In Pokémon GO the Spotlight Hour with Zurrokex starts on November 25. Is it worth it?
When does the Spotlight Hour start? The Spotlight Hour starts on November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM. For 60 minutes, there will be special spawns throughout the wilderness of Pokémon GO, and at 7:00 PM, the spawns of the Last Justice event will apply.
Which Pokémon appears? Zurrokex, a Dark and Fighting-type Pokémon, appears everywhere during the Spotlight Hour. It can evolve into Irokex.
What bonus is active? You will receive double XP for every catch during the event. This applies to Zurrokex, but also to all other Pokémon – including those from raids or dynamic battles. With a Lucky Egg, you can even earn quadruple XP.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
Is the event with Zurrokex worth it?
How strong is Zurrokex? Zurrokex’s evolution Irokex used to be a decent Pokémon in certain PvP situations, but it is currently not particularly relevant. You also don’t need Zurrokex for PvP. And in raid battles, you have better options for both Fighting and Dark types among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Zurrokex and Irokex in Pokémon GO
Is the bonus worth it? More XP is always good if you’re still on your way to Level 80. However, there are also events that offer more than double XP.
Can Zurrokex be shiny? Yes, Zurrokex also has a shiny variant in Pokémon GO. The shiny rate is not increased during the hour, but you may have a good chance of catching shiny Zurrokex due to the sheer number of spawns.
What should I consider? In general, Irokex has just received a new Mega Evolution in Legends Z-A. In preparation for that, you might want to catch a good Zurrokex. However, when this Mega Evolution will become active in Pokémon GO is still uncertain. It could take a very long time.
Overall, the hour is for anyone who still doesn’t have a good Zurrokex, wants to collect XP, or try their luck for a shiny. It’s not a must-catch, though.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Currently, the Last Justice event is the most important date where you can unlock the new form of Keldeo. However, December is already casting its shadows: at the beginning of the month, the season change will take place. Until then, the remaining Pokémon GO events in November 2025 will continue.
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Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
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What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller is under criticism for allegedly responding tactlessly to a fan’s message. Others, however, believe that this is his right. A discussion is emerging about how much Twitch streamers really have to listen to.
What was the situation? Over the weekend, a clip of the Twitch streamer Papaplatte went viral, in which he seemingly shuts down a viewer who wants to tell him about his deceased grandfather.
A video that received more than 300,000 views on X shows the streamer as he opens a package when a so-called text-to-speech donation comes in. This is a monetary gift with attached text that is then read aloud automatically. A fan explained that his grandfather had passed away and that the stream was a distraction and encouragement for him.
However, Papaplatte immediately interrupts the AI voice. He wishes the viewer “much love”, but also begins to explain that one should not write such things. His gaze, however, falls on the contents of his package, and he then jumps up excitedly.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
With the announcement of the Steam Machine, hopes also rose for a console-PC in the same price range as PS5 and Xbox Series X. In an interview with SkillUp, Valve comments on the price of the Mini-PC and makes clear statements.
What does the community hope for? Many fans of Valve’s upcoming Mini-PC wish for a price of about 500 Euros. This would make the Steam Machine directly comparable to consoles and offer a direct alternative. Users share their opinions on Reddit:
Dizzy_Key_7400 says: “The Steam Machine needs to cost about 500, otherwise it is already doomed to fail at launch.”
Obvious_Platipus_313 writes: “I want this new PC-console experience and the convenience of not having to worry about hardware and settings.”
The assessment that the Steam Machine should cost about 500 Euros is also shared by the famous hardware YouTuber Linus Tech Tips. He has already been able to test the devices at Valve, inspect them, and ask questions about the price. However, Valve’s reaction was rather restrained.
If you want to know how Valve announced not only the Steam Machine but also the Steam Controller and the Steam VR headset Steam Frame at the same time, then watch the official trailer.
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Valve presents the Steam Machine in the new trailer
The price is closer to a gaming PC than to a PS5
What did Valve say about the price? Steam engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais stated in an interview with the YouTube channel SkillUp: “The Steam Machine should be priced more in line with the current PC market.” Their goal is to offer a good deal between price and performance.” This makes it clear that Valve does not intend to place the Steam Machine in the same price range as a console.
Furthermore, the engineer says: “It is very difficult to replicate a similar PC in our form factor with its features.” Given current hardware prices, this could mean that the Mini-PC might cost around 600 – 900 Euros, making it more expensive than a PS5 or Xbox Series X.
RAM, form factor, and special features are culprits
Why are console prices unrealistic for Valve? The current price increase of RAM is a cost factor that could drive up the sale price of the Mini-PC, as the price of this hardware component has been rising rapidly recently, and there is no end in sight. Additionally, special features like multiple Bluetooth antennas for a more stable controller connection are unique and could be decisive for the price.
Valve further argues with the feature set of the Steam Machine. The small form factor, its price-performance ratio, and low noise are not so easily reproducible. Thus, the dream of a 500-Euro Steam Machine is very unlikely.
Consoles like the PS5 are usually sold at a loss. This means that the manufacturer takes a loss to offer a console as cheaply as possible. This loss is then supposed to be compensated for by games and accessories.
Since the announcement of the Steam Machine, Valve’s Mini-PC has sparked a lot of interest among gamers. We have looked at the most frequently asked questions about the upcoming console alternative and found the answers for you: Steam Machine: The most important questions and answers
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World of Warcraft without addons in battles will be good. At least one fight in the beta clearly shows how mechanics will operate in the future.
A world (of Warcraft) without strong addons in combat is not only possible, but it will also come in Midnight. This especially gives developers more creative freedom to design boss mechanics and fights that need to be solved by players and not by addons that have become increasingly powerful over time. An inadvertently available boss in the Midnight beta impressively shows what this can look like.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
Note: The boss fight against L’ura was not supposed to be part of the beta. However, due to a bug, it was accessible for a while, allowing some groups to attempt the boss. Therefore, we know what mechanics exist and how they will operate as of now.
What kind of mechanic is this? In the fight against the dark Naaru L’ura, there is a phase where the raid group must remember the order of the appearing symbols and then must respond correctly. It goes like this:
Over L’ura, 4 different symbols will appear in a random order over 6 seconds: Such as Triangle, X, Moon, and Diamond.
Subsequently, 4 characters in the raid group will be assigned exactly those symbols.
L’ura will then charge a beam and begin to rotate in a circle.
The characters with the symbols must position themselves such that the beam passes through the symbols in exactly the same order as they were previously displayed over L’ura.
If one fails at the mechanic by creating the wrong order, the entire raid will be punished with high damage and a DoT (which did not function in the test).
This kind of mechanic naturally leads to some panic and mistakes during the first attempt, as this short raid clip shows:
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How would this have gone with addons? If there were still the previous addons in Midnight, the process would likely be quite different. Only one player – presumably the raid leader or a selected person – would remember the order and input it into a Weak Aura. Subsequently, the addons of the affected characters would communicate among themselves and give clear instructions on who should move to which position.
That would effectively turn the task from a group attention check into a task for a single person. The rest could largely ignore the mechanic or only have to follow the instructions on the screen.
Of course, this fight is just an example of what mechanics are now possible and how they will play out in Midnight. However, it is already clear that such mechanics will not overlap with other mechanics so much in the future, and in return, the whole group must engage with them.
The developers of The Lord of the Rings Online are bringing back a popular promotion that not only saves players money but also time.
What kind of promotion is it? In The Lord of the Rings Online, players had a long time in 2025 to redeem a coupon code, which unlocks many contents and especially quest packs. This code and the associated promotion expired in early November and could no longer be used.
However, the developers have revived the promotion and are once again giving all players the chance to redeem the code. The promotion runs only until December 7, 2025, before the code becomes invalid again. Whether and when it will be unlocked again afterwards is still uncertain.
Here you can see what new contents are currently available:
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Many free quests
What is the code and what does it unlock? The code is the same as last time and is EXPLOREOURWORLD. To receive the quests, you need to redeem it in the LOTRO shop in-game under “Redeem Code”. This can be done once per account and should then unlock all packs across the entire account. You will receive the following packs:
Quest Pack: Center of Gondor
Quest Pack: East Gondor
Quest Pack: West Gondor
Quest Pack: Old Anorien
Region Pack: Broad Anorien
Quest Pack: March of the King
Quest Pack: Battle at the Black Gate
Quest Pack: The Legacy of the Spirit Summoner
Quest Pack: Where Dragons Dwell
Quest Pack: The Valleys of Anduin
Quest Pack: Mist of Wilderland
Quest Pack: The Wildwood
The Further Adventures of Bilbo Baggins
Quest Pack: Blood of Azog
Quest Pack: Rangers and Ruins
Quest Pack: Distant Meadows
The Further Adventures of Elladan and Elrohir
Quest Pack: Mordor
Quest Pack: Minas Morgul
Quest Pack: War of the Three Peaks
Quest Pack: Fate of Gundabad
Free players gain access to all regions, quests, dungeons, and raids in the game up to level 140. The current contents take place at level 150, which is the current level cap.
Those who want to experience the current contents can expect a new discount, which is likely to run until December 7, 2025, even though the website www.lotro.com still mentions the date of November 3. Here you will find the “Instance Group: Return to Carn Dûm” and the Quest Pack: “The Reconstructed Gondor” at a reduced price in the LOTRO shop.
About 22 years ago, One Piece started in Germany on the TV channel RTL2. Many users are currently discovering the manga of the pirate story for the very first time on TikTok. They recommend others to read the story surrounding Luffy and discover exciting details that even predict years into the future.
Where does the hype come from? On TikTok, there are many content creators sharing their reviews and recommendations for books under the term BookTok. Genres like fantasy and romance are particularly popular, but One Piece is also currently prominent among many Booktokers.
Videos are widespread where predominantly female readers talk about emotional moments from the story. These include:
On TikTok, a particular arc is gaining attention: The Enies Lobby arc, where Nico Robin is freed by her friends and calls out, that she wants to live.
The sad backstory of Tony Chopper, who is ostracized by his reindeer friends, is also getting attention on TikTok.
Even the departure of the Flying Lamp is mourned by the readers (see TikTok).
There are a few more examples and recommendations within the community. One reader is particularly diligent and thoroughly examines every sentence. She makes several theories on where she will see that they will prove true in the future.
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The One Piece – Interview with the Remake Team
Reader Accurately Predicts Several Theories About One Piece
What has the reader discovered? Juliette is currently reading One Piece for the first time and provides an update after each chapter or at least each volume on how she has enjoyed the story thus far. She presents theories each time about how things might progress with the characters in the future.
In Arlong Park, for example, she notices that Sanji’s opponent mentions that the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates can endure a lot of suffering and that it is not normal for a human. Juliette believes on TikTok that he suffered even more in childhood than what was during his time in Baratie. If only she knew!
Additionally, she has believed from the very beginning that something is off with Miss Bloody Sunday. She is the right hand of Sir Crocodile but sometimes behaves strangely towards him.
In the comments of her TikTok video, many users write that Juliette should not refrain from making further theories. She is often right with her assumptions, which demonstrates how attentively she follows the story of One Piece.
It is nice to see how more and more fans are discovering the world of One Piece. It makes you a bit envious and wish you could forget the entire plot and experience everything from the beginning again. This anime is something that MeinMMO demon Cortyn would probably also like to forget: I watched 10 hours of the worst trash anime so you don’t have to
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The team transfer season in League of Legends continues. It is now known which team the most important player of Worlds 2025 will be joining, and he has also revealed some information.
What did Gumayusi say about the rumors? The livestream was translated by a Reddit user and shows what Gumayusi thinks of the rumors. The ADC says that his departure from T1 is in no way due to the hate and harassment from some people. He also never thought that the bullying would stop if he changed teams. Furthermore, Gumayusi assures that he would ignore the hate against him anyway.
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The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action
Gumayusi reunites with an old friend in the new team
Which team is Gumayusi playing for now? On November 23, 2025, the team Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) uploaded a two-minute trailer on its YouTube channel.
To a song by Kanye West, a mysterious player is shown shooting at a target. After the target is revealed, the name Gumayusi appears on it. According to the Korean news site naver.com, Gumayusi has signed a two-year contract with HLE.
Who is the old friend? From November 2020 to November 2024, Gumayusi played alongside the top laner Zeus at T1. Zeus left the best LoL team a year earlier and has since been playing for Hanwha Life Esports.
While it was still unclear which team Gumayusi would join, the new ADC of T1 has already been announced. The 19-year-old Peyz is new to the scene but has already set some records that even overshadow Faker: New ADC of T1 in LoL is only 19 years old, even outshining Faker
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The success of Baldur’s Gate 3 proved to many players and other developers that Larian has done a lot right with their RPG. Despite the inspiring path, the creators of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 do not want to lose their own signature.
How does Baldur’s Gate 3 affect the makers of these games? The success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which cannot only be measured by the results of the Game Awards 2023, but also by the active community and the “extremely positive” rating of over 700,000 reviews on Steam, is undeniable. This is understood not only by enthusiastic fans, but also by other gaming studios, including CD Projekt Red, the creators of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
“Baldur’s Gate 3 has inspired us greatly,” says Michał Nowakowski, CEO of the studio, in a conversation with PCGamer, but explains that the greatest inspiration for future projects comes from their own house: “But I think we will continue to stick to what we did in Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk” (Source: PCGamer).
Here you can see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
Despite a different path, a quite similar attitude
What does the CEO praise about Larian’s roleplaying game? Even though the success of the game, according to Nowakowski, was an inspiration, it is not necessarily the direction in which CD Projekt Red’s games will evolve. However, this does not stem from pride, but from the recognition of authenticity, as he tells PCGamer:
We will definitely not develop a game like the one from Larian. That is the kind of game they can create. But a lot about how they interact with the world and what they do with it has certainly inspired us.
Why does this approach still resemble Larian’s attitude? Even though The Witcher received some offshoots like “Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales” or “Gwent: The Witcher Card Game,” CDPR has decided, according to Nowakowski, that “the internal team needs to focus on the important games instead of developing spin-offs.” This could, of course, still change, but they initially do not want to deviate from the current structure.
In ARC Raiders, a war broke out between various communities that peaked on Twitch over the weekend.
What is the deal with the peanut? The peanut is a streamer known as “TheBurntPeanut,” which translates to “Die verbrannte Erdnuss” in German.
The streamer is a so-called VTuber. This means that instead of showing his real face, he displays an animated avatar in his streams, in this case a talking peanut with eyes, a mouth, and fancy hats. The avatar also mimics the streamer’s head and lip movements.
TheBurntPeanut is currently one of the biggest shooter streamers on Twitch, regularly reaching over 20,000 viewers. He became known primarily through Escape from Tarkov. He is certainly not going to let ARC Raiders slip through his fingers.
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Trailer for the community event “Breaking New Ground” in ARC Raiders
Streamers explain the massive faction war
What kind of war was it? Last week, a huge faction war broke out in ARC Raiders between some streamers and their communities. Leading the charge were streamers TheBurntPeanut and HutchMF.
It all started with a kill.
HutchMF was taken down by an unknown player during a stream in ARC Raiders. When he faced his opponent, he pleaded for mercy. But his opponent did not grant the request. When he delivered the final blow, he shouted: “This is for the Bungulators.”
“The Bungulator” is the nickname of TheBurntPeanut.
HutchMF didn’t want to let it slide, founded his own faction, and declared war on TheBurntPeanut and his Bungulators. Soon after, both sides chose specific skins as their uniforms and enlisted various streamers to support their faction. This included prominent creators like shroud, Ninja, Myth, TimTheTatman, Nadeshot, summit1g, Symfuhny, and Nickmercs.
The sides were clearly defined, and anyone wearing the wrong skin was shot – whether intentional or not.
The final battle at the spaceport
This is how the final battle went down: The final battle took place on Saturday, November 22. All the participating streamers went online at the same time and tried to fight their communities. The chosen war zone was to be the map “Spaceport.”
Many of the attending streamers gathered thousands of viewers. While TheBurntPeanut had up to 86,400 viewers watching simultaneously, his opponent HutchMF had 22,500.
Other characters like shroud and Nickmercs could also boast up to 28,000 viewers. Across all channels, around 120,000 users watched on average over the entire weekend. (via sullygnome)
The conclusion of the war: After the final battle took place, TheBurntPeanut reflected on it in his stream – and it was sobering.
He thought it was very cool to encounter his Bungulators during the raids and roam the map with them, but he lamented that he had mostly seen his own community and hardly any opponents. Unfortunately, there hadn’t been the opportunity to take out the enemy generals, i.e. the streamers.
In the future, TheBurntPeanut wants to contact the developers and try to get private servers in order to repeat the event and have a real battle. Overall, however, he emphasizes that it was a unique experience and ARC Raiders is one of the best games he has ever played.
The streamer j0beats shows live in the stream how she received a strike in Pokémon GO. The reasons leave both the streamer and the community guessing.
The streamer j0beats from the UK is known on Twitch for her videos about Pokémon GO. She regularly shows how she is out and about catching monsters or participating in events.
Recently, j0beats showed how she plays when she suddenly became uneasy: A message appeared on her screen saying that she will receive a “7-day strike”. Her account activities would imply that she was using modified or unauthorized third-party software that does not comply with the Terms of Service of Pokémon GO. It is a message that cheaters in Pokémon GO usually receive.
In the stream, she is clearly affected by the message. She cannot explain the strike and emphasizes that she does not use cheat software, even forgoing VPNs or similar tools because she knows the risks. The clip has garnered significant attention on Reddit with over 11,000 upvotes and more than 780 comments:
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Strike is removed again, but the community and streamer are puzzled about the reasons
This is how the story ends: A few hours after the strike, j0beats speaks up again via the platform “X”. She thanks the community for so many people reaching out about the topic and writes that her strike has been revoked.
She attached a picture of the support message, which also describes that her activities in the game have been re-examined and the punishment has been removed from the account.
What is missing, however, is an explanation for the original strike. j0beats also says she still needs to find out why the strike was issued in the first place. She also questions how many players are wrongly banned.
This is how the community reacts: On Reddit, some people are commenting on the clip. Among them are some viewers of j0beats who emphasize that the streamer usually acts fairly and they cannot imagine that the strike was justified in her case – and ultimately, it was also revoked.
In fact, a few players are even speaking up, stating that they cheat through spoofing and never receive a warning. They claim that the game simply does not have good mechanisms for detecting cheating. A similar case happened to the YouTuber Spieletrend a few years ago, within the framework of a wave of accidental bans for which Niantic apologized at the time.
What is a strike in Pokémon GO? The strike is essentially the first warning from Niantic if one violates the terms of use, player guidelines, or code of conduct at live events in Pokémon GO. Spoofing, or GPS tampering, or playing with third-party software fall under this category.
For the first strike, gameplay is limited for 7 days. Depending on the case, no rare Pokémon will appear, players cannot interact with other trainers, cannot attend showcases, or use routes. One can still play, but in a limited way.
For the second strike, there is a temporary ban; the third strike leads to a permanent ban.
As soon as there is more information on the topic, we will update this article.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
What comes next in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, November is currently coming to an end. This week, the big event around the new form of Keldeo will start, and then it will slowly transition to December. The new season will start then. What happens beforehand, you can read here: All events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Extraction camping in ARC Raiders is considered absolutely taboo by many players. Nevertheless, a raider finds this “regular” camping far too boring and creates a completely unique method.
What has the player created? The raider SilveR_- presented in a clip on the ArcRaiders subreddit that he is not a fan of extraction camping in the game. Based on the content of his clip, it wouldn’t be because of the nasty nature of ruining a player’s fun just before securing, but rather that he finds it “too boring”.
Instead, he goes a step further. With a bit of patience and a lot of barricades, the raider builds his own fortress around an extraction point, which only has one entrance that he monitors.
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In the clip, you can already see how another player wants nothing to do with this motivated architect and leaves. However, another shares his impression through the voice channel: “Are you building the whole thing in? Jesus.”
The reactions on Reddit, too, range from disbelief to a form of respect. Some even have more ideas on how to turn this concept into a real strategy.
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Trailer for the community event “Breaking New Ground” in ARC Raiders
“And we thought this godforsaken place couldn’t get any worse”
What idea does the community have for the player’s construction project? The reactions to the player’s fortress criticize him less for the action. Rather, players have further ideas to make the fenced extraction point even meaner. For this, they create a “new” form of camping.
Instead of simply shooting other players at the extraction point, there could be a “more civilized” way, which is no less mean: campers could build their own customs station through the barricades:
“You could make it roleplay and make people pay taxes, like a weapon blueprint, to secure extraction :D” (WollsockenVonOma on Reddit).
Could this be a safe method for campers? A player wants to highlight that the clip of the player now gives many extraction campers an “excellent idea” to annoy other players, but another Reddit user reassures him: “Nah, that’s almost advertising for someone waiting. Campers try to get in front of people instead of saying: Hey, get in the van!” (rW0HgFyxoJhYka on Reddit).
What the player ultimately did with his fortress is not shown in the clip. Therefore, it doesn’t have to be that he used his barricade project for nasty intentions. Maybe he just built this fortress to allow other raiders a relaxed extraction. We grant SilveR_- (naive) optimism and naturally assume only good intentions… absolutely.
Fans of time travel stories should take a closer look at a series on Netflix. In it, the well-known concept is treated in a humorous way and provides an exciting thought experiment for video game fans.
What series is it about? Future Man premiered in 2017 and ran until 2020 across three seasons. There are a total of 34 episodes, each about half an hour long.
Initially, Future Man aired on Amazon Prime, but the series has since landed on Netflix, where it is currently available. Especially anyone interested in the topic of time travel should take a look at it. The series takes the well-known theme and weaves a satirical plot that is also exciting for gaming fans.
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Trailer zur humorvollen Zeitreise-Serie Future Man
Janitor Meets Video Game Characters
What is the series about? Future Man tells the story of janitor Josh, who works in a lab where researchers study diseases.
When he is not at work, Josh likes to hang out in his parents’ apartment and play video games. In particular, the fictional cyberpunk game The Biotic Wars has captured his attention. It features two main characters: Tiger and Wolf.
One day, something unexpected happens: Tiger and Wolf come out of the video game and confront the janitor with the seriousness of the situation: The future of his world is at stake and could look just as grim as depicted in The Biotic Wars.
However, the world can still be saved if Josh embarks on a series of time travel adventures with the two video game characters. By changing the past, the grim future can hopefully be averted.
How good is the series? On Rotten Tomatoes, the three seasons have an average rating of 91% from critics. Users are similarly impressed, giving it 83%.
Praise is particularly given to the chemistry between the main actors Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Eliza Coupe (Scrubs), and Derek Wilson (The Boys). The humor, which sometimes seems a bit silly, but makes the actually grim storyline much more bearable, is also highlighted positively. Generally, Future Man approaches the topic of time travel in a more relaxed and playful manner than other films and series.
For fans of video games, Future Man is additionally interesting: the idea that characters from your favorite game come to life and enter our world is something that many might have imagined.
Will there be a fourth season? No, the series is completed after 34 episodes across three seasons. Anyone who finds the topic itself intriguing and enjoys nostalgic stories like Back to the Future, as well as Stranger Things, should definitely give Future Man on Netflix a chance. Perhaps the production will even make it onto the list of the most-watched series on Netflix.
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Where Winds Meet reached its highest player count to date 10 days after launch, and the hype for the open-world RPG keeps growing.
What milestone was achieved? Most major releases on Steam hit their all-time peak player count on the weekend after their release, before the numbers gradually decline and only reach a peak again with major updates or seasons.
One of the exceptions is the free-to-play RPG Where Winds Meet, which has now reached the 250,000 player mark (via SteamDB) just 10 days after its launch. Following a relatively modest start due to a wrong release time for the game, the Steam reviews then shot up, now standing at 84% positive ratings.
But why is the RPG from China doing so well and capturing more and more players? Players themselves are now revealing the reasons on Reddit.
These reasons could help you convince your friends to play Where Winds Meet:
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
The hype comes later
Why is Where Winds Meet so popular? The open-world RPG is currently very popular, but the reasons for this are as complex as the game itself. Therefore, some players have tried to explain on Reddit what excites all the players.
For example, user “NefariousnessOk1996” writes on Reddit that the level cap keeps the players engaged and ensures they log back in to progress the story. Additionally, it would prevent FOMO (fear of missing out), says “Budget-Ocelots” on Reddit.
Similarly, user Crunchyeee states on Reddit that many players nowadays rush through titles only to complain at the end that there isn’t enough to do in the endgame. In Where Winds Meet, the deliberate breaks, where there is still plenty to do, prevent exactly that.
What sets the game apart aside from progression pauses? Beyond progression, players praise the RPG. Especially in the reviews on Steam, many positive messages can be found:
kiRo_xcvii on Steam: “After nearly 50 hours since the release, spent exploring, solving puzzles, playing mini-games, and fighting bosses in a truly beautiful game world, this is probably the best and most extensive free-to-play game I have ever played.”
Magentafuchs on Steam: “This game does many things right and is everything I have ever wished for. It provides so much fun and social interaction. The shop is not a must (you can also get quite a bit without spending real money) and is purely for decoration. The story is great, the quests are enjoyable, and there’s plenty to discover and do. There’s never a dull moment here.”
Readers on MeinMMO also praise the game in our articles. Reader Veoh writes: “I can only say, for being free, it’s amazing! There’s so much love for detail behind it. Sometimes so much effort. I believe the developers had a dream and they simply lived it! Without a typical greedy publisher behind it! And what I definitely have to mention, this is the very first game where I can actively talk to NPCs, and they respond and react like ChatGPT! […]”
The next expansion of World of Warcraft is not out yet, but the end has already been leaked. And that has sparked a lot of discussion.
Although the release of World of Warcraft Midnight is still a few months away, many players can already join the beta. However, this also means that data miners are digging deep into the game data and finding things that might have been better kept hidden. Because the end of the Midnight campaign has largely been read, it raises some new questions. How the conflict ends leaves many puzzled.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses the story of World of Warcraft Midnight and how the initial conflict comes to an end. If you don’t want to know how the story surrounding the Sunwell develops, you might want to stop reading.
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
What has been found? Ian Bates, who many may still know from the past as the “Red Shirt Guy” who repeatedly peppered the developers with questions at BlizzCon, often talks about the story of World of Warcraft on social media. Since some data miners have managed to extract critical details about the end of the campaign surrounding the Sunwell from game data, there is much reason for discussion.
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The end of the original campaign, which is the launch content of Midnight, is summarized by data miners, even though it still includes some speculation:
Xal’atath succeeds and corrupts the Sunwell, which then becomes the “Twilight Well”. After the raid “March on Quel’Danas”, the Blood Elves, High Elves, Night Elves, Void Elves, and Nightborne come together to heal the Twilight Well by offering different sacrifices to the well.
Thalyssra: A fruit of the Arcan’dor tree Umbric: A Void Crystal Liadrin: Uncertain, but she has an animation for dropping something into the well Vereesa: A crown (possibly Anasterian’s) Shandris: A vial of Moonwell water
This creates a new well: The Duskwell, which possibly shines in rainbow colors
Rainbows and quick fixes are received rather mixed
This is how the community discusses: On various social media platforms, like X or the WoW subreddit, these leaks are being actively discussed. Many express skepticism and criticize that “the power of friendship” would save the day again or that major consequences, such as the corruption of the Sunwell, would be resolved relatively quickly.
“They win with the crappy ‘The Power of Friendship’ finale.” – I_am_not_creative
“The Power of Friendship creates a literal rainbow” – The_Kebe
“I’m not bothered by the whole ‘Warcraft is friendship’ stuff, they have been doing this ‘together we are strong’ thing for over 15 years. But at least make the story coherent. It seems dumb that we experience a shock where the Sunwell is corrupted, only to have it resolved 5 minutes later. What I’m seeing reminds me more of a Saturday morning cartoon, where the heroes are in panic 95% of the time, and through the power of plot armor, the heroes win and the villain shouts: ‘Next time I’ll get you!'” – zangetsen
“A damn rainbow Duskwell from the power of elvish friendship, lmao, we are basically My Little Pony with this stuff.” – Wonderful_Bed_5854
Others point out, however, that every story reads oddly when it is summarized into a few bullet points. It depends on the execution and presentation in the quests whether this solution ultimately feels good. Also, some factors, like the rainbow color, are still mainly speculation. It could just be a spell effect, while the well is being purified by different magical forces – which have different colors in WoW.
Cortyn says: Even though I can understand the criticism that the Sunwell is first corrupted and then immediately purified again, I find it fitting for the story. Because it is already clear that Xal’atath likely only needs the “Twilight Well” for a short while to achieve her goal. That the well then needs to be purified makes perfect sense – because such a huge power of the Void cannot simply be left standing in the middle of the kingdom of Quel’thalas, where all blood elves and the land would subsequently fall into corruption.
Also, I don’t necessarily see the purification of the well through various sacrifices as an “Through the Power of Friendship” ending – but it aligns with how powers in WoW have always been renewed. Each individual Moonwell is created through sacrifices, the Dragon Soul requires the sacrifice of several, and even more recently (like Dragonflight) this has been an essential part of the story.
Of course, it ultimately depends heavily on how exactly the quests play out and how the characters behave. But judging the story as silly or inappropriate based on a few leaks might be something to hold off on. Because it’s probably not really “the great power of friendship”, but simply the necessity that allows this purification. I am, however, also quite optimistic and waiting for the actual finale, because with the new Immersangwald, Blizzard has outdone themselves – and that is a good sign for now.
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Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is very successful on Twitch. In a stream, he briefly considered when would actually be the right time to retire.
Why is Trymacs only on Twitch for fun now? In a past livestream (highlight on YouTube), Trymacs reacted to a video by YouTuber Klengan. It is about TV host Stefan Raab and his comeback to television.
Trymacs revealed, among other things, that he only streams on Twitch as a sort of pastime, meaning for fun. The reason: he is already financially secure. Therefore, Trymacs is no longer “forced” to continue streaming. However, he seems to enjoy his job on YouTube and Twitch so much that he does it willingly.
We summarized Trymacs’ career in our video:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“I have to get out of here first”
When does Trymacs consider retiring? Trymacs transferred the difficulties associated with the lack of desire to retire, as discussed in the video by Klengan, to himself.
Although the Twitch streamer has no financial worries anymore and only does Twitch for fun, he is afraid of the right timing for retirement. On one hand, Trymacs wants to work as a content creator for as long as possible, but at some point, “enough is enough.”
When is that? I don’t know. […] I’m really afraid of someday becoming the Gottschalk. […] I have to get out of here first.
Together with his Twitch chat, he continues to contemplate, as one of the viewers suggests “At 50.” That would leave Trymacs 19 more years of streaming, which he initially finds acceptable.
However, the Twitch streamer then states that 50 is not that old, after all, Maximilian Schradin is still active on Twitch. For comparison: Maximilian Schradin is 47 years old.
How long Trymacs will remain active as a content creator remains to be seen. In the Twitch scene, as we see from some examples, there is not only room for young people. And who knows, maybe Trymacs will still want to stream on Twitch even in retirement.
Where Winds Meet is full of small mini-games and surprises. Some NPCs also have a specific mechanic where an AI comes into play. Now a player has found out how to outsmart each of them.
What did a player discover? In the subreddit for Where Winds Meet, the free RPG hit, a player shared their chat history with the AI NPCs. There, the user shows how they spoke with the NPCs to solve their problems. Their clever idea was to tell the NPCs what they were experiencing.
What did the chat look like? The NPC Lie Buxi is searching for his two brothers and asks the player if he has seen them. Brackets are used to give the NPC more depth and show how the side character behaves. Lie Buxi’s chat started with a description of how he acts while asking about the two brothers: “(Frowning, eyes sharp with determination)”
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
What did the player write? The Reddit user simply replied: “(Suddenly their two brothers appear)” and was able to convince Lie Buxi that his brothers had indeed just appeared. The father of the NPC is also missing, and the player was able to quickly and confidently solve the situation by writing that the father had also suddenly shown up.
Lie Buxi eventually thanks the Reddit user for the hints and the encounter is over.
Players wonder why they didn’t think of it themselves
What do other players say about the discovery? Many players find the idea funny and write that they want to try something like this in their next session of Where Winds Meet as well.
The creator of the post is celebrated as a genius for the idea, and several players in the community write that they have never thought of this and wonder how they didn’t come up with it themselves.
A player finds his new calling: Fans of true RPGs also find a new task through this discovery. Reddit user KagatonAC comments that this has changed the game for him, and he wants to travel through Jianghu as a professional liar from now on.
In Pokémon GO the event “Last Resort” focusing on Keldeo’s transformation starts. Additionally, there are more contents.
When does the event start? “Last Resort” starts on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The event ends on Sunday, November 30 at 8:00 PM.
How do you change Keldeo’s form? The transformation of Keldeo is the highlight of the event. With “Last Resort,” the final part of the special research “Stories of Transformation” will be unlocked, which has not been active until now.
From this point on, it is possible to transform your Keldeo, which you have already caught in the special research, into the “Resolute Form”.
For this, you only need 50 Keldeo candies. Choose your Keldeo, use the 50 candies, and transform your Pokémon. You should get the candies through the special research if you haven’t already spent them. Otherwise, use Keldeo as your buddy and walk with him to earn candies, or use rare candies.
Once you have transformed Keldeo, it will learn the special charged attack “Mystical Sword.” The Mystical Sword deals 70 damage in trainer battles and 120 damage in raids and gyms.
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Can Keldeo be shiny? The Keldeo from the special research cannot be shiny. However, a shiny Keldeo will still be introduced in the game. The event brings a new masterpiece research that will eventually reward a shiny Keldeo.
But: The masterpiece research is only available via a ticket that you can purchase for $7.99 (similarly priced in euros) in the shop. On top of that, the masterpiece research takes a long time and involves difficult tasks. It will take a while to obtain the shiny.
Besides Keldeo, there are more contents centered around the event.
Bonuses in the Event “Last Resort” in Pokémon GO
The following contents are active:
There is an increased shiny chance for Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop, they appear in the wild
Hisui Sneasel and Crabrawler also appear in the wild
You receive two additional free raid passes daily by spinning gyms
In raids, you will encounter:
Machop
Primplup
Pam-Pam
Galarian Porygon
Jiutesto
Karadonis
In field researches, you can find:
Galarian Porygon
Hisui Dressella
Jiutesto
Karadonis
Additionally, you can obtain Keldeo candies from some researches
Collector challenges are also active in the game. They include XP, Stardust, and even raid passes.
With the Keldeo event, the current month is coming to an end. However, there are still a few dates that you should keep in mind before the next season in Pokémon GO kicks off in December. We’ll show you what those are: Here you can find all events in Pokémon GO in November 2025.
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In chapter 1166 of One Piece, things look particularly bad for a pirate. Perhaps he wouldn’t have faced such a terrible fate if he had set different criteria when choosing his crew.
Attention, Spoiler! The following section contains part of the plot from the new manga chapter of One Piece. If you haven’t read it yet, skip this article until after the video.
What happened in the new chapter? The chapter closes with the incident at God Valley. The absurd manhunt comes to an end and many characters managed to escape from the island, which was ultimately wiped out.
Rocks D. Xebec, who was under the influence of Imu, was killed. In a flashback, Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger attempted to stop him. Ultimately, it was to no avail.
Many fans on Reddit feel that Xebec lacked something that Luffy and other pirate captains fortunately have in their crew.
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One Piece: Chopper and the Miracle of the Winter Cherry Blossom – Trailer for the 9th Anime Film
Every Captain Needs Their Right Hand
What was missing? Fans notice that a loyal right hand is essential for a pirate captain. A daring captain must be able to rely on his crew and it is good for him to know that he has strong support.
In the story of One Piece, there have been several situations that have proven this. Some of them are listed by users on Reddit:
Zoro took on the pain inflicted on Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew by Bartholomew Kuma. In the end, he even pretended that nothing had happened.
Trafalgar Law was defeated by another captain. When he was about to drown, his right hand Beppo rushed in and carried him to safety.
Eustass Kid can also rely on his loyal ally Killer. He has attempted multiple times to protect his captain and intercept damage.
Some fans point out that Blackbeard, like the person we mentioned in the first paragraph, does not have a true loyal right hand. Perhaps he could face the same fate.
The developers of Aion 2 joyfully announced their player numbers, but the community points out that there are already bots among them.
What are the developers sharing? The developers of Aion 2 spoke about the number of daily players during the release week. They explain that during the first week, about 1.5 million players logged into the new MMORPG in Korea and Taiwan every day. As MMORPG.org.pl reports, Aion 2 has already earned approximately 5.9 million euros within the first two days just from mobile sales.
Among the players in Asia are also some players from the West who have bypassed the regional restrictions. However, they now report on bots that have been haunting the new MMORPG almost since the release day and are appearing in significant numbers.
Here you can watch a trailer for the MMORPG:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Many players and many bots
How bad is the bot situation? Although the new MMORPG has only been available for a week, players of Aion 2 have already discovered the first bots. They operate, as seen in other MMORPGs, with randomly generated names and always in clusters from point A to point B, thus earning valuable items.
Although one cannot trade in Aion 2 without a paid membership, it is said to be possible for free players to purchase items as well. Bots could be used for this purpose to buy items at inflated prices from regular players, thereby affecting the economy of the MMORPG.
On Reddit, players are showing evidence that bots are already present. There are already providers for the programs on the internet, along with screenshots of the providers claiming that their tools actually work.
How does the scheme work? According to a detailed post on Reddit by a player, the botters create an account and quickly set to work after the account is created to complete a specific quest. This quest would reward a skill reset book, which can be sold to a NPC for a significant amount of gold.
Botters would need about 8 minutes for the quest. Thus, they could farm millions of gold in one hour. This would then end up being passed on through item purchases in the auction house either to other accounts or even directly to gold buyers.
What are the developers doing about it? As the user writes, the developers of NCSoft have made the mentioned item and other similar items unsellable to limit the bots’ earnings. However, according to the player’s statements, many millions of gold that have been illegitimately acquired are already in circulation.
In a notice on the official website of Aion 2 Taiwan tw.ncsoft.com, the developers warn against the use of programs like bots. Those involved in such “abnormal and malicious” methods risk their account, the developers state there. The developers further write:
[…] To prevent such incidents, AION 2 will continue to combat illegal programs. Please be aware that the use, advertising, or distribution of unauthorized programs is expressly prohibited by our operating policies. Once such actions are detected, game access will be restricted according to our policy standards. […]
The Chinese World of Warcraft gets stylish mounts that we don’t have. But maybe we should be glad about that.
That there is an in-game shop in World of Warcraft where you can buy items like transmog sets and mounts for real money, such as the most expensive and best mount, has been a point of discussion since its introduction. Some believe that such things have no place in an MMORPG with purchase and subscription costs, while others have accepted it with a shrug.
But regardless of what one might think of the system – it is still significantly better than what is offered in the Chinese World of Warcraft. There are exclusive contents, but they are extremely expensive.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
What is there in China in WoW? Anyone who wants special rewards in World of Warcraft in China cannot simply purchase some of them in the shop. Instead, you first have to exchange real money for an in-game currency, with which you can then buy “Pulls” or “Lootboxes”. These can contain a variety of rewards, and some of them are only available in the Chinese version of WoW.
There is “Bad Luck Protection” – because sometimes you get orange shards that you can then exchange directly for rewards. Image source: wowhead
Mounts that you can hope for starting at €130
How expensive is it? A single “Pull”, which means opening a “Lootbox”, costs between 80 and 90 Euro cents. The colleagues from wowhead estimate that you would have to spend approximately between €130 and €260 to get both rewards with a very high probability.
One of the mounts is a Deathwing mount accompanied by two smaller dragons. The whelps serve as NPCs with special services. One whelp acts as a vendor where you can repair, the other functions as a mailbox.
The second mount is a “Steel Panther”, with the special feature that it can be customized in many ways. You can change the color, as well as the equipment. If you want, you can choose a fire-breathing exhaust or a large music box with speakers.
The cat has many customization options. Image source: wowhead
Will something like this come to us? That is rather unlikely. In the rest of the world, Blizzard – at least for World of Warcraft – has so far refrained from purchasable Lootboxes, which are traditionally more associated with pure free-to-play games here.
In the Asian region, gacha mechanics are even more widespread than in the West and are generally more accepted. Especially here in Europe, there has been a discussion about “Lootboxes” for years, and whether these should not be classified as gambling. Initial legislative changes have already ensured that the exact chances of receiving a reward must be clearly stated.
However, it is rather unlikely that World of Warcraft will bring such systems from China to the rest of the world. On the one hand, acceptance is lower here, and on the other hand, World of Warcraft is operated in China by NetEase, which often makes fundamentally different decisions than the rest of the American operators of the game.
These mounts are not the only special ones, as they are only available in a game mode that exists exclusively in China. As compensation for the years without WoW the Chinese have now received a “Titan Reforged” version of WoW and thus get a taste of what a “Classic+” could look like.
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