Overwatch: Im Ranglisten-Modus gibt es nun die “Top 500” – Seid Ihr dabei?

In Overwatch , a new system has been introduced. The Top 500 from each region will now be displayed – and will receive special rewards!

The Top 500 in Competitive Play receive a special spray logo

The ranked mode of Overwatch has been active for a few weeks. However, Season 1 is slowly coming to an end, as the leaderboard will reset in mid-August. After that, there will be a two-week break before the ranked mode, “Competitive Play”, starts its 2nd season.

Just before the end of the current season, Blizzard has introduced a new system that rewards players who belong to the best of the best. For several days now, players with a high rating receive a notification when they have climbed into the “Top 500”. As the name suggests, only the top 500 players per platform and region achieve this title. There is a distinction between PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, as well as between China, America, Europe, and Asia.

Those who dream of climbing to this rank must have a skill rating of over 60. Only then does one have a chance to be included in the rank of the “Top 500”.

Overwatch Top 500 Skillrating

As a special reward, everyone who makes it into the Top 500 during a season will receive an animated spray logo. It is not necessary to hold the position in the Top 500 until the end of the season – a one-time ascension is enough. Those who successfully make the climb will be informed about it through the game interface.

Together with the reset of the skill ratings at the end of a season, the respective “Top 500” will also be reset. Previous matches will have no effect anymore and all players will start over from the beginning.

In the future, the system will be further expanded so that players can call up a list in-game to view the current Top 500 at any time.


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch game page.

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Destiny: New PvP mode, new armor, new trailer for “Rise of Iron” released

In Destiny, new footage of “The Rise of Iron” has been released, containing some exciting details.

Numerous fans are looking forward to the upcoming autumn expansion “Rise of Iron” and are eager for any information they can get. It is now known how we will receive a wealth of delicious info: Through the major English-speaking site Gameinformer.

The site will make exclusive content announcements in the weeks leading up to the “Rise of Iron” and will provide the community with new videos, gameplay, and interviews – according to Gameinformer, even multiple times per week. The site just announced this. They have sat down with Bungie, played the expansion, and talked a lot about it.

A lot is coming your way with “Rise of Iron”

The site announced that Guardians can look forward to a variety of new weapons and armor pieces. There will be a new location called “Archon’s Forge”, where arena battles will take place, as well as new PvP modes in the Crucible. The upcoming raid will be called “Wrath of the Machine”.

Furthermore, the artifact slot is said to be reinvented: Starting this fall, it will provide a “game-changing” ability that combines the subclass with the equipment.

These are the details that Gameinformer just provided in text form about “The Rise of Iron”. However, they also released a trailer that reveals further details. Take a look:

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This image shows some of the content. Is this Felwinter Peak?

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Here, a new PvP mode is briefly shown, called “Supremacy”. Bottom right in the image:

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Gameinformer also published this image, showing new equipment:

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And here’s another nice image showing three Guardians in the “Rise of Iron” setting: As part of this exclusive coverage, Gameinformer is holding a “Cover Art Contest”, where creative Guardians have the chance to have their works featured on the site.

The community manager DeeJ has also spoken out. He writes that he is currently relaxing and waiting for all the details that Guardians will now discover. He also emphasizes that these are not leaks. Instead, we are being officially informed about the game. In another tweet, DeeJ reveals that he now has a new favorite weapon in Destiny. The previous one was the Suros Regime, but in Rise of Iron he has found a new love.

What do you think of all this?

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Atlas Reactor: Von Free-to-Play zu Buy-to-Play zum kostenlosen Modus

Trion Worlds is so convinced of the turn-based MOBA Atlas Reactor that it made it a Buy-to-Play game. But now it seems to be backtracking a bit.

Originally, Atlas Reactor was supposed to launch as a Free-to-Play game. However, the Alpha was received so well by testers, and the management at Trion Worlds was so convinced of the game that it made it a Buy-to-Play game. But it seems they aren’t entirely sure about it either. Perhaps they fear that many players won’t notice the game among all the other MOBAs and tactical online games. Because now they announced they will introduce a free game mode.

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Buy-to-Play and still free?

This means you can download Atlas Reactor for free and also play for free. Sounds like Free-to-Play? Kind of. However, there are limitations. You cannot access all the so-called Freelancers – the heroes in the game – and you are bound to the rotation, playing with the characters that are currently offered. During battles, you win so-called “Reward Caches” that contain cosmetic items, skins, emotes, titles, icons, and more. However, you can only open a limited number of Reward Caches within a given time.

No limitations with purchase

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If you want to access all heroes and be free from any additional limitations, you can purchase Atlas Reactor for 20 dollars. Then you own the game with all its content. Currently, the tactical turn-based game is still in an Early Access phase, which is free anyway, but ends in seven days. This way, you can already get a feel for the game.

Atlas Reactor aims to bring more strategy to the otherwise action-packed MOBAs and therefore relies on a turn-based combat system that somewhat resembles the XCom series.

Further articles on Atlas Reactor:

Atlas Reactor will not be a Free2Play game, which even surprises Trion Worlds

Atlas Reactor: First impression – Impossible idea, interesting gameplay

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The Division: Kinofilm nun offiziell bestätigt – mit Jake Gyllenhaal und Jessica Chastain

Ubisoft has officially announced the development of a movie based on The Division.

As recently reported on the Ubi blog, The Division is coming to the big screen. Starring will be Jessica Chastain (Interstellar, Zero Dark Thirty) and Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch, Nightcrawler). These stars will be in front of the camera at Ubisoft Motion Pictures.

This officially confirms what Variety reported back in June and The Hollywood Reporter in July.

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Both actors are expected to take on producer roles with their companies Freckle Films (Gyllenhaal) and Nine Stories (Chastain) and will be directly involved in the development process of the “The Division” movie.

However, this will not be the only adaptation Ubisoft has planned for its blockbuster games. Movie adaptations of Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and Rabbids are also currently in development. A promising “Assassin’s Creed” film featuring Michael Fassbender is already set to be released this coming winter.

There is no release date for the “The Division” movie yet. But it is now officially confirmed: It will come.

For more information on the The Division movie, read here:

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Tibia: Spieler wird nach fast 20 Jahren das letzte Geheimnis lüften!

The MMORPG Tibia was released in 1997 and is now almost 20 years old. However, the last secret has not yet been revealed.

For about ten years, there has been a door in the game that will only open when the player attempting to do so reaches level 999. Even after 20 years, this is an incredibly high level. However, a player is close to reaching this level. He is currently at level 998. So it will only be a few days before this last secret is revealed.

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What is behind the door?

Actually, the door was integrated as a joke by the developers, but such things motivate the players. At the time when the door was added, the highest players were between levels 300 and 400. So there was still a long way to go before anyone could open the door. But now it will be the player Kharsek who will have this honor. He is the player with the highest level in Tibia, and soon he will know what is behind the mysterious door. 

A Classic

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Tibia is quite an old MMORPG that is played from an isometric perspective and strongly resembles Ultima Online. Nevertheless, it still has a loyal fanbase. There are always several thousand players online at the same time. The gameplay is quite classic. You create a hero from the classes Knight, Paladin, Wizard, and Druid and explore the vast fantasy land. Along the way, you encounter many monsters that you need to fight to obtain gold and better items. Your hero becomes stronger over time. NPCs give you quests that tell a story.

Depending on the server, you can participate in optional or open PvP. Tibia is free to play through the browser. So if you want to play a very classic MMORPG and can overlook outdated but still charming graphics, you can take a look at Tibia.

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Pokémon GO: Unplayable Without a Tracker? – Many Players Are Losing Patience

Was the success of Pokémon GO only short-lived? The mood among fans is getting worse.

Pokémon GO had an impressively good start worldwide and rekindled the Pokémon hype with several million players that had begun years ago on the Gameboy and television. Currently, many fans and players are dissatisfied with Pokémon GO, as the game is no longer what players were originally promised, for example, due to the removal of the “Nearby Feature” .

Pokémon GO has become worse rather than better for many players due to these changes. And actually, an online game should be the other way around.

No Tracks in Pokémon GO

Early players may still remember the feature that allowed tracking wild Pokémon based on displayed tracks. Originally, wild Pokémon were shown in the “Nearby” tab at different distances from the player. If a Pokémon was very close, the tracks disappeared. With a footprint, you still had to walk a few meters to find out where the Pokémon was located. You can learn how exactly this worked with the tracks in this guide on interpreting tracks in Pokémon GO.

Pokemon GO Nearby

Although this feature was not a “self-starter,” as you had to walk in different directions to find out where the sought-after Pokémon was located, you still had the option to hunt a specific Pokémon.

However, after a few days, this feature was faulty and showed that every Pokémon in the “Nearby” tab had 3 tracks—regardless of how close you were to the Pokémon. This led to significant confusion, as the actual tool only displayed random Pokémon that could only be found by luck. The “Nearby Bug” was a hot topic on social media for a long time, and many trainers complained about it in our Pokémon GO German group on Facebook.

As a solution to this bug, fans came up with the idea of creating live maps to record Pokémon locations.

Various tracking apps have since been banned by Niantic

The fact that fans set up an alternative for tracking Pokémon after the original system was full of bugs apparently did not please Niantic. It even went so far that various app operators were sent cease-and-desist letters to quickly stop their services. These apps and maps would “take the fun out of the game.”

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This was especially about the services that extracted gameplay data and automatically displayed where which Pokémon stays for how long. However, there are apps built by the community where the locations of the monsters are manually entered. These are not prohibited and could be the last alternative for finding rare Pokémon.

Webedia has developed such an app for Pokémon locations. At “GO Map” you can check and record locations to help other trainers complete their Pokédex.

Promised in the trailer, now removed

Tracking and finding wild Pokémon is an important part of the game concept. It doesn’t have to be that one gets an arrow leading them exactly to a wild Pokémon and just has to follow a kind of navigation system.

Pokemon Go Starter Pokemon Bulbasaur Squirtle and Charmander

On the other hand, the feature as it currently stands in the game is not very helpful either. All one knows is “Ah, there is an Onix nearby, now I just have to randomly walk in the right direction until it suddenly appears before me.”.

If one is going for a walk anyway and catches the Pokémon that come across, the problem is smaller. However, if you are looking for a specific Pokémon “Nearby,” this experience can be quite frustrating. Let’s take another look at the official trailer for Pokémon GO.

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At the beginning of Pokémon GO, the developers didn’t think it was such a bad idea to guide players in a certain direction to track and catch wild Pokémon. They assumed it wouldn’t “take the fun out of the game” to know where wild Pokémon are located. 

What does Niantic, the developer of Pokémon GO, say about the problems?

A major problem that many players mention is Niantic’s poor communication. A community manager is currently being sought. This is also necessary, as so far players have been left in the dark regarding issues, bugs, or future patches. Concrete plans or solutions to problems have rarely been discussed. Interestingly, the former head of PokéVision, one of the “banned websites” for tracking Pokémon, wants to apply for the community job.

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We are curious to see how the largest MMO of all time develops and hope that it gets better again. The first step in the right direction has already been taken – today there was an official statement on the issues on Niantic’s Facebook page. Main topics: Frustration over lack of communication and the missing tracker.

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Pokémon GO: Niantic addresses the issues

Players had to wait a long time for what the developers of Pokémon GO would say about the current problems.

There is a major problem with Pokémon GO regarding the lack of communication. Many trainers want to know what is currently in planning, what the developers are thinking, or if they are aware of the current problems in the game. However, the developers remained silent and did not inform the trainers through Reddit or social media about what is happening in the game. In the meantime, there is a message on Facebook.

This is what Niantic says about the recent changes in Pokémon GO

In a statement on Facebook, Niantic addressed why the recent changes occurred and what the plans behind them are. The “Nearby Bug” caused a lot of frustration, but the feature for tracking Pokémon has now been completely removed. Niantic states:

“We removed the footprint display from the game to improve the underlying design. Even though the original feature was liked by many, it was confusing and did not meet our goals for the product.”

The ban on websites like PokéVision

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Various apps that offered Pokémon GO players an alternative to the “Nearby” function were banned by Niantic and received cease-and-desist notices.

“We have limited access to third-party websites that have prevented us from delivering the quality of Pokémon GO that we envisioned to our players. The large number of users made the launch of the game ‘interesting’. And we are not done yet. Yes, Brazil, we want to bring the game to you (and many other countries where it has not yet been released).”

Niantic also stated that they read all posts and emails and are aware of the frustrations caused by the game not being released in some countries and that important features were removed. Niantic emphasizes that they are working “like crazy” to make the game work as it is released in more countries. “If you haven’t been able to read tweets from us, it’s because our heads are buried in work. We will do our best to keep you updated on what is happening in the future.”

Mein-MMO believes:

Finally, there is the long-awaited statement from Niantic. In 2016, you cannot keep your players in the dark when launching such a successful game. A more direct connection to the community is important to keep a game running and to maintain a positive fanbase.

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Destiny: Was hat es mit SIVA-Patrouillen und schlafenden SIVA-Clustern auf sich?

In Destiny , two hints from the last livestream raise questions.

“The Rise of Iron” is coming fast. On September 20, winter will break in, bringing not only heaps of snow but also a new threat: SIVA.

Until the release of “Rise of Iron”, the developers will gradually reveal new information about the content of the autumn expansion. The next announcement will take place during Gamescom. Here, Bungie intends to introduce the “new Crucible”.

However, there are still a few days left. Guardians will ambitiously use this time to discover every little detail from the last livestream of the “Cosmodrome Winter Tour”. YouTuber Arekkz Gaming showcases two hints in the following video:

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SIVA on the Trail

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During the livestream, we were introduced to the new danger: SIVA. It appears everywhere in the Cosmodrome – and in the Plaguelands – in the form of red “roots” covered with black, pyramid-shaped objects. We know that SIVA is supposed to be both organic and mechanical and represents a self-replicating technology. But so far, everything about SIVA remains highly secretive and mysterious.

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The first discovered hint is a SIVA symbol marking a patrol. The symbol was only briefly visible on screen. However, the developers did not give it any attention, so it can only be speculated what kind of mission will be associated with it. This patrol may resemble those of the Taken patrols: You need to visit a specific location and cleanse it of Splicers (the new enemies).

The second hint was briefly visible in the bottom left of the screen when a Guardian in the fireteam collected a previously unknown object: “Dormant SIVA Clusters.” This item has the quality “Legendary,” but what it entails remains a subject of speculation. Arekkz suggests that these could be crafting items needed for a specific quest. For example, the gunsmith or a completely new character could craft a cool weapon. Perhaps even a new Exotic? However, the function of these dormant SIVA Clusters remains entirely unknown.

Now it’s your turn. What theories do you have about what this item could be – and the new patrol symbol?

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WoW: Legion – New trailer shows all contents of the expansion

The Legion of World of Warcraft is right at the door. A detailed trailer reveals what lurks on the Broken Isles.

The Legion Approaches and Brings Video Material

Those who are not part of the beta for World of Warcraft: Legion yet have received a large part of their information only through fan sites and the rather short trailer from GamesCom. To let players see a bit more of the graphical innovations and the numerous contents, Blizzard has now put together a new trailer with six and a half minutes of in-game material. It features a detailed tour of the Broken Isles. All areas are briefly shown, from Val’sharah to Suramar. It also includes a look at all instances that the expansion has to offer at launch.

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The demon invasions alluded to in the trailer will begin next week, on August 10, 2016. At the same time, the Demon Hunters will be released, available to all who pre-order.

Mein-MMO says: With all the livestreams, comics, cinematics, and trailers, Blizzard is launching a true information offensive for the latest expansion this time. Almost no day passes without something new appearing about World of Warcraft: Legion. The goal is certainly that former players inevitably come into contact with WoW again and may be persuaded to return. Whether the Broken Isles will deliver what all the releases promise will be revealed in just about a month – because then Legion launches.


You can find more news, articles, and guides around Blizzard’s MMORPG on our World of Warcraft game page. More specific information about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.

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Livelock: This is the Story – Trailer in English

The top-down shooter Livelock will be released soon. Here is the story trailer.

Humanity on the brink of extinction recognizes only one way to somehow survive. They let go of “living” in the stricter sense, limiting themselves to existing in the broader sense.

This is what Livelock is about – the story of the shooter for PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Humanity sheds all earthly and physical aspects, transfers consciousness into artificial intelligences, becomes robots, plans for a time after the bombs have fallen. But then something goes wrong.

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The story of Livelock contains some ideas that were last seen in films like Elysium – of course, it also recalls the post-apocalypse of the Terminator franchise.

This is the story of Livelock, a top-down shooter that was originally supposed to be released today, but has been postponed to a later date in the summer.

Read more about the gameplay of Livelock in this article.

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Overwatch: New skins available tomorrow! First images show Olympic designs

Olympics enter Overwatch . Tomorrow, a new batch of skins, emotes, and other customizations is expected!

The Heroes of Overwatch at the Olympics

Even before the release of the last heroine Ana, Blizzard promised that players can expect new skins and other cosmetics for Overwatch this year. Without much lead time, Blizzard has now teased that new skins are on the way and will probably be available tomorrow, on 03.08.2016, after the maintenance work.

Several fan sites report that they received a box from Blizzard containing some cards showcasing the Overwatch heroes. The special thing about it: they showed the heroes already with new skins that are all thematically associated with the upcoming Olympic Games.

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The cards feature Tracer, Zarya, and Lúcio at the Olympic Games, each in a suitable outfit. While Zarya is dedicated to weightlifting (who would expect anything else?), Tracer is likely participating in cross-country skiing.

How do you get the new skins?

Some details about obtaining the new skins are already known. There will be a special event until 22.08., during which loot boxes can either be purchased or earned in-game. However, how exactly one can earn the loot boxes is still unclear. It is possible that they temporarily replace the other loot boxes or can be earned in entirely different ways – for example, after each victory. However, the new boxes are guaranteed to contain at least one item from the new set – such as a skin, a voiceline, and so on. Furthermore, the new items cannot be purchased with credits – presumably, because it is a limited-time event.

Tomorrow after the maintenance work, we will know more. Keep your eyes open and earn the new rewards!


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page. More information about the individual heroes and comprehensive guides can be found in our “Tips and Tricks” section.

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No Man’s Sky: Fans are worried – Is the game really as buggy as the leakers say?

Some fans of No Man’s Sky are in meltdown mode due to the statements of the leakers.

In just over a week, No Man’s Sky will launch in Europe. The release on PS4 is set for August 10, while it is slightly delayed on PC. Not long now, and we can all hold the game in our hands.

However, some users were not able to wait the remaining days. They got leaked copies of No Man’s Sky and published information and material about it. Even over an hour of gameplay footage can be seen online.

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For many fans, curiosity was simply too great to resist these leaked infos. Some gamers who had not yet been convinced by No Man’s Sky used this “opportunity” to get a more comprehensive picture of it. However, the picture painted by the leakers does not seem very solid.

Will the hype turn into a major disappointment?

Numerous pieces of information from the leaks have been released, causing concern among fans. Unease is spreading, as No Man’s Sky is reportedly playable in just a few hours, has numerous bugs, and offers little variety. These three aspects are currently hot topics in the forums.

For example, daymeeuhn, the leaker who bought the game for over $1300 on eBay, announced that No Man’s Sky has already crashed multiple times. He also compiled an extensive list of all the bugs he found. One statement that left fans incredulous: He allegedly reached the center of the galaxy in under 30 hours. This is regarded as the big goal in the space simulation.

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With this information, he shattered the dreams and hopes of some fans that No Man’s Sky would become a “perfect,” gigantic galaxy, where one would find limitless and unclouded fun. However, in the forums, not only expressions of disappointment are being read, but also outrage and anger. Some fans are going completely crazy.

Other users, however, emphasize that this is only the impression of a few leakers. Some information may not be true at all. A list of “evidence” has been created on reddit suggesting that the leakers are not even playing the final version of the game. However, there is a lot of wishful thinking involved.

Moreover, it is likely that No Man’s Sky will receive a Day One patch, as is now common with new games.

Therefore, our advice: Keep a cool head and stay relaxed. In a few days, we can make our own judgments.


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Pokémon GO Map: Our alternative to PokéVision and Co.

With our app, you can find rare Pokémon at Pokémon GO on a live map.

Finding the various Pokémon in Pokémon GO is not that easy, as they are scattered all around. There are certain locations where special Pokémon regularly appear – so-called nests. Until now, various websites offered the possibility to track these locations live. However, after PokéVision and other tracking apps were banned, players are looking for alternatives with a live map. This is now available with the user-based GO Map.

With GO Map, you can see the locations of rare Pokémon

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Now that many apps for tracking Pokémon have been banned, one has to look for good alternatives. We at Webedia have introduced an app for this purpose that connects you players and allows the locations of Pokémon to be rated through a voting system. In order for you to find the monsters in Pokémon GO, our app is a great advantage for you. Especially if you have captured rare Pokémon and enter the location, many trainers gain a significant advantage. If a Pokémon cannot be found at that location after several attempts, you can rate the entry poorly and thereby warn other trainers that there is nothing to be found there.

Trainers help trainers – collaboration is key

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In order for you to see many Pokémon on the Radar soon, collaboration is especially important. We have freshly released the app and are now waiting for your locations, from which other Pokémon GO players can benefit. Every entry on the map not only motivates us but also other trainers to publish and share the locations of rare Pokémon.

There is also a search function, so that you only see the Pokémon you are currently looking for on the radar. This way, you can specifically search for Pokémon that you are still missing in your Pokédex .

Pokémon GO Map – Download for Android and iOS

To get started with the Pokémon Finder, you just need to go to the Google Play Store or App Store and search for “GO Map” there. Alternatively, we also provide you with links to the app in the respective store here.

Start right away and share your locations with other trainers so that we can build a Live map with many locations of rare Pokémon together.

You can find tips and tricks for Pokémon trainers in our guide collection.

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Pokémon GO: Convicted sex offenders will be banned from playing Pokémon

In New York, convicted sex offenders will soon no longer be able to play Pokémon GO.

According to US politicians, there is a connection between Pokémon GO and sex offenders. To ensure more safety, convicted sex offenders in the state of New York will not be allowed to play Pokémon GO in the future. The mechanics of the game pose a risk that children may be lured into unsafe areas, as they may want to go to a lure module, for example.

The danger is too great!

Approximately 3,000 sex offenders are currently on probation in the state of New York. New York Senators Jeffrey D. Klein and Diane Savino have noticed that many Pokémon, PokéStops, and gyms are located just “half a block” away from 100 different sex offenders. Based on this information, Andrew Cuomo wrote an open letter to Niantic, Google, and Apple, in which he offers to share the data of the different offenders with the companies. This data is intended to block the offenders so that they no longer have access to Pokémon GO and cannot play or use it as a tool.

Pokemon GO Lure Module Price Shop

Lure modules in Pokémon GO not only attract Pokémon but also other trainers. Using a lure module makes more wild Pokémon appear at a specific PokéStop for 30 minutes, which can be caught.

Already at the beginning of the Pokémon hype, there were robberies of Pokémon trainers in the USA using lure modules. Because these lure modules are highly sought after by players, prospective Pokémon trainers often stubbornly run to the modules instead of checking the surroundings first. In general, one should always assess the situation before approaching a lure module “blindly.” The danger is too great that someone could use this module to lure trainers instead of Pokémon.

“The safety of New York’s children is our top priority. As technology develops, we must ensure that it does not create new ways for predators to ambush their victims. These measures are safeguards for the players of these ‘augmented reality’ games and take away a tool from those who wish to harm children,” writes Andrew Cuomo.

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Destiny: Dawn Strike on August 2nd – What the new week brings

Today, on August 2nd, the weekly reset takes place in Destiny. New challenges await on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.

Today at 11 a.m., the start gun fires for the new week. Bungie pulls the lever, and new tasks with fine rewards flow into the Destiny universe. Even though the Guardians have been craving fresh content for some time, which will arrive in mid-September, the weekly challenges still present lucrative tasks that the diligent Guardians are happy to pursue.

Last week, the Update 2.3.1 was deployed on Tuesday, which was supposed to pave the way for “The Rise of Iron Lords.” However, a horde of beavers was unleashed on the players, significantly tarnishing the gaming experience. The BEAVER error has since eased, allowing you to look positively into the new week.

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The challenge of the Elders will be exciting. Because 16 weeks have passed since the April update. The handpicked modifiers and bosses from Bungie belong to the past, now randomness takes control in the challenge of the Elders. Let’s see what the week brings.

The Nightfall Strike in Destiny starting August 2nd is Winterstorm

In the Nightfall Strike, you will face the Archon Priest in the Winterstorm Strike.

Modifiers:

  • Epic
  • Beserker: Acolytes of Darkness do not retreat, even when they take massive damage.
  • Small Arms: Primary weapon damage is increased.
  • Chaff: Player radar is disabled.
  • Trickle: Ability recharge is significantly slower.

In the heroic strike playlist, the modifications are: Heroic, Chaff, Airborne, Catapult.

These collectible items are wanted by the reputation factions

Eris Morn, the Future War Cult, and the Dead Orbit want Worm Spores.

The New Monarchy wants Spinmetal.

In the challenge of the Elders, randomness has the following in store

The modifiers are Catapult and Exposed. There are bonus points for super kills.

You will face the Wretched Knight, the Rebellious Spirit, and Keksis, the Betrayed.

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The King’s Fall Raid Challenge

This week, the first major boss, the Warpriest, is up with the challenge. How to defeat the Warpriest for extra loot, you can read here.

Oryx’s Courtyard Tier 3

With an antiquated rune, you summon Balwur.

Video Assistance

If you have problems with this week’s tasks, you can check the following videos. There you will see how to proceed.

Here, Nexxoss Gaming shows you how to defeat the Warpriest in the challenge:

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This is how you defeat Balwur:

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The Division: Delta-Error beim Login – Untergrund macht auf PS4 Probleme

At The Division Delta errors are frequently occurring on PS4.

Just a few minutes ago, the servers for The Division are back online. From now on, the content of the Underground expansion should be available on PS4. Agents are asked by Massive to visit the DLC page in the PlayStation Store and click on download to gain access to “Underground.”

However, the expansion is causing problems – similar to the launch on PC and Xbox One. There are currently increasing reports that agents are being plagued by Delta errors when logging in. The game cannot be started. Extremely annoying. PS4 agents had to wait over a month for the expansion, and now the next hurdle appears that must be overcome.

Massive has already addressed this via Twitter. They are investigating the issue that Delta errors appear when trying to enter the game.

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How long it will take until it can really take off on PS4 is still unknown.

Furthermore, Massive states that the DLC is not yet displayed in some countries. It will be gradually made available in the regions.

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Overwatch: New ban wave locks numerous accounts – cheaters want to take action against it

Blizzard shows no mercy and has banned a large number of accounts from Overwatch . The cheaters, however, feel justified and react quite entertainingly.

Cheaters rightfully banned, still complain

Blizzard takes a pretty hard line when it comes to cheats, hacks, and other frauds in their games. However, caught offenders are not banned immediately, but rather in waves. It was probably time for yet another wave yesterday, on August 1, 2016. As user Jonnytothedee shows in his post on Reddit, there is quite an uproar in the forum of a major cheat developer. A large number of the players reported there are complaining in the forum that their accounts have been banned by Blizzard for using hacks and bans.

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The funniest thing about it: They see themselves as justified and think they haven’t done anything wrong. Some even talk about wanting to “sue Blizzard” because the developers are withholding a purchased game from them now.

We have noted some of these comments here for you – what you can read there is quite a piece.

  • “What Blizzard is doing is illegal. They monitor our PCs; otherwise, they couldn’t find the triggerbot at all.”
  • “I am so angry right now. Why have they decided to start banning now?”
  • “Can’t we start a petition or something? I deserve a second chance; after all, I bought the pre-order box.”
  • “I just got banned too, WTF! Blizzard, do you really want to punish people who have SPENT MONEY on the game?!”

It goes down smooth, doesn’t it? You can check out all the quotes in English in our sources.

Mein-MMO states: Even as a peace-loving person, schadenfreude is sometimes the greatest joy. To avoid being too harsh, I will borrow a comment from a user in the forum. This person wrote under the complaints of the banned players:

“To the people who are whining here because they got banned, even going so far as to want to ‘sue Blizzard’: You make me sick. People just never learn, and as soon as you step on their toes, they whine. I am so tired of this crap. How the hell do you manage in real life?”


You can find more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.

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Is Blizzard ruining the Hearthstone Arena? Drama about “Portal: Firelands”

A new card is causing loud outrage among arena fans of Hearthstone . The portal: Firelands is said to ruin the arena, according to fans.

Did mages need even more power?

When new cards for Hearthstone are announced, most players first think: How can this card be used in ranked play? Does the card fit into existing decks, or can one even create completely new decks with this card? A significantly smaller percentage of players first thinks about the impact a specific card will have on the arena. But that is precisely where fans are currently up in arms, because one of the new mage spells threatens to “completely ruin” the arena.

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We are talking about the mage spell “Portal: Firelands”. For 7 mana, the mage deals 5 damage to a target and simultaneously summons a random minion costing 5.

The card itself is not the problem, but its rarity. It is classified as a “common” card.

This means that mages will see it quite often in the arena, and consequently, there will likely be several of these cards in every arena deck.

Mages will soon dominate the arena – more than ever before

Currently, the mage is already sharing the highest win rate in the arena with the rogue, mainly due to the strong “removal” abilities that allow one to efficiently eliminate expensive enemy minions. Many of these powerful abilities are classified as “common”, which is why they often appear in the arena deck-building phase. This is combined with the fact that mages and rogues have many minions with which one can play “on curve”: That is, a fitting sequence of mana costs (1 > 2 > 3 > …).

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Other classes, such as the priest, are significantly weaker in this regard. Many would have cheered if the priest had received such a card. Thus, fans see the problem that soon only mages will be played in the arena – even more than already is the case.

The players’ demand is clear: “Portal: Firelands” should be at least “rare” so that the impact in the arena is not so severe.

You can watch the full statement by Kripparian in English here:

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FIFA 17: Cooperation agreement with FC Bayern – Allianz Arena and player faces more realistic than ever

In FIFA 17 EA Sports is now the official video game partner of the current Bundesliga champion FC Bayern Munich.

“The Bayern” announced a global partnership with EA Sports on Monday in New York. Both parties disclosed this yesterday evening. The fans of FC Bayern and the FIFA series will benefit from new “Specials,” as stated.

For example, new and enhanced face scans of stars like Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, or Kingsley Coman will be included. Additionally, the atmosphere in Munich’s Allianz Arena will be portrayed “realistically,” making the entire setup of FIFA 17 even more authentic.

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The Allianz Arena in FIFA 17

Furthermore, EA Sports stations will be set up in the Allianz Arena. Fans will find “FIFA 17” content on the digital platforms of FC Bayern and EA Sports.

According to the press release from FC Bayern, the CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said about this cooperation agreement:

“We know that the size of the gaming community is constantly growing. Therefore, our partnership with EA Sports is a right and important step into the future. The cooperation of two such successful global brands will provide great value for our fans in Germany, the USA, and the rest of the world.”

Trailer and Screenshots of FC Bayern in FIFA 17

Hand in hand with this announcement, a slick trailer was shown, featuring the stars of FC Bayern during the recordings for FIFA 17:

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Additionally, official screenshots were released. You can view them here:

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Here we reveal how you can play FIFA 17 before anyone else.

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The Division: Server down on 2.8. – Underground for PS4 is coming [Update]

Today, the servers are down for The Division. The “Underground” expansion is coming for PS4.

Update 10:30 AM: The first major issues have arisen. What does Massive say?

Update: No patch download is required. To access the new content, you must first visit the DLC page in the PlayStation Store and click on download. This is how Massive communicates it via Twitter.

Now it’s also time for agents on PlayStation 4. The content that has been available on PC and Xbox One for over a month will also be provided for Sony’s console.

However, a brief maintenance must take place first. The start is at 9 AM our time. The estimated server downtime is only one hour. If everything goes as planned, you can dive into the adventure starting at 10 AM.

Once the servers are back online, the expansion will be available on PS4. No further changes or new features have been announced.


Here we have created a guide overview for the Underground. Here you will find valuable information on the Underground missions, the new raid “Dragon’s Lair”, and the four new gear sets.

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