What the motivation behind the actions of Xal’atath in World of Warcraft is, has been a mystery until now. Now we finally know.
Xal’atath is the main antagonist of the World Souls saga, but she was already introduced with the expansion “Legion” ten years ago in World of Warcraft. Back then, she was “only” a legendary dagger that came into the possession of the priest character; today, she is one of the greatest cosmic threats. But what does Xal’atath actually want? What is her drive? Until now, we could only speculate about that. But in the latest cinematic, she has made that very clear.
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WoW: The Origin of Xal’atath and Salhadaar’s Decision in the “Superiority” Trailer
Xal’atath only wants one thing: to survive
What do we learn about Xal’atath’s motivation? In a conversation with the Nexus king Salhadaar, we gain insight into Xal’atath’s past. She belonged to a dying people on a foreign world a long time ago – she was presumably even the last survivor of her people, wandering through the desert of her world before she too was swallowed by the Void. Back then, she was allegedly “consumed by hatred and revenge”.
In the further course of the video, she explains that she has learned one single thing for eternity: “Only survival matters.”
That is probably the motivation behind Xal’atath’s endeavors: survival.
Once, Xal’atath was just the blade of a priest. But she became much more.
This is the simple but effective motivation behind her actions, but it immediately raises new questions: Why does the Void – for Xal’atath is currently probably its most powerful creature – have to fight for survival? Is the survival of the Void threatened by another cosmic power (such as the Light)?
At least we can already sense in Midnight that the Light also has some rather “dark” plans that are slowly being put into action. The balance between the cosmic powers could slowly be shifting out of balance.
To what extent Xal’atath needs the Sunwell and its corruption – and ultimately the World Soul of Azeroth – remains to be seen.
Does Xal’atath speak the truth in the video? The question of the veracity of Xal’atath’s past and her motivation is, of course, crucial. However, it would be curious if Blizzard releases a video that addresses exactly this issue, only to then say “That was all a lie”; that seems unlikely.
At the same time, it must be noted that Xal’atath is an extremely manipulative character who, however, has never outright lied. Therefore, it is to be assumed that Xal’atath has also spoken the truth in this video and is indeed looking for a way to ensure the survival of the Void. If you are interested in the story of World of Warcraft but cannot find a good starting point, we have something for you: The entire story of World of Warcraft summarized.
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For the 30th anniversary of Diablo, Blizzard has announced a plethora of new features, not just for Diablo 4, but also for Diablo Immortal and Diablo 2: Resurrected. The supposed highlight: a new class, directly for all three games. But especially Diablo 2 has received something much more important.
Not much is known yet, except that the Warlock wields the powers of hell and represents a stark contrast to the Paladin. Thus, Diablo 4 will soon have two classes for every “Main Stat” in the game. More importantly, the Warlock will come in three varieties.
Right in this expansion, which is released nearly 26 years after the original release of Diablo 2, are changes that could overshadow even the Warlock (are there shadows in hell?).
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Blizzard presents the new Warlock class for Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Immortal in the cinematic trailer
Dozens of characters had to store your items in Diablo 2, but that is now over
With Reign of the Warlock, there will be the official ability to stack items in the loot stash in Diablo 2: Resurrected for the first time since the release of Diablo 2. Previously, only mods allowed this function.
Blizzard is expanding the stash functionality to store items like gems, consumables, and runes in stacks – and there are even dedicated slots for these items. This amounts to a huge expansion of the notoriously small inventory.
To illustrate the extent of this change: Diablo players previously had to create dozens of characters whose sole purpose was to carry the main hero’s stuff. These “pack mule” characters stored only items in their inventory and stash. Nothing else.
Besides the obvious necessity to continually create new characters as additional banks, this whole method obviously consumed time, as one constantly had to log in and out. In online games, one even needed a second player to trade or had to stash their items somewhere in the world and hope that they wouldn’t be stolen before the main character arrived.
Blizzard is constantly working on Diablo 2, although significantly slower than on Diablo 4. Recently, new runewords were added to the game in 2023, after some game mechanics had been adjusted earlier.
Now the developers are raising the bar further. Diablo 2 will not only receive the improved stash but also several quality improvements, such as:
a loot filter that has always been missing
a kind of “loot diary” that allows you to track which items you’ve found and where they dropped
However, the biggest change takes place in the endgame. The terror zones introduced in 2022 will become even more dangerous: new enemies will appear in hell difficulty, hunting you down.
These “heralds of terror” will grow stronger each time they appear – sounding similar to the famous Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor. If you defeat the enemies, you will receive statues that you can assemble in the Horadric Cube to face a new (and even tougher) boss battle.
Since 2014, The Elder Scrolls Online has continued with new content and expansions. The year 2026 could be one of the most important for the MMORPG. In a new YouTube video, MeinMMO explains whether it’s worth getting back into (or starting) the game.
What kind of game is this anyway? The Elder Scrolls Online has existed since 2014 and is an MMORPG set in the world of Tamriel, which you may know from Skyrim or Oblivion. You can also explore well-known areas from Bethesda’s single-player RPGs in the MMO.
What will happen to the game in 2026? Overall, the entry for beginners and the return of old players should become more pleasant. New methods such as a new release model, more content for solo players, or more tightly bundled content are being introduced.
You can find a detailed list of upcoming features in the YouTube video.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult – Part 1 – Release Trailer
Who should take a look at The Elder Scrolls? 2026 could be a good year for both newcomers and veterans:
The large and freely explorable world is interesting for solo players and newcomers, as they can dive into the story at their own pace. Additionally, Elder Scrolls fans will get to see many areas and stories from Tamriel before The Elder Scrolls 6.
Those who have played The Elder Scrolls Online before might find it a good time to return in 2026 since content is expected to be more bundled.
Veterans can look forward to new experiments as well as adjustments to well-known systems like combat in 2026. However, patience will probably still be required for the major issues.
What do you think? Are you still playing the MMORPG or would you like to get back into it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to see the upcoming changes and a detailed assessment, feel free to check out this article: Is The Elder Scrolls Online worth it in 2026?
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A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms, the new spinoff-series of Game of Thrones, will eventually run out of books. Fans fear the worst, but the showrunner gives reassurance: Fans need not worry about a fiasco like the final season of GoT.
What kind of series is this? A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms is the second spinoff series of Game of Thrones on HBO after House of the Dragon and another prequel.
The plot does not follow any of the major houses, but the knight Ser Duncan “the Tall”. He is accompanied by his young squire nicknamed “Egg”. The series is once again based on a book by George R. R. Martin, this time it is the three Hedge Knight novellas.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shows in the final trailer that one can expect more humor than in Game of Thrones
What are fans afraid of? The creators of the series are slowly but surely running out of books: There are only three Hedge Knight novellas, and a second season is already in production. Fans are afraid of a significant decline in quality if the book source material is exhausted and the series continues.
The same fate befell the original series. The showrunners of Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, ran out of book material from season 5 onwards. The following seasons were received worse and worse, culminating in the final fiasco of season 8.
The last season of Game of Thrones was not well received by fans at all:
On Metacritic, season 8 has the worst user score of all seasons with 4.1/10 (based on 1,699 ratings)
On Rotten Tomatoes, the finale fared no better, as only 30% of over 10,000 viewer ratings were positive
The showrunner is open about it – and reassures fans
What does the showrunner say about it? During a Q&A on Reddit, a fan asked the showrunner of A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms, Ira Parker, a very direct question:
“Is there anything you can say to assuage those fears, along with maybe some rough plans for what you guys are going to do after Season 3?”
Parker explains that the risk of a fiasco like with GoT season 8 is not completely gone, but it is lower. He states: “in some ways, we know a lot more about what happens after these three novellas because of all the supporting material.” The “supporting material” in this case being George R. R. Martin’s main book series, A Song of Ice and Fire.
If the series continues after the third book (which is not guaranteed), they also want to work closely with the author.
“Anything beyond book 3 (if we could ever be so wonderfully lucky) would highly involve George.”
ARC Raiders uses a controversial feature to group like-minded players in the same lobby. Marathonis not supposed to do this, says the Game Director.
What is this feature? Virgil Watkins, the lead designer of ARC Raiders, confirmed in January 2026 what many fans had already suspected: the matchmaking for rounds also takes into account whether players frequently attack from behind.
ARC Raiders recognizes who shoots first in a confrontation and tends to group players who often shoot others in the back (referred to by some as “rats”, which is a very negatively connoted term) more frequently with other “rats” in a lobby.
This form of “aggression-based matchmaking,” as the players call it, is controversial in ARC Raiders. Some players actively exploit the system to land in friendly lobbies. Once there, they mow everything down, especially other players (as reported by GameRant).
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Bungie zeigt neuen Gameplay-Trailer zu Marathon
No “aggression-based matchmaking” in Marathon
Could Marathon implement a similar system? According to Joe Ziegler, Game Director of Marathon, this type of matchmaking will not exist in the game. “We don’t have special matchmaking rules to separate ‘non-combat-oriented players’,” Marathon Bulletin quotes the head developer.
The quote comes from a press event for Marathon and was reported by the Chinese news outlet Ali213. Marathon Bulletin is an unofficial channel for Marathon on X.com, dedicated to news and updates about the extraction shooter.
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The question of whether another player is hostile or not, according to Ziegler, is at the core of the survival experience. He further explains: “It’s that uncertainty that drives how unpredictable each run can be.”
There will still be a proximity chat in the game, so you can talk to other players nearby. It remains up to you whether you play cooperatively or attack every player directly, but that alone will not influence your lobbies.
The wasteland in Fallout 76 is not a pleasant place. Everywhere there are dangers that threaten the lives of the players. But it is precisely the other players who seem to pose no problem in the post-apocalypse, as the Director explains.
In the game, you are not alone this time; other players wander through the wasteland and complete quests. The really nasty ones attack other former Vault dwellers and deal with the consequences.
However, the latter is a smaller problem than one might think. Even the developers behind the RPG are surprised at how peacefully the players act in the post-apocalypse.
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Fallout 76: In the Survival MMO on PS5, you can let your inner Ghoul out
It is the exact opposite
What do the developers say about player behavior? In an interview with The Game Business, Lead Producer Bill LaCoste and Creative Director Jon Rush discussed the community of Fallout 76 in light of the 2nd season of the Fallout series.
Before the release, the developers expected that players would kill each other, after all, it is the world of Fallout. But the community acted quite differently:
Before we released the game, we were like… it’s post-apocalyptic, it’s Fallout, they’re going to all want to kill one another. It’s the complete opposite. It’s been great to see that. I’ve never experienced a community as great as the Bethesda Game Studios community.
Jon Rush on the community of Fallout 76
The community creates a good onboarding experience for newcomers, who might be tempted to start playing due to the series. According to Rush, they build camps, explain things to them, and even give them freebies.
Although Fallout 76 takes place in a nasty post-apocalypse, there are many mechanics that promote a more relaxed gameplay style. You can build bases, fish, or complete missions in co-op. If you attack other players as a nasty type, you will be punished with a bounty and become the hunted.
In Helldivers 2, the onslaught on Cyberstan has brought forth many new enemy units, one of which is the Vox Engine. Many soldiers struggle to defeat it, but we will show you where its weaknesses lie.
The Vox Engine, or “Cyborg-Vox-Machine”, is a new armored unit of robots that unleashes propaganda and heavy fire upon you. Those who are not careful risk being torn apart by explosive projectiles. It is therefore important to immediately destroy this unit when you see it. We will therefore show you its weaknesses and tactics to destroy the war machine.
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Helldivers 2 shows in the trailer for Machinery of Oppression how the new cyborgs change the fight
Destroying the Vox Engine – Here are its weaknesses
Where can I find the weaknesses? There are a total of 6 weaknesses on the Vox Engine:
Three on the lower back
Three in the hip area
The weaknesses look like the glowing ventilation slots of the tanks or hulks. If you focus on a set of weaknesses and destroy them (either top or bottom), a hatch will open.
This hatch is located, depending on the focused weakness, either at the top of the neck or at the rear hip of the Vox Engine. Throw a grenade into one of the hatches and watch as this unit explodes. Besides that, you can also target the robot’s face – that is also a weakness.
How to destroy the Vox Engine: There are several options to annihilate the robot:
Use the tactic with the ventilation slots and the grenade.
Shoot 3 times at the head with the recoilless rifle.
Those were all the important infos regarding the Vox Engines. Do you also have tips for your teammates to make it easier for them to fight against this new unit? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. If you are still looking for a loadout specifically for Cyberstan, we have the right guide for you: Helldivers 2: Cyberstan Loadout – The best weapons and stratagems against the robot threat
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You want to move away from Discord and are looking for a better alternative? MeinMMO introduces you to the best alternatives for Discord if you want to switch.The advantage: Many alternatives can also be self-hosted if data protection is important to you.
Discord’s decision to introduce an age verification check starting March 2026 has not caused much enthusiasm among users (via TheVerge.com). Therefore, MeinMMO presents alternatives to Discord that can also serve as chat or communication software for your gaming day-to-day.
Revolut (or now Stoat since 2025) is the alternative if you are looking for software that looks like Discord and works like Discord. The features and even the user interface are very similar.
Revolut/Stoat is a completely open-source, self-hostable chat platform with web, desktop, and mobile clients. The advantage: The alternative copies the look and functionality of Discord so well that the switch is almost effortless.
If you don’t want to miss any features when switching and feel annoyed by Nitro ads, then Revolut/Stoat is probably the alternative that comes closest to Discord.
What does Revolut/Stoat cost? You can use the app both through official servers and by hosting a private server. Costs vary depending on how much space and how many users you want to support. Typically, costs range from 3 to 10 euros for a server.
Mumble may not look particularly pretty at first glance, but behind the surface is a powerful software that can impress with low latency and high audio quality.
The software is open-source and also relies on fully encrypted data traffic. Similar to Discord, you can install Mumble on almost any device: from Windows to Linux to your Android phone.
What does Mumble cost? You can either use Mumble through existing servers or host your own server. Depending on the number of users, you may need to budget for certain hosting costs. Mumble itself is free.
Yes, TeamSpeak still exists and released its 5th version into open beta in summer 2024. Now the software finally looks modern and clear but still can’t quite keep up with Discord. TeamSpeak offers very good sound quality and low latency.
TeamSpeak offers both public open channels and the option of private servers. However, the focus of TeamSpeak is on its own servers rather than a central infrastructure like Discord.
What does TeamSpeak cost? The TeamSpeak client is initially free, and you can use public servers at no cost.
Hosting your own servers is also possible but comes with costs. Costs vary depending on the number of users: for a maximum of 10 people, you pay about 3 euros, and for 25 people, around 7 euros per month. Additional features like an integrated data transfer incur extra charges.
Nextcloud is actually software for storing and sharing data on a server. However, Nexcloud also offers features like video and text chats. Additionally, there are other functions like whiteboard integration or built-in chat rooms for larger groups.
The focus of the software is clearly on sharing large files. This also includes integrating your own FTP drive or your Dropbox account.
What does Nextcloud Cost? You can either host Nextcloud on your own server or rent a server. Costs vary depending on the amount of data and accessibility.
Matrix is fundamentally an open standard for building a communication network. The special feature of Matrix is that it is a decentralized protocol: there are thousands of different servers that communicate with each other.
You install a client to access the public servers. If you want to control your data yourself, you can host Matrix on your own server: the most common option is called Synapse, but there are also alternatives like Dendrite or Conduit. Matrix is also open-source.
What does Matrix cost? Matrix is generally free, but if you want a private server, you have to host it yourself and pay. Costs vary depending on the provider and extent, ranging from 3 to 5 euros a month.
Steam Chat
Download: Integrated in Steam Fest
The Steam Chat is firmly integrated as a tool into the Steam platform. You can now create group and voice chats. The chat functions for Steam users include video, audio, and text. Through the mobile messenger app, you can also use the chats on the go.
A downside is the sometimes poor voice quality and lack of noise filtering from the chat side. If you use Steam Chat in a noisy environment, your listeners will clearly hear the noise.
What does Steam Chat cost? The Steam Chat and large community groups are firmly integrated into Steam and do not cost you any additional fees.
Telegram is a messaging service that you can use both privately and for group chats. The features are by no means as extensive as those of Discord, Mumble, and other platforms. However, you can create large groups and access features like bots or stickers.
However, a mobile number is required for registration with Telegram. One more point to consider: Telegram does use end-to-end encryption for certain chats, but data security is still not unequivocally clarified.
What does Telegram cost? Telegram is generally free; through the premium subscription, you can unlock additional features like unlimited cloud storage or more chats. Costs start at €5.49 per month or €3.33 with annual billing.
Signal is similar to Telegram, initially being a messenger app with additional features. The app/software allows encrypted sending of text messages, documents, photos, and contact information in one-on-one or group chats, as well as group calls with optional video functionality with up to 40 participants.
Signal is primarily praised for its high level of data protection and is regularly recommended by security experts. However, to use Signal, you necessarily need a mobile number for registration.
What does Signal cost? Signal is backed by the US-based Signal Foundation. Signal itself is free and funded through donations. You can donate monthly or yearly; this is purely optional; donating does not unlock additional features.
The Elder Scrolls Online is one of the largest MMORPGs, but it’s already almost twelve years old. Is it worth returning to Tamriel now or starting for the first time in ZeniMax’s online role-playing game? MeinMMO reveals it to you!
What do I basically need to know about the game? The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO for short) is an MMORPG from ZeniMax Online Studios that was released on April 4, 2014, for PC. A year later, the console versions followed. Back then as now, the online role-playing game relies on a buy-to-play model with an optional subscription and in-game shop.
The Elder Scrolls Online is built on a theme park structure, aiming to guide you from the start and present exciting attractions in the form of quests, storylines, activities, and special challenges.
The MMORPG places great emphasis on quests, stories, and characters from the fantasy world of Tamriel with its fully voiced dialogues. There are also dungeons and raids, PvP content, crafting, side activities like a card game, housing, and much more.
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has played almost every important online role-playing game of the past two decades. He was already part of the beta for The Elder Scrolls Online. Around the launch, he was able to test the game as a freelancer for various editorial teams and even contributed to a special issue.
In recent years, Karsten has repeatedly returned to his Khajiit Nightblade to play through new story content or to immerse himself in recently released features like the Tales of Glory card game or the challenges in the Endless Archive.
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The world of Tamriel in an MMORPG
The Elder Scrolls Online differs from other theme park MMORPGs like World of Warcraft because it gives you unusually many freedoms. Your character level is almost irrelevant in the open world. Thanks to flexible level scaling, you can play with anyone anywhere – even if your friends have been playing ESO for ages and have a fully leveled character.
Also very flexible is the class system. You initially choose whether you want to play as an Arcanist, Necromancer, Warden, Dragonknight, Sorcerer, Nightblade, or Templar (some of the classes require the respective chapter), but later you can almost completely freely combine the countless skill lines of the game.
What is the current price of Elder Scrolls Online? The standard edition of the MMORPG currently costs about 20 Euros, while the premium edition with all chapters and the content pass 2025 is nearly 80 Euros. You can often grab the base game for much cheaper too. There is a sale running until February 23, during which ESO is available for 5 Euros (for example on Steam).
In addition, there are costs for the optional subscription ESO Plus. The standard price for 30 days is 12.99 Euros per month. If you sign up for 3, 6, or 12 months, you can get corresponding discounts on the monthly price (10.41 Euros per month is the cheapest option). You can find all the benefits of the subscription here.
Moreover, ESO has a Crown Store where you can buy consumables, cosmetic items such as skins, mounts, and pets, paid DLCs and chapters, or upgrades for your account. You can view the entire offer in-game or at elderscrollsonline.com.
This flexibility allows you – completely independent of your class choice – to take on the roles of damage dealer, healer, or tank.
Fans of the Elder Scrolls universe will find a variety of familiar playable races with Bretons, Redguards, Orcs, Dark Elves, Nords, Argonians, High Elves, Wood Elves, Imperials, and Khajiit. Additionally, Elder Scrolls Online shines with a great implementation of the universe, letting you explore well-known locations like Skyrim or the island of Morrowind.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Your World, Your Playstyle – Live Action Trailer Lures You to Tamriel
The Elder Scrolls Online in 2026
A lot is currently changing in The Elder Scrolls Online. After a transition year, the developers will introduce a seasonal model in 2026, expected to take off in March or April with Season Zero. A nice side effect of the seasons: All upcoming gameplay-related innovations should be available to all ESO owners at no additional cost.
In the future, you won’t need to purchase a content pass, chapters, or any DLC to play the next quests, regions, dungeons, raids, classes, and so on. It’s enough to buy the base game of ESO. Unlike before, the updates are expected to be released simultaneously on all platforms. Console players will no longer have to wait for new features.
Also cool: Some of the previously paid content will gradually be integrated into the base game over the coming months. This includes the DLCs Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and Orsinium, as well as the Greymoor chapter. Those starting in ESO in 2026 will get more content than ever for comparatively little money.
How does ESO want to monetize in the future? In addition to the purchase price for The Elder Scrolls Online, there will still be the optional ESO Plus subscription as well as the Crown Store in the game. Additionally, a battle pass system called “Tamrielic Documents” is planned for each of the upcoming seasons. This system will have one free and two paid variants.
More love for returners, bold experiments for veterans
2026 is also an exciting year for ESO for other reasons. On the one hand, the developers want to experiment with each season and try things out for which there has so far been no room in Tamriel. Here are some examples that are on the current roadmap for 2026:
The first season will bring with the Night Market for the first time a so-called event zone that is supposed to provide an unusually challenging experience for ESO due to its difficulty.
The introduction of world oceans, large ships, and naval battles is planned.
There will be dungeon challenges for solo players.
On the other hand, they want to focus more on bringing actionable wishes from the community into the game and significantly improving the player experience for newcomers and returners. The list of innovations that the next Update 49 is supposed to bring is already long and promising. But see for yourself:
What are the current strengths of ESO?
Fans of the Elder Scrolls universe find in ESO the opportunity to explore the vast, atmospheric world of Tamriel alone or with friends. You will have the most fun if you are looking for well-written stories, interesting characters, and highly voiced dialogues. And if flexibility is important to you.
As soon as you leave character creation, thanks to the flexible level scaling, all of Tamriel is open to you. Equally free is character development, where you can freely combine a variety of skill lines. Or the fact that you can play with mouse and keyboard or with a controller, on PC or console, from either first-person or third-person perspective.
After almost twelve years, ESO offers so much content that you can spend many months, if not even years, with story content, group challenges, expanding your own home, excavating antiquities, leveling your companions, and other tasks.
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Microsoft brings Elder Scrolls Online to the big stage with colorful trailer
What are the current weaknesses of ESO?
Some of the current weaknesses have plagued ESO since its release. For example, the action-packed combat system has always been lacking in weight and hit feedback. Weaving automatic attacks into skills to maximize output feels poor. While the developers are working on revamping the classes, it will take time before everyone benefits.
A common criticism in recent years has also been that ESO is too easy in many areas. Especially the story and quest content in the open world often provide no challenges. This is still true now, but with the upcoming update, players will have the optional chance to make the gameplay experience harder in the world.
Meanwhile, the devs are implementing global events in ESO that have multiple phases and involve the entire community. A world event is also set to come in 2026.
What is not so easily resolved are the weaknesses in the MMO sector. Other MMORPGs offer more varied dungeon and raid content, and they feel better in cooperative or competitive group play. An important pillar of the MMO experience – the battle in Cyrodiil – has been struggling with technical and conceptual issues for years.
Last but not least, ESO’s payment model is frequently criticized. Players have always complained that the essential crafting bag for crafters is a benefit of the ESO Plus subscription. In the meantime, players found it annoying to have to pay for new classes or features like the lore. Last year, it was the expensive content pass that caused annoyance. And now the new battle pass is facing some criticism.
Is it worth starting in ESO now or returning to Tamriel?
How good the upcoming seasons will be is something we cannot say yet. Perhaps the developers will lose themselves in their experiments. Certainly, not every implemented improvement or new feature will strike the mark. But the plan for the year 2026 sounds more exciting than it has in a long time.
It is crystal clear that you can now get more ESO content for your money than ever before. If you prefer to play quests and story content alone or with friends in an MMORPG, you are likely to find your paradise in Tamriel. At least, if you can get along with the combat system.
If you are looking for the best possible action combat experience in the genre, you should probably try Black Desert instead. Group content like dungeons or raids is more fun for us in WoW or Final Fantasy XIV. The largest PvP battles were recently in Throne and Liberty. You see: ESO is not a no-brainer recommendation for everyone, but still a solid option even in 2026. Or do you see it differently? Regarding the new competition, check here: MMORPGs 2026: The 8 most promising online role-playing games set to release this year
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Through a strong book bundle with 40 novels, MeinMMO editor Caro finally gets the chance to dive deeper into the lore of Dungeons & Dragons. Although she is actually not a fan of reading, she is particularly drawn to 4 novels about her favorite race, which she has been keeping an eye on for a while.
At Humble Bundle, there is currently an offer running until March 5th that lore fans and D&D nerds might find particularly exciting. The bundle includes 40 novels about the Forgotten Realms for €16.09, which deal with various stories from the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Among them is a book series that I have been watching for some time because it deals not only with the best race in Dungeons & Dragons but also with the best class.
The Humble Bundle includes 4 novels from the “Brimstone Angels” series, which is especially aimed at those who want to learn more about the lives of Tieflings. It tells the story of two Tiefling twin sisters, who both have very different ways of dealing with their “tainted bloodline” and the burdens it brings.
Their story is suitable not only for newcomers who do not have much knowledge about Dungeons & Dragons or its races yet, but also for those who want to deepen it.
But especially, as a third point, for me. Since I play as a Tiefling Warlock and can’t get enough of this race and class, this story feels like it was written for me. And maybe you feel the same way about it.
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The Mighty Nein – First Sneak Peek of the New Fantasy Series on Amazon Prime
Two Tieflings, Two Perspectives
In Brimstone Angels, the story revolves around the two sisters Farideh and Halivar, who were abandoned at birth and taken in by a dragonborn guardian. Halivar is the more carefree and somewhat reckless of the two, willing to get into trouble from time to time. Farideh, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. She is cautious and feels the weight that has been placed upon her shoulders because of her bloodline.
After Farideh gets embroiled in a pact with a devil that promises her everything she ever dreamed of – without any apparent cost – she finds herself torn between the safety of her family and the promised intoxicating power.
In addition to this conflict, the two sisters, together with their dragonborn guardian and other allies, become embroiled in a conflict between Hell and Neverwinter that demands a decision.
Farideh (bottom right) and Havilar (top) on the cover of “Brimstone Angels”
Familiar Faces in a Famous City
Anyone who is as deeply in love with Tieflings as I am will have recognized from the title image or the name that Farideh is especially not an unfamiliar character. Farideh adorns the race page of Tieflings in the 2014 Player’s Handbook for 5e. There is also an excerpt from Brimstone Angels that strongly reflects the theme of the series:
“But you see how they look at you, child of the devil.”
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“What do you call it?” he asked, “One is a curiosity, two are a conspiracy…”
“Three is a curse,” she completed. “Don’t you think I haven’t heard this nonsense before?”
“Yes, I know.” As she looked at him, he added: “It’s not like I want to meddle in the depths of your soul, girl. That’s the burden of every Tiefling. Some crumble under it, some turn it into an albatross around their neck, some take joy in it.” He tilted his head and regarded her with that strange glow in his eyes. “You fight against it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I’ll wager. Every little jab, every comment just sharpens your claws.”
Also, the places in the story are not unknown names of the Sword Coast. With Waterdeep and Neverwinter, one can learn more about the west of Faerûn while the characters pursue their quests.
As if my fondness for Tieflings weren’t enough, I have made the Warlock my absolute Edgelord choice in my D&D group. This archetype can become problematic in many ways and is understandably regarded as frowned upon in the community. Nevertheless, I have found in my campaign how to play a dark character without boring my friends: I am the dark, cliché Warlock in our D&D group, but I manage to avoid getting on everyone’s nerves
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From February 11 to February 18, 2026, the new world event “Heart’s Week” is taking place in The Elder Scrolls Online. MyMMO summarizes everything important about the current event for you.
Heart’s Week 2026
Where do I start the Heart’s Week event? Get the quest “Heartsick Follies” from Kuzam-jo at the Festival Grounds in Craglorn. You will be rewarded for this with the memento “Amulet of the Heart” and a new reward box called Mara’s Parcels. You can unlock 3 more packages through the event’s other non-repeatable quests.
Additionally, several bonuses are active during the event:
100 percent more experience for your companions (including the experience for skill lines)
50 percent faster relationship building for your companions
50 percent slower relationship loss for your companions
Attention! In this overview, we will gradually add all upcoming events from The Elder Scrolls Online, where you will always find the currently ongoing event on page 1.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Your World, Your Playstyle – Live Action Trailer Lures You to Tamriel
How do I earn Event rewards? You can earn more Mara Parcels through the following activities:
Defeating a delve boss.
Defeating a world boss.
Defeating an Infinite Archive boss.
A chance for a parcel when you complete an Incursion, such as a Dark Anchor or Abyssal Geyser.
Looting a treasure chest.
A small chance for a parcel when you harvest resource nodes.
Pickpocketing an NPC.
Note that you must complete these activities as part of a group to receive Mara’s package. It doesn’t matter if you seek out human companions or roam the streets with one of your NPC allies.
The Heart’s Day Duelist armor outfit style
What rewards are enticing? The first Maras package of the day always comes in an extravagant, golden quality. In this case, the package may contain the following rewards:
A chance of assorted Alchemy materials
A chance of a random style item
A chance of crafting boosters, such as Pitch, Embroidery, or Tempering Alloy
A chance of one of the following:
A furnishing recipe
A Heart’s Week-themed Provisioning recipe
A chance of one of the following
Unbound Equipment Repair Kits
Bound Group Repair Kits
A chance of one of the following
A random Treasure Map
A Guild Citation consumable for the Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, or Undaunted
A Companion Gift consumable
These new items boost Rapport with a given companion. Each companion has a “major” gift and a “minor” gift specifically for them. You must already be at least friendly with the Companion for them to accept a gift from you
Companion gear, provided you have unlocked one or more Companions
The very first Extravagant Parcel opened during the event will contain a guaranteed gold-quality Companion Ring
An unbound Heart’s Day Duelist armor outfit style page, if you have not already received one that day
All other Mara Parcels of the day can receive the following rewards:
A chance of assorted Alchemy materials
A chance of a random style item
A chance of crafting boosters, such as Pitch, Embroidery, or Tempering Alloy
A chance of one of the following:
A furnishing recipe
A Heart’s Week-themed Provisioning recipe
A chance of one of the following
Unbound Equipment Repair Kits
Bound Group Repair Kits
A chance of one of the following
A random Treasure Map
A Guild Citation consumable
A Companion Gift consumable
Finally, you can earn Mara’s spicy package by completing event achievements when you use the Amulet of Hearts. This package may contain the following rewards:
Crafting materials
A random style item
One of the following
A furnishing recipe
A Heart’s Week-themed Provisioning recipe
A bound Group Repair Kit
A Guild Citation consumable
A Companion Gift consumable
And of course, the well-known impresario is also hanging around at the event. You can earn up to two event tickets daily by receiving Mara’s extravagant packages. A total of 16 tickets can be earned in this way at the event.
The impresario offers for this among others the 3 fragments of the Roseblood Bat (pet) and the first two fragments of the action “Roseblood Wings Recall”. A complete list of their offerings can be found on elderscrollsonline.com. On the next page, you’ll find the events that have already passed in the year 2026.
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The Twitch streamer Mahluna is also participating in the WoW project Sauercrowd. A tragic death in the game set her back a step in leveling to 60, but that seemed to be exactly what Mahluna needed.
Who is it about? The WoW event Sauercrowd brings many German-speaking Twitch streamers together. One of them is Mahluna. She plays all kinds of games for her nearly 500,000 followers on Twitch and also immersed herself in World of Warcraft for the project.
In Sauercrowd, Mahluna found herself in a tight situation with her character, from which she unfortunately did not emerge alive. She was targeted by several enemies at once, and her attempt to retreat unfortunately did not succeed. Mahluna realized too late that she could have saved herself from the situation with her ability “Feign Death”.
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WoW Classic: The Hardcore Servers Are Here!
Finally Level 60 After a Month
How did Mahluna reach Level 60? Despite her death, Mahluna didn’t seem really demotivated. On the contrary: She had the energy to start a new run and use the knowledge she had acquired.
In her new attempt, Mahluna focused on a different playstyle. She realized that she was too cautious in her first run and never really utilized her ability “Feign Death”. So she played bolder now and used guides to discover areas and quests she had missed for leveling.
After about two weeks, Mahluna was able to reach Level 50 and then finally Level 60 a month after her character’s death. The Twitch streamer was particularly pleased to finally be able to use her “Feign Death” abilities correctly.
She celebrated her success in WoW on X:
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However, this is far from over for Mahluna and World of Warcraft. The Twitch streamer announced a little break for the next few days and will then continue.
A player was gifted with loads of loot in ARC Raiders. Originally, he didn’t even have a weapon with him.
What did the player do? A player shares on Reddit that he went into a match in ARC Raiders naked and only equipped with a guitar. He spent the entire round just sitting at the exit and playing music – like a true bard.
He also shows a screenshot with loads of loot, including really good and rare items that he claims to have received from the community. Among the gifts are a Bobcat, a Bettina, and 3 (!) reactors of the Queen.
It is also evident that the Raider has not equipped any augment or shield – this suggests that he didn’t go into the round with a full loadout, laid a Queen, and then pretended to be a bard with only a guitar in the inventory.
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Spieler in Arc Raiders schreit so laut um Hilfe, dass der Nachbar die Tür aufbricht
Does it really work? How successful life as a bard in ARC Raiders is depends, of course, on how friendly your lobbies are, and whether you are lucky enough to meet benevolent Raiders.
In the comments of the Reddit post, some players report that they tried it and were shot. Others were gifted but only received useless junk like cables and ARC.
However, one player claims to have met the bard. At least he encountered someone on the map “Buried City” who was playing the guitar. He then gifted him 1-2 cores, among other things.
Where can you get a guitar? The guitar was added in update 1.7.0 in December and can be purchased at the vendor “Shani” in Speranza since the end of January. You can also get a guitar as a reward during the new “Shared Watch” event. Read more about the event on MeinMMO: ARC Raiders gives you items when you shoot robots instead of Raiders for 2 weeks
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Since the new threat of cyborgs, the fight in Helldivers 2 has intensified. Many soldiers venture to the home planet of the robots, but few return alive. To prevent this from happening to you, we will show you a strong loadout for Cyberstan.
What should a loadout for Cyberstan be capable of? Cyborgs and robots, as well as their war machines, are heavily armored; those who want to inflict damage on them should at least carry weapons with medium armor penetration.
Equally important are the right stratagems, which also inflict massive damage. War machines like the Vox Engine or manufacturing facilities must be destroyed as quickly as possible, and this can only be done with options that inevitably cause collateral damage.
In our build, you will find a strong composition that will help you navigate Cyberstan effectively. Additionally, we will list alternatives for your gear, should you not like our selection. This allows you to add some variation to your loadout and switch your items based on the situation and missions.
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Helldivers 2 shows in the trailer for Machinery of Oppression how the new cyborgs change the fight
Cyberstan Loadout: How to easily break through the armor
In our list, you will find only the best items available in Helldivers for each equipment category. We highlight the main choices, while the italicized items can serve as alternatives. Depending on which weapons and armors you prefer, you can mix your loadout freely.
Types of Items
Equipment
Weapons
– LAS-16 Trident (Laser Shotgun)
– AR-2 Coyote (Assault Rifle with incendiary rounds and medium armor penetration)
– R-36 Burster (Fires explosive shrapnel at long distances)
Secondary Weapons
– GP-20 Ultimatum (Pocket-sized grenade launcher)
– P-19 Redeemer (Reliable submachine gun)
– P-4 Senator (Heavy revolver)
– SG-22 Bushwhacker (Small shotgun)
– P-11 Stim Pistol (Stim pistol that can heal)
Grenades
– G-123 Thermite (A grenade that sticks to enemies and then explodes)
– G-16 Impact (Grenade that explodes on impact)
– G-50 Tracker (Grenade that flies to its targets)
– G-23 Stun (Stun grenade to incapacitate enemies for a short time)
– G/SH-39 Shield(Compact shield that creates a protective bubble upon impact)
Support Weapons
– EAT-411 Leveller (A heavy rocket launcher with brutal explosive force)
– CQC-20 Breaching Hammer (Explosive hammer)
– Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher (Grenade launcher with ammo belt)
– AC-8 Auto Cannon (Cannon that fires explosive grenades)
– MG-43 Machine Gun (Machine gun with medium armor penetration)
Stratagems
– Eagle – 500 KG Bomb
– 380 MM HE Orbital Barrage
– Orbital Railgun Strike
– Orbital Laser
– TD-220 Bastion MK XVI (Tank)
Armors
– Armors with the perk “Amplifier” (for damage reduction from explosives)
– Armors with the perk “Reduced Signature” (for stealth)
– Armors with the perk “Rock Solid” (for melee fighters and more stability)
– Armors with the perk “Ballistic Padding” (for survivability)
– Armors with the perk “Med-Kit” (for more healing)
Boosters
– Hellpod Space Optimization (You spawn with full pockets of ammo and grenades)
– Stamina Boost (Increased sprint duration and regeneration)
– Experimental Infusion (Improves your stims for a stronger version)
– Armed Supply Capsule (Supply capsules spawn with a machine gun)
– Muscle Enhancement (You can traverse slowing terrain more easily)
What should I bring? In general, we can say everything that is explosive and armor-piercing. We recommend the LAS-16 Trident as it has unbeatable ammo economy and inflicts massive damage.
Grenades and secondary weapons are up to you. Here you can experiment with stun grenades or explosive options.
As for stratagems, you should rely on the 500 KG Bomb – when it lands, nothing remains. Armors with Amplifier or Med-Kit offer you more chances of survival.
When it comes to boosters, there’s only one right answer: Hellpod Space Optimization for more ammo. All other options can be selected based on preference.
Those were all the important information we could provide you about a Cyberstan loadout. With which weapons do you face the artificial threat? Have you survived some battles? If you want a general, strong solo loadout, we have the perfect build for you: Helldivers 2: Best Loadout – The strongest setup to survive as a solo player
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Titan Quest 2, developed by the studio Grimlore Games in Munich, received a huge update quite unexpectedly last night. MeinMMO author Ody jumped in right away – and got walloped quite hard.
What is Titan Quest 2? It is an action RPG in the style of Diablo and Path of Exile, where you battle through ancient Greece and against creatures of Greek mythology. The game entered Early Access on August 1, 2025.
It had been known for some time that the next chapter of Titan Quest 2 would lead us to the Arcadian Fields. Only when exactly, the studio Grimlore Games preferred not to reveal. This started with the spontaneous Early Access release of Titan Quest 2.
Last night, on February 10, 2026, the third story chapter for the action RPG dropped. And it did so (once again) without much announcement: Bam, 20GB update, enjoy! As soon as the download finished, I dove right in.
The developers give you a first glimpse into the new chapter in this video:
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In the third chapter of Titan Quest 2, you will face the dangerous centaurs
The new chapter delivers long-awaited variety
First, there was a short detour to Olympus, the home of the ancient Greek gods. There, I spoke with a particular smith god. Only afterwards did I head into the large new area of the chapter: The Arcadian Fields.
Finally, it’s over with beaches and swamps full of fishmen and deadly crabs. We no longer climb mountains full of bandits. Instead, we are met by huge scorpions, packs of lions, and enormous centaurs inhabiting open, summery grasslands.
This variety was also desperately needed. Because as beautiful as the previous areas looked, they became a bit boring over time. However, I do have one problem with the new area, and unfortunately, it is quite frustrating. The new chapter is incredibly difficult.
The Arcadian Fields are far too harsh
The hulking centaurs are not even the biggest danger roaming the fields. I had much bigger problems with the pesky poison cobras, which flattened me in seconds with their poison damage. On top of that, there are bandits and shadows that can one-shot me.
I have never died as much here in Titan Quest 2 before. For a third chapter, this is far too merciless. Meanwhile, players were satisfied with the difficulty level of the first two chapters, according to Grimlore Games (source: Steam). They were significantly easier, although challenging.
Now, it’s not that I want to mindlessly slash through the area. And I also know that as a rogue, I can’t take much damage (I can’t deal much damage to many of the new enemies either). But I also don’t want to play a Souls-like game where every small mistake is punished with death.
I will still keep grinding my teeth on it, even if I then have to settle the bill with the dentist. And that’s not just a figure of speech, some encounters were truly teeth-grinding. Overall though, the update improves the game. It offers new armors and weapons that look fantastic, and the new enemies make slashing enjoyable again.
I just wish the developers would fine-tune the difficulty level of ne new area. In addition, the game has become somewhat more unstable with the new update; I had a crash again for the first time since early release. I can overlook all of this because Titan Quest 2 is still so much fun for me and provides the base for so much more.
Have you ventured into the Arcadian Fields yet? Feel free to let us know in the comments if you had a similar experience (or if our author is just still a noob after almost 50 hours). Although Titan Quest 2 is only in Early Access, MeinMMO author Ody believes: The action RPG already does one thing better in Early Access than Diablo and Co.
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The new indie game Mewgenics is currently a huge hit on Steam. On the very first day, the game was able to recoup its budget, making it a mega-success for the developers.
What kind of game is this? Mewgenics is an indie tactical and roguelike game from the creator of Binding of Isaac, Edmund McMillen, and developer Tyler Glaiel. In the game, you have to create your own team of cats and send them into turn-based battles against various foes.
Your cat army can be equipped with different collars that determine what class each cat has. In addition to class selection, you have access to over 1,000 abilities, as well as more than 900 different items. The right combination of classes, abilities, and items will grant your cat army absolute strength.
However, the genes of your cats, which are already mentioned in the title of the game, also have a significant influence. Your claw fighters can gain scars or mutations through battles, in addition to experience, ensuring that the next generation becomes even stronger.
Thanks to the roguelike system, the main campaign is said to span over 200 hours and offer plenty of variety. Players share this sentiment, giving the indie game a fantastic release.
Here you can watch the trailer for Mewgenics:
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Mewgenics: Trailer and release date for the new game by the creator of The Binding of Isaac
Mega Success for Mewgenics
How did the release go? The release of Mewgenics on Steam went fantastic. According to SteamDB, the new title is the best-selling game by revenue since its release, outpacing competitors like Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2, which primarily earn their money through microtransactions.
The success of Mewgenics can be further illuminated. Developer Tyler Glaiel explains on BlueSky that they had already recouped the development budget within 3 hours.
On X.com, he further explains that they sold over 250,000 copies in less than 12 hours. At a price of €26 in Germany, this would mean revenue of about €6.5 million. It should be noted, however, that games on Steam can be more expensive or cheaper depending on the region, making it unclear how much money the game actually made on release day.
The great success of the title is likely due not only to the well-known developer and the graphic style reminiscent of Binding of Isaac but also to the fact that the game is prominently advertised on Steam’s homepage.
Mewgenics comes at a time when there are only a few major updates and games being released. Correspondingly, players are reacting positively to the title, giving it a provisional rating of “Extremely Positive” on Steam with 96% positive reviews. To find out what critics think of the game, you can visit: New tactical game on Steam lures with sweet secret weapon, allowing you to control an army of cats
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As a big MMORPG fan, MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has of course also played Black Desert for many, many hours. The online role-playing game by Pearl Abyss is not perfect, but it does some things really well. These strengths can also be found in the next game from the studio: Crimson Desert.
Forget GTA 6. Resident Evil Requiem? Pff! ArcheAge Chronicles has shown too little so far. What about WoW: Midnight? It will probably be nice, but! But what? But Crimson Desert! Currently, there is no other set release for 2026 that I am looking forward to as much! And by a long shot.
My anticipation for the new action-adventure RPG from Pearl Abyss has grown for years and has only solidified through the latest gameplay presentations. The main reason for this: Crimson Desert seems to shine in exactly the areas where its quasi-predecessor excelled. Due to the genre shift, some weaknesses could also be eliminated.
If this impression is confirmed while playing, Crimson Desert has the potential to become my Game of the Year 2026. But one step at a time…
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO, he has also been playing single-player RPGs up and down since the SNES days. He played Black Desert extensively at launch and has also checked in during later updates. He has been following Crimson Desert with great interest since its announcement. The action-adventure RPG could continue the good run of RPGs from 2025 in 2026.
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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video
The single-player child of an MMORPG
You have probably heard: Originally, Crimson Desert was supposed to be something like a spin-off for the online role-playing game Black Desert from Pearl Abyss, so it was to be set in the same world and also have some multiplayer or MMO features.
Over the years, however, Crimson Desert has developed into a standalone AAA project that focuses entirely on the single-player experience. However, anyone who has played Black Desert will clearly recognize the roots of the game in every new trailer for Crimson Desert – in the fights, in the design of the world, and in many features such as the parkour system, taming wild horses, and more.
Fights that boom and bang
The good news: This is exactly the greatest strengths of Black Desert. For me, the MMORPG from Pearl Abyss even has the best action combat system of all online role-playing games. With every class I have tried so far, it is simply fun to batter my way through the masses of enemies with hefty combos and well-staged spells for hours.
This fantasy of power seems to await us in Crimson Desert as well, if I look at the latest gameplay on combat and character progression. The attacks with melee and ranged weapons already convey a certain weight just by watching. The many different movement maneuvers for hits, kicks, throws, rolls, and spells flow smoothly into each other.
As in Black Desert, you will often deal with large groups of enemies and a few tough bosses in Crimson Desert, who often come with special mechanics and have multiple phases.
For all battles in Crimson Desert, a wide range of options will be available to you over time:
In combat, you can combine multiple weapons and switch between them fluidly, and you can also cast spells or activate special powers.
The attacks can be supplemented by wrestling maneuvers and throws. Or you use items lying around to gain an advantage in melee exchanges.
The 3 playable characters are said to play noticeably differently with their own combat styles, weapons, and skills – a bit like the classes from Black Desert.
When colleagues got to try Crimson Desert at gamescom, they controlled a fighter who was already quite advanced. The unanimous feedback: The many options in combat were somewhat overwhelming, but the fights already feel really good even when you have no exact idea of what you are actually doing.
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Crimson Desert macht Spaß, braucht aber noch ein bisschen Zeit
Again an eye-opener: the game world
The second great strength of Black Desert is the – even today – beautiful game world, which you can explore on foot, horseback, by flying, or climbing. This world has a Western medieval fantasy style that is also recognizable in Crimson Desert, with a strong “Game of Thrones” vibe.
In the large cities, countless NPCs bustle about. In the wild, the immense visibility from great heights offers amazing panoramas. And everywhere you can find quests, activities, puzzles, and secrets. This is true for Black Desert, and the previously shown also promises the same for Crimson Desert – for example here on YouTube.
What’s the catch?
Black Desert is not perfect and has some weaknesses that could potentially dampen the gaming fun. Here are the things that bother me the most:
The grind factor is high, a large part of the gaming experience consists of beating up groups of monsters. There is no max level, theoretically, the grind never ends.
The payment model has always been tricky, with pay-to-win or strong pay-to-progress elements. Many great designs for armor, for example, are made for the shop, which significantly devalues the acquireable rewards.
While Black Desert tells stories, the game has never managed to spark my interest in the characters and the world.
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Crimson Desert: Trailer shows powerful graphics engine of the open-world RPG
Some of the weaknesses could also affect Crimson Desert. Especially concerning the story, I am worried. The gameplay sequences shown so far look great, but Pearl Abyss still has to prove to me that they can tell stories that captivate me.
I also assume that fighting will once again play a very important role in Crimson Desert. If the combat system is as good as hoped, I can live with that very well. The countless activities in the game world should provide the necessary variety, and we are not dealing with an endlessly repeating MMORPG here.
As for the payment model, I hope that it will remain with the announced buy-to-play editions of Crimson Desert. I keep my fingers crossed that no nasty surprises await us here.
Despite its weaknesses, Black Desert has given me many hours of great enjoyment. Crimson Desert could be the single-player variant that sheds the right ballast, builds on its strengths, and hits the right buttons for me. My hopes are high; I expect nothing less than my game of the year 2026.
MeinMMO shows you the best counters against Enamorusin its spirit animal form in Pokémon GO. In the guide, we show you the best attackers and movesets to defeat and catch the boss.
What kind of Pokémon is Enamorus? Enamorus is a legendary monster that has the types Fairy and Flying and comes from Generation 8. It can appear in both its Incarnation form and its therian form.
When does Enamorus(Therian Form) appear in the game? You can challenge the boss on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the first time in its therian form in Pokémon GO. You will find the monster in 5-star raids.
We will show you which counters you should face Enamorus with and against which types it has a weakness (type effectiveness)
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Defeating and catching Enamorus (Therian Form) in raid – With these counters
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
Mega Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Shadow Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Mega Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
Eternatus with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Black Kyurem with Shadow Claw and Freeze Shock
Regieleki with Lock-On and Thunder Cage
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Shadow Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
How many trainers are needed? If you have some of the strongest counters at a high level against the spirit animal form of Enamorus on your team, then the raid is possible with 2 trainers. If your monsters are not the best counters and are at a lower level, then you should plan for more trainers.
Before you dive into battle, you can already assemble your team to challenge the boss. This will save you some time in each raid when you complete multiple ones and always have your best team ready: Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO.
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Some clever fans of World of Warcraft noticed that Xal’atath appeared in Wrath of the Lich King. But only now can one truly understand that.
Xal’atath is the main antagonist of the World Souls saga in World of Warcraft. Originally, she was a blade of shadow priests in Legion before she took her current form in Battle for Azeroth. But before Xal’atath was a dagger, she existed as a mortal being on a completely different world, which we know from the latest cinematic.
However, it has now become clear: Even that was already visible in WoW, namely in Wrath of the Lich King.
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What was found? After Blizzard released the video “Supremacy” a few days ago, which showed Xal’atath’s original species, it was noted that a similar depiction had been seen before – namely in Ulduar.
There, there is a colorful stained glass window that displays not only the Old Gods but also a tentacled being with an unexpectedly humanoid head without hair, which bears a striking resemblance to Xal’atath from the new video.
One of several who found this parallel. Source: Valestrus on X
Ulduar shows the face of Xal’atath – or?
Where can you find the colorful stained glass windows? If you want to see these colorful stained glass windows yourself, you need to travel to the raid Ulduar, far in the north of the Storm Peaks in Northrend.
In the raid, you must defeat most bosses until the passage to Yogg-Saron opens. On the descent into the depths, you will see the various colorful windows depicting numerous representations of the Old Gods and titanic guardians. You can see this depiction of Xal’atath on two windows:
These colorful stained glass windows can be seen in Ulduar.
Has that always been there? As far as we can tell, yes. At least, there is no indication that this asset was added only in recent months. It seems to have been in the game since Wrath of the Lich King.
Was Blizzard really that brilliant? One can certainly debate whether Blizzard has been planning the appearance of Xal’atath and her original people for such a long time. It is quite possible that the developers had already considered such an option back then.
It is indeed striking that these stained glass windows are the only ones in Ulduar whose images cannot be clearly assigned. All others can be clearly assigned to the various old gods or titanic guardians.
What do you think? A brilliant move with a lot of long-term planning from Blizzard? Or just a coincidence that there was exactly one stained glass window that could not be explained in Ulduar and that they have now retroactively utilized? If you want to know more about the story behind World of Warcraft, check out our lore summary of all of WoW.
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In Fallout 4, there is a Vault whose terrible purpose is gradually uncovered during exploration. The outcome is quite dark, even by Fallout standards.
What are Vaults? The underground bunkers scattered throughout the wasteland of Fallout primarily serve to protect against the radioactive radiation on the surface. However, there are a number of examples that have been repurposed for experiments.
However, especially insidious is Vault 75 from Fallout 4. There, a clear goal was pursued: to improve human genetics and breed the perfect human.
How was that supposed to succeed? Well, it requires strong nerves.
Vaults also play an important role in the Fallout series by Amazon. 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
A New Generation of Children
What happened in Vault 75? Initially, the bunker was marketed as protection for parents and their children. The Vault is located directly beneath Malden Middle School, which can be found in Fallout 4.
While exploring the building, sooner or later, you will come across a grate door and subsequently find the entrance to the Vault.
The grate door already gives a small taste of what is yet to come. During the Great War in 2077, numerous families sought shelter from the falling bombs. But upon entering the Vault, they had to realize that they were part of a malicious plan.
The parents were separated from their children and cold-bloodedly killed. Their daughters and sons were led deeper into the Vault.
There, the overseers and other staff told them how dangerous it would be on the surface. They had to adequately prepare before leaving the safe bunker.
From then on, the children were trained both mentally and physically and observed as they developed. Those children who proved to be particularly strong, intelligent, and talented received a vaccination upon reaching adulthood and their genes were “harvested”.
How exactly the harvesting looked is unknown. However, the terminals in the Vault suggest that organs were removed and stored. With them, new, better humans were bred.
What happened to the less strong children? All those who were not strong enough but still showed intelligence were made into scientists. They then worked on the gene experiments based on research by Dr. Braun from Vault 112.
Left were those children who were simply too weak for the Vault’s demands. First, they were still deceived into thinking that they had completed their training. Then they were led to a secret place in the Vault, killed, and their bodies cremated.
How did Vault 75 end? Whether the residents managed to breed a genetically optimized human is not revealed in the terminals. What is certain is this: When players visit the Vault in Fallout 4 in 2287, there is nothing left of the former inhabitants.
Instead, the factions of the Gunner or alternatively, the Steel Brotherhood have taken over the bunker. If you confront them, you will discover the dark story of Vault 75 for yourself. Do you know any other examples? Feel free to tell us in the comments. For an overview of more terrible Vaults, check out MeinMMO: In Fallout, there are over 100 Vaults with terrible experiments – these are the worst
How exactly the harvesting looked is unknown. However, the terminals in the Vault suggest that organs were removed and stored. With them, new, better humans were bred.
What happened to the less strong children? All those who were not strong enough but still showed intelligence were made into scientists. They then worked on the gene experiments based on research by Dr. Braun from Vault 112.
Left were those children who were simply too weak for the Vault’s demands. First, they were still deceived into thinking that they had completed their training. Then they were led to a secret place in the Vault, killed, and their bodies cremated.
How did Vault 75 end? Whether the residents managed to breed a genetically optimized human is not revealed in the terminals. What is certain is this: When players visit the Vault in Fallout 4 in 2287, there is nothing left of the former inhabitants.
Instead, the factions of the Gunner or alternatively, the Steel Brotherhood have taken over the bunker. If you confront them, you will discover the dark story of Vault 75 for yourself. Do you know any other examples? Feel free to tell us in the comments. For an overview of more terrible Vaults, check out MeinMMO: In Fallout, there are over 100 Vaults with terrible experiments – these are the worst
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