Pokémon GO: Trainers are disappointed with the Sinnoh research – Where are Dialga and Palkia?

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In Pokémon GO the big Sinnoh Tour is coming, bringing you research around Dialga and Palkia. But the trainers are now disappointed because one important thing is missing. We at MeinMMO explain to you what it’s all about.

Which event is it about? Today, on February 24th, the big global Sinnoh Tour starts, which is all about space-time anomalies. Dialga and Palkia as well as their primal forms are an important part in the coming two event days, which is why they have received their own special research.

However, this is now causing a lot of frustration among trainers. We have summarized why they are so disappointed and what it means for you below.

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Dialga and Palkia are not available from the research

Why are the trainers frustrated? As with every major Pokémon event, a thematically fitting special research was also designed for the Sinnoh Tour. This usually revolves around monsters that play an important role during an event. This weekend, Dialga and Palkia are in the spotlight.

In the context of the research Path to Sinnoh, trainers could decide whether their research and the associated bonuses should revolve around Diamond (Dialga) or Pearl (Palkia). For many trainers, it was natural that they would encounter an example of their chosen representative in its primal form during the research available during the event. And the accompanying original announcement in the game also suggested that.

But now the disillusionment: nothing! As trainers from the first time zones report, where the Sinnoh Tour is already in progress, there will be no encounter with Dialga or Palkia in the special research ‘GO Tour 2024: Time Comes, Space Comes’.

What does this mean for the trainers? If you want to secure one of the two monsters with the corresponding special attack, you have to do raids and thus invest valuable passes. Note that you can only find the primal forms of the two legendary monsters in raids during the habitats Historical Grove and Geothermal Lagoon.

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Trainers are angry: That is really shabby

How are the trainers reacting? The mood in the community regarding this is heated, as many were hoping for an encounter to secure the special attack. Reddit user AutumnalAlchemist is also disappointed and writes (via reddit.com):

In the info for the choice of the diamond/pearl badge, it said that we would receive an encounter with this Pokémon. […] It seems like I’m not the only one expecting this encounter. […] Now I see reports from people where the global event has started and who are stating that there is actually no free encounter with the Pokémon and that you can only obtain it in raids. Am I the only one who thinks that’s really shabby?

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Trainers criticize wording in announcement: And he is not alone, as many other trainers are also not pleased with this development. The wording regarding the choice of the respective monster is particularly criticized, as it directly advertised an encounter with one of the primal forms and its special attack, as can be seen in the image from AutumnalAlchemist (via reddit.com).

So SlytherKitty13 writes: Yes, I mean, it said ‘encounter a primal Pokémon …’, which sounds very personal, right? They never use such wording when it comes to Pokémon that are meant to be caught in raids, especially since they know that people doing raids never just do one. Even the ‘big’ Pogo content people, who make infographics and social media stuff, seemed convinced by this wording that players should expect an encounter. What a disappointment.

And Plus-Pomegranate8045 is also sure that it could have been handled better: Wait, really? That’s terrible if true. If that’s the case, they could have just formulated it like this: ‘Encounter the primal form of Dialga in raids that know the special attack ‘Roar of Time’, to avoid any confusion.

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What’s next? As attentive trainers have noticed, the text in the game has since been adjusted. The hint regarding an encounter from raid battles can now be found there. It is therefore not to be expected that the developers will make a last-minute change here.

Were you also hoping for an encounter from the research? And are you now disappointed that there won’t be one? Or did you want to play plenty of raids anyway? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

All current information you need to know about the Sinnoh Tour can be found here in our ticker.

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Could a Samurai series become the new Game of Thrones? – Shogun is already being praised by critics

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A new series with a historical setting called Shōgun is set to debut in just a few days, promising epic battles and political intrigue. The series has many similarities to Game of Thrones and has received high praise in initial reviews.

What is Shōgun about? The series throws you into the time of feudal Japan and revolves around John Blackthorne, the captain of a Dutch ship who ends up in Japan. There, he encounters influential figures and becomes embroiled in their political intrigues.

Like Game of Thrones, Shōgun is based on a book, specifically the best-selling novel of the same name by James Clavell.

Here you can see an English trailer for the upcoming series Shōgun, which feels quite like Game of Thrones set in Japan:

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Extended trailer for season 1 of Shogun

What are critics saying so far? On Rotten Tomatoes, the series currently holds a perfect score of 100% on the Tomatometer from 22 reviews (as of February 23, 2024).

Critics praise the upcoming series and compare it to the HBO hit Game of Thrones. For instance, gamesradar concludes in their review: “Watch out, Game of Thrones, it’s [Shogun] coming to claim your throne…”

Particularly positive reviews of Shōgun highlight the action and fight scenes, noting that the series is not shy about brutality and “blood fountains.”

Additionally, the acting performances of the cast, the gripping plot with political intrigues, and the fantastic historical setting reportedly impress reviewers and even make it a “strong contender for the best new series of 2024.”

You can read about other series debuting on Disney+ in February here with our colleagues at Filmstarts: New on Disney+ in February 2024: A Marvel blockbuster 3 (!) months after its theatrical release, a visually stunning historical epic & “Star Wars” highlights

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Where and when can you watch Shōgun? The samurai series will premiere on Disney+ on February 27, 2024.

Initially, two episodes will be released there – after that, new episodes will come to the platform every Tuesday, on a weekly basis. The series will consist of a total of 10 episodes, each with a runtime of one hour.

If you are a fan of Game of Thrones, you can find a list of similar series here for you.

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Twitch streamer says he has a million fortune – foregoes luxury cars and prefers to vacation like a normal person

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In a recently released episode of Ben Berndt’s podcast, “{ungeskriptet},” the well-known Twitch streamer and content creator Rewinside was a guest. In the conversation, he gives honest insights into his wealth and shares his attitude towards money.

With over 3 million subscribers on YouTube and nearly 2 million followers on Twitch, Rewinside undoubtedly belongs to the “heavyweights” of the German online entertainment industry. In 2021, the creator was one of the ten most significant gaming YouTubers in Germany.

Rewinside initially gained fame through Minecraft – and he remains loyal to this game. Meanwhile, he also presents a variety of vlogs and plays other games, where he entertains his viewers, especially with his numerous meltdowns.

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Wealth Valued at 7 to 10 Million Euros

In the podcast “{ungeskriptet} by Ben Berndt,” Rewinside provides insights into his wealth and describes his attitude towards it. The episode was published on February 17, 2024, on the eponymous YouTube channel.

How much is his wealth? Rewinside emphasizes that financial success can open many doors, but it does not automatically mean personal happiness. In the conversation, he estimates his wealth to be around 7 to 10 million euros – this includes properties, investments, and business shares (quote with timestamp). Nevertheless, Rewinside values living not extravagantly.

What does he say about his lifestyle? Rewinside reports that he has not owned a car for a year. He explains that he finds it simply unnecessary, as he can easily get from point A to B without a car. “It’s nonsense to own a car right now because I just don’t need it,” says the creator himself.

He emphasizes that he prefers alternative means of transportation and likes to walk a few steps if it gets him to his destination faster. Despite the opportunity to indulge in luxury, a car is simply not necessary for him.

Other content creators, on the other hand, buy cars even though they do not even have a driver’s license, and then transfer ownership to their girlfriend.

What does he say about vacations? Another topic that Rewinside addresses in the podcast is his experience with vacations. As an example, he mentions his trip to the Maldives, which would have cost roughly 15,000 euros per person without cooperation.

Yet despite the paradise setting, he was not happy there because he spent most of his time producing content and thus working.

In contrast, during his vacation in Thailand, he was able to enjoy his time at the beach and truly relax. It was his first real vacation in 10 years, as his previous trips were always linked to professional obligations, he reports in the conversation.

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What is his attitude on the topic? Rewinside points out in the podcast the oft-quoted wisdom that “money alone does not make you happy.” For him, this is a “platonic, silly sentence” that people who have never reached this status can hardly understand. It is important to recognize that material wealth can create conveniences, but does not automatically lead to a fulfilling life.

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A new mode in Destiny 2 brings you exactly what you’ve been waiting for in PvP for ages

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The week is coming to an end and once again there is news about Destiny 2 and its future, thanks to a new TWaB post from Bungie. This time, many changes regarding PvP are announced and they are quite significant.

What has Bungie announced? In the latest TWaB post from Bungie, many changes regarding PvP have been revealed. Bungie’s PvP strike team has done a great job planning changes across multiple updates that players will gradually enjoy until the release of “The Final Shape”.

This includes adjustments to maps, modes, matchmaking, and a mode that players will soon be able to test in the labs – “Hardware”.

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A mode just for hardcore guardians: No abilities, only weapons

What will the mode look like? Hardware is set to be implemented in the labs. It is a modifier that locks all your abilities. Therefore, in the Crucible, you will only be able to do something against opposing guardians with your weapons in hand. Additionally, special and heavy ammo packs are supposed to drop, which you can then pick up and use in combat.

Why do many guardians want to fight without abilities? While in every PvP mode of Destiny 2 your abilities are active, many guardians have wished for a mode where players only fight with their weapons.

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The abilities in Destiny 2 are a core feature that brings the space magic of the loot shooter to life, but in PvP they are often seen as disruptive or unfair. There are usually moments when you could easily win a 1 vs. 1, yet ults, grenades, or throwing knives are being tossed around. This annoys many players.

Destiny 2 has one of the best gunplays in the shooter genre. Guardians also want to measure themselves only with their guns to show who can handle them better. A “Nova Bomb” can unfortunately be thrown successfully by anyone, but a quickscope from a “Revered” is harder to master.

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When will Hardware be released? Bungie has not given a specific date yet, but the developers have listed the chronological update order in which “Hardware” should be released. Currently, we are at version number 7.3.4.2.

First, update 7.3.5 will come, and then 7.3.6 will be released with the Hardware update. When the developers are aiming for the release is still uncertain. It is clear that you will receive the update before “The Final Shape”.

What do you think about such a mode? Will you check it out and test the mode or are you not interested? Let us know in the comments!

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Pokémon GO: Sinnoh Tour is now running – What happens on Day 1?

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In Pokémon GO the Sinnoh Tour starts on February 24, 2024. What does the first day bring? All content at a glance.

When does the Sinnoh Tour start? The Sinnoh Tour runs on February 24 and 25, each day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Both days revolve around the Pokémon from the Sinnoh and Hisui regions. Among other things, you will encounter the powerful primal forms of Dialga and Palkia, but there are plenty of other content as well.

Live ticker: If you want to stay updated throughout the day, you can find the live ticker for the Sinnoh Tour 2024 here.

And to keep everything in view at a glance, we present you here the list of all content from day 1 of the Sinnoh Tour.

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All content and bonuses of the Sinnoh Tour on Saturday

In the following list, you will find all the content you can expect on Saturday. Further information about individual features can be found under the respective links. You do not need a separate ticket for the content unless otherwise noted.

Research:

The most important Pokémon: You can count on the following Pokémon.

  • You choose in the special research “Way to Sinnoh” whether you want to play the Pearl or Diamond version of the event. This can already be done in preparation for the event.
    • With Pearl, you will get guaranteed primal Palkia with Spatial Rend in the raids during the Sinnoh Tour.
    • With Diamond, primal Dialga will definitely know Roar of Time in raids.
    • The special move of the respective other version is then not guaranteed; you will need some luck to get it.
  • Primal Dialga and Primal Palkia appear in raids. They bring special moves that can trigger adventure effects.
  • The normal versions of Palkia and Dialga will also appear in raids.
  • There will be rotating habitats with different spawns. They will run for one hour each, twice.
  • In party play challenges, you will encounter Regigigas.
  • In the 10 km eggs, you have a chance to encounter regional Pokémon that you cannot find here otherwise.
  • There is a whole range of new Shinys at the tour.
  • Kryppuk can be encountered as part of a Team GO Rocket research.
  • You can get Shiny Shaymin in a paid research. The extra ticket is available in the shop for 5.99 euro.
  • White-lined Barschwa are expected to appear on routes. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
  • If you use incense, you may encounter Icognito O, I, N, H, U and S, depending on the ongoing habitat. There is also a chance to encounter them as Shiny.

Bonuses: The following bonuses are active during the event.

  • Halved hatch distance for eggs
  • Six special trades per day
  • Halved Stardust cost per trade
  • No limit for remote raids on both days
  • Increased Shiny chance for:
    • Chelast
    • Panflam
    • Plinfa
    • Skunkapuh
    • Costume Pikachu
    • Hisui Voltorb (from 5 km eggs)
    • Hisui Barschwa (from 5 km eggs)
    • Pachirisu (from 10 km eggs)
    • Plaudagei (from 10 km eggs)
    • Venuflibis (from 10 km eggs)

And if you already want to prepare for the event: Here you will find 10 tips for preparing for the Sinnoh Tour.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offers on 23.02.24

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It’s Friday once again, and you know what that means: Xur is coming to Destiny 2 to visit his Guardians and equip them with precious items. You can find out what these items are and what you need to know about the Trials of Osiris here on MeinMMO.

What happened in Destiny this week? Destiny 2 introduced the new mode “Sparrow Control” with its Weekly Reset. Players celebrated the new mode and couldn’t get enough of it.

Additionally, the head of Sony commented on Bungie and their way of working. He praised the hardworking developers but still had criticism directed at the team itself.

Finally, an innocent professional player was caught up in this. He was permanently banned despite his claims of innocence. He had 4 World Firsts on his account, but that didn’t save him from the ban hammer.

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All info about Xur on February 23, 2024 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur arrive? Xur regularly appears in the shady corners, ready to sell his exotic goods to those brave enough to find their way to him. He appears every Friday at 6:00 PM and stays until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Where is Xur? Here is his storage for the weekend

Xur’s location: Xur’s presence is invaluable, especially for new Guardians. However, before one can benefit from it, they first need to find him. After the reset at 6:00 PM, you can start your search. MeinMMO will tell you his location.

This is where Xur is located: In the Twisted Cove, in the EDZ.
Xur’s location in the EDZ

Xur’s inventory from February 23 to February 27 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Xur is known for his unique and exotic items that he sells every week. His arsenal includes exotic armor, weapons, and engrams that can provide Guardians with a variety of new abilities and tactics. In Season 23, you can also get rid of some Legendary Shards with him, as these will soon leave the game.

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Xur’s inventory changes weekly and offers new players in particular the opportunity to enhance their skills through the use of Exotics and to prepare more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

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Weapon: Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: Khepri’s Sting – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +11
  • Resilience: +11
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +11
  • Strength: +18
  • Total: 63

Titan: Type 44 On the Outskirts – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +3
  • Resilience: +16
  • Recovery: +15
  • Discipline: +16
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +12
  • Total: 68

Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +6
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +25
  • Discipline: +7
  • Intellect: +12
  • Strength: +14
  • Total: 67

Legendary Armor Set: “Eidolon Hunter” Set

Apart from the regular offer, Xur also sells unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions of past DLCs. You can only purchase these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has a weapon on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” with “Murderous Wind”.

Trials of Osiris from February 23 – 27, 2024

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The path to the Lighthouse for over 7 wins in the Trials of Osiris

This weekend, the Trials of Osiris are starting again, for all the sweaters and part-time professionals who are eager to secure the golden ticket to the Lighthouse in intense matches.

Which map is active this week? In the Trials, Guardians will need to focus on a specific map.

This map is active: Meltdown, The Anomaly, and Eternity.
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This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week a special weapon awaits you at the Lighthouse, which you can obtain for your flawless run, meaning 7 wins, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon when you have made it safely to the Lighthouse with your ticket.

The Master Trials weapon this week is: Igneous Hammer, Solar Hand Cannon.

When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, on February 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They end with the weekly reset on February 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trials engrams on your desired weapon with Saint-14. Your rewards will further increase once you receive a complete pass – even if you have lost one or two Trials matches.

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Helldivers 2 now allows more players on the servers, but still expects problems this weekend

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Helldivers 2 is preparing for the weekend and is now allowing more players onto the servers, but the developers still anticipate issues.

What is the situation with the servers?

  • Helldivers 2 has been available on Steam and PS5 for 2 weeks and has since become a real surprise success, with regularly over 400,000 concurrent players on Steam.
  • Almost every evening, the servers of the co-op shooter struggle, as many players want to relax and play after a long workday.
  • To keep the servers stable, the developers on February 18 restricted the maximum number of players to about 450,000. Those who try to log in to Helldivers 2 after reaching the player maximum will be greeted with the message “Login limit reached.”
  • As the CEO of Arrowhead, the studio behind Helldivers 2, explained, the server issue is not “a question of money”, but of work. The team is simply reaching their limits.

How much has the server capacity been increased? For the upcoming weekend, Arrowhead has raised the cap from 450,000 to 700,000 players. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt announced this on X.com (formerly known as Twitter).

With the increase of the login limit, the developers aim to make waiting times more pleasant.

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Developers anticipate problems over the weekend

Why are problems expected? As Pilestedt writes on X.com, the development studio expects that the new login limit of 700,000 players could be reached over the weekend. In that case, players would have to expect a queue again.

Just last weekend, Helldivers 2 reached a new record with over 333,000 active players on Steam, which has been surpassed almost daily throughout the week. It is therefore likely that player numbers will continue to rise over the weekend – especially since they are no longer capped at 450,000.

If you want to check the server status, save the following article. There we regularly update the Steam player numbers: Helldivers 2: Server Status – What the message “Login limit reached” means

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LoL: A champion performs so well as a supporter on the bot lane that players are calling for a nerf

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Maokai dominates as a supporter in the bot lane in League of Legends. Players are demanding that Riot Games nerfs the tree. MeinMMO reveals what is behind this.

Maokai dominates as a supporter in the bot lane. He is currently one of the best supports in the game. In the jungle or on the top lane, he is less seen in the current meta. As a tank supporter, he simply performs too well. With Patch 14.3, the tree received small nerfs. Now with Patch 14.4, the nerf hammer has been swung again to keep him, according to Riot Games (via leagueoflegends.com), under control.

But obviously the patch is not achieving the desired results – at least according to the community. On Reddit, some players are demanding a hotfix for Maokai because he seems to perform even better after the patch.

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Players demand nerfs for Maokai

What does the community say about Maokai? Discussions in the community on Reddit indicate that Maokai’s win rate is consistently high. On u.gg, he currently has a win rate of 53.84% (as of February 23, across all ranks) and a ban rate of 19.8%.

The discussions cover various aspects of the game, including the role of other champions and whether certain champions are favored. We have summarized a few comments for you:

  • StaticandCo: It may be early in the patch, but there is enough data to see that he is still overpowered and the nerfs obviously haven’t helped much. I think the changes to support items in this patch have actually made him stronger.
  • LargeSnorlax: He has been at 55%+ for 4 patches, he is clearly not being weakened by hotfixes. He will likely see another small nerf in the next patch to weaken him.
  • ssLoupyy: This champion has been broken since the start of the season, but all they’ve done is slightly weaken him and come up with excuses. Just make a proper adjustment […] .
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But why is he still so strong after the nerfs? FunnyBunnyH has an answer for that. With Patch 14.4, changes were made to the support items. You now receive boosts earlier in the game. The second boost appears about ten seconds after the second minion wave, allowing you to make better use of the strength of Maokai’s W+Q combo.

Furthermore, Warmog’s Sledge has been buffed:

  • Healing from Sledge Ride: From 120 health – to 7% of the user’s maximum health
  • Movement speed from Sledge Ride: From +90 constant movement speed, decreases over 4 seconds – to 30% additional movement speed, decreases over 3 seconds

Sledge Ride is the passive of Warmog’s Sledge. When you slow or immobilize a generic champion, you and a nearby ally with the lowest health gain extra health and movement speed. With his many CC effects, he can trigger the passive almost all the time.

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Pokémon GO: How strong are Origin Palkia and Origin Dialga as attackers?

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In Pokémon GO you can challenge Origin Palkia and Origin Dialga during the Sinnoh Tour. Is it worth catching the two?

What kind of Pokémon are these? The “Origin Forms” of Dialga and Palkia represent their original forms, first encountered in “Pokémon Legends: Arceus.” Now they are also appearing in Pokémon GO.

How can you get them? If you want them, you need to challenge them in raids during the Sinnoh Tour this weekend. It’s important which version you chose in the “Path to Sinnoh” research.

  • In Pearl, the Origin Palkia you challenge in raids will definitely have the special move Spatial Rend
  • In Diamond, the Origin Dialga you challenge in raids will have the special move Roar of Time.
  • For the respective other move, you will need luck to obtain it from raids.

Otherwise, you will encounter them at specific times in raids during the Sinnoh Tour. You can find the complete schedule for the Sinnoh Tour here.

If you want to battle the two:

But what do you get for the raid? Spoiler: two very exciting Pokémon. We summarize the details here for you.

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How strong are Origin Dialga and Origin Palkia?

As raid attackers: Both monsters are very strong and are among the best dragon attackers you can have. Origin Palkia is simply a powerful attacker thanks to its move “Spatial Rend,” and Origin Dialga with “Roar of Time” even fills a special niche, as it is a dragon Pokémon with an additional steel type, making it not susceptible to dragon attacks.

Both surpass some established monsters in the meta, including shadow Pokémon – this is emphasized by PvE expert Teban54 in an assessment (via reddit). Only Mega Rayquaza and Mega Garchomp are significantly stronger.

As PvP monsters: Here too, both Pokémon are extremely strong, primarily due to high CP values in the Master League. In the current PvP rankings from PvPoke, it looks like this:

  • Origin Palkia is ranked 1 in the current Master League rankings, winning against monsters like Kyogre, Giratina, or Dragapult. Its biggest weakness is fairy Pokémon or Dialga.
  • Meanwhile, Dialga in its Origin form ranks at 20, which is still very strong. However, it is primarily threatened by ground Pokémon that can deal significant damage to it.

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Outside of battles: Both monsters have a special adventure effect that you can trigger with their moves outside of battles.

  • Dialga’s Roar of Time gives you the ability outside of battles to extend the item duration of items like incense, daily adventure incense, or star pieces. For 5 Dialga candies and 5,000 stardust, you get 6 additional minutes and can stack it repeatedly.
  • With Palkia’s Spatial Rend, the encounter radius is increased. For 5 Palkia candies and 5,000 stardust, the effect lasts for 10 minutes and can also be stacked.

In short: Both monsters are a good choice if you need powerful fighters, with Palkia likely being the slightly stronger variant, but Dialga can impress with its effectiveness.

Want to know how to prepare for the event? Then you will find 10 tips on preparing for the Sinnoh Tour here.

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Pokémon GO Sinnoh Tour: All Habitats and Spawns in the Schedule

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In the Pokémon GO Sinnoh Tour there are various habitats where you can encounter Pokémon. When these take place and which Pokémon are waiting for you have been listed for you.

What kind of event is this? The big worldwide Sinnoh Tour takes place this weekend on February 24 and 25, 2024, each day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What are habitats? Part of the event includes various so-called habitats that are active at different times. They correspond to different environments, each with different Pokémon.

Here you will find hourly rotating Pokémon in the wild and in raids. Which ones they are, when they take place, and which Pokémon you can encounter have been listed for you.

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Schedule of Habitats in the Sinnoh Tour

What is the schedule for the Sinnoh Tour? The habitats of the Sinnoh Tour, which rotate every hour, are active twice each day. They run at the following times:

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Habitat Busy Promenade
  • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Habitat Historic Grove
  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Habitat Toxic Excavation Sites
  • 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Habitat Geothermal Lagoon
  • 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Habitat Busy Promenade
  • 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Habitat Historic Grove
  • 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Habitat Toxic Excavation Sites
  • 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Habitat Geothermal Lagoon

All Habitats of the Sinnoh Tour with Pokémon

Which Pokémon are in the habitats in raids? During the event, you can find and encounter the following Pokémon in raids.

In the habitats Busy Promenade and Toxic Excavation Sites:

5*-Raids

  • Dialga*
  • Palkia*

3*-Raids

  • Chelterrar
  • Panferno
  • Impoleon

1*-Raids

  • Chelast*
  • Panflam*
  • Plinfa*

In the habitats Historic Grove and Geothermal Lagoon:

5*-Raids

  • Dialga in Original Form*
  • Palkia in Original Form*

3*-Raids

  • Hisui-Silvarro*
  • Hisui-Tornupto*
  • Hisui-Admurai*

1*-Raids

  • Bauz*
  • Feurigel*
  • Ottaro*

All Pokémon marked with a * can appear as Shiny.

Which Pokémon are in the habitats in the wild? The following Pokémon are waiting for you in the wild in the respective habitats:

HabitatPokémon in the Wild
Busy PromenadePikachu with Lucius’ Cap*
Pikachu with Lucia’s Hat*
Magnetilo*
Electek*
Porygon*
Trasla*
Plinfa*
Staralili*
Bidiza*
Burmy (Trash Cloak)*
Bamelin*
Schalellos (Eastern Sea)*
Schalellos (Western Sea)*
Driftlon*
Charmian*
Finneon*
Historic GrovePikachu with Lumius’ Cap*
Pikachu with Lumias’ Headscarf*
Hisui-Fukanu*
Hisui-Voltobal*
Tangela*
Evoli*
Traunfugil*
Nasgnet*
Roselia*
Chelast*
Zirpurze*
Burmy (Plant Cloak)*
Wadribie*
Kikugi*
Bronzel*
Toxic Excavation SitesPikachu with Lucius’ Cap*
Pikachu with Lucia’s Hat*
Griffel*
Yanma*
Skorgla*
Sniebel*
Zwirrlicht*
Sheinux*
Koknodon*
Schilterus*
Burmy (Sand Cloak)*
Skunkapuh*
Kaumalat*
Hippopotas*
Pionskora*
Glibunkel*
Geothermal LagoonPikachu with Lumius’ Cap*
Pikachu with Lumias’ Headscarf*
Hisui-Baldorfish*
Hisui-Sniebel*
Schlurp*
Rihorn*
Magmar*
Evoli*
Togetic*
Kramurx*
Quiekel*
Schneppke*
Panflam*
Haspiror*
Shnebedeck*

All Pokémon marked with a * are also available as Shiny. Skunkapuh appears as Shiny for the first time in Pokémon GO.

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Which Pokémon appear more frequently in the habitats through smoke? If you activate smoke during the event (the daily adventure smoke is excluded), you can encounter Icognito more frequently. Which Icognito appear depends on the current habitat.

  • In the habitats “Busy Promenade” and “Toxic Excavation Sites”: Icognito H, I, N, O, and S
  • In the habitats Historic Grove and Geothermal Lagoon: Icognito H, I, S, and U

The Icognito can also appear in their Shiny variant.

What do you think of the Pokémon and their respective habitats? How do you find the idea that the habitats rotate and change every hour? Is there any Pokémon you are particularly looking forward to? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments. You can also find an overview of further events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.

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HandOfBlood risks his mental health in dangerous ‘Elden Ring’ bet on Twitch

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch-streamers Papaplatte and HandOfBlood are currently facing a daily Elden Ring challenge in hardcore mode, where they are trying to master the game together. Now HandOfBlood has announced a bet to further increase the tension of the challenge.

How did the crossover of the two streamers happen? When HandOfBlood published a YouTube video on his main channel, which was a parody of the popular show “Wife Swap”, no one expected Papaplatte to also play a role in it.

Shortly after, the two decided to take on a new challenge: mastering Elden Ring in a modded hardcore coop version.

Here you can find out more about HandOfBlood:

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What does the challenge entail? The Elden Ring Challenge started on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM and is scheduled for seven days, with an exception for the Saturday when the StreamAwards take place.

HandOfBlood explains that they are using a special mod called “Harder Coop for Seamless” that significantly increases the difficulty.

On the very first day, the two were confronted with the fearsome boss “Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy,” with HandOfBlood dying significantly faster than Papaplatte. This unexpected twist led HandOfBlood to give Papaplatte instructions on how to defeat the boss while he watched.

The fact that Papaplatte took the lead in some key moments of the game surprised not only the community but also HandOfBlood himself.

In his most recent stream, he made a remarkable statement: the streamer admitted that Papaplatte managed to defeat two bosses on his own while he himself had already perished. He said: “Kevin carried.”

“For every boss that Kevin defeats alone, I will unban 1000 people”

What has HandOfBlood announced? In response, HandOfBlood announced a bet: for every boss Papaplatte defeats alone while he himself is already finished, he will unban 1000 users on X/Twitter.

He mentioned a tool he received a few years ago to block users who follow certain people.

This bet is intended not only to increase the tension of the challenge but also to help clarify the ongoing debate about who truly has the upper hand in the game.

The community is eagerly following how many users HandOfBlood will have to unban in the coming days, and whether Papaplatte will continue to deliver surprising performances that will fuel discussions about the balance of power between the two YouTubers.

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How is his mental health being endangered by this? HandOfBlood’s announcement to unban 1,000 users on Twitter for every boss Papaplatte defeats alone in Elden Ring poses a potential threat to his mental health.

The platform X/Twitter is known for its high density of trolls and toxic comments. Even now, countless individuals have publicly complained that they have been blocked by HandOfBlood and even mockingly referred to him as “HandOfBlock.”

These comments not only highlight the significance of the bet but also the impatience of many users waiting to be unbanned.

HandOfBlood is now reflecting on how he feels after suddenly announcing in mid-January that he would be scaling back his video production on YouTube to engage as a streamer on Twitch instead. You can read more about it here: “First stable masculine crying” – HandOfBlood reports on how he feels after two weeks on Twitch

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Minecraft: Creating & Inserting Skins – It’s that easy

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Creating and then adding skins for Minecraft is quite simple. Here’s how it works in just a few steps.

In short: You can create and customize your skin for Minecraft on various websites. Then you upload the skin to your game. It is not possible to change your skin in Minecraft itself.

This guide shows you websites where you can change your skin and explains how to import the look into Minecraft.

Where can you create skins?

Minecraftskins: One of the most popular websites for creating skins is Minecraftskins.com. The site is quite self-explanatory and offers you pre-made skins that you can use as well as an editor to create a completely custom skin.

  • Visit Minecraftskins.com
  • Select “Editor” at the top if you would like to build a skin yourself
  • Under “Latest” you will find the newest skins from all users
  • Under “Recently Commented” you will find skins from other users that have been commented on recently
  • If you find a skin from other users that you like, you can download it using the “Download” button as a .PNG file
  • If you have created a skin in the editor, you can also download it as a .PNG file using “Download”
  • Further down you will see how to insert the downloaded skin into your Minecraft
Minecraft Skin Editor
The Skin Editor
Minecraft-Skins Overview
A view of the “Latest” skins – If you like one, click on it and download it

Novaskin: Another popular website for custom skins and skin templates is Novaskin.

  • Visit Minecraft.novaskin.me
  • Here you can design your own skin with the tools in the editor
  • Under “Gallery” you will find a large selection of skins created there
  • You can take these as a template and further customize them in the editor or download them directly and use them
  • If you have created or found a skin you want to use, select “Save” at the top and download it as a .PNG file
Minecraft Thaddaeus Editor 2
I’m testing this Thaddaeus skin

Minecraftskins.net: Known for its user-friendly interface, the skin website Minecraftskins.net allows you to choose templates like “Walter White” or “Ant Man” among the top skins. Or you can also build a skin yourself in the editor.

Minecraftskins.net
  • Visit Minecraftskins.net
  • Select the editor or a skin from other users
  • When you’re done, click “Download” to receive the skin as a .PNG file

In the next step, we’ll show you how to transfer your downloaded skins into your Minecraft.

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Inserting Minecraft Skins – How to upload the .PNG file

After you have downloaded a skin (whether it’s your own or a template from another user), you can easily upload it.

  • Visit Minecraft.net
  • Log in with your Minecraft (or Microsoft) account that will use the skin
  • Select your Minecraft version under “My Games” and then click “Change Skin”
  • Now choose between “Classic” and “Slim”
  • Then click on Upload and select the .PNG file on your computer that you downloaded from your skin in the first step
  • Under “Current Skin” your current skin will then be displayed
Change Minecraft Skin
Minecraft Thaddäus Skin
This is how the skin looks now in my game

If you log in to Minecraft now, your character will appear with the new skin in the game.

You can see that changing the skin in Minecraft is really easy and quick to do. With the many templates from other users, you don’t have to invest much time to transform yourself from the default Steve into a cool appearance.

To make the rest of your game look good as well, we show you 6 cool shaders for Minecraft that enhance your world.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: A subtle spell can save your butt against some nasty opponents

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a ton of spells. One of them can save your life against tough foes. With Banishment, you can make some fights easier.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are many spells. One of them is often overlooked but can be incredibly powerful in certain situations: Banishment.

This seemingly unassuming spell is actually a game-changer. It offers a simple solution for tricky situations and can protect you from dangerous opponents when it matters. We will explain what makes this spell so good.

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Banishment – The Cool, Unassuming Spell That Can Save You

What Can Banishment Do? Banishment works like a temporary timeout for your enemies. You can remove a particularly strong foe from the battle for up to two rounds while you deal with other enemies.

The target is thus banished to another plane of existence and cannot move, take actions, bonus actions, or reactions. The spell can also be cast at a higher spell slot level – for each level, you can target an additional enemy with Banishment.

Here you can take a closer look at the spell:

Baldur's Gate 3: Banishment
Spell: Banishment

The following classes have access to Banishment:

  • Cleric (Level 7)
  • Warlock (Level 7)
  • Wizard (Level 7)
  • Sorcerer (Level 7)
  • Bard (College of Lore at Level 10)

The best thing about Banishment is its versatility. Whether you’re surrounded by enemies or simply need time to rethink your strategy – this spell is your ticket to salvation.

For example, you can disable a dangerous wizard who is bombarding your allies with powerful spells like Fireball, which does a lot of AOE damage. Or you can send a strong opponent to another dimension first to focus on the weaker ones.

Attention Spoiler: From here on, there are spoilers about Act 3.

YouTuber Toyhouze has released a short video explaining the potential of the spell and showing examples:

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  • In Act 3, for example, against a Steel Watcher that self-destructs and causes AOE damage – but with Banishment, you can protect your group from the damage
  • Also in Act 3 against the dragon Ansur, while he charges his AOE ability. Instead of hiding from the ability, you can cast Banishment on him to avoid the damage

Note: With the spell, enemies must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, so you should check the enemy’s Charisma beforehand. Additionally, the spell requires concentration.

However, you can gain a bonus with various items you can obtain throughout the game – that is the effect: Arcane Acuity. This gives you +1 on your spell attack rolls and on your spell save DC, making it harder for enemies to resist your spells.

The following items grant Arcane Acuity:

  • Elixir of Battlemage’s Power
  • Gloves of Battlemage’s Power
  • Hat of Fire Acuity
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Banishment is a spell that maybe not every player is aware of but has the potential to decide the outcome of a fight. Its versatility makes it a good choice for your run. Banishment could be just what you need to simplify battles against nasty foes.

You can already take a strong spell at level 1, and it’s worth it: An underestimated spell is at the same time one of the strongest, which can decide many battles in your favor

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The best new streamer on Twitch dares to call DrDisrespect (41) “old”

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At 41 years old, DrDisrespect is an unusual gaming influencer. This was recently noted by the Twitch streamer Nicholas “Jynzxi” (22), who has just been voted Newcomer of the Year on Twitch. But the “Two-Time” doesn’t let just anything slide.

Who is “Jxnzi”?

The 22-year-old Jynxzi is the clear winner on Twitch in 2023. The shooter specialist has gone from a small streamer to a giant on Twitch in just one year:

  • In 2022, he averaged 1,334 viewers – in February 2024, it’s 87,929 viewers.
  • The streamer is successful with a rather unusual game: Rainbow Six Siege. He completely dominates the shooter. In 2023, he had three times more viewers than the official channel and 15 times more than the second-placed solo streamer.
  • At the Streamer Awards 2024 by QTCinderella, Jynxzi was voted Gamer of the Year and “Breakthrough” streamer of the year.
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What did he say about DrDisrespect? Jynxzi talked about DrDisrespect in a podcast with a friend, Tanner “CaseOh”, and referred to him as “the oldest big streamer:”

“That guy is an OG. I used to watch him play H1Z1 back in the day, man.”

His friend said it’s pretty crazy to still be playing in your “40s.” That seems so far away. But at that age, you just have to be able to chill. There aren’t many 40-year-old streamers still in the game. But DrDisrespect is still going strong.

“Watch your mouth!”

How does DrDisrespect react? The 41-year-old streamer does not appreciate being questioned about his age. He responded:

“Watch your mouth when you talk about the Two-Time! I’m only about 26 and still in my prime!”

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How is this being discussed? Many of the Doctor’s fans see it as a compliment that young up-and-comers show him respect in this way.

Some even joke: The young pups should first pay royalties when they bring up DrDisrespect’s name.

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What’s behind this: DrDisrespect has to hear the same thing as MontanaBlack in Germany, who, at 35, has to repeatedly endure being mocked as a “pensioner” in Hugo compilations.

But DrDisrespect is already used to it. Even xQc showed no respect for his age, even though DrDisrespect is only 26… so there you go.

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Last Epoch: 3 Best Classes for Beginners and Newcomers

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Last Epoch there are many classes and masteries available to players. Those who are new might feel overwhelmed by the choices. Therefore, we will show you 3 classes that you can’t go wrong with.

How many classes are there? In Last Epoch, there are a total of 5 classes. Each class also has three subclasses that can enhance your chosen class throughout the gameplay and expand your playstyle. The following classes are available to you:

  • Mage (Wizard)
  • Rogue (Thief)
  • Primalist (Barbarian)
  • Acolyte (Necromancer)
  • Sentinel (Paladin)

Since the choice is great at the beginning, we will show you three classes that you can’t go wrong with as a novice – they are strong and beginner-friendly.

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Last Epoch: These are the three best classes for beginners

We have focused our recommendations on classes that are easy to understand yet can have a significant impact on the battlefield. Now let’s move on to our selection. We will show you the classes and explain what makes them so good.

Rogue

Last Epoch Rogue Marksman Press Kit

Why is this class so good? The Rogue is a beginner-friendly class in Last Epoch. With the agile fighter, you not only have melee skills but also ranged skills, allowing you to attack your opponents from a safe distance at first. Once you become more confident, you can try effective melee combat.

Besides its stealthy way of attacking from the shadows, the Rogue also has poisonous talents and options to escape from the fray with smoke if things get heated.

Mage

Last Epoch Runemaster

Why is this class so good? The Mage is an arcane class with all sorts of powerful spells that can cover the battlefield. In addition to elemental magic, which you can easily create from a distance, you can also unlock new talents through your subclasses later in your journey that can either unleash powerful melee attacks or create runes in the form of traps on the ground.

Thus, the Mage is a powerful class at the beginning with low health, but it becomes even more powerful if you develop the right build.

Sentinel

Last Epoch ARPG

Why is this class so good? The Sentinel is a versatile class that is hard to destroy. With its large health pool, the Sentinel is highly survivable and is suitable for those who like to make mistakes in combat.

The class also has a wide range of talents that you can unlock through subclasses. Do you want to heal your teammates as a holy Paladin or charge through your enemies as a pure tank? Then the Sentinel is your class.

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What you need to consider: In our list, we have focused on the easy playability of the individual classes. They should be deadly, effective, and easy to play so that every newcomer can find their way in Last Epoch without being crushed immediately.

If you see other favorites on the list, feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments, and tell us which class you started your journey with in Last Epoch.

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Pokémon GO honors father of a player in a special way: “A monument in his memory”

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, PokéStops can be a variety of things. A trainer reports that a very special memorial stone has now become a PokéStop.

What kind of PokéStop is it? A Pokémon GO trainer on Reddit reports that he has returned to his home in rural Ireland after a long absence. During this visit, a friend pointed him to a very special PokéStop.

The PokéStop is a memorial stone. And it is no less than the one of his father. The memorial is a throne made of stone, as his deceased father taught the people in the community the art of stonemasonry.

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How does a PokéStop actually come to be in Pokémon GO? PokéStops in Pokémon GO are created through submissions by trainers. Players who are at least level 38 can submit any PokéStop, which is then reviewed by other trainers in Pokémon GO. Depending on this review, a new PokéStop may or may not be created.

“Definitely proud, that’s so cool.“

What does the trainer say about it? The trainer is proud of this monument to his father that will now always accompany him in Pokémon GO. In response to another trainer’s inquiry if he is proud of it or finds it disrespectful, he replies: Definitely proud, that’s so cool.

In another comment regarding whether such a monument is common in Ireland compared to a gravestone, the trainer also notes: It is not his actual grave but a monument in his memory erected by people who loved him because he taught them the stonemasonry craft.

So the trainer now also has a beautiful memory of his deceased father in Pokémon GO, of which he is proud.

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What do you think about it? Do you find that this PokéStop is a nice gesture, or are you not as impressed as the trainer himself? Do you also have PokéStops that you have a personal connection to and that make you proud? Feel free to let us know in the comments. This weekend, the big Pokémon GO Sinnoh tour is also taking place, which you shouldn’t miss.

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Pokémon GO: 14 important Pokémon you should catch during the Sinnoh Tour

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

Pokémon GO is currently all about the Sinnoh Tour. We have looked at which Pokémon you shouldn’t miss.

What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, the big Sinnoh Tour is currently taking place. The global part of this event, which is available worldwide, runs on February 24 and 25, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

In addition to the debut of the original forms of Palkia and Dialga, there are especially many Pokémon that you may encounter during the event. We have compiled the most important ones for you.

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Great Pokémon for Fighters and Collectors

Which Pokémon are worth it for fighters? The most interesting Pokémon in this event are likely to be Palkia* and Dialga*. Especially the original forms of both Pokémon, which are available for the first time in Pokémon GO, are strong attackers. They are excellent Pokémon for both raiding and for use in the Master League. If you want to know when you can encounter them, check out our overview of the Habitats and schedule in the Sinnoh Tour.

In addition to the two legendary Pokémon, there are other Pokémon that you can find during the event and whose evolutions are very strong attackers in Pokémon GO. In the Busy Promenade, Trasla* awaits you, which has a very strong evolution with Guardevoir.

In the Toxic Excavation Sites, two good attackers are waiting for you: Koknodon, which can evolve into Rameidon, and Kaumalat, the pre-evolution of Knakrack. You can also find these two evolutions in the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.

In the habitat Geothermal Lagoon, there are also two good Pokémon that have very strong evolutions. One is Rihorn*, which with its last evolution Rihornior is a strong attacker in the areas of Rock and Ground, and the other is Quiekel*, whose evolution Mamutel can be used as a Ground and Ice attacker.

All Pokémon marked with a * can also be encountered in their Shiny variant.

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Which Pokémon are worth it for collectors? If you prefer to collect Pokémon instead of battling with them, there are also a few interesting Pokémon for you at the event. Starting off are 4 different Pikachus that you can encounter in different habitats. These are the following Pikachus:

  • Pikachu with Lucius’ Cap*: Busy Promenade and Toxic Excavation Sites
  • Pikachu with Lucia’s Hat*: Busy Promenade and Toxic Excavation Sites
  • Pikachu with Lumius’ Cap*: Historical Glade and Geothermal Lagoon
  • Pikachu with Lumias’ Headscarf*: Historical Glade and Geothermal Lagoon

Additionally, there is a special Burmy that you can catch in all habitats except the Geothermal Lagoon. This includes Burmy with a Cloth Cloak*, Burmy with a Plant Cloak*, and Burmy with a Sand Cloak*.

Moreover, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you have the chance to catch a Shiny Skunkapuh. You can encounter this Pokémon in the habitat Toxic Excavation Sites. By using Incense (adventure incense is excluded), you can also encounter Icognito* in different forms.

If you missed the raid days in the last weeks, you will have another chance in this event to encounter Hisui-Silvarro*, Hisui-Tornupto*, and Hisui-Admurai*. You can find these three Pokémon in the habitats Historical Glade and Geothermal Lagoon in 3*-raids.

All Pokémon with a * can appear as Shiny.

What do you think about the Pokémon? Which ones are you particularly looking forward to and which ones do not interest you at all? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers. An overview of more Events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO can of course also be found with us.

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GTA Online: What do Strengths bring you and how do you improve them?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In GTA Online, one of the character stats is strength. We will show you here what a high value in strength brings and how you can quickly increase it.

What is it about? Your characters in GTA Online have various stats that can be skilled. At the very beginning, you can distribute a few points. During your adventures in online mode, you will improve them even further. The most important stats are:

  • Stamina
  • Shooting
  • Strength
  • Flying
  • Driving
  • Stealth
  • Lung Capacity

In this article, we want to clarify questions about strength that many new and also existing players have.

What is strength used for and what does it do?

This is what it’s good for: The more strength you have in GTA Online, the harder you hit and kick in close combat. Also, your damage taken is reduced with every point in strength.

  • Your melee damage is increased
  • You climb ladders faster
  • Your athletic abilities are improved
  • Damage taken is reduced – even with armor

You see that strength is an important stat to be successful in the online world of GTA 5. Taking less damage is useful if you want to make a lot of millions of dollars in the heists of GTA Online with friends.

It is advisable for every character to increase the strength value. But how do you do that?

Leveling strength in GTA Online

Here’s how to level the stat: The rule of thumb in GTA Online is that you gain 1% strength for every 20 hits. You can box your friends in online sessions or beat up NPCs.

For a while, it was possible to hit cars with your friends sitting in them. But that no longer increases strength now.

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As a biker president, there is a mission available to you where you can skill strength well

Tips for leveling: Those who own a biker business will eventually receive the tasks during a mission to box information out of an informant at a construction site. You can kick and punch him repeatedly while he is on the ground – he is immortal (via reddit).

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Other players on reddit suggest starting the mission “Blow Up III” by Simeon. During the mission, you should then travel to the hospital and beat people up there. After a while, paramedics will show up who can take a few hits and will fight back. You can train your skill well on them.

Alternatively, you can engage in sports like golf or tennis. This will also increase your strength value.

Now you can pump up your character’s muscles and be better off in the next close combat.

But what good are all those muscles if money is tight? Many wonder whether you can sell properties like houses or garages in GTA Online to make money again.

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Steam hit Sons Of The Forest releases full version – Provides huge update and a new ending

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Sons Of The Forest has recently left Early Access and released a huge update to version 1.0. In addition to many small improvements, players can look forward to a new, alternative ending.

What kind of update is this? Sons Of The Forest had been in Early Access for a year on Steam, after the game was postponed multiple times before. Yesterday, exactly one year after the release of the “Early Access” version, the game received the long-awaited update 1.0 from fans, which includes over 250 changes, improvements, bug fixes, and new features.

One feature is particularly exciting; until now, players could complete Sons Of The Forest in its early form and reach the end. However, the developers have now added a new, alternative ending.

If you want to start a new save with the new version, we have 5 tips for a good start in the game:

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5 Tips for a Good Start in Sons of the Forest

Players can experience a new ending

What’s included in the update? The update reads like a long list full of ideas, wishes, and improvements that players of the game have been waiting for a long time. The new ending, which players can choose and which we cannot go into details about for spoiler reasons, is likely to please fans just as much as an old acquaintance who now appears in the game.

We are talking about little Timmy from the first part The Forest, who is also voiced by Shawn Ashmore. You may know him from various movies like X-Men: Days of Future Past, Acts of Violence, or the series The Boys.

In the new update, you will also be watched by Jianyu helicopters circling your bases to see what you are up to. Overall, the patch notes read very positively; there are many changes included that are supposed to improve the gameplay and make the atmosphere even more exciting.

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What changes in the gameplay? Many details are also changing in the gameplay. However, the most interesting change will likely be the eating and drinking, which you will need to pay more attention to in the future. The developers have integrated a new system that will make you sick if you drink unfiltered water or eat spoiled food.

The story of the game has also been further expanded beyond the optional ending. For the new version 1.0, the developers recommend starting a new save to experience all features. While old saves are compatible, they do not represent some of the new features.

We have created a whole series of guides for Sons Of The Forest for you. An overview of the guides can be found here.

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Source(s):
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  2. PCGamer

A company loses 80 million euros due to a small error – However, the culprit is not punished

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A Norwegian bank loses around 80 million euros due to a decimal error. However, the mistake was only noticed months later because the data did not match. The “culprit” will not be punished, as the bank stated.

Errors happen to everyone, but it is especially frustrating when a small, unintentional mistake leads to significant damage in the millions. This recently happened to a Norwegian bank. An employee made a typo, which resulted in a substantial financial loss.

Wrong date causes chaos and millions in losses

What kind of error was this? Certain data and figures were entered into a huge Excel spreadsheet at the bank. And this is where the error occurred: According to the responsible parties, who chose to remain anonymous, the problem arose when the wrong date was entered. Our French colleagues from Jeuxvideo.com report this.

Instead of November 1st, the employee entered December 1st. What seems like a tiny error led to such a mess that it ultimately caused a loss of 900 million Norwegian kroner, which is approximately 80 million euros.

When was the error discovered? The error was only discovered by the bank after several months. The figures for the year-end did not match, and although the problem was quickly recognized and resolved, the damage had already been done.

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Bank punishes no one, wants to learn from the mistake

What happens next? The bank itself stated that it does not want to punish the employee and explained that such a mistake could happen to anyone who conducts “complex operations.” The bank also emphasized that it can learn from this mistake to prevent such losses from occurring again. In an email from the bank’s CEO to employees, it states:

These things just happen! We are conducting a complex operation, and what surprises me the most is that, historically, we have had very few or no such incidents. They are both super professional and an important contribution to success.

Don’t let this ruin your weekend.

(via jeuxvideo.com)
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However, there are also employees who want to profit when mistakes happen: An employee of a company regularly caused the company’s system to crash to make money. However, when he went on vacation, it was discovered that he was behind the problems:

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