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.
You can watch the teaser here:
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House of the Dragon Generates Anticipation for Dragon Battles in the Teaser for Season 3
Community still mourning another GoT character
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.
A highlight in every “Game of Thrones” series is the dragons. Whether they fight each other or simply fly, they are majestic and wonderful to watch. MeinMMO has ranked the strongest dragons from House of the Dragon in a power ranking: House of the Dragon: The 10 most powerful dragons in the power ranking
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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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Trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds shows final update for the anniversary
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
A Steam Deck can be a sensible alternative for some users. You can learn more about the new variant of the handheld in the following video:
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Check out the official trailer for the Steam Deck OLED
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.
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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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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WoW Cinematic with Liadrin: Everything Holy
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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“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.”
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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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 MMO shooter Pioner will start in early access in 2025, showcasing its dark world in the launch trailer
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?
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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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
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.
However, AI is currently having a strong impact on the daily lives of many people. Companies are increasingly relying on AI to lay off employees and save money in this way. AI is currently leading to many job cuts. Layoffs are at their highest level in many years and resemble the financial crisis of 2008: AI was supposed to create many new jobs: Instead, 1.2 million people became unemployed
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Although Aion 2 is free, many players reach for their wallets and subscribe to the MMORPG. The reasons for this are tragic.
How is Aion 2 doing? While Aion 2 generated about 58 million euros in revenue from its release on November 19 until the end of 2025, the MMORPG has generated the same amount again from January 1, 2026, to February 9, 2026. The momentum for the MMORPG seems to be continuing.
On the contrary: According to new information, the number of subscribers has increased even further. As Jeuxonline reports, there should now be 1.5 million subscribers to Aion 2. It is unclear whether this number refers to accounts or subscriptions, as Aion 2 offers multiple subscriptions that can be taken out simultaneously.
Here you can see a trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Free2Play with limitations
Why are players paying for Aion 2? The new MMORPG currently has extreme limitations imposed on Free2Play players in its Asian form. They are only allowed to trade very limited amounts, loot dungeons infrequently, and have less time in the PvP area Abyss, leading to slower progress.
The necessary upgrade materials for their own equipment can be obtained most quickly through the Battlepass of Aion 2. While there is a Basic version available for free, the Premium track yields more materials.
Anyone who wants to experience Aion 2 at the same level as other players will ideally need both subscriptions: one for trading and the other for progress in dungeons and PvP. Adding the Battlepass can cost about 47 € per month.
Of course, the exact motives of each individual cannot be predicted. However, it is clear that the monetization of Aion 2 has rightly been criticized in the West since its release, while players in Asia still spend a lot of money on the MMORPG.
Is all of this necessary? Aion 2 currently hides no content behind a paywall. You can see every dungeon, raid, and the PvP areas without spending any money on the MMORPG. There are also guilds and players who consciously spend nothing and progress through the MMORPG at their own pace.
However, looking at the number of 1.5 million subscribers makes it clear that many players have at least subscribed to gain advantages in Aion 2. The limitations around trading can indeed be annoying.
In a new co-op game on Steam, you will engage in space battles at the helm of your own designed spaceship. For their project, the developers have also found a big partner, namely the creators of War Thunder.
Which game is being talked about? It is called Star Wrath and is the latest game from Targem Games. The publisher is Gaijin – the same company that develops War Thunder. However, Star Wrath takes a different approach than the combat MMO, with the developers describing it as a “multiplayer space extraction action game.”
Today, on February 19, 2026, a closed beta test for Star Wrath starts. You can apply for it through the official website of the game at starwrath.com. Since the spots are limited, there is no guarantee that you will get access.
You can also get an initial impression from the announcement trailer:
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Star Wrath: In the new multiplayer game on Steam, you engage in exciting space battles
Extraction game with space battles
What is the game about? You will engage in spaceship battles against other players and AI opponents, collecting resources along the way. To keep your loot, you must then successfully make an escape. You can also play co-op with friends.
Before battles, you choose one of several pilots, each having special abilities. You can also steal these abilities from other pilots during a battle. To do this, you simply need to collect their DNA, which is only possible with defeated opponents.
You can freely assemble your spaceship from several modules. In this way, you can create multiple spaceships with different strengths (and weaknesses). Whether nimble interceptor or heavily armored battleship: The chosen parts will greatly influence how your spaceship handles and how you play.
But you are not only allowed to build your spaceship from scratch, but also take apart others piece by piece. Every part of a spaceship can be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to focus your damage on specific areas of an enemy spaceship.
When will the game be released? There is no fixed release date. However, the Steam page for Star Wrath indicates a release in 2026. It is also known that the game will be free to play.
Ghouls, super mutants, and deathclaws. In the wasteland of Fallout, there are many dangers and monsters that haunt the devastated world. One of them is a special creature that also exists as a myth in our world.
Which creature is it? In the games and series of Fallout, there are iconic creatures. Ghouls and deathclaws seem to be everywhere in the wasteland. However, the different regions of the USA also have different monsters that are usually only encountered there.
One of these creatures is the Wendigo, which you can fight in the Appalachians, in the eastern USA, in the game Fallout 76. Although they look like even worse ghouls, there is a terrible background behind them.
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Fallout 76 zeigt den Ghul aus der Serie im neuen Trailer zum Update Burning Springs
An evil raider who was even cast out by his group
What are the Wendigos in Fallout 76? In the Appalachians, there are 5 raider gangs. One of them was the Gourmands, led by Morris Stevens. They were not only brutal raiders; they were even cannibals who overwhelmed travelers.
When the group’s food ran low, Stevens broke the group’s most important rule: one should not eat one another. His urge was so great that he, together with his wife, killed Gregory, one of the raiders, and ate him.
The corpse was discovered, and the two were banished from the raider group. Both fled into a cave. A letter in the old hideout of the Gourmands suggests that they continued to kidnap former members. Stevens and his wife became increasingly insane (Source: Oxhorn on YouTube).
It went so far that he killed and ate his own wife. After that, he transformed into a Wendigo, the so-called Progenitor Wendigo, who later haunted the region and killed his old gang.
Very few Wendigos are known, who they once were. While there is still a case of Earle Williams, it is unknown what actually triggers the transformation into a Wendigo in Fallout. Already 2 days after the bomb fell, the researcher Beverly Solomon reported a Wendigo sighting.
It could be the radiation from the bombs combined with cannibalism, but that was never really confirmed. Therefore, Wendigos could also be a variant of ghouls, but that is just speculation. The Wendigo is based on a real myth from our world, and you can notice the parallels.
How are Wendigos described in legends? The myth of the Wendigo originally comes from the folklore of Native Americans, particularly the Algonquin groups who belong to the Anishinaabe people, who are from the northeastern USA and Canada.
The Wendigo is often depicted as a winter creature and is a monster that a person who has become a cannibal transforms into. A Wendigo is also often described as an evil spirit that possesses humans. The interpretation of the myth varies depending on the tribe’s narration.
The Wendigo is not just a monster; it symbolizes what happens when humanity is shed. A person who becomes a Wendigo succumbs to their hunger and greed, acting selfishly. That’s why it is also associated with winter, which can create difficult conditions for food, making unity important during that time.
This also aligns with the description of Wendigos in Fallout, except that here high radiation could be an additional component.
The Wendigo, like many myths, is a popular element in pop culture. There are Wendigos in movies and series like Supernatural or Antlers, but also in games like Until Dawn or Dusk.
The latest cinematic from World of Warcraft shows once again: We need a series. Because Blizzard knows how to tell emotional and dark stories.
In about a week, the new expansion of World of Warcraft will begin. To gather all players, Blizzard is releasing a series of cinematics to introduce the story and explain who the main characters are. Last week we had Xal’atath, this week Alonsus Faol and Lady Liadrin – but in a different style. The video is created in a cartoon look. But take a look for yourself:
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WoW Cinematic with Liadrin: Everything Holy
What is the cinematic about? In the video “Everything that is holy”, we see Lady Liadrin. In her childhood, her adoptive father shows her the Sunwell in Quel’thalas. He explains to her what the Light is and how it sustained the race of High Elves for millennia – something that leads Liadrin to follow in her father’s footsteps and train as a priest.
At the same time, we see Liadrin in the present time, as she meets the undead Alonsus Faol in Tirisfal to discuss the impending war against the Void.
Throughout, we see brief flashbacks from Liadrin’s past: The Scourge’s attack on Quel’thalas (Warcraft III) and how her father was killed by the undead and later unleashed as a zombie against his own daughter.
Liadrin has to watch her father being killed by a monstrosity.
At the same time, we see the powers of Liadrin and Alonsus Faol being attacked by Scarlet Crusaders, who want to (permanently) kill Faol. Despite big words, the leader of the Scarlet Crusaders has little to counter the powers of the two – but they also serve as a reminder of how a fanatical belief in the Light can lead one down the wrong path.
The video is quite emotional and shows in a few minutes how Liadrin has become the person she is today.
Where is the Warcraft series, Blizzard?
Fans want a whole series: Every time Blizzard releases such a cinematic, the same voices are raised again: The desire for a whole series in the Warcraft cosmos, whether in a cartoon/anime style or in the style of Arcane. This can especially be noted in the comments on YouTube, where the video is received extremely well:
“If only Blizzard would make a whole series. Preferably in this style, the animation is great. Such a series would be an absolute banger if done properly and with a lot of love for Warcraft.” – Clippy_117
“Please much more of this. The art style graphics fit great with the WoW lore. Really nice with the ‘Wrathful Retribution’ and the emotionality + flashbacks. You always knew how to convey this authentically.” – rayjones3966
“The fact that Liadrin and her father attack the Scourge exactly as the priest troops did in Warcraft III shows so much love for detail.” – noah.h.n.k.r.4756
“Liadrin, who had to face her undead father, really brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully done and I am so excited for Midnight.” – tristankik6223
Cortyn says: The video once again impressively shows how well Blizzard can create cinematics – whether it’s the big CGI videos or these short films before the release of a new expansion. In my opinion, it is among the best videos they have released so far, but I also have a fondness for blood elves and their stories.
But I agree that Warcraft deserves to finally have its own series to view the most exciting moments of the lore on TV. The material is virtually endless and there are great stories in the Warcraft universe around every corner. But maybe we will see exactly that soon, as one of the heads behind WoW thinks that “Warcraft has been used far too little so far” – which could hint at a series.
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ARC Raiders continues to have many players. Peaceful and aggressive raiders are supposed to be separated by matchmaking, but it doesn’t work quite as the players thought.
What has the developer confirmed? In an interview with PCGamer, the developer Embark Studios revealed some details about the so-called “Aggression-based Matchmaking”. It was previously known that ARC Raiders brings its players into different lobbies depending on their behavior.
According to the developer, some players even assume that a single fight can send you directly to a PvP lobby. But that’s not entirely accurate.
Embark Studios confirms that there are no true peaceful or aggressive lobbies. The matchmaking is not as binary as many players thought, and it doesn’t pigeonhole the raiders. Instead, they are mixed in such a way that some extreme PvP players can be matched with peaceful players.
The developer himself was even surprised by the many peaceful players, as during testing there was never collaboration, and the gameplay was significantly more aggressive. Embark Studios also states the following in the interview: “[ARC Raiders] needs this element of excitement and risk from other players to be good.”
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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds
Matchmaking is based on a longer evaluation
What else does the developer say about matchmaking? According to an editor from PCGamer, some players urgently warned him not to fire a single shot or even loot dead raiders.
Embark Studios clarifies that the matchmaking is not that overly sensitive and states: “Your involvement in PvP is part of the overall situation, and it is not as though a single action triggers it. It is a sequence of several rounds together and such things.”
What else has the developer revealed? In the interview, Embark Studios also addressed the surveys that can appear after a round. There you can share your experience of the round with the developers. Embark Studios confirms in the interview that these surveys do not affect your matchmaking.
The Anime of Solo Leveling is very popular among fans. Now fans can not only watch characters like Sung Jin-woo on screen, but also hold them as cards in their own hands.
What will this project be about? At the BCG Fest in Las Vegas, on February 14th/15th, 2026, collectible card players got their first look at new cards for Solo Leveling. The anime is not released as a standalone card game, but will appear as a booster pack within Bandai Namco’s card game Union Arena.
There will be a total of 80 collectible cards plus 12 AP cards. The AP cards are the resource system of the game, used to cover the costs of playing cards. Each pack contains 12 cards that are randomly assembled.
You can view the cards in large format on Union Arena.
The booster pack is set to be released on March 20, 2026, at a cost of $4.99. In Germany, you can obtain them from various retailers for a similar euro price. The cards will be available in either Japanese or English, unfortunately, there will not be cards in German.
At Union Arena, numerous anime cards use the same rule set. There are countless crossovers with well-known animes, allowing players to pit their deck of Jujutsu Kaisen against a deck from Bleach. The game originally launched in March 2023 in Japan and will have an English version by the end of 2024.
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Solo Leveling: Trailer for Season 2 Arise from the Shadow
Sparkling cards of Sung Jin-woo and his shadow army
How are fans reacting? On X, user yellowpantherx uploaded a picture and a video of the new cards. They showcase Sung Jin-woo and some comrades from his shadow army. Additionally, characters like Cha Haei-in and his little sister, with whom he has an unhealthy relationship in a fan project, are also featured as sparkling cards.
Numerous comments express excitement about the cards and wish to collect them all. They find the art style of the cards incredible and believe they would look great on display. One fan even makes a reference to the title Solo Leveling Arise and writes: “Arise… my credit card.”
What about Season 3? Here, the card game seems to have to fill the gap, as there have been no new updates on Season 3 of Solo Leveling for months. There has not been an official announcement yet, but several parties have already confirmed that a continuation of the anime is still a long way off.
Unfortunately, there is also bad news from Solo Leveling Ragnarok. The original author of the web novel announced that the story has reached its end. Nevertheless, fans of the universe can still expect some new releases: If you are fans of Solo Leveling, we now have good and bad news for you
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Sony is currently considering offsetting the high RAM prices by charging PS5 players more, instead of making the hardware more expensive.
The rising prices for RAM and storage are affecting gaming consoles as well. Lin Tao, Chief Financial Officer at Sony, has now spoken out. In the earnings call for the last quarterly report (PDF file) in early February 2026, she explained how they plan to deal with the high prices. This was reported by the English-language magazine Pushsquare.com.
To offset the rising prices, they are mainly focusing on current PS5 players, whom they plan to charge more in the future. The price of the consoles themselves is not expected to be tampered with for now.
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
PS Plus and PS5 games could soon become significantly more expensive
What exactly are they planning? According to Tao, the company plans to offset the rising costs through the “monetization of the installed base.” This means that they do not intend to make the consoles more expensive, but instead want to place a heavier burden on existing customers. Exactly how this will be done was not explained by Tao, but she mentioned rising software and network revenues.
We can therefore assume that sooner or later there could be substantial price increases for PS Plus or that Sony will raise the fees/prices for its games. Whether many players will go along with this in the long run is another question.
Players have shown little enthusiasm for such price increases in the past. For instance, the price of the Game Pass was also increased a few months ago which led to angry reactions from subscribers and numerous cancellations from disappointed users.
With every new gameplay trailer, open-world fans discover new features and content that Crimson Desert wants to offer at release on March 19, 2026. The almost overly ambitious scope strongly reminds MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz of a successful role-playing game from 2025.
I still remember how it felt when we first got to play Where Winds Meet. That was in July 2025, a few months before the final release. I dove into the Wuxia world of the role-playing game with curiosity but also a bit of skepticism, and was blown away. By the enormous extent of the game, the countless features, systems, ideas, and content.
The ambitions were rewarded. At one point alone on Steam, more than 250,000 players were simultaneously active in the world of Where Winds Meet. The rating there is at 87 percent positive reviews. 15 million players have tried the role-playing game worldwide by December 2025 (Source: X). Where Winds Meet is a huge success.
Crimson Desert comes from the developers of Black Desert. The MMORPG has clear strengths but is also repeatedly criticized for its monetization. Naturally, there are concerns about the payment model of Crimson Desert. Spoiler: It stays (for now?) with the purchase price. There is no cash shop and no microtransactions.
At preview events, the complex controls revealed possible weaknesses. Often too many inputs are needed to carry out what should be simple interactions.
Playable areas at the events were always clearly defined areas such as a boss battle or a challenge in a relatively small area. How the open world is constructed and feels can only be guessed at through trailers so far.
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Like Where Winds Meet, Crimson Desert also comes with an incredibly long list of systems, activities, and features. Here are just a few things that immediately come to mind:
The game tells a linear main story that guides you through the various zones of the vast world. There are said to be countless optional side quests, secrets, puzzles, and challenges.
In addition to the main character, there are two other playable characters who should bring their own combat styles, skills, and weapons.
While the appearance of the 3 characters is fixed, you can customize your heroes’ hairstyles, hair colors, and tattoos. The equipment can also be changed in detail in terms of color.
There is a parkour system like in Black Desert, allowing you to climb, jump over hurdles, and move fluidly through the world.
In combat, you have various wrestling moves such as throws available in addition to weapons, gadgets, and spells. You can also use the environment to your advantage in combat.
You can build and expand a camp (similar to the camp from Red Dead Redemption, but with more housing features) where you can engage in farming or keep livestock.
From the camp, you can send NPCs from your clan on missions. They can gather resources for you or weaken enemy fortifications while you roam in other areas of the game world.
There are various mounts such as dragons, mechs, bears, or dinosaurs that can even assist you in battles. You will also receive tools to safely travel through the air without a flying mount. Wild horses can be tamed.
You can expect activities like arm wrestling, archery competitions, gambling, or fistfights. You can interact with animals like dogs and cats.
There is a crime system: Those who steal from people and are seen will rile up nearby residents and guards. Fines and jail time await.
You can fish, hunt animals, and gather herbs, insects, ores, and other resources. With these, you can craft buff food, potions, tools, or equipment. Or you trade with NPCs in cities and villages to buy what you lack.
When Will Powers, Director of Marketing for Crimson Desert, explains in the Podcast “Dropped Frames” that one can comfortably spend hundreds of hours in the game world, it doesn’t surprise us at all given the long list of content.
An MMORPG Studio Does MMO Things in a Singleplayer Open World
The ambitious scope of Crimson Desert can, according to Will Powers, be traced back to the studio’s roots. Pearl Abyss thinks in MMO dimensions through Black Desert. That’s the DNA of the company.
Although the genre of Crimson Desert changed from MMORPG to a pure single-player experience, the developers still aim to create a vast game world where you can wonderfully lose yourself.
This also reminds me of Where Winds Meet, except that there is actually an optional MMORPG mode there that brings the social features of the role-playing game into focus. In this regard, Crimson Desert seems to be more focused. But this could make the game resonate even better with us in the West than Where Winds Meet.
As much fun as I continue to have with Where Winds Meet: Crimson Desert could be the better open-world experience for me. Due to the even greater single-player focus, the absence of a service structure and monetization, due to the setting that possesses western “Game of Thrones” vibes, and because I might enjoy the battles of the Black Desert developers even more. All reasons why I am hugely looking forward to Crimson Desert.
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The developers of Battlefield 6 are finally listening to the players and taking care of the request for larger maps. However, that won’t happen immediately.
What are the developers planning? The developers of Battlefield 6 have recognized the issue with their maps. It’s no surprise, as complaints about having too few and too small maps have dominated much of the discussion surrounding Battlefield 6 for weeks.
In an interview with PCGamer, DICE Seasons Producer Philipp Girette discussed the new maps and how they plan to adjust them. He stated right at the beginning: “We don’t want to reveal too much just yet, but we have understood the message very clearly.”
You can watch the trailer for Season 2 of Battlefield 6 here:
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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
DICE is working on the issue
How do the developers plan to solve the problem? The developers cannot magically create maps for the game, and developing new maps takes time. However, to avoid disappointing fans, they have focused on the familiar map “Golmud Railway.” This is expected to be added to the game as soon as possible to at least provide a first taste.
As you recently saw in Battlefield Labs, we have started testing Golmud Railway, one of the older Battlefield maps. That is one of the answers [to this feedback] that we can provide, and the rest is for the future.
DICE Seasons Producer Philipp Girette in an interview with PCGamer
While the maps “Contaminated” and “Hagental Base” were planned before the release of Battlefield 6, changes to “Golmud Railway” could be made only at the last minute, the developer explains. However, this does not apply to upcoming maps.
Regarding the maps, we are trying to make changes to those currently in development […] and then we will look further into the future […]. The creation of these maps takes a very long time. We are not restricted, but we must proceed very purposefully… I think we will definitely look at the existing maps, but we cannot announce anything that will happen in Season 2 yet.
DICE Seasons Producer Philipp Girette in an interview with PCGamer
What does this mean? Specifically, this likely means that players will have to make do with Golmud Railway for Season 2 once the larger map arrives. Additional maps are probably not expected until at least Season 3, although work is being done to provide larger and more maps.
However, it is also clear that not only large maps will be added to Battlefield 6 in the future.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not only many movies and series. In the stories of superheroes, there is also a lot of fighting. MeinMMO presents you the 10 best in a ranking.
How was this list created? In this list, we present to you the 10 best fights that you can see in the various movies. We do not only focus on the relevance of the story, but also on the choreography.
The ranking is based on the personal opinion of the author and is subjective. If your favorite fight is not listed, feel free to tell us in the comments.
Attention: The following list contains spoilers for the respective movies in the MCU.
Honorable Mentions
Thor vs. Hulk (Movie: Thor: Ragnarok)
Thanos vs. Doctor Strange (Movie:Avengers: Infinity War)
Yondu vs. the Ravengers (Movie:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)
Deadpool vs. Wolverine (Movie:Deadpool & Wolverine)
Iron Man vs. Terrorists (Movie:Iron Man)
Spider-Man vs. Doctor Strange (Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home)
Black Panther vs. Killmonger (Movie:Black Panther)
10. Hulk vs. the Hulkbuster (Tony Stark)
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In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the heroes must face a self-built problem
Movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Age of Ultron was a quite destructive movie. There were many fights, and the most impressive is the one between Iron Man in the Hulkbuster suit and the Hulk, who has been driven mad by Scarlet Witch. The fight is beautifully powerful and truly worthy of the Hulk.
The two clash throughout the city of Johannesburg. Mechs are always great, and this showcases Tony’s technology quite nicely. He stands solidly against the seemingly endless power of the Hulk and ultimately manages to bring him back to reason.
Whether he would have actually defeated him is debatable, but at least there is a cool moment with the suit in Infinity War.
The monster of the next Community Day in Pokémon GO has been announced. And this could be a nice addition to some trainers’ teams.
The Community Day is one of the most popular events in Pokémon GO. It takes place every month in the regular format and sometimes additionally in the Classic variant. During the event, a monster appears in large numbers for 3 hours and is accompanied by strong bonuses like an increased Shiny chance.
Now the monster for the Community Day in March 2026 has been teased. It is a starter monster that could take a good place in some teams, and you can also get it here for the first time as a Shiny.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Little bunny, strong kicks
What kind of monster is it? So far, there has been no official announcement regarding the monster. However, a short teaser video on X has been released. Here you see the Pokémon running through the video from left to right.
It is clearly recognizable that it is Hopplo, the starter monster of the Fire type from Pokémon Sword and Shield. In January 2026, there was already a Community Day with Chimpep, the Grass starter from this generation.
Hopplo can first evolve into Kickerlo and then into Liberlo.
How useful is the monster? Typically, starter Pokémon of the Fire type receive the exclusive move Lohekanonade during a Community Day. This can represent a strong damage boost and is the best Fire move that a monster can learn.
For Liberlo, this move should also provide a strong boost and elevate the monster on the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO. If you don’t have strong legendary or Mega monsters of the Fire type yet, then Liberlo could certainly enhance your team.
Additionally, during the Community Day you will have a good chance of getting a good specimen due to the high number of spawns and receiving plenty of the right candies.
Liberlo already has a Dynamax form in the game, which you can receive again from time to time if you don’t already have it. In Dynamax battles, there are stronger alternatives with Liberlo’s Gigantamax form and Charizard.
If you haven’t obtained these Gigantamax attackers yet, Dynamax-Liberlo can also be a good addition to your team here. And if you have the Gigantamax form, the event’s candies could also be useful for you.
As a collector, you can also benefit from the event. During the event, Hopplo will be available as a Shiny for the first time in the game. With the increased chance, it’s not a major issue to get one or more specimens directly.
When will the Community Day take place? When exactly the Community Day will take place is not yet known. Only March as a month is currently known. Since all Community Days announced for the current season have already occurred and the season ends on March 3, 2026, it will likely take place after March 3, 2026.
You will have to wait a bit longer until the Community Day with Hopplo. However, there are still various contents such as events, raids, and spotlight hours in the game until then. What these are and exactly when they will take place, you can find out in our overview with all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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On Twitch, not only the usual suspects are active, but also the police of Lower Saxony. MeinMMO interviewed the team.
Who is it about? The police of Lower Saxony is not only active on the streets but also on Twitch. On their Twitch channel PolizeiHannover, the “Twitch Officers” provide insights into police life, but they also frequently game together.
Currently, the Twitch channel has over 54,000 followers and has reached an average of 606 viewers in the last 365 days (Source: SullyGnome.com). They spend most of their time in the Just Chatting category.
One of the main goals of the Twitch channel is to give people an insight into the profession of being a police officer while also working on prevention. It aims to proactively tackle crimes such as cyber grooming and bullying. Ideally, a kind of safe space is created on Twitch with the Twitch Officers to help potential victims.
More about their work, goals, and activities is revealed by the Twitch Officers in the interview below.
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TL;DR
– The police use Twitch to reach a young audience where they already spend time daily. This way they aim to actively combat crimes such as cyber grooming, bullying, or insults. – With just a few officers, much more people can be reached on Twitch than would be possible with information stands, for example. – The spatial distance and anonymity can lead to potential victims feeling more comfortable contacting the police regarding sensitive topics like domestic violence. A trust base is built between the Twitch Officers and viewers. – The success is based on the fact that real police officers bring their private gaming passion into the streams. This shared hobby serves as a basis for communication at eye level.
What the Twitch Officers want to achieve
MeinMMO: How did you come up with the idea of having your own Twitch channel?
PolizeiHannover: Twitch is one of the social media platforms with the highest growth and speaks to a specific young audience with a unique interest in streaming and gaming. Numbers show that one in two regularly plays video games; among children and teenagers, it’s around 90 percent – and this group often dedicates several hours of their free time to gaming daily.
The police of Hanover is present and approachable on many social media channels – but not on Twitch, a platform where we can find victims of various crimes.
Bullying, threats, insults, as well as cyber grooming can have serious consequences for the affected individuals. Offenders can easily build trust through playful relationships and exploit it. With the activity launched by the police of Hanover in late 2024, we are now not only approachable there but can also carry out target group-oriented prevention work – to protect potential victims from the aforementioned phenomena, but also perhaps to show potential offenders the criminal consequences of such behavior and effect a change in behavior.
We can also build trust through the shared topic of gaming and use it to conduct effective prevention work.
MeinMMO: What do you want to achieve with your work on Twitch?
PolizeiHannover: The goal is to be present as police in an area where we can reach a specific target group that we are increasingly struggling to contact and approach. Additionally, we want to operate in an area where the police have not traditionally been approachable, but where more and more crimes occur. We carry out prevention work on various topics to protect children, teenagers, and young adults from severe consequences. And we take tips on possible criminal activities.
Furthermore, we can report transparently about our work and answer questions about the police profession. Not only that, but also our mere presence and the modern, target group-oriented way of communication is additionally effective in terms of recruitment.
Viewers can learn more about cybercrime in this interview (Source: twitch.tv).
MeinMMO: What is a successful stream for you?
PolizeiHannover: A successful stream is any in which the Twitch Officers manage to reach people who otherwise tend not to engage in conversations with the police. Either because they have developed inhibitions for various reasons or because they think that the police content is supposedly not relevant to them.
We want to engage in conversations with people. Every interaction, every question directed at us that we can answer virtually in real-time is a success. Numbers are secondary for us, but still important: The more people we reach, the easier it is to address relevant topics and core messages of the police to as many people as possible.
That we are now reaching 60,000 to 80,000 people simultaneously with our streams, with a relatively low personnel deployment, is fantastic. When does the police manage to present a prevention topic understandably to so many people at once, as fits into a Bundesliga stadium?
MeinMMO: In what way? Do you think that Twitch promotes respect for the police among young people?
PolizeiHannover: It was important for us to build a trusting conversation with young people on an equal footing. That’s exactly what the gaming component creates. We never wanted to pander or act cool – our officers are cool. They are people who share the same passion as many Twitch users: gaming.
Police officers are not machines. They are people who come home after their shift to relax with a round of FIFA on the controller – just like students who come home, just like trainees who want to unwind after a stressful day at work. Respect and understanding can be generated much more easily when both sides recognize commonalities. They can relate to each other better. Respect is the ground on which we all stand together.
IRL & Gaming – The Twitch Officers can do both
MeinMMO: What is the favorite format of your team?
PolizeiHannover: Our officers don’t have a real favorite format. Like in a normal job, it’s the variety that makes the role so exciting.
We are versatile on Twitch: We have Just Chatting formats with experts or simply answering FAQs from the community. Often we game with the viewers so they can compete against us.
IRLs are now also part of our repertoire. Unforgettable were the training day with Zarbex and Schradin or accompanying a focus control on the topic of fitness to drive on the highway.
Zarbex and Schradin were guests at the police (Source screenshot: twitch.tv).
MeinMMO: Which format is best received by the community? Why do you think it is?
PolizeiHannover: IRLs are leading the way because they simply provide an unfiltered, thus very authentic insight into police work or training. This is what people want to see. But FAQ formats also attract tens of thousands of people per stream now.
Recently we often had 60,000 to 80,000 viewers that we reached with a three-hour stream. Many have questions for the police which they ask in the stream, questions they would never approach by waving down a patrol car or addressing a foot patrol.
MeinMMO: When it comes to developing a new format, how do you proceed?
PolizeiHannover: We already have a plan of what we want to show and what specific insights we can provide for operational or investigative reasons. However, we also listen very closely to the community. What is desired? Which topics are particularly in demand? We are here for that: We want to be approachable and present our police transparently. But communication only makes sense if it doesn’t go in just one direction.
We want to interact with people. However, it is always important to remember the human component: Behind every uniform is a person. The officers show this as well when they display humor, empathy, concern, and much more. Or when they simply fail and don’t show as good skills in gaming as community players might.
Like real Twitch streamers, the Twitch Officers also produce reactions. Here reacting to their colleagues (Source: twitch.tv).
MeinMMO: What games/genres are taboo for you on Twitch?
PolizeiHannover: We have decided that we currently will not play any games that glorify violence. Games where violence must be used to achieve success or complete missions do not align with the police’s self-understanding.
We are aware that we cannot engage all gamers with Mario Kart, EA FC or various coop games. However, these games also represent our work: To be successful here, ambition, will, and the ability to progress as a team collectively is required. And hey: In games like GeoGuessr, our officers can show that they are good investigators and do not lose their sense of direction.
Fortunately no embarrassing moments yet
MeinMMO: What has been your favorite moment on Twitch so far?
PolizeiHannover: I wouldn’t focus on a specific moment. At first, we were quite uncertain how our activities would be received in the community or by the young audience.
Can they believe us that we have gaming fans in uniform who can bring their private passion into service, or do they consider our streams a cheap form of pandering, which it never was? Thus, my favorite moment is the realization that we have experienced a very positive reaction to our channel and continue to do so.
Of course, some people question whether taxpayers’ money is being spent properly, and it’s good that people ask such questions. But the efficiency that arises from the enormous reach with very minimal resource expenditure answers this question rather clearly. The community has recognized that this project has been well received.
MeinMMO: What have been the most embarrassing moments so far?
PolizeiHannover: Thankfully, we haven’t experienced any embarrassing moments. There has been no shitstorm, and no, our stream has also never been affected by a swatting attack, which would have little success anyway. 😊
This is the team on Twitch
MeinMMO: Which of the Twitch Officers is the best gamer?
PolizeiHannover: When selecting the officers, we paid attention to ensure they bring different preferences and favorite games or genres to be very diverse in gaming. Nothing is worse than boredom because we are always playing the same game.
We are actually quite good at EA FC. Some of our officers have already participated in e-sports tournaments both privately and professionally, so they can compete with very strong gamers.
MeinMMO: Which game would the entire team come together to play?
PolizeiHannover: As mentioned: Each officer has somewhat different preferences: One is more into soccer than racing, others like simulators or simple fun games that can be played casually with a large number of viewers.
In Chained Together, the Twitch Officers can prove their teamwork (Source: twitch.tv).
MeinMMO: What do you think about the representation of the police in games? What do you find most frustrating/What are the most common mistakes?
PolizeiHannover: At the community’s request, we started playing the Autobahn Police Simulator early on. It’s a bit wild. Anyone who secures accident scenes in real life like in these games would likely have to report to a superior. And no, the police don’t also push cows off the highway.
Interestingly, the burglary simulator, or “Thief Simulator.” When we played this game, we had our technical prevention expert as a guest, who showed various vulnerabilities in houses based on the game and explained how to technically upgrade to best keep out burglars. As you can see, you can also derive benefits from the most exotic games if done right.
MeinMMO: How do you manage the balance between the relaxed Twitch etiquette with memes and slang and your role as law enforcers?
PolizeiHannover: Being a “law enforcer” doesn’t mean leaving your ease and authenticity in the locker room. We are aware that uniforms can create a certain distance from other people because officers visually stand out from the population. But in the uniforms are people like you and me, who can laugh and understand humor – they don’t always have to look strict and recite legal texts.
The most important tool in the police is, first and foremost, communication. And for our messages to be understood, they must be communicated in a target group-oriented manner, which we are achieving very well on Twitch – at least from my perspective.
We got to know the Twitch Officers in selection interviews and also paid attention to whether they communicated appropriately or if the bureaucrat reared its head. Anyone who follows our streams can confirm that ease, but also values like reliability and commitment are part of everyday life.
MeinMMO: What do older colleagues think of the streams?
PolizeiHannover: Acceptance is not necessarily related to age. We have succeeded in convincing skeptics in our own ranks as well as the population of the meaningfulness of this work – if they took the time to actually listen to our arguments and compare them with their first impressions. We are not the only police in Germany currently streaming on Twitch.
We have also discovered gaming as an opportunity in the analog world. For several months now, we have had a “gaming suitcase,” which contains a PlayStation 5, two controllers, and a permanently installed monitor in the lid. With that, we can take gaming to events, youth facilities, or schools.
But again, it’s not about gaming at all. Playing together is a gateway for us to deeper conversations. Our contact officers invite different target groups to coffee in a relaxed atmosphere to have a chat.
What is the coffee cup for these colleagues is now increasingly the controller for children, teenagers, and young adults. Those who scored one or two goals against the police in FIFA are much more open to discussions about prevention topics or personal problems, as our initial experiences show.
The Twitch Officers & their Community: Communication is Key
MeinMMO: How do you deal with negative voices from the community?
PolizeiHannover: The police stand for protecting freedom of expression. This also includes accepting opinions that you do not share. We listen to criticism and respond to it when it is factually informed.
It’s now easy to respond to the criticism that our Twitch streams are a waste of taxpayer money: Not only has nothing changed regarding the principle that the police must actively seek out target groups and engage with them in a suitable form if they want to talk to them.
Statistics also support us: Two or three officers whose duty is to engage with the population address as many people in three hours as they do not achieve even at large events. From my perspective, that is not a waste, but modern and target-oriented communication with the most efficient use of resources.
In the Just Chatting category, the Twitch Officers answer questions about what motivated them to join the police or what they would do instead (Source: twitch.tv).
MeinMMO: How often does it happen that a candidate comes to you through your Twitch channel?
PolizeiHannover: Due to technical reasons, we cannot yet measure who decides to study police science or enter into employment because of our streams. However, we would like to evaluate that in the future.
However, we receive many queries regarding studies, requirements for access, or whether certain physical characteristics or pre-existing conditions could be a hindrance. Some have already indicated that they want to switch to us because the police of Hanover is perceived as a modern employer due to the Twitch activities. We are very pleased about that.
MeinMMO: What was a special moment when you reached someone you would probably never have reached through traditional info stands?
PolizeiHannover: These are the moments when we receive feedback from people that they found a possible way out of a difficult situation after they reached out to us in the chat during live streams.
These could be, for example, victims of domestic violence who realized for the first time that how they are treated in their “relationship” is not right or normal, or they receive concrete offers of help and contact points that they can reach out to or visit directly.
A special moment is also when people with mental health issues receive the last push to trust someone and seek support – whether it be a contact point or simply someone from their personal environment.
At a one-on-one info stand, especially in the midst of a busy environment such as trade fairs or large events, victims would likely rarely confide in the police. In the chat, the threshold is significantly lower due to spatial distance and anonymity, which naturally promotes such positive developments.
As already mentioned in the interview, the police in Lower Saxony is not the only one wishing to reach new target groups and enhance communication between the police and citizens through Twitch. In Denmark, police officers also stream, and you can read more about it here on MeinMMO: In one country in Europe, police officers play on Twitch, and 33,500 people follow them
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Fortnite will be down today, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 39.50 can be found on MeinMMO.
Monday, 13.03.2023
12:53
The clock is about to strike 1:00 PM and still, there has been no response from the servers or Epic Games.
12:25
Even 20 minutes later, the servers and login are still not functioning. We are monitoring the situation closely.
12:05
The servers are still down, but according to Shiina, a collaboration with Game of Thrones could emerge in the future.
11:36
The Fortnite update is also 6.24 GB. We tried to log in, but it didn’t work. You will need to be a little more patient.
11:18
The server downtime should end according to Epic Status at 11:30 AM German time. We are keeping an eye on the situation because it’s possible that Epic Games may unexpectedly extend the downtime.
10:57
The cube queen’s spaceship is still wreaking havoc on the map. This time it is using its laser to alter the map:
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The servers have now been shut down. The update will be rolled out soon. Stay tuned as we reveal all the new leaks shortly.
09:30
The player search has now been disabled, and the full downtime will commence soon. Get ready, as it starts at 10 AM.
08:00
Good morning and welcome to our live ticker! The downtime will not occur until around 10 AM German time. At 09:30 the matchmaking will even be disabled, so you won’t be able to queue for a new match. So join us with our live ticker, as we report on the most important information and leaks about the update.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
When does theserver downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be shut down on February 19, 2026, at 10 AM. A short time before (about half an hour, around 09:30) the matchmaking will be disabled (source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? This depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a larger update, so expect approximately one to three hours or more.
What do the patch notes say? There are currently no official details about the upcoming patch notes. If Epic Games shares them, we will add that part.
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Fortnite: Patch 39.50 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already made some assumptions on x.com about what could be included in the update. You can expect the following according to him:
We will be following the server downtime live and providing you with the most important information and leaks. Have you just started Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you that will improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better immediately
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