Microsoft Azure outage prevents users from playing Minecraft and Xbox Game Pass

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As of now, it looks like services are starting to come back online. Xbox Support announced on social media that users should be able to access the Xbox Store and manage their accounts again, and that they’re continuing to work on full recovery. They’ll share updates on their social media and at support.xbox.com when available. However, the outage caused some confusion, as illustrated by a post on the Minecraft subreddit asking why an offline game requires an online launcher. The most popular response highlighted that the issue stems from the game needing authorization to run.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake: Where to get the Magic Key

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A woman in the northwest house in Rimuldar will tell you she created a Magic Key but dropped it in the water while traveling to Tantegel. While it might be tempting to search for it by boat, it’s a waste of time – you won’t find anything there.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake new features list — the quality of life features not present in DQ3 remake

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Square Enix has confirmed that certain features won’t be added to the current version of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. While difficulty settings and improvements to how the game renders graphics might be added in a future update, finding the hidden locations and treasure chests is likely too much work to implement. Hopefully, though, we’ll see some changes down the line.

Dragon Quest I, II, and III recommended play order — HD-2D Remakes and originals

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Putting business considerations aside, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake came out this week, and the extra content suggests Dragon Quest II is designed to conclude the story arc started in the remakes. Without giving away any spoilers, the fact that Square Enix rewards players with bonus save data in Dragon Quest I & II for having save files from Dragon Quest III on the same platform makes it a good idea to play Dragon Quest III first.

The Goonies Is Finally Getting Its Own Lego Set Next Month

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If you love ’80s movies, there are a lot of great Lego sets available now. One of the newest and most fun is a Lego version of Gizmo, the cute Mogwai from the ‘Gremlins’ films. This Lego Gizmo is fully poseable, with movable arms, hands, and fingers. It even comes with tiny 3D glasses and a face that shows expression! And unlike in the movie, you can safely ‘get him wet’ without any trouble.

South Park Is Doing a Halloween Spooktacular at the White House

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Kyle and Stan often seem to voice the opinions of the creators of South Park, so Stan’s concerns likely reflect what Matt and Trey are thinking. While this approach might be creatively challenging for them, it’s been very good for the show’s popularity. South Park’s increasingly political storylines have boosted ratings – the season 27 premiere, which focused on Donald Trump, was the most-watched episode in 25 years. The show even satirized Charlie Kirk shortly before his death, which he reportedly appreciated. The first episode after his death primarily focused on sports betting, but also included criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu. That’s three controversial political topics in a row. Perhaps Stan is right to be concerned?

The Curious Case of Ethereum and an Intriguing Double-Dealing 🧐

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At the heart of this intrigue are Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, siblings whose actions, according to the prosecution, weave a tale of deception and cunning. They allegedly manipulated the ethereal threads of Ethereum’s expansive fabric to execute a trading ploy worth some $25 million in 2023-what prosecutors label a diabolical “bait-and-switch” targeting unsuspecting automated trading bots. Yet these charges are met with laughter most insolent by the defence, who argue they merely dressed in the garb of audacious trading strategies, themselves a product of blockchain’s labyrinthine design.