Aniimo: All creatures and starters that are currently known

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Aniimo is an upcoming Creature Collector that resembles games like Genshin Impact. What creatures are known so far and what is known about them, you can read here.

What do we know about Aniimo? In the eponymous action RPG, you can catch various beings and travel with up to four of them at the same time through the open world. Similar to Pokémon or Palworld, the different beings are recorded in the so-called Aniilog and numbered.

As in the collection model, individual Aniimo can evolve and belong to different elements. Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Ice, Lightning, Plant, Light, and Dark are known so far. Some of them also have different colors and variants, for example, in different areas or at different times of the day.

The existing beta showed the highest numbering of #62. How many there will be in the finished game is still unclear. Which Aniimo are already known, what their elements are, and which ones you can receive right at the start, you can read here.

The information in this article refers to the state of the beta version of Aniimo. When the full version is supposed to be released is currently still unknown. However, the release is expected to take place in 2026.

This article will be continuously updated as new information becomes available. So feel free to check back regularly.

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Aniimo shows in the trailer for the closed beta how good the monster collector looks

What starters are there in Aniimo?

In Aniimo, there are no classic starters in the traditional sense during the beta. Instead, there are two ways you can encounter your first beings and welcome them into your team.

Right at the beginning, after you complete the first tutorials, you will be faced with a crucial choice: You will encounter two talking Aniimo from whom you must choose which one you want to save.

You have the choice between:

  • Lunara – a Light Fox that primarily attacks opponents at range and can heal, dealing larger area damage
  • Helion – a Light Lion that shines primarily in melee combat and deals heavy damage in a smaller radius while being able to take damage well
Aniimo Helion Lunara
At the beginning, you can choose between Helion and Lunara.

Here you can choose based on your preferences and play style. No matter whom you choose – the other one will go into the hands of your rival. Thus, one could consider these two as starters.

However, you can also secure some Aniimos during the tutorial beforehand. To learn how to do that, the game allows you to catch an Embercub (Fire) as your first companion. Afterwards, you will be released into an open meadow where you can find the following Aniimos:

  • Celestis (Dark)
  • Hummin (Plant)
  • Skippy (Water)
Aniimo Embercub
Embercub is your very first Aniimo.

All known Aniimo so far and their numbers in the Aniilog

  • #001 Emberpup (Fire)
  • #002 Flameruff (Fire) 
  • #003 Scorchhowl (Fire)
  • #004 Celestis (Dark)
  • #005 Stellarys (Dark)
  • #006 Hummin (Plant)
  • #007 Witchin (Dark, Plant)
  • #008 Tuckin (Plant)
  • #009 Skippy (Water)
  • #010 Pranky (Water)
  • #011 Glacy (Water, Ice)
  • #012 Leafy (Water, Plant)
  • #013 Iris (Plant)
  • #014 Irisal (Plant)
  • #015 Nimbi (Wind)
  • #016 Turbo (Wind)
  • #017 Fluttermym (Wind)
  • #018 Gracewing (Wind)
  • #019 Somniwing (Wind, Plant)
  • #020 Chirpy (Wind)
  • #021 Tromber (Wind, Plant)
  • #022 Corneter (Wind, Water)
  • #023 Tubster (Wind)
  • #024 Budclaw (Earth, Plant)
  • #025 Shrubclaw (Earth)
  • #026 Geoclaw (Ice)
  • #027 Bulbly (Lightning)
  • #028 Veilfloat (Lightning)
  • #029 Luminelle (Lightning)
  • #030 Susuta (Water)
  • #031 Popota (Water)
  • #032 Piopiota (Water)
  • #033 Panpata (Water)
  • #034 Shelly (Water)
  • #035 Sheldon (Water)
  • #036 Sherro (Water)
  • #037 Pebbling (Earth)
  • #038 Geodeback (Earth)
  • #039 Minespine (Earth)
  • #040 Bolty (Lightning)
  • #041 Blazen (Lightning)
  • #042 Bonesky (Ice)
  • #043 Fenrier (Ice)
  • #044 Glynsera (Ice)
  • #045 Wisptis (Dark)
  • #046 Ignitis (Dark)
  • #047 Helmut (Dark)
  • #048 Pawney (Dark)
  • #049 Rookey (Dark)
  • #050 Jawling (Wind)
  • #051 Helmwhelp (Wind)
  • #052 Helgon (Wind)
  • #053 Infergon (Fire)
  • #054 Budsquire (Plant)
  • #055 Thornblade (Plant)
  • #056 Sparki (Fire)
  • #057 Flamerion (Fire)
  • #058 Dewy (Dark)
  • #059 Fragrancier (Dark)
  • #060 Baleetle (Earth)
  • #061 Waleetle (Earth)
  • #062 Besauce (Lightning)

Aniimo with currently unknown Aniilog number:

  • Lunara
  • Fennelun
  • Helion
  • Blazing Sun Lion

It will probably be a while until the release. To test the game thoroughly in advance, the developers invite players to beta phases from time to time. Perhaps you will get the chance to dive into the new monster collector in due time. Whether there is currently a beta and what else you need to know about the game, you can read here: Aniimo – All important information about release, platforms, and beta

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After Frieren and Jujutsu Kaisen, you should definitely check out this new anime hit

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A new Anime has started this season, which is actually only for fans of the series. However, fans find it so good that it sits at number 3 of the best current new releases.

Which anime is it about? By now, the first episodes of all the animes starting this season have begun. One of them is Fate/strange Fake. The series takes place a few years after Fate/stay night. Here, wizards in the USA attempt to copy a Japanese ritual. 

Once again, a Holy Grail War is at the center of attention. It’s basically a magical battle royale to the death. The participants are divided into pairs: one Master, a wizard, and one Servant, basically a benevolent spirit from the past. The last remaining pair gets to use the energy of the Holy Grail to make a wish come true. 

This time, however, the setting isn’t Japan, but the fictional American city of Snowfield. Unlike the Grail War that took place a few years prior, things are going wrong:

  • The Saber class cannot initially be summoned
  • Strange, extremely powerful Servants are summoned
  • The system begins to correct itself amid all the chaos, and simultaneously initiates a true Holy Grail War

The chaos leads to many more services than usual competing against each other, factions mixing, and absolutely overpowering beings clashing.

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Fate/strange Fake: Trailer of the chaotic Holy Grail War in the anime

New anime is not for beginners, but it is well received

How well is Fate/strange Fake received? When looking only at the animes that started in 2026, Fate/strange Fake ranks third among the highest-rated series on MyAnimeList. Above it are only Season 2 of Frieren, which is currently topping itself, and Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Currently, the rating stands at 8.48 out of 10 possible points (as of January 21, 2026). Not as many votes have come in as for the animes above it, which, however, shows that Fate/strange Fake is a real gem among the new animes.

Is it something for beginners? If you want to watch the anime right away, we need to slow you down a bit. If you have no connection to the universe, you should catch up on the following animes first:

  • Fate/Zero
  • Fate/stay night

This way, you will get to know the character Gilgamesh, how he ticks, and why he is so powerful. Without this knowledge, many of his scenes lose their impact. You should also be familiar with the basic rulebook of the “Holy Grail War”. Otherwise, the chaos won’t have the same impact as it does in the anime.

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In 2026, there are more blockbuster titles launching this year. If you have little time, it’s hard to watch all these series. The most important animes to keep an eye on are listed by us on MeinMMO: 7 animes that will make 2026 one of the best years for fans

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Pokémon GO: All Medals and How to Obtain Them

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 6 minutes

Medals in Pokémon GO can take quite a bit of time to acquire. What types exist and how to obtain them has been compiled for you by MeinMMO.

What are medals? You receive medals in Pokémon GO when you reach certain milestones in the game. Some medals are obtained naturally over time, while others require a bit more effort. Each medal comes in bronze, silver, gold, and platinum variants.

What are medals used for? If you want to reach levels 71 to 80 in Pokémon GO, you must collect a specific number of platinum medals alongside completing certain tasks.

Where can I find medals? If you want to know which medals you already have and what your progress is, you can simply look at them in the game. To do this, click on your avatar’s head in the game and scroll down.

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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer

All current medals at a glance

For better clarity, we have categorized all current medals so you can get a quick overview.

All medals found in the following categories count towards the requirements for levels 71 to 80.

General Medals

NameBronzeSilverGoldPlatinum
BackpackerVisit 100 PokéStopsVisit 1,000 PokéStopsVisit 2,000 PokéStopsVisit 50,000 PokéStops
HeirTrigger Mega Evolution once on a PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution 50 times on a PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution 500 times on a PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution 1,000 times on a Pokémon
RedeemerRedeem 5 Shadow PokémonRedeem 50 Shadow PokémonRedeem 500 Shadow PokémonRedeem 1,000 Shadow Pokémon
ResearcherEvolve 3 PokémonEvolve 20 PokémonEvolve 200 PokémonEvolve 2,000 Pokémon
Mega Evolution GuruTrigger Mega Evolution on one species of PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution on 24 different species of PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution on 36 different species of PokémonTrigger Mega Evolution on 46 different species of Pokémon
JoggerWalk 10 kmWalk 100 kmWalk 1,000 kmWalk 10,000 km
PhotographerHave 10 surprise encounters in GO SnapshotHave 50 surprise encounters in GO SnapshotHave 200 surprise encounters in GO SnapshotHave 400 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot
PicnickerUse a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 5 PokémonUse a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 25 PokémonUse a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 500 PokémonUse a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 2,500 Pokémon
Pokémon RangerComplete 10 Field Research tasksComplete 100 Field Research tasksComplete 1,000 Field Research tasksComplete 2,500 Field Research tasks
Professional NavigatorRoutes completed: 10 timesRoutes completed: 50 timesRoutes completed: 200 timesRoutes completed: 600 times
CollectorCatch 30 PokémonCatch 500 PokémonCatch 2,000 PokémonCatch 50,000 Pokémon
Showcase StarWin a PokéStop ShowcaseWin 10 PokéStop ShowcasesWin 50 PokéStop ShowcasesWin 100 PokéStop Showcases
TriathleteAchieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streakAchieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 10 timesAchieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 50 timesAchieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 100 times
VacationerSpin 10 different PokéStopsSpin 100 different PokéStopsSpin 1,000 different PokéStopsSpin 2,000 different PokéStops
WayfarerEarn 50 Wayfarer agreementsEarn 500 Wayfarer agreementsEarn 1,000 Wayfarer agreementsEarn 1,500 Wayfarer agreements
BreederHatch 10 EggsHatch 100 EggsHatch 500 EggsHatch 2,500 Eggs

Tips for these medals: Many of the medals in this category will naturally complete themselves over time as you simply play the game. However, a certain focus on individual medals may be necessary if you wish to complete them in platinum.

For the Redeemer medal, you should primarily set out during Rocket events to capture as many Shadow monsters from Team GO as possible. When redeeming, pay attention to the varying Stardust costs and that you will also need candies. For some monsters, you only need 1,000 Stardust.

To make significant progress on the Photographer medal, events where you can receive multiple surprise snapshots per day are ideal.

While the Picnicker medal progresses especially well during large events and in busy areas with many trainers, the Showcase Star medal requires more rural and less frequented areas.

You receive the Wayfarer medal when you use Niantic Wayfarer to submit or review PokéStops. You must first reach level 35 in the game to do this.

Pokédex Medals

For all Pokédex medals, you need to obtain a certain number of monsters from various regions to earn them.

NameBronzeSilverGoldPlatinum
KantoRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto regionRegister 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto regionRegister 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto regionRegister 151 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto region
JohtoRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto regionRegister 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto regionRegister 70 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto regionRegister 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto region
HoennRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn regionRegister 40 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn regionRegister 90 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn regionRegister 135 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn region
SinnohRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh regionRegister 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh regionRegister 80 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh regionRegister 107 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region
UnovaRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova regionRegister 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova regionRegister 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova regionRegister 156 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova region
KalosRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos regionRegister 25 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos regionRegister 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos regionRegister 72 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos region
GalarRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar regionRegister 25 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar regionRegister 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar regionRegister 89 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar region
HisuiRegister 1 Pokémon in the Pokédex that was first discovered in the Hisui regionRegister 3 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui regionRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui regionRegister 7 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui region
PaldeaRegister 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea regionRegister 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea regionRegister 80 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea regionRegister 103 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea region

Friendship and Trade Medals

NameBronzeSilverGoldPlatinum
Best BuddyHave 1 Best BuddyHave 10 Best BuddiesHave 100 Best BuddiesHave 200 Best Buddies
Stage StarBecome Best Friends with 1 TrainerBecome Best Friends with 2 TrainersBecome Best Friends with 3 TrainersBecome Best Friends with 20 Trainers
Friend FinderRefer a TrainerRefer 10 TrainersRefer 20 TrainersRefer 50 Trainers
GentlemanTrade 10 PokémonTrade 100 PokémonTrade 1,000 PokémonTrade 2,500 Pokémon
PilotTrade Pokémon over a total distance of 1,000 kilometersTrade Pokémon over a total distance of 100,000 kilometersTrade Pokémon over a total distance of 1,000,000 kilometersTrade Pokémon over a total distance of 10,000,000 kilometers
TeamworkComplete 10 team challengesComplete 50 team challengesComplete 100 team challengesComplete 200 team challenges

Tips for these medals: To obtain the Best Buddy medal, you can trade your Buddy Pokémon 20 times each day. This way, you can complete quick tasks like playing together, giving it a snack, or taking a snapshot with multiple monsters each day.

For the Stage Star medal, the weekly challenges are ideal for earning additional friendship points.

To obtain the Friend Finder medal, you need to invite new players into the game using your referral code or trainers who have not been active in the game for at least 90 days. You can learn exactly how to do this on Niantic’s Helpshift page.

Battle Medals

NameBronzeSilverGoldPlatinum
Gym LeaderDefend gyms for 10 hoursDefend gyms for 100 hoursDefend gyms for 1,000 hoursDefend gyms for 15,000 hours
Trainer AceTrain 10 timesTrain 100 timesTrain 1,000 timesTrain 2,000 times
Berry MasterFeed 10 berries in gymsFeed 100 berries in gymsFeed 1,000 berries in gymsFeed 15,000 berries in gyms
ChampionWin 10 raidsWin 100 raidsWin 1,000 raidsWin 2,000 raids
HeroDefeat 10 members of Team GO RocketDefeat 100 members of Team GO RocketDefeat 1,000 members of Team GO RocketDefeat 2,000 members of Team GO Rocket
Battle LegendWin 10 Legendary raidsWin 100 Legendary raidsWin 1,000 Legendary raidsWin 2,000 Legendary raids
FighterWin 10 gym battlesWin 100 gym battlesWin 1,000 gym battlesWin 4,000 gym battles
Trainer HopeDefeat 2 different Pokémon species in raidsDefeat 10 different Pokémon species in raidsDefeat 50 different Pokémon species in raidsDefeat 150 different Pokémon species in raids
Trainer HopesWin 10 raids with a friendWin 100 raids with a friendWin 1,000 raids with a friendWin 2,000 raids with a friend
Raid ExpertLand on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes onceLand on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 50 timesLand on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 200 timesLand on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 500 times
Ultra HeroDefeat the boss of Team GO RocketDefeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 5 timesDefeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 20 timesDefeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 50 times
Super League VeteranWin 5 trainer battles in the Super LeagueWin 50 trainer battles in the Super LeagueWin 200 trainer battles in the Super LeagueWin 1,000 trainer battles in the Super League
Hyper League VeteranWin 5 trainer battles in the Hyper LeagueWin 50 trainer battles in the Hyper LeagueWin 200 trainer battles in the Hyper LeagueWin 1,000 trainer battles in the Hyper League
Master League VeteranWin 5 trainer battles in the Master LeagueWin 50 trainer battles in the Master LeagueWin 200 trainer battles in the Master LeagueWin 1,000 trainer battles in the Master League

Tips for these medals: To obtain the Trainer Ace medal, you must complete training battles against the team leaders. To do this, go to the

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German streamers are in a dino craze, causing a survival game to explode on Twitch

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, ARK: Survival Ascended was considered the unpopular twin of ARK: Survival Evolved, but the survival game is currently experiencing a kind of renaissance. This is also due to Twitch streamers.

Which game is it about? ARK: Survival Ascended is actually the unfavored successor to ARK: Survival Evolved and has a 59% positive rating from a total of 93,592 reviews on Steam. Despite the negative reviews, which often praise the performance of the survival game, player numbers have been increasing since December.

This is partly due to the DLC Ark: Lost Colony, which was released on December 19, 2025, and is considered a link to the long-awaited sequel Ark 2, both in terms of content and story. But German streamers are also responsible for the success.

Here you can watch a trailer for ARK: Survival Ascended:

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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer

German Streamers in Dino Fever

What do German streamers have to do with the success? After the new expansion provided the occasion for a comeback to ARK: Survival Ascended, some German Twitch streamers have also gotten back into it.

German streamers Trymacs, Eliasn97, MontanaBlack, GTime, and Zarbex are currently playing the dino game together and are dominating the Twitch category according to Sullygnome.com.

In this joint project, the streamers are completing the survival game and trying to defeat a boss every night until they want to beat the final boss, the Overseer, at the end.

As is usual with streamers, there are also frequent disputes, annoyances, and trolls among them while everyone works towards the end goal together.

Only success through streamers? Even though the streamers are currently contributing greatly to the new dino hype, there are likely multiple reasons for the renewed success of ARK: Survival Ascended. The new DLC is also partly responsible for the hype.

Another reason for the recent upswing is likely the recent success of Hytale. Since its release a week ago, the survival game genre has become trendy again, fueling the dino game as well. On Sunday, January 18, the highest player count since the release was reached with over 50,000 players according to SteamDB.

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Despite the rather poor reviews of ARK: Survival Ascended, the hype around the dino game is returning, and a significant factor is the big German Twitch streamers. Among the participants of the streamer project are also contributors who are not part of Sauercrowd. Recently, new participants have been admitted there because the goal keeps moving further away: Sauercrowd continuously loses players in WoW, guild leadership calls for a crisis meeting: “We will never see Molten Core”

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  2. Steam

Is Michael from GTA 5 a Boomer or does he belong to Gen X? The answer is more complicated than you think

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Michael De Santa is one of the three playable protagonists from GTA 5 and has been an extremely famous video game character for over 12 years. Just like the game itself, Michael is also a bit older than he was at the release of the game. This raises the question for many fans whether he can be categorized as a Boomer.

How old is Michael? Michael De Santa is a very recognizable protagonist from GTA 5 and video games in general. The player Big_Leg10 asked in the GTA subreddit whether the former small-time criminal and family man is a Boomer, or if he belongs to Generation X.

To answer this question, one must first look at how old Michael actually is, or rather, when he was born. Michael was born in 1965, as can be seen from his false gravestone, which makes him 48 years old at the time of the release of GTA 5 in 2013. However, that doesn’t make the solution any easier.

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MeinMMO and GameStar discuss the future of GTA 6

Michael is neither a clear Boomer nor a true Gen Xer

To which generation does Michael belong? The clear answer to this question is: neither. Or rather, both. Michael was born exactly in the very first year that can be assigned to Generation X. Had he been born a year earlier, in 1964, he would still officially be counted among the Baby Boomers.

Since this transition is so close, the community on Reddit, as well as many others in this transition period, refer to him as a so-called “Xoomer”.

All this calculation and research could have been spared by the players. Because Michael reveals in the game itself which generation he belongs to – and the word Xoomer is not mentioned there. However, the word judgment is mentioned much more often.

Where and when does Michael talk about his generation? In a small side mission in GTA 5, which can be seen here on YouTube, either Michael or Franklin can rescue a woman from the side of the road, where she is almost abducted by two strange men. After her rescue and on the way to her home, the woman talks about the Boomer generation and does not have a kind word to say. However, Michael is not bothered by this, as he himself refers to Boomers as “the worst generation in the history of the world”.

When the woman wants to apologize in case Michael is a Boomer himself, he reacts almost insulted: “No! I’m a hundred percent Gen X. Didn’t you notice how bitter and cynical I am? […] not even remotely like a real Boomer.”

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The actor of Michael De Santa, Ned Luke, had to insult himself with these statements in the recording booth. He is indeed a Boomer with his birth year of 1958, although still a relatively young Boomer. He enjoys streaming on YouTube and Twitch. During one of his livestreams, a rather exciting incident occurred that has become normal for the actor: An actor from GTA 5 gets visited by the police so often that he already greets the cops friendly.

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Hytale: Voidhearts – How and where to find them 

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Hytale there are rare resources, and one of them is the Void Hearts. These are not just lying around and must be found by you. Where you should look for them is shown here.

Where can I find Void Hearts? To find Void Hearts, you need to defeat special enemies from the Void. These enemies are flying tentacle creatures called Void Eyes. They only spawn at night and in various biomes on your map. You can encounter them everywhere, but if you are not lucky in your search, you should narrow it down.

Instead of wandering wildly around the map, it would be beneficial to visit biomes that offer little terrain. The icy areas and deserts are especially worthwhile. There, you have a clear visibility of several meters and can spot the monsters much easier.

Hytale-Void-Eye
This is what these monsters look like (Source: hytale.fandom.com)

How do I best fight these monsters? These flying monsters are difficult to take down with melee weapons. Therefore, take a bow with arrows to hit them effectively. Also, be careful, as these monsters have minions that are on foot. They can distract you and, in the worst case, overwhelm you. So quickly defeat the flying monster to then take care of the minions.

Note that the drop chance for a Void Heart is not high. It may be that you need to defeat 3-5 specimens before you can grab a heart.

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What do I need Void Hearts for? You primarily need the Void Hearts for the “Level 3” upgrade of your Armorer’s Workbench. This allows you to craft Adamantite- or Mithril equipment. So this is the final upgrade of your workbench, giving you access to endgame equipment. Anyone who wants to become stronger cannot bypass this upgrade.

Of course, every player has a different weapon preference in combat, but if you’ve ever been curious about which weapon is truly the best, feel free to check out our list: Hytale: The best weapons in the Tier List 

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A “Money Glitch” caused infinite money in real life; all you had to do was buy a Nintendo Switch 2 and sell it right away

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Earn infinite money with a Switch 2. What sounds absurd actually worked for a short time at the US chain GameStop. A mistake allowed customers to accumulate unlimited credit by buying and selling a Switch 2. GameStop has fixed the error and commented on it.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was released in 2025 and brought many innovations compared to the Switch 1, but it is already possible to sell the console used. At the US chain GameStop, it was possible to “earn” unlimited money for a short time by buying a new Nintendo Switch 2 and then selling it immediately.

Meanwhile, the error has been officially fixed. In Germany, GameStop closed all stores in 2024.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video

A used Switch 2 is suddenly worth more than a brand new Switch 2

How did the error work? GameStop explained the error itself in a detailed post on X.com, how exactly it worked:

Anyone who bought a Nintendo Switch 2 at GameStop for $414.99 and sold it immediately with a used game received a trade-in value of $472.50 for their Nintendo Switch 2. This way, one could make a profit of about $60 with each trade-in. This transaction could be repeated indefinitely, allowing one to theoretically “earn” infinite money.

GameStop has now stated that they have eliminated the bug and that no customer can exploit the error anymore. GameStop said that they welcome the creativity of buyers, but do not want to function as a money-printing machine:

GameStop is still committed to offering promotions that reward our customers, and while we embrace creativity, we want to remind everyone that our stores are not designed to function as infinite money-printing machines.

Are there consequences afterward? It is not known whether individuals who took advantage of this glitch will have to face consequences.

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Nintendo wants to focus on the Switch 2. In the long run, this also means that the old Switch will no longer have a future. However, Nintendo still wants to sell both the old and new hardware for now.

And they also do not want to set a deadline for the Switch 1 just yet. What is clear, however, is that the old Switch is likely coming to an end: With a single sentence, Nintendo has just made it clear that they will not support the Switch forever.

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A feature is normal in many games, but ARC Raiders nearly ruined it

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The core of ARC Raiders is looting and leveling. The developers therefore removed a feature that would have harmed this principle.

What is this feature? Many games, especially MMOs, have an auction house. Here you can offer various items for sale or trade and also search for items you still need.

Trading is then primarily conducted between players. Thus, even without loot luck, you have the opportunity to upgrade, for example, a workbench if another player offers the needed materials in the auction house.

Now Virgil Watkins, the design lead of ARC Raiders, revealed in an interview with GamesRadar that the extraction shooter almost had an auction house, but the developers removed it because it would have ruined the game.

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“You only go out to find the most valuable items“

How would this feature have ruined ARC Raiders? Watkins explains that Embark experimented with an auction house, but it changed the flow of the shooter:

“We had previously examined a trading system like [an auction house] and even partially built it. But in the end, it led to the game being all about coins. You only go out to find the most valuable items, exchange them [for coins] and just buy the things you actually want.”

Currently, in ARC Raiders, you find specific items mainly in designated locations. For example, if you want to upgrade your weapon station, you need rusted gears, among other things. You can find these in industrial loot zones like the Laugerhaus complex on the map “The Blue Gate”. Ideally, you go into a corresponding loot zone and search containers there, instead of just spawning on a map, wandering around aimlessly, and looting only what has the highest selling value.

Watkins notes that this game flow would have changed with an auction house:

“Suddenly, it almost doesn’t matter if you go out, explore the right place, and search the right containers – or have that cool feeling: ‘Oh, finally! This is exactly what I needed, and now I can do the other thing I wanted to do with it.'”

So could there still be trading: If players currently want to “trade” in ARC Raiders, they simply drop items on the ground. While that is okay, Watkins also talks about an alternative: “We definitely want to implement an offer where you hold up the item and someone actually interacts with it in your hand, to take it from you.”

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This is what the community says: On Reddit, the removal of the auction house is being discussed by some community members. One user is convinced that it would have completely stopped one of the fundamental elements of the game – finding loot and then successfully extracting it.

Some players also believe that marketplaces and auction houses have already harmed other games like Diablo 3 and Dark and Darker. Many therefore support the developers’ decision.

Watkins recently gave some interesting insights into the development of ARC Raiders and shared his own impressions of the extraction shooter. He is aware, for example, that ARC Raiders knows one thing is missing, and admits: he is instead playing with free loadouts

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Hytale: Teleporters and fast travel portals – how to build them and increase the limit

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The maps of Hytale are vast. It is even more convenient that you can save valuable time using portals. We explain how to do it here.

How do you get teleporters? In order to use portals or teleporters, you must upgrade your Arcanist’s Workbench to level 2. Then you can craft teleporters and freely place them on the map wherever you need them.

What do I need for teleporters? To craft teleporters at the workbench in pairs, you need the following resources:

  • 9 x Azure Log: You can find it in blue forests
  • 2 x Azure Kelp: You can find it in the water in blue areas
  • 10 x Any Stone: Any type of stone you can find

Luckily, you will directly receive 2 teleporters from crafting, which you can link together.

How to use teleporters? You can freely place the teleporters like most items in the world. When you interact with a placed portal, you can assign it a name and specify where its counterpart should take you. You can change your target whenever you want, as soon as you have placed new teleporters.

How many teleporters can be crafted? Currently, you can craft up to 12 teleporters, but you must reach certain milestones to increase your limit. At the beginning, you can only craft 6 teleporters.

How to increase your limit will be explained in the next section.

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How to increase the limit for the maximum number of teleporters

To be able to craft more than 6 teleporters, you need to first increase the limit. To do this, you need to collect “Memories.” In order to do that, you should follow these steps:

  • Go to the Forgotten Temple, you can recognize it on the map by a white circle
  • Interact with the monument in the center to unlock the Memories feature
  • Then look for various creatures and animals in the world and observe them for a while
  • If you discover a blue marker, you have collected the corresponding Memory and should find it in your inventory
  • Collect up to 48 Memories and bring them back to the monument in the Forgotten Temple
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In total, you can currently collect 240 Memories and earn various rewards. Upon reaching corresponding milestones, you will increase your teleporter limit as follows:

  • 25 Memories: + 1 Teleporter
  • 50 Memories: + 1 Teleporter
  • 100 Memories: + 2 Teleporters
  • 200 Memories: + 2 Teleporters

In Hytale, there are also some cheats and chat commands that can influence your world and the teleporters. What they are, how to use them, and what they provide, you can read in our guide: Hytale: All cheats and commands that you can use

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Riot nerfs one of the worst champs in LoL, applying 28 changes

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, champions are regularly adjusted. Often, overly strong characters are nerfed or too weak ones are buffed. Now, it affects one of the weakest champs in LoL, receiving a total of 28 changes, most of which are nerfs.

Which champ is it? Mel Medarda has been part of League of Legends since January 2025. Even before she entered the Rift, she was introduced through the Netflix series Arcane. Since her release, the mage has had a high ban rate and is considered annoying by many players.

Why is she one of the worst champs? In League of Legends, each champion has a win rate that indicates how many games the champ wins. The average is approximately 50%, showing that a champion is more balanced. However, some have significantly higher or lower win rates, indicating that the respective champ is therefore too strong or too weak.

Currently, Mel has an average win rate of about 45% at almost every rank and is often found within the last six spots. At the highest ranks, namely Master and above, she even has a win rate of only 42.5% in her main role, the mid lane (leagueofgraphs.com).

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Despite a poor win rate, Mel is severely nerfed

What changes are being made to Mel? Riot employee RiotEmizery posted on Reddit about Mel’s future. With the update on March 26, which is set to be released on February 4, 2026, according to the official LoL website, Mel will receive 28 adjustments.

We summarize the major changes here:

  • The attack speed will be slightly increased
  • The damage of her passive ability will be nerfed
  • Mel’s Q ability will take longer to cast, projectile speed will be slowed, the radius is smaller, and damage will be spread over time with the changes. However, the ability will cost less mana, deal more damage to minions, and deal more damage on the first hit of an explosion (which will be reduced with further hits).
  • During her W ability, Mel will no longer be immune and instead gets a barrier that protects her from some damage. Additionally, the movement bonus will be slightly increased and extended.
  • The E ability will also not be spared and will be nerfed with a reduced radius and spell range. However, projectile speed and damage will be slightly increased. Additionally, the duration of rooting will be set to a maximum of 1.5 seconds.
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Why is Mel being nerfed so heavily? The Riot employee directly gives a reason for Mel’s nerf. According to him, Mel causes frustration for those who play against her. He further states: “Our goals with these changes are that more players feel they can play Mel in a way that meets their expectations and that Mel players feel more competent and that their success is the result of their skill.”

Even in 2026, the mage will be banned by many players. Mel’s strength has been a major issue with the champion since her release in January 2025. Just two days after she was released, the first nerfs came: New champion in LoL is too strong, nerfed after just 2 days

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Dune: Awakening fights against empty servers in Patch 1.2.40 – Patch notes in English

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 4 minutes

The developers of Dune: Awakening have declared war on their empty servers in the new patch 1.2.40 and finally give players the chance to move.

How is it going with Dune: Awakening? After the huge success of Dune: Awakening 2025, player numbers have been declining for some time. This results in many servers being as empty as the deserts of Arrakis, with only a few servers hosting many players.

Until now, moving was not possible without starting all over again. Anyone who has been diligently managing their base and dutifully paying taxes for months will likely stop playing rather than leave everything behind and start over.

For this reason, the developers have been working in recent months to develop tools that make it possible to switch servers with all items, and the most important feature has now been released.

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Here you can see what comes into play with the new update from Dune:

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New tool against empty servers

What kind of tool is this? After the developers released a tool months ago that allows you to pack and move your own base along with items, there is now the second important tool in the repertoire.

This is the server transfer feature, which has now been unlocked with patch 1.2.40. From now on, it is possible to transfer a character along with their inventory, 3 bases, the contents of the bank, and money to another server and Sietch. The starting process can easily be initiated through the server menu.

Before starting, the developers warn that you should first pay attention to the following steps:

  • Make sure to secure your base with the base reconstruction tool. Also, remember that you can save up to three bases in the tool.
    • If you transfer your base or bases without securing, they will be left behind!
  • Secure your vehicles as well with the vehicle backup tool.
    • Larger vehicles that do not fit into the VBT can be dismantled using the blowtorch and the parts stored in your bank or your base storage. Therefore, it is all the more important to remember to secure your base!
    • If you exceed the vehicle limit of the VBT, you can also dismantle additional vehicles from your fleet and store their parts!
  • Save all other valuables in your inventory and in the bank, as their contents will be transferred along with your character.
  • Finally, make sure that your character is located in the Hagga Basin before you start the transfer. You cannot initiate the process if your character is not on this map.

If you follow the steps as preparation, you can fearlessly switch to a more populated server. The website dune.gaming.tools can help, showing which servers are really popular.

Dune: Awakening Patch Notes 1.2.40 in English

The patch notes for patch 1.2.40 are only available from the developers in English at duneawakening.com. We have translated the patch notes into German with the help of the Gemini AI so you can read them here:

Highlights

  • You can now transfer your character, your inventory, secured bases and vehicles, as well as bank contents (including your Solari) to a new Sietch and a new world. Read more about this feature below under New Features: Character Transfers.
  • You now have to enter text as confirmation to “forget” a secured base in the base reconstruction tool to prevent accidental deletion.

Features & Changes

New Feature: Character Transfers

Players can now move their character, their inventory, and bank contents (including Solari) to a new Sietch and a new world. The transfer can be initiated through the server browser or the system menu in the game.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to secure your base/bases with the base reconstruction tool and your vehicle(s) with the vehicle backup tool before starting the transfer!

  • The character must be in the Hagga Basin to initiate the transfer.
  • Retained items:
    • Inventory and bank contents.
    • Solari balance.
    • Contents of the vehicle backup tool and the base reconstruction tool.
    • Note: A list of important items that will be lost is displayed before confirmation. Players must take note of the limitations and manually input text to proceed.
  • If the character’s name on the target server is already taken, the player will be prompted to enter a new name.
  • A loading screen will be displayed during the transfer; the player cannot leave this until the process is complete.
    • Upon completion, the player will be informed that they can join the new server.
  • The transferred character spawns at Griffin’s Reach in the Hagga Basin on the new server.
  • Important notes:
    • Each player has 1 transfer token, which refills automatically 7 days after use.
    • Leaving the process or session cancels the transfer.
    • Transfers are final; switching back requires a new transfer.
    • If technical problems occur, the system will automatically try to either complete or reverse the transfer.
    • No other character transfers can be initiated on the account while a character is “in transfer”.

Resources, Building, and Crafting

  • You now have to enter text as confirmation to “forget” a secured base in the base reconstruction tool to prevent accidental deletion.

User Interface

  • “Place Blueprint” and “Forget Blueprint” in the base reconstruction tool user interface have been changed to “Place base backup” and “Destroy base backup”.
  • The positions of the user interface for “Destroy Base Backup” and “Snap To Origin” in the vehicle backup tool have been swapped.

Bug Fixes

Resources, Building, and Crafting

  • A problem was fixed where some resources were dropped on the ground when canceling large craft queues, even though there was sufficient space elsewhere in the inventory cycle to store them.
  • A problem with the sandstorm damage mitigation of carrier cargo containers was fixed, which caused them to be destroyed very quickly. The containers should now be significantly more resilient against sandstorms.
  • Fixed that bases could not be placed near building restriction zones with the base reconstruction tool.
  • Fixed that bases could not be placed with the base reconstruction tool if a blocking volume was vertically too close to the land claim.

Vehicles

  • A problem was fixed where strapped vehicles sometimes did not appear when returning to the Hagga Basin with the Ornithopter Transporter.

User Interface

  • A typo in the holographic force shield has been fixed.
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A player helps a friendly grandpa in ARC Raiders, but the reunion is tragic

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Interactions between players in ARC Raiders can be aggressive, but they can also appear peaceful. The latter is demonstrated by a user who wants to help an allegedly older gamer in the shooter. However, the attached clip of the interaction takes a tragic turn.

What did the interaction between the two players look like? User cagegang showed the ARC Raiders community on Reddit that he encountered a friendly older gentleman in the shooter. Based on his voice, he estimates him to be on the older side.

The person he met seemed pleased to see another friendly player, as he was immediately shot by others he greeted. But “that’s life,” as he himself says in the clip.

To support the suspected grandpa, cagegang wants to give him a blueprint that he himself doesn’t need. The older player initially refuses to accept it, as he feels he has nothing to offer in return and generally doesn’t expect to survive until the end. However, cagegang insists and waits until the older gentleman accepts the gift. They then wish each other good luck and go their separate ways.

The harmless and friendly interaction could have already created a nice feeling. However, this was not the end of the clip. The described encounter with the grandpa was not the last.

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The community and the player realize that friendly gestures alone cannot save

How did the story of the two players end? Cagegang shows in his clip that he later encountered the grandpa again. However, at that point, he was no longer able to communicate with him. The helpful player had to tragically realize that two Pops had taken the man out.

Pops are small, rolling machines that explode and cause high damage.

The user had no choice but to take the rest of the loot for himself, including the gift he had left for the older person. Apparently, the grandpa was right at the beginning of the conversation. He simply wasn’t meant to make it far.

Here you can watch the entire clip:

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How does the community react to the tragic ending? The community appreciates the player’s help but is also frustrated that cagegang didn’t decide to accompany the grandpa. He himself deeply regrets this, as he admits on Reddit: “That really hurt a little… I should have kept him company.”

“I’m just logging in to kill as many Pops as possible in retaliation,” writes Astro_Addict. But Baby-Soft-Elbows also wants to avenge the kind man: “In honor of Grandpa, no Pops will see the next sunrise in the next 24 hours. Rest in peace, grandpa.”

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The head of Microsoft warns that AI will lose public support if it is not used for something useful

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft CEO Nadella talks about artificial intelligence. According to him, it must be used for something meaningful, otherwise the public will be dissatisfied.

AI is playing an increasingly important role and is becoming indispensable in some areas. However, AI also consumes immense amounts of energy to provide the necessary computing power.

Satya Nadella, current CEO of Microsoft, recently spoke in an interview at the World Economic Forum about artificial intelligence. You can watch the entire interview on YouTube.

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Society does not accept when energy is wasted through AI unnecessarily

In the interview, Nadella said that the public expects something useful to be done with AI. Since AI would consume large amounts of energy, this must ultimately be justified in some way. He said:

We will quickly lose societal acceptance for using a scarce resource like energy to generate these tokens if these tokens do not improve healthcare, education, public sector efficiency, and the competitiveness of the private sector in all areas, big or small, right?

[…]

People need to say: “Oh, I acquired this AI capability and am now a better provider of a certain product or service in the real economy.”

Nadella also mentioned a specific example of what he would consider useful: If a doctor has more time for his patients thanks to AI, that would be an important advancement:

If a doctor can spend more time with the patient because AI takes care of transcription and enters the data into the EMR system as well as the correct billing code, so that the healthcare industry ultimately works better for the payer, the provider, and the patient – then this is an outcome that I believe we can all benefit from.

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Leveling up your buddies in Pokémon GO has never been easier than in the current event.

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

You can currently increase your buddy level in Pokémon GO really easily. With a certain item, it gets even better.

Currently, the “Buddy Class” event is taking place in Pokémon GO. Here, you can not only get a Shiny Goldeen more easily and receive Shiny Fidough for the first time, but also evolve some monsters faster, which usually require more time-consuming tasks.

But even buddy Pokémon that you don’t want to evolve can benefit greatly from the event, especially if you use a certain item.

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Make use of time, save time

Why do buddy Pokémon benefit? The number of hearts you can get with your buddy is increased during the event. For example, if you usually receive 1 heart for taking a snapshot with your buddy, you receive 2 during the event.

If you complete various tasks throughout the day, you can earn a significant amount of additional hearts. This means you can bring your monsters to the rank “Best Buddy” much faster.

What item should be used? To earn even more hearts with your buddy, you need to put the monster into the “excited” status. This can be done by interacting with your buddy for an extended period of time. It becomes easier if you have and use the item “Poffin”.

This will put your buddy immediately into the special mode and you can earn many more hearts. A user on Reddit shows that he managed to earn a whopping 42 hearts with his buddy using the mode during the event.

During the event, you can earn 6 hearts in each category that brings you hearts with your buddy, when the Pokémon is “excited”. Additionally, you only need half the regular walking distance to earn candies with a monster in this mode, even outside of the event.

In a self-test, I gave a monster in the event a Poffin, played with the Pokémon, and took a snapshot. This resulted in a substantial 14 hearts without much effort.

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How to obtain Poffin? Poffin is one of the rarer items in Pokémon GO. You cannot obtain the item at PokéStops or through raids. As a reward, you can only receive it through limited special research or the GO Pass.

In the current GO Pass, you receive a Poffin at level 31. If you have the Deluxe variant of the pass, you receive even 2 copies.

Additionally, you can obtain Poffin in the in-game shop. You need to spend 100 PokéCoins for each Knursp.

Besides the buddy event, there are several other contents waiting for you this month. If you want to know what those contents are, what you can expect, and when they are active in the game, feel free to check our overview with all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Players of Palworld have been trying to reach the tree since the release, and they will finally get the chance to do so soon

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Palworld celebrates its 2nd birthday with a new video. At the end, it shows that a long-held player wish will soon come true.

What is that wish? Since the release, there has been a gigantic tree in Palworld, located in the north of the map. It can be seen from afar, but is still unreachable. As soon as you fly to it, you hit an invisible wall.

Many players have already tried to reach it, as can be read on Reddit. The MeinMMO team also tried to fly there – without success.

The development team of Pocketpair has already confirmed that they want to turn the world tree into a functional area at some point. It is supposed to be accessible for the end of the story. As a new video for the 2nd anniversary now shows, this tree seems to finally be within reach.

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Tree in Palworld will soon become a new area

What is shown about the tree in the trailer? The Head of Publishing & Communications, Bucky, hosts the video. Towards the end, he interrupts his sentence and believes he hears a whale. The video shifts to a glowing, flying whale-pal, heading straight for the gigantic tree. The tree is still its own island, but it is particularly glowing in the video.

After that, it is shown that the release of the full version will still take place in 2026. Players will therefore be able to enter the gigantic tree sometime this year, which they have only been able to observe from afar so far.

If you want to watch the video yourself, you can do that on YouTube:

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What do players say about that? In the comments, many players are excited that they will finally be able to reach the tree. One user writes that he has been trying to get to this tree since the release. He apparently even managed to get through the barrier at some point and land on the island. However, according to his statement, it is empty. But he already knows that he will build his new base on this island.

What else is shown in the video? The video also introduces new pals that will appear in the game with the full release. Especially one swordfish has captured the community’s attention, as it takes its name literally.

The fish can actually pull its head along with the spine out of its body and then use it as a weapon. It is thus essentially a sword that can be drawn from its sheath.

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Female super soldiers in Warhammer 40,000 are currently dividing the community – this is how bad it really is

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

With the latest models, Games Workshop has introduced female Adepta Custodes for the first time in Warhammer 40,000. What has been on fans’ minds for almost 2 years is now causing heated discussions. MeinMMO editor and Warhammer expert Benedict Grothaus believes that the Custodes themselves are not the problem, but how they were introduced.

Since Friday, there has been a major topic in the community: the new female Custodes in Warhammer 40,000. With the New Year’s preview on Friday, January 16th, Games Workshop has officially shown Custodes minis with female heads for the first time.

As a fan of the hobby, the world, and the minis, I think the new models are really great. The detailed bolter spears alone (Hello?!) almost convinced me to put my beloved Sororitas aside for a while. However, regarding the lore side, I have to agree with the other fans who are currently outraged.

If you don’t know what this means exactly: the Adeptus Custodes are the elite guard of the Emperor of Mankind and the only soldiers in the Imperium that – aside from Primarchs – are even more powerful than Space Marines. They serve as the Emperor’s personal guard at the Golden Throne and are only subordinate to the Emperor himself.

Just like the Astartes, they are genetically modified, bred superhumans with almost god-like superpowers. And just like the Astartes, who consist only of men, the Custodes are also an all-male unit. At least that’s what was assumed until now.

In 2024, Games Workshop then claimed that there have always been female Custodes, even though they had never been seen until then. There is even a new official post about it (on Warhammer Community). Some fans felt almost tricked by this change. However, the situation is a bit more complicated.

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Do female Custodes lead to less focus on established power women?

The strong criticism comes from a rather small part of the community, while the larger part mocks the uproar, posts memes, or simply discusses it rationally. However, this does contribute to an overall large discussion.

But what are people actually upset about? Even though the discussion is often reduced to the point that men feel attacked, this is a very one-sided view. Because that is not the case, at least not for the most part.

As can be seen in the comments here on MeinMMO, as well as in many comments on Reddit, the topic is mainly heating up the emotions of lore fans. Reader Neni states:

I think the new Custodes models are great (except for the legs, which look too bulky to me). Lore-wise, however, it’s a disaster to introduce female Custodes after almost 50 years of established lore and to claim they have always been there. Why the established Sisters of Silence are not being developed is a mystery to me.

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To clarify: In Warhammer, there is a pure female counterpart to every all-male unit with its own rules and lore:

Many players, however, realistically just use the most powerful units in the game. If these models become more popular, more will be produced, and in the past, it has happened that unpopular armies were reduced. Games Workshop has stopped models when they did not sell enough. Therefore, some players’ fear of losing something is based on experience.

Warhammer 40k Sisters of Silence Jenetia Krole Title
The Sisters of Silence are a female order of “Blanks” and specifically fight psychers.

Absolute freedom is not always what one should strive for

One could argue that this way there is freedom of choice. That may also be true, but it was already not a problem to adjust one’s armies according to personal wishes, and it has often happened. Just look at the bright pink Space Marines, who enjoy great popularity.

However, limitations provide character and even promote creativity. When I am limited in my options, I have to think more about how to achieve what I want. Personally, I like to see limitations not as restrictions, but as guidelines for possibilities.

Moreover, Warhammer 40,000 is a dystopian world full of stark extremes and contrasts. There are no “good” people, war reigns everywhere, and the Imperium is a military autocracy. That there are limitations here is simply part of the narrative.

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No direct lore break, but…

A large part of Warhammer lore is intentionally kept vague. Games Workshop tends to be reticent and does not release specific information; much “knowledge” comes from the world and is based on the current state of research of the Imperium.

The lore is thus more flexible; some “retcons” or retroactive changes to the past can be explained with new insights in the world. However, the situation with the Custodes is different:

  • In the early rulebooks, it is stated that the recruits of the Custodes are selected from the “sons of the noble houses.”
  • However, Games Workshop has simply claimed that nowhere has it ever been stated that women cannot become Custodes.

Both statements are correct. Just because an imperial text states that sons are selected does not mean that only men are trained, and even if it does, it does not state that it is not possible for women. The specific wording here is important.

However, it is known about the Astartes, that women would not survive the process of creation. As the Custodes are comparable super soldiers, it would seem that the same applies here – exactly what Games Workshop makes clear in the new blog post. The problem is that the creators had never commented on this before.

Warhammer 40k custodes guard minis
Most Custodes wear helmets. Therefore, it cannot be said whether there are men or women in the armor.

The minor mention diminishes the impact of a significant change

Retcons have occurred frequently in Warhammer’s history and have enabled some of the coolest armies – Necrons, for example, who were massively changed for the 5th edition. Originally, they were mindless slaves of the C’tan, their (now) fallen gods. Today, they are perhaps the most powerful species in the galaxy.

When such retroactive changes come with cool lore justifications, they are rarely a problem. However, Games Workshop completely missed this with the female Custodes and deprived players of a potentially cool moment.

That women can become super soldiers is not excluded. Research is officially at a standstill at Warhammer 40,000, but the Adeptus Mechanicus is continually working on new possibilities in all areas.

Cool models and great possibilities are being lost in the discussion

If one of the high magi of the Mechanicus or an Apothecary of the Astartes had simply found a way to turn women into super soldiers, it would have opened up completely new paths and could have been accompanied by books and codices. As it is, the whole situation is simply a disheartening footnote, with female Custodes being a side note somewhere in imperial writings.

This is especially regrettable because the models really look good. I’ve even read more frequently on Reddit that some fans want to sell their current Custodes to get the new ones, because they just have more details.

The whole fuss about the new models is perhaps less a revolt of the nerds, but more an expression of frustration and disappointment – and rightly so, in my opinion. Games Workshop could have gotten much more out of this with less trouble and a big event. Unfortunately, such situations keep occurring, most recently with Terminus Decree: Games Workshop officially unveils one of the biggest secrets from Warhammer 40,000 and seals a cruel fate for the Emperor

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WoW has received a new specialization today – but Blizzard plans more

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

New information makes it clear that there could soon be even more specializations in World of Warcraft . Healing mages or tanking warlocks …

In World of Warcraft, Patch 12.0 is now live, introducing the Pre-Patch of Midnight. This brought some major changes that we have introduced to you here. One new addition is the introduction of a new specialization for demon hunters, the Devourer. However, Blizzard seems to be planning more specializations – a leak has made this clear. A survey asking what individual players think of the proposals has circulated in the past few days.

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What is this survey about? From time to time, individuals are selected by Blizzard to participate in surveys. Almost always, they are asked to keep the things mentioned in the survey confidential – but this almost never succeeds. This time, the survey found its way through the WoW subreddit into the public domain.

10 good ideas, but the lich wins

What specializations were considered? During the survey, participants were asked to select one of the following ideas that they found most interesting:

  • Tank Shaman: Master of the Earth Element, conjures rocks as physical shields or shatters them against enemies.
  • Tank Rogue: Based on parrying and dodging, heals with potions and weakens attackers with poisons.
  • Tank Warlock: Wields shield and mace, summons demons to use their life essence as a shield or send against enemies.
  • Healer Mage: Uses arcane energy to reverse time and heal wounds. With elemental magic, damage can be prevented before it occurs.
  • Healer Hunter: Utilizes melee and ranged attacks to distribute bandages and potions to those in need alongside their companion. Runs across the battlefield to provide first aid while the pet supports.
  • Support Priest: Blesses allies with Inner Fire, increasing their combat power. Enemies are punished with divine pain, building divine power that can then be used for strong finishers.
  • Support Paladin: Performs holy rituals to channel the Light and grant allies powerful blessings, increasing their strength and resilience in battle.
  • Ranged Monk: Overcharges their inner spirit to shoot Chi in the form of lightning and sharp projectiles.
  • Ranged Priest (Holy): A spellcaster who uses holy light and raging flames to purify enemies from a distance. Can rise into an angelic form that shoots radiant magic, attacking whole rows of enemies.
  • Ranged Death Knight: Unleashes the power of a lich to attack enemies with necrotic magic and frost, tormenting their souls. Summons corrupt phantoms, grasping hands, and chains of ice while outsmarting his own death with a phylactery.

Keep in mind that these are only statements from the survey. This does not mean that these specializations are actually in development or that we will definitely see them. They seem to be merely ideas that are being explored.

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Why more specializations? Specializations are significantly easier to create than entirely new classes – for which multiple specializations would have to be provided immediately. In WoW’s history, there has been a recurring desire to explore new paths with existing classes. This was something that was also experimented with in the “Season of Discoveries” of WoW Classic and was well received there.

For Blizzard, it would simply be an easier method to integrate new gameplay possibilities – and perhaps even to bring these in smaller patches instead of only with the release of an entirely new expansion. That was already the case with the Caller when it received a new specialization.

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One of the most beautiful MMORPGs on Steam can be played for free for almost a week

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

When it comes to the most beautiful MMORPGs, Pax Dei is a must. If you want to see for yourself, you can do so for free on Steam in the coming days.

Why is it worth trying out Pax Dei now? Until January 26, 2026, at 7 PM, you can download and play the MMORPG for free on Steam. The usual price for the game by Mainframe Industries is 29.99 euros. If you enjoy the free trial in the medieval world of Pax Dei, you can purchase the online adventure for 17.99 euros until February 2, 2026.

During the test, you will create a character in one of the live worlds. To let you try as many features of the MMORPG as possible during this time, you will receive a token for a plot of land on which you can build your own home. Additionally, the premium status is activated, granting you bonuses for experience gained and grace.

Speaking of grace: For the test, you will receive 200 grace. This is a game currency you can use to activate wonders (such as for fast travel or buffs) or pay the rent for your property.

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What happens if I do not buy the game immediately after the test? If you do not purchase Pax Dei by January 28, 2026, you will lose your plot of land. However, all materials earned will be placed in the redemption queue, where they will be stored until you revisit Pax Dei. Your character, skills, and inventory will also be saved.

So, if you decide to buy later, you will only need to find a new location to rebuild your home. The rest of your progress remains intact. A FAQ about the trial phase of Pax Dei can be found on Steam.

A visit to the world of Pax Dei is worthwhile

Is the game worth it? Pax Dei is an unconventional MMORPG that will surely not appeal to every genre fan. It places a strong focus on a sandbox experience, where collecting resources, building a house or an entire settlement, and social interaction are the main focus.

If you can relax while gathering and building, you might find a lot of joy in Pax Dei – despite or perhaps even because of the high grind factor. Especially since the game takes you into a beautiful medieval world that shines with its immense vistas and stunning panoramas.

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Another plus: The developers have addressed one of the biggest criticisms of the launch version: You can now also earn your property rent through the grace you earn. The land tokens are no longer tied to the optional subscription. You can learn more about it here: Beautiful MMORPG on Steam faces some criticism at launch, now publishes a long to-do list for upcoming updates

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A manager of an SSD company says, “the times of cheap 1TB SSDs” are over, confirming that the stock will be sold out by 2027

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Memory is already very expensive, but SSD prices are rising as well. A manager of one of the largest storage manufacturers, Kioxia, stated in a conversation that the era of cheap SSDs is over. And a sample already shows: The SSDs are as expensive as they have been for months.

What does the current situation look like? Those looking to buy new hardware for their gaming system or computer will be confronted with high prices: Memory is more expensive than ever and other components like graphics cards or SSDs are also becoming more expensive.

A CEO of Kioxia, one of the largest flash manufacturers in the world, recently stated that the era of cheap SSDs is over. For gamers, this also means they should expect rising prices in the SSD sector.

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SSDs are already getting more expensive and prices could continue to rise

Shunsuke Nakato, CEO of the Memory Business Unit at Kioxia, discussed the current market situation. Nakato described the current situation in an interview with the Korean publication Digital Daily:

To be honest, this year’s production volume is already sold out. The days of cheap 1TB SSDs for around 7,000 yen (about $45) are over.

He warns that the increasing demand for artificial intelligence will continue, describing the current market as a “high-end phase with high prices,” leading to a shortage of supply in both the corporate and consumer markets.

Regarding production costs, the Kioxia manager notes a price increase of “more than 30% compared to last year” and predicts that this trend will continue at least until 2027. He also stated:

Companies feel they fall behind as soon as they stop investing in AI, leaving them no choice but to keep investing.

What are the current prices like? Anyone looking to buy an NVMe SSD for their PC or console is already paying significantly more than half a year ago. We were able to confirm this with a sample we conducted on Geizhals.de. For comparability, we only compared models with 1TB.

  • The Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus 1TB was still around 75 euros in September 2025, now it is between 130 and 140 euros.
  • For the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD 1TB, you paid around 70 euros in September 2025, but now the price is rather around 130 euros.
  • The Crucial P3 Plus SSD 1TB was still just under 60 euros in September 2025, now you pay nearly 160 euros.

For all models, prices have risen noticeably in recent weeks and have even more than doubled in some cases, depending on the model. And so far, there seems to be no sign of prices stopping their rise.

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Hardware has become quite expensive. Some users are even going so far as to buy components that are 18 years old: DDR3 RAM and compatible processors are significantly cheaper. Retailers report that sales of old hardware have reportedly surged: Users are currently buying 18-year-old hardware out of desperation because modern memory is currently too expensive

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Warframe: Volt Prime Build in 2026 for Steel Path, Nuke and Eidolon Hunt

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

Volt Prime is one of the most versatile frames in Warframe, as he can perform many roles and also be powerful in endgame. Therefore, we show you 3 strong builds that you should definitely build.

What are these builds? In Warframe, there are many different activities, and Volt Prime particularly shines with three options. These are:

  • Steel Path: The mode that makes every activity on the star chart even harder.
  • Santuary Onslaught: The best mode to farm AFK (Away from Keyboard) XP.
  • Eidolon Hunts: The endgame activity that takes place at night in the Plains of Eidolon

To effectively get through all activities, you need the right build. For that, you have to invest a lot of time in grinding formas and mods.

So you don’t have to look for builds, we list the best ones and explain in a deep dive why these options are currently the best. Of course, we also list a large list of all mods, Archon shards, and Arcanes. With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the build you need:

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Build for Steel Path

Mods (DE)Mods (EN)
Ätzende Projection (Aura Mod)Corrosive Projection (Aura Mod)
Primed Trittsicher (Exilus Mod)Primed Sure Footed (Exilus Mod)
Schattenhafte VerstärkungUmbral Intensify
Primed KontinuitätPrimed Continuity
Primed FlussPrimed Flow
Archon: AusdehnungArchon Stretch
Rollender SchutzRolling Guard
SchocktruppeShock Trooper
AufnahmefähigkeitCapacitance
GleichgewichtEquilibrium
Important info and additional items for the build:
Item TypeGerman NameEnglish Name
Arcanes‣ Arkana: Geschwindigkeit
‣ Wechsel: Erweiterung		‣ Arcane Velocity
‣ Molt Augmented
Formas and Polarity ‣ 1x Omni-Forma (für Aura-Mod)
‣ 2x Forma -> Vazarin
‣ 2x Forma -> Naramon
‣ Umbra Forma		‣ 1x Omni-Forma (for Aura Mod)
‣ 2x Forma -> Vazarin
‣ 2x Forma -> Naramon
‣ Umbra Forma
Archon Shards‣ 2x Tau-gefertigte Purpurne Archon Scherbe (+15 % Fähigkeitsstärke)
‣ 2x Tau-gefertigte Purpurne Archon Scherbe (+15 % Fähigkeitsdauer)
‣ 1x Tau-gefertigte Safrangelbe Archon Scherbe (+37.5 Aktivierungsgeschwindigkeit)		‣ 2x Tauforged Crimson Archon Shard (+15 % Ability Strength)
‣ 2x Tauforged Crimson Archon Shard (+15 % Ability Duration)
‣ 1x Tauforged Amber Archon Shard (+37.5 Casting Speed)
Helmith Ability ‣ Brüllen (Gegen Geschwindigkeit tauschen)‣ Roar (Replace Speed)
Parazon Mods‣ Kraftentzug
‣ Aus Den Augen
‣ Blut Für Leben		‣ Power Drain
‣ Out Of Sight
‣ Blood For Life

Which weapons and companions should I take with me?

  • Primary weapon: Tenet Glaxion (Magnetic Element)
  • Secondary weapon: Laetum
  • Melee weapon: Praedos
  • Companion: Panzer Vulpaphyla

How does the build play?

  1. Activate “Discharge” to benefit from “Capacitance” and increase your survivability as well as that of your allies nearby. This way, you can pin your enemies in your vicinity.
  2. Now activate Shock Trooper
  3. Then activate Roar
  4. Now place an Electric Shield and lift it up
    • Repeat the rotation when you see new enemies or your abilities are no longer in cooldown.

This build mainly focuses on the damage you deal with your weapons. Your abilities only support you in pinning enemies on the map as well as increasing your survivability and weapon damage. With the right weapon builds, you can play defense, survival, and Void Cascades up to your enemy’s level cap “Level 9999” without breaking a sweat.

Next, we continue with our Nuke build for Volt Prime on Page 2.

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Source(s):
  1. Steel Path - Build
  2. Nuke - Build
  3. Eidolon - Build
  4. Eidolon - Build
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