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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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
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.
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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With Stranger Things Season 5, the popular hit series from Netflix comes to an end
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:
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.
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 zeigt im neuen Gameplay-Trailer die Aktivitäten in der Open World und … Hunde, die Mahjong spielen?
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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Google and Disney are arguing about content. This is said to cost Disney 3.7 million euros daily. However, an end to the dispute is now in sight.
What is the dispute about? The entertainment giant Disney uses the online service YouTube TV, a subscription service by Google and YouTube, to distribute its content.
But it is precisely about the distribution that there is now a dispute: Disney must negotiate a new contract with YouTube TV, and so far, no agreement has been reached. According to estimates by Morgan Stanley (an investment banking and securities trading company), Disney loses about $4.3 million in revenue daily (approximately 3.7 million euros) because of this. This is reported by the English-language magazine TheVerge.com.
Google accuses Disney of removing its channels as a “negotiation tactic” from YouTube TV and claims that its terms would lead to price increases for YouTube TV customers. Disney responds that Google “refuses to pay fair prices” for its content.
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Both Disney and Google are said to be losing a lot of money due to the dispute
What is affected? Specifically, this is not about Disney+’s own service, but rather about other offerings that were previously available on YouTube TV: ABC, a network of television and radio stations, has not been usable via YouTube TV for many days.
In total, more than 20 Disney-owned channels are said to be affected and have been turned off on YouTube TV after the contract expired on October 30, 2025.
When will the dispute end? Analysts expect that Disney and Google will reach an agreement by the end of the week (Sunday, November 16, 2025). Because not only Disney, but also Google is said to be losing money due to the dispute: The English-language magazine Variety reports that, according to a survey by Drive Research among 1,100 US consumers, 24 percent have canceled or plan to cancel their subscription.
Google is at least trying to smooth things over by offering affected subscribers a credit of $20, or intends to do so if content remains unavailable (via blog.youtube).
Unfortunately, Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would lead to price increases for YouTube TV customers and would provide our customers with fewer choices, while Disney’s own live TV products – such as Hulu + Live TV and soon Fubo – would benefit from it.
If there is no agreement, we will have to remove Disney’s content from YouTube TV. Should this be unavailable for a longer period, we will offer our subscribers a credit of $20.
There are currently numerous streaming services vying for users’ favor. Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or another: Which services offer what and which are worthwhile for me? MeinMMO presents the offerings, prices, advantages, and disadvantages of various providers: Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+: Which streaming service is worth it for me?
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Housing fans in World of Warcraft will have to consider whether to become professional raiders. Otherwise, they won’t acquire all items.
In a few weeks, the preview of the housing feature will start in World of Warcraft before it launches with Midnight for everyone. Housing is intended to be particularly accessible and basically offers something for all players. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone will be able to obtain all furniture and decorations. From the beta of Midnight, we know: some really exquisite statues are only available for hardcore players.
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WoW bekommt neue Echtgeldwährung für Housing-Gegenstände
Fancy statues only for the best raiders in WoW?
What are these housing items? Through data mining from wowhead, we already know that some of the toughest raid achievements will be rewarded with special rewards. For the “Cutting Edge” achievement, which involves defeating the final boss on mythic difficulty, there will be a golden statue in each of the three raids of Midnight that symbolizes the respective final battle.
Only the best of the best will get these statues. Image source: wowhead
It is still unknown whether these statues will also be available in other color variants in other ways.
How can you still obtain the statues? As of now: not at all. The trophies are only available if you have completed the respective raid on mythic difficulty while the raid was “current content”. Therefore, you must complete the raid during the active season.
Conversely, this likely means that professional guilds can tap into a new target audience as customers for “sell runs”. Many players who cannot reach the level to complete the raid on mythic difficulty will still want these trophies for their home. In that case, it is often possible to “buy into” groups and achieve the success for a substantial amount, even if they contribute nothing during the actual battle.
What do you think about obtaining housing items through tough raid achievements? Is it a good thing to include some exclusive rewards there? Or is it annoying for everyone who joins later and has no chance of obtaining these items anymore? If you want to check out the Midnight beta yourself – it’s now live.
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A new leak in Pokémon GO gives hints about a feature that could greatly improve the trading function. There have been indications of this in the past.
In Pokémon GO, you are primarily supposed to move around in the real world and interact with trainers, catch Pokémon, or defeat them in raids and dynamax battles. And this is despite the fact that the most successful time for the game was when all trainers were supposed to stay at home.
Nevertheless, there are several ways for you to play from home or interact with other trainers from a distance. Now there are again indications through data mining that you might soon receive a feature to interact with trainers without leaving your home.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
New leak, new hope
What does data mining mean? Data mining involves information and hints that have been discovered in the game’s files. This can include new images of monsters or items, or, as in this case, adjusted or newly added texts in the game.
It is important to note that this is not official information from Niantic.
What kind of feature is this? Screenshots of excerpts discovered by data miners in the game have surfaced on Reddit. These contain various texts related to trading monsters from a distance. Such indications have existed in the past.
The leak includes hints about a new friendship level currently named “Forever Friend”. Additionally, there are texts suggesting that with the new friendship level, you can unlock a distant trade. This trade seems to be unlocked every time you have collected a certain amount of friendship points with a friend.
This suggests that you won’t trigger a distance trade by luck, as is the case with a lucky trade, but can unlock it repeatedly by collecting a certain amount of friendship points.
All texts from the data mining can be found in the post on Reddit:
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When will the feature be released? When the feature will be released, or if it will even be released at all, is not officially known. Such leaks have often provided information about new additions to the game in the past, which later officially made their way into the game.
However, it is also possible that such additions and texts are brought into the game and that Niantic subsequently decides against releasing the feature. So we will have to wait and see if and when you will be able to trade monsters with friends from a distance.
In November, you will find various events, raids, spotlight hours, and other content in Pokémon GO again. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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In the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, the developers have unlocked many new contents since the release. Now there is for the first time a breather, but not all fans are pleased.
What content has there been so far? Since the release of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, the developers have repeatedly released new content. Initially, the six dungeons were introduced in normal and hard difficulty.
After that, the developers released a new raid every week. Along with the first one came the hardest difficulty of the dungeons, “Master”, and a new gear tier was added. Additionally, there were new recipes for crafters to enhance their equipment with additional upgrades.
After Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has now received six dungeons and three raids in just over five weeks, the first break is announced, but not all players are happy about it.
Here you can watch a trailer for Blue Protocol: Star Resonance:
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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance presents a colorful character diversity in the new release trailer
Trouble with the Break
What kind of break is this? According to the developers’ content plan for Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, there will not be a new unlock until November 24. Then the “Nightmare” level of the raids will be unlocked, as well as the remaining difficulty levels of the dungeons.
A new gear tier will also be unlocked at that time, bringing players to the currently highest level. But until then, players in the MMORPG have the first break ahead of them. While this is a good opportunity for some to catch up or play something else, like the new Where Winds Meet, it annoys other players.
What is the community discussing? The player base of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is discussing how little there is to do in the game. This has been well masked by the regular releases from the developers, but now that the break is approaching, many players notice the lack of side activities. Players are writing on Reddit:
YatoXShiro: “The life skills are limited, fishing is tedious. Weekly raids are limited, Adepts Trial offers hardly any rewards. The monster log grind is endless, Stimen Vault is limited to every two weeks. Homestead and flowers are time-limited. Guild content is restricted to the weekends, and explorations/chests are limited. […] Do you also feel like there’s a lack of content after a month?”
BoopsBoopss: “To be honest, I’m glad for the content break. It’s really hard to keep up with the constantly increasing demands to be accepted into groups. I know it’s frustrating for the most dedicated grinders, but moments like this are a lifesaver for people like me. Sometimes I feel like I’ve missed the boat when it comes to playing with others […].”
Cash-Money-Life: “This game is not meant to be played nonstop. […] It becomes very monotonous after about five hours, then I just stop and play something else.”
Even though the MMORPG still provides enjoyment for players, many game modes are limited in their unlocks and have already been completed by many. With the next update on November 24, the last major content boost will come before a longer dry spell, as Season 2 is not expected to appear in the West until 2026.
Criminal Minds is among the 100 highest-rated series on IMDB. The FBI specialists from the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) have been hunting serial killers in the USA for almost 19 seasons. We have calculated which are the best 10 seasons of the crime series.
How did this ranking come about? The crime series Criminal Minds has been airing on American television since 2006. It currently has a total of 18 seasons, counting the streaming sequel Criminal Minds: Evolution. A 19th is currently in production.
On IMDB, the series ranks in the Top 100, making it one of the highest-rated series on the site. We took a look at episode ratings and calculated which ten of the total 18 seasons are currently the best.
Warning, Spoilers! The list may contain spoilers regarding the events and cast of each respective season.
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In Season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, the BAU faces many nasty serial killers again
Rank 10: Season 6
The Top 10 starts with Season 6 (2010 – 2011) of Criminal Minds. It has an average rating of 7.6. The best episode is the 18th with 8.7 out of a possible 10 stars. It begins with the cliffhanger of Season 5: The Prince of Darkness is still killing his way through Los Angeles and is making it difficult for the BAU. Overall, the cast investigates through 24 episodes.
Rank 9: Season 15
Season 15 is the last season of traditional Criminal Minds on free TV, which was transformed into Criminal Minds: Evolution with Season 16 and moved to the streaming service Paramount+. The average rating of 7.68 stars for the season puts it solidly in 9th place in the ranking. By the way, this season is also the first with only 10 episodes, which aired in January and February 2020. The best episode received a rating of 8.6 stars from viewers.
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There is a MOBA that MeinMMO demon Cortyn played for many years. Now it is desperately trying to stay alive.
When thinking of the major MOBAs of the last decade, most probably have League of Legends or DOTA 2 in mind. Some might still think of the “half-dead” Heroes of the Storm, which hasn’t been developed for years but at least still occasionally receives small balance patches.
But there was another MOBA that was quite large and popular at times: SMITE.
SMITE was quite unique because it did not have an isometric view; instead, you felt closer to the action as you controlled your character in a third-person perspective. This made the combat feel more dynamic.
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Gods-MOBA SMITE 2 – Reveal Trailer
SMITE 2 – One step into the future, two steps back in microtransactions
Some time ago, the developers came up with the idea to cease development of SMITE and develop SMITE 2 instead. After all, several new versions of the Unreal Engine had been released, so a core renovation made a lot of sense. This also allowed them to finally streamline the overloaded menus and make the entire game more attractive and accessible. I initially praised this step as well.
In theory, it was a good plan. But one that failed. Because where SMITE 1 in January 2024 could still boast up to 24,000 simultaneous players, SMITE 2 simply hasn’t succeeded. Sure, SMITE 2 is still in Early Access, but it hasn’t surpassed 6,400 concurrent players.
The numbers for SMITE 2 are currently stable – but low. Source: steamcharts.com
During this time, the player base of SMITE 1 shrank to a maximum of 2,000 players. This means that the transition from SMITE 1 to SMITE 2 cost nearly 70% of the players.
A change that the developers probably did not plan for, leading to questionable decisions in SMITE 2:
Almost every new patch in SMITE 2 introduced new mechanics and content that provided opportunities to spend real money on microtransactions. While microtransactions is the wrong term here because after a purchase, the remaining money for my monthly planning is the only “micro” left.
Initially, the menus were clean and organized, but now there are more and more elements in the interface that point to one of many shopping options.
The prices are also beyond reason. The “Sagas”, which are the most premium skins with various color variants, cost around €30 when purchased at release. If you want them a few weeks later, you’ll have to pay almost €50.
The prices are just one thing: outrageous.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Everything that can be imagined comes with a price tag.
You want more than one emote to choose from in the game at the same time? Sure, but please pay €20 – per emote slot.
You want your account name to be displayed on the loading screen with a flaming fire animation? No problem, just pay €50.
Then there are also fun things like “events” where you can earn minimal rewards or so little event currency through gameplay that you cannot progress without spending real money.
Free2Play does not justify everything
And yes, I know: SMITE 2 is Free2Play. But Free2Play cannot justify everything. It is evident from the player numbers that the plan is clearly not working.
When SMITE 2 launched, they wanted to lure players from SMITE 1. They introduced “Legacy Gems”. Anyone who had purchased real money currency in SMITE 1 would receive double the amount of these gems in SMITE 2. You could then use them to buy new content at a 50% reduced price.
However, just a few weeks later, they retracted this promise. What you could buy with the Legacy Gems was continuously cut back, and now we have ended up with such glorious items like “icons”, “background music”, and “announcers”. Occasionally, you can still buy a classic skin with them. However, the promised cost reduction for new content has almost completely been revoked.
I fondly remember SMITE and still have fun with SMITE 2. The gameplay is still good, and the “ARAM” mode (that is, “assault”) remains a nice pastime that is fun, especially with friends.
However, seeing how desperately the developers try to squeeze money out of the game while player numbers stagger at a low level makes me increasingly doubt whether SMITE 2 was really a good idea. I don’t believe that SMITE 2 can free itself from this hole. Anyone starting the game for the first time must be careful where they click to avoid inadvertently hitting some shop or purchase offer.
Even though this is a little bit of negative crystal ball reading, I believe that SMITE 2 will not survive the coming year. The idea of “we demand more money from fewer and fewer players” is simply doomed to fail. It hurts to see how a once quite successful game completely fails at its own renewal and clogs itself with so many shop options that newcomers would directly think: No, thank you. That’s enough. I would almost prefer a subscription system and tip my hat to games like RuneScape that simply ask their community how real money transactions should look.
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Almost simultaneously, Palworld and Pokémon announced a cozy farming game. Pokémon Pokopia has now revealed when it will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 – but many fans are bothered by one detail, which is why they probably won’t buy it.
When is Pokémon Pokopia being released? The life simulation game from Pokémon will be released on March 5, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2. A version for the Nintendo Switch is not mentioned, so it is presumably out.
However, with the announcement, Nintendo released another video in which Pokémon Pokopia also appears. Fans would probably have preferred that the game not be shown in this special clip – and now they want to boycott Pokopia.
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Fans boycott Pokopia over a detail
What is the problem? The video from Nintendo explains how to use game key cards on the Switch 2. And lo and behold, suddenly Pokémon Pokopia appears. It is explained that the game key card can be recognized by a key symbol at the bottom of the game packaging – just like Pokopia.
Also, on the card itself, it can be seen that the game is “only” a game key card. Game key cards are criticized mainly because they are a physical cartridge, yet do not contain the actual game.
Rather, players insert the cartridge into the Switch 2 and still have to download the game from the eShop. The card is thus only a physical license for a digital download. This brings several disadvantages, such as server dependency and the actual lack of ownership of the game. Ubisoft predicted this a year ago.
This makes Pokopia the first game that has been published by Nintendo and appears as a game key card. So far, there is only the promise that no game in which Nintendo is also involved in development will be released as a game key card.
What are fans doing now? On social media, many players are looking forward to Pokopia. However, there is also a large faction that wants to boycott the game due to the game key card. On Reddit, a user writes that the game key card is not worth the 70 US dollars (in Germany: 70 €) and that he would skip the game.
On Threads, a fan even writes that small children are copying him and that they shouldn’t buy the game. Many comments can be found here that go in a similar direction.
Bandai Namco released not only a new trailer for the DLC of Elden Ring: Nightreign on the night of November 11 to 12, 2025, but also the release date. Fans are excited that they can play right during the coziest time.
When will the new DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign be released? The Nightreign DLC, titled “The Forsaken Hollows,” was given an official release date along with a gameplay reveal trailer, namely December 4, 2025.
This means that fans of the Elden Ring spin-off don’t have to wait much longer, just a few weeks.
Players are very excited about the content shown in the trailer, but mainly that they will be able to defeat new bosses as the new Nightfarers this year (or at least try, of course).
Here you can see the aforementioned trailer, which reveals the new content of the DLC and the release date:
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“Rejoice, ye Blighted… this Christmas will be well-fed”
What’s new in the DLC? With “The Forsaken Hollows,” 2 new Nightfarers, 2 new bosses, and a new Shifting Earth will appear in the game. On the PlayStation Blog, there is already some information about these news.
The new Nightfarers are the “Scholar” and the “Undertaker”.
The Scholar is an academic who primarily gains advantages through arcane abilities, while the Undertaker is an abbess who is efficient mainly through faith.
A new Shifting Earth will also be available to explore in the DLC. It is a large cave beneath Limveld with cursed crystals and ancient ruins that emanate a malevolent aura.
How are fans reacting to the news? In the comments under the official trailer on YouTube, many players are already expressing their joyful surprise at this announcement.
“YES, this is the kind of notification I want to receive at 1 AM,” writes @raedxxedition5632, and other fans are also expressing their joy:
“It’s not even December yet, but it looks like Christmas has come early!” (@Mario-SunshineGalaxy63)
“Rejoice, ye Blighted… this Christmas will be well-fed” (@Ballymeau)
“I can just imagine three little Artorias in a group fighting against a huge Artorias. I just love this game” (@roflanmoments1093)
“This seems to be another success of a FromSoft DLC, like all the others” (@Makoto-khan)
In Pokémon GO, you can currently catch many legendary Pokémon. One has been quite resistant to this.
In Pokémon GO, the event themed “Into the Adventure” is currently taking place. This includes daily changing raid bosses, legendary monsters that trainers would like to add to their collection.
One of these legendary Pokémon was Lugia, which dominated the arenas with Ho-Oh on November 10th – and in its Shadow form. A pretty cool, strong Pokémon.
But it is also a resilient one, as some trainers discovered. Because Lugia persistently refused to be caught by some.
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Lugia just won’t settle – What can you do about it?
In the subreddits for Pokémon GO, some trainers report having problems with Lugia. The biggest difficulty: Shadow Lugia constantly breaks out, does somersaults in the air, and wards off the scant Poké Balls that trainers earned in the raid to catch it.
This is probably partly because Lugia is a Shadow Pokémon, which are generally considered more aggressive in this regard. It is noteworthy, however, that no such problems were reported with the simultaneously appearing Shadow Ho-Oh. Either way: The explanation is of little help to trainers who reported their struggles in various posts.
“I hate raiding Lugia,” “I’ve made great throws and it still fled,” “It just won’t stop flipping” – such and similar comments can be seen from trainers in the comments (on Reddit).
What can you do? To calm Lugia down a bit, there are at least a few options that you can try.
Throw a Nanab Berry. This berry helps to keep Pokémon a bit less active during the catching screen.
The Adventure Effect “Frostvolt” from Black Kyurem freezes Pokémon that you want to catch. This should work here as well, but it also costs candies and stardust.
Use a buddy Pokémon that you have leveled up enough to be able to reflect missed balls back onto the Pokémon.
Otherwise, it is: Wait, aim, and try to hit as well as possible.
Lugia is just one of the numerous raid bosses that are active this week. Every day, different Pokémon can be caught, and on the weekend, the game will then launch the “GO Nature Zone”. The large event runs Saturday and Sunday and has a lot of content to offer. We will show you what: All info about the global GO Nature Zone in Pokémon GO.
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After the finals, Faker was asked about the best players in League of Legends. A short clip about this was uploaded on the official YouTube channel lolesports, which you can watch here as a YouTube Short. The list of the “Demon King” is divided by leagues and looks as follows:
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (that is himself) for the LoL Champions Korea (LCK)
Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng for the LoL Championship of the Americas (LTA)
Afterwards, Faker was asked who the best player is who has ever played the game. He didn’t think long before he named himself again. Thus, Faker appears twice on his list of the best LoL players.
Here you see the trailer for a new champion in League of Legends:
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The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action
Deservedly tied for 1st place
What do the fans say about it? In a Reddit post, this clip has already been discussed. It often says there: What would be seen as arrogance in others simply reflects the truth with Faker. He is truly so good that he can call himself the best player of the LCK – and the best LoL player of all time.
“My humble king Faker,” comments SuperSkillz10 (Reddit).
“Faker is so dominant and clearly the GOAT that even the humblest guy who always lifts others up is forced to say that he [Faker] is the GOAT,” says Epicmission48 (Reddit)
“It’s somehow strange to hear him casually referred to as ‘Faker’, as if that’s not himself, lol. It’s funny that he is so undisputedly regarded as the GOAT that it doesn’t even sound egotistical when he calls himself that,” writes Dakoolestkat123 (Reddit)
There isn’t much criticism of the list, although Reddit user zaxls expected Bjergsen rather than Doublelift (even though Doublelift is the correct answer in the end). “He kind of liked the guy,” writes zaxls (Reddit). KKilikk mentions in another comment: “The LCP player with the highest peak must be Karsa, right?” (Reddit). However, he doesn’t even appear in Faker’s list.
Marvel Rivals is a hero shooter where you fight against well-known characters from comics, movies, and series in various modes. The playable heroes are divided into 3 roles. We show you all currently playable heroes in an overview.
What kind of game is Marvel Rivals? Marvel Rivals is a multiplayer hero shooter. In this title, you play in a team of 6 players against another team of 6. The respective teams consist of different heroes known from the Marvel comics, movies, or series.
In Marvel Rivals, the playable characters are divided into 3 roles: Duelist, Vanguard, and Strategist. We will tell you which heroes are currently available at the time of Season 3 in our list.
Update from November 12, 2025: The list has been updated with Gambit.
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You can find a trailer for the first season of Marvel Rivals here:
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Marvel Rivals kicks off the first season with a new trailer
Over time, more superheroes are to be added to Marvel Rivals. This applies not only to new characters. Important are also the maps, which are inspired by locations from the comics. You can see all maps and in which modes you can play them here: Marvel Rivals: All maps and modes in overview
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The development of the next expansion of World of Warcraft is progressing rapidly, and you can now participate actively. The beta has started, and a multitude of players now have access to the new content, which is set to go live in early 2026. However, to join, you will need a beta access – with a bit of luck, you may already have it.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
WoW Midnight Beta – How to join
How to get beta access? If you want guaranteed access to the beta of World of Warcraft Midnight, you can simply buy it. Those who pre-order the “Epic Edition” get guaranteed access to the beta and can dive in immediately. However, it costs a hefty 90 Euros, and you should consider whether it’s worth it. We’ve listed exactly what else is included in the Epic Edition in this article.
Alternatively, you can register for the beta on the official WoW website. However, you will have to rely on luck, as not all applicants will be accepted.
How do I know if I have beta access? You can easily check this in the Battle.net launcher. Log in with your account, select World of Warcraft, and click on “Game Version & Account” at the bottom left. If you see the option “Midnight (Beta)” here, your account is already activated.
Important: There are no “beta keys”. You cannot buy access from other people, nor can anyone get you a “beta key”. Such offers are always scams trying to obtain your account details.
How do you play the beta of Midnight? To play the beta of Midnight, you first need to download it via the Battle.net launcher. Here’s how to do it:
Open the Battle.net app
Navigate to World of Warcraft
Select “Beta of Midnight” under Game Version & Account
Click on Install
Once the beta client is downloaded, you can start the game and try out the new expansion.
What can already be tested? Unlike during the alpha phase, most of the content is already available in the beta. You can quest through the 4 revised and new areas and experience a large part of the story. You can also try out how the classes play, after Blizzard removed over 100 abilities. You also have access to the new pinnacle talents (“Apex Talents”) that unlock particularly powerful abilities at the end of your talent tree.
More content will follow a week later, including raids, the new transmog system, and the usual endgame features like “Mythic+”. New interface options will also be included, aimed at compensating for the removal of numerous addons.
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The everyday life of an actor can sometimes be boring – for instance, when one has to sit in makeup for hours and remain still. In the case of a recent film monster, it becomes clear that a mobile console like the Steam Deck can be worth its weight in gold.
Jacob Elordi plays the famous monster in the newly released adaptation of the novel Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro. For an actor, this is a great honor, as past versions of the character have become quite iconic – especially that of Boris Karloff.
But anyone who wishes to play the monster must endure long sessions in makeup. It is only through the painstaking work of the makeup artists that an actor transforms into the eerie figure.
In Jacob Elordi’s case, there were daily appointments lasting around 10 hours. For most of us, it would already be difficult to sit that long and do nothing. It becomes even worse when one cannot move much, as diligent hands apply layer after layer of elaborate makeup.
However, Jacob Elordi found a way to cope. In a short video that Netflix posted on x.com, it can be seen that the actor is a gamer and conveniently had a Steam Deck with him.
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What does the video show? Essentially, Netflix aimed to showcase the elaborate transformation process in fast motion. It is noticeable that Elordi repeatedly checks his phone, reads a book, and plays on a Steam Deck.
Particularly striking is the case of the console, which is dipped in black and green colors. And the question of what exactly Elordi is playing on the Steam Deck inevitably arises. Users on Reddit are discussing:
“I absolutely need to know what he is playing during that ten-hour transformation. That’s the only celebrity gossip I can follow,” writes TyreseGibson.
“I hope it’s Lies of P,” shares Chekonjak.
“Some indie games and older titles can be played for 5-6 hours [on the Steam Deck],” adds N7even – although it can be seen in the video that the console is plugged into power.
“10 hours! I can’t imagine sitting in that chair for 10 hours, then acting for a few hours, and repeating the whole thing the next day,” comments bossyman15.
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Some users are also speculating about the bright case and sharing links to various shops that offer similar models. However, it is not entirely clear whether it is indeed the shown model.
What is clear is that the community always enjoys when a prominent person turns out to be a gaming enthusiast. Several other actors have already shared their passion with the public, the most famous being Henry Cavill, who plays not only WoW but also Witcher or Warhammer.
The release of GTA 6 has been postponed from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026. An insider report suggests that this decision was not easy for the decision-makers.
What does the insider report? In the latest talk from Insider Gaming on YouTube, well-connected industry insider Tom Henderson states that he has received additional details about the delay of GTA 6 from a developer at Rockstar.
Development costs are expected to increase by about 10 million US dollars per month due to the delay. Since the release has moved from May to November, we are talking about an increase in costs of approximately 60 million US dollars. With the inclusion of additional cost factors, the total sum could even rise to 100 million US dollars, Henderson further states.
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A drop in the bucket
How does this figure compare? For comparison: The Chinese blockbuster hit Black Myth: Wukong from August 2024 reportedly had development costs of about 70 million US dollars, according to a report by Bloomberg.
If these numbers are accurate, some studios could develop a new AAA game solely from the additional costs incurred by development. It becomes even more absurd when one realizes that the enormous additional costs likely only represent a fraction of the total amount that Rockstar and Take-Two have invested in GTA 6.
What else is being reported? Contrary to the fears of some Rockstar employees and fans, the recent layoffs are not expected to result in another delay of GTA 6. The game is reportedly content-complete, and the remaining months will be used for the necessary refinements that Rockstar is known for.
Whether the enormous costs for development will also be reflected in the price is a topic fans and experts have been discussing for many months. Some fear a three-digit price tag, while others downplay it, saying it is unlikely: Players fear GTA 6 could cost 100 €, experts say: That is unlikely.
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LEGO has announced a new set that should particularly excite fans of The Legend of Zelda. First images show that the most iconic part of the series serves as the model. However, some people who know LEGO’s pricing policy are apprehensive.
What kind of set is it? On the official page of Nintendo of America on x.com, the company shared a 12-second clip announcing a new LEGO set.
However, it is not about Pokémon, another franchise that will soon receive a set. In this case, fans can expect a new set for The Legend of Zelda. The popular hero Link can be seen in green attire with sword and shield. Next to him, the fairy Navi hovers in the air. In the background, Princess Zelda is discernible, slightly out of focus, while a dark shadow falls over both – presumably Ganondorf, the main antagonist of the series.
The scenario suspiciously resembles the finale of Ocarina of Time, where Link faces the mentioned villain and rescues Zelda. When exactly the set will be released is still unclear, just like the price, which has already sparked discussions.
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What does the discussion look like? In recent years, LEGO has also earned a reputation for some sets being quite costly. A perfect example of this is another set from The Legend of Zelda universe.
The “Deku Tree” costs a whopping €299.99 on the official LEGO website and consists of 2,500 pieces. A high price for a single set. By comparison: The Switch 1 costs new (around Mediamarkt) €288. So anyone wanting to own this LEGO set will have to reach deep into their pockets.
For good reason, some users and LEGO fans on x.com fear that the upcoming Ocarina of Time set could also be similarly priced:
“Zelda fans know exactly what challenge they face with this set,” writes Revived, referring to the feared high price.
“Price: An arm and a leg,” predicts The Odd Tank Poster.
“Honestly, I find the prices for LEGO sets from the Nintendo series much higher than with other licenses. I would prefer smaller, cheaper sets,” expresses Chriag S kotian.
“Please don’t be so expensive, please don’t be so expensive, please don’t be so expensive, please don’t be so expensive, please don’t be so expensive …”, repeats the user ChrisO their mantra. Will it help?
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Because apart from the feared price, Ocarina of Time is the perfect choice for a Zelda set. The game, which first appeared in 1998 for the N64 and received a remake for the 3DS in 2011, is a classic of the series.
It was the first installment to feature a three-dimensional environment. It focused on an action-packed combat system with an innovative lock-on feature and continues to impress today with strong dungeons, an atmospherically told story, and beautiful music.
Fortnite developers are set to receive more monetization options for their projects. One point stands out from the newly announced tools as it clearly associates loot boxes with children.
What are these new tools? On fortnite.com, the Fortnite team announced how developers can better monetize their projects in the future, namely through the sale of items for V-Bucks.
It is clearly defined what types of items developers are allowed to sell on their islands. For example, items that can be purchased once and then persist across all gaming sessions in the respective island experience.
However, a passage from the new regulations raises eyebrows. The sale of the following items is also supposed to be allowed:
Paid random items (items that have a chance of receiving a random reward)
There will be a new parental control feature that allows parents to decide whether their child can buy paid random items in regions where they are available to players.
In other words: Fortnite developers can offer loot boxes with random content for sale and even sell them to children if parents give their consent or if they don’t block it via the parental control option.
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Not against the law, but morally questionable
Although experts and consumer organizations clearly classify loot boxes or similar systems with random rewards as gambling (Report by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations, recommended podcast on the topic at gamespodcast.de) and these are treated as such in various countries like Belgium, Germany still refuses to do so.
Nonetheless, the problem remains that loot boxes evoke similar reactions in the human brain as gambling, and that the Fortnite developers are clearly aiming to target children (and thereby a highly susceptible audience) with their paid random items.
How are the authorities responding to the criticism? An editor from Insider Gaming had already reported on the changes and had also used the gambling term. On insider-gaming.com, he now reports that Epic Games has contacted the editorial team, requesting them to change what they see as a false representation.
The argument: It is not gambling, but rather paid random items. Additionally, developers must “disclose the actual numerical probabilities of what the player can receive” when monetizing in this manner.
A PC technician buys second-hand graphics cards for his collection. During their restoration, he encounters dirt from the last 17 years. Besides dust and soot, he comes across another surprise.
Which YouTuber is it about? The tech-focused YouTuber Madness727 bought an ASUS 9800GT Matrix on the second-hand market. While cleaning it, he found soot and smoke deposits from 17 years of use. He explained that the dirt was so bad that he didn’t even dare to blow on it without getting sick. Madness727 himself assumes that the graphics card has been exposed to smoke for 17 years.
Which graphics card is it? The Nvidia graphics card released in September 2008 is no longer suitable for modern systems due to its performance. In comparison, the 9800GT Matrix is outdated today and not suitable for modern games: In games like GTA V, the graphics card barely manages up to 30 FPS in low resolution (via YouTube.com). In comparison, a modern RTX 4080 easily achieves 200 FPS or more. (via YouTube.com)
What is the condition of the card? On the outside, the card looked dirty, but only when opened did its full condition show. All fans, the entire board (short: PCB), and most capacitors were covered with a thick layer of smoke and soot deposits.
The deposits were so stubborn according to YouTuber Madness727, that even the fan didn’t spin. He had to clean the card thoroughly before he could even test it
How did the technician clean the card? The cleaning started by disassembling the card into its individual parts. After that, it went under the faucet and he used a toothbrush combined with grease-cutting dish soap to remove the years of dirt.
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Smoking is a curse for both hardware and health
Why is years of smoking a problem? Smoking is unhealthy, and hardly anyone would question that. Less known is that constant smoking near your PC can leave lasting damage.
Burning tobacco produces tar, among other things, which is attracted by the air flow. This dirt can then settle on your hardware. It acts like a dirt magnet for dust, sand, pet hair, and more, which can clog and damage fans, filters, and other components.
Likewise, parts of the components can start to corrode. This means that the affected sections change color and are slowly eaten away by chemical reactions and subsequently break down.
