While clearing out the attic of a deceased fan of Dungeons & Dragons, his son came across old treasures for the role-playing game that are about 40 years old. Now he is asking the community what to do with all the items and sees the find from the perspective of the fans.
What treasures are they? The Reddit user LocksmithBear discovered special treasures while cleaning out his deceased father’s attic. He found boxes full of miniatures, game sets, and rulebooks, including a sealed figure set for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons from 1983 (according to Dallas Vintage Toys). The box is slightly damaged in one spot but is still sealed in the original packaging.
LocksmithBear admits to having little knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons himself, which is why he seeks advice from the community on Reddit. He wants to know if it would be worth selling the items on eBay or if he should keep them a little longer. The community clarifies to the finder what exactly he has in front of him.
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22-year-old classic of Dungeons & Dragons shows in the trailer what it still wants to excite you with after all this time
Community advises the finder to think carefully about his actions
Would selling be worth it? The community on Reddit explains to the finder that all the things are true treasures, for which there would definitely be enough interested buyers. Online, this and similar sets are offered for around 100 euros on average (own eBay search) and are almost always used and not always complete. Despite the damage, LocksmithBear could receive a solid sum for the set due to the sealed box, especially when considering the other finds from the attic.
“They are beautiful! I have a few of them, but not the whole box. I am sure there wouldn’t be a lack of buyers for it,” writes Kallidon865, “A sealed box of them is a great find. That’s a real treasure you’ve got there.”
Interloper87 also points out: “This expert set from the early ’80s is very sought after by collectors as well. This specimen looks like it is in quite good condition, so it shouldn’t be hard to find a buyer if you want to give it a new home.”
Here you can see all the things that LocksmithBear found in his father’s attic:
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What does the other half of the community advise? Even though it’s a strong collector’s treasure and the son of the deceased D&D fan hasn’t had a connection to the role-playing game, a further mission forms within the community reactions. This could be exactly the nudge he needed.
Ph0ebus13 believes that there is something much better you can do with the miniatures than just have them appraised and eventually sold: “It’s a hell of a lot of fun to paint them!”
Momentum_Maury agrees: “Painting miniatures is really a lot of fun, as I’ve recently discovered. Have fun with your father’s old junk, I am sure he would be happy if you used it yourself.”
LocksmithBear eventually realizes that he can gain more from the find than just the resale value. He ultimately decides not only to keep the treasures a little longer but also writes: “Maybe I should just start with D&D, right?”
The best counters against Mega Blaziken in Pokémon GO in the guide. We will show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Blaziken? Blaziken comes from the third generation of games and is the final evolution of the Hoenn starter Torchic. In its Mega form, Blaziken is a Fire and Fighting type.
When does Mega Blaziken appear? You will find the boss during GO Tour: Kalos in Pokémon GO. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Blaziken and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega Blaziken in Raid – With these counters
Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Draco Meteor
Primal Kyogre with Surf and Origin Pulse
Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Draco Meteor
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Shadow Kyogre with Surf and Origin Pulse
Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
Shadow Lugia with Air Slash and Sky Attack
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
Shadow Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Mega Gardevoir with Confusion and Psychic
Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Shadow Lugia with Extrasensory and Air Slash+
Mega Latias with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Weaknesses of Mega Blaziken: The Pokémon belongs to the types Fighting and Fire and is therefore susceptible to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic. In Raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega Blaziken.
Is there a Shiny Mega Blaziken? Yes, you can catch Shiny Blaziken 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 Blaziken looks:
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss alone or in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should have more trainers. To complete the Raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
Diablo 2 has just received a new update and Diablo 4 is anyway the latest installment of the series. Nevertheless, Diablo 3 is still supposed to attract millions of players. How that works is explained by a developer.
What is happening currently with Diablo? The Diablo series now has 4 parts, and the latest games are continually receiving new updates:
Although Diablo 4 is the latest installment in the series, the player base in the predecessor is still said to be gigantic. Matthew Cederquist is the Executive Producer at Diablo and revealed in a group interview at Blizzard that there are still millions of players in Diablo 3. He also mentions the reason for this.
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Blizzard presents the new Warlock class for Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Immortal in the cinematic trailer
Games cannibalize each other
Why does Diablo 3 still have so many players? The producer reveals that each installment has its own core player base. However, there is also a part that switches back and forth between titles. This is mainly due to the different seasons and DLCs:
In every single leaderboard season that comes out, you will see how people switch from D4 back to D3 and play during that opening weekend or week or so, and then they switch right back to D4. And vice versa to D2.
Since Diablo 2 recently received new content, there are currently more players in Diablo 2 than in Diablo 3. The developers are trying to avoid the release of seasonal content for different Diablo games coinciding. This way, players should be able to enjoy a different Diablo installment each week.
Is that the case with WoW too? According to Cederquist, World of Warcraft is not as fluctuating as Diablo. Even with World of Warcraft Classic, while players have another option, they still have their own home in the respective game and cannot move it.
Additionally, it takes more time to level up your character, organize groups, and run raids there. That is different in Diablo. For example, every class is a damage dealer and does not have a specific role required for a raid.
With the 6th episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the 1st season of the Westeros series comes to an end. Here’s everything you need to know about the last episode.
Warning: In the following article, we spoil the events of the 6th episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Episode 5 was probably the most epic episode of the season. The judgment of the Seven has taken place and the knights of Duncan faced off against the knights of Aerion Targaryen.
During the battle, a tragic incident occurred and the 6th and final episode of the season deals not only with the consequences of that but also with the future of Duncan and his squire Aegon aka Egg.
We summarize the most important events of the episode after the video:
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House of the Dragon Generates Anticipation for Dragon Battles in the Teaser for Season 3
The Aftermath of the Battle
How is Duncan after the battle? Duncan is visibly devastated by the death of Baelor Targaryen, who fought for him and gave his life. Right at the beginning of the episode, there is an argument with Lyonel Baratheon, who is not as sad about Baelor’s death, because only a dead dragon is a good dragon.
Throughout the episode, he speaks with some companions he has met during the season and says goodbye. Suddenly, however, he is picked up by knights of the Targaryens – Prince Maekar wants to see him.
It is revealed that Aerion is being sent east, and we see how Maekar is struggling with the death of his brother. However, Maekar offers Duncan a great opportunity. Egg, wishing to serve only Duncan as a squire, offers that he could become a knight under Maekar. Duncan would be trained himself, and Egg could be his squire.
Duncan declines, as he no longer wants anything to do with princes.
How is Prince Egg? Prince Aegon seems to be struggling with his own family. Armed with a knife, he goes into his wounded brother Aerion’s room, but is stopped by his father Maekar.
One last time, Duncan speaks with Maekar and wants Egg as a squire, but not with his family, rather on a journey of their own. Maekar declines, as a Targaryen should not sleep in the dirt.
Aegon, however, is not interested in a comfortable bed and fine food. Egg has snuck away, against his father’s will. Just before Duncan leaves, Egg goes to the hedge knight and rides with him on an unknown adventure.
The first part of the new Bridgerton season has been released. We explain the 10 most important differences from the book.
What is Bridgerton? The Netflix series Bridgerton takes place in London in the 19th century. The eight siblings of the family are on a quest for love and must navigate high society – always surrounded by gossip, drama, and intrigue.
We are currently in season 4. The first half of the season is already available to watch on Netflix:
Part 1 (Episodes 1-4) was released on January 29, 2026
Part 2 (Episodes 5-8) will be released on February 26, 2026
What was the ranking based on? In the following list, we want to look at 10 things that are different in the book compared to the series. We ranked the differences roughly by importance. Which change had the greatest impact on the story?
Spoiler alert: The list contains spoilers for Season 4 Part 1, that is, the first four episodes.
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Bridgerton Season 2 flirts with the death of a character
Rank 10: Violet has to move out
What happens in the series? Besides the Bridgertons themselves, the iconic house of the family is also a fixed part of the series. Even though we visit other locations in between and some family members move out or are long-term absent, it still feels like the center of the family. This is mainly because Mama Bridgerton continues to live there and takes care of the still-unmarried children.
What happens in the book? In the book, we learn that the living conditions have changed somewhat. After the masquerade ball, Violet moves out to make room for Anthony and Kate, who from that point on live in the Bridgerton house with their two children Edmund and Miles.
This makes sense, as Anthony, the oldest son, inherits the house. However, in the series, they probably wanted to keep the familiar location, and thus sent the young couple on a trip to India.
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The new “Prey” mode in World of Warcraft is going to be tough. So tough that the developers even say that you might want to log out.
In a few days, World of Warcraft Midnight will start, bringing a variety of new features. One of them is the Prey System, which is optional and aims to bring new excitement into the questing routine. Depending on the difficulty, this could lead to frustrating experiences or, according to WoW developer Kim Flack, you might even want to log out.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
What is the Prey System? The Prey System, simply referred to as “Prey” in German, is an additional game mode that you can sign up for in Silvermoon. The system ensures that while playing in the open world – for instance, during events, experiencing the story, or completing world quests – you will continuously find different clues to your target that you need to eliminate.
The catch: The target isn’t too keen on this and will attack you from time to time – and this can happen at any moment. It doesn’t matter if you’re reading a quest text, fighting an elite opponent, or just “minimizing the game for a moment” to watch a video on YouTube.
Depending on the difficulty, this can lead to your character dying within seconds, and you becoming the prey.
In the Prey system, you will be ambushed – and this can go wrong quickly.
Being afk for a moment can already be deadly
What do the WoW developers say about this? In an interview with PCGamer, game designer Kim Flak talked about the mode and how he was surprised by the fans’ reactions.
I was a bit concerned, […] that players would see this [Prey] as moments of disruption and that it might feel a bit unfair. Like ‘I pulled this mob, and I would have survived if this guy hadn’t ambushed me!’ But basically, the players reacted more like: ‘I enjoy being ambushed. I like this experience. It’s fun, it’s surprising, and it’s a moment where I have to suddenly think differently about how to deal with it.
This really made me happy because I hoped the player base would enjoy the surprise of the ambushes, and most of them did.
These ambushes can only occur when you are already engaged in a fight – at least on the two lower difficulty levels. However, this changes as soon you are on “Nightmare” mode. Then the ambushes become brutally hard and do not hesitate to attack you in particularly vulnerable moments:
The Nightmare mode is basically the “Don’t go afk” mode. If you need to go afk, then you probably want to return to a safe area. You might even want to log out.
Whether and how much you enjoy the Prey System, you can try for yourself in a few days – because by the end of this week, Midnight will launch for all pre-order customers of the Epic Edition in Early Access. Until then, you should definitely take care of these 5 things to ensure a smooth start into the new addon.
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With Pokémon Pokopia, a life simulation in the style of popular classics like Animal Crossing is released, combining it with the pocket monsters. You can find all the important information about the release here at MeinMMO.
Update on February 23: We have added new links and information about Pokémon Day 2026.
When will Pokémon Pokopia be released? Pokémon Pokopia will be released on March 5, 2026.
On which platforms can you play Pokémon Pokopia? You can only play the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. It will not be released on the first Nintendo Switch.
Do you need an internet connection to play? No, Pokopia can also be played offline. However, you need to download the game first. As the game is released on a Game Key Card, you will need an internet connection.
Is there a trailer? Yes, there is already a first trailer for the game. You can get an initial impression here:
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
All about the price, editions, and pre-ordering
How much does Pokémon Pokopia cost? The digital version of the game costs €69.99, and the physical version costs €79.99.
What is included in the physical edition? The physical version includes a case and a Game Card, but it is empty and primarily serves as decor for your shelf. With the Game Key Card, you are purchasing only the license to download the game. You must download the full game, which requires an internet connection.
All important information about multiplayer and coop
Can you play Pokémon Pokopia in coop mode? Yes, you can. However, for the online mode, you need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which incurs additional costs.
How many players can meet in multiplayer? You can play multiplayer with up to 4 players.
Is there a demo? As of now, there is no demo available for download in the Nintendo eShop. So far, it’s only possible to try out the game at the 2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships, taking place from February 13 to 15, 2026, in London.
All important information about gameplay and Pokémon
What do you do in Pokémon Pokopia? Your task is to rebuild a lonely world while disguised as a human Ditto, focusing on building and gardening. You work closely with various Pokémon and utilize their special abilities to gather resources and shape the world according to your wishes.
As Ditto, you can acquire the abilities of different Pokémon and even partially transform into them. For example, you can swim through Lapras. Through terraforming, you can adjust and design your environment. You can also build furniture and create decorations, just like in Animal Crossing.
Will there be more information on Pokémon Day 2026? On February 27, 2026, Pokémon Day will take place. At 3 PM, there will be a new Pokémon Presents on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. It can be assumed that new information or even a new trailer for Pokémon Pokopia will be seen there.
Which Pokémon are part of Pokopia? Many Pokémon have already been confirmed that you can encounter in Pokopia. These are the known Pokémon so far:
Pokémon Pokopia was announced during a Nintendo Direct. Many players also noted clear parallels to the competitor Palworld. This was received rather mixed in the community, as Nintendo is still in a legal dispute with Palworld: Nintendo releases new Pokémon game: It is like Palworld, only without guns
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You want to defeat Crypto-Lugia in Pokémon GO? We will show you the best counters to defeat Crypto-Lugia in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Crypto-Lugia? Lugia is a legendary Pokémon with the types Psychic and Flying. It has been around since Generation 2. Lugia does not have an evolution.
We will show you which Pokémon are the best counters to bring against Crypto-Lugia in the raid. We will also explain which types the Pokémon is particularly vulnerable to (type effectiveness).
Defeating Crypto-Lugia in the Raid – With These Counters
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
Black Kyurem with Shadow Claw and Freeze Shock
Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Shadow Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing
Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wilde Charge
Regieleki with Thunder Shock and Thunder Cage
Shadow Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Magnezone with Spark and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Triple Axel
Shadow Salamence with Bite and Brutal Swing
Weaknesses of Crypto-Lugia: Crypto-Lugia has the types Psychic and Flying. Therefore, there is no type against which the Pokémon has a double weakness. However, attacks of the types Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice, and Dark are effective, as the monster has a simple weakness against these types.
So you should focus on these types while fighting against Crypto-Lugia to defeat the raid boss.
Is there a Shiny version of Crypto-Lugia? Yes, if you are lucky, you may encounter Crypto-Lugia in its Shiny form.
How many trainers are needed? The battle against Crypto-Lugia can be very intense. Even if you have optimal counter Pokémon at high levels, you will need at least 3 trainers to defeat the powerful legendary monster. The more trainers you have and the better your counters are, the easier the battle against Crypto-Lugia will be. If you want to save time in the raid lobby, it makes sense to organize the raid teams in advance.
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Not all vehicles from Battlefield 6 are convincing, and one type can even be downright dangerous – at least for those inside. The developers promise improvement and announce that they will address the problem.
Which vehicle is it about? The Jeep is one of the light vehicles in Battlefield 6 and is primarily suitable for transporting up to four people. Additionally, there is a gun on the roof.
The problem with the Jeep: It is not armored and therefore an easy target for enemy attacks. The players inside are largely unprotected. A comfortable ride to the front line can quickly turn into a deadly outing.
Some players complain about the uselessness of the Jeep. As hl3official writes on Reddit: “The Jeep has no purpose anymore (it used to serve to quickly reach a certain point and/or to flank, but neither of these options is realizable or necessary anymore).”
This is partly because the maps are smaller than in previous installments, explains iChronox. On the other hand, some users like Dark-Cloud666 point out on Reddit that the Jeeps are easy targets. They are becoming death traps, which is why walking is often the safer option.
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Tests are meant to bring improvements
What do the developers say? In a conversation with PC Gamer, the topic came up. Kit Eklöf, Hardware Producer at DICE, has listened to the editors’ feedback on the Jeeps and responded:
“I will pass the feedback on the light vehicles to the team today. I also want to point out that a Battlefield Labs test will take place soon, where we will test some improvements to the vehicles regarding this issue, especially since we have received feedback that vehicles are death traps. We will try a package of vehicle improvements in Labs very soon, so keep an eye out for it.”
Until then, players continue to face the dilemma: Do they walk to the flag points and mission objectives and be a bit safer, or do they risk being blown up in the Jeep by mines, tanks, or helicopters?
A player has expanded his Steam Deck with simple means by adding a second screen. This shows what could also be possible with the Nintendo Switch 2 if DS games become playable.
How did the player do that? In a thread on Reddit, user rediiboy shares his attempt to turn a Steam Deck into a Nintendo DS. For this, he simply combined an additional small monitor with a magnetic smartphone holder and attached it to his handheld.
The magnets snugly fit against the handheld and leave enough space to also use the rear buttons of the Steam Deck. According to the poster, the magnets do not obstruct or interfere with the fan and other hardware components behind.
This is what it looks like:
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With this, the user not only enabled himself to use 2 screens with his handheld but also shows what would be possible with the Nintendo Switch 2 if Nintendo DS or 3DS games became playable.
Nintendo has recently added GameCube classics to the collection – will Wii or DS games be added soon?
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Nintendo shows in the trailer their GameCube collection on the Switch 2
Solution for Nintendo Switch not entirely unlikely
Why could something like this also come for the Switch 2? After Nintendo added GameCube classics to the Nintendo Switch Online collection, the rumor mill among fans was already churning about whether Wii or DS console games would be added soon.
As leaker @Shpeshal_Nick shares in his post via x.com, there are apparently official plans for how this could be implemented on the Switch 2 – such as using Switch controllers as substitutes for the Wii remote and Nunchuks, for example, a Switch 1 as a second screen for DS games, or solutions that do not require a second screen.
An additional screen that is attached to the Switch itself is also conceivable (see TheGamer.com). There are also patents that Nintendo has filed that specifically deal with such solutions, as @MikeOdysseyYT shares via x.com.
Accordingly, a construction like the one rediiboy created with his Steam Deck is not so far-fetched – even if we shouldn’t hope for it too soon, if @Shpeshal_Nick is right.
Diablo 2 has received a new class with the Warlock. But shortly after release, it is too powerful for many players. There are heated discussions in the community, and some are especially annoyed by the “whining”.
On Reddit, the community is now discussing whether the class should really be this strong. After all, not everyone is satisfied that the Warlock surpasses some other classes in certain areas.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected introduces the new class of the Warlock in the gameplay trailer
“It’s time for something new”
What do the players say? The post by the user SaltLord_XIII on Reddit sparked some heated debates. In his post, the user asks to stop the whining that the Warlock is causing due to its current state.
With a newcomer like this, the first reaction from some players would be to “cry and complain that your class is no longer the absolute best after two and a half decades.”
One should enjoy the Warlock now and wait, the user continues. Blizzard would address the balancing problem in due time. In the end, SaltLord_XIII thanks the developer for the additional content and thus ends on a positive note.
In the comments, there is some agreement, but also many players who have a different opinion:
“I always play Barbarians and find it quite sad that a class called Warlock does more physical damage than Barbarians,” laments d—d.
“We all want to play this class – and we want it to be as much fun as possible. We just want there to be some challenge left. Keep the class. Keep its strength. But adjust the aspects that are ridiculously overpowered,” demands hombrent.
“Have you seen what people have done with this class? The screenshots with 175-200k damage?” asks Invictus-Faeces.
“I mainly play Barbarian and have zero interest in the Warlock. I think many of us are not against new content; we are just cautious about the shift in power that Blizzard has become notorious for lately,” explains trstnl.
And Due-Listen2632 agrees: “If we as a community don’t literally protest against the absurd power levels of all Warlock specifications, we are basically telling Blizzard: New things must be more powerful than everything else, and nothing else is fun.”
Some comments also point out that adjustments are likely to be forthcoming for the new class due to its overpowering nature. Presumably, the Warlock will no longer easily surpass all others. What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to let us know in the comments. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz took a look at the game immediately after the major update: The best Diablo manages with a shadow drop to make me start the download immediately after 4 years of break
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In ARC Raiders it can quickly happen that you lose all your valuable loot when you encounter other Raiders. Players therefore get creative when it comes to convincing their teammates.
Why do players get creative? In ARC Raiders, it can end badly when you encounter other Raiders. If they shoot you down, you fall to the ground and there is a phase where other players can help you up or you can crawl the last few meters to safety.
Or – they finish you off and you lose all the hard-earned loot from the round.
A thread on Reddit shows that Raiders come up with all sorts of ideas to save their skin and their loot.
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ARC Raiders has an incredibly peaceful community – Even the developers are surprised
“The energy of a Golden Retriever will take you far in this game.”
What do players do to save themselves? As RedundantDuplication posts in his Reddit thread, he has come across numerous sayings and approaches that players use to try to get their opponents to back off. Sometimes more, sometimes less successfully. His favorite approach is “Please, I have family in Speranza”. Of course, this refers to our favorite rooster, Scrappy.
In his narrated case, it didn’t work, but the other Raider told him, who would care about Scrappy? Through the short role play, his death wasn’t so bad and created a nice memory.
In the over 500 comments, there are many such stories – many of them have actually led to players saving their skin and securing their loot:
Miserable-Island9875 recounts how he lost a truly epic duel in Stella Montis and gave his opponent a “GG man. That was a good fight.” as he went down. His opponent stopped the decisive blow and replied with a “Yes” emote. He let the user go. Jabberclenchjaw2 adds: “The energy of a Golden Retriever will take you far in this game. Stay positive!”
Other variants were:
guitman27 reports: “I was snitched on at the dam by a guy, and I could hear his dog over the radio. I told him that his dog wouldn’t approve – and that he damn well should revive me with a defibrillator. I heard a dog barking, a deep sigh, and a ‘Alright’.”
doctronic writes: “Usually I tell them to wait, I have a joke! But no one has ever let me tell the joke.”
vTarpz admits: “I like to call them stream snipers, even though I don’t stream myself.”
Swampcardboard explains: “‘We could have been friends’, ‘I would have given you the blueprints from my safety bag if you had asked me’ to make them reconsider. I actually don’t care if people play PvP, I just find it entertaining.”
Even though their ideas aren’t always successful, they usually lead to funny or beautiful memories. And that is worth almost more to many players than any loot they could collect in the match.
The series to Fallout finally takes the characters to the iconic gambling metropolis New Vegas in the 2nd season. If it were up to the writers, the first season would have taken place there. However, there was opposition from Bethesda.
If you ask Fallout players about their favorite installment, you often hear: Fallout New Vegas.
The part that was not developed by Bethesda itself, but by Obsidian Entertainment, remains very popular to this day. This is partly due to an important location, namely the city of New Vegas, which is located in the Mojave Desert.
There, the mysterious Mr. House rules, and there are many peculiar stories and characters to meet. Season 1 of the Amazon series ended with a panoramic shot of New Vegas and served as a teaser for the continuation.
Many fans must have been pleased that a significant part of the 2nd season actually took place in the gambling metropolis. However, the writers behind the series had wanted to move the story there much earlier.
There was opposition from the developer Bethesda Game Studios and its head Todd Howard.
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The official trailer for Fallout Season 2 takes us back to the apocalypse
“It’s a tricky matter”
Why was Todd Howard against New Vegas? In a video interview with Kinda Funny Games on YouTube, the studio head talks about the early work on the Amazon series. According to him, the writing team had already toyed with the idea of having the story set in New Vegas for season 1.
Howard had concerns:
I said: “I would hold that back. That’s such a typical feature of Fallout – let’s establish the base first, then we can go to New Vegas.
The reason for the hesitation was partly due to the reputation that New Vegas enjoys as a game and location. Howard requested that the city be shown only in season 2. Ultimately, he was satisfied with the result and implementation in season 2:
I think they did really well because it’s a tricky matter. You have a cult place, a popular game, certain storylines that end differently, very strong characters … and there are countless ways to mess that up. So that can be quite a minefield, right? And I think they did great.
Indeed, New Vegas appears very faithful in the series and must have evoked fond memories of players’ adventures in the city. However, Howard and his team wanted to ensure that the events of the series and the game did not contradict each other:
We spent a lot of time saying we don’t want to contradict anything that happened in the games, but want to see if there are areas that the writers really want to focus on.
Especially how Mr. House is used in the series would have excited Howard – just like his actor Justin Theroux.
Narratively, it was worth saving this highlight to first establish the foundations and build great expectations with the end of season 1. Were you impressed by New Vegas in the series? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. A creative mind behind the underlying game has mixed feelings: New Vegas is the setting of Fallout Season 2, but the author of the game sees a problem
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In Pokémon GO, you are on the way to Kalos. This event brings strong bonuses daily – it starts tomorrow.
What is the way to Kalos? This event is basically the preparation event for the big Kalos Tour next weekend. But the way to Kalos also offers bonuses, and certainly exciting Pokémon.
Starting Monday, you will find different legendary Pokémon, bonuses, raids, and more content every day.
The start is on February 23rd at 00:00. And we will take a closer look at this day here.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
What does Monday bring on the way to Kalos?
Legendary Pokémon: Monday revolves around the Kanto region and brings you three classics in 5-star raids: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. They will also have a raid hour from 18:00 to 19:00 on Monday evening.
All three bring special moves:
Articuno knows the charge move Hurricane
Zapdos knows the fast move Thunder Shock
Moltres knows the charge move Sky Attack
What other Pokémon appear? In the wild, you can also expect Kanto Pokémon. You will encounter:
Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Pikachu
Clefairy
Meowth
If you participate in level-1 raids, you will encounter Pikachu wearing a red cap or a leafy hat.
And in 2-km eggs, you might hatch Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum, and Deino. They are not from the Kanto region, but they can be hatched throughout the entire way to Kalos.
Which bonuses apply on Monday? In general, the way to Kalos offers quite a few bonuses. These also apply on Monday:
halved hatching distance for eggs
increased remote raid limit to 30
Event field research with candies and XL candies for the respective raid bosses of the day
Costumed Pikachu in certain field research tasks
A free, limited-time research with costumed Pikachu, candies, TMs, and other items
It is possible to receive special backgrounds for Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. These are themed after the teams Wisdom (Articuno), Intuition (Zapdos), and Valor (Moltres).
Additionally, the new GO Pass starts, in which you can encounter Lucario among other Pokémon. More bonuses are also included, which you can find here in our overall overview of the way to Kalos.
The way to Kalos marks the end of the current month and, thus, the season, which peaks with the Kalos Tour. New Mega Raids also play a major role, introducing a completely new level in Pokémon GO. Everything you need to know about it is here: All about Super Mega Raids in Pokémon GO.
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Not at all, elves belong to the “Good”: There are 3 types of them in WarhammerFantasy, and it’s not always easy to say which one you would rather encounter.
The elves are one of the oldest races created by The Old Ones (the creators of the Warhammer Fantasy world). They are somewhat taller than normal humans and slimmer, but they can most easily be recognized by their pointed ears. If they do not fall in battle, elves can live for thousands of years. In addition, they possess a natural affinity for magic: Of the 7 most powerful mages in Warhammer Fantasy, two are elves.
So far, the elves of Warhammer do not differ much from those in other fantasy worlds. The differences from other elves, for example, as you know them from Dungeons & Dragons or The Lord of the Rings, lie more in their… “temperament.” For they are significantly more cruel than those of other worlds.
A clear distinction between Good and Evil does not really exist in Warhammer. This is particularly true for Warhammer 40K, but it also applies to fantasy to a certain degree. This is especially noticeable with the elves. They were originally a single people but eventually split into three. They now differ significantly in their culture and the goals they pursue.
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Asur – The “Good” among the Elves?
The High Elves, or the “Asur,” as they call themselves, are one of the oldest and most powerful civilizations of the Old World. They are a proud race of masterful warriors, and their mages are second to none. The supreme rulers of the High Elves are the Phoenix King and the Everqueen. Their homeland is Ulthuan, a mist-shrouded island continent in the center of a great ocean.
Accordingly, the Asur are among the best sailors of the Old World. They have been everywhere and possess numerous colonies in many parts of the known world. Their archers are among the best in the Old World, and they command powerful creatures like great eagles and dragons.
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Die Armee der Hochelfen aus Ulthuan im Tabletop von Warhammer Fantasy
At first glance, the High Elves appear to be the closest to the “Good.” However, this appearance can be deceiving, for their pride quickly turns into arrogance:
On the one hand, they fight for order in the world. They are powerful opponents of Chaos – an evil force that wants to destroy the world.
On the other hand, they often see themselves as superior to other races and can be extremely cruel towards them.
One of the best examples of this is the so-called “War of the Beard,” which the High Elves once waged against the Dwarves. Although it was instigated by their relatives, the Dark Elves, the High Elves are responsible for the escalation.
Dark Elves, disguised as High Elves, plundered caravans and settlements of the Dwarves. When news of this reached the High King of the Dwarves, he sent a delegation to the court of the Phoenix King. Until that point, the relationship between elves and dwarves had been characterized by friendship. Therefore, the Dwarves demanded an explanation for these incidents.
However, the Phoenix King was completely indifferent to the Dwarves’ concerns. Moreover, instead of simply sending them away, he had the delegation publicly have their beards cut off – an indescribable insult to the Dwarves. This was followed by a long, bloody war in which both sides suffered great losses and even killed innocents. It is almost admirable that there is a High Elf who is too brutal even for his king.
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MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes rarely watches German movies, but a crime series on Netflix surprised him so much that he is now a fan– even if he only understands half of it.
German movies often have a negative reputation, even for me. I rarely watch them, and apart from highlights like Rheingold, Systemsprenger or Das Lehrerzimmer, I haven’t been a big fan of films from recent years.
Without really being able to explain it, I was sitting on the couch last Sunday looking for a short film that you can watch before going to sleep. After a long, desperate search, I stumbled upon Dampfnudelblues from 2013. After all, it only lasts about 90 minutes.
Even though I have no experience with Bavarian culture and sometimes don’t understand the dialect, I was surprised: The film is really good and the whole series is worth watching.
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The trailer for Dampfnudelblues shows the atmosphere you can expect in the Bavarian crime story
A unique atmosphere
A German crime series set in Bavaria. At first, it sounds like a film that would likely be assigned to boomers in the cinema, which wouldn’t appeal to me as part of Generation Z. But to be honest: The Eberhofer crime stories are something special.
The film series is based on the novels by author Rita Falk, and all 9 films were directed by Ed Herzog. The focus is always on the policeman Franz Eberhofer, who solves a case per film as the village sheriff in the fictional community of Niederkaltenkirchen.
On paper, the films seem like classic provincial crime stories, just set in a small community in Bavaria. But these films have a special vibe that you can’t find anywhere else.
The community feels like a detached place, and combined with the quirky residents and the dialect, it creates a certain coziness that I only know from my grandmother’s hometown in Poland. It’s absurd, sometimes a bit uncomfortable, but also cozy.
Niederkaltenkirchen is like a bubble that has its own problems but is somehow cut off from the rest of the world. You get to know dynamics, characters, and rituals, making the films feel like a comfort zone. I immerse myself in them and enjoy the cases, the quirky jokes, but also the rural tranquility that I rarely experience as a city kid.
But the films don’t work just because of the atmosphere. Without Franz Eberhofer, played by Sebastian Bezzel, the films wouldn’t be nearly as fascinating.
Everyone knows the image of a classic detective. A serious type, dark cases, and a long coat. Franz Eberhofer as a character is almost an anti-thesis. He is always sarcastic, has little sense of timing, and his clothing looks more like that of a man dressed as a policeman for Carnival.
But he has a sense of justice that he pursues, even if he probably shouldn’t. Eberhofer is the anchor point for viewers because he often feels out of place. At the same time, the place is also a safe space for him. When things go wrong, he goes to the bar and drinks with his friends.
Sebastian Bezzel strikes a really nice balance between parody and a love letter to this type of person. Franz Eberhofer is persistent, doesn’t always treat his friends perfectly, and his choice of words leaves something to be desired. But that’s precisely his charm.
In contrast, he has characteristics that one would associate with detectives from the noir genre. He is always calm, always has a plan, and can be a bit rough when it comes to drawing his weapon.
A nice contrast to him are the side characters. His cheeky grandmother, his stoner father, and the residents of Niederkaltenkirchen are quirky and uncomfortable, but exude a similar fascination as Eberhofer.
I can only recommend everyone to check out one of the films, but admittedly they also have some weaknesses. The look fits the ambiance, but sometimes the camera isn’t optimal. I would have wished for more experimentation. There are some spots that show it, but there is still more potential.
The other criticism: The series is super interesting, but you also have to embrace the jokes that my generation would probably describe as cringe. Some gags hit, but often they are flirting with old man jokes that you would hear in a small pub – after all, they usually fit the ambiance.
What do film experts say about the Eberhofer crime stories? As part of this article, I also asked film expert Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur why he can recommend the Eberhofer crime stories as a fan of the series:
The Bavarian Eberhofer crime stories are like the Austrian Knochenmann cult films – only as a mass-compatible canteen dish: lighter, shallower – but seasoned exactly for the German palate!
The necessary spice in the staging nicely elevates them from the usual monotony: the music creates a sleepy provincial western that the Coen brothers couldn’t imagine more absurdly. The characters look directly into the camera and our souls like Hannibal Lecter. Only they don’t scare us with it, but remind me of the archetypes from my village youth years. Everything feels strangely familiar… and thus like the feeling of coming home.
You have to like the characters, even if they keep going in circles with each film like Franz Eberhofer in a roundabout.
Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur on the Eberhofer crime stories
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In the course of his podcast Nerd & Kultur, he even recorded a whole episode about the film series and spoke with film critic Antje Wessels about the peculiarities of the Eberhofer crime stories. You can listen to the episode here:
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Where can I watch the Eberhofer crime stories? The series currently consists of 9 films, released in this order:
Dampfnudelblues (2013)
Winterkartoffelknödel (2014)
Schweinskopf al dente (2016)
Grießnockerlaffäre (2017)
Sauerkrautkoma (2018)
Leberkäsjunkie (2019)
Kaiserschmarrndrama (2021)
Guglhupfgeschwader (2022)
Rehragout-Rendezvous (2023)
You can currently find all the films on Netflix. That’s where I watched them, as I prefer that platform. Otherwise, you can also find the films on subscription on HBO Max or RTL+, or many of them for free in the ARD Mediathek.
It doesn’t really matter which film you start with. The cases and characters work individually as well. Even if it seems that the films only appeal to boomers, I can only encourage you to check them out, as it is definitely worth it. You can find more crime recommendations here: 5 strong Nordic crime series for a gloomy TV evening
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The new MMORPG Aion 2 is already a huge success in Korea and Taiwan. MeinMMO explains why the game has what it takes to end the MMORPG drought and where criticism is justified.
New MMORPGs have been truly successful only in exceptional cases over the past years. New World, Throne and Liberty, Lost Ark – these are probably the big three when looking at the current MMORPG decade. However, a new contender for the best MMORPG of the decade is approaching with Aion 2 in 2026.
The new MMORPG has been running in Korea and Taiwan since November 19, 2025, which is why we can already say if and why the MMORPG has what it takes to sweep everything in 2026.
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Here you can see the trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Massive Success in Korea
How is Aion 2 doing? Before looking at the contents of Aion 2, one should take a look at the feedback from the players of the MMORPG. Aion 2 is breaking all records for NCSoft and is exceeding the expectations of the publisher and developer.
This is also noticeable among the developers, as they recently received a substantial promotion for their good performance and are looking forward to new job titles and advancement within the company.
The goals for the Western release have been revised upwards due to the success in Asia, and NCSoft is currently doing everything to keep the MMORPG on a successful course.
Beginning with the hallmark of Aion, which made the predecessor popular: flying. The wings, as the wings are called in Aion 2, make the game world much larger. Instead of walking the same paths from point A to B, the wings allow for vertical exploration, thus expanding the game world by adding new levels.
This also sets Aion 2 apart from the competition. While other games have flying mounts, the exciting gameplay happens primarily on the ground. In contrast, Aion 2 builds its own game world from multiple levels, making it feel much more vibrant due to its height than the fields and forests of other MMORPGs.
The Unreal Engine 5 also plays into the MMORPG’s hands. It allows developers to technically implement this much more complex game world. The result is a game world 36 times larger than in Part 1. And of course, the characters in the game also look great thanks to UE5.
However, flying is not just important for exploration, as Aion 2 also switches between ground and aerial combat, providing a new, fresh gaming experience that you can’t find in any other MMORPG.
On the next page, you’ll learn more about the contents of Aion 2
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Are you looking for the best counters against Mega Gallade in Pokémon GO? We will show you which attackers and moves you should use in battle.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Gallade? Gallade is a Pokémon from the 4th generation. Along with Gardevoir, it is one of the two evolutions that can evolve from Ralts (or Kirlia). Gallade has the types Fighting and Psychic.
Mega-Galagladi will be available in Mega Raids on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and can be challenged here by you. The boss is part of this year’s GO Tour.
We will show you which counters you should ideally use against Mega Gallade and which types the Pokémon is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega Gallade in Raids – With These Counters
Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Fly
Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough
Is there a Shiny version of Mega Gallade? Yes, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Gallade if you are lucky.
How many trainers are needed? If you have strong counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat Mega Gallade with just 2 trainers. If you do not have the optimal counters, you should rely on more trainers.
If you want to complete many raids in a row, you should plan and assemble your team in advance. This not only saves you time in the raid lobbies but also ensures that you always face the Pokémon with your optimal counters: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.
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A professional video producer who has created trailers for various famous games, along with other talented artists, created a short film about ARC Raiders. This impresses the community of the shooter with its quality and beauty.
What is this short film about? It is the 12-minute short film “THIS IS ARC RAIDERS,” released by Player One Stories on YouTube. It showcases the world where Raiders fight for survival on the surface day by day, old footage of the first ARC attacks in a found-footage style, and the beauty of the shooter presented through cinematic art.
The short film addresses not only the first ARC attacks and humanity’s fight for survival but also the conflicts that arise among people in an apocalypse. What defines ARC Raiders as a PvPvE shooter becomes a central theme in the film, along with all the betrayals, double standards, and consequences.
Trust no one. Take everything. That’s what we learn out there in the sun.
– Coe from THIS IS ARC RAIDERS by Player One Stories on YouTube
The film was entirely shot in the game. The footage consists of a mix of random players and a handful of scripted sequences with self-recorded dialogues from professional voices. And all this without access to camera tools or developer commands.
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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
A short film that showcases ARC Raiders at its best
What makes the short film so powerful? Even though it is a passion project created without any support or tools from Embark, it radiates a highly professional quality due to the team.
Written, directed, and produced by Gage Allen, who has worked on official trailers for titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2, or Stellaris. But also among the voice actors are professional voices from Game of Thrones (Edwars Dogliani), Hades (Avalon Penrose), and SMITE (Sarah Ruth Thomas).
In addition to the strong performance of the voice actors, the short film impresses mainly through its staging and beauty. Here, the professional backgrounds of the team are evident, creating images one would expect in the cinema. Here you can see a few screenshots from the film on YouTube that illustrate this:
How does the ARC Raiders community react to the film project? The community of the shooter is more than impressed with the team’s achievement. Under the video, they express their enthusiasm and prove how effective the short film actually is:
“You perfectly captured the feeling of doom that the developers wanted to convey. With the old, grainy VHS style and all. That gave me goosebumps… immediate goosebumps,” writes @houseofexiles.
“Creating something like this without access to developer tools and solely with self-recorded footage and editing skills… that’s phenomenal,” thinks @tohrmentrixabyss1713.
“I love how you incorporated the PvPvE and the debates around it,” praises @robert_39e.
“This is pure cinema. If Embark hasn’t put you on their payroll yet, they should change that as soon as possible,” finds @Phaultless.
You can watch the entire short film here:
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As of this article’s publication, the short film is less than 24 hours old and has already been viewed over 14,000 times. If you are a big fan of the game or have become curious, we highly recommend you take 12 minutes of your day to give the film a chance.
Larian has solid evidence of where in the trailer for Divinityyou have rewound the most. One of the developers acts completely innocent, fans too (even if they were caught red-handed).
What kind of evidence is that? YouTube has a built-in feature that highlights the most viewed parts of a video. You can recognize this by a graph: If it goes up, it can mean that viewers have rewound this part more often.
If you look at what the highlights in the Divinity trailer are, two scenes stand out right away. Unsurprisingly, both scenes are where it unexpectedly becomes sexy for a moment – amidst all the vomit and violence in the trailer.
For reasons of youth protection, the trailer is only available on YouTube, but there in full length. Once again, a reminder that this trailer is only suitable for an adult audience.
Instead, here you see the trailer for the predecessor, Divinity: Original Sin 2:
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer
Larian knows what you did
The developers have noticed: They have realized which scenes their fans wanted to see more than once. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director at Larian Studios (the developers of Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3), recently shared a screenshot on X.
This screenshot likely represents an excerpt from an internal conversation among the developers. There someone writes: “Never noticed our 2 most replayed moments were the sexy times in xcal trailer [xcal presumably stands for Excalibur, the former codename for Divinity].” Douse jokingly refers to some “very important findings”.
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However, a user on X protects the caught fans. @The_Raxir writes: “To be fair, this was the best look at the Lizard race and seeing if they were in the game.” He adds:
“I’m sure all these people are just giant Larian Lizard fans like myself and there’s no ulterior motive as to why this section in particular was replayed.”
Holy_lettuce, on the other hand, says: “Probably people not being able to tell exactly what went on because it was on screen for like .2 seconds so people went back, kinda like doing a double take lol”
The trailer sparked a lot of discussions when it was first shown at the Game Awards 2025: Some found it great, others thought it was too intense. Larian, the developers of the game, do not shy away from disgusting and gruesome scenes – not to mention that it also became risqué.
