Eiichiro Oda is the author of One Piece and has let the Straw Hat Pirates eat all sorts of dishes. He himself recently discovered a brand new utensil.
What could that be? In the Japanese magazine Weekly Jump, Oda writes a sentence in a small column every week. These are often everyday or funny messages to the fans.
In the last week, there was said to be a comment from him describing a situation at McDonald’s. The mangaka reportedly ordered a salad there and marveled at a particular utensil, as can be read on Reddit:
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According to this, he used a wooden fork for the first time and was amazed at how easy it was to use. If the comment really came from last week, Oda would have managed to avoid wooden forks for 51 years.
Wooden forks as a special feature when eating
Why can this be a good thing? Forks are found in every household in Germany, and most children learn to eat with them early on. In Japan, however, it is customary to eat with chopsticks. For soups, they also use special spoons.
However, when it comes to traditional pasta, steak, or cake, western utensils like a fork are common in Japan as well. Therefore, forks can actually be found in Japanese households or restaurants. It’s not as if a fork is an exotic tool there. It’s not the fork itself that is the problem.
The special thing is: In Japan, a lot is still processed with plastic. Plastic forks are more common there than wooden forks. An infographic shows that Japan was far and away the largest exporter of plastic waste in 2021 (via Statista).
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Netflix shows in the new trailer for One Piece the many new villains of Season 2
In Germany, such plastic utensils have been banned since July 3, 2021 (read more on Verbraucherzentrale NRW). Since then, it is rather common to take wooden utensils with you when meeting friends or relatives outside, be it during barbecues or picnics.
What do others say about it? Many users on X find it crazy that Oda would eat at McDonald’s as such a wealthy man. Current estimates (read more on Vermögen Magazin) suggest that the author has a net worth of around 183.64 million euros.
The Scrubs revival and thus the 10th season of the popular series featuring J.D. and Turk will start in less than a month in Germany. On YouTube, the actors showcase the new filming locations and honor a deceased actor from the original show.
What kind of video is this? On the YouTube channel of Architectural Digest, a video has been uploaded in which J.D.’s actor, Zach Braff, provides a tour of the new sets for the 10th season of Scrubs.
There, he shares background information about several locations featured in the series, and a special place was used to honor the late actor from the show, Ted.
Who was the actor for Ted? Sam Lloyd began his acting career in the series “Harry’s Wonderful Court.” He appeared in two episodes there before landing more minor roles. In addition to acting, he was part of the a cappella group “The Blanks,” who made several guest appearances in Scrubs.
From 2001 to 2009, he was finally a regular cast member of Scrubs, playing the nervous and usually sweaty lawyer of Sacred Heart Hospital. At the beginning of 2019, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sam Lloyd passed away on April 30, 2020 (scrubs.fandom.com).
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The latest trailer for the Scrubs revival showcases the key elements of the series
Sam Lloyd is honored in the new bar of Scrubs
As Zach Braff moves from one set location to another in the video, showing what the filming locations of the Scrubs revival look like, he arrives at the bar at minute 7:21. The characters often spent their evenings there.
The bar has been named “Lloyds Junction” for the new season. “Junction” can be translated into German as Knotenpunkt or Treffpunkt. So a place where the actors come together in their roles and honor the late Sam Lloyd.
In the comments under the YouTube video, some fans of the series also share their thoughts on Lloyd’s tribute:
“Naming the bar after Sam Lloyd is the most heartfelt thing ever!”, writes self1sch.
dannyboi4111 writes: “I’m so happy that Scrubs is back! Sad that Sam Lloyd couldn’t experience it anymore, but I’m glad they remember him.”
The 10th generation of Pokémon, called Winds and Waves, was announced for 2027. During the Pokémon Direct on February 27, 2026, a first trailer was shown. The new starters can also be seen, and the community already has a clear favorite.
What are the new Pokémon editions? Pokémon Winds and Waves introduces the 10th generation of Pokémon. The trailer already provides a small preview of what the new region will look like. The starters, which are probably the most important Pokémon for an aspiring trainer, are now known, and the community has directly chosen a favorite.
Who are the three new starters? This time, players can choose the Fire Dog Pomfifi, the Grass Bird Braubel, and the Water Gecko Gekkua. Discussions have naturally flared up again on Reddit about who the best starter is. This time, it is quite clear who wins the race for the most popular starter.
Here is the trailer for Pokémon Winds and Waves:
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The trailer for the 10th generation of Pokémon shows the new region and the three starters
Players would do anything for the cutest starter
Who is the favorite? In the Pokémon subreddit, the result is almost clear. Most fans think the Fire Dog Pomfifi is the best. This can be seen from looking at all the threads that have collected the most votes.
Reddit user Arrow191 writes: “Not that I want to be dramatic, but I would die for Pomfifi.” Over 1,500 other users agreed with him (as of February 28, 2026, at 11:10 AM).
Also in the TwoBestFriendsPlay subreddit, most are in agreement. Pomfifi is also adored there. T4silly writes, for example: “I’ve only had Pomfifi for 3 minutes, but if anything happens to him, I will totally freak out.” (reddit.com)
The other starters also have fans, but Pomfifi is talked about the most. Which starter do you think is the best? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
Will IGN like it? The gaming magazine rated Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 7.8 out of 10 points. Their reasoning was that there was too much water (meme.fandom.com). This is a meme that has spread widely over time. Whether Pokémon Winds and Waves will have as much or even more water, we will find out only in 2027.
However, on March 5, the new Pokémon Pokopia will be released first. It will be a kind of life simulation where you can build and craft. With newly built areas, more Pokémon will visit you. It is somewhat reminiscent of Palworld, but without guns: Nintendo brings a new Pokémon game: It’s like Palworld, just without guns.
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World of Warcraft: Midnight has entered Early Access. Early players are thrilled as they enter the capital for the first time and can’t get over their amazement.
How is the new capital received? The first players who ventured into the revamped capital of the Blood Elves are absolutely thrilled with it. They are posting on social media that they can’t get over their amazement.
On X, for example, there are comments from yimmchu and KFuechsin. They share images of Silvermoon and express how great it looks. Upon seeing the city, “their jaws dropped.”
The images also clearly show how many details are now in the city and how light and shadow effects are utilized. Silvermoon now feels much more alive, especially as it has been built taller.
On Reddit, there’s a long thread where a user mentions hoping that every capital would receive such a revamp. Orgrimmar and Stormwind are frequently mentioned when it comes to a revamp. Silvermoon is finally starting to feel like a proper city.
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3 times World of Warcraft was declared dead
Silvermoon receives a revamp and must share
What happened to it? Silvermoon was formerly the capital of the Blood Elves. With Midnight, it becomes the central hub for both factions, the Horde and now also the Alliance. A major Void attack on the Sunwell is imminent, which can’t be repelled by the Blood Elves alone.
The city was originally introduced in 2007 and is now receiving a revamp. It has been remodeled and is now much more detailed. Additionally, it now uses a vertical design, as players can fly here from now on.
Players in WoW, for whom the city held a deeper significance, become especially emotional. Even MeinMMO demon Cortyn has many memories linked to the place. Why the environment is so important to her is revealed here: In a zone in the new WoW expansion, Blizzard has outdone itself
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has accompanied MeinMMO author Johanna since its release in 2011. After countless playthroughs and years of playing, she has finally found a new, fresh alternative.
When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released in 2011, I was immediately captivated. The game offers countless ways to play, which I used again and again.
I always returned to using the bow – it’s simply my favorite weapon – but I experimented with many of the options for my character. Almost every two years, I had at least one month where I played Skyrim excessively.
But eventually, the excitement fades. I have seen a lot in the game: just enough to no longer really feel like going through too many playthroughs.
I had long been looking for a replacement for the void left by the medieval action RPG. I tried many games, including Oblivion, but no game has triggered the same feeling in me as Skyrim. Until MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen casually mentioned to me: “Tainted Grail is supposed to be similar to Skyrim.”
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The official story trailer of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon shows a fantasy version of the Arthur legend
The Replacement: Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon
I looked at some pictures and the trailer on Steam and realized: This could definitely be something. In terms of presentation, it looked like a “better” Skyrim, exactly what I was looking for.
Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon had its release back in May 2025, but it completely passed me by since then; otherwise, I would have tried it much earlier.
The story of the RPG is roughly a dark reinterpretation of the Arthur legend and takes place on the island of Avalon. Before the events of the game, Arthur and his followers arrive on the island of Avalon to find a new home. However, on the island, there is the Wyrdness, the corruption that drives people insane and turns them into monsters.
In the game, King Arthur has long been dead, and I begin my journey as a prisoner escaping from the dungeon in Cuanacht. In the process, I come across fragments of King Arthur’s soul, which I carry with me in the future.
The goal is to find all the fragments of the soul and restore the soul to wholeness. Only this way can King Arthur remember the past and return.
At the campfire, I can talk to Arthur about the current events.
In my travels, I roam through 3 large areas, can complete over 100 side quests, and must also make decisions in the main quest.
What fascinates me particularly: There is no black or white in the story. When making decisions, I can’t choose between good or evil, but between “Oh no” and a worse “Oh no”.
For example, there is a point in the main story where I learn something, let’s say, “dark” about Arthur. An NPC then presents me with a choice to either help him with his conspiracy plan or to oppose him.
Both options were bad for me: I didn’t want to trust the NPC, but I also didn’t want him to be against me. Otherwise, his people would attack me at every opportunity.
The game put me in the difficult position of choosing the lesser evil for myself. I appreciate that, as the game challenges my thinking and moral decisions.
If I get stuck in a quest because I have to collect something painstakingly, I simply explore the map and come across some buildings or dungeons that I can investigate. Here I notice that even without major quests, a place can tell a story.
Remains of a ship with corpses and monsters around it tell me, for example, that the crew of this ship was stranded here and was attacked by monsters.
In the world, there are many details that I can admire.
One of the best mechanics in the game is also the dodging. Even if I almost break my finger out of panic by pressing the Alt key, I am glad to have this option. In Skyrim, this was not possible; only mindless running away if you didn’t want to block with the shield.
Overall, Tainted Grail fills the medieval action RPG void for me, but it also expands it at the same time. The dark RPG simply offers so much more and completely captivates me with its story. Something that Skyrim never truly managed to do.
I am definitely not alone with my opinion. On Steam, reviews speak of the “spiritual successor to Skyrim” and the 91% positive ratings on Steam underline the fun that I am also experiencing.
If anyone is still skeptical after my review, they can also download the demo on Steam to try it out.
Several testers were able to play Crimson Desert for several hours. The embargo actually lifts on March 4, 2026, but there are already first impressions.
What are the impressions? Unfortunately, since the embargo for the play event will not be lifted until March 4, the impressions are still limited. The testers likely do not want to take the risk of sharing too much information about Crimson Desert too early.
However, there are some testers on X who are already sharing some of the event with us:
SOLIDFPS states that the testers were able to play Crimson Desert for about 6 hours. He recorded 4 hours of footage.
G4G_Revenant also had the opportunity to play for 6 hours. As his fans keep asking him for feedback, he shares a little: “Yes, the game is real. Yes, it is absolutely insane.”
EhpicPlays is equally excited: “Now I’m going home, going to sleep, and won’t wake up until the game releases…”
Overall, the impressions are positive. However, we must keep in mind that these are the very first impressions communicated before the embargo lifts on March 4. We will learn more details about the game and what individual elements the testers liked on March 4.
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
Testers could only play a small portion
Is 6 hours of gameplay enough for an impression? According to a report from 2024, Crimson Desert is expected to take around 50-80 hours for a full playthrough (read on Resetera). The playtime likely depends on how many side quests you complete and on what difficulty level you play the title.
The testers were only able to play a fraction of what Crimson Desert has to offer. Other areas of the game may be significantly more unruly. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the tests around the release will turn out.
What kind of event was it? The events took place in both Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Only selected professionals were allowed to participate and play Crimson Desert.
The extraction shooter Marathon is just about to release. The so-called Server Slam, a final public test run, is still running until March 2, 2026. Now, the largest Twitch streamer in ARC Raiders defends the new shooter.
Which streamer is it about? TheBurntPeanut has been streaming ARC Raiders on Twitch since November 2025. With the unique feature that he represents a peanut, he has become the biggest streamer of the popular shooter. His peak viewer count is at 93,000 and is well ahead of the rest (streamcharts.com).
Now the streamer has defended the new extraction shooter Marathon from Bungie after his community criticized the game.
What does TheBurntPeanut say? An X user shared a clip from TheBurntPeanut’s stream. There, the streamer says: “If we keep bashing new games, by the time you’re 90, you’ll only have Call of Duty 56 and Halo 72… and everyone’s like: ‘It’s the same game every year.’ THEN DON’T CRITICIZE IT BADLY ON THE FIRST DAY WHEN THEY TRY SOMETHING NEW.”
At the end of the clip, he raises it to Call of Duty 96 and says: “Let them do it, or you’ll get CoD 96.”
In another clip on X, the streamer mentions that his community criticized ARC Raiders just as much as Marathon.
Other users commented that they had been in various streamers’ chats where Marathon was being heavily criticized. However, there are also players who can’t wait to continue playing Marathon and are annoyed by the streamer’s chats as well.
The Reddit user Gogobananatho writes: “I’m currently at work and dying to play. Therefore, I have a stream running on my second monitor, but the chat is so annoying that you can hardly look at it.”
Path of Exile offers countless builds and classes that provide players with different experiences. MeinMMO asked the developers what they will be playing in the new Mirage league.
Who is it about? At a press event for the new league of Path of Exile “Mirage,” we asked the developers which class they particularly enjoyed testing in the new season and what they will play with the start of the new league.
The responses came from head Mark Roberts and chief developer “Octavian,” with each explaining why they will play their chosen class.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile: Mirage:
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Path of Exile shows new league “Mirage” in trailer – brings changes for the endgame
New class, new luck
What does the chief developer play? “Octavian” is the nickname of the developer who primarily pushed the development of the new season for Grinding Gear Games, while studio heads Mark Roberts and Jonathan Rogers were able to focus more on Path of Exile 2.
It is not surprising that developer “Octavian” chooses the new build of the Holy Hammers. The new class, which you can already see in some teasers on YouTube, will be given a new build with the new Holy abilities, which according to the developer is a lot of fun.
Thus, the new build should create many enjoyable explosions through “Divine Blast” and the holy energy that are simply fun. He himself played the class a lot and incorporated his own experience with the class into the development to make it even better.
What does the chief do? Mark Roberts, on the other hand, takes a different approach. He explains in response to the question that he always plays Path of Exile with friends. He always plays a supporter, basically the one that the community calls the “worst class” and absolutely “anti-meta.”
He wants to see for himself whether the community is right or whether he can find a way to make something good out of the supposedly bad class. For him, this process seems to be part of every season to learn more about his own gameplay.
The two developers therefore essentially play different builds, even though Mark Roberts has not yet made a decision.
The world of WarhammerFantasy is also a world of magic: it is what grants many of the most powerful figures in the setting their power. The source of this great power is the 8 Winds of Magic, whose origin, however, is a realm full of horrors.
The source of this unbridled power are special winds: the 8 Winds of Magic. These flow from the realm of Chaos, a terrible place outside reality, into the Old World. The realm of Chaos is also the home of the Chaos Gods Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne, and Slaanesh – powerful entities that seek the destruction of all order.
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In the Old World, each of the 8 Winds of Magic is assigned a different color: the Wind of Hysh is associated with the color white, Chamon with gold, and so on. However, the winds usually remain invisible to the eye. Some races cannot even use them at all, such as the Dwarfs – unless they belong to the evil variant (and even then at a high price).
A small part of these winds is concentrated and solidifies into Warpstone. The green-glimmering material possesses enormous amounts of energy and is something that the Skaven (rodents of unusual size) are particularly fond of. They use it in all their machines and weapons.
Each wind possesses special properties and thus represents different elements of the world. Therefore, each wind is also associated with a different lore of magic.
The 8 Winds of Magic in detail can be found on the next page.
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The first players are already playing Marathonbut many of them are still struggling with the UI of the new extraction shooter. Meanwhile, ARC Raiders, the current biggest competitor of Marathon, has shown how it’s done.
What problem do players have with Marathon? One criticism that players have repeatedly pointed out since earlier tests is the user interface (UI). Many had hoped it would improve by the release, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
In the currently ongoing open beta, the UI is still fundamentally the same as in earlier tests. However, players are now saying that it is far too unintuitive.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Marathon:
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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer
Much too confusing and nested
What exactly is the criticism? In a post on r/Marathon, the largest subreddit for the game, a user named ceniack opens the discussion about the user interface. He asks the developers to rethink the UI.
“It is not intuitive at all. It feels both cluttered, and sparse at the same time and is difficult to navigate,” writes the Reddit user in his post. He also notes that it’s not clear where certain functions like creating loadouts are located.
Other players agree with him in this post:
“I was hoping they improved this from the tests. I will say it gets more intuitive the more you use it, but it is not beginner friendly at all,” says shortstopryan (on Reddit)
“Having to go back to the menu because the ready up menus are like 6 menus in? What?” asks another user (on Reddit), who is upset about the complicated UI.
Another user adds: “Dont forget the buttons where you need to press and hold to get to another menu. One of the most annoying things games do these days.” (on Reddit)
There is also complaining about too small icons. SuppressExpress writes: “It is extremely hard to tell what these small, pixelated icons represent – especially when coming from ARC.” (on Reddit).
We will show you which counters to use against Mega-Calamanero and which types are particularly effective against this Pokémon.
Weaknesses of Mega-Calamanero: Mega-Calamanero is of the Dark and Psychic types. Thus, it is according to the elements list particularly weak against Bug-type attacks. Fairy-type attacks can also deal significant damage.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer
Defeating Mega-Calamanero in a Raid – With these Counters
Things you should consider: Two points are interesting.
The shadow versions of the mentioned attackers are even better if available.
Fairy-type attackers also have an advantage against Mega-Calamanero but are still significantly weaker than the Bug counterparts. Options in the Fairy category could be Mega-Gardevoir, Xerneas, Zacian in its Crowned Form, or Shadow Gardevoir. However, it is best to stick with Bug.
Can Calamanero be Shiny? Yes, it should be possible to catch Calamanero as Shiny as well.
How many trainers are needed? With two trainers, it should be possible to defeat Mega-Calamanero in a Mega Raid; it becomes easier with three trainers. This only applies to regular Mega Raids. If the Pokémon appears in Super Mega Raids, more will be needed. You can read everything about Super Mega Raids here.
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Want to defeat the powerful dragon Mega-Dragonite in Pokémon GO? MeinMMO shows you the best counters against the boss.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Dragonite is probably one of the most popular monsters and comes from the 1st generation. The dragon-flying monster evolves from Dragonair, which you get by evolving Dratini.
The Mega variant of Dragonite is part of the GO Tour 2026. You can challenge it on February 28, 2026, and March 1, 2026, in the new Super Mega Raids.
We will show you which counters you should use against this strong monster and against which types the Pokémon has a weakness (type effectiveness).
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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer
Defeating Mega-Dragonite in Raid – With These Counters
White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
Shadow Articuno with Frost Breath and Triple Axel
Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Cetitan with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Weavile with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
Weaknesses of Mega-Dragonite: The monster has the types dragon and flying. Therefore, it is weak against attacks from the types Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Ice. It even has a double weakness against Ice. Therefore, you should focus on these attacks when challenging Dragonite.
Is there a Shiny variant of Mega-Dragonite? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might encounter the Shiny variant of the monster.
How many trainers are needed? If you have very good counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat the boss with just 2 trainers. However, you should bring a few more trainers just to be safe.
If you plan to challenge Mega-Dragonite, you should organize your raid teams in advance. This not only saves you some time in each individual raid lobby, but also allows you to always rely on your best team: Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO.
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Sony will release an update for the PS5 Pro in March 2026, making many games look significantly better. It features the PSSR technology, which will be improved to the latest version from AMD. However, those still playing on a PS5 will not benefit from this. PSSR is exclusively available for the Pro console.
Sony has officially announced in its own blog that it will distribute an updated version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). PSSR is an upscaling technology that computes games in lower resolution and then upscales them. This particularly saves processing power and results in higher FPS.
Starting in mid-March, many games are set to be enhanced with the new version of PSSR. Sony will then rely on AMD’s FSR 4, which is already in use on gaming PCs. A list of all PC games that support FSR 4 can be found on MeinMMO.
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PSSR makes games on the PS5 Pro nicer starting March 2026, not on the PS5
Which games are supposed to look better? The first game that will leverage the enhanced version of PSSR upon release is the horror game Resident Evil Requiem. You can read an impression of Resident Evil on MeinMMO. Starting March 2026, more games are expected to follow that will also receive the upgrade.
According to Sony, as of the current date (February 27, 2026), over 50 titles on the PS5 Pro will utilize PSSR to improve resolution and image quality.
What does this bring? Due to upscaling, games typically appear blurrier than if they were natively rendered. Sony explained in its blog post that “some games might have significantly sharper graphics.”
From personal experience, we can report that the difference between FSR 3 and the newer FSR 4 version on PC is clearly visible. Therefore, many PS5 games on the Pro console are likely to benefit significantly from the improvement.
Who does not benefit from this? PSSR is exclusively available on the PS5 Pro, and the upgrade to FSR 4 is also only available on the PS5 Pro. If you own a PS5, whether it’s the old model, Slim model, or Digital Edition, you will not receive the PSSR upgrade on your console.
The rising prices for RAM and storage are now also affecting game consoles. To offset the rising costs, Sony has primarily targeted current PS5 players, whom it aims to charge more in the future. The price of the consoles themselves is likely not to be touched for now: Sony has found a solution for rising RAM prices: loyal PS5 players simply have to pay more
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For the Pokémon GO Tour 2026, Nintendo is releasing a new promo code that will make a Pokémon of your choice appear. The code was announced on the occasion of the Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2026.
What is the promo code? The new promo code is:
GOTOURKALOS
It is currently available in the game due to the ongoing local GO Tour events .
When does the code expire? The code is valid until March 2, 2026, at 07:00 CET.
What does the code give? With the code, one of three different Pokémon will appear, each in one of two possible variants:
Fynx
Froxy
Igamaro
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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer
Here you will log in with your Pokémon GO credentials and can enter the code. Redeem it and switch to the game.
Redeeming promo code on Android
How to redeem promo codes on Android? With Android devices, you need to visit a website to redeem the promo codes. You cannot do this directly in the shop. The website is designed for you to log in and redeem codes. When logging in, remember to choose the account linked to your Pokémon GO.
Redeeming promo code on iOS/Apple
How to redeem promo codes on iOS/Apple? The procedure on iOS devices is identical to that on Android devices. You also need to visit the rewards redemption website, log in with your account, and enter the code.
The GO Tour will kick off its local live events this weekend at two locations, Tainan and Los Angeles. A week later, it will begin globally, and the GO Tour will start for everyone. To keep track of what is happening in Pokémon GO: Here are all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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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.
Is filled when you connect your Pokémon games with Home. Lists all forms that you have found.
Pokémon Storage
Standard
Maximum 30 slots
Premium
Maximum 6,000 slots
Transfer
Standard
You can trade Pokémon between your games.
Premium
Access to Pokémon Bank (Nintendo DS)
Friend Trade
Standard and Premium
Trade Pokémon with other users you have befriended in Pokémon Home. GPS functionality is required. Only 10 friend trades per day.
GTS
Standard and Premium
Search for Pokémon and trade with other players. Standard can deposit 1 Pokémon, Premium can deposit a maximum of 3.
Wonder Box
Standard and Premium
Allows 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 Trade
Standard and Premium
Players can enter a room to trade Pokémon randomly. Basic players can only participate; Premium players can also host.
Secret Gifts (Mobile only)
Standard and Premium
You can receive gifts either locally or via code.
Judge Function
Premium
You can view the values (IVs) of the Pokémon. You can search your Pokémon and view their IVs.
Battle Data (Mobile only)
Standard and Premium
Data 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 Euros
4.99 Euros
15.99 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.
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
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
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.
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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League of Legends shows new trailer for Season 1 from 2026
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.
Shen is not the only jungler who suddenly dominates League of Legends with a high win rate. Aatrox, the demon warlord, was so dangerous in the jungle that he was banned in almost every round of a tournament. If he had been played, he was found exclusively in the jungle: LoL pros ban a champ almost every round, fearing his new role
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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.
Alternatively, you can also use the Campfire app to find additional Routes, should there be none in the immediate vicinity.
The Kalos Tour is the grand finale of the current season under the theme Valuable Paths. For one weekend, Pokémon GO will go all out again before the season concludes. However, a new season is already on the horizon. It starts in March. What you can expect in the next season of Pokémon GO is described here.
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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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Marathon will learn from the mistakes of ARC Raiders and take a tough stance against cheaters
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:
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.
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.
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.
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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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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In the trailer for Pokémon Tekken you see the monster battles from a different perspective
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.
