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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.
Shard Legends: Clan Wars Arena Introduces Faction Honor Currency
Shard Legends: Clan Wars has updated its Arena system to integrate player-versus-player combat with city politics through a new Reputation system. Players and their cities earn Reputation from every Arena match, contributing to faction standings regardless of the outcome, encouraging strategic participation and strengthening alliances. The update also notes significant performance improvements and a substantial increase in Average Revenue Per Paying User.
New TFT patch brings back encounters, and it looks like reroll meta is here to stay
The latest Teamfight Tactics patch, 17.2, introduces new lobby modifiers called encounters and five new augments, aiming to add variety to Set 17. The patch also adjusts the game's economy by reducing gold income and reworks the Timebreaker trait to require three units for rerolls. Several units like Viktor and Vex have been nerfed, while others such as Lulu and Maokai received buffs, potentially shifting the meta towards reroll strategies and stabilizing Level 8 boards.
War Thunder Bans Over 39,000 Accounts in April Anti-Cheat Sweep
Gaijin Entertainment banned over 39,000 War Thunder accounts in April, with the majority for referral system fraud and the rest for automation and cheating software. The company also clawed back 1.4 billion Silver Lions from exploiters. This enforcement action highlights systematic abuse and Gaijin's commitment to maintaining the game's economic integrity through transparency and robust anti-cheat measures.
Moku Ships L.E.A.F. Card Burn Machine, Pack Battles, and Club Boosts in Grand Arena Update
Moku has released a new update for its game Grand Arena, introducing the L.E.A.F. Machine for converting burned cards into Luck currency, and a Pack Battles mode where winners claim both players' cards. The update also reinstates previous card pack prices and adds purchasable club boosts for members.
Social Sandbox Game Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox Returns to Mobile!
Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox has been rebooted and relaunched on mobile by new publisher Social First. The game, originally developed by Kukouri Mobile Entertainment, shut down in December 2024 before Social First acquired the intellectual property. The relaunch features a refined progression system, a controlled in-game economy, and improved moderation, emphasizing player interaction and creativity in its free-to-play sandbox environment.
Pragmata Guide – How To Farm Lunafilment And All 30 Pure Lunum Locations
This guide details how to efficiently farm Lunafilament and locate all 30 Pure Lunum deposits in the game Pragmata. Lunafilament can be farmed from most enemies by returning to the Shelter, while Pure Lunum is a finite resource found in specific locations across various sectors and hidden chambers.
Why Credits Drive Real Progression in Forza Horizon 5
This analysis explores how credits drive player progression and customization in Forza Horizon 5. Credits are essential for unlocking cars, upgrades, and abilities, offering players freedom in their gameplay choices. The article emphasizes that credit acquisition is tied to skill and participation, ensuring progression feels earned and maintaining a balance between accessibility and challenge without resorting to pay-to-win mechanics.
The Lost Glitches Debuts Season 18 Featuring 20 New Adamant Hands Cards
The Lost Glitches has launched Season 18, introducing a 20-card expansion focused on the Adamant Hands faction to enhance strategic gameplay. The update also features exclusive cosmetic rewards through the Mastery system, a card economy with different booster tiers, and utilizes the XAI Layer 3 network for NFT elements. The game is available for free on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Jagex initiates emergency RuneScape rollback for the most ironic reason possible: Too many runes
Jagex initiated a full rollback of RuneScape to restore player progression to before the latest update due to a critical bug that allowed for massive rune duplication. The developer stated that the bug threatened the game's economy with irreparable damage, necessitating the drastic measure despite player progress loss.
