Helldivers 2: Cyberstan Loadout – The best weapons and stratagems against the robot threat

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

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 ItemsEquipment
Weapons– LAS-16 Trident (Laser Shotgun)

– AR-2 Coyote (Assault Rifle with incendiary rounds and medium armor penetration)

– CB-9 Explosive Crossbow (Explosive arrows)

– SG-8P Plasma Punisher (Grenade launcher with plasma rounds – creates strong shockwaves)

– 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.

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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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Action RPG from Germany gets a surprising 20GB update, but I’m grinding my teeth in the new area

Ody Ody Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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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Mewgenics was in development for 14 years, only took 3 hours to recoup the entire budget

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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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Due to an MMORPG, Crimson Desert is the game I am most looking forward to in 2026

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 5 minutes

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.

Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers
Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers
Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers
Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers
Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers
Crimson Desert: Official screenshots from the developers

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:

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.

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Crimson Desert has the potential for GotY

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.

Are you looking forward to Crimson Desert as well, or has what has been shown so far left you cold? Let us know in the comments! If you’re looking for more general information about the new action-adventure RPG from Pearl Abyss, check out our overview – Crimson Desert: Release, trailer, demo, and editions – All information about the RPG hope for 2026

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WoW is brilliantly designed, has Xal’atath hidden in ancient raid

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

WoW Valestrus Xalatath in Ulduar
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:

WoW Xalatath in Ulduar
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.

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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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Pokémon GO: Enamorus Therian Form Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

MeinMMO shows you the best counters against Enamorus in 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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Defeating and catching Enamorus (Therian Form) in raid – With these counters

  1. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
  2. Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
  3. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
  4. Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  5. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  6. Mega Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  7. Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  8. Shadow Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  9. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  10. Mega Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
  11. Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
  12. Eternatus with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  13. Black Kyurem with Shadow Claw and Freeze Shock
  14. Regieleki with Lock-On and Thunder Cage
  15. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  16. Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
  17. Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
  18. Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  19. Shadow Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  20. Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt

Weaknesses of Enamorus (Therian Form): The monster has the types Fairy and Flying. Therefore, it is weak to attacks from the types Poison, Rock, Steel, Electric, and Ice. You should primarily focus on such attacks to defeat Enamorus quickly.

Is there a Shiny Enamorus? No, currently you cannot find Enamorus in its spirit animal form as Shiny in the game.

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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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A vault from Fallout wanted to breed the perfect human, committing terrible crimes for it

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Need examples? In Vault 11, which can be found in Fallout New Vegas, a resident was sacrificed every year. Only the bunker was kept operational.

In Vault 106, drugs were experimented with, leading to war-like conditions within the Vault.

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.

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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.

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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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Without a mode, I wouldn’t enjoy Overwatch, but it saves the game for me and makes me a better player

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Dariusz is having a lot of fun with Overwatch, but without a mode he would have given up the game after just a few hours.

A week ago, I wrote on MeinMMO: Overwatch 2 is currently better than ever before. I attributed this to three decisions made by Blizzard in recent months. One of these decisions was to bring back the 6v6 mode.

I want to dedicate an extra article to the 6v6, because without this mode I probably wouldn’t have been playing Overwatch every day for months and would have lost interest a long time ago.

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Everything about Overwatch in 2026 in a quick overview

The best gaming experience for non-pros

I always had a problem with the 5v5 mode of Overwatch: “Our tank is the worst player in Europe and we are completely hopeless without a good tank.” This is of course absolute nonsense, but it is the feeling that can arise when your tank is worse than the opponent’s.

In 5v5 there is only one tank, and when that tank dies, it often triggers a chain reaction that ends in a team kill or a panicked retreat. With the impending defeat, the team’s frustration rises, and somehow I feel like the tank is to blame. “With a better tank, we would have easily won,” I complain.

Why the tank dies doesn’t matter. Whether the opponent is simply better or my tank made a mistake is irrelevant. As Ana, I rarely respond with a triple kill and turn the tide – even if I’m doing my best. Therefore, my feeling in 5v5 is:

Victory or defeat is too dependent on the tank.

Overwatch pros might disagree with me, but in the end, this feeling is why I find 5v5 more frustrating than 6v6. The gameplay and synergies between the heroes are different there.

If an aggressive tank like Doomfist or Wrecking Ball dies in the opponent’s backline, we supporters are not defenseless against the opposing DPS, especially if we advance together with a Sigma or Reinhardt.

The death of a tank or DPS can, in my opinion, be balanced out more easily in 6v6, which in turn takes pressure off the tanks and allows for mistakes. A tank should also be able to try out things, learn, and have fun instead of sweating continuously on their main.

Overwatch Screenshot Domina in battle
A screenshot of our second tank as he diligently fights and even secures the checkpoint, although our other tank was already dead.

Finally making progress in an unknown role

What I greatly appreciate about 6v6: The mode has made me a better player. I myself had not played any tank for a long time because I feel that in 5v5, victory depends too much on the tank’s performance. I am not a good tank and do not want to drag my team into a defeat. So I don’t play a tank.

However, in 6v6 I slowly started to ease into it. That was okay because we still have a second tank. I recently played a terrible round on Mauga, but I understood how he works better and better throughout the match.

I wasn’t good and definitely fed a bit, but in the end, our second tank was there when I recklessly charged to my death. In the end, we both even dealt the same amount of damage.

I am pretty sure that the match would have been over in 5v5 before I understood Mauga. I died a few times quite quickly at the beginning, and the opponents would have likely pushed completely through without a second tank and won within a few minutes.

Now I have a small selection of tanks that I can handle when no one else wants to play tank – led by Sigma. Only through 6v6 have I started to learn a new role and new heroes that I wouldn’t have touched in 5v5.

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A weakness that can be easily fixed

If there is one thing I currently dislike about 6v6, it’s the lack of role queue. Yes, its absence in 6v6 led me to try playing a tank. But at the same time, it results in my team often having three, sometimes four DPS, and no one wants to switch to a second tank, even though the opponents are beating us across the map.

That can be really frustrating, especially when our Widowmaker obviously would contribute more to the team by staying afk with a Reinhardt in the choke point and unintentionally blocking damage with their shield than dealing 800 damage in spawn after 4 minutes. If Overwatch implements a role queue for 6v6 in the future, I would be completely happy.

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New update from Helldivers 2 makes players fail mercilessly, who celebrate their failure

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new update “Machinery of Oppression” from Helldivers 2 is causing a surge of players again, but the new operation is not easy.

What kind of update is this? The new update Machinery of Oppression brought some new enemies to Helldivers 2 with the cyborgs. The new mission of the brave soldiers from Übererde is to conquer the home world of the Automatons. But on Cyberstan, as the home world is called, the cyborgs and robots are not just waiting for their rescue.

Here you can see the trailer for the new update:

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Helldivers 2 shows in the trailer for Machinery of Oppression how the new cyborgs change the fight

Great challenge on Cyberstan

How does the fight go on Cyberstan? Many of the players who logged back into Helldivers 2 specifically for the new epic battle were eagerly awaited by the new enemies. The over 170,000 players on Steam, who, according to SteamDB, jumped into the fight on Tuesday evening, probably failed right away.

Despite the many players who are rushing into the enemies in Cyberstan, the campaign there is still at the very beginning. No major breakthrough was achieved within the first day, which is probably mainly due to the strong resistance of the enemies.

The Reddit forum of Helldivers 2 is full of memes and posts complaining about both the unfairly strong enemies and the noob re-entrants. One veteran expressed his frustration in his post on Reddit. He complains: “It’s the damn enemy headquarters. Pull up your damn pants!”

The half-serious outburst of the worthy warrior from Übererde attracts many sensible comments discussing whether the new event really is too difficult or if appearances are deceiving.

Are the enemies really that strong? Yes, the new enemies on Cyberstan are indeed strong, but not impossible to defeat. Veterans explain that now on the home world of the Automatons there is finally a real challenge: “Honestly, I like this a lot. I have always wanted to experience the true taste of the Automatons. It’s so exciting and exhilarating!” writes Reddit user ChronoMonarch.

But the new Vox Engine, a heavily armed tank with multiple cannons that moves slowly and relentlessly through the levels, causes trouble. Reddit user usernames_are_pain writes: “My ONLY criticism is that you lose when you get a double or triple Vox Engine bot drop somewhere you actually have to be. Best to extract. Otherwise, it’s great […].”

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Helldivers 2 offers many different difficulty levels to choose from. If it’s too difficult on Cyberstan, it’s no shame to have fun in a lower mode. So far, the fans of Helldivers 2 have not seen any surprises, but they might still be lurking as they push further on Cyberstan: Fans are sure: The developers of Helldivers 2 are hiding something again with the big update

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You already know a Targaryen from the new series of Game of Thrones for 14 years

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Even though A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms mainly revolves around knights and the common folk, the Targaryens cannot be overlooked. One of them you already know from Game of Thrones, even though he is significantly older there.

Attention Spoiler: The following article discusses events from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and also mentions details from the novels.

Which character is being talked about? In episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it is revealed that Egg is not just a normal boy; he is Aegon V. Targaryen, son of Prince Maekar I. Targaryen. Aegon is not alone, he also has brothers, who we will see in the series:

  • Aerion Targaryen is the arrogant second son of Maekar and acts as a sort of villain in the series. He is the reason Duncan has to fight him.
  • Daeron Targaryen appears in episode 1, and he is the oldest son of Maekar. In the series, he is portrayed as a good-for-nothing drunkard – but there is more to it.

But we are still missing the 3rd son of Maekar, who gave Egg his nickname. If you remember Game of Thrones well, you know him.

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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

A life not suited for a royal family

Which Targaryen lived in Game of Thrones? Already in the 3rd episode of season 1 of Game of Thrones (US release: 01.05.2011) we meet Maester Aemon. As we later learn, he is actually a Targaryen. He is not just any relative of the family, he is Egg’s brother.

Aemon was born before Egg. When he was small, he was sent to the Citadel by Daeron II. Targaryen, his grandfather. Daeron did not want too many Targaryens on site, as he saw the rule threatened by too much succession. This is likely also the reason why Aemon has not yet been seen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The Citadel is a place for the brightest minds in Westeros, who deal with history and science. There, Maesters are trained who later serve as advisors to kings or other lords. At the Citadel, Aemon studied hard and even met Egg and Duncan within the story (this will probably happen much later in the series).

Aemon became a Maester at the age of 19 and also worked for an unknown lord as one. When his father became king, he did not want a seat on the council, so he became the Maester of his brother Daeron in Dragonstone. After his father, who himself had become king, died, Aemon was supposed to take the throne. However, he declined.

Since we do not want to spoil the story of further seasons of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for you, we will jump ahead a bit in the next section.

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Aemon at the Night’s Watch

What does Aemon do at the Night’s Watch? To protect his family and not to be used as a tool against them, Aemon went to the Wall of the Night’s Watch, specifically to the Black Fortress. There he stayed for several decades, so long that his relatives likely faded from memory.

He himself says of himself that his vow to the Night’s Watch has been tested by the gods three times: Three times the gods deemed it fitting to test my vows. Once when I was a boy, once when I was in the prime of my manhood, and once when I was old (Source: In Deep Geek on YouTube).

Here we are already at the events of Game of Thrones and the present in the books. Long before A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, viewers already learned about Egg. Just before his death, Aemon said to Goldy’s baby in episode 7 of season 5 of Game of Thrones:

This laughter. Egg! Egg laughed just like that. One of the first things I remember. [Tarly explains who Egg was] But long before that, he was a cheerful little fellow, just like he is here.

From this, one can infer that Egg and Aemon probably had a good relationship with each other. According to A Wiki of Ice and Fire, the two played together as children and even imagined themselves as dragon riders.

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New trick in Pokémon GO gives you special candies, but you have to do something unusual for it

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO have started. And already now a reward awaits you in the game.

Last weekend, the Super Bowl took place in the USA, the final of an American football season. Pokémon was featured in one of the coveted advertising spaces and announced in this context the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise as well as the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO.

In Pokémon GO, the celebrations were kicked off with a new photo feature. A savvy user has now discovered how you can also snag some nice rewards for this – you just need to fulfill a small requirement first.

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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer

Log out, take a photo, claim rewards

How do I receive the rewards? You can find the photo feature titled “What’s your favorite” in the game when you open the menu. Here you will see a new button with a Pikachu at the bottom that allows you to start the feature.

As user Lobster-Mittens has discovered on Reddit, you must log out of the game first if you want to receive the rewards. You can do this by opening the menu, going to settings, and then clicking on log out at the very bottom.

There, on the login screen, you can also use the photo feature of the event. Do this by selecting a monster and taking a photo. Once you have done that, you can log back into the game.

If you then check your special research, you will see there a completed special research titled “What’s your favorite?” that you can redeem immediately.

What rewards are there? If you have received the special research, you can look forward to over 10,100 Stardust, 5 rare candies, and a lucky egg.

What problems are there? In the post on Reddit, some trainers report that it does not work properly for them, and they receive an error message when trying to take a photo while logged out. The exact reason for this is not yet known.

User LkMMoDC writes that the Google AR Services must be installed on your smartphone. You also need to grant Pokémon GO permissions for the camera. If you have problems taking the photo, you can check whether both conditions are met on your smartphone.

We have also tried the described method, and it worked without any issues for us.

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The current month has plenty of events, raids, spotlight hours, and other content. If you want to know when which content is expected in the game and what to expect there, then feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Chrono Odyssey: Release, Beta, Content – Everything Important about the Biggest New MMORPG from 2027

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 7 minutes

When it comes to the most exciting MMORPGs of the future, Chrono Odyssey must not be missed. In this article, MeinMMO summarizes what is known about the new online role-playing game for Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series.

What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? Here first are the most important general details about the new MMORPG from Chrono Studio and publisher Kakao Games:

  • Planned Release: Q1 2027 (worldwide simultaneous launch, all updates are also to be provided globally)
  • Confirmed Platforms: PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series
  • Engine Used: The world of Setera is being created in Unreal Engine 5
  • Next Milestone: The developers are currently working on implementing feedback from the past testing phases. When the next test in the West will take place is unclear.
  • Type of MMORPG: A mix of theme park and sandbox, with a strong focus on PvE content for solo players and small groups of 3, 5, or 10 players (PvP exists but is intended to be optional)
  • Payment Model: There is no information yet about the price. According to the developers, they aim to monetize through cosmetic items and a Battle Pass. There will be no Pay2Win elements.
  • Supported Language: German interface and subtitles, English voice acting
Update from February 11, 2026: Chrono Odyssey has been postponed from Q4 2026 to Q1 2027.

In the following, we will go into much more detail. Through our table of contents, you can jump to the chapters that interest you:

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A first impression of Chrono Odyssey is given by this trailer:

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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world

The Highlights of Chrono Odyssey

What makes Chrono Odyssey special? Thanks to numerous play reports, it is now quite clear how the new MMORPG plays in the “Early Game”. One important discovery is that, although a South Korean studio is behind Chrono Odyssey, the game differs significantly from many other representatives from this region:

  • The diverse character creation is free from gender lock. You can freely choose your gender, regardless of which class you want to play.
  • The game does without daily tasks and pure mob grind. The time of the players is to be valued.
  • The focus is clearly on PvE, with PvP intended only to be an optional side feature.
  • The setting of the world is unusually dark, mixing fantasy with sci-fi and cosmic horror.
  • There are no random components in the crafting or upgrading of gear and weapons that could feel punishing – see for yourself:
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The developers themselves like to refer to Chrono Odyssey as an open-world action online RPG. From this designation, further important pillars of the game arise:

  • Open World: The developers promise a vast, open world without loading screens. Exploring the regions should feel rewarding. Due to the absence of a minimap, you will mainly need to orient yourselves using a compass and the many “Points of Interest”. The developers cite the Interlands from Elden Ring as a model.
  • Action: The action-packed combat system is intended to feel dynamic due to the close third-person perspective and to work equally well with mouse and keyboard or gamepad. Each class chooses 2 out of 3 weapons, between which they can flexibly switch in combat. Targeted dodging or blocking enemy attacks is critical. The difficulty level is intended to be demanding. Some players felt reminded of the alpha from New World or a Souls title.
  • Online RPG: Although many contents can be completed solo or with one or two friends, thousands of other players populate the world of Chrono Odyssey. You can form guilds, with the communities offering only a social network. No exclusive guild content is planned.

What helps when exploring the game world: Your character is quite agile, has a double jump, and can swim. There is also a parkour/climbing system similar to Black Desert.

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Das MMORPG Chrono Odyssey zeigt sein Gameplay im Trailer

What about the Chronotector? This artifact allows you to manipulate time in Chrono Odyssey. You unlock skills for the Chronotector through mastered Chaos Gates. Moreover, the tool has its own talent tree, in which you can unlock upgrades. Already known time manipulations:

  • You can freeze enemies and thus fight them safely for a short time.
  • It is possible to rewind time to reverse maneuvers. For example, you can jump down from a height onto a target, only to hop back to safety afterward.
  • You can summon a being from another time that will fight by your side.
  • You can manipulate time to float through the air or make a significant leap to overcome high obstacles.

As for the effects of time on the world, the RPG classic Chrono Trigger is an important inspiration for the team. In Chrono Odyssey, you will also use time to prevent a cataclysmic event.

The 6 Classes of Chrono Odyssey and Character Progression

During character creation, you can choose from the following 6 classes (note that only a part of the archetypes will be available in the closed beta):

  • Berserker – Chain Blades, Twin Axes, Battle Axe
  • Swordsman – Greatsword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades
  • Ranger – Bow, Crossbow, Rapier
  • Paladin – Spear, Halberd, Mace
  • Wizard – Staff, Mana Sphere, Grimoire
  • Assassin – Saber, Wrist Blades, Musket

Each class should have at least one weapon with which it can deal good damage. However, there are also weapons that allow you to fulfill the roles of a tank or healer. For now, the Paladin will be the only archetype that can fill all three roles of the holy Trinity.

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According to the developers, the weapon skills often serve multiple functions, allowing them to be situationally utilized to get the most out of them.

It is also already clear: each weapon has its own talent tree, making it possible to play very different builds. All activities (including resource gathering) reward experience points. By the way, leveling the gathering skills only affects the speed and efficiency of the harvesting.

Do I have to fight? There are no peaceful classes like Cartographer or Trader. However, according to the developers, you have the choice of obtaining the equipment you are interested in through combat content or crafting. There is not supposed to be one best possible way for character progression, but multiple equally valid alternatives – and that also in the endgame.

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The Activities of Chrono Odyssey

Expect no flood of quests in Chrono Odyssey that will send you to every corner of the game world and keep you busy around the clock. You will have to decide for yourself which activities you want to participate in to prepare for the next mandatory content.

Mandatory content includes the Chrono Gates, where you must overcome tough bosses one-on-one. The first Chrono Gate awaits you very early in the game and has cost testers numerous deaths. So don’t take this challenge lightly!

In addition, the following contents have also been confirmed for Chrono Odyssey:

  • World Quests: Tasks that you can receive in the open world, aimed at both solo players and groups.
  • Dynamical Events: In the world, there may be world events where you have to fend off monster attacks or complete other tasks.
  • Trials: Solo players will find not only fights but also traps, puzzles, and random mechanics often linked to time manipulations. You will choose between several doors without knowing exactly what awaits you behind them.
  • Expeditions: These are dungeon challenges for 3 players.
  • World Bosses: Special adversaries in the open world, for which you should bring a full group or even more allies.
Chrono Odyssey: World Boss
One of the world bosses you can expect in Chrono Odyssey.
  • Void Nexus: These areas are corrupted and must be tracked down and cleansed by 5-player groups. You will have to go through several phases and constantly fight spawning enemies.
  • Labyrinths: You reach these through rifts in time and space, where special challenges await you, emphasizing area exploration, overcoming obstacles, and discovering secrets.
  • Time Portals: With these, you and your 3-player group will switch to the past, giving you access to rare materials and items connected to the world’s history. Sometimes you will have to fend off waves of enemies or defeat bosses.
  • Bounty Hunt: Objective-based quests for the open world, where you should track down a specific enemy, eliminate it, and bring its head to the client.
  • PvP: PvP is active in clearly defined areas. There should be no reason for pure PvE fans to enter these areas. Additionally, it is possible to activate PvP in the world and engage in duels.
  • Eden: An endless PvEvP content where you must fight through a region, earn loot, and safely carry it out – like in an extraction shooter. The dangers there, as well as other player groups and the constantly ticking timer can throw a wrench in your plans. It’s up to you how far you venture. The greater the risk, the higher the potential reward. But you could also lose everything.
  • Crafting: Reminiscent of New World. You can gather all associated resources with any tool quality – it just takes a long time to fell a huge tree with a poor axe. Fishing is also part of the life skills.
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Current Issues of Chrono Odyssey

Testers of the last playable version of Chrono Odyssey identified a range of areas that the developers should revisit before the release. These include:

  • Partially, the character models in the game are significantly uglier than in character creation. Moreover, the graphics do not deliver what the trailers promised.
  • There are still many graphic errors, especially with the lighting in some regions. Some areas are far too dark, while others are unpleasantly brightly lit or the screen flickers all the time.
  • The enemies, however, move very jerkily and laggy at times, which can make the fights feel suboptimal. Additionally, their animations appear to be oddly throttled and uneven. The basic performance is also a problem.
  • The Ranger still needs a lot of work: The range of the bow is unusually low, and normally clear hits miss the target. The latter is all the more frustrating because headshots reward with increased damage.
  • The sound effects of the crossbow and rapier seem inappropriate. The hit feedback is mixed; at times, attacks feel very powerful, while at others, enemies do not react at all.
  • Many of the activities are still not optimal. The character is not mobile enough for the many traps in the mazes; in a trial, you might also encounter a boring pool full of sharks that can be easily avoided.
  • The balance of the difficulty level is mixed. It starts off very challenging but becomes easier due to better equipment and level-ups. The first Chronogate may deter many players.

We will keep this article up to date from now on, so you can always find the most important information about Chrono Odyssey here. The good news: The developers have heard the feedback and created a long list of to-dos. This ultimately resulted in the only right decision: One of the biggest MMORPG hopes of 2026 has been delayed again, it won’t come this year, and that’s exactly right

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One of the biggest MMORPG hopes in 2026 is delayed again, will not be released this year, and that is just right

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Originally, Chrono Odyssey was supposed to be released in 2025. However, the challenging beta caused the developers to reconsider. It is now clear that the ambitious MMORPG will also not be released this year for PC and consoles.

When will Chrono Odyssey be released? Thanks to the new quarterly report from publisher Kakao Games, it is clear that the launch of Chrono Odyssey will be postponed from the 4th quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027. Officially, they want to take the time to implement all the feedback from the challenging beta in summer 2025.

Unofficially, this could also mean moving out of the way for GTA 6, which is known to be released on November 19, 2026. It is unclear when western genre fans will next have the opportunity to test the new version of Chrono Odyssey. However, since the last beta, several focus group tests have reportedly taken place in the home market.

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Bad for the MMORPG year 2025, right for Chrono Odyssey

How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz assess the delay? Of course, the further delay of Chrono Odyssey weakens the current MMORPG year 2026, which already had to mourn the sudden death of Ashes of Creation.

Nevertheless, I think it’s good that the people responsible at Kakao Games and Chrono Studio are taking a lot of time to address the really comprehensive issues from the 2025 beta.

That the developers have been practically turning every stone in the game for months is shown by the extensive updates from the team, which cover hit feedback, animations, control feel, enemy behavior, graphical improvements, and countless other details.

With the complex production of a massive MMORPG, it simply takes an incredible amount of time to give a game that is almost finished (in terms of content) the necessary polish.

It is great to see that Kakao Games is giving the people at Chrono Studio this time. Too many MMORPG launches from the past have been disastrous because they lacked time. Here’s an example: In a genre known for disastrous launches, this MMORPG really took the cake.

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What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? Chrono Odyssey is set to be released for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The new MMORPG from Chrono Studio offers you a mix of theme park and sandbox, with a strong focus on PvE content for solo players and small groups of 3, 5, or 10 players (PvP exists but is said to be optional).

Although Chrono Odyssey is developed by a South Korean studio, the game differs significantly from many other representatives from this region:

  • The diverse character creation comes without gender lock. You can freely choose your gender, regardless of which class you want to play.
  • The game avoids daily tasks and pure mob grinding. Players’ time should be valued.
  • The focus is clearly on PvE, while PvP is intended to be only an optional side feature.
  • The world’s setting is unusually dark, blending fantasy with sci-fi and cosmic horror.
  • There are no random components in the crafting or upgrading of equipment and weapons that could feel punishing.

The focus of the MMORPG is on exploring the open world, the action-packed combat system, and a wide variety of content that you can master solo or with small groups. You can also team up with large guilds and tackle raids for up to 10 players. You can find out more in our overview: Chrono Odyssey: Release, Beta, Content – Everything Important About One of the Biggest New MMORPGs of 2027

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The best character in Scrubs appears in only 3 episodes, showing why the series is still so good after 15 years

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

Scrubs is still one of the best comedy series of all time, not just because of the good gags. A minor character shows in just 3 episodes why the series is a masterpiece.

Which character is it? Scrubs had occasional guest stars throughout its 9 seasons, including Courteney Cox and Michael J. Fox. However, the most memorable appearance was probably Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan, Jordan’s brother.

He appeared in only 3 episodes, but he also represents the greatest strengths of the series, which is why fans are still looking forward to a Scrubs revival today.

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Scrubs shows in the 2nd teaser for the revival that J.D. and Turk can still joke around after 16 years

It’s not just the gags and words that matter

Why is the character so good? One could try to reduce Scrubs to just the good gags and the emotional dramatic scenes. But there is much more to it. Ben as a character combines all the important elements.

On the one hand, Brendan Fraser plays the character well and even outshines the main characters in their respective episodes. He combines slapstick humor, situational comedy, and a charming presence, which makes the later revelation that he has leukemia even more emotional. He is a perpetually cheerful guy who is now confronted with a life-changing illness.

That alone would be a strong element for an episode, but there is a significantly more important component: Dr. Cox.

His first 2 episodes are in the first season (episodes 22 and 23). The dialogue between Ben and Dr. Cox at the end of the 23rd episode gives the perpetually grumpy doctor a strong character development. He opens up to Ben (as much as he can) and reveals his own weaknesses. The scene is not just emotional; it ends with a bittersweet kind of hope. J.D. summarizes it in the German version as follows:

You might think that nothing had changed. But that wasn’t true. As for Ben. He was actually responding to the chemotherapy and could leave us. I hope he doesn’t come back, but who can know. But anyway, that’s not really what it’s about. It’s about me realizing that we are at our most heroic when we admit to being no heroes at all.

It is not J.D. who is the anchor that captivates viewers across the seasons. It’s Dr. Cox. He is J.D.’s hero, our hero, and also Ben’s hero. But that doesn’t always mean something positive.

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In the hospital, you can’t always win, no matter how good you are

In the episode My Fault (season 3, episode 14), Ben returns. His illness is back, but in the hospital, he is as cheerful as ever. He takes photos, interacts with the characters, and Dr. Cox wants J.D. to take care of Ben.

J.D. is unable to find the time. Otherwise, the episode goes like the others. But then comes the ending. Dr. Cox goes to his son’s birthday with Ben, but he wonders why no children are playing. It turns out: It’s Ben’s funeral.

Dr. Cox had just introduced himself to Ben before the celebration. It was his way of mourning. Even if he outwardly blames J.D., the title this time refers to Dr. Cox. He blames himself. The hero has failed; he could not save him.

Here, the emotional finale of the episode works on 2 levels:

  • Within the story, we see the seemingly indestructible Dr. Cox breaking down. All his talent as a doctor didn’t help, and we as viewers realize (like J.D.) that Dr. Cox is just a human. The balance of gags and drama led to one of the best scenes in the series and the line: What do you think, where we are?
  • Outside the story, anyone can relate to the moment: There are things in life that are beyond our control, no matter how hard we try to fight against them. Some things cannot be influenced, even if it hurts.

Scrubs is not funny because it is sometimes funny, and Scrubs is not sad because it is sometimes sad. Scrubs creates, through the characters, the relationships with each other, and the great dialogues, not just snapshots. Scrubs feels real and relatable.

But that is only part of what is wonderfully embodied in the character Ben Sullivan. Another important point is the staging.

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One must also talk about the camera

When talking about Scrubs, the focus is usually on the characters, the jokes, and the emotions. But all of that can only be effective if the staging, especially the camera and scene composition, is right.

Instead of relying on shot-counter-shot, the camera moves dynamically. In the end, we see a dialogue between Ben and Dr. Cox. The camera pans to J.D. and back to Dr. Cox, but this time Ben is missing. The camera moves with Dr. Cox, making the image livelier and the scene more effective.

Previous scenes with Ben are mobile. He appears livelier. He is not just a minor character; he is the image, the red thread we follow as viewers. Here, a symbiosis arises from Brendan Fraser, who knows exactly what he is doing, and the camera work that highlights him in the best light. This is not achieved through good gags or dialogues but through a sense for details.

Moreover, there are smaller clues that attentive viewers can discover. For example, when Ben loses his camera in an episode, it is the moment he dies. You don’t even need this detail for the story, but it makes it more effective because an important element of the character is lost.

Additionally, there is one of the best shots in the entire series. After Dr. Cox realizes that Ben is dead, we see J.D. in the background and Dr. Cox in the foreground, who is close to tears.

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On paper, Brendan Fraser is just one of many guest stars who appeared throughout Scrubs, but he is so much more. He has a lasting influence on how J.D. and we as viewers see Dr. Cox, and he represents all the strengths that make Scrubs one of the best series of all time. If you miss the series, here is a recommendation: A fantastic comedy series with “Marshall” from How I Met Your Mother is perfect for anyone who misses Scrubs.

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Players are allowed to test the new MMORPG in old Europe, draw conclusions after 100 hours: Sounds like a dream for all PvP players

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Lord of Mysteries is already highly anticipated worldwide. For the first time, players were allowed to take a look inside and describe how good the MMORPG really is.

What kind of MMORPG is it? Lord of Mysteries is a new MMORPG based on Unreal Engine 5, derived from the extremely popular Chinese web novel of the same name by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving. The anime is also very popular.

Just like the story, the MMORPG offers a mix of steampunk and Lovecraftian horror à la Cthulhu mythos. What stands out is the unusual era in which the MMORPG is set. Instead of being set in the Middle Ages or a sci-fi world, Lord of Mysteries takes place in the Victorian era of the late 19th century.

Accordingly, gas lamps, steam engines, revolvers, and industrial cities shape the theme park. The game is supposed to spread a dark and mysterious atmosphere. However, the MMORPG also focuses on its own approaches in terms of content.

Here you can watch a trailer for the Lord of Mysteries anime:

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Lord of the Mysteries: Trailer for the Donghua with great animations

The first test reveals the dream for PvP players

What content does the MMORPG offer? Lord of Mysteries is still in development and has now invited players for the first time to try out the MMORPG. The Chinese magazine 17173 has anonymously surveyed some of those who have already played for several hundred hours.

According to the first testers, the launch of the MMORPG is supposed to unfold more like an ARPG. Here, the story is conveyed before the MMO aspects gradually open up towards the endgame.

The MMORPG is said to rely on the classic holy trinity system of tank, healer, and damage dealer. There are groups of six players for dungeons and raids with twelve players. The testers explain that there are easy dungeons for daily fun, while they compared the highest difficulty level to the nightmare mode from World of Jade Dynasty.

All dungeons should be able to be filled not only with real players but also with AI companions, so you don’t have to wait forever for full groups.

How does PvP look? The unexpected highlight of the game is said to be the PvP system. Lord of Mysteries offers a faction system to which individual guilds can join. These factions then conduct faction wars with up to 500 players simultaneously.

It gets even bigger during the battles for the cities. Here, thousands of players are supposed to be able to fight in the battles, although not all players are loaded at the same time to improve performance.

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The endgame of Lord of Mysteries, according to current reports, will focus more on PvP rather than grinding, which makes the title especially interesting for fans of Throne and Liberty, New World, and Aion in the West. However, it is still unclear if and when Lord of Mysteries will be released in the West. Until then, there is still more PvP action in an MMORPG from Germany: MMORPG from Germany is known for PvP battles with severe consequences, is supposed to become even more action-packed

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  1. news.17173.com

WoW has just received the darkest cinematic of all time

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

How dark World of Warcraft is, is shown by a new cinematic, featuring some horror elements that are quite uncomfortable.

“World of Warcraft is becoming more like Disney” and “Since when is WoW so cute?” are comments that were made during the last housing cinematic. Many believe that WoW has lost the seriousness and the approaches of dark fantasy it once had in the past. That this is still part of WoW’s core DNA is shown by a new cinematic titled “Supremacy.”

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The origin of Xal’atath’s mortal form

What is shown in the cinematic? The cinematic features Nexus King Salhadaar and his subordinates battling the servants of the Void. He defeats a voidwalker and tries to open a portal to save his remaining people.

In that moment, Xal’atath appears, seemingly freezing time for everyone else and conversing with Salhadaar. Xal’atath wants the king as her servant, but he declines – he will not be a puppet of another power. Xal’atath then reveals to him that much about her is not true and that many of her names do not represent the truth, before revealing the truth about her origin:

Xal’atath reveals that she once belonged to a mortal race. We see a rather small figure wandering through a dark desert. Stiff bodies of humanoid characters, apparently killed, protrude from the ground everywhere. In the sky, a void torrent is visible, from which eventually void tendrils reach out towards Xal’atath and begin to consume her body. She screams as her body is slowly distorted and devoured, until nothing remains of her but an empty shell – swallowed by the Void.

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Xal’atath is being consumed by the Void. What kind of being was she before?

Whether Xal’atath’s origin is the truth, we cannot say at this time. However, it is important to note that Xal’atath has never lied, even if she acts very manipulatively.

What makes the cinematic so dark? The video contains several horror elements, from small jumpscares to distorted faces with screaming noises, but also the representation of what is shown is unusually dark. After all, Xal’atath in her “original form” has a rather childlike appearance, which may simply be due to her species – perhaps this is how the beings that Xal’atath belonged to looked.

Nevertheless, it is unusual to see a “childlike character” literally burning alive, and the essence leaving the body until it turns to ash.

Is Salhadaar not dead? Salhadaar was the penultimate boss in the raid Manaforge Omega and the last defense before facing the end boss Dimensius. However, Salhadaar was not killed. At the moment of his defeat, Xal’atath appears and absorbs the fallen king to keep him as a “useful servant.” He was apparently taken to the void storm and is trying to protect his Astral ones there until he is persuaded by Xal’atath to make a pact in this cinematic.

Salhadaar still plays an important role in Midnight, and there is a reunion with the king. But how loyal he truly is to Xal’atath and what his actual plans are, we will not reveal at this point.

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Cortyn says: The video is a strong example that two opposing things can be true at the same time. On the one hand, World of Warcraft can be cute, playful, and almost a little silly, as shown in the housing cinematic with orcs carrying pink flamingo decorations through the neighborhood.

On the other hand, the universe can possess immensely dark corners and address themes that tip into the exact opposite. This has basically always been the case; today, both aspects are just a bit more pronounced – and people complain about it more loudly.

I believe that this is what makes WoW’s diversity, that there are both bright and dark moments, and I do not want to miss either. Especially, I want more of these 2.5D videos. They are among the best that Warcraft has ever produced.

If you want to know more about the complex story of World of Warcraft – don’t worry. We have condensed all the important storylines from the last 30 years into the key events in our big story summary of World of Warcraft.

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The most successful part of the Fallout series emphasizes why once-celebrated franchises develop in the wrong direction

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The most successful part of Fallout is precisely the one that is considered the least popular among players according to Metacritic. The reason for this success primarily comes from the players themselves and their created content.

Which game is it about? According to Eurogamer, Todd Howard, the creative head of Bethesda Game Studios, and his colleagues are sure that Fallout 4 is the most successful game in the Fallout series.

In 2020 it became known that Fallout 4 has sold over 25 million copies (Source: gamingbolt). The concurrent player numbers are also impressive: Fallout 4 peaked at over 470,000 players according to SteamDB, leaving the other entries far behind.

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Ein berüchtigter DLC von Bethesda brachte dem Unternehmen Millionen ein und sorgte für eine große Veränderung im Gaming

Great success despite major criticism

What is the criticism of Fallout 4? The success of the game seems almost paradoxical when looking at the ratings of Fallout 4. Comparing the user score on Metacritic with the ratings of other Fallout titles quickly reveals: Fallout 4, with a user score of 7.0, is the lowest-rated entry in the series.

The biggest criticism from players revolves around two main points:

  • The main story is about the protagonist wanting to find his kidnapped son. However, the structure of many quests, the open world, and the building system massively slow down the urgency of this mission. The need to find one’s child is in direct conflict with the overall pace of the game.
  • This leads to the second point of criticism: The building system is not fun for most players and drastically slows down the pace. The focus of Fallout 4 has shifted more towards sandbox rather than staying true to its RPG elements. This and other points were also criticized by the colleagues at GameStar in their review of Fallout 4.

And what do responsible developers look at when considering a concept for the next installment: the user score on Metacritic and player criticism or the sales numbers? You can guess three times. Todd Howard sees Fallout 4 in hindsight as a great success:

You feel incredibly lucky. We are still talking about it 10 years later. I believe it is still the most played Fallout game, and you just feel really blessed that the fans have embraced it and stayed with it.

Todd Howard, via Eurogamer

Why is Fallout 4 so successful? Despite all the criticism, Fallout 4 is so successful because players have so many freedoms: They can build, craft, and constantly expand their gaming experience through mods. This greatly increases replayability. This effect could also be observed over many years with Skyrim.

The player numbers of Fallout 4 are also still quite high, because the Amazon series of the same name is immensely successful. The series certainly inspires some people to install the latest Fallout for the first time or again.

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Not only does Fallout 4 benefit from the Fallout series, but the series also benefits from the ongoing popularity of Fallout 4. However, the newly launched second season did not fare as well as the first season. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes sees clear parallels to the Netflix series Stranger Things: The Fallout series could be so great, but it suffers from the same problem as Stranger Things

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Battlefield 6 wants to build hype for Season 2, but many fans lack one important thing

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

For the upcoming Season 2 of Battlefield 6, the developers have now released a cinematic trailer and announced gameplay for February 12, 2026. However, the community misses something crucial.

What does the new trailer show? In Season 2 of Battlefield 6, the focus is on an attack by Pax Armata on a NATO airbase “located in the mountains of Germany”. The toxic green smoke and the ubiquitous gas masks match the name of the new map: “Contaminated”.

On the new map, infantry will face off against ground and aerial vehicles, including the new “AH-6 Little Bird helicopter”. Season 2 is set to start on February 17, 2026. Developers are announcing another trailer for February 12, 2026, where gameplay will be shown for the first time. You can watch the already released trailer below:

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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2

“Where are the other maps?”

How does the community react to the first trailer? The mood in the Battlefield community has been rather negative lately. There aren’t enough new contents. Player numbers are dropping. The extension of the current Season 1 has only aggravated the situation. The first trailer for Season 2 highlights a major problem with Battlefield 6 even more:

  • by_mosa writes on X: “4 studios, 1,000 developers and we get one new map? You can’t be serious.”
  • derSegner agrees on X: “You better deliver 3+ new maps or your game will die.”
  • dezmondOliver wishes for the old DLCs back on X: “These seasons are so stupid. Bring back the DLCs that everyone liked. 20 dollars. 4 maps. New weapons. New vehicles. New gadgets. Progressive unlocks for the weapons.”
  • On YouTube, RoiDeCoeurs asks: “Where are the other maps?”

We could quote countless other comments of this kind. Do you remember the paid DLCs from Battlefield 3?

  • Back to Karkand: 4 new maps, 3 vehicles, 10 weapons
  • Close Quarters: 4 new maps, 10 new weapons, HD destruction, 1 new game mode
  • Armored Kill: 4 new maps, many new vehicles, 1 new game mode
  • Aftermath: 4 new maps, 3 new vehicles, 1 new gadget
  • End Game: 4 new maps, 4 new vehicles

Sure, it was dumb that each DLC further divided the community – into players with DLCs and players without DLCs. However, the many new maps, vehicles, and weapons provided an enormous, lasting replay value that Battlefield 6 could desperately use right now. It is no surprise that some are nostalgic about EA’s old DLC politics.

Besides “Contaminated”, at least one more map has been announced for the foreseeable future of Battlefield 6. However, this is a remake of an old map: Battlefield 6 is getting a new, familiar map, causing disputes already, has already divided the community in the previous game

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Developers of ARC Raiders fix duplication exploit after “Grenade Rain” – are penalties threatened

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Today, update 1.15.0 for ARC Raiders has been released. Initially not included: a hotfix for an exploit that allowed players to rain countless grenades from the sky. However, the developers quickly responded to the community’s criticism.

What happened? Well, update 1.15.0 happened. This is actually a good thing, but it caused a lot of criticism in the community. What was missing in the patch notes was a hotfix for a serious duplication exploit that allowed players to rain virtually unlimited supply grenades from the sky for some time.

The situation was exacerbated when content creator TheBurntPeanut demonstrated the exploit on his channels (1.8 million followers on Twitch, 1.53 million on YouTube). On Reddit, players complained that ARC Raiders had become partially unplayable due to the exploit. Stella Montis would, for example, transform into an artillery training area.

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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds

Quick response to justified criticism

How are the developers responding to the criticism? About 3 hours after the release of patch 1.15.0, the developers at Embark already provided a hotfix. On X they explained:

Attention, Raiders, an additional hotfix has just been released that fixes the item duplication bug. Thank you to everyone who reported the issue and for your patience while we worked on it.

Players who have duplicated an excessive number of items will undergo further review and may face potential penalties.

A download is not required for this update.

While some players are pleased with the hotfix and call for penalties for all exploit users, others criticize that they are being used as beta testers and that, due to the numerous bugs and glitches, there should be no penalties at all.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

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“Who still watches Let’s Plays?” – Documentary shows how Twitch has pulled ahead of YouTube

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

On YouTube, the first episode of Season 2 of the YouTube documentary has been released. In 4 episodes, different topics from YouTube Germany are highlighted and YouTubers and Twitch streamers are interviewed. The first episode focuses on Twitch and the associated competition with YouTube.

What is this documentary about? Filmmaker Paul Sydow is back with a second season of his YouTube documentary. Viewers can look forward to a total of four new episodes in this season. Central figures in this documentary series will be the German content creators Jasmin Gnu, Inscope21, Rezo, and MrsBella.

The four episodes will be released on the four different channels of the YouTubers. Each episode highlights an aspect of the YouTube era, focusing on the respective content creator. Passages from the past will be illuminated with current interviews from various YouTubers and Twitch streamers.

The first episode dealt with Twitch as a competitor to YouTube and how the live streaming platform gained more popularity.

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

Twitch replaces YouTube in terms of Let’s Plays

How has Twitch overtaken YouTube? “Who still watches Let’s Plays today?” is the question with which YouTuber RobBubble sets the tone relatively early in the first episode (Source: YouTube from minute 05:00).

Let’s Plays were for a very long time, especially at the beginning of YouTube, one of the formats that dominated the platform. However, in the late 2010s, Twitch increasingly emerged and gradually overtook YouTube in terms of Let’s Plays.

On Twitch, it is possible to stream live and therefore as a streamer to experience the game “together” with the viewers. Thus, Let’s Plays finally found a sort of new home.

Twitch streamer StarletNova describes Twitch as the “middle ground between Let’s Plays or YouTube and television” (Source: YouTube from minute 03:47).

Twitch generally offers viewers a new way to get to know their favorite content creators in a different way. Content creators seem more accessible, and the interaction between viewers and streamers feels more personal due to the live aspect. After all, one is virtually “together” in front of the PC.

Many content creators now handle Let’s Plays in such a way that they record their gameplay in their Twitch stream to upload a cut version later on YouTube. This way, viewers who couldn’t tune into the Twitch stream can “catch up” on the gameplay on YouTube.

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The next episode is expected to be released on February 15, 2026, on Inscope21’s YouTube channel, InscopeLifestyle, and will focus on him as a YouTuber.

What do you think of the first part of Season 2 of the YouTube documentary? Do you watch more YouTube or Twitch? Let us know in the comments! The ARD also produced a documentary about the early days of YouTube and its German video creators. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: A new documentary shows the rise and fall of YouTube Germany’s first dream couple

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