For viewers in Europe, other things need to be considered than in Japan, which has to do with culture or applicable laws. But Anno does not care. For him, the language barriers are not a problem, but rather the way people think:

I focus on what resonates well and entertains in Japan, and if I’m lucky, I’m happy when it also resonates abroad. […] A work consisting of Japanese thoughts is hard to understand if it is not in Japanese. Film has visual and musical elements, therefore I believe there are fewer language barriers than in other areas. But the dialogues are still in Japanese, and it is a drama about people whose emotions are based on Japanese ways of thinking.

He also asks the audience in the West to adapt to Animes, not the other way around. As another example, he cites the animation studio Ghibli. Anno believes that Hayao Miyazaki does not think about foreign markets at all.

What do fans in the West think about it? Users in Reddit can completely understand it. Many believe that a director should not cater to them or others. One should approach things with passion rather than creating something cynically just to please a specific audience.

This is also reflected in Neon Genesis Evangelion. The anime originated from the director’s fear that the world would end in a nuclear catastrophe in the 20th century. The anime became one of the most famous series from Japan.

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Players discuss what kind of shimmering damage is left in Dungeons & Dragons – and how it tastes

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Hostile creatures in Dungeons & Dragons are cut apart, burned, frozen, and dispatched in many other ways during battles. However, a game master wants to know what kind of wound a particularly “radiant” attack would leave… but it is mainly the reason for their question that sparks discussion within the community.

Why does the game master want to know more about the damage? The DM (Dungeon Master) reaches out to the D&D community on Reddit with a burning question. He is running a campaign for a group where one player wants to play as a master chef who prepares the slain creatures for the group to eat after battle. The plan strongly resembles the anime “Delicious in Dungeon,” which we feature in this list on MeinMMO.

He can envision and explain how the wounds would look and how the type of damage affects the flesh of the creatures and its flavor. Only for one type is he currently at a loss: radiant damage.

“I know the simple and boring answer is ‘white burning,’ but personally, I want more interesting answers,” he writes on Reddit. He also wants to know how he could describe the taste of the flesh that was “cooked” with radiant damage to the player.

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Radiant damage can lead to incredible flavor, but also inaccurate preparation

What exactly is radiant damage? To determine what wounds and flavors radiant damage may cause, one must first clarify what kind of damage it actually is. 

In the 2024 Player’s Handbook, radiant damage is described as “Holy Energy” and “Searing Radiation.” In this regard, it can be considered a type of “burn” that is not caused by fire, but rather by holy energy. Even in Baldur’s Gate 3, a target killed by radiant damage falls burning to the ground in a kind of white “fire.”

But how would the flesh react to this kind of holy fire? On Reddit, hundreds of players participate in the discussion.

Due to the holy influence, many players expect that the flesh should simply taste divine. The user shutternomad already floats in culinary heaven with their description: 

“Perhaps radiant flesh… is too perfect? The fibers separate cleanly. No cartilage. The fat transforms into a translucent, pearl-like gel that melts instantly on the tongue and tastes amazing.”

Holy damage, on the other hand, could also render the flesh completely inedible. Due to radiation, the flesh could be completely destroyed. The molecules might decompose and break down before it can even be consumed.

“Radiant damage is not a cleansing force. It’s deadly light,” explains Hades_Gamma, and TalksInMaths emphasizes: “Acute radiation damage is much worse than just being unevenly cooked. Seriously, don’t look at images of it if you’re sensitive. The body begins to disintegrate at the cellular level.”

In this regard, the game master should consider whether their master chef might prefer to only handle creatures roasted by fire.

Since there are still no exact specifications regarding the taste of flesh that has been affected by radiant damage, we also want to hear from you if you have a hypothesis on the question. 
The player of the asking DM has given their character a solid backstory with the master chef background, which can lead to exciting moments within the group. Not every group can claim to be rewarded with a real meal during their nightly rest. If your characters still lack backgrounds, we have prepared more inspirations for you here on MeinMMO: 5 strong backgrounds from Dungeons & Dragons in the ranking that can enhance your backstory’s advantage in gameplay

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She is the star of the new series by the creator of Breaking Bad, but one of her first roles was in Magic: The Gathering – would you have recognized her?

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

One of the most celebrated series from 2025 is Pluribus. The sci-fi series comes from the creator behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The lead actress, Rhea Seehorn, you might already know from a quirky role from 1997, at least if you have an interest in games related to Magic: The Gathering .

What is Pluribus? On November 7, 2025, the new sci-fi series Pluribus premiered on Apple TV. It is created by Vince Gilligan, who has brought us two of the best series of all time, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

Even though the series shares a similar premise with a particular episode of Rick and Morty , it has been quite well received. With 160 reviews, the series has an excellent rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience is somewhat divided. With over 2500 user reviews, the series only reaches 67%.

The star of the series is Rhea Seehorn. Although she has been acting since 1997, her most notable role is probably in the series Better Call Saul, where she played the character Kim Wexler in 61 episodes. However, her first role was actually in a video game, in 1997 in Magic: The Gathering by developer MicroProse.

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Pluribus shows in the trailer for the sci-fi series what the creator of Breaking Bad has conjured up as his latest work

A tutorial sorceress who explains the game to you

What is her role in the video game? The Magic: The Gathering game developed by MicroProse was a fairly simple adaptation of the well-known card game for PC in 1997. The game also featured a tutorial on the rules presented by two real actors.

They embodied wizards who explained the rules of the card game to you in a live-action video and 90s CGI. One of these wizards is portrayed by Rhea Seehorn. Appropriate to 90s live-action cutscenes, similar to those from Command & Conquer , the acting is also quite exaggerated.

In an interview (via Instagram), Rhea Seehorn talked about the role and explained that with the very low budget they didn’t even have money for real shoes: We played wizards, and the budget was so low that they didn’t have shoes, but they wanted us to look like we were wearing some kind of gladiator wizard boots or something. So we just wore knee socks with tape that we had wrapped around.

If you need a tutorial for Magic yourself, here is the over 20-minute tutorial where you can hardly recognize Rhea Seehorn:

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How did Rhea Seehorn’s career progress? Her first live-action role aside from the Magic tutorial was according to IMDb in the series Homicide in 1997, but only for one episode. After that, she regularly had smaller roles, while larger roles appeared in the less known series I´m with Her (2003-2004) or Alex and Whitney – Sex without Marriage (2011-2013).

Her probably most known role before Pluribus was in Better Call Saul between 2015 and 2022. The series also comes from the pen of Vince Gilligan. In 2024, she additionally had a role in the action film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. In the meantime, she also worked as a voice actress, among others in the series Invincible or My Adventures with Superman.

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Former Blizzard CEO wanted to revolutionize multiplayer – after just 6 months the game is given away for free

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

For the former CEO of Blizzard, the outlook for the new gaming studio is bleak. The latest game is now being given away for free.

Mike Morhaime was the head of Blizzard. When he left the company a few years ago, he was sorely missed and wanted to establish his own gaming studio: Dreamhaven. So far, four games have been released or they have acted as a publisher, but the ambitious “Wildgate” from Moonshot Games just hasn’t taken off. Just about six months after the release, the game is now even being given away.

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Where is the game being given away? Currently, Wildgate is free in the Epic Games Store, instead of the usual around 30 euros. So anyone who wants to try the game should take advantage of this offer before January 8, 2026, to add Wildgate to their collection for free.

No more than 200 players at once – a death sentence?

What kind of game is Wildgate? Wildgate is a wild genre mix, reminiscent of hero shooters like Overwatch and also Hunt: Showdown. You take on the role of a member of a space crew and must gather resources on a procedurally generated map while searching for the “artifact.” The catch: All other teams want it too, and only one team can win. Victory comes when you escape with the artifact or eliminate all enemies.

As a team, you want to proceed tactically. Some gather resources, others might guard the spaceship, or some try to sabotage the enemy ships. The possibilities are diverse.

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How is Wildgate doing? Honestly: Pretty bad, and it’s surprising. Because if you look at the game’s ratings on Steam, they are quite positive. 81% recommend the game based on over 4,000 reviews.

But that doesn’t help if no one plays the game anymore. If you look at Steamcharts for the current player numbers, Wildgate is essentially dead. The simultaneous active players on Steam hover between 80 and 200, even though you have to keep in mind that the game is also available on other platforms (like the Epic Games Store). Nevertheless, this is a devastatingly low number, where hardly any matches can take place. The failure of Wildgate has likely also led to layoffs at Dreamhaven.

Many fans had already worried months ago, that Dreamhaven would simply let Wildgate die. Because some have taken the game to heart and feel that it hasn’t received enough attention. Perhaps giving it away on the Epic Games Store is now a last-ditch effort to gain some attention – one can only hope for the game.

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“When it comes out, I’m quitting Final Fantasy XIV”: Head of MMORPG logs into game, announces unpopular version

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Final Fantasy XIV is getting a new version for the Nintendo Switch in addition to the PC, PlayStation, and Xbox versions. However, many players are not pleased, as they fear it may make their characters look uglier.

Where was this announcement made? Naoki Yoshida, the producer of the MMORPG, logged into Costa del Sol, a beach area in the game, for a short time. There, he answered many fan questions, including those about the next Ultimate and some customization options for their characters.

He also confirmed with a brief sentence that Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Switch consoles: “Look forward to the Switch version.”

Yoshida likely refers to the Nintendo Switch 2, as the original Switch has been available for nearly 9 years, while its successor has only been on the market for a few months. Prior discussions about a possible port are rumored to have already taken place.

However, many players are not happy about the new version coming to the Switch 2.

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Initial reactions to the version on Switch 2 are negative

What are players saying? On the Japanese blog Livedoor, which was the first to report on Yoshida’s announcement, several comments have accumulated. However, the majority of commenters are negative about the Switch 2 port.

Users believe that the quality of FF14 would decrease with this version. One fan even states that he would stop playing the MMORPG because Square Enix would be forced to develop with much lower performance limits than the standard PS4. He refers to the performance of the Switch 2 hardware.

One user clarifies:

If a Switch version is released, it’s easy to imagine that they would make excuses like “The Switch is holding us back.”

Players are therefore suggesting creating a separate server for Switch 2, similar to the mobile version, which is still being prepared for worldwide release. Otherwise, they plan to mute the players on the Switch 2.

Is there only criticism? In the comments, there are a few proponents of the Switch 2 version. One user is excited that the new version would attract fresh players again. He believes that any online game that cannot attract new gamers will be discontinued.

On Reddit, there are also some users who are excited about the announcement. They are convinced about the handheld version and want to play the MMORPG from bed.

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I have been playing Baldur’s Gate for almost 15 years and always choose the Paladin class

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has been playing almost exclusively the Paladin in Dungeons & Dragons or in Baldur’s Gate 1+2 for many years. Almost exclusively, because the only switch failed.

Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 were released in 1998 and 2000. The two games are based on the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, specifically the 3.5 edition. However, I only got into it around 2010. Since then, I have played the game for dozens of hours every year because the old games were and still are a milestone for party-based RPGs and remain unsurpassed for me.

By now, it must be somewhere between 500 and 800 hours, counting all attempts. The time spent on the Switch version is not included.

In Baldur’s Gate and also in other D&D games like Solasta or Icewind Dale, I almost always choose the Paladin or he is always dutifully there when I have to create a full group of characters. The Paladin is definitely a class that has accompanied me throughout all rounds, sometimes more successfully than other times.

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The Paladin is my class and has been for over 10 years

Why the Paladin? The Paladin in Dungeons & Dragons is a tough melee fighter who also has a few magical tricks up his sleeve. His many hit points and heavy armor make him a grateful class with little frustration potential, especially at the beginning.

When I first got into Dungeons & Dragons with Baldur’s Gate, the Paladin was the perfect class for me: The Paladin is robust and his abilities are manageable. This also makes group play easier compared to other classes: I stand in front and soak up damage while my team takes care of the rest.

Oftentimes, the Paladin also fits the characters I usually take along best: Typically in Baldur’s Gate, they are Imoen (Thief), Khalid (Fighter), Jaheira (Fighter/Druid), Minsk, and Dynaheir (Mage). Rarely, I also take the depressed Xan (Mage) or the cleric Branwen, if I have freed her from her petrification.

Baldur's Gate II - Shadows of Amn Screenshot Benedikt 01
My party in part 1: Khalid, Jaheira’s husband, is still alive, and Dynaheir is still with us.

In part 2, my party shifts slightly but mostly remains good-aligned: I stay loyal to Imoen, Jaheira, and Minsk, and then Aerie (Mage) and Nalia (Mage/Thief) join. The 6th spot in my group varies depending on who I need at the moment.

Overall, I often play a good-aligned group, aside from the argumentative Viconia (Cleric) who occasionally has a guest appearance in both games. The Paladin fits perfectly without me having to break my oath.

Additionally, I believe the Paladin has the best class quest in part 2. The quests of the warrior and druid are nice, but do not have nearly as cool a final boss. What good is a druid grove or a castle of my own when I can defeat a huge dragon?

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Once I played something else and instantly regretted it

Once, I actually wanted to play something else, namely a bard. But I couldn’t connect with him: I got to the Friendly Arm, an important tavern in Baldur’s Gate 1, and picked up Jaheira and Khalid for my group. And then I lost interest.

There were probably various reasons for this back then: The beginning of Baldur’s Gate 1 is slow and not quite easy, and a class like the bard, which is not necessarily suitable for beginners, didn’t make it any better. Especially when at the beginning you only have Imoen as your companion and she is fairly fragile. In the worst case, you can be torn apart by the first larger group of wolves right behind Candlekeep.

In the end, I ended up going back to the Paladin. A class that forgives errors a bit more and doesn’t confront me directly with the harsh reality of the Sword Coast.

The bard simply wasn’t beginner-friendly enough for me as a novice because I couldn’t endure much damage and had to rely on my party to utilize my skills effectively. This made the beginning quite tough, which I was not keen on.

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If I’m not playing the Paladin in a D&D game, I also enjoy playing a strategy game. One that particularly fascinates me is Whiskerwood, a game featuring mice and cats. However, the cats are anything but harmless and have driven me crazy often enough: After 20 hours in a new building game on Steam, I would have loved to put my beloved cats out the door

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The dances in WoW were not invented by Blizzard, they already existed before – do you recognize them?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

You’ve probably noticed many dances in World of Warcraft look familiar. No wonder, as they all have real-world counterparts. MeinMMO presents 20 dances and their origins – and you can directly test how many of them you already know.

With emotes, you can express your thoughts in WoW even without text and voice, communicate with friends or mock enemies. You can’t /spit on anyone anymore, but you can laugh together, and Blizzard even just brought new emotes into the game – while others were removed because they were supposedly too controversial.

What still exists is dancing, an activity that everyone probably knows from raid breaks between pulls, from bored traders in the auction house, or when that annoying guy with his flute comes along and forces everyone to move. There’s even a dance studio in WoW.

All dances you find in the MMORPG have a counterpart from the real world. Some of them come from music videos – in which a lot of dancing was done back then (yes, WoW is from “back then”, that was 2005) – or are based on an existing dance from pop culture.

You can also build your own dance studio – housing makes it possible:

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WoW: Early access to housing has started

Not all dances from WoW are based 1:1 on the template, some are assembled from various music videos, show only a snippet, or have been slightly adapted. Nevertheless, they all have more or less well-known foundations:

  • Mechagnomes dance to the “Robot”
  • Male undead headbang to… some metal song
  • Male gnomes perform the “Bad Touch” by the Bloodhound Gang

To make the article not too dry, we have directly linked it with a small quiz so you can check how many of these dances you have recognized in the game. Have fun!

Note: We have not listed all dances because some do not have a clear source.

Blizzard has often drawn inspiration from the real world in World of Warcraft to incorporate some Easter eggs and bring a smile to players’ faces. For example, some – partly questionable – celebrities can be found in the game: WoW: Pornstars, soul legends, and Hitler – 5 NPCs with strange real-life counterparts

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PS Plus Essential: All Games in January 2026 for PS4 and PS5 – this time with the remake of an old classic from Disney

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The free games for PS Plus Essential in January 2026 on PS5 and PS4 are now known. We briefly introduce you to the games and tell you when you can start playing them.

What PS Plus games are there in January 2026? January 2026 comes with three games that you can play with the PS Plus Essential subscription.

  • Need for Speed Unbound | PS5
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | PS4, PS5
  • Core Keeper | PS4, PS5

When are the games available? You can start playing on the first Tuesday of the month:

  • PS Plus games available: January 6, 2026, around 12:00 PM

Everything important about the PS Plus Essential games in January 2026

Here we briefly introduce you to the three games:

Need For Speed Unbound: In the latest installment of the racing series, you race to the top in street races. You have to not only compete against other racers but also outsmart the police when they are hot on your heels.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed: The remake of the action-adventure from 2010 sends you into a fantastic world. Armed with paint and thinner, you embark as Mickey Mouse into a desolate realm full of forgotten Disney characters. Your choices influence the course of your journey.

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – The release trailer for the remake of the classic

Core Keeper: In this sandbox game for 1–8 players, you explore endless caves full of creatures, relics, and resources. You mine materials, build your base, farm, craft better tools, and even fight against titans to uncover the secret of the core.

What else do I need to consider? If you haven’t claimed the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you still have time to do so. Once the new games are available, the old ones will be disabled.

If you want to get the games, you need a paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.

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These 5 light novels reveal more of the story of the anime, a must for fans

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 5 minutes

Many animes now have small novels, also known as light novels. Often, it is the case that the series are based on the stories from the small book. MeinMMO presents several light novels that anime fans should not miss out on.

In many cases, a manga is initially created by a publisher, which, after great success, is adapted into an anime. As another medium, there are also light novels. These are novels that come with a lot of text and few illustrations.

The writing style is intentionally kept simple and thus easy to read. There are many dialogues and short paragraphs that sometimes reveal details that are not present in the anime and manga. Sometimes, the light novels also serve as the basis for an anime, for example in Solo Leveling or The Apothecary’s Diaries.

Below, we present the personal recommendations from MeinMMO that you should read as a fan of the respective anime.

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The Rising of the Shield Hero: Trailer for the Anime with Shield Hero

The Rising of the Shield Hero

  • Volumes: 22 (on hiatus since June 2019)
  • Published in Germany: up to volume 16

What is it about? The Rising of the Shield Hero begins like many isekais. Naofumi Iwatani is actually a student but awakens in another world after browsing through a book in the library. The fantasy world is protected by four legendary heroes who are supposed to fend off monsters.

Naofumi receives a shield as his weapon, which makes him the weakest of the heroes. Within a few days, he is betrayed by the princess of the country, robbed, and accused of rape. No one believes him, and he loses all his reputation. Filled with thoughts of revenge, he decides to become stronger on his own.

What makes the light novel so good? In the anime, Naofumi’s inner monologues unfortunately get lost. He appears much more cynical and psychologically unstable in the novel. His hatred of the world is much more intense and is portrayed in a more understandable way.

The book also provides more insight into the motivations of the individual characters. In the light novel, the story arc “Spirit Turtle Arc,” which in the anime seems rushed, is presented in a more engaging and detailed manner.

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ARC Raiders retained 91% of its player base on Steam – Battlefield 6 lost 85%

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ARC Raiders has achieved something that other multiplayer shooters like Battlefield 6 can only dream of at the moment. The game has managed to retain most of its players on Steam even two months after release.

Where do these numbers come from? To view the number of concurrent players in a specific title on Steam, you can refer to websites like SteamDB.info. It should be noted that the statistics only include players on Steam. Other platforms like consoles or different launchers are not included.

Looking at the numbers of concurrent players in ARC Raiders on Steam, one thing stands out: The title has hardly lost players since its release on October 31, 2025.

  • ARC Raiders reached its peak on Steam on November 16, 2025, with almost 482,000 concurrent players (according to SteamDB.info). On December 28, the game had around 439,000 players once again.
  • The English-speaking business magazine Forbes has calculated what this means. Accordingly, ARC Raiders has managed to retain 91% of its players on Steam since release.
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ARC Raiders remains strong since release

Why is this so unusual? Even successful multiplayer games typically lose a large portion of their players in the first months after release. This is quite normal and not always a cause for concern as long as the player base is large enough.

Battlefield 6 reached a peak of 747,440 concurrent players on Steam at launch (according to SteamDB.info). In the last peak, there were only around 113,600. Battlefield 6 has thus lost 85% of its Steam players over a similar time frame – ARC Raiders launched about two weeks later.

Battlefield 6 at least received a warm welcome upon its release. After the debacle of Battlefield 2042, it felt like a return to the strengths of the series.

Similarly, the Free2Play hero shooter Marvel Rivals shows a comparable trend. The current number of concurrent players has settled at around 100,000, but is far below the peak of around 644,000 reached in January 2025 (according to SteamDB.info).

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Part of ARC Raiders’ success is likely due to the quick, solid updates. On November 13, 2025, the developers delivered a new map and two ARCs as well as fresh events, items, and quests. On December 16, 2025, the next big update, Cold Snap, followed.

A player of ARC Raiders even managed to force the developers not with angry comments but with rubber ducks – yes, you read that right – into a update. And it might happen again. You can learn more about it in this article: Player forced ARC Raiders with 600 rubber ducks to update, now has 4,200 ducks, leading to the next demand

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  1. Forbes