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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.
Indie MMORPG SpiritVale sees 20,000 concurrent players as the dev fights economy-wrecking bots
The indie MMORPG SpiritVale has reached 20,000 concurrent players on Steam despite facing issues with bots and real money trading. Developer Baikun Interactive has shut down the game's demo to combat exploitation and is actively working to address botting and economic disruption, though some players have criticized temporary market closures.
Ahead of GTA 6, GTA Online players complain that Rockstar "nerfed literally everything" commonly used to make…
Players of Grand Theft Auto Online are expressing frustration over recent updates that have significantly reduced the in-game payouts for numerous heists and activities. This has led to widespread complaints that Rockstar Games has "nerfed literally everything," making it harder for players to earn in-game currency.
Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag Resynced Guide – How To Farm Money/Reales
This guide for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced details methods for farming in-game currency, Reales. It covers active strategies like attacking frigates and convoys, as well as passive income generation through hideout upgrades. The guide also mentions trinkets that can boost loot and passive income.
Craft Your Way to Power: The Guild – Europa 1410 Dev Diary Shines a Light on Medieval Trade
Ashborne Games has released a developer diary for The Guild - Europa 1410, detailing the game's intricate economy and production chains. Players will manage crafting professions like Smiths and Alchemists, sourcing raw materials to create goods that can be sold for profit or used to gain political influence. The diary highlights the risks and rewards associated with trade, supply and demand, and the potential for both fortune and ruin.
Rust's Common Ground update adds terrifyingly realistic apartment and shop renting, forcing you to feed capricious landlords daily scrap
Rust's new Common Ground update introduces rentable apartments and shops, adding a layer of survival simulation where players must pay daily rent in scrap to landlords. Failure to pay results in eviction and seizure of possessions. The update also includes features like player-driven shop takeovers and a new clan system, alongside a limited raid window for Softcore mode.
Stoneshard: How to Make Money (The Best Ways to Earn Crowns)
This guide for Stoneshard details the best methods for earning in-game currency, known as crowns. It covers effective ways to manage finances, focusing on profitable contracts, valuable loot, and distinguishing between items worth carrying and those that are not.
EVE Frontier Releases Cycle 6 Sanctuary
EVE Frontier has launched its sixth gameplay cycle, Sanctuary, introducing environmental hazards like extreme temperature shifts that require players to manage ship exposure. The game is offering temporary free access until the end of the month. Key updates include modular ship customization and a new fuel-centric economy based on LUX currency.
