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Everything New In Wardogs Season 2
Wardogs is launching Season 2 with significant updates including new weapons, vehicles, and a revamped progression system. The update introduces a "Blue Team Bribery" system to encourage players to join the less popular Lonestar faction, new weather effects like rain that impact gameplay, and adjustments to weapon damage and building costs. Players can also expect changes to team killing penalties, team switching consequences, and an experimental Wager Vendor for risk-reward objectives.
Evening Reading - October 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Rockstar Games' statement on future development timelines after Grand Theft Auto 6, details on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features like an enemy gallery and Amiibo support, and the announcement of the pocket-sized Xbox Nano Controller. Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux, and World of Warcraft: Forever is implementing a Temporary Economy Holds system. The article also notes renewed interest in Star Wars games and celebrates the anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
How to Make Your First Million in GTA Online (Beginner Guide)
This guide provides beginner tips for Grand Theft Auto Online, focusing on fast methods to earn the first million dollars without owning property. It covers zero-property strategies, treasure hunts, and missions for new players.
We tried to earn as much gold in WoW: Forever as we could in 2 hours—which involved a mugging, slander, and at…
PC Gamer writers Harvey Randall, Fraser Brown, and Joshua Wolens attempted to earn as much gold as possible in World of Warcraft: Forever within a two-hour time limit. Harvey Randall, playing as 'The Orc of Wisdom,' successfully used roleplaying and wisdom-sharing to earn the most gold, while Fraser Brown struggled significantly, resorting to animal noises and skinning critters with minimal success. Joshua Wolens leveraged his status as a games journalist to solicit donations, achieving a moderate amount of gold.
GTA 6 boss says "we have made money matter more in this story" than in previous Grand Theft Auto games
Rockstar North co-studio boss Rob Nelson stated that money will play a more significant role in Grand Theft Auto 6's narrative than in previous installments. Players will need to actively earn in-game cash through activities like car boosting or robberies to progress through missions, indicating a potentially more grind-heavy experience.
World of Warcraft: Forever players find black market NPC who sells a 15-day movement speed buff and other rare items…
Players in the beta for World of Warcraft: Forever have discovered a black market NPC named Mister Graphed in the Riverglades zone. This merchant sells expensive crafting items and a rare 15-day movement speed buff for 150 gold, intended to stabilize the in-game economy.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Is More Ambitious, More Interesting, And More Flawed
Minecraft Dungeons 2 builds upon its predecessor with a more ambitious design, deeper gameplay mechanics, and a stronger connection to the main Minecraft universe. While it introduces more customization, a more meaningful economy, and expanded post-game content, the sequel is not without its flaws, including a restrictive emerald cap, scarce enchantment books, and persistent technical issues that impacted the reviewer's experience.
WoW Forever discusses classes, addons, party forming, PvP progression, and how it effectively negates WoW 2
World of Warcraft Forever will feature increased gold costs for mount training and will not allow meeting stones to teleport players to dungeons, encouraging more player interaction. Addons will have similar restrictions to the retail version, and PvP will include its own progression system with honor ranks and cosmetic rewards. Principal designer Kris Zierhut stated that the game's efficient engine makes a "WoW 2" unnecessary.
Folklands 1.0 is OUT NOW! - With full mod support news
Folklands has officially left Early Access with its 1.0 release, introducing full mod support via Steam Workshop. The update expands settlement progression, adds new production chains and resources, and includes five victory conditions. The developers express gratitude to the community for their support during Early Access.
EA’s New Owners Are Considering Merger With Savvy Games – Rumor
Following its acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, Electronic Arts' new owners are reportedly considering a merger with Savvy Games. This potential consolidation aims to better capitalize on global gaming franchises like Madden NFL and Pokémon Go. While no final decision has been made, the merger is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
Battlefield challenger Wardogs rebalances progression for launch, and you'll "need to grind" to get the "big-ticket items"
Wardogs, a new multiplayer FPS aiming to compete with Battlefield, has rebalanced its progression system for its full launch. Developer Bulkhead has increased the experience required for early levels and for unlocking high-tier items, indicating players will need to "grind" significantly. The game launches into early access on September 10, 2026, for PC via Steam with an initial price of $39.99.
How to make money fast in Wardogs
This guide provides tips for making money quickly in the milsim FPS Wardogs, focusing on early-game strategies. It suggests using binoculars to spot enemies, building Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), reviving teammates with resuscitators or defibrillators, driving spawn vehicles, acting as a taxi with helicopters, being a cheapskate with basic gear, and playing the Hot Zone.
There’s A Lot Of Ways To Make Money In GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature numerous ways for players to earn money in Vice City, including robbing stores, participating in various forms of racing, scuba diving for treasure, and playing pool. Additional criminal activities like gun- and drug-running, car theft, and stock market manipulation are also anticipated.
Pixels Brings Back the Neon Zone: Rebuilt Layout, a Pool Table and Flat-Priced Wheel Spins
Pixels has reopened its Neon Zone with a rebuilt layout featuring a dance floor and a pool table, alongside a new candy-themed stock at the 3rd Dimension Redemption Store. The dynamic pricing for wheel spins has been replaced with a flat rate of 2,500 Stuff Stubs per spin, with no limit on the number of spins a player can take. The game's economy has seen previous adjustments, including changes to ranked games and Stuff Stub output.
How To Get Rich In Mine A Mountain – Useful Tips For Poor Miners
This guide provides tips for players of Mine A Mountain to increase their in-game wealth. It covers strategies such as scavenging discarded ores, upgrading backpack capacity, utilizing expensive Agony Bombs for high-value crystals, identifying and breaking special boulders, and participating in the 'Admin Abuse' event for freebies. The article emphasizes working smarter to progress from a poor miner to a wealthy gem collector.
Goldman’s Varadhan lays out a three-part case for staying in the market
Ashok Varadhan, co-head of global banking and markets at Goldman Sachs, advises investors to remain invested despite concerns about interest rates, energy costs, and economic expansion. He predicts interest rates will stay on hold, oil prices will fall below $70 a barrel, and the economy will remain durable, potentially boosted by AI productivity gains.
Fableborne opens Guild signups for Season 5 as Guilds 2.0 lifts the prize pool to 95%
Fableborne is opening Guild signups for its upcoming Season 5, which begins on August 12, 2026. The new Guilds 2.0 system increases the prize pool by routing 95% of player webshop spending into it, up from 70% in Season 4. New features include Guild Promo Codes for discounts and a simplified joining process.
Rawrshine goes live in Craft World: 88 hours of crafting, rewards capped at $160
Craft World has launched Rawrshine, an 88-hour summer event featuring individual rewards up to $160. Developed by Angry Dynomites Lab (now VOYA Games), the event includes limited-time shop offers and a week-long Summer Golden Egg. This event follows similar timed community builds and reward structures from previous Craft World events.
Crimson Desert gör handel mer lockande med tillgång och efterfrågan
Pearl Abyss has significantly enhanced the trading system in Crimson Desert with a new update, introducing 133 new trading posts and 28 new trade goods. The system now incorporates supply and demand mechanics, affecting prices based on quantity sold and location accessibility. Players can also better manage inventory and view market prices and routes on the map.
Mastering Path of Exile Xbox Risk and Reward Mechanics
This guide details the risk and reward mechanics in Path of Exile for Xbox players, focusing on the Atlas of Worlds endgame. It explains how currency, map tiers, modifiers, and defensive layers contribute to a player's success and the high cost of death. The article also touches on Atlas specialization and the game's unique crafting item economy.
