The developers of Lost Ark have added a class to the MMORPG with a new update that every gamer would love to have in their favorite MMORPG.
What kind of class is it? The latest update of Lost Ark has introduced the “Guardian Knight” as a new class. While the name sounds like a completely generic name for a tank class in an MMORPG, it actually conceals a dragon knight with unique abilities.
Here you can see the new class in action:
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Lost Ark: Trailer zur Valkyrie zeigt die neue Klasse in Aktion
Dragon awaken
What can the dragon knight do? Although the developers might mislead players somewhat with the name of the new class, it is a warrior who, equipped with a halberd, accumulates energy during combat.
Once the warrior has gathered enough energy, he can, in keeping with the motto “Dragon awaken”, flip the switch and immediately transform into dragon form. This gives him new, powerful attacks that heat up the battlefield.
This new class attacks enemies with wings, scales, and claws, before delivering devastating dragon breath damage on top. The class is not one of the typical classes in the game. It is a standalone primary class that operates independently of other types.
How is Lost Ark doing? Even though the release of the new class has more than doubled player numbers according to SteamDB on Steam, things look grim for Lost Ark right now. Player numbers during peak times in January were at their lowest ever, and the exit of Amazon Games from the MMORPG sector makes the future of Lost Ark even more uncertain.
Normally, armies from the tabletop to Warhammer 40,000 consist of plastic, and the very old ones are made of tin. However, a fan had leftover dough… and simply shaped it into the very voracious beetle aliens that threaten the entire galaxy.
In the ranking of the most powerful factions in Warhammer 40,000, the Tyranids solidly hold the first place. Although the insect-like xenos with swarm intelligence are individually not the strongest, they drown most enemies with their sheer mass, literally.
They circumvent imperial defenses by simply clogging the cannons with their corpses or tossing in so much cannon fodder that the ammunition runs out. If that’s not enough, they infect imperial citizens and create symbiote cults that sabotage the Imperium from within.
The sheer mass of the Tyranids and their voracity make them one of the greatest threats in Warhammer 40,000. Allegedly, they have already destroyed the entire remaining universe, and only our galaxy is left. They leave nothing behind – everything is consumed and used for the fleet’s growth.
This is the delicious army: Tyranids are not only a dangerous faction in the lore but also one of the older and more popular armies in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop. Popular enough that a fan baked an entire army themselves:
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He shares the post on Reddit and shows his creation: beetle aliens in all sizes on – also baked – matching bases, glued with icing and painted with colored egg white frosting. The centerpiece is certainly the gigantic Tervigon.
A total of 80 figures, two characters, and three support units make it to the table (pun intended), and all are edible, which… ironically fits perfectly with the voracious Tyranids.
For a tournament, the minis probably wouldn’t be allowed, but many users in the comments still wish for a friendly match. It would certainly be a delicious game.
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Die Fraktion der Tyraniden im Tabletop zu Warhammer 40.000
“I had leftover dough after my Custodes army”
The post has received over 5,000 upvotes and more than 100 comments within a few hours. The community admires the baking art, even if one user wonders why someone would do such a thing.
In response, the creator says: it was indeed leftover gingerbread dough… from the Custodes army he had baked shortly before. Yes, he even created a whole army of gingerbread super-soldiers (on Reddit).
The Warhammer community wouldn’t be the Warhammer community if they didn’t have the perfect response: the Gingerbreadnought. Yes, someone painted their dreadnought, one of the most honorable units of the Imperium in candy cane colors and wants to have it battle against the gingerbread Tyranids. A Christmas Marine is posted along with it.
As RAM makes computers significantly more expensive, another component is set to increase prices. A PC manufacturer is already informing its customers in advance about the rising sales prices.
What did the shop say: The online shop PowerGPU announced in a post on X on February 4, 2026, that the prices of its products will rise starting next week. The company primarily sells high-end gaming PCs and also offers a PC configurator.
In the post, the company explains that they have been informed that prices for SSDs and other parts are supposed to have risen again. As a result, the current stock on the website is cheaper than upcoming inventory. The company does not specify which other parts are affected in the post.
Customers should expect a price increase starting next week, on February 9, 2026, and prepare for higher prices. The company states that the reason for the post is their desire to remain transparent with their customers.
How one individual manages to destroy an entire company in just 60 seconds, you can see in the following video:
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Chef ruined his company in 59 seconds on Twitch – What happened to him?
Not only RAM is getting more expensive
Why are hardware prices currently rising? AI and data centers are currently consuming large amounts of RAM, using up a significant portion of the current stock. This leads to tighter availability and in turn drives up the price of the component.
But not only RAM is getting more expensive; SSDs are also expected to become costlier as a result. According to a statement from the market research firm TrendForce on the British news site Reuters, the available DRAM capacities are further deteriorating in the first quarter of 2026.
DRAM is a specific type of RAM chips that are found in higher-priced SSDs and can provide faster access times for data.
The reason for the poor availability of DRAM, according to the company, is the persistent demand from AI and data centers, which is shortening the global memory stock and thereby increasing the price. Ironically, Nvidia itself, which invests enormous sums of money in AI, could be the savior for gamers.
Users are annoyed but not surprised
What does the community say about it? Most users are now accustomed to the constant price increases but are still annoyed by the current market situation:
Gijiji14 writes (on X): “This price increase makes me angry.”
J says (on X): “Just when I wanted to buy an SSD too.”
slickyeat explains annoyed (on Reddit): “What else is new, damn it?”
The countdown to the new episodes of “Scrubs” is on, and we wondered who the most popular doctors are among many – so far. And the main character JD didn’t make it to the top 3.
How did this ranking come about? We consulted the website keywordtool.io for this ranking. The site tracks search queries via Google. Information about the past 12 months for a specific query as well as similar or related queries can be accessed.
To ensure comparability, we specifically searched for worldwide search queries related to the doctors. The period was the full past 12 months, and we wanted to know globally.
Of course, there are many more than just 10 doctors in Scrubs. Due to low search queries for side characters like the crazy Dr. Hooch or Dr. Bartface, we focused on the 10 most popular.
Spoiler warning: Characters from all nine seasons released so far are included in the ranking. Accordingly, there may be spoilers here.
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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
10. Dr. Doug Murphy
The ranking starts with Dr. Doug Murphy with only 720 search queries in 12 months. Johnny Kastl portrays the absolute unlucky character from Scrubs. He debuts in the first episode alongside JD, Turk, and Elliot. However, his patients die more often than they leave healed.
Throughout the series, he discovers his talent for pathology: because so many patients have died due to his own mistakes, he easily recognizes even the wildest causes of death. He repeatedly provides situational comedy when he stands with body bags in elevators or hallways.
9. Dr. Denise Mahoney
Eliza Coupe portrays Dr. Denise Mahoney. She has made it to 9th place with 1,600 search queries. She debuts in Episode 1 of the eighth season as an intern. For JD, it is particularly distressing how emotionless and cold Denise appears to her patients.
However, she pushes through, and by season nine, she finally becomes a doctor and trains her own interns.
Dr. Kim Briggs is a urologist, the mother of JD’s oldest child, and ranks 8th among the most searched doctors from Scrubs with 1,643 search queries. She first appears in episode 23 of the fifth season and is played by Elizabeth Banks. In fact, Kim has been working at Sacred Heart longer than JD and Turk – they just never noticed her.
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In Season 12, a feature returns to Diablo 4 that allows you to farm XP. The first players are testing it out and say: It not only looks unappealing, but is also very distracting.
What is the feature all about? With Season 12, Blizzard introduces a so-called Killstreak system in the ARPG, which veterans will likely remember from Diablo 3. If you slay many monsters within a short timeframe, a Killstreak counter starts. As long as the timer runs, you earn points with each additional kill. The more monsters you kill in that time, the more XP you gather – and the level you reach also gives you extra XP.
Diablo 4 shows its new expansion Lord of Hatred with Mephisto in the trailer
“Oh great, more pixels on the screen”
How is the feature being received? On Reddit, Diablo fans are not enthusiastic. In a thread on the topic, a user even writes that the new Killstreak counter is ugly and very distracting. He hopes for an option to hide the display or at least change its position. Over 800 upvotes indicate he is not alone in this opinion.
Many players already find the screen overloaded with effects and symbols. Now, another element is added that obstructs the view. Users like AeonChaos demand to keep the thing away from the center of the screen – the top or bottom edge would be a much better choice. Prestigious_Bus1573 also dryly comments: “Oh great, more red pixels on the monitor.”
Some also note that the display in Diablo 3 was much more elegantly done and did not ‘clutter’ the screen as much. In the screenshots, you can see the Killstreak feature in direct comparison:
The Killstreak display in Diablo 3.The Killstreak display in Diablo 4.
Will it stay like this? That remains to be seen. The PTR is precisely for such cases – to test features and provide feedback to Blizzard. It is therefore very possible that the developers will tweak the system by the start of Season 12. You can submit feedback through the feedback tool in the game (found in the menu under “Report a Bug”) or through the Diablo 4 PTR forums (in English).
This is what MeinMMO author Nicole says about it: I started the PTR to try out the feature with a Paladin. After just a few minutes, I was indeed annoyed by it. The display pops up right in the field of view and blocks the view of loot and effects. The Killstreak symbol is a bulky construct of the kill count, a red chain, a black box, and changing texts. After a short time, I had enough and closed the game.
I remain hopeful that Blizzard takes the community’s feedback seriously and improves things before the release. There is still time since the PTR runs until February 10 at 19:00 CET.
In line with the Killstreak system, Blizzard introduces the “blood-stained items”. These new items are directly linked to your Killstreaks: their affixes scale with your current Killstreak level and thus create increasingly stronger effects the more monsters you slay. Additionally, there will be new seals for endgame activities that will have the Butcher relentlessly hunt you. You can find out more about this here: Diablo 4 rewards you with rewards in Season 12 for taking down enough enemies in a short time
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Anime adaptations have a difficult reputation. Often, the adaptations fail to capture the magic of the original. However, there are also positive examples, and a forthcoming film is already getting fans excited with a short teaser.
Which film is it about? On April 29, 2026, the live-action adaptation of Sakamoto Days will be released in Japan. The manga already received an anime adaptation on Netflix in 2025. Sakamoto Days follows Taro Sakamoto. Once, he was a legendary hitman, but after falling in love, he started a family and lived a simple life as a shopkeeper.
But his reputation precedes him, and he is regularly attacked by other killers. Although he is no longer in top physical shape, he has not lost his skills.
Despite the fact that anime adaptations are often received critically (One Piece is one of the few exceptions), the teaser is well-received.
You can find a trailer for the anime here:
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Sakamoto Days: A former killer who never truly finds peace
Not too realistic, but suitably silly
How does the community react to the teaser? On February 4, AnimeTV released a teaser for the adaptation on x.com. In just 30 seconds, you can see brief snippets of Sakamoto’s daily life, as well as many action scenes. Although some comments are skeptical because it’s an anime adaptation, the teaser seems to be well-received.
So writes @_0_anime_0_ (source: x.com), that live-action adaptations are a gamble, but the trailer looks promising. Other users like @Laphrydae (source: x.com) praise the portrayal of the characters. For @AINumenor (source: x.com), it is clear: Finally, the best hitman comes to real life.
You can watch the teaser here (unfortunately only in Japanese):
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The teaser shows: One does not take oneself seriously, and that’s a good thing
What does MeinMMO film editor Nikolas Hernes say about the teaser? I haven’t seen the anime myself, but as a fan of Japanese action films, the teaser caught my attention. Yes, it looks silly, but that is exactly what I want in such an adaptation.
In the teaser, I particularly like the camera work, such as when a bullet flies towards Sakamoto’s glasses. If the fight scenes can convince despite the exaggerated effects, this will be a solid action film that is interesting not just for anime fans.
The premise and costumes already show that there will likely be much fun. However, this is based only on the first scenes of the teaser, so one should still be cautious.
When will the film be released in Germany? The Japanese release is on April 29, 2026; for a German version, one will likely have to wait a bit longer. From experience, anime adaptations usually start in our cinemas only in a limited way or directly as DVD, Blu-ray, or streaming.
A player has gone the extra mile to create a list of the 100 best games of all time. MeinMMO author Ody explains why it can’t be right.
Trying to crown the best games of all time is always a massive undertaking. Since the advent of video games, countless titles have been released that differ significantly from one another: How do you decide whether a story-driven RPG is better than a strategy game?
A player thought that the best way to solve this problem was with a dataset as large as possible: Reddit user IlmeniAVG collected and compared over 900 lists to determine the truly best games of all time. You can read how the user compiled this list in his Reddit post on r/gaming. There, he scientifically disclosed data sources and methodology.
I want to make one thing clear before I get worked up: I find it remarkable what has been achieved. The person behind the list deserves nothing but my utmost respect, and the list certainly has its justification. You can see the complete list of 1000 games at www.acclaimedvideogames.com.
So, now to why it is wrong.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Ody grew up with Age of Empires. The series ignited his love for strategy games. Accordingly, the shock was quite significant for him that none of the games made it into the top 100 of this list.
A legendary strategy game is missing from this list
One thing I only noticed upon a second look: There are hardly any strategy games present. To be exact, there is only one in the top 100, and that is StarCraft from 1998. I congratulate fans of the game for the placement but must object.
Because just one year later came a real-time strategy game (RTS) that is simply legendary – and remains relevant to this day! I’m, of course, talking about Age of Empires 2, the famous RTS from Ensemble Studios. The game only ranks at number 113 – still a strong result, no question.
The title certainly deserved to be in the top 100. I say this as someone who is annoyed at how much the game is revered by fans.
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Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – Developers thank for 5 years of loyal fan support
Not even a fan and still angry
In my personal ranking of the “Age of” series, Age of Empires 3 would come in first place. However, that part doesn’t even make it into the top 1000, which I can understand. The game is controversial and has never been able to gain as many fans as other editions. Age of Mythology would land in second place. If I want to be really edgy, out of pure nostalgia, I’ll even place the first Age of Empires (which at least ranks at number 316) ahead of part 2. Then would come part 2, and lastly part 4.
You can tell: I am not the biggest fan of Age of Empires 2, even though I played it a lot and enjoyed it as a child. Nevertheless, I have to admit that Age of Empires 2 was an immensely influential RTS and rightly holds its legendary status.
And not only was it popular back then, it remains so today: The revamped Definitive Edition on Steam still receives DLCs. At least on Steam, part 2 has about twice as many players (according to steamdb.info) as the latest entry in the series, Age of Empires 4, which was released in 2021. (also according to steamdb.info).
I can only agree with Reddit user Spooplevel-Rattled when he writes in his comment: “Age of Empires 2 has been robbed.” That is currently (as of February 6, 11:21 AM) also the top comment under the Reddit post, with over 1,100 upvotes. Age of Empires 2 simply deserved better.
Which strategy game would you have liked to see in the top 100 of this list? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you want more strategy games, then check out MeinMMO. Here you can get a list of the best strategy games to play in 2026 on PC (including Age of Empires): The 16 best strategy games for PC 2026
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With the announcement of the “new era of Overwatch“, Blizzard directly presented 5 out of 10 new characters that will appear in the hero shooter this year. One of the heroines is particularly well-received by the community, and for good reason.
Which heroine is being talked about? In the last announcement regarding new content and changes in Overwatch, 5 out of 10 heroines and heroes were introduced, which you can play at the start of the new season on February 10, 2026. This includes two new supports, two DPS, and a new tank who is already very popular among the players of the shooter (and with me as well). Because what can I say, Overwatch seems to know its fanbase, and I can’t excuse myself from that.
MyMMO editor Caro says: Blizzard presented a new heroine that brings me (alongside Jetpack Cat) back into the game after a two-year break. Justifying myself and pretending that I’m interested because of her gameplay mechanics would be more embarrassing than admitting the truth: Overwatch released a new mommy that simply weakens me and the rest of the community.
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The talk is about “Domina”, the heir and vice president of the Vishkar Corporation from the Overwatch universe, who fights alongside Talon. She is considered a long-range tank capable of controlling distance, erecting barriers, pushing back opponents, and immobilizing them. With her ultimate, she fires additional barriers of hard light that can trap opponents and detonate after a short time.
With her health pool and shields, Domina is not easily brought to her knees. Based on the reactions in the community, fans rather want the exact opposite. Because for them, her name is program.
Here you can see more about the 5 newly presented heroes in Overwatch:
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Overwatch shows 5 new heroes coming with Season 1: Conquest
Fans love Domina because the developers made a specific design decision
Why is Domina so well-received? On Reddit, there are countless comments where the community expresses its enthusiasm regarding the new heroine. In this context, her class and gameplay are rather secondary. Domina is able to convince players solely through her appearance and demeanor:
“Domina is a perfect name for mommy,” confesses thefranchise305.
“If Domina becomes a source of income, I won’t even be mad,” admits luskop.
“That’s how they get more people to play tank,” finds EffectiveAnxietyBone.
“I hope that it’s fun to play her (although the burst-laser is already very promising), because I love her design. She’s like Emma Frost from Rival, if Netease finally gave her back her sense of fashion,” writes vegetaalex66.
It is a design decision that works based on player reactions. And there’s a reason for that, as the Overwatch team explains.
Why does Blizzard make the characters so attractive? In an interview with Gamespot, Senior Producer Kenny Hudson discussed why Overwatch creates such hot characters.
Mostly, it’s about proportions, size, and scale. The artists find it significantly easier if the characters have longer limbs and legs and a larger torso to apply new geometry in upcoming skins.
Silhouettes play an important role in character design because they make a character quickly recognizable and unique, whether as a model in a video game or in other media such as movies or series. However, justifying a character’s sex appeal solely by its function sounds a bit naive. After all, you won’t find any comments about Domina’s grand hitbox in the Overwatch subreddit.
Pokémon GO brings the next Gigantamax Pokémon: Meowth! What does the money cat have to offer?
When does Gigantamax Meowth appear? Gigantamax Meowth appears on February 15 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dynamax battles.
As is common with the Gigantamax feature, this is a level 6 battle – a battle that can be fought with up to 40 trainers together. The battles will take place at all energy sources in the game.
What bonuses are active? The following bonuses are active:
Gigantamax Meowth can be shiny, but it cannot evolve
The particle limit is increased to 1,600
You receive eight times the amount of particles from energy sources
Four special trades are possible
The remote raid limit is raised to 20 (already from 1:00 AM and until 5:00 AM the following day).
From 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM, you will also receive double the amount of Dyna particles while walking and the distance for this is reduced to a quarter.
Gigantamax Meowth appears in Pokémon GO
Is it worth fighting Gigantamax Meowth?
Gigantamax Meowth is already the 16th Giga Pokémon to appear since the introduction of the Dynamax feature in Pokémon GO.
The elongated cat will currently be one of the weaker Gigantamax monsters. As a normal-type Pokémon, it brings no special effectiveness in battle. Consequently, you will hardly use it as an attacker in upcoming Dynamax battles.
However, it will likely also be somewhat easier to defeat than other Dynamax Pokémon. For collectors, the battle could be interesting, as easier Gigantamax battles are rare.
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
The future of Gigantamax: With Meowth, we have reached half of all known Gigantamax Pokémon so far. A little glimpse forward is worth it: Which monsters can actually still appear in Pokémon GO?
Currently, the following Gigantamax Pokémon are still missing:
Pikachu
Eevee
Melmetal
Corviknight
Maritellit
Kamalm
Montecarbo
Drapfel
Schlapfel
Sanaconda
Infernopod
Silembrim
Pokusan
Patinaraja
Duraludon
Wulaosu (two forms)
It took just over a year to release the first 16 Giga Pokémon. Whether the second half will come as quickly remains to be seen.
The appearance of Gigantamax Meowth follows directly after the debut of the spirit form of Cupidos. The two are among the more exciting Pokémon appearing this month. But the Kalos Tour also has some interesting content to offer – and more dates are still coming. You can find all the important ones in our list of all events in Pokémon GO in February 2026.
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In the early days of hardcore servers in WoW Classic, the streamer guild OnlyFangs was a standout and dominated Twitch multiple times. Now, one of the original members wants to start his own OnlyFangs, but on Kick and with… questionable beginnings.
Outside of this realm, Mizkif is likely known to most viewers for his event streams and from the WoW scene, as the MMORPG has often been played live by the streamer. For example, at the release of the fresh start servers, he reenacted the legendary South Park episode.
In recent years, the streamer has become increasingly controversial, first over allegations of abuse, and later particularly when he jokingly fired employees – and then actual firings happened. Now, Mizkif plans a new guild.
This is the new project: On X, the streamer writes that he wants to found a “new OnlyFangs guild”. It will be named “Kicked”, take place on the Alliance side, and be founded on the US PvP server Nightslayer.
Nightslayer is not one of the hardcore servers, which already sets Kicked apart from the original OnlyFangs. “Every streamer/content creator” is invited; they just need to contact Mizkif directly.
Mizkif promotes his guild with the legendary cinematic from The Burning Crusade, where the Dark Portal is opened and Illidan repeatedly reminds: “You do not know what awaits you!”
However, Mizkif has placed the heads of other streamers over the characters from the cinematic, with Illidan sporting his own face – and the scene where Illidan holds Gul’dan’s skull has been replaced with the head of the Twitch CEO.
After 19 years, WoW: The Burning Crusade gets a new cinematic trailer
OnlyFangs kicks out Mizkif, who is now starting his own OnlyFangs
Mizkif explains on stream that OnlyFangs has kicked him out – the project that he allegedly founded himself (via arazu.io). That’s why he now wants to start his own event on Kick, while OnlyFangs plans its return to Twitch.
Things are also happening here. Sodapoppin, the founder and original guild leader of OnlyFangs, is considering starting with a guild again with the release of The Burning Crusade on the anniversary servers.
Meanwhile, the German counterpart to OnlyFangs continues to run smoothly. Sauercrowd, the project of HandOfBlood, Papaplatte, and Metashi, is getting closer to its big goal: the first raid in Molten Core, the iconic dungeon of WoW Classic. The raid is planned for February 15, 2026.
Sauercrowd takes a slightly different approach than OnlyFangs. Instead of inviting experienced veterans who know every aspect of World of Warcraft inside and out, the project relies on a mix of experienced players and newcomers discovering the MMORPG for the first time. This at least ensures more… fluctuation with the characters: Sauercrowd: The most important highlights of the past days in overview
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In summer 2023, I made a significant decision: I replaced my two small monitors with a large model. Now, almost 3 years later, I can say that it was the best decision I could have made.
The initial situation: For many years, I only worked and played with a single monitor, as that was usually sufficient for my daily tasks. However, with the increasing responsibilities as an editor and other tasks, one monitor quickly led to problems:
If I want to do research, writing, and corrections on one monitor, I constantly have to look for and switch windows. This regularly disrupted my “workflow” and cost me time.
Additionally, I still need to communicate with colleagues and keep track of other things. With one monitor, this simply became unmanageable over time.
The first change: Eventually, I placed a second monitor next to the first one. I hoped this would solve my problems for the time being. And indeed: while I had more space, completely new problems arose:
Constantly switching back and forth between two devices became tiring compared to having everything on one display.
I had no good way to securely place both monitors side by side, which led to chaos every time and was extremely annoying.
When I wanted to play on the computer after work, the second monitor annoyed me, as I couldn’t use it since the content there just distracted me from gaming.
A good friend finally recommended that I replace the two small models with a large one. And that’s exactly what I did, and I don’t regret that step to this day.
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3 years with a large monitor: The best decision for my daily life
The current situation: For the reasons mentioned, I replaced the two small devices with a large device: UWQHD resolution and 34 inches. All of a sudden, I had significantly more space on my desk and especially more space on the display.
This solved nearly all my problems in one fell swoop: I can handle all work steps on one display without constantly moving windows or searching for things. In gaming, I benefit from the high resolution, which feels much more immersive and natural than with a small display.
After about 3 years, I can only say that it has been my best decision for my work life and my gaming experience. My next sensible step would now be to switch to an OLED model.
This is what my desk looked like in summer 2023.
Are there disadvantages? Yes, there are. On the one hand, many games and movies still do not support UWQHD resolution. This means: Cutscenes or certain menus in games are displayed in 16:9. However, my monitor uses a 21:9 ratio. On my monitor, I then see black bars on the right and left.
Another disadvantage: Game consoles like the PS5 or the Xbox Series X still officially do not support UWQHD resolution. So I have to live with either stretched content on the display or, again, with black bars. You can also read my self-test with the monitor and the PS5 on MeinMMO: I tested my PS5 on an ultrawide monitor and feel forgotten by Sony
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Crazy games sometimes require crazy methods. Betraying your own company can be a strategy.
It is not very likely that an idea for a video game actually turns into a finished game. After all, there are many hurdles that need to be overcome. Especially funding can be difficult – even more so if the game will cater to a small niche. But the creator of some of the craziest and darkest games knows a trick:
One simply has to betray their own company.
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc – Trailer for the Murder and Deception Game
Who said that? This is said by Kazutaka Kodaka, a Japanese manga author and video game developer, known for his somewhat crazy works. There are usually strong contrasts in the themes, such as hope and despair, which rapidly alternate and sometimes reach absurd heights.
What did he say? Kodaka called for an “Ask me Anything” on X.com and answered all questions that didn’t directly relate to the content of his games. One person wanted to know how to implement the “most ambitious and craziest ideas”. Kodaka’s answer:
You have to deceive the company.
Pursuing creative work within a company is impossible if you are someone who always does exactly what the company tells you. Even if it means you have to pretend to obey, keep doing what you enjoy. Use the company. And if something goes wrong, it’s the person who hired you who’s to blame, lol.
But that’s not the only “trick” Kodaka has used. When he wanted to create Danganronpa, he faced many rejections, as he explains (automaton-media):
Back then, it was really hard to get the project greenlit. After all, it was a game about high school students wanting to kill each other. The upper management said: “This is a game that advocates bullying and probably won’t sell well due to the tough market conditions.” No matter how many times I presented it at meetings in the company, it was simply not accepted.
After the project was rejected several times, Kodaka simply took a different path: he went directly to the president of Spike and presented his idea to him. Apparently, Kodaka was so convinced about Danganronpa that he would have even been ready to leave Spike if the project was rejected again. But it turned out differently: the president was relaxed and gave the green light.
It seems to have paid off – Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is also available on Steam and currently holds a rating of “Very Positive” with a solid 95% from over 30,000 reviews (as of 02/06/2026, 11:40 AM).
Which games is Kodaka responsible for? Kazutaka Kodaka is behind the games The Hundred Line: Last Defense Acadely and the Danganronpa series. The latter is likely also known to anime fans, as there are some series adaptations available. The game revolves around high school students who try to kill each other while committing the “perfect crime” – only if they’re caught does it end with their death. The various Danganronpa installments are crazy but often deal with dark themes related to contrasts. We have presented the game The Hundred Line here.
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The MMORPG Dreadmyst became a surprise hit on Steam in early 2026, but then the MMORPG disappeared due to copyright issues, now it is back with good news.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Dreadmyst became a surprise hit on Steam in early 2026. The indie MMORPG heavily focuses on nostalgia, featuring a classic tab-target combat system, and the graphics, thanks to isometric perspective, remind players of earlier times.
Content-wise, the game is “just like it used to be.” The title is designed to be played together in a group, with up to three other players. One player is responsible for healing, one for tanking, and two for dealing damage.
Accordingly, there are four classes: Paladin, Mage, Ranger, and Cleric, which can be developed into a unique character thanks to an in-depth build-making system. In PvP, the well-known arena is used, which serves its purpose effectively, even if Dreadmyst does not focus on PvP.
However, after the success on Steam, the MMORPG suddenly disappeared with a bitter message.
Here you can watch the trailer for Dreadmyst:
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MMORPG Dreadmyst shows action-packed battles in the release trailer
Copyright Issues on Steam
Why did the MMORPG disappear? The developer of Dreadmyst explained immediately after its MMORPG disappeared from Steam that this was due to a copyright problem. He had purchased icons and game graphics from a marketplace that were being sold illegally.
These graphics originally come from NCSoft’s Aion and immediately caught the eye of genre fans, which led to initial criticism. While Dreadmyst could still be played through its own launcher, the Steam page remained offline for a few weeks until the developer now announced good news.
What is the good news? In a new post on X.com, the solo developer of Dreadmyst announced that they have resolved the copyright issues. The German company Gameforge, which operates Aion in Europe, along with NCSoft investigated the situation and ultimately decided to allow Dreadmyst to continue.
According to the developer, Gameforge and NCSoft were willing to allow the project to continue because it is a non-profit hobby project. Valve was also said to be involved in the process according to the developer.
Dreadmyst is now again available on Steam and can be downloaded for free as before.
Call of Duty has always had problems with a fraction of players: the cheaters. They cheat and ruin honest fans’ enjoyment of the game, even in Black Ops 7. The anti-cheat could only provide limited help. Now, a new method is set to put an end to the cheats.
What is Black Ops 7 struggling with? Cheaters, and they are cunning when it comes to their methods. In addition to the usual software cheaters who use wallhacks or aimbots, there are also hardware cheaters. While the former is usually detected sooner or later, hardware cheats are harder to track.
Often, cheats run around with these devices, firing without recoil or even manipulating weapon fire modes. Activision has watched this spectacle long enough and has promised improvements since the release of Season 2.
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CoD: Black Ops 7 zeigt seine kommende Season 2 im neuen explosiven Trailer
Anti-Cheat now analyzes more than just your hardware
What will change? From now on, the anti-cheat system of Call of Duty should be able to detect hardware cheats like Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix. The team clarifies that such hardware is difficult to track, which is why the anti-cheat system will analyze your gameplay behavior.
This includes your movement, aim behavior, and firing activity. Based on these parameters, a profile will be created to check whether you are cheating or playing honestly. If the former is true, you will be banned. Since cheats and their creators are constantly evolving, the fight against them resembles a relay race.
Initially, there will be successes in catching these cheaters, but over time, the system will need to evolve to remain successful – as explained by Activision.
What do fans say about the new method? The opinions on Reddit are divided. On one hand, fans are happy that there are advancements. On the other hand, there are players who have no hope that Call of Duty will ever be cheat-free. Here’s what can be heard:
“Cool, this time it’s actually real. Hopefully, they ban an account as soon as such a device is detected with sufficient security! I understand the pessimistic comments, but it’s great that finally someone is addressing this issue!” – Apexde
“I have little hope, but I wish them good luck!” – alinzalau
“Big promises. I really hope they succeed, but their track record is quite poor at the moment, so who knows. Imagine being such a bot that you need these devices or other cheats at all.” – c1p0
“Hopefully it works this time, and they actually ban people for it. I’m curious how many codetubers/streamers will be affected. And while they’re at it, they should also ban all the people who engage in 2boxing.” – PMMMR
It remains to be seen how well the anti-cheat operates this time and whether more cheaters will be banned.
Are you optimistic or have you also lost hope for cheat-free lobbies? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has recently started its 2nd season. If you are looking for the patch notes, we have the right overview for you: Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Patch Notes for Season 2 in German
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In Pokémon GO, Cupidos appears in a new form. Everything about the raid day with the monster you can read here.
When does the raid day with Cupidos take place? The raid day takes place on February 14th – that is, on Valentine’s Day. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Cupidos is a legendary Pokémon that combines the types Fairy and Flying. The new form now appearing is the Spirit Animal form, which resembles a turtle. This completes the group Incarnations of Nature, consisting of Boreos, Voltolos, Demeteros, and Cupidos.
Cupidos is known as the Pokémon of love. Therefore, the timing on Valentine’s Day also fits perfectly. We already know this from the last Cupidos form. However, the new Cupidos will not appear in top-raids, but in regular 5-star raids. It will therefore be easier to catch. We will summarize how the event works and whether it is worth it here for you.
Cupidos in the Spirit Animal form
Raid Day with Cupidos – All Content and Bonuses
The event is not only about Cupidos, but also about the Pokémon Liebiskus and Coiffwaff. They are also in raids. All bonuses of the event:
Cupidos appears in level-5 raids.
You will receive up to five additional free raid passes from gyms – but only after the last one has been used up.
You will have an increased shiny chance for Liebiskus and Coiffwaff from raids. They will also appear in raids.
You can change Coiffwaff’s form to the Heartcut during the event through form change.
The remote raid limit will be increased from 1:00 AM on February 14th to 4:00 AM on February 15th to 20.
Important: The new Cupidos form cannot actually appear as shiny. You should keep this in mind.
In addition, there is an event ticket in the shop that costs $4.99 (approximately similar in euros) and brings up to eight additional raid passes when spinning the gym, as well as additional bonuses. However, the ticket is optional; the previously mentioned bonuses are also available without it.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Is the raid day with Cupidos in the Spirit Animal form worth it?
Essentially, this is a new Pokémon that you can add to your collection. Just for the Pokédex, it is worth it.
However, the incarnation form of Cupidos is currently the stronger monster. So you shouldn’t expect a particularly strong attacker for your teams when you catch the new Cupidos. Furthermore, the new Cupidos cannot be shiny. This may also be a disappointment for collectors. Those on a shiny hunt should rather use the raid passes for Liebiskus or Coiffwaff after the first Cupidos.
If you already own the incarnation form Cupidos, the new raid day is a good opportunity to collect candy for it. The candies can be used for both forms.
The raid day with Cupidos is just one of many dates that are on the calendar this month. Currently, for example, you can still secure Flaminkno in the carnival event. But there are still many more monsters that want to be caught. What dates are important for that you can read here: All events in Pokémon GO in February 2026.
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Fans of Middle-earth have been waiting for Hunt for Gollum for a long time. The next movie in the Lord of the Rings universe also sees the return of familiar faces, including Ian McKellen, who will portray Gandalf again. In a new interview, he finally revealed the start of filming.
The Hunt for Gollum has been in the works for a while. The film is set shortly before the events of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and focuses on Gollum, who loses the ring and is later tortured by Sauron.
When does filming start? In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Source: YouTube), Ian McKellen, the legendary actor of Gandalf, briefly talked about The Hunt for Gollum. He revealed that filming is set to begin in July of this year. However, this time frame is not very comfortable for him.
An anime film has also been released as a spin-off:
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One of the most promising projects in the universe of The Lord of the Rings is actually an anime
Difficult Season in New Zealand
What is the problem with July? The big problem in July is that it is winter in New Zealand at that time and the weather conditions are therefore not optimal. When asked when filming would begin, McKellen replied:
I think in July, which is unfortunate because it is winter down there in New Zealand and I am not sure I want to be out in the wind and rain, but we will probably spend most of the time indoors.
Did the actor reveal any more details about the upcoming film? No. Unfortunately, McKellen does not reveal any further details about the story or other actors. He only mentions again that he will wear his hat, beard, nose, and eyebrows again.
But at least for fans of The Lord of the Rings, there is a new detail. In the interview, he shares that there was likely a pocket hidden in his robe in the films, containing all of Tolkien’s work, so he could look at it before filming. According to McKellen, you can probably see the outlines of the book in the films.
The German MMORPG Albion Online has provided an update on their faction system in a new developer post, which is set to make battles even more dangerous.
What kind of MMORPG is it? To understand the updates, one must first know what defines Albion Online. The sandbox MMORPG features PvP, even though it is not mandatory and has introduced many PvE modes over the years, a hallmark is the faction war.
Here, the various factions of Albion Online battle against each other in PvP. There are different areas, many of which allow players to be completely looted after being defeated, some even allowing the equipment of players to be taken.
These harsh consequences in PvP provide fans with excitement and joy at the same time. The faction system, where player masses collide in PvP, has now received two changes that will make it even more action-packed.
Here you can watch a trailer for Albion Online:
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Albion Online presents major rogue update in trailer
Two new features for even more battles
What was announced? In an update post on AlbionOnline.com, the developers discussed the expansion of their major update “Realm Divided.” They announced two features for part 2 of the update, which is set to start on February 23, 2026.
The first feature in the new update is the battle standards. The flags of the factions can be carried to allied outposts in a kind of “Capture the Flag” mission to gain faction points. The longer they are carried, the more points can be earned.
However, the flags are also a target for the other factions, meaning that factions must defend their standard bearer, leading to new battles around this feature.
What other feature is coming? The second feature that comes with the update makes Albion Online even more dangerous. It involves the overhaul of bandit raids in the game. These will be fully integrated into the revamped faction war system with the update.
The event is set to begin as a “widespread race for supplies in multiple provinces” and later culminate “in two massive, cross-faction fortress sieges for valuable chests.”
According to the developers, the final battles will be about everything or nothing, as only the winners will receive the war loot.
Japan is fully committed to tourism, but this leads to a problem: trash that needs to go somewhere. However, until now, this East Asian country has done without public trash cans.
Japan is considered one of the cleanest countries in the world, but now it has a problem: mass tourism that not only brings money into the country but also trash. And this trash has to go somewhere.
And this creates a very specific problem related to Japanese culture: in this Asian country, there are no public trash cans.
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Japan lacks public trash cans for the many tourists
Why are there no public trash cans in Japan? In Japan, there is the attitude that people prefer to take their trash home with them rather than distribute it in trash cans. When someone buys something on the go, they immediately think about what to do with the packaging. Therefore, public trash cans have been unnecessary in Japan so far, reports the magazine LiveJapan.com.
What is the problem now? But this becomes a problem with thousands of tourists who need exactly that in their daily lives: public trash cans to get rid of packaging or other waste. And this is an annoyance that many tourists feel confronted with. The English-speaking CNN reports that travelers have to carry their trash around all the time and quote someone as saying:
Some 7-Eleven, Family Mart, or Lawson branches didn’t even have trash cans, so you have to carry these dirty wrappers or bottles around all day until you’re back at your hotel. It’s great that the streets are clean, but it’s annoying to have to carry trash around all day long.
Meanwhile, authorities have distributed public trash cans at particularly busy locations, but the basic idea of cleanliness has not fundamentally changed in Japan. The problem has been recognized, but not yet addressed. And until that changes, tourists will continue to have to carry their trash around.
Larian’s successful role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3 will receive a series adaptation that is supposed to tie in with the events of the game. Well-known names will be involved in the project, but not necessarily the ones you would expect.
What do we know so far about the series adaptation? HBO is developing the series “Baldur’s Gate”, which does not intend to retell the events of the video games, but rather aims to connect directly to the events of Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 (Source: Deadline). The creator of HBO’s The Last of Us, Craig Mazin, is supposed to be involved as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. He himself states that he has invested nearly 1,000 hours in the game:
I am an avid fan of D&D and the brilliant way Swen Vincke and his talented team have adapted it. I can’t wait to bring Baldur’s Gate and all its incredible characters to life with as much respect and love as possible, and I am deeply grateful to Gabe Marano and his team at Hasbro for entrusting me with this incredibly important project.
Aside from the creator of The Last of Us, Chris Perkins is also involved in the project. The former long-time head of the story department at Wizards of the Coast serves as a consulting expert on the Dungeons & Dragons universe alongside Mazin. By the way, Chris Perkins currently works for Critical Role.
However, those who are currently missing from the team are the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 themselves, Larian Studios. But publishing director Michael Douse and Larian head Swen Vincke comment on this news and explain how much – or whether – they are actually involved in the series.
Here you can see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3 from Larian Studios:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
Mixed Reactions from the Creators of Baldur’s Gate 3
What does Larian say about this announcement? Based on the reaction of publishing director Michael Douse on X, Larian was not involved in the final GO for the series. Instead, Hasbro Entertainment would be on board, which Mazin ultimately thanks in his statement for entrusting the franchise.
“Very good journalism by the way, you never asked the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3, but don’t worry, that’s okay,” writes Douse regarding the announcement from Deadline on X.
The CEO of Larian, Swen Vincke, reacts to this news in a more peaceful manner. He finds it crazy how the story that began in a small hotel conference room was inspiring enough to become an HBO series, and explains how he stands on this series project:
We have worked incredibly hard to make Baldur’s Gate 3 worthy of its legacy. Its characters and narratives are the result of the collaboration of many teams, and I believe I can speak for everyone when I say that they think that’s cool and hope that what comes next is implemented with the same passion.
The endings of BG3 have been designed to serve as a basis for new adventures. There are many possibilities for where it could go. I am curious about which one Craig and his team will choose. He has invited us to a conversation so we can present our ideas to him.
Will the writers from Larian also advise on the show with their expertise? In response to the user @ahsanford’s question on X whether any writers from Larian would serve as consultants for the new series, Swen replies: “Not to my knowledge.”
However, Mazin asked the team if he could come to the studio to talk with him and the developers. Swen himself sounds quite optimistic based on his words: “After our conversation, I believe he is really a big fan, which gives me hope.”
The internet hosts many quirky storage devices in all sorts of shapes and colors. But a user’s father is currently shocking with his setup. His method of backing up data follows a simple principle: more USB sticks equals more storage.
How does the father back up his data? In a Reddit post from 01.02.2026, the user master_JayCe posts a picture of ten USB sticks plugged into three different USB hubs, held together only by a rubber band. The post is titled: “My father’s data storage solution.”
The reason for this could be quite simple. After a USB hub apparently had no slots for additional USB sticks, another one was added, and after this place was again insufficient, possibly another extension was added. Unfortunately, the user did not post any further explanation, so we can only speculate.
How USB sticks are used in another unusual way and why there are places where they protrude from walls, you will find out in the following video:
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In Germany, there are over 400 USB sticks protruding from walls – What is the ‘Dead Drops’ project?
Speeds and power supply are not guaranteed
Why can the construct be problematic? USB ports cannot be infinitely split. The more devices using the same port, the less power and speed remain for each individual stick/hub.
A single USB standard port has only a limited bandwidth available. If this is split multiple times and several devices are connected, it can lead to significant problems:
If you exceed the power limit of the port, the speed of all connected devices will automatically throttle, or one device will be prioritized while others become barely usable.
If you exceed the specified power output of a port, it may occur that individual or all connected devices no longer function. Therefore, many USB hubs require an external power supply to ensure their function.
How does the community react? The comments on the post are filled with various opinions, but most are just shocked:
MassiePersonality61 comments (via Reddit): “I don’t even know what I’m looking at right now!”
Tructruc00 writes (via Reddit): “Actually, USB extenders with multiple ports internally use multiple connected hubs that are chained together. So it’s not that stupid.”
hifi-nerd says (via Reddit): “A single SSD would likely cost less, have more capacity, be faster and more reliable …”
The user’s father has come up with an interesting, albeit inefficient solution. It would be more sensible to back up his data according to the 3-2-1 backup rule, which states that you should keep at least three copies of files on two different storage types, such as hard drives and cloud storage. Additionally, one copy should be stored offsite. A case that proves why this is a good idea is that of an entrepreneur: An AI ignores all precautions and autonomously deletes an entire developer’s work in seconds
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