There isn’t much time left until the release of WoW: Midnight, but before fans decide to make a purchase, they want to know what the reviews promise. Therefore, we summarize the impressions of the first testers for you.
When can you expect reviews? WoW: Midnight has two release dates, which are:
The start of Early Access on February 27, 2026
The launch for all players on March 3, 2026
Before that, fans could already test the long-awaited housing feature, but you will only be able to truly dive into Midnight and play the campaign during the Early Access. Depending on how long the campaign is, it will take about 1 to 2 days, depending on the testers’ speed. So expect the first reviews around February 28 or March 1.
If that is the case, we will update our article and summarize all reviews to give you a comprehensive picture of the sentiment.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
WoW: Midnight – The second part of a trilogy
What is WoW: Midnight about? In the new expansion “Midnight,” everything revolves around Xal’atath and her attack on the Sunwell of the Blood Elves. Through the essence of the Void Lord Dimensius, she has gained new power to pursue her goals further.
If she were to get her hands on the Sunwell, the Void could gain a new source of power. This would make it much easier for Xal’atath to corrupt the World Soul of Azeroth.
In battle, you are not alone, as many well-known heroes like Turalyon, Alleria, and their son Arator are on hand to support you. It remains exciting how the battle will end, as after Midnight there will be one last expansion that will conclude this trilogy.
The legendary Faker also enjoys League of Legends in his private life. However, the Korean professional is not safe from his teammates. A Chinese professional was so bad in Faker’s stream that he reported him. He didn’t just pay with an in-game penalty.
Lee Faker Sang-hyeok is arguably the most legendary LoL player in the world. He doesn’t only play on the big stages; occasionally, he also goes into the solo queue and even streams it. In January 2026, however, he had a frustrating experience.
As Nicolai summarizes in his new YouTube video, Faker streamed LoL again on January 6, 2026. During this stream, he played a game as Azir mid-lane with a Rakan support on his team.
Right from the start, this Rakan behaved quite toxic. After his ADC dies and the enemy LeBlanc is executed by the turret, he immediately types 15 in the chat. With this, he wants to tell the team to surrender at 15 minutes.
The match did not go well for Faker. After 10 minutes, he died for the 4th time and wondered why Rakan wasn’t helping him. Whether he truly could have helped him is unclear due to the fog of war. Right after his death, he reports Rakan. As it turns out, Rakan is actually a pro: the Chinese player Feather.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
LoL pros must also behave in private
How was Feather punished? Feather (real name Wang Tian-Ci-Fu) did not just have a bad game with Faker; he did not behave like a professional. He later refused to help Faker, walked past him, and relaxed on the top lane.
After 15 minutes, the team gave up. However, Feather did not just face in-game consequences, like a ban. He publicly apologized. On the Chinese platform Weibo, he posted according to Sheep Esports (via x.com):
What happened in the game was the result of my own failure to maintain the right attitude and mentality. It also had negative impacts on everyone involved and on the league/region, and I truly regret that. I have realized how serious this problem is and will change my approach to the game in the future. I accept this lesson and the criticism because wrong is wrong.
Feather’s apology for his behavior
But it didn’t stop with just an apology. According to Sheep Esports, he was to receive a fine, and a month’s salary was to be withheld from him. This also matches a post from his team ThunderTalk-Gaming on the Weibo platform (via Reddit).
In the post, the organization also speaks of a behavioral violation. In addition to the fine, he was reportedly warned.
LoL pros must therefore not only show certain behavior on the big stage; it is also important that they do not troll in the solo queue and ruin the experience for other players. In the past, there have been other players who have been punished for their behavior.
The best counters against Mega-Swampert in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Swampert? Swampert comes from the third generation of games and is the final evolution of the Hoenn starter Treecko. In its Mega form, Swampert belongs to the Water and Ground types.
When does Mega-Swampert appear? You can find the boss during GO Tour: Kalos in Pokémon GO. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Swampert and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega Swampert in Raid – With these counters
Mega-Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
Mega-Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Shaymin (Sky) with Leaf Storm and Giga Drain
Katagami with Leaf Blade and Leaf Tornado
Shadow Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Zarude with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Shadow Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Shadow Torterra with Leaf Blade and Frenzy Plant
Rillaboom with Leaf Blade and Giga Drain
Shadow Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
Roserade with Leaf Blade and Giga Drain
Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Decidueye with Leaf Storm and Frenzy Plant
Mega-Gallade with Psycho Cut and Leaf Blade
Meowscarada with Leaf Tornado and Frenzy Plant
Shadow Meganium with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Shaymin (Land) with Leaf Storm and Giga Drain
Tsareena with Leaf Storm and Giga Drain
Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Weaknesses of Mega-Swampert: The Pokémon is of the Water and Ground types and is therefore vulnerable to Grass. So in raids, focus primarily on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega-Swampert.
Is there a Shiny Mega-Swampert? Yes, you can catch Shiny-Swampert in Pokémon GO. When you perform a Mega Evolution, you will see the Mega Shiny. We show you in the graphic how the shiny version of Swampert looks:
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss alone or with one other person. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
Before you go into battle against Mega-Swampert, you should set up and gather your team. This way, you not only have the assurance that you start with your best setup but can also save time in every raid lobby: Tips for organizing your raid teams.
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After the developers of Diablo 2 revived their ARPG with the new Warlock class, the competition also feels the pressure of the genre.
Who is it about? Darkhaven is an ARPG like Diablo or Path of Exile, but it is heavily crossed with sandbox and survival elements like in Valheim or Enshrouded. While fighting hordes of monsters and demons, you also have to actively dodge enemy attacks.
There are many rare items, runes, and relics in loot, which can massively influence the players’ builds. In the survival area, tunnels can be dug, resources harvested, and even entire cities built. The ARPG can also be played in single-player or with friends on Steam.
The developers behind the game are no strangers. They have already worked on Diablo 2 many years ago and know ARPGs very well. However, while their Kickstarter campaign for funding is running, they also have concerns.
Here you can watch the trailer for Darkhaven:
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Darkhaven: Das neue Action-Rollenspiel ehemaliger Macher von Diablo hat jetzt einen Namen
Pressure from the competition
How do the developers feel? In an interview with PCGamer, the developers of the new project also spoke about the pressure of the genre. With Path of Exile 1 and 2, Diablo 4, and Diablo 2, as well as Last Epoch, there are many competitors with loyal fans.
The developers clearly feel the pressure of the genre. Peter Hu, one of the original developers, explains: “There are tons of mixed feelings […] In a way, we are an indie company competing against a giant, and that is a hard path.”
Despite the competition, there is no bad blood between the developers. Lead Character Artist Phil Shenk emphasizes: “We feel the pressure, but I don’t hate them [Blizzard] for it.”
In fact, it is quite the opposite. He is incredibly proud that a game created almost 30 years ago is still so popular today. It is not common for a game to receive an update along with a new class after all this time.
How do the developers want to succeed? The developers of Darkhaven want to carve out their own niche with the game. Their title is not intended to stand in direct competition, but to realize a unique concept through the combination of ARPG and survival sandbox.
So far, this plan seems to be working. As of February 25, 2026, the ARPG stands at about €185,000 on Kickstarter and has nearly reached its goal. There are still more than three weeks left to support the game.
You want to enjoy the old Pokémon games again. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann explains why the Analogue Pocket is the best way for him to do just that: to play the old games again.
If you want to play the old Pokémon titles again, you often face a dilemma: Digital ROMs are generally not legal, the originals on eBay are quite expensive, or your old GameBoy has seen better days.
For this reason, I bought the Analogue Pocket a few years ago: The device looks like a GameBoy and can display the old games thanks to a special (FPGA) chip. In my opinion, the Analogue Pocket is the best option if you want to play classics in a fairly modern environment. At least if you own the originals.
Is the device even legal? Yes, the Analogue Pocket is completely legal. It is a hardware emulator based on FPGA technology and does not contain any copyrighted software (such as BIOS or game ROMs) from game manufacturers. The technology was developed by Analogue itself.
The device is designed to play original game cartridges (Game Boy, GBC, GBA), which is legally unproblematic. It is a hardware replication device (FPGA) and does not use BIOS files from other companies.
The Analogue Pocket looks like a Game Boy and feels (almost) like one
The strengths: At first glance, the Analogue Pocket strongly resembles the GameBoy Pocket and that is intentional. The Analogue model has just a few more buttons in appearance. However, in detail, you get several improvements compared to the retro model, which I think are really worth it:
The Analogue Pocket offers a significantly better resolution: With 1600×1440, you get 10 times the resolution of the Game Boy, and the colors are much better and more vibrant than the original. That alone was already a reason for me to buy.
Additionally, the Analogue comes with several comfort features: Through the library, you can track your playtime and you can put your cartridges into sleep mode, which saves battery. This is valuable because it prevents the battery of the official cartridges from draining.
Also in my opinion genius: You can save, load, or pause your game on your Analogue at any time. My wife and I can play in parallel without constantly having to delete each other’s game saves.
A screenshot function is also available.
As a bonus, you can connect your Analogue Pocket to an original GameBoy via cable at any time and, in this way, trade Pokémon or play multiplayer.
The weaknesses: My first point of criticism mainly concerns the battery life: It is simply shorter compared to the original: After 5 to 10 hours, it’s over. In the original, you can use batteries, while the Analogue has a built-in battery.
The second point of criticism is the price and delivery situation, as it is not so easy to get an Analogue Pocket:
For our blue model, I paid $249.99, plus another $60 in shipping and also import fees. In the end, you easily pay 300 to 350 euros. Sometimes even more if you want additional accessories.
In addition, there are long delivery and waiting times. The device is only available for a limited time, and you must be quick if you want a model. I subscribed to the newsletter to know the ordering time frame.
For a used Game Boy Advance, you pay between 60 and 120 euros, for a GameBoy Pocket similarly (50 to 80 euros). For the Analogue Pocket, you pay significantly more in comparison:
A third point worth noting: The software of the Analogue Pocket itself is completely in English. German games will also be played in German, but the operating system and many additional features are in English. I did not find an option to change the language.
Great device, but unfortunately also very expensive
Is it worth it? Despite the high price, there is hardly a better option for me when you want to play all the old games again and already have the originals at home. The fantastic display and the significantly better resolution are worth it in my opinion. Also, the additional comfort features, such as the integrated storage system, are significant plus points.
If you do not own any old original games, then the Analogue Pocket is not worth it at all. Because the old originals are a must and for the old game cartridges you could easily pay 100 euros or more today. And ROMs from many websites are illegal and are not supported by the Analogue Pocket. However, if you still have plenty of old games from the old handheld generations of Nintendo and Sega lying around, it may be worth a look.
Additionally, on February 27, 2026, the re-release of Fire Red/Leaf Green for the Switch will come out, making at least these classics playable on modern devices again, completely without retro flair and without the Analogue Pocket.
In general, I consider the Analogue Pocket to be one of the best gaming handhelds you can currently buy. It may be a specialist, but in its specific niche, the device is truly unbeatable in my opinion: The 12 best gaming handhelds of 2025 that you should know about
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Many animes rely on a major plot twist that undermines the entire appeal of the series. MeinMMO lists some series that you can only watch once.
There are some animes that you really can only watch once. Once you know the secret behind the series, the plot loses its magic or the threat that it posed.
For the list, we only consider animes that we can also recommend. It is therefore purely subjective and not selected in any particular order or rating.
Warning, spoilers: In this article, we have to address why you can only watch these series once. We have to discuss the content and possible plot twists.
Another
Release year: 2012
Episodes: 12
Available to stream on: DVD and Blu-ray only
What is it about? The student Koichi Sakakibara transfers to a new middle school. But he immediately notices that something is wrong with the class. Everyone seems frightened and is under extreme tension. The boy befriends a mysterious classmate with an eye patch. However, all students and even the teachers completely ignore her, as if she were air.
Over time, he realizes that a curse hangs over the school. 26 years ago, a popular student in the class died. His classmates could not accept the loss and acted as if he were still alive. They even left a seat free for him. Since then, a curse has been placed on class 3-3. Every month, a student or a close relative dies in bizarre ways. The aim is to stop this curse.
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Another: Class 3-3 is haunted by a deadly curse in the anime
Why can it only be watched once? The curse is triggered by the fact that every year a dead person mixes among the living. The person often does not even know that they are dead and appears completely normal to everyone else. As long as this excess person is in the class, all others die.
The anime is a large puzzle game and has 2 main questions: Does the girl with the eye patch really exist? Who is the dead one? Once these two puzzles are solved, the anime loses its horror and its impact. The second time, you only pay attention to the clues and the fear of the unknown is completely gone.
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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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House of the Dragon Generates Anticipation for Dragon Battles in the Teaser for Season 3
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.
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.
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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Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC
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.
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.
We show you all the promo codes for Pokémon GO that can still be redeemed in February 2026. We also show the rewards and how to redeem the codes.
What kind of codes are these? The team behind Pokémon GO regularly releases so-called promo codes. You can redeem them with your accounts and then unlock items for free.
However, many of the codes are time-limited or – depending on the number of trainers that can redeem them – limited in quantity. We show you here an overview
the codes that currently work
the expired codes
How to redeem promo codes on Android
How to redeem promo codes on iOS
Update from February 25, 2026: We have added 3 new promo codes for you.
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.
Redeeming promo codes on iOS/Apple
How to redeem promo codes on iOS/Apple? The procedure on iOS devices is identical to that on Android devices. You also need to access the website for redeeming rewards, log in with your account and enter the code.
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.
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 x Kong: The New Empire – Trailer for the Monster Brawl
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.
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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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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WoW Cinematic shows the journey of the Paladin Arator – Son of two worlds shows
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.
With the invasion of the Sunwell, the new expansion begins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blastoise normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
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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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
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.
“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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When will Overwatch Rush be released? A release date is not yet known. It is supposed to be “completed someday” and will be refined and finalized together with the community in small playtests. If you want to learn more about Overwatch Rush, you can visit our colleagues at GameStar, who have already been able to test the game: Out of nowhere, Blizzard announces Overwatch Rush – and I have already played it
Since the announced innovations for the main game, Overwatch has been experiencing a kind of revival, which is well received by players not only through a new story series and season start but also through new heroes. Especially one heroine already has a lot of fans, even in the editorial office: Overwatch has gained a hot mommy with a new heroine and everyone loves her (including me)
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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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Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition trailer shows a ‘City of Dreams’
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.
The Twitch streamers Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe and Kalle sat down after the first Sauercrowd raid and had a message for Sodapoppin: “Lick my balls.”
HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
“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).
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.
Announcement of the P&P oneshot on Twitch (Source Warcraft DE on X)
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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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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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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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
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.
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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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
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.
According to Martin Frývaldský, Vávra voluntarily changed positions. He wants to try something different and is not involved in the next game from Warhorse.
