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Axie Infinity: Terrariums Earns $95,753 in Opening Week Sales
Sky Mavis has released Version 1.1 for Axie Infinity: Terrariums, expanding earning mechanics by integrating more Axie ecosystem assets into the Atia's Flame score for bAXS rewards. The update also introduces Fortune Slips and enhances land items. In its opening week, Terrariums generated $95,753 in sales, with a significant portion of land plots activated, demonstrating strong player engagement and financial performance.
The Daily Grind: Do you make or wear anything but the best gear in your MMO?
This article discusses player gear choices in MMORPGs, using Star Wars Galaxies as an example where the author crafts and sells mid-level armor. It questions whether players prioritize the best gear or settle for good enough, suggesting this choice might indicate if a game is a sandbox.
Embark switches up Arc Raiders expeditions again, and this time it's giving away paid currency and precious…
Embark Studios is altering the expedition wipe mechanic in Arc Raiders for the fourth season, shifting the primary reward from permanent skill points to a combination of premium currency and blueprints. Each completed objective will now grant 150 Raider Tokens and one blueprint, with a total of 750 Raider Tokens and five blueprints achievable per expedition. The studio acknowledges player feedback and plans further adjustments to balance rewards for both veteran and new players.
Marathon is finally getting a PVE mode called Vault Breaker
Bungie announced that Marathon will introduce its first PvE-only mode, Vault Breaker, during Season 2's mid-season update. This mode allows players to tackle the Cryo Archive vaults and the Compiler boss without interference from other players, though gear found within will not carry over to the main extraction mode's economy. The update also includes a new Cradle Evolution prestige system and hints at major additions for Season 3.
Sol Siege Economy Enhancements Increase Rewards and Introduce Marketplace Minimum Prices
Sol Siege, an idle auto-battle game on the Solana blockchain, has implemented an economy update that increases in-game earnings by 8% and reduces costs for upgrades and repairs. The update also introduces fixed minimum prices for high-tier items to protect their market value and adds new whale-tier Scrap packs with discounted pricing.
Path of Exile 2 director says players exploiting system to become in-game millionaires 'ruined Christmas for me' and joked that he's 'lost all sympathy' for everyone who took advantage of it
Path of Exile 2 co-director Mark Roberts expressed frustration over a game-breaking exploit involving the new 'temple' system that allowed players to become in-game millionaires, forcing the development team to interrupt their holiday break for emergency patches. Roberts stated that the exploit "ruined Christmas" and that he has "lost all sympathy" for those who exploited the system, highlighting the ongoing challenges of balancing an early access game economy.
Immortal Rising 2 Releases New Pet Companion Update
Immortal Rising 2 has released a new update introducing a Pet System that allows players to acquire combat-enhancing companions. The June update also features a seasonal Picnic Event, revamped shop options, and bug fixes, aiming to increase player interaction and engagement. These additions are expected to stimulate demand for the in-game IMT token and Starlight resource, aligning with the game's development roadmap.
How To Get Rich In Grow A Garden 2 (It’s Simpler Than You Think)
This guide details the most effective methods for earning money in Grow A Garden 2, focusing on the plant Bamboo as the primary income source due to its availability, quick growth, and mutation potential. It also touches on other efficiency-boosting elements like pets and garden decorations, while briefly mentioning other crops for aesthetic and supplementary income.
Best POE 2 Currency Sites: 7 Stores Ranked for Safety and Delivery
This article ranks seven online stores for purchasing Path of Exile 2 currency, emphasizing safety and delivery speed. It highlights how currency is crucial for trading and crafting in the game, especially after recent economic adjustments in the 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients update. The guide provides an overview of each platform's strengths, such as POEcurrency's specialization, IGGM's comprehensive services, and EZG's competitive pricing, to help players make informed decisions.
Path of Exile 2 dev isn't afraid of nerfs: "I've lost all sympathy for that bloody Temple"
Grinding Gear Games directors Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts are prepared to nerf exploitable mechanics in Path of Exile 2, particularly the notorious Vaal Temple. They express frustration with players repeatedly breaking the game's economy through unintended Temple farming methods, leading to the implementation of new economy tracking tools. The developers aim to ensure a balanced and engaging experience for all players, discouraging reliance on single, overpowered strategies.
Olderfall Hosts Community Round for wAURE Token
The auto-battler game Olderfall, developed by Anubika, is launching its Community Round in three days, allowing players to acquire the wAURE token. This initiative aims to integrate committed players into the game's economy, with rewards for active engagement and strategic preparation in PvP and PvE battles. Players can use USDC on the Polygon network for transactions, and new users can join without a crypto wallet.
Paradise Tycoon Finishes NFT Shift to Avalanche Before Evolution 2.0 Launch
Paradise Tycoon has migrated its NFTs to the Avalanche blockchain to simplify the player onboarding process. The upcoming Evolution 2.0 update will introduce a burn-and-merge mechanic for NFTs, enhancing asset rarity and value. The game also plans to launch its own blockchain, Paradise Chain L1, to further support trading and content monetization.
Path of Exile 2 is about to get more generous, but it almost went the opposite way: "This is going to sound ultra dumb"
Grinding Gear Games is increasing the drop rate of Divine Orbs in Path of Exile 2's upcoming 'Return of the Ancients' update. Game Directors Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts explained that the change aims to make the currency less comparable to previous leagues, where specific strategies led to extremely high Divine Orb counts. The developers humorously considered removing Divines entirely before opting for a more common drop rate.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
A money glitch has been discovered in Forza Horizon 6, allowing players to unlock all cars and rewards within hours. This exploit bypasses the game's intended progression system.
Star Citizen's latest alpha update brings a 'full reset' to its universe, as Cloud Imperium Games promises to crack down on player exploits and duplication issues
Cloud Imperium Games has released an update for Star Citizen that includes a universe-wide reset to address widespread player exploits and item duplication issues. The update aims to fix the game's economy, which has been disrupted by players using exploits to gain in-game currency and ships. While this update introduces new missions and features, the game's full release and its single-player component, Squadron 42, remain uncertain.
RuneCraft Releases Litepaper for Fantasy RPG with $RNC
RuneCraft has released its version 1.0 litepaper detailing its dark fantasy idle RPG set in Elyndor. The game features core mechanics like Mana accumulation, Rune forging, and $RNC crafting, with $RNC pegged 1:1 with USDC. Early access simulations suggest players could earn approximately $22,450 USDC within 30-45 days, and a referral program offers $50 per new player.
Fishing Frenzy Chapter 3: Introducing Guilds, Boss Fish, and Currency Switch to USDC
Fishing Frenzy has launched Chapter 3, introducing guilds, a refined fish quality system, boss fish, and a revamped guild store. The game has transitioned its primary currency from RON to USDC for all transactions, with a streamlined tutorial for new players receiving five initial chests. The update also includes adjustments to Karma scores and rewards for engagement campaigns.
Star Citizen commits to a "comprehensive wipe" as CIG fights back aginst duping exploits
Cloud Imperium Games has announced a comprehensive wipe for Star Citizen alpha 4.8, resetting in-game currency, purchased vehicles, items, and reputation to combat duplication exploits and stabilize the game's economy. This decision comes after community feedback regarding concerns about players obtaining high-end rewards through illicit means. The update also introduces Tactical Strike Groups and ship hangar services.
Valve made more than 27 million unique images for Counter-Strike listings as part of its new 'major update' to…
Valve has launched a beta for a major update to the Steam Community Market, designed to improve the buying and selling experience for users. The update includes larger listing images, improved graphs, dynamic filters, and a new wider layout. Counter-Strike items are being used to test extensive item integration, with over 27 million unique images generated for existing listings to showcase item features.
Where Is The Candy Blossom Stall In Grow A Garden?
The Candy Blossom stall has been removed from Grow A Garden following the Easter 2026 event finale, making it impossible to obtain Candy Blossoms or craft new seeds this year. Players who acquired Candy Blossoms in previous years may still be able to upgrade them to Elder Candy Blossoms. The article also mentions an upcoming Bizzy Bees update.
