Xbox One error 0x87dd0006 – What is going on with the sign-in?

Currently, there is a bug on the Xbox One that prevents you from logging into your account as well as creating a new account. The error code 0x87dd0006 is causing trouble for many players. Microsoft is working on a solution, but when it will come is not yet known.

On the evening of February 01, 2019, many Xbox One consoles are currently experiencing the error 0x87dd0006, which prevents players from logging in and accessing their purchased content.

Which services are affected? According to the official Xbox Live status page, both the sign-in live service on Xbox One and on Xbox on Windows 10, as well as the sign-in of the Xbox One are affected. You are not alone with the problem; it’s a general service issue.

Xbox One Error 0x87dd0006 – When will a solution come?

Microsoft is working on it: The official Twitter account of Xbox Support has already tweeted that the problem is known. The team is working on it and is trying to find a solution quickly.

So far, there is no workaround and no temporary solution. When a resolution to the problem is expected is also still open. The tweet was posted around 6:10 PM.

We will provide you with more information as soon as something new is known.

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Anthem demo is currently running: Particularly annoying for the players is that at the moment the open demo for the new MMORPG shooter Anthem is running. Since the beta is time-limited and will end in just a few days, affected players on the Xbox One have less playtime due to the error.

Whoever wanted to play Anthem on the Xbox One will have to wait a while until the error is fixed.

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Update 6:45 PM: According to a statement from a community manager for EA and Anthem, Jesse Anderson, access to the Anthem demo is supposed to be working again for affected players. However, there are still reports of errors that they are now looking at.

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Update 7:16 PM: Xbox Support tweeted that the problems should now be resolved. There may still be difficulties with purchases, which are still being worked on.

Also, the status of the live service on the status website has been reset to “Normal”.

Xbox One Twitter problem error Update

This is already the second major problem with the Xbox One alone this week. A few days ago, players had the problem of getting a black screen when starting the console.

The solution to this problem took about two hours.

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Pokémon GO: These new Pokémon belong to the best attackers

New monsters are back in Pokémon GO! But which ones are good? We show you which Pokémon you should definitely level up.

At the start of February, Pokémon GO released 17 new Pokémon. Some of these monsters are strong attackers and should definitely be noted. Other Pokémon are more important for the PokéDex entry and have little influence on the meta.

We present the best Pokémon of the new wave and tell you where you should invest your Sinnoh Stone.

Rameidon, Tangoloss and Yanmega – How strong are the new Pokémon

This is what it is about: We introduce you to the Pokémon that are most effective in attack. The values of the Pokémon are examined, and a comparison is made with other Pokémon of the same type.

Rameidon

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Why Rameidon is good: This Pokémon will become the best Rock attacker in the game. With an attack value of 295, it has the highest value of all non-legendary Pokémon. Additionally, Rameidon can learn the quick move Rock Throw. This gives it an ideal moveset. It replaces Tyranitar as the best attacker of the type.

What do I use Rameidon against? As a Rock attacker, you can use it against Pokémon of types Flying, Ice, Bug, and Fire. In gyms, it is ideal against Dragonite, Gyarados, or Salamence.

How to find Rameidon: Rameidon evolves from Kabuto. You can find this Pokémon in the wild.

Tangoloss

Tangoloss Pokémon GO

Why Tangoloss is good: This Grass Pokémon not only has a great moveset but also a good defense value. This allows it to withstand a lot in battles. Its solid attack value makes the Pokémon one of the top Grass Pokémon in the game.

What do I use Tangoloss against? With its Grass attacks, it hits types Water, Ground, and Rock very effectively. Monsters like Rhydon or Tyranitar stand no chance in gyms.

How to find Tangoloss: Tangoloss can be developed from Tangela using a Sinnoh Stone. If you don’t have many stones left, you should first use a Sinnoh Stone on Tangela.

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Yanmega

Yanmega Pokémon GO

Why Yanmega is good: Yanmega will be a true alternative to Pinsir and Scizor. It has comparable values and can also reach nearly 3000 CP. Additionally, it can learn the attack Bug Buzz, making it stronger than its competitors in certain situations. If you don’t have a good Pinsir or Scizor, you should rely on Yanmega.

What do I use Yanmega against? The Bug type is effective against Dark, Psychic, and Grass. If Mewtwo returns in raids, you have a top counter with Yanmega. In gyms, this Pokémon is especially effective against Exeggutor or Tyranitar.

How to find Yanmega: You will evolve this Pokémon from Yanma. You will need a Sinnoh Stone for that. Investing a stone in Yanma is definitely not wrong.

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What about Gallade? In terms of CP, Gallade could also be included in this list. However, this Pokémon unfortunately only has very poor attacks, which is why it can’t really compete anywhere. Although it has a pure Psychic moveset, it faces too much competition there.

How strong are the other Pokémon? The other Pokémon do not rise to the top Pokémon. Their values are weak and their CP cannot compete. You should only evolve them for the PokéDex and not invest Stardust.

There have also been some changes to the raids in Pokémon GO:

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ESO gets a dungeon from Oblivion that many players know

The DLC expansion Wrathstone expands The Elder Scrolls Online with two new dungeons. One of the two dungeons leads Elder Scrolls players to a familiar location.

What is Wrathstone? Wrathstone is a dungeon DLC that provides players with new content. The two included dungeons are connected by an overarching story. The dungeons will feature new loot and new bosses. Additionally, Update 21 will be released simultaneously, which is free for everyone. Update 21 includes changes to the racial abilities.

A dungeon from Oblivion

One of the two dungeons from Wrathstone is called “The Depths of Malatar.” Players who have played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion may be familiar with the dungeon. Even in Oblivion, brave adventurers could explore the Ayleid ruin Malatar. As part of the DLC Knights of the Nine, players had to fight an ancient Ayleid king in Malatar.

What is Malatar? The dungeon is a place full of secrets. It is located directly beneath the Fort Mistwatch. The fort was even built specifically to explore Malatar. However, the expedition team encountered a sinister power. The knowledge of the expedition was lost.

Help the Mages Guild recover an artifact

Once again, players must step in to reveal the secrets of the dungeon. The scholar Tharayya has rediscovered the entrance to Malatar, and together with her and the spirit of her husband, you explore the dungeon.

ESO Malatar Warthstone appearance
The new appearance makes you the Champion of Meridia. You can see her on the far right of the image.

You are the prey: One of the bosses in the dungeon is a powerful daedric beast that hunts players in a warehouse-like area of the dungeon. Players must familiarize themselves with the environment and work together to defeat the foe.

But besides daedric beasts, you will also encounter Imperial soldiers kept alive by Meridia and an ancient Ayleid king.

New gear awaits brave adventurers

In Malatar, you have the chance to obtain three new equipment sets. You will need to find one light, one medium, and one heavy set. The “Auroran Thunder” set grants you the ability to unleash a lightning cone from your chest, which periodically damages enemies.

ESO Malatar Wrathstone 3 Set

Dress as a follower of Meridia: In addition, there is a new appearance again.
Previously, players had to complete specific achievements related to the dungeon. But with Wrathstone, developer Zenimax simplifies access to the new appearance. You only need to complete the veteran version once to enjoy the appearance.

Wrathstone is part of an overarching story that is distributed throughout 2019. The story will continue in the upcoming chapter Elsweyr. The Elder Scrolls Online: What’s in the new ESO add-on Elsweyr.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 01.02.

Friday is Xur Day at Destiny 2. So today, the mysterious Agent of the Nine is visiting. But where will he set up shop this time and what does he have in store? All about Xur’s location and inventory.

This week was important: A lot has happened in Destiny 2 this week. On Tuesday, the extensive Update 2.1.4 was released, bringing numerous sandbox changes, bug fixes, and improvements.

Since the weekly reset on January 29, owners of the Annual Pass can now hunt for the 5th and final exotic weapon from the “Black Armory DLC” – the hand cannon “The Last Word”.

Additionally, first details of the Crimson Week, the Valentine’s Day event for Destiny 2, have leaked.

All information about Xur in Destiny 2 on 01.02. on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

And now, for the weekend, Xur is stopping by to see the Guardians. Will he surprise you today with missing exotics or good rolls? Let’s find out together.

When will Xur come today? – The times

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Xur Time: Since Destiny 1, Xur has been visiting the Guardians every Friday. Until the switch to daylight saving time, he always appears at 6 PM in the world of Destiny 2. Then Guardians can stock up on selected exotic items from him.

How long will Xur stay? The mysterious Agent of the Nine will stay until the next weekly reset on February 5 at 6 PM. Until then, players can shop freely with him.

Where is Xur? You can find him today at this location

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Xur is located this time in the EDZ on Earth. He has settled in the area “Twisted Shore”.

Xur’s inventory and his exotics from 01.02. to 05.02.

Weapon: Huckleberry – submachine gun for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: St4mp-F3R – leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards.

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle targeting, Hand cannon targeting, Range
  • 3. Perk row: Scout rifle scavenger, Special ammo finder

Titan: One Eyed Mask – helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, improved health regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle targeting, Hand cannon targeting, Packed
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper reserves, Machine gun reserves

Warlock: Claws of Ahamkara – armored gloves for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle loader, Hand cannon loader, Impact induction
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper rifle scavenger, Machine gun scavenger

Fate Engram: 97 Legendary Shards

“Five of Swords” Challenge Card: Free

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Black Desert: Last Open Beta for Xbox One starts in February

The last open beta for Xbox One players of Black Desert takes place in February. This was announced by the developer Pearl Abyss in a press release.

In the open beta you have a final chance to test the fantasy action MMORPG for free before it goes on sale at the beginning of March.

You will have another opportunity to test numerous new features. Additionally, the gameplay has been optimized. We will show you what awaits you in the beta and when you can get started.

What’s included in the last open beta of Black Desert

When does the beta start? From February 14, all Xbox One players will have free access to the open beta. It will run for 4 days until February 17.

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What is the open beta about? Since this beta is final, it should almost show the image that players will have in the full version. Many processes have been optimized and new content has been added.

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These features are offered in the beta:

  • Trade and the central market
  • Siege and node wars
  • Rewards for players who have completed the main quest line, consisting of items from the Ultimate Edition
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What does the developer say? For the developers behind Black Desert, it was important that the criticism of the Xbox community regarding the last betas was implemented in the latest version and errors were improved. As Robin Jung, Chief Executive Officer at Pearl Abyss, says: “We have worked hard to incorporate the feedback and comments from the Xbox community to ensure that the world of Black Desert becomes a living experience for players to fully immerse themselves in.”

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When will Black Desert be available for purchase? On March 3, the full version of the MMORPG will be released. If you haven’t formed an opinion about the game yet, you should take your last chance to test it.

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Finally, everyone can test Anthem – All information about the open demo

Were you not at the VIP demo for Anthem or can’t wait to hop back into your Javelin? Then you’re in luck because everyone can try out the shooter during the Open Demo. Whether on PS4, PC, or Xbox One.

Before the release of Anthem on February 22, there are two demos where players can try the shooter. With the VIP demo now behind us, the open demo will take place from February 1 to February 3, where all interested parties can participate.

When does the Open Demo start? From February 1 to February 3, 2019, players can play Anthem for free on all platforms. Unlike the VIP demo, you do not need to pre-order the game or enter a friend code.

  • Start: February 1, 2019, at 6:01 PM
  • End: February 4, 2019, at 3:01 AM (overnight)

How do I participate? Players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 can easily download the demo from the respective console store. PC players still require a free Origin account.

Is there already a preload? The preload is already active. For those who participated in the last demo and downloaded the client, an update is sufficient.

Recently on January 31, a patch was released that likely included some fixes. It has also been confirmed that the annoying bug with the endless loading screen should no longer occur.

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Anthem Story Screenshot

Note for console players: For the Anthem demo, just like for the full game, an active membership for PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold is required.

Demo or Beta? BioWare calls the upcoming gameplay weekend an Open Demo instead of an Open Beta. Even though it’s not called an Open Beta, you should still prepare for potential issues. The VIP demo, for example, struggled with a persistent loading screen bug that could not be fixed over the weekend.

However, BioWare has already planned a “cool” surprise for one day of the demo.

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What can we expect in the Open Demo? It can be expected that the Open Demo will have a similar, if not the same scope as the VIP demo. In the VIP demo, players were able to start with a Level 10 Ranger Javelin and level up to Level 15. At Level 12, they could unlock one of the three additional Javelins: Storm, Interceptor, or Colossus.

These 4 Javelins are the combat tools of the players, which can be modified. Together with skill mods and weapons, they can experiment with various builds. Some have already tested the VIP demo and wish for more statistics on the character values of the respective builds.

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In addition, some missions, a Stronghold, and free play in the open world await the aspiring Freelancers. The activities can be undertaken either solo, together with a group of friends, or with random players.

All activities in Anthem have optional matchmaking.

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What do VIP players get? While all interested parties can try out Anthem in the Open Demo, there is still a bonus for players who were already part of the VIP demo. After BioWare unlocked all Javelins for testers in the last hours of the VIP demo, they stated that VIP players will also be able to try out all four suits in the Open Demo.

The developers apologize for the problems in the VIP demo with a gift:

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Anthem confirms: Demo patch fixes major issue

A patch for the demo of Anthem has recently been released. What exactly it fixed was initially unclear. However, it has now been confirmed that a major issue with the loading screen has been fixed.

On January 31, a small demo patch for Anthem was released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The patch was relatively small, and there are no official patch notes available yet.

Nevertheless, the community speculated eagerly, and many signs pointed to the fact that one of the many catastrophic issues of the VIP demo was fixed, as the open demo starts on February 1. Developer Bioware has now officially confirmed that at least one major issue with the loading screen is said to be fixed.

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No more eternal loading screen in the open demo

Here’s what the demo patch fixes: Many participants of the VIP demo had problems getting into the game at all. When logging into the server, the loading screen often got stuck just before finishing, and this error is often called “infinite loading screen”.

Some were affected more severely than others. However, those who were hit hard could sometimes not participate in the demo at all. The patch that was recently released is said to have fixed this problem.

This is what Bioware itself says about it: They recognized the problem on January 26 and directly developed a fix in the days following, which has now been deployed to the servers. Brennon Holmes, technical design director of Anthem, wrote in the official Bioware forum:

We identified a major issue […], prepared a fix on Saturday, tested everything on Sunday and Monday, and then it went through the certification process. There are also a few other fixes intended to help stabilize the game should further issues arise.

Anthem Javelin like Iron Man

Nevertheless, errors may occur as it is an older build and there is not enough time to fix everything. But the worst should be fixed.

As compensation for the issues, something “cool” has already been announced for a day of the demo .

This is what’s included in the demo: From today, February 1 at 6 PM, you can play the open demo of Anthem until February 3. You will get an impression of the story, side, and endgame activities. You can test two of the total four Javelins. If you participated in the VIP demo, you can even try all four Javelins.

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Fortnite: Use Mello Mood at Ice Cream Parlor, Oasis, and Lake – Here’s how

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the 3rd Marshmello Challenge poses a few riddles. You need to spread “Mello mood at an ice cream parlor, a truck stop, and a frozen lake. How to do that and where are the locations? Here you will find out.

What is the Showtime Challenge? As part of a crossover event with musician DJ Marshmello, there is not only a cool in-game concert on Saturday. You can also earn special items if you complete the tasks of the Showtime Challenge.

To do this, you first need to find a poster. Then you should visit the concert venue in Pleasant Park and finally spread Mello mood at various locations. For that, you’ll get a pickaxe with a Marshmello look.

Here you can find the ice cream parlor, the truck stop, and the frozen lake for the Showtime Challenge

What is Mello mood? The Mello mood is an emote that you receive as a reward for Task 2. You need to complete this first. Fortunately, you only need to visit the fairground in Pleasant Park for this.

Where should I use the emote? Then you go with the emote to the coordinates B7, I6, and G9. There you will find the lake, the ice cream parlor, or the truck stop and use the Mello emote there. Task completed!

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We have a map from the Fortnite Insider website, where the locations of the three spots are noted again. Have fun!

This is how you stay updated with Fortnite: You can find even more news, stories, and guides on Fortnite on our Facebook page, which is solely dedicated to Fortnite and its spin-off Battle Royale!

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PUBG now has a big loot cave that many players hate

In PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) you can now find a hidden cave with valuable treasures. However, it’s not well-received everywhere.

What kind of cave is this? Hidden in the depths of the new winter map Vikendi, there is a Loot Cave. PUBG included this cave in the latest update, burying it under rocks that players must first remove. Inside, there is a lot of powerful stuff like weapons and level-3 armor stored in open supply drops.

Normally, you find such strong equipment only later in the game. Now, by visiting this hideout, you can be totally “op” right from the start. But the cave provides much less fun than you might expect.

How do you get into the cave? The cave is located in the northeast of the Vikendi map, west of Peshkova. PUBG released a teaser video revealing the entrances and the general location of the cave.

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There are three entrances blocked by stones. To get in, you either have to use a grenade or destroy the stones by driving a car against them. Or you can do what most do: just wait nearby until another player does the work for you and opens an entrance.

What is the problem with the Loot Cave in PUBG? Players criticize the purpose of this feature. Many rush directly to the cave’s location at the start of a match. There, dozens of players wait.

  • Sure, it’s cool to have fat weapons and gear from the very beginning. But those who don’t go to the cave have a big disadvantage right away.
  • The mid-game becomes extremely sluggish because so many people die straight away and there’s hardly anything happening in the matches afterward.
  • The cave takes away action from other spots because many prefer to travel to the cave.
PUBG Loot Cave

What are players saying about it? Many threads on Reddit discuss this topic. A popular post is titled “The Vikendi Loot Cave Ruins the Map”. The creator, bobotriate, writes:

“If you don’t go there, you encounter people later in the game who were [in the cave], and you have a big disadvantage. This motivates players to land there right after jumping from the plane, but most die. And then the mid-game is incredibly boring for everyone else because the map is empty. Honestly, who thought this was a good idea?”

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Player ForboJack replies: “I just watched ChocoTaco. He got a motorcycle, went into the cave, grabbed level-3 gear, MK14, and AWM, and then killed players in the city who were armed with Uzis. It’s funny to watch but really ridiculous … WTF Bluehole?”

Player headturn3r initially thought it was a joke: “I thought that was just a joke for the test servers that shouldn’t go to the live servers…?”

Often, criticism arises against the change, which contradicts the nature of the map. “They wanted to build the map around SMGs. And now they do this [with the cave]? It honestly makes no sense,” writes spacetravellerAMA.

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In this video, you can see how ChocoTaco is the first to enter the cave, grabs a powerful weapon, and becomes unstoppable.

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Some are happy about the cave: Players who successfully loot weapons in the cave and come out alive are pleased. Many admit, however, that this hideout is totally overpowered.

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In Destiny 2 you can soon hunt for new catalysts again

Those who hunt for masterpiece catalysts for exotic weapons will have something to do again in Season 6: Some weapons from the first year of Destiny 2 will receive their missing catalyst with the upcoming season.

What is it about? Since the Warmind DLC, there have been catalysts for exotic weapons that can be used to turn the guns into masterpieces. To make the weapons a masterpiece, the catalyst must be found and the corresponding tasks must be completed.

Many exotic weapons have already received a catalyst, but especially from year 1 of Destiny 2 there are still some guns waiting for their masterpiece. This should change in Season 6.

What’s coming in Season 6? Bungie announced changes to the clan system in the current edition of “This Week at Bungie”. Players will receive a higher chance of receiving crucible and strike catalysts when playing with clanmates, depending on their clan level.

Destiny 2 Schwarze Waffenkammer

At the same time, it was stated that in the upcoming season of the Drifter, expected in spring, several other catalysts from year 1 of Destiny 2 will be added to the game.

We have some dates for year 2 of Destiny 2 here for you.

Which catalysts are coming? Which weapons will receive their masterpiece has not yet been revealed. However, there are not many exotic guns from year 1 left that are still waiting for their catalyst. The catalysts for the following weapons are still missing:

  • SUROS Regime
  • Hard Light
  • Rat King
  • The Prospector
Destiny 2 SdH Suros Regime ornament

The new catalysts will not be available from day 1 of the new season. Players should keep an eye on the patch notes to find out which weapons will receive their masterpiece when.

Have you already collected all currently available catalysts? For which weapons from year 1 would you particularly wish for a masterpiece?

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Pokémon GO: This list shows all new attacks of Pokémon

Many monsters in Pokémon GO can now learn new moves. Niantic wants to give the smaller Pokémon a chance.

What happened? Numerous new Pokémon were added and there are now raid changes in Pokémon GO.

In addition, many Pokémon can now also learn new moves. The developers have assigned different moves to many Pokémon so that they, as Niantic explains, become more interesting in battles.

We have compiled a list of all move changes for you and show you the highlights of these changes.

These are the new moves for numerous Pokémon

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PokémonNew Move
ArbokDragon Tail (Fast)
(Alola)-NinetalesPsychic (Charge)
JigglypuffIce Beam (Charge)
AlakazamFire Spin (Charge)
MachampStone Edge (Charge)
GrimerThunderbolt (Charge)
Alolan MukBody Slam (Charge)
WeezingThunder (Charge)
StarmieThunder, Ice Beam (Charge)
RoseliaFocus Blast (Charge)
KabutopsWaterfall (Fast)
AerodactylStone Edge (Charge)
SnorlaxFrustration (Charge)
AmpharosHidden Power (Charge)
UrsaringShadow Claw (Fast)
MantineAerial Ace (Fast)
HoundoomOverheat (Charge)
DonphanRollout (Fast)
MiltankThunderbolt, Ice Beam (Charge)
RaikouShadow Ball (Charge)
EnteiIron Head (Charge)
SuicuneIce Beam (Charge)
Ho-OhHidden Power (Fast)
PalkiaIce Beam (Charge)
PalpitoadPsychic (Charge)
BrutalandaBite (Fast)
LuxrayHidden Power (Fast)
RoseradeGrass Knot (Charge)
KramshefAerial Ace (Charge)
PiondragiBite (Fast)
MagbyConfusion (Charge)
TogekissOverheat (Charge)
Porygon-ZBlizzard (Charge)

How can Pokémon learn these moves? If you evolve these Pokémon, they may also learn these moves. Their other moves will still be available.

If you already own such a Pokémon and want to teach it one of the new moves, you need to use a TM.

These are the highlights among the new moves

Many Pokémon don’t really get better with these moves as they were already weak beforehand.

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However, some Pokémon have learned moves that make them significantly better. We present to you some of the highlights:

  • Roserade: With Grass Knot, Roserade masters a move that makes it by far the best Grass attacker. Already Shroomish was significantly enhanced with this move during the Hoenn event, but Roserade has better stats than Shroomish, giving it even more advantage with the move.
  • Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Donphan, and Piondragi: All these Pokémon get a Fast or Charge move of their own type added. Such a move was previously missing for these Pokémon. All four Pokémon now have a moveset that completely fits their type. Donphan now has both a Fast move and a Charge move of the Ground type. Thus, the Pokémon benefit from STAB, meaning a bonus for a move of the same type as the monster itself.
  • Kramshef: This Pokémon learns Aerial Ace, the best Flying move in the game. As a result, it can now compete with Lugia and Rayquaza among the Flying attackers.
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What do you think about the moves? What is your highlight?

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MMORPG Lost Ark is getting closer – Russia is reconsidering region lock

The MMORPG Lost Ark is receiving a new version in Russia. It will come without a region lock, it is now said. For us in Germany, some barriers are being removed to play the MMORPG: However, the language barrier remains.

Update 1.2. 13:08: The article was originally published on January 28. But apparently, there is a change of plans (via mmorpg.com). Mail.Ru has changed its FAQ about Lost Ark.

Now it is said that they reserve the right to install a region lock after all. MailRu is only dealing with the Russian localization and the distribution of the game in Russia and the CIS states.

At the moment, there are no restrictions and players can buy a Founder Pack for Lost Ark at Mail.RU, but whether the game will really remain open seems unclear.

Original announcement:

This is the game in question: Lost Ark is an MMORPG with all the trimmings that has been making waves in South Korea since late 2018. The game is played in an isometric perspective, which we know from titles like Diablo 3, but it is a proper MMORPG.

In South Korea, the game was overwhelmed at beta launch and people are ecstatic: This is again a real MMORPG with a fair cash shop that is being greatly expanded and developed, is the consensus.

After years of drought in the MMORPG market, Lost Ark seems to be a success that mainstream is also noticing.

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However, there is a catch: Lost Ark is currently only playable in South Korea and they have a region lock active, which excludes us Europeans.

To still play Lost Ark from Germany, one must overcome some hurdles.

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This is the good news: Lost Ark is expected to enter beta in Russia in 2019. The Russian tech giant Mail.ru will distribute the game there in the former Soviet states, the CIS region.

Mail.ru has now announced in a new FAQ (via mail.ru) that there will be no “region lock”. So anyone can log into their version of Lost Ark.

This is the catch: For one, Mail.ru is not hugely liked here in the West. They have a reputation for adopting a pay-to-win model.

More importantly, it seems Mail.ru is only distributing the game in Russian. This makes the Russian version particularly interesting for players who speak Russian or who don’t care about the story and plan to muddle through the MMORPG.

Maybe by then there will also be an “English patch” available to play Lost Ark at least to some extent.

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Although Smilegate has announced, to bring Lost Ark to North America and Europe, there is still no concrete release date.

The beta in Russia also does not have a specific release date yet, but should be released in 2019.

We regard Lost Ark as one of the MMORPGs with the best prospects:

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A severe exploit shows how strong aim assist with controller is in Fortnite

An exploit is making the rounds, causing controversial discussions among Fortnite players. The so-called “ADS spamming” provides significant advantages when playing Fortnite: Battle Royale with a controller such as on PS4 or Xbox One. What’s going on and what do the professionals say about it?

What is “ADS spamming”? Anyone playing Fortnite: Battle Royale with a controller benefits from a mechanic called Aim Assist. This mechanic pulls your crosshair towards an enemy as soon as you look through it (the so-called aiming down sights or ADS).

This mechanic becomes necessary when no precise input device like a mouse is available. Since players would have a significant disadvantage using the imprecise controls of a controller stick without Aim Assist, the mechanic was introduced.

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This is the current problem: However, Aim Assist is not necessarily the decisive cause of the exploit that has surfaced, but rather the “first shot accuracy” or initial precision.

Anyone standing still in Fortnite: Battle Royale and precisely aiming at an opponent will always hit the target (as long as the crosshair is on the opponent).

The exploit, which we will not explain in detail here, takes advantage of the properties of Aim Assist and initial precision in a way that provides a significant advantage over PC players who rely on mouse and keyboard. This even works at far distances against enemies who are not even visible.

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The exploit had particularly extreme effects during the last event around the Ice King, which covered the entire map in snow and fog. Even though players could hardly see anything – Aim Assist worked.

Why is this exploit a problem? Fortnite is a game where different platforms can play together. If one platform gains an advantage through mechanics like Aim Assist, platforms without this function are disadvantaged.

The exploit thus has implications for all platforms where Fortnite: Battle Royale is available. Furthermore, the exploit has sparked a fundamental debate about whether Aim Assist and initial precision are generally too strong.

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Would Fortnite be playable without Aim Assist on consoles? At the launch of the playground in Fortnite: Battle Royale, players on consoles struggled with the issue of Aim Assist being completely disabled.

This was very noticeable as aiming became significantly more difficult due to the spongy controller stick.

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If Epic were to turn off Aim Assist, controller players would suddenly be at a significant disadvantage compared to players on other platforms.

What do the pros say about the current debate? Top players like Myth and Tfue do not want to join the criticism, but they say that controller players do have an advantage in specific situations thanks to Aim Assist.

Especially regarding official tournaments, where different platforms compete against each other, this could definitely lead to problems.

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Can Epic do anything about the exploit or Aim Assist in general? A difficult question that Epic is sure to be pondering. If Aim Assist were to be reduced, controller players would likely face a disadvantage.

If Epic were to remove initial precision, virtually no one would be able to play with weapons that hit hard but require precise aiming. In any case, to actually contain the exploit, Epic will need to make changes that not all players may like. I am curious about what the developer will come up with.

Epic announces solution for 7.40

Update 10:34 AM: Epic developer, Eric Williamson, announced in a tweet that they will at least eliminate the current ADS exploit in patch 7.40. They probably have a solution. It seems to be a cooldown to reduce “quick ADS” spamming. The Aim Assist itself will remain unchanged.

What do you think about this topic? Should Aim Assist be reduced on consoles?

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Black Ops 4: A lot of criticism for the new mode Ambush – This is what Treyarch says

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has not met everyone’s taste with the new Blackout mode “Ambush”. Some fans are complaining and have criticized it. Studio head David Vonderhaar has now responded.

What is Ambush? This limited-time game mode for Black Ops 4: Blackout has some special features compared to the regular battle royale:

  • There are only sniper rifles, melee weapons, and launchers
  • The death zone never stops once it has started, leading to much movement among players.
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What fans do not like about the mode: A major criticism from players about Ambush is that there are vehicles. Since the zone circle constantly moves, players with vehicles have a significant advantage. This is unfair for many players.

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Other fans criticize the Bowie knife, as it seems to promise fairly quick kills.

In response to this criticism, chief developer David Vonderhaar has now reacted on Twitter.

This is what the head says about the fans’ criticism

In several tweets, David Vonderhaar, the chief developer at Treyarch, expressed his thoughts regarding the fans’ feedback. He agrees with them on several points and promises improvements:

  • Vonderhaar also believes that vehicles have no place in this game mode.
  • The zone itself is not quite right for him either. He wants to change something there, possibly a slower collapse in the final phase.
  • He finds the Bowie knife itself okay, but it should occur less frequently. He is planning an adjustment of the loot chance.
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What do you think about Vonderhaar’s feedback? Is it nice that he addresses it, or do you think the changes are too few?

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Alle wollen mehr Crossplay, Sea of Thieves will weniger

In Sea of Thieves, you will soon get to choose whether you want crossplay between Xbox One and PC or not. A new feature is coming for that.

What is new? In Sea of Thieves, the balance is being adjusted. However, in this case, not only the strength of the weapons is being adjusted but players are also given the option to decide whether they want crossplay between Xbox One and PC. So they can choose to play against each other with a controller versus keyboard and mouse.

This option will then be available to players on Xbox.

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Why is the crossplay change coming? An arena update is forthcoming for Sea of Thieves. This is particularly focused on PvP battles in the pirate adventure.

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In direct combat against each other, people with controllers often have disadvantages compared to players with keyboard and mouse.

With the optional crossplay, players do not want to be forced into a possible disadvantage. Those who want can keep the option activated and also compete with a controller against people with keyboard and mouse. Joe Neate from Rare explained this in a developer update on YouTube.

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How does the feature work? The arena in Sea of Thieves can be selected separately from the open world. These are different instances. In both game modes, you can individually choose whether crossplay is activated or not. It is possible to turn off crossplay for the PvP mode while keeping it activated in the open world.

The player base will be split into two halves: those who only play with a controller and those who want crossplay. However, you are not permanently locked into one option. You can activate or deactivate crossplay depending on your mood.

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Keyboard and mouse support coming soon to Xbox: Rare is also working on supporting keyboard and mouse as input devices for the Xbox soon.

This does not mean that you can gain an advantage in crossplay. Because the Xbox systems with mouse and keyboard will be identified by Sea of Thieves as “PC systems” and will not be matched with Xbox controller players when crossplay is turned off. This is part of the big plans with which Sea of Thieves wants to attract players to the MMO in 2019.

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The Division 2 will avoid politics, but sends political email

Political statements in a game are often a double-edged sword. Therefore, Ubisoft also stated some time ago that they want to avoid political statements with The Division 2.

What happened? The new invitation to the private beta of the online shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, which was sent via email to some players, caused surprise. In this email, it was stated “Come and see in the Private Beta what a real government shutdown looks like.” This is a clear reference to the government shutdown that had the USA in its grip in recent days.

What is the problem? Alf Condelius, CEO of the developer studio Massive Entertainment, stated last year during the Sweden Game Conference that they do not want to make political statements with The Division 2. The game is pure fiction. Political statements in a game are bad for business. However, the email was a very clear political statement.

The Division 2 Title

How did the fans react? Naturally, there were immediate discussions and criticism.

  • On the one hand, players feel fooled because there indeed was this political statement.
  • On the other hand, some players do not like it when developers make political statements in a game or when a title deals with current political situations. Such things have no place in a computer game.
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What does Ubisoft say about it? In the meantime, there is an apology from Ubisoft. The email should never have been sent out the way it was. It was a mistake. Ubisoft knows the impact of the US shutdown on many people and should not have taken this lightly.

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Some of the oldest (and best) Hearthstone cards will be nerfed

In a few days, some of the most popular and oldest cards in Hearthstone  will be nerfed. We will tell you which ones they are.

Actually, Blizzard wanted to make nerfs to cards in Hearthstone only relatively rarely. However, this is happening more frequently now, so a few balance changes appear every one to two months, mainly to slightly weaken cards that are too strong.

In line with the start of the February season, Blizzard has now revealed which adjustments will be made. A total of 5 cards will be significantly nerfed with a patch on February 5, 2019.

The Hearthstone nerfs for February 5, 2019

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Cold Blood will have its mana cost doubled. The spell for rogues will now cost 2 mana instead of 1 mana, making it more difficult to play in its combo variant. The card was a “must-have” in many decks and should now be selected with care.

Hearthstone Flammenzungentotem Nerf

The Flame Tongue Totem of shamans will also become more expensive. Instead of costing 2 mana, it will now cost 3 mana, making it much later usable at the beginning of the game. Particularly affected is the “Even Shaman,” which can only have cards with even costs in its deck, as the Flame Tongue Totem is now useless for it.

Hearthstone Gleichheit Nerf

For paladins, there is a massive nerf to the spell Equality. Previously, the spell for 2 mana ensured that the health points of all minions were set to 1. Now the cost is doubled, making Equality cost 4 mana. This makes it more expensive to use the card in combination with a Consecration or another area effect.

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The Hunter’s Mark was a guaranteed way to kill an enemy minion for 1 mana, as it set its health to 1, making it easy to remove. The mana cost will be increased, so Hunter’s Mark will now cost 2 mana.

Hearthstone Zaubersmaragd Nerf

Another nerf for the hunter concerns the Spellstone. This card originally costs 5 mana and summons 2 wolves with stats of 3/3. However, by playing traps, the card can be upgraded to summon 3 or even 4 wolves. To prevent this from happening too often at the beginning of a game, the mana cost increases to 6.

What do you think of these nerfs? Are they sensible changes that have been needed for a long time? Or is Blizzard devaluing the standard cards even further?

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Raid bosses in Pokémon GO are now significantly harder – But why?

Pokémon GO has made a significant change to its raids. The raid bosses now have more CP and are therefore much harder to defeat.

What’s new: At the start of February, Niantic not only released 17 new Pokémon, but also introduced several other changes. Raids are now significantly harder to complete than before.

We will investigate the reasons why Niantic made the raids harder and explain what this means for the players.

What has changed in the raids

What is different? The Pokémon in the raids now have new CP. Each monster now has more combat points and is therefore harder to defeat.

Each Pokémon from level 3, 4, and 5 raids now has 1.2x more stamina in raids. As a result, their CP have also been increased.

Title image Raid bosses Palkia

We will show you the current raid bosses and the changes to their CP:

  • Palkia
    • Old CP: 50019
    • New CP: 54793
  • Togetic
    • Old CP: 18671
    • New CP: 20453
  • Ursaring
    • Old CP: 27409
    • New CP: 30035
  • Absol
    • Old CP: 26262
    • New CP: 28769
  • Despotar
    • Old CP: 34323
    • New CP: 37599
Pokémon GO 1st Despotar
  • Alolan Marowak
    • Old CP: 19522
    • New CP: 21385
  • Granbull
    • Old CP: 15023
    • New CP: 16457
  • Azumarill
    • Old CP: 8989
    • New CP: 9847
  • Machamp
    • Old CP: 17990
    • New CP: 19707
  • Alakazam
    • Old CP: 21133
    • New CP: 23150

Are these Pokémon also stronger when caught? These changes only affect the Pokémon’s stats in raids. When you catch it, the Pokémon will not have any different stats than it did previously.

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What does this mean for the players? The result of this change is that raids are now harder. You will likely not be able to defeat Absol or Geowaz alone, and even level-3 raids will become significantly more challenging again.

It also remains to be seen how many people are now needed for Palkia. Whether it can still be defeated by just two people is questionable.

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Why is there this change?

This is what Niantic says: The developers did not specify a reason why they made the raids harder. They said in their announcement: “You may notice that the Pokémon you face in raid battles are now stronger and tougher.”

Pokémon GO Raids

What could be behind this? Some time ago, Niantic made the very effective attacks stronger. They dealt more damage to opponents. This made many raid bosses easier. You could even defeat level-4 raids such as Despotar and Absol alone for the first time.

In level-4 raids, there are many Pokémon that are very strong. It was therefore possible for some time to obtain very strong Pokémon without help from other trainers. This was apparently too easy for Niantic.

This is now different: In the early days of raids, level-3 raids were difficult to defeat alone. Only very strong trainers could conquer these raids. After the change, these raids were now very easy to beat. One can now assume that Niantic wants to return to those early days and make raid bosses like Machamp and Alakazam harder to access for every player again.

What do you think about this change? Do you like harder raids?

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21 things fans wish for after the launch of Anthem

Players have already expressed some wishes for the shooter Anthem, which they are also conveying to the developers. For some features, however, BioWare has not made any commitments yet and has evasively responded that they might think about it after the launch.

What is it about? The developers of Anthem have been very active on social media for some time now, keeping fans updated on the game. Players are naturally asking for features they wish to see in Anthem or that they can imagine fitting well in the world of freelancers.

While some details are quickly confirmed or denied, some fan questions are answered more evasively. These wishes, which were neither answered with “yes” nor “no,” have now been compiled on Reddit.

What features could Anthem receive?

BioWare has already confirmed that they are working on content for after the game’s launch, including cosmetic items, new creatures, and additional weather conditions. However, fans can envision even more things for Anthem.

Anthem Boss

What they wish for the Javelin and its character:

  • The ability to step into other players’ suits
  • Emblems for Javelin
  • New ultimates and abilities
  • New Javelin
  • “Crazy” sci-fi or alien weapons
  • The ability to customize the lights on the suits and the color of the thrusters
  • Change the appearance of their character after creation
  • Bows, because they have already worked very well in Destiny 2
  • The ability to change the build of their Javelin during a mission

Additionally, players wish for features that they have seen in other RPGs or loot games: Statistics, DPS meters, and protection against duplicate random drops.

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Moreover, they wish for some practical general features for Anthem:

  • Cross-platform and shared progress between platforms
  • More difficulty levels
  • An indicator for the ultimates of team members
  • The ability to re-roll their equipment
  • Photo mode
  • Waypoints in freeplay
  • Inspect other players
  • 60 FPS and a slider for field of view on console

A PvP mode is also frequently desired. BioWare wants to wait for player feedback before deciding whether to implement a competitive multiplayer mode. However, the community is divided over PvP, as there are some players who are glad that the mode is not available at launch.

You can get a glimpse of the game in the Open Demo:

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Fallout 76: The hotfix is here and this is how the developers respond to patch 5

Actually, the Fallout 76 hotfix for the poorly received Patch 5 was supposed to be applied later, but Bethesda has now released it early.

The hotfix is here!

What does the hotfix fix? The hotfix, which went live last night, fixes the following issues:

  • The weight of the hair clippers has been reduced back to 0.001.
  • It is now possible to use large amounts of junk for crafting and repairing.
  • (Known) blueprints/recipes are no longer displayed across characters.
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What caused the issues? Bethesda explains that a mistake occurred during the merging of two build versions of the game, which reintroduced issues that were supposed to be fixed. Additionally, there was a problem with the user interface that came into the game with Patch 5. Alongside the mentioned points, there was also criticism of some other changes introduced by the patch. Bethesda provides explanations for this:

  • The ability to obtain the plans for the Ultracite Power Armor at Taggerdy’s Terminal was introduced because many players had deleted or lost it after the fight against the Queen of the Scorchbeasts.
  • Further balancing adjustments are planned for energy weapons and non-legendary weapons. The current changes have not been well received and the team agrees.
  • Changes to the perks, especially in combination with the mods, had to be introduced to ensure better balance in card selection. More adjustments are planned for this.
  • The prices for vendor plans have been increased because they no longer appear as rarely but are still meant to be something special.
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Community is satisfied with the hotfix

What about the “Known Issues” list? Bethesda states that the release of the “Known Issues” list is delayed because the team is still gathering the necessary information. However, players should not expect to find every detail in this list. The list is supposed to be kept up to date.

How is the community reacting? So far, the reactions to the changes are generally positive. Players are happy that everything is back to “normal.” However, there has been little change in the tense overall atmosphere due to the overall situation.

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