In-game Economy
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How to Get All Mutations in Catch Bugs
This guide details how to obtain mutations in the game Catch Bugs, which significantly increase bug values and income. It explains the base chance of finding mutated bugs, the effects of different mutations, and how weather events and specific lures can influence mutation rates. The guide also covers items like the Bone Net and Bamboo Net, as well as various potions that further boost the chances of acquiring these valuable mutations.
FC 26 Cut In, Say Less Evolution Guide: Best Players & Is It Worth 100k Coins?
This guide for FC 26 details the 'Cut In, Say Less' Evolution, a premium upgrade for wingers that adds Finesse Shot+ and Technical+. While it offers significant stat boosts and new PlayStyles, the 100,000 coin cost makes it recommended only for top-tier players like Amaiur Sarriegi, Debinha, or Gareth Bale, or for favorite club legends, especially considering the current TOTS power curve.
Best Ways to Get Money in Slime RNG
This guide details the most effective methods for acquiring in-game currency in Slime RNG, which is crucial for purchasing upgrades, unlocking new areas, and increasing luck for rare drops. Strategies include defeating enemies, utilizing upgrade systems like Coin Income and Offline Loot, finding Currency Boost Potions, completing the Slime Index for permanent boosts, and redeeming active codes.
MapleStory Universe Unveils 1st Anniversary Rewards and MVP System
MapleStory Universe is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of the Power Crystal Payback Event and the MVP System. The Power Crystal Payback Event offers players a 30% refund on NESO tokens spent on Power Crystals, up to 100 million. The new MVP System is a tiered rewards program designed to recognize and reward long-term player commitment and activity within the web3 MMORPG.
Even Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred's blue items are selling for billions, thanks to Horadric Cube crafting
The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion introduces the Horadric Cube, a crafting tool that has significantly impacted the in-game economy. Even blue-rarity magic items with desirable affixes are now selling for billions of gold, a stark contrast to the previous focus on high-rarity Legendaries and Uniques. This change makes lower-tier items valuable as bases for powerful endgame gear.
Old School RuneScape coal has outperformed one of the world's most popular cryptocurrencies
Old School RuneScape coal has shown a higher yearly growth rate than the cryptocurrency Ethereum between May 2025 and May 2026. While Ethereum saw a 31.84 percent increase, OSRS coal grew by approximately 42.65 percent, attributed to increased player demand driven by the game's growing popularity and in-game events.
Where To Find Mooncycle Roses in Petit Planet
This guide explains how to find Mooncycle Roses in Petit Planet, a valuable flora for planet tenders. Players can acquire these roses through Glenn's Seed Shop, Starsea Voyages, local markets on Islets, trading with other players, or by completing the Neighbour Hub questline. The article also touches on obtaining Lilies for the same quest and the function of the Neighbour Hub.
BlackShot Launches BC System Update and Ranking Event with iPhone 17 Pro and More Rewards
The free-to-play PC online FPS game BlackShot has launched a special ranking event to celebrate its updated BC System, which uses in-game currency for purchases and a web-based roulette. The update also includes an item dismantle system and a four-week seasonal ranking cycle. Players can earn prizes, including an iPhone 17 Pro, based on their final ranking at the end of the season.
Elite Dangerous hands out its new passenger ship for free and brings back burning stations in latest patch
Elite Dangerous has released a new patch that makes the Lynx Highliner passenger ship available for free to all players who claim it via the game's website. The update also reintroduces missions involving rescuing civilians from burning space stations and includes various bug fixes.
B.AI and CROSS Release New AI Tools for Web3 Gaming Enhancement
B.AI and CROSS have partnered to integrate AI agents into Web3 gaming platforms, aiming to enhance in-game economies through autonomous economic actions. This collaboration focuses on improving transaction efficiency and user experience by automating the trading of virtual items and on-chain assets like NFTs.
Elite Dangerous delays dungeon-like operations to June, makes new ship available for credits April 28
Frontier Developments has delayed the "operations" feature for Elite Dangerous to June, citing a need for quality assurance. As compensation, the new Lynx Highliner passenger ship will be immediately available for in-game credits instead of cash shop early access. The "operations" feature will include six types of instanced missions with mercenary and powerplay modes, offering rewards like merc coins for engineering blueprints and modules.
When do shops reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? – All shop refresh times
This guide details the shop reset times in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream. Most shops refresh daily at 5am local time, offering new specials. However, T&C Reno resets weekly on Mondays at 5am, and the Marketplace has three daily resets with a special Night Marketplace featuring a Mystery Bag.
Mabinogi adjusts how many times you can loot some of its dungeons
Nexon has adjusted the loot rewards for Mabinogi's Crom Bás and Glenn Bearna dungeons, consolidating clear rewards between Basic and Normal difficulties to prevent excessive gold acquisition and potential negative impacts on the in-game economy. The April update also added more loot to the Alby Shineseeker dungeon and included various bug fixes and adjustments to skills and summons.
Decimated Changes Rewards For DIO Token
Decimated has transitioned its DIO token reward system from an emission-based model to a demand-driven one, halting new token minting. Rewards are now directly tied to in-game spending, aiming to prevent inflation and stabilize player income. This shift by developer Fracture Labs reflects a broader trend in web3 gaming towards sustainable economic models.
Gamigo still has no ETA for the return of Trove’s auction hall, offline since the end of 2025
Gamigo has provided an update on the return of Trove's marketplace, which has been offline since the end of last year. The company is prioritizing the reopening of the PC marketplace and is developing a new system to improve the in-game economy. Gamigo also mentioned upcoming updates to class performance and a building competition scheduled for April 13th.
Codex Season 1 Starts: New Quests and Challenges
Codex Season 1, titled "Songs of the Soil," has launched on App.axie, introducing three new lore paths and Spirit Clay as the seasonal currency. Players can engage with narratives exploring Golemry, wartime alliances, and corruption, with rewards including bAXS and exclusive accessories earned through community milestones and quests.
Best locations and farming methods for Epidote in Crimson Desert
This guide details the best locations and methods for farming Epidote ore in Crimson Desert. Players can find Epidote through mining nodes in the Pailune and Crimson Desert regions, purchasing it from Mineral Shops with Silver, or as a rare drop from defeating Hexe Earthen Troops after unlocking Demeniss.
How to Get the Best Horses in Bridger Western
This guide explains how to acquire the best horses in Bridger Western, focusing on speed and stamina. Players must reach Tier 3 to obtain permanent horses, which range in price and rarity, with more expensive options generally offering better stats. Temporary horses are available for lower-tier players, and understanding horse stats like speed and stamina is crucial for effective gameplay.
How to Get the Best Horses in Bridger Western
This guide explains how to acquire the best horses in Bridger Western, focusing on speed and stamina. Players must reach Tier 3 to obtain permanent horses, which range in price and rarity, with more expensive options generally offering better stats. Temporary horses are available for lower-tier players, and understanding horse stats like speed and stamina is crucial for effective gameplay.
Trade Goods and Trading in Crimson Desert explained
Crimson Desert features a trading system where players can acquire and sell special Trade Goods between Black Markets and Trading Posts to earn in-game currency. This process requires investment in wagons, packaging goods, and understanding the in-game economy for optimal profits, though the article suggests it may not be the most efficient money-making method.
