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Dawn of War 4's Necrons bring back a classic Warcraft 3 and Starcraft mechanic
Dawn of War 4's Necron faction introduces a unique resource mechanic called Dominion, inspired by Warcraft 3's Blight and Starcraft's Creep. This system allows Necrons to expand their territory from structures, increasing resource acquisition without capturing traditional control points. Senior Game Designer Elliot Verbiest explained that while Dominion offers economic advantages, it also creates vulnerabilities and requires strategic expansion and defense, with structures like the Convergence of Dominion and Resurrection Gallery playing key roles in their gameplay.
Riftbound Vendetta Review: New color combos and a collectors dream
The Riftbound Vendetta set introduces new mechanics like Empower and Flow, offering fresh deck-building possibilities and improved pack quality for collectors. While some legends may feel less impactful, the set provides strong collector incentives with its art and varied meta potential. Riot Games continues to refine its trading card game, though rulings for specific cards like Kayle remain a point of contention.
CookieRun Crumble Pets Tier List [BEST Pets]
This CookieRun Crumble Pets Tier List ranks all pets from best to worst, detailing their companion buffs and universal effects. The article also mentions related guides for CookieRun Crumble codes and Cookie Run Kingdom's gacha feature.
Cookie Run Kingdom Pick and Choose Gacha – OVERPOWERED?!
Cookie Run Kingdom has introduced an "overpowered" Pick and Choose Gacha system that allows players to draw specific cookies they desire. Players can unlock this feature after completing ten stages and receive five free draws daily, with guaranteed high-rarity cookies in the first two slots. The system allows players to select desired pairs from previous pulls or reroll for better options, though rerolls cost in-game currency.
Fortnite adjusts storm circle timings again, because players want more time hunting Sprites
Epic Games has made further adjustments to Fortnite's storm circle timings following player feedback. While early storm circles have returned to their original timing, later circles will now close sooner but more slowly, maintaining the same total rotation time. These changes aim to provide players with more time to hunt for in-game Sprites.
Japanese fighting game for Switch 2 requires you put a Joy-Con in your pants and enter the "Butt Ass Zone,"…
The Japanese fighting game Ketsu Battler is receiving an update on July 30 that introduces the "Butt Ass Zone" mechanic, requiring players to shake a Joy-Con placed in their pants to power up their characters. Developer KAYAC clarified that the controller should be placed in the waistband, not inserted, to simulate characters wielding weapons. The update will also add new characters and stages.
Upland Locks In Dates for Troves Rollout and Uppie Property Assignment
Upland has announced official launch dates for its new features, including Uppie property assignment and the Troves system. Property assignment for Uppies will be available from August 1 to September 15, while the Troves, Banking, and Progression features will launch before October 1. The game, described as 'Monopoly on the blockchain,' is also preparing for its largest Uppie drop to date on July 29.
An overlooked Palworld ability lets you instantly revive your Pals without waiting around for 10 minutes
An overlooked ability of the Palworld creature Lyleen allows players to instantly revive fallen Pals, bypassing the standard 10-minute wait time. This mechanic, known as Harvest Goddess, can be reset by swapping Lyleen in and out of the Palbox, providing a quick way to bring your entire team back into action.
FC 27 Gameplay Deep Dive Breakdown: AI Defending Nerfs, Manual Passing & New Set Pieces
EA Sports has revealed significant gameplay changes for EA Sports FC 27, focusing on a higher skill gap. AI defending has been nerfed, with less auto-tackling and increased jockey speed for manual defending. Passing mechanics are more manual, and set pieces, including two-step corners, have been reworked. PlayStyles have also been rebalanced to give more weight to player attributes.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 players discover that one of the game’s biggest issues has now been fixed
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has implemented a significant fix for the game's controversial Field Skills mechanic. Previously, players had to navigate convoluted menus to organize equipped Blades for specific elemental mastery checks. The new version now counts all available Blades for these checks, streamlining progression and reducing menu management.
How to get Live Heartcells in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain Live Heartcells in Warframe, a resource primarily found in Hollvania and required for content related to Warframe: 1999. Players can farm these cells by defeating Technocyte Coda, earning them as rewards after specific missions, or by using a Quick Correct mod on their Parazon for a chance at a drop during mercy killings.
How To Get and Use Souls Crossover X Soul Shards
This guide explains how to obtain and use Soul Shards in Souls Crossover X, a key crafting material. It details drop rates from various bosses like Toriel, Papyrus, and Asgore, and explains that Soul Shards are used to craft complete souls which grant buffs. The article also touches on soul sets, crafting requirements, and a pity system for acquiring shards.
Souls Crossover X Weapons Tier List [Recipes, Drops, Costs]
This guide provides a tier list for weapons in Souls Crossover X, ranking them based on their effectiveness and offering details on how to acquire each one. It categorizes weapons by their source, including crafting, gold or gem purchases, and enemy drops, with a focus on S-tier and A-tier options as the best choices.
Souls Crossover X Sets – Compelte Index Including The BEST!
This guide for Souls Crossover X details various sets that provide players with additional buffs when all corresponding items are equipped. It covers the requirements, stats, and acquisition methods for sets like the Ruins Set, Tem Set, Justice Set, Erased Set, and Fear Set. The Erased Set is highlighted as the current best option due to its well-rounded benefits.
Souls Crossover X Enemy Drops [Soul Shards, Locations, and Bosses]
This guide details the various enemy drops in Souls Crossover X, including materials, weapons, armor, and titles. It specifically highlights Soul Shards, which are crucial for obtaining new souls within the game. The article also lists specific drops and their chances from various enemies and bosses, including characters inspired by Undertale and anime franchises.
All Phasmophobia Unique Ghost Abilities: A Cheat Sheet To Hidden Behaviors
This guide provides a comprehensive list of unique ghost abilities and hidden behaviors in Phasmophobia, designed to help players identify ghosts when traditional evidence is scarce. It details each ghost's specific traits, hunt thresholds, and special characteristics to aid in identification, especially for higher difficulty levels and Apocalypse Challenges.
Souls Crossover X Reforging Guide
This guide details the Reforging mechanic in Souls Crossover X, explaining how to assign new stat buffs to Tools and Spells via RNG for a cost of 5 Gems each. It outlines the chance rates for each Reforge Tier, the stat differences per tier, and provides a list of all Tools and Spells that can be reforged. The guide also covers how to obtain Gems and the location of the Reforge NPC.
All Skull locations - Halo: Campaign Evolved
This guide details the locations of all 39 Skulls hidden across the 13 missions in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Finding these Skulls can unlock bonus ones and the LASO playlist option. The article provides a mission-by-mission breakdown with specific instructions for acquiring each collectible.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Tier List: Best Monsties for Endgame & PvP
This guide provides a tier list for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, highlighting the best monsties for endgame content and PvP. It includes recommendations for S-tier companions, early-game options, and effective gene builds for the Rite of Channeling.
Mastering Path of Exile Xbox Risk and Reward Mechanics
This guide details the risk and reward mechanics in Path of Exile for Xbox players, focusing on the Atlas of Worlds endgame. It explains how currency, map tiers, modifiers, and defensive layers contribute to a player's success and the high cost of death. The article also touches on Atlas specialization and the game's unique crafting item economy.
