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Blox Fruits: Keep Rolling or Save for the Fruit You Actually Want? - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide for Blox Fruits explains the differences between acquiring fruits via the in-game Gacha, the Dealer stock, and permanent Robux purchases. It advises players to set clear goals, budget their in-game Money and Robux, and understand what each purchase method provides to avoid disappointment and protect progression.
Runescape Reignited's cancellation is the right move, despite my own hype
Jagex has canceled Runescape Reignited less than two weeks after its announcement, citing community feedback. Associate Creative Director Ryan Philpott stated that the decision was made to avoid repeating past mistakes and to prevent alienating the existing player base. The cancellation comes as Jagex focuses on positive updates for the main Runescape game, including a new roadmap and the removal of controversial microtransactions.
Jagex cancels RuneScape Reignited less than two weeks after it was announced, due to "a ton" of player feedback
Jagex has cancelled RuneScape: Reignited, a new game mode intended to attract new players, less than two weeks after its announcement. The decision came in response to significant negative player feedback regarding the potential to split the playerbase and its separate economy. The company cited past mistakes of not listening to player feedback as a reason for the cancellation.
World of Warcraft Forever clocks over a million characters created in the beta so far
World of Warcraft Forever's beta has seen over a million characters created, with Hunters being the most popular class. Blizzard Entertainment is also implementing a new 'Temporary Economy Hold' system to combat real-money trading and gold farming.
WARDOGS Studio Boss Discusses Loadouts, Wants Players to Continue Experimenting With Weapons
Joe Brammer, studio boss at Bulkhead Studios, discussed the upcoming loadout system for WARDOGS, explaining that it will be an unlockable feature tied to the in-game economy. This approach aims to encourage players to continue experimenting with various weapons rather than settling on a single preferred setup. The studio also revealed that WARDOGS has generated nearly $100 million in revenue since its Early Access launch on PC.
World of Warcraft: Forever aims to "aggressively shut down the flow of suspicious gold" – but Blizzard warns there "may be false positives" at first
Blizzard Entertainment is implementing a new system in World of Warcraft: Forever to combat real money trading (RMT) by placing suspected accounts under a Temporary Economy Hold. This measure aims to aggressively shut down the flow of illicit gold, though the studio warns of potential false positives during the initial fine-tuning phase. The system will eventually be deployed to all versions of World of Warcraft if successful.
StarCraft II is reverting its deeply unpopular in-game economy changes in latest PTR build
Blizzard Entertainment is reverting unpopular in-game economy changes made to StarCraft II in a recent PTR build. The changes, which altered early game resource costs and amounts, were met with significant player anger. The upcoming patch 5.0.17 will restore the economy to its original state from patch 5.0.15.
RuneScape Reignited Lets New and Veteran Players Start Together
Jagex is launching RuneScape Reignited on December 2 as a permanent character type with its own distinct economy and hiscores. This new option allows both new and returning players to experience RuneScape from a fresh start without affecting existing accounts. Reignited characters will have free access to members' content for the first 10 days.
RuneScape Reignited launches 2 December
Jagex is launching RuneScape Reignited on December 2nd, offering a fresh start with a new permanent character type, an updated economy, and no paid progression. This initiative aims to provide a clean slate for new and returning players to experience the game's 25-year history. The company also revealed a new RuneScape MMO built in Unreal Engine and a partnership for an animated adaptation.
State of Indie 2026 Part 2: Economics and Pricing
Indie games generated between $3 billion and $4 billion in revenue in 2025, a significant increase from previous years, though their growth rate lagged behind the overall industry. The article examines the evolving economics of indie development, highlighting the rise of mid-tier developers with games priced between $20 and $60, and the continued success of ultra-budget titles targeting younger audiences.
WARDOGS Early Access Review – Variety is the Name of the Game
WARDOGS is an ambitious multiplayer shooter that successfully creates a varied experience through its unique three-team structure and emphasis on diverse player roles. The game rewards players for various contributions beyond just kills, with its economy and progression systems encouraging different playstyles. Despite being in Early Access, the game runs smoothly on PC and offers a compelling experience, especially when played with friends.
Marathon September Update Delayed to December 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has delayed the "Symbiosis" update for its extraction shooter Marathon to December 2026, with a smaller "October Refresh" planned for October 6. The author expresses disappointment, viewing the changes as a reactive attempt to salvage the live service game rather than a focused vision. The article criticizes the addition of features like a social space and PvE content, suggesting Bungie is struggling to find a unique identity for Marathon.
Bribing medics to revive me first in Wardogs is one of my favorite shooter mechanics in ages
The shooter Wardogs features a unique mechanic where players can bribe medics to prioritize their revival, a system the author finds highly engaging and a favorite among shooter mechanics. This bribe system, along with other economic incentives, creates a fittingly nihilistic approach to warfare where profit drives actions, making each life an investment. Despite a shaky launch with many players, the game's economy system is seen as a smart way to incentivize battlefield roles, with potential for growth during its early access period.
Mortal Shell 2 Update Fixes The Game’s Stingy Economy
Developer Cold Symmetry has released a significant update for Mortal Shell 2, primarily addressing the game's economy by making resources like Glimpses and Tarcores more plentiful. This change aims to reduce the necessity of New Game+ for full shell and Tarstone upgrades. The update also includes weapon buffs, bug fixes, and boss adjustments, though it is currently only available on PC, with console versions planned for release later.
World of ClaudeCraft Opens the WOC Exchange, Bringing Auctions and Bid Bonds to Players
Levy Street Games has launched version 0.40.0 for World of ClaudeCraft, introducing the WOC Exchange, a new player-to-player marketplace featuring hidden reserve auctions and bid bonds. This update aims to formalize the in-game economy and improve trading efficiency. Performance has also been significantly enhanced, with freezing times reduced and guild boards added to encourage community interaction.
Anichess Kicks Off Base Return With M8 Points Opt-In
Anichess has initiated the return to its 'Base' ecosystem by allowing players to opt-in to migrate their accumulated M8 points. These points are crucial for competitive modes and are earned through standard matches or staking the $CHECK token. This migration marks the first step in reintegrating the game's on-chain economy.
Mortal Shell 2 Guide: Best Coin Farming Methods – How To Get Gold Fast
This guide for Mortal Shell 2 details efficient methods for farming Gold Coins, which are essential for in-game purchases and upgrades. Strategies include completing Gorf's mushroom quest, extracting specimens with the Proxima Shell, utilizing Beacon resets for enemy farming, and equipping the Justiciar's Stone Tarstone for a coin drop bonus. Activating the 'Auto Pick Up Gold' setting is also recommended.
Mortal Shell 2's first balance patch makes its in-game economy a lot more lenient and nerfs some enemies and bosses for a smoother ride
Developer Cold Symmetry has released the first balance patch for Mortal Shell 2, addressing the in-game economy and enemy difficulty. The patch significantly increases gold drops, reduces the cost of smelting weapons, and refunds spent glimpses on shell maps. Enemy and boss HP values have been reverted to beta levels, with a few exceptions, and several weapons and tarstones received buffs.
MapleStory N stacks three events at once, headlined by an untried field-drop format
MapleStory N is launching three simultaneous in-game events, including "Chief Slime's Request," which features a novel field-drop format. "Explorer of Slumbering Dragon Island" and "Spiegelette's Golden Giveaway" are also part of the rotation, which follows the game's first anniversary and a significant Power Crystal payback event.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.