In Pokémon Pokopia, we only encounter other pocket monsters, but not other humans. Therefore, it is even more important that the individual creatures have a unique personality, as the developers explain.
What is special about friendships? The Japanese magazine Famitsu conducted an interview with the developers of Pokémon Pokopia. Representatives from The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, and Koei Tecmo Games were involved.
As Kanako Murata, producer of Pokopia, revealed, The Pokémon Company was responsible for localization. Senior Director Shigeru Omori (Game Freak) responded that the localization was likely a challenge compared to other works of Pokémon:
The localization was likely particularly difficult compared to other Pokémon works. One of the reasons I wanted to make Ditto the main character was that I wanted to depict a conversation between Pokémon this time. I didn’t want to show a relationship between trainer and Pokémon, but rather that of friends who are so close that they can also tease each other.
Omori was surprised at how many unique dialogue lines ended up being created. Chief Director Takuto Edagawa (Koei Tecmo) emphasized the importance of highlighting the individuality of each Pokémon.
Due to the sheer volume of text, the title is considered one of the best Pokémon games of all time. Sounds familiar, right?
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Huge amount of text also in another Pokémon game
Where else is there such a large amount of text? The many dialogues and the individuality of the Pokémon remind one of the Mystery Dungeon series. In it, we wake up as Pokémon and must fight our way through randomly generated dungeons.
We form a rescue team and develop a deep friendship with our best friend. There are many emotional stories, which is why the series is so popular among fans. The Pokémon feel so lively and unique, as is probably also aimed for in Pokopia.
What kinds of friendships are there in Pokopia?Since the Pokémon live in a sort of post-apocalypse, there are no other humans. You can only interact with other Pokémon that settle in the habitats of the map.
An important point of contact is Professor Tangoloss. He takes care of us and all Pokémon that settle in our area. He not only guides us through important game mechanics, but also becomes a mentor.
In addition, there are special Pokémon like the Schlappchu, where we first have to find out what has happened to them in the game.
Was Mystery Dungeon really that good? This is what MeinMMO editor Jasmin thinks: In fact, the spin-off series is rather average. On Metacritic, the ratings hover around 65 points. Critics criticize the repetitive gameplay associated with the dungeons.
However, for those who see the monotonous gameplay more as meditation, Mystery Dungeon is one of the best spin-offs. I am also a huge fan of the series. This is mainly due to the different personalities that characterized the individual characters.
I fondly remember my partner Bisasam as he went through tough times with me. I have never been able to build such a bond with another Pokémon. I hope that it will be similar in Pokémon Pokopia.
The headline of the article should therefore be seen with a wink, as it was written from the perspective of a die-hard Mystery Dungeon fan.
RAM is becoming more expensive – and this also affects gaming laptops. However, instead of using cheaper components or reducing specs, HP is taking an untested path and wants to rent hardware as a subscription.
What strategy is HP pursuing? HP has already begun in the USA to offer certain laptops not only for traditional sale but also as a rental model. Instead of paying the full purchase price, customers can pay monthly installments and use the device for a limited time.
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Memory chips for DRAM such as DDR5 and DDR4 memory modules and graphics memory are currently at a record high due to the global memory crisis. If memory prices rise as they have recently, this significantly increases the costs of devices.
Instead of choosing cheaper RAM suppliers, reducing specifications, or drastically increasing prices again, HP is opting for a new subscription model for its in-house Omen gaming hardware (via Wccftech).
The mobile contract for gaming notebooks
How does the subscription work? Users pay a monthly fee for their rented laptop – similar to a smartphone contract. This model could appear attractive to some gamers. The barrier to entry is lowered because a few thousand euros do not have to be paid upfront.
However, there is a crucial difference: at the end, the device typically does not belong to you. In return, subscribers receive a current laptop from the OMEN or Victus series, 24/7 support, and – as a key selling point – the option to replace the device with a new model each year (via Omen & GamestarTech).
In the long run, a rental model can become more expensive than a purchase. Additionally, players lose some control over independent upgrades. The idea behind this, “Hardware as a Service,” is already well-established in the business sector but not yet in the private sector.
What are the contract terms? In addition to the high monthly costs of the subscription model, the terms are also not without (HP). If someone wants to cancel the subscription early after the trial period, they must pay the full amount as a compensatory cancellation fee. This fee can even exceed the original price of the respective model.
And even after paying a compensatory fee, users are required to return the device (PCGamer).
Many groups use miniatures in their campaigns for Dungeons & Dragons, which they often paint themselves. A game master wanted to create a very special miniature for his friends as a small Easter egg, but in the process, he created a creature that is so “grotesque” that the players immediately had to fall in love with it.
What kind of “grotesque” did the game master create? The game master and miniature artist of the mentioned figure wanted to create a very special Myconid to surprise his D&D group. Myconids are a rather peaceful race of sentient mushroom beings from the Underdark, which you can also encounter in Baldur’s Gate 3.
In his Myconid, the DM Totally_Sprued wanted to base it on an already existing mushroom man and used as a reference the only other Myconid he knows: Toad from the Mario franchise.
The only “problem” with the finished project on Reddit (if you want to call it that): Toad and the Myconids from Dungeons & Dragons have a slightly different stature, which is why Totally_Sprued’s miniature looks a bit “dehydrated,” as Careful_Repair_5 tries to explain lightly.
The Toad-Myconid and its actual appearance (Image source: Totally_Sprued on Reddit)
Others, like bamacpl4442, are not so restrained in their opinions: “Holy shit, this is awful. Just grotesque. Well done!”
In the trailer for the fourth campaign of Critical Role, you can also see some miniatures of the heroines and heroes:
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The 4th Campaign of Critical Role starts now and is bigger than ever
Miniatures don’t need to look “perfect” to be effective
Why does the community love this miniature so much? Even though the Toad miniature looks like it’s screaming for redemption from within, this very perversion of the squeaky little guy from the Mushroom Kingdom is, in the eyes of the community, an absolute masterpiece.
It not only looks like a horror variant of the well-known character, transforming him into a morbid reflection of himself. For this reason, it is also suitable for use in various scenarios, whether in a fantasy setting or eldritch horror:
“This is the most versatile miniature of all time,” acknowledges Suh-Shy, “Mario Homebrew? Check. D&D? Check. Cthulhu: Death May Die? Check.”
“I’m cracking up,” writes Typical-Spot-6674, “please bring this character into a serious game and film the reactions.”
What do other miniature artists say about the poor Toad? The vision of this nightmarish Toad-Myconid also inspires another fan of the miniature hobby (TheVoidListens on Reddit) who immediately fell in love with the game master’s creation. And he knows exactly how to make Toad EVEN more hideous and better.
With some clear glue, he could add a kind of slime. If he mixes in some color, it could either look like blood or like corrosive slime. TheVoidListens has already applied this himself and caused disgusted reactions, which for the artist was the best compliment ever.
The creator of the Toad miniature did not expect such enthusiasm from the community. In a further post, he thanks for the friendly comments and reveals that he actually created Toad to provide a silly Easter egg to get a few laughs from his D&D friends.
Through the post, he was able to bring much more joy than he probably expected when painting Toad. It remains to be seen whether more grotesqueries will follow.
Just as there are different places from which centaurs originate, there are also different types of them. One is more disturbing than the other.
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How many heads should there be?
What types are there? The Masters’ centaurs from the West are primarily notable for having two heads. One comes from a human, the other from an animal, usually a dog. You can also tell because the latter still wears a collar.
Under each head sits a fleshy torso. Six legs or arms, depending on your viewpoint, support the body and move it further. Often, a centaur will only use two or four legs, dragging the rest behind it.
When the two-headed variant encounters an enemy, the dog head primarily attacks. However, sometimes it also happens that it attacks the human head on its own body. A little brainpower and competitive spirit seem to still be present in this hybrid creature.
The horrific appearance of the centaur is rounded off by red tentacles growing behind the hanging spine.
The centaurs with 2 heads from Fallout 1 and 2, appropriately pixelated, yet the horror still comes across (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
What type is there still? The centaurs of the East Coast, on the other hand, mostly have only one head. However, this does not make it any better. A mutated, three-part tongue hangs out of their mouths, far too long.
The eyes are dark and seem to be dead. Below the head is a muscular torso. Tumors and other growths can be found on the back. This type of centaur also drags itself around on six arms.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
The horrific appearance of the centaur is rounded off by red tentacles growing behind the hanging spine.
The centaurs with 2 heads from Fallout 1 and 2, appropriately pixelated, yet the horror still comes across (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
What type is there still? The centaurs of the East Coast, on the other hand, mostly have only one head. However, this does not make it any better. A mutated, three-part tongue hangs out of their mouths, far too long.
The eyes are dark and seem to be dead. Below the head is a muscular torso. Tumors and other growths can be found on the back. This type of centaur also drags itself around on six arms.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
Just as there are different places from which centaurs originate, there are also different types of them. One is more disturbing than the other.
How many heads should there be?
What types are there? The Masters’ centaurs from the West are primarily notable for having two heads. One comes from a human, the other from an animal, usually a dog. You can also tell because the latter still wears a collar.
Under each head sits a fleshy torso. Six legs or arms, depending on your viewpoint, support the body and move it further. Often, a centaur will only use two or four legs, dragging the rest behind it.
When the two-headed variant encounters an enemy, the dog head primarily attacks. However, sometimes it also happens that it attacks the human head on its own body. A little brainpower and competitive spirit seem to still be present in this hybrid creature.
The horrific appearance of the centaur is rounded off by red tentacles growing behind the hanging spine.
The centaurs with 2 heads from Fallout 1 and 2, appropriately pixelated, yet the horror still comes across (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
What type is there still? The centaurs of the East Coast, on the other hand, mostly have only one head. However, this does not make it any better. A mutated, three-part tongue hangs out of their mouths, far too long.
The eyes are dark and seem to be dead. Below the head is a muscular torso. Tumors and other growths can be found on the back. This type of centaur also drags itself around on six arms.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
In Fallout, various strange creatures roam around, just think of the ghouls or super mutants, as they appear in the Amazon-series. One being is especially eerie, and was created due to rather questionable experiments.
What creatures are we talking about? Centaurs are beings from the Fallout world that appear as enemies. They are only remotely related to the mythical centaurs from Greek mythology.
For the hybrids, which display both human traits and animalistic features, look quite eerie. The centaurs represent prime body horror, directly linked to their creation.
There are primarily two places from which they originate. On the west coast of the USA, namely in New California and the Mojave Desert, there are particularly specimens that were created by the “Master”.
This creature, which is quite bizarre itself, has a slight god complex and experiments with the FEV virus at the Mariposa military base. This virus alters the DNA of living beings and causes them to mutate.
In the case of the centaurs, the Master combined humans and animals such as dogs or cats. He sometimes used the entire body, but sometimes only individual parts. Thanks to the FEV virus, the centaurs came into existence.
On the east coast around the capital, super mutants in Vault 87 ensured that centaurs came into the world. The new beings served as companions and a kind of watchdog for the super mutants.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
The horrific appearance of the centaur is rounded off by red tentacles growing behind the hanging spine.
The centaurs with 2 heads from Fallout 1 and 2, appropriately pixelated, yet the horror still comes across (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
What type is there still? The centaurs of the East Coast, on the other hand, mostly have only one head. However, this does not make it any better. A mutated, three-part tongue hangs out of their mouths, far too long.
The eyes are dark and seem to be dead. Below the head is a muscular torso. Tumors and other growths can be found on the back. This type of centaur also drags itself around on six arms.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
Just as there are different places from which centaurs originate, there are also different types of them. One is more disturbing than the other.
How many heads should there be?
What types are there? The Masters’ centaurs from the West are primarily notable for having two heads. One comes from a human, the other from an animal, usually a dog. You can also tell because the latter still wears a collar.
Under each head sits a fleshy torso. Six legs or arms, depending on your viewpoint, support the body and move it further. Often, a centaur will only use two or four legs, dragging the rest behind it.
When the two-headed variant encounters an enemy, the dog head primarily attacks. However, sometimes it also happens that it attacks the human head on its own body. A little brainpower and competitive spirit seem to still be present in this hybrid creature.
The horrific appearance of the centaur is rounded off by red tentacles growing behind the hanging spine.
The centaurs with 2 heads from Fallout 1 and 2, appropriately pixelated, yet the horror still comes across (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
What type is there still? The centaurs of the East Coast, on the other hand, mostly have only one head. However, this does not make it any better. A mutated, three-part tongue hangs out of their mouths, far too long.
The eyes are dark and seem to be dead. Below the head is a muscular torso. Tumors and other growths can be found on the back. This type of centaur also drags itself around on six arms.
Although this type actually comes from the East, some have moved to the West over time.
And here is the centaur with only one head, encountered in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. (Image source: Synonymous on YouTube)
Besides these two main types, there are advanced forms of centaurs. They are even larger and stronger. Some of them can even take on super mutants; for example, in Fallout New Vegas, one can find a dead mutant in the crater “Devil’s Throat”. Centaurs are crawling around him, including a highly developed specimen.
Fun fact: Centaurs may be disgusting, but that does not deter some people in the Fallout world from eating their flesh. In Fallout 2, there is a restaurant in the town of Den where the dish is on the menu.
In a somewhat unusual audio blind test by a user, even experienced HiFi fans could not tell whether music was transmitted through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud.
How did the blind test proceed? A user in the HiFi forum DIYAudio wanted to know for sure – and set up a testing arrangement that was both simple and unusual. Instead of sending an audio signal solely through ordinary copper wire and comparing the quality differences, he also transmitted it through a banana and wet mud (via TomsHardware).
Pano, the user behind the experiment setup, asked other forum members to listen to several sound examples – each in four different sound versions through various media: one directly from the original CD file, the other three traveled once through 180 centimeters of professional audio copper cable, through 20 centimeters of wet mud, through 120 centimeters of old microphone cable soldered to US cent coins, and over a 13-centimeter long “banana plug” (DIYAudio).
The first feedback showed: For most listeners, it was difficult to impossible to correctly assign the individual audio tracks to their respective wiring setups.
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Pano drew his inspiration for the experimental setup according to TomsHardware from a documentary in which the US Army laid a single telegraph line in the Philippines and tested various materials for it.
Banana as Replacement Cable
How did the experiment turn out? After Pano waited a month for the submission of the test results, the following results were compiled:
As can be seen in the illustration, out of a total of 43 attempts, only six responses were correct. In a summary table, it became apparent that only 13.95 percent of the assignments were correct.
Additionally, using the binomial distribution, it was calculated how likely such a result would be by mere guessing. The probability of randomly arriving at the same number of or fewer correct answers was 6.12 percent. This value lies just above the commonly used statistical significance threshold of 5 percent (over 5% = not significant; hence no evidence of actual auditory differences) (via PCGamesHardware).
The result therefore does not provide statistically reliable evidence that differences were reliably heard. In other words: Even if the appropriate cable is missing, the banana from the fruit bowl could apparently also serve as a signal path in an emergency – at least technically.
Such experiments are not completely new. Similar attempts were made as early as the 2010s. Back then, various objects such as fruit, vegetables, and even drinks were tested as audio carriers. One of them comes from the musician and producer J.Views, who played songs using fruit.
In competitive gaming, a suitable sound quality can quickly determine success or failure. Whether using a banana as a sound carrier for your own headphones is advisable must be decided by each individual. But there are also other extremes: A manufacturer now sells in-ears that cost more than a powerful gaming PC
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Surprisingly early, the creators of 7 vs. Wild announced the new season 6 with a hype trailer. For the fans, it is clear that this time it is about more than just the candidates.
What does the trailer show? The new trailer, released by the creators of the show on February 16, 2026 on YouTube, does not yet show any new scenes from season 6. Given the timing and the parallel airing of the Swiss season of 7 vs. Wild, it is clear that the series has not yet been filmed.
Accordingly, the trailer only shows a compilation of scenes from past seasons with little information about the new season 6.
In the new trailer, Knossi is also prominently featured again:
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New season raises high expectations
What is known about the new season? The upcoming sixth season of 7 vs. Wild will be released as usual in autumn 2026 on Amazon Prime. A few weeks later, the show will also air on YouTube for those who do not have a Prime subscription.
In a related press release, the creators of the show explained that the exact filming location has not yet been determined. The seven participants are also set to be announced only in the coming months.
About the new season of 7 vs. Wild, apart from its existence, not much is really known. However, this does not prevent fans from arriving with high expectations for the new season.
What are the fans expecting? The previous season 5 of 7 vs. Wild was marked by the departure of the founders and stood in a poor light for that reason alone. While the season was supposed to serve as a harmonious counterpoint to the conflicted group in season 4, the view counts on YouTube were lower than ever.
However, this is likely also due to the fact that the format of isolating the participants as a group was far from a highlight for viewers. Accordingly, fans have repeatedly expressed their displeasure in recent months about the decline of the series.
The comments on YouTube clearly reflect this mood:
@Bodo1844: “The survival show – this time the format itself fights for survival.”
@vondenes: “Trailer already cooler than the entire season 5”
@michaelhuck1204: “Please no group isolation”
@phloHbaeLI: “I’m ready to give it a chance, but if it turns into another group mess, I’m out immediately.”
The last comment received a heart from the official account of 7 vs. Wild. Whether this already confirms that the creators want to isolate the candidates individually this time remains unclear.
The developers of Crimson Desert have commented on the monetization of the open-world role-playing game: Is there a shop and microtransactions like in Black Desert?
How is Crimson Desert monetized? The new open-world adventure RPG from Pearl Abyss is set to be released on March 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, MacOS, GeForce Now, and PC. The developers are offering various editions for purchase, with the physical collector’s edition likely already sold out. The standard and deluxe versions are priced at €69.99 and €89.99, respectively.
It is also clear: If Crimson Desert becomes a success, there could be paid DLCs and expansions for the game after launch.
For a long time, there was a big question mark regarding further monetization. The MMORPG Black Desert, also from Pearl Abyss, relies on an in-game shop, seasons, and real money currency in addition to the purchase price.
Will Powers, Director of Marketing for Crimson Desert, has shed light on this in the podcast “Dropped Frames”. When asked if there will be a cosmetic cash shop, he stated:
No, I can definitely say that. There is no cosmetic cash shop. The [game] was made to be a premium experience that you buy and then enjoy the world, and not for microtransactions.
Therefore, anyone who buys the game has access to all the contents of the respective version and does not have to expect additional expenses for shop, battle pass, or other monetization mechanics. You can catch the nearly 3-hour long talk on YouTube.
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“That sounds wild”
How does the community react to this? With every piece of information and every video, our impression is that many players’ anticipation for Crimson Desert is growing. That there will be no further monetization besides the purchase price only intensifies this anticipation.
_soulkey writes on Reddit: “At a price of €80, anything else would have been an insult.”
ElRetardoGiganto tries to calm himself on Reddit: “Stop raising my hopes so high. I haven’t been this excited about a game in a long time!”
Maleficent-Tip-9654 jokes on Reddit: “What do you mean, we buy a game and get full access? That sounds wild.”
coffee_nights expresses skepticism on Reddit: “Don’t forget that it’s Pearl Abyss, which only means there won’t be a cash shop for now. Anyone who has been playing Black Desert for years knows how unpleasant the situation can become.”
How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz evaluate this? I was also a bit skeptical, due to my experiences with Black Desert. So I am glad that Pearl Abyss aims for a monetization model more like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 instead of Where Winds Meet.
So: Buy once, then just enjoy (hopefully it will be good), and maybe invest some money in one or two DLCs later. This fits much better with the single-player and story focus of Crimson Desert. My anticipation definitely grows every day more – and that also has to do with Black Desert: Because of an MMORPG, Crimson Desert is the game I am most looking forward to in 2026
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An RTX 5090, RAM, and a CPU for the wedding. A user gifted this to a friend for their marriage. Usually, it is customary to give gold at a Turkish wedding.
What exactly can be seen? In a video that was shared on Reddit, a person is seen giving gifts to a Turkish wedding couple. First, the person drapes a GeForce RTX 5090 in its packaging around the groom’s neck, then gives the bride 4 sticks of RAM, and finally hangs an Intel CPU around the groom’s neck.
With the current rising prices, the gift is likely to have considerable value: According to the poster, the RTX 5090 currently costs about 3,600 euros in Turkey.
Nevertheless, the user or streamer is breaking an important Turkish tradition.
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Instead of traditional gold jewelry, there is computer hardware here
Why does this break with traditions? At a Turkish wedding, it is traditionally customary to give gold jewelry: Gold symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and financial security. During the “Takı Merasimi” ceremony, guests typically gift gold coins or gold bracelets that are directly placed on the couple (via Celinni.com).
The gold is considered the starting capital for the marriage, which can later be used to pay for things like a car, a house, or other purchases. But instead of gold jewelry, the person hangs hardware around the couple’s necks.
There are also several comments on Reddit criticizing the gift for this very reason: After all, it should be a gift for the couple. Gold or something similar would have been a long-term investment for them. However, some reply that the value of the hardware could indeed correspond to a quarter’s salary.
The gift seems to be well-received: Both the bride and groom are excited about the friend’s gift.
For housing, you often have to spend a lot of time and grind in World of Warcraft. This is definitely intended, as explained to us by a Blizzard developer in the interview.
We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to conduct an interview with a developer from World of Warcraft in Berlin. In conversation with Joanna Gianulis (Senior UX Designer), who has worked extensively on housing in World of Warcraft, we mainly discussed this topic: the player housing and social features. We got a glimpse into the future, addressed a problem of the RP community, and also learned why some housing items take so dreadfully long to farm – because that is exactly intended.
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WoW: Early access to housing has started
Note: The interview has been shortened at some points for better readability. Context has not been lost at any point.
Anna Alberg from MeinMMO: Recently, we learned about the “Prop Hunt” game and I’m quite excited because I love these social minigames. So I’m wondering: Are you planning more of these evergreen minigames in World of Warcraft? Like a social gathering point where players can play minigames together and earn rewards – maybe even play Hearthstone in WoW.
Joanna Gianulis: “The team working on Prop Hunt is always looking for new ways to play WoW. This is definitely something that is being discussed, but I don’t know anything about the specific contents they are planning. I know they are currently very focused on making Prop Hunt. But we have also had things like Plunderstorm, and we are always looking for new ways for people to experience WoW.”
Was the housing system always planned to be this gigantic? Or has it grown over time, based on community feedback?
“I would say yes and yes. I think we always wanted to do as much as possible. We knew we had to deliver really good work here. Because so much time has passed since the community wanted housing that we knew: when we finally release it, it has to be good. And those of us who got to work on it early on also wanted it to be really good – after all, we are also players. We had all these ideas and thought: Let’s just see if we can implement this.
We initially had the expectation that we would have to make it a little smaller, but then we thought: ‘No. This is good. This is how we will continue.’
The same thing happened when the community could play it themselves. They had ideas that you still needed this and that. We listened to that and thought: ‘Yes, that’s right! Let’s do that too.’ Many people really worked hard on it because they also want to see these things in the game.”
Roleplayers celebrate the housing in WoW – but they have a few open wishes.
A question for the roleplaying community in WoW. They were very excited about housing because they can build houses for their events and such. But currently there is a limit to how many characters can be in a house at the same time. Are you planning to raise this limit?
“I know we have tried to set the limit as high as we could safely support. We started with a value we were confident would work. We could probably raise it further, but we wanted to make sure it works in the current version first. Because we also don’t want people to crash our game or have players experience connection issues. We first wanted to ensure that everything works.
And then, when it is released, people play it, and everything works well, then we can gradually raise it. I know that’s definitely something we are keeping an eye on. We have people calculating all these numbers to make it work somehow.
The big thing we are currently working on is the exterior lighting to ensure it doesn’t crash the server.
So yes, one step at a time, but we are always looking to see if we can gradually increase all these things so that players can do more and more.”
Hard grind is sometimes a must for rewards to feel valuable
Some items in housing currently require old currencies when you want to buy them – and then you only get them once. If I want a lot of one item, then I know I’ll have to farm for hours and hours.
Have you thought about an alternative unlocking system where you might only have to unlock an item once, like a blueprint, and then you can craft it with materials like wood or something? Or maybe a unified currency with which you can buy stuff from all the old expansions? Are there plans to make this a bit less grindy?
“Not currently, but I know they are keeping an eye on it. It was very important to the designers for the rewards that the system feels like one that has existed for a long time. It should be important to revisit and complete old content. And we see that exactly that is happening. We see people playing content they haven’t visited in 10 years and having fun. We really want to encourage that kind of gameplay. We also want you to work hard for some of the decorations because then you feel better when you get them – when you have them in your house and can show them off because you know you worked hard for it.
But we are also continuously adding new recipes for crafters because we want them to have plenty to do. Because you talked about wood and other materials – there will definitely be more recipes coming.
It will be such that you might not want to farm that candle in Boralus, but there is a craftable alternative that you can use instead.”
Housing is good – but it’s still at the very beginning. Much more is to come.
In the old expansions, there are a lot of decorations that you still cannot obtain. When you look through the old houses of the expansions, you think you want this or that from various races and factions. Are you planning to bring more of that?
“We have a gigantic list of things we want ourselves. We are working our way through that big internal list. When we see lists from players, for example in the forums, with all the things they wish for, we take notes.
It’s just that there is so much that we have to make a selection of what we can do.
But to say this: For everything you think ‘That would be really cool!’, rest assured, we have also been there and thought the same thing.”
New features like Copy&Paste
Maybe you can create a feature where you click on items in the world and then see directly where you can get them.
“We have a great new feature coming soon, the Inspect mode. When you are in a friend’s house and see something great, you can simply click on the sofa and it will immediately open the catalog at the right place, so you can see how to obtain the item. You can already see this in the interface, the button is already there, but it currently says ‘Coming soon’.”
Will it be possible to place more items at once? Because currently, if I want to place 10 candles, I have to go into the catalog and pull them into the house 10 times. That is quite repetitive.
“We are currently looking at a lot of features that will primarily help hardcore decorators. Ion [Hazzikostas, the Game Director] recently talked about ‘Copy and Paste’. So my job right now is to figure out how exactly that will work. What would be most helpful for our player base? Because there are many different ways we can do that. It may sound like a simple tool, but there are many small details that need to be decided. For example: Does it also copy the coloring? Does it copy the orientation? We are currently working on these details.
We want to ensure that what we create is ultimately the best possible version for our players.”
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WoW: Housing-Cinematic in WildStar style
I’m in a big guild. And every time, really every time we raid, we take a picture together. How cool would it be if we could put these pictures in a frame in the game and then hang them in our house? Have you ever thought about that?
“That’s something that quite a few people have asked us about, so it’s definitely on our radar. But that’s a bit technically more challenging. But I would say if that’s something that players want and keep asking for, then we will consider it.
Also, keep in mind that housing will be an evergreen feature. We will continually add new stuff. The question is always just what we tackle first.”
If you had to live in WoW …
Now we come to a few personal questions that are a bit more casual. If you had to live in World of Warcraft: Which race would you be, which class, and where would you live?
“I play a Night Elf Hunter, so probably that, because I like pets. Where I would live is hard, because I actually like it everywhere. I first went to the Alliance neighborhood, but then I got my Horde house and made it really cozy, and now I’m really into it. It’s really hard to decide.”
And if you had to live in the old expansions? So not in the neighborhoods, but somewhere in the world.
“I actually like it everywhere in Northrend, because that was my first expansion that I completed. I also like snow, which is good, because it’s currently snowing here in Berlin.”
Do you have a personal wish feature that has never made it into the game?
“Honestly, I think all of those things are just things that haven’t made it into the game yet. For example, the previously mentioned ‘Copy and Paste’ I wanted a long time ago – but we had to focus on releasing other features. Currently, I am really looking forward to pets. I think I told [the team] very early on: ‘Can I have pets in my house?!’
There were many things I wished for and we have already implemented. It’s really fantastic to experience that as a player and as someone who works on it.
But I think that’s also what makes housing so great. The entire team is really passionate. So we are all working on things that we want to see ourselves as players.
Every day, someone actually comes in and says: ‘Can we do this or that?’ It’s just nice because everyone loves it in some way.”
In Monster Hunter Wilds hunting is the major gameplay mechanic of the game. From the hunted monsters, you can not only craft weapons but also armors with various abilities and designs. We list all the armors from Monster Hunter Wilds that you can obtain in high rank.
Update: The following article has been updated on 02/17/2026 with the armor sets for the Bale set, Omega set, Akuma set, and the Gogmazios set.
Armors, together with weapons, represent significant progression in Monster Hunter Wilds. Regardless of whether you want to build the best build or the prettiest outfit, you will have to farm a lot for armors. We show you in the overview which armors are available in high rank.
Unlike in previous installments of the series, it is sufficient to craft an armor in high rank normally in order to receive it as a cosmetic decorative armor.
The armors are divided into Alpha and Beta armors. Alpha armors provide more levels to the armor’s abilities; Beta armors have more slots for decorations.
If you want to jump to a specific armor, use our table of contents:
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Monster Hunter Wilds Shows What It Has to Offer in Launch Trailer
List of all Alpha and Beta sets in Monster Hunter Wilds
In the following section, you will find all the current armor sets in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to their appearance, you will also see which stats and equipment skills each set has. We have also included the required materials.
Since there is no longer a gender lock, each armor has two versions – one male, which you can see in the first screenshots per set, and one female variant, which is visible in the second per set.
Hope Set
Hope Set Alpha
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Hope Mask
Solid Bone x 2 / Iron Ore x 1
Hope Armor
Solid Bone x 1 / Earth Crystal x 1
Hope Arm Guard
Solid Bone x 2 / Earth Crystal x 1
Hope Hip Ring
Solid Bone x 1 / Iron Ore x 1
Hope Leg Protection
Solid Bone x 3
Leather Set
Leather Set Alpha
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Leather Headgear
Guardian Pelt x 1
Leather Vest
Guardian Pelt x 1 / Machalite Ore x 1
Leather Gloves
Guardian Pelt x 1 / Machalite Ore x 1
Leather Belt
Guardian Pelt x 1
Leather Pants
Guardian Pelt x 1 / Machalite Ore x 1
Chain Set
Chain Set Alpha
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Chain Headgear
Guard Scale x 1 / Icium x 1
Chain Armor
Guard Scale x 1
Chain Gloves
Guard Scale x 1 / Icium x 1
Chain Belt
Guard Scale x 1
Chain Pants
Guard Scale x 1 / Icium x 1
Bone Set
Bone Set Alpha
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Bone Helm
Quality Bone x 1 / Frozen Ice Bone x 1
Bone Armor
Quality Bone x 1 / Charred Oil Bone x 1
Bone Armguard
Quality Bone x 1 / Frozen Ice Bone x 1
Bone Hip Ring
Quality Bone x 1 / Sturdy Guardian Bone x 1
Bone Leg Guards
Quality Bone x 1 / Charred Oil Bone x 1
Alloy Set
Alloy Set Alpha
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Alloy Helm
Karbalite Ore x 1 / Dragonite Ore x 3
Alloy Armor
Karbalite Ore x 1 / Dragonite Ore x 2
Alloy Armguard
Karbalite Ore x 1 / Dragonite Ore x 3
Alloy Hip Ring
Karbalite Ore x 1 / Dragonite Ore x 2
Alloy Leg Guards
Karbalite Ore x 1 / Dragonite Ore x 2
Bulaqchi Set
Bulaqchi Set Alpha
Bulaqchi Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Bulaqchi Glasses
Bulaqchi Back Armor x 5
Talioth Set
Talioth Set Alpha
Talioth Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Talioth Arm Guard
Talioth Scale+ x 3 / Sharp Fang x 2
Piragill Set
Piragill Set Alpha
Piragill Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Piragill Leg Guards
Piragill Fin+ x 3 / Karbalite Ore x 2
Vespoid Set
Vespoid Set Alpha
Vespoid Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Vespoid Helm
Vespoid Shell x 2 / Monster Broth x 3
Vespoid Armor
Vespoid Shell x 2 / Vespoid Inner Wings x 2
Vespoid Armguards
Vespoid Shell x 2 / Vespoid Inner Wings x 3
Vespoid Waistcoat
Vespoid Shell x 2 / High-Quality Bone x 2
Vespoid Legguards
Vespoid Shell x 2 / High-Quality Bone x 1
Kranodath Set
Kranodath Set Alpha
Kranodath Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Kranodath Armor
Kranodath Skull+ x 4 / Fire Cell Stone x 2
Comaqchi Set
Comagchi Set Alpha
Comagchi Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Comaqchi Accessories
Comaqchi Back Armor x 5
Kut-Ku Set
Kut-Ku Set Alpha
Kut-Ku-Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Kut-Ku Helm
Kut-Ku Scale+ x 2 / Kut-Ku Wing x 2 / Monster Sharp Bone x 1
Kut-Ku Armor
Kut-Ku Certificate S x 1 / Kut-Ku Scale+ x 2 / Kut-Ku Wing x 1 / Fire Cell Stone x 1
Kut-Ku Armguard
Kut-Ku Certificate S x 1 / Kut-Ku Back Armor x 3 / Giant Beak x 1
Kut-Ku Waist Ring
Kut-Ku Certificate S x 1 / Giant Beak x 3 / Kut-Ku Ear x 1 / Hell’s Bag x 1
Kut-Ku Leg Guard
Kut-Ku Scale+ x 2 / Kut-Ku Back Armor x 2 / Kut-Ku Wing x 1 / Kut-Ku Ear x 1
Chatacabra Set
Chatacabra Set Alpha
Chatacabra Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Chata Head Protection
Chatacabra Scale+ x 2 / Chatacabra Jaw+ x 1 / Strong Bone x 1
Chata Vest
Chatacabra Certificate S x 1 / Chatacabra Back Armor x 2 / High-Quality Bone x 1
Chata Gloves
Chatacabra Scale+ x 2 / Chatacabra Skin+ x 2 / Chatacabra Jaw+ x 1 / Chatacabra Back Armor x 1
Chata Waist Ring
Chatacabra Certificate S x 1 / Chatacabra Skin+ x 3 / Chatacabra Back Armor x 1
Chata Pants
Chatacabra Certificate S x 1 / Chatacabra Scale+ x 2 / Chatacabra Jaw+ x 1 / Flight Dragon Skin+ x 1
Quematrice Set
Quematrice Set Alpha
Quematrice Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Quematrice Helm
Quematrice Certificate S x 1 / Quematrice Trigger+ x 2 / Quematrice Skin+ x 2 / High-Quality Bone x 1
Quematrice Armor
Quematrice Certificate S x 1 / Quematrice Crest+ x 1 / Quematrice Tail x 1/ Smelting Stone x 1
Quematrice Gauntlets
Quematrice Scale+ x 3 / Quematrice Skin+ x 3 / Quematrice Trigger+ x 1 / Quematrice Crest+ x 1
Quematrice Waistguard
Quematrice Certificate S x 1 / Quematrice Skin+ x 2 / Quematrice Crest+ x 1
Quematrice Leggings
Quematrice Scale+ x 3 / Quematrice Trigger+ x 1 / Monster Sharp Bone x 1
Lala-Barina Set
Lala-Barina Set Alpha
Lala-Barina Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Barina Headgear
Lala-Barina Certificate S x 1 / Barina Back Armor x 3 / Lala-Barina Claw+ x 2
Barina Armor
Lala-Barina Fiber+ x 2 / Barina Back Armor x 2 / Lala-Barina Saliva+ x 1 / Lala-Barina Spike+ x 1
Barina Gauntlets
Lala-Barina Certificate S x 1 / Lala-Barina Claw+ x 1 / Lala-Barina Spike+ x 1 / Monster Broth x 1
Barina Waistguard
Lala-Barina Fiber+ x 2 / Lala-Barina Saliva+ x 2 / Karbalite Ore x 2
Barina Leggings
Lala-Barina Certificate S x 1 / Lala-Barina Fiber+ x 2 / Lala-Barina Saliva+ x 1 / Nova Crystal x 1
Congalala Set
Congalala Set Alpha
Congalala Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Congalala Helm
Congalala Pelt+ x 2 / Congalala Fang+ x 1 / Strong Bone x 1
Congalala Armor
Congalala Pelt+ x 2 / Congalala Claw+ x 2 / Congalala Fang+ x 1 / Luminous Pelt+ x 1
Congalala Armguard
Congalala Certificate S x 1 / Luminous Pelt+ x 1 / Conga Pelt x 2
Congalala Waistcoat
Congalala Certificate S x 1 / Congalala Claw+ x 3 / Luminous Pelt+ x 1
Congalala Leggings
Congalala Certificate S x 1 / Congalala Pelt+ x 2 / Congalala Fang+ x 1 / Sharp Fang x 1
Rompopolo Set
Rompopolo Set Alpha
Rompopolo Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Rompo Mask
Rompopolo Certificate S x 1 / Rompopolo Claw+ x 3 / Rompopolo Beak+ x 1
Rompo Jacket
Rompopolo Hide+ x 2 / Spotted Poison Hide+ x 2 / Monster Sharp Bone x 1
Rompo Bracers
Rompopolo Hide+ x 2 / Rompopolo Claw+ x 2 / Spotted Poison Hide+ x 1 / Rompopolo Beak+ x 1
Rompo Waist Ring
Rompopolo Certificate S x 1 / Rompopolo Hide+ x 2 / Spotted Poison Hide+ x 2 / Kranodath Skull+ x 1
Rompo Pants
Rompopolo Certificate S x 1 / Rompopolo Beak+ x 2 / Toxin Sac x 1
Gypceros Set
Gypceros Set Alpha
Gypceros Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Gypceros Helm
Gypceros Certificate S x 1 / Gypceros Wings x 2 / Gypceros Head x 1
Gypceros Armor
Rubber Hide+ x 2 / Gypceros Wings x 1 / Gypceros Tail x 1 / Gypceros Head x 1
Gypceros Bracers
Rubber Hide+ x 2 / Gypceros Tail x 1 / Monster Sharp Bone
Gypceros Waist Ring
Gypceros Certificate S x 1 / Rubber Hide+ x 2 / Gypceros Tail x 1 / Nova Crystal x 1
Gypceros Leg Guards
Gypceros Certificate S x 1 / Gypceros Head x 1 / Toxin Sac x 1
Nerscylla Set
Nerscylla Set Alpha
Nerscylla Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Nerscylla Helm
Nerscylla Back Armor x 2 / Nerscylla Claw x 1 / Monster Broth x 2
Nerscylla Armor
Nerscylla Certificate S x 1 / Nerscylla Claw x 1 / Nerscylla Talon+ x 2 / Bird Wyvern Stone x 1
Nerscylla Arm Guard
Nerscylla Back Armor x 3 / Nerscylla Talon+ x 3 / Nerscylla Claw x 1 / Nerscylla Spike+ x 1
Nerscylla Waist Ring
Nerscylla Certificate S x 1 / Nerscylla Talon+ x 2 / Nerscylla Spike+ x 2 / Comaqchi Back Armor x 2
Nerscylla Leg Guard
Nerscylla Certificate S x 1 / Nerscylla Spike+ x 1 / Rubber Hide+ x 2 / Komab Sack x 1
Balahara Set
Balahara Set Alpha
Balahara Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Balahara Helm
Balahara Certificate S x 1 / Balahara Back Armor x 2 / Balahara Skull+ x 1
Balahara Armor
Balahara Scale+ x 2 / Balahara Skull+ x 1 / Monster Sharp Bone x 1
Balahara Arm Guard
Balahara Scale+ x 2 / Balahara Back Armor x 2 / Balahara Skull+ x 1 / Balahara Tail x 1
Balahara Waist Ring
Balahara Certificate S x 1 / Balahara Skull+ x 1 / Plummet Bag x 1
Balahara Leg Guard
Balahara Certificate S x 1 / Balahara Scale+ x 2 / Balahara Back Armor x 2 / Balahara Black Pearl x 1
Hirabami Set
Hirabami Set Alpha
Hirabami Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Hirabami Helm
Hirabami Certificate S x 1 / Hirabami Hide+ x 3 / Hirabami Tail Claw+ x 2
Hirabami Chestplate
Hirabami Certificate S x 1 / Hirabami Tail Claw+ x 1 / Frier Bag x 1
Hirabami Armguards
Hirabami Certificate S x 1 / Hirabami Scale+ x 2 / Hirabami Fabric+ x 1 / Wyvern Stone x 1
Hirabami Waistguard
Hirabami Scale+ x 2 / Hirabami Fabric+ x 1 / Monster Talon x 1
Hirabami Leggings
Hirabami Scale+ x 2 / Hirabami Hide+ x 2 / Hirabami Fabric+ x 2 / Hirabami Tail Claw+ x 1
Rathian Set
Rathian Set Alpha
Rathian Set Beta
Armor Pieces
Required Materials
Rathian Helm
Rathian Scale+ x 2 / Rathian Fabric x 2 / Monster Talon x 2
Rathian Armor
Rathian Certificate S x 1 / Rathian Scale+ x 2 / Rathian Ruby x 1
Rathian Armguards
Rathian Scale+ x 3 / Rathian Back Armor x 3 / Rathian Spike+ x 2 / Toxin Bag x 2
Rathian Waistguard
Rathian Certificate S x 1 / Rathian Back Armor x 1 / Rathian Medulla x 1
Rathian Leggings
Rathian Certificate S x 1 / Rathian Back Armor x 2 / Rathian Fabric x 2 / Dragon Bone Relic x 1
More armors can be found on page 2
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In ARC Raiders, Shani sends you on the quest “Eyes in the Sky.” We will show you how to complete it in our guide.
What do you have to do for the quest? Shani sends you to various maps to place Lindar scanners. However, these must be installed at high locations. The quest steps are as follows:
Install a Lindar scanner on top of the control tower on the dam battlefields
Install a Lindar scanner on the communication tower in the spaceport
Install a Lindar scanner on the Galleria sign in the buried city
Unfortunately, the maps are large, and those who are not familiar may give up desperately searching for the locations. However, do not be discouraged, as we provide you with directions and images to help you know where to go.
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Control tower on the dam battlefields
You can find the first scanner on the roof of the building “Control Tower” in the middle of the dam battlefields. You must enter the building past the lobby into the rear area of the building.
Here you will find the holderThe holder is located on the roof facing northeast
Then use the cable car up and pull past the turret to the end of the shaft. Now run up the stairs, defeat some pops, and break down the last door that separates you from the roof.
Communication tower in the spaceport
The second tower is located in the “Communication Tower” area – sometimes you even spawn directly in front of the tower. If not, you can travel there yourself.
Here you will find the second holderThe holder is located on the tower
The tower is hard to miss. You can use the ladder, and directly on the platform, you will find the holder in the northeast direction.
Galleria sign in the buried city
You can find the third holder on the tower of the building “Galleria.” Note that you need a cable car to reach the top of the tower – without it, you cannot reach the holder.
Here you will find the third holderThe next holder is located at the top of the tower
Now go to the Galleria building and try to reach the roof after a climbing session. Now stand in front of the tower and place your cable car so that you pull yourself onto the broken platform.
Once you have placed all scanners, you can visit Shani and complete your quest to collect your rewards. That was all the important information you should know about the quest “Eyes in the Sky.” You can find more about ARC Raiders here: ARC Raiders: All keys and locations of their doors – Here you can find them
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The developers of Total War: Warhammer 3 have now officially announced the first mini-DLC for the great strategy game. It delivers a faction that fans have been speculating about for a long time, but also contains a big surprise.
This new DLC is the first of several planned mini-DLCs, called “Character Packs”. These will provide fans with new content at a faster pace than extensive DLCs allow. However, the content will also be more limited.
The first Character Pack introduces a faction in Total War: Warhammer 3 that has been on fans’ radar for a long time: The Tiger Men. They have been mentioned in several places in the game, but not much more. With the DLC, you can finally take some of them to the battlefield as Cathay.
A trailer for the Tiger Men is not yet available, but they are part of Cathay:
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Der Trailer zur Fraktion Großkaiserreich Cathay in Total War: Warhammer 3
The Tiger Men are officially the first mini-DLC
What’s included in the DLC? The Character Pack includes:
1 legendary lord (and thus a new playable faction)
1 normal lord that you can hire for your armies
1 normal hero with special abilities
3 unique units
The new legendary lord is Bhashiva, a powerful tiger woman with white fur. With a Katar (a historical dagger from India) in each hand, she is said to move like a shadow on the battlefield and be especially fast.
This is the first glimpse you can have of the new legendary lord of the DLC.
Bhashiva is, by the way, a completely new character in the lore of Warhammer Fantasy and was created by Creative Assembly in collaboration with Games Workshop. The normal hero is a “Clawspeaker”, a spellcaster with access to the Lore of Beasts.
In addition to the DLC, a legendary hero will also be released, but free for all players. The developers have not revealed who it will be.
Clawspeakers are the new spellcasters of the Tiger Men for Cathay in Total War: Warhammer 3.
Fans are surprised but also excited
How are the fans reacting to this? So far, the community’s response to the first mini-DLC has been overwhelmingly positive.
The Tiger Men have been longed for. And even though some fans expected a different legendary lord (such as the monkey king, of which there is also a version in Warhammer), the tiger lady is being welcomed warmly.
“I was fully expecting Li Dao or monkey king, full on new character is surprising”, writes a fan under a post on Reddit
Another one says, “This is lowkey hype, definitely will add more identity to the Cathay roster.” (Source: Reddit)
The price of the new DLC is also well received. The Character Pack will cost £3.99 (€4.99). “seems fair”, says sock_with_a_ticket on Reddit.
When will the DLC be released? The developers have not yet revealed an exact release date, but the DLC is expected to be released before the end of spring and before “Lords of the End Times”.
In Battlefield 6 this week, Season 2 begins. MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller has already checked out the new content. But is it worth returning to the shooter for that?
The new season of Battlefield is again divided into 3 sections. The first section starts on February 17, 2026, and brings some new content. In the test, three highlights stood out for me:
the new map “Contaminated”
a new assault rifle
the Little Bird is coming!!!!
The other gadgets and weapons are certainly useful, but these three highlights have shaped my gaming experience from all the new content the most.
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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
With hallucinations through the new map
The new map “Contaminated” is a German military base in a mountainous landscape. The terrain is correspondingly uneven and there are some hills that can be used as lookout points or cover from enemy fire. Additionally, you will find some buildings with somewhat narrow, dark corridors.
Overall, the map is rather medium-sized: not as small as “Iberian Offensive” and larger than Eastwood, but smaller than Mirak Valley.
During our previews, we also played the upcoming limited-time mode, which spreads a psychoactive gas on “Contaminated” that causes hallucinations. This gas was primarily found on different flags and changed the dynamics of the battle for the respective spot.
Although every soldier is equipped with a gas mask, it has a declining durability, so you can’t camp in the gas continuously and guard a flag.
If you decide to sniff the hallucinogenic substance for an extended period, you will feel dizzy and unable to distinguish friend from foe.
Additionally, the gas, of course, affects visibility.
The weapons
The VCR-2 introduces a new fully automatic assault rifle to Battlefield 6. It boasts a fire rate of 900 rounds per minute, the highest fire rate of all assault rifles – equal to the KORD 6P67. However, unlike the KORD (20 damage), the VCR-2 causes 25 damage.
In practical tests, the VCR-2 was clearly the winner among the new weapons, especially if you have a fairly aggressive playstyle and fight at short to medium range. At longer distances, the assault rifle suffers from relatively high recoil. Overall, however, the VCR-2 cut through enemy lines like a hot knife through butter.
If you prefer LMGs, the new M121-A1 is a good addition. The recoil is particularly easy to control with the right attachments and with 33 damage per shot, it packs a punch. Among LMGs with 33 damage, it also has the highest fire rate at 654 RPM.
If you want to suppress enemies at longer to medium range, the new LMG is significantly better suited than the assault rifle.
The new DMR did not impress me, and this applies to most DMRs in Battlefield 6. These are very situational, and since the gunplay in the game is not very challenging and many weapons also allow fully automatic precise hits at longer distances, fully automatic weapons are almost always the stronger choice.
The Little Bird
The Little Bird comes with a strong soundscape and sounds almost like a Warthog when its miniguns fire. Additionally, it can equip various missiles that can take down tanks.
I am not a pilot and therefore cannot provide a valuable report from the cockpit of the helicopter, but from an infantryman’s perspective, I can say:
I haven’t really felt threatened by it yet.
From the ground, it looks quite nimble and agile, and the content creators in the preview matches are also (almost) skilled enough to dodge guided missiles, but the new anti-air guided missile launcher does not make it easier for the little heli. Additionally, the new map is quite open, and depending on positioning, you can see helicopters over long distances.
My test of the guided missile launcher was still rather disappointing, and at least against good pilots, I resorted to the good old RPG-7 again. And as it turned out:
One hit is enough, and the Little Bird will turn into scrap metal.
Whether returning to Battlefield 6 is worth it for you depends entirely on your expectations. What comes to the game on February 17 is not much: a new map, a couple of weapons, the Little Bird…. Personally, the new content will not keep me engaged for a whole month. However, they are cool and certainly fun additions, definitely worth checking out again, especially if you don’t want to miss the limited-time modes.
I am speaking here from the perspective of a player who plays tactical and competitive shooters. That means I usually grind for several hours a day and learn new heroes or maps. Battlefield 6 encourages a very different playstyle. I play that more occasionally. There, I jump in for a few rounds every few weeks to have some fun.
If you want to grind Battlefield 6 every day, the Season 2 update is a bit thin.
If you occasionally play a few rounds with friends after a party, that’s probably enough.
Once Season 2 is playable for everyone, I will definitely play a bit more intensively for a few days to test the VCR-2 in more detail. It is quite possible that it is among the strongest assault rifles in the game – and then I have to update the list of the best weapons in Battlefield.
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Vampire Therapist is already available on Steam, but will also be released for PS5 on February 17, 2026. The game was developed in close collaboration with therapists and sends you into the nightlife of a vampire.
What is Vampire Therapist about? In Vampire Therapist, we take on the role of Sam Walls. He is a former cowboy from the Wild West and has been living as a vampire for several centuries. Over time, he undergoes a transformation: he wants to reorient himself in life and tries out a career in therapy.
The title is set in present-day Leipzig in a goth nightclub. There, Sam meets the vampire Andromachos, who at 3000 years old is a veteran even among vampires. He helps other immortals cope with their psychological issues.
Our clients are various vampires from different historical periods, such as the Bronze Age or the Renaissance. They all bring their own emotional baggage, from narcissism to guilt or addiction issues.
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Vampire Therapist makes you the therapist for immortals in the new trailer
Even vampires need therapy
What makes the game so special? Our task is to identify cognitive distortions during conversations and help the clients correct these. The game mostly consists of dialogues in which we sometimes need to recognize when a vampire gets stuck in a particular thought pattern.
To ensure that the psychological aspects are accurate, the development team worked with licensed therapists. They reviewed and approved the concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy used in the game, also known as CBT.
One example is the formulation with “should.” In the game, vampires must consider who sets these demands and why something should be done in a specific way.
Black-and-white thinking is also a specific pattern that needs to be recognized in a conversation.
Another possibility is labeling certain individuals. The patient applies a specific stereotype that they could break at any time.
Real psychological techniques are used to teach players how to recognize unhealthy thought patterns.
Below the dialogue box are possible concepts that you need to recognize.
How well is it received? On Steam, the game is rated 95% positive overall from 788 votes (as of February 16 at 3:24 PM). All recent reviews are even at 100%.
However, there have only been 17 votes for the recent reviews. The game is still a real insider tip that could please all visual novel and vampire fans.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin says: I have already been able to preview the PS5 version for a few hours. The game runs technically flawlessly and it is fun to apply the practices from therapy myself. I often felt as if I was in the exam of a psychology student and had to recognize the correct technique.
However, there are 2 major negative points for me. On one hand, there were moments in the game where it froze during the selection of possible techniques. I had to exit and restart the game to continue.
Furthermore, the game is entirely in English. There is no German voice acting or text, despite the game being set in Leipzig. It is quite amusing that the German accent of the vampires sounds terrible in the English voiceover. They talk somewhat like long-term Germans would speak English.
On Steamyou will soon be able to try a new action game from the former lead developer of World of Warcraft out. It looks like Diablo if it were played as a Battle Royale.
Which game is being talked about? It is called Arkheron and is an action game being developed by Bonfire Studios. The team was founded by Rob Pardo, who was once the lead developer of World of Warcraft at Blizzard.
With its dark fantasy setting and isometric camera perspective, Arkheron actually resembles Diablo more than WoW. However, this is not surprising, as Pardo also worked on the Diablo series.
Action game Arkheron announces a free demo for the Steam Next Fest
Arkheron returns with a free demo – this time for everyone
When is the demo for Arkheron available? It will be playable for everyone from February 20 to March 2, 2026. You just need to download the demo on Steam. This applies to those who have already participated in the playtest, as the demo runs on a different game client.
The demo is expected to come with several improvements compared to the first playtest. There is supposed to be a tutorial that helps new players get started, many of the items are said to have been revised, and much more. You can find the patch notes at www.arkheron.com.
What is the game about? Arkheron is a PvP action game that focuses on a mix of hack’n’slay, MMO, MOBA, and battle royale.
Several teams of 3 players each fight to reach the top of a mysterious tower. With each ascent, a few of these teams are eliminated until only one remains at the end.
There are no character classes in Arkheron. Your abilities solely depend on your weapons and other equipment that you collect in the tower.
What happens after the demo? After the Steam Next Fest, the developers plan to announce another closed beta. For this, you will again need to obtain access to play it. You can request this via Steam.
The great survival show 7 vs. Wild kept many viewers engaged and allowed them to cheer on their favorite influencers. However, after the sale of the show, the original creators stepped back after season 4. Now there is a new sign of life.
Who is it about? Maximilian Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp are the minds behind 7 vs. Wild, who founded the show with Fritz Meinecke and made it so successful. However, after the emotional farewell video from 7 vs. Wild, in which they announced their final exit, things went quiet around the two behind the camera.
Now Johannes Hovekamp breaks his silence and explains why he really had to sell 7 vs. Wild and what will happen next.
Also, Knossi is part of the inventory of 7 vs. Wild, having thrilled the audience in two seasons:
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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
A life in front of and behind the camera
Why was 7 vs. Wild sold? In his first video on his own YouTube channel, Hovekamp goes through his career. From the beginnings as a small YouTuber to his training and his first meeting with “7 vs. Wild” participant Survival Mattin.
He explains that the greater the success of the show became, the worse it got for him and co-founder Maximilian Kovacs. He explains in the video: “With all these highlights […] there were […] also a few problems. Especially that Max and I just had no time for anything anymore […] too little sleep, too much stress, bad food, no exercise, and so on.”
These were also the reasons for the decision to sell their own project and not to produce it themselves anymore. Contrary to the bad mood from the community, he shows himself very happy about how the project was continued and that they found someone in CaliVision who implements the project at its core as it was once intended.
According to his own statement, he and co-founder Maximilian Kovacs benefited greatly from stepping back. Thus, both have regained time for sports and a generally healthier lifestyle.
Here you can see the whole video:
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What happens next? Johannes Hovekamp has mainly been active behind the camera so far, working as a cameraman and editor for various survival YouTubers. But he also took care of the marketing and the development of YouTube channels like the “Fritz Meinecke Live” channel and the channel of marine biologist and research diver Robert Marc Lehmann together with Maximilian Kovacs.
In his video, he now explains that he also wants to step in front of the camera and wants to share his life with the viewers. At the same time, he emphasizes that he is not just a pure outdoor YouTuber who only makes and releases tours like the channels he oversees. It will be interesting to see what the content on the channel actually looks like.
At the end of the video, co-founder Maximilian Kovacs also speaks out again. He also looks visibly well, even though he wants to stay behind the camera for now. For both of them, just like for Fritz Meinecke, there seems to be no turning back to 7 vs. Wild, which may be bitter for the fans, but for the three of them likely means a gain of much quality of life.
Even without the three, the first international edition of 7 vs. Wild is currently running on Swiss television. Among the participants is also a familiar face who has already survived the Amazon. Who is also taking part and where it is going, you can find out here: 7 vs. Wild suddenly announces new season for January 2026, but you can’t watch it
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With Diablo 2: Reign of the Warlock, Blizzard has introduced a new class in its classic hack & slash title. Many are wondering which build to start with, and we provide you with the appropriate answer.
What can the Warlock do?With the release of the Warlock, you have the chance for the first time in 25 years in Diablo 2 to play a new class. With its talents, you have the opportunity:
to summon demons and sacrifice them or have them fight for you
to wield abhorrent weapons imbued with magic and throw them at opponents
to unleash hellfire and the void upon your enemies
This opens up new possibilities in the endgame to successfully climb the ladder. But to do that, you need a powerful build. Therefore, we looked around and wanted to find out which talents can take you far as a Warlock.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected introduces the new class of the Warlock in the gameplay trailer
Warlock Build – How to set up your build
Early Game (Normal): In normal difficulty, it is first important to level up your character and progress. Here you can try things out, but we recommend the skill “Ring of Fire” (engl. Ring of Fire). This skill in the “Chaos” tree can take you up to the “Hell” difficulty.
With it, you create a ring of fire around you at the push of a button, which deals damage to enemies and knocks them back. While using Ring of Fire, you cannot move, but you don’t need to, as no one can get close to you. You will handle the few fire-immune enemies with your mercenary and the magic attacks from the Chaos tree.
Mid-Game (Nightmare/Hell): In mid-game, in addition to Ring of Fire, you will use the skills Flame Wave (engl. Flame Wave) and Apocalypse (engl. Apocalypse). Both skills complement each other well, as you can alternate between them while one of them is on cooldown, meaning it is not ready.
Apocalypse causes all enemies in the inverted pentagram to burst into flames. Flame Wave, on the other hand, throws a wall of flames in the direction your Warlock is facing, dealing extra damage to all affected enemies. Nice: Apocalypse lowers the fire resistance of your enemies, which is extremely helpful at higher difficulty levels.
When leveling, make sure to max out Ring of Fire and Apocalypse first before leveling Flame Wave. As for your equipment, you should only make sure to carry a two-handed weapon that gives you 3+ points in your fire skills.
Endgame (P7+, Uber Tristramand co.): To get the most out of the Warlock, you should respec your build to “Hailstorm Strike.” Here’s how you should prioritize your points:
Abhorrent:
Hailstorm Strike (Max.)
Mirrored Blades (Max.)
Blade Teleportation (Max.)
Optional (an either/or choice)
Hover Mastery (for more damage)
Cursing: Corruption (to harm enemies outside of physical damage)
Daemon:
Consumption (Max.) to consume Goat Demon
As for your item values, you should consider the following effects:
+ to Warlock skills or all skills
+ % in spell rate
+ % increased damage
+ % death strike
+ % drained mana per hit
For a weapon, you should choose a Thunder Hammer as a base, as it has the slowest attack speed but deals the highest damage. Since you will throw the hammer at your opponents anyway, the attack speed doesn’t matter – you mainly benefit from the damage.
You can easily use ethereal weapons. The Abhorrent skills trigger effects like mana drain or death strike, but your weapon does not lose durability. So you never have to repair.
Initially, the Twitch streamer Fanasia was definitely planned with her Paladin for the first raid of Sauercrowd in WoW Classic. However, shortly before the announcement of the roster, she made a fatal mistake in a dungeon.
What is the situation? Before the guild meeting that took place on the evening of February 15, 2026, Fanasia was in the dungeon Scholomance with four other Sauercrowd members. The group was already clearing the last chambers to prepare for the fight against the final boss.
During this cleanup operation, you encounter Rotten Corpses that cause surprisingly large explosion damage as soon as they pass away. To avoid any risk, you prefer to deal with them from a safe distance while slowing them down with Frost effects – for example, through traps or mages.
Unfortunately, Maxim also had a mishap during the Sauercrowd project:
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Sauercrowd guild loses its “indestructible” tank just before level 60
At the Wrong Time in the Wrong Place
What happened to Fanasia? Paladins are also very effective against undead. The plate-wearers possess offensive Holy attacks and even an exclusive Fear spell. Fanasia plays such a Paladin and wanted to support her team in the fight against the undead hordes. However, she underestimated – like many others before her – the range of the explosion.
After several corpses were defeated in quick succession, Fanasia’s hardcore character took fatal damage in a matter of moments. The player was so surprised that she didn’t even think to use emergency abilities like Lay on Hands or Divine Shield. You can see the scene on Twitch or in Sieglinde’s analysis on YouTube.
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The hardcore death of Fanasia is doubly bitter: Almost an hour later, the guild leaders HandOfBlood and Metashi announced the roster for the first raid in the Molten Core. When it came to the fourth place in group 7, Hänno stated (source: YouTube):
Due to the passing of Fanasia, we had to change the plan an hour before this show – and once again heartfelt condolences to Fanasia, this is truly ultra-bitter, and please don’t die until next Sunday, folks – we had to adjust on short notice.
How bitter it is shows the reaction of Fanasia, who struggled with tears after her hardcore mishap. Once she collected herself, she admitted that it was only her fault … she simply stood too close.
For Fanasia, Marc-Oliver aka BododerKillerkarpfen was brought into the roster, who made it to level 60 after his unfortunate demise, managing to bring another character to the maximum level in time.
The Netflix series about One Piece has been well received by many fans, which is why season 2 will soon set sail. You can find all the current information about the release, cast, and more on MeinMMO.
Update on February 16, 2026: The latest trailer has been added.
Season 1 aired on August 31, 2023, on Netflix. It contained 8 episodes and was rated an average of 8.3 out of 10 possible points on IMDB. The manga has been around for several decades, but the Netflix series only covers a small part of it. Therefore, there are still plenty of episodes that could be released in the future. We already know what to expect in season 2.
You can watch the trailer for season 1 here:
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A new sneak peek shows behind the scenes of One Piece season 2 and how some fight scenes were filmed
One Piece Season 2 on Netflix: What We Know About the Release So Far
Trailer: Is there already a preview?
If you want to see all the characters and Devil Fruits that exist in One Piece again, the latest trailer is perfect for you. It gives a great overview of the upcoming season.
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Netflix shows in the new trailer for One Piece the many new villains of Season 2
In another trailer for Season 2 of One Piece, Nico Robin is in the spotlight. Fans love her for being such a cynical antagonist as in the source material. Additionally, more agents of the Baroque Works can finally be seen in motion:
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One Piece: Netflix shows new trailer for season 2 with Nico Robin
Netflix also revealed, what Chopper will look like in Season 2. The reindeer will be completely animated with CGI. Unfortunately, we only see the castle where Chopper is currently located. For more material on the Netflix series, we will have to be patient.
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One Piece: Season 2 reveals release year and Tony Chopper
Additionally, there is another trailer that provides a preview of the upcoming Season 2. Here we see different islands like Whiskey Peak or Logue Town. Moreover, we get a first glimpse of one of the two giants, Nico Robin, Vivi, and Captain Smoker. Even the whale Laboon is briefly visible:
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Der Trailer zu Staffel 2 von One Piece auf Netflix zeigt direkt, dass Staffel 3 kommen wird
The actors we already saw in season 1 have remained in their roles. They will also appear in season 2 if the manga template allows it. The following actors are already confirmed for season 2:
Episodes: How many episodes does One Piece Season 2 have?
Season 1 had 8 episodes. There is still no information on how many episodes there will be in season 2. However, we can assume that it will also be around 8 episodes – with an approximate length of 55 minutes. If it behaves like season 1, all episodes will be released on the same day.
Streaming Service: Where can I watch the series?
The live-action adaptation is an exclusive production of Netflix. Therefore, season 2 – just like season 1 – will be available on Netflix. You need a paid subscription to watch the series. The episodes will be available in numerous language versions, including the German dubbing or the Japanese soundtrack with German subtitles.
Season 1 ended at the point where the Straw Hat crew sets off for the Grand Line. Based on the manga template and the actors presented, we can already estimate what we will see in season 2. Presumably, season 2 will cover the following arcs:
Logue Town
Reverse Mountain
Whisky Peak
Little Garden
Drum Island
Whether Alabasta will be included is still unknown. Either way, there are some moments for MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen that the production team must not botch. These are often very emotional moments: 8 important scenes in One Piece season 2 that Netflix must get right
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CGI is a common practice in cinema today, used in countless movies and series. Nowadays, excessive use is criticized. But did you know which film first used these computer effects over 50 years ago?
Which film is it about? Michael Crichton is an important name in the film world. He is best known as the author of the novel Jurassic Park, for which he also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation by Steven Spielberg.
But he also worked as a director. In 1973, he directed the sci-fi western Westworld, which he also wrote. The film is still captivating not only for its theme but also because it was the first film to use CGI, even though it was produced quite differently back then.
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Westworld shows a completely robot-themed park in the 1973 trailer
To show the perspective of a machine, you should use a machine
What kind of film is Westworld? Similar to Jurassic Park, Westworld presents viewers with a type of amusement park brought to life by robots. The film is about 2 vacationers who go to the Wild West paradise. However, a malfunction occurs, and a robot starts hunting the vacationers.
What was CGI used for? The rampaging robot is played by Yul Brynner, and at certain points in the film, we see his perspective. It is depicted as pixelated. To represent this accurately, Crichton wanted to use CGI, as he explains on his own website: I suggested a rather simple solution: To show the perspective of a machine, one should use a machine. I wanted to shoot the scenes and then edit the film with a computer.
This technique had not been used in Hollywood before, but it was in aerospace, as the YouTube channel Vox explains. To take images of the moon, cameras were used that did not produce a classic image but sent back a code with numbers, from which a picture could be generated. Essentially paint by numbers.
Crichton wanted to do this for Westworld as well and initially approached the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA institute, because the special effects studios had no idea about it. However, there was a problem at JPL too. Previously, the technique had only been used for individual images because immense computing power was needed. They could have done it for Westworld, but for 2 minutes of film, it would have cost $200,000 (about €168,000). For a film that ultimately cost an estimated $1,250,000 (about €1,054,000) (Source: IMDb), that was too much. The production time would have been too long as well.
Therefore, they turned to John Whitney Jr., who managed to do it as a special effects artist in 4 months for $20,000 (about €17,000). But that took a lot of overtime since he could only produce a few seconds per week.
On paper, it was not 3D CGI as we know it today but 2D CGI. 2D images were generated and turned into short scenes. Ironically, the sequel Futureworld from 1976 was the first film to use 3D CGI (Source: historyofinformation.com).
