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EVE Frontier dangles 1,000 Grace on a seven-day Dermestid cull
EVE Frontier is hosting a Dermestid hunt event from August 4th to August 11th, where players can earn 1,000 Grace by collectively defeating 20 Dermestids. This event is part of Cycle 6: Sanctuary and aims to reward players with in-game currency that converts to EVE Points after the cycle ends. New KEEP missions are also available, offering individual Grace rewards.
Gamigo finally restored Trove’s market and introduced the new minipet questing and progression system
Gamigo has restored Trove's in-game Marketplace, which had been offline since December, allowing players to trade items again. The update also introduces a new 'Tiny Quests' feature where minipets gain experience and earn loot, alongside the Elysian Initiation event offering new rewards.
Early access MMORPG SpiritVale has finally brought its trade system back online after its rocky launch
The early access MMORPG SpiritVale has brought its trade system, including the auction hall, back online after a rocky launch that caused outages and exploits. Developer Baikun Interactive released a patch addressing party system issues, item exploits, login timeouts, and chat bugs, while also introducing a new report player feature and adjusting auction house fees and listing limits.
Albion Online reverses its dynamic spawn rate scaling, brings back the Divine Challenge and Ol’ Betsy
Sandbox Interactive has reversed changes to Albion Online's dynamic spawn rates following player backlash, aiming to maintain the game's economic balance. The company stated that community feedback is a top priority. Additionally, the Divine Challenge event has returned, offering rewards like learning points and a Divine Owl mount, while August's referral reward is the Ol' Betsy cow skin for the transport ox.
Wilder World brings gear repair online at the Armory
Wilder World has activated gear repair at the Armory, allowing players to restore damaged items to full stats and remove battle damage visuals. The cost of repair dynamically scales based on the extent of damage, gear category, and rarity, completing the persistent degradation system introduced previously. This feature addresses the one-way nature of damage that had previously left worn armor permanently weaker.
Crimson Desert update overhauls the game's economy with 133 new trading posts and trade goods that change in price
Crimson Desert has received a significant update overhauling its in-game economy with 133 new trading posts and dynamic pricing. Developer Pearl Abyss has introduced new trade goods, adjusted prices based on supply and demand, and added features like a 'Claim Bank Strongbox' for investing bonds. The update also includes map filters to help players navigate the expanded trading network.
AFK Heroes Makes Hero Power Level a Deciding Factor in Reward Pool Splits
AFK Heroes has updated its reward pool distribution to include hero Power Level as a deciding factor, meaning stronger heroes will now claim a larger share of rewards. This change comes weeks after a significant overhaul that increased daily emissions and introduced an Earning Boost. The game, which launched on Solana in June, aims to incentivize player progression and engagement within its play-to-earn economy.
How to Trade Pets in Adopt Me and Build a Better Collection - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide explains how to effectively trade pets in Adopt Me by focusing on demand, offer inspection, and confirmation habits. It details the step-by-step trading process, the importance of the Trade License, and how trading values are shaped by factors like rarity, demand, and pet variants. The article also provides strategies for building a better collection and outlines trade safety rules to protect rare pets.
Why Balatro’s Card Runs Feel So Thrilling
Research indicates that players of complex MMOs like Path of Exile and World of Warcraft develop transferable cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and risk assessment. These skills, honed through managing in-game economies and coordinating group content, are comparable to those required in professional and financial environments. The article argues that the cultural perception of gaming needs to evolve to recognize these developed capabilities.
SpiritVale apologizes for a rocky launch as it works to hire a backend dev and fix its auction hall
Indie MMORPG SpiritVale, developed by Baikun Interactive, has apologized for a rocky launch week that saw a surge in players but also significant technical issues. The studio is working to hire a backend developer to address problems with the auction hall and server performance, which were exacerbated by an unforeseen player count. Baikun Interactive has confirmed there will be no server wipe or rollback.
Craft World Goes Live With New Quest System From Angry Dynomites Lab
Angry Dynomites Lab, now operating as VOYA Games, has launched a new quest system in Craft World, featuring Daily, Weekly, and Endless quests that reward players with points for milestone rewards like Eggs, Swaps, and Boosters. The game, which debuted on Ronin mainnet after a successful testnet phase, revolves around resource gathering and construction, powered by the DynoCoin utility token.
Games Inbox: Which is better out of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3?
Readers debate whether Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the superior game, with many favoring The Witcher 3 for its story and characters. Discussions also touch upon the longevity of digital versus physical game sales, the unique economy of Counter-Strike skins, and concerns about Nintendo's recent game releases and pricing strategies.
Chainers Reworks Its Reward Pools, Debuts Tier 4 With CFB Payouts Multiplied by Four
Chainers has implemented a significant rework of its Reward Pools, introducing a new Tier 4 and increasing payouts across all existing tiers. Daily Tier 1 payouts have quadrupled from 750 to 3,000 CFB, with overall increases ranging from 75 to 90 percent. Developed by 51 Games, this update aims to enhance the game's economy and provide more rewarding experiences for both new and veteran players.
Roblox Plus is taking away unlimited private servers because players gave out "thousands" for free
Roblox Corporation is limiting Roblox Plus subscribers to one free private server per game starting September 24th. This change aims to prevent the widespread distribution of free paid private servers, which has impacted creator revenue and game economies. While the core benefit remains, the unlimited access previously offered is being removed to ensure fair monetization for creators.
GTA Online's grindy new update sends exactly the wrong message ahead of GTA 6
Rockstar Games' latest update to Grand Theft Auto Online has significantly reduced payouts for heists, including the new Kortz Center Heist, leading to player frustration. This move, which makes repeat attempts less lucrative and decreases the chances of finding high-value loot, is seen by players as an unnecessary increase in grind and a negative sign for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 multiplayer.
Arc Raiders has targeted yet another duplication exploit just a couple of days after celebrating a drop in suspicious…
Embark has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders to address a new duplication exploit that allowed for rapid spawning of explosives. While this new glitch was patched quickly, some players are frustrated that older, more impactful duplication glitches, such as those affecting weapons and entire kits, remain unresolved and continue to damage the game's economy.
I'm starting to lose track of Arc Raiders dupes at this point, but Embark says it just fixed another one
Developer Embark Studios has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders to address a duplication exploit that has been plaguing the game's economy. This marks the latest in a series of duplication issues, with the studio reiterating its stance on banning accounts that gain significant advantages from exploits. While the game lacks a global economy, duping can still impact engagements and cheapen the player experience by flooding the game with high-level items.
Trove begins Sunfest as Gamigo introduces anti-cheat and cracks down on exploitative mods
Gamigo has launched the summer Sunfest event for Trove, which includes new quests and collectibles. Alongside the event, the company has implemented an anti-cheat system called Xigncode on PC to combat exploitative behavior and ensure fair gameplay. The update also clarifies acceptable mods, focusing on UI and quality-of-life improvements while prohibiting automation and cheating.
Arc Raiders reveals it's been successfully targeting item duplication exploits as the percentage of players with 'unusually high profit per minute' drops below 1% for the first time in months
Embark has announced significant progress in combating item duplication exploits in Arc Raiders, with the percentage of players exhibiting unusually high profit per minute dropping below 1%. The studio has also completed the rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat, which is now enforced for all players, leading to promising results in identifying and acting against cheaters.
Palia: Best Gold Farming in 2026
This guide details the best gold farming methods in Palia for 2026, focusing on Party Cooking, Gardening (specifically Bok Choy Kimchi), and Glow Worm Farms. Party Cooking offers the highest gold return in the shortest time, while gardening and glow worm farms provide consistent income. The article emphasizes combining methods for maximum profit.
