Because there are currently problems in the Safari Zone in Dortmund at Pokémon GO, trainers can also make great discoveries in the city.
What happened? This weekend on June 30 and July 1, the Safari Zone is running in Westfalenpark Dortmund. Unfortunately, there are significant issues with crashes and connection errors.
What should trainers do now? It is advised to go into the city and play there. Some rewards are also active there.
Corasonn and 2KM Eggs distributed in the city
Server problems cause frustration: Since this morning, there have been server issues in Pokémon GO. Some players cannot even get into the game and cannot participate in the Safari in Westfalenpark Dortmund. This is causing frustrated players in the community.
Niantic’s contingency plan: The developers are aware of the problems and are informing trainers via social media. Niantic states: Now even more Pokémon are appearing in the city of Dortmund. Those who traveled to Dortmund for the Safari Zone should rather explore the city than go to Westfalenpark. There are capacity issues there.
The 2KM Eggs are also available in the city: A feature of the Safari Zone is special 2KM Eggs from which rare monsters hatch. These were originally supposed to be available only in Westfalenpark by spinning the Photo Discs. However, they can now also be obtained across Dortmund during the Safari Zone.
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Bad memories: At the Pokémon GO Fest in 2017, there were also problems. The 1st birthday of Pokémon GO was celebrated in Chicago, and many trainers traveled there specifically. Then they realized that they could not log in. Connection issues.
Replacement in the city: Trainers report on social media that playing outside of the Safari Zone is worthwhile. Trainer Derausmwaldkam posted this screenshot on Reddit and writes: “Dortmund, City Center. No reason to visit the park where the game doesn’t work.” As you can see, Corasonn can also be found more frequently in the city. Niantic increased the spawns of the rare Pokémon outside the Safari Zone.
YouTuber Reversal shows a screenshot and explains that the game works perfectly outside the Safari Zone.
Possible cause found: For some trainers, the Pokémon GO app crashes. The game crashes. The reason for this may be the use of the item “Smoke”. This is not yet completely clarified and is only a suspicion.
At least many trainers report these crashes, who previously used smoke.
The OpenAI bots are considered a significant step for artificial intelligence even by Bill Gates. They managed to defeat DOTA 2 players in a team.
A few days ago, we reported that a team consisting of artificial intelligences had managed to outsmart players of DOTA 2. Now Bill Gates has also spoken out. He views this achievement of AI as “a major milestone in the development of artificial intelligences”.
What did Bill Gates say? According to Gates, the success of the bots in Dota 2 is “a big deal, because their victory required teamwork and collaboration – a major milestone in efforts to advance artificial intelligences.” Most AIs so far operate alone and do not rely on other “partners” – integrating this is a big step.
Later, Gates added that “this is just one of many fascinating projects he has seen from OpenAI. They are working to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from artificial intelligence.”
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In the eyes of many players, the bots for Dota 2 were not a special spectacle. Although they successfully stood up against their opponents in some rounds, those were amateurs. Additionally, the played matches were subject to numerous restrictions. For example, the heroes to be played were strictly specified (they had to be mirror matches) and certain items, such as wards, were not allowed to be used. For some players, that was “no longer DOTA 2”.
How do you see the development of AIs that learn independently, communicate with each other, and coordinate? A fascinating development that will benefit us all? Or just the first step into a dark future we know from sci-fi movies?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Does a The Elder Scrolls game fit in your pocket? With TES: Blades, Bethesda aims to prove this. The role-playing game is supposed to have as much depth as a regular RPG in the series – even with multiplayer elements but without overshadowing the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.
The Elder Scrolls on the go
Tamriel in your pocket. With The Elder Scrolls Blades, the developer studio Bethesda pursues a grand goal: the developers want to create a deep role-playing experience that is worthy of a “regular” TES installment. They want to present this to players as a mobile game.
However, many think of mobile games as simplified gaming experiences or small games for quick play. Even Fallout Shelter from Bethesda is more of a small, nice game for breaks, but could never compare to a “real” entry in the Fallout series. However, what Bethesda showed about TES: Blades at E3 goes far beyond what is generally understood as a mobile game.
A real RPG: TES: Blades is a role-playing game that offers elements typical for the series:
Epic Story – In The Elder Scrolls: Blades, you take on the role of a “Blade,” one of the top agents of the Empire. You return home from exile only to discover that your hometown has been destroyed. Throughout the story, in which you aim to restore your reputation, you will travel through many dungeons and fight cruel enemies. Additionally, it is your task to rebuild your city.
Character Development – You develop your hero based on skills, similar to how it’s done in the main series. You will acquire increasingly powerful equipment throughout your adventures. This makes you stronger.
Exploration – Throughout the adventures, you explore many mystical places, including mysterious and dark dungeons, as well as enchanted forests, ruins, and more. There, you will find treasures like gold that you can use to purchase new equipment.
Quests – You will receive new quests regularly in your city that will lead you to dangerous places. As you explore these, you will find sinister creatures to fight against. Quests advance the game’s story.
Combat and City Building
Combat without movement. The combat will feel a bit unusual and will likely require some adjustment. While you freely explore the environments, that freedom of movement ceases during battles. In confrontations, you will be more focused on surviving and winning.
While your hero remains rooted during a fight, you touch the touchscreen to charge your attack. A circle fills up, and once it is “full,” you release it, and the attack is executed automatically. You can decide where to hit your opponent. Additionally, power attacks and combos can be executed.
During battles, you will also use powerful skills and even cast spells. It is essential to keep an eye on the health, stamina, and magic status bars.
Build your city. It is not only your task to explore dungeons and dark forests, as well as to fight monsters. You will also receive the responsibility and control over a city that you will need to develop over time. It is even possible to invite other players to your city or visit your friends’ cities.
You determine how your city will look and which buildings you will upgrade. This way, you will gradually unlock new NPCs, who will then have additional quests for you.
Story, Endless Play, PvP
Multiple game modes. TES: Blades offers you the opportunity to play in several modes:
Arena – In the arena, you challenge other players to 1v1 PvP duels.
Town – The main game. Your task is to build and develop a city while exploring dungeons and other areas. You will fight against monsters and proceed with the story.
Abyss – This is an endless dungeon with procedurally generated levels, where you fight against waves of enemies and must survive as long as possible.
Impressive visuals. What was shown of TES: Blades at E3 is quite astonishing for a mobile game. The 3D graphics do not appear significantly worse than those of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
In the dungeons, atmospheric lighting effects create a spooky atmosphere. The enemies are depicted in detail, just like the showcased outdoor area with beautiful landscapes. Graphically, players can expect an extraordinary experience.
Portrait or landscape mode. One of the cool features of TES: Blades is the option to play not only in a widescreen format when you hold your phone horizontally. You can also play in portrait mode. The view, UI, and all elements will adjust accordingly. This way, Blades should be playable with one hand, convenient if you want to eat something or need your hand for other things.
When is the release and how much does the game cost?
Release not only for smartphones. Bethesda plans to release TES: Blades not only for smartphones but also for PC and “as many other platforms as possible“. The game is even planned for VR systems. However, it will initially launch on mobile. Adapting controls and the UI will likely be necessary for other platforms.
Especially interesting: Bethesda wants to make crossplay possible. So if you are playing on your phone on the bus and challenge another player in the arena, it could be that they are playing on a PC or with a VR headset.
When does it come out and how much does it cost? The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be released this fall as a free-to-play game for Android and iOS devices. Bethesda will announce a specific date later. The other versions for PC, console, and VR are expected to follow at a later date.
In-game shop and premium currency? Bethesda has not yet discussed monetization. However, it is expected that TES: Blades will have some kind of in-game shop with premium currency.
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The time to say goodbye has come. We tell you which content in World of Warcraft will disappear – as Battle for Azeroth is just around the corner.
The next expansion for World of Warcraft is not far away. Meanwhile, the download of Patch 8.0 has already been initiated, marking the start of Battle for Azeroth. But that also means we have to say goodbye to a lot of content. Certain achievements and mounts will no longer be available. Entire professions are being removed, and artifact weapons are also on the chopping block.
What disappears with the WoW Pre-Patch 8.0.1
Release date: (expected) July 18, 2018
PvP Servers
PvP servers in World of Warcraft have become obsolete. Once the patch is active, there will only be “Normal” and “Roleplay” servers in the future. However, this does not mean that there is no longer any PvP in the open world. Instead, all players on all servers will have the option to opt into the “War Mode” in their capital city. They will then be shifted into a phase where only other players interested in PvP are present. Players can toggle the War Mode on and off at their discretion, but this can only be done in a capital city.
The abilities of the artifact weapon
With Patch 8.0, the instability of your artifact weapon is too strong and it loses its powers. From then on, it will no longer be possible to use your special artifact ability (such as the phoenix for fire mages or the void siphon for shadow priests). At the same time, all passive bonuses, i.e., the traits, will also be completely disabled. However, your artifact weapon will continue to benefit from equipped relics that increase the pure item level. Therefore, the weapon will still be the best option during the transition period.
Antorus Achievements for Argus
Once the pre-patch is deployed, two achievements will be lost forever, related to defeating Argus, the Unmaker in Antorus, the Burning Throne.
Ahead of its Time: Argus, the Unmaker (heroic)
Top Performer: Argus, the Unmaker (mythic)
Both achievements will no longer be available once the pre-patch goes live. So if you want as many achievements as possible, you should give your guild a nudge to go all out in the final weeks!
First Aid and the “Field Medic” Title
As the profession “First Aid” is being removed, all achievements related to it will no longer be available in the game. This also means that the title “Field Medic”, which was introduced with Legion, can no longer be obtained! If you want to snag this, you’ll need to work hard. The requirements and how to approach it effectively are covered in detail in this guide:
If you have accumulated many pet charms over the expansion, you should use them quickly to exchange for level-up stones. Because with the pre-patch, there will be a new pet currency that will be used for all “permanently meaningful items” – that is, all pet rewards that provide level-ups or improve the quality of a pet. However, you can still use the old charms to purchase toy rewards from Legion, such as the illusion mirror, which transforms the user into their pet.
What disappears with the release of WoW: Battle for Azeroth
Release date: August 14, 2018
Purple Spellwing
If you want to have the particularly cool mount “Purple Spellwing”, you will also have to put in some effort. With the release of Battle for Azeroth, it will no longer be possible to obtain this mount. You get the quest and thus the mount guaranteed after defeating Argus, the Unmaker on Heroic or Mythic. Many guilds “sell” this achievement these days. So if you have the necessary gold, you can buy into an appropriate group.
Even though many things will disappear permanently, there is still time to get some of the rewards. What they are and how to go about it, we have addressed in this article:
The developers of Revelation Online are working on a new improved version of the city of Sulan. In a Q&A, the producer of the Chinese MMORPG spoke about the updates coming in the near future.
In addition to the purely graphic upgrades, Sulan, one of the three major cities in Revelation, will also receive new systems and features.
You can watch a trailer for this here:
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First, the basics: The update for New Sulan will, however, not be at the same level as the more advanced Chinese version of Revelation Online. Currently, the development team is aiming to implement the “base version” of the new city.
This version will have new features and systems, but for example, the 5V5 PvP MOBA mode will not be included at the release.
New Sulan is expected to go online before the end of summer and will run stably for some time before additional features are gradually introduced.
Information about which features will be available with the first update of the city will come in the near future.
Capcom announced the Grand Summer Twilight Festival in Monster Hunter World. The event will likely run similarly to the Spring Blossom Festival.
When is the Summer Twilight Festival? From July 13, 2018, to July 26, 2018. The event will last about two weeks.
During the event, almost all previously released event quests will be available: Just like during the Spring Blossom Festival, you will be able to play almost all event quests. This means you have two weeks to farm the special rewards from the quests. This ranges from gold crowns to special armor like Aloy and hero and warrior streamstones, which you need for augmenting.
There was a similar event in Monster Hunter World during spring. The gathering place was covered in a sea of flowers, and there were corresponding outfits for Palico, hunters, and Poogie.
New quests and outfits during the Summer Twilight Festival
New events and special outfits: New events await you that were specifically designed for the Summer Twilight Festival. So you can expect that there will again be a new event armor to acquire. The Skystrider will be beautifully adorned, and there are new outfits for Poogie and the wild expert.
There are supposed to be special surprises: Capcom also pointed out that the daily login bonus, the limited-time bounties, and other aspects in the game will hold special surprises. During the Spring Blossom Festival, there were daily bounties instead of weekly ones. Whether this will also be the case for the Summer Festival remains to be seen.
Summer Twilight Festival is perfect for newcomers
Not been in Monster Hunter World for long? If you are new to the game, the Summer Twilight Festival is the perfect opportunity for you. Because you have the chance to catch up on almost all previously missed content.
The Behemoth
Behemoth for the summer festival? The Behemoth will be the next DLC monster coming to Monster Hunter World. The monster comes from the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Capcom announced that they would demonstrate gameplay of the Behemoth for the first time in a livestream on July 15. That is two days after the start of the Summer Festival.
It is quite possible that the creature will come into the game at that time. However, this is speculative.
A good soundtrack greatly contributes to the atmosphere of an MMORPG. Some songs stand out and tell their own story. We present some of these to you.
World of Warcraft and the Final Fantasy series are known for their excellent musical accompaniment. However, there are more games with special songs that we want to introduce you to. One soundtrack per game applies.
Guild Wars 2 – Fear Not This Night
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This is about: Fear Not This Night is a song of hope. It is sung by the Pale Tree, the mother of all Sylvari. Fear Not This Night is about the desire to defeat the Elder Dragons, whose mere existence poses a threat to the world.
Zhaitan, the main antagonist in the personal story, caused the Pale Tree to be attacked. Thanks to the heroic intervention of the player, the death of the Mother Tree was prevented. Shortly thereafter, a second Elder Dragon, Mordremoth, attempted to control the Sylvari.
This is where it plays: During the campaign, the song plays multiple times in its instrumental version. The full version can be experienced in the final mission “Triumph or Death”.
Who composed it? Jeremy Soule is responsible for the music in Guild Wars and also for the soundtrack of The Elder Scrolls series. The singer is Asja Kadric.
Lord of the Rings Online – Lothlorien, The Golden Wood
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This is about: Lothlórien is located at the edge of the dark mines of Moria. The Elven forest radiates bright and luminous. Thanks to Galadriel’s ring, Lothlórien remained protected. The surrounding forests were not so lucky, suffering significant damage.
This is where it plays: After the player has traversed the dangerous areas of Moria, they find themselves in the Golden Wood. Here, the soundtrack also awaits them.
Who composed it? Chance Thomas is the composer behind Lord of the Rings Online. For the 1998 release Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire, he created one of the first live orchestral scores for a video game.
Final Fantasy XIV – Dragonsong
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This is about: Dragonsong revolves around the relationship of two characters. It is disputed within the community exactly who they are. One theory suggests the Elezen Shiva from Ishgard and the dragon Hraesvalgr, who fell in love with each other.
To be eternally connected, Shiva asked the dragon to be consumed by him. In doing so, their souls would be forever together. For this reason, Hraesvalgr did not participate in the later Dragon Wars against Ishgard.
This is where it plays: Throughout the campaign, the player convinces the dragon to help Ishgard. Hraesvalgr then turns against his brother Nidhogg, the driving force behind the Dragon Wars. After Nidhogg defeats Hraesvalgr in “Eye to Eye with Nidhogg”, the song plays.
Who composed it? Nobuo Uematsu is responsible for the Final Fantasy series, who has also performed in Germany with his own band. He personally requested Susan Calloway as the singer for Dragonsong.
World of Warcraft – Nightsong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G6FfKXvZX8
This is about: Nightsong is sung in Darnassian, the mother tongue of the night elves. This makes the translation and understanding of the song more difficult and speculative. Nightsong seems to honor the glory of Azshara and that Elune is always with them.
Queen Azshara ruled over the elves thousands of years ago, until she was corrupted and became the queen of the Naga. Elune is the goddess of the moon, from the perspective of the night elves, she protects all living beings and uses her calming influence to avoid conflicts between them.
This is where it plays: Nightsong plays at various locations, particularly in places affecting the night elves, such as the Ashenvale. The song is already several years old, but also appears in World of Warcraft: Legion. In Val’sharah, it plays during a later encounter at the Temple of Elune.
Who composed it? Responsible is Neal Acree, who has composed soundtracks for all Blizzard games. The same goes for the singer Laurie Ann Haus, who sang not only for World of Warcraft but also for Starcraft 2.
Are you tired of the monotonous grind in group activities? Then you can spice things up by scanning some objects and easily snag a few extra faction tokens in Destiny 2.
The 2nd Faction Rally of Season 3 is currently underway. Numerous Guardians are grinding tirelessly for faction tokens to rank up with the faction of their choice. This is the way to obtain armor ornaments and the coveted masterwork catalysts.
If you want to farm tokens efficiently, you must prepare for a rather monotonous grind. However, if you’re looking for a bit of variety in your token hunt, you can also earn extra faction tokens by scanning some objects.
The 4 scannable objects of the Faction Rally – Here’s where to find them
There are a total of four scannable faction objects placed throughout the world of Destiny 2. The locations change from event to event.
Each object grants you 5 faction tokens after scanning. This allows you to earn a maximum of 20 faction tokens per character during a group event, and up to a total of 60 faction tokens per account.
The Faction Scannables can be found in the following locations during the 2nd Faction Rally of Season 3:
EDZ on Earth: Lost Sector “Widow’s Walk”
Titan: Lost Sector “Methane Flush”
Nessus: Lost Sector “The Throne World”
Io: Lost Sector “Aphix Containment”
Until the weekly reset next Tuesday, July 3, 2018, you have time to scan the faction objects. In the following video, you can see the exact locations and the corresponding route to the objects:
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In Fortnite, the new mode “Playground” with respawn was only briefly online on Wednesday. It was actually supposed to return on Friday. But that won’t happen: When will the Playground come back?
When can we access the Playground in Fortnite? According to the latest information from Epic, the Playground will return, but there won’t be anything new this weekend. Players are expected to be able to access the “Playground” again next week. The Playground will remain closed this weekend.
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Is there a specific date? No, there isn’t. It is only mentioned as “next week” – that is, the week of July 2nd to July 8th. However, more information should be available on Monday.
Update: Apparently, the developers are getting closer to a solution. At least, according to a Twitter message, things seem to be looking good. However, there is still a lot to test.
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This is the Playground: The Playground is supposed to be a mode where players can mess around in teams or solo and try everything out. A match lasts for one hour. If you die, you simply respawn. Fortnite is otherwise a fast and ruthless game. In the Playground, people should have the opportunity to test the game mechanics: They can work on building or practice their automation.
What is the problem? There are apparently matchmaking issues. The mode was newly introduced on Wednesday but was disabled shortly after. Since then, Epic Games has been working to reopen the Playground, but it seems they are not succeeding. Epic wants to work hard this weekend to get the mode ready. In the meantime, there have been new dates provided for when the mode should work again, but all were not met.
Responsible for long server downtime even before release
The mode had problems even before release: It could be that the difficulties with Playground are related to the failure of a planned database switch. In early June, Epic experienced repeated server outages as they wanted to switch important systems. This led to patches arriving over three consecutive days with sometimes longer downtimes. The database upgrade was supposed to help Fortnite cope with the booming player numbers and manage experimental game modes.
The database is probably causing problems: However, the database upgrade was not successful, and Epic had to revert the Fortnite database to the old system. Epic wanted to conduct this database upgrade to allow a mode like “Playground” in Fortnite. Ultimately, they decided to postpone the database upgrade and continue with the old “temporary” solution – this could now cause problems. We should learn more on Monday when Epic provides insight into the technical difficulties behind Fortnite.
This weekend, there is a lot happening in Fortnite:
With “Wrecking Ball” Hammond, Overwatch has received its 28th hero. The hamster in his ball mech brings considerable excitement both in the game and in the community.
Hammond provides entertainment: More and more videos and clips are appearing on Twitch, Reddit, and Twitter featuring Wrecking Ball. Fans of Overwatch seem to have great joy with the hamster – and are diligently making memes.
Warning! You may receive heavy earworms from “Hamtaro” or Miley Cyrus if you continue reading – no guarantee is given for the preservation of the laughter drive.
The Overwatch community supports the new hero in various posts like few other new releases before. The videos and gifs range from funny situations in the game to informative tips on how to deal with Hammond, as well as compilations and memes.
Funny scenes: Especially popular are videos in which players have found ways to slightly deviate Wrecking Ball’s abilities from their purpose and create funny scenes. Wrecking Ball’s grappling hook is particularly predisposed for mischief.
Funny and useful: Some positions on Overwatch maps obviously lend themselves to having Wrecking Ball endlessly fly around in circles with his grappling hook. This not only looks funny but is also useful – it keeps enemies at bay.
Useful Tips for Hammond
Flanking with Hammond: Some players who use the PTR more for testing and trying out the new hero enjoy sharing their new insights with the community. Many videos already show how Hammond’s abilities can be used in certain situations – such as for flanking.
Tips on the correct use of Hammond’s abilities are also circulating. In the right combination, the cute hamster can become a true killing machine.
Battle Balls: Some Hammond fans have also already come up with new game modes with custom rules. A game mode against each other called “Battle Balls” allows Hammonds to roll over each other with reduced hit points on deathmatch maps.
Almost like Peter Parker: A time filler aimed more at solo players is the “Spiderman” mode – in which Hammond can swing around the city with reduced cooldowns.
Memes about Hammond
I came in like Wrecking Ball: The hamster named “Wrecking Ball” also provides a great template for memes of all kinds. His name’s template is often used to compare to the song of the same name by Miley Cyrus.
Hammond Animation: Finally, completely absurd dubbings and homemade animations also make their way into the popular sections. A Reddit user has stylized Hammond’s weapons.
Is Pokémon GO down? The game data cannot be retrieved from the server, many trainers cannot get in.
What is happening? Currently, many Pokémon GO trainers are experiencing issues with the game. They cannot log in or perform any actions within the game.
High player influx: At 9:00 AM German time, the Safari Zone in Pokémon GO started on Saturday. Now, about 1.5 hours later, the many players may be causing the server issues.
Pokémon GO Server Issues
Server overloaded: Many trainers were looking forward to the Safari Zone in Dortmund. Rare creatures like Corsola and Unown are now spawning in and around Westfalenpark. This large event attracted many players. And that might be too much for the servers of Pokémon GO.
Trainers’ complaints: Complaints from players who cannot access the game are currently piling up on social networks. The issues seem to occur almost exclusively in Dortmund at the Safari Zone, as initial reports suggest.
The issues were finally resolved by the evening of June 30:
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Today, a Safari Zone event from Pokémon GO is taking place in Dortmund’s Westfalenpark. You can find the most important information about it here.
The city of Dortmund, in cooperation with Pokémon GO developer Niantic, is hosting a huge Safari Zone for you this summer. This means you can find Pokémon in Dortmund that are otherwise rare in Europe. There will also be an event in the large Westfalenpark.
Safari Zone 2018 in Dortmund – What is it about?
When? Niantic is hosting a Safari event in Dortmund on the weekend of Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, July 1.
Saturday, June 30, 2018; 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 1, 2018; 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where? The event takes place in Westfalenpark in Dortmund (in North Rhine-Westphalia). This is in the west of Germany. On the official website of Westfalenpark, there is a travel description for you – or directly via Google Maps. The park is located near the city center, the Westfalenhallen, and the Signal Iduna Park. The park is easily accessible on foot from the main train station – it would take about half an hour. PokéStops with the “Pokémon GO Safari Zone” logo will show you the way to the park.
Corasonn and Icognito on site – Safari event
What will happen? The Safari Zone in Westfalenpark offers trainers the opportunity to catch many Pokémon that have been “rarely sighted in Europe before.”
Regional Pokémon 2018: Niantic confirmed that you can catch Corasonn in Germany during the event. In addition, Icognito will appear in the forms D-O-R-T-M-U-N.
Special 2KM Eggs: Special 2 Kilometer eggs will be distributed at PokéStops. At past events, they contained rare Pokémon that usually hatch from 10 KM eggs.
Additionally, in-game activities with special Pokémon will take place throughout the entire Dortmund area. This is meant to give trainers the opportunity to explore the cultural history of the city.
Does it cost anything? No, anyone who wants to participate in the Safari Zone event in Westfalenpark does not have to pay anything.
Do you need to register? No, you do not need to register. There will be no tickets for the Safari Zone in Dortmund.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space is there in the park? With an area of 70 hectares, Westfalenpark is one of the largest inner-city parks in Europe.
Where are the entrances to Westfalenpark? The park has a total of seven entrances, all of which will be open on that day. The main entrances are “Ruhrallee” and “Kaiserhain”. You can find a park overview here on the official website.
Is there Wi-Fi?What is the network coverage like? Niantic is currently working on a solid and complete mobile and Wi-Fi network coverage.
Can you park nearby? There are thousands of parking spaces around the park. Many of them are private and must be paid for. If possible, it’s better to travel by public transport.
We have already received many disappointed trainers on social media, who are unable to attend the event in Dortmund for various reasons. Some cannot due to health issues, while others find the journey too far or the travel costs too high. But Niantic has also thought of this.
Source: PokeWiki
In-game activities and global challenges: Trainers who cannot be on-site during the live Pokémon GO summer events will not go empty-handed. A variety of in-game activities and global challenges will take place.
The catch challenge for Dortmund has already started and may reward more experience points and provide a legendary Pokémon in shiny form as a great bonus. Here are the challenges for the Safari Zone in Dortmund.
In The Division today, on 30.6., the big vendor reset is happening. We present you items from the vendors that are particularly worthwhile.
Every week on the night from Friday to Saturday, the vendor reset takes place. The offerings of all shops are randomly rolled again. Agents are always hoping for weapons with good talents.
So that you don’t have to visit all the vendors, we have our summary of the best offers for you. These are our recommendations.
Recommended Weapons Since 30.6.
DZ 5th Ave: PP-19 with Careful, Destructive, and Accelerated. Good submachine gun for PvE with medium gear score. Instead of Careful, we recommend Deadly, Responsive,
E 46th St: M1911 Tactical with Expert and Cool-Headed. If you need a pistol with good talents. Cool-Headed helps reduce your cooldown.
The Mods After the Vendor Reset
Vendors in the Dark Zone:
E 31st St: Performance Mod with Support Station Healing Speed (+5%)
E 42nd St: Short Grip with Crit Damage (18%), Reload Speed, and Precision
DZ05: SR-7 Suppressor with Crit Damage (19%), Optimal Range, Stability, and Reduced Threat
Vendors in the PvE Zone:
Southpaw: Firearms Mod (256) with Skill Haste
The Ward: Performance Mod with Pulse Generator Crit Chance (2%)
The Ward: Purple Firearms Mod (204) with Damage Against Elites (3%)
Camp Hudson: Performance Mod with Ballistic Shield Damage
Terminal: Ti-RANT Suppressor with Crit Chance (7%), Precision, Headshot Damage, and Reduced Threat
The Offer from the Special Blueprint Vendors
The vendor in the Terminal brings blueprints of these items:
You have the chance to catch Shiny Articuno if the global challenges for the Safari Zone in Dortmund are completed in Pokémon GO.
What has started? Today, on June 30th, is the first day of the Safari Zone in Dortmund. It will also run tomorrow, on July 1st. At the same time, the global challenges started in the morning of June 30th, which are to be solved during the Safari Zone.
These are the rewards: If different regions around the world meet their challenge goals, XP bonuses will be unlocked. If all regions manage to fulfill their goals, there will be Articuno Day with a chance to catch Shiny Articuno.
Safari Zone Dortmund: Global Catching
Two days to go: The Safari Zone in Dortmund is running today (Saturday, June 30th) and tomorrow (Sunday, July 1st). During this time you can solve the global catching challenges.
These are the challenges:
Trainers in Dortmund during the Safari Zone must complete 100,000 research tasks
This unlocks increased catching XP (presumably double)
Trainers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa must collectively complete 5,000,000 research tasks
This will unlock increased raid XP (also presumably double)
Trainers in America must also complete 5,000,000 research tasks
This will unlock increased egg-hatching XP (presumably double)
Trainers in the Asia-Pacific region must also complete 5,000,000 research tasks
This will make lucky eggs last up to 1 hour
When will the bonuses be unlocked? The XP bonuses will be active the day after the Safari Zone, starting July 2nd.
How long are the bonuses active? The rewards last for one week and will be available until July 9th.
Shiny Articuno – the Articuno Day in Pokémon GO
What is the special bonus? If the Safari Zone challenge is completed in all regions, trainers around the world will receive an additional bonus. There will be 5 free raid passes for Articuno Day upon the first spin of a gym’s photo disc.
The Articuno Day: On Saturday, July 7th, the special bonus will be unlocked. Then there will be an Articuno event for 3 hours. The legendary ice bird will appear in raid battles worldwide.
Shiny Articuno: As Niantic reveals, there is even a chance to encounter Shiny Articuno. However, they did not disclose how high this chance will be.
Other legendary Shinies? It is possible that the bonuses from the other global challenges in Pokémon GO will provide Shiny Moltres or Shiny Zapdos as rewards.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) is particularly interesting this weekend! There is double XP this double XP weekend, and you can still catch up on the challenges from the past weeks. And the rocket will launch too!
Welcome to the double XP weekend: The double XP weekend takes place this weekend starting now and running until July 2, 2018, at 9:00 AM. You earn 100 percent more experience points for all actions in addition to the usual bonuses from Season Pass and Team Boost.
So you level up in your Season level faster. This way, you can primarily unlock the coveted upgrades for the Carbide and Omega skins, as these are only available through the Season level.
More fun with double XP!
Optimal for completing the Battle Pass: Additionally, there are the levels you can earn in the Battle Pass. Each level in the Season Level gives points for the Battle Pass, and once you have ten of them, you get another level and goodies.
9 weeks full of challenges! If you were planning to complete the missing weekly tasks just before the end of Season 4, now is the perfect time. All challenges are now in the game except for the final week 10. And with double XP, it’s even more worthwhile to tackle the challenges!
There will probably be a fireworks show on Saturday: The prospect of double XP should attract a good number of players to the servers. But Epic is also offering another spectacle: The rocket could launch on Saturday at 7:30 PM!
At least the countdown, which has been visible all over the game since Wednesday, points to this date and time. Something will definitely happen. Perhaps the map will change again, or there will be a completely new map?
Rocket launch officially confirmed for Saturday!
Update 8:44 PM: The rocket launch has now been officially confirmed! The in-game message in the English client clearly states: Be in a game at 7:30 PM – a one-time experience awaits you. All information about the launch on Saturday can be read here:
Creative Mode under repair: With a bit of luck, the new Creative Mode could also be found back in Fortnite. The developers had to remove the mode shortly after its implementation.
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In Pokémon GO there is a bug with the friend level – for some trainers, it does not increase. Why?
The friends feature: For a few days now, trainers in Pokémon GO can use the friends feature to connect with other players virtually. You send each other a friendship request and can increase the friend level together when connected.
The problem: For some players, the level does not increase as intended. Sometimes nothing happens at all, sometimes only one of the two players sees it. This is a bug – it should not work like this.
Problems with the friends feature in Pokémon GO
Status not updating correctly: In social networks, you can frequently read about trainers whose friendship status does not update correctly. Friendships in Pokémon GO are divided into different levels. Normally, actions in the game, like sending gifts, should regularly improve the status with experience points.
A possible workaround was published by Reddit user KittehForce. The trainer suggests that you and your buddy decide who only opens gifts and who only sends them. Because the problem occurs when trainers alternate between opening or sending gifts.
New friendship level sometimes counts: If one of your friends levels up in your friendship level, this status is sometimes updated for both players. But there is no guarantee of that either. As trainer mythrellas writes on Reddit, the superfriend status was only displayed on one account for him.
Niantic is working on it: This problem is frustrating for many players because they would like to increase the friendship status with other trainers. Sure, it also gives rewards. The developers at Niantic are aware of the issue and are working on a solution. However, how long this will take is uncertain.
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The developers say: As a possible solution for the issues, you should complete more activities with your friends. This could allow experience points to be credited as planned.
As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur is back again today.Where is the Agent of the Nine, and what items does he have for sale? Here are the location and inventory on June 29.
Alongside the Forsaken expansion, this week is dominated by the second faction rally of Season 3. Guardians continue their hunt for armor ornaments and the coveted masterwork catalysts or are already grinding for the next one. All the info about the current group fight can be found here: The 2nd faction rally of Season 3 is live – All info
And already today, on June 29, the mysterious Agent of the Nine makes his appearance in the Destiny universe again. Let’s welcome Xur together. What does the noodle face have for us this time?
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on June 29 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
When does Xur arrive?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 p.m. He then selects a quiet spot on a planet or moon of his choice, from where he can unobtrusively bring his goods to the Guardians. You have time until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he disappears again without a trace.
Where is Xur? You can find him at this location today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle down for the weekend. This time, he sets up his stand in the wilderness of Nessus.
Offer and Inventory of Xur
Weapon: Wardcliff Coil – Rocket Launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
Hunter: Lucky Raspberry – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Titan: One-Eyed Mask – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards
Warlock: Ophidian Aspect – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Fate Engram: 97 Legendary Shards
Three of Coins: 31 Legendary Shards
Xur also has the challenge card “Five of Swords.” This card is free. It upgrades your rare Nightfall challenge card to a legendary challenge card. This way, you can activate a scorching modifier, an advantage/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages.
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also starts on Friday evening at 7 p.m. The Trials end with the weekly reset on the following Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Map: Radiant Cliffs
Mode: Countdown
After the release of the Warmind expansion, new rewards can be earned in the Trials of the Nine.
There are three new weapons:
The kinetic submachine gun “Cease and Desist”
The energy scout rifle “Demanding Behavior”
The shotgun “Opposition”
Additionally, there is a new Ghost shell, a new Sparrow, a new ship, and a new shader. However, there are no new armor ornaments for the Trials sets in Season 3.
By the way: With the next update 1.2.3 on July 17, 9 more reworked armor exotics will come into play. Until then, you have the chance to complete your exotic collection at Xur if you are missing some examples.
The Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 brings some long-awaited features that fans have been longing for. With the launch of the autumn add-on, the Collections – that is, the collections – will also be introduced. This allows previously found items to be reproduced, among other things. However, this feature has a catch.
While there were already some details about the Collections during the flood of information at E3, many questions about their scope and function remained unanswered. In the latest TWaB blog, Bungie now provided a closer look at what Guardians can expect from the Collections with Forsaken starting September 4, 2018.
The Collections in Destiny 2 – Like kiosks, but with a catch
Familiar system: For those familiar with the kiosks from Destiny 1, the Collections in Destiny 2 will seem familiar. Both features are similar in function. In exchange for certain materials or Glimmer, items already acquired can be drawn again from the collection.
The improvement: However, the Collections are somewhat more extensive in their function, showing not only already acquired items but also information and tips on the location or potential source of still missing items. But what exactly do they encompass? And how does the extraction of items from the collection work? These and several other questions have now been answered by the developers.
Which Year 1 items are tracked in the Collections?
The Collections include all weapons, armor pieces, ghosts, ships, Sparrows, emblems, and shaders that were available in the first year of Destiny 2.
Are items tracked that were dismantled before Forsaken?
Items that are currently in your inventory can be dismantled without any issues. Starting in September, you will find them in your collection. Consumables are excluded from this.
What about items that were already dismantled?
The Collections track all intended items that you had in your inventory or vault since the release of the Warmind DLC. Items that were dismantled before May 8, 2018, will not appear in the Collections – unless you received them again afterward.
Which Year 2 items are included in the collection?
The same ones as in Year 1, with the exception of all legendary random roll weapons and armor from Year 2. These are disabled in the Collections and cannot be drawn again from them.
However, Bungie is not satisfied with this approach and is therefore working on a permanent solution for storing the exact perk rolls of respective random roll items in your Collections.
What costs are involved in reproducing items from the collection?
The costs for item recovery are still being refined. More information will follow at a later date.
In general: If there are Glimmer when dismantling a shader, it will also cost Glimmer to reproduce it. If the shader comes from Eververse and crumbles into Glimmer dust when dismantled, then it will also cost Glimmer dust to recover it. This pattern applies to all items in the Collections.
Note: Reproducing the shaders from the collections will cost something, but applying the shaders to equipment will be free.
What power level does the gear have when drawn from the collection?
The recovered items from the Collections will be close to the power level you have at the time of reproduction. However, you will need to infuse them to prepare them for endgame activities.
Squirtle with sunglasses on Community Day? Niantic is stepping up and is likely planning the coolest Community Day of Pokémon GO.
What’s going on? Niantic is currently playing with the trainers’ emotions. Everything points to the Community Day in July being particularly interesting. The reason for this is Squirtle with a specific accessory.
Squirtle Squad! It is almost certain that on the Community Day in July, Squirtle with sunglasses will be available in the game. This is the dream of many trainers, as the Squirtle Squad has been extremely popular since the early days of the anime series.
Squirtle with sunglasses on Community Day? – Squirtle Squad
Niantic gives hints: On Twitter, Niantic regularly gives trainers hints about what is changing in Pokémon GO. In a tweet from Friday afternoon, the developers write:
“Hmm.. the weather looks particularly good for the Community Day in July. Remember to pack your sunscreen and drink plenty. And maybe bring some sunglasses with you. Stay excited, trainers”
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Clearly through the flower: The hint with the sunglasses is already very obvious. “It’s quite clear that the Squirtle Squad is meant here,” trainers say on Twitter. In the linked image to the announcement, there is also a pair of sunglasses seen on the ground in front of Squirtle.
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Trainers are happy! Many reasons to look forward to the Community Day in July. Although it hasn’t been 100% confirmed yet, many trainers have no doubt that Squirtle with sunglasses will be catchable in the game. A clear reason to definitely participate in this event.
PvP players receive a special incentive in WoW: Battle for Azeroth. Regular loot chests that you have to fight for!
With the upcoming expansion World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, a lot will change in Azeroth. One of the biggest changes is the War Mode, where players can choose in advance whether they want to land only with other PvP players in a phase. Those who decide to do so can also fight for completely new rewards. Flying ships regularly drop loot chests!
Drop brings personal loot. These “Air Drops” appear in all new areas and are announced by a flying ship in the sky. Once the drop has been made, players from both Horde and Alliance can try to claim the chest for their faction. This takes time and allows the opposing faction to intervene and stop it. Once a faction has secured victory, all members of the faction can loot the chest for a few moments and will be rewarded with a personal equipment item.
Chests as the “new” Gurubashi Arena. The system is modeled after the Gurubashi Arena in the Stranglethorn Vale. There, a chest also appears at regular intervals, which present players can fight over. However, only one person receives the appropriate reward from the chest.
In general, the chests offer a good reason for mass battles that will attract all players. This momentarily dissolves the normal “Open World” PvP action and bundles it into a central point.
