With the new expansion “The Old Peace”, Warframe also received a new tool. What exactly it is, how to unlock it, and how to solve problems, you can find out here.
What kind of tool is this? The “Dark Reflection” is a tool that gives you access to the modes “Descendia” and “The Perita Rebellion”.
How do I unlock the Dark Reflection? To access the tool, you must have completed the story of the expansion and the quest named “The Old Peace”. Alternatively, you can skip the story with the new preview feature to start directly with friends in the modes.
What are the requirements for the preview feature? If you want to skip the story, you should consider the following things:
You must have completed the quest “The Teacher”
You cannot participate in public matchmaking via the Dark Reflection if you are below rank 10
You can only participate in the two modes through the skip; other features that you must unlock with quests are not affected
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Everything you need to know about location, reset, and issues with the Dark Reflection
Where can you find the “Dark Reflection”? Once you have unlocked the tool, you can find it at your navigation console. It is important to note that it is not located IN the console, but you can open it through a second option when you are standing in front of the console. On PC, for example, you need to press F. Alternatively, you can also access it through the pause menu by selecting the new tab “Game Modes”.
I have met the requirements but cannot open the tool? If that happens, it might help if you replay the message from Lotus in the communication menu and really listen to it until the end. Only then is this requirement fulfilled, and you receive the notification that you have completed the quest. Alternatively, you can try logging in again.
When are the modes in the tool reset? The modes reset weekly on Monday at 01:00 CET. This affects challenges, blessings, and rewards.
Pokémon GO will soon start a new Community Day Classic. The teaser only leads to one conclusion.
Which Pokémon will appear at the Community Day Classic? Pokémon GO has released a teaser (on Instagram) regarding the new Community Day Classic.
The text states, “Which #Pokemon is making a splash this #PokemonGOCommunityDay Classic? 🌊👀,” which due to the word “splash” could initially suggest Magikarp.
But at the end of the video, you can hear a Pokémon cry that sounds very much like Piplup.
Currently, you can expect that Piplup will be the star of the upcoming Community Day Classic.
When does the Community Day Classic take place? The next Community Day Classic is scheduled for January 4, 2026. No further information is available yet regarding the time or bonuses.
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Is Piplup worth it in Pokémon GO?
Piplup itself is not that interesting, but its final evolution, Empoleon, is a great Pokémon for battling.
Empoleon is a very good Pokémon for the Super League in PvP, and it is even better in the Ultra League. It is important that it knows the move “Hydro Pump” and it can be expected that it can relearn it during the Community Day Classic.
As a raid and gym attacker, it is also usable, especially in its shadow variant. It is worth collecting candies if you already have a good shadow Piplup, Prinplup, or Empoleon.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Before January arrives, we still have to get through December! And there are plenty of dates coming up, from the Winter Festival event to the New Year’s event, as well as the typical spotlight and raid events. We will show you the complete overview here: All events in December 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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The YouTuber and Twitch-streamer Florian “Varion” Kiesow achieved a huge success on YouTube within a few months in 2019 and 2020, which he has managed to maintain until today. Despite his fame, he apparently wouldn’t have any problem going back to a regular job.
Who is it about? It is about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer Varion, who has been working as a freelance Content Creator since 2020. He trained as a metal worker and worked for several years in the skilled trades sector.
In 2019, he was discovered by larger content creators and there was a reaction to his sketch videos. This brought him to a subscriber count of one million within just 3 months.
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Varion would find normal working “cool”
What does Varion think about “normal working”? Varion also chats with his Twitch colleagues Sascha Hellinger and Trymacs on the podcast Offline + Ehrlich. In the latest episode from December 9, 2025 (on Spotify starting at 07:45), the three discussed, among other things, the career as a Content Creator and what might come next.
Varion noted that he wouldn’t have any problem going back to “normal work” after his career as a Content Creator. After his success, Varion says he would “find it cool” to, for example, deliver packages for a company.
Varion further states that he finds it a bit of a “crisis” when former famous people act as if they are still influential when they actually are not anymore.
However, the jump to a normal job is not very far for Varion either. The 33-year-old completed an apprenticeship as a metalworker and worked for years in various skilled trades professions. Other content creators who earn their livelihood solely through social media might find it more difficult.
Currently, however, Varion does not have to worry about whether he will have to take on another job besides streaming and making YouTube videos. The Content Creator is successful and even managed to participate in Craft Attack 13 in 2025, where he pursued a slightly different approach than other participants: Other Twitch streamers tackle huge builds as groups, one wants to do it alone
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Konami has given an employee of the anime of Yu-Gi-Oh! a very special gift. It is a unique card that will never be available in stores.
Why is there this unique card? Hajime Syacho is a video producer for Yu-Gi-Oh!. He is about to experience one of the most important events in his life: his own wedding. To bring him great joy on the most beautiful day of his life, the team behind the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG came up with something special.
They designed their own card and gifted this unique piece to Syacho. The producer can hardly believe his luck and opens the gift in a video on YouTube. It becomes clear that the card is really not made for trading.
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Producer receives his own card for Yu-Gi-Oh!
What kind of card is it? Konami used the card “Ritual Sanctuary” as the basis. It features a bride and groom standing in the spotlight. The bride’s train is held by two figures on the sides (visible on db.yugioh-card.com).
Konami redesigned the card slightly and adjusted the groom’s appearance to resemble Syacho. His wife is hidden behind a bridal bouquet but is still recognizable as a bride. The two train bearers are also included again.
In addition, this card cannot be used in a real duel. The card is much larger than a regular Yu-Gi-Oh! card and is appropriately framed.
You can watch the complete unboxing on the YouTube channel of the video producer:
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What is so special about it? A card like the one Syacho received exists only once in the world. Normally, such special cards are only distributed as prizes for the best places in official card tournaments.
However, these cards are not as personal as the one that the video producer received. After all, you never know in advance who will win the tournament!
Since before the release, players have been requesting the Paladin as a class in Diablo 4. Now they have found hints and hope that he will arrive soon. But why is that? What makes the class so popular that the entire community goes crazy?
The Paladin is the most requested class in Diablo 4 and has been for quite a while. Blizzard wanted to “return to the roots” with the latest installment. It should be darker than the third part and adhere to many old virtues.
A new season for Diablo 4 is coming, and with the Game Awards 2025, a show with potentially significant announcements is on the horizon. Through a preview and a new item, fans are already sure: the Paladin is coming, and that directly as a Shadow Drop on Friday, December 12.
It is no wonder that especially experienced players “from before” hope so much for the class, as Paladins have always been popular – and strong – in every of their iterations.
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Holy Magic and above all: Hammers!
Paladins were first playable in the base game of Diablo 2. That was released back in 2000. The background fit well into the story: Paladins are the guardians of Sanctuary, divided into different orders with – more or less – noble goals.
Several things distinguished the Paladin back then:
With heavy armor, sword, and shield, Paladins are incredibly resilient, which makes them particularly popular in Hardcore mode.
Their auras not only protect themselves but also all allies – or weaken enemies. These are powerful effects on many targets.
Unlike many other classes, the Paladin is considered very “balanced”: instead of being a pure glass cannon or a tank without teeth, the Paladin takes a healthy middle path.
Additionally, the fantasy of the Paladins likely resonates well. A human type with sword and shield is often the most popular archetype, and Paladins were the only class in Diablo 2 to fully embody this version.
What many players still find iconic are builds revolving around the Holy Hammers. With the skill, Paladins could fill the entire screen with spinning hammers (like Thor, but way more) and wipe out entire hordes of enemies. That was not only cool but also quite powerful.
The Paladin – One of the strongest classes in the history of Diablo
Paladins were not “the strongest” in Diablo 2 back then, but they were one of the strongest classes according to the community, and especially for group play, they were a sought-after companion as a supporter. Auras were among the most powerful buffs in the game.
Surprisingly, the Paladin did not fare too well in the remake, Diablo 2: Resurrected. According to our survey only 15% of the votes went to the Paladin, while its stark opposite, the Necromancer, topped the list.
However, the evolution of the Paladin into Diablo 3, the Crusader, became really strong. Although Crusaders are among the less played classes, simply because they entered later, they are almost always ranked in the S-Tier of late seasons with various builds.
Unlike Paladins, Crusaders focused more on raw strength – still with holy magic, but more as a one-man army and less as a helpful priest in armor.
The fact that players are calling for the Paladin in Diablo 4 is partly due to the fact that he is still missing in the mix:
Necromancers have death as their domain and flood the screen with minions,
Witches deal with all things magical,
Barbarians are there for raw violence and physical damage,
Huntresses are “sneaky” with their daggers and traps,
Druids represent nature, animal companions, and poisons
and Spiritborn are basically the shamans of the world.
However, a “holy warrior” is still missing, and fans have been wondering about this for a while, especially since the story strongly revolves around Lilith and her ex Inarius, an angel of the High Heavens. The entire Church of Light plays an important role without having a real connection to it.
The German hardcore event in WoW on Twitch is taking shape. The organizers of “Sauercrowd” have now uploaded three promotional videos and revealed what the plan looks like.
What are these videos? In the style of the old advertisements for World of Warcraft, project founders Metashi12, HandofBlood, and Papaplatte have stood in front of a white background and acted out their characters.
This is a homage to the advertisements of the past, in which stars like Mr. T appeared to convince players to join the MMORPG. The advertisement featuring Mr. T as a Night Elf Mohawk is now legendary, and you can find it on YouTube. With the same idea, the three Twitch stars are now drawing attention to their new project.
Here you can see one of the three new advertisements:
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What is known about the event? While the advertisements announce the big event rather superficially, the streamers have shared further information in the comments and descriptions of their videos.
The German branch of “OnlyFangs” is said to be called “Sauercrowd”. The streamers have also published a fitting website with a countdown at sauercrowd.gg.
Furthermore, it is set to take place on December 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Then, the rules of the event and further information regarding all processes will be published.
The following day, on December 13 at 6:00 PM, there will be a voting that will decide whether the Twitch streamers will side with the Alliance or the Horde as they traverse Azeroth. There will therefore be no division into two guilds.
When does the event officially start? The Sauercrowd event starts on December 27, 2025, on Twitch. For streamer Metashi12, the livestream begins at 8:00 AM with a pre-show. However, the official start time of the event, according to the countdown, is at 12:00 PM, although this has not yet been officially confirmed.
Here you can learn more about Papaplatte:
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An important character from the game Fallout New Vegas is also part of the 2nd season of the series from Amazon. This character is Mr. House, a businessman with dubious views.
Who is Mr. House? His full name is Robert Edwin House. Fans of the games know him mainly from Fallout New Vegas, but there are also various references to him in Fallout 4.
Since his brief appearance in the first season of the Amazon series and the end of the last episode, it was pretty certain: Robert House will reappear in the 2nd season. The first trailers have confirmed this and show how Cooper Howard – he later becomes a ghoul – encounters Mr. House in the past.
But how did the mysterious character, who also operates much from the shadows in the game New Vegas, become so powerful?
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Trailer for Season 2 of Fallout on Prime – from December 2025
An ambitious young man
What happened to Robert House? Although he is known from the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, he actually comes from our time. Robert House was born in 2020. His childhood near Las Vegas took a tragic turn when his parents died in an accident.
Nevertheless, he grew up to be an ambitious and determined young man, engaging deeply with technology and founded an important company at the tender age of 22: RobCo Industries.
This company manufactured robots and software and quickly became one of the most important companies in the field worldwide under the leadership of the young CEO. House already stood out back then with his eccentric character. At the same time, the now wealthy entrepreneur soon began acquiring other companies and establishments, including the well-known Lucky 38 Casino from New Vegas, which can also be entered and even owned by the player character in the game.
Mr. House was just over 30 years old and had already come a long way. However, that was not enough for him. Besides his business activities, he was interested in the future of the world and tried to predict it through mathematical calculations. He eventually concluded the inevitable: There would be a nuclear war, and the world would never be the same again.
This is how we meet Mr. House in the game…
A diabolical plan
What did Mr. House do next? There was a dramatic meeting of the most powerful CEOs in the USA. This scene can also be seen in Fallout Season 1 and ended with a diabolical plan: It was decided to use atomic bombs on their own population to secure Vault-Tec’s profits. This was the company responsible for the iconic bunkers from the Fallout world – even though they were actually not suitable for long-term stays.
Mr. House believed that people who lived in Vaults for long periods would eventually kill themselves. Therefore, they would hardly survive longer than those poor souls who remained on the surface – partly due to the macabre experiments conducted in the bunkers. True to the entrepreneurial spirit, House subsequently did everything to protect Las Vegas from destruction.
He had numerous bombs destroyed and took another drastic step to ensure his own survival: Robert House implanted his brain into a highly intelligent computer. He had his body, which was 45 years old in 2065, preserved.
… but he actually looked like this in Fallout New Vegas.
Las Vegas becomes New Vegas
With a highly developed platinum chip, Mr. House actually wanted to secure the defense and organization of his gambling metropolis. However, just before the outbreak of the Great War (which lasted only one day) in 2077, the chip disappeared and remained lost for the next 200 years.
Mr. House had no choice but to make do with the existing systems. However, this often led to problems, and at one point, the once radiant man even fell into a coma.
Meanwhile, Las Vegas sank further into chaos and was only a shadow of its former self. When Mr. House finally awakened from his coma in 2138, he waited another 136 years before showing the world that he had survived. He allied himself with three tribes of raiders that populated New Vegas: the “Gourmet Society,” the “Chairmen,” and the “Omertas,” with whom players encounter in connection with quests.
House regained control over New Vegas and agreed to collaborate with the NCR – the New California Republic. They helped to protect the city, among other things from the faction Caesar’s Legion, for which we have a dedicated article on MeinMMO.
What was still important to House despite his newfound power was to obtain the platinum chip. For this, he invested a lot of money, and in 2281, the small piece of technology was finally found. And here you, as a player, come into the… game.
In Fallout New Vegas, you are one of six couriers, with you being the only one who actually has the real chip to deliver to Mr. House. The other five only serve as distractions. But it is exactly you who gets caught badly: A traitor from the ranks of the “Chairmen” intercepts you and shoots you in the head. An event that you miraculously survive, leading to the actual storyline of the game.
What role does Mr. House play in the series? In Season 1, he was part of the assembly that decided to drop the bombs on the USA. In the trailer for Season 2, he is seen in conversation with Cooper Howard, the ghoul, before he became one. He appears to threaten Mr. House, but the details are still unknown.
A magical item allowed a player in Dungeons & Dragons to attempt something with such an unlikely chance of success that even a natural 20 seems easy.
What did the player accomplish? A DM (Dungeon Master) reported to the D&D community on Reddit that one of his players had such incredible luck that it should only work once in 100 attempts.
His group possesses a magical homebrew item (an artifact invented by the DM), through which they can cast the spell “Wish”.
Wish is a 9th-level conjuration spell described in the Player’s Handbook as “the most powerful spell a mortal can cast” (Player’s Handbook 2024, page 341). The spell can produce various, extremely powerful effects that are detailed in the rules but can also be determined in consultation with the DM.
Accordingly, the DM established the rule that when attempting to cast Wish, a d100 (hundred-sided die) must be rolled, which then determines whether the wish works, nothing happens… or it leads to a catastrophe. The higher the number rolled, the higher the chance of success.
The player wished to get rid of a godlike entity that had been tormenting another character, with whom he is engaged, for some time. They had been trying to fight the entity or get rid of it in various ways for several rounds, so much was at stake given the different possible outcomes of the wish.
The DM recounts how he and his players held their breath as the dice rolled – and the player actually rolled a 100.
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With an incredible roll to a cinematic moment, thanks to the dice gods
How did the DM handle the roll and the wish? The DM realized that he could do nothing against that 100, which he didn’t want to do anyway due to the excitement of his players. He allowed the player to describe the nearly impossible success in great detail, capturing the entity in a gemstone and ending his partner’s suffering.
Such a roll the DM had never seen in all the years he has been playing Dungeons & Dragons, and the thrilling and crucial situation in which it happened made the moment even greater: “The dice gods sometimes truly grant us cinematic moments.”
What does the community say about this story? The D&D community on Reddit celebrates the DM and his group for experiencing such a wonderful moment through such intense dice luck.
“I love everything about it,” writes gremlinowl, “I love that the character had all this power and used it out of love for their fiancée to spare them pain. I love that you as a DM honored that moment. D&D is sometimes truly amazing.”
They also praise him for associating significant risks with potential successes to raise the stakes – because these can also lead to strong, albeit tragic moments.
“Man, I love critical fails that disturb players,” writes SolKaynn, “I remember one particularly bad roll where I caught syphilis from a book.”
ARC Raiders has released a new update, which is a rather small patch aimed at fixing some issues that have negatively impacted your gaming experience. Here are the patch notes.
When was the patch released? The patch was recently released on December 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM German time across all platforms. On Steam, the update is about 1.2 GB and includes several bug fixes.
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Patch Notes 1.5.0 Overview
What changes with the patch? A small overview of the current bug fixes has been listed on Discord. This update is more of a small patch aimed at fixing issues rather than bringing new content into the game. So don’t raise your expectations too high. Please note that the patch notes are currently available only in English – we will translate them for you. Here’s what they state:
A gondola has been removed, which allowed players to reach Stella Montis outside the playing field.
A collision issue has been fixed, which allowed players to jump over a wall in Blue Gate and fall through it.
Material issues have been fixed that prevented several objects from blocking bullets or ARC Vision.
A gap in the collision on the Spaceport Launch Tower has been fixed, which allowed players to be shot through the wall.
When is the winter update coming? Every Raider wants new content, and since Stella Montis has been uncovered, they are wondering when more will come. Ossen, one of Embark’s community staff, mentioned in their post that the team is preparing for the release.
Since the release phase is now over, the team is changing their update days. Instead of Thursdays, updates will now be on Tuesdays – including the upcoming winter update. So expect a big patch on December 16 at 10:30 AM.
Additionally, Ossen is preparing the Raiders for an upcoming winter break, as the team wants to recharge for the next year to provide them with more content. It is therefore very likely that there will be no updates after December 16 until January arrives.
That was all the information regarding the current patch of ARC Raiders. Are you disappointed that the winter update hasn’t gone live yet today? After all, there is a big update to look forward to soon, especially as the holidays approach and the weather gets colder. You can find out more about ARC Raiders here: Players capture a streamer in ARC Raiders, who cooperates immediately and experiences an epic ending
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Gainax Inc. is an animation studio responsible for many animes such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann. For years, there have been disputes behind the scenes that have now led to its closure.
How did the closure come about? Since 2015, Gainax has not produced any anime. The last project the studio worked on was the anime Wish Upon the Pleiades, after which no projects were released. The studio had been around since 1984 and would have celebrated its 42nd anniversary next year.
But on December 10, 2025, the studio completed its insolvency proceedings and no longer exists.
Hideaki Anno, the CEO of Khara Inc., has now written emotional farewell words to the studio. His studio is primarily known for animated films related to Evangelion or for participating in Kaiju No.8 or Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
He had been associated with Gainax Inc. for 20 years and was even a shareholder in the studio. Anno holds the old management responsible for the studio’s downfall.
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Gainax became a studio with many scandals
What happened behind the scenes? In 2019, the then CEO of Gainax, Tomohiro Maki, was arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a voice actress (as reported on Sumikai). Following this, rights had to be transferred, and production results and other materials had to be safely returned to their rights holders and authors, according to Anno.
The problem was that the transfer of rights and materials had been carried out without proper procedures under the previous management:
The problem was that the transfer of rights and materials had occurred without proper procedures under the previous management. Therefore, we filed a civil lawsuit against the management at that time, and on January 20, 2023, a settlement was reached in which the claims of the plaintiff were acknowledged, and the defendant apologized.
Subsequently, the critical financial situation of the studio was thoroughly analyzed. It was found that Gainax had lied about repayments. Additionally, statements came to light in which the former management “displayed a lack of respect for the work and employees of Gainax regarding corporate governance and the safeguarding of production materials”.
Anno’s anger turned into deep sadness when he learned of the false statements made by his former friends. He realized that their friendship could never be the same as before.
In the end, Anno lays the blame on the former management team. They left the prestigious studio in the lurch without taking responsibility for commitments and creditors.
The closure is very sad, especially since Neon Genesis Evangelion turned into a classic in the anime world. The series is one of five animes that you must have on your shelf. You can find the other series here: 5 animes that everyone should have on their shelf
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Rockstar might be facing quite a problem. Because the layoffs at the GTA 6 developer of over 30 employees are now being examined by the British Prime Minister.
A few weeks ago, we reported that there had been some terminations without notice at Rockstar, the developer behind GTA 6. More than 30 employees had to pack their things and were escorted out by security.
The case made waves as quickly the accusation arose that Rockstar had fired employees because they wanted to join a union. The developer, on the other hand, stated with a slight delay that there were other reasons for the layoffs, namely “gross misconduct,” which was ultimately attributable to Discord chats – but that was apparently not very convincing. Because now even the British Prime Minister is concerned about the case and has expressed his “concern.”
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What has the British Parliament done? As IGN reports, the layoffs at Rockstar became a topic in the British Parliament. Chris Murray, a Member of Parliament and responsible for the area where Rockstar is based, directed his questions to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and stated:
The video game company Rockstar in my constituency has fired 31 employees in the last month without evidence or union representation. The [Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain] accuses [Rockstar] of union-busting. I have met with Rockstar and they failed to convince me that they were following employment laws and I share the concerns about the union-busting.
In light of the fact that this government is for the greatest improvement of workers’ rights in a generation, does the Prime Minister agree that all companies, no matter how large their profits, must adhere to the employment laws of the United Kingdom and that all workers should be allowed to join a union?
Prime Minister Starmer then stated that he finds the incident “extremely concerning” and will look into it more closely.
How did the meeting with Rockstar go? IGN subsequently requested a statement from Murray, which revealed some additional details that make the case even more curious. Because when Murray, together with two other Members of Parliament, wanted to visit Rockstar, he described the meeting as follows:
The meeting began with us as Members of Parliament being denied entry unless we signed a non-disclosure agreement. Something they only withdrew after we made it clear that we would not sign it.
Such non-disclosure agreements (“NDA – Non-disclosure agreement”) are standard in the video game industry, but appear extremely curious when politicians want to inform themselves about accusations and incidents. But the actual meeting afterwards also seemed to cast Rockstar in a bad light, as Murray further explained:
The meeting only reinforced my concern about why Rockstar fired so many of its employees. I was not convinced that they were paying enough attention to the employment laws of the United Kingdom, I was not convinced that this action was necessary and, alarmingly, I was not informed about what exactly these 31 individuals had done that would justify their immediate dismissal.
The case will therefore continue for a while and could have some consequences for Rockstar, even if only transitional payments to the dismissed employees if the allegations lead to a verdict. All of this does not cast a good light on the developer behind GTA 6, which is scheduled to be released in November 2026 and is already predisposed to become one of the best-selling games of all time – but some employees work in fear.
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On December 11, 2025, the first major patch for the global version of Where Winds Meet will be released. We will show you all the highlights of 1.1 and bring you the complete patch notes.
What highlights does the patch bring? The new version will be available on December 11, 2025, and can be played from 10:00 PM CET. The patch, named “Timeless Bonds”, includes several major new features that bring new content to the game.
Some content will be available only in the following days. However, you can expect the following new features right at the start of the patch:
New map: Roaring Sands, which will completely unlock the Kaifeng region
New campaign: River Master in the Roaring Sands
New gameplay element: Gossip Paper
Unlocked once you complete the first quest in Kaifeng
Then look for newspaper boys and follow the clues
New Year’s event until January 3, 2026
Quest line around the New Year with quests starting on December 11, 14, and 30, 2025
New challenge in the Mausoleum
New world boss: Feng Ruzhi
Other major new features will be released later in the week. You can find out what they are in the next section. If you are looking for the complete patch notes (currently only available in English), you can read them on the official game website.
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These contents will be brought by patch 1.1 throughout the week
What other contents come with patch 1.1? In addition to the highlights mentioned above that will be available right at the patch launch, there are also some new features that will be available later. This particularly concerns the launch of the global mobile version of Where Winds Meet. This will take place on December 12, 2025, and will be playable from 1:00 AM CET.
You can also join a sect as a member starting December 14, 2025, which you already encountered in the story in Kaifeng: the Velvet Shade. They are associated with espionage and romance, and you will find them in the city center in an impressive complex. To join them, you need to have completed the side quest “Shadows in Bloom“.
The Velvet Shades are one of currently 11 different sects available in Where Winds Meet. Not all are accessible yet, but they will gradually become playable in upcoming updates. If you want to know which sects exist and which one is right for you, check it out here: Where Winds Meet: All Sects at a Glance – Which “Class” Suits You?
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The new desktop widget for Where Winds Meet will be available soon. MeinMMO explains what is known so far.
What kind of tool is this? The desktop widget is expected to become a future program for Where Winds Meet, which will be integrated into the game with the big update on December 11. The tool has been available in the game under the event tab since December 10, even though it is not yet active.
Our experts recently spoke about Where Winds Meet and its success, you can listen to the talk here:
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Practical tool for all players
What can the desktop widget do? The new desktop widget for Where Winds Meet shows version updates, friend status, limited events, daily energy status, local weather, gallery highlights, and more.
So it’s a small companion for Where Winds Meet that aims to provide players with information that is otherwise only available in-game, even without starting the game.
According to an in-game message, the desktop widget can only be used in combination with the new app from Where Winds Meet. Whether it will work properly on PC or only on mobile is still unclear.
What about the Companion App? Players of Where Winds Meet have created their own program called “Where Winds Meet Companion App,” which provides players with guides and assistance. This tool is not from the official developers, but purely community-driven.
The tool is easily accessible online via the website wwmcompanion.dev and does not require separate installation. However, it does not have the features mentioned above of the official desktop widget and is more of a compact guide site for the title rather than an app that is truly connected to your character.
Thus, the new desktop widget from Where Winds Meet allows players to check on their character and the world without logging in. It becomes exciting when you can also do various things there that help your character progress, making the tool more than just a showcase into the Jianghu. On MeinMMO you will find many guides about Where Winds Meet, here is the overview: Where Winds Meet: All guides, tips, and builds at a glance
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An expert claims that almost all PS5 consoles have a cooling issue. A problem that could affect almost all players. But how true is this and how likely is it really?
What does the expert claim? In a detailed post, the technician, known as modyfikatorcasper on X.com and who describes himself as a console and controller technician with 20 years of experience, stated that the PS5 he received for repair has an issue with the liquid metal cooling: the metal has dried out and therefore no longer cools. His accusation: Sony would have opted for a new cooling design for the PS5 Pro and recently quietly installed a new cooling version in the newer Slim models to solve the problem.
Additionally, he notes: It doesn’t matter how you position your PS5, the console is always affected by the problem, even models that are only a year old. All models are equally affected by the degradation of the metal. We have embedded and translated his post on X.com here for you.
A PS5 SLIM (CFI-2016) console that is less than 1.5 years old and has been standing vertically since purchase has come in for repair and has the same problem!
On the APU core, dried and oxidized residues of liquid metal (LM) can be seen! The LM has caused “spotting/clumping” and has completely lost its thermal properties. For this reason, Sony has equipped the PS5 Pro with a fundamental change in the cooling system (deeper grooves/fins to prevent leaks and dry spots) and later upgraded the Slim models CFI-2100/2200 and CFI-2116 quietly! The company is actively working to resolve this persistent issue.
Conclusion: The position of the console (vertical/horizontal) does NOT prevent the degradation of LM. The problem even affects the latest, one-year-old revisions. The main cause is application quality and degradation over time/temperature. All PS5 consoles – regardless of the model – need to be professionally maintained eventually.
This “stealth” upgrade is now confirmed by several reports (including TomsHardware.com), which state that the newer PS5 models utilize the improved cooling system from the Pro version.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
The cooling issue is known, but it’s uncertain how many are truly affected
How certain is this? Previous reports of liquid cooling issues with the PS5 primarily come from repair services, developers with many customer feedback, and isolated media articles. And these are groups that naturally see an above-average number of problem cases. Therefore, one cannot reliably deduce from these sources alone how widespread the problem is.
What can be stated for sure is that the problem is demonstrably present, especially in certain usage profiles: prolonged stress, poor ventilation, and often when positioned vertically. Reports about this have existed since 2023 (such as Xboxdynasty.de or Gaminggadgets.io).
To speak of a certain, widespread total failure of all PS5 in the sense of the drastic phrasing “it affects everyone sooner or later” is more to be seen as a cautionary exaggeration than as a statistically proven forecast. Because there are simply no verifiable numbers to support that.
Can you somehow protect against the problems? Basically, the same recommendations still apply as at the release of the PS5: Ideally position your PS5 horizontally, as many problems are primarily related to vertical positioning.
The 2nd part of this year’s Christmas event has been announced in Pokémon GO. And this part also brings you some interesting content.
What kind of event is this? In keeping with the Christmas season, Pokémon GO brings the Winter Holidays, which are divided into 2 events. While the 1st part of the event runs from December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM to December 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the 2nd part takes place from December 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM to December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
In the 2nd part of the event, you can expect an increased shiny chance for certain monsters. Additionally, there is a Pokémon debut as well as the chance to obtain powerful items by catching monsters.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Christmas Costumes and Gifts from Monsters
Which monster is making its debut? During the event, you can obtain Rolycoly in Pokémon GO for the first time. This monster comes from Generation 8 and is of the Rock type. For 25 candies, you can evolve it into Carkol and then for another 100 candies into Coalossal.
You can find this monster during the event in 1-star raids and, with a bit of luck, also in the wild.
What bonuses are there in the event? If you catch monsters in the wild during the event, you can receive items in the process. These include fast and charged TMs, silver pinap berries, golden razz berries, and even rare candies.
Moreover, the shiny chance for costumed Stantler and costumed Dedenne is increased. While you can find Dedenne somewhat less frequently in the wild, it is still unknown how you will obtain Stantler.
The GO Pass for the Winter Holidays, which starts in the 1st part of the event, is still active in the 2nd part.
What monsters are in the event? There are event Pokémon that you can obtain both in the wild and in eggs as well as in raids. These include the following:
In the wild:
Galarian Darumaka*
Bergmite*
Cetoddle*
Dedenne wearing holiday attire* (rare)
Rolycoly (rare)
In 7-km eggs:
Pichu wearing a festive hat*
Smoochum*
Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon*
Cryogonal*
Snom
In 1-star raids:
Alolan Sandshrew*
Galarian Darumaka*
Rolycoly
In 3-star raids:
Galarian Mr. Mime*
Sudowoodo wearing holiday attire*
Charjabug wearing holiday attire*
All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.
What field research is there in the event? Event field research is also part of the 2nd part of the Winter Holidays. You can earn stardust and encounters with event Pokémon as rewards. Which monsters they are and what tasks await you are still unknown.
What is the Winter Weekend? Directly after the 2nd part of the Winter Holidays, the Winter Weekend starts. It begins on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM and ends on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
What content is there? Here you will still have the opportunity to complete your GO Pass: Winter Holidays 2025. There will be no daily limit for GO points and daily bonus tasks.
Additionally, the weekend brings an increased chance for the shiny variant of Evoli with holiday hat if you receive it from the limited research, which is also part of the weekend. The research will also offer experience points and stardust.
Before the start of the Winter Holidays, there are still some events in Pokémon GO that you can participate in. If you want to know which they are and what content awaits you there, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in December 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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After the Reforged remake on Steam has enabled a strong comeback for Guild Wars, the developers at ArenaNet are now following up with a heartwarming documentary.
What kind of documentary is this? It is called “The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet” and just went live on YouTube a few hours ago. Together with the teams from Second Wind and Lost & Found Media, the developers look back at the creation and evolution of the popular MMORPG.
The responsible parties emphasize in a pinned comment under the video that you should not expect any announcements or teasers for future projects in this documentary. It’s about ArenaNet, Guild Wars, and Guild Wars 2.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Guild Wars Reforged:
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Guild Wars Reforged verströmt im Launch Trailer liebgewonnene Nostalgie
“It gives me goosebumps”
What does the documentary deliver in detail? A nostalgic yet interesting look back at the creation of the beloved MMORPG series. Fans of Guild Wars will relive some heartwarming moments.
If you are interested in how the games were developed and why the devs made certain decisions, you will find it here as well. There are also many pictures from the early years of ArenaNet. For example, developers can be seen setting up their office in a colleague’s living room to work on Guild Wars.
Right at the beginning, the developers explain that since the founding of ArenaNet, they have had a certain approach when it comes to developing a new game: What frustrates players about the current status quo of the genre? How can we eliminate these problems and build a game that can captivate them for a long time?
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One of the frustrating factors they identified before Guild Wars was: Why do you always have to pay a monthly fee for MMORPGs? At the time, many people were fundamentally refusing to spend money on online services. There simply wasn’t Netflix, no Spotify, no Game Pass, and so on.
Therefore, the goal for ArenaNet’s first game was to build an online role-playing game that could also succeed without a monthly fee from the very beginning. To achieve this, they had to find innovative solutions or tricks with the technical infrastructure to make the operation of the MMORPG more efficient and cost-effective than that of the competition at the time.
But these were just first teasers from the first minutes of the documentary. The 55 minutes contain so much exciting information that you should definitely check it out yourself.
How is the community reacting to the documentary? Although the documentary is only a few hours old, there are already more than 300 comments and over 2,360 thumbs up.
MuklukYoutube writes under the video: “It was really fun to watch. Congratulations on the 25th anniversary! Here’s to many more years!”
wyldlibrarian3549 also celebrates the documentary: “This story gives me goosebumps. What an amazing insight into the game and the developers/inventors/artists/writers/promoters who were all involved. Creative geniuses. Thank you all.”
angelwriter0428 has a lot of personal connections with the game: “I met my husband in GW2. I found lifelong friends that I would never have had without GW2. This game will always hold a special place in my heart.”
all three campaigns of Guild Wars, thus Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall
revised user interface, controller support, additional settings (e.g. for text size) and support for modern monitors
graphical updates for dynamic bloom effects in the sky, improved lighting, or optimized textures
increased user-friendliness through a new quest tracking system and a control guide
The Reforged version currently has 89 percent positive reviews on Steam. Thousands of players have been concurrently active on the servers every day since launch (source: steamcharts.com).
Jabba the Hutt is one of the most iconic characters from the films of Star Wars. But how did this admittedly somewhat ridiculous-looking creature gain so much power?
Jabba the Hutt, whose full name is Jabba Desilijic Tiure, made his first appearance in the very first film of Star Wars. However, he originally appeared in a deleted scene that was only included in later cuts. Initially, Jabba was portrayed by a human, but since his appearance in Episode 6, he has been what he was always meant to be: a Hutt.
This species most closely resembles a reptile that appears wrinkled and heavy. Hutts are sluggish, and Jabba is the best example of this: He often lies around somewhere being entertained, threatening others, or negotiating deals. For instance, in Episode 6, he can be found in his palace on Tatooine, complete with dancers and plenty of music.
Given his appearance, some may wonder how the grunting reptile made it to the top of the underworld. Jabba’s secret to success consists mainly of three points.
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Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi – Trailer
Point 1: Jabba has a vast network
To understand why the Hutts became so powerful, it is essential to know that this species is organized into clans. They engage in various criminal activities across many different planets.
The Hutts are known as a ruthless people, and when they come together and organize, this aspect is further supported, similar to a mafia organization. Jabba has been acting criminally from Tatooine early on and has worked his way up to become a crime lord. As a result, he gained significant wealth, which is known to quickly attract friends.
However, even individuals who do not belong to his people are part of a tightly knit network that ensures Jabba has so much influence.
This includes smugglers like Han Solo, who Jabba cheated out of over 224,000 credits during the Galactic Civil War, i.e., during the time of Episode 4. Since that is a lot of money in Star Wars, the Hutt put the bounty hunter Greedo on Han Solo, who was supposed to kill him. How that ended shows Episode 4 – Greedo meets his end.
Jabba’s network also includes other well-known bounty hunters like Boba Fett, who works for him in Episodes 5 and 6 and brings Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, to the Hutt. Jabba also had contact with the bounty hunter Cad Bane during the Clone Wars and hired him to free his uncle from Republic custody.
Others, such as spies and merchants, also support this network, providing crucial information and ensuring that Jabba is never left alone.
Jabba is not only well-connected but also very wealthy, which gives him a special status in the galaxy. As a crime lord, he controls large parts of Tatooine but also other planets. Thus, he has influence over trade, smuggling, and other lucrative areas like gambling.
Much in the galaxy can be bought with money – including friends, as mentioned above. He can bribe authorities and is politically difficult to pin down. On one hand, he makes deals with the Republic – for instance, when at the beginning of the Clone Wars, he asks the Jedi to rescue his kidnapped son. On the other hand, he negotiates with sinister figures like Count Dooku, who tried to convince Jabba that the Jedi were planning to betray the Hutts during the Clone Wars.
During the Galactic Civil War, i.e., episodes 4-6, there was an agreement between Jabba and the Empire, in which the Hutt was to provide cheap materials for the reconstruction of the destroyed Death Star. In the course of these negotiations, Jabba even dared to attempt an assassination on Darth Vader and have him thrown into the Rancor pit – because he wanted the bounty placed on the Sith Lord.
Of course, the attempt failed, and Vader forced the powerful crime lord into a deal. Nonetheless, this also shows: Jabba works with completely different parties. The Empire tolerates him due to his criminal activities, and he evades the control of the former Republic because Tatooine is in the Outer Rim – at the edge of the galaxy – and thus not within the Republic’s sphere of influence.
A good network and money are one thing, but one’s reputation is another. Jabba was keen early on that both his friends and his enemies know how cruel he can be. In this way, he could demonstrate his power, punish betrayal, or prevent it preemptively.
Perhaps the most famous example is the Sarlacc pit near his palace, shown in Episode 6, where the heroes like Luke, Leia, and Han are almost fed to it. Through the brave intervention of Luke and R2D2, they are saved, and others, like Boba Fett, met their end in the pit. The scene also contains a small film error – read more about this on MeinMMO.
By the way, Jabba met his end right there: Leia strangled him with the chain with which the Hutt had bound her. Aside from this last event in the life of the crime lord, he always dealt very harshly and brutally with his enemies. He killed them, tortured them, made them fight for their survival – either against the Rancor in the dungeon of his palace, or held public executions, as in the case of Episode 6.
The MMO shooter Warframe reaches almost as many players as it did at its peak. This comes at the expense of the servers. However, the developers are doing their best to keep them from crashing.
How many players are there right now? According to SteamDB, 175,546 players have checked into Warframe on Steam in the last 24 hours (as of December 11, 2025, at 8:00 AM). This is almost the highest number of players reached since late July 2021. At that time, 189,837 players stormed the servers of the loot shooter.
In July 2021, the numbers were so high because the TennoCon took place at that time. This is a huge event for Warframe that occurs every July. In 2021, there were particularly many free content and bonuses that players likely wanted to claim in-game, as well as the update “Sisters of Parvos”.
Keep in mind: The numbers only apply to the players logging in via Steam. However, Warframe is still accessible via its own launcher, the Epic Games Store, and the mobile version. Console players are also missing from the statistics.
Nevertheless, it is an impressive achievement that Warframe attracts a large number of players after so many years. And there is a good reason for that.
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Warframe verrät das Release-Datum zu The Old Piece im Trailer
Warframe experiences its 2nd spring thanks to a free update
Why are there so many? On December 10, 2025, “The Old Peace” was released, a new major update. This includes a new story, new modes, and a new Warframe. Therefore, the update contains far more than just bug fixes and free items for players.
What do the developers say about it? They did not expect such a surge. On X, Rebb Ford, Creative Director at Warframe, writes that they are doing their best to keep the servers running:
We are doing our best to keep everything running, but we did not expect such a strong increase in concurrent Warframe users.
It could therefore be that the servers may crash under even heavier pressure. So don’t be surprised if the servers do go offline, even though the developers are trying to prevent it.
Furthermore, Rebb Ford is not just talking about Steam, but generally about servers. This suggests that the situation is similar on other launchers and platforms, and Warframe is generally becoming more popular among players again.
Since November 14, 2025, Where Winds Meet is also playable in the West. Soon, you will be able to start on your mobile devices and download the game for Android and iOS. All the information you need can be found here.
When will the mobile version of Where Winds Meet be released? Since December 12, 2025, at 01:00 CET, you can also play Where Winds Meet on iOS and Android devices.
What is the size of the download? There are no specifications for the Android version yet. In the iOS store, an initial download of 3.7 GB is listed, which is likely to be significantly increased by subsequent updates.
Is the content different from the PC and console version? No, it is said to be the same game in terms of content. Only the user interface has been slightly adjusted.
What requirements does my device need? The developers recommend an Android device 7.1 with 8 GB RAM as well as iOS 15+. Here are the exact recommendations:
System requirements Mobile
Could you preregister? Yes, you could preregister for the game both in the iOS Store and in the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you can also start the preregistration through the official homepage.
Could you already download the game? The pre-download was available since December 10 at 17:00 CET.
Update from December 12, 2025: Today is the mobile release, and you can also play Where Winds Meet on the go. We have adjusted the article accordingly.
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Everything about multiplayer, crossplay, and cross-progression in Where Winds Meet Mobile
Is there crossplay between platforms? Yes, you can play with players on all available platforms.
Can crossplay be disabled? Currently, crossplay cannot be enabled on PC, but it can be on PS5. Whether this will also be possible for the mobile version is not yet known. However, it is very likely that mobile players will also be able to disable the crossplay function.
Where Winds Meet is a game that does not guide you by the hand and can definitely overwhelm you with its sheer mass of different menus and content. So if you have unanswered questions or encounter problems, take a look at our guide overview; perhaps we already have the answer for you: Where Winds Meet: All guides, tips and builds at a glance
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The car brand Jaguar is undergoing radical changes since late 2024. One reason why Jaguar sold almost no cars in 2025. Only in 2026 is it expected to start again with a new electric vehicle.
Jaguar is a luxury car brand originally from the United Kingdom and today belongs to the Indian company Tata Motors in conjunction with Land Rover. Depending on the date one considers, Jaguar will be 90 or even over 100 years old this year: The first Jaguar was produced in 1935, but the company can trace its origins back to 1922. This is stated by Jaguar on its own website
In late 2024, a radical reboot of the brand “Jaguar” was announced: They intend to produce exclusively electric vehicles and have almost completely ceased the sales of all other vehicles.
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In 2025, almost no new vehicles were sold; it is expected to continue again in 2026
How many vehicles were sold in 2025? Jaguar has largely stopped the regular sales of new cars, so in 2025, virtually no new Jaguars were sold in many markets.
Officially, there is talk of a “new car sales stop” until the market launch of the new electric fleet. In some markets – like the United Kingdom and partly Europe – no new Jaguars will be offered for about twelve months. In practice, however, a handful of vehicles were sold. And these are exclusively remaining stocks, as Jaguar currently does not produce any vehicles.
According to the official vehicle registrations counted by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), no Jaguar model was sold in October 2025, and throughout the year 2025, 934 new vehicles were registered (via acea.auto).
On the left, the figures from October 2025 (0) and the figures from October 2024 (266) in comparison. In contrast, between January 2024 and October 2024, 4,835 vehicles were still registered.
A spokesperson for Jaguar Land Rover explained to Financialexpress.com that all of this is a planned step for the radical transformation of the brand starting in 2026. Therefore, the sales figures of 2025 cannot be compared with those of 2024:
Comparing Jaguar’s sales with those of 2024 is pointless, as we did not produce any vehicles in 2025 and only minimal stock is available.
When will things continue at Jaguar? Officially in summer 2026. Then the first new vehicle of the renewed brand is expected to hit the market: the Type 00, a four-door GT model priced at 120,000 euros. So far, enthusiasm has been limited, reports, for example, the BBC.
