In-game Economy
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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.
Resident Evil 4 Remake's Merchant Has Probably Tanked His Credit Score
Analysis of the Resident Evil 4 Remake's in-game economy reveals the Merchant has accumulated a deficit of over 3.3 trillion pesetas due to player spending and generous trade-in values. Players have collectively bought 39.9 trillion pesetas worth of items, while selling back treasures totaling 43.2 trillion pesetas.
How to get Gold Bars in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert players can acquire valuable Gold Bars through various methods, including world discovery, crafting, and by threatening traveling merchants. These Gold Bars can be invested at banks or sold for 500 Silver pieces, making them a crucial in-game currency. The crafting recipe requires Brimstone, Mercury, and Silver Ore.
Palia: Bulletin Board Spring’s Bounty Bundles Guide
This guide details how to complete the Spring's Bounty bundles in Palia, a seasonal event introduced with the Toadstool Tales update. Players can contribute hunted items, fish, bugs, and mined materials to four distinct bundles: Hunter's Bounty, Fisher's Bounty, Bug Catcher's Bounty, and Miner's Bounty, to earn exclusive rewards like Kilima Coins and Lunar XP.
What Is The Rarest Fruit In Garden Horizons?
The rarest fruit in Garden Horizons is the Dawnblossom, which sells for $12,000 and takes about two and a half hours to grow. Players can obtain Dawnblossom Seeds through Seed Packs, which have a low chance of dropping the rare seed, or by redeeming in-game codes. While profitable, the long growth time and gacha mechanics of obtaining seeds make its overall value debatable.
Epic raising the price of Fortnite V-Bucks because $5.7 billion isn’t enough to cover their costs, apparently.
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite, citing rising operational costs. The changes, effective March 19th, will affect various V-Bucks pack tiers, with some offering fewer V-Bucks for a higher price. The cost of the Battle Pass, Music, LEGO pass, and Fortnite Crew have also been adjusted.
GTA Online Players Cash In on Massive Salvage Yard Bonuses This Week
Rockstar Games is offering Grand Theft Auto Online players doubled income and scrapping speeds at Salvage Yards this week, turning the activity into a significant money-making opportunity. The update also includes premium robbery targets with unique vanity plates and a weekly challenge for completing Salvage Yard robberies. This focus on existing businesses with boosted payouts is part of Rockstar's strategy to maintain player engagement in the decade-old title.
UFL Update 0.7.1.4: Ruud van Nistelrooy Joins as Top Legend
UFL Update 0.7.1.4 introduces the Goalmania Team Pass and adds Ruud van Nistelrooy as a 94-rated Legend. The update also includes gameplay improvements and significant changes to the in-game economy.