The developer plans to reform the current battle pass system of Diablo 4 Season 8, and this change may change the reward mechanism and the inherent properties of the game. Instead of adopting the previous paid or free model, the developer will find a new way to prioritize player choice and reduce the very predictable repetitiveness in most games. In this way, the problems that players have been criticizing can be changed to better meet the needs of many players.

Because the developer’s management said that the current battle pass model is relatively old, but after all, the reform involves all aspects, not only testing the developer’s technology, but also considering the player’s ideas, so it may not change immediately, but everything is being planned in an orderly manner. The developer’s attitude is that the change will definitely be changed, it’s just a matter of time.

Due to the developer’s open attitude, each new season includes new missions and theme passes, but fans have begun to strongly call on the developer to design more user-friendly content as soon as possible. At the same time, I hope that developers can learn from the game Marvel Rivals, because the game’s pass never expires, which is an example of leading Diablo 4 to be open, inclusive and more attractive.

Marvel Rivals’ battle pass has many benefits. Its biggest advantage is to eliminate the frustration of live service games, because the game is real time and players will always miss something for some reason. The benefit of a permanent pass is that it allows players to complete the pass after the season ends, so that players can have their own rhythm without being frustrated or stressed because they can’t spare the time. It not only balances life, but also gains the fun of the game.

So Diablo 4 Season 8 can also take this approach, and the never-expiring pass is seamlessly connected with the game’s replayability. It will not affect the progress of the new season, and you can revisit the old pass. And this method can also motivate players, while designing personalized gameplay, allowing players to pursue more rewards, such as Diablo 4 Gold, etc. If it can really be achieved, this is undoubtedly a huge improvement.

Introducing daily and weekly challenges may also help improve the game.Another strategy that can inject fresh blood into Diablo 4 season mode is to introduce daily and weekly challenges. Although the game originally has a season journey with various goals, it is obvious that the goals are not diverse enough, and more diverse and high-frequency challenges and goals should be adopted.

On the one hand, solving smaller goals every day or week can increase the probability of players opening the game, that is, increase player participation, which is not only beneficial to developers, but also increases players’ enthusiasm for game participation.

The above are some opinions and suggestions on Diablo 4 pass and the mechanism that is expected to change. The developer is also open to this. Perhaps in the near future, we will see the progress and growth of this game.

Ball and Chain Booster is a new gameplay in Monopoly GO and a type of booster. This is a new tool launched by Scopely, which provides a new gameplay for Monopoly GO Racers Event. For many players, using boosters not only gives them a short-term advantage in Racers Event in Monopoly GO, but also improves their strength and ultimately improves their ranking.

Controversy About Ball And Chain Booster

How to use Ball and Chain Booster reasonably has become the focus of players’ attention. Some people believe that using the booster can not only increase player benefits and improve efficiency, but also improve Monopoly GO’s retention rate. Its ease of operation provides a means for new players to quickly get through the difficult early stages of the game.

However, some people believe that such a mode will not only weaken the fun of the gameplay, but also undermine the fairness of Monopoly GO Racers Event.

What Does Ball And Chain Booster Do?

Although the controversy over the booster is rampant, players will not give up using it easily. Players generally use the booster as a strategic tool to disrupt the opponent, just like in Racers’ Event, in order to make their team win, players use it to slow down the opponent.

When the booster takes effect, the opponent team you selected will often be affected and slow down. And in order to get rid of this effect, they must continue to do activities to gain points. Until they get enough points, they can increase their speed. For the opponent team, this takes a lot of time and energy, and it is easy to lose the advantage in the Racers Event in Monopoly GO.

In the meantime, Ball and Chain Booster is a short-term gain prop. While blocking other players’ progress, it can help you speed up your progress or increase your benefits. 

After all, only when your opponent falls behind, you have the opportunity to go further! This means that during the activation of the acceleration period, you have the opportunity to get more MG Stickers. Only when you collect enough MG Stickers can you get rich rewards.

Benefits Of Using Ball And Chain Booster

As mentioned earlier, using Ball and Chain Booster can easily slow down the opponent team, and most players like to use it. In addition, it can also produce a stacking effect. When Ball and Chain Booster effect is stacked, the opponent team will be slowed down. If they are hit again, Ball and Chain Booster will increase the duration of the effect.

In order to gain an advantage in Racers Event, players need to invest more energy to obtain booster tools so that they can stand out and get rewards in Racers Event. More importantly, there are often boosters in the rewards of these events, which motivates players to work harder. This forms a virtuous circle and also promotes the popularity of Monopoly GO Racers Event.

In short, the use of boosters has greatly increased players’ attention to Racers Event. Even if there are some controversies, its many benefits do not prevent it from becoming a powerful push for Monopoly GO.

As Final Fantasy XIV is gradually unveiling the mystery of the wild exploration area, the appearance of some jobs is reminiscent of the Phantom Job System. Can this innovative mechanism inject new vitality into the gameplay of FFXIV outside of high-difficulty dungeons?

Job System Changes

FFXIV has always been restrained in job design. Currently, the official jobs in the game are either full jobs or limited jobs, both of which represent a wider range of abilities than most traditional jobs in the series. But the reappearance of phantom jobs marks the beginning of the developer's exploration of new routes.

The five confirmed jobs of Ranger, Berserker, Chemist, Time Mage and Cannoneer are essentially remakes of classic jobs in FF series. Take Time Mage as an example. Its core skills are very likely to conflict with Astrologian in the traditional MMO framework. In order to avoid players thinking this is a variant of Astrologian, FFXIV still needs to do a lot of work and integrate it into the game.

However, in the restricted environment of the exploration area, perhaps the developers can boldly try high-risk and high-reward designs such as temporarily speeding up 30% at the cost of 10% vulnerability - this degree of freedom is the essence of the phantom system.

Chemist

As the most anticipated healing phantom job, the Chemist is facing a unique balance problem. Because the current version of the game does not have the item economy you need, the potions you throw are actually spells. It will also cause the Chemist to become a visual variant of the White Mage - unless a real-time synthesis system for collecting and making medicine is introduced, but this will risk coupling with the core gameplay of the exploration area.

But then again, FFXIV has always been good at turning restrictions into features. Imagine: Chemists can temporarily make enhanced potions by collecting herbs in the area. This Monster Hunter-style gameplay fusion may open up a new dimension for MMO healing jobs. After all, there are previous successful experiences that prove that players have amazing enthusiasm for non-combat gameplay.

Classic Return

Looking at the jobs that have been exposed, the shadow of FF5 is everywhere. As the foundation of the job system, FFV pioneered the freedom of RPG build through the Job Master mechanism. Now, these classic jobs that have been dormant for 30 years are returning with a new look:

• Cannoneer: This physical output job that relies on the amount of ammunition in Final Fantasy V is likely to be transformed into a mobile turret in the FF14 version. Combined with the terrain destruction mechanism of the exploration area, players may need to calculate the ballistic parabola to achieve beyond-visual-range strikes.
• Gladiator: Although there is a naming conflict with Paladin, this classic tank job that emphasizes group hatred may become the strategic core in large-scale encounters if the damage conversion shield mechanism can be introduced. Players can use FFXIV Gil to strengthen the defense of this job and amplify its advantages.

It is worth noting that data miners found the job icon of Mime in the patch file. This interesting job in FFV, which can copy the actions of teammates, may solve the long-standing balance problem of Blue Mage if it is designed as a real-time learning mechanism - after all, in a limited area, allowing players to temporarily imitate boss skills is much safer than permanently mastering them.

See More: FFXIV New Patch 7.2: What New Content Will You Experience In This Large Patch? - In-Game & Quality Of Life Changes

Other Jobs

Although I have talked about the need for developers to explore more jobs in the main game, obviously, I can't be sure which of these jobs will appear. However, based on the compatibility of the series' main games with FFXIV's existing system, I speculate that the following jobs are expected to join the phantom camp:

• Geomancer: This natural mage mentioned in the Far Eastern plot line can be strengthened in specific terrain. You will have a more controlled environment, in which the terrain may be more important, and you can use techniques such as damage floors. Imagine summoning lava eruptions in volcanic areas, or causing blizzards in ice fields - this environmental linkage design is in line with the world view and avoids overlapping with Black Mage's skills.
• Viking: A variant of the berserker from FFIII, which can achieve a DPS curve that becomes more and more courageous through the injury increase mechanism. Considering that the current Tank Job lacks the gameplay of self-harm in exchange for output, Viking may attract hardcore players to challenge their limits.
• Gambler: Although the randomness mechanism runs counter to the precise operation emphasized by FFXIV, if it is designed as a probability prediction system - such as betting on the boss skill type 3 seconds in advance to gain a buff - it may create a unique strategic dimension.

In addition, the naming of jobs is always a sensitive issue. For example, Thief has been fully integrated into the Rogue/Ninja system. If you want to revive this classic job, you may need to enable some variant names.

In any case, we are still looking forward to and excited about what is about to happen, and we will continue to pay attention to this information in the future. Of course, players still need to pay more attention to the official information and take it as the standard. I hope everyone can have fun!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 has announced that new Jay and Silent Bob operators will be available sometime after the season begins on April 2. They will be available in the Black Ops 6 in-game store as a Tracer Pack. It also includes many of the finishing moves, weapon blueprints, weapon charms and more that players have been looking forward to.

The iconic duo will appear in two Tracer Packs in the form of classic images and comic book alter egos Bluntman and Chronic. Are you ready for their pranks? Let's take a look at the following information before the launch of Season 3.

Tracer Pack: Jay and Silent Bob

Using the Jay and Silent Bob operator skins can bring a different kind of fun to your matches.

Finishing Move

For those who want to get up close, Jay and Silent Bob use Gimme a Light Finishing Move to show them who is the real boss on the block. Silent Bob uses a lighter to ignite enemy equipment while triggering a comedic kill animation that fits the character setting.

Weapon Blueprints

This Tracer Pack also includes Doobie Wreck LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle and Golden Calf Kompakt 92 SMG.

1. Doobie Wreck: This compact sniper rifle has excellent bullet velocity and damage range compared to its peers, and its rate of fire and handling are also very good. When aiming, its muzzle will overflow with green smoke, and the trajectory of the bullet will show a spiral leaf effect. Although the weapon kick after each shot is strong, it is definitely a good choice for most players in combat.
2. Golden Calf: Kompakt 92 is a SMG with the highest firing rate in CoD Black Ops 6. However, its usage rate is lower than other SMGs, which is due to its large recoil, resulting in poor accuracy. However, it is still a good helper in close combat. Players can add some suitable attachments to show its true strength.

Others

In addition, the following items are included in Tracer Pack: Jay and Silent Bob:

• Poppin' Off Emote
• Mooby's Weapon Charm
• In Sync Calling Card
• Mooby Joint Large Decal
• Snoochie Boochie Emblem

Tracer Pack: Bluntman and Chronic

This Tracer Pack features their comic book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic.

Finishing Move

Players can use the Smoke You Out Finishing Move directly from Bluntcave's arsenal to defeat competitors. Of course, after defeating the enemy, you may have to use the matching emoticon to taunt.

Weapon Blueprints

In this Tracer Pack, you'll find three doobie-themed Weapon Blueprints to keep them entertained: Bluntman Stuntman Krig C Assault Rifle, Chronic Unapologetic Jackal PDW SMG, and Bong Staff (Bo Staff).

1. Bluntman Stuntman: The Krig C Assault Rifle may seem ordinary at first glance, but in actual use it deals impressive damage and has easily manageable recoil, which is enough to make it one of the best guns in the game.
2. Chronic Unapologetic: This is a Jackal PDW SMG with Pink and Purple Tracers and Joint Leaf Death FX. As a submachine gun, it has excellent mobility and handling. With the right attachments, it can handle any situation.
3. Bong Staff: This is the Bo Staff with Joint Leaf Death FX, a melee weapon that can kill with one hit, but has a slow attack speed. Players can practice more in CoD: Black Ops 6 Bot Lobbies so that they can use it in combat.

Others

Same as the previous one, there is something else here:

• Did That Happen? Emote
• Joint Power Calling Card
• Blunts Out, Suit Up Emblem
• Doobage Duo Spray

On Reddit, the discussion about the new Operator is very heated. Many players said that the launch of Tracer Pack was unexpected. However, there are also dissatisfaction among the hardcore player community, who believe that the comedy elements undermine the seriousness of tactical competition. This disagreement just shows the challenge of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in balancing audience expansion and core experience.

In any case, Black Ops 6 has now quietly crossed the barrier between games and pop culture. As the third season progresses, I believe more players will accept this.

In the classic game Monopoly GO, 5-star stickers are the rarest stickers, so it is difficult to get them. Generally speaking, they can only be obtained in special events and challenges, but it does not mean that you can get 5-star stickers as long as you participate in the event. It also requires a certain amount of luck.

It is precisely because it is not easy to get that the preciousness of 5-star stickers is highlighted. However, there are several ways to increase the chance of getting 5-star stickers.

Why Are 5-Star Stickers So Popular？

Any game has a certain reward mechanism. In Monopoly GO game, 5-star stickers are the highest honor. If you can collect all the 5-star stickers, players will have a great sense of accomplishment and increase their concentration on the game.

The fastest way to get five-star MG stickers is through the purple sticker pack, because in the entire game, there must be five-star stickers in the purple sticker pack, which is recognized by many players. Generally speaking, either you diligently participate in various activities or pass the game quickly, but there are also some other methods.

Here Are The Specific Ways To Get Sticker Packs

Participate In Events And Tournaments

Those who rank high in events can randomly get blue or purple sticker packs. The specific rewards vary depending on the event. Generally, active participation has a high probability of getting sticker packs.

Vault (Sticker Rewards)

When you get 700 stars, open the vault, which usually contains two blue and one purple sticker packs. After getting the sticker pack, you can wait for the redemption tide to come and redeem what you want.

Quick Win (Weekly Reward)

When you complete daily quick wins to fill the reward column, you can get a purple sticker pack every week. You need to log in and complete the task every day.

Sticker Drops

Wait for sticker drops, there is a chance to get purple sticker packs, but this is like waiting for rabbits to drop, the probability is relatively small and there is no guarantee.

Swap Pack

You can exchange unwanted stickers with other players, but stickers are basically only 3-star and 4-star, because 5-star stickers can only be traded in special events, and the normal Swap Pack allows three re-draws. This probability is very high, but there is still no guarantee that you can finally draw the sticker you want.

Daily Offers

Check out the daily deals, may offer purple sticker packs or wild stickers (which can replace lost stickers, including 5 star stickers). Even with lower-level sticker packs, there is a chance to get 5-star stickers.

Getting 5-star stickers in Monopoly GO requires some thought and a bit of luck, but there is a certain probability of getting them. The above methods can help you get sticker packs very well. It may take some patience, but once you master these methods, you will definitely get MG stickers in a short time.

The changes to Camos in CoD BO6 are something that all players are excited about, and it’s also a change that pushes BO6 forward. Weapon camos have always been the most popular part of Black Ops 6. Because Call of Duty series is a first-person game, players will pay more attention to their weapons in the main camera view.

Despite this, the process of unlocking all weapon camos in Call of Duty is not always fun. Because of this, fans were very thrilled when Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 made some key adjustments to the game’s Camos. Because after this change, players can continue to progress even if they don’t want to go through the trouble of unlocking certain camos. However, more work can be done to improve this system, and hopefully the developers will take this into consideration in the design of the next work.

New Changes

Camo challenges you need to complete have now been greatly simplified, but each weapon in Black Ops 6 has three different camo tiers, and here are the differences:

• Military: It is the basic camo, which can be unlocked by achieving actions such as headshot kills.
• Special: It has a unique camo design and requires passing a weapon-specific challenge.
• Mastery: It is a more visually gorgeous camo that must be unlocked through a time-consuming grind.

It is important to note that unlike past CoD, camo challenges are no longer locked behind weapon level. You can start grinding military camo the moment you pick up a new weapon. In addition, camo progress will no longer reset when you Prestige.

Finally, if you manage to get diamonds on up to 33 weapons, then you can start to complete the last layer of camo challenges-Dark Spine challenges.

While CoD Black Ops 6’s decision to change the weapon level restrictions and allow players to unlock all camo has been well received. However, everything has its two sides, and this decision to link all basic Military camo challenges with headshots has its pros and cons. On the one hand, this makes it easier for players to unlock camo, as many players will unintentional get a few headshots in the game. But on the other hand, most camo grinds can quickly become repetitive challenges. This makes the player’s game process a bit boring and lacks fun.

Mastery camo challenges in BO6 are the same on every weapon, bar launchers and specials, which means that only two Special camo challenges are unique. Therefore, many players are also looking forward to some changes in the way of playing, rather than repeating the same thing.

At the same time, some players also said that headshots also have some technical difficulties, so this new system may not be easy. However, players can also improve their skills and strength through CoD: Black Ops 6 Bot Lobbies.

Also Read: CoD Black Ops 6 Season 3 Prediction: New Maps And Weapons Are Exciting

Desired Improvements

In response to the above-mentioned problems, many players said that they look forward to improving this system in the next step. For example, let players freely choose their own camo grind looks. Change the current way of playing that is always repeated and increase the freedom of the game. Therefore, being able to let players choose by themselves will be a good way to satisfy everyone’s preferences.

All in all, players have too many complaints about old camo grind system. And although the current new changes have improved, they will soon be too monotonous to meet the needs of players. Maybe the developers can find a perfect solution in the next work. Let’s wait and see!

Dear game lovers, you must know that there is a very important event in the gaming industry every December. Yes, it is The Game Awards, founded by game journalist Geoff Keighley in 2014, and it has an authoritative position in the gaming industry.

This award ceremony celebrates excellent new games, excellent game content creators, and the most popular games of the year. Games like The Legend of Zelda and Elden Ring have won this award. Now, I think Black Myth Wukong has what it takes to win this award.

Flourishing Creativity

Black Myth Wukong is based on a Chinese mythological story called Journey to the West, that has existed for more than 500 years. This story is so popular in China that it has been repeatedly remade into a TV series in China. One of the most popular anime in the world, Dragon Ball, is also inspired by this story.

Now, the Chinese company Game Science has launched a game inspired by Journey to the West to share this wonderful Chinese mythological story with the world. It has brought vitality to the gaming industry.

Attention To Detail

Black Myth Wukong revolves around the self-development journey of The Monkey King, Wukong’s predecessor, and others. Its gameplay system is very satisfying, and you can create a build of abilities in the game.

The more ability points and Black Myth Wukong Items you gain during your journey, the faster you will level up. In turn, your character’s strength and the power of your weapons will increase. You will also have the opportunity to gain invisibility, lightning abilities, a creepy spider staff, and hardening.

The game also involves a unique transformation mechanic. When the chosen one retraces the path of his predecessors, once you encounter and kill enemies, you have the opportunity to transform into those enemies and temporarily use their abilities.

User-Friendly Boss-Run Meta

What’s more surprising for new players is that Black Myth Wukong has expanded into a more user-friendly boss-run meta. It has long been dominated by From Software, the company that created difficult games such as Elden Ring and Sekiro.

But now you have a new option. Black Myth Wukong provides convenience for players who want to play a similar game but may not have reached the skill level of this game yet.

Wukong’s character design is amazing, and there are 113 unique bosses in the game, each with different difficulties and mechanisms. These bosses complement the environment and the overall story, contributing to the broader world building of Chinese mythology.

Beautiful Cutscenes

More worth mentioning are the six animated cutscenes interspersed between each chapter. These animations were jointly produced by Game Science and many studios such as Big Smoke and Green Monster.

The cutscenes include 2D and stop-motion animations, which together with the game’s 3D graphics create a gorgeous visual experience. They give you a break between consecutive boss battles, help you understand the background stories of the characters you encounter, and let you immerse yourself in this myth through gorgeous visual effects.

It can be said that Wukong has achieved the ultimate in every aspect, as refreshing as a piece of art. In an era when the market is full of works that ignore details or dare not to innovate, works like this are worth encouraging.