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How to earn Driver XP in Wardogs
This guide explains how to earn Driver XP in Wardogs, a process described as slow and tedious. The primary methods involve delivering supplies to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) using vehicles like the Ural truck or Kodiak, and transporting teammates to control zones. An additional method involves using the APC for teammates to spawn on, though it has earning limits. The article suggests that rebalancing is needed to make the vehicle grind less frustrating.
Marathon's next major update runs a few months further away, permanent PvE in hand, as Bungie ditch their "strict seasonal schedule"
Bungie has delayed the next major update for Marathon, originally scheduled for September 22nd, to December 8th. This update, titled Symbiosis, will introduce a permanent PvE mode and other features. Bungie is also shifting away from a strict seasonal schedule to allow more flexibility in development and testing, aiming to address player feedback for more depth and variety.
WoW Forever discusses classes, addons, party forming, PvP progression, and how it effectively negates WoW 2
World of Warcraft Forever will feature increased gold costs for mount training and will not allow meeting stones to teleport players to dungeons, encouraging more player interaction. Addons will have similar restrictions to the retail version, and PvP will include its own progression system with honor ranks and cosmetic rewards. Principal designer Kris Zierhut stated that the game's efficient engine makes a "WoW 2" unnecessary.
Arc Raiders Expeditions may not come back: 'Maybe we'll scrap the whole system'
Embark Studios is considering scrapping the 'Expeditions' system in Arc Raiders entirely due to longstanding player complaints about grind and payoff. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal stated that the system might be reworked or completely removed, with a final decision pending the 'Frozen Trails' update.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever’s deep-dive panel talks group play, progression, and item updates
A BlizzCon 2026 panel delved into the mechanics of World of Warcraft Forever, focusing on group play, player progression, and item updates. Key features discussed include a new campfire system for buffs, extensive tradeskill overhauls, an improved transmog system with opt-out options, and a new legacy system with account-wide points for customization. The game will also be 'realmless' within chosen rulesets to manage population.
NBA 2K27 Cap Breakers Guide: All Ways to Earn & Build Rules
This guide breaks down how to earn and use Cap Breakers in NBA 2K27, which allow players to push attributes beyond normal build limits. Players can apply up to five Cap Breakers per attribute, earning them through various in-game activities like Rep ranks, Crew progression, and Season rewards. At launch, 20 Cap Breakers are available, with an additional eight expected in future seasons.
Cooltopia Adds Crafting: New Recipes and the Elusive Space Princess
Cooltopia, the gamified hub for the Cool Cats NFT platform, has launched a new crafting system. This update allows players to assemble items, undertake higher-tier quests, and create the rare 'Space Princess' collectible. The addition aims to deepen gameplay progression and strengthen the overall ecosystem.
Calamity Wraps Sunforge Season With Servers Live and No Wipe as Factory, Cosmetics Mint Approach
Calamity has concluded its Sunforge Season, which ran for eight weeks and featured a $20,000 prize pool. The game's servers remain online with no progress wipe, allowing players to keep their seasonal gear and Gold. Upcoming updates include a Factory and cosmetics NFT mint, a new biome, dungeons, an off-season event, community tournaments, and a new game mode. The WYRM token generation event (TGE) still has no confirmed date.
Control Resonant’s Zones Level Up Over Time and Introduce New Challenges With Each Resonant Kill
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant features a unique progression system where zones, not the player character Dylan, gain experience and level up, unlocking zone improvements and new challenges. Defeating 'Resonants' grants abilities but also increases enemy difficulty and spawns new threats globally, requiring strategic decision-making. The game launches September 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a physical edition delayed to October 15th.
Fans clash over Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis’ new Focus meter and skill tree
Amazon Game Studios has revealed new gameplay mechanics for the upcoming remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, including a 'Focus' meter and a skill tree system. While the Focus meter, which slows time, has been met with general approval, the skill tree and herb collecting mechanics have drawn criticism from fans who feel they deviate from the original game's design. The game is set to release on February 12, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Showcases Combat and Progression In New Trailer
A new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis showcases Lara Croft's combat abilities, including dual pistols and an SMG, alongside a progression system with upgrades and a 'Focus' mechanic for slowing time. The game is set to release on February 12th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
LOTRO Legendarium: How do you navigate the first 50 levels in LOTRO?
This guide offers multiple strategies for navigating the first 50 levels of Lord of the Rings Online, addressing player confusion between the epic book's direction and zone design. It outlines paths like the 'Old Fashioned Path,' incorporating 'Before the Shadow,' focusing on deeds, full completionism, or grinding missions, to help players reach Moria efficiently.
Does Gears of War: E-Day open beta progress carry over?
Progress made during the Gears of War: E-Day open beta will carry over between beta weekends, allowing players to retain their level and class progression. However, this progress will reset for the full game launch on October 6. Unlocked beta rewards will be available at launch.
FC 27 The Grounds: AMPs Consumables & Permanent Masteries Explained
EA Sports FC 27's The Grounds mode introduces AMPs, consumable items that offer temporary attribute boosts and Signature PlayStyles+ for a limited number of matches. Masteries, on the other hand, provide permanent attribute increases across all builds by achieving specific in-game milestones, offering players more ways to customize their created pros.
FC 27 Early Promo Leaks: Slower Power Curve & Season 1-4 Roadmap
Leaked details for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team reveal a slower power curve with a cap of 3 PlayStyles+ and reduced promo content. The first four seasonal roadmap promotions have also been leaked, including Future Stars, Ultimate Scream, Winter Wildcards, and Team of the Year.
Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear
Escape from Tarkov is introducing a new season system with update 1.1.0.0, offering players regular opportunities to start fresh characters and earn exclusive rewards. This update also includes a character creation system with stat customization, allowing players to balance positive and negative traits to suit their playstyle.
CookieRun Crumble Beginner’s Guide [QUICK Progress]
This beginner's guide for CookieRun Crumble offers tips for quick progression, focusing on completing quests to unlock features and using the Auto Bake function for gear. It also advises on obtaining new Cookies and Pets through the gacha system, utilizing Auto Summon for continuous gameplay, and engaging with Daily Dungeons and Challenge Dungeons for essential resources like Lucky Dough, Innovite, and Coins.
FC 27 Ultimate Team Deep Dive: FUT Gallery, SBC Overhauls, and Progression Changes
EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Team mode will feature significant changes including a new FUT Gallery for themed sets, streamlined Squad Building Challenges without chemistry requirements, and a slower progression system to keep items relevant longer. Players will earn more coins and tradeable packs, with new card rarities and multi-path Evolutions also being introduced.
Crystal of Atlan CN opens a ‘season server’ with tweaks to content, progression, and trading
The Chinese version of the MMORPG Crystal of Atlan has launched a new 'season server' with a 2.0 update from developer Nuverse. This update introduces six-month seasons, free trading, a new gear system with random stats, increased raid access, and eased gear enhancement. While the seasonal model includes minor and major resets, RMTing is already dominating the new servers, raising pay-to-win concerns, particularly for PvP.
Brawl Stars Beginner Guide: Best Ways to Grow Up Faster
This guide for Brawl Stars in 2026 focuses on helping new players grow faster by prioritizing a small core roster of Brawlers and resources. It advises against spreading upgrades too thin, suggests utilizing free codes and the NanoPowers system, and emphasizes learning maps and modes before focusing on rank.
