Super Mario Galaxy shows its first real trailer, showing how powerful Rosalina is

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.

Mario Galaxy recently even received a remake. However, players are demanding a sequel in the comments. But it is a good sign that a Part 3 might also come out in the future: Nintendo presents a remake of Mario Galaxy, but players plead: Bring Part 3 already!

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ARC Raiders will refund players their money, revealing which mechanics they have secretly changed

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.

– Embark Studios via arcraiders.com

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 in Game Pass: Which subscription can you play at release?

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 Game Pass has become generally more expensive this October. Especially the price increase for Game Pass Ultimate is significant. Many players have not reacted well to this: The Game Pass is now significantly more expensive, players complain: “Now PS Plus looks like a good deal”

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Streamer plans big WoW event on Twitch, reveals who he wants to see die in the game

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.

No official participant list has been published yet. However, there are already numerous Twitch streamers who have expressed their interest in the project, including NoWay, Rumathra, and also MontanaBlack. MontanaBlack was not invited, which he found unfortunate and then complained about.

The inspiration for the hardcore guild comes from the international scene. The guild OnlyFangs, which consists of American members, was founded by the streamer Sodapoppin. He has also shared his thoughts on the German version: German streamers are planning a WoW event on Twitch, receiving a message from the model in the USA

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I played a new RPG on Steam for almost 40 hours and didn’t even realize it is actually 39 years old

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|S and 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.

DQ1 and 2 Remake Kampf gegen Drachenlibelle
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.
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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

Anyone who is a fan of old JRPGs or is interested in the history of the genre will not go wrong with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. You can find a somewhat different role-playing game and the potential Game of the Year 2025 here: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in Review – The most emotional RPG of the year, but you have to earn the story

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Pokémon GO introduces a new form of a monster, but you have to spend 8 euros for the special shiny

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 a Steam Deck or a graphics card: The community has an immediate clear favorite

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.

A gamer wants to build her first gaming PC, but a friend strongly advises against it. A pre-built PC is the better choice. The gamer fears that pre-built PCs are significantly more expensive. What is the current state of the market? Gamer wants to build a gaming PC with her saved money, but a friend says: You’d better buy a pre-built PC

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Das erfolgreichste Spiel der Welt wirkt wie ein Klon von LoL, macht jedoch eine wichtige Sache besser

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).

Currently, Honor of Kings is the most-played mobile MOBA in the world and has a huge esports scene in China. On the same weekend that the Worlds 2025 were held by League of Legends, the Honor of Kings Championships could also be followed. The event set a world record for the highest number of participants in an esports event.

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.

Lastly, the developers of Honor of Kings celebrated over 260 million players in a month. Although the game is rather unknown here, mobile gamers in China celebrate the MOBA very much: A game like LoL has 260 million players, and you probably have never heard of it.

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shroud aims in ARC Raiders so well that players think he’s a cheater, now one of the biggest Twitch streamers speaks out

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.

In the summer of 2023, xQc switched to the Twitch competitor “Kick” for a crazy sum. The streaming platform reportedly offered him a deal worth around 100 million US dollars. However, the contract was not exclusive, and xQc is currently streaming regularly on Twitch. More about the Kick deal can be found here: One of the largest Twitch streamers leaves for a crazy sum to the competition, fans fear: “The beginning of the end”

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“Time to Play this Masterpiece for the 3rd Time”: New Trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gets Fans Really Excited

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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German streamers are setting up a WoW event on Twitch – and get a response from the American original

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:

Before the German team can dive into the raid, they must first master the very first boss: the damned organization. Currently, the streamers are still gathering their participants – however, one was left out: While the German Twitch is still playing Minecraft, streamers are planning the next big event – But MontanaBlack was not invited

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Declining player numbers and missing roadmap afflict Destiny 2, now Sony draws a bitter conclusion after 3 years

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.

Has Bungie been acquired by Sony? Yes, they have. On January 31, 2022 Sony bought the studio of the Destiny developers for 3.2 billion euros. Destiny 2 was supposed to be maintained and developed alongside other yet-to-be-released titles.

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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Changing Critical Role for their new campaign, the classes from D&D so that the rules of the story do not get in the way

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.

In addition to the freshly launched fourth campaign of Critical Role, another project by the streaming group is starting in just one week. The animated series adaptation of their second campaign “The Mighty Nein” will be released on November 19, 2025, on Amazon Prime, and fans look forward to the plans Critical Role wants to implement with the series: Critical Role reveals which mistake they do not want to repeat from their second animated campaign after their Amazon hit

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10 things you need to know before buying Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

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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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.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Nuketown 2025

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:

Change in SBMM

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.

What are the system requirements for Black Ops 7?

The system requirements for Black Ops 7 are as follows:

Minimum requirements:

  • 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.

You can read here how to alternatively check if you have TPM 2.0 enabled, and how to enable it: Anyone wanting to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PC needs to enable not only Secure Boot but also another controversial feature

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Jeff Bezos wants to colonize space, a series on Amazon shows, however, that this only leads to problems

A series on Amazon Prime can be a clear recommendation for fans of science fiction stories. It really shows how the colonization of space can go off the rails, and that it doesn’t take aliens to cause chaos.

What is this series about? The Expanse aired between 2015 and 2022 for six seasons. There are a total of 62 episodes, each running around 40 minutes. The series belongs to the science fiction genre and is based on a book series by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. A related game has even been announced now.

Initially, the first seasons were available on Netflix, but in 2018 The Expanse was acquired by Amazon, and since then all episodes have been available on the Prime streaming service. Seasons 5 and 6 were also created under Amazon’s oversight.

After the end of the sixth season, which adapted the sixth book, there are still three more volumes waiting for their adaptation. So far, however, there has been no news that this will happen anytime soon.

But what is The Expanse actually about, and what makes the series good?

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Welcome to the 24th Century

What does the series tell? The Expanse takes place in the 24th century and tells of a world as some billionaires like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk probably dream of. Humanity has actually managed to leave parts of planet Earth and conquer the solar system.

There, settlements have been established on Mars and the Moon, which was also desperately needed because: Earth suffers from massive overpopulation. Around 30 billion people live in close quarters and are governed by the United Nations.

The population of Mars, meanwhile, has isolated itself from their home planet Earth. The people there see themselves as something better, have been very diligent in their work, and have become equal to Earth in many aspects – even militarily. At the same time, catastrophic conditions prevail in an asteroid belt that provides numerous raw materials in space.

In summary, it can be said: Space has been partially colonized, but that has created new problems. In all this chaos, The Expanse tells the story of the crew of the spaceship Rocinante, who somehow have to deal with all the political crises.

How is the series received? On Rotten Tomatoes, The Expanse has a critic rating of 95%, and the audience score is 85%. Thus, the series can be described as highly acclaimed and is especially recommended for genre fans.

Especially successful is the depiction of space colonization. This appears not glorious and shiny, but is shown unvarnished and with all its problems. The characters are written with depth, and there is a good mix of thoughtful moments and spectacular scenes.

Visually, genre fans can expect, on one hand, beautiful panoramas of space, but on the other hand, also rundown areas that show signs of people living in extreme situations.

It is quite ironic that the series is running on Amazon Prime, and two of the six seasons were even produced by the company. After all, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is, alongside Elon Musk, one of the loudest voices when it comes to exploring and colonizing space, for example with his own company Blue Origin (via forbes.com)

What do you think about it? Have you already seen The Expanse, or has our article sparked your interest? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! If you’re now in the mood for more space stories, check out MeinMMO and our corresponding list: The 11 best sci-fi series according to IMDb

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Unique item in Craft Attack 13 changes hands for the second time live on Twitch – sold for 1,000 Euros “sold”

The last few days there has been a treasure hunt for a unique item in Craft Attack 13. A Twitch streamer has now managed to find the treasure, but is giving it up right away.

What kind of treasure is it? Last weekend, the End of Minecraft in Craft Attack 13 was opened. The participating Twitch streamers then had the opportunity to defeat the Ender Dragon and complete the game.

In a huge event, the content creators came together and took down the monster together. As a reward, a dragon egg can be obtained, an item that only appears once in every round. Thus, it is unique in Craft Attack 13, but has no further function.

In the grand finale of Craft Attack 13, Twitch streamer Wieland “Rumathra” Welte managed to grab the dragon egg. However, he did not want to keep it and instead organized a treasure hunt for his Twitch colleagues.

In the last few days, there were always hints and puzzles that the Twitch streamers had to solve. The goal for each day was to find a part of a QR code; there were a total of 4. The complete QR code led to a video in which the exact coordinates of the dragon egg were revealed.

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Dragon egg found after a few days

Who found the dragon egg? The Twitch streamer Marcel “Nooreax” solved all the puzzles together with his group and was quick enough to reach it. Alongside him, Clym also reached the island with the dragon egg in time. However, the dragon egg was protected and could only be collected if only one player was nearby.

How was the egg “sold”? Nooreax was willing to fight for it with Clym, but he voluntarily offered to withdraw if Nooreax donated 1,000 euros to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He agreed, and Clym left the island so Nooreax could collect the egg.

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What did Nooreax do with the dragon egg? Nooreax was part of the team around BastiGHG, who together solved the puzzles. After Nooreax had the egg in his inventory, he handed it over to his contractor.

BastiGHG “needs” the dragon egg for a “battle robot” that he can activate with it. Currently, a bunker is supposed to be built where the dragon egg can be stored. For the time being, BastiGHG is carrying the dragon egg with him.

Even though the Ender Dragon has been defeated and the dragon egg found, Craft Attack 13 is far from over. Twitch streamers can continue to be creative and complete their builds or start new ones. Just like Trymacs: While Twitch streamers build bases and embark on adventures, Trymacs pretends to play a different game in his Minecraft project

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A new anime could fill the gap in your heart after Frieren, is not what it seems

In January, Season 2 of Frieren will be released. Those who still can’t get enough of relaxed slice-of-life series after watching it might have found a suitable successor with the upcoming anime – at least if they like cats.

What is this new anime? The anime titled “The Cat and the Dragon” is based on the light novel of the same name. The original work has been rated 8.73 out of 10 stars on the manga review site MangaDex with over 1,500 votes – which shows how good the anime could be.

The anime is about a small dragon that is raised by a cat and treated like her own kitten. Over time, the little baby dragon grows into a large, fire-breathing creature that is not very fond of humans.

However, the dragon loves its furry companions in the forest above all else. It watches over many curious cats but must learn to deal properly with humans. Some of the cats that the dragon looks after travel with humans or live in populated cities.

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Anime fans confuse the series with a mixed genre

When is the anime coming out? As Crunchyroll recently announced, the anime will be released in July 2026, right in the summer season. This makes its debut a season later than Frieren, the best anime of all time, and it could fill the gap in the hearts of fans who enjoy slice-of-life animes.

Because the trailer already conveys that the series is rather cozy. Like Frieren, the dragon must also learn to develop an interest in humans and accept them. Many fans mistakenly categorized the anime into a different genre.

What else could it have been? In the Reddit forum, a user questions whether the anime would be about a dragon being reincarnated as a cat. He mistakenly classified the anime in the isekai genre because the first images look like that. Here is a hybrid creature of cat and dragon.

In isekai, characters are reborn in another world as a new being or different person. The genre has seen a huge boom over the past few years, which has led to an overflow of series in this area – often with fluctuating quality. This is too much for some fans, as they write on Reddit.

But The Cat and the Dragon is more in the slice-of-life direction; no one gets reincarnated as a dragon here. And there is no such long name that reveals the entire story in the title.

There are some animes in the isekai genre that fans should definitely see. You can read about which reincarnations you shouldn’t miss in the following article on MeinMMO: The 5 best isekai animes that every fan should see

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Aion 2 announces release window in the West, but a sentence might cause pain for MMORPG fans

The developers of the MMORPG Aion 2 have revealed their new release date for the West and also explain how the game is supposed to differ.

When does Aion 2 start? While the new and long-awaited MMORPG Aion 2 will launch on November 19, 2025, in Korea and Taiwan, players from the West will have to wait longer. The global release of the game is expected to follow only after the MMORPG has been further improved in Korea.

The developers at NCSoft report in the new “Earnings Call” to their shareholders that they are currently expecting a release in the second half of 2026 for the West. This means it is expected to launch between July 1 and December 31, 2026 – around the same time as the new MMORPG Chrono Odyssey. But the developers reveal even more about the new MMORPG.

Here you can watch the trailer for Aion 2:

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Less Pay2Win and made for younger generations

What else have the developers revealed? In discussions with their shareholders, the developers shared more about their ideas for Aion 2. It was correspondingly interesting for the investors how they plan to make Aion 2 financially successful.

Here there was a change in thinking from the developers, as they want to rely less on Pay2Win than they did with previous titles. This is supposed to secure a larger player base for Aion 2 and thus contribute to long-term success.

Who should Aion 2 appeal to? In response to this question, the developers of the MMORPG give a surprising answer. According to gurufocus.com: “Byeong-Moo Park stated that AION 2 targets a younger audience who prefer shorter play sessions. The game offers a mix of PvE and PvP experiences, thus catering to different player preferences. AION 2 differs from AION Mobile, a separate title being developed for the Chinese market.”

Aion 2 is thus expected to deliver rather short-lived content that can be completed faster than the typical raids that used to take hours to finish. This is a trend that is repeatedly seen in the genre, most recently with the new MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance.

To what extent the developers want to appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha with their MMORPG and what that specifically means for the content can only be said after November 19, 2025, when the first players from Korea and Taiwan are allowed to start. Those who can’t wait for Aion should check here: While we wait for Aion 2, the Classic version of the MMORPG is getting a major expansion, including a new class and raids

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Stranger Things Season 5: Release, Trailer and Episodes – Everything about the Finale of the Netflix Series

After 9 years, the hit-series Stranger Things comes to an end on Netflix. You can find everything about the release, trailer, and episodes at MeinMMO.

When is the release date for Stranger Things Season 5? On November 27, 2025, at 2:00 AM, Season 5 of Stranger Things will premiere in Germany. However, the series will not be released weekly or all at once. It is scheduled to be released in 3 parts on the following dates:

  • Part 1: November 27, 2025 (Episodes 1-4)
  • Part 2: December 26, 2025 (Episodes 5-7)
  • Part 3: January 1, 2026 (Episode 8)

Is there a trailer for Stranger Things Season 5? Yes, a trailer for Season 5 has been released, and the first 5 minutes of the season are also available. You can watch the trailer here:

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Stranger Things Season 5: Episodes, Stream, and Cast

How many episodes will there be? Stranger Things Season 5 will consist of 8 episodes. The English titles of the episodes have already been revealed and are as follows:

  • Episode 1: The Crawl (in German: Das Kriechen)
  • Episode 2: The Vanishing of… (in German: Das Verschwinden von…)
  • Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap (in German: Die Drehbogenfalle)
  • Episode 4: Sorcerer (in German: Zauberer)
  • Episode 5: Shock Jock (in German: Schockstarre)
  • Episode 6: Escape from Camazotz (in German: Flucht aus Camazotz)
  • Episode 7: The Bridge (in German: Die Brücke)
  • Episode 8: The Rightside Up (in German: Die rechte Seite nach oben)

Who is streaming Stranger Things Season 5? Like the previous seasons, Stranger Things Season 5 will be produced by Netflix and will be available on the platform starting November 27, 2025.

Cast: Who is in Stranger Things Season 5? Many former cast members are returning for Season 5, but there are also a few newcomers. Among them are the following actors:

  • Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
  • Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
  • Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
  • Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
  • Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
  • Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
  • Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
  • David Harbour as Jim Hopper
  • Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
  • Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
  • Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
  • Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
  • Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair
  • Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman
  • Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna
  • Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler
  • Amybeth McNulty as Vickie
  • Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler
  • Jake Connely as Derek
  • Alex Breaux as Lieutenant Akers
  • Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay
  • Sydney Bullock as Stacey

Stranger Things Season 5: Plot

What is known about the plot of Stranger Things Season 5? After the events of Season 4, the town of Hawkins lies in ruins. Gigantic rifts have turned the small town into a devastated area. To put an end to the horror, the group must face the archvillain Vecna once again, as he must die.

The military is also getting involved in the situation, complicating the group’s task. A major focus in the finale will also be the Upside Down. How exactly the heroes plan to deal with Vecna remains unclear. His inspirations show that Vecna cannot simply be killed: The villain from Stranger Things is inspired by 2 scary figures known to every horror movie fan

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A player has spent over 900 hours playing the new role-playing hit from China, yet still hasn’t done everything

Where Winds Meet is already a hit in China, attracting around 15 million players. Now it is also coming to the West. One player has already invested over 919 hours in the Chinese version and is ready to repeat that for the global version.

What has the player completed in terms of playtime? As Rexlent shares in his post on X, he has already spent 919.3 hours in the open world of Where Winds Meet. And he still hasn’t completed all the content.

According to his own statement, he has explored all 4 available regions to 100% and managed most of the currently available PvE content. Missing are all PvP contents and some content that takes several days due to time constraints.

He has invested this playtime in the Chinese version, which has been free to play there since December 27, 2024. On November 14, 2024, Where Winds Meet will also launch in the global market, so you can get a glimpse of the huge amount of content yourself. You can then play it on PC, PS5, and mobile devices.

Rexlent himself states that his playtime is a good indicator of how much content is truly in this ambitious game – and that he is also ready to do the same for the global release.

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Where Winds Meet – a game that is hard to explain

What kind of game is Where Winds Meet actually? Where Winds Meet is essentially an open-world RPG featuring martial arts combat and a lot of influences from other game genres. The story is set in 10th century China and is inspired by the fictional Wuxia genre, known from films like Crouching Tiger & Hidden Dragon or Hero.

The open world initially consists of two large regions, full of mysteries, puzzles, and activities that can keep you engaged for over 100 hours. Your hero defends himself with impressive martial arts skills and utilizes superhuman abilities – thanks to the Wuxia premise, he can even fly.

The progress system is multifaceted and allows for individual improvement of skills and equipment slots. Visually, you can also stand out from other players with numerous customization options.

You experience the main story and most quests alone as in a classic single-player RPG, but up to three coop friends can accompany you in certain side stories and activities. Those who wish can also switch to an optional multiplayer mode and meet other players there.

Looking at Where Winds Meet more closely, many parallels to classic MMORPGs become apparent. But how much MMORPG really is in the new open-world RPG? MeinMMO editor and MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz has taken a closer look for you: Where Winds Meet: How much MMORPG is in the new mega-hit from China?

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