On November 20th, ARC Raiders received patch 1.3.0 update. This update addresses and adjusts several bugs and balance issues that previously plagued the game, ensuring a smoother and more engaging shooting experience for both veteran and new players.

Below, we'll provide a detailed overview of ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0, hoping this article will help you understand the key points of this update.

Balance Adjustments

These balance adjustments primarily target ARC Raiders items and their impact, making the game more playable through subtle tweaks.

Deadline

• Price Adjustment: The exchange price has increased from 8100 coins to 15000 coins. The selling price has also increased from 3000 coins to 5000 coins.
• Crafting Materials: After the adjustment, to craft Deadline, players will need to invest more materials, requiring 3 Explosive Compounds and 2 ARC Circuitry.

Power Cell

The price of Power Cell has been adjusted, with its selling price reduced from 640 coins to 270 coins.

Launcher Ammo

• Price Adjustment: Average exchange rate per shot increased. Previously 6000 coins for 10 shots, now 4500 coins for 6 shots. Selling price also increased from 200 coins to 250 coins.
• Crafting Materials: Crafting 6 Launcher Ammos now requires 1 ARC Motion Core and 2 Crude Explosives. Fewer materials are required compared to before, but the rarity of the required ARC Raiders items has increased.

A pleasant surprise is that in ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0, crafting Launcher Ammos in Workbench no longer requires blueprints; you can craft them directly.

Venator

• Fire-rate After Upgraded: Reduced from 22/44/60% to 13/26/40%.
• Weight: Increased from 2 to 5.

Recently, ARC Raiders noticed that top-tier Venator units could easily defeat encountered enemies. Additionally, player feedback indicated that its weight was inconsistent with other pistols. After adjustments, players need to be more cautious when facing enemies.

Explosion Damage

Adjusted explosion damage to ensure consistency across ARC robots:

• Damage dealt to ARC robots is now more evenly distributed.
• Small enemies like Turrets are largely unaffected, while large units like Bastions take slightly less damage.

This change reduces the likelihood of players destroying large drones too quickly using ARC Raiders weapons such as Hullcracker. Players need to operate the weapon with greater precision if they want to deal enough damage to enemies with this type of weapon.

Content And Bug Fixes

ARC

Fixed a bug where ARC robots could summon reinforcements outside the map for extra assistance, increasing the game's difficulty.

In ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0, Shredder will have more accurate detection and be more easily confused by Lure Grenades. Its movement mechanics have also been optimized, braking performance improved, turning speed reduced, and its navigation system improved to prevent getting stuck while moving.

Map Fixes

• General Fixes: Optimized the actual effect of Barricades, reducing their overlap with player characters and preventing clipping issues.
• Dam Battlegrounds: Fixed a bug in ARC Raiders where players could get stuck in the elevator shaft of Dam Control Tower and access locked rooms in the tower without a key.
• Spaceport: Added collision volumes to the stair walls and ceiling of Hidden Bunker and fixed wall-clipping issues near Launch Tower ramp.
• Blue Gate: Adjusted railing props that incorrectly blocked bullet fire on this map so that bullets function correctly.
• Stella Montis: In this ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0, fixed collision issues near Train Station, removed player spawns that were too close to ARC robot spawn area, and fixed a lack of visible collision on the walls of Business Center.

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Movement And Weapons

Enhanced enemy ground detection, allowing for better handling of complex terrain and reducing erratic movement on sloping terrain.

Weapon-wise, the issue of Aphelion tracers being overly bright at long range, affecting player visibility, has been fixed. Additionally, its blueprint drop rate has been increased; if you manage to obtain this blueprint and craft this powerful ARC Raiders weapon, it will add a layer of security to your adventure.

Furthermore, the issue of incorrect reload time percentages displayed during Stitcher level upgrades has been corrected.

Audio

Adjusted the volume attenuation effect of the ear-piercing and shockwave effects from explosions in ARC Raiders, improving clarity and helping players better immerse themselves in the game.

In addition to the above updates, this ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0 update includes a small surprise.

The description mentions that Raider Den has been ducked out, accompanied by an image of him surrounded by rubber ducks. We speculate this is a response to a player's complaint on Reddit, potentially meaning players can now display more rubber ducks on Raider Den.

Overall, this ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0 update reflects the development team's commitment to gathering player feedback and continuously optimizing the game experience. By addressing balance issues, fixing bugs, and enhancing core elements, the game ensures fairness and playability for all players.

Whether you're a newcomer to the adventure or already exploring the latest map, ARC Raiders patch 1.3.0 will bring you a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience. Join the thrilling adventure now and experience the optimized changes for yourself!

Genshin Impact's Luna Chapter is currently at Luna 2, and the storyline of characters from all over joining forces to fight Rerir is very exciting. Many players are probably already looking forward to the upcoming storyline and the new Nod-Krai map.

According to current information, Luna 3 only has new story content, not a new map, which may disappoint some players who enjoy exploring new maps.

However, according to leaks, Genshin Impact v6.3 will have many surprises waiting for you: new story content, new maps, and the annual Lantern Rite. Let's take a look.

New Characters

A leaker revealed that Impact v6.3 will feature three new characters: Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga. Currently, apart from Columbina, the other two have not yet officially appeared in the storyline. This is indeed very exciting.

Columbina

Columbina, formerly Fatui Harbingers Damselette and now Moon Maiden, is a familiar character, having appeared in the interlude PV Night Fool's Play several years ago. She officially debuted in the storyline A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves.

In version 6.3, she may be added to the limited-time Event Wishes as a playable character. As a Moon Goddess, Columbina is expected to be a Hydro user and a core character for Lunar reactions.

Regarding Columbina's role, it's anticipated to be similar to Furina's, providing a significant Lunar reaction damage boost while also possessing considerable output capability.

Nod-Krai's two existing Lunar reaction teams, Nefer Lunar-Bloom and Flins Lunar-Charged, both lack a five-star character with a wide-range constant Hydro application. Therefore, Columbina could very well fill this gap.

Additionally, following Genshin's usual pattern, Columbina may also need to unlock Constellation 2 to experience a significant power spike, so Travelers eager to enjoy Nod-Krai version should prepare their Genesis Crystals early.

Zibai

Information about Zibai and Illuga is currently limited. Both are expected to be Geo users and could potentially form a Lunar-Crystallize reaction team.

Zibai, also known as White Horse Adeptus, is a Liyue character. Lantern Rite event storyline this year is likely to revolve around him.

Liyue characters are generally well-developed, such as Xianyun in Impact 4.4 and Lan Yan in Impact 5.4. Therefore, this new five-star character is worth anticipating.

Illuga

Illuga, mentioned by Varka and Flins, is also a Lightkeeper. Current leaks suggest she is a four-star Polearm character who can provide some buffs to Lunar-Crystallize reaction.

However, since he's not a Liyue 4-star character, he cannot be obtained through Lantern Rete 4-Star selector.

These are the new characters who might appear in the limited-time Event Wishes in Luna 4. You can create a simple gacha plan based on your existing characters.

However, I strongly recommend that players who want to play Lunar Reaction pull for Columbina. Even at Constellation 0, her strength won't be low.

Players who want to play Lunar-Crystallize system or don't have a strong Geo character in their roster can pull for Zibai. Building a team specifically to adapt to the favorable Geo environment in Spiral Abyss is also a good option.

New Map

Currently, Nod-Krai has three islands open, but more than a version has passed, and most players have probably already explored them. Luna 3 also doesn't have a new map, which might bore many players.

However, according to leaks, Luna 4 will have a new map consisting of three islands. The eastern and southern islands are very close, while the northwestern island is more remote and likely requires some special access. It appears to be larger than the current Nod-Krai map.

The southern island is the largest and appears to have diverse terrain, including mountains, beaches, and even a mysterious meteorite crater. The other two islands are covered in greenery, especially the northwestern island, whose style differs significantly from the existing Nod-Krai islands.

It's currently uncertain whether this is a new area within Nod-Krai. Regardless, the opening of a new map means we can explore more areas, enjoy more scenery, and obtain more Primogems, which is something to look forward to.

Other Predicted Information

Besides new characters and events, some future information is also intriguing.

Regarding Lantern Rite, as in previous years, in addition to a free four-star Liyue character event, there will also be two new costumes.

The five-star character costume might be Neuvillette, priced at 1350 Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals during the event. The four-star character costume might be Chongyun, obtainable for free by completing the event.

Regarding other map areas, one is Liyue Blackcliff Forge, but there's no confirmed news in the short term. To be honest, I'm really curious about Blackcliff Forge's story; it's so mysterious.

Another is Mondstadt Dornman Port, which current leaks suggest might be a route to Snezhnaya. If so, perhaps we can unlock this area next year.

Genshin Impact v6.3 should be the most important part of the entire Impact's Luna Chapter. After the lull of Luna 2 and 3, Luna 4 will definitely have a wealth of content.

Columbina's model and story presentation make me particularly excited; I've already started saving Primogems for her. What about you? Are you as eager as I am to enter Genshin Impact v6.3?

With the official launch of Genshin Impact version 6.1 and the debut of the new character Nefer, players' attention has gradually turned to the future Version 6.2.

The developers have recently started testing the new version. According to community feedback and some news, there will be a four-star bow in version 6.2 that can be obtained for free through activities, which is particularly eye-catching.

The attributes and skill effects of this weapon may bring new equipment configuration ideas and combat improvements to some characters.

Weapon Stats Detailed

According to leaked information, this four-star bow, whose name has not yet been announced, will provide 510 basic attack damage at the maximum level 90, and its secondary attribute is a high 46% elemental energy efficiency. This numerical configuration is eye-catching, and it finds a unique balance among various weapons.

Its special skill effect is even more noticeable. When the character equipped with this weapon is in the background and the character on the field attacks and hits the enemy, it will trigger an attack power increase effect that lasts for 8 seconds. The increase is 28% at the initial refinement level and can be increased to 56% when refined to the fifth level.

This design concept is significantly different from previous weapons. It precisely targets those characters that have background output capabilities and rely on elemental bursts.

For me, the appearance of this weapon is a sign that the developers are paying more attention to role-specific positioning in weapon design. It is not just a stacking of stats, but also the encouragement and support of a specific play style.

Character Compatibility Analysis

In Genshin Impact, limited weapons obtained for free through large-scale events have always been the focus of players' collection due to their uniqueness and irreplaceability.

The bow revealed in this 6.2 version have high attack power bonus and charging efficiency, which is an ideal choice for characters who rely partly on attack attributes and elemental bursts.

Ororon

For characters like Ororon who rely on attack power as their main means and on elemental burst cycles, this weapon can not only effectively increase their damage, but also optimize the frequency of their ultimate skills through the charging secondary attribute, achieving dual gains in output and cycle.

In particular, the 56% attack power bonus in Refinement 5 state is close to the level of some five-star weapons, which is quite rare for free weapons.

Fischl

In addition to Ororon, the damage-dealing Fischl is also a potential beneficiary of this weapon. Although she already has a variety of weapon options, this new bow still provides her with unique value.

Especially when C6 is rumored to be enhanced, Fischl's background output ability will be further improved. At this time, paired with this weapon that can provide a high attack power bonus, her Oz will cause more considerable damage.

Therefore, players can obtain Primogems through Genshin Impact Top Up to extract a higher constellation for this character, and combine it with this four-star bow weapon to maximize the attack power.

Venti

What's more noteworthy is that this weapon may become the key to Venti's transformation. According to leaked information, Venti will be enhanced in future versions, making it more inclined to damage positioning.

If this news is true, then this weapon that takes into account both charging and attacking can just meet the needs of Venti after the transformation. Sufficient charging ensures the cycle of the ultimate move, and the high attack power will increase Anemo's DMG.

Other Potential Beneficiaries

• Yelan: While health-boosting weapons are more suitable for her, the recharge efficiency and attack damage bonuses of this weapon can also be helpful when she lacks suitable options.
• Kujou Sara: As an attack support, she can also benefit from this weapon's stats.
• Collei: In a Grass-reactive team, the higher attack damage and recharge efficiency often play a significant role.

However, you should be reminded that weapon attributes, skill effects and even character adjustments may change before the official release, so players are advised to refer to the official announcement and continue to pay attention to it.

Overall, this free bow, arriving in version 6.2, is more than just a new piece of equipment; it signals the evolution of the game's combat system. It precisely addresses gaps in the current build system and offers new development possibilities for multiple characters.

For players who love to research team build and pursue optimal solutions, this weapon undoubtedly provides new research topics and build ideas. Even for casual players, it's an excellent weapon that can significantly enhance their team's strength.

This week, we welcomed Path of Exile 2 patch 0.3.1, which introduces significant changes compared to previous versions. First, you no longer have to search for towers on the map. Towers now only clear the fog of war from the map and provide additional tablets upon completion.

This inevitably brings changes to the gameplay landscape. With the new farming methods, the most efficient ways to farm maps and the locations where you can earn more rewards have also changed. This means that previously easy farming activities may now become more difficult.

After testing and gathering player feedback, I've summarized some of my experiences. In this post, I'll share my experiences and recommendations regarding Precursor Tablets, Waystones, and Endgame.

Precursor Tablets

First, I'll discuss the changes to Precursor Tablets, as they are the most important and attract the most attention from players.

Previously, Precursor Tablets increased the difficulty and rewards of maps around certain towers, so they were only usable on towers. In PoE 20.3.1, this feature has been removed. Tablets can now be used on all maps.

It's important to note that tablets are now significantly different from before. They now have a 10-use limit, and once they are used up, they are destroyed. You can't use them on a map you've already failed, and you can only use one tablet per map.

If your Waystones have additional modifiers, you can open more tablet slots, but the maximum is three. What impact will this change have?

Rarity, quantity, and rare monsters are the most important factors for most players, as they are closely related to the quality and quantity of dropped items.

From the modifiers in PoE 2 0.3.1 patch data, you can see the following:

• Brimming modifier's effect on rare monsters was previously 10-15, but after the update, it has increased to 15-40.
• Collector's modifier's effect on rarity was previously 7-10, but is now 10-30.
• Plundering modifier's effect on quantity was previously 3-7, but is now 4-10.

Using rarity as an example, previously, if you had three towers and nine tables, each providing a 10% rarity boost, you'd get a 90% boost. However, this only applied to one map node.

Now, you have three buff tables. Each table provides a 30% boost, giving you a 90% boost. This means that the rarity of items on our Precursors' tables will increase, reducing the amount of map you need to farm.

As a result, after the update, the value of the items you receive will be higher than before. Therefore, when setting up your map, I recommend loading Waystones from Map Device first, then selecting the buff tables that increase rarity. This will increase the value of your loot and PoE 2 Currency.

Best Waystones

For Waystones, I think you need to invest as much Juice as possible, as the more you invest, the greater the reward.

In Path of Exile 2 0.3.1, the risk-reward ratio for Waystones has been increased. This means the more Juice you invest, the more items you'll receive, and the more useful items you'll receive.

However, please note that if your current skill level isn't very high, your build isn't very strong, and you don't have good clearing skills on a level 15 map, I recommend not overusing your map, as the chances of failure are high, and if you fail, you won't be able to use Tablets on that map.

Therefore, I recommend farming within your skill level, as this will maximize your loot. Therefore, I don't recommend using Waystones to gain quantity, as this will require a higher skill level.

If your equipment is already rare enough, you may not need to add buffs to Waystones. However, if you insist on adding them, that's fine. It will just increase the difficulty of the map.

So what if your map isn't high quality? The simplest solution is to trade it in for a more valuable map. However, this will cost you a significant amount of POE 2 Exalted Orbs.

Alternatively, you can upgrade your map yourself by enabling additional modifiers. Using Chaotic Rarity, you can upgrade the modifiers in the affected area, replacing them with modifiers that increase item rarity, thereby increasing the potential of your loot.

Also, Preserve Vertebrae can be used. It adds Desecrated modifier to rare Waystones, increasing the number of rare monsters.

Another item you should be aware of is Diluted Liquid Ire, which acts as a Liquid Emotion and can be used to modifier Waystones. This increases Magic Monsters by 20%, thereby increasing the drop rate of rare monsters.

Endgame Content

As mentioned above, a tower requires three Tables slots. However, if you add a Tablet with a special effect, you'll lose one slot. This reduces the benefits of using special Tablets.

It's no secret that the best way to farm Ritual is to use Ritual Unique Tablet.

However, this will reduce the item drop rate in the map you're viewing, negating all the tablet's benefits. This is more cost-effective than using it, so we don't recommend it.

The same applies to Expeditions. If you want to increase the fun of your Expedition exploration, you'll sacrifice loot in other parts of the map.

Another option is Delirium. Using Delirium on Waystones forces you to pass through a mirror, which will cause you to lose all Delirium buffs and approximately 30% of your extra rare monsters.

So, I think the best Endgame is Breach. Not just because of the unique tablet, but also because of the Irradiator Tablet. You can use it when you're strong enough. When used, it raises the map's level by one, increasing the difficulty but giving you greater rewards.

Another advantage is running two Irradiated Breaches. Now all items on the map are dropping, allowing you to quickly farm the map and get a lot of loot.

These are some of my experiences and suggestions from playing Path of Exile 2 patch 0.3.1. I hope you find them useful. If you have other ideas, please share them.

CoD: Black Ops 6 loyal players are eagerly awaiting the game’s new developments. On August 7th, CoD: Black Ops 6 Season 5 will release.

The most eye-catching feature of this update is undoubtedly the final Zombies map in CoD: Black Ops 6, Reckoning, which will bring players an unprecedented apocalyptic zombie battle.

A new official video details a series of exciting new features and details in Zombies Finale.

Parachutes

Take parachutes, for example, for the first time on a traditional turn-based Zombies map, meaning players will have greater flexibility in how they move around the map.

When surrounded by a swarm of zombies, you might be able to quickly evacuate and find a safe base with the help of a parachute. Teleporters and anti-gravity launchers on the map, along with parachutes, will also provide players with a brand new navigation experience, allowing them to freely traverse the three towers and fight the undead.

Low-Gravity Environment

The video also mentions that parts of the Reckoning map will experience low gravity, including Pack-a-Punch room. You can even see the Pack-a-Punch machine floating in the air alongside some zombies, a truly novel scene.

Low-Gravity also changes the way players fight. For example, jumps will be higher and farther, and your shots may have a different trajectory. This unpredictable combat environment adds a new level of difficulty and more surprises to the game.

Trap Upgrades

The trap upgrade feature is another highlight of this update. Players can interact with a new machine on the map called the Caster to upgrade various traps.

Wall-mounted cannons, like the one shown in the video, that fire Dark Aether energy, can be enhanced with parts. Imagine the sense of security you’ll feel when facing a horde of zombies, protected by a powerful, upgraded trap.

Wonder Weapon

Wonder Weapon Gorgofex has caught the attention of countless players. This pistol-type weapon fires Aether-based energy and offers two upgrade options, further increasing its power.

If you want to practice this Wonder Weapon, try using CoD Black Ops 6 Bot Lobbies to match you against weaker opponents, allowing you to focus on practicing the Gorgofex without feeling overwhelmed.

In a crucial moment, this Wonder Weapon could be the key to turning the tide of battle.

New Elite Type

Furthermore, the new Elite enemy type, Uberklaus, is not to be underestimated. The battle is divided into two phases. Initially, you’re in a giant mech, dealing high damage. Once you’ve dealt enough damage, the robots inside will pop out, ushering in the second phase of the battle. This will be a significant test of both combat strategy and operational skills.

In addition to Zombies mode update, Season 5 also brings new maps and modes to Black Ops 6 multiplayer. The rooftop of Warzone’s Stadium POI has finally been opened, adding another playable area.

Beware! This area may contain a wealth of supplies and strategic points, making the battle even more intense as players scramble for them.

It’s undeniable that this BO6 Season 5 update is packed with exciting new features and gameplay. However, how balanced are these new additions in real-world play? Are you ready for this all-new Call of Duty journey?

EA Sports College Football 26 launched with high expectations from players, who expected a near-perfect football game, especially with the highly anticipated Road to Glory and Dynasty modes. However, the reality was quite the opposite.

Why Are Players Dissatisfied With Version 1.006 Update?

After the official fixes and updates for RTG and Dynasty modes failed to gain player approval and satisfaction, complaints skyrocketed. Players believe that Version 1.006 update was insufficient to address critical issues that significantly impacted the game’s experience.

NCAA 26 responded to players, stating that they were aware of the issues in Road to Glory and Dynasty modes and that the update addressed stability issues in both modes. But for players, the official so-called stability fixes were far from convincing.

In the game community, players openly expressed their dissatisfaction. During the long wait for updates, they fully expected a comprehensive and thorough fix that would restore the game to a satisfactory state.

However, the patch that ultimately arrived was a minimal one, which undoubtedly dealt a severe blow to players’ trust in the official team. The players’ disappointment and anger were palpable in the comments below.

What Did Players Say About This Update?

Roster Updates

One player lamented, “It would have been nice to have a roster update.”

In the world of college football, rosters change frequently. New players join the game each season, and the status and abilities of veteran players also change.

Failure to update rosters in a timely manner leaves players feeling disconnected from reality. Not only can they not use College Football 26 Coins to invest in top players based on their abilities, but they also lose the ability to experience the real world of college football.

Gameplay Flaws

Some players also pointed out gameplay flaws: “Zone coverage is broken. I can’t even use a custom playbook to pick a kick return; I can only wait for the timer to run out and hope the system picks the right one.” This undoubtedly severely impacts the player’s control experience.

Frustrated fans also submitted multiple fix requests: “Increase the number of wins, Player of the Week, and record-breaking fan counts. Increase the range of the 1-energy bar; I don’t want to spend all my energy learning the game. And fix the offensive line blocking issue.” These requests directly hit gameplay pain points.

Visual Effects

Some players even criticized the game’s visuals: “Fix the receiver catch animations! This is football, not basketball. No one wants to see a receiver get tackled from behind just to do a reverse dunk. It’s unrealistic.”

The unreasonable receiver catch animations undoubtedly undermine the overall atmosphere of the game. This lack of detail not only affects the player’s experience but also raises questions about the game’s production process.

Some players even requested improvements to the game’s protection mechanisms: “Can you give my offensive line some pulse so they can block properly? The quarterback can’t be left exposed and unprotected?”

AI Issues

Regarding AI issues, some players complained, “Can you improve the running back AI in QB RTG? His vision and decision-making are terrible.”

Although EA Sports College Football 26 attempts to recapture the magic of college football, persistent issues in various areas, from rosters to AI, make it difficult for players to truly enjoy the game.

For the game’s developers, the most urgent task is to release a truly impactful update as soon as possible, conducting in-depth analysis and comprehensive fixes to address the various issues raised by players. Only in this way can they regain players’ patience and trust. Otherwise, this game risks being forgotten amidst disappointment.

Season 3 update of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has sparked heated discussions on forum, and Console-Only Crossplay option obtained by console players has touched the most sensitive nerves of PC community. According to the latest patch notes, starting from April 2, console players such as PS5 will finally be able to activate console-only cross-platform games, which will completely exclude PC players from matching - this seemingly minor option adjustment has caused strong dissatisfaction among PC players.

The reason that led the developer to make this change is cheating. In fact, this is indeed a big problem with a long history. In Black Ops 6, PC platform is the hardest hit area for cheating. Although there is an anti-cheat system that can ban tens of thousands of accounts every week, the constantly updated modern plug-in technology can still bypass detection. It is worth pondering that the console side has significantly increased the cost of cheating through hardware layer protection and strict system permission management, which is why console players cheat less than PC players. However, it is precisely because of this enormous gap that this controversial change was finally born.

Because it has always been common for cheaters to play games on PC. This has led to many console players being frustrated by being forced to play with PC players because they are always matched with some players who use cheats. This has also led some players to ask BO6 to give them a PC crossplay option. Although CoD BO6 has taken some anti-cheating measures, it is undeniable that cheating is still an ongoing problem in the game.

However, this change may greatly affect the number of CoD Black Ops 6 players on PC, resulting in longer waiting times for matches. Some players predict that when console players enable the new feature, the matching time on the PC side will be greatly extended. What's more serious is that in some areas where the proportion of PC players is relatively low, this number may exceed 300 seconds. Some players are worried that this will cause a surge in the proportion of CoD: Black Ops 6 Bot Lobbies, especially in some high-end games, the system may be forced to fill AI characters to keep the game running.

The worrying issue is not just the decrease in the number of players. On the other hand, if cheaters are not banned, PC players will be more likely to be matched with cheaters in the match. This makes their gaming environment even worse.

In response, some players expressed their dissatisfaction bluntly, saying that what developers should do is to fix their anti-cheating measures instead of isolating PC players. This change has caused them to suffer from plug-ins and take responsibility for the mistakes of others. This view also represents the anxiety of a considerable number of players. When high-quality console players withdraw, PC players may also lose or succumb to cheating, resulting in more rampant cheating and thus falling into a worse vicious cycle.

In response to the players' doubts, the official also responded. They expressed their understanding of the concerns of PC players, but data showed that most console players had requested Console-Only Crossplay in the survey. This contradiction between supply and demand exposes the fundamental problem of modern shooting games: when cross-platform becomes the industry standard, how can fairness between players on different platforms be maintained?

Although some players pointed out that there will be many casual console players who do not use this option at all. However, the anxiety and dissatisfaction of PC players are still difficult to calm down. We look forward to CoD: Black Ops 6 finding a balance between PC players and console players and truly optimizing the overall gaming experience.

FC 25 has been updated with Patch 11, which has made some adjustments and optimizations to the game. This update is not large in scale and mainly focuses on solving the bugs that affected the player’s game before and improving the player’s gaming experience.

In addition to fixing the bugs in the game operation, this update also improves the game’s user interface and other elements. Overall, this FUT 25 update does not bring much change, but it is still a necessary patch that can improve the overall quality of the game.

Let’s look at the contents of this update.

About Gameplay

First, the accuracy of Ground Pass has been fixed. In some cases, when the passer and receiver are not under pressure from the defender, the accuracy of the ground pass is lower than expected. One of the most important mechanisms in FIFA 25 is passing. Players who master pass can have more possession of the ball. This update improves the accuracy of Ground Pass, and players can make more exciting plays. The fix of this bug will enable players to enjoy the fun of the game better.

Secondly, we have fixed an issue where sprinting players would sometimes unexpectedly slow down when turning with the ball. Sometimes the ball carrier may accidentally slow down when turning while sprinting and dribbling, which can cause players to miss some scoring opportunities. Improving the speed of a player’s dribbling is an important factor in winning the game, so fixing this bug is very necessary for all players.

In addition, the animation interruption occurred during the pass, and the problem of player switching being not smooth has also been fixed.

About Ultimate Team

This update solves the problem of not being able to adjust the minimum and maximum prices. This glitch caused the minimum and maximum prices to stay at a fixed value of 99 coins when trying to sell items, preventing players from getting the ideal number of FC 25 Coins by customizing the value range. Fixing this bug has been the most pressing request from players in recent months.

Meanwhile, the problem of UI confusion has been improved. Developer has solved the problems of missing UI elements and inconsistent UI formatting. Players have often encountered problems with the UI interface confusion before, and many player feel that the UI of EA Sports FC 25 is not clear. Patch 11 allows players to find the information they want more quickly now.

About Clubs

Developer has fixed an issue where the same team name and abbreviation was displayed for all players in the match introduction in Clubs Rush. It also fixed an issue where Team Tactics button sometimes did not work and could not be called up flexibly on the Team Tactics screen.

About Career Mode

They fixed an issue where incorrect match scheduling appeared for some matches when using Live Start Points, and also fixed an issue where incorrect match results and rankings could be displayed on the last day of the season. Players can better participate in matches and obtain resources.

Besides, it has fixed a bug where tasks in Manager Career could continue to appear as active in Task List after completing the requirements. Patch 11 also resolves an issue where the wrong placeholder team could appear in Club Transfers and a stability issue when simulating matches from Central Hub.

Other Changes

• Updated some badges, balls, banners, etc.
• Fixed placeholders and missing text.

EA FC 25 Patch 11 improves the stability and operational experience of the game, and resolves most of the bugs that players have previously reported that affect the game. Developer will continue to optimize the game and bring more gameplay. We look forward to FC 25 providing a more realistic and comfortable gaming experience in the future!

A new NBA video game is coming to fans, NBA 2K25! It’s expected to be officially released on September 6. In this new game, besides the return of MyCOURT, the previous interactive city has been improved. More importantly, a very large Proving Grounds arena and the previously loved MyPARKs have been added.

But today we are going to focus on the fact that The City feature can be used an on PC for the first time. And the developers listened to the suggestions and feedback from the player community to make this new City more intimate and bring fans to the most immersive court. In addition, new ways have been created in City to promote players of all levels to compete with each other. City in NBA 2K25 will focus more on the fun of basketball and the excitement of competition. This guide will introduce you to the changes in different aspects of City.

A New Interactive City

NBA 2K25 is a basketball-centric city that is built for players. In this city, the map will be more compact, many of the previous blank areas have been eliminated, and each building has its own dedicated purpose. This design makes the city more private, but still vibrant.

In the center of the city is Boulevard Of The Stars, which is a street that looks very high-end, but in fact, you can enter all game modes and various experiences such as the updated Pro-AM, The REC and Ante-Up on this street. This street can also be called the entrance.

There is also a Walk of Fame on both sides of the main street, which will show all the championship-winning teams in NBA and some awards you have won. As you win your own championship in MyCAREER, these honors will be commemorated along with the history of NBA.

MyCOURT

The developers heard the voice of the player community and reintroduced MyCOURT in NBA 2K25. In this new game, you can practice your skills or experiment with starting lineups that can help you earn more NBA 2K25 MT Coins in a combination of an apartment and a basketball court in the city center.

You can practice alone here, or invite your friends or friends in MyCAREER to practice with you on 1v1, 3v3, HORSE or more game types. In addition, you can also get some new murals to decorate your MyCOURT through missions and season rewards.

Proving Grounds

Proving Grounds is a new place in the city that provides you with very fierce competition. This arena inspired by the ancient Colosseum is your first choice for ranked matches in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 or 5v5 games. It should be noted that in Proving Grounds, you cannot customize the level and difficulty of the game. Everything is random.

Proving Grounds will show who is the best NBA 2K25 player of the day on the daily updated leaderboard, and will also provide you with relative suggestions and tips based on each game type. The top five players in each season can get some exclusive rewards. If you don’t reach them, don’t be discouraged, because all players participating in Proving Grounds can get and upgrade the reputation in the city.

RISE Affiliation And ELITE Affiliation

The competition between RISE Affiliation and ELITE Affiliation in the previous NBA 2K series games continues to be NBA 2K25. In the new version, each affiliation has a brand new park.

Players who join ELITE Affiliation can have fun in the ruins of an old fortress. Not only can they explore an ancient pirate ship, but there are also large courts on the deck and inside the ship for you to play some games. Players who join RISE Affiliation will be in a robot manufacturing factory full of futuristic and bustling urban feeling, and they are surrounded by large Mecha being assembled. You can play an exciting basketball game with this Mecha.

Based on feedback from the community who tried the first version, the courts in both affiliation parks are designed to be very close, so you can easily transfer from one court to the other and even participate in it.

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Iconic MyPARK Integrations

MyPARK was very popular at 2K15. In NBA 2K25, it returns and makes a strong comeback by making all four MyPARKs the center of activity. Whether it is the sun-drenched Sunset Beach park, the very industrial Rivet City, or even the previous Old Town MyPARK, they have been completely remade. Most importantly, they have been integrated with next-generation technology and lighting to keep NBA 2K25 up to date.

Co-Op Streetball

In addition to the return of MyPARK, Co-Op Streetball also returns to NBA 2K25 with more valuable rewards and three new locations. In NBA 2K25, you can defeat a new set of bosses in a 3v3 game mode with two friends or two strangers, so that you can complete Streetball Quests together and get rewards similar to NBA 2K25 MT Points together.

New Features For Beginners

In addition, as the NBA grows, more new players are starting to try this type of video game, and some changes have been made in the city for these new players. Besides each game mode building and activity, the new Holo Help Info can explain how each game mode works and the target skill level for new players, so that they are not too confused.

There will be more new casual courts suitable for beginners in ELITE and RISE parks, which are less difficult and allow more communication and cooperation between novice players.

The above are some changes to City in NBA 2K25. Do you like these changes? I hope that both new players and veteran players can find their own fun in this new NBA video game. I wish you a happy game!

From last Epoch, we got the Harbingers Of Ruin Notes for patch 1.1 coming out, it’s a very long and thick patch notes, today this post will focus on the Manifest Armor update in the patch notes.

Manifest Armor is similar to Animate Guardian in Path of Exile. It’s like you put on equipment and weapons, then this soldier uses your equipment to walk around and attack automatically. And it has a Whirlwind Strike Ability, but it’s usually hard to get it to work. At this time, you can change it to forge weapons, then it works well.

Whirlwind Strike Ability Update

With this update, Manifest Armor will become crazy. The damage effectiveness of Whirlwind Strike Ability has increased from 60% to 300% now, which is five times the damage effectiveness multipliers of Whirlwind Strike. So Manifest Armor Whirlwind Strike now has five times the damage it had before, and Cooldown is less than half of what it had before, which is definitely going to be viable in Last Epoch, and it hasn’t even really been built again to do damage so far.

Now let’s look at what builds you can do with this type of character in the game. He has a sword, and the tags say it’s Minion Strength and Attunement, and the minion tags are Melee Physical. The best expansion is Attunement, because you get health and damage from Attunement.

Walk up to a pack and you can see him there using Whirlwind, and he basically goes off and does things automatically, and he has decent damage. Even without the buff, it’s not enough to get into high-tier monoliths. But he can definitely do enough damage to fight some random monsters.

So what’s changed is this Whirlwind. As it was said above, its cooldown has been reduced, and it now has five times the damage effectiveness, which is hit damage, so now you’re going to be playing Manifest Armor almost entirely based on hits. So what are some ways you can expand the hit damage of Manifest Armor?

Way To Expand

The first one is definitely your main hand sword. Basically, Manifest Armor gets your weapons and equipment, but you have to upgrade them to get them, and here you can get swords, body armor, boots, etc. If you don’t want to spend time upgrading them and just want to get this equipment, of course you can use Last Epoch Gold to speed up the upgrade.

For example, you have a miraa, so Manifest Armor gets the flat melee damage of the miraa and all the other properties. There is actually a property there, which is hybrid Physical Penetration and Minion Physical Penetration, which actually double dips because it’s a Minion. so it’s also holding a weapon.

If you can get a nice weapon, maybe you can do this. Like critical, fast attack speed and some hybrid penetration, this can be a pretty good way to expand damage.

So how else can you expand damage? There is also this note here, force of impact, which says that your Manifest Armor gets melee physical damage equal to a certain percentage of the Armor on your body, and it will give you 1 point of damage for every 10.

Let’s say you have Sentinel body armor with 700 damage on it, at level 84 or 86, you’re getting this basic damage. And then maybe another 200 points of damage on it, you can get about 900 to 1,000 points, which is you also get 90 to 100 points of flat physical damage from force of impact, so that’s another way you can scale it.

You’re not actually using Manifest Armor to do most of your damage. Right now you’re using Forged Weapons, so you’re not scaling the damage it does. Just using Titan heart, you’re not getting much value from that node. But if you’re going to scale it, you’re going to want to go all out with armor on your chest piece.

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Manifest Armor Build

There is also this node here, thick padding which gives stun immunity to Manifest Armor, but it seems unnecessary since it is basically a meat shield, but if you want to use this thing for damage, you can choose this because when he does Whirlwind Strike, it is like sweeping through things and blowing things up, and he is unstoppable when doing this, which is very powerful.

Now let’s jump to some monsters here, you can see how monsters work in combat, you use forge strike to summon forge weapons, your Manifest Armor will do a little damage, but mainly acts as a meat shield, and sprinting is just to close the gap.

Although it is not necessary. Once you get the dodge roll, then you have Vengeance, which casts Healing Hands, Vengeance will also apply some debuffs to enemies.

So whenever your mana starts to get low, you just use Vengeance a lot, and then you can launch more Forge Strike, so you always have more weapons, and this build will gradually increase, it will be a little slow at first, and then once you get a bunch of weapons, it will start to be like Armor shred. Now you don’t need too much, because the weapons will do most of the damage.

In summary, Manifest Armor has received a huge buff. This change makes Manifest Armor a very powerful existence in the game, capable of causing huge damage to enemies. Players can further expand the damage output of Manifest Armor by upgrading weapons and equipment, and utilizing specific nodes, making it play a more important role in the game.

We are only about two weeks away from the release of Final Fantasy XIV's newest expansion, Dawntrail. Here, I want to focus on some of the quality of life changes that will be coming to the game after Dawntrail is released, and that will be available to everyone, not just those who play the new expansion.

Now that Media-Tour is over, where invited guests could test the game and ask questions about the upcoming release, we now have a lot of information about new and expected quality of life updates.

Let me remind you that all the information we will provide comes from third-party sources. These are just some of the quality of life updates that people have seen in demo builds or have been given information about in interviews. Let’s look forward to what these updates will be implemented after release!

Media-Tour

I want to start with Japanese Famitsu magazine.

Hide Player Setting

The magazine discovered a new setting that allows you to hide the player when approaching a quest NPC. We learned about hiding the player’s name before, but this new feature will allow you to clearly see NPC and its animations.

This feature was also one feature demonstrated in Letter From the Produce LIVE. It basically has three settings “Off”, “Small Circle” and “Big Circle” when you interact with the relevant NPC.

Dungeon Shortcuts

Frosty aka “World Race Guy” or “Mogtalk Dude”, after being defeated in the boss fight in the new dungeon, discovered that the shortcut at the beginning of the dungeon actually took him back to the boss arena.

Usually these shortcuts only take you to the previous arena and you have to walk all the way back to the next boss. This change will greatly speed up the progress of dungeons.

Of course, it remains to be seen whether this change is only for the media tour and whether this change will also be implemented in later dungeons. But I personally would welcome it.

Glasses Slot

In addition, many players wondered whether for the new slot for glasses, we can use it for various accessories. We got the answer when looking at the developer interviews and they also demonstrated it in PLL.

The new slot will be specifically for glasses and will only be applicable to glasses that currently exist as fashion accessories, and more will be added. Glasses from accessories will be reassigned as Eyewear, and they will become part of the gear set. Each pair of glasses will have 12 predefined color options. Don’t forget to stock up on enough FFXIV Gil if you want to have all the new eyewear looks.

Chat Bubbles

During the interview, the developer also revealed that chat bubbles are indeed in some kind of testing phase, but this does not mean that they will be part of the initial Dawntrail release. But for all those who want to see chat bubbles pop up with player characters, you may not have to wait too long.

I could cover more updates here, such as the new attack alert notification in the middle of the screen that people have noticed. But it does contain a lot of spoilers, so I won’t talk about more here.

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Letter From The Produce LIVE

Next, I will discuss some of the nice new information and quality of life features we got from the recent Letter From the Produce LIVE, which I will quickly summarize for you here.

Bicolor Gemstones

Starting with Bicolor Gemstones, the maximum amount will be increased from 1000 to 1500. Incidentally, participants in the media tour noticed that FATEs in the new area do award more Gemstones than in previous expansions.

Emote List

It is worth mentioning that if you have to perform an emote during a certain mission, that emote will now also show up in the mission list. Just like with items, you can simply click on that emote to perform it. No more typing or searching through the emote list.

New 2-Dye System

We did get a nice demo of the new 2-Dye System as well. New gear released with Dawntrail and a few previous gear will now have 2 dye slots. You can now save your favorite color combination as a set and it will also remember the last color set you used. This way, you can quickly color multiple pieces without having to choose the same 2 colors every time.

Some older gear will also get 2-Dye update. However, it will take about Patch 7.4 for all older gear to also be included in the system. We just have to be patient.

Fantasia

Fantasia also has a small update. After using Fantasia, you will change your appearance at will within 60 minutes of in-game time. So if you are not happy with your appearance in-game, you can change it at will within those 60 minutes.

At this point, we don’t know exactly when the 60-minute countdown will start. It could be when using Fantasia, or it could be after you make your first change. I hope it’s the latter, as I know quite a few people who have used Fantasia without realizing it, and their characters are in a state where they can change at will, so all that Fantasia will be wasted. I hope the upcoming patch notes will give us the answer to this question.

Companion App Update

Finally, the companion app for phones will also be getting an update, where they will add customization options and wallpapers. But the more important update is that Hunting, Mining, Botany and Fishing Retainer Ventures can now be allocated through the app, though this will require in-app currency.

We don’t know exactly how many and if in-game adventures will also be used, but there will surely be more details in the next patch notes.

Patch Release Date & Update Size

This brings me back to our schedule. The release date of the patch notes is not marked here, but it will most likely be within the week of 48-hour maintenance and Early Access. You should be able to download the game update halfway through the 48-hour maintenance. Maybe earlier, as this update will be quite large.

During PLL, the developers mentioned that Windows update will be around 55 GB in size. In total, including Dawntrail, FFXIV will take up over 90 GB of your drive space.

We didn’t get the update sizes for all other platforms, but on PS5 the total space required is around 75 GB and on PS4 around 80 GB. Sadly, Xbox users will have to download the entire game again, which will be closer to 100 GB in total.

There’s no word on the size of Mac version, but it’s likely to be in the same area. Once again, I’m sure all the details will also be available in the patch notes.

That’s all we know about the quality of life update for FFXIV Dawntrail expansion so far. Have a great day, see you next time, and take care!

Recently, the developers announced a slew of new content coming to WOW Classic SOD Phase 3. So in this guide, I’ll briefly summarize some of the key changes and cover anything you might have missed, including new runes, class changes, the new Sunken Temple Raid, and more.

New Sunken Temple Raid

The next step in players’ Season of Discovery journey will begin on April 4, 2024, when Phase 3 program launches. The level cap will be raised to level 50, and its final dungeon will be Sunken Temple, an iconic dungeon in World of WarCraft history.

While Sunken Temple has been streamlined with Cataclysm dungeon revamp, players will regain the full experience in Season of Discovery.

Also, just like Gnomeregan and Blackfathom Deeps, Sunken Temple will have its own world buff that will increase all stats by 8%, spell damage by 65, and critical strike chance by 5%, according to data-mining.

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Depending on the faction chosen, players can easily enter Sunken Temple by taking a flight point to Stonard in Swamp of Sorrows or Nethergarde Keep in Blasted Lands.

As usual, the new Sunken Temple is a 20-player raid and will feature 8 bosses for players to challenge. It will lock loot weekly and will launch on April 4, 2024 with the remainder of Season of Discovery Phase 3.

New PVE Event

While Sunken Temple may be the endgame focus of Phase 3, Season of Discovery will also introduce a new PVE open world event, Nightmare Incursions. Interacting with this event will teleport you to a new corrupted zone and allow you to defeat enemies for top-notch loot.

If you want to farm WOW Classic SOD Gold in Phase 3, Nightmare Incursions seems like it would be an excellent way to do it.

This PVE event will take place in Feralas, Ashenvale, Duskwood, and Hinterlands areas. Players will fight against forces of corruption. There are many options for this world event. You can participate alone or with a group. This is also Phase 3’s second major event after Blood Moon.

Confirmed New Runes

In addition, for the new runes in Phase 3, here we will focus on the ones that have been confirmed by the developers first, rather than the runes that have been datamined but have not yet been confirmed.

Druid

• Gore: Hitting a target with Lacerate, Swipe, or Maul has a 15% chance to reset Mangle’s cooldown. Attacking a target with Mangle (Cat) or Shred has a 5% chance to reset Tiger’s Fury’s cooldown.
• Improved Barkskin: You can now cast Barkskin on allies without affecting melee combat speed or cast time.

Hunter

• Focus Fire: Consumes all Frenzy on your pet and increases your ranged attack speed by 3% and provides your pet with 4 Focus each time Frenzy is consumed. Every time your pet uses a normal attack, it will gain Frenzy, which increases melee attack speed by 6%.
• Lock and Load: Each time one of your traps is triggered, your next shot within 20 seconds costs no mana and has no cooldown.

Mage

• Deep Freeze: Stuns frozen targets for 5 seconds, causing damage to targets that are permanently immune to stun.
• Balefire Bolt: Each time you cast it, the damage of the next Balefire Bolt within 30 seconds is increased by 10% and 10% reduced your Spirit, stacking up to 10 times.

Paladin

• Improved Sanctuary: It will increase the damage blocked by your Blessing of Sanctuary by 100% and increase your shield block value by 30%.
• Wrath: Your Consecration damage now deals critical strikes, and damage dealt by your Exorcism, Holy Shock, Holy Wrath, and Consecration spells gain an additional critical strike chance equal to your melee critical strike chance.

Priest

• Surge of Light: Casting a critical hit causes your next Smite, Flash Heal, or Binding Heal to be cast immediately within 15 seconds.
• Pain and Suffering: Mind Flay will refresh the duration of Shadow Word: Pain on the target to the maximum duration.

Rogue

• Honor Among Thieves: When any player on your team lands a critical hit with a spell, you gain a combo point. This effect can only occur once per second.
• Cut to the Chase: Your Eviscerate and Envenom will refresh the duration of your Slice and Dice or Blade Dance skills to a maximum of 5 combo points. But if both abilities are active, it only refreshes the one with the shortest remaining duration.

Shaman

• Riptide: The next Chain Heal you cast on the primary target within 15 seconds consumes the healing over time effect and increases Chain Heal by 25%.
• Mental Dexterity: Damage dealt with melee weapons increases your attack power by 100% of your intelligence and increases your spell damage and healing by 30% of your total attack power for 1 minute.

Warlock

• Summon Felguard: Summons a Felguard under Warlock’s command. These Felguards are affected by the talents and effects of all your other Demon minions.
• Pandemic: The periodic damage from your Corruption, Unstable Affliction, Curse of Agony, Immolate, Curse of Doom, and Siphon Life abilities can now critically hit.

Warrior

• Taste for Blood: As your Rend skill deals damage, your Overpower skill becomes active for 9 seconds or 1 attack. This effect occurs no more than once every 6 seconds.
• Sword and Board: When your Devastate and Revenge skills deal damage, there is a 30% chance to refresh the cooldown of your Shield Slam skill and reduce its rage cost by 100% for 5 seconds.
• Gladiator Stance: While you’re wearing a shield, damage is increased by 10% and block chance is increased by 10%. However, the armor is reduced by 30% and 10% reduced the threat generated.

Profession Changes

In Phase 3 of Season of Discovery, the professions have finally reached their ultimate form. The profession skill cap will be unlocked, allowing players to reach level 300, and Specializations will finally be available. However, there are still some new secrets to be discovered.

In addition, the developers also stated that they have also made some changes to gold sinks related to the profession. In terms of raw gold, the cost of the new recipes added in Phase 3 will be essentially free. Besides this, the cost of Gnomeregan recipes will also be reduced, which is undoubtedly a surprise for players who want to obtain these recipes.

The above are some of the key points of Phase 3 that have been confirmed so far. When Phase 3 launches, players will probably be in for a difficult but rewarding journey. Therefore, before the new phase arrives, please prepare and upgrade your skills, and be ready to explore the secrets of Azeroth.