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Mimikyu in Pokémon GO would be brutally strong but is not allowed to fight: What does Niantic say about it?

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Pokémon GO brings rare Shiny and also a new monster

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Below we show you promo codes that have since expired.

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- 2 encounters with Serpifeu, Floink, or Ottaro with a special background
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- The codes give 6 balls – trainers mock about it
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- 5 Potions and 5 Ultra Balls
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- Promo code for World Cup shirt
- Promo codes for World Cup research
3 new promo codes reward you now with 3 Legendary Pokémon
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- Limited research that rewards you with Regirock
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Codes for Fusion Energy
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- Limited research for Meteorite
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- 1 Lucky Egg, 8 Nanab Berries, and 18 Poké Balls (valid only for 888 trainers)
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- Avatar clothing
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- a Lure Module and 5 Hyper Balls
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- Rewards you with 20 Poké Balls, 1 Lucky Egg, and 1 Smoke – Code from March 24
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How to redeem promo codes on Android? With Android devices, you need to access a website to redeem the promo codes. You cannot do this directly in the shop. The website allows you to log in and redeem codes. Keep in mind when logging in to choose the account that is linked to your Pokémon GO.

How to redeem promo codes on iOS/Apple? The procedure on iOS devices is identical to that on Android devices. You also need to access the website for redeeming rewards, log in with your account and enter the code.

Are you missing a shapeshifter in your collection? Which Pokémon Ditto and Shiny Ditto are hiding behind we show you on MeinMMO.

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A Knight of Seven Kingdoms is great, but can you stop complaining about House of the Dragon

Sophia Weiss 25. February 2026 Reading time 5 minutes

The final episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is live and concludes an excellent series so far. However, MeinMMO author Sophia Weiß is quite annoyed with the fans who are criticizing House of the Dragon despite the success of the series.

I absolutely enjoyed A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and did my best to avoid spoilers on social media. However, what I’ve been seeing for the past few weeks truly rattled me:

One wrote, Game of Thrones is gone to allow House of the Dragon to stumble and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to run (via X.com). It is said that there is no one good to cheer for in House of the Dragon (via X.com). Alternatively, memes are posted that portray the series as stupid (via Threads). Another user also declared a few weeks ago that Dunc’s adventures are better because there are no dragons in them.

Yes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an excellent series. But that doesn’t make House of the Dragon bad: The two series are two entirely different types of stories, and it really annoys me when one is belittled because the other is better.

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The Hero’s Journey vs. the Greek Tragedy

House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms differ not only in the length of their episodes and the budget but also fundamentally in what exactly these stories are about:

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms consists of six episodes, each about 30 minutes long. Overall, it’s about three full hours of medieval fun, maybe a little more. Essentially, the series is a delightful entertaining bite for the evening that one could binge-watch as well.

Dunc’s adventures are also a classic hero’s journey: The underdog Ser Duncan the Tall and his faithful squire Egg want to participate in a tournament. However, the powerful Targaryen princes accuse Dunc of a wrongdoing and demand a trial of Seven.

On top of that, Dunc has his heart in the right place. He is always kind and polite to his fellow humans. He rushes to the aid of the poor and the weak. That’s precisely why he finds himself in trouble in the first place.

Moreover, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on a novella that has been partially adapted 1:1 for the series.

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In contrast, House of the Dragon is based on the historical writings of a fictional maester who records everything after the events surrounding Rhaenyra and Aegon have already happened. So there are no adaptable dialogues, only the rough framework as in a regular history book.

The battle for the iron throne during Rhaenyra’s time tells of the violent loss of power of an almost godlike monarchy: At the beginning, the Targaryens reign unchallenged because they possess the Westeros equivalent of atomic bombs with their dragons. After Aegon’s conquest, no powerful lord stands in their way.

In House of the Dragon, it’s about the decline of this powerful dynasty, which could have been prevented with good communication. Because without spoiling too much: When the Dance of the Dragons is over, there will be no more dragons in Westeros until Daenerys brings her three.

The monarchy is thus on shaky ground – which is why Targaryen princes must even travel to a small tournament in Ashford. They are marketing their government there. Or at least they are supposed to. Then Aerion happens.

Basically, the Targaryens in House of the Dragon tear each other apart in approximately hour-long episodes because they cannot resolve the inheritance issue properly. All of them make mistakes, commit missteps, and have to clean up the mess of others. Here, there are no heroes. There are no villains. There are only people with too much power and ambition. Everything is just a bit more complex.

So, those who compare A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon position a hero’s journey against a Greek tragedy. I’m not saying that House of the Dragon is better than A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. I am saying that you can’t reasonably compare apples and oranges.

Dunc is the Superman of Westeros

I will be watching each and . Also, I fundamentally think dragons are great and worth supporting.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, on the other hand, once again broke my heart in episode five – it is a Game of Thrones prequel series, so it was to be expected. But the six episodes still gave me the same warm, cozy feeling that James Gunn’s Superman did last summer:

Dunc and Egg are two lovable protagonists who provide a welcome contrast to the harsh Westeros backdrop with their charming personalities. Rhaenyra against Aegon and simply knowing that there will only be losers here, of course, is a much harder pill to swallow by comparison.

The Ashford tourney comes at just the right time for me: When I look at world news, my mood gets worse and worse as I read. A hopeful story with sympathetic heroes and a great cast is exactly what I need to lift my spirits. I really need these positive stories right now, and I’m probably not alone in that.

For House of the Dragon, I’ll sit down with popcorn and am already looking forward to the discussions with my friends. Currently, we are arguing about how much of Otto Hightower’s plan is motivated by the Maesters of the Citadel and their aversion to magic. Or whether he is simply a power-hungry scumbag second son.

All in all, both A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon are great series. I think one just fits better with what people need right now than the other. And what is needed are empathetic heroes and stories in which the good sometimes triumph. But that shouldn’t devalue the complex stories with demanding characters.

Dunc is indeed the Superman of Westeros: Warm, heartfelt, empathetic.

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Book to Series – Adapting is Not Easy

House of the Dragon has it much harder due to the lack of a dedicated book template compared to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. A historical account of events does not aim to tell an exciting and balanced story. Additionally, historical writing is always shaped by the victors of a conflict.

To ensure that a coherent, exciting series emerges nonetheless, the episode writers must deviate from the template. Due to the lack of historically proven conversations, no dialogues from the book can be brought to the screen. Blaming the creators of the series for not being close enough to the source material is thus not entirely fair.

George R. R. Martin himself also makes waves with his opinion about the series creators: With the showrunner of House of the Dragon, Ryan Condal, the Westeros author has reportedly clashed heavily – due to changes between the book and series (via Hollywood Reporter). Condal simply would not listen to Martin anymore. This is entirely different with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Ryan Condal himself said Entertainment Weekly in 2025 that he tried to involve Martin in the production of season 2 to the best of his knowledge and belief. They failed because Martin reportedly would not recognize some practical hurdles.

It might not be entirely foolish to refrain from adopting certain elements from Fire & Blood for television. I can’t imagine anyone really wanting to see how the non-existent second son of Aegon and Haelena is torn apart by an angry mob.

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Let us perhaps just enjoy both series for what they are: one as a sophisticated drama with complex characters, the other as a comforting hero story with lovable main characters.

In any case, I am looking forward to House of the Dragon Season three. I have already included the first trailer above. The war should really start in this season, and if I get my personal wish fulfilled, we will see a new cool dragon: One of the most dangerous dragons of Westeros did not heed any Targaryen, was a major threat to others of its kind

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A monster in the universe of Godzilla is so powerful that the giant lizard needed help from the miserable humans

Niko Hernes 25. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Fans of Godzilla have a lot to look forward to in the next 2 years. In addition to a new Japanese movie, Godzilla and Kong are also returning from the MonsterVerse. In this case, one opponent is quite likely and the two Kaijū will need as much help as possible.

While in 2026 the Japanese film Godzilla: Minus One will continue, the MonsterVerse will return to theaters in 2027. Not much is known about Godzilla x Kong: Supernova yet, but many fans are already sure of which monster the giant lizard will face this time.

According to The Times-Independent, the working title of Godzilla x Kong: Supernova is Zeus. Looking at the entry for Zeus at the Writers Guild of America, the union for writers, it states: Based on the characters “Godzilla” and “Space Godzilla”, which are the property of Toho Co., Ltd. and have been created by them.

Even though this is not an official confirmation, it is a strong indication that they will address the monster or at least its story. But who is SpaceGodzilla actually?

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Godzilla, but from Space

What kind of Kaijū is SpaceGodzilla? The monster made its first appearance in the Japanese film Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla from 1994. Visually, it looks like Godzilla, except it has crystals on its shoulders and back. It has a flight form that, according to Wikizilla, weighs about 720,000 tons. In its combat form, it is significantly lighter at 80,000 tons.

Over time, there have been various backstories. In its first film, humans proposed the theory that Godzilla cells landed in a black hole, somehow merged with crystal organisms, and the energy of an exploding star then created the monster. So, quite absurd nonsense, especially since it is unclear how the cells even got there. In the movie, they either assume it was Biollante, another Godzilla clone, or Mothra.

In the very absurd series Godzilla Island, SpaceGodzilla is an ally of the Xilians, an alien race, but we’ll ignore that for this article.

Unlike monsters that destroy because they act territorial or are disturbed, SpaceGodzilla is significantly more intelligent and evil. He wants to conquer Earth, and for that, he must kill Godzilla.

A powerful opponent that Godzilla is outmatched against alone

How strong is SpaceGodzilla? Thanks to his crystals, SpaceGodzilla can absorb cosmic energy and fire it as a laser. At the same time, he can also create crystals and use them as projectiles or as a shield. Additionally, he has telekinetic abilities that allow him even to lift Godzilla.

In battle, Godzilla clearly had no chance against his space brother. His atomic breath was blocked, and Godzilla could not reach hand-to-hand combat, one of SpaceGodzilla’s weaknesses. However, before Godzilla could be killed, humanity sent the robot M.O.G.U.E.R.A., which first appeared in 1957.

Back then, he was still an enemy but was used as an ally of the Defense Force of Earth against SpaceGodzilla and was actually intended as a weapon against Godzilla.

The robot managed to destroy the crystal on SpaceGodzilla’s shoulder. After that, he was so weakened that Godzilla could ultimately destroy him.

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How could SpaceGodzilla be implemented in the MonsterVerse? Since the MonsterVerse has no problem with absurd explanations, SpaceGodzilla could simply come from space, after all, something like hollow Earth has already been established.

As the film features Godzilla and Kong, Kong could take on the role of M.O.G.U.E.R.A. This means he could support Godzilla, but he would probably have no chance in the fight either. Already in the film New Empire, he left the powerful Kaijū Shimo to Godzilla.

SpaceGodzilla is one of the strongest monsters that Godzilla has encountered in his long history. Throughout his over 70-year career, the lizard has faced many powerful opponents that have threatened the Earth and humanity: The 10 most powerful opponents of Godzilla in the power ranking

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WoW Midnight: 3 things you should know before the launch

Cortyn 25. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Still unsure what is important for the launch of Midnight? We have 3 things you should know before the new addon of World of Warcraft.

In just a few hours it will be time, as the new expansion of World of Warcraft: Midnight starts on the night from Thursday to Friday. The launch of an expansion is always a wonderful thing – at least when you are well prepared and do not have to figure out many things at the last moment. To ensure you are perfectly prepared, we answer the most important questions here so that you, as a newcomer, returnee, or veteran, can start perfectly in Midnight.

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1. Midnight is the second part of a trilogy – There is important backstory

Currently, World of Warcraft is telling the “Worldsoul Saga.” This is a coherent story that consists of three expansions. Midnight is the second part of this trilogy and follows directly after the events of The War Within.

Do you have to have played The War Within to follow the story? Or can you jump into Midnight without having done The War Within?

First of all, there is good news: As long as your character has reached level 80 and you own the expansion, you can start right away. There is no mandatory quest chain or further prerequisites.

However, it might be worth experiencing The War Within campaign in a quick run. This has been possible since some patches and starts in Valdrakken, the capital of Dragonflight. There, you can reduce the campaign to just a few hours and get informed about the most important story points of The War Within.

2. You don’t need to stress – Enjoy the addon’s story

At the start of an expansion, some are already restless. Many want to “rush through” as quickly as possible to be ready for the endgame and jump right in. During this process, quest texts are often skimmed over and barely any time is “wasted” looking at the game world in detail. You just hurry from task to task to reach the maximum level as soon as possible and dive directly into dungeons and raids.

However, that is not possible – neither in early access nor right after the launch. The first season of Midnight starts only on March 18, 2026, which is a full 2 weeks after the official release.

This buffer is intentionally built in by Blizzard so that everyone can enjoy the story and quests at their own pace without having to rush.

So take your time, enjoy the quests at your own speed, and closely examine the game world and all the little details that Blizzard has hidden there. There is plenty of time before the competitive pressure kicks in again.

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3. Where does World of Warcraft Midnight start?

For various expansions of World of Warcraft, the question always arises: Where does it actually begin? Who has the first quest and how do you get started with the new expansion?

The answer is pretty simple: You will automatically be assigned a quest if you meet the requirements. If you own the Epic Edition of Midnight, a quest will be added to your quest log at 00:00 on February 27 and the early access begins. If you own a different version, this will happen at the official launch on March 3, also at 00:00.

If the quest is not automatically accepted, try the following steps:

Travel to Dornogal. If you are already in Dornogal, leave the city for a moment and then return.
Make sure your quest log is not overloaded and that you can’t accept any more quests.
Make sure you really have Midnight on the account you are currently playing on.

If you want to make efficient use of the last hours before the release of the Midnight expansion of World of Warcraft, we have here a number of tips and tricks to help you prepare perfectly for the start of the new addon.

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Pokémon GO: Mega Blastoise Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke 25. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

This guide shows you the 20 best attackers against Mega Blastoise in Pokémon GO. Here on MeinMMO, we have listed the best counters and their movesets so you can win the Mega Raid as quickly as possible.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Mega Blastoise is the temporary Mega Evolution of the Water Pokémon Blastoise, which comes from the first generation of games. Also, Mega Blastoise belongs to the Water type, but is slightly stronger than its previous form.

In order to develop a Mega Blastoise, you must first gather special Mega Energy. You can achieve this among other ways by winning the corresponding Mega Raid. Pokémon GO has also finally improved Mega Evolutions and made evolving cheaper for you.

When can you encounter Mega Blastoise? The mega version of the monster will be available on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It is part of this year’s GO Tour 2026.

Defeat Mega Blastoise with these counters in the raid

Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Shadow Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Power Whip
Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Eternatus with Poison Jab and Dynamax Cannon
Regieleki with Thunder Shock and Thunder Cage
Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
Shadow Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Thunderbolt
Shadow Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge

Weaknesses of Mega Blastoise: The Mega Evolution is a Water-type Pokémon, which means it is weak against attacks from Grass and Electric types. You should definitely use this in battle and deploy appropriate monsters.

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Is there a Shiny Blastoise? Yes, with a little luck you can catch a Shiny Blastoise after the raid. You can recognize it by its purple body.

How many trainers are needed? To defeat Mega Blastoise, two trainers are usually sufficient for experienced players. However, note that you should rely on the top attackers and ideally have a trainer level over 40. We therefore recommend bringing a few friends along. This will make the raid a bit more relaxed.

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Overwatch gets its own mobile game, with a special feature: The community is actually hyped

Caroline Fuller 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Without any warning, Blizzard announced its own mobile game for Overwatch. Apparently, the team has done something right, as the initial reactions from the community show: Players are really excited!

What kind of mobile game is it? Just as the shift from Overwatch 2 back to Overwatch happened, Blizzard announced yet another innovation: The shooter will be getting its own mobile game, namely Overwatch Rush.

The game is not a direct adaptation of Overwatch as a mobile variant. Overwatch Rush will be a new and standalone game.

In an initial gameplay preview on YouTube from early development, it can be seen how different the mobile game is from the shooter. It foregoes the first-person perspective and offers a top-down view, with teams consisting of 4 players and featuring new modes that do not exist in the main game. Overwatch Rush is most reminiscent of a mobile MOBA with familiar faces and their abilities.

Hours after Blizzard’s announcement, the player community congregated on social media as well as on Reddit, where a general and (to be fair) surprising mood becomes clear: The players are excited.

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Everything about Overwatch in 2026 in a quick overview

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New concept makes community optimistic – a direct adaptation wouldn’t have achieved this

What is the community so excited about? The Overwatch community has often been frustrated with Blizzard’s decisions. Questionable monetization and canceled content are just two examples that have dampened the community’s enthusiasm. Ultimately, Overwatch managed to bring hope and optimism with its new plans for 2026 and also bring back old players.

With the announcement of Overwatch Rush, this trend seems to continue. On Reddit it becomes clear that the community is positively surprised by what has been shown, mainly because it is not a 1-to-1 copy of the shooter for mobile devices:

I would actually play this. If it was just Overwatch on mobile, then no.
– pamtrimk on Reddit

“This actually looks better than I honestly expected,” writes YirDaSellsAvon, “looks like a MOBA. I am not a fan of mobile games, but I will give it a try. Interesting concept.”

Fizziest_milk also finds: “I think it’s good that they actually tried to adapt it for mobile devices instead of just making a low-res version of the main game that would run terribly.”

Here you can see the first gameplay of Overwatch Rush:

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A hidden dialogue in Cyberpunk 2077 is so rare because no one would play like that

Johanna 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

If players adopt a pacifistic playstyle in Cyberpunk 2077, they can hear a hidden dialogue with Johnny Silverhand. A YouTuber was able to discover this dialogue, but only with the help of a modification.

What kind of dialogue is this? One thing is clear when starting Cyberpunk 2077: The protagonist V is a mercenary who is not shy about getting their hands dirty. And another thing is clear: Night City demands this of its residents.

Despite the clear “guidelines” of the game, some players try to play the game as peacefully and friendly as possible. For this, players are also rewarded, as Johnny Silverhand rewards them with a hidden dialogue:

“Oh, right. Totally forgot that you’re the gentle type. No killing. The problem is, you let countless others do the killing for you.”

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Dialogue likely only accessible with mod

How can one reach the dialogue? The dialogue can be discovered after completing the side mission “Tapeworm.” “Tapeworm” is playable after completing the Voodoo Boys questline. In a conversation with Johnny, he can respond differently to the accusation from V that he killed innocent people during the assault on the Arasaka Tower.

If V is as ruthless as Johnny himself, Johnny throws the accusation back at the protagonist. However, if V has no guilt, Johnny’s pacifistic statement comes.

The YouTuber breadballer explains in his YouTube video that he was only able to get this dialogue with the help of a mod. With Ultimate Kill Counter, players can closely examine what they have already done in Night City, including kills and takedowns.

Without this mod, it is difficult to even get this dialogue because the game already counts the destruction of drones or the hiding of unconscious bodies as “killing.” So players need this mod more or less to reliably check whether they fulfill the conditions.

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Mods for games can either be an enhancement or even a relief for players. A voice mod aims to add more depth to Night City, but whether this really helps is a divide the community’s opinions. More on this here on MeinMMO: A voice mod in Cyberpunk 2077 aims to enhance immersion, but the community says: Night City has its own slang

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Role model of Sauercrowd wished the team only bad things for the raid, reacts to comment from HandOfBlood

Johanna 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamers Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe and Kalle sat down after the first Sauercrowd raid and had a message for Sodapoppin: “Lick my balls.”

Who is it about? The WoW hardcore guild Sauercrowd got the inspiration for the project from the American WoW guild OnlyFangs. The founder of OnlyFangs is the American Twitch streamer Thomas “Sodapoppin” Morris. Previously, Sodapoppin had noticed the German guild and wished them good luck for the project – at least in a figurative sense.

Sodapoppin also continuously commented on the performance or deaths of the participants. They were rather negative, as he questioned what level of WoW knowledge the participants actually had.

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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute

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“I hope these pipes die.”

What did HandOfBlood and Kalle say to Sodapoppin? During the first raid in Molten Core of Sauercrowd, the guild members took a break. In the excitement that everything had gone smoothly up to that point, HandOfBlood and his IRL viewer and colleague Kalle directed a few words at Sodapoppin.

In deliberately broken English, HandOfBlood said: “Hey Sodapoppin, if you are watching: Lick my balls!” (Source: YouTube).

How did Sodapoppin react to the message? Since Sodapoppin does not speak German, he had to have this “request” translated first. However, once he understood, the Twitch streamer laughed.

But that did not stop HandOfBlood’s and Kalle’s comments. They further explained that Sodapoppin would like to participate in Sauercrowd, since the “English people” are all “shit” anyway. Sodapoppin confirmed this, but then said: “I hope these pipes die, dude. I would actually love that. I hope they just die, and then I come back to this VOD.” (Source: YouTube).

How did the first raid of Sauercrowd go? Sodapoppin’s wishes were apparently not granted, as the first raid from Sauercrowd went almost flawlessly. At least the team could not record any deaths, which is extraordinary. More details about the course of the raid in Molten Core can be found here at MeinMMO: Sauercrowd glides through Molten Core, clears the raid on the first evening, and over 200,000 viewers cheer on Twitch

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German Twitch streamers start tabletop adventure to WoW: Midnight, conceal fifth player

Caroline Fuller 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Before the launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, there are first insights into the story before Xal’atath’s invasion on Twitch, but not as gameplay impressions. A group of German streamers takes on the roles of 5 adventurers in a live tabletop oneshot with familiar faces.

Who is participating in the tabletop session? As the announcement from the German X accounts for Warcraft suggests, streamers Noway, Gnu, Metashi, and Etienne from the Rocket Beans will be thrown into a P&P adventure on Twitch, led by author and streamer Liza Grimm. In addition to the 4 players, another person will join the team, who has not yet been announced.

Under the title “It’s worth fighting for home”, the group will start on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM on Twitch, sending their self-created characters on a journey. You can follow the stream on the Twitch channels of the mentioned individuals.

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Der Cinematic Trailer zur WoW Erweiterung Midnight verrät, wie es in Azeroth weiter geht

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A oneshot that the community can help shape

What is a oneshot and what will this one include? A oneshot in tabletop role-playing means that it is a short campaign that lasts only one session. Consequently, the adventure will have a conclusive ending a few hours after the start.

The streamers’ oneshot is set against the backdrop of Xal’atath’s invasion and will serve as a kind of prologue to the upcoming expansion in WoW. Not only the conflict of Midnight plays an important role, but also the community on Twitch.

How can the community get involved? Due to the live broadcast of the oneshot, viewers of the stream can not only follow the events in real-time but also help shape them.

During the stream, the community can vote to influence how important decisions will turn out, thus affecting the outcome of certain key moments.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight launches worldwide on March 3, 2026, with a variety of new features. Among them is a new game mode that is said to be so difficult that even the developers say: This might be a bit too intense for you. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: WoW: New game mode in Midnight will be so hard that you want to log out

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Bungie lets you test Marathon for free one last time – All info about the Server Slam

Dariusz Müller 24. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

On March 5, 2026, Marathon, the latest game from Bungie, will be released. A few days before the release, you can take a final, free look at the extraction shooter during a server slam. We will show you what you need to know.

What is the Marathon server slam? The server slam is a mix of a preview weekend for players and a final test for the servers. You can play for free for about 5 days, even if you haven’t pre-ordered the game. You are meant to put the servers of Marathon to the test so that everything runs as smoothly as possible upon the official release.

Start & Preload for the Marathon server slam

When is the Marathon server slam? The Marathon server slam starts on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM German time and ends the following Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

When does the preload for the Marathon server slam start? It is currently unknown if and when there will be a preload for the Marathon server slam. As soon as we know more, we will update the information here in the article.

Until the preload for the Marathon server slam is available, it remains a mystery how large the download will be. Since a substantial part of the final game will be available during the server slam, you should expect at least 40 GB (this is just an estimate of the minimum size and can vary greatly).

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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer

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Bungie invites you to the Marathon server slam on PS5, Xbox, and Steam

On which platforms can you participate in the server slam? You can play Marathon during the server slam on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

These rewards you get for playing the server slam: If you participate in the Marathon server slam, you can score a few rewards for the full game. These rewards await you:

Everyone who completes the introduction mission receives a unique badge and a unique player background.
By playing, you earn rewards that depend on your progress:
- Complete your first mission: Unlock the standard arrival cache
  - Standard implants (6x)
  - Standard runner shell cores (4x)
  - Standard weapon chip mods (6x)
  - Weapons: Overrun SG and Hardline PG
- Reach runner level 10: Unlock the optimized arrival cache (green)
  - Optimized implants (6x)
  - Optimized runner shell cores (2x per shell, 12x total)
  - Optimized weapon chip mods (4x)
  - Weapons: Optimized Magnum pistol and optimized Hardline PG
- Reach runner level 30: Unlock the luxury arrival cache (blue)
  - Luxury and optimized implants (3x each, 6x total)
  - Luxury and optimized runner shell cores (1x per shell, 12x total)
  - Luxury and optimized weapon chip mods (2x each, 4x total)
  - Weapons: Luxury Magnum pistol and optimized volley rifle
  - Backpack: Optimized basic backpack

The rewards you earn during the server slam can be collected upon the release of the full game.

Is there crossplay? Yes, both during the server slam and at the full release, there will be crossplay in Marathon.

This is known about cross save: Marathon will have cross-save during the server slam. This means you can utilize and continue your progress made on PS5 on Steam on PC, for example.

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Contents offered by the Marathon server slam

What is playable during the server slam? Marathon offers you a selected part of the full game during the server slam. You can accept and complete the first faction quests and thereby rise in the faction levels as well as begin the progress trees of each faction.

Additionally, during the server slam, two out of four maps and five out of six runner shells (the playable classes) will be offered. As an alternative to the standard classes, you can choose the Rook. This is practically a seventh class that allows you to play with a free loadout instead of your own gear.

The additional maps, the sixth runner shell, and more are expected to be included in Marathon at the proper release on March 5, 2026. In Season 1, a ranked mode will then follow.

The six runner shells available to you at release have already been introduced by Bungie together with the Rook. MyMMO editor Dariusz was particularly struck by the ‘Thief’. However, that is precisely the class that will not be playable during the server slam. For more about the classes and Dariusz’s impressions of them, read here: The 7 classes of Marathon look exciting for loot goblins like me, but I know I’ll hate my opponents

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Split Fiction Film: Release, Cast, Trailer – All information about the video game adaptation with Sydney Sweeney

Niko Hernes 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

With Split Fiction, the next video game is being adapted into a movie. MeinMMO summarizes all the information about the release, cast, and trailer of the film featuring Sydney Sweeney.

What is Split Fiction? Split Fiction is an action-adventure game focused on co-op gameplay. It was developed by the Swedish studio Hazelight Studios and is from the year 2025. The game was published by Electronic Arts.

The game follows authors Mio and Zoe, who end up in a machine that wants to steal their stories. To escape, they must break out of their worlds.

When is the movie of Split Fiction being released? So far, there is no release date for the upcoming video game adaptation.

The movie was first announced in April 2025. As Dexerto reported in January 2026, according to Josef Fares, the director of the game, a first version of the script is already finished.

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The creators of It Takes Two reveal their new co-op game Split Fiction for the first time in the trailer

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Split Fiction Movie: Trailer and Cast

Is there a trailer for the Split Fiction movie? No, there is currently no trailer for the film. The movie is still in the early stages of production, so it will probably take some time before a real trailer is released.

Who is in the cast of the Split Fiction movie? So far, it is only known that actress Sydney Sweeney will have a role in the film. However, it is currently unknown whether she will portray Zoe or Mio.

Other notable names are known behind the scenes. Jon M. Chu will direct. He previously directed the two new Wicked films, Now You See Me 2, and Crazy Rich Asians.

Josef Fares is expected to contribute to the script, while Rhett Reese is also responsible for the screenplay. He has written for the scripts of the three Deadpool films and for Zombieland, among others.

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Split Fiction Movie: Plot

What is Split Fiction about? So far, nothing concrete about the movie’s plot is known, but it can be assumed that the story of the game will be adapted.

The game revolves around authors Mio and Zoe being invited by a company to test a new machine. With it, they can travel to the worlds they have created. But this is not a kind gesture. The company wants to steal the authors’ ideas to use them for themselves.

Since Mio and Zoe have written different works, Split Fiction mixes elements from the science fiction and fantasy genres and tells a story about creativity and intellectual property.

Split Fiction is not the only video game that is expected to receive a movie in the future. The co-op shooter is also in production as a film. Jason Momoa, who plays Aquaman, is also involved: Helldivers movie: Release, source material, director – All info about the adaptation of the co-op shooter

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ARC Raiders: Weather Monitoring System – Everything about the new project from Shrouded Sky

Nicole Wakulczyk 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

With the new “Shrouded Sky” update, a new project was introduced in ARC Raiders. What you need to know about the weather monitoring system and how to complete it can be found here.

What is the weather monitoring system? The weather monitoring system is a new project where you need to collect specific materials – similar to the trophy collection. On behalf of Shani, you will farm specific materials and Arc components to establish a weather observation system. For your efforts, there are various rewards.

The project launched on February 24, 2026, as part of the “Shrouded Sky” update.

What you need to collect for the weather monitoring system specifically and what rewards await you upon completion can be found here.

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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy

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How to complete the “Weather Monitoring System” project

The project is divided into a total of five stages. In each step, you need to deliver different materials, and you will be rewarded for each completed stage. If you want to farm certain items specifically, you can track them using the pin function. However, please note that submitted materials are permanently reserved for the project and cannot be reclaimed.

The further you advance in the project, the better the rewards become, but it will also become more challenging to gather the resources.

Note: Since some terms are still translated from English, we will adjust the names as soon as we have the German translation.

The following steps must be completed to successfully finish the project:

Air Pressure (1/5)

Requirement: 25x Plastic Parts, 15x Metal Parts, 5x ARC Alloy, 3x Oil
Reward: 5x Durable Fabric Piece, 5x Small Flowering Plant, 5x Disinfectant, 3x Vita Syringes

Sunlight (2/5)

Requirement: 1x Spy Scanner, 3x Cables, 3x Sensors, 1x Comet Trigger
Reward: 10x Processors, 5x Advanced Electrical Components, 3x Zip Line, 1x Raider Hatch Key

Precipitation (3/5)

Requirement: 5x ARC Energy Cell, 5x Canisters, 5x Steel Spring, 1x Fine Watch
Reward: 3x Medium Weapon Parts, 2x Complex Weapon Parts, 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, Renegade III

Humidity (4/5)

Requirement: 10x Adhesive Tape, 3x Rusty Bolts, 1x Water Pump, 3x Wasp Drivers
Reward: 10x Explosive Substance, 3x Showstopper, 3x Trailblazer, 1x Extended Barrel

Temperature (5/5)

Requirement: 3x Camera Lens, 1x Damaged Heat Sink, 1x Fireball Burner, 3x Voltage Converter
Reward: 1x Medium Shield, 5x Surge Shield Charger, 3x Sterile Bandage, 1x Tactical Mk. 3 (Revival)

Rewards for Completing All Steps

Once you have mastered all five stages and fully established the weather monitoring system, you will receive the following final rewards:

Wind Meter Backpack Tag (cosmetic)
250 Raider Tokens

ARC Raiders: After 2 rounds in the Hurricane, it’s clear to me: Embark is creating something with the shooter that no other game can

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On February 25, 2026, the time window for the second expedition will also open. You will have a week to decide whether to send your Raider on a journey. A farewell to your character can be worth it, as attractive bonuses await you. More about the second expedition can be found here: ARC Raiders: Expedition 2 and Wipe – All about items, rewards, and necessary materials

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ARC Raiders: After 2 rounds in the Hurricane, it’s clear to me: Embark is creating something with the shooter that no other game can

Dariusz Müller 24. February 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO shooter expert Dariusz took a look at the latest update of ARC Raiders and was immediately reminded of what makes this game so unique.

Today, Shrouded Sky, the latest update for ARC Raiders, was released. Shortly after the release of the new content, I played a few rounds and was quickly reminded why the game is so successful.

Embark released a small, free update – as they have every month since release – significantly altering the game to keep it interesting without changing the core of the game. And what they delivered is simply good. Exactly what we gamers want.

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A success on all fronts

ARC Raiders has truly found a recipe for success with the changing weather conditions to maintain the flow of the game. The new hurricane is no exception. Atmospherically, it’s once again a blast.

The wind howls. The map is gloomy, visibility is poor, and my shield is sizzling in the storm. I really felt like I was in a severe weather event – with everything that comes with it.

The hurricane is a success on all levels. And not just because it is atmospherically a truly great experience.

PvE players can enjoy the hurricane because the limited visibility offers a degree of safety. An aggressive raider trying to steal your loot cannot see you from far away and ambush you.

PvP players get a new component in combat that shows, regardless of aim, who a good raider is: You must keep an eye on your shield in the storm and bring the right gear, or you have no chance.

Free loadouts are at a disadvantage because you only have very limited gear with you and perhaps not enough shield regenerators.

In addition, the entire difficulty of the game has been slightly increased with the update, as new, non-negligible ARCs have arrived that, in combination with the hurricane, do not allow for daydreaming. Even players who only play PvE must remain alert in the midst of the hurricane.

A stranger led me to a treasure

In my first two rounds in the hurricane, I not only saw the new content of Shrouded Sky, but also the full repertoire of what makes ARC Raiders so special.

In my first round, I encountered a player relatively early who apparently did not notice me. I don’t know if the soundscape of the storm concealed my presence or if he was simply careless and inattentive, but I shot him sneakily in the back after he took down a leaper and looted it. I waited briefly for the storm to nibble a little at his shield. The unfair fight was, of course, over quickly. A look into the player’s inventory revealed to me that he had also taken out other raiders. I didn’t feel bad about it, of course. That’s just how it is in the buried city.

In my second round on “Blue Gate,” I met a raider named Clay, and since one bad deed per day is enough for me, I kept my inner rat in the cage this time – and that turned out to be the right decision, as it later became clear.

Clay showed me and another stranger we randomly met new loot crates. He raved about how awesome they are, and said they can spawn in random places on the map. Each of us three opened such a crate during the round, and lo and behold:

I found a blueprint for the Volcano that I was still missing.

From rat to rescued

With the blueprint in my safety pouch, our trio made our way to the exit. Along the way, we encountered a pack of comets, which are the new ARCs that explode with a loud bang. The first encounter was definitely a “WTF moment,” even though we easily took down the robots.

Assuming that rats were waiting at the exit, I briefly stowed my shield in my backpack during the walk so I wouldn’t use up my limited shield regenerators before reaching the exit. Unfortunately, a rocket launcher decided that I was an easy target with no shield and blew me up. But while I was saying goodbye to my companions and thanking them for the round, Clay pulled out a defibrillator and saved me from certain death. A true hero!

We continued on, took down another leaper together, and eventually arrived at the extraction point. Suddenly, shots rang out. A raider was hiding in a small shed, opened fire on Clay, and tried to ambush our guide’s loot. I threw a grenade – the trajectory of which, by the way, is influenced by the hurricane – to scare the rat back into its shed, while Clay took cover. Then we stormed the shed and sent the attacker to the afterlife.

All three returned unscathed and with full pockets to Speranza. So, after going the way of the rat in my first round, I was rescued by a stranger in my second round and led to a blueprint.

No game writes such stories like ARC Raiders. It’s unique.

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Back in Speranza, I took a look at the new raider deck, and once again, Embark delivers exactly what I wanted: A full beard for my raider – after all, I can’t grow one in real life.

Although you only get the full beard at the end of the free battle pass, as a fashion raider, that’s reason enough for me to play more ARC Raiders soon.

I confess: ARC Raiders has been somewhat neglected by me lately. I’ve played way too much Overwatch in recent months and rarely fired up the extraction shooter. That might change again now. If you’re wondering why I’m currently playing so much Overwatch, here’s the answer: Overwatch is better than ever because Blizzard made three decisions

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KCD2 Chief Resigns, Scoffs: “The Gaming World is Safe from My Controversies”

Niko Hernes 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was a big revelation for many fans of the RPG genre in 2025. Now, nearly a year after the release, Daniel Vávra, the lead developer at Warhorse, is stepping down from his position. He wants to focus on another project within the series.

According to the Czech website Czechcrunch, Daniel Vávra is no longer the Creative Director at Warhorse Studios. The site quotes Martin Frývaldský, the CEO of Warhorse Studios, who states that Vávra has a new role. He is to realize a film based on Kingdom Come.

According to Frývaldský, both are working together to get the game onto the screens or the big screen. There is already a first draft for a potential adaptation. They are already in negotiations, but they do not want to simply sell the film rights: We want the film to be as we envision it.

Daniel Vávra himself reacted to the news with sarcasm.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 shows Royal Edition with all DLCs for the medieval role-playing game

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How does Vávra himself react to the news? On x.com, Vávra responded to a news article that calls him controversial. He writes: That’s true. The gaming world is safe from my controversies! In the comments, he responds just as ironically. To one user’s compliment, he writes that he is a bad person.

In the past, Vávra was known to be outspoken against criticism and other accusations. Prior to the release, he spoke with users against the claims that his game is woke and therefore the pre-sales are collapsing.

He also angrily reacted to a review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 that brought down his Metacritic score. Elsewhere, he also expressed optimism about generative AI, currently a rather controversial topic. He called the technology an inevitable future (Source: PCGamesN).

According to Martin Frývaldský, Vávra voluntarily changed positions. He wants to try something different and is not involved in the next game from Warhorse.

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It will probably take some time before more concrete information about the film, or even trailers or first images will emerge. For many fans, it will probably be a positive sign that the Creative Director of the series will also be involved in a film project. Another game is also getting a film: Helldivers Film: Release, Adaptation, Director – All information about the adaptation of the co-op shooter

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WoW Midnight: Early Access – Everything About the Start, Time, Duration and Requirements

Christos Tsogos 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft is launching in a few days with its latest expansion “Midnight”. Some may even get to start earlier than others due to Early Access. When it starts and how you can play earlier is explained here.

When does Early Access start? Early Access is scheduled for February 27, 2026, at midnight – that is, at 00:00 at the start of the day. Those without early access must wait until March 3, 2026, as that is when the actual release begins for all purchasers of the DLC.

How long does the EA phase last? Early Access lasts for 4 days and then ends as mentioned above with the actual release on March 3.

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

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How to join Early Access

What do I need to do to play in Early Access? To also be part of Early Access, you need to purchase the Epic Edition of Midnight, which costs 90 €. Besides Early Access, you will also receive some dealer currencies and cosmetic items for your heroes, fitting the theme of the expansion.

What can I play with Early Access? According to our experiences gained from previous releases of expansions in World of Warcraft, there are a variety of things you will have access to.

Primarily, it’s about:

The majority of the main story
All new areas
Nearly all quests
Access to new dungeons

If you are eager for endgame content, you will have to wait a bit longer. Dungeons on Mythic+ and higher-tier depths and more will only be available after Early Access and then somewhat delayed at the start of the first season of Midnight.

Raids will also open later and in stages, and additional campaign quests that may connect to the Midnight story will also appear.

Housing is at least already available. You can decorate your own home.

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That was the most important information about the upcoming Early Access of WoW: Midnight. Will you be at the start or are you waiting for the normal release? We also have a comprehensive overview with the most important information about the release. There you will find details about prices, editions, and the start time: WoW Midnight: Release, Raids, Early Access – Everything about the next expansion

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New MMORPG about Horizon reveals first features, focuses on large raids and detailed characters

Cedric Holmeier 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG by Horizon has surprisingly launched its website and reveals first details about the game.

What kind of game is it? Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG by NCSoft, set to be released on PC and Mobile. As is customary in the Horizon universe, players fight as humans armed with grappling hooks and heavy weapons against mechanized monsters and dinosaurs.

According to the developers, the MMORPG will focus on teamwork and strategy, but players can also compete with others for loot. The MMORPG will likely emphasize PvE, while also offering PvP modes.

Especially the world is a heavyweight in Horizon Steel Frontiers. Players can freely explore it on the backs of various creatures and discover interesting locations. Now the launch is approaching.

Here you can watch the trailer for Horizon Steel Frontiers:

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Website confirms the direction

What does the website reveal? When Horizon Steel Frontiers was announced at the end of 2025, the developers had already disclosed some features of the MMORPG. Now the new website of the MMORPG has launched and describes again what we can expect.

The game is said to be a true MMORPG that does not shy away from genre standards. The focus on PvE is reiterated on the website through the emphasis on large raids. The developers mention “large-scale raids with an advanced combat system”.

It is also meant to be “an exciting survival adventure in a world where dangers lurk at every corner”. The game world is supposed to be seamless and open, which can already be seen in the trailer. The “Deathlands,” as they are called, feature various biomes on the website, including abandoned buildings.

What does character creation look like? The character creation in Horizon Steel Frontiers is very detailed. The developers showcase different characters with a variety of outfits and appearances on the website.

Every player should be able to create a character according to their individual preferences. From the texture of the lips to the shine of the hair, it seems that every detail of the character can be customized. This is important because, as an MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers will also focus on quests and NPC interactions.

It is still unclear how much the MMORPG leans towards sandbox-style gameplay and how much towards theme park elements. The open world feels almost like an open-world RPG, while the quests and stories resemble those of a theme park.

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The release of Horizon Steel Frontiers is still unconfirmed. The fact that the developers have now released a website in English and Korean at least raises hopes for an upcoming release in the West. However, it is still completely unclear if the MMORPG will actually launch in 2026 or 2027. The characters of the new MMORPG are also polarizing: The new MMORPG based on Horizon looks great, but I find the characters terrible

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WoW: Team 2 of Sauercrowd also rocks the Molten Core on Twitch – even tanks without fire resistance

Cortyn 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The second group of the streamer guild Sauercrowd has performed strongly in WoW Classic. Ragnaros has been defeated – once again.

At the beginning, the streamer guild Sauercrowd was somewhat mocked by the WoW hardcore community, and many early deaths led some to question whether they would ever make it to the Molten Core. In the end, there were so many streamers at level 60 that they could raid in two groups.

The 2nd raid team was able to replicate the performance of the first. They progressed to Ragnaros without any problems, and not a single character had to lose their digital life.

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Raid 2 without deaths, but one wanted to challenge it

How did the second raid go? Yesterday, on February 23, 2026, the second raid team of Sauercrowd started at 6:00 PM. Since this group had significantly more newcomers from the “second tier”, there was a suspicion that many would not make it through – but that was not the case. The second raid was also completed without losses, though it was sometimes quite close.

Especially the streamer “macke_machts” faced death multiple times in the fight against Ragnaros as his health points dropped dangerously low. But that’s not surprising, considering he tanked Ragnaros with almost no fire resistance. This requires a lot of trust in his healers, who hopefully weren’t pushed into the lava at the crucial moment. You can see the attempt in this video starting at 6:13:00:

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Pokémon GO: Portals in the Sky – Which Monster is Behind It?

Paul Kutzner 24. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO portals occasionally appear in the sky. But what, or rather who, is behind it?

There is a phenomenon in Pokémon GO that you might have noticed yourself: appearances in the sky that look like portals. There are events where you can observe this sky phenomenon from time to time.

We have looked into it for you: Who or what is behind it? And what do these portals bring to the game?

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A Pokémon is behind the portals

Who is responsible for the portals? Behind these portals is the Pokémon Hoopa. It is a mysterious Pokémon that has existed since Generation 6. It can appear in its contained form, possessing the types Psychic and Ghost, as well as in its unleashed form with the types Psychic and Dark.

Hoopa has golden rings on its body that the Pokémon can stretch into any size. From these rings, Hoopa can create portals and teleport objects or even Pokémon from other places.

If you compare the rings with Hoopa’s portals, you will recognize a strong similarity. Both forms of Hoopa are also among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

What do the portals bring? In Pokémon GO, the portals bring Pokémon, for example, bosses in raids that Hoopa brings into the world with its portals. This is the case in the “Path to Kalos” event, where Hoopa’s portals ensure that different bosses appear every day in the 5-star raids.

The portals are purely cosmetic and are meant to create atmosphere in the game. So if you see such a portal in the sky, it does not mean that a new raid has started immediately after the appearance of a portal.

They therefore have no direct influence on the game but are rather meant to enhance the atmosphere and content of an event and provide some lore in Pokémon GO.

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