If you are dissatisfied with World of Warcraft, you can simply reach out to the Game Director. It actually worked.
If you are unhappy with something, you can either put up with it or try to change it. This is probably what the player “Joachim” thought, who is very attached to World of Warcraft Classic. Instead of simply posting his opinion in a forum or on the WoW Classic subreddit, he went directly to the top – to the head of World of Warcraft. To his own surprise, he even received a reply.
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
What happened? Those who have something to criticize about World of Warcraft either write a Complaint Wednesday or explain in one of the numerous forums what is going wrong right now. However, the player named “Joachim” chose a more direct route and simply contacted the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, with his concerns.
Like many Classic fans, Joachim is currently frustrated that there has been so little communication from the developers regarding the future of Classic. Therefore, he wanted to know: Is there any hope for a long-term future for any version of Classic?
Although Joachim believed he would not receive a response, he was proven wrong. Because Hazzikostas got back to him:
Hi Joachim, I can’t share anything specific, and if we were to announce something new, it certainly wouldn’t happen in an email, but I can assure you that we understand the passion of the community and the perspective.
Especially in the conversation about the Season of Discoveries, it became quite clear that a large portion of the community is looking for an “Eternal Home” in the Classic space.
The Classic experience is dear to me, and we want to do everything we can to support the Classic community for many years to come.
Best regards, Ion
The community celebrates the response but also warns: In the Reddit community, Hazzikostas is praised for even responding to such an email. At the same time, it is recognized that he is unlikely to announce major innovations in a personal email, so it is only logical that the response is somewhat lacking in content. Some reactions from the WoW subreddit:
“I feel bad thinking about the influx of emails he will get tomorrow. Very cool of him to respond, I’m sure he has a lot to do.” – eightbitheart
“You know it’s real because he gave a non-answer. Jokes aside, it’s really sweet of him to actually respond!” – Deadagger
“And now, because you couldn’t keep this nice thing to yourself and posted it here, he will be spammed to hell and never do it again.” – TheGormal
However, so much silence in WoW is not always the case. There is currently much more communication around the modern World of Warcraft, that is, Retail. Because significant changes are coming that will forever change the game – as more than 100 abilities will be removed from WoW without replacement.
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In ARC Raiders there are various map conditions, also called events, which can be active at different times on the available maps. One of these events is called “Hidden Bunker”, but those who wish to complete this event must be persistent.
What kind of event is this? This is a world event for the map “Space Port”. At certain times, you can open a secret bunker there to obtain data and earn XP.
Anyone who has the chance to open the bunker should definitely do so. But be careful, it’s not an easy task. By the time you reach your goal, hostile raiders or ARC may attack you. So you should definitely know what you’re doing to avoid wasting time.
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Wichtige Tipps für ARC Raiders, um die ersten Runden zu überleben
Hidden Bunker: Start Times, Location, and Solution
When does the event start? Please note that this is only based on fan observations and the times may change in the future. Over several days, raiders have observed the spawns and have come across the following times:
In total, there are 3 appointments daily:
05:00 AM
11:00 AM
08:00 PM
From these times, the Hidden Bunker at the Space Port should be active. If new insights emerge, we will adjust our times.
Where can I find the Hidden Bunker? The Hidden Bunker is located exclusively at the Space Port. You will find the access south of the departure building, a few meters beside a field depot. The doors are initially locked. You will find a large hatch in front of you. To proceed, you need to open the bunker.
This is what the hatch looks like
How do I open the Hidden Bunker? To open the bunker, you need to align four antennas that are marked on your map. They are all located on the roofs of various buildings. Oftentimes, raiders even team up in solo rounds and go to the bunker in groups to open it. With a bit of luck, you might not have to do this step alone.
The antennas are marked on your mapThis is what the antennas look like, they are always on the rooftops
Once you have aligned the antennas, you just need to go to the entrance of the bunker to start the next step.
How do I solve the Hidden Bunker? According to the current knowledge, you can only interact with 8 terminals in the bunker and download data. For each terminal, you will receive 500 XP. To download the data, you need to go to a terminal that is illuminated in red.
Stand next to it so that the light changes to yellow. Now the download will start. You wait until the light turns green. Afterwards, you can retrieve the data and receive your XP.
Many fans suspect that there is another secret in the bunker that they need to solve to get loot or a surprise. However, there are currently no signs that there is more waiting for you besides the terminals.
That was all the information about the Hidden Bunker. Have you already been able to complete the event, and what do you think about the fans’ theory? Do you believe the bunker hides something that no one has been able to uncover yet? Feel free to exchange ideas with the fans in the comments! You can find more about ARC Raiders here: ARC Raiders wants to refund players their money, reveals which mechanic they secretly changed
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There is little time left until the release of Where Winds Meet, but before fans decide to download it, they want to know what the reviews promise. Therefore, we summarize the impressions of the first testers.
When can you expect reviews? On November 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the review embargo for all testers was lifted, and with it, the first reviews were published. So far, it looks solid for Where Winds Meet, as the game has an average score of 71 points based on currently 12 reviews on Metacritic (as of November 12, 7:50 PM).
We, along with GameStar, have published our impressions. Here are the tests:
Where Winds Meet zeigt im neuen Gameplay-Trailer die Aktivitäten in der Open World und … Hunde, die Mahjong spielen?
71 score on Metacritic shows that WWM is very chaotic
What can I expect? On Metacritic, there are 12 reviews, which break down as follows (as of November 12, 5:10 PM):
PC: 7 reviews with an overall score of 68
3 positive
4 mixed
PS5: 5 reviews with an overall score of 75
3 positive
2 mixed
In the review from Vandal, Where Winds Meet scores especially with its endless possibilities to keep busy. These ideas and also the combat system are reminiscent of well-known titles from Ubisoft or FromSoftware, but due to the Wuxia touch, WWM also follows its own path, setting its own accents.
COGconnected also celebrates the amount of content that awaits you. The game world is full of it, and there is much to discover. Especially the fact that players can engage for a long time without spending real money is a big plus.
Is there anything to criticize?IGN France makes it clear that WWM still needs a lot of polish to be solid. There are technical issues that can spoil the gaming experience and pull you out of the world.
Worth Playing complains about the complexity. There are far too many systems and activities that can overwhelm, especially since WWM makes little effort to explain them.
Brief overview – What is Where Winds Meet? In Where Winds Meet, you take on the role of a hero in 10th century China, solving quests, uncovering secrets, and solving puzzles – fantasy elements are also present. The game is oriented towards the Wuxia genre known for its exaggerated battles. Alongside intense martial arts, you can even fly. The game can be played solo or in co-op.
Valve has just introduced new hardware for Steam that is set to hit the market in spring 2026. Included is a new Steam PC, a new controller, and a headset. You can read more about it directly with us.
This Steam hardware is coming in 2026:
New Steam Controller: An ergonomic controller with magnetic thumbsticks, trackpads, and extra features.
Steam Machine: Valve promises a powerful PC that is fast and, most importantly, compact enough to fit under any desk. The device, like the Steam Deck, runs on SteamOS.
Steam Frame: A VR headset that is said to be wireless and lightweight, supporting all Steam games. The device also runs on SteamOS.
What is still unknown?
Release date: Valve has not yet announced a specific release date but has stated that the devices are expected to launch in spring 2026.
Price: It is also unknown how much the individual devices will cost. The current VR set from Valve costs around 1,000 Euros, while the Steam Deck OLED with 512 GB retails for nearly 600 Euros.
Availability: At the release of the Steam Deck, availability was a huge issue. It is unknown whether the devices will be available at launch.
Several major magazines, including the English-language magazine TheVerge (potentially paywall), which has already had the chance to test the device, are reporting on the announcement.
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Check out the official trailer for the Steam Deck OLED
Steam Machine: A mini-PC that could become a real alternative for many gamers
With the Steam Machine, Valve is attempting once again to sell a computer with Steam OS. The last attempt failed partly due to the complex market situation: Valve had left production to third-party companies like Alienware, which then manufactured the devices. At that time, Steam OS and Linux were also not nearly as developed for gaming as they are today. This time, Valve will likely handle the production of the PCs itself.
Specifications of the Steam Machine:
CPU: custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, with up to 4.8 GHz, 30 W TDP
GPU: custom AMD RDNA3 28 CUs, with a maximum of 2.45 GHz, 110 W TDP, supports 4K gaming at 60 FPS, FSR, and Ray tracing support
RAM: 16 GB DDR5
Storage: 512 GB or 2 TB. A slot for an SD card is also available
Valve promises that the Steam Machine will be up to 6 times more powerful than the current Steam Deck. Whether that is true will have to be seen in the first tests.
MeinMMO will present you with the best Steam Deck alternatives below. This could be especially interesting for those of you who either did not want to pre-order the Steam Deck or are looking for an alternative, powerful gaming console: Steam Deck: Here are the 10 most exciting alternatives in 2025
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The Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler talked in a podcast episode about a public dispute he had with another content creator regarding the game Clash Royale 9 years ago.
Who did Trymacs have a dispute with? The Twitch streamers Trymacs, Varion, and unsympathischTV have been touring with their podcast Offline + Ehrlich in recent weeks. During their stop in Leipzig, the three – together with their guest, Twitch streamer Maximilian Schradin – talked about their “arch-enemies”. With this designation obviously exaggerating, they mentioned people they just couldn’t stand.
In this context, Trymacs mentioned the content creator Tobias, also known as Tobi SpiritHawk. About 9 years ago, the two had a public dispute that lasted for approximately 1.5 years.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
Dispute over Clash Royale
What was the dispute about? Many years ago, Trymacs invited his colleague Tobi SpiritHawk to his streams when Trymacs was still a smaller streamer with about 400 viewers. Tobi SpiritHawk was a very good player in Clash Royale, according to Trymacs, who supposedly offered him tips on various decks during his streams.
When Tobi SpiritHawk then returned to his own stream, Trymacs reports that Tobi SpiritHawk allegedly spoke poorly of him. According to Trymacs, Tobi SpiritHawk was upset about why Trymacs had so many viewers despite supposedly not being able to play the game very well. At some point, this escalated to Tobi SpiritHawk insulting Trymacs.
In the Twitch guidelines, it is established that Twitch streamers should treat other users politely and respectfully. Under point 11: Politeness and Respect in the community guidelines on safety.twitch.tv, Twitch considers insults to be a violation of these rules.
Trymacs was also aware of this regulation. The insult directed at him from Tobi SpiritHawk was supposedly clipped and then forwarded to Twitch by Trymacs’ moderators. As a result, Tobi SpiritHawk received a 1-week ban from Twitch.
When Tobi SpiritHawk returned to Twitch, he was apparently even angrier, according to Trymacs, which supposedly led to a permanent ban on the platform.
Since then, Trymacs has had no contact with Tobi SpiritHawk. The dispute between the two content creators occurred 9 years ago and seems to have settled by now.
Sony held a State of Play focused on the PlayStation 5 that concentrated on the Japanese market. The presentation announced new information about an in-house title – but raised false hopes among the fans.
At this point, many fans thought that a new installment of Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts was implied, as many commented in the video’s comments. But in the end, only a new trailer and the announcement of a demo for Octopath Traveler 0, which was already known and will be released on December 4, 2025, followed.
The top comment below the video states that the jump scare about Square Enix caught him off guard. Others write that they were expecting part 3 of Final Fantasy 7 or Kingdom Hearts 4. They are disappointed and find the announcement of Octopath Traveler 0 boring.
One of these live reactions can even be watched on Reddit. But the developer is not willing to tolerate the major discontent.
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Octopath Traveler 0: Trailer shows the story of the Japanese role-playing game
Developer wants you to give the game a chance
How does the developer respond? Hirohito Suzuki is the producer of Octopath Traveler 0. He writes on X that he is honored that his title was mentioned as a “beloved series” in the State of Play. However, he is also aware that the announcement did not meet the expectations of the fans:
It is an honor to have OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 featured as a “beloved series” in State of Play. It may not meet everyone’s expectations, but it has been developed with a lot of love. If you are wondering why it is so beloved, why not try the demo.
With the new trailer, a demo for the game was also announced, where fans can try the first three hours of the role-playing game. It does not matter which current console you play on, as the demo will be available for Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam.
As content, players can play the first chapter of the Retribution Story and the first chapter of the Restoration Story. If you finish both before the 3-hour timer runs out, the demo ends sooner.
The special thing: you can transfer your progress to the full version of the game. So if you want to see why Octopath Traveler is called a beloved series, you can convince yourself from now on – the demo has been available since the announcement (to the PS5 demo).
The first proper trailer for the movie The Super Mario Galaxy has been released and puts Rosalina in the spotlight. Fans also notice a special detail about Bowser Jr.
What kind of trailer is this? Nintendo has released a first longer trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. After the great success of Part 1, it was only a matter of time before a new installment featuring the beloved plumber would appear.
In the trailer, we initially see a shrunk-down Bowser, who is indulging in his artistic side by painting numerous artworks. One of them he presents to Mario and Luigi. However, after a tantrum, he retreats back into his mini-castle.
The second part of the trailer focuses more on the galaxy elements that one also knows from the video games of the same name, including star catapults and the Lumas. Rosalina makes an important appearance at the end of the trailer. She is voiced in the English original by Brie Larson, whom you might know as the protagonist from Captain Marvel.
Rosalina uses her powers and easily defeats her opponent. Unfortunately, she does not say a single word in the trailer. Anyone who wants to hear her will have to watch the video of the complete Direct – starting from 4:59 minutes, she can be heard.
Her attack also shows that one should not mess with her – and what a power princess she is.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Trailer shows Rosalina’s powers
Fans notice a detail about Bowser Jr.
What do fans say about it? Many fans on X are also directing their attention to Bowser Jr., as they notice a tiny detail. During his appearance, a sound can briefly be heard that resembles the theme from Prowler. This actually only appears in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and has nothing to do with Super Mario.
Some viewers are therefore wondering whether this could be a universal sound that animation studios could just use. However, one user is sure that the theme was created specifically for the Spider-Verse movie. One fan jokingly therefore states that Mario is likely now part of the Spider-Verse.
This sound has also caught the attention of users on Reddit. One user explains that the sound was actually used as a meme to express fear. It’s just funny that this sound is now used for Bowser Jr.
In the shooter ARC Raiders, cosmetic items can be purchased to personalize one’s character. The prices for these items are now being lowered, and players who have purchased them before will receive their money back.
How is ARC Raiders giving players their money back? On their website, arcraiders.com, the developers of ARC Raiders announce that starting November 13, 2025, they want to lower the prices for cosmetic items in their shooter. This change is likely a direct response to community feedback. Previously, players had complained about the high prices, especially for the premium decks.
Those who have already purchased the items will receive their money back in the form of Raider-Tokens next week. However, Embark Studios does not specify the exact prices or discounts in their blog post.
Free Raider decks contain gameplay items, while premium decks only include cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay. Currently, there is also a free Raider deck that all players can obtain. In the future, there will continue to be free decks and premium decks available.
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ARC Raiders soll laut der Community die chilligsten Lobbys haben
Embark Studios secretly changed matchmaking
What was tested and changed? Duo matchmaking has been adjusted in ARC Raiders, but very secretly, without major announcement. Solo players, duo, and trio groups are prioritized to be matched with equally sized groups.
The duo matchmaking works as follows: First, we prioritize solos and squads so they play separately. Then we prioritize duos to play with other duos, and trios to play with trios. Please note that this is not a 100% guaranteed system, so you may occasionally encounter player groups other than your own.
Along with the price reductions, an update called “North Line” is also coming on November 13. This update unlocks the new region Stella Montis and offers many new contents such as a community event, two new ARCs, new weapons, play styles, and quests.
Embark Studios is introducing three changes that, while having only small impacts for players, show that they are listening to their fans. With our roadmap for ARC Raiders, you will always stay updated on what is coming to the shooter: ARC Raiders: Roadmap 2025 – All the information you need
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is available in Game Pass on Xbox and PC, but which subscription do you need to purchase to play?
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 available in Game Pass? Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is included in Game Pass on Xbox and PC at release on November 14, 2025, but not in all subscription versions.
If you want to play Black Ops 7 without a subscription, you will need to pay at least 79.99 Euros for the Standard Edition. For many players who just want to check out the shooter or lose interest after a few weeks, Game Pass is a relatively inexpensive alternative.
Here you can watch the multiplayer trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 zeigt erstes Gameplay aus dem Multiplayer-Modus
Which subscriptions can you use to play? You can only play the full game as a new customer with the “PC Game Pass” (14.99 Euros) or the “Game Pass Ultimate” (26.99 Euros).
The game is not included on console in the “Xbox Game Pass Essential” or “Xbox Game Pass Premium”.
However, if you have an ongoing subscription to the “Game Pass Console”, you can play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 through Game Pass without having to upgrade to “Game Pass Ultimate”. However, the “Game Pass Console” is no longer available to new customers.
Is there a trial subscription? No, currently there is no trial subscription for “Game Pass PC” and “Game Pass Ultimate” (as of November 12, 2025).
In the past, you could sign up for a 14-day trial subscription for 1€ to get an impression of Game Pass and its offerings. This option is currently not available to you. The trial subscription is only available with “Xbox Game Pass Essential” and “Xbox Game Pass Premium”, which do not include Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
The three Twitch streamers Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller, Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe and Giacomo “Metashi12” Gaviria have already planned a project for December 2025. Together they want to play in a hardcore guild in World of Warcraft Classic.
What is this project about? Starting from December 27, 2025, many German Twitch streamers want to play World of Warcraft Classic together in a guild, specifically in hardcore mode. This means: Everyone has only one life or one character.
The whole event is organized by the Twitch streamers Metashi, HandOfBlood, and Papaplatte.
Details still need to be clarified behind the scenes, but the atmosphere within the community and potential participants is positive. Metashi announced that he wants to create a website for the WoW project where all important information will be compiled.
In a Twitch stream, he answered questions from the community and also revealed which in-game death he would be particularly looking forward to.
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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google
“Designed for the biggest losers in gaming history”
Who does Metashi want to see die? Especially the Twitch streamer and LoL pro Frederik “NoWay” Hinteregger seems to be looking forward to WoW Classic. In a Twitch stream, he stated: “This game [WoW Classic] is designed for the biggest losers in gaming history. I will demonstrate this in December.” (Source: Twitch).
However, Metashi sees it a bit differently. He is also looking forward to it, but rather to the fact that NoWay would have problems in hardcore mode. He hopes that NoWay will die at level 3.
With only one attempt in the game, the pressure on the participants increases tremendously, making it all the more exciting for viewers. Additionally, it is interesting for viewers to see how and where the participants die. The more bizarre the death, the funnier.
This will also be supported by the planned website: Along with all important information, the death clips will be collected there so that viewers can keep up to date. Submitting one’s own death clip is also a requirement for being allowed to make a second attempt with a new character.
Will there be a second attempt? People who haven’t had much to do with WoW before could be relieved of the pressure of having only one attempt through a possible special rule. Since there will be many newcomers, Metashi thinks that a second character could be allowed.
MeinMMO editor Niko had little contact with Dragon Quest, but he had an incredible amount of fun with the latest remake on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|Sand the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. This was mainly due to the story and mechanics that are based on the old strengths.
What game is it? On October 30, 2025, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake was released on various platforms, a remake of the first two titles in the role-playing series. I checked it out and quickly fell in love, even though it is a 39-year-old game on paper. Dragon Quest 1 was released on May 27, 1986, in Japan and is therefore the senior among JRPGs.
But this classic feeling has been pleasantly refreshing because it prevents an annoying aspect of many modern role-playing games.
Who is writing here? Nikolas Hernes has a penchant for games from Japan, but he only had short contacts with the Dragon Quest series, particularly with parts 8 and 11. After the latest remake, he wants to take a closer look at the series, because even though he hasn’t completely played it through yet, both parts feel refreshing and special.
You can find a trailer for the game here:
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Der Trailer zu Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake zeigt, wie schön man ein altes Pixel-RPG auch 39 Jahre später machen kann
A Playable Fairy Tale
Right from the start of the remake of Dragon Quest 1, I feel comfortable because the story premise is simple but charming. The Dragon Lord is threatening the land with new monsters, and as a descendant of the hero Erdrick, I must stop him. There are no complex relationship structures and the most important thing: no lengthy intro.
Nowadays, role-playing games take an incredibly long time to let players loose on the world. A bad example is the new Pokémon. You get textbox after textbox and many tutorials that you don’t need even as an inexperienced player.The new remake of Dragon Quest feels completely different and doesn’t annoy me with too much exposition.
After a short time, I know the story premise, I can skip tutorial texts, and if necessary, I can reread them. The adventure begins quickly, and as a lone hero, I embark on the journey to save the world. It sounds simple, but it also prevents the story from becoming inflated over several hours.
The villain doesn’t always need complex motives, nor does the hero. The battle of good vs. evil has always been good and works to this day. This makes the remake of the two games feel like a playable fairy tale, as charm oozes from every pore.
The game is supposed to be lighter than other complex stories, and it succeeds excellently, also because a lot of detail was done to modernize the two classics.
As a hero (and hero group), you must save the world from evil
Modern, but still classic
Isn’t the game completely outdated? Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake relies on the HD-2D optics that Octopath Traveler has established. It takes the well-known pixel look but builds a diorama world that creates a modern atmosphere with light effects.
And honestly: I’d rather have these HD-2D pixel remakes than any loveless 3D remakes. The core idea and atmosphere can be better conveyed this way, and as a pixel lover, I just feel comfortable. I must especially praise the lighting of the game world because everything looks so incredibly valuable.
I also really liked the gameplay. It relies on a classic turn-based combat system, but offers various options to build the game as you like:
You can make the battle speed faster at any time.
Cutscenes can be skipped.
There are 3 difficulty levels.
You can set orientation aids like markers on the map, even display secrets.
Spells and items can be assigned to quick access buttons.
You can customize the combat quite well
As a result, you build your own RPG experience. If you want it to be completely old school, you turn off all aids. If you want to grind quickly, you adjust other settings, and if you just want to be amused, you set everything to Easy and make yourself unbeatable. You can experience frustrating moments, but you can also cushion them if you don’t feel like grinding for hours.
However, I must say that Dragon Quest 1 does get a bit tiring over time, as you only play one character. The strategies are limited, and especially with the later bosses, you have to switch between 1 and 2 attack spells and healing.
However, I found the party settings particularly cool, especially in part 2 when you have 4 characters. You can set tactics to whether you want to control one character completely yourself or let it act automatically. This function allows you to create your own adventure in which you can care about everything or nothing.
As a veteran of the series, you can also look forward to new dungeons, story content or a new playable character in Dragon Quest 2. There are also voiced cutscenes, but I would have liked to see all sequences voiced and not just some.
It should also be said: If you don’t like pixel art and turn-based combat systems, you probably won’t like this remake. However, if you have an affinity for both, you will have a good time with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. I enjoyed it because I felt so damn comfortable.
The Perfect Title for the Evening and the Cold Season
Although the series is so old, it is still special today, as it approaches the presentation of monsters and heroes quite differently. Every second in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, you feel like you are experiencing a particularly charming game.
The German translation is a big highlight for me, as the text was not simply translated 1 to 1, but an attempt was made to convey its own character and humor. Some characters have a dialect and are memorable, even though they are not so relevant, and the German monster names are fantastic puns. You constantly have to smile.
Monsters are also the stars of the games. They are wonderfully animated, and the designs, which originally came from Akira Toriyama, are fantastic. As a big Dragon Ball fan, it is simply great to see how the art style looks in a completely different genre and how much love is put into it.
Finally, I must also praise the remastered music of composer Kōichi Sugiyama, who passed away in 2021, as all the previously mentioned points would not work without the soundtrack. The fairy tale story works so well because the music emphasizes heroism and hope.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has been and currently is the perfect evening game for me. After a long day, it’s simply great to dive into such a feel-good RPG that offers me a simple story but is incredibly satisfying. Appropriate to the season, you can hardly do anything better than curl up in a blanket and play some Dragon Quest on the Steam Deck.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake was the perfect introduction to the series for me, and I will take a look at the previous parts and also the upcoming Dragon Quest VII Reimagined because despite the long history, the series is a pleasant change from all the role-playing games that tell grand and complex stories.
Pros
Charming presentation
Modern customization options
Great music
Strong remake that does not replace the strengths of the original, but modernizes them
Cons
The gameplay of Dragon Quest 1 gets tiring in the later course of the game
There could have been more cutscenes voiced
You have to like pixel art and turn-based combat systems
Pokémon GO marks the end of the current season and brings another event with some interesting content.
Until December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Season Stories of Transformation is active in Pokémon GO. During this season, trainers who have not yet obtained a Keldeo can get one.
Just as the season started, it will end: with a new form of Keldeo for all trainers and the Shiny variant – if you pay for it.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
A paid and many free Shinies
When does the event take place? The event “Final Justice” starts on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
What is the new form of Keldeo? With the start of the event, Keldeo will receive a new form – the Resolute form. To change your Keldeo into this form, you need to use 50 Keldeo candies.
The Resolute form of Keldeo also gains an exclusive Charged Attack named “Secret Sword.” It deals 70 damage in trainer battles and 120 damage in gym and raid battles.
If you have not opened Pokémon GO this season, you should do so before the end of the season on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM to receive the special research of the season and thereby the regular form of Keldeo.
Additionally, you can purchase a new Masterwork Research as part of the event. It costs $7.99 (approximately €8) and grants you the Shiny variant of Keldeo. The Masterwork Research does not expire. Once obtained, you can take as much time as you want to redeem it.
Which Shinies are available in the event? During the event, you have an increased chance to obtain Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop as Shiny. All three Pokémon can be found in the wild.
Which Pokémon are available in the event? In addition to Hitmonlee*, Hitmonchan*, and Hitmontop*, the event also features Hisuian Sneasel* and Crabrawler* in the wild.
You can also defeat and catch the following Pokémon in raids:
1-Star Raids:
Machop*
Timburr*
Pancham*
3-Star Raids:
Galarian Farfetch’d*
Throh*
Sawk*
All Pokémon marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.
What bonuses are there in the event? In addition to several Pokémon, there are also various bonuses active during the event.
Another free raid pass every day at gyms
Field research with Galarian Farfetch’d*, Hisuian Lilligant*, Throh*, and Sawkas rewards
Collector challenges
Monsters that have a * can also appear in their Shiny form.
There are still a few days until the event starts. However, there are various events, raids, spotlight hours, and additional content in the game until then. We have compiled an overview of which ones are and when they take place: All events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A user wants to gift her boyfriend new hardware and asks the community for help. They give her a clear answer about what will be the best value for her and her partner.
A user reports on Reddit that she wants to gift her boyfriend something for Christmas. Since her boyfriend enjoys gaming with others, she has two ideas: either a new graphics card for his PC or a Steam Deck.
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Check out the official trailer for the Steam Deck OLED
Graphics card or Steam Deck? Both have their pros and cons
Many community members emphasize how different both devices are: the Steam Deck is a portable handheld for mobile gaming, while the RTX 5060 Ti is a desktop graphics card that requires a current PC.
In response to the question whether the user should just ask her boyfriend, she explained that it wouldn’t be a surprise then. She adds that her boyfriend’s PC already has an RTX 4060 installed.
What does the community recommend?
The user explained that her boyfriend already owns an RTX 4060. Many say that an upgrade from the 4060 to a 5060 Ti would only be marginally worthwhile. Additionally, the 16GB model of the 5060 Ti is significantly more expensive.
Many emphasize the flexibility of the Steam Deck as a strong advantage, especially since the user explains that her boyfriend has to work as a bartender for 8 to 10 hours and would get bored during the long shifts. However, some warn that the employer may not appreciate it if her boyfriend plays on the Steam Deck behind the bar instead of polishing glasses.
Another user emphasizes that purchasing a Steam Deck would open up entirely new possibilities for co-op play. One could play on the PC while the other person plays on the Steam Deck.
What makes more sense? The Steam Deck is flexible and perfect for travel or couch gaming. Other gaming handhelds offer similar benefits. However, one should always be aware that a proper desktop graphics card, like the RTX 5060 Ti, will always deliver significantly more performance than the Steam Deck. Even a PS5 or an Xbox Series X is more powerful in the long run than the Steam Deck or other handhelds.
Although the Steam Deck can be connected to a monitor like a PC, the performance is primarily optimized for handheld mode.
League of Legends is probably the most well-known MOBA. Another representative of the genre from China had a global release in 2024 and is the most successful game in the world. Although there are many parallels to LoL, it does one important thing better.
What is the most successful game in the world? Honor of Kings was released in China in 2015. It is a pure mobile MOBA and can only be played on a smartphone. In 2024, Honor of Kings received a global release and has since been downloaded over 50 million times on the Play Store. Since 2022, the mobile game has been the highest-grossing game in the world (businessofapps.com).
The world of Honor of Kings is expanding with an MMORPG:
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Honor of Kings: World – Trailer zum neuen MMORPG aus China
What important thing does Honor of Kings do better than LoL? Games like LoL or Dota 2, i.e., MOBAs, are very complex. Even after hundreds of hours, you still haven’t learned everything and will be surprised by new interactions with champions or items. For these highly complex games, the entry point is the biggest hurdle for many newcomers.
Honor of Kings offers a very easy entry point and is, in contrast to others, a less complex MOBA. Each character has fewer abilities than a champ in LoL. Additionally, skills can be automatically targeted at enemies, and there is also an automatic purchase and leveling function for abilities. During a round, you also receive tips about the game.
Matches in Honor of Kings are also significantly shorter. Within 15 to 20 minutes, you experience fast action and can play from anywhere on your phone.
Honor of Kings feels like a simple clone of LoL
Why does Honor of Kings feel like a clone? The map of Honor of Kings is almost identical to the map of LoL. Many paths are very similar, and the jungle camps are located in some of the same places. The terrain is reminiscent of the Summoner’s Rift, and there is a similar distribution of roles.
The well-known summoner spells from LoL are also found in Honor of Kings, even with some of the same names. The well-known Flash, which teleports your champ a short distance, or the important jungler spell Smite, are also present in Honor of Kings. However, there are also some new summoner spells based on original ideas – not everything is a copy.
Further parallels to League of Legends: The item system of Honor of Kings is also similar to that of LoL. Each item provides some stats, such as attack speed, damage, or armor. Additionally, items are accompanied by a passive ability that makes them special.
While in LoL the rune system allows each player to easily customize their preferences by choosing runes for specific effects or stat enhancements, Honor of Kings has a similar system called Arcana. Bonuses divided into 3 categories provide characters with more damage, defense, or regeneration, making it easy to change playstyles.
xQc watches in the livestream on Twitch as shroud single-handedly takes out an opposing team in ARC Raiders and explains his perspective on the cheating allegations.
Why do players consider him a cheater? The Twitch streamer and former Counter-Strike pro Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is currently streaming the new extraction shooter ARC Raiders regularly.
During a livestream on Twitch, the streamer eliminated a group of opponents alone with the assault rifle “Renegade”. As the three opponents slowly advanced towards his position, the streamer left his cover, fired a shot, returned to cover, and repeated the process. In doing so, shroud demonstrated what he is known for: above-average aim. In the end, three dead Raiders lay on the ground and shroud stood victorious next to them.
Some time later, a clip circulated on social media showing the perspective of shroud’s opponents, who labeled him a cheater in that situation. shroud watched the clip and was speechless, as his opponents had no chance due to the net code.
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Wichtige Tipps für ARC Raiders, um die ersten Runden zu überleben
What is being said about shroud on Twitch now? The Twitch streamer Félix Lengyel, better known as xQc, reacted to shroud’s situation in ARC Raiders during a livestream. xQc calls shroud a cheater in the livestream and says he cheats while aiming:
“When you push a guy with three people and he peaks a corner and everyone dies, you call him a cheater. I also say ‘cheater’, screw it. I think he’s cheating too.I’m saying it like it is. I’m saying shroud is cheating. I’m standing by my statement. shroud is a damn cheater, he cheats while aiming, he knows he’s cheating, and it’s damn annoying.”
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Does the streamer mean it seriously? Probably not. xQc engages with his chat before making the statement. Some users jokingly make fun of the fact that players called shroud a cheater. xQc explains that “99% of players” would label their opponent a cheater in that situation. If three people attack an opponent and all die, you call the other person a cheater. That’s completely normal. xQc subsequently exaggerated the example and jokingly labeled shroud as a cheater as well.
Who is xQc anyway? xQc is one of the largest streamers on Twitch. Based on watch time, the amount of time viewers watch his streams, he is ranked 23rd among all streamers worldwide in the past 30 days (via sullygnome). He regularly has over 18,000 viewers watching his streams.
xQc actually began his career not as a streamer but as an e-sports player. The Canadian played professionally in Overwatch for years before becoming known as a streamer primarily for “Just Chatting”, reaction, and gambling streams.
A new trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 makes players really excited to play through the strong candidate for Game of the Year 2025 once again.
What kind of trailer is this? This trailer was released on November 11, 2025, just in time for the launch of the new Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition. Just like the Royal Edition for part 1, it includes the main game as well as all additional content.
The Royal Edition includes the three story DLCs Brushes with Death, Legacy of the Forge, and Mysteria Ecclesiae, as well as the bonus quest The Lion’s Crest. The standard price is €79.99, but until November 13 at 7:00 PM, the edition is available on Steam for €47.99 – a 40% discount.
Here you can also see the trailer for the Royal Edition:
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 shows Royal Edition with all DLCs for the medieval role-playing game
What does the trailer show? It primarily consists of gameplay scenes and occasionally features quotes from press reviews. Additionally, all additional content that has been released since launch is presented again. The whole thing is accompanied by a song by the rock band Queens of The Stone Age.
Players immediately want to play another round
How are the reactions to the trailer? It really grabs the players when you read the comments on the trailer on YouTube. (As of November 12, 12:32 p.m.)
Whoever makes trailers for WH needs a huge raise! This one is absolute cinema!”, writes leipabirdie and receives 1,073 likes for it.
“KCD2 FOR GOTY [Game of the Year],” writes AbyssalStrider and also receives a lot of praise. His comment has 3,458 likes.
Quite a few players have also put themselves in the right mood to start the game over again thanks to the new trailer. amog-z6m states: “Time to replay this masterpiece for a 3rd time” and other players agree with him in the comments. The game is not exactly short: the main story takes about 55 hours, and with side activities, it amounts to nearly 100 hours (according to howlongtobeat.com).
With Mysteria Ecclesiae, the last DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was released on November 11, 2025. No further ones are planned. In this, Heinrich explores a monastery again, this time to uncover the origin of a deadly plague. The new DLC for KCD2 thus recalls one of the best quests of the predecessor.
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The planned WoW event of the German Twitch streamers HandOfBlood, Metashi12, and Papaplatte has caught the attention of the US counterpart Sodapoppin. And he can’t wait to see his colleagues die.
What kind of event is this? The Twitch streamers HandOfBlood, Metashi12, and Papaplatte are currently planning an event with over 100 participants in the hardcore version of WoW Classic. This is inspired by the US content guild OnlyFangs. We have already reported on the planned event on MeinMMO.
OnlyFangs is behind MMORPG streamer Sodapoppin, who has now commented on the German version in a podcast.
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“I hope they die”
What does the original say about it? Sodapoppin made a pretty clear statement about the event: “I will hatewatch it, I hope they die.” That may sound mean at first, but it’s actually a great honor because that’s the joke in such a hardcore event.
Every character has only one life, and watching them lose it in the most ridiculous ways is half the fun. The despair of the streamers behind it is usually so entertaining that it also breaks language barriers.
Sodapoppin expressed his excitement for the “Death Clips,” even though he wouldn’t understand what the people are saying. He will be laughing the whole time; that’s fantastic. Maybe for the experienced WoW player, it’s also a way to cope with his own disgrace in the last round of OnlyFangs.
In the end, Sodapoppin also had a few nice words for the German streamers: If they enjoy their event and want to do it again, he could imagine a crossover with a potential third season of OnlyFangs.
The clip, including Metashi’s reaction, can be seen here:
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How is that received by the German OnlyFangs? Metashi, who presumably saw the clip from Sodapoppin shown by his co-founder Papaplatte, spoke of having “goosebumps” while watching. Apparently, he is very much looking forward to a possible collaboration with OnlyFangs.
But just the fact that the US counterpart is aware of the German event and is talking about it seems to motivate the streamers quite a bit.
What happened in the last OnlyFangs can be read here:
Bungie should successfully continue its flagship title “Destiny 2” after being acquired by Sony, but a recent financial report from the Japanese company makes it clear that the American studio is currently not doing well.
Everything sounded too good to be true, but then came waves of layoffs, projects were shelved & Destiny was set to undergo a directional change after the Light & Darkness saga. Smaller content drops, but several in a row. With the latest expansion “At the Edge of Destiny” it became clear that the plan was not really working out. Many fans dropped off and this was reflected in the player numbers.
The extent of the disinterest was still unknown, but in a recent financial report from the Japanese company, it was made clear that things do not look good for Bungie.
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Bungie’s business forecast has been lowered
What does the financial report reveal? In Sony’s official financial report, Lin Tao, the financial director of the Japanese company, reports on Bungie’s failure since the acquisition (Source: sony.com). The report states that the studio has not met expectations regarding player numbers and sales.
Furthermore, “impairment losses for a portion of the intangible and other assets of Bungie, Inc. related to Destiny 2” have been recorded. These amount to 31.5 billion yen, which corresponds to over 204 million US dollars at the current exchange rate.
Lin Tao also states: “As far as Destiny 2 is concerned, sales figures and user activity have partly not met the expectations we had at the time of Bungie’s acquisition due to changes in the competitive environment.”
As a result, the business forecast has now been lowered, and the situation is being continuously monitored. Meanwhile, Sony is trying to turn the tide with some improvements.
Why is Destiny 2 performing so poorly right now? After Bungie completed its Light & Darkness saga, many longtime fans dropped off. The shooter had reached its conclusion. Many were no longer interested in a new saga.
Those who remained wanted to continue supporting their favorite shooter, but the new direction in the content model did not please everyone. The content was too small, the DLC was too superficial, and countless bugs disrupted the gaming experience.
Additionally, Bungie created a new system, to keep players engaged with grueling grind longer. Only a few were willing to engage with it, and those who were disinterested also dropped off. Moreover, fans have been waiting for months for the promised roadmap.
If one looks at the current overall picture of Bungie, it does not look rosy. There is little hope among fans, and if the studio also skimp on content for the upcoming expansion “Renegades”, Bungie could face further consequences. After all, it is not long until the release of the upcoming DLC: The Vex gain their own will after 10 years in Destiny 2 and become stylish criminals immediately
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That Critical Role would make some changes to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons for their campaign was already clear since the first announcement. However, after just a few episodes, further adjustments followed that render the traditional rule set secondary, but instead, initiate an exciting story.
How does Critical Role handle the classes in the latest campaign? Although it was clear early on that Critical Role wants to do many things differently in the latest campaign compared to previous ones, they still adhere – at least mostly – to the official rules of Dungeons & Dragons. This also applied to the classes, which in the first episodes consisted of familiar candidates such as Warlocks, Wizards, or Clerics. However, the emphasis here is on “consisted”.
After some early, yet quite impactful plot twists in the first episodes (which we do not want to spoil here), it became clear that some assignments of character and class were rather questionable. Even the attribute values of some characters raised suspicion among fans – A Cleric with a wisdom of 10? Sure.
Now Critical Role has completely rewritten some classes on their site and assigned new names that make much more sense in the new world and excite for future developments.
Here you can see the trailer for the fourth campaign of Critical Role:
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The 4th Campaign of Critical Role starts now and is bigger than ever
The gods are dead – but magic is not
What changes have been made to the classes? After the first announcement that the gods no longer exist in the world of Aramán and the campaign takes place in a world without power-granting deities, some fans wondered how a Cleric like Wicander Halovar (played by Sam Riegel) could still come to be. However, after a rather special event in the third episode, several clues indicated that Wick is not actually a Cleric, but a kind of Wizard (which fits much better with his attribute values).
When Wick’s class was adjusted, it did not say Sorcerer, but “Prodigy Mage”, which can be translated roughly as “wonder-child mage”. However, this still fits the definition of a Wizard as found in the Player’s Handbook of D&D (2024):
Wizards command magic that is ingrained in their nature. Some Wizards do not know the origin of their powers. Others trace it back to strange events in their biography or family history.
Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) Page 162
However, the changes did not stop with the new naming of a Wizard. Magic is viewed differently in Aramán than in previous campaigns or the regular multiverse of D&D. After the death of the gods, it no longer functioned as before, but became wild and unpredictable.
Which classes received a new definition? The Wizard is not the only class that is defined differently in the world of Aramán. The following classes also received a new name:
Warlock = Pact Magus
Wizard = Arcanist
Paladin = Exemplar
Druid = Wild Mage
Ranger = Tracker
Sorcerer = Prodigy Mage
Since the character Azune, who is now referred to as Prodigy Mage like Wick, was first listed as Sorcerer, this confirms the suspicion that Wick also falls into that class.
It remains exciting whether Critical Role wants to incorporate similar ideas and descriptions for the subclasses of the characters, but one has to remain attentive for that.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases this week. We summarize important information that you should know before purchasing.
When does Black Ops 7 release? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to release in Germany on November 14, 2025, and will be playable on consoles starting at 12:00 AM. PC players, however, can start only at 6:00 AM.
If you have already purchased Black Ops 7, the preload has been available since November 10 at 6:00 PM German time. You can download the game in advance to avoid wasting time waiting on release day.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 zeigt erstes Gameplay aus dem Multiplayer-Modus
How much does Black Ops 7 cost?
The Standard Edition costs €79.99.
The Vault Edition costs €109.99.
On which platforms does Black Ops 7 release?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is playable on all major platforms including last-gen consoles. Here is an overview of all platforms:
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PC via Steam, Xbox, and Battle.net
Is Black Ops 7 included in Game Pass?
Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be included for new customers in Game Pass Ultimate (€26.99) and Game Pass PC (€14.99) at launch.
If you currently have an active Game Pass Console subscription, you can also play Black Ops 7 through Game Pass. However, Game Pass Console is no longer available for new customers.
How many maps are there?
At the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, you can expect a total of 18 different maps, including new and returning maps from older titles. There will be 16 6v6 maps and 2 larger skirmish maps.
Shortly after the release of Black Ops 7, Nuketown 2025 will also be added to the map pool.
How many weapons are there?
At launch, Black Ops 7 will feature a total of 30 different weapons, including 23 primary weapons, 5 secondary weapons (3 pistols, 2 throwers), and 2 melee weapons. The primary weapons are divided into:
6 assault rifles
6 submachine guns
3 shotguns
2 LMGs
3 DMRs
3 sniper rifles
As in other installments of the series, you can again carry a second primary weapon instead of a secondary weapon with the wildcard “Overkill”.
What game modes are there?
Black Ops 7 offers you a campaign with co-op and endgame, a multiplayer mode, and a zombie mode.
In multiplayer, you will have a total of 16 different multiplayer modes to choose from:
Team Deathmatch
Domination
Search & Destroy
Kill Confirmed
Free for All
Control
Kill Order
Hardpoint
Gunfight
Skirmish
Overload
Confrontation-Moshpit
Confrontation – Domination
Confrontation – Team Deathmatch
Confrontation – Kill Confirmed
Confrontation – Kill Order
In the zombie mode, you can experience classic round-based zombie gameplay, as well as Dead Ops Arcade, where you fight zombies in a top-down arcade style.
The classic zombie mode is also divided into 4 experiences: Standard, Directed, Survival, and Cursed. You can read more about the modes here:
During the beta of Black Ops 7 Activision tested a new mode called “Open Moshpit”, where skill plays a lesser role in matchmaking. In other words: There is weakened SBMM (Skill-based Matchmaking) in this mode.
Shortly thereafter, the developers announced that this mode would also be included in the full launch of the game.
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit version (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or Intel Arc A580
Graphics Memory: 3 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 115 GB available SSD storage (at release)
Recommended requirements:
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc B580
Graphics Memory: 8 GB
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 115 GB available SSD storage (at release)
Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 must be enabled
PC players must enable the “Secure Boot” and TPM 2.0 settings in the BIOS to start Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Both settings were mandatory during the Open Beta as well. If you played that, both settings should already be enabled.
