Singing songs from KPop Demon Hunters is now prohibited at the Liliput Church of England Infant School. Some parents absolutely cannot understand the reason.
Why is singing prohibited? As the school informed BBC, the songs from the film do not align with the Christian ethos. Some members of the school would feel very uncomfortable with demons being mentioned in the songs.
For those affected, demons are beings that “connect them with spiritual forces that oppose God and good.” Therefore, a communication was sent to all parents of the students, who were asked not to sing “these songs at school out of respect for those who find the themes incompatible with their faith.”
The head of the teaching staff, Lloyd Allington, added that the songs do have positive messages. But there are indeed those affected who find these themes challenging.
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Parents disagree with the school’s decision on KPop Demon Hunters
What do the parents think about it? Parents who spoke to BBC find this decision ridiculous. One parent reports that their daughter is totally into K-Pop and that she and all her friends love it.
Moreover, the songs are mainly sung in activities that take place after school. The parent, who identifies as an atheist, adds:
It’s just a harmless, nice little thing they can do to boost their confidence. It feels a bit like an imposition and probably also a bit unfair and silly.
At the same time, he defends the school and praises it in general. However, he feels that they may have been pressured to make this change. Other parents agree with him and inform the school that their children have learned more about teamwork, courage, and kindness through the songs. The movie is successful for a reason.
How does the school respond? After all the feedback from the parents, Allington states that the teachers would respect what the children do at home. However, they should respect that there are multiple faiths in the school. The ban remains in place.
A major overhaul in World of Warcraft Midnight focuses on the group finder tool. From now on, you will have to provide more details about what you actually want.
Many activities in World of Warcraft cannot be completed alone. While there are NPCs for regular dungeons, you must have a competent group of players by the time you reach “Mythic+”. However, finding the right people is often not that easy. The expectations for a dungeon group can be drastically different. Some want to “rush through” quickly, while others prefer to learn the dungeon at a relaxed pace. This often cannot be reconciled.
A new feature in the upcoming expansion Midnight is set to address this.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
What is changing with the group finder? Anyone who creates a group in the group finder in Midnight will have to provide new information. It will now be necessary to explain what kind of group you are creating. This way, others can immediately see what they are getting into when applying to join a group.
New options improve group finder in WoW
What options are available? In total, you can create four different types of groups in Midnight. They fall into the following categories:
Learning: Suitable for new players and anyone who has never played the selected content.
Relaxed: A group that focuses on fun and takes a more casual approach to the content.
Competitive: A group that wants to maximize performance.
Carry Offered: A group that will carry you through content and consists of people who know exactly what they are doing – in contrast to the yet-to-be-specified person.
What do the changes bring? The changes are mainly intended to help every type of player find the right group. Those who want to impress with strong performance can apply for competitive groups, and those who are visiting a dungeon for the first time might choose a learning group.
The “Carry Offered” option is still somewhat controversial. Some fear that this will primarily be used for sell runs, which are already polluting the group finder. However, it should be noted that such offers in the group finder are already against the rules, are prohibited, and can be reported.
It is also conceivable that the “Carry Offered” groups refer more to offers that run without gold. There are some communities or groups that simply help others through tough content for fun, to provide them with a mount or achievement – without expecting anything in return.
Currently, it is not possible to filter the different types of groups so that you might only see “Competitive” or never “Carry Offered” groups. This sounds like a feature that Blizzard will likely implement in the near future – after all, the beta of Midnight is still a few months away. However, anyone who wants to can already participate in the beta and try it out themselves.
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China needs waste to ensure the country’s energy supply. Now, China is lacking waste because the gigantic incineration plants are running empty. Now, even waste is being dug up from the ground.
What exactly is happening in China? In recent years, the demand for waste in China has increased so massively that there are plans to literally dig waste out of landfills.
The People’s Republic has massively invested in so-called waste-to-energy plants, which are incineration plants that also generate electricity. China’s waste incineration sector represents over half of the world’s waste-to-energy capacity.
On January 1, 2020, the Ministry even launched a national online platform that provides the public with real-time emission data from waste incineration plants – such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide levels. As a result, waste incineration has been established as a central disposal method and has been massively expanded across the country (via Sixth Tone).
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According to a report by the Financial Times, the capacity of Chinese waste incineration now exceeds one million tons per day. This even surpasses the targets of the current five-year plan.
Nevertheless, the plants are reportedly operating below their actual capacity, as the fuel is simply lacking. The incineration plants are currently running at only about 60 %, while 40 % of the potential capacity remains virtually unused (via GlobalTimes).
By comparison: In Germany, there are currently 66 waste incineration plants with a total capacity of about 20.6 million tons annually. According to NABU, the largest plant in Germany, with a capacity of 780,000 tons, is the municipal waste incineration plant in Cologne.
Less waste means less energy
Why is there too little waste and how is it being addressed? It actually sounds like good news: China is producing less household waste. Thanks to better waste separation, recycling, a declining population, and changing consumption patterns, significantly less residual waste is being generated today.
However, what is a success for environmental authorities and the environment itself is becoming a problem for the operators of the high-tech incineration plants (via Xataka).
Due to the lack of waste, many are responding with an unusual measure. According to local media reports referenced by the Financial Times, in some regions, landfills are being excavated to keep the plants running. This approach is known as “landfill mining” and typically refers to the orderly deconstruction of landfills to recover usable raw materials from waste (via Financial Times).
In some cases, operators even pay to obtain waste. This leads to a paradoxical situation: While other countries want to empty their landfills, Chinese companies are actively working to dig up old waste to feed the technology.
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This report sheds light on the current situation in more detail. (via x.com)
What does this mean for the environment? From an ecological perspective, the development is clearly positive. Less waste is fundamentally positive from an ecological standpoint. Moreover, it is expected that emission values and air pollution will decrease as a result (via Sixth Tone).
The Financial Times points out that some municipalities and incineration plants have already begun to mix in other sources of waste, such as construction or industrial waste.
In Pokémon GO, a popular legendary monster is returning. And it will be in a form that you have not been able to obtain before.
Legendary Pokémon are undoubtedly among the most popular monsters that you can obtain in Pokémon GO. They are usually not only rare but also often belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
The Dynamax debut for a legendary monster has now been announced. Accordingly, there is a Dyna-battle weekend celebrating the debut on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 6:00 AM to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM.
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The Leader of the Legendary Birds
Which monster is it? During the Dyna-battle weekend, you can obtain Lugia for the first time in its Dynamax form. Lugia is a legendary monster from Generation 2 and has the types Psychic and Flying.
It forms a duo with Ho-Oh and is considered the leader of the 3 legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
To obtain the legendary bird, you must challenge and defeat it in Dynamax Raids during the event. Afterwards, you can catch it. If you get lucky, you might also receive the Shiny variant of Dynamax Lugia right away.
What contents are available at the event? As usual, there are some bonuses that accompany the event with Dynamax Lugia. They are as follows:
Dynamax Lugia appears at power sources
the collection limit for Dyna particles is increased to 1,600
walking distance for Dyna particles is reduced by 75%
power sources refresh more frequently
8 times the amount of Dyna particles from power sources
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 AM, a free, limited-time research will also be unlocked. Here you can obtain a Dyna-Gastly among other things. If you evolve Gastly into Gengar, you will have a strong attacker against Lugia.
You have until Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM to complete the research and collect the rewards.
For $9.99 (approximately €10), you can also purchase a Dyna-battle boost box in the Pokémon GO web store. Here you will receive a Dyna-Mushroom and 7 Dyna particle packs.
Besides the Dyna-battle weekend with Lugia, there are many other events scheduled for this month in Pokémon GO. If you want to know what they are and when they will take place, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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It looks like there will soon be price increases and shortages for the next PC component after graphics cards: RAM, the crucial memory, is currently in high demand among international companies that are buying products in bulk.
Which component is it? Memory, or RAM (Random Access Memory), is an important component for PCs. Memory serves as a cache for files. Every time a computer boots up, the processor needs various information, such as program drivers, to function correctly.
In line with this, Gabe Newell presents a kitchen device in a commercial:
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Commercial for the Joule Kitchen Appliance with Gabe Newell from Valve
Price increases of 100 percent are not the end
Why are prices rising? Since about mid-2025, there have been noticeable price increases for memory. Especially companies focused on AI are said to be gradually buying up available stocks. This creates a scarcity of RAM, which in turn results in price increases (via tomshardware).
For comparison:
At the beginning of 2025, a 32 GB DDR5 RAM kit from Corsair cost around 100 euros (via Geizhals).
Now, the same module has been costing about 200 euros since November 13, 2025 (via Geizhals). This corresponds to an increase of 100 percent.
Recently, not only AI companies are said to be buying up the remaining memory stocks, but manufacturers like Asus and MSI are also starting to purchase remaining stock and fill their warehouses.
Large companies are buying memory, consumers are hit particularly hard
Why do companies need memory? Companies like Microsoft and Nvidia derive a large portion of their revenue from server offerings such as cloud services (via Nvidia.com). These services require large amounts of memory to handle increasing numbers of users.
As AI becomes more mainstream, more companies are relying on AI systems to automate work processes. This further increases the demand for server structures for artificial intelligence.
What does this mean for the user? For the average user looking to buy memory for their gaming PC, this means that either prices will soar or no products will be available. Ultimately, this also affects pre-built PCs and other devices that also require memory.
The places in One Piece are inspired by real cities. So if you are planning your next vacation and want to feel like a true Straw Hat Pirate, you should visit these real locations.
The end of the year is approaching, and many of you are surely already thinking about where to go on vacation next year. The snow-covered mountains call, but so do the sunny beaches or, like in my case, the land of animes – Japan.
If you are a big fan of One Piece, there is even a possibility to visit the real places that inspired several locations in the anime. We from MeinMMO have selected various islands for you and will tell you where you can feel like Luffy and his friends on your next vacation.
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One Piece Film: Gold – The trailer for the anime movie
Vacation spots that also exist in One Piece
Venice
Inspiration for: Water 7
Country in real life: Italy
Water 7 enchants with its canals.
After the Straw Hat Crew fought through the cloud area of Skypeia, they land back on solid ground, and thus also in Water 7. This is a city characterized by many canals. Yagara Bulls are used as a means of transportation, which pull the boats through the canals.
The surrounding houses are mostly in light colors with red roofs. There are many shops, and a lively hustle and bustle prevails in the individual alleys. In addition, there are several docks in Water 7 where new ships are being worked on. If you want to experience the feeling of being in Water 7, Venice is perfect for that.
However, there are no Yagara Bulls here to pull you around. Instead, you must pay gondoliers to take you from point A to B. One can only hope that there isn’t a big tidal wave in Venice that gets worse every year.
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After a long and unfulfilling development phase of an ambitious Minecraft competitor, waiting fans were finally confronted with the news that the project had been scrapped. Yet, 5 months after the arrived demise, the founder of the development studio reaches out to the community with saving words.
Which game is being talked about? It is the sandbox RPG “Hytale” from Hypixel Studios, which gained over 61 million views with its first trailer after its initial announcement in 2018. A large hype developed around a possible competitor to Minecraft, but its release was continuously postponed due to unattained technical ambitions and pushed further back. Riot Games, which bought Hypixel Studios in 2020, finally turned off the money tap in June 2025 after years of development, and the studio was gradually closed down.
The reasons for this decision would have been the ever-increasing ambitions of the studio and with them a constantly changing vision that required more and more time and consequently budget. Compromises were sought that would have turned Hytale into a completely different game. The project was scrapped and with it the anticipation of many waiting players.
But now, 5 months after this announcement and the exchange with Riot Games, a co-founder of Hytale and Hypixel Studios, Simon Collins-Laflamme, shares a message on X, which sounds decidedly more optimistic, even hopeful: “Hytale is saved.”
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Hytale – Trailer zum Minecraft-MMORPG
Back to the original vision with “all edges and corners”
What does the co-founder announce? Simon Collins-Laflamme surprised with a positive message that Riot Games has returned Hytale to them and that the game now has a future after all. In a follow-up message, he seems to directly address the problem of the unclear vision and the ever-increasing ambitions, which reassures fans:
The good news from Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme (Source: X)
Thank you to Riot for working with me to make this possible. They wanted the best for the players, and that means we will be able to play the game eventually.
This game has always been close to my heart, and I look forward to bringing it back home.
To be honest: Hytale is not a polished AAA game just waiting to be released. It is chaotic. It is unfinished. And there is still a lot to do.
My plan? To get it out to you as soon as possible. No more waiting. You will be able to play it with all its edges and corners.
On the first day, it will not be perfect. I hope that together we can make it something special.
Thank you for believing in Hytale. Time to get to work.
– Simon Collins-Laflamme (@Simon_Hypixel), co-founder of Hypixel Studios on X
On the official Hytale website, he adds that it made no sense for Riot Games to continue developing the game in its existing form. Nevertheless, they ultimately wanted players to receive a revamped version of Hytale at some point, for which the co-founder expresses his deep thanks to Riot.
In the past few weeks, the studio has hired over 30 former developers who “know the game inside and out” and will return to their work and the original vision of Hytale. They are now working completely independently and are personally determined to fund Hytale for the next 10 years.
What will happen next? Instead of refining a perfect game engine, the team wants to focus on the game itself first, even if that risks delivering an unfinished product. They also want to involve the community in this and particularly rely on the help of modders in content creation, as well as reporting bugs, feedback, and building together.
What fans who have continued to believe in Hytale can expect is described as follows:
“This is not a polished product. It is a raw, unfinished, sometimes buggy experience with incredible potential. You will find placeholder content, unbalanced systems, and frustrating bugs. But you will also experience magical moments, discover perfectly functioning systems, and get a glimpse of what it could become. With Early Access, we want to earn your trust rather than demand it.” (Source: Hytale.com)
Hypixel Studios now gets a second chance to learn from past mistakes and do better. According to community reactions, fans have not yet, or at least no longer, given up on the potential success of the project. You can read here on MeinMMO about the state of Hytale in 2018 and what caused the hype: This MMORPG wants to be Minecraft, just better
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All on their own, without the developers, players of RIFT have taken the revival of their MMORPG into their own hands, and now it is clear how well that has worked.
What kind of action is this? A few weeks ago, veterans from RIFT came together to save their MMORPG on their own. The title has not been among the big games on the market for years, but it has a small core community that is still active.
For their plan, they launched the project “RIFT – Fresh Reroll Event”. The goal of the project was to unite newcomers and veterans on a Discord server and start in the MMORPG at the same time.
A guild was to be formed where players could exchange ideas, get help, and complete dungeons and raids together. Now, 10 days have passed since the event, and it is clear whether it was a success.
Here you can see a trailer for RIFT:
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RIFT – Trailer
Successful event, but
How did the event go? Video game journalist Justin Olivetti covered the event for massivelyop.com and has now shared his experiences. While one could only see a small spike in player numbers on SteamDB, many players likely also start via the in-house launcher.
At the start time, everything was a bit chaotic, the journalist says. Sooner or later, however, he did join the guild, which quickly filled up. The chat, achievements, and level-ups of the guild members felt to him just as they would in a new MMORPG.
Olivetti notes that RIFT showed its best side. He states: “RIFT impresses me as always as a very polished and accessible MMORPG. It functions as a game. The movements, controls, user interface, sounds, systems, extras, pace, souls, builds… everything works, and almost anyone can quickly grasp the basics and have fun.”
Was it a success? That depends on the goals. The RIFT event did not manage to revive the MMORPG. Too few players were able to get re-excited. However, for those who participated, it was still a success.
Players were able to explore the MMORPG together with other newcomers, received help from the veterans, and could also complete the dungeons and raids in a good environment without pressure. For these people, it certainly is a success and perhaps even the only way to regain the feeling of a fresh start in RIFT.
After many months of waiting, you can now strike in World of Warcraft if you should have missed the auction house dino.
When mounts come to the World of Warcraft shop, it usually causes a bit of a stir. Many would prefer to earn these mounts differently in the game. However, with what has just hit the shop, some will want to grab it immediately. Because the Gold-Trimmed Dealer Brutosaurus has a few very special features.
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What makes the mount so special? The Dealer Brutosaurus is not only an enormous mount but also comes with two additional seats where NPCs offer various services. On the one hand, you have access to a mailbox, and on the other, access to an auction house. This is not only practical in the wild when you want to buy or sell something quickly but also makes using the auction house much easier because you never have to walk far to the mailbox – it’s just a click away.
How much is the price? The Brutosaurus is being offered at the same price as last time – a hefty 78 euros. As with all purchases in the in-game shop of World of Warcraft, you can theoretically earn the Battle.net credit for this as well. However, that would cost 6 WoW tokens, which currently corresponds to a price of about 2,700,000 gold. Whether one can afford that is something everyone has to decide for themselves.
How long do you have? The offer is available until January 5, 2026 – exactly 7 weeks. You have that long to decide whether you want to strike this time. The date is, of course, quite conveniently chosen since some may want to wait for their Christmas money to get a useful mount. If you are more of a penny-pincher, you can also farm cool mounts easily. We have presented 5 great mounts from The War Within here.
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The nominations for the Game Awards 2025 are in, and one game is already the big winner. The role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received almost all possible nominations.
Note: This article has last been updated at 19:20 CEST.
What are the “Game Awards”? The “Game Awards” are comparable to the Oscars in the film industry: Once a year, at the beginning of December, developers and outstanding games are awarded for their achievements.
Today, on November 17, 2025, this year’s nominations have been announced, and there is a big winner: The role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the most nominated game in the history of the awards with 12 nominations.
However, it was generally a strong year for indie and AA games, as titles like Hades II, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Hollow Knight Silksong also garnered numerous nominations. Surprise hits like Blue Prince, Megabonk, and Ball x Pit are also represented. Meanwhile, the AAA flag is held high by Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Battlefield 6.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
All nominees are presented here for you in an overview. In the table of contents, you can jump directly to a specific category, the Game of the Year is here.
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This is how you can vote: You go to the official website of the Game Awards and log in there with your account or a social media login. Afterwards, you can cast your vote in each category.
The next Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO is just around the corner, bringing you a lot of Stardust.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a short event lasting only 60 minutes. It occurs every week on Tuesday. You can expect at least one featured Pokémon and a bonus.
In the next Spotlight Hour, you can expect Sableye. And the event comes with a bonus that can grant you a large amount of Stardust in combination with the Pokémon.
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Spotlight Hour on November 17, 2025 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. After an hour, it ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonus is active? If you catch a Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of Stardust. It does not matter which Pokémon you catch: The bonus is active for every catch.
Can you catch Shiny Sableye? Yes. If you get lucky, you can also obtain Shiny Sableye. However, the chance for this is not increased.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Definitely. Sableye is among the Pokémon that reward you with more Stardust when you catch it. Regularly, you receive 750 Stardust per catch. Since the amount of Stardust is doubled during the event, you will receive even 1,500 Stardust per catch.
If you also activate a Star Piece for this, you can increase the amount to a whopping 2,250 Stardust for each individual catch. Thus, you can accumulate a significant amount of this valuable resource within the 60 minutes. Using Lures and Incense, you can further increase the number of Pokémon that appear during the event.
As a fighter, Sableye is not particularly suitable. In the Great League, you will find the Pokémon at least in the middle of the best Pokémon. You should completely avoid Sableye in Raids.
Besides the Spotlight Hours, there are of course many other events and content waiting for you in the game in the coming weeks. If you want to know what they are and when they will take place, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Out of nowhere, but not entirely surprising, the Twitch streamer and self-proclaimed metal fan Maximilian Paul Karl-Heinz “HandOfBlood” Knabe has announced the creation of his own record label. The goal is to give smaller metal bands a chance to break through. There’s already a plan in place – and a first festival.
This is what HandOfBlood announces:
In a new video on YouTube, HandOfBlood explains that he is now running his own “indie metal label” called Corrupted Blood Records. Labels are essentially publishers for music.
The label utilizes its fashion brand Corrupted Blood, which was already intended to appeal to metal fans.
HandOfBlood explains that this all came about because he and his company managed to build good connections in the music world over the years.
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How is this all going to work? There won’t suddenly be wild ads for metal bands in his streams, as HandOfBlood explains. There will be occasional smaller announcements in the stream, but the label will run with its own channels and a dedicated team.
Instead, there should be meaningful points of contact, such as when traveling with a tour bus to festivals or when the band happens to be rehearsing nearby. HandOfBlood explains:
We believe we understand very well what you celebrate, but also what would resonate in today’s scene. […] We can perform self-determined and maybe even reinvent the wheel a bit, doing things that no one has done like this before and discovering new potentials […]
We want to be […] authentic and “true”, but still welcome everyone. I myself as a metalhead notice, of course: the scene is very male-dominated. It’s a sausage party for the most part. […] What if we promoted a bit more diversity? That doesn’t have to be the main focus, but I think it would be nice if more people felt welcome.
HandOfBlood
The first steps have already been taken. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the first band under the “Corrupted Blood Records” label will perform at the Core Fest in Stuttgart. The first festival will take place in the fall of 2026, for which tickets are already available on Eventim for 71.70 euros.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
HandOfBlood has deep connections in the music industry, now marketing “own” bands
Anyone who follows HandOfBlood knows that the streamer is a big metal fan and that his name is even derived from the song of the same name by the band Bullet for My Valentine. Over the years, HandOfBlood has been able to build more and more connections, including:
Backstage meetings with bands at concerts and festivals
Performances by bands at his own events
Since the beginnings 10 years ago, all of this has simply grown and there has developed an interest from the scene in him. HandOfBlood excitedly says: “I am a fan. And now I am invited by bands I admire, I can even go backstage to say hello, shake hands with Blind Guardian, I don’t want to bother them too long.”
In the video, the streamer also explains that his whole company has continued to evolve and grow – which is why they are now hiring new people, specifically for the metal label. The cosmos of also now includes their own video games, large events like the Darts World Championship, or things like Knabe Cola and his own malt beer.
Critical Role has decided to show the first episode of their new animated series on Amazon Prime before the official release on YouTube. This not only proves that they can keep their promises, but they also executed it extremely well.
What has Critical Role promised? While Critical Role continued to work on their first Amazon hit “The Legend of Vox Machina”, the group realized that they could not replicate everything exactly with the series adaptation of their second campaign “The Mighty Nein”. Although both campaigns are based on the rules of the D&D universe, they are very different in their setting, characters, and themes – and this required a correspondingly different approach in execution.
They want to create a series that can engage newcomers just as well as seasoned fans – they have promised that magic in The Mighty Nein will receive a significantly greater focus than in their first Amazon hit, as it plays such a large role in the second campaign.
And they were able to keep this promise with the first episode, which they released last weekend, prior to the release on November 19, 2025 – and Critters (the fans of Critical Role) as well as D&D fans are absolutely thrilled.
Here you can see the trailer for The Mighty Nein on Amazon Prime with the original voices from Critical Role:
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The trailer for Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein on Amazon Prime shows the first conflicts that the “heroes” have to struggle with
Fans are thrilled from the opening scene
What role does magic play in The Mighty Nein? Compared to The Legend of Vox Machina, magic in The Mighty Nein is not just a means to an end, but a central point of the story and an important part of many characters in the new adventuring group.
“The series is, of course, exciting, thrilling, a fantasy adventure, but there’s so much more complex magic,” explains Sam Riegel, Executive Producer, member of Critical Role, and the voice of “Nott, the Brave” from The Mighty Nein on YouTube. “The components you use to cast magic, the spells, the way people learn or acquire magic, play a very, very large role in The Mighty Nein. Much more than in The Legend of Vox Machina.”
Right in the first episode, it becomes clear that they not only want to use cool animations in the implementation of magic, but they also understand their target audience and what they want to see.
How is magic portrayed in the first episode? Right in the first scene, the series shows how important magic is in their universe: An unexplained magical relic is stolen, leading to a chase between several spellcasters, each trying to stop one another using various spells and magical tricks.
Fans particularly appreciate the level of detail that the animators and other artists have put into their animations: Spell components are taken into account, not just the verbal and gestural components, but also the materials. This aspect and the diversity and creative uses in the scenes particularly excite the fans: “It’s the opening scene and I’m already excited about how consciously and differently they portray magic” (thegreenlorac on Reddit).
“I love that they are focusing on the material components too, something we missed in Vox Machina because they didn’t have wizards or sorcerers,” explains Bow2Gajin on Reddit and Sophiuuugh is already impressed by the portrayal in the first episode: “It’s so cool that you can see what spells they are using! Silence, Feather Fall, Hasty Retreat.”
The first episode was already removed from Prime Video’s official YouTube account after the end of the given time period, but you won’t have to wait long to see it again. This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the series officially launches on Amazon Prime, where new episodes will be released weekly. If you want to learn more about The Mighty Nein, you can satisfy your thirst for knowledge on MeinMMO: A new fantasy series on Amazon Prime relies on perhaps the most famous DnD streamers, showcasing the characters in a first clip
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The Joker is perhaps Batman’s greatest enemy. However, the clown prince is only mildly interested in his secret identity. On the contrary: Obviously, the man doesn’t even want to know who is hiding under the bat mask.
In most stories, Batman’s secret identity is his name, known only to his closest allies. That billionaire Bruce Wayne hides behind the detective is something that some villains like Penguin or Two-Face would love to know.
But that’s exactly it: Joker has a problem with Batman. Not with Bruce Wayne, or whoever he suspects is under the mask. In most stories, he doesn’t know who Batman is, and he doesn’t care. On the contrary: Joker actually does not want to know.
In Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight,” for instance, the Joker demands Batman reveal his identity – but to the public. Here, too, the Joker seems less concerned about who Batman is. The demand is more part of the game, and in the end, he still doesn’t find out who Batman is.
What happens if the Joker finds out who Batman actually is can be seen in the 2020 animated series “Harley Quinn.” The scene was uploaded by the official DC channel and can be found here. Logical: Spoiler alert!
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In the scene, the Joker is seen on his birthday. He spends the day torturing the bound Batman with electric shocks. But the clown is bored and overall not happy with his birthday.
Scarecrow, who is also present, tries to cheer the Joker up, suggests a few other villainous deeds, and then suddenly grabs Batman’s mask to reveal his identity.
This proves to be a mistake. While Scarecrow is shocked to see Bruce Wayne in front of him, the Joker is shocked that Scarecrow had the audacity to steal the mask from him – thus destroying the mystery of their relationship.
He didn’t want to know that Batman is “just a rich guy with parent issues.” In a quick move, he grabs Scarecrow, throws him down the stairs, and finishes him off with acid.
Afterward, he tries to start a quarrel with Bruce Wayne, about whose “WayneTech” he ordered and already paid for an electric car but is still waiting on. He doesn’t seem to worry about it too much, though.
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So, you can see: It’s better not to tell the Joker who Batman is. Generally, it’s best to avoid the clown altogether, as the murderous comedian has pulled off plenty of scary acts over the years. There are plenty of variations of him nowadays. You can find 7 absurd versions of the Joker here.
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Soon the new MMORPG Aion 2 will launch in Korea and Taiwan. Players have already been allowed to create their characters and showcase how good the character editor is.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Aion 2 is arguably the most anticipated game of the upcoming year 2026 here in the West. However, for it to succeed here, the developers want to test and improve it in Asia first before it comes to us adapted.
The themepark MMORPG is the successor to the still successful Aion, which is operated here by Gameforge. In the sequel, the developers want to focus less on PvP and especially highlight interesting PvE content to create an engaging theme park.
The release of this Asian version of Aion 2 is imminent, and players have already been allowed to create their characters. MeinMMO shows you how beautiful they are.
Here you can watch a trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Aion 2 is so beautiful
What do the characters look like? Even before the launch, players were allowed to create their characters in Aion 2. The fact that you don’t have to do this important task in the stressful release between queues and maintenance is not only appreciated but also results in particularly beautiful characters.
MeinMMO has looked online for you and compiled the most beautiful characters from Aion 2 from Reddit and X.com into a gallery for you:
When can we play Aion 2 in the West? It will still take about a year before we can play the MMORPG without detours here in the West. According to the latest financial report from the publisher NCSoft, the MMORPG is set to be released in the second half of 2026.
However, this is not a secured release window, but an indication for investors that can easily be shifted and has already done so in the past. Whether Aion 2 will actually be released in 2026 remains to be seen.
This weekend, the Nature Zone was running in Pokémon GO. For MeinMMO author Max Handwerk, there was basically only one problem with the event: the November weather.
The Nature Zone this weekend sent us all on a safari: Go outside, collect Safari Balls! Catch powerful Pokémon! Face Crypto bosses in raids, grab Gigantamax Olangaar, get the costumed Kosturso.
This was roughly my plan for the weekend as well, but I had already realized in advance that unfortunately I wouldn’t have much time to play. That’s why I had already assumed that I wouldn’t be able to take advantage of too many bonuses. Also, the ticket didn’t matter for me.
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To get the positive out of the way first: In the limited time I had on Sunday, the event went well for me. Just after activating a smoke and walking a few meters, my first powerful Pokémon appeared. Snibunna was quickly caught, and within half an hour, five more followed:
Knakrack
Maskagato
Silembrim
Smogmog
Piondragi
I could easily take them with me since the game even dropped a few Safari Balls. So I was already satisfied in terms of powerful Pokémon because I hadn’t expected to catch so many so quickly. I also caught Kosturso with a cape shortly after.
Then I wondered where I could possibly get Olangaar or Darkrai. Both are tough battles that a solo player usually can’t win. I didn’t have an active group with me, so that would be difficult. However, the plans to possibly go looking again quickly faded for me.
Because the event itself could do nothing about my main problem with the Nature Zone. That was the weather.
November is not really ideal for Pokémon GO
The Nature Zone 2025 took place on November 15 and 16. In some parts of the world, this is certainly a wonderful date to play Pokémon GO. In the Canaries, for example. In Rome. Or Florida.
But not here in almost Northern Germany, in the middle of autumn.
Actually, I was still doing okay. The rain was kept to a minimum, but my goodness, it was cold. And that always somewhat dampens my enthusiasm for Pokémon. At least to the extent that I didn’t feel like searching for a larger group in my city and then wandering from gym to gym for a few hours.
Of course, not everyone is deterred by that. Our editor Mary just sent me a video of Pokémon trainers who carried a beer tent around in a group of four to keep the rain away while catching Pokémon. Respect for that!
Indeed, the weather in Pokémon GO, as an outdoor game, is a factor. Especially when it comes to extremes. Given the cold, at least a bit of playing and being satisfied with the catch was still possible; with rain or snow, it would have looked different.
But ultimately, the game can’t do anything about that. In my limited time, I actually perceived the Nature Zone 2025 in a very positive way, even without a ticket. How was it for you? How did you experience the Nature Zone 2025? Tell us in the comments!
After the Nature Zone, it’s time for the season change. Well, almost anyway, because before the start of the upcoming season, we still have a few dates on the calendar. These include spotlight and raid hours, as well as various themed events. You can read about what they are here: All events in November 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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In Battlefield 6 the battlefield can be ruthless, which is why it is important to be able to rely on your team-mates. However, one player betrays his squad and many are certain that there should be a ban for this betrayal.
How does the player sabotage his squad? The player legendtr shared a clip on Reddit, showing his round start in “Conquest” mode. He already marked his heli to jump in and take out his opponents.
As the timer counted down and legendtr was about to sprint to the heli, one of his team-mates shot at the heli, causing it to explode. Clearly confused, legendtr looked around, wondering what was going on. Many fans are sure in the comments: This is a griefer, and this type of player has existed in the Battlefield franchise for a long time.
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Neuer Modus in Battlefield 6 bietet entspannte Runden und viel XP
“That shouldn’t even be possible.”
What is a griefer? A griefer is a player who intentionally sabotages or annoys other players to ruin their enjoyment of the game. Such players revel in the suffering of other fans, as in the case of legendtr with his heli.
What do fans say about the traitor? Players like Gill-CIG remember such saboteurs even in titles like Battlefield 1942, but back then there were features where players could vote to kick certain team members from the server. This is not possible in Battlefield 6.
big_ham35 meanwhile reported a similar situation where a saboteur was causing trouble. However, he had had enough, so he used his drone and flew it constantly in front of the villain’s face until this one finally left the round in a rage.
sub-zero623 mentions his solution for dealing with such players. When he encounters a saboteur in a round, he reports him and leaves the match. Others also point out that it is worthwhile to take the effort to fill out the report form so that there is a chance that such players will be banned.
Where Winds Meet offers a huge open world with countless things to discover. However, some players find themselves exploring rather unwillingly, as a few NPCs simply kidnap them and force them to exercise. What sounds entertaining comes with quite a problem.
What kind of NPCs are they?
In some paths in the world, a small group of NPCs runs around in nothing but underwear or wrapped in towels, apparently exercising.
They are actually on a kind of side quest – however, it can happen that they take you along on their journey involuntarily.
How the NPCs kidnap players: On Reddit, a user shows how he is forced into exercise right in the middle of a fight, and literally so. He is currently battling with his umbrella (yes, that’s a weapon in Where Winds Meet) against a wolf when the group passes by.
He is apparently standing too close to the path, so the NPCs run through him, and suddenly he finds himself at the end of the line running with the followers of the Sky Fountain. He simply leaves the wolf behind, and the animal even looks at him in confusion.
The user is apparently not the only victim. In the comments, several players report that the same thing has happened to them, and the worst part: they simply cannot stop, as leaving the conga line is a tricky task:
This happened to me as well. I had to complete the Sky Fountain follower missions for the run and couldn’t figure out how to stop running with them. After the mission, I still couldn’t stop, so I logged out and back in. That was… a thing.
Where Winds Meet zeigt im neuen Gameplay-Trailer die Aktivitäten in der Open World und … Hunde, die Mahjong spielen?
The kidnappers are actually quite nice, even rewarding you
Kidnapping players like this does not fit the Sky Fountain at all, as their motto is: “Act righteously, as it should be.” However, the physical activity also serves a higher purpose.
As our video editor Lynn England has discovered: When you complete the “Sky Fountain Special Training”, you receive a reward in the online mode. This allows you to earn 1 Constitution daily up to 10 times.
To do this, you just need to run with the disciples from Sky Pier to the Blissful Retreat for two laps, shouting a slogan 4 times. Shouting it twice grants you 1 Constitution daily.
If you have trouble leaving the group again, you are not alone. One user notes that there is a door icon in the top right corner with which you can leave the jogger group, but the button is hard to reach, especially on console and with a few tricks in accessing the menus. On PC, you can hold down the CTRL key and freely navigate to the door icon with the mouse pointer.
In another comment, it says: on PS5, you need to press the options button, press it again (or hold it), and you will be navigated to the exit button. So… maybe. The user spent a whole day at the run.
AI content is controversial, now Anno 117 is supposed to use such content. The community is complaining and gathering alleged evidence. But what exactly is behind it?
AI content in games is highly controversial and regarded by players as a cheap excuse to save money. Even Ubisoft’s new Anno game is not spared from such AI content, as reported by the English-language PCGamer magazine:
The community accuses the developers of Anno 117 of using AI-generated content. And Kotaku magazine explains that Anno 117 is the first Anno game to have an AI disclaimer on its Steam shop page. It specifically says on Steam:
[EN]: AI tools were used to help create some in game assets. In all such cases, the final product reflects our team’s craft and creative vision.
[DE] KI-Tools wurden verwendet, um einige Spielelemente zu erstellen. In allen diesen Fällen spiegelt das Endprodukt die Handwerkskunst und die kreative Vision unseres Teams wider.
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The trailer for the construction strategy hit Anno 1800
Players accuse Anno 117 of using AI-generated content and AI translations
What kind of AI content is that? In a specific example shared on Reddit, it concerns background images that one can see when loading a save game. Users point out flawed faces, incorrectly generated hands, and double heads. All problems associated with AI.
But AI is not supposed to stop there. In another post on Reddit, shared by the well-known mod developer Taubenangriff, the focus is primarily on the German localization. Specifically, terms that have always been the same for 25 years suddenly have different names. This is supposedly due to the fact that AI has translated texts and terms 1:1 without considering the content, and no one checked it anymore. According to users, this is especially noticeable when terms are supposed to be mistranslated and make no sense in German.
According to the post, “Clothier” is translated as “Tuchhändler” in German. However, it refers to a manufacturer in the game and not a seller. “Kleidungsschneiderei” would be a better term, according to the community. After all, the sandal manufacturer is also not translated as a seller.
In another example, “Need of Residences” is translated as “Bedarf an Wohnhäusern”. However, it is not about the need but the “Bedürfnis von Wohnhäusern” that the public building fulfills.
Not all accusations can be confirmed
What is behind the accusations? We conducted a test ourselves and compared the German text language in Anno 1800 and Anno 117. In some respects, we can confirm the users’ accusations, while in others we cannot:
The harbor area is called “Hafengebiet”, while in Anno 1800 it was still called “Hafenbereich”. This was translated differently.
The forester’s lodge in Anno 1800 is now called “Waldlager” in Anno 117.
But there are also terms that were already introduced in Anno 1800 and have not fundamentally changed in Anno 117:
In Anno 1800, you already build cultivation areas at your farms.
At the animal farms, such as sheep, you also build animal areas like in the later Anno 117.
A look at the beta of WoW: Midnight shows that there is still much to discuss. Because the quality leaves much to be desired.
Anyone looking into the beta of the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft, namely Midnight, can experience most of the content already. Story fans are particularly soaking up the quests and dialogues found in the game. However, while a few small details are exciting, there are also reasons for concern. Some dialogues in Midnight feel out of place, making ancient characters, who are supposed to be wise, suddenly seem like they aren’t the brightest candle in the chandelier.
While reading the quests, I noticed a few things that I particularly liked, but also some details that made me uneasy. I then checked various forums and social media to see if I was alone in my opinion – and no, others have noticed this as well.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
Small details that bring joy …
But let me start with something positive. Blizzard has done quite a good job with the new Quel’Thalas. Blood elf fans will lose themselves in the redesign of their homeland and love the area – I really believe that.
Moreover, the developers have ensured that there are small quips in the dialogues. Little allusions to the culture and history of the blood elves and their ancestors. For instance, you can speak with members of the Silver Covenant – that is, high elves. If you play as a blood elf yourself, then you are likely to have lines like these on hand:
“I do not heed the words of traitors.”
“I can still smell the demonic magic on you. You are lucky that we have a common enemy right now.”
“I will fight to defend Silvermoon, but I will never forget how you betrayed us by joining the Horde.”
“I had friends in Theramore when the Horde bombed it. We just have a purpose alliance, nothing more.”
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These are all lines that make me think: Very cool that Blizzard is incorporating this. It feels right and fitting.
… and important NPCs with millennia of lifespan behave like 14-year-olds
Unfortunately, this does not run through the entire expansion. Because elsewhere, especially prominent NPCs stand out negatively. Let’s take Lady Liadrin, whom we presented to you in more detail here. She is an important character of the blood elves and plays a significant role in Midnight. She accompanies us on several quests, and after a while in Zul’Aman with the Amani trolls, she says the following:
As we traveled with Zul’jarra, I found my assumptions about the Amani … were challenged.
First, I did not know that each tribe has its own identity with its own ruling class. And that they are called “Amani” because that is the original name of their tribe and the name of the ruling tribe.
I also did not know that although they worship several Loa, each tribe is associated with one Loa – Akil’zon for the Amani and Halazzi for the Bleeding Hollow.
Or, I assume that the Woodland Trolls and the Splitters are the same. I guess we will see.
This statement would be completely acceptable if it came from a young, inexperienced blood elf. However, it is absolutely unacceptable if it comes from Lady Liadrin. A blood elf who has been fighting against the trolls in Quel’Thalas for millennia. A blood elf who has lived for many centuries in a society where trolls are the greatest enemy, and at times represents the strongest force against exactly these trolls with her blood knights.
The criticism of Liadrin does not cease.
It is absolutely unbelievable that a woman in this position of power, whose job has long been to defend the land from the enemy, only now, after such a long time, acquires complete basic knowledge about the trolls and begins to reconsider her past decisions based on this basic knowledge.
Even if one says: “Okay, maybe Liadrin has never sent reconnaissance troops and spies into troll territory to understand them better and was only driven by hatred and racism”… even then, it makes absolutely no sense.
Because Lady Liadrin has, like all blood elves, been part of the Horde for almost 20 years game time. She has fought alongside trolls and was even present in the troll empire of Zandalar. The fact that she has learned absolutely nothing about troll culture, including the Amani, in these 20 years can only lead to one conclusion: Liadrin is completely incompetent and foolish.
Also, the player “TheVagrantWarrior” sums this up a bit more dramatically in the WoW subreddit regarding this incident:
This is simply beyond frustrating. The writing constantly fails to respect the depth and age of Azeroth’s cultures. It reduces conflicts and relationships that spanned millennia to incredible ignorance. (…) We are talking about the high/blood elves… a culture whose entire foundation and martial past is inextricably linked to the troll wars. 2,800 years since the troll wars officially ended and 7,000 years of battles, skirmishes, and coexistence with various troll tribes. And yet our “experienced leader” is written as outrageously dumb and ignorant of basic troll culture, as if she has lived the last 7,000 years in a vacuum. (…) The homogenization of all races in Azeroth is a disaster for the story and immersion. Bring back cultural peculiarities and stop sacrificing thousands of years of in-game history just for a convenient and ignorant plot point!
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I know that Blizzard has occasionally changed quests in the past when the community was particularly upset about content, and I can only hope that this will be the case here as well. Because the amount of “After thousands of years of war, we all learn fundamental knowledge about each other and suddenly understand each other” in World of Warcraft has become annoying and increasingly devalues characters.
A trend that I hope will come to an end soon, because it is precisely these conflicts between the individual races and factions that make up a large part of the allure of an exciting fantasy world. And just by the example of the Silver Covenant or other conflicts in Silvermoon, it is clear that the writers can still incorporate such elements.
