In Battlefield 6, the new Season 2 has just started and many fans are happy about the positive changes. However, one skin is causing trouble in the community, as many have apparently spent far too much money on it.
Which skin is it? It is the bundle “The 323”, which can be purchased in the shop for 2,400 Battlefield Coins (€24.99). Players receive some cosmetic items, including 4 skins for their soldiers. However, with the release of Season 2, there is now a problem: One of the skins has been placed as a reskin in the Battle Pass (€9.99) of the new season.
Fans feel deceived by DICE, as not only do they have to pay less for this version of the skin, but the bundle has even been brought back with a discount of 18%. On Reddit, the user n7Angel initiated the discussion around the issue. It becomes clear that some fans are taking the topic too personally.
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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
Fans are upset about skins they can’t see
What do fans say about the issue? With over 2,100 upvotes, many fans are affected by the problem, but there are also some opinions in the comments that downplay the issue. Leteee summarizes this quite aptly in one sentence, as he questions why one should generally purchase skins in a first-person shooter that they cannot see anyway.
Many other users follow Leteee’s post with joking comments and agree with him, giving him over 800 upvotes.
User ProjectGameVerse2000 is personally affected by the problem, but he does not care that DICE has taken this step for Season 2. He himself states that he hardly uses the skins, so it’s clear he feels no loss. Nevertheless, he is not angry about it. This practice by DICE only shows him that Season 1 is the only and last season he would invest money in. He was already satisfied with the Phantom Edition.
Nevertheless, skins still play an important role in Battlefield 6, as this post shows, and there is a good reason for it.
Why are skins so important to fans? Even though one cannot see the skins in a first-person shooter, it is important for the community that they at least remain realistic.
DICE keeps its promise and even changed once unrealistic skins so that they fit the serious tone of the war shooter. Many feared before the release that DICE would follow Activision’s path and implement inappropriate cartoon skins. At least with Season 2, this concern has not come true again.
In Pokémon GO announced changes that are supposed to significantly improve an area of the game. Above all, it is meant to become fairer for all trainers.
Fighting in the battle league, the PvP area of Pokémon GO, is one of the major core aspects of the game. Here you can immerse yourself more and more and ensure better results with better teams, more sophisticated strategies, and more experience.
Nevertheless, you are also dependent on your smartphone’s connection to the game, which can cost you a victory or two. Among other things, Pokémon GO wants to adjust some knobs with a major update for the battle league now to make fighting fairer for all trainers.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
More Skill, Less External Factors
What is the goal? The outcome of battles in the battle league should depend more on your skill in the future and less on external influences such as network quality and the performance of your device. In the announcement for the update, Niantic writes:
In the past, some interactions could be influenced by inputs during these rounds. Most of the time, it worked as intended, but different network states and performance differences in devices could occasionally affect the processing of actions.
The core of the new combat system strengthens the turn-based nature and can better contain the influence of network disruptions and performance differences in devices. The connection will always play a role in online games; however, normal fluctuations within the rounds and network tolerances should no longer affect the results of the same decisions in a particular game state.
To achieve this goal, 7 changes in the battle league have been announced.
When will the changes be implemented? When exactly these changes will land in the game is not mentioned in the announcement.
7 Changes to Achieve the Goal
What are the changes? Niantic has announced 7 changes to achieve the aforementioned goal. Below we briefly discuss all the changes and explain what these changes are supposed to bring.
Many of the changes refer to a so-called “round.” A round corresponds to a time cycle of 0.5 seconds.
1. Damage to be Calculated at the End of a Round
Until now, damage from attacks that, for example, only require one round was inflicted at different times. This will now change, and damage will generally be applied only at the end of a round. At the same time, you will also receive the energy generated by your quick attacks only then.
Additionally, charge attacks that are started simultaneously with an opponent’s quick attack will now also be executed if your Pokémon is defeated by the quick attack in the same round.
Through these changes, the execution time of quick attacks should become more reliable, and the energy you receive from quick attacks should become more predictable.
2. Pokémon Will Be Swapped Before Incoming Damage
If you want to swap a Pokémon to absorb incoming damage from your opponent with another monster, it should also run more smoothly in the future.
If you swap a monster in the same round in which your opponent would defeat your monster with an attack, the swap will be performed first, and the swapped Pokémon will take the damage.
This should ensure that tactical swapping can be performed independently of network quality.
3. Swaps Will Be Standardized
This change also concerns the swapping of monsters in battle. In the future, the swaps should occur as follows:
Quick swaps (voluntarily performed by you) will cost one round of time
Forced swaps (when your monster has been defeated) will cost no round
A swap performed immediately after the sequence of a charge attack will cost no round
This change is supposed to make swapping more predictable and eliminate delays caused by charge attacks when swapping.
4. Charge Attacks Start at the Beginning of a Round
Previously, charge attacks were executed at the moment they were triggered. In the future, they will always be activated at the beginning of the next round after they are triggered.
Furthermore, charge attacks you started will be executed before a quick attack from the opponent that occurs in the charge attack sequence. Thus, changes to the status values of your charge attack will be applied before the opponent’s quick attack hits.
Niantic also states that quick attacks can thereby be executed “secretly” or “stealthily.” Secretly means that the quick attack starts at the beginning of the charge attack and is executed in the same round as the charge attack.
A stealthy quick attack is one that would be completed during the charge attack. This will now be executed after the charge attack is completed.
5. Swap Buttons Will Be Displayed Faster
If you are in the sequence of a charge attack, the buttons to swap monsters will now be displayed earlier. This is intended to make it easier to perform a swap immediately after a charge attack.
6. After a Connection Loss, the Fight Will Continue
Connection issues can have a significant impact on the outcome of a fight. Therefore, there are also changes in this regard.
Both trainers’ games must connect to the game before the fight begins. Furthermore, the fight should continue and no longer pause if one of the trainers has connection issues.
This should ensure that fights are cleanly concluded when a trainer has connection issues. Additionally, results such as defeated Pokémon and energy gain should occur in a more uniform and clearer manner.
7. Changes to the HP Bar Animation
Not only the execution of damage but also the visual feedback about it will receive an update. On the HP bar of your monster, you can now see exactly through the animation when your Pokémon receives damage from the opponent’s attacks.
The complete announcement with all changes in detail can be found on pokemongo.com.
The current month is once again packed with events. The highlight is the GO Tour 2026, which takes place at the end of the month. A suitable event to get in the mood for the tour also takes place in February. If you want to know when which content is expected, take a look at our overview with all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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A poor player has already spent hundreds of hours searching for a specific blueprint in ARC Raiders, which he still hasn’t found even after looting thousands of containers. He reports to the community about his bad luck, proving that he could have had it much earlier.
Why is the player so desperate? The Raider imjustalittleturtle posted his devastating statistics on Reddit, highlighting his bad luck in ARC Raiders. In the screenshot, you can see that he has already spent 593 hours in the shooter and has sifted through 20,104 containers during this time, without coming across a single blueprint for the Tempest.
The game’s statistics show the effort he has put into the search (Image source: imjustalittleturtle on Reddit)
“Yes, I have searched all ‘known’ locations for it,” explains the Raider, “regardless of map conditions, I have been there at least 50 times each.”
He seems to want to give up on the future search for the required item, but first, the community speaks up. Yes, he can stop searching, but his streak of bad luck has finally come to an end.
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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds
The ARC Raiders community finally brings relief after thousands of hours
What makes the Tempest so good? The Tempest is one of the best weapons that is useful in almost any situation in ARC Raiders. With its precision, solid magazine size, and fast rate of fire, it is the perfect choice for taking out enemies from a distance. Those who equip it with a good grip can also compensate for the weapon’s slightly harsher recoil.
However, to be able to use it, you first need the required materials and that specific Tempest blueprint to be able to craft it at all.
Without the necessary luck, it will be quite difficult – as is the case for the poor noodle on Reddit – to be able to use this weapon. But if luck isn’t on your side, a compassionate community with merciful players can certainly become the savior.
How does the community react to the Raider’s bad luck? Instead of making fun of the Raider and his misfortune while looting, the community on Reddit appears to be more impressed by his significant hour count and corresponding perseverance. And some players do not want to leave that unrewarded.
“I am not a PvP player in ARC Raiders at all. I found the Tempest blueprint in the kitchen at Stella Montis. It’s yours if you want it,” offers Galdalfus, but other players are also ready to help:
“I’ll give you one for an Equalizer,” suggests MournivAlpha, and otomozok also writes: “DM me, I can give you the Tempest blueprint. I have an extra one.”
After nearly 600 hours in ARC Raiders, the player finally found what he had been longing for so long. He was simply searching in the wrong place.
In Pokopia, some of the Pokémon look different than we are used to from the main series. Especially the Pikachu, which looks like a ghost, stands out immediately. But what is actually behind the pocket monster?
What new Pokémon are there? In an interview with Famitsu, several responsible developers of Pokopia talk about the special designs. Thanks to the post-apocalypse, Snorlax is covered in moss, and Tangela has developed its own intelligence.
Unlike certain regional forms, such as those we know from Pokémon Sun & Moon, these pocket monsters have changed their appearance for a different reason.
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Pokémon change through loneliness
Why do they look like this? As the developers reveal, they did not think about how to express a Pokémon’s strength through design in Pokopia. Instead, they asked themselves what would happen to the pocket monsters if they lived a leisurely life in a world without humans.
The developers provide two examples:
Tangela has been thinking alone for so long that it became similar to the professor.
Pikachu’s colors have faded, and it is only so unhappy and fragile because it has consumed all its energy.
Whether the consumed energy directly points to Pikachu’s death and it being a ghost was not directly answered. However, the developers raved about the design of the yellow mouse, including Kanako Murata, producer of Pokopia:
We were totally thrilled by how Pikachu, which has been one of the most well-known Pokémon figures for 30 years, still enchants us with its charm. We had no idea that it still holds so much cuteness. This makes us aware that there is still so much more to discover in the Pokémon world.
Although Pikachu looks cute, we think the reason is a bit sad. Without human contact, Pikachu loses all its energy and is only a broken version of itself. We hope to be able to bring back its joy of life in the game!
Even if you’re an animal lover – for stylish decor in World of Warcraft, you may turn a blind eye. Or squash a snail into the ground.
World of Warcraft is full of achievements that can take a long time to complete. While most of these achievements are relatively self-explanatory and obvious, like completing a dungeon or winning 100 battlegrounds in PvP, there are also several achievements that seem utterly absurd.
One of the most absurd achievements of this kind comes from the expansion Legion and the dungeon “Neltharion’s Lair”. In this dungeon, you must squash a whole bunch of snails with a gigantic stone slab. This is somewhat like the Drogbar version of Pokémon. But at least there’s a unique piece of furniture for your house as a reward.
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What kind of achievement is this? We’re talking about the achievement “Got to Ketchum All,” which is a reference to Pokémon in its title. For this achievement, you must enter the dungeon Neltharion’s Lair in the Highlands of Legion. Your task is a bit cruel, but quite simple: Find 7 different snails in the dungeon and squash them with a large stone slab to collect their “imprints.” This is kind of like the Pokémon version of the somewhat simple-minded Drogbar.
The achievement is also part of the meta-achievement “Glory of the Hero of Legion”.
What reward do you get? Once you complete the achievement, you’ll receive the decorative item “Tauren Jeweler’s Roller.” While it may not be the most visually impressive item, it goes well with pretty much everything in housing.
After completing the achievement, you can buy additional copies of the roller from the NPCs Ransa Graufeder or Torv Dubstampf in Thunder Totem.
A small TikTok video from MrRoguery shows the entire process:
Where do you find the snails? The 7 snails are scattered throughout the dungeon Neltharion’s Lair, but you also need to find the “Ketchum Tablet” first. Follow these steps:
After the dungeon starts, jump into the hole and slide down the water slide. Pass by the spiritwalker Ebenhorn and keep to the right – there’s a small path leading to the NPC “Mushroom Merchant.” Here you can buy the Ketchum Tablet.
Surely has a place in your home too.
Your task now is to squash a total of 7 snails with unique names using the Ketchum Tablet. Important: The snails must still be alive at that time! Here you can find the snails:
After the first boss, you need to ride down a water slide with barrels and you can throw fish at Drogbar. You can spot the snail Schuppi on a mushroom on the left wall. Hit her with the “throw fish” action so she gets swept down with you. After that, Schuppi will be on the ground next to you and can be squashed with the stone slab.
Blinki can be found immediately after – dive into the small lake where you just landed and into an underwater cave. He is surrounded by electricity. Your tank has to spot the snail so that she leaves the electric field and can be squashed with the tablet.
Schleimi can be found before the second boss. There’s a large branch on the map to the left that is only used for a world quest. It’s best to use the “/target Schleimi” command and mark the snail with a raid symbol to see her better.
Whiplash Snapper, Turbax and Flame can be found right after the second boss. Defeat the first group of enemies. The snails run in a circle here – you can squash all three with the tablet.
Leimi can be found if you go further north, so not toward the next boss. There’s a water area here. Follow the path north until you reach a cave with basilisks. Defeat the basilisks and then look up at the ceiling of the cave. A tank must use taunt on Leimi so he falls down and can be “picked up” by the Ketchum Tablet.
By the way: You can keep the Ketchum Tablet after obtaining the achievement. It’s also good for hitting the annoying jumping mage in the raid group or flattening defeated enemies in PvP.
Overall, this is one of the more absurd achievements in World of Warcraft and perhaps a little cruel – but what wouldn’t you do for a new decorative element in housing to live stylishly like a Tauren or Drogbar? If you want even more decorative items – Patch 12.0 has added some new ones that you can earn right now.
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The games and the series show it:In the post-apocalypse of Fallout, some strange characters walk around. One of them has taken his passion as a scientist a bit too far and implanted chips in the heads of his “patients”.
Who is it about? Those who walk through Fallout 3 eventually stumble upon the Red Racer factory and meet the so-called “surgeon” there. Unfortunately, we do not learn his or her true name (the gender varies). Right from the first encounter, the character behaves hostile toward the player character.
The only exception: If you wear the ghoul mask obtained through the “Tenpenny Tower” quest, the surgeon does not attack you. This also applies to all Wild Ghouls in the game, who do not recognize you as a healthy human because of the mask.
The fact that the surgeon also falls for the masquerade, even though he is actually an ordinary human, is likely due to his passion. He is intensely involved with ghouls and also super mutants. However, his motives are by no means positive.
The surgeon would also fit well into the Amazon series on Fallout – here you can see the trailer for season 2:
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The official trailer for Fallout Season 2 takes us back to the apocalypse
Mind Control in the Post-Apocalypse
What does the surgeon intend? The character has retreated to his hideout to experiment with the brains of ghouls and super mutants. Specifically, he implants chips in them.
The surgeon wants to understand the neural connections of these creatures on one hand, and control them on the other. The valuable information he obtains through his research can be sold to interested parties in the wasteland.
To ensure that no ghoul or super mutant goes awry, the surgeon has embedded a detonator in the chip. This can be activated at will. So if a test subject does not cooperate, he can be disabled at the push of a button.
In the game, this is noticeable because the heads of defeated enemies explode upon their death. Before that, a clicking sound can be heard, which also occurs with landmines in the game.
Some of the early chips had a malfunction. They heated up too quickly and exploded randomly. Because of this, some test subjects were lost, prompting the surgeon to revise the implants. In particular, the super mutants were valuable test subjects for whom such an accident should not happen.
A glowing ghoul named Stefan was particularly close to his “master”. He acted as a kind of bodyguard and protected the surgeon from hostile forces – or test subjects with whom the “treatment” did not work.
Is there more behind it? From here, we enter the realm of theories. The YouTube channel Synonymous discussed the surgeon in a video and mentioned an important point.
In the building where the surgeon is located, an eerie-sounding voice can be heard. The exact same voice also resounds in the Dunwich building. There is an altar there that was erected for a mysterious power named Ug-Qualtoth.
Those who think of the divine creatures of H.P. Lovecraft upon hearing that name are not mistaken. And similar to those, Ug-Qualtoth could also slowly drive people insane. According to the YouTuber, it could be the god of the wasteland or radiation.
Super mutants and ghouls would escape his influence since they have become immune to radiation because of the mutation. However, thanks to the chip, they would be brought under the surgeon’s control – who in turn is guided by Ug-Qualtoth.
If one prevents super mutants from simply killing too many people, new ghouls can be created from these people. Theoretically, a whole army of these creatures could be created.
Fun fact: If your character’s science skill is high enough, you can initiate the detonation of all chips at the computer terminal in the Red Racer factory. This way you solve the enemy problem in one go, only the glowing ghoul Stefan survives the whole thing. You can find another exciting fact about Fallout 3 on MeinMMO: A Fallout was almost given a complete subway, but the developers found it too realistic
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For Bridgerton fans, there's just a week left to wait for the second half of the episodes of season 4. However, with the trailer, Netflix hints at a death, making fans nervous, like the viewers of Game of Thrones. But who could it be?
Why would someone die? As with any series and film with an enthusiastic fanbase, the viewers of Bridgerton have closely examined the latest trailer. It was noted that Violet Bridgerton is wearing black mourning attire in one scene.
In fact, there was speculation long before the start of the second season about whether one or another character would survive season 4 – for various reasons. Some characters die in the following books, which is important for their plot. Others are on the death list because their real-life counterparts die during the current season, specifically in the years 1817 and 1818.
We have identified the five characters that, in our view, are most likely to be affected.
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Bridgerton Season 2 flirts with the death of a character
A death in Bridgerton? Here are the possible candidates
John Stirling
Poor John Stirling is probably at the top of most people's bingo cards: He is the husband of Francesca Bridgerton. The two just got married in season three and are currently just shy of a year married during season four.
In the current plot of season four, they are struggling with the fact that, despite a year of marriage filled with intimacy, they are not yet pregnant. Francesca is particularly worried that she might be doing something wrong.
Why could he die? John looks young and appears healthy. In fact, his death after only a few years of marriage is at the beginning of Francesca's book, Bridgerton – A Delightfully Wicked Gentleman. Accordingly, John unfortunately has to pass away before Francesca's season.
If it indeed happens to John, it could indicate that season five will focus on Francesca's story.
King George the Third
King George III is already an old man during the time of Bridgerton. As shown in season two of the main series and the prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, he suffers from a mental illness. These cannot be cured or effectively treated by the doctors of the 19th century. Nonetheless, he and the queen have a close, loving relationship.
Due to his age and (at least in reality) a severe metabolic disease, he can no longer rule himself, so his son takes over as regent. Hence the name of the period: Regency.
Why could he die? Since he actually dies in 1820, King George in season four still has a few years ahead of him. However, Queen Charlotte is clearly worried about him, which suggests an off-screen deterioration of his condition. The king's death would therefore plunge all of Great Britain into mourning.
The extravagant and highly revered queen of Bridgerton could also be the one who dies. At the beginning of season four, she is very worried that her husband might die before her. This prompts her to convince Lady Danbury to stay by her side.
Why could she die? In reality, Queen Charlotte's counterpart dies in November 1818. Her husband survives her. Since season four at least partially takes place in her year of death, she is a valid candidate. However, it contradicts that there are set photos of Queen Charlotte in which she herself is wearing a black mourning gown.
Lady Danbury
The esteemed Lady Agatha Danbury seems to have her fingers in the affairs of almost all members of the ton. She is a good friend of Lady Violet Bridgerton, the mother of the marrying children, and a constant presence by Queen Charlotte's side.
In season four, though, she hopes to retire from the queen's service: Agatha wants to visit her children and grandchildren overseas. However, Charlotte does not see it that way at all. This puts a strain on their friendship.
Why could she die? Lady Danbury is neither ill, nor is she modeled after a real figure with a known date of death, and she does not (yet) die in the books. However, she yearns to see her children and grandchildren again in her old age. For this, she even asks the queen for release from service. Additionally, in season four, she positions a successor: Alice Mondrich.
However, her character may indeed just be removed for one or two seasons, maybe through a journey. In the books, Lady Danbury becomes significantly important in the book of Hyacinth, the youngest Bridgerton child.
The Queen and Lady Danbury – An absolute dream team
Marina
Marina is a character from season one of Bridgerton and only appeared briefly in season two. Her dilemma is that she is pregnant by a young soldier. She hides this and tries to catch a husband with the help of the Featheringtons. However, this is thwarted by Lady Whistledown aka Penelope Featherington: Marina has caught the eye of Colin Bridgerton – whom Penelope is in love with.
In the end, Daphne finds the brother of the soldier who died in the war, Sir Philipp Crane. Marina marries him and moves to the countryside with him. There she gives birth to her twins.
Why could she die? Marina does not have a specific counterpart in the books. However, she is presumably the substitute for Philipp's wife, who in turn is the love interest of Eloise Bridgerton. For the love story of Eloise to begin, Marina must unfortunately die: Eloise sends Philipp a letter upon the death of his wife and the two become pen pals – which leads to their romance.
Until the release of the new episodes, we will nevertheless continue to speculate about who might be affected. However, the deaths of John or Marina seem most likely, as they would directly lead into the plot of the next seasons.
In Game of Thrones, on the other hand, most characters die rather abruptly and unexpectedly. Recently occurred in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In the main series, however, there is a character who has been monitoring the fortunes of the world for over 120 years and specifically influences those of Bran.
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The campaign around the cyborgs on Cyberstan in Helldivers 2 is heading for the final stretch. In one last attempt, the Helldivers are to give it all they have, but hope is fading.
What is this new mission about? After the Helldivers did not successfully complete the last mission in Helldivers 2, Übererde is now calling the elite unit to a desperate final assault. In an “All or Nothing” scenario, the Helldivers must try to take down the cyborg mega-factory.
But the odds are slim: Unlike before, the Helldivers are receiving no further reinforcements from the developers this time. The time constraint for the operation is therefore not the real difficulty.
There is a global counter for the remaining Helldivers that is ticking down. If it reaches zero, the invasion of Cyberstan will likely be considered a failure. Yet, the once brave Helldivers seem dejected.
Here you can watch the trailer for the current expansion: “Machinery of Oppression”:
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Helldivers 2 shows in the trailer for Machinery of Oppression how the new cyborgs change the fight
Bad morale among the Helldivers
Why are players feeling pessimistic? The invasion of Cyberstan is backed against the wall. With the limited units, it can already be calculated that by February 21, rather February 20, 2026, all reinforcements will be used up (Source: helldiverscompanion.com).
The news of limited reinforcements takes away the last bit of hope, as the comments on Reddit show:
taoofthemachine: “This looks kinda bleak, guys…. not gonna lie.”
Dr_VidyaGeam: “Alright, it’s time to focus. If you’re anywhere other than Star Kield, get there right now. We’re not getting any more help. Either we unite and pull through, or it was all for nothing.”
Terra854: “Well, I guess that’s GG for us.”
Crimson3899 emphasizes in another post on Reddit: “It’s frustrating that we are basically being told we’ve lost, and this days in advance. If they only had a cycle of smaller MOs to replenish our numbers, that might be plausible. But now? I don’t even want to try anymore.”
Even though there are still motivated players, the once joyful community is dejected. For the Helldivers, only a real Hollywood ending remains to succeed in the invasion, otherwise consequences could follow.
What consequences will follow? What exactly will happen if the Helldivers cannot successfully complete the invasion is still unclear, but there are some theories. Übererde will retake the planet for a later invasion, namely when more reinforcements are available again.
At the same time, the Helldivers must brace for the new cyborg enemies to join the “normal” robotic foes, making missions surrounding the automatons considerably harder than before.
New content has been announced for the first major event of the year in Pokémon GO. However, the announcement hasn’t generated much excitement in the community.
What kind of event is this? The GO Tour is one of the 3 major events that take place every year in Pokémon GO. The event has both a local and a global version. The local event will be held from February 20 to 22, 2026, in Tainan and Los Angeles, while the global variant will take place the following weekend on February 28 and March 1, 2026.
For the global version, which all trainers worldwide can participate in, regardless of whether they have a paid ticket, new content has now been revealed. However, this hasn’t created much of a stir in the community.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Shinies for everyone, research for some
Increased Shiny chance: It has already been announced in the past that during the event, the Shiny chance for costumed Pikachu, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakiein the wild will be increased.
Newly added is an increased Shiny chance for Honedge when you defeat it in raids, as well as an increased chance for Shinies from 2- and 10-km eggs. This chance is active for all players, regardless of ticket status.
It has already been announced in the past that the chance for the two Shinies Hawlucha and Klefki will be increased.
Special Research: If you have purchased the ticket for the event, you will receive a special research task where you must choose between the X and Y versions.
The following research contents have now been revealed:
X-version:
Encounter with Xerneas* with a special background inspired by Pokémon X
Chance for event field research with Icognito X*
Y-version:
Encounter with Yveltal* with a special background inspired by Pokémon Y
Chance for event field research with Icognito Y*
All monsters from the special research can also be found as Shiny (*).
Additional content: Starting February 23, 2026, the start of the “Way to Kalos” event, you can acquire the Xerneas headpiece and the Yveltal coat for your avatar in the in-game shop.
Ticket holders can also receive the “Shiny Diancie T-shirt” as part of a masterwork research task included with the ticket.
From Friday, February 20, 2026, to Sunday, March 1, 2026, you can also receive event stickers at PokéStops and from gifts.
Additionally, at the GO Tour 2026, music by Junichi Masuda, the composer of the main series Pokémon games, will play on the map, in capturing screens, and during raids.
What does the community say about it? Since the announcement of new content brings relatively few new informational tidbits and additionally promotes ticket sales for the GO Tour, the community suspects a different intention behind the announcement.
“There’s nothing new, but they mention five times that tickets are still available and that you can still buy them, as everyone can see that this tour isn’t even halfway done,” writes Daddyy-Anime.
“Sounds like they are begging for ticket sales. Maybe they should have planned a better event,” says phillypokego.
“Wow, tickets are still available at this late stage, and that makes total sense,” remarks mistsoalar.
“At this point, they’re just making fun of us,” comments hitvdl.
While the GO Tour marks the grand finale of the current month, there are still various events, spotlight hours, and raids available in the game until then. If you want to get an overview, feel free to check out our summary with all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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Scrubs is not just a silly series about the everyday life of doctors, it is also surprisingly realistic. This is mainly due to the roommate of the creator, who is the real J.D.
Is Scrubs really realistic? When looking at Scrubs with J.D.’s daydreams and the silly events, it initially does not seem like a series that is more realistic than Dr. House or Grey’s Anatomy. However, Scrubs seems to depict the everyday life in the hospital for doctors quite realistically.
This is what the Medical Training Institute of New York writes:
Medical professionals have often pointed out that Scrubs realistically portrays the emotional burden on healthcare workers as well as the friendships and mentorships that develop in a high-pressure environment. The series’ commitment to realism also extends to medical procedures and terminology, making it a valuable insight for aspiring healthcare professionals.
The agency Preferred Healthcare Staffing, which connects doctors and other healthcare personnel, placed Scrubs at number 2 on its list of the most realistic doctor series (Source: Preferred Healthcare Staffing).
They emphasize that Scrubs well depicts the emotions within a doctor’s career but also the hierarchies in the hospital. Moreover, the series highlights the relevance of professions in the hospital beyond doctors.
As a sole criticism regarding realism, they mention the simplistic details and the over-the-top humor. Looking at the background of Scrubs, it quickly becomes clear why the series feels so close to everyday life: There is a real J.D.
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The latest trailer for the Scrubs revival showcases the key elements of the series
The roommate of the Scrubs creator
Who was the real J.D.? At its core, Scrubs is a workplace comedy. Like in The Office or Superstore, the everyday life of an industry is presented in a silly way. However, for Scrubs, Bill Lawrence, the creator of the series, had an important source of inspiration: his roommate.
He lived with Jonathan Doris, who went through medical studies. Hence the name J.D. His stories were the basis for the series, but also the drama. To the Austin Chronicle, Lawrence revealed: He would meet us in a bar or at a basketball game, and if he was 15 minutes late, he was sometimes shaken because he had faced death of people and broken families at a very young age every day.
Jonathan Doris worked alongside Dolly Klock as a medical consultant for the series. If Dolly Klock sounds familiar: she is the inspiration behind Elliot and named behind the character Molly Clock.
As Sarah Chalke explains in a behind-the-scenes of the series (Source: YouTube), the two were present during scenes that showed medical processes. Additionally, they helped with the pronunciation of complex terms.
In the last episode of season 8, My Finale – Part 2, J.D. passes by a doctor. This is played by Jonathan Doris, his inspiration. If you watch the episode on Disney+, you can spot the doctor at about 9 minutes and 40 seconds.
Many races in World of Warcraft are massively disadvantaged when it comes to selecting their customizations. Blizzard wants to change that – but it takes time. A lot of time.
What is the problem with the races? Even though many celebrate the upcoming new race of the Haranir and are looking forward to playing it, there is also a large number of WoW fans who are grinding their teeth in dissatisfaction. While new races like the Haranir or the Dracthyr are being showered with customization options, many older races are left in the lurch. Particularly gnomes, but also void elves would appreciate more options.
Therefore, an increasingly vocal part of the community wishes: There should be no new races, instead Blizzard should first bring all old races up to date.
Major revisions – but we shouldn’t expect them soon
What does Blizzard want to do? In an interview with Windows Central, Maria Hamilton from the WoW team spoke about the customization options for existing races. This has been a recurring topic in the team. In the past, there were “small drops” with new customizations, such as for completing the questline for heritage armor.
However, this should be different in the future, as Hamilton states in response to the question of whether there will be further customizations for old races:
I would say: Yes. But we don’t have a fixed roadmap for that yet. We have had small attempts from time to time, and we know that the player base loves it. But now we see this more as a larger project instead of small additions, like with the heritage armor. We are even discussing whether we can improve character animations and such things, and what improvements are possible. That will come, but not soon.
In general, however, Blizzard seems to have received the message that many players simply desire more options to represent and express themselves in Azeroth. Because Jay Hwang from Blizzard added in response to the question:
Especially with the overhaul of the transmog system, it becomes clear that we see the demand. We are starting to go down this path. That’s why we are currently investing in things like housing that have nothing to do with character power and focus more on options for personal expression. In the future, we will probably have more ears and noses for your goblins. Those are things we are definitely also personally interested in.
This is how the community sees it: Even on social media, like the WoW subreddit, there is ongoing discussion about it. Some of the voices from the community regarding this are:
„Stop … just stop bringing new races until all are at the same level. Please.” – LadyTalah
„They just need to release more customizations until every race has as many options as the Haranir and the Dracthyr. Start with the most played race and then work through the entire list.” – Tristalien
„Blizzard is really good at announcing plans. Unfortunately, they are not so good at executing those plans.” – DaveMoTron
What do you think of Blizzard’s plans to drastically equip the races with new options – but only in the distant future? Would you rather have small and more frequent new customizations? Or do you think it’s good that Blizzard takes its time to tackle this as a large project? Another issue the community might work on in the meantime: The tank shortage, which players have created themselves.
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In order to play Battlefield 6, some requirements must be met. It is also necessary to enable Secure Boot, as it is part of the measures against cheaters.
Why do you need Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6? Secure Boot, or simply the German term “Sicherer Start”, is a requirement set by EA to play Battlefield 6 and was already needed for the participation in the beta.
Secure Boot is a security feature of Windows 10 and 11 that ensures that only software signed by trusted sources is executed at startup. Secure Boot provides features and capabilities that are supposed to make it easier for EA to combat cheats.
Any attempt to start Battlefield 6 without Secure Boot will produce an error message and prompt you to enable it. However, enabling Secure Boot is not that easy. You’ll find out how to activate it and what else to know about anti-cheat here.
If you’re buying a new PC with Windows 11, Secure Boot should already be enabled. When upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, activating Secure Boot will also be offered to you.
Update from February 18, 2026: We have reviewed the article and made some structural adjustments.
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Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
No Secure Boot, no Battlefield 6 – Here’s how to activate it
How to activate Secure Boot on your PC: To activate Secure Boot on your PC, you should follow these steps:
Attention: We want to point out that enabling and making changes to the PC settings is done at your own risk. We base our instructions on the guidelines set by EA. You can find the official explanation at EA on the support page.
If you are unsure, it is better to consult an expert or customer service before incorrect settings lead to problems and, in the worst case, make your PC unusable.
Please also note: Every BIOS looks different, as each manufacturer uses a different design and layout. Naming conventions and terms may also vary slightly depending on whether you are using an AMD or Intel motherboard.
Activate Secure Boot
Press the Windows key and type “Change advanced startup options” in the search bar
Look for the Advanced Startup field and select Restart Now to reboot your PC and enable advanced startup
Select Advanced at startup, then click on UEFI Firmware Settings
You are now in your BIOS. Look for the “Boot” tab. If you cannot find it, press F9 and enter the term in the search
Activate Secure Boot under the matching option
Then look for the OS Type option and, if necessary, change it to UEFI mode
Go to the Exit tab and select Save Changes and Reset
Your PC should now reboot and have Secure Boot enabled. Sometimes it is necessary to restart once more for the feature to be fully activated. If you need visual assistance, EA has additional video support on their YouTube channel.
If you are unable to perform certain steps or make changes, please urgently contact the appropriate support before trying other things to avoid errors and damages.
Check requirements for Secure Boot
If you cannot enable Secure Boot, you can follow these steps to see if you are missing a requirement.
Check if Secure Boot may already be enabled
Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
Type msinfo32 and confirm the entry
Select the System Summary option
In BIOS mode, it should say UEFI, and in Secure Boot state, it should say “On”
Secure Boot disabled? Check the BIOS mode
If Secure Boot is turned off, proceed as follows:
If the BIOS mode is set to UEFI, you can proceed with enabling it
If the BIOS mode is set to Legacy, check if the Windows system disk is set to GPT (GUID Partition Table); if not, change it to that
If it states that Secure Boot is not supported, check your motherboard manufacturer’s manual for any information or contact their support
Check if the Secure Boot requirement TPM 2.0 is enabled
Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
Type tpm.msc and confirm the entry
Check under the Status option if it states that you can use TPM
If yes, check if the Windows system disk is set to GPT (GUID Partition Table); if not, change it to that
If TPM is not available, contact your manufacturer to find out how to enable it
Is the Windows disk set to MBR or GPT?
Press Windows key + X
Select Disk Management
Locate the disk where Windows is installed (usually C:)
Right-click it and select Properties
Then click on Hardware and then again on Properties
Click on the Volumes tab and look for the Partition Style option
If it says GUID Partition Table (GPT), you do not need to do anything further and can activate Secure Boot in the next step
If it says MBR, follow these steps:
Press Windows key + R to open the Run window
Type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
Ensure that it states Administrator at the command prompt
Type mbr2gpt /validate /disk:0 /allowFullOS and press Enter
Replace disk:0 with the number shown in the Disk Management screen under the Volumes tab
Then enter mbr2gpt /convert /disk:0 /allowfullOS in the same window and press Enter
Again, replace disk:0 with the number shown in the Disk Management screen under the Volumes tab
The Windows disk should now be set to GPT
You may be prompted to switch firmware to start BIOS in UEFI mode. You can usually change this in the BIOS settings. If in doubt, consult a professional or your manufacturer’s support.
The best counters against Mega Charizard Y in the guide for Pokémon GO. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat and catch the boss in Mega Raids.
What is Mega Charizard Y as a Pokémon? Mega Charizard Y is a stronger Mega form of the well-known Pokémon from the first generation. The Mega evolution belongs to the types Fire and Flying.
When does Mega Charizard Y appear? You will find the boss at the GO Tour 2026 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the raids. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Charizard Y and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Defeating Mega Charizard Y in a raid – With these counters
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Glimmora with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
Shadow Omastar with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Shadow Alola Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Blast
Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Blast
Weaknesses of Mega Charizard Y: The Pokémon belongs to the types Fire and Flying and has weaknesses against Water, Rock, and Electric. Especially against Rock. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Charizard Y.
Is there Shiny Mega Charizard Y? Yes, you can catch Shiny Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon GO.
Mega Charizard Y and Shiny Mega Charizard Y compared
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a relatively high level, you can defeat Mega Charizard Y on your own. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
You can already assemble your team before starting the raids. This way, you have the assurance that you always start the battle with your best team and can also save some time in each individual raid lobby. To do so, we got some Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO for you.
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The best counters against Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way you can defeat the boss in raids.
What is Mega Charizard X? Mega Charizard X is a stronger Mega form of the well-known Pokémon from the first generation. It is of the types Fire and Dragon. The category of Mega Raids has existed since August 2020 in Pokémon GO.
We show you here the best counters against Mega Charizard X and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Defeating Mega Charizard X in Raid – With these counters
Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Shadow Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Mega Salamance with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Palkia (Origin) with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
Dialga (Origin) with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Salamance with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
Shadow Tyrantrum with Dragon Tail and Meteor Beam
Shadow Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
Shadow Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
Haxorus with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Weaknesses of Mega Charizard X: The Pokémon is of the types Fire and Dragon and has weaknesses against Ground, Rock, and Dragon. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega Charizard X in raids.
Is there a Shiny Mega Charizard X? Yes, you can catch Shiny Mega Charizard X in Pokémon GO.
Mega Charizard X and Shiny Mega Charizard X in comparison – These are the differences
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Mega Charizard X in pairs. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon, and they are at a fairly high level, you can defeat Mega Charizard X with two players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
You should prepare your raid teams before challenging the monster. This not only saves you some time in each raid lobby but also ensures that you always start the raid with your best team possible. How to do this, you can find out in our Tips for organizing raid teams.
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Battlefield 6 kicks off with Season 2 and even offers you rewards that you can secure for free through Twitch Drops. Whether there are any available and how to get them, you can read here.
What are Twitch Drops? Twitch Drops are rewards that you can receive just by watching streams on the Twitch platform. These are usually exclusive in-game items that you can only obtain this way.
To receive them, you must watch specific streams for a set period of time. You don’t need to have the sound on, so you can let them run in the background. You only need an account on Twitch and an EA account.
We will show you which Twitch Drops are currently available for Battlefield 6 and how to get them.
Update from February 18, 2026: In line with Season 2, there are also new Twitch Drops. We have updated the post accordingly.
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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
All current Twitch Drops for Battlefield 6: Season 2
You can snag these exclusive items: If you watch Battlefield 6 streams in the category “Battlefield 6” from February 17 to February 25, 2026, you can receive the following items:
1 hour: Mutator Player Card Background
2 hours: Bombdog Vehicle Decal
3 hours: Tephra Vehicle Skin for LEO A4 Tank Pax
4 hours: Nuclear Option Weapon Package
Getting Twitch Drops and Redeeming Codes – Here’s How
To secure your Twitch Drops, you need to do the following:
You first need an account on Twitch that you have linked to your EA account. This can be done on Twitch under Settings → Connections.
Choose a stream that is focused on Battlefield 6 and is marked with the label “Drops Enabled”.
Watch it for the required time.
Your secured drops will then automatically appear in your inventory, collect them within 24 hours.
Redeem the codes you received on the Battlefield 6 website.
If everything went well, you will automatically receive the items in-game and can use them.
Battlefield 6 has started Season 2 and the game has received an extensive update. Part of this are changes to movement, which is currently on the community’s mind. Alongside praise, there are also critical voices.
What does the new update bring? The patch for Season 2 of Battlefield 6 introduces, in addition to the new map “Contaminated”, fresh weapons, gadgets, and vehicles, extensive fixes and changes to the game itself.
These include some that affect the character movement. According to an official blog post by the developers, the predictability of movements has been adjusted and new acceleration curves introduced. This should also allow for quick changes in movement, such as when peeking around corners.
The movements of other players are also said to be easier to interpret and anticipate. Overall, the developers are slightly changing the gameplay feel. The community has very different reactions to this, but most find that it is a step in the right direction.
Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
“Closer to Battlefield 5 and older titles”
What do the players say? Changes like these are always a risk, as they can upset the community. However, there are posts on Reddit from players who are quite pleased with the movement adjustments.
User TheGamerPandA writes on Reddit for example: “The movement feels much better now and resembles Battlefield 5 or older titles, which are somewhat slower but still fast-paced and dynamic. It is no longer the overly strenuous speed for longer play sessions as before, but it is still very fast.”
Other users particularly agree with him in the comments:
“I hope everyone shares their opinion on the movement adjustments, as they are positive and hopefully remain,” writes leon13red.
“I played for about two hours and can only agree. I play aggressively, but I still manage to maintain the upper hand through my movements,” reports Bonaoi.
What is the criticism? Under the post by Reddit user evasionotheban, who also praises the new movement, some dissatisfied voices are gathering:
“Define better. I would say it is objectively sluggish,” says yoplaits.
“The game already lacks depth, which is one reason why the player count is declining, myself included. Further reducing depth through a slowdown of movements is not a good idea,” assesses wordsofjar.
“Were there changes to the movements? I just played a match and can’t notice any difference, it feels the same as before,” writes hazychestnutz.
“I think it’s funny that every time they deal with movement, people claim it’s the best thing since sliced bread, just for everyone to complain about it the next day,” summarizes notthatguypal6900 his impressions of the community.
Changes are indeed a delicate matter. The future will show whether the developers will stick to it or make further adjustments to the movement. What are your thoughts on this? Have you noticed the changes? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. MeinMMO editor Dariusz has written down his impressions of the new season: Battlefield 6 – I played Season 2 for you – Is it worth returning?
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Hytale’s third major update is now fully live after pre-release testing and brings a bunch of new features to the game. What you can expect is detailed here in the highlights and complete patch notes.
What are the highlights of Patch 3? Probably the biggest new feature for most players will be the ability to tame some friendly animals in the game. To do this, you must find out what they like to eat and bribe them with their favorite treat.
They will then stay near you, and you can pet them, feed them, and obtain valuable resources like wool or milk from them. You can also use some animals as mounts, which was previously only possible through a trick.
Additionally, there are some other major new features that many of you will appreciate.
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Hytale feiert erfolgreichen Early-Access-Release mit 2,8 Millionen Spielern
These highlights are still expected in Patch 3
Besides the new taming feature, you can also look forward to several other highlights, such as:
Revision of climbing mechanics
Fire spread & Goblin flamethrower (initially only in Creative mode)
Combat adjustments and bug fixes
Improvements to inventory & interactions
Grass now spreads
Updates for map & navigation (e.g., player-placed map markers)
New block variants
New content & encounters
Many new cosmetic items and avatar presets
You can find the complete patch notes translated into German on page 2.
What happens next? In their blog post about the update, the developers also mention that there will be such patches every 2-6 weeks, which will be available in weekly bundles for pre-release testing.
There will also be so-called chapters, which under the name “Cursebreaker Arc” are supposed to bring new content for the exploration mode. There will be a story, which will end with the final chapter in the full release. To achieve this, they have even expanded the team and hired talents from their own modding community.
Fallout 3 offers a large, open world full of exciting places. To reach them, you walk through the open world on foot. Above ground. However, the developers initially had a plan for the underground.
Fallout 3 is set on the East Coast of the USA, specifically in the capital Washington D.C. and its surroundings. The open world invites exploration, and you’ll stumble upon various, sometimes quirky places.
The developers at Bethesda also chose Washington D.C. because parts of the team lived and worked there (via pcgamer.com). This way, numerous details made their way into the game.
Among these are the somewhat iconic subway stations of the city. You can also explore them in Fallout 3, as well as parts of the underground tunnels.
However, these sections are just a small part of what the developers had originally planned for the subway. A vast network that is completely interconnected was planned.
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The official trailer for Fallout Season 2 takes us back to the apocalypse
The Dumb Realism
What did the plan look like? As Game Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo revealed in a conversation with Game Informer, the developers wanted to make the subway in Fallout 3 significantly more extensive.
All stations were to be interconnected, just as they would be in reality. These tunnels could then be explored by players — like a second map, just underground.
However, Pagliarulo explains why this plan was ultimately not realized:
Then we realized that it would simply be too sprawling and too large. We had to cut sections out, and that’s a lesson we’ve learned over the years: Being realistic isn’t always fun. Because realism can be enjoyable depending on the type of game you’re developing, but traversing miles of underground subway stations is very realistic but not particularly entertaining.
Especially if there are no quests or exciting places to be found underground, a complete subway system would have little appeal. And public transport is anyway no longer operational in the post-apocalypse – there isn’t even an opportunity to spend the collected caps.
So are there no subway tunnels? Yes, some have remained in the game. They primarily serve as a link between areas. But even though the ones available are full of enemies, traversing them is not fun for some players.
The YouTube channel “I am Kavindu” even does a dedicated video on these sections and describes the subway as “a confusing maze full of raiders, ghouls, and super mutants that turns every trip into a 30-minute nightmare.”
The subway would have been, in Bethesda’s words, “the biggest prank in video game history.” A complete tunnel system, as was once planned, would probably not have pleased users. How do you feel about it? Would you have preferred the underground of the world above ground? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. It is definitely more dangerous above, also thanks to monsters like this: A creature from Fallout is the perversion of a mythical being, taking out even super mutants
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In ARC Raiders, a glitch was causing havoc while cheaters felt safe. However, the developers are now holding players accountable and punishing those who exploited glitches rigorously.
What was the exploit that players took advantage of? Recently in ARC Raiders, there have been several bugs and glitches that allowed players to gain unfair advantages. The most severe of these was the so-called “Duplication Exploit“, which enabled players to fire an endless number of grenades.
A hotfix addressing the issue was released shortly after, yet the community demanded punishments for all those who had exploited the situation deliberately. Because of this, the game had become nearly unplayable for some time.
Those who utilized the exploit, however, felt safe, as from the community’s perspective, ARC Raiders was too “soft” on players using cheats and exploiting the system. They weren’t particularly concerned about facing penalties.
However, as Embark Studios revealed in a blog post, the investigations into the matter are now complete and there will be consequences.
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“Our responsibility is and must be to act fairly and accurately”
What is Embark doing against the cheaters? The post states that the investigations have now concluded and they will impose penalties on the players who took advantage of the exploit. Various results will be drawn depending on the severity, intent, frequency, and impact:
Warnings for minor abuse
Revocation of currencies related to exploit activities
Account suspensions for severe cases, especially if the use of exploits had substantial impacts on the game economy or the gameplay experience of other players
The goal and responsibility is to treat the player base as fairly and accurately as possible in their role as developers. Therefore, the process took time, which is also why no consequences have been drawn so far.
In order to be truly sure that the corresponding player should be punished and to determine the appropriate extent, the following steps had to be undertaken:
Validation of reports using data
Confirmation of use, scope, and effects of exploits
Differentiating between accidental/extreme behavior and repeated and intentional abuse
Assessment of the measurable impacts on economy and competitiveness
The developers continue to encourage their players to report such incidents via Discord, so they can investigate and potentially intervene.
After an announcement regarding age verification on Discord, users are flocking to the arch-enemy TeamSpeak servers.
Why are users turning their backs on Discord? A few days ago, the developers of Discord announced on X.com that there may be age verifications on Discord in the future. A nightmare scenario for many users, who would much rather do anything than upload their ID somewhere.
Quickly, users recalled past cyber incidents that, as Kotaku reported, led to the loss of data, and an anti-Discord movement mobilized. It hardly helped that the developers tried to calm everyone down with a FAQ post on X.com.
It was said that verification would only be necessary in exceptional cases, and sensitive data such as IDs should not even be stored. However, users did not care, and the consequences are now visible on TeamSpeak.
Are you frustrated with the current prices for RAM? Here’s why everything is currently so expensive:
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
TeamSpeak Laughs
How is TeamSpeak doing? Originally, Discord aimed to succeed Skype and TeamSpeak. The combination of voice, video, and text chat for own communities has clearly become the market leader over the last 10 years. Accordingly, TeamSpeak, which was displaced from its former leading position, was working on a new, better TeamSpeak.
But now the tables have turned, as users are currently overwhelming TeamSpeak’s servers due to the troubles with Discord. On February 14, 2026, the company wrote on X.com: “Due to the incredible surge in new users signing up for TeamSpeak and joining communities, the current hosting capacity in many regions, especially in the United States, is exhausted. We are working to expand availability to other regions.”
But even after the weekend, things continued the same way. On February 16, 2026, another post followed on X.com: “Two new regions are now available for community creation: Frankfurt 3 and Toronto 1 […] we will continue to monitor usage in the regions and increase capacity as demand rises.”
Despite the efforts to limit damage at Discord, many users continue to switch to TeamSpeak. While most users have been on Discord in recent years, the company has not been idle and has further developed the software. Today, it is not so different from Discord. If you want to return somewhere else instead of TeamSpeak, you can find more alternatives here: Discord: The 8 best alternatives if you want to switch now
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