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.
In the action role-playing game Project Windless, you take on the role of a gigantic, sword-swinging rooster. This unusual decision was made primarily because literally every playtester wanted to play this character.
What kind of game is this? Project Windless is an open-world action RPG based on the popular Korean novel series “The Legend of the Tear-Drinking Bird” (English: “The Bird That Drinks Tears”) by Lee Youngdo. The high-fantasy world is deeply rooted in Korean mythology and folklore.
As a so-called Rekon warrior, you dive into a mythical age and explore the kingdom of Arajit, founded by your species. And this said warrior is… a massive rooster.
You can watch the latest reveal trailer for Project Windless here:
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In the official reveal trailer for Project Windless on PS5, you slay through hordes of enemies as a muscle chicken
“One thing is certain: I want to play this character”
Patrik Méthé, head of Krafton Montreal, revealed in an interview with PC Gamer that the studio was hoping for such surprised reactions. It was planned that the hero would cause a stir. However, the fact that people wanted to play exactly that as their character surprised Méthé nonetheless.
In fact, literally everyone who was interviewed for a job on the game desperately wanted to play this rooster. Méthé recalls the candidates:
When the candidates left, they said: ‘I hope to hear from you, but one thing is certain: I want to be able to play this character.’ All of them. Really all – and we said to ourselves: ‘Okay.’
In this context, the developer emphasizes that the protagonist is not a “guy in a costume,” but an independent being with specific attributes and abilities that a human would not possess.
The Rekon serves as the legendary hero king in Windless. Krafton considered the hero king the right choice because he is a mythical character. Remember him, but no one from that time is alive anymore. His story takes place in a 1,000-year gap before the novels, which gives the developers some flexibility. They did not want to copy the book too rigidly to avoid restricting the fun of the game.
When will Windless be released? A specific release date for the action RPG has not yet been announced. The reveal trailer only confirms that the game is in development for the PlayStation 5. We will keep you updated on further announcements.
If you find ducks cooler than chickens, you can shoot as an armed duck in Escape from Duckov. MyMMO editor Niko is not a big fan of extraction shooters, but he checked out the parody of Escape from Tarkov and suddenly had a lot of fun, because Duckov is so different from classic extraction shooters.
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Bungie invites you to test the servers of Marathon. We will keep you updated in the live ticker whether the servers are already buckling or holding up.
What is the Server Slam? With the Server Slam, Bungie wants to test the servers of Marathon before the release and therefore gives you the opportunity to play the shooter for free again.
How can you participate in the Server Slam? There are special participation conditions. You can simply download the game as soon as the download is available, and then play over the weekend.
A former employee of PUBG noticed Shroud’s frustration with ARC Raiders and shares how he banned cheaters without authorization.
What was the deal with Shroud’s frustration? The Twitch streamer “Shroud” was frustrated because he and his team were once again taken down by a cheater in ARC Raiders. He cursed that ARC Raiders was terrible and was convinced that the developers didn’t care about the problem.
A clip of the scene was viewed over 1.2 million times on X, which caught the attention of a former community manager from PUBG. “Hawkinz,” as he is called on X, then shared his experiences he had while working on the battle royale shooter.
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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
Community manager secretly bans cheaters after hours
What did he do in the fight against cheaters? Hawkinz reports that during his time at PUBG, he often joined Shroud’s matches and banned cheaters and stream-snipers. He claims to have spent hours writing down names:
When I was at PUBG, I would join Shroud’s games and manually ban cheaters and stream-snipers. I watched for hours and entered names into spreadsheets until it got early in the morning. Without manual oversight, there isn’t much you can do against cheaters who want to disrupt streamers.
Hawkinz then confesses that this approach was not allowed: “This was not approved by PUBG; I wasn’t actually allowed to do it.” This is also the reason why a similar approach for games like ARC Raiders is not feasible: “Embark has little incentive to spend this time specifically for Shroud… it would likely cause more problems than it solves,” he explains.
Hawkinz explains that this approach would mean favoring Shroud and other streamers, neglecting the community, “the general public” (via X). That is not in the best interest of the companies.
When asked whether he left the rest of the community to the cheaters to give his favorite streamer preferential treatment, Hawkinz replied: “I was a community manager and mostly did this outside of regular working hours. The anti-cheat team took care of cheaters; that was not my task. But I handled thousands of reports about cheating from randoms on Twitter, Discord, Reddit, and so on.”
This is what Shroud says about the story: For Shroud, this is certainly something that makes him extremely happy – even if he likely overlooked the statement that such efforts are not worth it for ARC Raiders. On X, the streamer responds to the story of the former community manager:
“Holy shit, what a win… this problem isn’t just affecting streamers. Anyone who plays in high-level PvP lobbies has to deal with endless harassment and cheaters. All we ask is for a measly 20% effort from Embark… it’s just frustrating for everyone who loves this game (still my Game of the Year, by the way).”
Grim Dawn celebrates its 10th anniversary and offers a massive update to match. This is meant to be the final, triumphant farewell for the popular action RPG.
What kind of game is Grim Dawn? Grim Dawn was released in 2016 and was developed and published by Crate Entertainment. It is a classic ARPG that focuses on a story, a deep class system, and complex builds. On Steam, the game has collected over 100,000 reviews in the ten years, with an overall rating of 93% positive.
While Grim Dawn can be played in co-op with friends, multiplayer is optional. The game does not include seasonal content and instead relies on DLCs. With “Fangs of Asterkarn”, the third and final expansion is now coming, with which the developers want to definitively conclude Grim Dawn, although this plan was actually set after the most recent DLC.
The expansion “Forgotten Realms” was last released in March 2019:
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Grim Dawn: The Trailer to Forgotten Realms
New DLC is more than twice the size of the previous one
Initially, the developers thought Grim Dawn was finished after the second expansion “Forgotten Gods”. It felt like the perfect ending, including epic bosses and an endgame mode to test the limits of builds. However, player numbers continued to rise, prompting the team to decide to bring another DLC.
This is what the developers plan with the final DLC: According to Crate Entertainment, the development of Fangs of Asterkarn is almost complete. It is an understatement to refer to Fangs of Asterkarn as “just another expansion” because it is simply that huge. “Your journey through the land of Kurn will span 5.5 square kilometers. For comparison: That’s 76% of the size of the base game, 170% the size of Ashes of Malmouth, and 223% the size of Forgotten Gods,” explains the developer in a forum post.
What are the contents of the DLC? The third and final DLC will bring new content to Grim Dawn, but also a few technical upgrades:
A new area of 5.5 km² (equivalent to 76% of the size of the original base game)
New customizable game mode that makes the entire world (18 km²) an “endgame playground”
Introduction of the 10th mastery (a total of 45 possible class combinations)
First-time introduction of shapeshifting
Over 60 new bosses and minibosses, many with unique models and animations
Over 370 new unique items and 116 monster infrequents
8 new nemesis monsters and 3 new super bosses
New alchemy system with customizable potions
Re-rolling of affixes
Overhauled stash – significantly more space and better organization for loot
Modern, scalable UI
When exactly the DLC will be released remains open for now. In fact, the release was already planned for winter 2025, but it has been suspected that it would rather be spring or even summer 2026. “Since we have no publisher setting hard milestones, we have the opportunity to take our time to do it right,” the developers explained in a forum post in June 2025.
If you enjoy strong stories, quests, and co-op action, you can’t go wrong with Grim Dawn. If you are still looking for further alternatives that are in the direction of Diablo, it is worth taking a look at our overview. The games are situated in the action RPG area but also offer different features compared to Diablo: Games like Diablo – The best alternatives to Diablo 4
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Marathon offers five cosmetic items as Twitch Drops for the Server Slam, which you can secure. We will show you how to do it.
What are these gifts? Bungie is giving away cosmetic items for Marathon, their new extraction shooter, which releases on March 5, 2026. These gifts are distributed as Twitch Drops.
What are Twitch Drops? Twitch regularly offers Twitch Drops in collaboration with various games, which are distributed through Twitch as part of advertising campaigns for the respective game. These Twitch Drops are rewards, often cosmetic items, XP boosters, or similar, which you receive by watching qualified streams of the game for a fixed duration on Twitch.
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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer
Secure and redeem Twitch Drops – Here’s how
What do you need to do to receive the Twitch Drops for Marathon?
To receive the Twitch Drops for Marathon, you need to watch streams of Marathon on Twitch for up to 4 hours during the Server Slam. According to Bungie, any channel streaming Marathon in the designated category on Twitch will qualify for the distribution of the Drops.
Additionally, you need to link your Bungie and Twitch accounts to collect the rewards.
How to link your Bungie and Twitch accounts
To connect your Bungie and Twitch accounts, follow these steps:
Go to Bungie.net – this is the official website of Bungie, the developer studio behind Marathon.
Click on “Sign In” at the top right and log in with your Bungie account. If you do not have an account yet, click “Register” and create one.
Once logged in, click on your profile (usually represented by an icon at the top right) and go to the “Settings” section.
In the account settings section, go to “Account Linking”. Here you can link your Bungie account with your Twitch account.
To link both accounts, click on “Link Account” in the Twitch row (found in the “Social Platform Accounts” section) and authorize the linking if you agree with the terms.
How to collect your Twitch Drops
Typically, you need to collect the received Drops on Twitch in the Drops & Rewards section. In the case of Marathon, no activation of a code on an external website is necessary. The collected items should then be delivered to you in-game upon release on March 5, 2026.
What Drops are available for Marathon? There are a total of 5 Twitch Drops that you can secure:
Twitch Sponsor Kit, also known as Standard In-Game Loot (watch for 1 hour)
Profile Badge: SMILEYworm (watch for 1 hour)
Profile Background: WEAVEworm (watch for 2 hours)
Weapon Sticker: GLOWworm (watch for 3 hours)
Weapon Skin (Style): Heavy MG Twitch Drive (watch for 4 hours)
If you want to watch Marathon on Twitch, but also want to test it yourself, you now have the chance during the Server Slam. This is available – like the full game – on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
In Warhammer Fantasy, there are undead pirates, alongside whom even those from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films seem tame. Their king is a mad vampire with a splintered personality.
Warhammer Fantasy is the oldest of the three major Warhammer universes and the home of many races that are already familiar from other high-fantasy settings: In the mountains live stubborn but also powerful dwarfs, and there are three unique elf races that are considerably meaner than those from many other fantasy worlds. Humans also exist—from the knights of Bretonnia to the Empire under the rule of Emperor Karl Franz to the eastern empire of Cathay.
But there are also pirates in the world of Warhammer Fantasy. They do what pirates do and sail the seas in search of riches. Like every faction in this universe, they come with a twist, which can already be deduced from their name: the Vampire Coast.
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These pirate captains are not ordinary men, but blood-sucking vampires. And their crews are not made up of just any rogues, but hordes of zombies and other terrible undead as well as deep-sea creatures. At their side, crab-like Prometheans and leviathans also fight, as well as Necrofex Colossi—walking skeletons made from the wood of destroyed galleons, iron, and human flesh, animated only by magic.
The Old World is home to some notoriously famous pirate captains, but not every one of them is a vampire or even undead. The most famous will be introduced to you here—regardless of whether their lore belongs to the Vampire Coast. We start with a pirate woman who does not fit into this category.
Aranessa Saltspite
Strictly speaking, Aranessa is not part of the Vampire Coast: She is neither a vampire nor undead in any way. Her crew is also not. However, she is a feared pirate known as the “Queen of Tides” and is no ordinary human. At her birth, Aranessa was covered in scales and barnacles, had webbed fingers, and her legs grew together into a kind of fin from the knees down. Some are convinced she is the daughter of Manann, the sea god himself.
Her father, the chief of a tribe of Norsca (humans who live in the far north and often serve the Chaos gods), saw only unwanted mutations and threw her into the sea. She was then said to have been rescued by a school of daggerfish and brought to a cove. There, they are said to have raised three lake nymphs. From ships that ran aground near the cove, she learned about the world beyond her small, secluded homeland.
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Total War: Warhammer – The Wild Tribes of Norsca in the Cinematic Trailer
One day, however, she decided to leave the cove. Well aware that she would be hunted in the outside world due to her mutations, she amputated her “fin” with a saber. She cauterized the stumps of her legs and strapped the snouts of two sawfish to them. She now walked on them as if they were two wooden legs.
With a small rowboat, she sailed out into the open sea, where she was picked up by the crew of a galleon—the “Swordfysh.” Aboard the ship, she quickly rose through the ranks, from lookout to First Mate and finally to Captain. Under her command, the Swordfysh became a notorious hunter of Norscan raiders.
Aranessa even fought against a real vampire pirate, namely the leader of the Fleet of the Damned. You will learn who that is on the next page.
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Do you want to defeat Mega-Sarzenia in Pokémon GO? MeinMMO shows you which attackers and moves you should use against the boss.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Sarzenia is a monster from Generation 1. It has the types Grass and Poison and is the final evolution of Knofensa.
The Mega Evolution of Sarzenia has the same types as the regular form of the monster. You will find the boss as part of the global GO Tour 2026 on February 28, 2026, in Mega Raids.
We will show you which counters you should use against the monster and which types Mega-Sarzenia is weak against (type effectiveness).
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Defeating Mega-Sarzenia in Raid – With these counters
Is there a Shiny Mega-Sarzenia? Yes. If you are lucky, you can find the boss as a Shiny.
How many trainers are needed? If you have strong counters with effective moves, you can even defeat the boss alone. If you do not have the ideal counters or want to be on the safe side, you should bring more trainers.
If you plan to do many raids against the boss, you should already prepare your counters in a team beforehand. This way, you not only have your top team ready for each raid, but also save some time in the raid lobbies: Tips for organizing raid teams.
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In ARC Raiders you can interact with each other in both PvE and PvP. A player recently tested a pretty nasty trick that allows you to easily kill enemies in a small room. After all, his victims could laugh about it.
In ARC Raiders, interacting with other players is the main appeal of the extraction shooter. It’s not just about shooting other players; you can fight, loot, and survive together.
But if you enjoy PvP, the game provides you with several tools to take out others. One player recently tried out a nasty but effective trick to get a full clear in a small room without dying himself.
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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
So nasty that he already apologized in advance
What was that trick? On Reddit, the player Mossebackmohawk shared a clip of his test which he titled I’m sorry for everyone who will suffer from this information.
In the almost 1-minute clip, you can see how he lures 2 other players into a small room. He locks the door and then places a mine in the small room. He runs into a corner, places a larger shield, and you only hear: Come on.
The room explodes, the explosives expert remains unscathed, and the other two lie there. Afterwards, the explosives expert apologizes to the other two; he just wanted to know if it works. Instead of being angry, the others laugh and get revived.
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How does the community react? Other players in the comments are just as amused as the players in the video. User spotsthefirst writes (Source: Reddit): You are chaotic neutral; that was science. But the evil I see in these future visions deeply disturbs me.
The scientist in the video responds that he has only knocked out 9 other raiders in his entire playtime and that he really only did it for testing purposes.
Such clips are well-received by the community because they not only show how creatively you can play ARC Raiders but also how relaxed the player base often is. Instead of getting upset about being knocked out, they take it with humor and laugh about the situation. However, those who are truly nasty can likely exploit this tactic like a real villain to trick other players.
The Steam Next Fest has numerous new demos. Among them is Witchspire, which at first glance looks like Palworld in a magical world full of witches. MeinMMO editor Jasmin checked out the demo and is especially in love with the setting.
I am a big fan of magical beings, especially witches. This might come from the fact that a large part of my childhood consisted of the anime Doremi. I spent a lot of time with the series and talked and thought a lot about it outside of it. I would have loved to become a witch myself. But the flying broom has yet to reach me.
No wonder that the visuals in Witchspire immediately appealed to me. I have had some touchpoints with survival games. For example, I played Enshrouded for several hundred hours. And also, I really enjoyed Palworld because of the monster collecting aspect.
However, in Palworld, the visuals somewhat put me off. You use different weapons for attacks, and the world doesn’t look so colorful but is held in more realistic colors. That looks quite different in Witchspire. After several hours, I can say that I am incredibly excited for the full version. However, a lot still needs to be done beforehand.
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Witchspire shows a witch world with monsters in the trailer
Surviving as a witch among magical creatures
In principle, Witchspire is a survival game. You have to roam the world and gather resources to craft certain materials from them. You can then use these to create equipment or other objects.
When I saw the game world for the first time, I immediately felt like I was entering a beautiful fairy tale. The character can be equipped with a witch hat, a cloak, and a stylish outfit.
The creatures also look simply adorable and harmonious. Their fur appears particularly fluffy, and with their big button eyes, they wrap me around their finger. They still look like they are from a fantasy world and not overly catered to “kawaiiness” like in Aniimo.
The creatures are also the big highlight for me. You can control your companion in battles against others and catch them. The captured monsters, or protective spirits, can then be used at the devices in the base to speed up work. This totally reminds me of Palworld, where you can also have the captured monsters work in your base.
Alternatively, the captured monsters can also be used in battle. Each monster even has its own skill tree that strengthens them, for example, in attack speed or resistances.
However, a bestiary in the future would be good, in which all monsters can be viewed. This way, you can keep track of which monsters you have already captured and which ones are still missing from your collection.
When building, you can even fly to adapt everything in detail.The game world looks really great.
A survival game that still needs its polish
In the game, it is possible to set up a cozy base. You can, for example, build a large log cabin, where you can then decorate freely as you wish. Unfortunately, I have not progressed that far in my playthrough. However, I have already been able to build a crafting table and an oven.
Here, you can unfortunately also notice a bit that the game is still before the early access phase. There was no encyclopedia or lexicon to look up how to get or craft certain resources. I got stuck because I couldn’t find a ritual candle. Where should one find such a thing in nature?
To normally obtain the resources, they must either be gathered in nature or taken from monsters. To defeat the monsters, you don’t need weapons, just your wand and your companion. Instead of heavy weapons like swords or machine guns, you will only encounter spells in Witchspire.
I find the spells a refreshing idea. I hope that over time, more spells will be added to the repertoire. In many role-playing games, I always have the most fun as a mage, and I love attacking from a distance with my diverse spells.
All in all, Witchspire still needs a lot of refining, but if that happens, a great game could emerge from the survival game. What games have impressed you at the Steam Next Fest? Have you perhaps already tried Witchspire? Feel free to write it in the comments!
Victrix has launched the Pro BFG and Pro BFG Reloaded, a pro controller for PS5 and Xbox. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested both models and explains where the differences lie and which controller he can recommend.
The company Victrix, which now belongs to TurtleBeach, is known primarily for its controllers. With the “Pro BFG” series, they have brought pro controllers to the market that are highly customizable: many components can be swapped and easily replaced.
In everyday life, I have tested both a model for the PS5 and a model for the Xbox. Does the Reloaded feel better than the old model, and for whom is the controller particularly worthwhile? You can find all the details in this review.
Benedikt is a tech editor at MeinMMO and has been testing hardware for readers for many years. He tests mice, keyboards, headphones, and pretty much everything you can use with a computer, console, or other devices.
Transparency note: The two models were provided to MeinMMO by TurtleBeach for testing.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Technical Details
Here you can find the technical details in table form (click to expand):
Design/Interface
Wired, Bluetooth, or wireless connection
Button Type
Micro switches (Pro BFG) or Hall effect switches (Pro BFG Reloaded)
Programmable Buttons
Yes
Lighting
No
Compatibility
PC, PS5 / Xbox (depending on the model)
Included Accessories
Pro BFG Wireless Controller with USB Wireless Dongle, Reversible D-Pad and left analog stick module; button and right analog stick module; 6-button fight pad module, 3-meter braided USB-C cable, interchangeable D-Pads, sticks, and gates, carrying case, module exchange tool
Special Features
Modular and interchangeable buttons
Price (RRP)
199.99 Euro (Pro BFG) or 199.99 (Reloaded)
Contents, design, and construction
Positive: Protective case, plenty of accessories | Negative: Strong smell upon unpacking | Neutral: Rear buttons instead of paddles; battery not removable
What’s included? In addition to the controller itself, Victrix has equipped the device with a generous set of accessories:
A USB dongle for connecting to the PS5, without the dongle, a connection to the PS5 is not possible.
A 6-button fightpad module
Transport and carrying case for the controller, including USB-C charging cable.
Additional, differently high button caps (so-called gates and caps) and interchangeable D-Pad buttons.
Annoying: The unpacked controller had an unpleasant plastic smell for the first weeks. It eventually faded away, but it wasn’t pleasant. This applied to both the Pro BFG and the Reloaded controller.
Victrix Pro BFG (Reloaded): The included accessories are indeed generous.
Design and construction: The special thing about the controller is that the model is modular: You can remove the thumbsticks including the buttons as a module, rotate or even swap them. In the case of partial defects, you can easily replace these parts.
Thus, you can also transform the normally symmetrical design of the PS5 controller into the asymmetrical design of the Xbox model and vice versa. This makes the controller very dynamic and flexible. The conversion, by the way, is child’s play: With the included screwdriver, you can remove the screws, then remove the module and insert a new one.
It’s a pity that Victrix opts for buttons instead of paddles on the back of its BFG series. Paddles generally feel more ergonomic and intuitive. But that’s often a matter of taste.
The button and stick modules can be removed and are therefore interchangeable and replaceable.
Victrix Pro BFG vs Pro BFG Reloaded
What are the differences? The most significant difference is the “Hall Effect” modules, which are said to be significantly more durable than the conventional stick modules. Otherwise, you get a more or less identical controller with the same haptics and functions. This applies to both the PS5 and Xbox version of the Victrix Pro BFG (Reloaded).
This also means: If you already own the standard Pro BFG, you can also buy the “Hall Effect Module Pack” for around 40 euros and receive the upgrade of the Reloaded model. Currently, you can get the module pack only directly from TurtleBeach.
The Xbox version (Reloaded) on the left and the PS5 version on the right. There are no differences in appearance and construction.
Victrix Pro BFG (Reloaded): PS5 vs Xbox
Are there differences? Yes, there are a few important differences. One is the buttons: on the Xbox model, you find the Xbox glyphs, on the PlayStation model the PlayStation buttons.
Furthermore, the difference concerns the software: You can install the Victrix Control Hub on PC and Xbox. If you want to use the controller on the PS5, you must do this beforehand on a PC.
On the other hand, with the Xbox version, you get a lifetime “Dolby Atmos” subscription, which you can use on PC and Xbox with the controller.
Otherwise, you get an absolutely identically constructed controller: the haptics and technology are identical, at least I couldn’t notice any significant differences in everyday life.
Important: The Xbox model is not compatible with the PS5 and the Xbox model is not compatible with the PS5. However, on PC, you can use both the PlayStation and the Xbox model. So decide for the right model before purchasing.
Processing
Positive: Hall effect switches (Reloaded), modular components | Negative: – | Neutral: Fixed battery; a lot of plastic
The controller is primarily made of plastic. This makes it feel less premium than, for example, the official DualSense Edge for PS5 or the Elite 2 for Xbox.
Basically, you can disassemble the controller into several parts and remove all pads and thumb buttons. However, you cannot remove the battery. A decision I find unfortunate but find forgivable when looking at the other components.
While the standard Pro BFG uses micro switches, you get Hall effect switches with the Reloaded model. These offer a significantly higher longevity as no moving parts are used.
Victrix Pro BFG: The back of a moduleVictrix Pro BFG: The module from above.This is what the modules for the Victrix Pro BFG and Pro BFG Reloaded look like.
Software
Positive: Extensive settings possible | Negative: Victrix Control Hub only available on PC; software only available in the Microsoft Store | Neutral: –
With the Victrix Control Hub, you can configure the controller in detail. The problem: The software is only available on PC and Xbox. Therefore, you inevitably need a PC or laptop to adjust the controller in detail for the PS5. I could not find or install the software on the PS5.
Also annoying: You can only get the software through the Microsoft Store. This means you have no chance of installing the software on Linux.
Through the software, you can adjust the L2 and R2 triggers, for instance, to customize the dead zone for triggering the triggers. Additionally, you can set up various profiles, which you can then switch on the controller. The only prerequisite is that you have set up the profiles on the PC.
Ergonomics and Weight
Positive: Lighter than the competition, ergonomics very flexible | Negative: | Neutral:
How heavy is the controller? The Pro BFG officially weighs 298 grams. This makes it both heavier than the official DualSense (280 grams) and heavier than the official Xbox controller (277 grams).
At the same time, the Victrix model undercuts the official pro models: The official DualSense Edge weighs 325 grams, and the Elite Series 2 even weighs 345 (+15) grams.
This makes the Pro BFG a very good alternative if all the official pro models are too heavy for you. If you play for an hour, you won’t notice much of the weight, but if you play for several hours, you will immediately feel the 20 to 40 grams less.
The Victrix Pro BFG (left) and the DualSense Edge from Sony (right): Sony’s controller is slightly heavier and larger.
Ergonomics: When it comes to posture and ergonomics, the Pro BFG is very flexible, as you can rearrange the buttons and thus design it completely freely. Since the basic ergonomics strongly resemble the official PS5 and Xbox controllers, you don’t have to completely retrain.
That’s how it was for me in practice: Since I mostly played with the DualSense Edge on the PS5 before, the switch was not a big problem. My wife plays a lot with the official Xbox controller and has smaller hands, for her, switching to the Pro BFG was not an issue as both are very similar.
Gameplay: Brilliant Modularity, Good Haptics, Annoying Software
Positive: Module exchange easy and fast, good haptics/grip, snappy and adjustable triggers | Negative: Adjustments only possible on PC/Xbox | Neutral: Rear buttons a bit getting used to; higher latency over wireless, almost nonexistent via cable.
How does it play? Both the Pro BFG and Reloaded provide a very good haptic experience. The rubberized surface provides a good grip, so the controller doesn’t slip from your fingers. Not even when things get hectic.
What I find most annoying is that the software for the controller is not natively supported on the console: If I want to change settings, I have to do so on the PC. Here, the DualSense Edge is clearly at an advantage: Its software is natively integrated into the PS5 interface, and it couldn’t be easier.
The included accessories include a sturdy bag. Here you can store the controller and accessories well.
One point that should also be noted: There is a slight latency over the wireless connection, which can be measured at least via software: Here the latency ranges between 12 and 16 ms. Over cable, the latency is rather between 6 and 8 ms. As an average player, you won’t notice much of this, but if you’re a professional athlete, the 5-8 ms difference can be noticeable.
On the Xbox, you also have the software available directly on the console. Here I spare myself the intermediate step via the PC.
In everyday life, however, the modularity feels brilliant, even if I don’t use it that often: Once I’ve adapted the controller to my hands and set up the modules, the controller stays that way. For everyday use, the modularity may not be that important, but it has clear advantages for long-term durability: If a part does break, it can easily be replaced – at least if Victrix/Turtle Beach sells replacement parts.
Conclusion: Recommendable upgrade if you don’t own a pro controller
For whom is the controller worthwhile? The market price of the standard controller for PS5 and Xbox is around 120 euros, for the Reloaded version, you pay 150 euros. If you do not yet own a Pro BFG, definitely opt for the Reloaded model. The Hall effect sticks feel significantly better and promise longer durability.
For the DualSense Edge, you currently pay around 180 euros, while the Elite 2 Wireless is already available for 140 euros. The Pro BFG Reloaded is somewhere in between. Overall, I just prefer the paddles of the large competitors over the back buttons of the Pro BFG, but you get better haptics and Hall effect sticks. The triggers also feel more precise.
If you already own a pro controller for PS5 or Xbox, you may not get anything new with the Pro BFG (Reloaded), otherwise, you get a very good alternative with enormous configuration options and lighter weight than the official controllers.
Alternatives:
On PS5: The official DualSense Edge offers native integration in the PS5 and has interchangeable thumbsticks. The controller is expensive, but in my opinion, worth the money.
On PC/Xbox: The Scuf Valor Pro Wireless offers TMR sticks, great trigger buttons, and a good battery life. The software is less convincing.
PC/Xbox/PS5: The Wolverine V3 Pro is now under 200 euros, here you get a comfortable controller with good battery life. However, the Synapse software is annoying on PC.
More controllers: If you are looking for more controllers for your console or PC, check out the following buying guide directly on MeinMMO: You can find more controllers in our buying guide for controllers for PC and Xbox.
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In March 2026, Pokémon GO brings you new raids with legendary bosses and mega monsters. In the overview from MeinMMO, you can see which ones they are.
With March, not only does a new month begin, but also the new season “Memories in Motion” in Pokémon GO. The contents of the new month traditionally include new legendary raid bosses, mega raids, and raid hours.
We will show you when to find which raid bosses. Monsters that you can also encounter as shiny are marked with an *.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
All Raid Hours in Pokémon GO in March 2026
Raid hours take place every Wednesday. They start at 6:00 PM and run until 7:00 PM. During this time, you can find the respective raid boss in numerous gyms, giving you a great opportunity to challenge and defeat the boss often.
Not only raids and bosses await you in March 2026 in the game. As usual, a whole series of other events and contents are also part of the new month. However, a very popular event is currently missing from the overview of the new season and the events in March 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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In Romestead, city building meets action-adventure and zombie Romans. MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl tested the new demo on Steam.
What is Romestead? After the apocalypse, not much is left of Rome. In the action-adventure survival game Romestead, it is therefore our task to rebuild civilization. We do this either alone or in co-op with up to eight players.
Until March 3, 2026, you can try the game in a free demo on Steam. It includes the first two biomes, three bosses, 15 dungeons, and of course the basic game mechanics including multiplayer. Recently, there is even a German translation, which still needs to be worked on in many areas.
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After the fall of Rome, civilization must be rebuilt, but this is not without danger
Rome after the apocalypse looks quite nice
How often do you actually think about the Roman Empire? Honestly, not that often. Still, the setting in Romestead immediately intrigued me. A post-apocalyptic Rome? With Roman zombies? I have to check that out!
At first, the game greets you with a short intro in which we learn about the fall of Rome. Then it quickly moves on to character creation and the procedurally generated game world. This consists of two biomes in the demo version: a dry plains landscape and mysterious forest areas. Both feel atmospheric and look really good, thanks to successful pixel graphics.
While exploring the open game world, I quickly realize that I am by no means alone despite the apocalypse. At first, I only encounter ordinary animals like wild boars or goats. However, as I venture deeper into the forests, I suddenly come across orc-like creatures. They either lie in wait for me alone or guard promising chests in their camps, from which I initially prefer to keep my distance. There are also cute golems that throw their heads at me. That sounds more brutal than it is, as the heads are made of resources like stones or bushes. And then, of course, there are the Romans. Zombie Romans, who especially swarm over me at night.
Thematically, Romestead delivers what it promises. The game world is interesting and invites exploration – just as I hope for from a good action-adventure.
Attack of the zombie Romans.
Building my own Rome
To protect myself from the nightly threats, I quickly decide to embark on building my new home. However, before base building can begin, a few resources still need to be collected. Although the controls in Romestead feel fundamentally familiar, there are a few small peculiarities.
Large resources, especially logs and stones, can only be picked up one at a time by pressing the spacebar. With a left mouse button click, you can then throw carried items away with considerable force. This is not only fun but can also be used to break down resources. For example, you need to throw flint at large rocks to get flint shards.
However, the work becomes much easier with the right tools. Conveniently, these don’t have to be selected every time via the hotbar, as you would expect from most games. Instead, you equip the character appropriately once. Then, a simple left click is enough, and the right tool is automatically used.
Once you have gathered everything necessary, nothing stands in the way of rebuilding Rome – or at least a small village. In build mode, buildings can be placed, then equipped with resources and constructed through a small minigame.
Searching for resources with a handy transport cart.The foundation for the first buildings has been laid.
But what is a city without inhabitants? Fortunately, while exploring the game world, you can find some civilians who would love to join our settlement. You just need to have a sleeping place free. Each civilian has certain traits and must be regularly supplied with food. In return, they work diligently for us. For each task, the appropriate building must be built beforehand. For example, there’s the lumberjack, who generates logs for us automatically. Or the leather workshop, where rudimentary weapons and armor can be crafted. Thus, we gradually assemble a proper little town that we must manage and protect from dangers.
In the long run, it doesn’t have to stay at one location. We can even found more settlements and send resources back and forth with transport routes.
The first resident of my new town.The settlement continues to grow.
Even the gods help me
Right at the start, I encounter another important component of the game. I have a meeting with Minerva, a true goddess. However, due to the fall of Rome, the gods have a small problem. They have lost their followers and thus their power.
It is now up to me to restore divine power. I do this on the one hand by fulfilling their quests. But even more exciting is the altar. Here, I can sacrifice resources – or even undesirable residents – that grant me favor with different gods. Each deity has its own little level tree, in which I can unlock thematically appropriate things. These are primarily new buildings or stats for the character.
Each resource brings different amounts of worship.With Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, for example, I unlock the estate.
This system really works well. On one hand, it gives me a reason to grind resources on a large scale. On the other hand, it also motivates to explore further and discover the perfect offerings. Because each god has different preferences. So it’s not enough to focus solely on one aspect of the game.
The encounter with an owl makes me a magician
After I have constructed my first buildings and crafted my first equipment, I finally decide to face the first boss of Romestead: a giant owl. Boldly, I throw myself into the fray with sword and shield. Using the spacebar, I try to dodge skillfully to evade the nasty attacks of the fluttering creature. Nevertheless, I don’t survive for long.
During my second attempt, I am already better prepared. I have crafted a magic scroll with which I can shoot lightning. Interestingly, there is no mana in Romestead. Instead, magical attacks cost stamina. In battle, I must therefore be even more frugal with the dodge dashes, which also cost stamina.
In battle against the giant owl.
With this method, I am significantly more successful, which is why I stick with the scroll in the further gameplay. Even the zombie hordes can be easily kept at bay this way. Here, the developers might need to work a bit on the balancing.
Overall, the combat system works well, even though it is relatively simple in itself. Complexity is promised by the developers mainly through a large selection of equipment, which is to be significantly expanded in the full version.
But I’ve already enjoyed the RPG elements very much. In addition to the equipment, there is also a classic level tree with which you can further refine your character. Additionally, each skill in the game levels up by performing it. So there are plenty of levers to individually adjust and level the character.
Even in the demo, Romestead was really fun for me. While the game doesn’t completely reinvent the wheel, it still feels fresh. This is partly due to the relatively untapped setting. On the other hand, the game has enough little quirks to make the gameplay feel special.
In terms of content, Romestead strikes the perfect bridge for me between management building game and action-adventure with boss fights and dungeons. Coupled with an interesting game world and beautiful pixel graphics, it results in a great overall package. MeinMMO editor Niko is also excited about a zombie game. While there are no Romans here, there is still plenty of action: The new Resident Evil is so good that I have played it three times already
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Ihr wollt als Neuling in World of Warcraft einsteigen, habt euch bisher aber nicht getraut? Wir haben Tipps und Tricks, damit der Einstieg gelingt.
World of Warcraft Midnight ist fast da und Blizzard rührt die Werbetrommel ordentlich. Da wird der eine oder die andere dazu verleitet, doch endlich mal in das große MMORPG reinzuschauen. Aber die Einstiegshürden sind groß. Immerhin existiert das Spiel seit über 20 Jahren und bietet so viel Content, dass man sich denken könnte: Das lohnt gar nicht, damit anzufangen.
Außerdem heißt es immer wieder, je nachdem, welche Seite man fragt, das Spiel sei viel zu einfach, weil man es nur mit einer Taste spielen kann – oder aber viel zu schwer, weil man zusätzliche Programme benötigt, um erfolgreich oben mitmischen zu können.
Die Wahrheit liegt wie so oft irgendwo dazwischen. Falls ihr komplette Neulinge seid und bisher nicht den Schritt in die World of Warcraft gewagt habt, wollen wir euch mit diesen Einsteiger-Tipps ein wenig die Sorgen nehmen.
Welche Erweiterungen muss ich kaufen?
In manchen Köpfen hängt noch immer der Gedanke: World of Warcraft hat inzwischen 11 Erweiterungen veröffentlicht – und die muss man alle einzeln kaufen. Das ist grundsätzlich falsch.
Schon seit mehreren Jahren ist es so, dass man nur noch das Grundspiel und die jeweils aktuelle Erweiterung benötigt. Das Grundspiel kostet die Abo-Gebühren (also 11 € bis 13 € pro Monat, je nach Angebot). Die neuste Erweiterung „Midnight“ kostet in der günstigsten Version 50 €. Das ist alles, was ihr braucht, wenn ihr mit WoW durchstarten wollt. Die unterschiedlichen Midnight-Versionen haben wir euch hier vorgestellt.
Eine kostenlose Test-Version bis Stufe 20 gibt es zwar, allerdings vergeht die Zeit bis Level 20 sehr schnell und zu diesem Zeitpunkt hat man noch gar kein richtiges Gefühl für die Spielweise der eigenen Klasse.
Ihr braucht nur “Midnight” kaufen – und ein aktives WoW-Abo.
Welche Interface-Addons muss ich installieren?
Ein weiterer Punkt sind die sogenannten „Interface-Addons“, manchmal auch nur „Addons“ genannt (und daher mit den großen Spielerweiterungen leicht zu verwechseln, die auch „Addons“ heißen).
Interface-Addons sind kostenlos und können dazu eingesetzt werden, die Benutzer-Oberfläche des Spiels anzupassen. Wer etwa möchte, dass die eigenen Lebensbalken und das Mana aussehen wie in Diablo oder einem anderen RPG, kann das damit erreichen.
Interface-Addons sind vollkommen optional und nicht notwendig, um World of Warcraft zu spielen.
Besonders für Midnight wurden Interface-Addons in ihren Funktionen deutlich eingeschränkt, um weniger Vorteile zu bieten.
Wir empfehlen, das Spiel erst einmal komplett ohne solche Addons zu spielen und sich mit den Optionen anzufreunden, die es von Haus aus gibt. Das ist in den allermeisten Fällen vollkommen ausreichend und bietet bereits umfassende Anpassungsmöglichkeiten.
Falls ihr dennoch ein paar Addons installieren wollt, um Funktionen zu haben, die WoW nicht von Haus aus anbietet, haben wir hier ein paar Anregungen von besonders nützlichen Addons und dem jeweiligen Download-Link auf CurseForge:
MapCoords: MapCoords fügt eurer Karte und Mini-Karte Koordinaten hinzu. Das ist nützlich, wenn ihr etwa Guides befolgt, in denen oft über Koordinaten die Positionen von wichtigen NPCs angezeigt werden.
WIM (WoW Instant Messenger) v3: WIM verändert die Art, wie ihr Flüster-Nachrichten von anderen Spielern bekommt. Die werden dann sauber in einzelnen Fenstern sortiert und die Nachrichten auch für die Zukunft gespeichert. Praktisch, wenn man noch einmal etwas nachlesen will.
Total RP 3: Falls ihr auf einem Rollenspiel-Realm spielt und RP betreiben wollt, empfiehlt sich Total RP 3. Dort könnt ihr eurem Charakter eine Beschreibung und Nachnamen geben und außerdem die Beschreibung anderer Charaktere lesen oder sogar auf der Karte sehen, wo gerade RP gespielt wird.
Mit Interface-Addons kann man das Spiel-Erlebnis anpassen – aber zwingend notwendig ist das nicht.
Welche Klasse ist die Beste?
Wichtiger noch als die Auswahl des Volkes ist die Wahl, welche Klasse man spielen soll. Denn welche Klasse ist „die Beste“? Und welche Klasse „spielt niemand, weil sie so schlecht ist“?
Ganz grundsätzlich gilt hier: Wählt die Klasse, die euch optisch am meisten anspricht. Wenn ihr gerne mit Feuer um euch schmeißt und Dämonen beschwört, spielt eine Hexenmeisterin. Mögt ihr es klassisch und haut gerne mit übergroßen Zweihandwaffen zu, wählt einen Krieger. Wenn ihr einen Hang zu Tieren oder tierischen Begleitern habt, probiert euch am Jäger oder Druiden.
Alle 13 Klassen in World of Warcraft sind gut. Ja, zu jedem Zeitpunkt gibt es immer einen „Favoriten“, der mathematisch ein kleines bisschen besser ist. Aber das ist zum einen nur für die Profis wirklich wichtig und zum anderen bringt Blizzard alle paar Wochen einen Patch, um die Balance anzupassen.
Jede Klasse hat ihre Daseinsberechtigung und ist in jeder Form von Spielinhalt gut spielbar.
Wichtig hier ist aber auch: Eine neue Klasse lässt sich in World of Warcraft im Verlauf von ein bis drei Abenden auf die Maximalstufe bringen. Die Wahl der Klasse ist also keine permanente Entscheidung, die ihr im Zweifelsfall bereut. WoW ist inzwischen sehr freundlich, wenn es um das Spielen von Zweitcharakteren geht. Experimentiert also ruhig mit allen Klassen und schaut, welche euch am meisten Freude bereitet.
Auf der nächsten Seite gibt es weitere Tipps – zu falschen Entscheidungen und dem Schwierigkeitsgrad.
Loot boxes are a controversial topic in gaming. Valve is also regularly criticized for its approach to weapon skins in Counter-Strike 2. Now, the state of New York is taking action against this. The Attorney General is suing the Steam developer.
What is this lawsuit about? As the state of New York announced on February 25, 2026, Steam developer Valve is being sued by Attorney General Letitia James. This is the highest position in the legal system of the state.
In the lawsuit, the state aims to take action against the loot box feature in Valve’s games like Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, or Dota. The state accuses Valve of violating New York’s gambling laws with loot boxes.
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The official trailer for DotA 2 by Valve on Steam
Protecting youth from loot boxes
What does the Attorney General say about loot boxes? The lawsuit describes that the Attorney General’s office conducted investigations into Valve’s games (Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2). They compare the mechanics to gambling since one can sell virtual items without in-game functionality online for a lot of money. They mention a skin that was sold for over 1 million US dollars (about 848,000 Euros) (source: Kotaku). We reported on this as early as April 2025, about how much money Valve could have made with the boxes.
According to the lawsuit, Valve has made billions of dollars luring its users, many of whom are teenagers or younger, to engage in gambling in the hopes of winning expensive virtual items that they can cash in on. The Attorney General is referring to third-party websites where one can sell their skins for real money.
Selling skins is attractive to thieves who want to hack accounts or trick users. Regarding the danger for children, the lawsuit also references younger players who could be encouraged to start gambling through loot boxes to enhance their status in the games’ virtual worlds.
The lawsuit compares Valve’s loot boxes to slot machines.
Letitia James urges Valve to stop promoting illegal gambling in their games. Additionally, Valve is to pay a fine to protect the state’s population. She describes the features as addictive, harmful, and illegal.
In the lawsuit, the Attorney General focuses heavily on youth protection. Previously, she warned about sports betting and advocated for the regulation of social media for those under 18.
What is the situation with loot boxes in Germany? Traditional loot boxes are not considered gambling in Germany since virtual items are received and no real money is involved. The Bundesrat called on the federal government in November 2025 to examine whether loot boxes exhibit gambling-like mechanisms and need to be regulated for child and youth protection.
According to an article from the European Consumer Center Germany from September 2024, the legal question in Germany is controversial since there have been no rulings regarding loot boxes and gambling. In countries like Belgium or the Netherlands, paid loot boxes fall under illegal gambling.
The Bug Catching Event in Pokémon GO has been announced. For the bug collectors among you, there are plenty of exciting goals.
When does the Bug Catching Event start? The start is on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 AM. The end is a week later on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Which new Pokémon will appear? You can look forward to the debut of Sensect. Its final evolution was already seen in the notes of the first teaser for the new season, now its debut is imminent.
Sensect is a Bug-type Pokémon from the eighth generation and has two evolutions: Keradar and Maritellit. The latter also has a Gigantamax form, but we’ll probably have to wait a little longer for that. In Pokémon GO, the evolutions will cost 25 and 100 candies.
How do I catch Sensect? As of now, Sensect will first appear in Stage 1 raids. You can also catch it as part of the new GO Pass, which will be active during the event. Sensect will be available in the free version of the pass.
But even aside from Sensect, the Bug Event has a lot to offer.
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
Special Shiny Chances in the Bug Event
You have a better chance to secure three Pokémon as Shiny in the new event:
Paras
Wadribie
Wommel
What you need to keep in mind: The three have an increased Shiny chance when attracted by normal lures. However: Each of the three Pokémon has a specific timeframe in which it is attracted.
Paras: March 17, 10:00 AM to March 19, 10:00 AM
Wommel: March 19, 10:00 AM to March 21, 10:00 AM
Wadribie: March 21, 10:00 AM to March 23, 8:00 PM
All three will be attracted simultaneously with Thermopod, which does not have an increased Shiny chance. Especially Wadribie could be interesting for many, as only female Wadribie can evolve into Honweisel. Accordingly, Shiny-Honweisel are quite rare. Here you might have a better opportunity to get one.
Otherwise, you will encounter Raupy, Lithomith, Thermopod, Micrick, and Sichlor in the wild. In raids, Sensect, Pinsic, Scherox, and Axantor will appear.
GO Pass during the event: The free GO Pass will be unlocked at the start of the event. The pass includes Sensect, other event Pokémon, and typical rewards such as lures, XP, Stardust, and more. There is also a paid Deluxe version that offers more bonuses.
The pass also includes two milestones: At Level 1, you will unlock double catch XP for nice, great, and excellent throws.
At Level 2, double catch candies will follow. In the Deluxe version, there are triple candies.
The Bug Catching Event is an event for collectors hunting for new Pokémon or fresh Shinies. However, it does not represent the only interesting date coming up next month. Alongside it, the start of the new season is also imminent, as well as plenty of other events – all in March 2026 in Pokémon GO can be found here.
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Windrose currently has the most played demo on Steamand already 1 million players have added the new survival game with pirates to their wish list. The only thing fans are missing now is a release date. However, the developers are not ready to commit to that just yet.
What kind of game is this? Windrose is a PvE survival game that you can play alone or in co-op. As part of the Steam Next Fest, there is a free demo of Windrose available on Steam. It has received very positive feedback:
Of nearly 5,000 Steam reviews, 93% are positive, praising the extensive demo and
As of now (February 26, 2026, 10:22 AM), Windrose is the most played demo on Steam, with 4,598 concurrent players (according to steamdb.info). Only one other demo reached a higher peak in the meantime
As the developers announce in a post on Steam, Windrose has already landed on the wish lists of over 1 million players. The Steam Next Fest seems to be a real success for them.
Recently, the developers published a new trailer via IGN on YouTube. Many fans hoped it would contain the first information about the release date, or at least a rough time frame. However, that was not the case, and the developers explain why.
Here you can see a trailer for Windrose:
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Windrose: New survival game with pirates gets a demo on Steam
“Please, let us keep cooking”
What do the developers say? The Windrose Crew (that’s the name of the development studio behind the game) is aware of the disappointment of many fans. Almost an hour after the release of the IGN trailer, one of the developers wrote on the official Discord server for the game:
“Guys, I know many of you were hoping for the announcement of the release date today, and we understand your passion. […] But now is not the right time for that”
He notes that the finished game could be much larger than the demo, in terms of the number of islands, landmarks, ships, enemies, and more. The team is working hard to polish the game and already implementing initial feedback from demo players.
The Windrose Crew is asking for a bit more patience: “Please, let us keep cooking. When we feel confident enough, we will announce the release date.”
After the tremendous success of Sauercrowd in the Molten Core, viewers are now wondering: What’s next? Twitch streamer and guild leader HandOfBlood explains the current state of the guild’s future.
HandOfBlood has now commented in a Discord post about how the guild will proceed. Sieglinde shared the post during the stream, which it is expected to have leaked (see clip on YouTube).
We did not expect to take down Ragnaros on the first ID (even without a problem). You were fantastic! The question now is, what’s next?
HandOfBlood in his Discord post
Indeed, Sauercrowd will find an ending, but that has not yet been reached. On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, Sauercrowd will have one last raid, against Onyxia.
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Sauercrowd starts one last raid
What do we know about the raid on Sunday? It is the level 80 raid “Onyxia’s Lair,” where players must battle through the home of the black dragon to ultimately attempt to take down the titular Onyxia, the broodmother of the black dragonflight.
After consulting with Metashi and Papaplatte, the group will dedicate their final raid to the dragon before the event is officially considered over.
HandOfBlood’s announcement on Discord (Source: YouTube)
What further information does HandOfBlood provide with his announcement? In his Discord post, HandOfBlood explains the current status of Sauercrowd.
No more streaming obligation, and everyone can play as they wish.
The auction house and mail are open, so participants can do anything.
Everyone can create as many characters as they want.
Interactions with players outside the guild are allowed. The community may now be involved.
HandOfBlood adds in his post that all participants are free to organize a downstream guild, but the name should no longer be reminiscent of Sauercrowd. It would then be independent guilds.
Anyone who hasn’t had enough of Sauercrowd yet and wants to witness the final raid live should keep Sunday at 5:00 PM free. It remains exciting whether Sauercrowd will take down Onyxia as easily as Ragnaros. Even though the guild’s finale was successfully achieved without difficulties, that doesn’t mean the entire event went without deaths: Sauercrowd: All deaths of the last days and their levels in overview
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Discord has postponed its age verification. However, a user is still required to verify their age.On some accounts, you can now display your age.
Why is Discord under criticism? Discord wanted to introduce an age verification starting March 2026: If users want to see certain content, they must first verify their age with an ID or a 3D scan.
Discord has officially postponed its age verification after loud criticism. However, one user has still been affected.
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Turtle Burst II Pro in Review: Find out in 3 minutes if the mouse is worth it for you
User must verify their age, even though Discord has postponed the age verification
What problem does the user have? The user reports in a post on Reddit that he has canceled his Nitro subscription due to the situation surrounding Discord. However, since the cancellation of the subscription, he can no longer access his account – unless he verifies with an ID. Exactly with the procedure that Discord is supposed to have officially postponed.
The person explains themselves that they live in the USA and here stricter youth protection laws for social media do not yet apply as they do in Australia, where such a verification has become mandatory.
The user explained that furthermore, he is no longer able to delete his Discord account. With a self-programmed app, he should have finally bypassed the problem and deleted his account (via Reddit.com). In a newer post on Reddit, he explained that he is still banned and cannot access Discord links unless he verifies his age.
Is there any way to find out your age? Through user settings > MyAccount, some users may see the successful age verification (Age Rating). However, in a sample, we could not find this setting on several German accounts.
Some speculate that these settings might only be available for accounts in the UK and Australia. In Germany, this function might therefore be hidden.
Are you tired of Discord and the age verification and looking for a better alternative that you can use for speaking and discussing? MeinMMO presents you with the best alternatives to Discord and explains what you should know about it: Discord: The 8 best alternatives if you want to switch now
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Son Goku’s flying cloud was the most important means of transportation in his childhood. Only when he could fly himself did he let go of his cloud. The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, once explained why this cloud even exists.
Why does the cloud exist? So that Dragon Ball could appear in such a regular rhythm, the mangaka tried to save time wherever possible. This is also one reason why the Super Saiyans have blonde hair. In a black-and-white manga, the hair does not need to be colored in, thus saving the artist a lot of time.
Another object that saved a lot of time is actually Son Goku’s flying cloud. In an interview with Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide, Akira Toriyama explained in 1995 why the cloud even exists:
Even when I imagined it with images in my mind, I could show things from a perspective where I looked down at the landscape. That was also the reason why I originally introduced Kinto-Un [the flying cloud, editor’s note]. Until then, they had to take out planes, cars, and similar things one by one, which was really tedious.
It took more time to draw cars, planes, and other means of transportation than a simple cloud. By flying, Toriyama was able to always draw everything from a bird’s eye view and avoid the cars and trucks on the roads. He simply let the planes be absent.
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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for
A loyal companion from Son Goku’s childhood
What kind of cloud is this? In German, the small cloud was called “Überschallwolke” or “Jindujun”. Son Goku received it as a gift from his teacher Muten Roshi. It can only transport those who have a pure heart. All persons with an impure heart simply fall through the cloud.
When Son Goku later learns to fly independently through Ki, this cloud is no longer needed. The Saiyan only used it at the beginning of Dragon Ball Z to save energy. Afterwards, it passed on to his children Son Gohan and Son Goten, who used it for some time.
