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!
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.
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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In 2021, Riot was considered the shining heir, whereas Blizzard was mired in scandals. Fast forward to 2026 and Riot’s prestigious teams, such as 2XKO, are shrinking, while Blizzard is experiencing a revival. What happened? MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski analyses the situation.
‘This is a difficult update that I have to share,’ reads a message on the official Riot Games website. It comes from Tom Cannon, Executive Producer of 2XKO, Riot’s new tag-based 2v2 fighting game. He addresses the community directly to announce the reduction of the development team. Cannon initially left open what this means in detail.
The justification: While the game found appeal among a passionate core audience, it did not achieve the necessary long-term momentum to sustain a team of this size. Well. In other words: There weren’t enough players.
The severity of the cut was confirmed by a Riot spokesperson to Game Developer: About 80 people were laid off – which corresponds to about half of the original team. The timing is particularly bitter: This decision was made just three weeks after the release on January 20.
The fact that Riot pulls the emergency brake on a prestige project that has been in development since 2016 after such a short time is a clear symptom of a larger problem – also in the industry.
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Riot Games unveils the latest champion for 2XKO, LoL fans already know him
“The new Blizzard“ – Riot as a rising star
The cut at 2XKO is more than just an unfortunate headline for fighting game fans. It is the preliminary climax of a development that I did not see coming five years ago.
When I saw the update letter for 2XKO, I immediately thought back to 2021:
Riot Games was at its absolute peak. Arcane, the series about League of Legends, was a huge hit on Netflix, even becoming a cultural phenomenon outside the gaming scene. Riot Forge was a label led by Riot Games that published indie games creating new opportunities with the LoL license. This included the critically acclaimed Ruined King, which is reminiscent of Final Fantasy. Also included were the card game Legends of Runeterra and an MMO that we are still waiting for.
Riot was working on so many projects that sparked curiosity alongside their long-standing titles League of Legends and Valorant. The studio seemed to turn everything into gold.
Fans and professionals often talked about how “Riot is the new Blizzard”. I was among them, confident that Riot could only move forward from here.
The answer to the question “What happened?” is simple:
Riot Games has bitten off more than it can chew.
In its eagerness to try everything on the buffet, the studio piled its plate too high, until the first ribs fell onto the floor. The foundation began to crumble as early as 2024.
Riot Games shut down the Riot Forge label and cut 530 positions. Although the small indie gems in the Runeterra universe of League of Legends were well-received, the label was not financially sustainable. The card game Legends of Runeterra was considered gameplay-wise brilliant but also reduced to a minimum since it did not generate revenue. At least: I have heard that it is reportedly still strong as a single-player card game.
The dream of a multi-genre giant seems to be over for now. One reason for this was certainly the service trap. Operating five or six world-class ‘live service’ titles requires enormous structures and liquid funds. Each game must be supported and maintained for years.
The MMORPG project is still believed to have potential at Riot. In 2024, the LoL MMO was reset to zero and is currently busy with its reboot. They aim to develop the genre further and have not been satisfied with the results so far.
The expectations for the 2XKO team were lowered after just three weeks.
Tom Cannon’s message that the team will be reduced serves as proof. Riot can no longer afford to occupy niches that do not support themselves within a short period of time. Because even with the fighting game, it must be said that 2XKO is again a high-quality game, but developed for a niche audience.
While Riot is still cleaning the plate, Blizzard seems to be triumphing again. Overwatch is doing so well with its rebranding as it hasn’t for years. The Midnight expansion in WoW with the long-awaited housing brings mostly good cheer to Azeroth. Currently, World of Warcraft is dominating on Twitch. Over 200 content creators have gathered as part of the Sauercrowd guild in the hardcore mode of the MMORPG to successfully complete the famous raid “Molten Core”.
But there was a price to pay.
One must not forget that the comeback was accompanied by massive layoffs after the Microsoft acquisition. Over 1,900 positions were cut within the Xbox division, which also hit Blizzard teams hard. The massive sexism scandal is no longer widely discussed today, but it certainly caused pain for the teams – such structural problems cannot be swept away in a few years.
As an old Overwatch fan, I rejoice in this upswing. However, it must be clearly stated that the original promise of a substantial PvE mode has been broken.
Blizzard currently seems more like the gaming giant that is a rock in the surf again. However, they have already gone through a painful process (and the accompanying shitstorm). Riot is currently in the middle of this process.
Looking at Tom Cannon’s letter to the 2XKO community, I realise that an illusion has ended.
The reality of 2026 is clear: Riot is a company with finite resources, just like Blizzard. This is especially true in a time of global crisis. While Blizzard is recovering under the Microsoft banner and regaining relevance by focusing on what works, Riot must now prove that they can endure a crisis without losing their identity in the pursuit of results.
While I eagerly await developments, such as whether Blizzard can maintain its second spring and whether Riot will ultimately shrink healthily, one thing remains clear:
I just want studios that don’t burn their ambitions at the expense of their teams and their diversity, so that in the end, they can “reduce” on their people.
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Galadriel is a famous elf from The Lord of the Rings. Her brother, however, was no less significant to the history of Middle-earth. Among other things, he ensured that elves and men got to know each other better.
Who was Galadriel’s brother? Finrod was the eldest brother of the famous elf. He was born in the year 1,300 of the Years of the Trees in Eldamar, which lies in Aman, the Undying Lands.
Finrod’s father Finarfin and his mother Earwen had three other children besides him: Angrod, Aegnor, and indeed Galadriel, the youngest among them. In the same year as Finrod, his cousin Turgon was also born, and the two were close.
When Finrod’s uncle, the great elf and high king Fëanor set out towards Middle-earth and took many followers with him, Finrod initially rebelled against this decision. Later, however, he decided to come along, as he wanted to prevent Fëanor from gaining full control over their people.
Fëanor instigated the first kin-slaying: The Falmari elves, a branch of the Teleri, did not want to hand over their ships for the crossing to Middle-earth, which angered Fëanor.
Finrod, on the other hand, did not participate in this crime. Subsequently, they moved on, up the coast of Araman. There, the powerful Vala Mandos sought out the Noldor to prophesy great misfortune to them. Finrod’s father then turned back, but he himself remained with the expedition.
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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series
The Fortress of Nargothrond
What happened next with Finrod? The Noldor triumphed in the Battle of Dagor-nuin-Giliath against the minions of Morgoth. Thus, the Elves spread throughout Beleriand, and Finrod built the tower of Minas Tirith – which should not be confused with the city of the same name in Gondor. We see it, among other things, in “The Return of the King”.
One day, Finrod traveled with his cousin and friend Turgon to the River Sirion. There, the Vala Ulmo, also known as “Lord of the Waters”, appeared to them. He put the two Elves into a slumber and whispered to them that they should seek a safe place for their people to protect themselves from Morgoth.
Finrod found inspiration for this when he was a guest with his sister Galadriel at the court of King Thingol and Queen Melian in the realm of Doriath. The capital Menegroth, which had numerous hidden halls and caves, made a great impression on Finrod.
From Thingol, he received the suggestion to take a closer look at the caves by the River Narog. They were well-suited for a hidden fortress modeled after Menegroth, and thus Finrod built Nargothrond there – a safe home for his kind.
The Dwarves of Ered Luin helped with the construction, and in gratitude, Finrod gifted them jewels from Valinor. In return, the Dwarves presented him with the necklace Nauglamír, one of the most famous pieces of jewelry of the people from that time. They also gave Finrod the name “Felagund”, which means “master of the caves”.
The Meeting with the Men
When did Finrod meet the Men? 300 years passed since the Noldor came to Beleriand. After a hunt together with two sons of Fëanor, Maglor and Maedhros, Finrod made his way towards the Blue Mountains – the westernmost peaks of Middle-earth.
In the east of Beleriand, he was the first Elf to meet a people of Men. There lived Beor the Old and the followers of his house. Finrod got to know the Men, played music for them on Beor’s harp, and practiced their language while teaching them Sindarin, the language of the Elves.
When the Elves of Ossiriand thought the Men would threaten their homeland, Finrod led Beor and his people to the east of Beleriand to Estolad, where they settled. Beor became a good and loyal friend to Finrod and later followed him to the fortress of Nargothrond, where he became his vassal.
When Beor died of natural causes at the ripe age of 93, it caused great astonishment among Finrod’s people: The Elves did not know that Men could die of old age.
After some years of peace, things were about to become exciting in Finrod’s life again.
What awaited Finrod? In the year 466 of the First Age, the Battle of Dagor Bragollach took place, where the Noldor faced Morgoth. In a critical situation, Finrod’s brothers Angrod and Aegnor were killed. Orcs also cornered Finrod, but at the last moment, he was saved by the man Barahir, who belonged to the house of Beor.
As a token of gratitude, Finrod presented his ring to Barahir and swore eternal friendship and loyalty to him and his family. The elf was able to fulfill this promise just ten years later. Barahir’s son Beren, who is himself part of an exciting love story, came to Nargothrond to ask Finrod for help.
His problem: He wanted to marry the beautiful elf maiden Lúthien, but her father Thingol would only allow this if Beren brought him a Silmaril. The Silmarils were the powerful gems created by Feanor that contained the light of the Two Trees of Valinor. Thingol knew that this task was a suicide mission, and Beren was aware of that as well.
Therefore, he came before Finrod and reminded him of his oath by showing Barahir’s ring, which he had received from his father. With only ten warriors in tow, the two set off. Near the Shadow Mountains, they overwhelmed a group of orcs, seized their equipment and weapons, and thus disguised as orcs proceeded further north.
Finrod, as he appears in Amazon Prime’s The Rings of Power.
Was the expedition successful? Unfortunately no, as the group was halted by Sauron at Tol-in-Gaurhoth, the “Isle of Werewolves.” An epic duel took place between Finrod and Sauron, with the two battling each other with songs of power. However, Finrod was defeated. Sauron stripped him and his followers of their disguise but did not recognize exactly who he had before him.
Nevertheless, he had one killed by werewolves after another. When it was Beren’s turn, Finrod broke free and killed the beast. Thus he saved the man but was severely injured and died. Due to his deeds, Finrod was allowed to take on a new form in Valinor after his death and was thus reborn.
He is significant to the history of Middle-earth, as he established the first fruitful contact between Elves and Men, making a friendship like that between Legolas and Aragorn possible. Barahir’s ring passed through time and eventually reached Aragorn as well. Unfortunately, the popularity of his little sister Galadriel has never given Finrod the recognition he deserves in the general perception. We clarified which Elves from the plot of Lord of the Rings are the strongest on MeinMMO: 9 powerful elves from Lord of the Rings who could easily take on Sauron’s orcs
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The Netflix series for One Piece has released a new trailer for season 2. It features many Devil Fruits, possibly more than ever before.
What can be seen? The new trailer showcases various arcs that will be in season 2 of One Piece. It shows many new characters portrayed by real actors or CGI animations.
Since the Baroque Works make their first appearance, there are more Devil Fruits on display than ever before. Many of the members have a special Devil Fruit power that allows them to create new materials or alter their own bodies.
You can watch the new trailer here:
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Netflix shows in the new trailer for One Piece the many new villains of Season 2
The new trailer shows more Devil Fruits than ever
What do the Devil Fruits look like? The video showcases several effects. Smoker, for example, uses his fists and extends them with his smoke. Chopper transforms into a reindeer-human hybrid form and runs around. Nico Robin’s additional limbs and Mister 3’s wax powers also have their spotlight in the trailer.
It is noticeable that none of the effects look cringy or cheap. Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka of One Piece, clarified on X with a message that special attention was paid to this:
A parade of Devil Fruit users, a race of giants like you’ve never seen before, delightful creatures, hardcore action, and breathtaking VFX – this season is packed with even more highlights!! Get ready for an immersive experience unique to live-action.
Characters like La Boum or the Sea Kings look as though they belong in the world. If you’ve been hesitant about how the Devil Fruits will look in the later stages, we can reassure you.
Is something missing? However, the trailer still does not show what Sir Crocodile looks like or how he uses his Devil Fruit powers. Since the release of One Piece season 2 is soon approaching, it could be that his powers will only be showcased in season 3. He is, after all, the head of Baroque Works and thus the strongest fighter of the organization.
This trailer is not the only one that has been released for One Piece. Chopper, for instance, received his own presentation. When the series launches on Netflix and what is known so far can be found on MeinMMO: One Piece Season 2: Trailer, Release, and Cast of the Netflix Series
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With Chapter 3, Dune: Awakening has received the long-awaited update along with a new endgame. However, despite improved player numbers, the identity crisis seems unresolved.
What does the new update bring? The new update “Chapter 3” of Dune: Awakening brings the long-anticipated endgame update to the game. It removes many of the barriers such as taxes, starting over with server switches, and the pointless grind, adding game elements like dungeons, character progression, and an overhauled endgame system.
This also has a positive effect on player numbers. Within a week, the player base nearly doubled on Sunday to over 17,500 players on Steam (source SteamDB). However, more important than player numbers is the opinion of veterans regarding the update, who address the biggest problem of the survival game.
You can see the trailer for Chapter 3 here:
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Dune: Awakening shows Chapter 3 and the free content update in the trailer
The Problem with the Survival MMO
What is this identity crisis? Since Dune: Awakening was announced as a survival MMO, there have been several factions of players with different interests within the game. Initially, this was strongly felt due to PvP players who played Dune: Awakening like a PvP MMO, causing much frustration for peaceful players.
Later, as the game became more PvE-friendly through many patches, the Landsraad system also came into focus for players and developers. Originally intended as a competition between guilds and factions, the dominance of Zerg guilds was so strong that this feature was also adjusted more for individual players.
With the new endgame, the survival game undergoes another change, which raises questions among players again. This ongoing process of trying to make a game for everyone but having to constantly balance between player types burdens the development of Dune: Awakening, as players have observed.
What are players saying? Players are describing this very identity crisis on Reddit. They also discuss the longevity of the content there. User bisquikb writes:
I feel there is a significant discrepancy between two different groups and the player numbers. I play this like a survival game, but Reddit and my guild members treat it like an MMO. I played around 100 to 200 hours at launch, completed the content, and then stopped. I will play when there are important new contents, but there is hardly any reason to play every day […]
The identity crisis of Dune: Awakening remains unresolved even with Chapter 3. After Chapter 2 leaned more towards survival, this time it shifts more towards MMO. It will be interesting with Chapter 4, which is expected to release on the anniversary of Dune: Awakening. The new Dune film is also slated for release in 2026. More information can be found here: Dune 3: Trailer, Release and Cast – All Information about the Science Fiction Film with Timothée Chalamet
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On Steam, a new tactics game called Mewgenics will be released on February 10, 2026, in which you can train an army of cats. The game is already being praised by critics.
What is Mewgenics? The new tactics and roguelike game from the developer of Binding of Isaac is called Mewgenics and will be released on February 10, 2026, on Steam. You must create your own team of cats and then send them to turn-based battles.
In this game, you can equip your cats with various collars that determine their class, such as Mage or Warrior. Additionally, there are over 1,000 skills distributed among all classes, and more than 900 items to make your cats the strongest strays in the neighborhood.
With the return of your cat army, individual paw fighters can gain experience, scars, or even mutations to breed even stronger generations of cats. According to the developer, the main campaign alone has over 200 hours of content, and thanks to the roguelike aspect, every adventure is supposed to be different.
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Mewgenics: Trailer and release date for the new game by the creator of The Binding of Isaac
Critics are Excited About Mewgenics
How has Mewgenics been rated so far? Since the game will only be released on the evening of February 10, there are currently only the opinions of critics.
According to Metacritic.com, the game has received 34 reviews in total, achieving a score of 90. The reviews often praise the enormous depth of gameplay in Mewgenics and sometimes refer to it as a candidate for Game of the Year 2026 (as of February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM).
Who is the developer? Edmund McMillen is one of the developers behind the roguelike hit Binding of Isaac, which ranks 16th among the best games on Steam (steam250.com). As early as 2012, when he was still supporting the Super Meat Boy team, the name Mewgenics was announced as a new project.
Just a few years later, however, development was halted, and McMillen was only able to secure the rights to the name and game idea in 2018. Since then, he has been developing Mewgenics and said in an interview with the YouTube channel noclip_2: “I really believe this is my best game.”
Ayaneo has introduced a gaming handheld for about 2,000 euros. For that amount of money, you get a powerful gaming PC, but you have to sacrifice flexibility.
The renowned Chinese manufacturer Ayaneo has presented its new gaming handheld, the Next 2: In its cheapest configuration, the model features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 385 and requires a price of 1,999 US dollars. This is reported by the English-language magazine PCGamer.com.
The faster version, with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD costs already 2,299 US dollars, if you preorder on Indiegogo. That is equivalent to about 2,000 euros. The official selling price will then be 2,699 US dollars. If you want to order the model to Germany, shipping costs and customs fees will also apply.
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You can already get a powerful gaming PC for 1,500 euros
Gaming handhelds have always been a very specific niche, as most gamers still prefer a proper console like the PS5/Xbox or a gaming PC. The Steam Deck has been able to position itself very well with a fair price-performance ratio.
What do you get for the money? Even 2,500 euros is already very expensive for a specialized niche product. Because for that money, you can get a powerful gaming PC: For example, you can get a computer with AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RX 9070 XT, and 16 GB DDR5 for the provider CSL for 1,500 euros.
With the mentioned example system, you can play all modern games in WQHD with high details and can upgrade or modify the system if needed. With Ayaneo’s model, that is not possible.
Is such a device worth so much money? For certain groups of people, such as those who travel a lot, a handheld is often the only way to engage in their hobby. In this case, the price is the ticket to play at all. A PC that collects dust in the home office is ultimately more expensive than a handheld that you use daily.
In the end, it always comes down to the person who wants to buy such a device: If I spend most of my time playing on the PS5 or a powerful gaming PC, then the 2,000 euros seem absurdly high.
On MeinMMO, we have listed the best Steam Deck alternatives for you. This could be especially interesting for those of you who either do not want to order the Steam Deck or are looking for an alternative high-performance gaming console: Steam Deck: Here are the 10 most exciting alternatives 2026
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After each level-up, you can distribute 33 points into the attributes in Clair Obscur: Expedition. To get the best out of each character, you should use them wisely. MeinMMO shows you with this guide how to distribute them best.
Update from February 10th, 2025: We have reviewed the article for relevance and made structural adjustments.
What are attributes? After each level-up of a character, you receive 3 points in Clair Obscur that you can distribute across different stats.
There are a total of 5 attributes:
Vitality: Increases your health points to withstand more damage
Strength: Increases your damage to defeat enemies faster
Agility: Increases your speed so you can act sooner
Defense: Makes your character tougher so you take less damage from enemies
Luck: Increases the critical hit rate, with critical hits dealing an additional 50% damage
Since you have multiple characters, it is worthwhile to distribute the points across different attributes. Below, you will read how to distribute the points best and what to do if you make a mistake.
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Best distributing attribute points
It is worthwhile to take a close look at each character to see which points should be invested there. MeinMMO lists the characters individually for this reason.
Gustave: Agility and Luck
Gustave works with overloading. To do this, he needs to hit several times in advance, in order to then deal gigantic damage. To get Gustave to his powerful hit faster, it is essential that he acts quickly.
Since several hits are necessary to maximize the overloaded ability, it can also be worthwhile to invest in luck. This will make his individual hits even stronger.
Lune: Defense and Vitality
Lune is a sorceress who can unleash powerful attacks by cleverly combining elements. But sorcerers are known in many RPGs to be extremely fragile. To withstand enemy hits, it is necessary to invest in defense and vitality.
Since she can also take on the role of a healer, you should try to keep her alive at all times. If you want to push her attack a bit more, agility is another option for spending points wisely. Her element combinations take several turns, and she can set up with her fire attacks for Maelle.
Maelle: Strength and Luck
Maelle is one of the best damage dealers in the game. She specializes mainly in attacking single targets, making her an important character in boss fights. Therefore, Maelle’s damage should be as high as possible.
To further increase the damage, you should spend Maelle’s points on strength and luck. If you do not depend on other characters to induce altered status effects for Maelle to switch her stance, you can also invest in agility.
There are 5 different attributes you can rely on.
Sciel: Strength and Luck
Sciel behaves like Maelle. She is one of the strongest damage dealers due to her twilight status and should therefore allocate her points entirely to strength and luck. Which attribute you prioritize is a matter of taste. With multi-hit attacks, luck could be advantageous here.
If you have points left, you can occasionally invest in agility. This way, Sciel can reach her twilight status faster.
Verso: Agility and Vitality
Verso’s technique relies on being able to parry and evade well. Therefore, you should not waste thoughts on defense. Instead, focus on vitality, as Verso has some abilities that weaken him or sacrifice his health points.
Additionally, you should invest in agility. This allows Verso to quickly rank up from D to S, achieving a high damage output. As Verso is also among the strongest damage dealers, you can also invest in strength and luck aside from that.
Monoco: Anything is possible
Monoco is the most versatile character in Clair Obscure. He can learn attacks by defeating opponents for the first time. This gives him access to many more skills than all other characters. You determine how his wheel turns during combat and which skills are then available to him.
If we had to give you a tip: Good all-rounders are agility and vitality. With agility, he can act faster and turn the wheel more quickly. With vitality, mistakes you make while evading and parrying are better forgiven.
These are the places where you can distribute attribute points
To distribute them, you need to stop at an expedition flag and select the “Increase attributes” option there. The flags are distributed at regular intervals across levels. Alternatively, you can use the flag in your camp to distribute the points. You can visit the camp on the large overview map that you are on when moving between levels.
The choice of weapon for attributes
Each weapon scales with up to 2 attributes. Each attribute has a letter on the weapon that determines how much higher the weapon’s damage will be. D is the lowest factor, and S is the highest (D<C<B<A<S).
Each weapon has no, one, or two attributes that enhance it.
Additionally, this affects how points you invest in one attribute can slightly increase other attributes. The higher the rank of the weapon for an attribute, the stronger the effect. So make sure that your weapon scales with the values for which you have spent points on a character.
Reset attributes
If you made a mistake, that’s not a problem. There is a way to completely reset your attributes. For this, you need the item “Overpaint.” You can obtain the item from vendors for 10,000 Chroma, hidden in levels, or by defeating enemies.
So you have a few options to acquire the item. However, do not be too wasteful with them and save some copies for the endgame when you have clearly defined your group roles.
To reset your points, you must go to the overview of a character’s status values. Below the status values, it will indicate which key you need to press to reset the points. Each reset requires one Overpaint.
Overwatch is celebrating its relaunch today, changing not only its name but also how it will continue to exist in the future. What you should know about the release of the major update can be found in our live ticker.
Tuesday, 02/10/2026
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Good day and welcome to our live ticker for the release of Season 1 in Overwatch 2. You can still play the shooter, as you will have to wait quite some time until the release of the new update. We will inform you here as soon as there are news about the release. So feel free to stop by more often and bookmark the page.
When is the release of Season 1? It is on February 10, as Overwatch 2 is set to receive its relaunch. The game will take on the name of its predecessor and feature a massive update. In addition to 5 new heroes, there will also be significant changes that will influence the development of the shooter in the future, primarily focusing on a story.
Although the start time has not yet been officially communicated, the countdown to be able to play Anran and complete the Battle Pass ends at 8:00 PM German time. Experience shows that updates also appear at this time. Your client should have already downloaded part of the update automatically if you have this option enabled. The rest of the patch will then be available for download from 8:00 PM.
The update is massive and could cause a large influx of players. Therefore, we will monitor the release with a live ticker and keep you informed about the server status and additional information.
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Overwatch shows 5 new heroes coming with Season 1: Conquest
Patch Notes: Where can I find them?
Are the patch notes already available? No, unfortunately not yet. Patch notes are usually released for Overwatch when the patch has celebrated its release. However, we will summarize them here or in a separate article when they become known.
What highlights does the update bring? Overwatch will change in many ways, and some of these changes might actually please you. These include:
The new Pokémon spin-off in the style of a life simulator “Pokémon Pokopia” will be released on March 5, 2026, in different bundles. Here you will find all the goodies that can be obtained by pre-ordering.
Are there pre-order goodies for Pokémon Pokopia? Yes, there are goodies that you receive as a bonus when you pre-order Pokémon Pokopia before its release. This includes an in-game reward as well as physical items that are thematically and visually aligned with the game.
What pre-order bonus is available in the game? If you pre-order the game, you will receive a Ditto rug as a bonus, which you can use to decorate your homes.
How do I receive my pre-order bonus in the game? To receive it, you must connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and retrieve your item through the Mystery Gift menu. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for this. You can redeem this bonus until January 31, 2027.
Here you can see the trailer for Pokémon Pokopia:
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
These are the bundles available for selection
What physical goodies can be ordered as a bundle? If you want to receive a physical goodie with your game, there are 3 different bundle variants available in Germany that you can choose from:
Travel bag with Ditto print
Reusable cup with Ditto print
Shopping bag with double-sided print, once with Ditto and once with Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and human Ditto.
The products are currently limited to one item per customer. If someone wants a second one of the goodies, they also need to pre-order another game. The bundles are available either in the My Nintendo store or at other major electronics retail chains.
Do the bundles cost extra? No, the bundle versions come at no additional cost. Depending on whether you choose a physical version of the game (€79.99) or the download code (€69.99), the prices remain the same despite the goodie.
When can I expect my bundles after ordering? Pre-orders for physical items that are made up to 3 days before the release date will be delivered on the release day. Afterwards, the normal delivery terms of Nintendo apply.
Pokémon Pokopia will be released on March 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2, where you will be able to rebuild a lonely world as a human disguised Ditto and collaborate with various other Pokémon starting from the release. If you want to learn more about the release of Pokémon Pokopia, you can find it here on MeinMMO: Pokémon Pokopia – All important information about the release on Switch, price, and trailer
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By 2030, a so-called “Dark Factory” could emerge, where not a single person builds a car – only robots and AI systems do. The pioneers of these production facilities are the United States and especially China.
What exactly is a “Dark Factory” and why is it likely to become reality? A “Dark Factory” is a factory where the assembly lines are fully operated by robots and control AIs. The term “dark” comes from the fact that the facility could theoretically operate without light since there would be no humans on-site who rely on it.
Machines perceive their environment through sensors and do not require lighting, breaks, or rest periods (carscoops).
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Industry experts from Gartner and Warburg Research believe that at least one car manufacturer will establish a fully automated assembly line by the end of this decade. The experts see particularly Chinese brands as potential pioneers (via carscoops & Auto News).
Also, Warburg Research analyst Fabio Hölscher considers it plausible, according to the industry magazine Auto News, that by 2030 the first fully automated car factory will emerge in China, where production will be entirely taken over by robots.
Hyundai and Mercedes Increase Automation
What role do Mercedes and Hyundai play in the development? Two manufacturers currently stand out with very concrete plans:
Hyundai plans to use humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics in its plant in Georgia (USA) starting in 2028. The goal is scalable production with a capacity of up to 30,000 robots per year. This plan was presented at CES 2026 (Auto News)
Mercedes-Benz is already testing the “Apollo” robot from the US company Apptronik at its Berlin plant. By 2030 at the latest, this robot is supposed to work alongside humans on the assembly line – with the clear goal of eventually taking over complete manufacturing sections (Auto News)
Both manufacturers are focusing on humanoid robots for complex assembly tasks, going beyond traditional industrial robotics. According to Auto News, the focus is on scalability, flexibility, and efficient series production that can adapt quickly to market changes.
According to industry reports, 12 out of 25 leading automotive manufacturers have pilot projects with advanced robotics in their own factories. This helps to reduce labor costs, improve quality, and shorten production cycles, which means better vehicles at potentially lower prices, Gartner analyst Marco Sandrone said in the consulting firm’s 2026 forecasts (Auto News).
Automated Unemployment?
What are the implications of this development for factory workers? Full automation does not necessarily mean mass layoffs. Instead, the nature of work will change. According to Auto News, Detlef Gerst from IG Metall explains that AI and digitalization will fundamentally change work in manufacturing. Employees will need more technical know-how and must collaborate flexibly with AI systems. Further training is crucial, according to Gerst.
Despite automation, IG Metall expects no job cuts, but a transformation: Many employees could shift to new roles in maintenance, logistics, or AI supervision. The focus will be on qualification rather than replacement (IG Metall).
Blizzard has decided to give Overwatch a complete overhaul and along with the first season 2026, they will also bring 5 new heroes directly into the game. One of them was already playable beforehand and, according to MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, creates really strong compositions.
Completely out of nowhere, Blizzard announced massive changes for Overwatch that will reshape the game in 2026. The kickoff is today, February 10, at 8:00 PM German time.
One of these heroes is Anran, a new attacker who fights with fire and was playable a week before the season release. I have been actively playing with my (somewhat) fixed group for years, albeit with breaks.
But with Anran, we discovered a team composition that crushes everything we have known so far. If you are looking for a combination to smash all the teams of new heroes tonight: try our “Pitbull Comp.”
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“Like two wild pit bulls that I unleash”
Why Pitbull? Because our tank player referred to my co-DPS and me just like that: “As if I were unleashing two pit bulls and sending them into the enemies.” The composition is quite simple:
Zarya as tank
Anran and Vendetta as DPS
Practically, it works like this: Anran and Vendetta jump straight into the enemy team, ideally into the healers, and clean up from the back while being protected by Zarya’s shields. At the same time, Zarya charges her weapon, and the enemies are crushed between two fronts. At its core, the team comp is a dive strategy, but without using the whole team, just the DPS (and healers, but more on that later). Of course, it still requires a bit of practice.
The comp works so well with these three heroes because Anran and Vendetta not only deal a lot of damage but also have strong defensive abilities – stronger than most flankers.
Vendetta naturally has a lot of armor and can block damage with her sword. Anran can pull herself out of the fight for a moment, becoming invisible and invulnerable while igniting enemies. And with the right perk, she can even heal herself.
Keep in mind, Vendetta will probably get a small nerf. The comp should still work.
Build the characters for survival, not damage – that’s important!
Here is also the point that I often observe in opponents and that many get wrong. Yes, Anran and Vendetta are DPS heroes and it sounds reasonable to take perks that allow them to deal even more damage.
However, the two women already deal enough damage. More damage would be total overkill, you cannot kill enemies beyond their death – and a wisdom from WoW is already: a dead DPS does no damage.
Accordingly, you should ensure that you also survive alone while your remaining team deals with possible enemy stragglers or gets distracted:
Vendetta
Small bonus: Devouring Blow, so that the overhead hit heals you – important: practice hitting with the blade! Otherwise, Vendetta herself is already useless.
Big bonus: Swift Vengeance; people often overlook this, it seems. But the 150 bonus hit points give you a health bar of almost 500 hit points, including 125 armor, when at full HP. That’s as much as tanks have.
Anran
Small bonus: Heat Shield, so that you can stay in the enemy team after the ultimate.
Big bonus: Hunger Flame, with which you can heal yourself.
Zarya
Small bonus: irrelevant, but I recommend Energy Converter.
Big bonus: Scout, to buff your DPS even further.
I had such a long winning streak only rarely before.Vendetta is currently probably a bit too strong.
The right healers make the comp even stronger
Basically, it does not really matter which healers you have. Only Lúcio and Baptiste, especially in this constellation, do not work. My tips are:
Zenyatta, who increases damage on individual targets with his Orb of Discord and can heal at range, especially with the perk Dual Harmony (perfect for this comp).
Ana, whose Nanoboost can regularly cause quadruple or quintuple eliminations, especially on Vendetta.
Kiriko for the same reason, where Ana and Kiriko both work as a reaction to the opponents (through anti-heal or Kiriko’s ability to remove it).
Lifeweaver, because he can save his DPS if they happen to get in too much trouble.
Brigitte and Moira, because they can keep the remaining team alive and protect themselves while the DPS wreak havoc on the enemies.
In any case, it’s important that the remaining trio alongside Anran and Vendetta has to cope with potentially fighting at a disadvantage and at times has to defend themselves because their damage dealers are standing elsewhere. Even with sacrifices, we were usually successful.
Does this work at all ranks? Probably not entirely. The players in our team range – depending on who plays – between Silver and Diamond, while I myself used to play at Master level.
At lower ranks, the practice and understanding of how Vendetta and Anran work may be lacking. At higher ranks, you may encounter counters that you need to watch out for. And there comes another with the season.
The team comp around Zarya, Vendetta, and Anran does not really have any “hard counters” that we could identify so far. However, the biggest difficulties we had were against:
Lúcio, who could keep the two DPS away from himself while healing his team at the same time.
Sombra, who often forced us to turn back.
Mei, who interrupted our team’s support with her wall.
Widowmaker, because we had no protection against snipers, and she forced us to focus on her.
General dive tanks that could tear apart our team if we weren’t quick enough.
Among the five new heroes is also Mizuki, a new support who is specifically designed as a counter against flankers. He can bind enemies to the ground while remaining highly mobile to escape his hunters.
How strong Mizuki will be against our “Pitbull Comp” will be seen from tonight. The season is scheduled to go live at 8 PM, but given the massive influx of players in recent days, it is quite possible that the servers will collapse under the load.
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In just under a month, Pokémon Pokopia will be released. The new life simulation is often compared to Palworld, but for MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, there can only be one winner.
It thus reminds one of the building aspect in Palworld, which announced its own cozy game in September 2025. However, in Palworld itself, the abilities of the various Pals are used to construct buildings or gather resources.
So why should I play Pokémon Pokopia if it has fewer mechanics and elements (after all, battles and weapons are missing)? Honestly, I haven’t even asked myself that question, because Pokémon Pokopia has an element that Palworld cannot surpass, no matter how much better the game may seem on paper: nostalgia.
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Nostalgia is more than just tradition
Nostalgia may not sound like a plausible argument, but it is more important than you think. In Pokémon Pokopia and Palworld, the monsters are the stars. Sure, I build buildings, craft, and gather resources, but I do so with the companions.
I interact with them, and they interact with the game world. Pokopia seems to rely on a loop that not only creates a playful flow but also an organic one in the world. It is important that you are affected by that.
Even in the Pokopia trailers (via YouTube), Nintendo heavily pushes the nostalgia button. Many Pokémon from the 1st generation can be seen, and familiar remixed tracks can be heard. As can already be seen in the above trailer, you even create routes with the Pokémon that you would have walked through as a trainer decades ago.
The world that you loved as a child is being recontextualized, and the Pokémon not only showcase their abilities but also their personalities. This alone can improve the gameplay mechanics because a different atmosphere is created. When I feel good in the game world, the gameplay feels better too.
While I enjoy Palworld, it still feels different to be in the Pokémon world, to see the sounds of Pokémon and their animations. For almost 30 years, new spin-offs, main titles, and merchandise have existed because the world is more than just a game world for fans (myself included).
One could cheekily argue: Pokémon was just lucky because they were there first. But nostalgia does not simply arise because something is old. Pokémon has a great strength that no other franchise will likely ever achieve.
In Pokémon Pokopia, you can build your own routes
The Pokémon themselves cannot be defeated
No matter how good or bad Pokopia will be mechanically: Palworld cannot defeat the Pokémon. The Pals look good in some ways, but mostly they seem like a fusion of various monsters. They appear inconsistent. Pals are livestock, not companions. Pokémon is different:
Ken Sugimori (character designer of Pokémon) created monsters at the very beginning of the series that looked lovable but also fit organically into the world. You can tell what type they are and what they can do, which helps them stick in your memory.
Pokémon are not just tools; they provide context to the world, are relevant to the story, and exude personality.
These 2 aspects ensure that the nostalgia is so strong, and that is exactly what Pokopia seems to be diving into. Pokémon have not only roles for crafting but also their habitats make sense. Pokopia does not need to create a logical world because Pokémon have been doing that for 30 years. I know how Pokémon behave, and I am already looking forward to building my own city with the various monsters.
Palworld cannot win against the nostalgia of Pokémon. Even in the first images of Pokopia, I feel more comfortable than I ever did in Palworld. Pokémon Pokopia calls itself a relaxing life simulation, and that is exactly what everything about the game should radiate. However, behind the backstory of Pokopia, there could also be a dark secret: Pokémon Pokopia has a new ghost Pikachu, but it does not bode well for the trainers
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Although all MMORPGs differ from one another, there are also trends that affect the entire genre. Exactly such a trend is currently being discussed by MMORPG players, who are also making a demand.
What is being discussed? A Reddit post in the MMORPG forum is currently attracting a lot of attention from players. The creator of the post titled “The current endgame formula is extremely boring” claims: “MMORPGs should be slower and focus more on the world instead of endgame raids.”
However, instead of simply dismissing the argument, a lively discussion arises beneath the claim.
Games like Where Winds Meet show how theme parks work, even without an MMO:
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Dare More World
What do players think? The MMORPG genre’s strong focus on raids as the main content for the endgame is also seen by the players. A new expansion or update usually only adds new dungeons or raids but gives little reason to go back into the MMORPG world.
This would be an important addition to the raids, which, no matter how varied the individual challenges are, always follow the same pattern. However, the trend towards raids has not always been the case, as Reddit user toljar explains:
“That’s true, I started my MMO career with Asheron’s Call. This game was 100% about the world and the journey. MMOs have become more or less lobby games. You rush to the maximum level and then sit around waiting for a group to play a dungeon or PvP. And it just repeats over and over.”
At the same time, this phenomenon especially affects theme park MMORPGs, whose concept is to move players from one attraction to another. As Reddit user Denaton_ explains: “There are countless MMOs that don’t even offer raids…”
What else argues against the initial statement? The comment with the most upvotes on Reddit comes from user traitorgiraffe. He explains: “It doesn’t matter how slow you make them, lol. Players play it until they drop and then complain when they reach the end.”
Underlying the discussion is actually the clash between theme park MMORPGs and sandbox MMORPGs. The latter have been lacking a trendsetter with innovative ideas and an exciting world for years.
The last major MMORPG that truly fulfilled this sub-genre is probably the German Albion Online, which still captivates thousands of players with its sandbox and continuously brings major updates. At the same time, the ongoing success of Old School RuneScape shows that sandbox MMORPGs are still in demand.
Nevertheless, many players of theme park MMORPGs might also befriend the thought of experiencing more of the world outside of leveling phases and profession grinds. The game worlds of most MMORPGs are lovingly designed and would surely appreciate one or two endgame activities.
Tomb Raider gets a live-action series after several movies, starring Sophie Turner. All you need to know about the production from Amazon is right here.
What is Tomb Raider? This is an adaptation of the popular video game series in a series format. Its protagonist, Lara Croft, has been battling and solving puzzles in various tombs since 1996, facing wild animals, human opponents like mercenaries, and even supernatural creatures like zombies.
When is the release of Tomb Raider? Currently, there is no specific date for the series premiere. However, as filming only started on January 15, 2026, a release this year seems unlikely. We are more likely to see the series in 2027.
Netflix shows Lara Croft in anime style and announces the series start date
Is there any other footage of Tomb Raider? Amazon released the first image of lead actress Sophie Turner as Lara Croft at the start of filming. It shows what the character looks like in the series:
Where can you stream Tomb Raider? As the series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, it will launch directly on the in-house streaming service Prime Video.
How many seasons will there be? At this point, there is no official information on how many episodes the first season will have. Amazon has also not revealed whether a second season is planned.
Tomb Raider: Plot and Cast
What is Tomb Raider about? Currently, nothing is known about the specific plot. However, Amazon describes the series on the official website as being based on the video game franchise. Whether this means we will experience the beginnings of Lara Croft similar to the 2013 reboot, or accompany an experienced archaeologist, is left open in the description.
The series is developed and written by British screenwriter and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She was the creative force behind the series Fleabag and also wrote the script for James Bond: No Time To Die. The author is known for her tongue-in-cheek humor, complex characters, and a feminist touch. How much this will be reflected in Tomb Raider remains to be seen.
Regarding her work as a showrunner, Waller-Bridge said:
If I could tell my younger self that this is happening, she would probably freak out. Tomb Raider has taken up a large part of my life, and I feel incredibly privileged to bring it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as it does to many others, and I can’t wait to embark on this adventure. With bats and everything.
Who stars in Tomb Raider? The cast is led by Sophie Turner, who is known to most for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. Overall, the cast looks as follows:
Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip
Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis
Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay
Bill Paterson as Winston
Jack Bannon as Gerry
John Hefferman as David
Celia Imrie as Francine
In supporting roles, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, and August Wittgenstein are also featured, though what roles they will play is still open.
Whether the series will reach or even surpass the earlier adaptations with Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander remains to be seen. What are your thoughts on this? Are you excited about the series? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. The first image has already elicited a clear reaction: Amazon shows the new Lara Croft and fans have only one wish: She must take down dinosaurs.
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The streamer event Sauercrowd is currently live on Twitch. Several streamers are playing there, including NoWay, the hardcore version of WoW Classic. Due to his time in WoW, he realized what he has been missing during his LoL career.
Why does NoWay want to quit LoL? In a new YouTube video on one of his channels, NoWay talked about the end of his LoL career. The Twitch streamer mentions two reasons:
NoWay has become too old to maintain his standard in LoL without investing too much time.
He has had little time to explore other games due to the extreme LoL grind over the past 11 years.
When does he want to quit? Before NoWay stops playing LoL so intensively, he wants to complete one last challenge. For several years, NoWay has been playing on various servers around the world to reach the highest rank in LoL (Challenger) on each of them.
Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay
Through Sauercrowd and WoW, NoWay realized what he is missing besides LoL
What impact do Sauercrowd and WoW have on NoWay? According to NoWay, there are many really good games outside of LoL that he would like to play and get to know. During the WoW event, he realized how much fun he has exploring and also wants to experience new games.
What does he want to stream instead of LoL? According to twitchtracker.com, NoWay has streamed 90% of his Twitch career playing LoL. That’s an impressive 21,552 hours (as of February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM).
After finishing his challenge, he wants to become a “Variety streamer.” “Variety” means a diversity of content, and for NoWay, it means he wants to stream whatever he feels like at the moment. He even mentioned a specific project idea: he is interested in a speedrun challenge in Minecraft.
For NoWay, this new path feels like retirement. He expects that his viewership will drop significantly, but he is not worried about financial difficulties. According to him, he has some reserves, but he still needs to earn some money.
A YouTuber builds a Steam Machine from an old mining motherboard. The performance is surprisingly good, yet there are some hurdles that the YouTuber has to overcome. This is mainly due to the very specific mining hardware.
What exactly did the YouTuber use? ETA Prime relies on an ASRock BC-250 for his build. This is a special module that consists of a partially defective PS5 chip. The defective chips were then reused in such mining devices. In contrast to the fully functional PS5 chip, the partially defective variant is about 25% slower.
ETA Prime explained in his video that “ASRock BC-250 boards” can be purchased on eBay for prices between 100 and 120 US dollars. A current sample shows us that prices are currently somewhat higher. Today, you’re more likely to pay 150 to 200 US dollars when looking at prices on eBay excluding shipping costs.
However, since he cannot install SteamOS on the device due to very specific requirements, he used Bazzite. This is a Fedora-based distribution that resembles Valve’s own SteamOS.
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Cyberpunk 2077 with 60 FPS on medium details at Full HD
How fast is the device?
Left 4 Dead 2 at maximum settings with 150 FPS at Full HD
Spider-Man 2 ran at about 60 FPS at Full HD and medium settings with FSR on “Balanced”,
The Witcher 3 ran at about 75 FPS at Full HD and high settings
Forza Horizon 5 ran at about 80 FPS at Full HD and medium settings.
Cyberpunk 2077 also achieved an average of almost 60 FPS at Full HD and medium settings.
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Can you replicate it? In principle, you can easily buy an Asrock BC-250 used over eBay or other platforms and connect it to a monitor. However, there are some hurdles before you can actually use the device as a proper gaming PC:
The graphics drivers currently only work on Linux; Windows is not supported.
You need both a special case and custom cooling, as the cryptocurrency mining module does not run with conventional hardware.
Some users, for example, on Reddit, criticize the high power consumption at idle and the very slow M.2 slot.
You need a special BIOS to even use the mining card as a gaming system.
ETA Prime had to update the BIOS to a custom version himself for it to work as a gaming computer.
Update 1.15.0 für ARC Raiders ist draußen und bringt das neue Event „Shared Watch“. Alle wichtigen Änderungen findet ihr hier bei uns in den deutschen Patch Notes.
What is this update? On February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM German time, Patch 1.15.0 for ARC Raiders was released. This includes new cosmetic items as well as the event “Shared Watch” and is 1.3 GB on Steam. What changes and what patch notes you can expect, you can find here in our overview.
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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.15.0
What do the patch notes say? The patch notes indicate 2 major innovations that you can enjoy over the coming days:
The event “Shared Watch” focuses on PvE and rewards players who dive into the ARCs together with other Raiders. There is a new outfit for your protagonist as a reward.
The map situation “Cold Snap” will sporadically rotate and make your Raiders shiver again. Additionally, there will be Candleberries to collect, which are not tied to an event. If you want to have fun, you can also throw snowballs at your enemies or friends.
On the second page, you will find all important patch notes translated into English. To the original list, you can go here via the following link: arcraiders.com.
In addition to the event, there will also be further updates that you can expect in ARC Raiders. What these are and what the roadmap for 2026 will bring you, you can find here in our overview: ARC Raiders: Roadmap 2026 – All information that is known
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The shiny hunt has become a whole new kind of game for many Pokémon fans, adding another major challenge that can eat up hundreds of hours. Even a fan who completed a shiny collection for years, which does not relate to the monsters of the game, would agree.
What makes shinies so unusual? In the shiny hunt of player @Noa_Kyogre, the fan is not trying to collect rare Pokémon, but outfits. They ultimately achieved this after more than 5 years in the spin-off “Pokémon Battle Revolution”, which was released in 2006 for the Wii.
Battle Revolution is a pure battle simulator, which gained popularity mainly due to the design of the battles, despite lacking exploration and Pokémon hunting: there is a voiced battle commentator, battle animations, and it reminded players of the kind of battles seen in the anime.
Even though you can’t catch monsters in this Pokémon spin-off, it still offered the challenge of the shiny hunt. Because after a successful battle with a final trainer, you receive the outfits that they wear. And just like with the monsters, the costumes also have a chance of obtaining a rare coloration.
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How difficult was this challenge that this trainer set for themselves? To understand how difficult this challenge really was, you have to consider the following:
The probability of getting a shiny costume, based on the catch rate of shiny Pokémon (before Generation 6), is 1:8,192, which is 0.0122 %.
The fastest time to start a costume attempt is 10–15 minutes (based on the experience of a player on Reddit).
Overall, if you count the trainers from the Japanese and international versions of the game, there are 12 trainer costumes for which you can obtain the shiny variant.
Assuming that a shiny attempt takes 10 minutes at best and is successful after an average of 8,192 attempts, around 1,365 hours are needed for a shiny outfit. If you multiply this by 12 for each shiny outfit, you end up with approximately 16,384 hours, which is 683 days or almost 2 years – of pure gameplay time!
What does the fan say about their success? After over 5 years of work, @Noa_Kyogre proudly posts the result of their shiny hunt on X:
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“What the hell,” writes @Eizzah__, “you’re legendary!” But @RickyPDillon also thinks: “That’s so cool! I didn’t even know these existed!”
In response to congratulations from several fans, however, the player reveals one thing they are absolutely sure of: “Never again!!!!!!!” (@Noa_Kyogre on X)
