Pokemon GO Help: Known Issues and Bugs in the Current Version

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Having problems with Pokemon Go? These bugs are already on the developers’ radar.

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Update: Meanwhile, there is also a disturbance with the “Nearby” function. Three footprints are always displayed. The number of footprints actually indicates the distance of the respective Pokémon:

Original report:

In the new Pokemon Go, which has only recently been released, there are a few bugs and error messages that currently make the game “unstable”. Developer Niantic Inc. has updated the list of known issues on their official website.

List of known issues including help:

Besides audio and GPS problems, Pokemon Go demands a lot of power from the battery. Twitter user ℃améron Davis” says he has never seen a game that drains the phone battery as much as Pokemon Go. He loses 10% battery on his iPhone 6s while playing in 20 minutes – Even though the charger is plugged in! Other bugs automatically reset your progress, so you are back to level 1.

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The complete list of bugs and errors:

“You already own this item” error message (Only Android)

  • If you lose your internet connection while purchasing PokeCoins in the shop, you may receive the error message “You already own this item”. To fix this error, you need to turn your phone off and then on again.

Trainer progress is temporarily set to level 1:

  • You may have created 2 “Pokemon Go” accounts – one via Google and one in the Pokemon Trainer Club. This happens if you choose one method to log into the game first, and then later use another method. To fix this error, you need to log out of the menu and then log in with the original login method.

Distorted sound:

  • In some situations, the sound of Pokemon Go may be delayed or distorted. This usually happens when the device is connected to a Bluetooth speaker. The developers are currently working on a solution to the problem.

High battery usage:

  • Some devices experience the problem that the battery is excessively drained during prolonged play. The developers are currently working on a solution to this issue.

GPS signal not found / My location is shaking or deviating:

  • Make sure that the location/GPS function is turned on and set to “High Accuracy”. The developers are always working to improve the GPS function. The performance of this function strongly depends on the phone model and its signal strength. You should also check if GPS is activated on your smartphone.

“This item is not available in your country” error message when downloading the app:

  • Check in your iOS settings or the settings of your Google Wallet if you have indicated a country where Pokemon Go is available. If that doesn’t help, you should contact iOS Support or Google Play Support.

Parsing error:

  • On some devices, a parsing error may occur that prevents you from installing the app. Make sure you have Android version 4.4 installed. If so, re-downloading the APK file may help.

Recommended: 5 tips for new Pokémon trainers!

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Destiny: Die Verseuchten Lande – Neue öffentliche Events und Patrouillen warten in der neuen Zone

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny, Guardians can explore and discover a new zone with the “Rise of Iron” expansion: The Plaguelands.

In the Destiny universe, the Wall has been stretching along the southern border of the Cosmodrome for centuries. In the fall, when you play the “Rise of Iron” expansion, this protective barrier will have collapsed.

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Together with Lord Saladin, you will now venture out, into the Plaguelands. There you will learn about the fate of the Iron Lords and confront the rising danger.

The Plaguelands in Destiny

In a conversation with PlayStationsLifeStyle, executive producer Scott Taylor talks about the Plaguelands and explains what makes this area so unique.

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The Plaguelands are a new zone on Earth, which you can fly to from orbit. To explore it, according to Taylor, click on Earth in the Navigator. The map of Earth will now unfold in a modified form before you: it will be extended significantly to the right. There you can then select which zone on Earth you want to go to. The Plaguelands have their own landing point.

In terms of size, the Plaguelands are said to be “large”. When you are in the zone, you should be able to feel the vastness. As soon as you take your first step into this zone, you will spot many places that you can also discover. This large-scale zone stands in contrast to the Dreadnaught, which you typically traverse in enclosed spaces.

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Taylor wants to describe the Plaguelands as a “significantly new zone” that not only offers plenty of space but also many activities. The zone is also filled with “meat” – and uniqueness.

This uniqueness manifests itself in the fact that there will be some new patrols and public events in the Plaguelands. However, he does not want to spoil the details, but states that they are all “very nice”. You will also encounter various secrets “of all kinds” while wandering through the lands.

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Here is what we already know: The entire area is infected by the SIVA outbreak (plagued) and the vile Devil Splicers cause chaos and devastation.

When asked if Lord Saladin would also be present at Sparrow League events – after all, a wide area like the Plaguelands is perfect for this kind of fun – Taylor said he hadn’t asked Lord Saladin about that yet. He did not provide concrete information about it.

Would you like to see the return of Sparrow Racing?

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Battlefield 1: NDA lifted – Impressive aerial battles in the gameplay video

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time < 1 minutes

In the upcoming shooter Battlefield 1, a gameplay video shows how the battles take place in the air. Definitely worth a watch.

In Battlefield 1, the NDA, the “non-disclosure agreement” for the closed alpha, has been lifted. Now we can expect a lot of gameplay material for the upcoming shooter gradually (or quite quickly).

Let’s dive into thrilling aerial battles presented by GameSpot.

Aerial Battles in Battlefield 1

In the “World War I” setting, combat takes place on land, at sea, and in the air. In the following video, you can get a good impression of the aircraft battles and aerial chases for a solid 7 minutes:

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Not only does the MG come into play, but bombs are also dropped. Besides the fighter planes, a few airships can also be admired in the sky – all in 2K resolution.

Update: In the following video, you can see one hour and 45 minutes of gameplay footage, especially of aerial battles – also featuring the Zeppelin:

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Here you can read 10 things that will influence your gameplay experience in Battlefield 1.

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World of Warcraft: Caution! “Interface Virus” is draining your gold out of your pocket

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Currently, a problem is spreading in World of Warcraft that is taking the gold from honest players.

Fraudster “takes over” the interface in World of Warcraft

It sounds like a bad joke, but it is not. Currently, a “interface virus” is spreading rapidly in World of Warcraft, which causes you to hand over your saved gold directly to a fraudster and encourages your friends to do the same. But one thing at a time.

What happened?

A user on Reddit pointed out that a player in the general channel claimed he would sell a complete run of the Hellfire Citadel. However, potential buyers must execute a “/run” command beforehand, which supposedly ensures that the Raider’s interface does not get messed up.

Wow Gold Bank

However, the command does something completely different. It allows the other player to whisper you additional commands that are automatically accepted by your interface. In plain text, this means: The fraudster can access all the functions of your user interface and do anything that addons could normally accomplish.

One consequence of this is that the fraudster can trade with you and you then automatically place all your gold in the trading window. But it doesn’t stop there. Once you are “infected”, the fraudster will send messages through your interface to all friends and guildmates prompting them to execute this command as well. This creates a chain reaction, and the fraudster simply has to walk through the cities with open hands and collect the gold from his victims.

How can you protect yourself?

The good old principle applies: If you don’t know what a command does, don’t use it. So refrain from using any “/run” or “script” commands in the near future until this incident is over.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page.

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Evolve wird Free2Play! Beta beginnt heute

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Evolve, the 4vs1 shooter from Turtle Rock, is being transitioned to Free2Play today. Find out the details here.

Update: Evolve is going f2p!It has now been confirmed by the developers. Evolve is going Free2Play and is starting today, starting on July 7, 2016, with an open beta on PC. Later, Evolve will also go Free2Play on consoles, but first, they want to ensure the transition on PC goes smoothly.

If you bought the game back then, you don’t have to worry: The developers have promised that they will always consider fans who have been there from the beginning and paid for the game in their plans. According to the developers:

“As long as we work on Evolve, we will show our gratitude to all original buyers of the game for supporting Evolve so early. This will happen in the form of gifts, rewards, and special access.”

We hopefully will learn more about this once the countdown is over.

Original announcement:

Evolve – The End or a New Beginning?

What has become of Evolve? Not much. After the rapid decline in player numbers and the second wave of DLC characters, things have been quiet around the 4vs1 shooter. For almost half a year, the developers have been working on a large update that is supposedly set to be released this summer, but we haven’t heard much about it since then.

Evolve Caira

But now Evolve seems to be making a comeback – at least it appears that way. Because since yesterday, Evolve can no longer be purchased on Steam. Is the game being completely discontinued? That seems unlikely, as a countdown was simultaneously published on the official website of the game, set to end today at 6:00 PM. Together with the hashtag “StageUp,” this suggests that Evolve will evolve in some way.

The most likely scenario is that Evolve will become a Free2Play title, funded through the sale of skins, characters, and other cosmetics.

This theory is supported by the fact that Evolve was not discounted during the recent “Summer Sale” and therefore was not advertised. If the shift to a Free2Play model is confirmed, at least it points to a decent move by the developers, who do not want to “squeeze money from customers” before the game goes free.

Evolve Wraith

We will probably not have absolute certainty until around 6 PM when the creators of Evolve reveal what will become of the game. Personally, I hope the game experiences its “second spring” and more players get to enjoy Evolve, as for me, the monster hunt remains one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure to play. Even if not many will be interested: I am eagerly awaiting 6 PM and hoping for the best.

Haven’t heard anything about the game yet? Then check out our extensive review of the 4vs1 monster game.

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The Division: Server down on July 7th – Bug fixes coming

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On The Division, the servers will be down on July 7th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. During a multi-hour maintenance, two fixes will be implemented.

Two days ago, Massive announced that maintenance would take place on Thursdays, which is today. The maintenance will proceed as follows:

At 9 AM our time, the servers will be shut down. The expected server downtime is three hours. So around noon, you can resume playing The Division.

What changes on July 7th?

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Two days ago, there was also talk of a client patch that they wanted to deliver as soon as possible. By the end of this week or the beginning of next week – maybe even today. This patch, which addresses the map bug and nerfs the G36 assault rifles, is still awaited. Massive is making some adjustments to the servers and implementing the following changes:

  • A bug with the pulse will be fixed: It did not always scan all enemies in the radius.
  • A bug in the underground will be fixed: Some enemies could spawn on trains and buses, making their loot drops unreachable.

During maintenance, feel free to browse our updated Division guide collection. There you will also find a variety of builds and weapon reviews.

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Destiny: New matchmaking settings in the Crucible – still on 6/7 [Update]

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In Destiny, Bungie plans to test new matchmaking settings in PvP on July 6.

This evening, Bungie surprises with an unexpected announcement: there will be changes to player search in the Crucible. And not at some point, but today, on July 6.

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The developers emphasize that their work on the Crucible is never finished. Therefore, they have tinkered a bit with the matchmaking. Whether everything works as intended will be tested in a few hours.

New matchmaking settings aim to speed up searches

According to Senior Designer Derek Carroll, the new settings will lead to shorter matchmaking times for players at the extreme ends of the skill curve (the top Guardians and the casual players).

The connection quality remains the primary search criterion. However, the upcoming changes are supposed to ensure that the playlists are better tailored to all players. Matchmaking times will be shorter, but the skill range of teammates will be greater.

Before the new settings are activated in all Crucible playlists, they will first be tested in the mode Control. According to Bungie, the test will begin sometime in the afternoon of July 6. That is in the middle of the night for us.

Update: Some bugs occurred immediately. The test will be postponed. The next attempt is expected to take place as soon as possible.

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Overwatch: New hero teased! Will it be the sniper healer Sombra?

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Blizzard shows in an initial image what the next hero in Overwatch will have as a weapon. Check out the gun here.

A Healer as a Sniper – is that Sombra?

Actually, everyone expected that new information about upcoming heroes from Overwatch would take a while, but Blizzard doesn’t seem to want to wait long. Today, they released an image of a blueprint on Twitter showing a weapon that doesn’t exist in the game yet.

Overwatch Sombra Heal Sniper

According to the image, it is a report from Angela Ziegler (Mercy), who reports to her superiors J. Morrison (Soldier: 76) and G. Reyes (Reaper) about a new weapon that she developed together with Torbjörn. The report obviously comes from the time when Overwatch was still a functioning organization.

However, the blueprints themselves are even more interesting. Because evidently, the technology from Mercy’s Caduceus Staff has been transferred into a sniper rifle. Thus, it would be possible for a sniper to fire healing shots over long distances to their allies. The attached text from Torbjörn and Mercy suggests that the weapon was intended for healing purposes only – even if other colleagues see it differently. The ammunition appears to be grenades for healing, which leads to further speculations. It is therefore possible that the weapon fires grenades over distance that heal all nearby allies upon impact.

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Sombra’s head, as seen in a file.

But who wields this weapon? Here come some of the previous leaks into play, suggesting that Sombra is the next supporter. She has already been hinted at in some images within the game world, and Jeff Kaplan has also indicated that players should “slowly start thinking more about Sombra”.

We will keep you updated and report as soon as there is news.

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

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Battlefield 1: Observer mode delivers impressive screenshots

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In Battlefield 1, screenshots from the alpha, taken in observer mode, have surfaced. These resemble art more than in-game snapshots.

At the latest since the gameplay trailer and the multiplayer demonstration at E3 2016, Battlefield 1 has convinced many fans: The graphics of the “World War I” shooter are impressive.

Now, screenshots from the closed alpha that were taken in observer mode are circulating on the internet. Presumably, a rather powerful PC is required to enable such in-game graphics. Nevertheless, the Frostbite engine impressively shows what it can produce.

Screenshots in observer mode from Battlefield 1

It appears that all screenshots were generated on the same map. One gets an impression of how the dynamic weather will affect the player’s experience. Whether rain, fog, or sunshine – the landscape impresses with richness of detail.

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What do you think about it?

Here we present 10 interesting things that will influence your gameplay experience in Battlefield 1.

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This is Ultima Online 2: New Shards Online video reminds of the classic

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the upcoming MMORPG Shards Online hosted a live stream that simply states: “This is Ultima Online 2”.

In the approximately 1 1/2 hour video, the developers showcase some new features of the current alpha of the MMO. Among them are merchants that players can hire to offer their self-crafted goods to other players. However, it’s also important to pay attention to the presentation. Hardly any other player will just talk to a standing NPC. So, you set up a market stall that attracts customers.

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This looks like UO…

Additionally, battles are shown that take place both in the wilderness and in dungeons. Everything feels like you are looking at Ultima Online – but in 3D and with some modern elements. No wonder that developers who worked on Ultima Online are working on Shards Online. Right from the beginning of the project, it was stated that Shards Online is heavily inspired by UO, and you can see that in every corner.

The freedoms that players enjoy – which can even extend to open PvP with full loot, the roles that anyone can take, and simply the fights in the dungeons and wilderness – all of this looks like a modern Ultima Online.

Bosses, Quests, PvP, Sandbox… Whatever you want!

Shards Online Demon

Furthermore, a boss fight against Death himself is shown, explaining that you need specific tactics for each boss in order to defeat them. Shards Online is currently in an alpha phase. A highlight of the game is that players can create their own shards, meaning their own worlds, and not only design them themselves but also set the rules. Do you want to tell a story and create quests? That’s just as possible as simply creating a sandbox focused on PvP. Players then travel back and forth between these shards.

Anyone who misses the times of Ultima Online but also finds some new features interesting might find Shards Online worth a look.

https://www.twitch.tv/shardsonline/v/76429648

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Play Black Desert for free: Here you can get guest keys

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

We are giving away 1000 guest keys that provide full 7 days of free access to Black Desert – without any restrictions.

A vacation in the Black Desert – win 1 of 1000 keys

Summer time means vacation time. And where do people like to vacation the most? That’s right, in the heat. Where is it especially warm? In the desert, exactly. A black desert – Black Desert. After this almost perfect introduction, let’s get to the heart of the matter.

We have a total of 1000 keys to give away, which allow you to try out Black Desert for a week without any restrictions (by the way, it is a full-price title)! To get one of the codes, you just need to enter a valid email address in the field below and have a bit of luck.

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The giveaway is managed by Godankey. Your data will be anonymized, only stored in case of shipping and not used for commercial purposes. Participation is free of charge and the legal process is excluded. Keys are available while supplies last!

Those who managed to grab a key will be contacted automatically via the provided email address after the action ends and will receive their access code.

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What is Black Desert actually?

Black Desert is a Korean MMORPG that comes with beautiful graphics and the probably most extensive character editor in the history of video games. While other MMOs promise quick success, Black Desert truly requires time, as many actions in the game are effortful, require planning, and skill. Because not only battles are on the agenda: Those who want can build their own trading empire, dedicate themselves to horse breeding, or become the greatest angler in the game world – for almost every activity, there is a leaderboard where you can view your performance.

Black Desert Valencia Expansion

Recently, Black Desert was expanded with Valencia, a new continent that brought over 500 new quests into the game. Also, there is still a lot in store for the future, as each class is supposed to receive its own awakening weapon that will further refine the combat style of the chosen character.

Did you know? Black Desert Online – Templates – Play as Jesus, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Daenerys

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Want to learn more about the game first? Then check out our Black Desert game page, where you can find more information in articles, news, and helpful guides about the game.

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Destiny: Detailed action figures will soon be available – also in Germany

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In the MMO shooter Destiny Bungie and 3A have introduced detailed action and collectible figures. Fans will be able to purchase these soon – even in Germany.

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3A is a company known worldwide for its outstandingly detailed action and collectible figures. A year ago, they made waves among Destiny fans with an impressive model of a Titan: Now they are announcing, together with Bungie, further figures (Warlocks and Hunters) that will be available for purchase.

Detailed Collectible Figures of Guardian Classes

The Hunters and Warlocks come in three different variations, with various weapons, shaders, ghost shells, and gear – depending on how you want to acquire the figures:

  • 3A’s BambalandStore
  • Bungie Store
  • Retailers
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Each figure costs $190 (about 170 euros) and is 31cm tall. You can pre-order the Warlocks from July 7, and the Hunters from July 21. Below we show you some images of the figures with details.

Hunter “3A BAMBALAND STORE EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • Chatterwhite Shader
  • Shroud of the Broken Chamber
  • Ghost – Standard Shell
  • Primary Weapon – Imago Loop Hand Cannon
  • Special Weapon – Truthbreak-LR1 Sniper Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Widow SA/3 Rocket Launcher
  • Exotic Weapon – Icebreaker Sniper Rifle

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Hunter “BUNGIE STORE EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • Gold Spiral Shader
  • Dead Zone Revolution Cloak
  • Ghost – Quest Shell
  • Primary Weapon – Fatebringer Hand Cannon
  • Special Weapon – Efrideet’s Spear Sniper Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Dauphine SA/4 Rocket Launcher
  • Exotic Weapon – Icebreaker Sniper Rifle

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Hunter “RETAIL EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • Autumn Splendor Shader
  • Taniks’ Cloak
  • Ghost – Vanguard Shell
  • Primary Weapon – Imago Loop Hand Cannon
  • Special Weapon – LDR-5001 Sniper Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Tomorrow’s Answer Rocket Launcher

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Warlock “BAMBALAND STORE EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • Chatterwhite Shader
  • Ghost – Bold Red Shell
  • Primary Weapon – No Time to Explain Pulse Rifle
  • Special Weapon – Murmured Fusion Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Bretomart’s Defense Machine Gun
  • Exotic Weapon – Thorn Hand Cannon

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Warlock “BUNGIE STORE EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • The Old Watch Shader
  • Ghost – Dread Explorer Shell
  • Primary Weapon – Stranger’s Rifle Pulse Rifle
  • Special Weapon – Murmured Fusion Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Jolder’s Hammer Machine Gun
  • Exotic Weapon – Thorn Hand Cannon

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Warlock “RETAIL EXCLUSIVE”-EDITION

  • Dirge of the Moon Shader
  • Ghost – Brave Shell
  • Primary Weapon – Stranger’s Rifle Pulse Rifle
  • Special Weapon – Murmured Fusion Rifle
  • Heavy Weapon – Bretomart’s Defense Machine Gun

These figures will be shipped worldwide.

Here you can create your own “Mega Bloks” Guardian.

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Pokemon GO Download: With the APK trick play now!

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

A trick to bypass the country block and play Pokemon Go right now!

Yesterday marked the beginning of the release for Pokemon Go – Initially, only players from New Zealand and Australia were supposed to be able to play the augmented reality game. However, there is now a trick that allows German players to catch the little monsters before the official release.

Update: Pokemon Go is supposedly set to release in Germany this week!

Download the APK and get started

With the free “Pokemon Go” app, you can catch wild Pokemon in your garden or even when you are on the go. Using your phone camera, Pokemon near you will be displayed, for example, sitting next to you on the sidewalk.

So that you can start the app now without having to wait for the official release in Germany, you can easily download the APK as an Android user and use it on your Android device.

Pokemon Go Find
The Pokemon catching feature outdoors

Download for Android and iPhone

It is your own responsibility whether you want to bypass the country block or not. You can find the APK file on various portals – Make sure before downloading that it is a file from Niantic, Inc.  Here you can download the APK. As an iOS user, you unfortunately still have to wait for the official release. Unfortunately, there is currently no trick to bypass the country block on an iOS device. The exact official release date for Pokemon Go is currently not known.

Update: iOS users can also play Pokemon right now! – Our reader Viktor says that you just need to set up a new Apple ID with “New Zealand” as the location. After that, you can download Pokemon Go from the App Store and after installation switch back to your usual Apple ID. You can then also catch Pokemon on your iOS device.

Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Then after downloading and installing Pokemon Go, you should say “Goodbye!” to your virtual friends and go out into the “real world” to hunt for wild Pokemon. Later in July, the “Pokemon Go Plus” gadget will be released, which will immediately inform you about special events.

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The Division Guide: Alle Infos zur Stabilität Eurer Waffen

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In The Division, we take a look at weapon stability and summarize the information you need to know about it.

How “stable” your weapons feel in your hands depends on several complex factors in Ubisoft’s MMO shooter.

There are three types of stability:

  • Stability: This value exclusively determines how much your weapon recoils upward when shooting. This refers to vertical recoil. High stability values are particularly useful for assault rifles and rapidly firing precision rifles, but almost all weapon categories benefit from it.
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  • Horizontal Stability: This value determines the horizontal recoil of your weapon, how strongly the weapon pulls to the left or right. Increase horizontal stability to minimize this unwanted weapon movement. If your weapon doesn’t pull to the side at all, as is often the case with submachine guns, you don’t need to increase this value.
  • Initial Stability: This value reduces vertical and horizontal instability with the first shot fired (and once the weapon is stabilized again). Additionally, the crosshair converges faster, allowing you to fire accurately at a higher rate. For rapidly firing weapons like assault rifles or submachine guns, this value can be disregarded.
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These values, by the way, have nothing to do with the size of the crosshair. That is determined by precision.

Total Stability in The Division

If you take a look at your character data, “Stability” is displayed for the weapons. This is not just the aforementioned (vertical) stability, but a calculated value from all three stability values. However, not all three values count equally towards “Stability”:

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Initial stability counts the least, followed by (vertical) stability, and then horizontal stability. The latter thus has the greatest influence on the “total stability” of your weapons.

Now, YouTuber Skill Up has made an interesting discovery: as soon as the “total stability” is around 50, this value increases significantly slower. So if you continue to focus on stability, you will receive less return.

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Therefore, if you have already reached about 50 in total stability, it is now more worthwhile to increase other values with mods, as you will not gain much more from weapon stability.

Attention: To increase total stability, the weapon talent Stable is actually also effective. About +50% is possible here. However, the effect of this talent is quite arbitrary: sometimes it only provides 15%, other times 25%. On every weapon that Skill Up examined, the talent worked differently.

This raises the question: Is Stable bugged, or are complicated calculations running in the background that are far from transparent?

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For this, the YouTuber spoke with the developers, who explained to him that the talent is only responsible for vertical stability. However, since horizontal stability is more significant for total stability and handling of weapons in The Division, this talent turns out to be weaker than expected.

Therefore, he recommends re-rolling this one and rather focusing on other talents. With the appropriate mods, you can improve the desired stability more targeted and effectively.

What is The Showstopper in The Division? Find out here.

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Camelot Unchained: Thanks to the new studio, the beta should start this summer!

Matthias Winter Matthias Winter Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, the beta of Camelot Unchained was supposed to start at the end of March, but had to be postponed indefinitely due to issues with the ability system. After several months of hard work, the game is now back on course for beta.

The Long Road to Beta

In recent months, the team has been working on resolving this issue, completely reprogramming the entire system and replacing it with a significantly better one.

“As part of the redesign of the ability system, our team took the old system with tens of thousands of lines of code, put it on a diet, redesigned it, and replaced it with a new sleeker system with only two thousand lines of code. Now we are trying to reach the same number of abilities that we had previously with the old system a few months ago.”

According to Mark Jacobs, the team is on the right track, which means that the beta should start this summer. To bridge the gap, the team also streams daily again – always starting at 4:30 PM on their Twitch channel. You can find the current streaming schedule for Camelot Unchained.

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First images of the new Túatha Dé Danann landscapes

Update of the Building Tool

C.U.B.E. – the Minecraft-like building tool – has received quite a bit of love in recent weeks, including some bug fixes, a major UI overhaul, and new block shapes and tools, which now finally allow players to create round constructions.

While the building fans were excited, some other players wondered why the team is currently working on C.U.B.E. and not focused entirely on the beta. In his response, Mark Jacobs pointed out that C.U.B.E. is part of Camelot Unchained and that the improvements to the building tools and memory usage will also improve the main game. After all, the game relies on players building large and interesting structures that other players can then destroy for fun and profit, Jacobs emphasizes.

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One of the many fan creations with C.U.B.E.

CSE Establishes New Studio

Those who have been following Camelot Unchained for a while know that one of the biggest hurdles in development was the difficult recruitment of open programming positions. This is partly due to the fact that CSE has its studio in Fairfax, Virginia, on the East Coast, while most of the industry, and thus the employees, are located on the West Coast.

For this reason, CSE has now established a second studio in Seattle and was able to fill the open positions immediately and hire four new programmers. The newly gained manpower is expected to significantly accelerate the further development of the game, according to Mark Jacobs.

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Interesting: Camelot Unchained: Livestream shows alpha gameplay including mass battle

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GTA 5 Online: “San Andreas” trailer recreated in “GTA 5” style

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Nearly 12 years later, the trailer for GTA San Andreas looks even better!

Some of you might still remember how to take the first steps in GTA San Andreas or rode the BMX bike for the first time to “Grove Street”. This part of the GTA series showcased Los Santos to players for the first time – A city that can also be found in the latest part of the series. The graphics in Los Santos are so good that a hotel used a screenshot from GTA 5 to advertise their hotel.

GTA: San Andreas in HD Quality

In GTA 5, you can also recognize some parts of the city and streets from the 12-year-old San Andreas. The YouTuber “Swake” made a nice video where he recreated the old trailer in GTA 5 style. In the comparison video, both trailers run side by side – This clearly shows how detailed the new video was worked on. The music has been distorted for copyright reasons – but don’t let that distract you, instead focus on the beautiful footage.

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This evokes memories of the old part of the GTA series, where you could cause chaos with a riding lawn mower. But GTA 5 can keep up with the classic of the series, has exciting missions, and offers a vast world where players can unleash themselves. In the latest update, you can earn several million dollars as a CEO of a criminal empire, to buy sports cars, such as the Grotti X80 Proto,.

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Sea of Thieves: Singt beim Shanty “We Shall Sail Together” mit

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The upcoming pirate MMO Sea of Thieves focuses on a lot of humor and pirate atmosphere.

Therefore, the developers at Rare have now released a new video about the game. However, it does not show any new gameplay scenes; instead, it features a music box. This plays the song “We Shall Sail Together” while a funny skeleton dances to the tune.

Sing along, pirates!

As befits a pirate game, a hearty shanty must not be missing. This was already partially heard in the E3 trailer. Now the song is available in full. It is sung by Anna Hon, composed by Robin Beanland, who was also responsible for the music of the Rare game Conker’s Bad Fur Day.

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Sea of Thieves is not referred to by the developers as an MMORPG but as a “Shared World Adventure Game.” They want to clarify that in the game it is not about numbers and statistics, which in many real MMORPGs are important for players. They want players to focus on fun, which is why there is also no HUD. They do not want to abstract anything by navigating through many windows and menus when you want to craft something. Everything should happen directly in the game world.

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Nevertheless, in Sea of Thieves, the multiplayer aspect takes center stage. You team up with other players to form a crew, sail together on a ship across the seas, search for treasures on islands, and engage in battles with other pirate crews or trade with them. The online game will be released in February 2017 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs.

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Battlefield 1: Weapon Gameplay of all four classes in the Video

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Check out various weapons from Battlefield 1 in action in the video.

The information from the Alpha version of Battlefield 1 is piling up and is slowly but surely forming a good first impression of the game. Brand new are the alpha leaks with a list of weapons, maps, and information about the story that you play. Many players are particularly interested in how the weapons perform in action and what it looks like when shooting with them. Now there is a detailed video that shows the weapons of the alpha version in action.

Battlefield 1 Weapon Gameplay

The YouTuber Arekkz Gaming has taken a close look at the weapons from the alpha version of Battlefield 1 in a video and shows how they perform. Recently, we already showed you how the gravity affects shooting in Battlefield 1 and influences the weapons.

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In the video, Arekkz Gaming plays the Domination mode, where there are no vehicles. This mode is designed for fast infantry combat on small maps. As seen in the video, you need to capture flags in this mode.

You can find an overview of the different classes and game modes in Battlefield 1 here.

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Riders of Icarus – Open Beta – It’s finally starting at this time!

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Riders of Icarus starts today, July 6th, into the open EU Beta. But when exactly? And do previous beta participants and Steam users need to pay attention to anything? Read here all the details regarding the start of the Open Beta of RoI in Europe!

Those who – like me – only had “July 6th” in mind as the beta start for Riders of Icarus and desperately searched for the “Download function” on Steam might not find anything at first. Because yes, the Open Beta actually starts today, July 6th. But thanks to time zones, it won’t be available in the morning but later, namely at 5:00 PM Central European Summer Time. You will have to be patient for a while longer until you can tame exotic mounts.

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“Whaaat? Only that late!?!?” I can already hear some players complaining. But don’t worry, you can at least use the waiting time wisely and download the client in advance. All you need is an account with the publisher Nexon and the corresponding Nexon Launcher. You can find the program at the link provided on the official Riders of Icarus site. If you were part of a previous beta of Riders of Icarus, just start the Nexon launcher and download the game again.

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Air battles and many, many mounts are all part of Riders of Icarus!

Steam users, pay attention: Riders of Icarus is also distributed via Valve’s distribution platform Steam. However, the download via Steam will probably only be possible tonight, as stated on the official Riders of Icarus site. Also, keep in mind that all your progress from the previous third phase of the closed beta has been wiped, and a new client is also required. However, the developers promise that there will be no more wipes in the open beta.

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Are you excited about the open beta of Riders of Icarus? And were you already part of the closed beta and have comments, tips, or advice for new players? Then feel free to write it in the comments!

New: Riders of Icarus: Preview report from the Open Beta – Beat up Ewoks and ride wild boars!

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Heroes of the Storm: Gul’dan im Rampenlicht!

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The orc warlock, Gul’dan has arrived on the test server of Heroes of the Storm – his spotlight video is available too!

A Warlock from World of Warcraft

After the greatest mage of all time, Medivh, recently wandered into the Nexus, now the most devious orc of all time is also heading into the strange battlefields of Heroes of the Storm. Gul’dan, who led the Horde through the dark portal and is responsible for the invasion of the orcs into Azeroth, can currently be tried out on the test server.

Warcraft Guldan
After Warcraft 2, WoW, Hearthstone and the big screen, Gul’dan is now also in HotS.

Let’s take a quick look at his abilities:

  • Life Tap is Gul’dan’s trait. The warlock does not regenerate mana naturally. Instead, he can sacrifice health points to restore a portion of his mana.
  • Demonic Flame sends fel fire in a cone in front of Gul’dan, dealing damage to all enemies hit.
  • With Life Steal, Gul’dan drains health points from an opponent over 3 seconds, gaining them as HP himself. The spell ends if Gul’dan is stunned or the target moves out of range.
  • With Corruption, Gul’dan creates 3 small circles in quick succession in a straight line, dealing damage to enemies hit over 6 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
  • The first heroic ability is Horror. After a short delay, all enemies in a medium-sized target area take minor damage and are feared for 2 seconds.
  • The second heroic ability is Rain of Destruction. In a large target area, meteors rain down at random locations over 7 seconds, causing significant damage. Gul’dan must channel this ability.

Moreover, Blizzard has also released the “Spotlight” video to showcase the mechanics of the character along with his backstory in motion.

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Although no firm date has been announced for Gul’dan’s release yet, July 13 seems like a very likely date.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MOBA, you can visit our Heroes of the Storm game page.

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