A car manufacturer wants to replicate a legendary stunt, failing at a staircase with 999 steps

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

The Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile attempted to recreate a legendary stunt by Land Rover and failed miserably. Already halfway up the Heaven’s Ladder in the Tianmen Mountain National Park the vehicle loses control and damages parts of the historic steps.

What happened? The Chinese car manufacturer Chery wanted to promote its new SUV, the Fulwin X3L (sometimes also referred to as “Fengyun X3L”), in a spectacular way: The car was supposed to drive up the famous staircase with 999 steps at Tianmen Mountain (in Zhangjiajie National Park). This stunt is not the first attempt: In 2018, Range Rover Sport successfully mastered the ascent (via CNC & ArsTechnica).

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The “Heaven Ladder” on Tianmen Mountain is a well-known tourist attraction. It consists of 999 steps over a length of almost 300 meters and overcomes a height difference of 150 meters. The staircase has an average incline of 45 degrees, with some sections reaching even 60 degrees (via CNC).

Screenshot: Youtube

The outcome revealed insufficient risk assessment and shortcomings in detail control during the planning and execution of this test. In particular, the company regrets the public concern that arose from the decision to conduct the test in a public landscape protection area, as stated in the statement published by
Global News.

First Try

Not the first attempt? In February 2018, Land Rover successfully mastered the daring stair maneuver as the first manufacturer with a modified Range Rover Sport PHEV. The hybrid SUV ascended the 999 steps to the “Heaven’s Gate” at Tianmen Mountain in just over 22 minutes. The SUV was driven by professional racing driver Ho-Pin Tung.

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Here you can see in the video the direct comparison between the attempts (via X).

Supported by an electric motor with instant torque and a powerful gasoline engine, the British car manufacturer’s vehicle handled the steep steps without incident (via Land Rover).

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If the stunt goes successfully, it could, without exaggeration, be incorporated into a Bond movie during a chase scene. However, if it fails, as with Chery Automobile, it probably fits better into a fail compilation.

If you are fascinated by daring stunts and spectacular failures, read through which films have truly excited the directorial icon Quentin Tarantino: Quentin Tarantino names one of his favorite action films, and of course Jackie Chan is in it

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The audience loved a science fiction movie by James Cameron, but Avatar could be the reason why no sequel has been released so far

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

James Cameron has been working on his Avatar films for years. A somewhat smaller science fiction movie has therefore been waiting for a sequel for quite some time, despite being very well received by audiences.

Which movie is it? Alita: Battle Angel was released in 2019 and was supposed to be directed by James Cameron. He had been working on the project for many years and co-wrote the script with Laeta Kalogridis.

The film is based on the manga Battle Angel Alita by Yukito Kishiro. It is a series with 9 volumes that was first published in 1991 and has since earned a good reputation among fans of science fiction stories, particularly in the cyberpunk genre. Further editions followed.

James Cameron, however, stepped down from the director’s position, and Robert Rodriguez became the new director of the film. He had previously directed mainly action-packed films such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Machete, or Sin City.

In Alita: Battle Angel, it is about a destroyed cyborg girl whose remnants are found and reassembled by a scientist. Equipped with the new name Alita, she embarks on a quest to discover her origins and relies on her impressive combat skills, which exceed those of a normal human thanks to cybernetic technology.

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No sequel despite enthusiastic viewers

How was the film received? Alita: Battle Angel attracted many viewers to theaters in 2019 and grossed around €348 million on a budget of approximately €146 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Therefore, one can speak of a slight success by Hollywood standards, as in addition to the production costs, about the same amount goes to marketing. A film must, therefore, gross at least double the production costs to avoid being labeled a flop.

While the critics were only moderately enthusiastic, giving it an average rating of 61% (from 329 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience’s response was completely different. They rated it a robust 91% (from over 25,000 reviews).

Considering the box office results and audience opinion, it is surprising that no sequel has been released to this day. James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez are both supportive of the idea of making a second film.

In an interview with Empire, Cameron recently stated:

Robert Rodriguez and I made a blood oath to make at least one more Alita film. In fact, we are considering a structure that bridges to a third film, but we would be satisfied if we could make just one more film. And we are making progress. Now that I have a house in Austin, Texas, about three miles from [Robert’s] house, I think we will probably approach it more seriously.

James Cameron

Robert Rodriguez has also hinted in the past that the two are thinking about a sequel. The reason Alita: Battle Angel has not received a second installment to this day could also be that James Cameron has been very busy for years.

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After all, he has been making his epic and very successful Avatar series for 16 years now. Since 2009, two films have been released, with Part 3 set to follow in December 2025. Two more are planned, and filming is already underway.

For this reason, Cameron has little time for other projects. So whether the sequel to Alita: Battle Angel will appear before the end of the Avatar films is questionable. The director also plans to shoot Ghosts of Hiroshima, a film about the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima in 1945. Cameron has a lot on his plate and is not the youngest at 71.

What do you think about it? Have you seen Alita: Battle Angel and were you similarly enthusiastic as the users on Rotten Tomatoes? What would you expect from a sequel? Please share your opinions and ideas in the comments. Cameron also has thoughts on current debates: James Cameron names 3 existential threats to humanity, one of which has already triggered the apocalypse in Terminator

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In the finals of the Worlds, he was named the most important LoL player of the tournament, now the ADC is leaving Faker’s team

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

After the Worlds, League of Legends enters the phase where new contracts are announced, but players also seek new teams. One of the biggest shocks comes now from the legendary team of Faker, as a player leaves the group.

Which player is it? As it has now been revealed, Gumayusi (Lee Min-hyeong), the ADC of the team, is leaving the South Korean top team T1.

In December 2018, he became a trainee at T1, which was then still SK Telecom T1. In 2023, he won the Worlds for the first time alongside Faker, Oner, Zeus, and Keria.

The ADC repeated this with the team in 2024 and most recently in 2025. There he was even voted the most valuable player of the tournament, the MVP. In a video on the official T1 channel (via YouTube), he spoke about his departure.

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Fans mourn the departure

What does Gumayusi say about his departure? In the almost 7-minute video, he talks about his career, also thanking his team and fans:

I was named MVP in the finals, we solidified the T1 dynasty, and I proved myself to be one of the best AD carries in the world. To my teammates, who shared every moment with me, to the fans who supported me, and to everyone who worked under the name T1. Thank you all, truly.

Gumayusi (Source: YouTube)

Gumayusi talks about a new chapter, but so far it is not known to which team he will move. According to sources from the website Sheep Esports, it is assumed that Gumayusi will join the major competitor Hanwha Life Esports, but this information has not yet been confirmed.

He is not only regarded as one of the best ADCs in the world, but he also has a special chemistry with T1 support Keria. Last year, T1 also lost a strong top laner in Zeus, and that did not happen without drama.

How does the community react? In a Reddit post with over 12,500 upvotes and nearly 2,000 comments, fans are discussing the topic. For user aviness (Reddit), it is the biggest shock of the year. randomdud3 (Reddit) mourns not only for Gumayusi but also for Keria: Rip to one of the best bot lane duos ever.

Some do not even see it as sad news, finding it even a respectable decision. So omega_blister (Reddit) writes: As long as it’s his decision, I think it’s good. It’s a show of strength. He was heavily doubted, even benched, and then became the MVP of the World Championship. Nothing lasts forever, folks.

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What about the other T1 members? The other members are expected to stay in the team, so Faker, Doran, Keria, and Oner only need a new ADC for 2026. Who that will be will likely be revealed in the next few weeks. In April 2025, there was a major controversy at T1 after Gumayusi was suddenly replaced: LoL: In Faker’s team, fan-favorite Gumayusi was replaced despite 3 perfect games

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A player from Where Winds Meet fights a boss for 5 hours, gives up, now the community comes to help

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Where Winds Meet, a player fought against the current story boss for 5 hours and then gave up. Now the community is trying to help and is giving tips.

What kind of boss is this? The second story boss in Where Winds Meet, “The Witch Qianye,” is truly formidable. Especially on the “Legendary” difficulty level, the boss fight is quite challenging over two phases and demands a lot from the players.

In the first phase, the fight is still quite relaxed. The boss has some typical attack patterns that can be recognized and dodged. But after the phase transition, many attacks begin, some of which are only briefly announced or require a feel for timing.

Thus, the fight requires good dodging, blocking, and parrying skills to avoid being taken out by the powerful attacks. That it’s not so easy has now also been recognized by a player who had to give up after hours of fighting.

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A desperate player and a helpful community

How is the player faring? On Reddit, user El_migzy speaks up. He explains that he is currently struggling with the witch on the Legendary difficulty level. He has already spent 5 hours on the boss fight and simply cannot defeat the witch.

Especially the second phase is giving him trouble. The numerous enemy attacks that he has to dodge or parry are simply overwhelming. Frustrated, he asks the community for tips.

What do the players reply? The players of Where Winds Meet want to help the player. First, they explain that the boss fight is deliberately designed to be very challenging in order to teach players how to dodge, block, and parry. These basic techniques are important to play Where Winds Meet and future bosses well.

Moreover, the players also have some tips on Reddit that are supposed to make the fight easier:

  • Resouledxx: “Just hold the block button down and spam the parry just before she strikes. It makes it quite easy.”
  • clappa68: “Take a break and come back. You will make it eventually. You are a legend, don’t give up.”
  • Voeker: “I fought against her for hours, then I realized I was level 30 and could advance into world tier 4. I did that, and then I managed it easily on my first try.”

Other players also advise gathering resources through side quests first to improve one’s character. A better character and the players’ tips should be enough to defeat the witch.

Where Winds Meet features some quite challenging boss fights, especially on the hardest difficulty level. The witch is correspondingly formidable, especially since she is supposed to showcase important elements of the combat system early on. You can find all our guides to Where Winds Meet here: Where Winds Meet: All guides, tips, and builds at a glance

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School prohibits children from singing the songs of KPop Demon Hunters, although parents have no problem with it

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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Also outside of KPop Demon Hunters, there is great love among the voice actors. The singer of Rumi, one of the protagonists of the film, has also found her Jinu in real life: ‘Rumi’ from KPop Demon Hunters has found her Jinu in real life and celebrates with him in funny costumes

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WoW Midnight changes how your teammates will find you for your groups

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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 burns so much waste that people are already digging up old rubbish to sell it

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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Pokémon GO announces a new form for a legendary monster that you all wanted in your childhood

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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After large companies have been buying up graphics cards for years and driving up prices, another component is now on the rise

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

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. 

The more RAM you have in a system, the more information can be cached simultaneously. This is especially important for multitasking. Read on MeinMMO about how a Steam feature allows you to watch movies while gaming: Steam now has a new feature: You can watch movies while gaming and take notes

In line with this, Gabe Newell presents a kitchen device in a commercial:

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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.

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Do you want to vacation in the world of One Piece? Here are 7 places that inspired the manga

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 5 minutes

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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Vacation spots that also exist in One Piece

Venice

  • Inspiration for: Water 7
  • Country in real life: Italy
One Piece Water 7
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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Riot invested in an ambitious Minecraft competitor, returning it to the original developers after its cancellation: “Hytale is saved”

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

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:

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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)

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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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Players revive 14-year-old MMORPG completely without the developers, and now it shows how well it worked out

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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The most expensive and best mount in WoW is currently available for purchase again

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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 Game Awards have announced their nominations, and Expedition 33 has already set a record

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

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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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.

Game Awards 2025: All Nominations

Best Performance:

  • Ben Starr – Expedition 33
  • Charlie Cox – Expedition 33
  • Erika Ishii – Ghost of Yotei
  • Jennifer English – Expedition 33
  • Konatsu Kato – Silent Hill f
  • Troy Baker – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Best Ongoing Game

  • Final Fantasy 14
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2
  • Marvel Rivals
  • No Man’s Sky

Best Mobile Game

  • Destiny Rising
  • Persona 5 – The Phantom X
  • Sonic Rumble
  • Umamusume
  • Wuthering Waves

Best Art Direction

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Hades II
  • Hollow Knight Silksong

Best Score & Music

  • Christopher Larkin – Hollow Knight Silksong
  • Darren Korb – Hades II
  • Lorien Testard – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Toma Otowa – Ghost of Yotei
  • Woodkid & Ludvig Forssell – Death Stranding 2

Best Audio Design

  • Battlefield 6
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Silent Hill f

Best Adaptation

  • A Minecraft Movie
  • Devil May Cry
  • Splinter Cell Deathwatch
  • The Last of Us Season 2
  • Until Dawn

Best Narrative

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance II
  • Silent Hill f

Best Community Support

  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Final Fantasy 14
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2
  • No Man’s Sky

Games for Impact

  • Consume Me
  • Despelote
  • Lost Records – Bloom & Rage
  • South of Midnight
  • Wanderstop

Best Multiplayer

  • ARC Raiders
  • Battlefield 6
  • Elden Ring: Nightreign
  • Peak
  • Split Fiction

Best Indie Game

  • Absolum
  • Ball x Pit
  • Blue Prince
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Hades II
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong

Best Debut Indie Game

  • Blue Prince
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Despelote
  • Dispatch
  • Megabonk

Best VR/AR Game

  • Alien Rogue Incursion
  • Arken Age
  • Ghost Town
  • Marvel Deadpool VR
  • The Midnight Walk

Content Creator of the Year

  • Caedrel
  • Kai Cenat
  • Moist Critikal
  • Sakura Miko
  • The Burnt Peanut

Most Anticipated Game

  • 007 First Light
  • GTA 6
  • Marvel Wolverine
  • Resident Evil requiem
  • The Witcher IV

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Death Stranding 2
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Hollow Knight Silksong
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
  • Split Fiction

Best Role Playing Game

  • Avowed
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
  • Monster Hunter Wilds
  • The Outer Worlds 2

Best Fighting Game

  • 2XKO
  • Capcom Fighting Collection 2
  • Fatal Fury – City of the Wolves
  • Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection
  • Virtua Fighter 5

Best Action Game

  • Battlefield 6
  • Doom The Dark Ages
  • Hades II
  • Ninja Gaiden 4
  • Shinobi Art of Vengeance

Innovation in Accessibility

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows
  • Atomfall
  • Doom The Dark Ages
  • EA Sports FC26
  • South of Midnight

Best Family Game

  • Donkey Kong Bananza
  • LEGO Party
  • LEGO Voyagers
  • MarioKart World
  • Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
  • Split Fiction

Best Sim/Strategy Game

  • The Alters
  • Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3
  • Civilization 7
  • Tempest Rising
  • Two Point Museum

Best Sports/Racing Game

  • EA Sports FC26
  • F1 25
  • MarioKart World
  • Rematch
  • Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

Best Esports Game

  • Counter-Strike 2
  • Dota 2
  • League of Legends
  • Mobile Legends Bang Bang
  • Valorant

Best Esports Athlete

  • Brawk
  • Chovy
  • Forsaken
  • Kakeru
  • Menard
  • Zywoo

Best Esports Team

  • Gen.G – League of Legends
  • NRG – Valorant
  • Team Falcons – Dota 2
  • Team Liquid PH – Mobile Legends Bang Bang
  • Team Vitality -– Counter-Strike 2

Best Game Direction

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Hades II
  • Split Fiction

Game of the Year

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Donkey Kong Bananza
  • Hades II
  • Hollow Knight Silksong
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance II
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Today the best Spotlight Hour of the month in Pokémon GO starts and you can collect a lot of stardust

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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HandOfBlood founds its own metal label, its first band will perform this Saturday

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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 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:

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.”

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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.

HandOfBlood explains that they want to make themselves a bit more independent with such things, to have the opportunity to make their own decisions and promote their own products. There were also previous efforts to break free from pure gaming: Eintracht Spandau: HandOfBlood’s LoL team is now doing real sports, landing a football star as a consultant

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Critical Role excites fans even before the release of their new series with episode 1, because they keep a promise

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

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 discovered Batman’s secret identity years ago, but was not thrilled

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

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.

And the Joker?

Well, the Joker is a bit different. For him, Batman is usually not just an obstacle to his criminal enterprises, but often the declared target of his murderous charades. The Joker and Batman share a rivalry that is hard to wash away.

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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Don’t ruin the Joker’s fun with Batman

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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Just before the launch of Aion 2, players show off their most beautiful characters and they look stunning.

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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The expectations for Aion 2 are high. Accordingly, the release on November 19 in Korea and Taiwan will be exciting, as will the feedback from players there. Previously, the monetization had already caused some trouble: Aion 2 reveals new details about the monetization of the MMORPG – critics explain how bad it really is

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The Nature Disturbs the Nature Zone 2025 in Pokémon GO

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

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!

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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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