A collector was looking forward to the delivery of a rare piece of video game history. However, the excitement did not last long, as opening the package held an unpleasant surprise for the user.
What happened? The user Keripo reports in his post on X from 27.02.2026, that he had ordered a rare demo version of the visual novel Tsukhime Trial Edition.
The starting point of the package was reportedly Portugal according to the user. It was said to have been shipped by DHL Express. After an extended wait and confirmation via email, the user received the message that the shipment had been handed over to the American customs and border control for further inspection (via X).
Some users on X write in the comments of the post that possibly DHL marked the visual novel as illegal pornography and therefore destroyed the contents. According to the guidelines on the shipping provider’s website, it is prohibited to send pornographic materials, among other things.
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A German video shows us how frightening video games were perceived 42 years ago select
Customs checks shipments according to specific guidelines
Why was the package content inspected? Customs opens packages for various reasons for verification purposes:
Incomplete information such as missing, incorrect, or unfilled shipping labels.
Discrepancies in product description, quantity, or weight.
Random checks using specialized software, where shipments are tagged for further inspection (via mugroup).
Presumably, the user’s shipment also fell under this. However, it is unclear why exactly the package was opened and why the included demo disk was destroyed. A floppy disk, which first appeared on the market in 1973, has been outdated hardware for several decades (via schule-bw.de). This may have led to confusion during an inspection due to ignorance.
Not everyone is familiar with the old storage medium today. For example, individuals aged 6-18 recognize floppy disks only about 67 percent of the time and cannot properly identify them (via YouGov).
User loses not just a floppy disk, but a piece of history
Why is the loss of the demo tragic? The game was one of the few available copies that still exist worldwide. According to the user, there are only about 50 left in circulation.
Moreover, it is a stroke of luck to find such a rare demo disk of a 27-year-old game at all. Many physical demo versions have been lost over the years. Besides the unknown costs for the user, a rare collector’s item has been destroyed with the floppy disk, which is now lost forever.
While there are digital archivals of the full version from 2001, the demo is physically much harder to find.
Therefore, it is best to pick up collector’s items in person whenever possible. But not just the content of a floppy disk can be interesting for some people. Another user shows his creativity in a craft project. He recycles old hardware and creates something new: A creative user bought hundreds of worthless floppy disk drives and is now making music
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If you search for the tag “MMORPG” on Steam, there are hundreds of games to choose from. But which ones are the best according to the reviews? We take a look at the ten online role-playing games on Steam with the best ratings.
What is this article about? We at MeinMMO have looked at the MMORPGs on Steam and checked which ones have the best ratings. It was important to us that
it is truly an MMORPG (the tags are set by players and not by the developers)
the game title is still actively expanded and is not already in “Maintenance Mode”
the games have received at least 1,000 reviews in order to achieve comparability
We ended up with ten games, among which there are some surprises. For the indicated player numbers, we relied on data from the website steamcharts.com.
The article was originally created by Alexander Leitsch, who has played many of these titles himself and has dealt extensively with them. Since March 2024, MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz has taken over the updating of the list.
Update from March 2, 2026: We have updated the list for the new month and checked all the numbers.
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Rank 10 – DC Universe Online
Setting: Superheroes | Developer: Daybreak Games | Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: January 11, 2011 | Model: Free2Play | Rating on Steam: 80% Positive
What kind of game is this? In DC Universe Online you take on the role of a superhero or villain. In the game, you follow a story that leads you to Gotham City and brings characters like Batman, Superman, the Joker, or Harley Quinn into view.
For PvP fans, there is arena PvP or optional PvP in the open world. There, heroes can fight against villains. In addition, there is a special mode where you can take on the role of iconic heroes and use their abilities.
There are numerous quests that you can complete. Expect action-packed battles with powerful abilities. In the endgame, there are dungeons, raids, missions for solo players, or small groups. Recently, the faction boundaries were just removed, but villains and heroes are still not allowed to queue together.
What do the Steam reviews say? Since the Steam launch on November 2, 2011, there have been 21,645 reviews, with 80 percent being positive. However, the 80 reviews from the past 30 days were only 73 percent positive.
How many players does it have on Steam? Currently, an average of 525 players are playing the MMORPG classic on Steam. The all-time high is 3,112 concurrent players. The peak from the past 30 days is around 932 concurrent players.
For whom is the MMORPG worthwhile? For fans of the superhero universe, DC Universe can be one of the most interesting MMORPGs. After all, players can meet their heroes, who are also fully equipped with voice acting.
The game offers an interesting mix of PvE and PvP content, so basically every type of player should find something to enjoy. However, the graphics and the combat system sometimes seem outdated. Those looking for good alternatives for consoles will find them in this list of the 5 best MMORPGs on PS4, PS5, and Xbox.
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The world is supposed to be one of the greatest highlights of Crimson Desert. But how large is the continent Pywel? The community is speculating and discussing. MeinMMO summarizes what is actually known so far.
How large is Crimson Desert? The exact size of the game world and the content scope of Crimson Desert are not yet known in detail. What we do know:
The world is said to be about twice the size of the playable open world of Skyrim (about 37 km², rating 92 to 96 on Metacritic) and also larger than the map of Red Dead Redemption 2 (about 75 km², rating 97 on Metacritic) – this was explained by Will Powers (Director of Marketing for Crimson Desert) in an interview during the New Game+ Showcase 2026 on YouTube.
According to Will Powers, only a very small portion of the world and the available content has been seen at play events so far.
It takes about 2 hours to ride from one end of the game world to the other on horseback – this was revealed by Will Powers in an interview with PC Gamer during the Summer Game Fest 2025 on YouTube.
Will Powers also explained in the Podcast “Dropped Frames” that one can easily spend hundreds of hours in the game world. He did not want to be pinned down to a specific number.
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
The hype is picking up speed
Although (or because) there are hardly any concrete, officially confirmed figures from the responsible parties regarding the size of Crimson Desert, there is much speculation in the community. DarthKane17 claims on Reddit that the continent Pywel would be 80 km² and that it would take 6 hours on foot to walk from one end of the world to the other.
The more than 1,400 thumbs up indicate that the hype train for Crimson Desert has already left the station. However, many of the more than 550 comments acknowledge that this information should be taken with caution, as there is no official source.
In another post on Reddit, players speculate whether Crimson Desert could even surpass the game world of Black Desert. However, many consider this unlikely, as it has simply become overwhelmingly large due to frequent updates. Some even hope in the comments that Crimson Desert is not too large.
But no matter how large Pywel ultimately turns out to be, you won’t just travel the game world on foot or on horseback. There are also flying mounts and a fast travel system – although you must discover and activate the fast travel points through exploration.
With the MMORPG Black Desert, the developers at Pearl Abyss have already proven that they can create incredibly vast, diverse, and detailed worlds. However, size alone does not make a good game.
Marathon can be played on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. But does the shooter have crossplay or cross-save?
What is crossplay? Crossplay allows players to play together on different platforms. For instance, PS5 players can play alongside Xbox and/or PC players or encounter them during a match.
What is cross-save? Cross-save allows you to carry your progress across multiple platforms. This means you can use and continue your progress made on PS5 on Steam on PC, without having to start over when switching platforms.
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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer
Marathon: Everything about crossplay and how to disable it
Does Marathon have crossplay? Yes, Marathon has crossplay, which is enabled by default in the game. Crossplay was already available during the server slams.
Can crossplay be disabled? Yes, crossplay can be disabled in Marathon, but not on all platforms.
PlayStation 5: Players can disable crossplay through the settings menu in the game.
Xbox consoles: Players can disable cross-network play by adjusting their online and privacy settings on their Xbox console or in a browser.
PC: Players cannot disable crossplay.
Bungie warns against disabling crossplay, as it may restrict matchmaking and thus affect the player experience.
Marathon: Everything you need to know about cross-save
Does Marathon have cross-save? Yes, Marathon will support cross-save upon release on March 5, 2026.
How can you use cross-save? To utilize cross-save and share your progress across multiple platforms, you need to link the accounts of the various platforms on Bungie’s official website. You will decide which save data from the linked accounts you want to continue. The other, unused save data will be replaced. This decision cannot be undone.
To connect your accounts, follow these steps:
Go to Bungie.net – this is Bungie’s official website, the developer studio behind Marathon.
Log in with your Bungie account and go to the “Account Settings” section.
In the Account Settings section, go to “Account Linking”. Here you can link your Bungie account with your Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam accounts.
To link the accounts, click on “Link Account” in the row of the relevant platform and authorize the linking if you agree to the terms.
In the Account Linking section, you can also connect your Bungie account to your Twitch channel. This allows you to earn Twitch drops for Marathon or Destiny by watching streams of the respective game on Twitch. You can find more about this here: Marathon: These are the Twitch drops and how to get them.
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In Pokémon GO starts “Memories in Motion”, the new season. We summarize how you can use it for yourself.
When does the season start?“Memories in Motion” starts on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It ends on June 2, 2026, also at 10:00 AM.
The season brings a lot of changes, but also many bonuses. Notably, there will be no more usual spotlight hours. However, there will be new content daily.
How do you make use of the new features? We summarize what you should expect.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer
Plan your 7-day streaks
You will receive more XP and Stardust when you complete a catching streak of seven days. You should definitely keep this in mind when making your first catch of the day on the seventh day. If you catch a Pokémon with an excellent throw, perhaps even a new Pokémon, then you have the potential to earn a lot of XP with a single catch. Such examples have occurred before.
Additionally, you will earn extra XP if you spin a PokéStop on the seventh day in a row. Don’t miss this opportunity either.
Get used to the new schedules
With the start of the new season, there are changes to the Pokémon GO calendar. They are as follows:
Sunday is Double Duration Sunday, with doubled times for incense and lures.
Monday is Express Monday: You will get double points for GO passes. The Dyna Monday will also continue.
Tuesday is Showcase Day. Here, you will find showcases in up to 20 different categories.
Wednesday remains the usual raid hour.
Thursday is GO Battle Thursday: Four times Stardust from PvP battles and up to 50 battles a day.
Friday: Two special trades, increased chance for lucky Pokémon, up to 10% lower Stardust costs when trading, and two guaranteed XL candies for local trades.
Prepare for Saturdays
The weekend events in Pokémon GO are now primarily set to take place on Saturdays. This will particularly affect community days, raid days, and other events.
Look for Shinies
The new season brings a change: From now on, all evolved Pokémon that have ever been shiny in the game can also appear in the wild as shiny. Previously, in most cases, only stage-1 Pokémon could be caught as shiny. Additionally, in Rocket battles, all Pokémon that have ever been shiny in the game can now appear as shiny.
You will have an increased shiny chance from Pokémon that you catch in battles against Giovanni, Arlo, Sierra, or Cliff. Moreover, there is an increased shiny chance from raid battles and when hatching eggs.
Trade for Candies
In the new season, you will receive an additional candy as well as an additional XL candy when you trade with your friends. However, this only applies to local trades, not the relatively new remote trades.
If you are on the hunt for candies for rare Pokémon, you can trade the same Pokémon with friends – this way, both of you will receive more candies for that Pokémon.
Additionally, you should keep in mind that you will receive a season special research that grants you a Volcanion – but only if you haven’t caught it at a past GO Fest. If that is the case, the special research will instead grant you candies for Volcanion. Read more about Volcanion in Pokémon GO here.
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MMORPGs thrive on having enough active players. Without them, there’s nothing happening in the world, and there’s a lack of players for competitive or cooperative group content. MeinMMO therefore lists the 10 online role-playing games with the currently most players on Steam.
Anyone wanting to be an MMORPG, that is, a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, needs a sufficiently large, healthy population on the servers. Because without this foundation of active players, there’s nothing going on in the often huge worlds. Companion or opponent? Not a chance! The genre thrives on the daily hustle and bustle of the virtual world. MeinMMO has listed the MMORPGs on Steam with the most players in May 2025 below.
Update from March 2, 2026: We have updated the list for the new month and checked all the numbers.
How was the list created? For the Top 10, the MMORPGs were considered that had the most active players on Steam in the last 30 days. The number is calculated based on how many players were logged in simultaneously on average.
As a source, Steam Charts was used, which provides data for the last 30 days. It is not known how many bots are among the active players. Since we do not know the percentage distribution exactly, we treated all active players as if they were real players.
This list does not consider players who log in outside the Steam client. The player numbers are likely to be even higher for MMORPGs that have been released on multiple platforms and/or have their own launcher. However, since developers rarely publish exact player numbers, we limit ourselves solely to Steam as a platform.
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Rank 10 – Star Wars: The Old Republic
Setting: SciFi | Developer: Broadsword | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 2011 | Model: Free2Play | Steam Rating: 89 % Positive | Active Players: 4,059
How many players does it have on Steam? In the past 30 days, an average of 4,059 players were online. The peak during this time was 7,223 concurrent players. The all-time high stands at 27,416 concurrent players. Since SWTOR also has its own launcher, this is likely just the tip of the iceberg.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic – “Deceived” Cinematic Trailer
What kind of game is this? SWTOR is a heavily story-focused MMORPG set in the well-known and beloved Star Wars universe. It places a strong emphasis on the narrative and requires moral choices, attracting players optionally to the light or dark side of the Force. The dialogues are fully voiced.
While the game relies on classic tab-targeting, it attempts to implement this in a more modern and dynamic way. In addition to the story, the MMORPG also features a good companion system, exciting raids in the endgame, and PvP content.
By the way: In Star Wars: The Old Republic on December 10, 2024, one of the biggest updates in recent years was released. The game now has improved graphics and the names of inactive characters were removed. Last year, the MMORPG’s Free2Play offering was expanded.
Who is this interesting for? SWTOR appeals to Star Wars fans and generally to theme park and story gamers. The focus is on the story, which you can dive into deeply without paying. This makes SWTOR a good single-player MMO. Further reading: 3 MMORPGs you surely overlooked in 2024, but now is a great time to get started. SWTOR is included.
What do you think of the ranking? Which position surprised you? Are you actively playing any of the titles? Let us know in the comments! If you’re not tied to Steam games and are looking for exciting MMORPGs or MMOs, you can find the 10 best MMOs and MMORPGs we can recommend in 2026 in this list.
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MeinMMO demon Cortyn has thrown himself into World of Warcraft Midnight and completed all quests. The conclusion is positive – even with a few minor errors.
It still feels a bit surreal to me that we are already playing another expansion of World of Warcraft – at least for those who have purchased the Epic Edition of Midnight. I have therefore temporarily severed all social connections in real life for the last 3 days and dove into the new expansion with way too many hours of gameplay.
My simple and honest conclusion: World of Warcraft Midnight is almost everything I ever wanted from WoW – even if there are minor quirks.
Who is writing here?
Cortyn has been playing World of Warcraft for over 20 years and has been writing about it for MeinMMO for over 13 years. This demon has experienced all expansions of Blizzard’s MMORPG. Cortyn mainly frequents roleplay, dungeons, or heroic raids – or fishes for way too long to earn a golden horn.
Just don’t ask about total playtime. No one wants to know that.
But to briefly summarize what I have done in the past days (Spoiler: I had very, very little sleep):
My shadow priest has reached level 90.
I have completed the main campaign and 60 of the 65 side quest lines.
I have already maxed out fishing and cooking.
I visited the depths up to level 7, a few dungeons on heroic.
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WoW Midnight: Arator’s Light and the Firebrand
The Main Story – The Big Plot of the World Soul Saga
The primary plot of Midnight revolves around Xal’atath and her attack on the Sunwell – at least initially. After this can be temporarily repelled through great efforts by light workers, it shifts towards local stories:
In the Immersang Forest, the Cult of the Twilight Blade causes chaos and undermines the blood elves, who simultaneously struggle with strange plants that have mutated due to the light.
In Zul’Aman, we help the Amani defend against the Twilight Blade and possibly reconnect with the Loa, whose powers they violently robbed in the past.
In Harandar, we learn a lot about the history of the World Trees and the Haranir people. This very nature-oriented people struggles with problems that seemingly encroach upon their home along the roots of the World Trees.
There is also a campaign with Arator, who must find his way between light and shadow. After some drastic conflicts with his father, he travels through the Eastern Kingdoms to work through his family’s past. However, this campaign is a bit shorter than the others.
In the Voidstorm, we try to turn the tide against Xal’atath. There, we meet the Domanaar people – void creatures who have built a complex society and only serve Xal’atath partially.
Meanwhile, tensions simmer in Silvermoon. The paladins under Turalyon’s leadership behave more like an occupying force and demand more and more resources from Silvermoon, arrest innocent citizens, and show little understanding for the people to whom the city actually belongs. Here, the seeds for a story are laid, which will surely continue to develop over the coming weeks and months.
I enjoyed the stories very much. The main campaign of the individual areas is quite focused, has many cutscenes, and a lot of voiced dialogues. Everything gets enough time to resonate but never takes too long.
Especially the story of the trolls is extremely interesting – even though trolls often polarize the community.
I particularly love the sheer number of “stay a while and listen” moments that exist. Every few quests, there is the opportunity to talk to important NPCs again and trigger some voiced dialogues to learn more about the personal views of the characters or conflicts.
This is optional, and if one does not care, they can simply skip it – but for those interested in the lore and the main characters, there is a lot of additional material offered here.
Side Quests – The Soul of the Game
The side stories of World of Warcraft are usually a bit less heroic. The developers often call them “Local Stories” – telling about the everyday lives of the people living in the respective areas. You learn more about their culture, their problems, and individual fates.
These quests are extremely diverse. From small, rather silly stories to dark incidents, there is a lot to explore. Everything feels coherent and rounded. A few examples:
In Zul’Aman, we meet the great Loa again. Demigods that the trolls confide in and rely on their strength. Among them is a rather cute capybara Loa named Fi’lo. This Loa does not speak, but enjoys playing with children and protects them. He also guards the souls of deceased children and watches over them until their parents die as well, so they can move on together. All other Loa fear Fi’lo and keep their distance, as his wrath is feared.
We even meet the “Loa of Murlocs” – who once again finds himself in a tricky situation and needs help.
In Silvermoon, we are approached by a beggar who is looking for capable champions for a magistrate. This magistrate then explains to us that a rival magistrix is spreading lies about him because he has gotten a position that she actually wanted – so we are to destroy the supposedly fake evidence.
Piece by piece, we discover that the magistrate regularly abducts homeless people from the streets and annihilates their souls with magic to indulge in demon magic. A crime he has been able to pursue without consequence until now because hardly anyone in Silvermoon cares about the homeless and beggars.
In the Immersang Forest, we meet a mysterious huntress who shamelessly exploits our existence as “an adventurer who does whatever he is told.” We gather items for her, only to slowly discover that she is a necromancer whom we should actually slay.
When we confront her, she reveals that after the fall of the Sunwell, she actually studied necromancy, but for a good reason: A friend, a former hero of Quel’thalas, who was killed by the Scourge, now exists only as a perpetually suffering banshee. Through necromantic rituals, she tries to temporarily alleviate her suffering and restore sensory perceptions such as feeling the wind or tasting wine.
Aggressive plants in the Immersang Forest cause destruction – and can also replace the heads of elves.
In the Voidstorm, we find a captured draenei with a special accent – one that we have never heard as draenei. They are Eredar, who were left behind during their escape from planet to planet and have since wandered through the cosmos and built their own civilizations – detached from Argus, Velen, or other draenei. Since my priestess is herself a draenei, I get special quest texts and many dialogue options that others wouldn’t see. It is a rather emotional quest line, at the end of which stands another great sacrifice.
These are just 4 of the 65 side quest lines, each consisting of several steps. Some are quite short, others a bit longer. But they all feel coherent and valuable. You learn more about the world and culture, and with each single quest, I thought to myself: That is interesting to know. That made the world richer.
In this quest line, I receive many additional dialogues and quest texts as a draenei that would not look the same with other races.
An Expansion of a Whole
Especially visually, Midnight has a lot to offer. The first time you see the huge, holy beam of light shooting from the Sunwell into the Voidstorm, it is quite impressive.
I literally spent hours getting lost in the grand streets, stumbling through underground passages, watching students study, or visiting a pet café to admire all the details.
Silvermoon created the same feeling Suramar did during Legion. It feels like a magnificent elven metropolis.
Xal’atath appears a little less in the storyline – mostly to betray her allies. But they simply do not learn.
It should not be forgotten that housing is also part of Midnight – even if we have already been able to play it for a few weeks. I have praised this extensively in the past, so I’ll spare you here – but it is a significant plus point of the expansion.
Everything fits wonderfully together and is bound to please nostalgia fans. The Immersang Forest picks up so many stories from the past and continues them that you basically discover an interesting detail with almost every second quest that you might not have thought about for 20 years – when you sent your first blood elf on her travels.
Finally, there are many meaningful improvements to the interface. WoW now inherently includes various add-ons, such as a damage meter or boss mods. Therefore, I have said goodbye to all external add-ons of this type to get used to the new standard. This takes some time but turned out to be intuitive and fitting. Quickly, you forget add-ons like Deadly Boss Mods – they are simply no longer necessary.
The Big Question Marks
Yes, I am aware: This is not a comprehensive, all-inclusive review. On the one hand, I have only played one class thoroughly so far, and on the other hand, many contents are not yet accessible. The dungeons have only been available on normal and heroic, the depths still had a rather low cap, and the raids will not open for a few weeks.
The loot system unlocks after completing the campaign, but so far it has only been available on normal difficulty. It has been “quite nice” – but that’s it. Since “Normal” is basically the tutorial difficulty, I want to hold off on making a judgment until I have seen more of it.
The Domanaar people have unexpectedly become interesting. They are much more than just mobs to slay.
I can only judge what has been visible so far – but that has pleased me quite a lot.
The Search for a Hair in the Soup
Of course, not everything is perfect – that is simply not possible at the launch of an MMORPG or an expansion; at least I have never experienced that. There have been minor issues and bugs. Most of them will surely be resolved by the first patch at the latest. However, a few are attributable to the fundamental design, which could be problematic in the long run.
A friend of mine encountered some English screen texts in the German version – the specializations for some professions were still in English. This should not occur in the release version.
Another point that gnaws at me, and for which I almost regret having to write: the music. Midnight is the first expansion where the music – with few exceptions like Silvermoon – seems rather characterless. Especially with the Haranar music, I find it interesting that they tried something new, but I quickly get the impression: This somehow does not feel Warcraft. Much sounds similar, but at no location did I have the feeling that the music would stick in my memory for long – quite unlike previous expansions.
Maybe I need more time to get used to it, but the music felt, for the first time in the history of the game, quite arbitrary and interchangeable to me. But that might just be my personal preference, especially after being spoiled by the fantastic Dimensius soundtrack recently.
Silvermoon is incredibly beautiful. Only the music of the expansion can’t keep up this time.
For me, the biggest gameplay issue might be the apex talents, at least with my class, the shadow priest. Because the apex talents “force” me into a certain talent selection and drastically limit my options. Since the apex talents enhance the “shadowy apparitions” for shadow priests, I basically have no choice but to choose all talents in the main area of the talent tree that enhance this ability.
The apex talents are very strong – but they do take away my freedom to experiment and reduce my choices. I would like to see a revision of this in the middle of the expansion.
But as mentioned, these negative aspects are really just minor details. Things that bother me – some more, some less. However, they do not tarnish the overall impression:
Conclusion – Midnight is What World of Warcraft Should Always Have Been
It probably shows in the text and in the fact that I have played approximately 50 hours of WoW in 3 days: I am quite satisfied.
World of Warcraft Midnight was created with unbelievably great attention to detail. The game world, the stories in the quests, the entire presentation – it is a feast for all who fell in love with the world at the latest with “The Burning Crusade” and can relate to the modern playstyle of WoW.
My draenei and I look forward to the rest of the expansion.
At least what has been available so far makes me eager for more and shows that Blizzard still has it. The early access went quite smoothly and the content available so far is of a high standard. Let’s just hope that the patches can maintain this level, as that has always been a small issue in the last expansion.
I know that World of Warcraft Midnight will rob me of a lot of time again in 2026 – but I am looking forward to it.
What were your experiences with Midnight in early access? Have you completed the campaign and leveled your professions? Are you taking it easy and spending a lot of time on some things? Or are you waiting for the regular launch and will really get started only from tonight? If you’re not ready for the launch yet, here are 3 things you should know beforehand.
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Do you have old hardware lying around in a closet or a box? These things could be worth significantly more right now. Because prices for almost all components are reaching record highs, and even reselling can be worth it in some cases.
Those who upgrade their computers often stash the old parts in a box to possibly use them again as spare parts or for a second PC. An HDD is quickly replaced by a better SSD, and the HDD initially ends up in the closet, only being used as data storage at most.
All these components have been gaining value sharply for weeks. Many people may not even be aware of how much valuable hardware they have lying around at home that they might have forgotten about somewhere in a closet.
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
Prices for almost all technical components are rising
Where is reselling worth it? Hard drives, RAM, and SSDs have all seen significant price increases. In some cases, the hardware today costs double or triple.
Just to demonstrate this with two examples:
For a kit with 32 GB from G.Skill, you paid around 70 euros in September 2025 (via Geizhals.de). For the same kit, you pay about 200 euros today (March 2026). That’s an increase of 200% and sometimes even more.
A user bought 1 TB of RAM and 20 TB of storage for around 1,200 euros a few months ago, today the hardware is worth over 8,000 euros. This alone shows how enormous the value for certain components has risen in just a few months.
Complete systems that can still be used as a second PC, NAS, home server, or test machine.
Anything that could be important as a reserve for you: such as spare RAM or a graphics card in case your current model breaks, as otherwise buying new could become very expensive.
Small hard drives/SSDs with low capacity that might still be usable as backup media or for test systems. Here, reselling is not really worth it yet.
Therefore, do not randomly get rid of your hardware just because you can make a lot of money with it right now. Because in the end, you will still need the parts.
In ARC Raiders there is a world situation where a hurricane creates chaos on the maps. Nevertheless, it is worth stopping by at that time, as you can open special caches there that hold a lot of loot, including blueprints. We will now show you where to find them.
Update, April 7, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
What are hurricane caches? Since the release of the new “Shrouded Sky” update, there is a new map situation called “Hurricane” on various maps of the Rust Belt. Here, a raging wind can damage your shield, but those who dare to venture in can benefit from special caches.
These boxes, resembling Raider caches, drop strong loot, including blueprints. Many raiders thus risk a trip into the storm to complete their collection.
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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
Locations of all hurricane caches
Everything important about the hurricane caches: The good thing about the hurricane caches is their locations, as these are always the same. They have fixed spawn points on each of the maps, but their chance of actually spawning there is random. You can thus follow fixed routes to check the boxes.
Since the hurricane restricts your visibility, there is also a sound that you hear when you are near. It resembles a mechanical beep. The closer you approach the box, the louder the sound becomes. Once you have opened the box, you can expect various items such as weapons, ammunition, consumables, and a high chance of getting a blueprint.
Now let’s get to the possible locations on the maps:
Hurricane caches on the dam battlefields
All locations of the hurricane caches on the dam battlefields (Source: metaforge.app)
Hurricane caches in the buried city
All locations of the hurricane caches in the buried city (Source: metaforge.app)
Hurricane caches at the blue gate
All locations of the hurricane caches at the blue gate (Source: metaforge.app)
Hurricane caches at the spaceport
All locations of the hurricane caches at the spaceport (Source: metaforge.app)
Why is Stella Montis not listed? Because Stella Montis is an underground map and the hurricane cannot rage on the map like that. For this reason, there are no hurricane caches that can be uncovered by the fierce storm. Stella Montis thus ends up empty.
New month, new goodies in the trading post of World of Warcraft. A new ensemble from March 2026 is currently very popular in the community.
Which ensemble is it? Currently, many WoW fans are heading to Silvermoon. The capital city of the blood elves introduced with Burning Crusade is making a visually impressive comeback at the launch of Midnight, which is nicely complemented by the new March offers in the trading post – such as a flying Silvermoon blanket.
Among the new features is the ensemble “Elaborate ruby red mageweave”, which is described as follows: “Whitemane has started a fashion trend among the members of the Scarlet Crusade”. You can expect a multi-part set in black, red, and gold, which leaves little to the imagination in a pants variant.
The new ensemble in the trading post.
Who is Whitemane? High Inquisitor Whitemane is one of the dungeon bosses of the Scarlet Monastery, which you can challenge in WoW Classic as well as TBC Classic in the cathedral area.
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“I feel sexy!”
How does the community react to the ensemble? Many players are excited that they can now recreate Whitemane’s outfit with a transmog set, and that also optionally for male characters. Lunaire has put this into action and posted some pictures on X.
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Others are excited about the increased attractiveness level that the outfit obviously brings, or about upcoming role-playing events.
P_B_n_Jealous writes on Reddit: “My guild is called ‘Raids Without Pants’, so these new leggings will be seen everywhere during our raids.”
thizzknight explains on Reddit: “There will be a lot of cool role-plays outside of Goldshire on Moonguard.”
Jubsonge is looking forward to X: “Thank you for the tip. I feel sexy!”
What else is new in the trading post? In the trading post, you will also find a lavender blue version of the ensemble. In addition, you can expect a selection of rustic, rather unadorned weapon skins, a wizard’s ensemble, and funny fish stick swords.
Among the returned offers, you can treat yourself to 2 butterfly mounts, a monarch butterfly ornament, butterfly wings for your back, as well as several flowery weapon skins. The trading post has also opened a branch in the new capital Silvermoon. You can find out more about the new expansion here: Release time and early access – Everything about the new WoW expansion Midnight
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Fans of gripping thriller series can find a highlight of the genre on two streaming services. One season was even filmed in Germany, which was a premiere.
Which series is it about? We are talking about Homeland, a production by the US broadcaster Fox 21, which aired from 2011 to 2020.
In total, there are 98 episodes in eight seasons, with each episode lasting between 48 and 66 minutes. Homeland is not original material but an adaptation of the Israeli series Hatufim, which aired shortly before in 2010.
Thematically, the two productions are similar: It is about the world of agents and combating terrorism. In the case of the US version Homeland, a CIA agent with a mental illness is at the center.
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The trailer for the gripping thriller series “Homeland” with Claire Danes
Who can you trust?
What is Homeland about? The first season begins with agent Carrie Mathison, who is still working for the CIA. When a US soldier is freed from captivity and brought home, doubts remain about whether he is still loyal to his country.
Carrie has to deal with the question of whether the returnee might be a “sleeper,” i.e., an undercover spy for the opposing terrorists.
Based on this, Homeland tells about the challenges of intelligence agencies and very personal problems. Carrie is affected by bipolar disorder and must also take care of her own well-being amid intrigues, betrayals, and tough moral decisions.
For viewers here particularly exciting is season 5. Carrie now lives in Berlin and has quit her job at the CIA. This season deals a lot with themes such as cyberterrorism and surveillance.
The episodes of the fifth season were filmed at Studio Babelsberg, where foreign productions such as Inglourious Basterds are regularly produced. However, Homeland is a premiere: It was the first US series for which a season was completely filmed in Germany (via dw.com).
Is the series good? Upon its release, Homeland received rave reviews. Season 1 garnered Rotten Tomatoes with 100% positive critic reviews. The audience rated it just a little lower with 93%.
Over all eight seasons, Homeland achieves still 85%. This is remarkable for a series that has run this long. Critics particularly praise the performance of the actors, especially that of Claire Danes. She convincingly embodies Carrie and her mental issues.
The story and its many twists would keep viewers engaged and provide good thriller entertainment. All in all, the series is a “must-see,” as Brian Tallerico of Hollywood Chicago summarizes.
The seasons after the first could not generate quite as enthusiastic reactions, but the “low point” is still a good average with 78% in season 6.
Where can you watch Homeland? In Germany, thriller fans have two convenient options to enjoy the series. Both Disney+ and Netflix currently include all eight seasons in their subscription. Have you already seen Homeland? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you like gaming, you should take a closer look at the following productions: According to you, there are 9 gaming series on Netflix that are better than Henry Cavill and The Witcher
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In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, only a few players were able to complete the Pokédex. The reason was special items that could only be obtained at events. For the re-release on the Nintendo Switch, Game Freak made the items accessible to all players in the title.
22 years after release, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen made it to the Nintendo Switch for the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. In these versions, players can not only collect the 151 Pokémon from the generation, but also the legendary Pokémon Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys, originally from Generation 2.
However, this was only possible at release if players had received two specific items: the Mystic Ticket and the Aurora Ticket.
The special thing: The two items could only appear in the game if players had attended an on-site event.
The downside: These events and the corresponding distribution to players were limited, which is why many Pokémon players were unable to complete the main task of completing the Pokédex. For example, those living outside of America and Japan had no way of obtaining the tickets.
However, in the FireRed and LeafGreen versions on the Nintendo Switch, the two items appear, making it easier to finally catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys.
As part of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, not only were Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen brought to the Switch, but also the announcement of Generation 10. You can watch the trailer here:
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The trailer for the 10th generation of Pokémon shows the new region and the three starters
Finally catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys in FireRed and LeafGreen
Where can the Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket be found? The new FireRed and LeafGreen versions make it easy for you to obtain the two special tickets. To receive them, you simply need to defeat the Elite Four and the Champion, and then enter the Hall of Fame. Afterwards, the items will automatically be in your inventory.
How to catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys? Then it’s time for catching. With the Mystic Ticket, you can travel to the Navel Rock, where Lugia and Ho-Oh are located. The rock is an island of the Sevii Islands and can be reached by boat from Vermilion City.
The Aurora Ticket is also redeemed at the boat in Vermilion City, which will then take you to the Birth Island. Here you can challenge and catch Deoxys.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are a piece of childhood for many, or perhaps even the very entry into the franchise. This was also true for MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes, who knew more than his sister and used his knowledge for a prank: Due to a wrong tip, I ruined Pokémon for my little sister
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Marathon was free to play for the last time from February 26 to March 2 as part of the so-called Server Slams and allowed players a glimpse of the shooter’s gameplay. However, numerous clips surfaced at the start of the Server Slams showing that “ARC Raiders” was censored in the text chat of Marathon. Instead of the game title, asterisks appeared.
For many players, this is a sign of strong rivalry and shows that Bungie does not want the competitor ARC Raiders to be mentioned in their game.
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Whether ARC Raiders or Marathon: The important thing is the loot
This is how the ARC Raiders team reacts: The Marathon team reacted quickly and removed the censorship of the game title “ARC Raiders”. The name of the competitor can now be easily written in the chat, as Bungie also demonstrated in a screenshot from the game’s text chat. There they write: “Arc Raiders is great”.
ARC Raiders responded to the screenshot from the Marathon team and commented on it on X with the words:
“Whether you are a runner or a raider, loot is loot. We will keep a spot open for you in the shuttle.”
The developers clearly show what really matters: the loot. It does not matter which game you prefer to play. The loot does not get better or worse if you polarize some rivalry between two companies. What is more important is that you, as gamers, have fun and fill your virtual bags.
A user buys about $100 worth of Amazon returns, totaling 25 kilos. In the end, he gets lucky and receives valuable RAM. Such finds, however, are very rare, explained an expert who specializes in returns at that time.
The English-language magazine WCCFTech reports that a user bought Amazon returns. For 25 kilos, he paid about $100, which is about 80 euros. Such returns are usually boxes with unspecified contents and are often sold online as mystery boxes. In most cases, these boxes contain junk or at least worthless stuff.
In this case, the buyer got lucky: Instead of junk, the user found 40 DDR5 RAM sticks in the return. However, the chance of such a lucky hit is very low. This was also explained by an expert who specializes in buying returns.
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Return pallets are hardly ever worthwhile, explains an expert
The German magazine Stern previously explained that Ralf Hastedt, managing director of Avides, a company that has been working with Amazon in returns business for over 20 years, that most of these return boxes contain junk. It is very unlikely that one would find valuable items here, as Amazon filters out valuable products before:
This is 99.9 percent fraud. You will never find an iPhone, a Playstation, or similar goods in such boxes that Amazon can easily resell as returns on its own.
And Amazon often sells such returns directly again, and through its label Amazon Retourenkauf: Here you get a few percent discount on items that have gone back to Amazon.
Moreover, such large returns are usually only sold to businesses. That is to people who resell such items commercially. Sales to private individuals are generally not intended.
The author of One Piece had early on in mind how the Straw Hat crew should ultimately look. However, some of the first designs are really disturbing.
How would the Straw Hats have almost looked? In the special book “One Piece Green: Secret Pieces,” earlier concepts of the Straw Hat crew were revealed. It shows that there were hardly any changes for Luffy, Zoro, and Nami, apart from a few minor details.
You can see the image here. The smaller image in the picture is another later draft:
On the far left is a small man you know differently today.
There were minor changes for Sanji and Usopp. Usopp looks more like his father, and Sanji was supposed to have even more beard. Usopp is even wearing the captain’s hat and was almost the leader of the Straw Hat crew. Ultimately, he is only the sniper of the pirate crew.
The other members are hardly recognizable:
Brook remains a skeleton, but his afro, which defines him, is completely missing.
The shipwright Franky would not have been a cyborg at all. He was originally supposed to be a human with a bandana around his forehead.
Chopper was always meant to be a doctor. But in the early sketch, he would have become a tall reindeer carrying something casually in his mouth.
Two members of the Straw Hat crew are completely missing. In the 10th issue of the One Piece magazine, there was a revised version of the sketch that originally contained 10 figures. The person was erased for publication. That person was the helmsman of the Straw Hat crew, Jinbe.
There remains a small man who is no longer seen in the Straw Hat crew today. He actually became the complete opposite.
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Small man was originally supposed to be Nico Robin
What kind of small man is this? The image shows a small man on the left who was originally meant to represent Nico Robin. However, he was not supposed to be so enamored with history like the archaeologist, but rather love plants and be a botanist.
That’s why he is probably depicted with a net in the picture to catch insects and analyze them. His character trait was later transferred to Usopp, who became a plant lover after the time skip.
On Reddit, a user summarizes it quite well: He thanks the person who always exchanged the small man for Robin. Later, the archaeologist became one of the most popular characters of the Straw Hat crew.
Space Marines, the genetically engineered supersoldiers from Warhammer 40,000, are significantly larger than “normal” humans. Accordingly, they naturally use completely oversized equipment. How big their guns really are has now been illustrated by a fan… but perhaps a bit exaggerated.
Through the many representations in video games and artworks, one can quickly forget how much larger the Astartes actually are compared to us humans. On average, Space Marines are 2.50 meters tall – many of the Primarchs, the first sons of the Emperor, are even a good bit taller.
Space Marines are genetically enhanced soldiers, literal superhumans with supernatural powers. They have additional organs and use equipment that is simply not made for humans. For one fan, however, that was no obstacle. He wanted a lifelike bolter and simply built one himself. You can admire his result on Reddit:
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What kind of weapon is this? Bolters are perhaps the most famous weapon from Warhammer 40,000. The futuristic guns fire explosive projectiles, essentially small grenades, with armor-piercing effects. If you want to know more: Here’s how bolters work and what variations exist.
On Reddit, the user Bazcardz has now built an Astartes bolter, or a boltgun, in “1:1 scale” from foam, as he writes himself. For comparison, he provides several references:
A Pepsi can is about half as tall and three times as narrow as the magazine.
When standing, the barrel clearly towers over a kitchen counter.
The entire weapon is bigger and wider than the torso of an adult man.
For the detail lovers among you: The boltgun is painted in the colors of the Ultramarines and carries some purity seals that the user also made. But: How realistic is this size actually?
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You could just drop it on someone
How does the weapon hold up? In the over 240 comments, most users doubt that a bolter would actually have such an absurd size. A Primarch could perhaps carry the weapon – a “normal” Space Marine less so.
Sure, Astartes are big, but not THAT big. However, there are also comments with pictures showing official artworks (on Reddit) and there the size of the weapon actually seems more accurate.
And we also did a bit of research. Space Marine 2, one of the newer shooters for Warhammer 40,000, portrays Space Marines extremely faithfully, something that Games Workshop paid great attention to. You can see a comparative image of Titus, a Primaris Marine, with an officer from Cadia here:
Titus Bolter may not be quite that big compared to Bazcardz’s, but it’s very close.
Either way, the work is pretty cool and impressively shows the scale of Warhammer 40,000: “Jesus, you could just drop it on someone and that would kill them.” (OdysseusTheBroken on Reddit)
In general, one doesn’t have to be too strict when it comes to sizes. Games Workshop itself has trouble getting scales right, and after all, the bolter is painted. The most important thing is that the barrel is drilled out! (A common meme, because an open barrel looks better and more realistic on the miniatures, but is often forgotten).
By the way: There are also bolters in human size, used by high-ranking officers of the Astra Militarum, the Inquisition, and especially the warrior-priestesses of the Adepta Sororitas. However, most Astartes equipment is not suitable for humans.
Last Friday, the 3 new starter Pokémon of Wind and Wave were introduced. One looks like an evil bird, another like a Pomeranian, and the last like a gecko. One of the starters bears a suspicious resemblance to a monster from another collectible game, at least according to the fans.
Which starter is it about? In the Pokémon Presents, the 3 new starters of the 10th generation were introduced. This time, trainers can choose between the grass bird Braubel, the fire dog Pomfifi, and the water gecko Gekkua.
The trailer for the 10th generation of Pokémon shows the new region and the three starters
Fire Pomeranian has a twin
With whom does it bear similarities? After Pomfifi was introduced, a user noticed that the fire dog bears a suspicious resemblance to another fire dog from Cassette Beasts.
Both are a Pomeranian breed of dog.
Both are of the fire type.
They even have almost the same name in English: In Cassette Beasts, the monster is called Pombomb, while in Pokémon, the fire dog is called Pombon.
On X, there are therefore several posts in which the two dogs are compared. One user compares the two dogs in a meme that suggests they are the same image. Another user simply posts the two images side by side and lets them speak for themselves.
However, the Pomeranian from Pokémon has fluffier fur and no black body like the monster from Cassette Beasts. Furthermore, the Pokémon has a brush on its head. In terms of details, the two indeed differ.
How are the developers reacting? The developers of Cassette Beasts have also noticed this. They post on X a meme from Dexter, featuring Sgt. James Doakes with his judging look.
In the series, he is known for having a deep dislike and justified distrust of the main character from the beginning. The post is completely textless. However, fans know immediately in what context it was posted.
The new update of Fallout 76 brings players to the “Backwoods”, including really strong loot and some surprises. Among them is a monster that has also caused quite a stir in our real world.
What update is it about? Fallout 76 will receive the next big free update on March 3, 2026. It adds the Backwoods area to the game, which you can explore alone or as a group.
In a showcase, the developers spoke with MeinMMO and other outlets about the changes that the new update and region will bring. Initially, the focus is on the public events, which have been revamped.
The goal is that the events should be more rewarding for all players. This should primarily be achieved with greater challenges, but also better loot.
Attached to this is an important innovation: the surprise enemies that can unexpectedly appear at the end of an event. The emphasis is on “can”, as their appearance is not guaranteed.
Among the strong enemies you will face is a particularly exciting monster: Bigfoot.
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A myth to us, harsh reality in Fallout
What is the deal with Bigfoot? The hairy monster, which has supposedly been sighted in our real world from time to time, yet whose existence remains more than dubious, wanders the backwoods of Fallout 76.
If players successfully complete an event, Bigfoot can suddenly appear and “crash the party” – as the developers say. Bigfoot is a cryptid that is supposed to challenge the players once again. If you defeat him, you will be rewarded with legendary 4-star loot – guaranteed.
However, you won’t have forever to fight the monster. A timer runs in the background that makes Bigfoot disappear after exactly five minutes. Until then, a well-equipped team should have defeated him.
Are there other legendary opponents? Bigfoot is not the only surprise guest. Other enemies like Storm Goliaths or Deathclaws can spawn, but they only drop 3-star loot. Bigfoot is the exception here.
In the initial period after the update’s release, the developers want to keep his spawn rate quite high. Regularly, however, he is supposed to appear only once per hour.
By the way, there is no quest corresponding to Bigfoot. According to the developers, the creature would fit thematically due to the forest setting. However, Bigfoot is supposed to hide a secret. What exactly that is, the team has not yet revealed.
What else does the update bring? In addition to the surprise guests and revamped events, the developers have even more news in store:
The performance of the Pip-Boys has been improved to offer more functions
Fishing receives adjustments along with new fish
There are new options in photo mode
Armors have been revamped
New weapon mods and mods for Power Armor have been introduced
Especially the last two points are supposed to ensure, according to the developers, that every equipment in the game works equally well and is fun to use.
Simultaneously with the update, the new season called “Rip Daring and the Cryptids from Space” will start. The first week until March 10 is already marked thickly in the community calendar on the official website as “Bigfoot’s Party”.
