Pokémon Home: Costs, Rewards and all Important Features at a Glance

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

Pokémon Home is a software that you can use for many Pokémon games. What you need to know about Pokémon Home, what costs you might incur, and what features it has, you can read in our article on MeinMMO.

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Pokémon Home is the software that allows you to trade your monsters between modern Pokémon games and Pokémon: GO. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about Home and how much the service costs and what features are only available for a fee.

Pokémon Home Overview:

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Pokémon Home: Requirements

What you need: If you want to use Pokémon Home, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Pokémon Home on a Nintendo Switch 2- or Nintendo Switch console and/or a mobile device
  • A Nintendo account (required for the console version and recommended for the mobile version)
  • One of the following games:
    • Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
    • Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
    • Pokémon Sword / Shield
    • Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
    • Pokémon Bank
    • Pokémon GO

Pokémon Home: All important features as a list

We will list all the important features of Pokémon: Home here. We differentiate between the Standard subscription and the Premium membership.

NameWhich Subscription?Function
National PokédexStandard and PremiumIs filled when you connect your Pokémon games with Home. Lists all forms that you have found.
Pokémon StorageStandard Maximum 30 slots
PremiumMaximum 6,000 slots
TransferStandardYou can trade Pokémon between your games.

PremiumAccess to Pokémon Bank (Nintendo DS)
Friend TradeStandard and PremiumTrade Pokémon with other users you have befriended in Pokémon Home. GPS functionality is required. Only 10 friend trades per day.
GTSStandard and PremiumSearch for Pokémon and trade with other players. Standard can deposit 1 Pokémon, Premium can deposit a maximum of 3.
Wonder BoxStandard and PremiumAllows you to put Pokémon in a box and trade worldwide. You do not know what you will receive.
Basic players can deposit 3 Pokémon in Wonder Boxes each, while Premium players can deposit 10 Pokémon each.
Room TradeStandard and PremiumPlayers can enter a room to trade Pokémon randomly.
Basic players can only participate; Premium players can also host.
Secret Gifts (Mobile only)Standard and PremiumYou can receive gifts either locally or via code.
Judge FunctionPremiumYou can view the values (IVs) of the Pokémon. You can search your Pokémon and view their IVs.
Battle Data (Mobile only)Standard and PremiumData on ranked battles and online competitions in games as well as data on the rankings of Pokémon used in them

Pokémon Home: Costs and Premium Subscription

Is Pokémon Home free? Yes, the Standard membership costs nothing at first, but is limited. You have no or only limited access to many features. The most important limitation is the very small Pokémon storage.

What is the Premium subscription? This unlocks additional features in Home. You can store more Pokémon and gain access to additional content. You do not need an online subscription for the Switch to use Home.

How much does Pokémon Home cost? The Standard membership is free, while for Premium you pay a few euros per month or take out the annual subscription right away.

1 Month (30 Days)3 Months (90 Days)12 Months (365 Days)
2.99 Euros4.99 Euros15.99 Euros

What happens if my subscription ends? If your Premium subscription for Home ends, you will automatically switch to the free Standard plan. The most important change: Instead of 6,000, you can only store 30 Pokémon.

The excess Pokémon will remain safe in the cloud, but cannot be retrieved or traded. You can only use them again once you take out another subscription or make space in your box.

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Pokémon Home: Standard vs. Premium Comparison

Standard (Free)Premium (Subscription)
Cost0 Eurosfrom 2.99 Euros/Month
Transfer with Pokémon BankNoYes
Storage slots for Pokémon306,000
Trade between compatible gamesYesYes
Slots in the Wonder Box310
Number of slots for Global Trade (GTS)13
Group TradeParticipateParticipate and create group
Friend TradeYesYes
Judge FunctionNoYes
Maximum Medals301,000

Pokémon Home: Standard or Premium?

Standard:

  • Basically, you can already trade Pokémon between compatible games with the Standard for free. You do not need the paid subscription for this. However, you are limited to a maximum number of slots in your inventory.
  • A trade among friends is also possible without Premium.
  • A worldwide trade or group trade is also possible with limitations.
  • You can also complete the National Pokédex without a subscription.

Premium:

  • Pokémon Bank is only relevant to you if you still have the app installed on the 3DS and want to transfer Pokémon from there. You can no longer install Pokémon Bank, but the service is still available.
  • The significantly increased number of slots is exciting if you want to collect many Pokémon and complete the Pokédex, not just trade.
  • Wonder Box and Global Trade (GTS) are only relevant if you want to trade with other players (worldwide). A trade among friends is also possible without Premium.
  • The Judge Function is also Premium-exclusive: not necessary for a quick trade among friends.

Pokémon Home and Legends: Z-A

When can Home be used for Z-A? The linking of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Home will be according to the developers possible from 2026. Currently, the feature is not available. Once available, you can transfer Pokémon to Legends: Z-A via Home.

What limitations are there?

  • Pokémon cannot be transferred from Pokémon Legends: Z-A to previous titles of the Pokémon video game series.
  • If you have transferred a Pokémon from an old game to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you cannot transfer it back to the old game.
  • Only the Pokémon that appear in the respective games can be transferred to them via Pokémon HOME.

Pokémon Home and FireRed/LeafGreen

Pokemon Red and Green Home

Is Pokémon Home available in FireRed/LeafGreen? It is still not known whether you can use the Home app in FireRed and LeafGreen. Nintendo recently removed a reference to Home in the eShop.

FireRed/LeafGreen is officially released on February 27, 2026. We will keep you updated if anything changes.

Pokémon Home: Gifts and Secret Codes

Pokemon_Home_Meloetta Reward
Meloetta is available as a reward if you complete the Pokédex of Scarlet/Violet.

If you complete various tasks with Pokémon Home or link certain apps, you will unlock additional Pokémon. You can find your rewards in the app under the “Secret Gift” menu.

  • Pikachu: First login in Pokémon Home
  • Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle: Choice after the first login in Pokémon Home
  • Magearna: For completing the National Pokédex
  • Eevee: For the first trade of a Pokémon with the Wonder Box
  • Rotom: When a Pokémon you deposited in the GTS is traded, you will receive a Rotom as a gift for the first successful trade.
  • Pichu: Set sticker in your Pokémon Home profile
  • Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble: Transfer of Pokémon from Sword and Shield to Pokémon Home
  • Melmetal: For linking Pokémon Home and Pokémon GO.
  • Shiny Meloetta: If you complete the Pokédex of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
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YouTuber writes master’s thesis on LoL, creating the strongest jungler of the new season

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

Players of League of Legends are probably familiar with this. You are currently playing a relaxed round of ranked and asking yourselves: What would be the best item build for my champ? A YouTuber has also asked himself this and written a whole thesis about it. Now he has created the strongest jungler of the season with his experience.

What kind of thesis is this? The YouTuber xPetu is a passionate LoL player. As part of his studies, he wrote a thesis titled “Victory Probability Estimation for Strategic Decision Making in Esports.”

In total, he analyzed approximately 400,000 matches, of which 350,000 were for training and 50,000 for analysis. However, he specifically focused on the champion Shen and wanted to find out what the best first item in patch 14.15 was to increase the win chance.

The thesis consists of 38 pages in total and presents many calculations through which he determined the best first item for Shen. He divided these depending on the type of damage the opponent inflicted. He shared his thesis over a X-Post.

Later, xPetu founded Coachless.gg, a website to optimize the item builds of various champs. The win chances also play, as in his thesis, an important role. One could therefore claim that xPetu is an expert in item builds in League of Legends.

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His Shen became the strongest jungler of the new season

While xPetu switched from the toplane to the jungle to optimize Shen for the new role, he shared his tests on his YouTube channel. After he optimized the Shen build, more players began to play Shen in the jungle.

According to lolalytics.com, Shen has the highest win rate of all junglers in the new season of League of Legends with 54.8% (as of February 27, 2026, at 14:20). The next highest win rate is Rammus with 53.2% (leagueofgraphs.com).

xPetu shared his story in an X-Post when Shen became the strongest jungler.

What does the item build for Shen in the jungle look like? The Reddit user adivinemessenger explains in a post about xPetu that the first two items are crucial.

  • Protoplasm Harness is the first item and grants 600 health, as well as 20 Ability Haste to use Shen’s abilities more frequently. In addition, Shen receives additional health and regenerates if he falls below a certain threshold.
  • The second item is Unending Despair, which grants 400 health, 15 Ability Haste, and additionally 50 armor. The special effect of the item is to deal damage to surrounding champs every 4 seconds and subsequently heal its own health.

The subsequent items are, according to the Reddit user, less important and should be chosen based on the current round.

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Pokémon GO: Kalos Tour makes routes important – Here’s how to use them

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Kalos Tour is on the agenda. A feature that will be important is the Routes. A brief look at the feature.

What are Routes? The Routes in Pokémon GO were introduced in 2023 and represent designated paths from one PokéStop to another. Most are submitted by players.

They are the primary way to obtain Zygarde Cells and to exchange gifts with NPC Mateo. These often include postcards from distant places and help you complete your Vivillon Dex.

However, some players hardly use the Route feature or possibly not at all. That’s why we’ll show you again here how it works and what bonuses you get during the Kalos Tour.

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What do Routes bring during the Kalos Tour?

The Routes bring some bonuses during the Kalos Tour. You should keep the following in mind:

  • You will receive Zygarde Cells on up to 25 Routes per day. They are otherwise very rare.
  • You will also encounter Mateo on up to 25 Routes per day.
  • You will find increased Flabébé on Routes. Here, the variants Red, White, and Orange are available.

Whether there are additional bonuses or if the Routes will become part of research remains to be seen.

How do I use Routes in Pokémon GO?

You can find nearby Routes as follows.

  • Activate the Nearby view at the bottom right of the game screen
  • Scroll right to the Route tab
  • There you will see the number of Routes nearby. Click on it to view the starting point.
  • Visit the starting point and spin the PokéStop.
  • Follow the Route to the last PokéStop, and click on End Route once the pop-up appears.
  • Collect each Zygarde Cell along the way. They usually appear at the end of the Route, but keep an eye out.

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Marathon players say it is the “most miserable Open Beta” – But that is not due to the shooter

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie’s new game has kicked off a server slam, and with it, the first opinions on Marathon are rolling in. What the community thinks about the game, you can find out here.

How is Marathon being received? Very differently. Many small groups have formed in the community, each representing different opinions. These include:

  • Those who are already celebrating the game but noting some issues
  • Those who can’t make anything of Marathon
  • Those who are tearing the game apart
  • Those who are complaining about the haters

Through the server slam, interested players can now try out the game and form an opinion for free. With ARC Raiders in tow, there is also another title with which Marathon can be compared. Many opinions are thus flowing in on Reddit and sparking discussions.

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Many fans are intentionally giving Marathon no chance

What are fans discussing? One of the largest threads on Reddit regarding the server slam comes from user spectre15, who addresses an issue within the community. For him, it is one of the most miserable open betas he has ever played, and the fault lies not with Marathon, but with the community.

For him, constructive criticism is legitimate, especially when it comes to helping Marathon improve. However, what he sees is not help, but whining, and not even about the game itself. With over 1,000 upvotes, other fans agree with him.

MeinMMO author Dariusz has also played it and gathered his impressions for you:

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In chats of various Twitch streamers, the game is given little chance. There are doubts as to why the respective content creator is even taking the time for the shooter.

nve729, however, does it differently. He shared his opinion in a separate post on Reddit. The shooter feels “wrong” for what it promised. There are far too few PvP conflicts, maps are empty, and the real danger only comes from the NPCs. The UI is also somewhat unusual. For him, at the moment, the shooter is a disappointment and does not meet the hype he expected. With over 1400 upvotes, many users agree with nve729.

On the other hand, spectre15 played the server slam with two other players from ARC Raiders and they were thrilled. The shooter feels good, the world looks cool, and the fights are more exciting because everything takes place in first-person.

So it’s clear: the opinions could not be more different.

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It remains to be seen how Marathon will perform at the full release. ARC Raiders also faced criticisms back then, as the genre around extraction shooters is controversial.

Many believed that the shooter from Embark could only fail, yet months after its release, fans rush to Speranza and are thrilled with the experience that ARC Raiders can offer. Marathon could achieve this too and position itself in a niche more suited for PvP enthusiasts, because one thing is clear – there are hardly any friendly interactions in this dystopian world.

Have you tried Marathon yet, and if so, what do you think of the shooter? What things does Bungie still need to change, and what has the studio done right? We’d love to hear your opinion in the comments. More about Marathon can be found here: The server slam of Marathon has started – Everything important for the final opportunity to play the shooter for free

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After 3 rounds in Marathon I am sure: We are getting a strong game that is perfect for everyone who is only insulted in ARC Raiders

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

On the evening of February 26, the Server Slam of Marathon began, and MeinMMO editor Dariusz jumped straight into the new shooter from Bungie. Here’s how his first rounds went.

At the start of Marathon, I was initially met with a surprisingly long intro sequence, followed by a brief tutorial. It was once again made clear to me that I really find the art style of the game fantastic. It’s a great change from the gray-brown-green tones of most shooters.

After the tutorial, I played for a few hours and got a first impression. I would like to tell you about my first three rounds.

However, keep in mind that during the Server Slam, we only play a limited selection of the content. My full preview report will accordingly be available only at the full release of Marathon.

Who is writing here? Dariusz is a shooter fan through and through and has thousands of hours in various games. He plays everything the genre has to offer: Battlefield, Borderlands, Rainbow Six: Siege, Valorant, Destiny, Call of Duty, Warframe… If it has guns, Dariusz is in. This also applies to extraction shooters like ARC Raiders and Marathon.

A mistake that almost cost the run

I played my first round in Marathon with two randoms, but without any communication. I looted stuff I had no idea whether it was useful or useless and shot down a few UESC robots. Then I completed my first mission and followed my randoms who were still working on a quest.

A few minutes later, my unknown teammates wanted to head to the extraction point, but I briefly glanced into that one room… briefly. Let’s put it this way:

“Briefly” turned into anything but.

Somehow it kept going deeper, and suddenly I was standing in a kind of underground complex. It wasn’t huge, but it had enough loot to keep me occupied for a few minutes. That took a bit longer than I expected, and the resulting battles with the robots showed me that I definitely brought too little ammunition.

Marathon Screenshot 3

After that, we finally headed toward the exit, where we encountered other players for the first time. My mates opened fire, and someone died – but apparently both teams extracted together… without me.

When I arrived, everyone was already gone. Unfortunately, an extraction in Marathon means that the exit is now closed. Under time pressure, I sprinted to the next extraction point, where I was downed by a robot with a shield because I only had ammunition left for my pistol.

The good news: Even in Marathon, you can escape while lying on the ground – I count that as a successful run.

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A quiet start, with hope for the future

I played my second and third rounds with my buddy Jacob, who has much more experience in extraction shooters due to Escape from Tarkov than I do.

We stuffed our pockets with loot again, of which we still didn’t know how useful it was, and both completed a mission. By the way, it’s really cool that we can see and track our teammates’ missions.

As we headed to the nearest exit, we encountered a team of other players who were about to extract. I opened fire, Jacob – who was also suffering from ammunition shortage now – flanked from the left, and UESC robots attacked from the back, shooting at both teams.

In the chaos, an enemy was taken down, whose ammunition reserves we urgently needed. Unfortunately, the NPCs don’t drop any ammunition. After that, we extracted and started the next run. This one would offer much more PvP than the previous ones.

Marathon Screenshot 1

In my third round, we immediately focused on our missions, but while we were working on Jacob’s next quest, an enemy team appeared. We fought, but as soon as the opponents were shot, they took cover and healed themselves. One of them was constantly sitting on the roof of a building.

This became too stupid for us after a few minutes.

I provided cover for Jacob while he ran to our enemies’ building and pushed the opponent on the ground floor. Then I followed and took down a runner on the top floor. Finally, we took out the enemy on the roof.

While extracting, we briefly fought against a new team, but since we could escape safely, we did just that – our bags were full anyway.

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Perfect for the hated side of ARC Raiders

The big question that hung like a giant billboard before my inner eye and shone brightly was:

Is Marathon good enough to be a serious competitor to ARC Raiders?

After my first three rounds, I am convinced that this is the wrong question. Marathon is, like ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter, but both games fundamentally play differently and target a different core audience.

  • ARC Raiders focuses on PvE, with PvP as a backdrop to create additional threats and tension.
  • Marathon focuses gameplay on PvP, with different classes and abilities. The NPC opponents are lore-relevant but have been rather secondary in battles so far.

Marathon is the perfect game for everyone who enjoys PvP in ARC Raiders but gets hated comments and insults from the PvE community.

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In my first three rounds, no one used the voice chat. There was no sign of a “Don’t shoot” or “I’m peaceful”. No questions were asked, but shots were fired directly – not just from us.

Furthermore, Marathon leaves a good impression. The performance is good, the art style is awesome, the gunplay is successful, and overall the game has a cool atmosphere. I had no technical problems and the servers were stable.

Whether I will enjoy the gameplay in the long term, I can’t say yet. However, since I was spared from technical issues, I can currently recommend that you take a look at the shooter during the Server Slam. What you need to know about the Server Slam is here: The Server Slam of Marathon has begun – All important information about the final opportunity to play the shooter for free

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I adore my baby sister, but I once couldn’t help myself and tormented her in Pokémon

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MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes loved to play pranks on his little sister as a child. With one of the simplest pranks, he ruined for her one of the best moments you can have with a Pokémon.

As a child, I often played pranks on my little sister. These included the typical hiding and scaring, but also some more elaborate pranks. In retrospect, I don’t even know why I did that, but it was probably some subconscious brother thing.

When she played Pokémon LeafGreen for the first time, I simply couldn’t help myself. I spoiled the first evolution of her Squirtle with just one wrong tip.

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The most beautiful moment of any game

Which button is it? One of the most beautiful moments, especially as a child, is in Pokémon games when you evolve your starter. Back then, there was no widespread internet reporting, so you often didn’t know what the cute Squirtle or Charmander would turn into.

The games themselves celebrate this with a beautiful animation. However, if you press B in FireRed and other titles in the series, this is stopped and the Squirtle stays a Squirtle. As mean as I was, I told my sister that you MUST press B for it to evolve.

She believed me, as I had more experience in the game. But she quickly realized that I had lied to her. Of course, the Pokémon evolves again at the next level-up, but trust was forever broken – at least when it comes to Pokémon games.

But, it can also be worthwhile not to evolve a Pokémon: While Pokémon usually get better stats upon evolution, if you want to use a certain attack earlier, it might be worth evolving it later.

For instance, Squirtle learns Hydro Pump at level 47 in the 3rd generation (Source: Pokewiki), while Blastoise learns it only from level 68 (Source: Pokewiki).

If you plan to do something like that, it’s better to use a Everstone. If a Pokémon holds this item, it won’t evolve every level. In some titles of the franchise like Pokémon GO, Legends Arceus, or Legends Z-A, you need to actively select evolutions in the menu once the requirements are met.

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Sauercrowd still has a raid ahead, but one streamer is leaving already: “It was a great time”

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The Sauercrowd has already achieved its actual goal in WoW Classic, but there is still to be a final raid. A Twitch streamer is already saying goodbye to the guild.

Who is this streamer? Lars alias “Pummelfee86” comes from Bremen and has been streaming on Twitch since April 2021. When three Twitch streamers Metashi12, HandOfBlood, and Papaplatte launched the Sauercrowd event in WoW Classic in December 2025, he was one of the first to come on board.

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Streamer leaves Sauercrowd, but the guild continues

Now Pummelfee86 is leaving the event: In a short clip that captures the moment (you can see this on sauercrowd.gg), you can see how the streamer says goodbye live on camera – even while his character is being attacked and is about to die.

“Now we’ve done it,” says the streamer and thanks everyone for the event: “So I’m out as far as Sauercrowd is concerned.” He thanks especially the two streamers HandOfBlood and Exsl95 (pronounced “Axel95”), who brought him into the event.

It was definitely a great time, it was fun, met cool people. But for me, the project is now over.

Pummelfee86 on Twitch.tv

Pummelfee86 was one of the players who had to endure the most setbacks in WoW Classic Hardcore: He had to start over 14 times before he finally reached level 60. So he can conclude the event with success.

What’s next for Sauercrowd? Actually, the project is already over, as the goal that was set at the beginning has been achieved. The goal was to master the raid “Molten Core” – and that has been achieved.

However, the event is not completely over yet, explains HandOfBlood. On March 1, 2026, Sauercrowd will start a final raid, namely the level 60 raid “Onyxia’s Lair”. In it, participants will first fight through the home of the black dragon before confronting him directly in the end.

Do you want to keep track of the most important highlights of Sauercrowd? Then check back at MeinMMO from time to time. Here you can find, in addition to new articles about the event on Twitch, an overview. You can find that here: Sauercrowd: The most important highlights of the last days in overview

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Pokémon GO Tour 2026: All Content from Day 1 – What Happens on Saturday?

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The Pokémon GO Tour 2026 is coming. MeinMMO shows you what content awaits you on the first day of the big event.

When does the GO Tour 2026 start? The event starts on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Content for the first day will run until 6:00 PM. On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the second day will continue at the same time.

As always with the big events, there will be rotating Pokémon and raid bosses that will be active at specific times in the game. We will show you in the following overview when which content is active in the game.

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All content from Saturday without a ticket

Which Pokémon celebrate their Shiny debut? At the GO Tour, Gramokles, Clavion, and Resladero can appear as Shiny for the first time. The chances are also increased for Clavion and Resladero.

You can find Gramokles in 1-star raids, while Clavion and Resladero can be hatched from 10 km eggs.

Which Pokémon are available in raids? On the first day of the event, the following Pokémon will be in raids and waiting to be challenged and defeated by you. You do not need an event ticket to participate in the raids.

1-star raids:

  • Pikachu with Kalem’s Cap*
  • Pikachu with Serena’s Hat*
  • Gramokles*

5-star raids:

  • Xerneas*
  • Yveltal*

Mega-star raids:

  • Mega-Sarzenia*
  • Mega-Charizard X* and Mega-Charizard Y* (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
  • Mega-Pidgeot* (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
  • Mega-Krookodile* (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
  • Mega-Gallade* and Mega-Gardevoir* (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)
  • Mega-Kangaskhan* (2:00 PM to 3:00 PM)
  • Mega-Venusaur* and Mega-Blastoise* (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
  • Mega-Lucario* (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
  • Mega-Latias* (5:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Super Mega-star raids:

  • Mega-Dragonite*

The two costumed Pikachu can have a special background inspired by Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. Xerneas can have the special background of Pokémon X, while Yveltal can have that of Pokémon Y.

All Pokémon from Mega Raids can also have a special background that fits the theme of Mega Evolution.

Which Pokémon are in the habitats? Also at this year’s GO Tour, there are habitats that change every hour and bring you different wild Pokémon. The schedule for the habitats is as follows:

Habitat and TimePokémon
Central Village
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 		Bulbasaur*
Pidgey*
Eevee*
Treecko*
Swablu*
Froakie*
Spheal*
Dartrix*
Stuffle*
Coiffwaff (Fluffy Form)*
Parfi*
Flaaffy*
Goomy*
Dedenne*
eF-eM*
Mountain Homestead
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM		Charmander*
Scyther*
Eevee*
Fletchling*
Absol*
Fennekin*
Leafeon*
Panpour*
Coiffwaff (Fluffy Form)*
Psiau*
Rocara*
Paragoni*
Litwick*
Arctibax*
eF-eM*
Coastal Lab
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM		Squirtle*
Eevee*
Marshstomp*
Froakie*
Coiffwaff (Fluffy Form)*
Scyther*
Barbaracle*
Fish In Space*
Dewpider*
Ampharos*
Swablu*
eF-eM*
All Habitats
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM		All Monsters from all Habitats
Central Village
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 		All Monsters from the Central Village Habitat
Mountain Homestead
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM		All Monsters from the Mountain Homestead Habitat
Coastal Lab
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM		All Monsters from the Coastal Lab Habitat
All Habitats
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM		All Monsters from all Habitats

Which Pokémon are attracted by smoke? If you use smoke during the event, you can attract the following Pokémon. However, this does not work with the daily adventure smoke.

  • Unown A*
  • Unown K*
  • Unown L*
  • Unown O*
  • Unown S*

Which Pokémon are there in eggs? You can hatch the following Pokémon from eggs during the event:

2 km Eggs:

  • Larvitar*
  • Dratini*
  • Shroomish*
  • Trapinch*

5 km Eggs:

  • Flabébé (Red Flower)* (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
  • Flabébé (Blue Flower)* (Asia-Pacific)
  • Flabébé (Yellow Flower)* (America)
  • Flabébé (White Flower)*
  • Flabébé (Orange Flower)*

It is not exactly known whether regionspecific forms of Flabébé can also be obtained in the 5 km eggs during the GO Tour.

10 km Eggs:

  • Kangaskhan*
  • Scyther*
  • Resladero*
  • Clavion*

All Pokémon that you can also obtain as Shiny have been marked with a *.

What bonuses are there in the event? During the time from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the following bonuses are also active in the event.

  • half distance for eggs that you place in incubators during the event
  • Mega Evolutions receive a CP boost
  • Flabébé appears more frequently on routes
  • you can complete up to 25 routes

During the time from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, the following bonuses are also active:

  • up to 6 special trades per day are possible
  • halved Stardust costs for trading
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Content for Ticket Holders

If you have purchased a ticket for the event, there is additional content for you:

  • Masterwork Research with Shiny Diancie
  • branching special research with Xerneas or Yveltal
  • a limited research with Coiffwaff
  • increased chance for Shinys during the event time
  • Snapshot surprises with Latias

With the end of the GO Tour, not only does the new month of March start, but with it also a new season in Pokémon GO. During this time, there will be several changes, including the removal of a long-standing and regular event. This event will no longer take place in the new season: The new season in Pokémon GO brings some changes, removing a popular event

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New World dies in a few months, announces updates after all

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 3 minutes

The story of New World is a rollercoaster. After the developers announced that the game would die, there are now surprisingly new updates for players.

When will New World die? On January 15, 2026, the developer of New World announced, that the MMORPG from Amazon will go offline on January 31, 2027. But that did not stop some players from spending more time in Aeternum.

According to steamdb.info, New World still has around 1,000 players daily (as of February 27, 2026, at 10:40 AM). The player numbers on consoles (PS5 and Xbox) are not known, however. Now, the developers want to release a series of updates aimed at improving the grind for players.

What are these updates? After the unfinished daggers came as weapons into the game, there was a quiet period for the MMORPG. On the official Discord server, the developers announced 3 major updates (via mmorpg.com).

These will be released in March, April, and May 2026. Each of these updates is intended to bring improvements for the remaining players, so they can enjoy their last days in Aeternum.

In October 2025, New World experienced a significant upswing with the Nighthaven update. MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz analyzed the brief success:

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MeinMMO at GameStar News: Our MMORPG expert analyzes the current success of New World

Finally, broken Steam achievements are being distributed

What does the update in March bring? With the first part of the updates in March, the developers want to fix a bug that prevented some players from receiving achievements on Steam.

Additionally, all transmogrification equipment will be unlocked, and players can now own up to 30 equipment sets. The catch is that 27 of these sets still need to be purchased with real money.

Furthermore, the transfer to other regions will be implemented. Until now, the token for server transfer cost around 15 US dollars. Whether the new transfer is now free is not known.

Many improvements in April for New World

What does the update in April bring? The second update increases some limits of game systems so that the remaining players can grind even more. For example, the gold limit for casual traders will be increased from 500,000 to a whopping 10 million.

Besides the maximum gold, the progress for better gear will also be made easier. With Umbral, armor values can be improved, which will also receive a higher limit starting in April. Similarly, the maximum Gypsum will be increased, with which additional equipment chests can be obtained.

Players see hardly any reason to grind: Most players enjoy grinding MMORPGs when they know that their progress will remain in the vast online world. In a dying MMORPG like New World, many see no reason to continue playing:

About half of you told us, that you have already stopped playing New World or want to stop.

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The update in May is not supposed to be the last one

What does the update in May bring? The last announced update is supposed to increase another limit. The mutations dungeons are among the most challenging content in New World. However, players only had a limited number per week to obtain loot, such as the Umbrals. This limit will be increased to 100 dungeons per week in May.

There is also news for solo players. The Soul Trials, a solo PVE instance, can finally be challenged every 6 hours. There, you defeat various bosses to earn legendary loot.

Why is this not supposed to be the last update? The developers added to the message on Discord that they want to continue responding to player feedback. This is intended to further enhance the last months of New World.

All these updates are nice, but they could have perhaps contributed to attracting more active players if they were implemented earlier. MeinMMO author Nico is also saddened by every news regarding the death of New World, as it was one of the best MMORPGs for him, despite some flaws: Amazon’s first MMORPG for Steam is considered a disappointment, but one thing was perfect

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Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.com

Twitch streamers take on special Pokémon challenge, locking themselves in an apartment for over 50 hours

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

For three days, the four Twitch streamers Varion, Chefstrobel, Zarbex, and Trymacs locked themselves in an apartment to play Pokémon Heart Gold together. During the LAN, they played against each other in teams of two.

What kind of challenge is this? From Tuesday, February 24, to Thursday, February 26, Trymacs, Chefstrobel, Varion, and Zarbex spent time together in an apartment where they held a Pokémon LAN. In teams of two, Varion and Chefstrobel against Trymacs and Zarbex, they played a Soullink in Pokémon Heart Gold against each other.

A Soullink is a special challenge of the Pokémon community that follows certain rules, including:

  • On each route or in each city, only the Pokémon encountered first may be caught and added to the team.
  • Defeated Pokémon are considered deceased and may no longer be used.
  • The Pokémon of the two team partners are linked. For example, if Chefstrobel’s Pokémon dies, the linked Pokémon of Varion also dies.
  • If one loses all 6 Pokémon in battle and consequently faints in the game, the challenge must be restarted for that team.
  • The goal is to progress further in the game than the opposing team.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

Good luck, but also a lot of skill

How did the LAN go? In total, the four Twitch streamers played Pokémon Heart Gold for over 50 hours (Source: SullyGnome.com).

Chefstrobel and Varion had to restart their run relatively early when Chefstrobel fell to a trainer who sent Metang and Meowth into battle. However, the restart didn’t set them back too far, and they still had a neck-and-neck race with Zarbex and Trymacs.

Overall, Trymacs and Zarbex had simply more luck with the Pokémon they were able to secure for their team. For example, Trymacs got the Pokémon god itself, Arceus, for his team. At the same time, the Zarbex-Trymacs team also recorded more Pokémon deaths: Trymacs ultimately had 4 on his conscience and Zarbex even 11.

Varion and Chefstrobel played more cautiously, probably because they had less luck with their team. However, the opposing trainers were somewhat kinder with their Pokémon, so Varion and Chefstrobel had a slightly easier game. Nevertheless, the Varion-Chefstrobel team recorded a total of 11 deaths: 5 for Chefstrobel and 6 for Varion.

How did the LAN end? In the end, Trymacs and Zarbex came out on top. They managed to progress further than Varion and Chefstrobel, but only by a narrow margin.

Varion’s luck completely ran out against the first member of the Elite Four when a Giratina appeared as the first Pokémon, causing Varion to lose a Pokémon. The subsequent Pokémon were not any easier, which is why Varion and Chefstrobel failed against the first member of the Elite Four.

Zarbex and Trymacs managed the first battle, which crowned them the winners of the challenge. Both teams tried to progress as far as possible for fun, but ultimately fell to a member of the Elite Four.

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Towards the end, Chefstrobel and Trymacs got into an argument. Trymacs accused Chefstrobel of cheating.

While the Twitch streamers are in important battles, such as against gym leaders or rivals, there is a rule to switch their own chat to emote-only. This way, viewers can no longer give tips, but can only send emotes in the chat.

Although Chefstrobel adhered to this rule, he had Trymacs’ chat open on his second screen. Trymacs noticed this and yelled at Chefstrobel, who responded.

Chefstrobel urged Trymacs to realize that he was currently yelling at him in front of several tens of thousands of viewers and what consequences this could have. In previous streams, Trymacs’ accusations had led to Chefstrobel receiving private messages on Instagram from people repeating Trymacs’ allegations.

Already in 2023, Trymacs had repeatedly mocked Chefstrobel, which led to a general hate wave against Chefstrobel.

Now that this Pokémon LAN or Pokémon Soullink is over, Trymacs and Chefstrobel can perhaps try again with the Trio Soullink they have going with Rumathra. A Pokémon LAN was also held in the past for this challenge: 3 Twitch streamers lock themselves in for days for a Pokémon challenge, failing after a total of 95 hours

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Source(s):
  1. Trymacs auf Twitch

An expert reveals what the biggest risk to your job is in the AI age

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Bill Gurley has been active in Silicon Valley for nearly 3 decades. In an interview, he explains what the biggest risk for a job is and why knowledge with AI can be a real “superpower.”

Who is speaking? Bill Gurley is an American venture capitalist and is considered an influential figure in Silicon Valley for nearly three decades.

In an interview with TechCrunch magazine regarding his new book “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” he talked about current jobs and especially the impact of artificial intelligence.

And according to him, AI is not the biggest risk for a job, but rather going “safe” and avoiding risks.

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Secure jobs could disappear, knowledge with AI as the new “superpower”

Bill Gurley argues that classic “secure” career paths lose stability in the age of AI because roles change or disappear rapidly due to AI. The traditional paths will become generally less interesting for employers:

If you follow the traditional path – contacting your university’s career center, signing up on a list, and waiting for a recruiter to screen 30 people in 20-minute slots – you look like a cog in the machine. You appear like a mass product. For this group, AI seems frightening, and perhaps it should be.

Gurley explains that instead, one should also take certain risks: One should take responsibility and deliberately place themselves in an environment with a high learning curve and uncertainty. Because the pure feeling of security that you currently have a comfortable and secure job can quickly become a problem: Because those could be exactly the jobs that might disappear long-term due to AI or restructuring.

The CEO of Walmart already advised graduates to take responsibility and be present in their jobs. This aligns with the recommendation Gurley makes in his interview.

Another recommendation from Gurley is that one should not be afraid of AI, but take it seriously. Because those who invest time and education in artificial intelligence now will have a significant advantage in the later professional world, which he himself refers to as a “superpower”:

Never before in history has learning been as easy as it is today. If you’re aiming to become the most AI-aware person in your field, this thing is nothing short of a superpower.

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The job interests among young people are also changing. In the past, everyone wanted to work at Google, Amazon, and the like. But many young people now prefer crisis-proof jobs and shy away from computer science. This is a significant problem for large tech companies as the workforce is getting older: Generation Z no longer wants to become programmers and many are opting for other careers: This is a problem for Amazon, Apple, and Google.

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20 years after the last episode on RTL2, Inuyasha is finally streaming, even with the finale that wasn’t shown back then

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Inuyasha is one of the most well-known animes that aired during midday on RTL2. Unfortunately, viewers never got to see the grand finale back then, but now fans can catch up on a streaming service.

Where can you currently watch Inuyasha? Anyone who wants to catch up on all the episodes of Inuyasha can currently do so on Crunchyroll. The streaming service has added all episodes of the anime to its library. 

In total, there are 193 episodes available. The great thing about it is that the episodes are available both with Japanese audio and German subtitles, but also completely in German dubbing.

However, to watch the episodes, you will need a subscription to Crunchyroll. Then you can enjoy the series completely ad-free.

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Inuyasha: Trailer for the Anime with the Dog Half-Demon

Inuyasha was remastered 15 years later

What happened with the finale? The anime was actually canceled after 104 episodes on RTL2. So, only a little more than half of all 193 episodes were shown. Possibly the broadcaster only secured the rights for the first episodes. Consequently, fans who only watched the anime on RTL2 never knew how the anime ended.

It wasn’t until 15 years after the premiere of Inuyasha that Kazé had the remaining episodes dubbed into German (as stated on MoviePilot). Additionally, the new episodes were then shown on the free-to-air channel ProSieben MAXX. Only then could fans watch the rest of the anime.

With the addition on Crunchyroll, fans are no longer bound to a specific time and can catch up on the entire series as well as the finale at any time.

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What is Inuyasha about? The student Kagome Higurashi lives in modern Tokyo. One day, she is pulled into the sealed well at her home and lands in medieval Japan. Here she learns that she is the reincarnation of the powerful priestess Kikyo. 

Shortly after her arrival, she is attacked and must free the half-demon Inuyasha to save herself. He had been sealed to a tree by Kikyo with an arrow 50 years prior.

Together they set off to collect the shards of the Shikon Jewel. With them, they can put an end to the demons that terrorize the people.

Inuyasha was one of the more popular animes on RTL2. However, there were also series that flew under the radar for many fans. To see if you really know them all, you can check in the following article on MeinMMO: 5 Animes on RTL2 that you only know if you really watched everything back then

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The head of Path of Exile cannot simply release Warlocks like in Diablo 2, relies on a good alternative

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

At a press event for Path of Exile: Mirage, the head of the game discussed the competition from Diablo and explained why fans should not expect a new class anytime soon.

Who is it about? At a press appointment for the new season of Path of Exile, Mirage, PoE head Mark Roberts and lead developer “Octavian” answered questions about their ARPG.

After Diablo 2 got a new class after 25 years, we wanted to know when it would be time for Path of Exile again.

Here you can see the trailer for Path of Exile: Mirage:

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Path of Exile shows new league “Mirage” in trailer – brings changes for the endgame

Outdated systems block a new class

What did the developers respond? The developers of Path of Exile played with open cards and explained that it is currently not technically possible to bring a new class into the game. The game’s “Character Skinning” system is very outdated, which currently poses problems for the developers when transferring the skins to Path of Exile 2.

A new class in the game would turn everything on its head. The developers are currently working to resolve this blockage by improving systems, thanks to Path of Exile 2, but they are still not able to simply bring a new class into the ARPG.

So no new class in Path of Exile? However, the developers clearly added that there are “constantly new classes” in Path of Exile. The starting classes are now almost just different starting points on the skill tree, as players choose abilities and builds themselves anyway.

They emphasized that they want to add new expansion classes in the future that would feel like a new class to them. Additionally, there will constantly be new updates with new skills. This time, it is a build that focuses on Holy Energy and Hammers. This is already essentially a completely new class due to the changes, even if it is not selected at launch.

Nonetheless, the developers respond with the motto: Never say never. So it is very possible that a new class in Path of Exile might await us in a few years, although it will take some time until then.

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What do you think of the developers’ response? Are expansion classes and new builds a substitute for a new class in the game, or does it have to be a new character from the start? Write it in the comments. More about the new season can be found here: Path of Exile changes its endgame completely, removes annoying features and grind factor

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Thanks to a new feature in Pokémon GO, you can now find raids more easily

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO has released a new feature that you won’t find in the game itself. This should help you find some in-game content more easily.

If you are traveling in Pokémon GO and keep going through the same area, you should eventually know quite well where to find gyms. In less familiar areas, that might look different.

Exactly for this point, and to find other content in the game more easily, there is now a new external feature released by Pokémon GO. This can be a great help.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer

Finally a real map

What is this feature? On the official game website, you will now find a new tab: the map of pokemongo.com. Here you can select a location and view some content that is happening near you.

These include the following content:

  • Raids
  • Super Mega Raids
  • Events and Meetups
  • Gyms

You can now check where gyms are located before you start a round in the game, where you can place your monsters to earn coins, or where raids are taking place.

This can be very helpful in finding a route with interesting strong content even before you start.

The ability to see events and meetups should also be of interest to some players. If you previously didn’t know whether and where meetups are in your area, you can now use the new map and check where they are located.

How do I use the map? After you have opened the map, click on “Location on the map” in the upper area of the map. Here you can enter your location.

Normally, all content that can be displayed on the map will be shown to you. If you only want to see which raids are in the area, click the corresponding activity at the top of the map.

You can currently only display all activities or a specific one. If you show raids, you will see a small X next to the “Raids” point. If you want to remove this filter, click on this X.

This will show you all activities on the map again.

If you click on a raid, you can also see when the raid ends. If you click on the 3 dots in the event display, you can share the raid or the other corresponding activity and get direct directions to it. For this, you will be redirected to Google Maps, and the coordinates will be entered here directly.

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What do you think of the new feature? Feel free to let us know in the comments. A great opportunity to try out the new map directly is the GO Tour 2026. This will take place on February 28, 2026, and March 1, 2026, marking the first major event of the year: all content of the Kalos Tour 2026.

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Sony is likely to change its release strategy drastically, planning to bring only a few titles for PC

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Those who do not own a PS5 at least have a chance that Sony will port its games to PC as well. But that is set to change in the future, if we are to believe the words of several insiders.

How will the strategy change? The well-known industry insider Jason Schreier mentioned in the Triple Click Podcast that Sony may drift away from its previous release policy. Some Sony games may no longer be ported to PC.

In the past, titles like the PS4 game God of War or The Last of Us were also released for PC at a later date. According to Schreier, this may no longer apply to upcoming titles like Marvel’s Wolverine or future sequels to God of War.

Which games are affected? This news only concerns titles that are intended as single-player experiences. Other live-service games like Helldivers 2 will continue to be released for PC. The success of such titles is much more dependent on the number of players. 

Without a large player base, it can happen that such titles are discontinued. A good example of a game that was recently discontinued, is King of Meat.

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Sony pulls back its PC ports, said to have little impact

Why are they doing this? As Schreier further reports, the withdrawal from PC ports would not harm Sony. The titles have not been as successful on PC as they were on PS5. Additionally, Sony does not release its AAA titles on PC simultaneously from day one. Therefore, there may be little consequence if Sony no longer releases games on PC.

How likely is this? Jason Schreier is well-connected in the gaming industry and has built a fundamental trust over several years regarding news behind the scenes of development studios and publishers.

Moreover, several insiders who also enjoy a good reputation support his statement.

  • The prominent leaker SneakersSO writes that Schreier is not wrong (read on X).
  •  NateTheHate adds that Sony is definitely changing its PC strategy (read on X).
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In the past, several developers have explained how difficult it is to develop PC ports. According to them, PC gamers always received the worst version. Why the development of the version is so difficult is explained in the following article: Why are PC ports in 2023 a disaster? Developers explain why the problem is nearly unsolvable

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The 5 Most Dangerous Creatures from Game of Thrones in the Power Ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 4 minutes

In Game of Thrones there are numerous powerful creatures. But which ones are actually the strongest? We have looked at the top 5 in the ranking.

What was the ranking based on? In the world of Game of Thrones, there is not only magic but also legendary creatures that are often considered myths even in Westeros.

As viewers, however, we know that at least some of these beings are not mere figments of imagination. In the ranking, we will only examine those creatures whose existence is surely confirmed.

Other myths and legends, such as mermaids or sphinxes, will be left aside for now.

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Place 5: Shadow Wolves

Hardly any creature in Game of Thrones is probably as iconic as the shadow wolf. It is closely associated with House Stark and serves the family as their sigil. At the beginning of the series, the Stark children received their own shadow wolves, which later grew into powerful allies.

Visually, the creatures resemble an ordinary wolf. However, they are much larger, about the size of a small horse when fully grown. Their strength is also impressive. They can easily tear apart a human if they set their mind to it.

Although it is not quite clear how much magic is within the shadow wolves, they seem to have a kind of telepathic connection to their masters. In any case, they are deeply loyal and protect their humans until death.

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RAM is priceless, but a user seems to be lucky, instead of a stick, he receives a whole box of memory

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

RAM has been getting more expensive for months, but one user seems to be lucky: He ordered a stick of RAM and instead received a whole box. However, so far there is a lack of crucial evidence to actually substantiate his purchase.

Prices for RAM, SSDs, and graphics cards have risen sharply since September 2025. Even RAM from China, which was considered a hidden gem, now costs as much as RAM in Europe. Even buying 18-year-old hardware can only somewhat reduce costs.

Thus, the experience of one user seems like a great stroke of luck: For $300, he ordered RAM but instead received a whole box.

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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes

A user buys RAM, but instead receives a whole box.

What did the user do? The user reports on Reddit that he ordered RAM for $300. That is a price we also encounter in Germany for DDR5 memory.

However, instead of a single package of RAM, the user allegedly received a whole box of RAM. He shows the picture in his post on Reddit:

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What supports this? In the comments, several people explain that something similar has happened to them or that they work in a warehouse where such things simply happen. Too much delivered goods is therefore not unusual at first, and such quantities do occasionally occur when looking at reports and experiences.

We have also reported on such incidents more frequently. In one case, a user received a box with 50 RAM modules from Amazon, but contacted the seller. In the end, Amazon rewarded the honesty of the buyer.

What speaks against it? So far, tangible information confirming the user’s luck is missing: There is no invoice, order history, or anything similar. Some users accuse the person of karma farming as long as he cannot present solid evidence. The user has not yet responded to the demands, but the post is also only one day old as of the current date (27.02.26).

Another point currently against the post: Corsair is selling its Vengeance memory in new packaging due to scammers and this packaging is transparent and no longer consists of yellow boxes. This has been the case since January 2026.

We will keep you updated on whether the user presents solid evidence of his purchase and will then update our article.

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And the story with the box of RAM is not the first of its kind. On MeinMMO, we have already reported on a case where a user also received a whole box of RAM. Here, too, it was Vengeance modules from Corsair. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: Gamer buys RAM on Amazon, accidentally receives a box with 10 units

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New MMORPG sends you into a dark sci-fi world, shows first gameplay reminiscent of Final Fantasy

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A new MMORPG presents its dark sci-fi setting in the reveal trailer and already gives a first glimpse of the gameplay. This is reminiscent of the newer Final Fantasy games.

Which game is being discussed? It currently carries the name Project DNA and was first announced on February 24, 2026, with a gameplay reveal trailer. The game, which is said to be an “AAA action MMORPG,” is being developed by the Korean studio Supervoid using Unreal Engine 5.

There is currently no release window for the game. However, the reveal trailer already showcases the dark sci-fi setting and gives a first insight into the gameplay:

Here you can see the reveal trailer for Project DNA:

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The first gameplay trailer for Project DNA shows the dark sci-fi setting of the MMORPG

Action MMORPG in a Dark Science Fiction World

What is the game about? Project DNA takes place in the year 2046: The sudden impact of an asteroid forced humanity underground. While the surface lay in ruins, society made great strides in biotechnology within the bunkers.

The technological advancement has produced humans with supernatural powers and even allows them to transfer memories from one body to another. Humanity has thus discovered the path to immortality, even if bodies become mere shells.

Project DNA draws heavily on classic themes of the cyberpunk genre: What makes a human? Is immortality a blessing or a curse? Even the first seconds of the trailer strongly remind one of the Japanese manga Ghost in the Shell, which already dealt with such questions in 1989.

What do we know about the gameplay? A large part of the trailer consists of actual gameplay, the developers emphasize. Thus, quite a bit can already be inferred. Besides the environments with their dark, industrial style and the desolate surface of the Earth, there are also some battles to be seen.

The combat system in Project DNA is said to be action-based. You do not just attack enemies blindly, but must dodge attacks at the right moment. You can either engage in melee combat – such as with a flaming sword – or hurl fireballs and lightning at enemies. The effects are reminiscent of Final Fantasy, at least the newer titles with real-time combat.

On the developers’ official website (www.supervoid.co.kr), 6 characters are already introduced. It seems as though you will play a pre-made character – there doesn’t seem to be a character editor. Furthermore, the developers tease an “Evolution System” that is supposed to allow characters to “grow and adapt in unique ways.” However, the developers have not yet revealed what exactly this entails.

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There is also some initial information about the new MMORPG related to Horizon – the game series that started with Horizon Zero Dawn. The online offshoot has surprisingly announced early details. What they are, you can read in this article: The MMORPG related to Horizon reveals first features, focuses on large raids and detailed characters

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WoW Midnight has launched! – The Early Access is running from now on

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The latest expansion of World of Warcraft is live – at least for those who paid €90. The adventures of Midnight await.

Right at 00:00 on February 27th, precisely at midnight, the launch of the Midnight expansion began – at least for a portion of the player base. Because for four days, there is early access, allowing purchasers of the premium Midnight version to dive in right now.

How can one participate in early access? If you want to take part in the early access for Midnight, you need to purchase the “Epic Edition” of Midnight. This costs a hefty €90, but comes with some additional goodies. We have highlighted all the advantages and disadvantages of the various versions here.

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When is the official launch? The official launch of Midnight is exactly four days later, on March 3, 2026, at 00:00. Then everyone else can also start and explore Quel’thalas and the other new areas.

Much is playable, but there are no major advantages

Which content can be played already? During the early access, a number of features are already available. These include:

  • The 4 new areas with almost all quests.
  • Professions and related resources.
  • Dungeons on low difficulties.
  • Depths on low difficulties.
  • The new loot system at the lowest level.
  • The new talent points.

Which content will come later? As usual, not all content is available right at the early access launch. To prevent any significant gameplay advantage, much content will be available only with a slight delay:

  • The Haranir, the new race, are not yet available, but will be at launch.
  • Mythical dungeons will be accessible only after the official launch.
  • Large weekly quests will also be available after the first reset.

Most endgame features, such as “Mythic+” or the new raid, will start with a significant delay, on March 18, 2026. Then the first season of Midnight begins – of course with a “World First” race and plenty of challenging dungeons that need to be learned again.

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Have you already ventured out and are gaming all night long? Or are you currently grinding through work, eagerly waiting to go home and get started? Or are you even waiting for the official launch, until Blizzard fixes the – surely appearing – bugs?
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Path of Exile completely changes its endgame, removes annoying features and grind factor

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The developers of Path of Exile have introduced their new league “Mirage”. This especially changes the endgame massively.

What have the developers changed? With the upcoming update 3.28, the developers of Path of Exile have made some changes to the endgame. The update goes live parallel to the new season “Mirage” on March 6, 2026.

The endgame changes mainly affect the Atlas tree, which connects the various maps as an overview map. In the new Atlas tree, modifiers can affect different maps, similar to what occurs in Path of Exile 2.

With the update, players will no longer find specific maps. Instead, enemies will drop a map with a certain level, for example, map level 11. In the Atlas tree, this unspecific map can then be assigned to a location. This way, players now have the choice of where they want to fight.

This also has the effect that players can complete the Atlas tree faster. Less grinding is needed to find the missing maps. Instead, one simply selects what is missing.

Furthermore, the developers have removed some of the most annoying modifiers from the maps. No one will turn into a frog anymore just to annoy you. But the new update offers even more.

Here you can see the trailer for Path of Exile: Mirage:

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Path of Exile shows new league “Mirage” in trailer – brings changes for the endgame

New class changes every season

What kind of new class is this? The developers of Path of Exile have announced a new expansion class for the Scion. The Reliquarist is something very special. He chooses from a new set of bonuses each season, all of which come from unique items.

In this season, there can be a bonus of 40% to fire resistance, while next season the movement speed will be increased by 10% in the same place. The developers have confirmed to MeinMMO that one developer thinks each season about which builds can be created from the various bonuses, aiming to create a new interesting class every season.

New season mechanic

What does the new season bring as a mechanic? New is the Mirage world in Path of Exile. On the normal maps, there are portals that take you to a kind of mirror world. Everything there is almost like in the real world, but there are extra bonuses and slightly changed modifiers.

In the mirror worlds, you can complete several in a row to bag even better rewards and new items, with which the items in the game can be strongly changed again.

Here the developers also give a tip. It is possible to enhance strongboxes and other items in the “real world” before going into the Mirage world to buff them even more there. Here the developers see a high “Juice” potential.

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