The new Headwinds update also brought a new player project to ARC Raiders. What you need to know about the Trophy Display Project and how to complete it can be found here.
What is the “Trophy Collection”? The Trophy Collection, or in English, Trophy Display Project, is a temporary player project that was introduced with the Headwinds update in ARC Raiders. So far, it does not have a specific end date. We will add that as soon as it is known.
If you participate in the project, you can build your own trophy collection, level up, and unlock valuable rewards by hunting specific Arcs.
What you need to do for the Trophy Collection and what you will receive for it can be found here.
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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds
How to complete the player project “Trophy Collection”
The project is divided into 5 steps, where you need to deliver various parts of the Arcs. For each delivered resource, you will receive juicy rewards. If you want to track a resource specifically, you can pin it. The further you progress, the better the rewards become – but it will also be more challenging to obtain the resources.
You need to go through the following steps to successfully complete the player project:
If you need help, tips, and tricks in your search for the right resources or against certain ARCs, we have a whole bunch of different guides for you. So feel free to check out our overview or let us know in the comments if something urgent is missing: ARC Raiders: All guides, tips and lists in overview
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has released a new gameplay trailer for the Orks. It showcases their powerful Warlords, loud weaponry, and crazy war machines that can even face off against those of the Space Marines.
What kind of trailer is this? You can exclusively view it on the official YouTube channel of IGN. In about 4 minutes, the developers introduce the Ork units and the Warlords they follow into battle. All of this is complemented by gameplay scenes.
Here you can see the new trailer for the Orks:
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Orks follow exactly one tactic in battle, which is “up close and loud,” while roaring “WAAAGH!!!”:
Ork-Boyz charge en masse at their opponents. They are not heavily armored – they overwhelm enemies with sheer numbers.
Stormboyz storm into battle with a rocket strapped to their back, overcoming obstacles that stand between them and a good fight.
Other Orks ride into battle on Squighogs – muscular four-legged creatures with huge mouths that swallow everything that fits.
The Orks are also working on big guns that unleash a loud hail of bullets on their opponents, as well as powerful war machines. The largest and most powerful among them is the Gorkanaut: a walking fortress that crushes Space Marines under its feet and even takes on the Imperial Knights – gigantic, mech-like machines of the Empire.
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Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War 4 sieht aus wie ein Cinematic
Two Playable Ork Clans: A Familiar Face and a “Boomer”
In Dawn of War 4, there will be two playable Ork clans: Gorgutz, known to fans from parts 1 and 3, leads the Bad Moons. He was seen in the CGI trailer for the Orks and is the one who pressed the cartoonishly large red button. Gorgutz sits in a battle suit equipped with a massive claw that crushes opponents.
New, however, are the Snakebites, the “Boomers” among the Ork clans in the lore of Warhammer 40,000: They traditionally prefer more conventional combat methods over technology. Their Waaaghboss (as the Orks call their leaders) embodies this. He rides on a Squigosaur – an even larger, more vicious variant of the Squighog. From its back, he wields a massive sword.
With Wayfinder, the developers aimed to create a worthy successor to the popular MMORPG WildStar, even though the title ultimately became more of a co-op game than an MMORPG. Now you can try it for free.
What kind of game is this? Wayfinder is an ARPG that you can play together with 2 other friends or even solo. As an ARPG with MMORPG elements, it focuses primarily on exciting battles, tough bosses, and progression systems that turn your character into a true hero.
In doing so, you will traverse different areas in an open world, defeat bosses, collect loot, and improve your character. For endless content, randomly generated dungeons provide variety, looking different each time and presenting different challenges.
Instead of classes, you have access to 8 different characters and weapons, each with unique stats and attributes that allow you to customize your character.
Here you can learn more about the development:
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Wayfinder: The former MMO leaves Early Access as an action RPG with coop
So, when it comes to stats, housing, and customizing your own character, you can tell that this was originally intended to be an MMORPG. As a player, you can furnish your own house with over 300 items.
You can completely dye your armor in dozens of different colors, and there are various equipment sets that you can earn. Crossplay for you and your friends is also possible.
In response to a post, the former creative producer of WildStar, Chad Moore, said back then: “This is the 2nd chance for the best MMO ever.” Thus, the ARPG offers just the mix of fantasy and sci-fi, as well as steampunk and martial arts elements that made the setting of WildStar so enjoyable.
What does the game cost? Initially, Wayfinder was supposed to be a free MMORPG, but the developers decided to stick with a Buy2Play model during the transition to a co-op game. Regularly, Wayfinder costs €24.50 on Steam.
Currently, however, the game is playable for free until January 29 at 7:00 PM, giving all interested parties the opportunity to check out the game for free. If you like what you see, Wayfinder is available with a 70% discount for €7.35 until February 2.
With Wayfinder, the developers have captured the spirit of WildStar and have tried their best to implement it. The fact that the game did not turn into a real MMORPG does not detract from the current version, as the inherited features benefit every ARPG. Another ARPG is taking more inspiration from Path of Exile 2 in its development: New ARPG mixes Path of Exile 2 with one of the most successful games on Steam, with only 2 developers.
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The House Baratheon is one of the most important noble houses in Game of Thrones. But which Baratheon was actually the most powerful in the history of Westeros? MeinMMO has selected the 8 strongest members for you.
What is House Baratheon? House Baratheon is one of the great houses of Westeros. Since Aegon’s Conquest, they have ruled over the Stormlands south of King’s Landing. Their seat is Storm’s End, and their motto is “Ours is the Fury”.
The sigil of the house shows a black stag on a golden field. After the coronation of Robert Baratheon, he divided the land among himself and his two brothers, creating three bloodlines:
House Baratheon of King’s Landing: Rulers of the Crownlands, founded by Robert Baratheon
House Baratheon of Dragonstone: Rulers of Dragonstone, founded by Stannis Baratheon
House Baratheon of Storm’s End: Rulers of Storm’s End and the Stormlands, founded by Renly Baratheon
What criteria were used for the ranking? Strength and power can naturally look very different. In the ranking, we primarily assess based on: political power, strength in battle, popularity, and influence on history. We also only looked at characters who were explicitly born as Baratheon. That means:
no bastards (like Gendry)
no married-in Baratheons
no alleged Baratheons (like Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella).
Spoiler warning: Events from Game of Thrones are spoiled. Spoilers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are hidden separately, so you don’t have to worry here.
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Then you will see A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with different eyes…
Rank 8: Stormbreaker
Almost nothing is known about “Stormbreaker”, a legendary knight from House Baratheon. We don’t even know his first name. It is said that he always brought glory to his house. His deeds must have been very impressive. At least, his name is mentioned in the same breath as Lyonel Baratheon, whom we will encounter later on this list.
What makes the character truly special is his backstory. In fact, there is an officially supported text-based online role-playing game by George R.R. Martin, which has existed since the publication of the first books. The website (Westeros.org) was founded by two fans, Elio Miguel García Jr. and Linda Maria Antonsson. The two had such enormous knowledge about the world of Westeros that they worked as official “fact-checkers” for Martin, and later also became co-authors for the book “Westeros – The World of Ice and Fire”. In this book, Stormbreaker is mentioned. They pay tribute to a longtime friend and collaborator who embodied the character Ser Sarmion “Stormbreaker” Baratheon in the online role-playing game.
Rank 7: Raymond Baratheon
Not much is known about Ser Raymond Baratheon either. He was the younger son in his branch of the family, and thus had no prospect of inheriting land or titles. Therefore, he became a member of the Kingsguard of King Aenys I. Targaryen, long before the time of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon”.
In his role as a knight, he did very well and gained glory primarily by saving his king’s life. At that time, there was great tension between House Targaryen and the Faith of the Seven, which did not tolerate the incestuous relationships of the ruling family. Two members of the “Poor Fellows”, a religious military order, broke into the king’s chamber to permanently remove him from the way. Fortunately, Ser Raymond was present and was able to prevent the assassination with swift action.
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Sentenced to be a Hero is well-received by the Anime community. However, they could do without one main character, as the image from the new episode proves.
Which character is that? Teoritta is a goddess of swords. In the world of Sentenced to be a Hero, goddesses are not abstract beings, but partners of the heroes, granting them immense powers. She is the partner of protagonist Xylo.
As a sword goddess, Teoritta can summon powerful weapons that Xylo uses in his fight against the demons. Her pact with the hero is particularly controversial because Xylo is a convicted hero whose crime was killing his previous goddess.
The blonde goddess is described as energetic and a bit eccentric. She enjoys being praised and expects a certain level of homage. However, her manner is what annoys many viewers.
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Sentenced to Be a Hero: Trailer for the anime shows heroism as punishment
The goddess Teoritta would not be missed
What does the community think of the goddess? The creators of the anime have released a new image for the upcoming episode. These images attract a lot of attention every week, especially since the anime turned out to be a surprise. Fans on Reddit notice that the goddess is not visible at all. One user even jokes that the goddess was killed and that Xylo, the protagonist, must have found a new goddess.
This would happen every few episodes. However, users clarify that this is just a joke and that Teoritta will still play a significant role in the future.
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In fact, there are many users who would wish for exactly that. For them, Teoritta is as annoying as Paimon from Genshin Impact, and they would prefer to see her dead. The hate for her goes so far that one user writes that the show would only be watchable for him if she were gone.
Also, the gimmick of her constantly getting a pat on the head when she is praised is embarrassing for many.
However, there are some opposing voices and fans who can find something appealing about Teoritta. Some even wonder if there will be a relationship between her and Xylo in the future, as they have an interesting dynamic.
Which side are you on? Are you a fan of Teoritta or would you not even notice if the goddess suddenly disappeared? Let us know in the comments.
ARC Raiders gives collectors a new task with the latest update: more ducks to clutter your hideout.
The rubber duck in the cover image is unfortunately a symbolic image and is not available in ARC Raiders.
What kind of player is this? In November 2025, we reported on a player who collects rubber ducks in ARC Raiders. A few weeks after release, he already had 600 of the squeaky yellow companions in his storage. But he was dissatisfied because he could only display 9 in the hideout and requested more space for the rubber ducks.
They now come in different colors and variations with different rarity levels.
On Reddit, players have already shared the first screenshots of their new achievements. There is now a pink duck, a green version with alien eyes, a white snowboarder duck with a scarf and glasses, and many more.
If the collector wants to face the ultimate collector challenge now, he also has to collect the new ducks – because without them, his collection is incomplete. However, he has not commented on Reddit yet whether he intends to take on this challenge.
This is what the community says about the update: On Reddit, many players celebrate the duck update. One user calls them “beautiful”, another refers to the update as “breathtaking”. The expression “the biggest win since launch” is also mentioned. Over 9,000 players gave an appropriate Reddit post an upvote.
High prices for hardware challenge not only gamers but also manufacturers. The company Zotac now explains in a statement how serious the situation really is. And Zotac emphasizes that the worst is yet to come.
Those looking to buy new hardware for their computer are currently confronted with high prices: Not only the prices for RAM but also for graphics cards and SSDs have been continuously rising for weeks.
The rising prices are primarily attributed to AI companies. A major graphics card manufacturer, Zotac, has now issued a statement in its Korean shop stating that this may not be the end of high prices and problems. It could even get significantly worse. And even for manufacturers like Zotac, the current situation is supposed to be threatening.
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
Manufacturers paint a grim picture for graphics cards
What does the situation look like? Zotac Korea has issued a strong warning regarding the consequences of the worsening memory shortage on its official online shop in Korea, Zotac Korea TagTag Mall. The manufacturer states that the current conditions “are so serious that they raise concerns about the survival of graphics card manufacturers and dealers in the future.”
The current situation is extremely serious – so serious that concerns regarding the continuity of graphics card manufacturers and dealers are emerging.
The supply of memory chips remains limited, and it has been announced that the supply of GPUs will also be reduced.
Furthermore, it is expected that several models will be unavailable for an extended period.
Personally, I am increasingly concerned that, apart from the GPUs produced by Samsung, stable supply in the future may no longer be possible.
Moreover, the prices we have recently received are at an unreasonable level.
Not only has the price for the RTX 5090 risen sharply, but the price increase for the 5060 is also significant.
Zotac makes it clear in its statement that prices will continue to rise and the materials for graphics cards will also now be reduced. Certain graphics cards have already been affected by price increases, while others will follow.
Moreover, the manufacturer warns that entire series of graphics cards could disappear from the shelves in the future: On the one hand, production would not be worth it, and on the other, prices would be so incredibly high that it would no longer be possible to demand reasonable prices from buyers. For gamers looking to buy a new graphics card, this shortage means further rising prices.
How long will the prices continue like this? The AI-induced boom in RAM and other components is expected, according to experts, to last throughout 2026. Some even anticipate high prices to continue into 2027. If you urgently need new hardware in 2026, you should expect to pay significantly more than in 2025.
The new seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms currently delights fans of Westeros. Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur has analyzed the first episode and highlights what sets it apart from Game of Thrones.
Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been publishing videos on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur, where he covers various films and series through reviews, analyses, news, or interviews.
Additionally, he talks with his colleague Yves Arievich once a week on the Podcast Nerd & Kultur about various topics from pop culture.
Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.
Marco’s new video deals with the series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which premiered on January 19, 2026, on the new streaming service HBO Max. In it, he shows how the series opener differs from the other Westeros series, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
Here you can watch Marco’s video in full:
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Then you will see A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with different eyes…
A good story is a journey
What does Marco explain? At the very beginning, Marco talks about the showrunner of the series, Ira Parker. It’s important for him that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms does not start dark like Game of Thrones, but with a character who is not yet a hero. According to Marco, Dunk must first become a fully developed character; his story is a journey.
The opening of the first episode makes it clear that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms differs from the previous stories from Westeros. Director Owen Harris, known among other things for a Black Mirror episode with a surprisingly positive ending (San Junipero), is a newcomer to the world of Westeros, and according to Marco, this is a great strength.
Because he would not copy the look and style of Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, but rather give A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms a fresh coat of paint with new stylistic devices. He shows a world full of wit, creative cuts, and a color palette that is noticeably more saturated than in Game of Thrones. Nevertheless, we recognize the world again – it is familiar, and overall, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is therefore a homage to the main series.
A grounded world
What makes the first episode so good? According to Marco, the depicted world feels so real also because it is mostly real. The creators wanted to film as much as possible directly on camera and only rely on visual effects in a few places.
Representative of this approach is the real set, which is self-contained and where a manageable story takes place. The world feels grounded, also because fantasy elements like dragons do not play a role.
And thus, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms often reminds of other knight stories. As an example, he mentions the 2001 film A Knight’s Tale. According to Marco, George R.R. Martin had the urge to spend more time with the lancers of his world, far removed from the grand, epic narrative of Game of Thrones.
Similar to what the author does in his texts, the series would also tell its story from a fixed perspective, a point of view. Dunk is the protagonist, and we experience his search for meaning in life directly through his eyes.
Are there similarities between the series? Marco emphasizes that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, despite all differences, takes one thing from the main series: ambiguity.
Much is only suggested, but not explicitly stated. The camera and the editing work with confusing perspectives, ambiguous compositions, and flashbacks.
The stakes for protagonist Dunk are high: especially at the big tournament, it is about nothing less than his existence – at the same time, his new life begins right there, including a new name: Ser Duncan the Tall.
As such, he will become famous in Westeros, but in Episode 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk is still just a hedge knight, as the episode is titled. According to Marco, there is still a long way to go to fame and fortune. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes came to a clear conclusion after watching the series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not a new Game of Thrones, but that is a good thing.
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The highlight of World of Warcraft Midnight is a complete failure. WoW demon Cortyn leaves no good horn on the new specialization.
It was supposed to be one of the highlights of the expansion “Midnight”. While not a new class, at least a new specialization for demon hunters. The Devourer sounds extremely cool in concept. It uses void energy to annihilate its enemies with devastating attacks. Fitting with the theme of the Midnight expansion and finally a 3rd specialization for the demon hunter.
However, Blizzard has failed with this introduction and not just “a little”, but phenomenally and catastrophically. The new specialization seems poorly thought out, inconsistent, and above all unfinished. It does not match the quality of other features (such as housing) or the new transmog system. It feels like an early beta concept that needs much polishing.
But let’s start from the beginning.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
A class that never reaches the peak
Most classes and specializations in World of Warcraft have something that I like to call a “peak” state. This is the moment when all major cooldowns are active and you unleash a true fireworks display of effects and damage upon your enemies. For the shadow priest, that would be the void eruption with active void torrent and soul of power, unleashing devastating shadow effects and sending countless fatal spirits flying at all enemies.
For the fire mage, that’s when combustion is active and every spell is a critical hit—because then you can basically spam pyroblasts and enemies don’t even know what hit them.
The Devourer demon hunter has such a state too – mainly in theory. Because the spell “Collapsing Star” can only be used during metamorphosis. Essentially, it’s a race against time because you have to build enough resources during metamorphosis to unleash the star.
However, achieving this in practice is currently not so easy. Because if you have to evade a spell for even a moment too long, you won’t have enough time. It’s even more frustrating when the enemy dies while you’re summoning the star—because then it also breaks and has no effect.
No wonder then that in the WoW subreddit, the specialization is ridiculed and cynically remarked: “Finally, a specialization that fulfills the fantasy of ‘Blue Balls’.” A specialization that is endlessly focused on building up but never reaches the fulfilling peak.
That may be described a bit vulgarly—but it hits the nail on the head.
This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that with the Devourer, you essentially just spam one ability continuously, hoping to finally be allowed to use the big finisher (which usually never happens). Everything feels sluggish and monotonous. Because the Devourer is only complete with the talents from Midnight.
This is just the tip of the iceberg and only a small aspect of why the new specialization doesn’t feel rounded.
No weapons, no joy
Things are even worse when leveling the class, as other problems arise.
Devastating is also the weapon selection for the demon hunter. Because a demon hunter in the devastation specialization can use glaives, swords, and axes. However, he needs such weapons with intelligence.
Try to find such weaponry with intelligence during the leveling phase—that’s a rare exception.
A big announcement – that completely fails.
This leads to demon hunters often needing to level up 20, 30, or even 40 levels while wearing such poor weapons that they cannot deal the necessary damage to fight more than two mobs simultaneously.
Especially “amusing” is when demon hunters sign up for timewalking dungeons and the tanks suddenly plead with Blizzard to help the poor Devourers because the tanks alone do more damage than all 3 Devourers in the group combined.
I have often read in the past days: “I think the Devourer is not for me, I died several times while questing.” This did not come from people who have no clue about WoW—but from players I usually do heroic raids with. It’s already almost an art to die during WoW’s leveling phase, yet with the Devourer demon hunter, it’s an everyday occurrence.
No customizations, no effort
Another aspect especially affects the void elf demon hunters because Blizzard really made no effort with them. They seem sloppily implemented without a thought. Because: They have exactly the same customization options as their blood elf siblings from the Horde.
What seems logical at first glance, as blood elves and void elves share the vast majority of animations and graphical customizations, becomes ridiculous once you look at the details.
Becase demon hunters have special underwear that was originally created for night elves and blood elves (the first possible demon hunters). For blood elves, the color of the underwear is red—red like the banner of Silvermoon, their capital.
Exactly this underwear is now also worn by void elf demon hunters. There are also no unique tattoos that were originally promised (and then deleted from the blog post).
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What annoys me almost more are the eyes. Because Blizzard never tires of emphasizing that they put a lot of effort into replacing the fel green fire with the cosmic blue of the void. This has succeeded everywhere—but specifically not with the eyes, the most iconic body part of the demon hunters, who regularly use the ability “Eye Beam”.
No meaningful story, no explanation
Lastly, the existence of a “Void Demon Hunter” still makes little sense to me. Even after playing through the associated quest, I still don’t grasp it fully. Because the core aspect of a demon hunter, after all, is that one gouges out their eyes and absorbs the essence of a demon, with which one is always in conflict.
I really hoped that Blizzard would provide some coherent lore here. Because I fundamentally believe that a lot is possible in WoW if one takes the effort to explain it historically consistent and logically. However, why Devourer demon hunters should even be called “demon hunters” is completely unclear to me. They are just “Void Elves with extra steps”.
My conclusion is correspondingly devastating. I am deeply disappointed and see it like the community: The Devourer simply sucks. What was supposed to be one of the flagship features of Midnight turned out to be a complete mess and was unnecessarily smashed against the wall due to an unfinished and poorly thought out implementation long before the actual expansion launched. The Devourer demon hunter stands there like an incomplete idea from the developers that could someday become great if only more time and resources had been invested.
When comparing the Devourer to sensible, strong features like housing or the new transmog system, you have to clearly say: That was nothing, Blizzard. The Devourer demon hunter has, following Illidan’s model, sacrificed everything. Unfortunately, also the quality. Let’s hope that upcoming new specializations are better thought out.
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In Pokémon GO, the next Catching Skills event has been announced. You can catch 3 Shinies if you hurry and get lucky.
What kind of event is this? The next Catching Skills event has been announced. It will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The event occurs repeatedly in Pokémon GO, featuring different contents.
The focus is on your catching skills, and you will be rewarded for good, great, and fantastic throws. Also, 3 Shinies are part of the event, which can appear with a higher probability as Shinies.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
1 Event, 3 Shinies
Which Shinies are involved? During the event, you can encounter Choreogel in field research as well as in both the free and paid limited research with an increased chance of appearing as a Shiny. If you are after the Shiny, you should focus on field research.
Which Choreogel you can receive depends on your location. The following forms are available in the respective regions of the world:
Choreogel (Flamenco style): Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Choreogel (Cheerleading style): American continent
Choreogel (Hula style): African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands
Choreogel (Buyo style): Asia-Pacific region
If you are in Germany, you can expect to encounter Choreogel in Flamenco style.
Moreover, you can also encounter Hoothoot and Staralili in the wild and in field research. These two Pokémon also have an increased chance to appear as Shinies during the short event.
What bonuses are available in the event? In addition to field research focusing on your precision when catching Pokémon, there are also 2 suitable bonuses.
Double Catch Experience Points when achieving good, great, or fantastic throws
More Catch Candies when achieving good, great, or fantastic throws
What is included in the limited research? During the event, there will be both a free limited research and a paid variant.
In the free version, you can receive encounters with Choreogel as well as experience points and Stardust.
In the paid version, which you can purchase for $1.99 (about 2 €), you can receive additional encounters with Choreogel, experience points, and Stardust. If you obtain the research through the ticket in the Pokémon GO web store, you will also receive 2 special candies.
While you have to wait until February for the Catching Skills event to begin, there will also be various contents for you in the last days of January. If you want to know what they are, please take a look at our overview with all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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“Elsewhere Entertainment” from Poland belongs to Activision Blizzard and is currently working on a new open-world RPG that suspiciously sounds like GTA.
What kind of game is it? So far, little is known about the secret project at Blizzard. What is known comes from the job postings of the Polish studio (via activision.com) and remains very vague. Nevertheless, the unannounced project is said to be an open-world role-playing game set in a modern urban environment with traffic, vehicles, and chases.
In addition, there will be firearms, melee weapons, and explosions, as well as a partially destructible game world. Of course, there will also be vehicles and a progression system that players can interact with. But not everything screams GTA.
The real GTA 6 is still highly anticipated:
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MeinMMO and GameStar discuss the future of GTA 6
GTA with magic and monsters
What is different from GTA? Although the open-world RPG clearly draws on elements found in GTA, there are also differences. Instead of just fighting with rival gangs, the police, and during heists, the new Blizzard title is also said to feature monsters and magic.
While this may not sound much like GTA as we know it, the title must clearly differentiate itself from the competition. For example, one could replace the zany alien weapons from GTA 5 with magic and still not completely overturn the game’s concept.
Will there be a multiplayer mode? Yes, according to the information available so far, there will also be a multiplayer mode for the new title. Therefore, the new game will not be a pure single-player title, but whether it adopts a sandbox style like GTA Online or a completely different multiplayer concept is still completely unclear.
Who is working on the game? The game is being developed by Elsewhere Entertainment. The developer studio was founded by Activision Blizzard in Warsaw in mid-2024 and is said to be working on “creating a new, story-driven AAA franchise that will redefine a genre,” according to a press release (via activision.com).
This description fits well if you really want to take on GTA 6, because by the time the new title is released, the open-world hit should have long been out.
Despite its short existence, experts who have worked on games such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and Far Cry are said to work at the studio – the opposite of indie games.
With the studio’s founding in 2024 and the current job postings, Blizzard’s GTA will probably take several more years to arrive, but it will be exciting to see how the competition plans to offer a new facet to the genre without being too unusual. Another alternative to GTA is said to have just been completed: Ubisoft wanted to compete with GTA with a game series, now an insider says it is over
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If looting in Arc Raiders feels slower to you, it’s no coincidence. Players have discovered that they are picking up their loot more slowly. The developers have reacted and explained what is going on.
What is the problem? On Reddit and in the shooter’s Discord, some players are complaining that the looting speed has been slowed down. One user writes, for example, that he is using the same skills as always but is slower in reaching his loot. Other players have made the same observation as he did.
According to some users, the pickup speed is said to be even 30% longer, even with active skills that are supposed to increase the speed.
This raised the big question of whether it is a bug or a planned nerf. In the Reddit forum, one player writes that he hopes it is just a bug. He is annoyed when there are undisclosed nerfs. If something is changed about the skills, the users should be informed about it in the patch notes.
Fortunately, the developers have reacted and explained what exactly is behind the slower looting.
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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds
Developers confirm that you are not just imagining the slow looting
What did the developers respond? On Discord, players have pointed out this and many other problems that have appeared after the patch. There are not only difficulties with the looting speed but also with the firing rate of different weapons.
Community admin Ossen confirmed that the firing rate is actively being investigated. Community manager Birdie took on the looting speed and explained to another user that the team is aware that this problem currently exists. However, it is not intended.
This means that it is not a nerf, but a bug that will eventually be fixed in the future. When this problem will be fixed is still unclear.
Which patch are we even talking about?The latest patch brought update 1.13.0 into the game and runs under the title Headwinds. The biggest new feature is a mode where players from level 40 compete against each other in matchmaking. Additionally, there is now a trophy display, a new map situation called Bird City, and some fresh items and quests.
Meanwhile, the developers have also revealed what players of the shooter can expect in 2026. However, keep in mind that it is still possible that some of the content may be pushed to later dates. The complete roadmap with all content is available on MeinMMO: ARC Raiders: Roadmap 2026 – All the information known
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On ARC Raiders, many players reported lags, issues while gaming, and instability during their rounds on January 28, 2026. What was going on and when players could game comfortably again will be revealed here.
Update, January 29, 2026, 08:00 AM: The servers are still stable this morning. Therefore, we will end our ticker and wish you a pleasant day!
Update, January 28, 2026, 04:35 PM: The servers seem to be stabilizing slowly. We are still monitoring the situation and are ready for further information should the issues return.
Update, January 28, 2026, 03:13 PM: The hotfix has now been rolled out and is 1.2 GB on Steam.
Update, January 28, 2026, 01:19 PM: Ossen, an employee of Embark, has now informed the fans of ARC Raiders that the studio is dealing with DDoS attacks. The team is currently working on solutions to fix the issue. Good progress has already been made.
Additionally, the team is working on a hotfix that should resolve the issues of Patch 1.13 – it is expected to be released later today. However, there is still no end in sight regarding the server issues. (Source: discord.com)
What is happening with the servers? On the official Discord server of ARC Raiders, many players reported server instabilities and lags. There is a chance that you will be kicked from the servers during your rounds. In the worst case, you could lose all your progress from the round, which can be really painful in some cases.
The developers are aware of the problem, and to keep the fans informed, there have already been some updates on the issues.
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ARC Raiders receives new matchmaking option and trophy display with Headwinds
Servers down? Here’s what the developers say
What do we know about the issues? The community manager Solomon reported the problem on Discord at 3:20 AM German time. At that time, it was stated that the team was working to get the lags and instabilities under control, so you wouldn’t lose your loot.
At 4:24 AM it was said that the servers were stabilizing again, only for them to cause problems again at 7:51 AM.
Recently, a message from the team arrived at 9:00 AM German time, stating that the servers are stabilizing again. However, caution is advised during login. Therefore, we will monitor the situation and update the article if problems arise again.
The problems are particularly annoying at the moment, as the new update Headwinds recently appeared, bringing new exciting features to the game that fans can engage with again. Some of them require grinding again, and being kicked from the servers can be frustrating. More about the update can be found here if you missed the patch notes: ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.13.0 – Headwinds brings new mode, features, and map situation
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Games Workshop presents new content for all Warhammer worlds at the beginning of the year, including miniatures for the popular tabletop game. Recently, several new items were released for Warhammer 40,000, one of which is generating excitement: a war smith of the Iron Warriors, who is significantly younger than his powerful counterparts.
What kind of mini is this?
During the New Year Preview, Games Workshop showcased several new miniatures for the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop, including the female models for the Custodes.
While Morne may outwardly appear to be just another hero for the beefed-up superhumans, he is sparking discussions in the community – especially regarding his age.
What makes Kravek Morne so special: Even his stance makes Morne extraordinary. The war smiths are the elite of the Iron Warriors. The entire legion forgoes the gifts of the dark gods and instead swears by cybernetic and bionic augmentation.
Specifically, this means: Iron Warriors are – like the Iron Hands of the loyal Space Marines or the Adeptus Mechanicus – convinced that flesh is weak and replace their bodies piece by piece with metal, in the case of the Iron Warriors even partially with demonic machines.
War smiths are the absolute embodiment of this doctrine and are also brilliant tacticians and strategists as well as master craftsmen who can create brutal weapons for their brothers. They combine the powers of chaos with futuristic smithing.
Kravek Morne himself is one of these war smiths, but even more: according to his lore, which originated concurrently with him (on Warhammer Community), he is only 2,000 years old. In comparison: many Space Marines and traitors have been alive since the Horus Heresy in the 31st millennium.
The war smith was forcibly recruited and compelled into the legion. Just 500 years later, he became one of the best leaders of the Iron Warriors and became known for his brutality.
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The trailer for the new edition of the Horus Heresy in Warhammer 40,000
“Not just a new war smith, a NAMED war smith!”
Since Morne’s introduction, there have been countless posts about the new model on Reddit in various subreddits – for example here and here. Fans are absolutely thrilled to not just get a new war smith, but a named hero.
Moreover, Morne’s youth serves as a reminder that not all Space Marines and traitors are veterans of the Horus Heresy, and that many things have evolved over the past 10,000 years. It is easy to forget that most Marines do not belong to this old guard:
I love the narrative of the veterans of the long war and the Heresy-era Marines, but it is so cool to see more modern Marines (like Huron) in the spotlight.
However, not only Morne’s lore is causing discussions, but also his model itself. It stands out with many details and a generally fitting aesthetic – so much so that some fans of Fantasy and Age of Sigmar are considering switching systems.
Highguard was already torn apart by potential players just hours after its release. A general sentiment that had been brewing even before the actual release of the shooter. The head of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, cannot understand the words of this wave and expresses both criticism but also warning words to the player community.
What does Swen Vincke criticize about the criticism of Highguard? Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, commented on X about the current sentiment towards the new shooter “Highguard”, which was released only two days ago, on January 26, 2026.
Due to the developers’ decision to remain silent until shortly before the release after the announcement at the Game Awards 2025 many players became suspicious and distrustful instead of developing excitement. Even before the release, there was criticism directed at the shooter, before it could even go live, and this continues to some extent even now.
The way players criticize Highguard deeply troubles Vincke. That players may not find fun in Highguard is not the issue. However, according to his statements, it is no longer criticism but rather condescending words that are no longer constructive but hurtful. And this not only hurts the developers but could also ruin future projects for players:
“If [the creative people who care the most about their games] withdraw because they cannot handle the nastiness, we are all losers, because only those remain who do not care.”
Here you see the trailer for Highguard:
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Highguard zeigt im Trailer, was euch im neuen PvP-Raid-Shooter erwartet
Condescending criticism does not lead to improvement, but to games without passion
How do players harm themselves with this kind of criticism? Vincke explains his opinion by stating that under such condescending criticism from players, it is particularly the developers who suffer, who care a lot about their game. Those who remain are the ones who do not care about their community’s opinions. Players, as well as critics and the press, should therefore be careful about whom they truly scare off with their words.
Remember how nervous you were when you had to present something in front of the class. And how every negative remark hurt you.Be kind to each other, be kind to the people who create things to entertain you. Treat them as you would like to be treated when you have created something.
How does Vincke envision a good culture of argument and criticism? Vincke explains that he does not want to take away any player’s opinion about Highguard. However, there are other ways to convey criticism to developers and studios rather than publicly and personally attacking them. Good critics would understand that it is easy to destroy things and much harder to build them.
Critics can simply say: “I did not like it” or “I do not think it is well done” or “I think it is not worth the money”. That’s enough. You do not have to get personal just to get some likes.
Vincke also explains that he does not condone developers or publishers treating their players poorly. Vincke has publicly criticized this multiple times, for which he is highly regarded by the community, artists, and other industry professionals.
He simply advocates for a better culture of argument that is constructive rather than counterproductive: “You do not have to verbally attack the people behind the game to express your disdain. If enough people stop playing games that do not respect their players, the responsible parties will get the message and soon change their course. There are plenty of other games.”
Highguard has so far received a mixed reception among its player base, with opinions varying widely. While some find it overhyped and boring, others appreciate the decisions made during Highguard’s development. Some of our editorial staff at MeinMMO have also gathered their first experiences in the game, including MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus: You are all playing Highguard wrong, but you can’t even blame anyone for it
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In Arknights: Endfield, players must build the entire map with power lines and distribution points to supply their factories and mining sites with electricity, but the reach of the cables presents challenges for players.
What are these cables? In Arknights: Endfield, machines and facilities need electricity. This must be brought from the base via power lines and distributors to the remote locations where ores can be mined.
While laying the power cables is not difficult, it can be somewhat tricky because the reach and size of the power poles require clever planning.
Here you can watch a trailer for Arknights: Endfield:
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Arknights: Endfield shows its story in the release trailer
The reach as a problem
Why is reach a problem? The large power poles not only need space above to be placed, but they must also be close enough to another pole to establish a connection.
This route must be walked by players in Arknights: Endfield, with the walked route counting, not the straight line. Thus, it often happens that players have to retrace their steps to find a better, tighter path so that the connection works after all.
The feeling of being at 81 meters of cable connection, but only having 80 meters available, has become ubiquitous among players. However, one mechanic only becomes noticeable to players late.
What do players overlook? Those who, as is common in many games, simply jump around all the time, lose many meters of cable. Because here, too, Arknights: Endfield remembers exactly the movement pattern of the route. This means that one of the oldest gaming tricks, bunny hopping in Arknights: Endfield, can even be detrimental and should be avoided.
This experience has also been shared by players on Reddit, discussing the limits of placing the power poles. As Reddit user felis__cactus explains: “Yesterday I walked a path five times because I knew I could make it long enough (I succeeded). I also found out that character jumps seemingly take away part of the length! Jumping is prohibited therefore.”
Yet Reddit user amissa_navis apparently did not know about this: “What do you mean by ‘I shouldn’t jump’? How dare you prevent me from bouncing over the fields for optimization!”
A tip, however, comes from Reddit user LivingASlothsLife: “Just lift the pole, move it back a bit, and then repeatedly press the connection button. That’s a surefire method to solve cable length issues.”
This trick only works, however, if there is enough space to place the large power pole a bit closer. Otherwise, one can also place a smaller power pole in the middle and lead the 80 meters of cable from both ends to the middle to enable a connection.
Gen Z is struggling with their job search, but the former CEO of Walmart agrees with them: It is important to find the right job so that work doesn’t feel like work. And he has two more recommendations for young graduates.
But the former CEO of Walmart, Doug McMillon, stated in a talk before graduates that this is not unusual and thus agrees with them. Overall, McMillon has three pieces of advice that he shared with young graduates for their future job search.
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Young people should look for a job that makes them happy
Doug McMillon became the CEO of the American chain Walmart in February 2014, a position he will hold until his departure on January 31, 2026. His successor will be John Furner.
What are his recommendations? McMillon has two tips for young people when they are searching for a job. Firstly, he recommends that one should be present in their job. This is important if one wants to have a chance on the career ladder. In his graduation speech to the graduates at the University of Arkansas in 2024, McMillon said on YouTube:
When it comes to careers, my advice to anyone who asks me for guidance is to first do your current job well, be present, drive change, deliver results, and do so the right way. Being present in your current position and building trust leads to the next professional opportunity.
A point that has already been discussed among young people for some time. Because for Generation Z, it is particularly important that a job offers a clear career path and opportunities for advancement. Many want to improve, establish themselves, and climb the career ladder. Job changes occur more frequently where there are no clear opportunities to develop.
His second recommendation: People should look for a job that they enjoy. Because if a job is fun, then work will no longer feel like work. Life is too short to waste time on a job that one does not enjoy. He said:
My second piece of advice is to pursue a profession that does not feel like work. Life is too short to invest so much time in something you do not enjoy. I hope you find your place quickly, as I did, but if not, I advise you not to give up until you find it… If you are in the right place, work will often not feel like work at all.
And he gives a third piece of advice: One should assume positive views of others, as there are enough problems in the world: “Be aware that you will have more joy in giving than in taking. In our world today, there are many conflicts, much concern, and too much suffering. We face many challenges that need to be addressed,” he explains.
The pre-event for World of Warcraft: Midnight is running. There are many rewards and a series of tasks to be completed.
In World of Warcraft, we are strongly approaching the release of the expansion Midnight. Only about a month left until we return to Quel’Thalas and must withstand Xal’atath’s assault on the Sunwell. To kick this off, there is – as with every expansion – a pre-event this time with exclusive rewards and a great opportunity to prepare characters for the upcoming add-on. We will reveal what you need to do during the event “Twilight Ascendancy” and what rewards are available.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
In the Shadowlands, the cultists are attacking
What do you need to do during the pre-event? The capitals of the Alliance and Horde seem to once again be infiltrated by cultists serving the mysterious “Twilight Blade” and trying to recruit more people for their goals. You will fight alongside Grand Magister Rommath and Magister Umbric to put a stop to the cult.
After a short questline, you will head into the Shadowlands. There, the cult activities are already in full swing, and they are trying to increase the influence of the Void on Azeroth – a situation that you certainly cannot let stand.
With various weekly missions, world quests, and rare foes, there will be plenty of loot waiting for you if you keep the respective threats at bay. As usual, most players will be bustling around here in the coming weeks. The currency will be the “Insignias of the Twilight Blade,” which you can then exchange for various rewards at the vendor.
The 3 new housing items that you can earn.
What rewards are available? The rewards can be found with the two NPCs Materialist Ophinell and Armor Smith Kalinovan, whom you can find in the large camp in the Shadowlands. You buy the rewards with the previously earned Insignias of the Twilight Blade. This includes:
Catch-up gear with item level 121 (Champion 1/8)
Tamed Skytear (mount)
Strolchi, Ryay’Dhar, and Emerald Sporebite (pets)
Wooden chair from Silvermoon, Enchanted candelabra of the Blood Elves, and Winged Chaise longue of the Sin’dorei (decorations)
Arsenal: Weathered gear of the Shadowhammer (weapon transmogifications)
Ensemble: Worn attire of the Shadowhammer cultist (transmog set)
Strictly confidential training manual of the Twilight Blade (toy)
How long does the event run? The event runs until the launch of Midnight, that is, until March 3, 2026. So you have about 5 weeks to earn all the rewards, which should be more than enough to prepare one or the other character for the new expansion. It is definitely worth stocking up on housing items, as you can also build fantastic homes, like the quirky house of Ticks.
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With Fallout Season 2, a continuation of the Amazon series finally arrives in 2025. Unlike before, this time the release structure is changing. MeinMMO tells you when you can expect the next episode.
Update: The article was updated on January 28, 2026, with release times for episode 8.
When does Episode 8 of Fallout Season 2 come out? Episode 8 of Season 2 of Fallout will be released on February 4th, 2026.
Where can you watch the episode? The episode and the entire season will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch the first season of the series there.
How many episodes of Fallout Season 2 are there? A total of 8 episodes are planned for Season 2.
When will the remaining episodes be released? The eighth episode is the grand finale of season 2. This means that no further episodes will be released after that.
Here is an overview of when the episodes have been released so far:
December 17, 2025: Episode 1
December 24, 2025: Episode 2
December 31, 2025: Episode 3
January 7, 2026: Episode 4
January 14, 2026: Episode 5
January 21, 2026: Episode 6
January 28, 2026: Episode 7
February 4, 2026: Episode 8 (Season Finale)
You can watch the trailer for Season 2 of Fallout here:
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Trailer for Season 2 of Fallout on Prime – from December 2025
The Plot of Fallout Season 1
Warning Spoilers: In the following section, we will discuss the plot and the finale of Fallout Season 1.
What happened in Season 1 of Fallout? Season 1 of Fallout introduced us to Lucy, Maximus, and Cooper Howard, three main characters whose paths crossed throughout the season. Lucy tried to find her father outside her safe bunker, confronting the dangers of the world for the first time.
In the finale of Season 1, Lucy discovers a shocking truth about her father, Hank MacLean, who existed hundreds of years ago but was frozen as an employee of Vault-Tec. As it turns out, the ghoul Cooper Howard also has a past with Hank.
By the end of the season, Hank MacLean escapes. Lucy and the ghoul go in search of him. Maximus survived a serious wound in the finale, and we see him being celebrated by the Brotherhood of Steel for the death of Moldaver, with whom he had nothing to do.
As we know, our protagonists are taken to New Vegas in the new season, the setting of the game of the same name.
The trailer for Season 2 shows that there will be flashbacks revealing the past behind the Great War and the companies behind it. The ominous Mr. House seems to play an important role.
You are looking for Zygarde cells and want to change its form? We will show you in the guide how this works in Pokémon GO.
The Pokémon Zygarde can change its form in Pokémon GO. For this, tools like the Zygarde Cube and Zygarde cells are necessary.
We will show you everything you need to know about the Pokémon and its forms. As soon as more information is gathered from trainers, we will update the article for you.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Finding Zygarde Cells
Where can you find cells? With the new Route feature in Pokémon GO, you can create your own routes or follow routes created by other trainers. It is the only way you can currently find Zygarde cells.
You can find routes by clicking the “Nearby” symbol at the bottom right of the screen. Click on it and then select the “Routes” tab.
If you are lucky, routes will appear near you. Select one of them to follow the route. Then go to the starting point and follow the designated route that you see in the game.
On your way, you have the chance to find the brightly glowing green Zygarde cells on the ground.
It’s very important: you must tap the cells when you see them in the game. They are not automatically collected.
If you find a cell, it will be collected in your cube. Depending on the form, you will need different amounts of cells.
Tips for Finding Zygarde Cells
Players like Reddit user ufovictim share their tips and observations with the community:
According to current information, you can get a maximum of 3 cells per day
Per route, you can get a maximum of one cell per day. If you run the same route multiple times a day, it will not yield any additional cells
The exact spawn chances of cells are unknown
Routes do not guarantee you cells
It is said that there are “Super Cells” that give you 3 cells at once
Whether you complete a route quickly or slowly has no impact on finding cells – go at a pace that suits you
When a cell appears on the map, it can be found close to the route
It is best to set your smartphone brightness very high to see the cell, which shines brightly green, better
You must tap the cells to collect them. After collecting, you will receive a message. If you do not see the message, you can access your Zygarde collection to check the amount of your collected cells
What do the forms cost? The optimal form of Zygarde costs a total of 250 cells. Therefore, you need to follow many routes to achieve the final form of Zygarde.
For 50 cells, you can change the 10% form to the 50% form
It then costs 200 additional cells to change the 50% form to the optimal form
If you already have the optimal form, you can switch to the 10% form and 50% form for candies and stardust
How do you like the mechanics of changing Zygarde’s form and do you already have a favorite form that you definitely want to activate? Let us know your opinion here in the comments on MeinMMO.
