In World of Warcraft there are many decorations for your house. You can find a hidden piece of furniture in Pandaria – if you know where to look.
Especially with the launch of Patch 12.0, more and more people are checking out the housing in World of Warcraft. You need many decorations to really make your house beautiful. However, not all decorations can be bought from vendors; some are hidden in the game world.
A very special decoration can be found in Pandaria – and also uncover a dark secret behind a housing vendor.
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What kind of decoration is that? It is the Golden Cloud Serpent treasure chest. This is a treasure chest from Pandaria, which you will especially see several times in the Guo-Lai halls – a golden chest with dragon decorations. It is visually a must-have in any treasure room and should easily integrate into many housing projects.
A nasty slime that spits out decorations
Where can you find the decoration? If you want to get the decoration, you must travel to Pandaria, to the Jade Forest. At coordinates 58 / 16, you will find a sunken ship in the water, which is upside down. If coordinate addons are not working for you, you can also see the exact location here:
Here you find the slime in a sunken ship.
Dive from below into the ship and work your way up the hull. On the way, you will discover several green slimes. Once you reach the upper area, you will find “Frederick the Fabulous” – a huge slime, in which a lot of furniture is floating around. You can simply “reach into” Frederick and loot the Golden Cloud Serpent treasure chest to add it to your collection.
Where can I find more copies? If you want more than just one treasure chest, you can purchase additional copies from the Pandaren “Pando Two-Chair” for 1,500 gold each. You can find Pando in Duskwood, Stormwind, or Orgrimmar – he is the Pandaren who has already offered several housing quests.
In the slime you find the treasure chest.
This also solves the mystery of why Pando has the subtitle “Maximillian’s masterful furniture.” Apparently, the Pandaren sells the furniture of this slime, which causes havoc in Pandaria. Whether he “creates” the furniture himself or – like most other slimes in WoW – converts living tissue (i.e., humanoids and animals) into furniture remains unanswered. Perhaps it is better this way; otherwise, you might feel guilty while decorating your house.
The developers of the MMO shooter Warframe have announced a new version of the title that could potentially attract a new audience. In addition, fans can soon expect a major update.
What kind of version is this? Developer Digital Extremes has announced a mobile version for their MMO shooter Warframe, which continues to enjoy great popularity. This is set to be released on February 18, 2026, initially available only for Android phones.
Megan Everett from Digital Extremes justifies this step as follows:
With the upcoming release on Android devices, we are one step closer to making Warframe playable on all platforms of the current generation. It has always been our goal to make Warframe as accessible as possible. Our game has something for everyone, and this is the next big step to share the Warframe experience with new Tenno around the world.
The Android version will support crossplay, so players on other platforms can play together. There will also be cross-save, meaning you will be able to access your game data regardless of the device.
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All about the mobile version and the next update
Who can play Warframe on mobile? Basically anyone who owns an Android device equipped with the following system requirements:
64-bit system on ARM64 processor
Android OS 12.0 or higher
Min. 4 GB RAM
The regular release is on February 18, but a test phase is already running in Canada from February 11, during which it can be played.
Anyone who downloads the new version to their device and logs in during the game by March 4, 2026, will receive the “Cumulus” collection, which includes cosmetic weapons, armor, and resource boosters. Pre-registration for the mobile version via the Google Play Store is already online. You can find all information about it on the official website of Warframe.
What kind of update is coming as well? In March 2026, the update “The Shadowmaker” will be released for all available platforms. One of the highlights is a new Warframe named Follie, who is now the 64th in the game.
What else is there to know? The developers will reveal more information about “The Shadowmaker” in a Dev stream in February.
Another version of the game is already in the works: Warframe will be released in the first quarter of 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and is expected to run at smooth 60 FPS and 1080p in handheld mode on the console.
ARC Raiders will introduce new content in 2026 and present plans for the upcoming months. They have some highlights in store.
What highlights does the roadmap show? The new roadmap outlines the plans and updates from January to April 2026. It includes various additions such as new map conditions, ARC threats, or map updates.
Some aspects will particularly please eager Raiders:
A new matchmaking option for players level 40 and above is set to be introduced in January
In March, your favorite chicken Scrappy will receive an update
In April, there will be a fresh new map and a new ARC boss
No specific dates for the respective updates are available yet, only the months are indicated. In addition to the larger content, there will also be regular new quests, challenges, events, items, cosmetics, and improvements to the player experience.
In the next section, we will show you the exact content for each month.
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What to Expect from January to April in ARC Raiders
The roadmap titled “Escalation” outlines the planned updates from January to April 2026. Each month is expected to bring new content, distributed as follows:
January
New matchmaking option from level 40+
New lower map condition
Player project
February
New map condition
New ARC threat
Player project
Raider deck
Map update
Expedition window
March
New map condition
New ARC threat
Player project
Scrappy update
April
New map
New major ARC
New map condition
Expedition window
More detailed information about each content item is not yet available. This will usually be disclosed closer to the respective implementations.
There are many tough bosses that make players sweat, but sometimes it’s not just about complex mechanics and strong attacks. Sometimes, as a player, you can also be lied to, as MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes had to experience firsthand.
I love Kingdom Hearts. Even though the story and dialogue of the action RPG from Square Enix are often complete nonsense, the Disney worlds and the different combat systems always drew me back.
To really do everything in the game, you also have to defeat the secret bosses. One of them still makes me sweat today, also because he lied to me.
You can find the trailer for the latest installment in the series here:
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Kingdom Hearts 3 shows in the trailer the epic finale of the long RPG series
You shouldn’t always trust health bars
Which boss are we talking about? Right before the end of the story, you have the opportunity to participate in optional stages in the tournament at Olympus in Kingdom Hearts. At the end, Sephiroth awaits as the final opponent in the tournament. Fans of Final Fantasy 7 know: You shouldn’t mess with him.
In 2017, with the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX (terrible name), I then tried my luck against him as well. After all, I wanted to have all the trophies on the PS4.
The fight begins and I start hitting him. But to my surprise, his health bar just doesn’t drop. I die after a few seconds and try again. Maybe it was a bug. Well, even on the second attempt, I simply do no damage. After more frustrating fights, I turned to Google to see if other players had the same problem.
Quickly, I stumbled upon forum posts like on GameFAQs. As I then found out: He simply has so much health that the health bar can’t display it. In Kingdom Hearts, bosses usually don’t have a large display, but several color indicators that you have to whittle down one after the other.
However, Sephiroth has so much health that there is no displayed bar, and you just have to deal a bit of damage until you see a difference. But the game doesn’t signal that, which makes it look like you’re doing 0 damage.
You can see what it looks like in the video from Boss Fight Database:
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Even aside from the bar, Sephiroth is a real beast
Does the information make the fight easier? No, absolutely not. I had the certainty that it is possible, but I was just too weak, and let’s be honest: also just too bad. Countless levels (and hours) later, I was as well-equipped as possible.
I grinded for the best weapon in the game, the Ultima Blade, had the best abilities, and many items. But he was still a real monster. Sephiroth has many wide-ranging attacks that are hard to dodge, and if you let your guard down for a moment or two, you’re done, no matter how well-equipped you are.
Since you have to fight the battle without Donald and Goofy, you also have to take care of healing yourself. After all, there was the Leaf Bracer ability that prevents you from being interrupted while casting healing spells.
Still, I just couldn’t do it. One evening, I sat down with my buddy and we did nothing but challenge Sephiroth alternately. But then, after countless grind sessions and sad attempts, my buddy managed to do it. He dodged the flame pillars and was finally able to defeat him. I was relieved and happy about the trophy (even though it still annoys me that I didn’t take him down).
As a reward, there is a cool cutscene with Cloud and Sephiroth and the new sword Winged Angel, which I couldn’t use thanks to the Ultima Blade.
Many bosses have made me suffer. I still think of Manus from Dark Souls or Malenia from Elden Ring, but none have stayed in my memory as strongly as Sephiroth. Which bosses will you never forget? Please feel free to write it to us in the comments. You can find annoying boss enemies here: 5 annoying boss enemies from video games that annoy for a certain reason
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In a few days, the free PVP shooter Highguard will launch on Steam. Since the announcement, there has been no new information about the game. Now the developers are announcing a stream that will showcase the new content. However, that will only come with the release.
What kind of stream will it be? On X, the developers announced a showcase for the Highguard launch. It should provide deeper insights into the game directly from the development studio. This includes a full deep dive into the gameplay, all the plans for the first year, and much more.
You can read the full post from the developers on X:
When does the stream start? The showcase is set to take place on January 26, 2026, the day Highguard launches on Steam. If you want to tune in, you should keep an eye out at 7:00 PM Central European Time, as that’s when the stream begins.
A shooter that probably not everyone of you had on their radar
Why is this so surprising? The free shooter Highguard was first presented at the Game Awards 2025 in December. Since then, it has gone very quiet about the game, which is why many shooter fans probably don’t have the upcoming release on their minds.
Even with the reveal, there was little information. The developers themselves have labeled the game as a PVP raid shooter. But how such a raid will function remains a secret so far. All the information we have been able to gather from the trailer, MeinMMO has analyzed in a separate article.
Therefore, it is hardly surprising that several users are making fun of the upcoming stream in the comments, which takes place with the launch.
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What do users say about the announcement of the showcase? One user writes that “Brother finally remembers the password.” He jokingly refers to the fact that in his world, one of the developers might have forgotten his password for the company account and can only now post what was actually supposed to be an announcement.
Many agree with him and write that this is a strange marketing campaign. Additionally, some commenters wonder if the hate was so great that one had to wait a month and 2 weeks to finally promote the game. Many players are comparing Highguard with the failed Concord.
Even the publisher Devolver Digital is joining in. He asks the development team from Wildlight Entertainment if they still need a publisher. There’s still time for that – so, 2 days before the release.
If you want to give the game a chance before the release despite the disastrous marketing campaign, you should keep an eye on the coming days. MeinMMO will tell you everything important about the release and what to watch out for during the launch: Highguard – Everything Important about Release, Platforms, and Gameplay
Even the publisher Devolver Digital is joining in. He asks the development team from Wildlight Entertainment if they still need a publisher. There’s still time for that – so, 2 days before the release.
If you want to give the game a chance before the release despite the disastrous marketing campaign, you should keep an eye on the coming days. MeinMMO will tell you everything important about the release and what to watch out for during the launch: Highguard – Everything Important about Release, Platforms, and Gameplay
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It is not unusual for modders to receive job offers for games that have already been changed without payment after a while; however, it is surprising that this happens just 2 weeks after the release. This has now occurred in Hytale.
Who has Hytale hired? Although Hytale was released less than two weeks ago, the developers have already hired a member from the modding community. The modder is Violet, who has already released new character customizations for Hytale since the release.
The release of Hytale was already a great success:
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From Mods to Assets
What does Hytale hope to achieve with this? Looking at Violet’s X.com profile, you can see many colorful characters that she has designed. This is evidently what she will be doing officially for the Minecraft alternative from now on.
In the future, she will be responsible for the official cosmetic items in Hytale, as Hytale chief Simon Hypixel reveals. He further writes on X.com: […] She was one of the first Hytale modders and is now the first to join us! With this, we are keeping our promise to hire employees from the community!
In the past, the founder has repeatedly emphasized that he prefers to provide modders from the community with contracts and jobs. He is not the first, as creators from the important community mod FiveM are now also working on GTA 6.
How is the community reacting to the hiring? The players of Hytale are excited about the addition to the team and praise the creative skins of the new employee. According to comments on X.com, she is not an unknown face and has previously contributed with creative works.
Other modders are also commenting under the post to congratulate and simultaneously showcase their sometimes crazy mods. For example, modder Jaxpy, who created a Crab-Dance mod for Hytale that makes the crabs dance like in the famous video.
The new update for Valve’s shooter is finally here. Deadlock receives significant changes and a new game mode, which MeinMMO author Nico has already enjoyed greatly and will continue to do so.
This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve
Streetbrawl offers a fun alternative to the classic Deadlock round
What is the new mode? In a classic match in Deadlock, 6 players compete against each other, while in Streetbrawl, each team consists of only 4 heroes. The map is also not fully utilized, only one of the three lanes is played.
Streetbrawl is played in short rounds, averaging 3 minutes long. The goal of a round is to destroy the opponents’ first tower. After that, the next round starts, and this continues until one team has won three rounds first. The team that is close to winning the entire match must destroy the second tower instead of the first, which is significantly stronger.
At the start of each round, each player receives some skill points to level up their abilities and some items. You choose an item from three options until you have a total of three items. This means that in round 1 you have three items, in round 2 you have six, and so on.
This is what the item selection looks like at the beginning of a round
Especially to test new heroes and get a feel for how Deadlock is played, the new mode is excellent. MeinMMO author Nico has also fallen for the new mode.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Nico has been playing MOBAs for 13 years. Starting with Dota 2 and later League of Legends, he discovered Deadlock in 2024 and has since invested a lot of time in Valve’s new shooter.
Streetbrawl is fantastic, although I prefer to sweat
What is so special about Streetbrawl? I have already spent over 1,000 hours in Deadlock and consider it a masterpiece. With the new update, I will also be spending many hours wandering around New York, as I prefer the classic mode because I love the competitive feeling and enjoy improving myself. Nowadays, one would say: I just like to sweat.
But Streetbrawl has something special: The item system forces me out of the comfort zone of my favorite heroes.
Why do I like the item system so much? As already mentioned, at the beginning of a round you choose three items. Since the possible items to choose from are random, even a character that I have played hundreds of rounds with must be played differently.
In my previous matches of Streetbrawl, I encountered strong but also fun new builds and was always surprised by the combinations. The intense battles of the eight participants are a lot of fun, and I have to think about which items are best against the current opponents. Streetbrawl just challenges me in a completely unique way.
Already in 2025, Deadlock has changed significantly. In addition to 10 new heroes, the entire map has been overhauled, and a major update of all items caused a lot of chaos. All these updates have brought new momentum to Deadlock, but it is still in a closed testing phase: Valve massively changed its new shooter on Steam in 2025, but the biggest problem persists
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Warhammer 40,000 is known for its absurd scale and completely exaggerated dimensions, especially in terms of military. However, the most widely used weapon in the vast empire stands out negatively: the lasgun. Yet, it is much better than many think.
When thinking of weapons in Warhammer 40,000, the epic chainswords or the iconic bolters in various configurations likely come to mind first. Of course, they are the weapons of the Space Marines, the flagship of the world.
However, the portfolio of military tools is significantly larger, ranging from simple knives and folding spades to portable gauss cannons that can literally disintegrate their targets – completely. However, such weapons give a false impression of the standard of the world, as they make up only a small part of the arsenal.
And this is where a controversial weapon comes into play: the lasgun, the standard weapon of the Imperial Army. Compared to bolters, gauss weapons, and whatever heretical sci-fi nonsense the Aeldari carry around, these rifles seem like better laser pointers. However, anyone who thinks so misjudges the actual strength of the lasguns.
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Das Todeskorps von Krieg, das wohl legendärste Batallion des Imperiums in Warhammer 40.000
Lasguns solve the Imperium’s biggest problem: logistics
In fact, lasguns are weak weapons in a galactic comparison. So why does the Imperium still equip every single soldier with them? The answer can be summed up very briefly: money.
Lasguns are simply incredibly cheap to produce compared to ballistic weapons like bolters or old-fashioned firearms (like those from our time). Given the sheer mass of equipment the Imperium needs, it is essential to think economically – especially given the enormous scale of the war fronts.
The manufacturing costs alone do not make lasguns a logistical masterpiece; they come with several other advantages, such as:
large magazines that weigh almost nothing – lasguns are literally powered by batteries
standardized configurations so that any part of any gun fits every other part as long as they have not been modified (which is almost never the case here)
rechargeable ammunition: a magazine needs only to be placed in the sun or next to a fire for a few hours to be fully charged again
In the Imperium, dozens of organizations are fighting an internal political battle (LINK), and logistics is the greatest weakness of the entire system. It is even very likely that the Imperium will only fall for logistical and administrative reasons. Lasguns at least remove this factor from the military branch of the Imperium.
Diverse and easy to use – the dream of every officer
The sheer costs involved in training the number of (expendable) soldiers are significant, but they are not the only reason the Imperium relies on these weapons. The constant wars require rapid and often inadequate training of its soldiers, who have a low life expectancy.
Again, lasguns come with several advantages. The biggest? They require almost no maintenance. Energy weapons have few to no moving parts that could jam. They are simply more robust than ballistic weapons.
In fact, laser weapons are built so simply that allegedly even children could assemble them – which is necessary, as the famous hulking Ogryns have no more intellect than children. Additionally, there exists a suitable weapon for every application:
laser pistols for one-handed combat and short distances
lasguns as standard weapons for skirmishes
autofire rifles (essentially machine guns) for fighting large masses of enemies
sniper rifles for deadly hits at long ranges
vehicle-mounted heavy weapons and war machines
and even orbital laser cannons that can pulverize entire apartment blocks
Since laser weapons are not ballistic but literally fire charged light, they are more accurate than anything you know from real life. They hit exactly even at great distances and with almost no delay – literal lasers. A soldier couldn’t have it any easier.
Stronger than they look, but it’s the mass that counts
What makes lasguns particularly dangerous in the Imperium is their effect. The wounds they cause are almost always lethal – the shots just need to travel far enough. Laser shots cauterize immediately, meaning they can hardly be treated because everything is already charred.
If vital organs are hit, it is deadly – at least for mortals – even if death occurs only later. This is even stated in the official field manual of the Imperium (via Reddit).
The lasers are strong enough to sever limbs, and here the mass of the Imperium comes into play: a simultaneous volley of two dozen lasguns can slice a giant opponent like the insectoid Tyranids into pieces like a scalpel.
Moreover, laser weapons are significantly stronger than their reputation. Only the rifles themselves are typically a “weaker” version of what is possible. With more energy, the weapons logically become deadlier – as with the cannons mentioned above.
Laser weapons are effective, especially against enemies with little armor.
The competition is the real problem of laser weapons
So why are laser weapons considered to be so incredibly weak? This is simply because they exist in the world of Warhammer 40,000 and not in our current one. Warhammer 40,000 has a plethora of answers to lasguns:
Ceramite armor of the Space Marines cannot be penetrated by standard laser weaponry.
The living metal of the mummified Necrons would simply repair itself even if it melted. They have no vital organs.
Weapons like gauss rifles, shuriken catapults, or even warp-blessed chaos weapons and magic-powered psy-blades are much stronger in direct comparison to lasguns. That’s one reason why a Space Marine or Necron soldier can easily outweigh a dozen or more Imperial Guardsmen.
However, scaling is the keyword here: peoples and factions with significantly stronger weapons are massively outnumbered compared to the Imperium, at least for now. It is more economical for the Imperium to rely on mass-produced goods that are easy to maintain. Factions with more elite soldiers can afford more expensive equipment. However, in one thing, they are all the same, they do not only rely on firearms: In Warhammer 40,000, there are bolters and laser rifles, but elite fighters often use swords – for good reason.
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It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG-News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. You can expectsecret insights, new updates, notable premieres, and a viral Twitch event.
In 2026, the developers of Elder Scrolls Online want to implement several experiments in the MMORPG. These include new difficulty levels for the world of Tamriel. The developers have now presented their concrete plan for it.
On February 3, the first content update of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity will be released. Look forward to a revision as well as an expansion of the raid content. The developers have now explained the details on guildwars2.com. You can find a video preview on YouTube.
NCSoft is removing Dreadmyst a freshly released and quite popular MMORPG from Steam. The reason: The rights to some of the assets from the game are said to belong to the publisher and were used there without permission. Apparently, particularly sound and audio files are affected (Source: Reddit).
On January 27, Patch 7.41 for Final Fantasy XIV will be released. For this, the developers have expanded the special update page with new information this week on finalfantasyxiv.com.
On January 22, Update 3.18.0 for Throne and Liberty went live. There were mainly adjustments to the weapons, and you can find the patch notes on the official website. There was also a preview of the Tower of Greed, which is set to open on January 29. A video on YouTube shows the cooperative content.
The new update from Black Desert on January 22 is mainly aimed at new players. The Olvia Academy is designed to provide a more structured entry with courses for fighting as well as life skills and motivate with useful rewards. For the German patch notes, visit playblackdesert.com. A video from the devs on YouTube will give you a preview:
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The RuneScape franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026 and the festivities start today in RuneScape 3 with an update that everyone has probably been waiting for.
Speaking of: The developers have announced a comprehensive overhaul of the classes. You can find out more at tibia.com. Also noteworthy: The first player of the MMORPG, Dejairzin, managed to break the magical limit of level 3,000. You can find the leaderboard also on tibia.com.
Crystal of Atlan has received a new update, with fresh events, optimizations, and more. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
Naica Online has been released on Steam, a new 8bi MMORPG. The first reviews are mixed, with 62 percent positive ratings.
Dungeon Fighter Online has received a new update with Act 6 of Season 9. Included are: a new raid, fresh rewards, story content, and more. You can find the patch notes on dfoneople.com.
Entropia Universe is getting a new crafting interface as well as a spring cleaning of the blueprints. You will find the exact details at Steam.
Formerly Legacy: Steel and Sorcery, now Eldegarde: The new game from a former WoW developer leaves early access on Steam and is changing not only its name. From an extraction game, it now becomes a “mini-MMO” that also allows you to play completely PvE.
With PlaneShift, a hobby MMORPG has entered early access on Steam that is supposed to be free. Expect a medieval world with magic and monsters, crafting and more.
The members of the “Mighty Nein” from Critical Role’s animated series on Amazon Prime all have their own strengths and weaknesses, which first come to light in the first season. But which of them proved to be the strongest group member during their initial time together?
In this list, we want to take a closer look at all the members of the Mighty Nein to see which of these “heroes” are particularly strong in the first season. The Mighty Nein is a group of mismatched personalities that could hardly be more different. Although they differ in their classes and races, each individual contributes to the success of their chaotic crew.
Whether melee fighters or spellcasters, whether small goblin girl or large half-orc – all possess their own strengths, weaknesses, and character traits that make them indispensable to the team and to the viewers of the animated series.
Here you can see the trailer for “The Mighty Nein” on Amazon Prime with the original voices from Critical Role:
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To rank the Mighty Nein, we will look at their abilities and potential that they can showcase in the first season of the series. What they will become and how the individual characters will fare in future seasons of the campaign will not be taken into account in this evaluation.
Now we want to see who of Caleb, Nott, Beau, Jester, Fjord, Molly, and Yasha is the most powerful.
Rank 7: Nott
Nott, the goblin girl, is definitely not weak, but in this list she only made it to seventh place alongside the other members of the Mighty Nein. She is nimble, skillful, can unobtrusively empty strangers’ pockets, and handles a small crossbow well. She also possesses better alchemical knowledge than the others in the group, having already saved a comrade’s life.
However, Nott often gets in her own way. Her self-destructive behavior and the fact that she has nearly given up on herself often hinder her. Her alcohol consumption and kleptomaniac tendencies can quickly lead to trouble that puts the entire group in jeopardy.
Often, her urges decide before her own reason does, when no one else – usually Caleb – stops her.
Even though she only takes the last place in this list, Nott is no less significant than the other characters, and her hidden care makes her one of the most important members of the Mighty Nein.
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The world of Game of Thrones is not yet fully told. In the future, more spin-offs of the world of Westeros are planned. One of them is to be Aegon’s Conquest. All previous information is summarized for you here by MeinMMO.
What is this spin-off about? Aegon’s Conquest is set to be a prequel to the existing series. As The Hollywood Reporter reported on January 15, 2026, in an interview with George R. R. Martin, it is still unclear how exactly the project will be implemented. HBO is developing the spin-off either as a series or as a large film in the style of Dune.
When is the release of Aegon’s Conquest? There is currently no release date for Aegon’s Conquest. Based on the latest known information, the project is still in an early development stage.
Most recently, the screenwriter of Aegon’s Conquest, Mattson Tomlin, announced on July 31, 2025, via x.com that he has already written much of the script. Thus, it may take some time before filming begins.
Is there a trailer for Aegon’s Conquest? So far, there is no trailer for Aegon’s Conquest, as filming has not even begun and the project is still in an early stage.
In the meantime, you can watch the trailer for the latest Westeros series:
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Aegon’s Conquest: Stream, Cast, and Plot
Who will stream Aegon’s Conquest? There is currently no official information on who will stream Aegon’s Conquest. However, since HBO is set to produce the series, it can be assumed that it will be available on HBO Max upon release.
Who is in the cast of Aegon’s Conquest? Since there has been no official casting at this time, it is still unknown which actors will be involved in the project. Others involved, of whom we know, include screenwriter Mattson Tomlin. According to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter from 2024, he is in contact with George R. R. Martin. So it can be assumed that the author of the books is also involved.
What is the plot of Aegon’s Conquest? The specific plot of the adaptation is unknown, but within the Westeros works, it refers to the conquest of Westeros by Aegon I. Targaryen. He conquered the Crownlands, except for Dorne, and became the first king on the Iron Throne.
His conquest is one of the most significant events in Westeros, as he founded and established the Targaryen family, thereby influencing world history for years to come. The conquest is also part of the calendar. A.C. stands for After the Conquest, meaning After the Conquest.
Aegon’s Conquest could become an important event as a film or series since it was relevant to many elements in Game of Thrones. However, Aegon was not the only one with that name. If you want more information about all the other Aegons, check out this list: Really all Aegon Targaryens in the ultimate power ranking
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In Pokémon GO you can expect Shadow Raikou on Raid Day. We show you how to make the most of the day.
When does the Raid Day start? The Shadow Raid Day with Shadow Raikou starts on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. It ends three hours later at 5:00 PM.
The special thing about this period: Shadow Raikou appears at numerous gyms and can be challenged by you. The monster has an increased shiny chance. At the same time, the current Team Rocket takeover continues.
But how can you best make use of the day? We summarize it for you here.
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
How do I defeat Shadow Raikou? Counters against the boss
The legendary Electric-type Pokémon is particularly susceptible to Ground attacks. So these are the moves you need. Accordingly, you should use the top Ground-type attackers. Examples include:
Primal Groudon
Groudon
Mega Garchomp
Garchomp
Landorus
Excadrill
Gliscor
Rhyperior
It is crucial that you use Ground attacks with these monsters as well. Keep in mind that you can deal more damage with the Shadow versions of the Pokémon.
Note: The battle against Shadow Raikou is not easy. You will likely need at least four trainers with strong counters.
Remove Frustration from Shadow Raikou
Once you have caught your Shadow Raikou, immediately remove the move Frustration using a Charged TM. This move can only be removed in this way during Team Rocket takeovers.
Removing it is particularly worthwhile for Raikou, as with the move combination Thunder Shock and Charge Beam, Shadow Raikou is among the absolute top Electric-type attackers. So don’t miss this opportunity.
You can receive up to 5 additional free Raid Passes during the event. The key is that you will only receive the next one after the last one has been used up.
This means: Stay on the move. Follow these steps:
Choose a gym, get your first free pass
Finish the raid against Shadow Raikou
Catch the monster
Immediately look for the next raid and get your next pass there
Keep in mind that you only have three hours. Depending on how many gyms are near you, you should plan your routes accordingly.
In Pokémon GO, it also continues to be exciting beyond Shadow Raikou. January is coming to an end, February is approaching. And with the new month comes a new Pokémon into the game: Flaminkno will debut at the Carnival event. For all the details on how to catch Flaminkno, read here.
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In ARC Raiders, you will receive the quest “Flickering Threat” during your time as a looter. What you need to do to complete it can be found here.
What needs to be done for the quest? At some point, Celeste will assign you to visit the Dam Battlefields in Speranza. Your engineer is injured, but with your help, it should be possible to repair a generator and reboot it.
We will show you where you need to go and what you need for the quest.
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Matchmaking in ARC Raiders: „Ratten“ könnten euch in PvP-Lobbys befördern
Completing Flickering Threat – These are the important locations
Before you set off, you should take 4 × Cables with you. If you forget that, you won’t be able to repair the generator. You might also find cables on the map with some luck, but depending on the matchmaking pattern assigned to your profile, there’s an increased risk of being killed by hostile raiders in the process. So it’s better to take 4 cables with you before your journey.
Then start a round and head to the power generator complex at the Dam Battlefields.
You will find the generators in the generator hall – here in the red box:
This is the location of the generators
In this complex, focus on the generator hall. Be careful when entering the building. Many pops roam through the empty corridors, and one or another raider might be hiding as well.
Once there, interact with the second generator in the middle of the generator hall. Celeste will then ask you to find and switch on a power box so that the generator runs again. You will find this in the southwest direction from the repaired generator – go in the opposite direction and follow the staircase.
This is the generator to be repairedThis is what the power box looks like
The corridor should now split. Take the left path and continue. Now, in the new room to the front left, the power box should be there. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see a turret on the wall.
Destroy it before turning on the generator; otherwise, you might get killed in the worst case. Once the task is completed, you can even die afterwards – progress will still be saved. Once you finish the round, report back to Celeste and complete the quest.
That was all the information on how to complete the quest “Flickering Threat”. In addition to this, there are many other quests that send you across the world of ARC Raiders to accomplish various tasks. How to best complete them without headaches, we show you here: ARC Raiders: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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The shooter Deadlock by Valve has received a new update on Steam after 5 months. A player suspected the update already due to a pizza surge, until Valve shortly thereafter provided the proof.
What’s new in the update? The current update for Deadlock brings many innovations to the MOBA shooter. We summarize the most important information briefly for you and go into more detail on the changes later in the article:
The new game mode Streetbrawl is available. In this mode, 4 players compete against each other in short rounds on only one lane.
The map has received a significant update. Along with new alleys and paths, the map now boasts many new details.
The base of both teams has been drastically changed.
As many as 6 new heroes will be voted on by players and released over the next three weeks.
There are two new items.
Many updates for the UI, which include more information about the match.
In our directory, you can jump to the individual sections.
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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve
Player discovers pizza surge near Valve
What did the player discover exactly? The X user VegasDeadlock shared two screenshots of pizza places near Valve’s building in Seattle. Google Maps shows the times when the shops are heavily or lightly visited. According to the user’s screenshots, there was a significant increase in visitors at both pizzerias around 9:00 PM our time.
The user wonders whether this is a sign that the Deadlock update will be released soon. There was a suspicion that the employees had a pizza patch party to celebrate the impending release of the update.
Valve provides an answer shortly afterward: Almost three hours later, at 11:56 PM, Valve developer Yoshi announced the new Deadlock update “Old Gods New Blood” (playdeadlock.com). We will now present the contents to you.
Streetbrawl is the perfect introduction for Deadlock newcomers
What exactly is Streetbrawl? In the new game mode Streetbrawl, 4 players face off against each other on just one lane. In short rounds (about 3 minutes), the heroes must try to destroy the first tower of the lane. Once a team achieves this goal, the next round starts. The first team to win three rounds, a best-of-3, wins the match. The mode is particularly well-suited for beginners.
The item selection in Streetbrawl.
Why is Streetbrawl perfect for beginners? Deadlock is a very complex game. In addition to the current 32 characters (the 6 new characters are not yet released), there are a lot of items with various effects. Additionally, there’s the movement system with a steep learning curve and the large map. Moreover, like every MOBA, Deadlock is divided into early, mid, and late game phases, and items are used for various builds.
All of this has to be learned at the same time, which makes Deadlock a rather unfriendly game for beginners. In Streetbrawl, some of these mechanics are removed, helping newcomers focus on the first hurdle of Deadlock: the many abilities of the heroes, the items, and the general feel of how Deadlock is played.
What is removed in Streetbrawl? The following mechanics are shortened in Streetbrawl, allowing new players to focus better on their character and its abilities:
The item shop is replaced by a new system. At the beginning of each Streetbrawl round, you can choose an item from three options. You get to do this a total of three times. Due to the limited and always random item selection, new players are not immediately overwhelmed by the countless items in a normal Deadlock round.
Due to the short rounds on just one lane, almost the entire MOBA aspect of Deadlock is removed. There’s no need to get last hits to gain currency, and nothing happens on two of the three lanes. Also, the goal of winning a round of Streetbrawl is significantly different from that of a normal match.
With Streetbrawl, you can check out the various characters in shorter matches and gradually learn the items and abilities without having to dive into an intense and often overwhelming round of the normal game mode.
The new “old gods” significantly change the map
What’s new on the Deadlock map? The biggest change is the respective base of the two teams. This has been completely overhauled and presents the old gods as the most important buildings. On one side, we have the “Hidden King,” which represents the last building of the “Amber Hand” team.
The new base of the Amber Hand and the god Hidden King.
On the other side is the “Archmother” and is the last building of the “Sapphire Flame” team. The gods/buildings must be destroyed to win a Deadlock match.
The new base of the Sapphire Flame and the god Archmother.
In addition to the two gods and the new base, many parts of the map have a new look. Additionally, there are now ventilation shafts through which small characters can slip. Currently, there is only one character that can use these shafts in a cat form. However, one of the new characters, Rem, will be the first proper small hero.
Again 6 new characters to be chosen by players
Who are the newcomers? With the update, the 6 new characters were introduced. They are not yet available and will be unlocked every Monday and Thursday at 11 PM CET. The first will appear on January 26, and who that will be will be decided by the players through a voting function. With each match, you get one vote and can choose your favorite.
The 6 new heroes Apollo, Celeste, Graves, Rem, Silver, and Venator.
Additionally, Valve has introduced some posters that you can choose to promote your favorite character during a match.
The user interface has been significantly improved
What has improved in the UI? With the update, there is more information for players. Pressing Tab opens the scoreboard and displays much more detail:
Purchased items for all players are displayed at a glance
The spawn of the boss is now shown on the minimap
Some adjustments have been made to display hidden enemies behind objects (only neutral monsters and minions, no heroes)
Hero portraits now change with increasing damage (or if someone has a killstreak)
New displays for some used abilities and damage numbers
In addition to the UI improvements, there is now also a new screen that appears after a round. Here, the MVP of the match and two key players who have performed strongly are honored.
The Deadlock community says: “Valve has delivered big time”
What do the players think of the new update? In the subreddit for Deadlock, the update was also shared. Many players write that they are excited about the update.
The Reddit user Screaming_Toast for example writes: “The [old gods] are just insane Valve has delivered big time.” Over 1,300 other players agreed with him (as of January 23, 2026, at 11:40 AM).
Also, the Reddit user KwernTV is very pleased with the content of the update and writes: “THIS UPDATE HAS SO MUCH IN IT”.
Many other commenters are already promoting their favorite character, whom they hope will be selected first by the players.
The Wall in Game of Thrones is an integral part of the world of Westeros. Alone in the series, it is an important location in the plot that viewers often visit. However, there is more behind the gigantic block of ice than meets the eye.
Early on in the series of Game of Thrones, we learn that Jon Snow wants to join the Night’s Watch on the Wall to prove himself there. Wall is likely an understatement, as the ice wall is said to be nearly 480 kilometers long and over 200 meters high.
In the series, the Wall is supposed to protect the Seven Kingdoms from the wildlings and other dangers beyond it. However, there is more to the great construct than just a block of ice.
A significantly smaller view of Westeros can be seen in the new series:
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shows in the final trailer that one can expect more humor than in Game of Thrones
An ancestor of the Starks is said to have been involved
Who built the Wall? There is no historical evidence in Westeros, but there is the legend of Brandon, the builder. He is said to have lived in the Age of Heroes (Source: A Wiki of Ice and Fire). This is a time that exists more as a legendary tale and is told by Maesters. Many legendary figures from this era are said to have founded the later houses. Thus, House Stark is believed to have its origin with Brandon.
Together with the Children of the Forest and with the help of giants, Brandon is said to have constructed the Wall. Magic is also believed to have played a role. The Wall was meant to protect the first men from monsters and the White Walkers.
It is said to have been built after the Long Night. This was a time in the Age of Heroes when the White Walkers attacked the First Men. After a final battle, the White Walkers were repelled, and the Wall was then constructed to prevent such an invasion from happening again.
What the Wall behind the ice is exactly made of, and whether there is any foundation other than ice, is unclear. However, it can be assumed that magic was an important element in its construction and that it is meant to provide extra protection against monsters.
Once, Queen Alysanne Targaryen tried to fly over the Wall with her dragon Silverwing, but the dragon refused (For the historical context: Alysanne died in the year 100 after Aegon’s Conquest, House of the Dragon takes place about 120 years after Aegon’s Conquest). In House of the Dragon, Cregan Stark mentions that even the dragon of King Jaehaerys did not want to fly over the Wall (Source: Screen Rant).
Although Daenerys was able to fly over the Wall in the series, it is questionable whether that makes sense in the story, as this part only exists in the series.
What happened to the Night’s Watch? Even in Game of Thrones (about 300 years after Aegon’s Conquest), it is seen that the Night’s Watch is no longer as grand and epic as described in the legend. As all of this is said to have happened thousands of years ago and exists only as a legend, the Night’s Watch has been gradually dismantled over the years, many castles were no longer manned and became ruins.
The once noble job later became more of a punishment for criminals and unwanted individuals. This is evident in the series with Jon Snow and Samwell Tarly. But then a conflict arose with the wildlings and the threat from the White Walkers, and the Night’s Watch became relevant again.
In the defense against the wildlings, the strength of the Wall for protection became evident. If an attacker climbs high, they can be easily repelled, and if they try to get through the tunnels, they require a lot of strength, as these can also collapse (unmanned tunnels were also closed).
In the 5th book A Dance with Dragons(A Dance with Dragons), Jon is made Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch and begins to man more castles after the incident with the wildlings who were then let through the Wall.
There is new information about Forza Horizon 6 and MeinMMO editor Dariusz is totally thrilled, as the developers have shown exactly the right thing.
At the Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026, Playground Games talked for nearly 12 minutes about Forza Horizon 6 and provided the first glimpses of the gameplay and the game world of the racing game. We also learned that Forza Horizon 6 will be released on May 19, 2026, and will cost around 70 euros in the standard edition.
Since it became known that the next installment in the series will take place in Japan, I’ve been looking forward to the game. I found the last installments… okay. Great Britain was cool and had pretty spots, but I just have no attachment to that setting. Mexico looked incredibly good and had some really great corners, but it wasn’t the kind of map I find cool in games like Forza Horizon.
I find Japan and the car culture of the island nation extremely interesting, and what the developers showed now fits my taste perfectly.
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Xbox Showcase zeigt Einblicke in Forza Horizon 6
Great setting, but the map is crucial
Before the showcase, there was exactly one thing that I feared could “ruin” the Japanese setting for me: the way the map is structured.
If there is only one big city, I would miss mountain roads that I can drift down.
If there is too much “nature” and it feels like I’m mostly driving through nothing, I would miss the Japanese metropolises with colorful neon lights.
I hoped to see both the Japanese nature that looks truly incredible in the different seasons, as well as being able to race through colorful neon streets like in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift.
And precisely this hope has been fulfilled by the showcase and at the same time relieved my concerns.
The developers report that Forza Horizon 6 will have by far the largest city that has ever existed in the series. This city will consist of various districts: We will see, for example, the downtown area with wide streets and billboards, a chic suburb, and an industrial area. But the mountain roads and seasons apparently won’t be neglected either.
I simply love to see someone drifting around the corner in a (Nissan) Skyline.
To be honest, it’s not that important to me that everything is as realistic as possible. That could bother people who engage with Japan, its culture, and the natural features of the country much more intensely than I do. I’m simpler. A Porsche swirls cherry blossoms that have fallen from the trees and landed on the road, and I think it’s great. It just looks amazing.
I got the impression that this was also a fundamental vision of the developers: It should look great and remind of Japan: They talked about the different seasons being celebrated and more prominently featured than in Forza Horizon 5, for instance.
More room for creativity and the presentation of my cars
I’m a big fan of being able to create my own maps or racetracks in games or setting up my own four walls. Forza Horizon 6 aims to expand on this a bit. This is probably irrelevant for the gameplay loop of most players, but for me, these were great announcements that I didn’t expect.
The developers said, for instance, that you will be able to start building your own tracks anywhere on the map in the future.
We will also be able to set up and decorate a garage and build a huge estate. The result can then be shown to friends.
If you don’t feel like meeting in any garages, there will also be car meets in Forza Horizon 6 – these, however, will be in the open world, without loading screens, and every player can simply drive there and participate.
I’m the kind of player who even builds huge bases in survival games and ignores the boss fights, just to proudly show what I’ve created in the end. I do the same in games like Forza Horizon, but with racetracks or paint jobs for my cars. More options to showcase my work are exactly my thing. If the Japanese car culture is captured properly now, I might never need another racing game again.
While fans won’t have to wait much longer for the action RPG Crimson Desert, a collaboration has been announced for the release. If you pre-order from the right store, a special skin in Fortnite awaits.
As announced by the Epic Games Store on x.com, there will be a collaboration with the upcoming action RPG Crimson Desert by Pearl Abyss.
This not only means that the game can be pre-ordered and purchased in the Epic Games Store: There will also be a Fortnite skin that you can secure with a pre-order. If you buy one of the two versions in advance or directly at release, the Cliff outfit in Epic’s Battle Royale is yours.
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Crimson Desert reveals the release date in the new trailer
How to get the skin
How can I secure the skin? At the release of Crimson Desert, the Cliff outfit will also be available in Fortnite. To secure the skin directly, you need to pre-order Crimson Desert at the Epic Games Store by March 19, 2026 (the game’s release). You can choose from 2 versions:
Standard Edition for €69.99 (additionally, there is a Khaled shield as a pre-order bonus)
Deluxe Edition for €79.99 (in addition to the Khaled shield, there is a Balgran shield as a pre-order bonus and a piece of armor for you and your horse as a deluxe content)
If you want the Fortnite skin, you should ensure that you use the same Epic account with which you also play Fortnite.
You can see artwork for the collaboration here, the middle figure is Cliff:
Will the skin be available through other means? In the official Epic FAQ, it is stated that the Cliff outfit may be available in the Fortnite shop at a later time, though this is not entirely confirmed.
If you secured the skin thanks to the Epic pre-order, you can also use it on other consoles as long as you play there with the same account.
If you cancel your pre-order before the release, you will also lose the Cliff outfit. According to the FAQ, you can buy the game on the release day and thus receive the skin.
In the past, Epic has released certain skins for Fortnite with various game releases, such as for Borderlands. Many of these were only available for a limited time and are correspondingly rarer to see in the game. You can find 9 of the rarest skins here: Fortnite: The 9 rarest skins from 2025
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Fans are eagerly awaiting new information about the Netflix remake of One Piece. Now there are new images, but not from the official animation team, rather from the social media team of a Chinese district government.
What can be seen in the images? The images show several sketches from behind the scenes of production. Buggy is primarily featured in various stages in the background, from rough line drawings to cleaned and colored poses.
There is an almost complete image of Kabaji. He is the juggler from Buggy’s pirate crew and holds the position of commander. Some of the shaded areas are turquoise while others are colored yellow. The rest remains uncolored.
The individual images were shared by the reliable One Piece insider pewpiece on X, who also posts the content of the new manga chapter every week. You can view the images here:
The images show Buggy and his crew.
So far, only a few colored concept images have been seen. The finished product has never been shown by the team.
Who posted the images? The images did not come from the official Netflix team or the animation team of WIT Studios, who are responsible for the remake, but rather from an outsourced animation studio in China.
The social media post was published by the local Chinese district government of Lijin County. The post confirms that Huahan Animation, a studio with international and Japanese outsourcing experience, is actively involved in production support.
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The One Piece – Interview with the Remake Team
Leak about One Piece was probably unintentional
Was it intentional? The special thing is that it is not a planned reveal of the anime but rather a promotional spot by the local government highlighting the successes of the regional animation industry.
According to a user on X, the animation team of WIT Studio supposedly explained in the comments that images had slipped in that were not yet authorized for release. Therefore, an employee of the social media team of the Chinese district government account should contact him. However, we cannot verify this claim as the video has since been deleted.
Whether the images of One Piece simply slipped through or were planned by the local team remains unknown.
How are the images being received? In the comments on X, users are simply glad that there is finally news about the anime. Many are excited about the fresh drawing style, and some even believe that Buggy has received a glow-up.
If you are not quite up to date on the status of the One Piece remake, we can help you at MeinMMO. There are currently only a few snippets of information. All information on the Netflix series can be found in the following overview: One Piece Anime Remake on Netflix: All known information about the release
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Due to a rule that, among other things, he established himself in Sauercrowd, Maximilian HandOfBlood Knabe had to stream on a secondary channel on Twitch. And all of this because he was sick.
What kind of rule is that? To ensure that the Hardcore WoW event runs as decorously as possible, the founders, HandOfBlood, Metashi12, and Papaplatte, have established some rules. One of them states: If a participant plays with their Hardcore character, they must stream while doing so. Therefore, leveling outside of the event is not possible.
To avoid breaking this rule but still be able to play during his illness, HandOfBlood created another Twitch channel.
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Twitch: HandofBlood throws himself into a special outfit for Space Marine 2
“I really wanted to game”
How did HandOfBlood stream? For his sick days, when HandOfBlood did not stream, he created the channel “dragenraider”. HandOfBlood claims that he simply did not want so many people to know that he was streaming. However, HandOfBlood’s secondary stream was not that secretive: After all, he put the channel name on his main channel.
However, his viewers could not expect the usual HandOfBlood entertainment in these streams: There was no facecam and not even the microphone was turned on. HandOfBlood himself referred to his stream as a “crappy stream”.
Nevertheless, he streamed his WoW gameplay and thus did not break the streaming rule. HandOfBlood explains: “But I really wanted to game, on the one hand, but on the other hand, I did not want to fall behind in leveling, because people had already made such a speedrun out of it.” (Source: Twitch from minute 19:20).
HandOfBlood’s realization: His gameplay is much better when he is not distracted by streaming himself.
The reveal trailer for a new medieval game on Steam and for the PS5 convinced many players and also MeinMMO editor Caro within seconds. It offers not only one of the currently largest voices in gaming, you must save her as a young knight.
What kind of game is this? It is the action-adventure game “1348 Ex Voto”, which is scheduled to be released on March 12, 2026, on Steam and for the PS5. It was created by Sedleo, a small 15-person team of industry veterans, and will be available as a standard version for 24.99 euros or as a deluxe version for 29.99 euros.
In 1348 Ex Voto, you embark as the young knight Aeta on a dangerous journey through medieval Italy to save Aeta’s closest ally Bianca. She must prove herself in various trials, face bandits, fanatics, and mercenaries, and never lose sight of her mission. It’s about personal ambition, moral beliefs, and what means one is willing to justify one’s own goal.
The sword fights are inspired by historical European martial arts and were implemented using performance capture actors to make the fights not only exciting, but also as realistic and cinematic as possible. Aeta may be young, but she has already gained a solid amount of combat experience. Players can therefore overwhelm opponents in various ways, use different one- and two-handed weapons and fighting styles, and learn additional skills throughout the game to unlock combos and other maneuvers.
Here you can see the trailer for 1348 Ex Voto:
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In the trailer for 1348 Ex Voto, we see the journey of a young knight and what she fights for
In 1348 Ex Voto, you have to save Jennifer English? Count me in!
I first became aware of the trailer and, consequently, the game when someone in the editorial office said to me, “You have to save Jennifer English.”
That’s because the developers found none other than Jennifer English to play Bianca, the protagonist’s companion. She is best known for her roles as Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Jennifer English has become one of the most recognizable personalities in the industry thanks to her recent major games and her acting talent, for which she was also honored as a winner at last year’s Game Awards.
Judging by the reactions to the reveal trailer on YouTube and other social media such as Reddit, many other gamers are also curious about what 1348 Ex Voto promises. They draw comparisons to other titles such as Hellblade and A Plague Tale. Most of the reactions I saw also refer heavily to the casting and the stylish look. I completely agree with them.
But I myself find another reason that makes me incredibly curious about this action-adventure game: the undeniable queer subtext that can be gleaned from the trailer.
Exactly the game I always wanted
Within seconds, I realized that 1348 Ex Voto looks exactly like a game I would have wanted as a young queer person.
And that’s exactly why I’m looking forward to this action-adventure game, because representation is an important issue for many young people, but also for adults in the community. And I’m not the only one who thinks so.
With Jennifer English, the team gained an openly queer woman who cares deeply about this representation, as she has already expressed in all her speeches (see her acceptance speech at the Golden Joystick Awards).
Aeta and Bianca from 1348 Ex Voto.
1348 Ex Voto looks like an exciting, perhaps somewhat “generic” story of “rescue the damsel in distress,” but it becomes all the more interesting because of Aeta and her unusual position of having to fight her way through as a female knight.
I am very excited to see what Aeta’s journey will be like. That’s why I am definitely ready to take up the sword and join the other eager fans with great hope.
