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Sauercrowd sets the 40 Twitch streamers for the first raid, Metashi and HandOfBlood play it safe

Team Rocket returns with a powerful legendary Crypto monster and new Shiny in Pokémon GO

Why are the two hardcore deaths so bitter? For several reasons:

Both level 60 characters had an incredible amount of playtime and progress invested.
On February 22, the first raid of Sauercrowd will take place, and Jan Hegenberg and Vassilly were firmly scheduled for the day.
Jan Hegenberg is the bard of the Sauercrowd project and a living legend within the WoW community through his songs. Seeing him in the Molten Core would have been really great. He would surely have provided great entertainment here and there.
Vassilly worked hard to reach level 60 and get into the raid. It took him 6 attempts. Time and again, he suffered fatal mishaps during so-called AoE leveling (where you gather many enemies and blast them with the mage’s frost spells).

According to MeinMMO reader Brati, Vlesk and Ray will take the places of Jan and Vassilly on Sunday in the raid – thank you for the tip! If you want to know who is still in the first raid, check this out: Sauercrowd sets the 40 Twitch streamers for the first raids, Metashi and HandOfBlood play it safe

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Pokémon GO introduces new feature, significantly changes Mega Evolution

Max Handwerk 20. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO is getting an update. The new motto: Super Mega Evolution! What does it entail?

What is the Super Mega Evolution? This new feature represents an enhancement of the previous Mega Evolution, composed of various elements.

Super Mega Raids – a new type of Mega Raid, more details below
The Super Max Level, a new Mega Level
Link Charges, a new resource for Super Mega Raids

When does the new feature start? The new feature launches with the Kalos Tour, and this weekend, the first can already use it if they participate in the local live events in Tainan or Los Angeles.

For everyone else, the new feature will play a role from the global Kalos Tour next week.

And what exactly the points of the feature mean for you, we summarize here for you.

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How to use Super Mega Raids?

The Super Mega Raids will be a new, challenging experience in Pokémon GO. The key points:

The raids will be difficult; the Pokémon GO team announces that you need at least groups of eight for this. Legendary ones may require even more.
Every trainer should deploy a Mega Pokémon in battle.
The Super Mega Raid Pokémon can go into a rage and use shields.
Every trainer can only break one shield. Therefore, you need many people.
Mega Pokémon can break the shields more easily.
There are more rewards, such as more Mega Energy.

During the Kalos Tour: During the Kalos Tour, Super Mega Raids are expected to bring you an increased shiny chance for the defeated Pokémon and a higher likelihood of strong values.

How can I participate? Info on Link Charges and Pass

The new Link Charges will be a resource that can be used for the Super Raid participation.

On-site, you have a choice:
- Use Link Charges
- Or a Premium Battle Pass, i.e., the usual Raid Pass
As a remote raid, you must use a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges.
Link Charges can be earned through weekly challenges, gifts from friends, or community meetups.

What does the new Super Max Level bring?

This new Mega Level represents an enhancement of the previous three Mega Levels.

For the new Mega Level, you need to use Mega Energy. Therefore, one must earn it first.
Your Pokémon will receive significantly increased CP at the Super Max Level.
The candy, XL candy, and XP bonus when catching Pokémon of the same type will be increased.
The Mega cooldown period of your monster will be reduced to 24 hours. This means you can Mega evolve it once a day without energy costs.
Apparently, the Super Max Level will not be available for all Mega Pokémon from the start. The debuting Mega Sarzenia and Mega Calamanero will have the option during the Kalos Tour.

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What do you think of the new feature? Is it a challenge you look forward to? What else would you wish for the feature? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what else is coming in Pokémon GO this month: Here you can read everything about the events in Pokémon GO in February 2026.

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WoW admits to having “lost something” because dungeons are too much e-sports

Cortyn 20. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Dungeons in World of Warcraft have lost some of their magic, and that is due to Mythic+. But something new is supposed to fill this gap.

Dungeons in World of Warcraft are no longer what they once were – for better or worse. Especially in the endgame, “Mythic+” is mainly about performance, skill, and speed. The dungeons are quite linear and designed exactly for that. But this doesn’t have to last forever, as not everyone likes this e-sport aspect of the dungeons. A gap that Labyrinths are soon to fill.

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What are Labyrinths? Labyrinths are a new type of content coming in Patch 12.1.5 – that is, later in the course of Midnight. They are basically “Mega-Depths” that are divided into many large areas and are not reset between visits within a week. Anyone who wants can play through a labyrinth continuously, but that will likely take several hours. Those who prefer a different approach can tackle the labyrinth piece by piece alone or with friends. That’s exactly what should bring back a feeling that has long been lost in WoW.

Labyrinths are supposed to bring back the old dungeon feeling from Classic

What was said? In an interview with PCGamer, Blizzard talked about what the upcoming “Labyrinths” are supposed to be and how they are meant to bring back something that may have been lost over the years. Dylan Barker from the WoW team (Encounter Designer) explained:

Depths have shown us that there is a great hunger for them. Not just for something that fills small time slots, but something you can go into alone, where you press the buttons, feel your class, fight a few real monsters, and be rewarded with real loot.

Paul Kubit notes that there used to be something similar in dungeons back in the day.

If you remember back in Classic, we had dungeons like Maraudon, Blackrock Spire, and Blackrock Depths, where we had around 20 bosses in a dungeon. That’s not something that happens now – dungeons mostly have 3 or 4 bosses and maybe we have lost something in the process. (…)

Perhaps, with the aim of the specific ‘Mythic+’ mode, we no longer have those ‘weekend projects’ where you just get lost in a cave with a few friends and clear it completely.’

However, it should be noted that these huge dungeons from Vanilla WoW were also so large because the developers designed them with the expectation that all players would only play them once.

Nevertheless, this is a feeling that they want to bring back in the future:

This fantasy RPG feeling of getting lost in a big dungeon no longer exists in the dungeons – but it could come back to life in Depths when you look at something like the Labyrinths. So this is something that Labyrinths are supposed to achieve on an emotional level.

Is it really Mythic’s fault? Basically, one has to say: No. Because large, confusing dungeons where you could lose yourself for hours have not existed long before the introduction of Mythic+ either. Already in the first expansion, The Burning Crusade, many dungeons were divided into “wings” that represented their own dungeons. Just think of the 3 instances in Zangarmarsh or the dungeons in Hellfire Citadel on the Hellfire Peninsula. So Dungeons were already reduced to smaller areas with only a handful of bosses in The Burning Crusade.

At the same time, Mythic+ now also makes it difficult for developers to deviate from this system again. Because now every dungeon is developed directly with “Mythic+” in mind, so large dungeons with a confusing design almost never occur anymore. The only exception here are the “Mega-Dungeons” that come into the game from time to time – but even they have become more linear.

New players, meanwhile, have entirely different problems in World of Warcraft that will become even more apparent in a few weeks. Because if Blizzard does not drastically revamp the early game, returning and new players could be massively deterred: “They will think the game is a joke”

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If the Emperor from Warhammer 40,000 existed in Fantasy, he would be Karl Franz – Who is this powerful human?

Ody 20. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

No matter if 40,000 or fantasy: An empire of men from Warhammer is nothing without its emperor. In fantasy, this role falls to a man named Karl Franz, but who is he actually?

A major source of inspiration for the empire of men from Warhammer Fantasy was the Holy Roman Empire. For this reason, a small excursion into history:

The Holy Roman Empire existed from the Late Middle Ages until 1806 and was a union of numerous territories in Central Europe.
This empire was ruled by an emperor who was elected by the electors of the individual countries in the empire – the office was not directly hereditary.

The empire from Warhammer Fantasy is very similar: It is located in the center of the Old World and consists of many smaller provinces. The empire is constantly in turmoil – whether due to external threats like marauding orcs or electors vying for the emperor’s throne.

Not only politics but also the names of the provinces, cities, and figures of the empire are German-influenced. The full name of the current emperor Karl Franz is, and this is really no joke: Karl-Franz I of Holswig-Schliestein.

In the trailer for Immortal Empires for Total War: Warhammer 3 shows Karl Franz his skill as a diplomat:

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Total War: Warhammer 3 – Launch Trailer Immortal Empires

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Chosen of Sigmar, Warrior and Diplomat

And here we are again with the man of the hour: Karl Franz is the elector of Reikland, a province in the center of the empire. There lies also Altdorf, the largest and richest city of the empire and its capital. Karl Franz ascended the throne in the year 2502 of the imperial calendar, with year 0 marking the founding of the empire by Sigmar Heldenhammer.

Karl Franz is not only emperor but also Sigmar’s chosen one. The legendary founding father is currently worshipped as a god during Karl Franz’s time. His powerful warhammer Ghal Maraz, a gift from the Dwarves, has become the symbol of his cult (and over time also of Warhammer Fantasy).

By the way, Sigmar’s hammer is the same weapon with which Karl Franz goes into battle – a sign of his authority as ruler. His mount of choice is a mighty griffon named Deathclaw. He raised this creature himself when it was still a chick.

This may all sound as if Karl Franz rules the empire through sheer strength. And he is undoubtedly a powerful warrior who prefers to fight at the front with his troops. But in a world where there’s constantly only war, he also recognizes the value of diplomacy. Many say that Karl Franz is even the best statesman and diplomat in the entire Old World.

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A Defender Until The End

The final days of Warhammer Fantasy were also spent by the emperor protecting his people from dangers from outside. First against the undead of Sylvanian in the east, then against the great hordes of chaos that came from the far north.

When Karl Franz later fell in battle against a powerful champion of Nurgle, he was revived by Sigmar himself. In the process, he eliminated any corruption from the chaos god of pestilence and drove off its champions. 6 crazy chaos champions can be found in our list.

Shortly before the end of the world, Karl Franz even received a power-up from Azyr, the blue wind of magic. This wind influences the weather and allows skilled wizards to summon storms and even comets. But even with the power of Azyr, Karl Franz couldn’t stop the downfall of the world.

The world of Warhammer Fantasy is ancient, thousands of years older than Karl Franz and Sigmar. Many powerful beings existed long before them. Which among them are the oldest, you can find out here: Mystical beings have created the world of Warhammer Fantasy, but there are 3 “people” that are even older.

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Pokémon GO: New promo code brings you 4 fairy monsters – Here’s how to redeem it

Max Handwerk 20. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO a new promo code has appeared. We summarize all important information.

What is the promo code? The new promo code is:

TH4NKY0UF41RYMUCH

It is currently available due to the ongoing local GO Tour events in the game.

When does the code expire? That is still uncertain, so it should be redeemed as soon as possible.

What does the code bring? With the code you receive a temporary research task, which consists of four steps. Each of these steps rewards you with a Fairy-type Pokémon:

Parfi
Flauschling
Dedenne
Feelinara

Additionally, you will receive candy for these Pokémon, XP, a smoke, a golden raspberry, a sanan berry, and Feelinara stickers through the research.

However: The research itself will expire on Monday, March 2 at 12:00 PM, if you have unlocked it. Please keep this in mind when planning its resolution. Note that this is the expiration date of the research, not of the code itself. The code can also expire earlier.

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How do I redeem a promo code in Pokémon GO?

For this, you need to go to the store page of Pokémon GO. You can find the link to redeem the code in the Pokémon GO store here: https://store.pokemongo.com/de/offer-redemption.

Here, log in with your Pokémon GO credentials and you can enter the code. Redeem it and switch back to the game.

Here you will find a notification that the task has been redeemed. In the journal, you will find a corresponding badge indicating this. And the research should also appear in your research tab.

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The GO Tour starts its local live events this weekend in two locations, Tainan and Los Angeles. A week later, it will also start globally, and the GO Tour will begin for everyone. To keep you informed about what’s happening in Pokémon GO: Here are all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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With these 6 tips you can improve the atmosphere of your sessions in Dungeons & Dragons without having to pay much

Caroline Fuller 20. February 2026 Reading time 8 minutes

Compared to video games, a campaign in Dungeons & Dungeons in tabletop does not come with pre-made music, visuals, or cinematic cutscenes. Here, the imagination of the players and the Dungeon Master is especially required to fully immerse into the adventure. MeinMMO editor Caro presents you 6 tips to enhance this imagination with some helpers – and they don’t even have to be cumbersome or expensive.

In Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs, one primarily relies on one’s own imagination and creativity when the group embarks on the adventure. Whether it’s cool combat maneuvers, an intense conversation between friends or foes, or simply a strong setting presented by the game master: All this is played at the table but mostly takes place in the mind’s eye. It’s no wonder many players say their campaigns feel like a true movie or series in their head.

To support this feeling and make your sessions even more intense and atmospheric, there are various “immersion helpers” that can assist you. My D&D group and I have discovered over a year and a half what things can actually enhance the atmosphere.

Of course, there are examples like Critical Role, Dimension 20, or other famous D&D groups, who create particularly slick immersion through their livestreams. However, they usually have higher expectations and a correspondingly higher budget than a regular friends group for their D&D sessions.

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However, that does not mean one must completely forego a nice atmosphere.

In this list, we present 6 tips that can enhance the atmosphere of your D&D sessions, as well as budget-friendly ways and personal tips that have already excited my group.

When gathering in person to play Dungeons & Dragons, you can quickly create a suitable mood through the design of the room.

Many imagine the famous role-playing party basements, tabletop tables, and converted screens that one yearns for on social media. However, it is also possible to set the right atmosphere much cheaper and with less effort. Only the fewest groups possess all these resources, let alone the space for it. Many groups rely on their living room or, as in my case, the kitchen as a play area. Yet, there are many ways to create more mood here.

Light sources, intensity, and color

Light is a significant factor in creating mood, no matter the occasion. And likewise for D&D. Perhaps you already have a dimmable lamp or even one where you can change the color. But even candlelight feels different immediately than a bright ceiling light, which, at the right moment, can be even more effective than a flickering fire.

With the right lighting, you can quickly transport yourself to a cozy tavern, a dark and cold dungeon, or a chic and bright ballroom.

Personal tip from Caro: An unexpected light or color change immediately draws attention and brings even the most distracted candidates back into the game.

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Everyone knows the Hulk, but hardly anyone knows what he really is

Niko Hernes 20. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

The Hulk is one of the most iconic and oldest heroes of Marvel. After all, he made his first appearance 64 years ago. But he is more than just a green monster.

Like many of the legendary Marvel heroes, the Hulk was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. The superhero first appeared in the comic The Incredible Hulk No. 1 in May 1962.

Those who know the movies are likely aware that an explosion transformed scientist Bruce Banner into the Hulk. But there is more to it than meets the eye.

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The Incredible Hulk – Trailer for the Forgotten MCU Movie from 2008

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The Gamma Energy Comes from a Horror Being

How was the Hulk created in the Marvel universe? Bruce Banner is a nuclear physicist who primarily studies gamma radiation. With options running out, he worked for the government in a desert in New Mexico. There, he researched the gamma bomb, comparable to the atomic bomb, but with gamma radiation.

One day, a test of the gamma bomb took place. However, a civilian sneaked into the base. Banner asked a colleague to stop the bomb’s countdown, but he did not. The Soviet Union agent intended to kill Banner with this. Banner saved the civilian, but was hit by the bomb. Thus, the Hulk was born.

For a long time, this was the story behind the Hulk, but with the entity “The One Below All”, gamma radiation was given another layer. This is basically the dark form of the god “One Above All”, who created the multiverse and everything in it.

After One Above All learned that Vinruviel, the mother of all horrors, exists even though he did not create her, he attacked her. However, she managed to attack him back and infect him with her dark energy. He transformed into One Below All, killed all of Vinruviel’s children, and imprisoned them in a void from which they cannot escape (Source: Marvel Database).

One Above All transformed back, but his dark side continues to exist.

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Green Doors and Avatars

What does the One Below All have to do with the Hulk? In the Marvel universe, gamma energy is a form of radiation that only exists thanks to One Below All. As Screen Rant describes, it is a mix of divine power and the dark energy of the mother of all horrors.

After One Above All transformed back, his dark alter ego did not disappear. The entity One Below All exists in the Below-Place, the lowest edge of reality. This place is connected to the real world through Green Doors. These are closely linked to gamma mutants, beings like the Hulk.

When Bruce Banner was struck by the gamma bomb, such a door opened, and he actually died. But through the place, he was revived and became the Hulk. However, the entity’s goal is not to create strong heroes and villains.

One Below All cannot act itself, only in the form of avatars connected to its place. It exists for one purpose: to destroy everything that exists.

While the lore explanation for the green hero is already intriguing, it is also worth examining the sources of inspiration for the Hulk.

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Famous Literary Figures as Inspiration for the Hulk

How did Stan Lee come up with the idea for the Hulk? In an interview (via YouTube), comic legend Stan Lee revealed that he wanted to create a monster that is actually the good guy, but nobody knows it. For this, he drew inspiration from Frankenstein’s monster and the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from 1886.

Frankenstein’s monster comes from the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, which was published in 1818. In the interview, Stan Lee specifically mentions the actor Boris Karloff as an inspiration, who portrayed the monster in the 1931 film adaptation.

Frankenstein’s monster is a creature that was never meant to be created and is feared by all, despite being innocent. This parallels the Hulk. He is a different consciousness from Banner with his own feelings. He is useful when it comes to defeating villains, but outside of that, he is feared for his strength and unpredictability. This contradiction is addressed in the comic series Planet Hulk.

The Hulk is lonely, and though he has superhero colleagues, he still seems like an outsider.

On the other hand, there is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It tells the story of Dr. Jekyll, a clever and respected scientist. However, he has a dark persona in the form of Mr. Hyde, which he can bring out with a serum. Hyde is violent and evil (Source: bbc.com). While Jekyll initially has control, he gradually loses it throughout the novella.

This is the parallel to Banner. When he is the Hulk, he usually does not have control, but it is his anger that transforms him into this “monster”. This raises the question: Is the Hulk really a separate identity, or is it a suppressed personality that has always been dormant in Bruce Banner and was unleashed by the gamma bomb?

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Although the Hulk has gained another layer with cosmic beings, his unwanted monsterness remains an important part of his character. He also parallels Godzilla with this. The giant lizard is merely a victim, even as it destroys everything: Everyone knows Godzilla, but few know what he really is

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New face of 7 vs. Wild wants to make the series better again: “The last seasons weren’t that great anymore”

Cedric Holmeier 20. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

A survival YouTuber was approached for 7 vs. Wild and addresses his viewers in the video, as his opinion is divided.

Who is it about? Johannes is one of the creators of the YouTube channel “Real Life Guys”. The channel primarily features outdoor content, which now revolves very much around the creator himself.

Thus, the channel belongs more in the category of bushcrafters like Survival_Mattin or “7 vs. Wild” founder Fritz Meinecke, who, in addition to mere survival in extreme situations, also build cabins in the woods, grow their own vegetables, and conduct self-experiments.

Now the creator has been approached by 7 vs. Wild for the new sixth season of the survival show and is asking his community for advice.

Knossi has naturally become the face of 7 vs. Wild:

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The Fritz Problem

Why is he asking his viewers for help? In a new video, the outdoor YouTuber explains that the production of 7 vs. Wild has invited him to the new season. He emphasizes that this has been a dream for him for several years. However, he did not like the last seasons where Fritz Meinecke was not present as a candidate or was not involved at all.

The thing is, I think a lot of you will agree with me that I didn’t find the last seasons really that great. So, I think it was no longer what it once was. […] I also have to admit that I haven’t watched the last seasons at all, so I actually wanted to decline. But I thought it would be really a shame because I would have loved to be part of the first seasons.
Johannes from The Real Life Guys

Especially the solo isolation seems to bother the creator. He emphasizes that for him, the format was exciting only because of the solo isolation. Accordingly, the participant already wanted to decline but told the responsible person that he would be willing to participate in a season that would be like the initial one again.

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How did the officials react? The officials of 7 vs. Wild explained to the YouTuber that the upcoming season 6 is supposed to be exactly how he wishes it. According to the YouTuber, they have acknowledged the criticism and want to return the format to where it originated.

However, it is still unclear whether this only pertains to the solo isolation or further fundamental changes. Nevertheless, the YouTuber has communicated some of his wishes to the production. These include:

Solo isolation for a longer time than two days
7 items that the participants could choose themselves
Communication regarding the season
More participants from the bushcraft and survival sector who can carry out construction projects

At the same time, he encourages viewers to write their own suggestions for the project in the comments, which the creator would like to go through with the makers of 7 vs. Wild in a video.

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Whether the sixth season of 7 vs. Wild will really return to the charm of the first season remains questionable. Recently, founder Fritz Meinecke also commented on the show and said a lot of positive things: Fritz Meinecke speaks for the first time since the cancellation about 7 vs. Wild, but one thing he coldly ignores

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House of the Dragon Season 3: Release, Trailer, Cast – All Information About The New Season

Niko Hernes 20. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

With House of the Dragon, the story of Westeros continues. Everything about the release, trailer, and cast of Season 3 of the HBO-series can be found at MeinMMO.

Update: The following article has been updated on 20.02.2026 with the new teaser.

What is House of the Dragon? The series produced by HBO is set in the same universe as Game of Thrones. The events of the series take place about 200 years before the original series and show House Targaryen and how its own intrigues led to its fall.

In addition to epic battles with great dragons, there are also the well-known power games in the background, which can be even more dangerous than direct combat.

When is the release date for House of the Dragon Season 3? It has been announced with a new poster that Season 3 is set to premiere in June 2026 (Source: x.com).

House of the Dragon Season 3: Trailer, Stream, and Cast

Is there a trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3? On 19.02.2026, the first teaser for Season 3 of House of the Dragon was released. You can watch the teaser directly here:

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In the second season of ‘House of the Dragon’, the war begins with fire and blood

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Who is streaming House of the Dragon Season 3? The first two seasons were available in Germany on Sky or WOW. As of January 2026, HBO Max will also be available in Germany, and Season 3 will be available there.

Cast: Who is in House of the Dragon Season 3? Among others, the following actors are known for Season 3:

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Kurt Egyiawan as ORwyle
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister
Ewan Mitchell as Aemon Targaryen
Paul Kennedy as Jasper Wylde
Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
Kieran Bew as Hugh
Freddy Fox as Gwayne Hightower
Tom Benett as Ulf

What happens after season 3 of House of the Dragon? According to Deadline, season 4 of House of the Dragon is set to premiere in 2028. New images from season 3 were also released alongside the announcement, which you can see here:

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Is Season 3 of House of the Dragon the series finale? No, House of the Dragon is expected to conclude with Season 4. When it will be released has not yet been communicated. Learn more about the Game of Thrones universe here: Expert explains what to expect in the next series in the Game of Thrones universe

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HandOfBlood wanted to collaborate with another streamer, but he was afraid of getting involved in a scam

Johanna 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood and Ludwig Ahgren entered into a special kind of collaboration: they played games produced by each other. However, Ludwig was afraid that HandOfBlood might pull a fast one on him.

Who collaborates with whom? The streamers HandOfBlood and Ludwig Ahgren are both big names in the Twitch sphere. A collaboration is nonetheless unusual, as HandOfBlood is famous in the German area while Ludwig is more known in the US but also generally in the international sphere.

In October 2025, the two came together nevertheless, albeit only indirectly. They agreed that they would each play the other’s produced game in their stream. For Ludwig, this meant: he plays Deadly Days: Roadtrip, published by INSTINCT3. HandOfBlood was supposed to play Aethermancer, published by Ludwig’s company offbrand games.

Playing Deadly Days: Roadtrip turned out to be more challenging for Ludwig than he thought. At first, Ludwig forgot the name of the game and then also forgot the name of HandOfBlood.

In a stream, HandOfBlood reacted to a clip of Ludwig (highlight on YouTube) and found it delightful. HandOfBlood then shared a bit more about the contact between Ludwig and himself.

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“That’s Ragebait.”

What kind of scam was Ludwig afraid of? According to HandOfBlood, Ludwig was afraid that the German streamer could trick him. In Ludwig’s alleged fear, HandOfBlood would wait for him to play Deadly Days: Roadtrip but would not return the favor.

HandOfBlood tried to assuage Ludwig’s concern with a direct message on Discord, in which he wrote that he did not want to scam him. Ludwig supposedly only said “Hello” 1 to 2 days later, and the next thing HandOfBlood saw was the stream in which Ludwig plays Deadly Days: Roadtrip.

Once in the game, Ludwig initially wandered almost endlessly in the game’s lobby before he even properly started the game. The confusion shocked HandOfBlood, and the shock grew when Ludwig shortly thereafter – despite having looked at the map – wondered where he was. Finally, HandOfBlood commented on the whole thing: “That’s Ragebait.” (Source: YouTube).

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Bethesda’s Head Crushes Hopes That Fallout Could Be Released as a High-Quality Remake

Jasmin Beverungen 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

While the Fallout series has just received a season 2, the prospects for a new video game in the Fallout franchise are currently bleak. Todd Howard from Bethesda explains in an interview that even the older titles are more likely to be released as remasters rather than remakes.

What about a remake? In a video on the YouTube channel of Kinda Funny, Todd Howard, Executive Producer at Bethesda Game Studios, discusses remakes and remasters. He explains that he personally has more of an anti-attitude towards remakes:

I am rather against remakes. I respect other remakes, but I really believe that the age of a game is part of what makes it, its personality and what it stood for when it was released.

Instead, he mentions The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion as a good way to re-release a game for modern audiences. There, the team tried to create the best version of the game, as if the original game had been given countless patches.

Howard himself respects remakes, but he is personally more in favor of remaster versions. This crushes the hopes of many players concerning a new addition to Fallout, as seen on Reddit.

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Older Fallout Titles with Flaws

What does this mean for Fallout? Howard also addressed rumors about possible reboots for Fallout. He confirmed that the most investment would be made in Fallout, including the series. Behind the scenes, several Fallout projects are being worked on. However, most of the focus is currently on The Elder Scrolls 6.

Thanks to his previous inclinations, we know that if there are reboots for Fallout 3 or New Vegas, they will be more in the style of Oblivion as remasters and not as completely newly developed remakes.

What is the difference between remaster and remake? A remaster takes the original game and adapts it for modern hardware. This includes improving both the visuals and enhancing comfort. An example would be the Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

A remake means a complete redevelopment of a game. Usually, a more modern graphics engine is used. The idea and the world remain the same but are interpreted as a new game. An example of this is Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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The drama surrounding Highguard forces Palworld to confirm that there are no secret investors

Jasmin Beverungen 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Palworld repeatedly counter their haters in a funny way. This time they have to defend themselves against accusations that they are only successful because they have secret investors.

What are these allegations? The origin of the accusations came from Highguard. The game was announced in the last slot at the Game Awards, which is traditionally reserved for promising blockbusters. However, the shooter flew under the radar of the players, and the studio had to lay off the first developers just 3 weeks after release.

Recently, reports surfaced that Highguard was secretly funded with money from the Chinese tech giant Tencent (as read on Game File). This led to wild speculation on X: Highguard only got the coveted spot at the Game Awards because Tencent’s Vice President Steve Ma sits on the board of the Game Awards under organizer Geoff Keighley.

As part of the conspiracy theories, Palworld was also mentioned. According to some players, its massive success is also supposedly due to secret investor money, possibly even from Tencent, the fans said on Reddit. Geoff Keighley has posted so much about Palworld because he is involved with the game.

But the developers do not take this sitting down and have responded to the claims.

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Developers of Palworld defend against accusations

What do the developers say? The Head of Publishing & Communications at Pocketpair, John “Bucky” Buckley, once again defends against the accusations. He has had to dismiss other criticism in the past and counters with a direct manner.

He clarified on BlueSky:

I never thought that Palworld would be involved in any way. Palworld has no investors, no backers, no sponsors. Geoff and no one else has shares or stakes in Palworld. We are 100% independent and self-financing. I believe Geoff is just enjoying the excitement around our launch!

What is the connection between Palworld and Tencent? If you think of a connection between Palworld and Tencent, it is probably this one: Tencent has apparently commissioned several studios to develop a game like Palworld. The goal is to create a better game than the inspiration.

Additionally, Pocketpair uses Tencent Cloud for Palworld (as read on prnewswire.com). This is the server division of Tencent, where they are supposed to maintain huge multiplayer servers stably. However, this has nothing to do with the funding of the game.

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The last series of Game of Thrones is not even over, and the teaser for the 3rd season of House of the Dragon is already coming out

Johanna 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The last “Game of Thrones”-series has just ended, and the teaser for the 3rd season of House of the Dragon is already here.

Which “Game of Thrones” series is currently airing? Currently, the spin-off series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is airing on HBO Max. The series tells the story of Ser Duncan the Tall, Egg, and their adventures.

It has a much more humorous tone than the main series Game of Thrones. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place between the main series Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

The sixth and final episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has not been released yet and will not come out until February 23, 2026. While fans still want to finish watching this spin-off, the first teaser for the other spin-off series House of the Dragon has already been released.

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What is shown in the teaser? So far, the teaser does not reveal too much about the plot of the 3rd season. However, what is definitely hinted at is the further escalation of the conflict between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower.

Rhaenyra plans her further military moves from Dragonstone, while Alicent is mostly afraid of her dragons. Too many plotlines can’t be determined from the teaser yet; they will probably only come in the official trailer.

How is the community reacting? Overall, the comments under the teaser on YouTube seem to be positive. After the 2nd season of the “Game of Thrones” series evoked rather mixed feelings in the community (read more on IMDb), anticipation for more time in Westeros seems to have risen again.

Attention: The following section contains spoilers for the 5th episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The top comment highlights the seemingly quick release of the teaser after the not-even-finished conclusion of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: “The grave of Baelor Targaryen is not even cold, and HBO has already decided to release the trailer for HOTDS3.”

This refers to the death of the character Baelor Targaryen, who met a tragic end in the 5th episode.

All further information about the 3rd season of House of the Dragon can be found here: House of the Dragon Season 3: Start, Trailer, Cast – All information about the new season

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Sealed Dragon Cloth – How to Get This Fluttering Equipment Piece

Alexander Mehrwald 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Monster Hunter Wilds there is a piece of equipment that makes you the most daring hero of all time: the flowing Sealed Dragon Cloth α. What you need for it and how to get it will be explained here.

Where do you get the scarf? To own the scarf and use it as decorative armor for your perfect outfit, you need to complete the event quest “Running Wild” and gather enough materials.

The quest has been permanently available in the game since February 18, 2026, so you can complete it whenever you want. Here are the requirements and tasks you need to fulfill:

Have reached at least Hunter Rank 21
You must be able to visit the Ruins of Wyveria
Hunt a Guardian Fulgur Anjanath during the quest

Whether you catch it or slay it is entirely up to you. Also, whether you play the quest in online or offline mode is up to you – both are possible.

Upon completing the quest, you will receive the material “Sealed Dragon Cloth.” You need exactly 4 pieces of this material to craft the item. What else you need and how to quickly gather the materials will be explained in the following paragraph.

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With these tips, quickly get the coolest scarf from Monster Hunter Wilds

What do you need for the scarf? Fortunately, it may be enough to complete the event quest “Running Wild” a few times. To craft the scarf at Gemma in the forge, you need:

4 × Dragoncloth Scarf
- Can only be obtained in exactly this event quest
3 x Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Nose+
- Can be obtained when you defeat a G.-Fulgur-Anjanath in high rank
2 x Guardian Blood
- Can be obtained from all Guardian monsters
5 x Robust Guardian Bones
- Can be obtained from Guardian monsters with some luck

You can also obtain all materials in the event quest itself, as the Guardian Fulgur Anjanath can supply all the required items if you have some luck.

How can you obtain the materials with minimal effort? The easiest way to increase your loot chance is to eat the appropriate meal that grants you the buff “Lucky Meal.” This causes you to receive more materials at the end of a hunt. As a result, you will also get more of the rare materials that require some luck.

You can either prepare such meals yourself, consume them at Kunafa, or exchange them for vouchers at the Great Site.

Then join ongoing quests and help other hunters complete the quest to save time. This tactic is also worthwhile for all other materials you want to farm.

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With the final update in Monster Hunter Wilds on February 18, 2026, the event quest has been permanently added to the game and remains playable indefinitely. However, the update also brought some other innovations and took the anniversary as an occasion to celebrate extensively: The final update of Monster Hunter Wilds lures hunters back into the game, bringing a new unusual weapon

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Creators of DayZ on Steam know a cheat code for better games, but only the fans can use it

Cedric Holmeier 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

No gamer would say no to better games. The boss of the legendary survival game DayZ on Steam believes that players have the cheat code in their own hands and just need to use it.

Who is it about? DayZ was originally a survival mod by developer Dean Hall, who transformed the military simulation Arma 2 into a zombie game. Today, DayZ is one of the enduring hits on Steam, with over 50,000 players at peak times during the day.

Its creator Dean Hall released his next game, “Icarus,” in 2021. In line with the console release, he recently discussed his work as a developer in an Ask-Me-Anything. He also explained how players can get better titles.

Here you can watch the trailer for DayZ:

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This is DayZ – This Is Your Story

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The cheat code is in the hands of the players

What kind of cheat code is that? In the format, the developer explains that players can take charge of getting better titles. The trick is to make it clear that they don’t care about delays and that a better product is much more important.

The gaming industry is currently geared towards meeting release dates at any cost. This leads to unfinished features being left in the game, and the titles simply do not achieve the quality that was planned. That was likely the case for him too:

I believe that most delays arise because the quality is not achieved […] And even when developers want to deliver quality, they don’t have the money to achieve it. So they try to hide or ignore it. This happened with the release of Icarus, and we paid for it with mixed reviews on Steam.

When the studio had more financial security, we tried to break this cycle. But it’s hard. We play the game before release like a consumer (without cheating). Then we hold “Go/No-Go” meetings where we discuss whether we have achieved the quality we aimed for.
Dean Hall

He further explains that there are many different points that justify a delay of video games. These can also be petty, such as too few missions, unworthy loot, or too many bugs that spoil the game.

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Giving developers the backing to ensure they have enough time and financial resources to make their game better sounds like a plan. However, it seems to be quite the opposite at Rockstar Games. Hardly any game is as highly anticipated, which is also reflected in the stock price: Industry expert explains the status of GTA 6: It is still far from being finished

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“Users discuss whether gaming laptops are meaningful, paying too little attention to an important argument.”

jan hartmayer 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Gaming has been a hobby for years that can be practiced not only at the desk with huge computers. There are many portable solutions, but they come with certain pros and cons. Users have been debating the usefulness of gaming laptops for some time now.

What is being discussed? User Ha9lpo321 shared a Reddit post titled “Gaming Laptops are a Scam” on February 11, 2026, which was originally meant as a joke and jokingly pointed out the advantage of the portability of the devices.

With over 26,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments, the post sparked a discussion about the practicality of gaming laptops and what alternatives exist. Even some users got creative and created a unique desk laptop.

Arguments such as cost, utility, and portability are weighed, compared, and exchanged. This led to the formation of two larger opinion groups in the comments.

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Laptops are either unnecessary or super practical

What opinion groups exist? In the comments, two larger groups dominate, representing differing viewpoints:

The first opinion group believes that laptops should only act as a desktop replacement, if at all, and are not suitable for gaming on the go. Handhelds like a Steam Deck would be much more portable and practical.

AshleyAshes1984 explains, for example, that laptops should only serve as a replacement for a computer: The devices are easier to transport, but aside from that, they would only accumulate dust if the person has a proper PC available (via Reddit).

The other side believes that the portability and versatility of laptops are important and that many people would want a device they can use for both work and gaming (via Reddit).

The truth lies in the middle

What is the exact situation? Both sides have valid arguments but pay too little attention to an important aspect.

It depends on the use case of a user. Gaming laptops can be a practical device for many people, especially for those who are often on the move and still want to work and play.

If gamers have a fixed place to play, then a desktop PC is often more sensible, as gaming PCs usually have more power than a laptop of the same price range and are generally upgradeable. As a result, gaming PCs are a better option in the long term.

However, for those who mainly take short trips, such as by bus or subway, a handheld device is often more suitable, as handhelds are easier to pack and unpack. The advantages of a laptop, which can also function as an office device, are also hardly usable on the go.

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Therefore, it greatly depends on the use case of a user. Both gaming laptops and PCs and handhelds have a right to exist and fill a specific niche for a certain target audience. Therefore, they are not automatically worse than another device. If you are still undecided about whether a handheld suits you, we can help you: The Steam Deck is soon sold out: Who should buy it and whom I strongly advise against buying

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The WoW community says we need a second Cataclysm and the reason is two Goblins

Cortyn 19. February 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Is it time to revise World of Warcraft once again? Yes, some think so. Because some goblins have been making a fortune for years.

World of Warcraft Cataclysm was the first expansion for Blizzard’s MMORPG that was considered quite controversial. The overhaul of the old world was deemed necessary at the time, but many also felt it was a shame that the “beloved old game world” was no longer accessible in its original form.

It has been over 15 years since Cataclysm. Some details in the game world seem almost absurd when you consider how long some NPCs have been repairing damage caused by Deathwing. Leading the pack are some goblins in Booty Bay, who apparently found the job of their lives.

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Which goblins are we talking about? We are talking about the goblins on the rooftops of the city of Booty Bay in the Cape of Stranglethorn. During the Cataclysm expansion, Deathwing flooded the city and most dwellings were destroyed. Of course, repairs were necessary. However, it seems that no one thought back then that these repairs would take over 15 years – because the goblins are still doing it. Therefore, someone rightly asks in the WoW subreddit: “How long have they actually been repairing this roof?”

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The answers vary:

“Time is money, my friend. And the two are paid by the hour.” – MayuIwatani
“That’s called money laundering.” – mekolayn
“Things like this are why I think we need another overhaul of the world like in Cataclysm. It’s long overdue.” – RobotBoy221

Many Cataclysm areas have aged poorly

What’s the problem with the Cataclysm areas? The discussion becomes a bit more serious when it comes to overhauling the Cataclysm areas. While some zones have aged quite well, there are others that consist almost entirely of movie and subculture references.

Again and again, the Redridge Mountains are mentioned, which essentially have references to the Rambo movies in all quests from start to finish.

“I wish the Redridge Mountains would finally be freed from the 180 Rambo references.” – Mallyveil

Westfall also doesn’t fare well. Although the story surrounding Edwin van Cleef’s daughter is interesting, large parts of the quest line are references to CSI: Miami – a show that is also fading into obscurity.

Many of these stories were funny and entertaining at the time, but they age poorly because pop culture evolves. Timeless stories that only parody or reference current events in select cases hold up much better.

However, one should not forget about NPCs that are seemingly trapped in a time loop, as Jaggiboi points out:

“A guy in Silvermoon has been hammering away for 20 years straight and soon it will pay off big time.”

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Cortyn says: The ever-expanding world of World of Warcraft essentially presents Blizzard with an unsolvable problem. Because even if specific areas are occasionally overhauled – like in Midnight Quel’thalas – it is nearly impossible to keep all areas of the game up to modern standards. It’s simply too big of an effort.

Perhaps after the expansion “The Last Titan,” we will finally see a larger overhaul of the old world when the cosmic powers recede a bit into the background. That would also be the perfect time to modernize many old areas and give them somewhat “timeless” stories and a bit more personality. The modern areas of WoW already do this quite well and reduce pop culture references to a moderate level that doesn’t become overly disruptive over the years. But especially in Cataclysm, it was apparent that this had taken over in some instances.

That the old world can also periodically serve as a backdrop for new stories is something we will experience in the upcoming expansion Midnight. Because there, you travel alongside Arator around the world to visit iconic places and learn more about the Light.

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MMO shooter on Steam wants to be The Division with zombies, introduces a subscription in Early Access, and it shouldn’t stop there

Karsten Scholz 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Pioner started its Early Access on Steam in December 2025, but has only managed to receive mixed reviews so far. The developers now announce an optional subscription.

What has been announced for Pioner? In the latest update from the developers on Steam, it is stated that a new patch is set to fix many of the current bugs and issues. Additionally, fresh event content will be added to the MMO shooter in light of the Chinese New Year.

Furthermore, the developers are introducing a new optional subscription model that is expected to cost around 7 US dollars per month and offer the following benefits:

Premium currency bonus: Every subscription period includes a reward in in-game currency, allowing you to receive immediate value.
Mobile storage: Place a portable storage unit anywhere on the map. Other players on your server can use it as well. The feature has a cooldown period and you will receive a HUD notification once it is ready again.
Mobile repair station: Set up a workbench in the field to repair your gear on the go. The same cooldown system applies, along with shared access for nearby players and the same notification upon recharge.
Unlimited storage space: No more worries about space shortage. As long as your subscription is active, your storage has infinite slots.
Exclusive cosmetic item: Subscribers receive a unique role-playing item to stand out in the world.

Moreover, the developers explain that they plan to introduce a higher subscription tier in the future with additional benefits. Those currently playing Pioner have already paid nearly 30 euros for Early Access. The duration of the testing phase is planned for about a year (so about 10 months left).

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The potential is there, but there’s still a lot to do

What is Pioner to you? The mix of role-playing, MMO shooter, and survival is somewhat reminiscent of The Division, but features supernatural zombies. The Day Before was supposed to fill this gap two years ago and generated a huge hype beforehand. At one point, the game was even the most wished-for game on Steam, but then disappointed the high expectations.

Since The Division 2 is barely being developed further and The Division 3 is still early in development, there is a certain demand for a multiplayer shooter of this kind. Enter: Pioner, which according to the developers has already amassed over 500,000 wishlist entries on Steam.

The MMO shooter takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with numerous monsters, including creatures that look like zombies. Aside from the story campaign, you can expect various activities such as PvE missions, PvP arenas, events, or mini-games like fishing and gambling. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?

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However, the Early Access launch has been mixed. The title currently has only 67 percent positive reviews. Many players complain especially about technical issues such as frame rate drops or the large number of bugs. Additionally, players recently lost many hours of progress due to a server rollback. Learn more about the launch problems here: New MMO shooter on Steam sounds like The Division with zombies, but players warn against buying: “Cannot recommend this game”

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Thousands of CEOs have just admitted that AI has no impact on employment or productivity

Benedikt Schlotmann 19. February 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

AI is considered by many to be the factor for increased productivity. However, in a study, many companies state that AI does not bring any real benefits. We are far from the high predictions made a few years ago.

In 2023, MIT researchers claimed that the use of AI could increase an employee’s performance by almost 40% compared to employees who do not use this technology.

However, looking at current surveys and statistics, one must conclude that these claims have not been fulfilled to this day. Many companies even stated that AI had no impact on productivity at all.

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Many companies say that AI has no impact on employment or productivity

What does the current situation look like? The National Bureau of Economic Research, a private, nonpartisan non-profit research organization in the U.S., recently published a study in which they surveyed 6,000 CEOs, CFOs, and other executives in various countries about economic developments related to AI.

The results are surprising: The vast majority stated that they see only slight effects of AI on their business activities. Almost 90% of companies reported that AI had no impact on employment or productivity in the last three years, according to the study.

Nevertheless, many companies still have high expectations for AI: Executives predict that AI will increase productivity by 1.4% and output by 0.8% over the next three years. However, this 1.4% is far from the 40% that researchers predicted in 2023.

Another MIT study also predicts a productivity increase of 0.5% for the coming years. In it, the author of the study and Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu stated:

I think we should not underestimate 0.5% over ten years. It is better than nothing. But given the promises made by the industry and tech journalists, the result is simply disappointing.

We are thus far from the extreme increases that were promised. However, AI already has strong impacts on the daily lives of many people.

It is important to note that the productivity boost can vary significantly depending on profession and department.

A global study by PwC shows that in industries with strong AI usage (e.g. financial services, software), productivity growth has quadrupled since the spread of GenAI.
If companies offer AI training and AI is really consistently used in everyday life, then high productivity gains in double digits can be achieved.
For craftsmen who use AI mainly for paperwork and digitization, the boost is significantly lower.

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