An anime is almost perfect on Crunchyroll, now receiving an open-world MMORPG with a steampunk aesthetic and stunning graphics

Lord of the Mysteries is an “Anime” from China and launched in Germany last year. Now a complete MMORPG based on the series is coming.

What kind of series is this? Strictly speaking, Lord of the Mysteries is not an anime, but a Donghua, as it is an animated series from China. Nevertheless, it is available on the streaming service Crunchyroll, which primarily features anime. There, Season 1 is currently rated 4.8 / 5 stars (as of January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM).

In the series, we follow the experiences of Zhou Mingrui, who is reincarnated in the body of Llein Moretti. He lives in a world that could be from Victorian England in the 19th century. Steam engines, warships, and other signs of the budding industrialization are seen everywhere.

The special thing about the Donghua is the Transcender system. People gain supernatural abilities such as clairvoyance by drinking special potions. There is a complex system with 22 thorny paths that are divided into power levels.

The protagonist must find out how he died and what the Transcenders have to do with it. The anime was especially praised for its animations, which are said to have a higher frame rate than Solo Leveling. Now an MMORPG is following.

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

Anime now gets its own MMORPG

What kind of game will this be? In February 2023, China Literature Group presented an adaptation of the novel Lord of Mysteries. The game is being developed by SPARK NEXA with the help of Unreal Engine 5.

Currently, it is only possible to register for news internationally. In China, players can even participate in a beta phase starting on February 5, which is only applicable to this country. Whether a global test will follow is still unknown. 

So far, we know:

  • The title is said to have an open world, but so far only the capital Tingen City has been seen in videos.
  • In the beta test, there will be 6 playable Transcenders, which are the equivalent of classes in MMORPGs.
  • At release, the game will be available for both PC and Mobile.
  • Character creation is said to be as detailed as in Where Winds Meet.

Additionally, just a few days ago, there was a gameplay trailer that showed the main character walking through Tingen City.

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How is the gameplay received? The first impression is positive. The game looks just as beautifully animated as the anime template. At least that’s how the viewers feel on YouTube. However, it remains to be seen in the beta test whether exciting gameplay mechanics lie behind the beautiful facade or if the game will flop.

The scriptwriter of the anime is not as satisfied with the first 3 episodes as with the rest. He finds that Lord of the Mysteries goes much too fast. However, he praises himself for the subsequent episodes: Producer of an “Anime” complains about the first 3 episodes, explains why it gets better afterwards

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Pokémon GO: There is finally a map that shows you all the important places

There is a new feature for Pokémon GO: Through Wayfarer, you can now see an accurate map of all PokéStops and Gyms worldwide. And that’s not all.

What is Wayfarer? Wayfarer is the program through which players submit new waypoints to Niantic that can be implemented as Points of Interest in their games. In Pokémon GO, these points become PokéStops, Gyms or Power Sources. However, there is a review process in place – learn more about submitting PokéStops here.

With Wayfarer, you can simply log in with the account you also use for Pokémon GO. And when you do that, you now also get access to a new map that allows you to see Stops and Gyms all around the world.

This is quite exciting if you want to take a closer look at what’s going on with Stops in your area. You can see how absolute Pokémon GO hotspots like Tokyo are set up. Or you can check out what your next travel destination has to offer in Pokémon GO.

You can find the map on the Wayfarer page. And viewing Stops is not all you can do there.

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What features does the Wayfarer map offer for Pokémon GO?

In an announcement, a member of the Wayfarer team describes what options you have with the new map. 

There, you can first search the map. For example, you can directly enter locations or just scroll around.

You can filter for PokéStops, Gyms, and Power Sources. (However, “Gym” is currently referred to as “Fitness Studio”, apparently a faulty translation of “Gym”.) You can also see which waypoints come from Niantic and which were created by the community.

You can view each individual waypoint in more detail. You will then see the title, the photo gallery of the spot, as well as a description. You can even get directions to the waypoint. Additionally, you can report waypoints that do not meet Wayfarer criteria.

A problem: When testing the map, we found that many points are only displayed when you zoom in fairly close to the map. Keep this in mind when you try it out.

What do you think of the new map? Is this a feature that you can use for your game? What functions would you like to see? Let us know in the comments! Otherwise, it goes directly on in Pokémon GO: The big event in the lead-up to the Kalos Tour has been announced. Here you can read everything about the “Way to Kalos” in Pokémon GO. 

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Player buys RTX 5080, cancels the order: The GPU still arrives, but Amazon generously gives him the device

A player cancels the order of a graphics card, cancels it, but still receives it. Amazon ends up giving him the graphics card for free.

A player reports on Reddit that he wanted to order an RTX 5080 on Amazon. But shortly after he submitted the order, he was also able to order an RTX 5080 at Micro Center, a US chain.

The user explained that he canceled the order on Amazon because he preferred to buy at Micro Center. However, even though he canceled the purchase and received his money back shortly after, Amazon still delivered the RTX 5080 to him. In Germany, you pay at least 1,849 euros for the RTX 5080 Astral White (via Geizhals.de, as of January 29, 2026).

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Amazon gives the player the graphics card for free

How did it turn out? In an update, the user explained that he offered Amazon to pay for the graphics card that was delivered anyway. But Amazon told him that they had already processed the refund and he could keep the graphics card for free. The player writes on Reddit:

Thank you, Amazon! I canceled an order because Micro Center had some items in stock, received a refund, and somehow this product showed up at my doorstep a few days later.

As mentioned in the comments, I had already contacted Amazon and offered to pay, but they said since the refund had already been processed, it was a mistake on their part and I could keep the item.

Does this happen more often? There are always cases where Amazon lets buyers keep over-delivered goods. This often happens when the return costs more than the original delivery. In one case, a user ordered an OLED monitor but received two instead. Amazon let the person keep the second monitor for free.

However, there are also examples where users shamelessly exploit Amazon’s customer service: They order hardware, claim the package was lost, and then keep the money and the shipped hardware.

But there are also cases where Amazon is far from accommodating. A father found this out when he ordered a graphics card but received a fake product instead. Amazon refused the refund until the press finally got involved: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – Merchant refuses refund until the “correct” item is returned

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Henry Cavill fights as Highlander soon as cool as John Wick, but the fans are still skeptical

With Highlander, a cult film of the 1980s will soon receive a reboot starring Henry Cavill. After the first images were released, fans are delighted – but besides the director, another aspect has yet to convince.

The first Highlander was released in 1986 and over time became a cult film. This is due to the mix of a fantasy story full of clichés, exaggerated staging, and not least the soundtrack by the band Queen. The film tells the story of Connor MacLeod, a Scotsman who is immortal and competes against other immortals to determine who is “the One” who survives in the end.

Highlander remains a rough diamond of 80s cinema, and it is hard to imitate. However, in 2023, a reboot for the franchise was announced, which will soon begin with a first film. In it, Henry Cavill plays the lead role after he exited the fantasy series The Witcher and will soon appear in a series for Warhammer.

Chad Stahelski directs the new Highlander, who has thrilled action fans in recent years primarily with the John Wick series.

First images have now been released showing Henry Cavill in the lead role. Fans are pleased, but some skepticism remains.

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Action is nice and all, but the music is important

What do the fans think? The images that Cavill himself published on his Instagram page show him in his usual cool pose as Highlander. The casting of the actor and his look have already convinced the community.

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Adrian Morris writes on x.com: “I like Henry Cavill. I have hopes for this.”

Johnnycesarstist also agrees on x.com, as he writes: “ICONIC …The Witcher conveniently quitting due to ‘content’ issues to potentially revive and reinvent a franchise.”

Also, the fact that an action professional like Chad Stahelski is directing generates excitement. The user BeckQuillion finds it generally impressive on Reddit how far the former stuntman has come, having created one of the most popular franchises in recent years with John Wick and is now tackling Highlander.

But there is still skepticism: It seems the community is not entirely convinced, mainly due to one open question: How will the music in the film sound?

The original is renowned partly because the soundtrack by Queen underscores the events. Fans on Reddit expect nothing less than a reuse of these pieces – or at least equivalents:

  • “As long as they keep the entire Queen soundtrack, I’m in,” writes vaderdidnothginwr0ng on Reddit.
  • “Please do NOT make it a cheesy cover version of Who Wants To Live Forever by any random pop singer to appeal to the kids,” hopes B_L_bub.
  • “If there is no Princes of the Universe, we will damn well revolt,” announces Ok_Squirrel.
  • BlekSheep summarizes what made the old film so good: “For fans of Highlander, there were so many surprises. The music by Queen played a big role and was the heart of the performances. Everyone loved where the story took its characters.”

Whether the reboot of the series can meet these expectations remains to be seen. In addition to Henry Cavill, stars like Russel Crowe, Dave Bautista, or Karen Gillan are in the new version – at least in terms of talent, the cast is good. They have set themselves a high goal: “Bigger than the original” – The remake of the fantasy film starring Henry Cavill promises fans a lot 39 years later

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Pokémon GO brings you a whopping 15 legendary monsters in just 5 days

In Pokémon GO a packed event is coming up to tune you in for the GO Tour 2026. Countless legendary monsters will be involved.

What kind of event is this? On Monday, February 23, 2026, at 0:00, the event “Road to Kalos” starts. The event runs until Friday, February 27, 2026, at 23:59 and is set to prepare you for the global GO Tour 2026, which takes place on February 28 and March 1, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00.

Many legendary monsters, new costumed Pokémon, and some other strong attackers will be joining.

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All Raids from the Kalos Event

What monsters are there in raids? Each day features different monsters that you can encounter in raids. The following table shows which Pokémon you can expect. All monsters that can appear as shiny are marked with an *.

Date
Monster
Monday, February 23, 2026
(Kanto)
Articuno*, Zapdos* and Moltres* in Level 5 Raids

Pikachu wearing Red’s hat* and Pikachu wearing Leaf’s hat* in Level 1 Raids
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
(Johto)
Shadow Lugia* and Shadow Ho-Oh in Level 5 Shadow Raids

Pikachu wearing Ethan’s hat* and Pikachu wearing Lyra’s hat* in Level 1 Raids
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
(Hoenn)
Primal Kyogre* and Primal Groudon in Primal Raids

Pikachu wearing Brendan’s hat* and Pikachu wearing May’s bow* in Level 1 Raids
Thursday, February 26, 2026
(Sinnoh Part 1)
Dialga* and Palkia* in Level 5 Raids

Pikachu wearing Lucas’s hat* and Pikachu wearing Dawn’s hat* in Level 1 Raids
Thursday, February 26, 2026
(Sinnoh Part 2)
Dialga (Origin Form)* and Palkia (Origin Form)* in Level 5 Raids

Pikachu wearing Rei’s cap* and Pikachu wearing Akari’s kerchief* in Level 1 Raids
Friday, February 27, 2026
(Unova Part 1)
Reshiram* and Black Kyurem* in Level 5 Raids

Pikachu wearing Hilbert’s hat* and Pikachu wearing Hilda’s hat* in Level 1 Raids
Friday, February 27, 2026
(Unova Part 2)
Zekrom* and White Kyurem* in Level 5 Raids

Pikachu wearing Nate’s visor* and Pikachu wearing Rosa’s visor* in Level 1 Raids

During all 5 event days, there will also be a raid hour from 18:00 to 19:00 in which all legendary monsters of the day will reappear.

On Thursday and Friday, the raids will rotate hourly between Part 1 and Part 2. In the raid hour, they will already rotate after 30 minutes.

Dialga and Palkia in their primal forms can have exclusive moves with Adventure Effects through their exclusive moves with Adventure Effect. The Black and White Kyurem provide you with Fusion Energy, which you can use to perform the fusion of Kyurem.

The costumed Pikachu from Monday and Tuesday will also debut in Pokémon GO.

What exclusive moves are there? If you catch legendary monsters during the event, they will know exclusive moves. The move is guaranteed for all monsters, except for Dialga and Palkia in their primal forms and Kyurem.

  • Articuno knows the Charged Attack Hurricane
  • Zapdos knows the Fast Attack Thunder Shock
  • Moltres knows the Charged Attack Sky Attack
  • Kyogre knows the Charged Attack Origin Pulse
  • Groudon knows the Charged Attack Precipice Blades
  • Dialga (Origin Form) can know the Charged Attack Roar of Time
  • Palkia (Origin Form) can know the Charged Attack Spacial Rend
  • Reshiram knows the Charged Attack Fusion Flare
  • Zekrom knows the Charged Attack Fusion Bolt
  • Kyurem can know the Charged Attack Glaciate

All Monsters from the Kalos Event

What monsters can be found in the wild? In the wild, you will find different monsters on each day of the week. You can find out which ones in the following table. Monsters that can also appear as shiny are marked with an *.

DatePokémon
Monday, February 23, 2026
(Kanto)
Bulbasaur*
Charmander*
Squirtle*
Pikachu* (rare)
Clefairy* (rare)
Meowth* (rare)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
(Johto)
Chikorita*
Cyndaquil*
Totodile*
Marill* (rare)
Hoppip* (rare)
Teddiursa* (rare)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
(Hoenn)
Treecko*
Torchic*
Mudkip*
Poochyena* (rare)
Taillow* (rare)
Nincada* (rare)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
(Sinnoh)
Turtwig*
Chimchar*
Piplup*
Bidoof* (rare)
Shinx* (rare)
Snover* (rare)
Friday, February 27, 2026
(Unova)
Snivy*
Tepig*
Oshawott*
Lillipup* (rare)
Darumaka* (rare)
Gothita* (rare)

What monsters are in eggs? You can also hatch special monsters from 2 km eggs during the event, all of whose evolutions are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. These are:

  • Larvitar*
  • Bagon*
  • Beldum*
  • Gible*

Bonuses and Other Event Content

What bonuses are there in the event? The following bonuses will be active in the game during the event:

  • halved hatching distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event
  • the remote raid limit is increased to 30
  • Event field research where you can earn candy and XL candy for the respective raid bosses of the day as well as encounters with costumed Pikachu
  • daily free limited research where you can receive costumed Pikachu as well as candy, TMs, and other items

What backgrounds are there in the event? Additionally, all monsters you find in raids can have a special background that corresponds to the region of the respective day. Legendary monsters can have a special background corresponding to the version they are featured on the cover of (for example, Kyogre with an Emerald Edition background).

Only the 3 legendary birds of the 1st generation are an exception. Articuno can have a background with Team Mystic, Zapdos with Team Instinct, and Moltres with Team Valor.

What’s included in the GO Pass? There will also be a special GO Pass for the event. This will also be active during the GO Tour on the weekend, during which you can also earn an unlimited number of points in the pass on both days.

In the free version of the pass, the following content awaits you:

  • Encounter with Lucario with a special background (thematically aligned with Mega Evolution)
  • Mega Energy for Lucario
  • T-shirt for the GO Tour 2026
  • Encounters with event Pokémon
  • Stardust
  • XP
  • Poké Balls
  • Candies

Additionally, there are the following bonuses when you reach certain milestones:

  • Rank 1
    • more frequent encounters with Scatterbug when you pin postcards
    • 100 gifts can be opened per day
    • 200 gifts can be received per day from PokéStops and gyms
    • 40 gifts can be stored in the item bag
    • 1.5 times the amount of XP for catching monsters
  • Rank 2
    • higher catch rate with Premier Balls
    • double amount of XP when catching Pokémon
  • Rank 3
    • even higher catch rate with Premier Balls
    • 3 times the amount of XP when catching Pokémon

In the paid version, you will additionally receive the following rewards:

  • Encounter with an Unbound Hoopa
  • A Lucky Egg
  • Zygarde Cells
  • Zygarde Jacket for your avatar
  • Mega Energy for Victreebel
  • Mega Energy for Malamar
  • XL Candies
  • Premium items such as Premium Battle Passes, Incense, and TMs

Furthermore, the paid version has the following bonuses when you reach certain ranks:

  • Rank 1
    • All bonuses from the regular GO Pass at rank 1
    • even more encounters with Scatterbug through postcards
    • an additional candy when catching monsters from Mega, Primal, and Shadow Raids
    • an additional XL candy when catching monsters from Mega, Primal, and Shadow Raids (from level 31)
    • double candies from hatching eggs
  • Rank 2
    • All bonuses from the regular GO Pass at rank 2
    • 5,000 additional XP through raids
    • double amount of XP through hatching eggs
  • Rank 3
    • All bonuses from the regular GO Pass at rank 3
    • double Stardust from raids
    • double Stardust from hatching eggs

Before the Kalos event begins, there are still a few days to go. However, until then, there are still various contents in the game. For example, an event that is active for only 10 hours, where you can catch 3 shinies with increased chances – the Catching Art event in Pokémon GO.

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Nvidia is worth more than 4 trillion, but there is a big problem: There is no successor for the CEO

Jensen Huang has built Nvidia into one of the most valuable companies. But investors fear the moment when Huang is no longer around. There is concern about a so-called Key-Man risk.

Nvidia is now one of the most valuable companies in the world. With a stock market value of $4.65 trillion on January 29, 2026, the company is ahead of other major firms like Microsoft ($3.58 trillion) and Amazon ($2.6 trillion). Nvidia is currently making billions of dollars, especially with AI products.

For many, one person is primarily responsible for Nvidia’s success, and that is the current CEO Jensen Huang. However, investors fear the moment when Jensen Huang is suddenly no longer around.

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The great fear of the “Key-Man risk”

In a detailed article, the magazine Bloomberg reports that Jensen Huang has been the CEO of Nvidia for over 30 years. And so far, there are few signs from Nvidia that they have considered a change in leadership.

This leads to a major problem, particularly concerning investors: the so-called “Key-Man risk.” The “Key-Man risk” is described as an existential threat to a company resulting from the unexpected absence of an indispensable key person. The sudden loss of Huang could have a strong impact on Nvidia’s future, some investors fear. Jon Bathgate, fund manager at NZS Capital, explained in a conversation with Bloomberg:

You cannot be an investor in Nvidia without thinking about the Key-Man risk. Without Jensen at the helm, one would need to have a more traditional corporate structure.

Bathgate argues that Huang’s leadership style, which is based on quick decisions and a flat organizational structure, makes Nvidia unique.

Other companies like Apple or Microsoft have addressed the succession problem in a timely manner: At Microsoft, Satya Nadella is now at the top, and at Apple, it is Tim Cook.

However, Nvidia has also done little so far to show that it is ready for a leadership change, as there is no obvious successor, and no long-term leadership plans have been publicly announced.

The extent to which Nvidia influences Jensen Huang’s life is also evident in an interview that the Nvidia CEO recently gave. Here he explains that even in quiet moments, he must think about the survival of his company: The CEO of Nvidia has no work-life balance: He works 7 days a week and can’t even watch a movie without thinking about his company

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Sauercrowd: All deaths in recent days and their levels at a glance

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Those who perish in WoW-Hardcore do so with this character forever. We show you who was last struck at Sauercrowd and what level the character had.

Why does a character’s death matter so much at Sauercrowd? In WoW-Hardcore, every death of your own character directly means the loss of all progress – as is the case with the Twitch event from Sauercrowd. This leads to many participants burying their characters in dramatically painful ways often at a higher level and having to start anew.

So that you know at a glance who had to believe last, we have an overview for you here that we update regularly.

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Update from February 9, 2026: We have added the most recent deaths in the article.

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 8, 2026

On Sunday, there were also deaths again, and this time 6 in number. Here we even have two level 60 heroes who were caught. Willib0 wanted to sprint through the excavation center, but the enemies intercepted him and killed him. Riirex had it worse – he wanted to defeat Princess Theradras, suffered a disconnect, and then died upon login.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Klupatwins902:05 AM
2Q_Gee5311:42 AM
3Willib06005:11 PM
4Riirex6008:26 PM
5smileylacht1310:09 PM
6GoekiTheGamer4311:51 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 7, 2026

On February 7, there were 8 deaths recorded, and the most painful one was certainly by Nylanaaa. In a graveyard, she fought ghouls and reapers, but she overextended herself. Despite fleeing, she couldn’t save her hero.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1HACI2701:59 AM
2justNoah1607:01 AM
3Klupatwins1510:11 AM
4Visky4301:12 PM
5smileylacht908:17 PM
6Satrax3410:41 PM
7HomeboyKai2310:55 PM
8Nylanaaa5311:28 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 6, 2026

On February 6, there weren’t many deaths, but when it comes to frustrating fatalities, fustler takes the first place. He lost two of his heroes while farming mobs.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1justin_tinderdale_tv4311:58 AM
2fustler2805:51 PM
3fustler805:55 PM
4sp4rta34 08:23 PM
5LGoony3809:49 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 5, 2026

On February 5, seven more heroes died. These fatalities were due to disconnects, errors, or overconfidence. The most painful death primarily affected HomeboyKai, who only wanted to explore the map and then lost his level 55 hero due to a disconnect.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Zornkoenigin2411:43 AM
2Albi19856001:14 PM
3Schaufinator3402:31 PM
4Paarzival3103:37 PM
5zaror04075307:05 PM
6taselDW1508:34 PM
7HomeboyKai5511:09 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 4, 2026

On Wednesday, there were only four deaths this time, of which two turned out to be very painful. The first affected giconGames. He suddenly became the victim of an ambush and couldn’t save himself despite fleeing. The second candidate is Doyka423. He overestimated his abilities as a warrior because he pulled the aggro from too many opponents, who then annihilated him.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1DomDistorted4503:25 AM
2GodCere1004:27 PM
3giconGames5508:06 PM
4Doyka4235609:44 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 3, 2026

On Tuesday, there were again many deaths, and two of them stood out in particular. Brudivoeller_TV and treelover462 were hit especially hard. Both lost their level 60 heroes because they were abandoned in battle by their group.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1BlazyFM1201:40 AM
2ottomanQT2602:44 AM
3justNoah1907:56 AM
4Broeki1506:39 PM
5TypischSani1506:51 PM
6GodCere1810:42 PM
7Brudivoeller_TV6011:35 PM
8nckjameson711:38 PM
9treelover4626011:59 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 2, 2026

The longer Sauercrowd runs, the fewer heroes die. However, players are still not spared from the visit of death. The probably worst death had to be endured by D1rtyD3vil on February 2, as he lost his hero due to fall damage.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1BlazyFM1201:44 AM
2BloodyNyuu1904:01 PM
3D1rtyD3vil6005:12 PM
4Driimy2910:39 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from February 1, 2026

Deaths on Sunday were limited to 6 cases, with particularly notable one being that of Broeki. He battled a tough enemy with his group and even kept his distance from it, yet two shockwaves still caught him and took his level 60 hero to death.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1ottomanQT3012:18 AM
3Smeggy604:20 AM
3justNoah1208:06 AM
4Broeki6005:26 PM
5GodCere4808:56 PM
6BlazyFM3809:31 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 31, 2026

On Saturday, there were a maximum of 6 other deaths. Saltydayn was hit hardest, as he died as a level 60 in battle with his group, and that only because no heal occurred. P_A_R_A, on the other hand, overestimated his combat skills and drew the ire of some dwarves, who then annihilated his level 43 hero.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Staativ2201:06 AM
2justNoah1408:23 AM
3MrMoregame2009:28 AM
4P_A_R_A4304:39 PM
5Driimy2604:46 PM
6Saltydayn6007:43 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 30, 2026

Just before the weekend, death struck again and took some warriors from Sauercrowd into final doom. The probably most painful deaths are once from Driimy, who lost his level 45 character, and from MrMoregame, who had to say goodbye to his level 54 character.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Driimy4508:29 AM
2Driimy911:06 AM
3MrMoregame5401:36 PM
4justNoah1205:18 PM
5Smeggy2107:31 PM
6Urutox1707:43 PM
7justNoah908:48 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 29, 2026

On Thursday, January 29, not as many players were caught as in the previous days, but there were still some painful moments. Schnutel was hit twice, while Urutox represents the probably most grueling death. He lost his level 54 character due to a disconnect.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Schnutel2307:48 PM
2Urutox5408:40 PM
3justNoah1410:20 PM
4MaceOhneGrund2210:27 PM
5Schnutel1211:56 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 28, 2026

On Wednesday, January 28, several characters at high level were struck again. xOrijhin, ottomanHQ, Radlerauge, Niklas_Honor, and 2TwistedTV unfortunately had to throw in the towel and start with new characters. HACI was hit twice at a lower level.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1xOrijhin5812:31 AM
2HACI612:31 AM
3taselDW1501:42 AM
4Visky2802:28 AM
5CHIKO2303:15 AM
6Chromie810:10 AM
7ottomanQT4212:58 PM
8Radlerauge5402:01 PM
9Niklas_Honor5803:32 PM
102TwistedTV5104:39 PM
12Stevicules807:20 PM
13HACI710:42 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 27, 2026

On January 27, there were 9 deaths recorded. xHankyy lost his level 60 character in a particularly tragic way, and Mirinuggi, Chromie, and anii_quinn also had to bite the dust at level 40.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1anni_quinn4002:01 PM
2BododerKillerkarpfen2803:15 PM
3xHankyy6004:22 PM
4Chromie4003:56 PM
5TypischSani1807:29 PM
6Schaufinator309:37 PM
7Mirinuggi4011:02 PM
8Fustler1311:06 PM
9HACI2111:12 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 26, 2026

At the beginning of the week, Staativ was hit three times in a row – pretty bitter indeed. Henke and Schnutel also had to say goodbye again to their characters. In total, on January 26, there were 10 deaths.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Staativ3404:33 AM
2Staativ704:53 AM
3Staativ706:22 AM
4Henke1108:31 AM
5Paarzival1601:08 PM
6BloodyNyuu2304:40 PM
7Readyx1305:32 PM
8Schnutel3006:56 PM
9Stevicules2008:59 PM
10tintenfisch___1911:06 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 25, 2026

On January 25, 11 characters died. In addition to Henke, shaker had to say goodbye to his progress again. RAYOTHUNDERR also quit at a high level and had to start anew.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
14CES2612:12 AM
2leeonbeeon712:21 AM
3Henke2206:20 AM
4shaker1506:27 AM
5leeonbeeon911:25 AM
6RAYOTHUNDERR5001:04 PM
7fustler2408:01 PM
8kaaaay3511:14 PM
9haselnuuuss1311:24 PM
10Smeggy2611:44 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 24, 2026

On January 24, there were 15 deaths. shaker had to say goodbye to his level 60 character the day before and was hit again this time twice. JamienichtJames even died 2 times within a minute. sektenspinner is now at death number 6.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1CoRRoNa2112:14 AM
2shaker1312:44 AM
3shaker701:59 AM
4sektenspinner5104:27 AM
5MatteoDruid4807:13 AM
6daniel_mowo4507:48 AM
7JamienichtJames601:04 PM
8JamienichtJames601:05 PM
9ValeeraStreams3303:57 PM
10line___3004:39 PM
11CHIKO1007:44 PM
12sektenspinner808:44 PM
13leeonbeeon5810:08 PM
14DiesDasDennis2010:41 PM
15ValeeraStreams910:56 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 23, 2026

On January 23, there were 13 deaths, including one particularly special one. Just before, the guild leader Pappaplatte had reached level 60, only to soon tragically fail and have to bury his character. shaker also had to say goodbye to his level 60 character, and bleeshh got hit twice.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1Pappaplatte6012:08 AM
2Mulfbot4712:18 AM
3traxo_892807:29 AM
4AciiXx4207:37 AM
5bleeshh2610:57 AM
6bleeshh901:01 PM
7Schaufinator1302:33 PM
8SchulziF1303:18 PM
9traymundotv1703:22 PM
10shaker6007:46 PM
11SchulziF607:58 PM
12JoeayPrink2308:02 PM
13kiddikizzo2609:48 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 22, 2026

On January 22, there were a total of 14 deaths. Visky and CHIKO were hit twice. A particularly bitter death was recorded for BododerKillerkarpfen, who lost his character at level 60.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1taselDW1412:25 AM
2Visky2501:31 AM
3Zornkoenigin2111:34 AM
4thehobbyhotel2712:10 PM
5die_novi2512:25 PM
6Schnutel2704:46 PM
7CHIKO1605:53 PM
8KenikaPriest1406:11 PM
9HollaDieWaldfee4506:33 PM
10Visky1206:39 PM
11CHIKO807:45 PM
12HACI808:10 PM
13BododerKillerkarpfen6008:40 PM
14Birbeeh2710:33 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 21, 2026

On January 21, there were roughly 14 characters that ended their hardcore journey through their death. Particularly tragic was the case of CoRRona, who was affected twice in a row.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1lowyyy952109:47 AM
2CoRRoNa3101:09 PM
3CoRRoNa902:38 PM
4Crusbi605:48 PM
5krokoboss2407:25 PM
6KNiSTER2708:14 PM
7Chrizzle2408:21 PM
8traymundotv2608:30 PM
9KenikaPriest2708:34 PM
10MachoMaroc2608:36 PM
11bleeshh5408:58 PM
12justNoah0609:05 PM
13JamienichtJames2510:38 PM
14HACI1511:55 PM

All Sauercrowd deaths from January 20, 2026

On January 20, there were 16 character deaths recorded – including about 5 even over level 40. taselDW was hit especially hard, as he had to restart twice. Also, justin_tinderdate_tv was close to the goal with level 55.

NumberParticipantLevelTime
1VallesQuatsch2704:28 AM
2Nicistemmler3012:35 PM
3VasSilly1904:54 PM
4louki2404:58 PM
5DerBanko805:55 PM
6Vlesk2405:55 PM
7junicats4206:21 PM
8Grubby4907:17 PM
9Gucciwarrior_EU4807:26 PM
10LostKittn4307:30 PM
11hubini2108:23 PM
12KELERE0N2409:40 PM
13taselDW1609:45 PM
14justin_tinderdate_tv5510:29 PM
15taselDW511:03 PM
16wase9312811:36 PM

The Sauercrowd event unites numerous streamers under one roof on Twitch and has already caused various discussions and funny moments. For example, streamer Pappaplatte became the first guild leader to reach level 60 – only to then tragically fail: Papaplatte reaches level 60 as the first guild leader of Sauercrowd, then dies tragically – community is sure: That’s it

Source(s):
  1. Sauercrowd.gg

The head of Amazon Games is leaving the company, was the face for MMORPGs

The era of major video games at Amazon Games is coming to an end. Following the setback with New World and the likely halted developments on the “Lord of the Rings” MMORPG, the head of the company is also leaving.

Who is leaving the company? According to a post by industry insider Jason Schreier, Christoph Hartmann, the head of Amazon Game Studios, is leaving the company. The German manager originates from Rosenheim and has been the face of MMORPGs for Amazon in recent years.

Since his takeover, major in-house productions such as New World and popular releases of Asian games like Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty have emerged, all attracting hundreds of thousands of players. However, his era at Amazon Games seems to be ending.

Learn more about this sad story here:

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Amazon wollte Big Player für Games sein – Das Ende von New World vervollständigt eine traurige Geschichte des Scheiterns

Amazon Games is changing

Why is the head leaving the company? The exact reasons are currently unclear; the information about the departure of the German manager comes from Bloomberg journalist and industry insider Jason Schreier on Bluesky. Accordingly, there is still no personal statement from Hartmann.

It is clear, however, that a shift is currently taking place at Amazon Games. While the focus has primarily been on the big, successful MMORPGs and productions since Hartmann’s takeover, this era is now coming to an end. The former 2K head stood for AAA quality and had many plans, as he explained to our colleagues at GameStar. However, his projects are now in jeopardy.

The inventory:

This development, moving away from blockbuster titles toward a service provider in cloud gaming, could be the reason for the German manager’s departure. The focus at Amazon Games has changed significantly.

What is cloud gaming?

Cloud gaming is a service where the game does not run on the user’s device but in the cloud. The inputs from the user’s device are transmitted to the service, executed in the cloud, and the game’s image is transmitted back. This allows hardware-intensive titles to be played from any device without downloading.

Cloud gaming instead of MMORPGs

Is Amazon repeating Google’s mistake? With Google Stadia, there was already an attempt years ago by a tech giant to conquer the gaming market with a sophisticated cloud gaming offering. However, despite substantial financial resources, players were left with only their controller, the rest was discontinued.

Although the service was technically interesting, it lacked the right games, especially since one had to repurchase titles that were already owned, for example, on Steam. Amazon is attempting this with a partnership with GOG, which has recently parted ways with CD Project (via gameswirtschaft.de).

Anyone with an Amazon Prime subscription can play many titles from GOG.com easily and at no additional cost through the cloud gaming service. However, despite the connection between the two services, a strong library like that of Steam or the largest competitor Xbox, which offers cloud gaming as part of its “Xbox Gamepass,” is still lacking. GOG mainly offers older titles, and most PC gamers have their library on Steam.

Meanwhile, Amazon’s cloud service “Luna” is not new, it launched back in 2020 as a competing product to Google Stadia. Whether Amazon does better than Google with Stadia remains to be seen.

With the departure of head Christoph Hartmann, the era of Amazon as a major hope for western MMORPG productions also comes to an end. However, the story of Amazon and gaming dates back to 2008: Amazon not only wanted to be a big player in games but also to drive Steam out of the market… and has been doing so for 17 years

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Sauercrowd experiences its most bitter loss so far: Twitch streamer panics against gray opponents, accidentally activates self-destruction

A level 60 warrior experienced what is probably the bitterest hardcore death so far within the Sauercrowd project in WoW Classic. Hardly anyone else has probably invested so much time and gold into their character.

How did it come to an end? The Twitch streamer xHankyy fought the local desert walkers in Tanaris with his level 60 warrior to farm water sacks for the repeatable quest Water Sack Bounty. From level 40, each of these bags provides 380 experience points.

As guild mate Sieglinde explains on YouTube, xHankyy was not part of the “ultimate tubing” crew that farmed hoses for Papaplatte. Instead, he probably wanted to support his girlfriend while leveling. With a character at max level, the desert walker camps are usually not a big challenge…

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WoW Classic: The Hardcore Servers Are Here!

What went wrong? xHankyy had probably already spent 6 hours in Tanaris farming the water sacks. This apparently affected his concentration. The streamer pulled enemy after enemy after enemy. He only realized late that his health points were slowly but surely reaching a life-threatening level.

With 188 health points remaining and several enemies on his tail, xHankyy noticed the danger: “Uh, guys, we have a problem.” 119 health points. His health potion was on cooldown. However, there were still some other emergency measures available, such as a target dummy.

However, he chose the Goblin Pioneer Explosive. Here is the tooltip for the grenade: “Use: Explodes upon activation and deals 450 to 750 point(s) of fire damage to all nearby hostile units and 375 to 625 point(s) of damage to you. (5 min cooldown)

xHankyy unintentionally dealt the final blow to his warrior with his desperate attempt. The player probably wanted to select the Limited Invulnerability Potion, which was positioned right next to the explosive in the bar (which is never a good idea – one saves lives, the other causes self-damage).

“The Worst Level 60 Death So Far”

Why is this so bitter? xHankyy had not only completed the long leveling phase to level 60, but he had also already acquired the first epic gear pieces in preparation for the Molten Core. This included, among other things, the Handguards of the Blade Master, which are among the most expensive, yet strongest items from the WoW Classic era.

On many Classic servers, the Handguards of the Blade Master change hands for a four-digit gold amount. For context: Most players can’t even afford normal riding at level 40, which costs about 100 gold. So behind all the worn handguards lies either a lot of luck (as it is a random world drop) or a long grind.

The equipment is so good because it promises +7 weapon skill for axes, daggers, and swords. This allows the wearer to strike much more frequently with the mentioned weapon types. This benefits especially offensive warriors, in whom the potentially strongest damage dealers of the Classic era lie dormant.

The experienced WoW veteran Sieglinde summarizes the hardcore death as follows: “He blew himself up. You can still see the handguards nicely. And that really hurts. I think that was the worst level 60 death I have seen so far in the project.”

The death clips of the German Twitch scene from WoW Classic Hardcore have also not gone unnoticed by international players. On the contrary, the event has already made its way into the vocabulary of some players: German Twitch event from WoW Classic becomes a global meme: “Are you Sauercrowding us?”

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The new update of Dune: Awakening makes players cheer: “Finally no more taxes!”

The development team of Dune: Awakening has announced the date for the upcoming update and reveals what content players can expect. They are particularly excited about a new detail.

What can we expect from the new update? The new update called Chapter 3 is set to release on February 3, 2026. On one hand, the developers aim to focus on a larger and better endgame. On the other hand, they want to make it easier for players to take a break from the MMO and return later.

What comes with the endgame? The developers address specific points that players have wished for, which will be implemented with Chapter 3:

  • With Chapter 3, there will be more options in the endgame after reaching Tier 6, all equally rewarding. 
  • This means more content for the MMO. There will be 10 new locations, each featuring their own boss challenges.
  • Additionally, there will be an opportunity to further develop your character through a deeper progression system that has already been established by the Specialization and Augmentation systems.

Furthermore, additional content will be released with Chapter 3. We will learn what these are with the update in a few days.

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Dune: Awakening shows Chapter 3 and the free content update in the trailer

Developers keep their promise of being able to take longer breaks

What’s coming for casual players? In advance, the developers from Funcom promised that fans who have already logged many hours in the game could soon finally stop playing.

They are already proud of what they have done for casual players, including character transfer and increased inventory space. But in addition, there are supposed to be 2 new improvements that will make it easier for players to take breaks:

  • The taxes will be abolished. This will allow players to build and expand their base as much as they want.
  • There will be a Return Package for every player. The box will be filled with resources so that after a long absence, they can immediately jump back into the game. This package will be available to every player who has not logged in for 28 days.

How is this being received? Especially with the first feature, the developers hit a sore spot. The taxes have been a major point of contention for many players since the release. With this mechanic, players pay in the currency Solari to the Emperor to maintain the shield and thus their own base.

The larger the base is, the higher the taxes. Some players on Reddit have therefore only built a small base. It’s no wonder that the abolition of taxes is a cause for joy for many players. Therefore, the point “No more taxes is fantastic!” is the top comment on the Reddit forum in response to the content of Chapter 3.

The new content for PvE fans has already been detailed in the past. If you want to know what features will be available starting February 3, 2026, you should check out the following article on MeinMMO: Dune: Awakening Chapter 3: Release, content, and innovations – Everything you need to know about the game’s biggest update

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Source(s):
  1. Dune Awakening

“As long as I am CEO, there will be no such thing” CEO of a new MMORPG explains his stance on Pay2Win

The developers of Scars of Honor are heavily inspired by World of Warcraft for their MMORPG, but the monetization approach presented works quite differently than in the original.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Scars of Honor is an upcoming theme park MMORPG that focuses on action combat and comic-style graphics. The game is heavily influenced by World of Warcraft, but also features elements familiar from Albion Online.

The theme park of the MMORPG is set to provide both PvE and PvP content. Dungeons for 5 players, strong bosses, and PvP arenas are intended to distinguish the game. In terms of character progression, the title relies on a comprehensive system of talents and the namesake “Scars,” which provide strong buffs akin to those found in a roguelite.

Scars of Honor is currently still in development. It was recently revealed that 100 employees are presently working on the new MMORPG, and a playable demo is expected to be released in 2026. The developers have now spoken about their monetization plans.

Here you can watch a trailer for Scars of Honor:

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Developers provide insight into the MMORPG “Scars of Honor”

No Pay2Win, but…

What are the developers planning? In a livestream (via Steam), the developers of Scars of Honor spoke extensively for the first time about their monetization plans. They explain that they want to completely avoid Pay2Win. Other MMORPGs have promised this and then broken their promises, but the developers are going even further.

They are explaining exactly what they intend to do. All items that affect character progression, such as XP boosts, loot boosts, and better drop chances are, in their opinion, Pay2Win.

Instead, they plan to sell convenience items like extra slots for bags, which can also be earned in the game. Venelin, the Creative Director of Scars of Honor, stated regarding advantages in terms of power, stats, or gameplay progression through real money: “As long as I am CEO, Scars of Honor will never have that.”

How do they intend to make money? Not only extra bag slots are to be sold, but also skins. The developers of Scars of Honor primarily want to live off the revenue from sold skins.

Thus, the developers wish to sell skins directly and without loot boxes to players. Instead of battle passes that trigger “FOMO” (fear of missing out), the developers will only release battle passes that never expire after being purchased and that do not provide any gameplay advantages.

The developers also spoke about the upcoming demo. Currently, they plan to release the first playable demo at the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter, around March/April, if everything goes as planned. You can find more about the demo and the game here: New MMORPG on Steam is being developed by 100 people, expected to be playable by 2026

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Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.org.pl
  2. Steam

Dead by Daylight buries a 7-year-old meme, and the community retaliates on Steam

The community of Dead by Daylight has to endure another heavy loss: This time it is a scream that has become a meme. It is being removed from the game after 7 years, followed by the players’ vengeance in the Steam reviews.

What kind of game is it? Dead by Daylight (DbD) is a multiplayer game played 4 vs. 1.

  • Four players take on the role of survivors who engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a single killer
  • While the survivors attempt to repair generators and escape, it is the killer’s goal to hook them and kill them one by one

Since the release of DbD in 2016, new killers and survivors have been continuously added. Most of these are original creations of the developers at Behaviour Interactive, but many are also based on existing licenses. One of the most famous killers was recently removed from DbD, but there is also a new DLC based on the Netflix series Stranger Things.

The first crossover with the mystery series took place back in September 2019. This brought the two protagonists Steve Harrington and Nancy Wheeler as survivors, as well as the Demogorgon as the killer, into the game. On January 27, 2026, a second chapter featuring Vecna, Dustin Henderson, and El was released.

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Dead by Daylight: Der Trailer zu Stranger Things Chapter 2

“Stevegull” is leaving the game after 7 years, fans mourn

What’s the deal with the meme? In certain actions in the game, the survivors scream – for example, when they are hooked by the killer. However, when Steve started screaming, many players found it hard to stay serious.

Because Steve’s scream sounded – at least according to the community’s opinion – like that of a seagull. Therefore, the community gave him the nickname “Stevegull,” although some different variations are also circulating.

But this meme is now over, because as of the new Stranger Things chapter, the developers have recorded new voice overs for Steve and Nancy – and Steve’s distinctive seagull scream is no longer heard.

Fans mourn the loss of Stevegull: They mainly express this grief through new memes.

“They nerfed Stegull,” writes Reddit user LilianXOArtz and shares a meme. In it, Steve is shown on a gravestone, but his head has been replaced by that of a seagull. Underneath, the years 2019 – 2026 can be read, the birth and death year of the meme. The Reddit post has over 8,600 likes (as of January 28, 2026, 3:40 PM).

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Another user writes in his Reddit post: “They removed our beloved Steagull” and “Bhvr [short for Behaviour, the developers] actually hates us.” In_Dim_Lights comments: “I’ll miss the scream” and fears that Steve will be seen less often in the game in the future. (Source: Reddit)

First negative Steam reviews due to missing scream

Other players are even storming the Steam reviews with torches. There one can increasingly read negative ratings from players demanding the return of the scream:

  • T-I-double-guh-ER writes in his Steam review for the Stranger Things Chapter 2: “They got rid of Screaming SteveGull…”
  • The main game is also not safe from angry reviews. There it says: “GIVE US BACK OUR STEAGULL” (as in this Steam review)
  • The discontent is especially evident in the reviews of the chapter that brought Steve into the game: The recent reviews are only “mixed,” even though it is one of the most popular chapters with a total of 90% positive Steam reviews

Whether the developers will relent and bring the scream back in some form remains to be seen. However, it is not the first time that removed voice lines have caused discontent among fans. This happened four years ago with Pinhead. More about this can be read here: Dead by Daylight: Pinhead “is coming” finally again

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Tech YouTuber no longer wants to wait for the Steam Machine, builds his own

The Steam Machine is highly anticipated by YouTuber Linus Tech Tips. Since he couldn’t wait any longer, he quickly built his own version of the upcoming PC console. For the case, he chose something quite special. 

What did Linus create? In his latest YouTube video from January 26, 2026, the tech enthusiast created a mini gaming PC for the living room. He used more powerful hardware than Valve’s official version and opted for an unusual case. 

As a case, he does not use an off-the-shelf ITX case, but the empty prototype case from Valve’s first Steam Machine from 2013. Because over 12 years ago, the company attempted to market a PC for the living room.

His idea was to change the exterior of the case as little as possible to not alter the original aesthetics too much. However, the interior was almost completely replaced since, according to Linus’s own statements, the new hardware wouldn’t have had room otherwise. 

If you prefer Valve’s official version of the Steam Machine, you can see what it offers in the following video: 

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Valve presents the Steam Machine in the new trailer

More Power for More Money 

What components did the YouTuber use? Alongside the 2013 Steam Machine prototype case, Linus used the following hardware for his project: 

  • Processor: AMD RYZEN 7 9800x3D (approx. 426 Euros via Geizhals)
  • CPU Cooler: Thermalright AXP90 X47 Full Low Profile (approx. 21 Euros via Geizhals)
  • Memory: G.SKILL Flare X5 Series DDR5 6000 MT/s (approx. 500 Euros via Geizhals)
  • Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVME SSD: Not currently available in Germany via Geizhals. A comparable model costs around 130 Euros via Geizhals.
  • Graphics Card: PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB (approx. 697 Euros via Geizhals)
  • Mainboard: Not available in Germany (via Geizhals), a comparable ITX-AM5 board costs between 145 and 250 Euros (via Geizhals).  

All prices are listed in Germany as of today, January 28, 2026. 

This results in an approximate total price of around 2,000 Euros without the case. This is significantly above the estimated price of the Steam Machine, which is supposed to be between 500 and 1,200 Euros. For more information about Valve’s PC, you can find it on MeinMMO

Screenshot from the YouTube video by Linus Tech Tips showing his self-built Steam Machine. The device is flat and stands on 4 orange feet.
This is what the finished Steam Machine from LTT looks like (Source: YouTube)

What can this self-built creation do? A gaming test of the console was, of course, a must in the video. The YouTuber showcased what his own creation can do and relied on Valve’s own operating system, SteamOS. 

Linus tested Cyberpunk 2077 in 4K resolution with upscaling (without specifying settings) and received about 40 to 50 FPS, depending on the scene. 

For comparison: The Steam Machine is supposed to use an AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 8 GB VRAM, which is very close to an AMD Radeon RX 7600 with 8 GB. In Cyberpunk 2077, this graphics card achieves around 50-60 frames per second with FSR upscaling on low settings without ray tracing (via YouTube). 

For the tech YouTuber, it was a fun project, but for gamers, it’s difficult to replicate such a PC, especially since the price plays a crucial role. It remains to be seen how powerful and costly Steam’s new console PC will actually be, as Valve says: The Steam Machine offers performance that matches or even exceeds most gaming PCs.

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Source(s):
  1. YouTube

In WoW you could send players home against their will

A curious bug in World of Warcraft was the ultimate troll method. Characters were teleported without any way to resist.

Since yesterday, the pre-event for the expansion Midnight is live in World of Warcraft. After a short questline, you travel to the Shadowlands to defeat a lot of cultists and earn rewards. However, for some, the journey ended unexpectedly quickly. They were repeatedly sent back to the capital against their will. Other players were to blame.

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

What kind of bug was that? An error that is probably unique in this variant and is not something you would think of at first. As is usual with such events, there is a portal for the journey to and from. However, the portal in the Shadowlands was probably misconfigured. Clicking on it did not send your character back to Darnassus – but the current target. So you could send other characters home against their will.

Short-lived joy before Blizzard intervenes

Is the bug still around? No, the bug was relatively quickly fixed with a hotfix, putting an end to the turmoil. However, during the hours when the bug was active, some players were able to unleash their inner troll and continuously send other characters back to the capital. Those characters rightly wondered what kind of curious bug this was – unaware that a few (certainly very mischievously giggling) players were behind it.

Community enjoys itself greatly: In the WoW subreddit, some players report that the “spell” could even be used on NPCs. Something must have gone wrong when configuring the portal, as it seemed more like a GM command when NPCs could be moved from their positions. Here are some comments:

  • “To be honest, the bug is more fun than the whole event.” – 27Silver
  • “I love everything about it and wish I could have tested it on my daughter before I had to go to work.” – babywhiz
  • “Oh, crap, this happened to me twice yesterday and I didn’t even notice. I was so sleep-deprived that I thought I had accidentally used my hearthstone.” – jiiir0

Even though the bug was short-lived, it certainly ranks among the most curious errors ever in World of Warcraft. Even better was actually the error that drained characters’ mana in combat because they had a negative mana regeneration…

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Roadmap 2026 with Updates: All new sets and events at a glance

In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket there are regular new expansions and events where collectors receive new cards. What they are in the near future and what leaks there are, you will find out in the following roadmap.

Update on 29th January 2026: Ongoing events have been updated.

Since Pokémon TCG Pocket has been released, the game has not been shy about events. There are PvP events where you fight against other trainers and also PvE events where you need to prove your strength against the CPU. In addition, there are Wonder Choice events where you can also obtain new cards without battles.

The roadmap for Pokémon TCG Pocket shows you which events and updates are coming up in the near future.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket scores with pure nostalgia

Pokémon TCG Pocket Roadmap – Overview of All Important Dates

You can look forward to the following events and updates in TCG Pocket. If there is already a specific date or timeframe, as well as more detailed information on the content and rewards, we have noted this for you.

Elite deck gift missions

  • Period: 30th January to 27th April

Collection mission helpful cards

  • Period: 30th January to 27th April

Fantastical Parade emblem event

  • Period: 2nd February to 12th February

Bonus week missions

  • Period: 7th February to 14th February

Mega Medicham ex drop event

  • Period: 12th February to 22nd February

Wonder pick event

  • Period: 15th February to 25th February

New cards: B2a

  • Period: 28th February

New cards: B2b

  • Period: 27th March

Current and Future Extensions

  • Genetic Apex A1 (since 30th October 2024)
  • Mythical Island A1a (since 17th December 2024)
  • Space-Time Smackdown A2 (since 30th January 2025)
  • Triumphant Light A2a (since 28th February 2025)
  • Shining Revelry A2b (since 27th March 2025)
  • Celestial Guardians A3 (since 30th April 2025)
  • Extradimensional Crisis A3a (since 29th May 2025)
  • Eevee Grove A3b (since 26th June 2025)
  • Wisdom of Sea and Sky A4 (since 30th July 2025)
  • Secluded Springs A4a (since 28th August 2025)
  • Deluxe Pack: ex A4b (since 30th September 2025)
  • Promo-B (since 30th October 2025)
  • Mega Rising B1 (since 30th October 2025)
  • Crimson Blaze B1a (since 17th December 2025)
  • Fantastical Parade B2 (since 29th January 2026)

Are you also caught up in the TCGP fever? If you are particularly interested in battling in the game, then you should build strong decks you still need help with this, feel free to take a look at our Tier List of the best meta decks you can play.

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Source(s):
  1. ptcgpocket.gg

Pokémon GO: Regigigas counters in the raid – The 20 best attackers

The best counters against Regigigas overview at Pokémon GO. We show you which attackers you can easily defeat the raid to catch Regigigas.

When is Regigigas in raids? You will find the Shadow variant of Regigigas in Shadow Raids in February in the game.

Regigigas is a legendary Pokémon of the Normal type that comes from the fourth generation of games. In the lore, it is the leader of the Legendary Giants (Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki and Regidrago).

We show you here in the overview the best counters against Regigigas.

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Regigigas: Counters and Weaknesses

  1. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  2. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  3. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
  4. Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Aura Sphere
  5. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  6. Mega Heracross with Counter and Upper Hand
  7. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  8. Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  9. Eternatus with Poison Jab and Dynamax Cannon
  10. Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  11. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere
  12. Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  13. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
  14. Mega Latias with Zen Headbutt and Aura Sphere
  15. Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  16. Shadow Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
  17. Marshadow with Counter and Close Combat
  18. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Psycho Cut and Sunsteel Strike
  19. Kartana with Fury Cutter and Sacred Sword
  20. Shadow Annihilape with Counter and Close Combat

The weaknesses: Due to the Normal type, Regigigas is particularly vulnerable to Fighting attackers. Therefore, when assembling your raid group, you should focus on Fighting Pokémon and Fighting moves.

Is there a Shiny Regigigas? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can catch the shiny form of Regigigas after a successful raid.

How many players do you need? If you have powered up top attackers at the highest level, the battle is manageable with 4 trainers. However, to be safe, you should invite more trainers to your group to ensure victory in the battle.

Also, remember to organize your raid team in advance. This way, you can ensure that you always enter with your best setup and also save a bit of time in each raid lobby: This is how you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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Pokémon GO: Tornadus (Incarnate Form) counters – 20 best attackers in the raid guide

The best counters against Thundurus in its Incarnate form in the guide for Pokémon GO. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat and catch the boss in 5-star raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Thundurus? Thundurus is a legendary Pokémon from the fifth generation of games. It can appear in both its Incarnate and Therian forms. Both forms are of the Flying type.

When does Thundurus (Incarnate form) appear? The boss can currently be found in 5*-raids. You can find it here until February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Here we show you the best counters against Thundurus (Incarnate form) and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

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Defeating and catching Thundurus (Incarnate form) in raids – With these counters

  1. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  2. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  3. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  4. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  5. Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
  6. Thundurus Therian with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
  7. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  8. Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
  9. Regieleki with Lock-On and Thunder Cage
  10. Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  11. Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  12. Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
  13. Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  14. Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
  15. Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  16. Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
  17. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  18. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Ice Fang and Behemoth Bash
  19. Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wilde Charge
  20. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide

Weaknesses of Thundurus (Incarnate form): The Pokémon is of the Flying type and has weaknesses against Rock, Electric, and Ice. So use attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Thundurus in its Incarnate form.

Are there Shiny Thundurus? Yes, you can also catch Thundurus in its Incarnate form as a Shiny if you are lucky. In the following graphic, we show you the comparison between the normal version and the Shiny.

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Thundurus on the left in its normal form and on the right as Shiny

How many trainers are needed? If you own the top counter Pokémon and have reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Thundurus in its Incarnate form with 2 trainers. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should count on more trainers.

If you want to save time in the lobby before joining the raid, take a look at our tips for organizing your raid teams.

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Monster Hunter Wilds frees PC gamers a year after release from their torment: “Time to update my negative review”

Monster Hunter Wilds has received a new patch that apparently improves performance on PC significantly. The community is clearly pleased to finally be able to play the title smoothly about a year after its release.

What kind of patch is this? Many players have had performance issues with the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom recently announced a patch that is supposed to address this issue – it was released on January 28, 2026. Previously, a curious bug circulated that improved performance the more DLCs one owned.

The new update, which takes up about 2 GB of storage space (with optional high-resolution textures it’s 31 GB), comes with a number of performance improvements. Among other things, the CPU/CPU processes of the Steam version have been improved, new graphic options added, and a CPU tab integrated that affects the computational load.

The patch also fixes individual errors and bugs. You can read the exact patch notes on the Steam page for the game.

For the community, the update is an important step, as many players can finally truly enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds – one year after release.

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“They did it!”

What is the mood in the community? The patch has already been extensively tested, and the first reactions from players are predominantly positive.

The improved performance has, according to X user Tsuki a significant impact on gameplay enjoyment:

Once I got it running, this game runs smoothly. It’s impressive how much more fun this game can be when it actually runs with decent graphics. My graphics are set to “High” and for the first time ever, it was a constant 60 to 70 frames per second during the entire hunt!

YOU DID IT!

This euphoric assessment is echoed by other players on x.com:

  • “Performance has overall improved significantly. Before the patch, I could only play with high graphics quality (+ high-resolution textures) and Frame Gen, and even then there were severe stutters during larger fights or interactions and smaller stutters during normal gameplay,” says Cain.
  • “I play Wilds on a laptop that has trouble with newer releases. This update really works wonders. I still have to use Frame Gen, but even with that I never had a constant 60 FPS before, honestly just about 40 FPS. The game still looks good and runs better than before,” adds Rick.
  • “I can confirm that it runs much smoother, so I no longer need frame generation on a mid-range laptop GPU,” reports Aliferous.

The fact that the gaming experience is now significantly more enjoyable prompts user ResponsibleRub469 on Reddit to come to a clear conclusion: “It’s finally time to update my negative review!” Reviews on Steam were recently sitting at just 55% positive (Mixed) compared to an overall rating of 75% (Mostly Positive) since release.

The fact that PC players had to wait almost a year for the game to finally run properly also brings about ridicule. On January 28, 2026, Junjou Laina writes on x.com: “I want to congratulate Capcom for finally releasing Monster Hunter Wilds for PC!”

Is there also criticism? Alongside much praise, there are also critical voices mixing into the discussion. X user L33Dz finds the congratulations exaggerated and criticizes the still blurry presentation. And some users still seem to be experiencing frame rate drops.

Overall, however, the mood regarding PC performance has become significantly more positive. Have you already tried the patch and noticed an improvement in performance? Please share your experiences with us in the comments. Before Capcom intervened, the community felt compelled to: Since Capcom can’t get the performance of Monster Hunter Wilds under control, a player threatens to solve the problem themselves

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Source(s):
  1. gamesradar.com

Female Capcom employees scrutinized Leon in the new Resident Evil so closely that even his wrinkles looked perfect

In the new Resident Evil Requiem, players will once again encounter a familiar face. Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil 2 has aged a bit over time, which is why the team had to take care of a new design for the beloved character. The developers were particularly strict in this regard.

What was important to the team regarding Leon’s appearance? In an interview with Automaton, the Director of Resident Evil Requiem, Koshi Nakanishi, and Producer Masato Kumazawa discuss how Leon’s new look came to be. 

The team wanted to transform Leon into what is known as an “Ikeoji,” a cool and attractive older man, as Nakanishi explains: “Throughout the entire development process, Leon was meticulously refined, and I believe we succeeded in developing a design that makes everyone’s hearts race.”

And to ensure this reaction, the team reportedly worked very hard, according to the two leaders.

Here you can see the trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, which will be released in February 2026:

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How did Leon become the “Ikeoji” he was meant to be? Leon has a lot of fans at Capcom, which is why his appearance was checked and reviewed multiple times. Especially the female developers were very strict in their criticism. According to Nakanishi, they pointed out the smallest details until everything was truly perfect, even commenting on the wrinkles on Leon’s neck.

When the Director told this story, a female fan informed him that the female developers at Capcom had really done a great job.

What else is particularly important about Leon’s portrayal besides his appearance? The two developers do not only talk about Leon’s visual attractiveness. His character has also matured over time.

“Leon is not just good-looking but also has a cool personality,” emphasizes Nakanishi in the interview with Automaton, “He is someone who selflessly sacrifices his life to save others, but he is not arrogant and has a passionate inner self.”

And to further highlight Leon’s age in the game, the Director adds: “I hope you are looking forward to the dry humor and subtle sarcasm that only an older man can provide.”


MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has already had a 3-hour demo encounter with Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem. He reports here on MeinMMO about how he spent his time with Leon and Grace, and how scary he finds the game so far: Resident Evil Requiem has achieved something in 3 hours that I thought was impossible: I’ve started to fear zombies again

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Cyberpunk 2077 forgoes stylish cutscenes, and the reason is the great strength of the game

A lead developer and Creative Director of Cyberpunk 2077 revealed with a statement the abandonment of cinematic scenes in the sequel, tentatively called “Project Orion.” However, it is not because the developers do not find it appealing. They simply want to continue relying on their greatest strength.

What did the Creative Director explain? Creative Director Igor Sarzynski presented with a post on Bluesky a few older screenshots that the lead took during his playtime in Phantom Liberty. In the DLC, he was himself the Narrative Director and consequently responsible for the vision and processing of the story.

Igor Sarzynski’s post on Bluesky

Sarzynski reminisces and admits that “it would be really nice to incorporate cutscenes into the game, as everything simply looks so stunning.” However, what initially sounds like a potential confirmation of a cutscene update in Cyberpunk 2077 or establishment in the sequel is already contradicted by the next sentence. Because “ultimately, I simply value our uninterrupted immersion more.”

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Cyberpunk focuses on immersion instead of heavy cinematic scenes

What does this mean for the future of Cyberpunk? It is not the first time that the Cyberpunk team has denied any plans for third-person cutscenes. Already in 2025, the official X account of Cyberpunk 2077 underscored this with a short but clear “Sorry, we have no such plans.”

Also, Quest Director Pawl Sasko commented in 2023 on the decision of a first-person experience: “The first-person perspective is the main feature of Cyberpunk, as well as its perception through the player. It also clearly distinguishes it from The Witcher.” (Source: TheGamer)

Of course, changes in decisions can occur during the development of Project Orion. So far, there has been no official confirmation or denial. However, based on the Creative Director’s post, it is evident that the team continues to value immersion very highly. Holding onto their strengths is certainly not a wrong approach, and the community agrees.

What does the community say about the post? Under the post on Bluesky, there are few disappointed players regarding this, but rather more fans who love the immersion in Cyberpunk 2077. 

“The storytelling from the first-person perspective in Cyberpunk is incredible,” writes @belmontttttt on Bluesky, “You have pushed many boundaries in this area.”

But even to other users who find the lack of a third-person perspective unfortunate, the Creative Director has a response. This simple “decision” concerning narrative, scene design, and direction would increase the scope by 75%, which according to Sarzynski (on Bluesky) is not feasible.

Editor Caro from MeinMMO also greatly appreciates the immersion in Cyberpunk 2077. She feels so at home in Night City that she even gets homesick when she hasn’t visited the city and the game for a while: Since I did not play Cyberpunk 2077 on time for the release, I have now put in 150 hours and am the biggest fan

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  1. Bluesky