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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.
'London is ready to level up and lead the world in esports': Mayor of London wants to use big events to stimulate economy and create opportunities for young people
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to establish the city as the global esports capital by leveraging major events to stimulate the economy and create opportunities for young people. Khan visited Fnatic's facilities in Tokyo and highlighted the significant economic contributions of past esports events in London, such as the League of Legends World Championship Final and the Blast Premier London Open. A commissioned report will explore strategies for London to capture more of the growing esports market and develop talent pipelines through schools and training programs.
Should You Bargain in Grow a Garden 2?
This guide explains the new bargaining mechanic in Grow a Garden 2, a feature absent in the original game. It details how to initiate bargaining with the NPC Steven, the risks involved with spending 'Sheckles', and the potential outcomes, including the rare 'Daily Deal' which offers five times the base value.
Path of Exile 2 director says Temple farming ruined his Christmas and "destroyed" him, and he loves "obliterating" it: "I don't care if it's a mid-season nerf"
Path of Exile 2 co-game director Mark Roberts expressed his strong negative feelings about the Vaal Temple farming exploit, stating it ruined his Christmas and left him traumatized. He is gleeful about recent nerfs to the exploit, even if they are mid-season, and has lost sympathy for players who continue to use it. Despite his strong stance, he clarified he doesn't want to make the game bad but acknowledges the lasting impact of the exploit.
Crusader Kings 3's new republics get to the heart of its politics at a more manageable size
The upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion, Silk and Silver, will introduce a rework of the game's economy, including merchant governments and republics inspired by historical city-states like Venice. These new republics will focus on internal politics, trade, and managing a smaller realm. The expansion, set to launch in Q4 2026, also includes changes to mercenary caps and will be part of the Chapter 5 bundle.
Ramai-ramai Seleb Ikut Komen Rupiah Rp18.000 per Dolar AS
Several Indonesian celebrities have commented on the Indonesian Rupiah weakening to Rp18,000 per US Dollar, expressing concerns about the increasingly difficult economic situation. Analysts note that the Rupiah's movement is influenced by both external factors like Middle East conflicts and domestic economic projections, with the OECD revising Indonesia's growth forecast downwards.
The Relaunch of Medieval MMORPG Gloria Victis Officially Nears, Launch Date Officially Set for June 17th
The medieval MMORPG Gloria Victis is set to relaunch as a free-to-play title on June 17th, 2026, after being acquired by publisher gamigo. The game, which was previously delisted from Steam, will feature strategic territory control, PvP combat, a player-driven economy, and a partial loot system. A post-launch 'State of War' update is also planned.
Why Crimson Desert Was Worth Restarting After Nearly 200 Hours
The author discusses their decision to restart Crimson Desert after a 200-hour playthrough, highlighting how significant updates to the game's combat, exploration, and economy have made a second playthrough appealing. They detail how new game mechanics and systems encourage a fresh approach to character builds and world interaction, making a new game plus experience more engaging than a typical one.
How to get more money in Paralives
This guide provides multiple methods for players to earn money in the life simulation game Paralives. Players can secure regular income through jobs, complete townie requests for small rewards, and utilize creative skills like painting. The guide also mentions luck-based methods like Story Cards, donating to the museum, and using in-game cheats for instant funds.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – Top 15 Beginner’s Tips And Tricks
This guide provides 15 beginner tips and tricks for Forza Horizon 6, covering aspects like earning and managing in-game currency (Credits), utilizing fast travel, discovering map secrets, and optimizing car upgrades. It also offers advice on managing your car collection and earning valuable Wheelspins.
I found 200 Crude Gold Bars in a single spot in Crimson Desert, which amounts to 1,500 silver for only ten minutes of…
This guide details how players can find approximately 200 Crude Gold Bars in the Harpy Nest location within Crimson Desert's Pailune region. Selling these bars to a specific merchant in Vellua can yield around 1,500 silver, making exploration more lucrative. The article also suggests that these items may respawn and mentions another potential loot spot in the Vault of Vengeance.
Economy of Free Time: What Americans Spend Money on After the Pandemic | Invision Game Community
Following the pandemic, Americans have shifted spending from physical goods to experiences, prioritizing travel, dining, entertainment, and wellness. This 'economy of free time' also sees increased spending on convenience services to maximize leisure hours. The article notes a trend of delegating in-game tasks to services like Epiccarry due to the perceived scarcity of free time.
Anichess Season 8 Launches with 700,000 CHECK Prize Pool and New Features
Anichess has launched Season 8: Overpowered, featuring a significant spell rebalance that affects every spell in the game and a total prize pool of 700,000 CHECK. The season introduces new spells like Plasma Beam and reworks existing ones, aiming for faster matches and a dynamic meta. Ethernal holders will receive their entire CHECK pool in one transaction, and both Gambit and Standard ladders have been reset for a fresh start.
War Thunder’s Nuclear Mode Gets Major Rebalance in Update 2.55.1.42
War Thunder Update 2.55.1.42 introduces significant rebalancing to the Nuclear Thunder mode, increasing spawn costs for nuclear bombs and raising team point requirements for escalation stages. Gaijin Entertainment aims to extend conventional combat phases and reduce the frequency of nuclear weapon usage, while also implementing matchmaking improvements and technical fixes.
