Battlefield 6 disappoints pilots, nerfs jets – Patch notes for update 1.1.3.5

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

Battlefield 6 has released a change to the jets with update 1.1.3.5, but it is exactly the opposite of what pilots urgently desire.

How does Battlefield 6 disappoint the pilots? Anyone who enjoys flying jets has had a difficult time in Battlefield 6 for months. The aircraft has struggled with issues since release, leading some pilots to demand more love for their flying monsters months ago.

While the developers have addressed some of the issues since then, many pilots remain dissatisfied. EA has now released update 1.1.3.5, which went live on January 20. However, instead of bringing urgently needed fixes for the jets, the update brought a nerf for the jets’ cannons (via EA.com).

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This is the nerf: With update 1.1.3.5, the cannons of the jets deal less damage to other aircraft, including helicopters. Jets now require about 40% more hits to destroy an enemy aircraft. Since there have been no changes to the helicopters’ armament, the attack helicopter now stands a significantly better chance in aerial combat with jets than before the update.

“The big jet update we’ve all been waiting for”

This is how the community reacts: Many comments on social media show frustration and confusion over the nerf. Silk, a YouTuber and Twitch streamer considered one of the best pilots in the game, writes on X in an ironic post:

“The big jet update we’ve all been waiting for. We’re so back.”

He also lists various criticisms that jets currently face, which the update does not address, such as spawn camping at jet spawns, bugs affecting the flares, and the aircraft’s radar, which has been broken for months.

Other users adopt a similar tone. One comments: “Another nerf for vehicles. You really hate what you’re famous for.”

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Here’s what else is in update 1.1.3.5: The patch also included improvements to responsiveness, consistency, and sprint behavior during melee attacks. Additionally, the user interface and HUD have been slightly improved.

You can see the full patch notes for update 1.1.3.5 here:

Patch notes for update 1.1.3.5
  • VEHICLES
    • A bug was fixed that caused vehicles to explode when a takedown was executed on an enemy soldier lying on the vehicle.
    • The damage of jet cannons against other jets and helicopters has been reduced; approximately 40% more hits are now required to destroy enemy air targets.
  • WEAPONS
    • Bipod attachments now correctly show no permanent bonus to hipfire accuracy, as this bonus only applies when the bipod is deployed.
    • A bug was fixed where the GRIM 1.50x scope for the DB-12 cost fewer equipment points than intended (15 instead of 25).
    • A bug was fixed where the iron sights of the RPKM shot too low when using the short barrel.
    • A bug was fixed where the TR-7 light barrel incorrectly increased muzzle velocity.
    • The input behavior for deploying the bipod has been corrected for the “Alternative”, “Left-Handed Alternative”, “Southpaw”, and “Legacy Southpaw” control schemes; the button now follows the melee assignment.
    • The attack speed for knife strikes has been increased.
    • The buffering behavior for knife and hammer attacks has been improved.
    • The consistency of timing for damage dealt during melee against opponents and the environment has been improved.
    • The consistency of recoil modifiers when using a controller has been improved across various weapons.
    • Interrupting the sprint during melee has been optimized: The sprint is now only interrupted until the attack hits the target, rather than for the entire duration of the animation.
    • On the shooting range, targets can now take damage as they are getting back up.
    • Shooting with a suppressor now creates a small muzzle flash that is only visible up close.
  • GADGETS
    • A bug was fixed where the GDPIS was not destroyed when attacked by the XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone, defibrillators, or the repair tool.
    • A bug was fixed where the sniper decoy did not correctly hide the scope glint from nearby snipers.
    • Assault Ladder:
      • Ladders above the player can now be correctly climbed.
      • A bug was fixed where soldiers were unexpectedly thrown away when trying to enter a ladder.
      • The climbing animations for soldiers have been improved.
  • UI & HUD
    • A new option to customize the crosshair color in weapon and gadget sights has been added.
    • A bug was fixed where navigation on the start screen could get stuck on the bulletin board.
    • Incorrect displays of reload times for LMGs in the weapon menus have been corrected.
    • Improvements to soldier lighting in the main menu: The lighting has been optimized to enhance the visual quality of the soldier characters.
    • The “crosshair color” option now correctly updates colors for thermal scopes and other supported gadgets.
  • VFX & VIDEO
    • The particle effects from explosions have been adjusted by reducing the strength of the shockwave.

REDSEC

  • WEAPONS
    • A bug was fixed where the reduction of movement speed after a jump landing in REDSEC was inconsistent compared to other modes.
  • MAP & MODES
    • Gauntlet mode “Data Exchange”: A rare bug was fixed where the drone could disappear permanently when drives were dropped exactly as it landed.
  • UI & HUD
    • Battle Royale:
      • A bug was fixed where the armor display temporarily disappeared.
      • The symbol for the incendiary airburst launcher was incorrectly shown as a grenade in the loot feed; this has been corrected.
    • Gauntlet:
      • The armor display no longer disappears when the equipment is quickly edited.

In Battlefield 6, everyone is currently waiting for the start of Season 2. This was rumored to not take long, but as a leak revealed, the content update was postponed before it was officially announced: New leak about Battlefield 6 annoys fans: “Dice is trying to set a new record for the lowest player count”

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Hytale: All Mobs in the Game and Where to Find Them

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Hytale you must have seen all the monsters in the game at least once. We will tell you which monsters are in Hytale and where to find them.

Why would you want to find all the monsters? In Hytale, you progress primarily through exploration. Along the way, you will discover many different monsters in the game. Currently, there are 240 different monsters that you can discover.

All discovered creatures are recorded in your journal, which you can submit at the “Forgotten Temple” at the “Heart of Orbis” as a “Memory”. This fills your compendium and unlocks new crafting recipes like the teleporters.

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All Monsters in Hytale and Where to Find Them

You will not find all the monsters in Hytale in one spot, but in various locations in the game. Some are only found in specific biomes, others only at certain altitudes. We have listed all monsters here and categorized them as you would find them in the compendium at the “Forgotten Temple”. We regularly expand and complete the list as we discover more monsters.

Freshwater

NameLocation/Region
BluegillSeedling Woods
CatfishSeedling Woods
Clownfish
CrabZone 1 Shore
FrostgillFrostmarch Tundra
Blue JellyfishZone 2 Shallow Ocean
Cyan JellyfishZone 2 Shallow Ocean
Green Jellyfish
Man of WarZone 2 Shore
Red Jellyfish
Yellow Jellyfish
LobsterThe Fens
MinnowForgotten Temple
PikeThe Fens
PiranhaThe Fens
Black PiranhaBoreal Reach
Pufferfish
SalmonBoreal Reach
SnapjawBoreal Reach
Blue Tang
Chevron Tang
Lemon Peel TangZone 1 Shallow Ocean
Sailfin Tang
Rainbow TroutSeedling Woods

Mythic

NameLocation/Region
Frost Dragon
Emberwulf
Shadow Knight
WraithCharred Woodlands
YetiBoreal Reach

Avian

NameLocation/Region
Archaeopteryx
BatSeedling Woods
Ice BatBoreal Reach
BluebirdForgotten Temple
Crow
DuckForgotten Temple
GreenfinchForgotten Temple
FlamingoBadlands
HawkThe Fens
Brown OwlForgotten Temple
Snowy OwlBoreal Reach
Parrot
Penguin
PigeonThe Fens
Pterodactyl
RavenSeedling Woods
Sparrow
TetrabirdSeedling Woods
Vulture
WoodpeckerSeedling Woods

Abyssal

NameLocation/Region
Moray EelGolden Steppes
Hammerhead Shark
Lava Shellfish
TrilobiteBoreal Reach
Black TrilobiteBadlands
Humpback WhaleZone 2 Shallow Ocean

Elemental

NameLocation/Region
Earthen GolemSeedling Woods
Ember Golem
Frost Golem
Sandswept GolemBadlands
Thunder Golem
Firesteel GolemThe Fens
Living SparkBadlands
Ember Spirit
Frost Spirit
Root Spirit
Thunder Spirit

Undead

NameLocation/Region
Undead Chicken
Undead CowCharred Woodlands
Ghoul
Skeleton HorseCharred Woodlands
Armored Skeleton Horse
Bleached HoundZone 4 Shore Tier 5
Undead Pig
Skeleton ArcherSeedling Woods
Skeleton ArchmageThe Fens
Burnt Skeleton Alchemist
Burnt Skeleton ArcherSeedling Woods
Burnt Skeleton GunnerCharred Woodlands
Burnt Skeleton Knight
Burnt Skeleton LancerCharred Woodlands
Burnt Skeleton PraetorianThe Fens
Burnt Skeleton SoldierThe Fens
Burnt Skeleton Wizard
Skeleton FighterDrifting Plains
Frost Skeleton ArcherThe Everfrost
Frost Skeleton Archmage
Frost Skeleton FighterFrostmarch Tundra
Frost Skeleton Knight
Frost Skeleton MageThe Everfrost
Frost Skeleton Ranger
Frost Skeleton Scout
Frost Skeleton SoldierBoreal Reach
Incandescent Skeleton FighterSeedling Woods
Incandescent Skeleton Footmen
Incandescent Skeleton HeadThe Fens
Incandescent Skeleton MageSeedling Woods
Skeleton KnightSeedling Woods
Skeleton MageThe Fens
Skeleton Pirate Captain
Skeleton Pirate Gunner
Skeleton Pirate Striker
Skeleton RangerSeedling Woods
Sandswept Skeleton Archer
Sandswept Skeleton Archmage
Sandswept Skeleton AssassinGolden Steppes
Sandswept Skeleton GuardBadlands
Sandswept Skeleton Mage
Sandswept Skeleton Ranger
Sandswept Skeleton ScoutGolden Steppes
Sandswept Skeleton Soldier
Skeleton ScoutSeedling Woods
Skeleton SoldierThe Fens
Werewolf
Zombie
Aberrant Zombie
Burnt Zombie
Frost Zombie
Sandswept ZombieDesolate Basin

Kweebec

NameLocation/Region
Kweebec RootlingForgotten Temple
Kweebec SaplingForgotten Temple
Kweebec SeedlingForgotten Temple
Kweebec SproutlingForgotten Temple

Feran

NameLocation/Region
Feran Burrower
Feran Civilian M
Feran Civilian WGolden Steppes
Feran Cub
Feran LongtoothGolden Steppes
Feran Sharptooth
Feran WindwalkerGolden Steppes

Critter

NameLocation/Region
Cactee
FrogForgotten Temple
GeckoThe Fens
Silk LarvaSeedling Woods
MeerkatGolden Steppes
MoleratThe Fens
MouseSeedling Woods
RatSeedling Woods
ScorpionDesolate Basin
Magma SlugCharred Woodlands
Frost SnailEverfrost
Magma SnailThe Fens
CobraBadlands
Marsh SnakeThe Fens
Rattle Snake
SpiderThe Fens
Cave SpiderSeedling Woods
SquirrelForgotten Temple

Voidspawn

NameLocation/Region
Void CrawlerSeedling Woods
Void EyeSeedling Woods
Void LarvaThe Fens
Void SpawnSeedling Woods
Void Spectre

Goblin

NameLocation/Region
Goblin Duke
Goblin HermitSeedling Woods
Goblin LobberDesolate Basin
Goblin MinerSeedling Woods
Goblin Ogre
Goblin Scavenger
Goblin ScrapperSeedling Woods
Goblin Thief

Scarak

NameLocation/Region
Scarak Broodmother
Scarak Defender
Scarak FighterDesolate Basin
Scarak LouseBadlands
Scarak SeekerBadlands

Outlander

NameLocation/Region
Outlander BerserkerBoreal Reach
Outlander BruteThe Everfrost
Outlander InitiateThe Everfrost
Outlander HunterBoreal Reach
Outlander MarauderBoreal Reach
Outlander Unsworn
Outlander PriestThe Everfrost
Outlander SorcererThe Everfrost
Outlander StalkerBoreal Reach

Livestock

NameLocation/Region
AntelopeGolden Steppes
ArmadiloDesolate Basin
BisonThe Everfrost
Bison Calf
BoarSeedling Woods
Boar PigletSeedling Woods
BunnyForgotten Temple
CamelGolden Steppes
Camel Calf
ChickenDrifting Plains
ChickDrifting Plains
Desert Chicken
Desert ChickDesolate Basin
CowDrifting Plains
CalfDrifting Plains
DoeForgotten Temple
StagForgotten Temple
GoatThe Fens
KidThe Fens
HorseSeedling Woods
FoalSeedling Woods
Moose BullFrostmarch Tundra
Moose CowFrostmarch Tundra
MosshornDrifting Plains
MouflonFrostmarch Tundra
Mouflon LambBoreal Reach
PigDrifting Plains
PigletThe Fens
RabbitDrifting Plains
RamGolden Steppes
Ram LambGolden Steppes
SheepSeedling Woods
LambDrifting Plains
SkrillGolden Steppes
Skrill Chick
TurkeyThe Fens
Turkey ChickThe Fens
WarthogGolden Steppes
Warthog PigletGolden Steppes

Predator

NameLocation/Region
Grizzly BearSeedling Woods
Polar BearFrostmarch Tundra
FoxDrifting Plains
HyenaGolden Steppes
Snow LeopardBoreal Reach
Sabertooth TigerGolden Steppes
Black WolfDrifting Plains
White WolfBoreal Reach

Voidtaken

NameLocation/Region
The Hedera

Trork

NameLocation/Region
Trork Brawler
Trork Chieftain
Trork Guard
Trork HunterSeedling Woods
Trork MaulerSeedling Woods
Trork Sentry
Trork ElderSeedling Woods
Trork WarriorThe Fens

Reptile

NameLocation/Region
CrocodileBadlands
Fen StalkerThe Fens
Sand LizardBadlands
Cave Raptor
Cave Rex
Snap Dragon
Rhino ToadCharred Woodlands
Magma Rhino ToadBadlands
TortoiseBadlands
Trillodon

Have you discovered monsters that we’re missing? Feel free to let us know in the comments! In Hytale, there are not only numerous monsters but also many animals that you can tame and that can help you survive. You can learn more about the animals of Hytale in our guide: Hytale: Everything you need to know about animals

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Pokémon GO brings you a completely new form of a legendary monster for 2 days

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Dynamax debut of a legendary monster has been announced. However, you only have 2 days to obtain it.

While there are hundreds of monsters and countless legendary variants in Pokémon GO, the selection of Dynamax monsters is still relatively limited. Therefore, there are Pokémon that celebrate their debut in this form again and again.

The next Dynamax monster has now been announced. If you want to obtain it, you need to hurry a bit.

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Dyna Battle Weekend with Strong Attacker

What kind of monster is this? It is the legendary monster Ho-Oh from Generation 2. It will be available in 5-star Dynamax raids during a Dyna Battle Weekend from Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 6:00 AM to Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

As Ho-Oh is a strong Fire-type attacker, the monster could be a great addition to your Dyna teams.

You can also obtain the monster as shiny. However, the chances of this are not additionally increased.

What bonuses are there in the event? During the Dyna Battle Weekend, the following bonuses are active in the game:

  • The collection limit for Dyna particles will be increased to 1,600
  • 1/4 of the usual walking distance needed to obtain Dyna particles
  • Power sources refresh more frequently
  • 8 times the amount of Dyna particles from power sources

What limited research is available? Already before the event, starting Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 AM, you will receive a free limited research task. You have until Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM to complete it.

There you will receive a Dynamax Kabuto and candies for the monster as rewards. You can also snag Dyna particles here.

For $4.99 (approximately €5), you can also purchase an event ticket. This will grant you another limited research task in which you receive 6,400 Dyna particles and 25,000 experience points. Additionally, ticket holders will earn double experience points for Dyna battles during the event, as well as more candies and XL candies when participating in 5-star Dyna battles.

When will the monster return? Typically, monsters in Pokémon GO are rotated back into the game at some point. When that will happen for Dynamax Ho-Oh is currently not known. If you want to have the attacker, you should take advantage of the event to secure it.

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The WoW Midnight is not live yet, but it has already changed how the game is developed forever.

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

World of Warcraft may get a “second Cataclysm” – as the developers want to fill the old world with new life.

Looking back at the past of WoW, there are some expansions that weren’t received well. One of them was “Cataclysm”. Although the story was good, many did not like the add-on because old areas were completely overhauled and old content was removed irretrievably.

Since then, Blizzard has been reluctant to massively renew old areas. While there are occasionally individual areas – like Arathi Highlands or Darkshore – often only minor changes have been made and the general structure of the zone has been retained.

However, the overwhelming feedback on “Midnight” during the beta ensures that the developers are now taking a real run-up and have big plans for Northrend.

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What was said? In a video from Game Informer, various WoW developers talk about the future of the game and especially the upcoming expansion “The Last Titan”. They also discuss their concerns and fears they had when announcing the World Souls saga – especially the return to old areas.

New areas expected – Old areas delivered

What was the concern? With a new expansion, there are always high expectations that have formed clearly over the past 20 years. There are new areas and usually entirely unknown cultures to explore. Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of WoW, said:

It is actually essential that when we build a living world, we are able to tell new stories in familiar areas. It would be so limiting if we say that the most iconic areas in World of Warcraft cannot be utilized because we say: “We have already told a story there, which existed at a certain moment in time, and sorry, we can never go back there again.”

We are excited to finally tackle that.

At least our impression during the beta was, that Blizzard has surpassed itself with the overhaul of the Blood Elf area.

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Why did Midnight make the difference? When Midnight was in development, the developers were nervous about how the “new areas” of the expansion would be received by the community. After all, the Immersangwald is essentially not a “new area”, but an ancient zone from The Burning Crusade that has been fundamentally revamped and renewed for Midnight.

According to Paul Kubit, the Associate Game Director:

I think we were very open about being quite nervous about returning to Quel’Thalas due to the implied promise that you explore unknown areas in a WoW expansion and see new cultures and faces. And now having this story, which is itself very cool – seeing Silvermoon again, how it has grown and how the characters have changed – brings a lot of excitement. Even if it doesn’t have quite the same “We’re traveling to the Dragon Isles, to a place we’ve never seen before” feel.

How much of Northrend will be revamped? Although there are no concrete statements about it yet, it currently sounds like the answer is “everything”. Because Blizzard wants to avoid having “new area” seen right next to “visually outdated areas”. That is also one of the reasons why the Ghostlands and Zul’Aman were revamped for Midnight at the same time, so that there is a large, continuous, and visually coherent experience.

To achieve that in Northrend, there is really no other option but to perform a complete overhaul here as well and maybe consolidate a few areas.

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Are you excited for The Last Titan and the finale of the World Souls saga? If so, there should be new information about it later this year. Because BlizzCon takes place in September – and most people assume Blizzard will already give a first look at the 13th expansion of World of Warcraft.

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In a recent anime, a princess swiftly beats everyone up

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A princess must be pretty, nice, and courteous. Or, as in this anime, simply settle everything with brute force from her fists.

There are anime where you think: What the hell am I actually watching? I often look out for such anime – simply because I like to experience something new and want to remain open to fresh ideas. The last thing on my mind is actually another spin-off of the (rather exaggerated) “villainess” genre.

But “May I Ask for One Final Thing?” has just the kind of twist that is enough to keep me entertained.

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The trailer for the unusual Villainess anime May I Ask for One Final Thing?

A princess chooses the path of brute force

What is the anime about? Scarlet El Vandimion is the daughter of a count and has been promised in marriage to the prince of her country since childhood, as soon as they reach adulthood. To preserve the reputation of her house, she endures his humiliations.

At a ball, the prince draws all attention to Scarlet. He accuses her of bullying an ordinary woman named Terenezza Hopkins, simply because she has won the prince’s heart. Terenezza is apparently lying and seems to have seduced the prince. At this moment of humiliation, he also annuls his engagement to Scarlet – which is a release for her.

Before leaving the ball, she asks: “May I ask for one final thing?”

The prince agrees, and her wish follows promptly: “May I punch this bitch in the face?”

Yes, and then … Scarlet does exactly that. She not only coldly beats up Terenezza but also all the other nobles at the ball, including the prince. Blood sprays, walls are smashed, and people fly all over the ballroom.

Freed from her social obligations, she can – much to her brother’s distress and the second prince’s delight – tackle other problems in the world, which she mostly solves with her fists. There hardly is an episode where Scarlet’s face doesn’t get some blood splatters.

May I Ask For One Final Thing vent my sorrows
Scarlet makes short work of everyone who annoys her.

Where can you watch the anime? The anime “May I Ask for One Final Thing?” is currently available on Crunchyroll and consists of 13 episodes. So you can comfortably binge-watch it over a weekend.

Who is the anime worth it for? Basically for anyone who just wants to relax a bit and not think too much. The story is rather shallow but entertaining enough. The characters are all “nice” and interesting enough to keep watching – but one shouldn’t expect a complex story here.

It’s the usual “political intrigues at a superficial level in a magical fantasy world,” which exists in almost every villainess anime – but with the uniqueness that Scarlet enforces her plans with the violence of her fists. That is immensely satisfying.

Is this the best anime I have ever seen? No, definitely not. The characters are sometimes quite one-dimensional, and somehow you get the impression that you have seen most of them as archetypes in two or twenty other anime. I also believe that the length of 13 episodes is perfect because at some point, “She just beats everyone up” wears off a bit. 13 more episodes wouldn’t have been necessary, but this length was optimal.

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Yet the anime has enough fresh ideas to simply be “something different.” The fact that the protagonist is rooted in her own world and not “the chosen one summoned from another world” is a nice twist. In fact, the idea that the “Isekai” person is the villain is a great thing.

The “villainess” genre has worn out extremely quickly and belongs to the anime representatives where one can say: “If you know one, you know them all” – Scarlet with her brute mentality is a novelty that can at least entertain for 13 episodes.

The past anime season may have been a bit weak, but at least a few small highlights like “May I Ask for One Final Thing?” ensure that it’s worth taking a closer look at one or two series.
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Fan wonders if a Power Armor from Fallout can be built, community finds two issues

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

The Power Armor from Fallout is one of the most important technologies for the wasteland inhabitants. Now a fan is wondering if it could be replicated in the real world, but the community finds two problems.

What is the Power Armor from Fallout? The Power Armor was developed by West-Tek before the Great War (October 23, 2077), in 2065. In Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, they are powered by a fusion core, a small nuclear battery.

A Power Armor would make you stronger in almost every category. Strength, radiation resistance, and armor are significantly enhanced by the Power Armor, but sneaking with it becomes rather difficult.

The Reddit user Bright_Permission881 has wondered if such a Power Armor could exist in reality and if it would function.

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Community finds two major problems for a real Power Armor

What are the problems with a real Power Armor? The Reddit user deejay-tech addresses both problems directly: the weight of the armor and the power supply.

Since the Power Armor in Fallout is bulletproof, the real armor would have to be well-armored accordingly. The user writes that the amounts of metal needed to make the armor as bulletproof as in the games or the series would be immense.

The high weight required to make the armor safe directly affects the second problem: the power supply. According to the user, such a heavy armor would also need a corresponding battery. In the Fallout universe, this power source is the fusion core (Fallout 4 and 76), which is purely fictional.

Another user writes that our current state of development for power supply is not sufficient for us to build a real Power Armor. However, he notes that everything else, except for the power supply, is feasible (reddit.com).

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The issue of power supply is also a major topic. In the fourth episode of the project, Hacksmith Industries discusses realistic power supplies and how their lithium battery, which is about the size of a cereal box, can barely power the suit for seven minutes.

With eight of these lithium batteries, the suit can eventually be powered for an hour. The YouTuber goes further and shows how much energy a fusion core from the games would provide. According to him, 300 milliliters of nuclear energy is enough to run their Power Armor for over 100 years. Currently, their armor is powered by a mix of compressed air, electronics, and gasoline.

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Strategy game on Steam is like a mix of Civilization and Crusader Kings, costs only 4 €

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Currently, you can get a strategy game on Steam for only €4, a game that combines the gameplay of Civilization with stories reminiscent of Crusader Kings.

Which game is it? It refers to Old World. The 4X strategy game from Mohawk Games initially resembles the famous Civilization series, and Soren Johnson, the lead designer of Civilization 4, is behind the project.

Old World was released on May 5, 2020, initially exclusively on the Epic Games Store. The release on Steam and GOG followed on May 19, 2022. Since then, the strategy game has continued to receive updates and DLCs. The last DLC for Old World was released in March 2025 and unleashed the wrath of the gods upon you.

On Steam, you can currently get Old World for €3.99 instead of the usual €39.99. This offer is only valid until January 22, 2026.

Here you can see the trailer for the “Wrath of Gods” DLC for Old World:

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Old World: Trailer for the DLC Wrath of Gods for the strategy game on Steam

Civilization meets Crusader Kings in Antiquity

What kind of game is this? At its core, it is a 4X strategy game that closely resembles Civilization. You initially choose a people and your leader. Some peoples allow you to choose from several different leaders, each with their own bonuses.

After that, you select the map and difficulty level for your game. There are pre-made historical maps, but you can also create a random map. Once you are in the game, you’ll encounter the first mechanics familiar from the Civilization series:

  • The map is divided into many small hexagonal fields. Many of these contain important resources like horses, stone, or iron.
  • You found cities with settlers; with workers, you build farms, mines, and many other buildings around your cities.

The first major difference from Civilization is that you do not lead your people through the various ages of human history. The game begins in Antiquity and remains there. Additionally, Old World mixes in some family mechanics known from Crusader Kings.

You are not only leading your people through the game, but also your dynasty: Family members are repeatedly involved in events and dilemmas that can impact their future. If your family dies out, the game ends.

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Old World is “the true Civ-killer”

What do players say about Old World? On Steam, the strategy game is rated “very positive” – out of over 5,000 reviews, 82% recommend the game. Old World is thus received much better than other titles that aimed to establish themselves as “Civ killers,” such as Humankind or Ara: History Untold.

Regarding player numbers on Steam, Old World trails significantly behind the well-known Civilization series. Even the controversial Civ 7 had nearly 10,000 concurrent players in the past 24 hours (as of January 20, 2026, 12:20 PM, via SteamDB). Old World had about 1,300 concurrent players in the same timeframe (via SteamDB).

Nonetheless, fans insist that Old World is the better game:

  • User Fouadh writes in his Steam review: “This is the true civ killer.” At that time, he had already invested over 4,700 hours into the game.
  • robeofmanhog writes as a Civ fan after over 3,800 hours in his Steam review: “If you’re a fan of the 4X genre, this is a must play.”

As a strong alternative to Civilization, which still receives updates, Old World also made it onto our list of the best strategy games in 2025. From real-time strategy to building, including new hits and old classics, everything is included. So be sure to stop by if you’re looking for more recommendations: The 15 best strategy games for PC 2025

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“Bungie must really feel secure” – Marathon is set to release in 2 months and players believe this is a good sign for the shooter

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie has confirmed with a new trailer that Marathon will be released in 2 months. Some fans believe this is a good sign.

What is Marathon? Marathon is an extraction shooter (PvPvE) in the first-person perspective, developed by Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2. Gameplay-wise, Marathon is a classic extraction shooter with elements of a hero shooter.

  • You prepare a loadout before each round and spawn on a map with NPC enemies and other players.
  • During a run, you collect loot and complete assignments to improve your character.
  • You embody a so-called runner. These are cybernetic mercenaries, each with different abilities. There is, for example, an assassin who can become invisible or a scout who uses a pulse to detect enemies.

Now Bungie has released a new trailer that reveals the exact release date and the contents of each edition, including a collector’s box for 229 euros.

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Developers of Marathon introduce the game characters in the video

Here is the new information: Bungie has announced with a new gameplay trailer that Marathon will be released on March 5, 2026, in 2 months. Additionally, you can now pre-order Marathon in various versions.

  • Standard Edition: €39.99
  • Deluxe Edition: €59.99
  • Collector’s Edition without game: €170.00
  • Collector’s Edition with game: €229.99

With the Collector’s Edition, you will receive among other things a statue of the runner “Thief”, postcards, and a lenticular poster – basically a flip picture that creates the illusion of movement.

Here you can watch the new trailer on YouTube:

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No Pre-order Despite Initial Optimism

Here are the reactions to the trailer: On YouTube, there are mixed reactions to the trailer. Some users feel that the game looks better than during initial tests about a year ago. Others praise the aesthetics.

A comment under the trailer also suggests that the release date is a sign that Bungie feels good about the game and its current state of development:

  • “Wow, I thought it would be out at the end of March. Bungie must be really confident about the current state of the game.”

The comment received over 230 likes in less than 24 hours. Some responses elaborated that they had actually enjoyed the recent playtests a lot.

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Are there also negative reactions? Many users advise against pre-ordering, even if they like the game so far. Some speculate that there will be a final public test in February, where interested players can get another impression. Others hope, similar to ARC Raiders, that there will be a PvE mode.

MyMMO editor Dariusz still belongs to the skeptics. While he is a big fan of the shooter’s style and thinks some of the playable runner skins look very exciting, he is also concerned that it could be very frustrating to play against some of them in PvP: The 7 classes of Marathon look exciting for loot goblins like me, but I know I will hate my opponents

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RuneScape shows new roadmap for 2026, immediately throws out Pay2Win

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The RuneScape franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 and the festivities are kicking off today in RuneScape 3 with an update that everyone has probably been waiting for.

What is happening today in RuneScape? The developers of RuneScape have announced the start of their anniversary year in a video and blog post on runescape.com. They not only shared a roadmap for 2026 but also immediately completed the first step.

After a 2025 survey, players wanted the in-game “Treasure Hunter” system, which enabled microtransactions and pay-to-win, to be removed from RuneScape. That is exactly what the developers have now done, completely removing the system from their game. But that was just a small part of what is supposed to happen in 2026.

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Packed Roadmap for 2026

What do the developers have planned? The developers of RuneScape want to implement a lot of updates to the MMORPG in 2026. They have already announced important milestones in their roadmap, to which countless more small changes are supposed to be added.

The updates include:

  • Removal of Treasure Hunter
  • Update/Overhaul of user interface
  • Cosmetic toggle (option to turn cosmetic effects on and off)
  • Graphical enhancements of locations, starting with free locations
  • Free Runemetrics
  • Overhaul of the combat system (“aiming to make the combat more intuitive and easier to learn”)
  • Overhaul of original gameplay
  • Redesign of daily activities (“We want RuneScape to be a game that is fun”)
  • Redesign of Aura
  • Improvement of the Grand Exchange
  • Improvement of RuneScape’s social systems
  • API support (“Plugins allow the community to develop tools, features, and functionalities that provide unique experiences and give players more control over how they interact with the game”)
  • Streamlining of the game’s visual identity

What new features are coming? The developers of Hytale want to improve not only existing systems but also enhance the game with further innovations. They are already mentioning:

  • Havenhythe – the largest area expansion (with the most new locations in the history of the game)
  • New bosses
  • Increase of Hunter skill to level 110
  • Player avatar update
  • Update and expansion of the player-owned houses system
  • New missions, events, additional balance, new leagues

The complete roadmap with all changes and when to expect them can be seen here:

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The complete roadmap of RuneScape 3 for 2026.

With the ambitious roadmap for RuneScape 3, the developers are taking the first step into their anniversary year. Announcements for the other games in the franchise are also expected in the coming weeks. To find out what else the developers have planned for 2026, you can read here: The head of RuneScape gives the MMORPG a new life for its birthday, plans massive changes for 2026

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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.12.0 – Minor Update Restricts Exploiter

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time < 1 minutes

Update 1.12.0 for ARC Raiders is live and brings improvements to the game that many fans have eagerly awaited on a special map. We will list what has changed.

What kind of update is this? On January 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM German time, Update 1.12.0 for ARC Raiders was released. This includes only minor adjustments for game balance and is approximately 606.2 MB on Steam. In the current blog post regarding the changes, no new game content was communicated, so it is quite possible that you can expect these in a future update. 

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ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.12.0

What do the patch notes say? We have translated the English patch notes for you. With the following changes, you can expect after downloading Update 1.12.0:

  • An exploit to duplicate items has been fixed.
  • An exploit to duplicate ammunition has been fixed.
  • Some cases have been fixed where players could damage others behind geometry.
  • Various locations outside the map on Stella Montis have been fixed.

Especially the last two points will relieve players now, as there are many Raiders in matches who have made it their mission to glitch behind walls to leave the map. These perpetrators could then ambush unsuspecting players without giving them a chance to defend themselves. This should hopefully be a thing of the past now.

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Aside from that, there is also good news from the developers of ARC Raiders. They admit that they are considering a walkable social space in Speranza, as many players have wished for this since release. More about this can be found here in our article: The developers of ARC Raiders confirm further plans for Speranza, but are waiting for “the right moment”

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CEO of Razer advocates for more AI in game development, says: “Gamers love AI – they just don’t know it yet”

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Razer‑Boss Min‑Liang Tan explains in the Decoder podcast by Nilay Patel why AI does not just mean holograms and anime waifus, but can truly relieve developers – and why gamers might benefit from it, even if they are currently skeptical.

How does Razer plan to use AI in development? Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan was featured in January 2026 at the CES technology fair in Las Vegas on the Decoder podcast by The Verge. There, he spoke about Project AVA, Razer’s AI assistant, and mainly about his outlook on the use of AI in game development.

Project AVA is an AI assistant designed to help you become better at your games. Razer itself describes the project on their official website as AI gaming co-pilot.

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Tan emphasizes in the interview: AI should not generate content but rather relieve development studios of repetitive tasks. The use in quality assurance is particularly important. Through automatic error detection and structured error reports, games can be tested more efficiently and improved more quickly – without replacing human creativity.

What we […] do not reject are tools that contribute to improvement or support and help game developers create great games. […]
If there are AI tools that allow game developers to test their games faster and better and eliminate bugs, we all agree and would welcome it very much.

– Min-Liang Tan on the Decoder podcast

AI slop in games raises concern

Why do many gamers believe that AI is bad for gaming? Tan admits in the conversation that many gamers are justifiably skeptical of AI – especially due to heated debates about generative AI, such as automatically generated artworks or dialogues. This concern is not unfounded: Subtle or very blatant (negative) examples continuously creep into current games.

A good example is the Zombie Santa from Call of Duty 7, which adorned the loading screen with an unusual number of fingers (via Standard). There is also intense discussion in the industry about the use of such AI (via taz).

COD Zombie Santa with one finger too many (Source: Reddit)

Nevertheless, the Razer CEO is convinced:

Gamers love AI in game development – they just don’t know it yet.

For him, the problem lies in perception: When AI invisibly helps in quality assurance or localization, players often do not notice that a tool is working in the background – but still experience a more stable game with fewer bugs.

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Razer is already using AI integrations in various areas and also partially using generative elements. Currently, the company is cooperating in the headphone segment with OpenAI’s ChatGPT (Razer) and for the recently introduced AI assistant AVA with Elon Musk’s AI Grok (xAI)(Razer).

As long as AI helps in game development to take over repetitive tasks, there is more room for creativity – exactly therein lies a Nobel laureate’s great opportunity for the technology. Why he believes that AI will not take our jobs but rather provide us with more leisure time, you can read here: A Nobel laureate says that Bill Gates could be right

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Marathon shows system requirements: You can even play the shooter if you can’t afford a new PC because of the RAM crisis

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie has revealed the system requirements for the shooter Marathon. At first glance, these do not seem particularly high and should not pose a great challenge for many players. However, a few important pieces of information are still missing that Bungie is likely to provide later.

Marathon, the new shooter from the Destiny creators, not only revealed its official release date, but also its system requirements.

MeinMMO explains what you need to know if you want to play Marathon on PC via Steam, and which information is still unknown.

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Marathon: The system requirements for PC at a glance

What are the system requirements? The system requirements are surprisingly moderate and should not pose a great challenge for many computers. However, it is noticeable that the system requirements for Marathon are only slightly higher than those for its own Destiny 2 (Steampowered.com). The system requirements for Marathon are as follows (as of January 20, 2026):

Minimum:

  • Operating System: Windows 10, 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB)

Recommended:

  • Operating System: Windows 10, 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB)

What information is currently still missing? It is still unclear what resolution and frame rate the specifications are intended for. It is also unclear whether features like DLSS (Nvidia), FSR (AMD), or XeSS (Intel) will be supported.

Where else can Marathon be played? If you don’t have a PC but still want to play Marathon at launch, you have other options: Marathon will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch on March 5, 2026. On the current consoles, you also do not need to consider system requirements. It is still unknown whether there will be a specially adapted version for the PS5 Pro with better performance.

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Marathon has recently not had a good standing with players. With a new gameplay video, Bungie hopes to win players over again. Moreover, we finally know when the shooter will be released – and how much it will cost: The new shooter from Bungie shows more gameplay, looks significantly better according to players, and costs less than Destiny 2 at launch

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The developers of ARC Raiders confirm further plans for Speranza, but are waiting for the “right moment”

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The city where the rest of humanity lives in ARC Raiders serves so far as the game’s menu. Until now, it could only be perceived as a living background, but a game designer of the game reveals that players could explore the location much closer soon.

What has the game designer confirmed? So far, Speranza, the underground colony and home of the raiders in ARC Raiders, has served for some cutscenes and as the background of the menu. Players find that there is still a lot of untapped potential behind the portrayed community and the design of the place. But they are not alone in this opinion.

ARC Raiders Game Design Director Virgil Watkins from Embark revealed in an interview with PCGamesN that the team wants to further exploit this potential and has “100% already discussed” it. Because Speranza could serve wonderfully as a living and walkable hub for players, through which they could interact more closely with merchants and explore the colony.

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Speranza as a hub and menu combined

What is Embark and its developers’ stance on Speranza as a hub? The game design director can certainly understand the enthusiasm around the idea and agrees that Speranza could really shine as a hub.

 “I personally love the vibe and aesthetics of a walkable hub,” Watkins tells PCGamesN, but so far, other features have taken precedence for the team during development. However, the developers have not completely abandoned the idea:

“That’s something we’ve talked about and will continue to talk about, and I believe the team definitely has an interest in it. It’s more about when the right time is to open that door.”

How would the team envision such a hub in the game? If they pursue the idea of transforming Speranza into a walkable colony, previous features and in-game mechanics should not suffer but only be expanded. As game design director, Watkins explains what the team would need to consider when establishing it:

I would want to keep the menu so that it can be used quickly and efficiently, instead of having to run to Celeste and then to my Raider room and then realizing: ‘Oops, I forgot this here with Shani.’ But of course, the immersion factor also plays a role.

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What does the community say about the Speranza hub? In a Reddit thread, the new idea for Speranza is discussed. Here, based on the most upvoted comments, it becomes clear that the player base finds Watkins’ approach of a kind of “hybrid hub” very sensible.

Players do not want to forgo quick access via the menu but still want to be able to walk through and explore Speranza. Additionally, they propose further possibilities for player interactions, such as a bar to hang out, mini-games, and mutual group finding.

Whether this ultimately becomes part of the developers’ plans remains unclear for now. However, we know that Embark listens to its community. As one player lamented that he could not fully showcase his special collection in ARC Raiders, the team took care of the duck fan and developed a solution: The developers of ARC Raiders fulfill an unusual fan request, flooding your home with hundreds of rubber ducks

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Players believe: With a single change in Windows, Microsoft wants to tell you that you no longer own your PC

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Windows has not referred to “My Computer” for a few years now, and only uses “This PC”. Many see this as a clear intention from Microsoft. In fact, there is more behind it. Microsoft has long been focusing on a directional and design change regarding Windows.

What is this discussed change? Specifically, it concerns the labeling of one’s own computer in the Windows file explorer. If you open the file manager of Windows with Windows key + E, it now shows “This PC” since Windows 10. In older versions of Windows, it was still labeled “My Computer”.

Many users see it not only as a small linguistic change on Reddit, but also as a subtle difference in the intention behind these words. Some even fear that it could go further:

In the past, Windows was “your” operating system; probably in the future, Windows will be “our” PC.

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Microsoft has long been implementing a directional and design change regarding Windows

What is behind the change? Microsoft has long been implementing a directional and design change concerning its programs and systems (via Microsoft.com). The change from “My Computer” to “This PC” is not a single turnaround, but part of a longer-running design and strategy line at Microsoft: moving away from a personal computer under the desk, towards a device as part of a larger ecosystem of cloud, account, and services.

In the past, Windows was primarily the operating system on “my computer”; now it is the interface for local apps, cloud services, accounts, and the store. A neutral term like “This PC” makes the device more of a hub in a larger system than a personal possession like the term “My Computer”.

Much more important, however: The crucial core functions of the Windows file manager do not depend on the name. The new term “This PC” is itself just a minor change but fits into a larger development in which Windows treats the local computer less as personal “mine” but rather as an interchangeable device in a Microsoft ecosystem, to which you belong with your PC whether you want to or not.

Users’ criticism of the change: However, this very feeling bothers many long-time users. Especially in view of AI systems and telemetry that Microsoft has increasingly focused on for many months. Added to this are UX changes and performance losses that users have also been criticizing for some time.

Additionally, you find ads for services like OneDrive or Microsoft 365 in Windows 11 seemingly at every corner, which are also hard to turn off. Microsoft’s new initiative to want to turn Windows into an AI-supported operating system is also met with little enthusiasm, but it fits into the overall picture.

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This paradigm shift is also evidenced by a current example when it comes to installing Windows: Where 5 clicks used to be enough to set up Windows, today it takes 16 clicks and a lot of patience. Because Microsoft wants to offer you subscriptions and products during installation. This also shows that it has long ceased to be about “your” PC, but rather as a platform: 20 years ago, 5 clicks were enough to set up Windows: Today it takes 16 clicks and a lot of patience

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Hytale: Finding and Using Softwood

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Softwood is one of the various woods that you can harvest in Hytale. We will show you how to reliably find it and what you need it for.

What is Softwood? Softwood is one of the more common woods in Hytale, and you can primarily harvest it from two different tree types: either Beech Trees or Aspen Trees. You need the wood for various constructions and blocks, but also to upgrade your Workbench to Tier 2.

But don’t worry, they are quite easy to find. You just need an axe and should be able to find some quickly. We will show you here how to identify the necessary trees.

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Finding and Identifying Beech & Aspen Trees in Hytale

Both tree types are more commonly found in your world. You will often find them especially in Zone 1 in the Emerald Wilds, particularly in the Seedling Woods and Drifting Planes areas.

You should be able to find Aspen Trees the easiest, as they have fairly light bark and yellowish-orange leaves that you can’t miss. Open your map and look out for orange trees. Then run over there and harvest them – you will have some Softwood Logs in your inventory.

Alternatively, you can look for Beech Trees. They are a bit darker with light green leaves. Here, you can see both trees:

On the left, you see the Beech Tree, on the right is the Aspen.

Harvest them and you will get enough material for your upgrade or the constructions you want to produce. You can also simply plant saplings of the trees near your base to avoid having to walk so far in the future.

For the Workbench upgrade, you only need 5 Softwood Logs, so you should be able to accomplish that quickly. You will always find more for any constructions from the wood at the mentioned locations.

Hytale has been in Early Access since January 13, 2026, and is continuously being developed. This also means that some things are currently unfinished or buggy. If you’re stuck at any point, check out our guide collection; maybe we already have the solution to your problem: Hytale: All Guides, Tips, and Lists for the Game

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In Pokémon GO you can now play with strangers and get rewarded for it

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

After a feature in Pokémon GO was tested, it is now available to all trainers. And there’s an additional reward as well.

In Pokémon GO, there are a variety of activities that you can participate in. There are various rewards that you can receive, ranging from experience points to stardust, items, and Pokémon.

Recently, a change for an activity in the game was tested. Since the test was obviously successful, this change is now active for all trainers in the game. Additionally, a new reward has been added.

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Find groups easily, receive more rewards

What is this change? Since the end of last year, there have been weekly challenges in Pokémon GO. You have 7 days to complete a specific task with up to 3 other trainers to receive rewards.

Last week, a change was tested for the weekly challenges for some trainers, allowing them to group up with other trainers to tackle the challenge.

The test of this change seems to have been successful in the eyes of the developers of Pokémon GO – as this very change has now been rolled out to all trainers worldwide.

How do I use the feature? If you want to test the feature, follow these steps:

  • click on your avatar head on the map
  • go to the Groups tab
  • click on Choose Crew for the weekly challenges
  • select Find a Crew for Me and click on Join Crew

What new reward is there? In addition to the existing rewards of 6,000 stardust, 7 friendship points, and 20,000 XP, a new reward has been added: an encounter with the Pokémon Zwieps, which has a secret evolution.

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In the current weekly challenge, you need to cover 30 km as a group. If you want to tackle this, perhaps with a group of unfamiliar trainers, it might be worthwhile to take a look at the current contents in the game: all events in January 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Hytale: Crafting Glass – How to Build Windows for Your Houses

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

When it comes to building your houses, fans of Hytale compare the crafting to that of Minecraft – unfortunately, there are significant differences between both titles and when it comes to building glass, players face a problem. We will show you how to get this resource.

How do I craft glass? Glass in the sense of traditional glass blocks cannot currently be crafted. In Minecraft, this worked by throwing a sand block into the furnace and melting it. This also works in Hytale, but instead of a glass block, you get the item “Empty Potion Bottle”.

Glass panes, on the other hand, can be crafted, but not at the furnace. Instead, you need to visit the “Builder’s Workbench”. Once there, you place a log in the crafting window and can then select the item “Simple Wooden Window” from the buildable options.

You can use these windows when building your house to make it look more realistic. Additionally, you can see through them, just like with realistic windows. If you are disappointed now, we can at least provide some comfort, as there is still a way to get glass, but this method is not official.

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How do I unofficially get glass panes in Hytale? The positive aspect of Hytale is its cooperation with the mod platform “CurseForge”. This allows players to more easily install and activate mods for Hytale. We have explained how to do this in our separate guide.

Now search on the official site (source: curseforge.com) or the CurseForge launcher for “Glass” and choose one of the available glass mods. Install it, activate it and benefit from the new resource in the game.

Will glass be implemented in a future update? Unfortunately, nothing is known about that yet. Hytale was released in Early Access. This means the game is not yet in its release state and requires many months and years to reach that point. Until then, there will be many updates that will implement new content. At least we know, that you will eventually be able to tame animals in the future, just not yet.

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Hytale: All cheats and commands you can use

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

In Hytale there are some chat commands that you can use to gain advantages and influence the game. We will show you all the cheats and commands that you can currently use.

How can you use the commands? To use the commands and cheats, you just need to enter them in the chat. For that, press the Enter key and type your desired command. Press Enter again and the desired effect should occur.

Why do the inputs not work? For most chat commands, you need admin rights for them to work. On your own servers, you can assign these to yourself with a simple input. However, if you play on someone else’s server, they must grant you the rights.

Also, check if you might have typos in your inputs, if it does not work, and copy your desired command from our list and paste it in the game with Ctrl + V in the chat.

Caution with commands that use square brackets: If your command has something like [Player] or [Amount], you need to completely replace that part of the command with the desired target. Example: For the command /max players [Amount], if you want to set the maximum number of players to 5, you need to type in the command like this: /max players 5.

Through our table of contents, you can quickly navigate to the appropriate commands:

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Chat commands for servers & admin

CommandEffect
/op self
/op [Player]		Makes you or another player an admin on this server.
/helpDisplays all possible chat commands.
/auth status
/auth login
/auth logout		Manages server authentication.
/backupCreates a backup of the universe.
/gamemode gamemode [Player]Adjusts the game mode of the target player. Choose between Adventure, Exploration, or Creative.
/give [Item] [Player]Gives the desired item to the target player.
/healFully restores your stamina and health points.
/hubReturns to the Cosmos of Creativity hub.
/hudtestHides the HUD.
/hudtest resetShows the HUD again.
/inventory clearEmpties your inventory.
/inventory see [Player]Displays the inventory of the target player.
/kill [Player]Kills the specified player.
/player respawnCauses you to respawn.
/spawn set
/spawn [Player]		Sets a world spawn point and teleports target players.
/stopStops the server.
/tp [Player] [x] [y] [z]Teleports a player to the specified coordinates.
/unstuckTeleports you to a free position.
/whereamiDisplays your current position in the world.
/whoami [Player]Shows you info about the target player.
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Chat commands for world and build

CommandEffect
/blockChanges the states of blocks in the world.
/buildertoolslegendHides or shows the legend for your building tools.
/camshakeAdjusts the intensity of camera shaking in the world.
/checkpoint addAdds a checkpoint.
/checkpoint removeRemoves a checkpoint.
/chunkChanges chunks in the world.
/clearblocks [Position 1] [Position 2]Removes all blocks between the specified positions.
/editprefabLoads, saves, and edits prefabs.
/fillblocks [Type]Replaces all air blocks with the selected block type.
/mount
/dismount		Mounts or dismounts from a mount or object.
/prefab save
/prefab load
/prefab delete
/prefab list		Manages prefabs.
/timeDisplays the current world time.
/weather set [Type]Sets the weather to the desired state.
/weather resetResets the weather to default.
/worldmap discover [Zone]
/worldmap undiscover [Zone]		Reveals a zone on the world map or hides it.
/world reloadReloads the world map.
/world clearmarkersRemoves all world markers.

Chat commands for multiplayer

CommandEffect
/ban [Player]Bans the target player from the server.
/emote [Emote]Performs the desired emote.
/kick [Player]Kicks a player out of the world.
/max players [Amount]Sets the maximum number of players for the server.
/unban [Player]Unbans the target player.
/whoDisplays all active players on the server.
/whitelist add [Player]Adds the target player to the whitelist.
/whitelist remove [Player]Removes the target player from the whitelist.
/whitelist enableEnables the whitelist.
/whitelist disableDisables the whitelist.
/whitelist listDisplays the whitelist.

Other chat commands

CommandEffect
/cursethisCurse the currently equipped item.
/damage [Player] [Amount]Deals the specified amount of damage to the target player.
/fillsignatureFills the signature energy.
/memories clearClears all memories.
/memories unlockallUnlocks all memories.
/notifySend a notification to all players.

Hytale has been in early access since January 13, 2026, and is continuously being developed. This also means that some things are currently unfinished or buggy. If you encounter a problem, check out our guide collection, maybe we already have the solution to your problem: Hytale: All guides, tips, and lists for the game

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Developers of Path of Exile bring back crazy event, let players play 19 other classes

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Path of Exile are bringing back a popular event that completely changes the ARPG for players. There are rewards to be claimed as well.

What kind of event is this? The developers of Path of Exile have announced the new “Legacy of Phrecia” event on pathofexile.com. The event first appeared in 2025 and completely alters all 19 Ascendancy classes.

This provides players with a new, extensive experience characterized by variety. Unlike the “normal” leagues, players used this event in the past to play more for fun, without OP builds and long preparation.

Here you can see what is currently happening in Path of Exile:

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Innovations and Changes

What have the developers changed? Compared to the “Legacy of Phrecia” event about a year ago, the developers have made some changes. While the same 19 “other” Ascendancy classes are back, the balance of the classes has been adjusted. Accordingly, builds that previously performed well may perform worse this time, and vice versa.

New, however, are the league modifiers. There is now a mix of “Idols”, the “Settlers” league, and “Atlas Memories”. The developers are intentionally mixing different leagues and systems to create a new experience. They emphasize that asynchronous trading will also be active in the new league again, helping players obtain the best “Idols” for their characters.

While players have to forgo modifiers for the “Breach” system, the developers want to add additional map effects to each area that increase as the area’s level increases.

As a reward for reaching level 50 and level 90 with a character, players will receive a “Third Edict Mystery Box” that unlocks cosmetic items for their account.

How is the new event being received? After the current season of Path of Exile was not received as well by fans as the leagues before, fans are looking forward to the new event. Player fyrespyrit writes on Reddit: “The one time I thought I was out, they pull me back in…”

Other players are also excited and praise the event, like player Pinkglock92 on Reddit, for whom this seems to be the first good news in an otherwise “dry” January.

However, some players also express criticism. This criticism revolves less around the mechanics but rather the design of the event itself. User Reddit user Soleil06 thinks, “It’s a little sad that it won’t last more than three weeks. Personally, I find it a bit too short to really dive in.”

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With the new event, the developers of Path of Exile fulfill the fans’ desire for variety and innovation, hitting the right nerve. However, they have also played a joker. If a rather boring league appears again in 2026, it will likely be harder to appease fans. More details on the current league can be found here: Players celebrated the big promise of Path of Exile, now complain that the developers are sticking to it

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The latest series in the universe of Game of Thrones has started with episode 1, receiving strong ratings on IMDb

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Almost a week after the launch of HBO Max in Germany, a new series in the Game of Thrones universe has also launched. With A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, viewers get a new look at Westeros. It seems to be quite well-received.

What kind of series is this? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas by George R. R. Martin and tells the story of Ser Duncan and his squire Egg. As part of the launch, we have also summarized everything you should know about the Targaryens and hedge knights beforehand.

On January 19, 2026, the series started with Episode 1 on the streaming service HBO Max. It is also being well-received by the first viewers when looking at the ratings.

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A proper return to Westeros

How well is the 1st episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms rated? On the rating platform IMDb, there is not only a lot of information about movies and series; users can also rate individual episodes of a series.

The first episode of the series has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 6801 reviews (as of January 20, 2026, 09:07 AM) on IMDb. That is quite good. Some users have also submitted written reviews. The user drhemp (Source: IMDb) titles: A proper return to Westeros. For him, the series is a significant improvement over House of the Dragon. He believes the new series captures the old Game of Thrones atmosphere.

Also, Snow12456 (Source: IMDb) is thrilled with the first episode. He praises the chemistry between the two main actors as well as the humor. The user explains: You immediately have the feeling that the series is going in the right direction.

How does it look on other platforms? On Rotten Tomatoes, only the entire season can be rated. With 57 reviews (as of January 20, 2026, 09:07 AM), the critics’ score currently stands at a very good 88%. The user rating is a bit lower. With over 100 user reviews, this score is at 80%.

It remains to be seen whether the first impression of many fans will remain so positive across all 6 episodes.

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was able to see all 6 episodes and was thrilled until the end: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not a new Game of Thrones, but that is a good thing

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Has anyone of you seen the 1st episode already? What do you think of it? Feel free to write it to us in the comments. Over the next few weeks, Westeros fans can look forward to new episodes of the series. Everything you need to know about the release dates can be found here: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: When is the next episode released? – All release dates of the HBO series

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