CoD Black Ops 7 Season 3 Week 2 challenges officially began on April 9th and will continue until next Thursday, resetting every morning. This week's missions require you to complete any six of the 24 challenges across four modes to earn the coveted reward-Shadow SK 12-Gauge Masterkey.

Shadow SK 12-Gauge Masterkey is a semi-auto underbarrel shotgun using 12-gauge ammunition. It boasts powerful close-range damage, although it reduces the handling of your primary weapon, it improves vertical recoil control and knockback reduction, making it ideal for aggressive players in close-quarters combat.

This guide will list all challenges across the four modes and explain strategies for completing them, helping you quickly finish Week 2 and earn the reward.

Multiplayer

Accumulate 50,000 points

Focus on objective-oriented modes like Hardpoin or Domination, accumulating points quickly through kills, point captures, and point stays. The reward for completing this task is 5,000 XP.

Complete 250 Eliminations using Assault Rifles

Equip a suitable assault rifle and aim for 20-30 kills per match in fast-paced respawn modes like Kill Confirmation or Domination. The reward for completing this task is 5,000 XP.

Win matches and finish in the top three 3 times

Play in teams in Domination, Capture the Flag, or Standard Melee modes, prioritizing team victory over individual stats. The reward for completing this task is 3,500 XP.

Complete 15 kills using Impact Grenade or Thermo Grenade Lethal

Equip Impact Grenade or Thermo Grenade Lethal as lethal gear and throw it into heavily contested areas, narrow intersections, and doorways. Both grenades explode on impact, making them ideal for pinpoint elimination. The reward for completing this task is 3,500 XP.

Achieve 5 kills using Ion Core, LDBR, or Napalm Strike Scorestreaks

Choose one of these Scorestreaks, drop it in an open area or active objective point, and accumulate 5 kills there. The reward is 2,500 XP.

Capture a Control Point for 100 seconds in a single Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 game, 2 times

Simply queue for Control battles, stay within the control circle from the start, and maintain a focus on capturing the point from the first wave. The reward is 2,500 XP.

Endgame and Co-op

Complete 2 historical events in Call of Duty

Black Ops 7's Endgame mode-After entering Endgame mode, you need to complete two historical events. It's recommended to go to areas marked as active world events on the map. The reward is 5,000 XP.

Complete 5 VTOL Hunts or Caravan Escorts in Endgame

Add missions that include VTOL Hunts or Caravan Escort encounters to your queue and complete each one.

In VTOL Hunts, it is recommended to carry a launcher in your secondary weapon slot, which significantly improves kill efficiency. The reward is 3,500 XP.

Achieve 25 kills in Endgame using Scorestreaks obtained from Gear Drops

Pick up any Scorestreak from Gear Drops on the map and use it on nearby enemies immediately after picking it up; do not accumulate them. Re-engage in combat as soon as possible after each used to accumulate kills. The reward is 2,500 XP.

Complete 5 Evidence Collection Assignments or Data Collection Activities in Endgame

Specifically select Evidence Collection Assignment or Data Collection Activity from the activity menu.

These activities have clear objectives and a well-structured format, and can be completed across multiple matches. A reward is given for completing 5 of these activities. The reward is 5,000 XP.

Kill 50 enemies using Aether Blade or Blood Burner Abilities

Equip Aether Blade or Blood Burner Abilities as active abilities and actively use them when enemies are clustered together. Both can deal area damage when used properly, helping to quickly accumulate kills. Completion Reward: 3,500 XP.

Rapid Critical Kill 5 enemies in a short period of time, 3 times in total, using Assault Rifles

Equip the high-damage Assault Rifles, wait for enemies to gather in groups during waves or world events, then quickly open fire and kill 5 enemies in a row.

This action needs to be repeated 3 times. It is recommended to prioritize times when enemies spawn in large numbers or event areas. You can also practice how to perform Rapid Critical Kills in CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies, where there are many bots and few players, which will also increase your experience points. Completion Reward: 2,500 XP.

Zombies

Complete 15 Rapid Critical Kills with Assault Rifles, for a total of 5

Rapid Critical Kills refer to consecutive headshot kills within a short period. Reset and repeat after each rapid critical hit.

You can use the high-rate-of-fire Assault Rifles to quickly aim and fire repeatedly into the head after a horde of zombies has gathered in an open area. The reward is 5,000 XP.

Obtain 5 Perks in a single game of CoD: Black Ops 7

Collect Essence early and prioritize purchasing core skill drinks such as Jugger-Nog, Speed Cola, Double Tap, Quick Revive, and Stamin-Up. The reward is 5,000 XP.

While Double Tap Perk is active, kill 5 zombies in 2 seconds with Assault Rifles, for a total of 25 times

You can first perk Double Tap perk and then upgrade Assault Rifles using Pack-a-Punch machine to increase damage output.

When zombies gather in large numbers, a single burst of fire will eliminate 5 zombies within 2 seconds. Repeat this 25 times. The reward is 3,500 XP.

Obtain an Epic or higher rarity machine from Mystery Box and use it to kill 250 zombies

Repeatedly consume Essence to draw from Mystery Boxes on the map until an Epic or Legendary weapon appears.

Use this weapon as your primary weapon to quickly accumulate kills when zombie numbers are high in the mid-to-late game. The reward is 3,500 XP.

Reach wave 15 in Ashwood Survival

select Ashwood Survival mode and play normally. Remember to upgrade your armor, enhance your weapons, and replenish your Perks in time to survive until the end of wave 15. The reward is 2,500 XP.

Acquire five Doors in total

follow the normal game flow, spending Essence to open different doors on the map after the start of the game. This can usually be easily completed in one or two games. The reward for completion is 2,500 XP.

Warzone

Achieve 10 top-10 finishes

Adopt a conservative playstyle from the start, move towards the safe zone early, avoid unnecessary firefights, and prioritize survival to reach the safe zone rather than actively hunting.

Resurgence Quads are recommended, as teammates can revive you after you are downed, increasing your margin for error. The reward for completion is 5,000 XP.

Complete 40 Eliminations using Assault Rifles

Equip a high-strength Assault Rifles build and parachute from popular locations. Resurgence modes are recommended, utilizing the unlimited respawn mechanism and short downtime to quickly accumulate kills; aim for 6 to 8 kills per game. The reward for completion is 5,000 XP.

Activate 5 or more perks in a single game in Black Ops Royale mode, for a total of 5 games

In 5 different Black Ops Royale games, prioritize looting and activating at least 5 perks. The longer you survive, the greater your chance of acquiring all the perks. Reward: 3,500 XP.

Achieve 5 kills while Scorestreaks are active

After acquiring any Scorestreak, activate it during or just before an engagement and achieve a kill within its duration. The reward is 3,500 XP.

Achieve 2 headshot kills in a single CoD: Black Ops 7 match

Choose an Assault Rifle or Marksman Rifle, remain calm during mid-range engagements, and consciously aim for the enemy's head. The reward is 2,500 XP.

In Black Ops Royale, achieve 3 kills in a short time using a Wingsuit

During combat, use the wingsuit to glide from a high place to quickly close the distance or flank, and achieve a kill within seconds of landing. This action must be completed 3 times. The reward is 2,500 XP.

Even if you miss some challenges in a week, it's okay. These challenges don't expire, so these guidelines will always be relevant to you. Use the information in this guide according to the requirements of each weekly challenge.

Every little thing about GTA 6 sends ripples through the gaming world. Recently, an influential media figure in the gaming and hip-hop culture scene gave an interview, expressing high expectations for GTA 6 and subtly hinting at potential special side missions.

This news quickly sparked widespread discussion, refocusing the attention of countless long-awaiting players on this highly anticipated open-world masterpiece.

Meanwhile, various speculations have arisen in the community regarding the release date of the third GTA 6 trailer, the unveiling of the cover art, and the start of pre-orders.

Notably, Hip-Hop Gamer emphasized in the interview that GTA 6 will be a platform capable of creating millionaires, especially in terms of User Generated Content.

From RP servers' ecosystem of GTA 5 to the rise of countless content creators, the economic potential of GTA 6 is undoubtedly fascinating.

Leaked Information

In an interview, Hip-Hop Gamer vividly described an unreleased GTA 6 side mission. He mentioned that the mission is closely related to a major rapper who accidentally punched another celebrity, CM Punk, in the face during a filming incident, leaving him bleeding profusely.

This description quickly sparked heated discussions online because the incident is based on a real-life event: In early 2025, rapper Freddie Gibbs and CM Punk were filming a fight scene for the horror film Night Patrol when Gibbs accidentally hit Punk, causing him to bleed.

Freddie Gibbs is not unfamiliar to GTA series - he contributed music to Radio Los Santos in GTA 5. If this leak is true, the mission likely incorporates elements of a real-life accident, presented to players in a semi-humorous, semi-narrative way.

This approach of transforming real-life entertainment news into an in-game mission aligns with the official dark humor style.

Of course, this explosive news has not yet been officially confirmed. Hip-Hop Gamer did not provide specific mission names, trigger methods, or plot developments in the interview, instead releasing suspense as an exclusive preview.

Therefore, before official information is released, players should remain rational and avoid equating unverified rumors with the final game content.

Source

Hip-Hop Gamer's real name is Gerald Williams, and his career spans both music and gaming. He has long been committed to bringing hip-hop culture into the mainstream gaming discourse.

Meanwhile, he has also written for many professional gaming media outlets, accumulating extensive industry resources. He was once invited to speak at New York Stock Exchange to discuss the financial growth trends of the gaming industry, which speaks volumes about his influence in the business world.

Most notably, Hip-Hop Gamer has been photographed with Strauss Zelnick, CEO of the official parent company. Zelnick, as the group's top decision-maker, rarely meets alone with media figures or content creators.

Therefore, the existence of this photo itself suggests that Hip-Hop Gamer may have some kind of informal information channel with the official channels. Of course, this doesn't prove the side quests he mentioned are 100% accurate, but it at least shows he's not a baseless online whistleblower.

Besides the side quest leaks, Hip-Hop Gamer repeatedly emphasized in the interview that GTA 6 will create millionaires. He was referring to User Generated Content ecosystem - an expanded version of RP servers in GTA 5, but on a scale and with far greater technological depth.

In fact, during GTA 5's lifecycle, many content creators, server operators, and mod developers have already earned substantial income through the game.

If GTA 6 further opens up UGC support at the underlying architecture, then creating a new batch of millionaires is not an exaggeration. This is precisely the core embodiment of GTA 6 Money concept.

Key Milestones

Looking back at the official release actions, the third trailers for both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were released before May earnings call.

Earnings calls are crucial occasions for publicly traded companies to present their future fiscal year performance expectations to investors. As GTA 6's core revenue source for the next few years, the timing of its promotional activities is inevitably closely tied to its financial schedule.

Therefore, it's predicted that the release of the third trailer, cover art, and the opening of pre-orders will most likely occur around May 5th or May 12th. If nothing happens during this window, the next key period will be mid-to-late June.

World Cup will be held in North America, with Miami's matches running from June 15th to July 15th. The story background of GTA 6, Vice City, is based on Miami.

The official team cannot afford to miss this perfect marketing opportunity - a massive influx of GTA 6 promotional content during World Cup broadcasts, on billboards around stadiums, and even on online digital media will reach billions of viewers worldwide.

It's foreseeable that if no trailer is released in May, World Cup period will be the preferred time to release the third trailer and open pre-orders.

From a business perspective, the cover art must be released before pre-orders open. Both digital stores and brick-and-mortar retailers need game cover art to create product pages. For GTA 5, the official cover art was released on April 2, 2013, followed by pre-orders opening within weeks.

Therefore, for GTA 6, a logical sequence would be: cover art first, followed by a third trailer and the simultaneous opening of pre-orders. It's even possible that all three would be released simultaneously, creating a concentrated promotional blitz.

User Ecosystem

If GTA 6 provides more comprehensive creation tools at the engine level, creators will no longer be limited to server management and may directly earn revenue through platform sharing.

It's worth noting that even before GTA 6's release, numerous content creators have already built their audience by producing related analysis, predictions, and leak interpretation videos. By continuously producing GTA 6-related content, they have secured the traffic benefits after the game's release.

This phenomenon itself confirms the enormous economic appeal of GTA 6 - even before the game's release, the attention economy surrounding it can support a creator ecosystem.

For casual gamers, GTA 6's UGC ecosystem signifies a significant extension of the game's lifespan - based on the experience of GTA 5, high-quality player-generated content can keep a primarily single-player game vibrant for over a decade.

For investors and industry observers, User Generated Content economic model could become a new paradigm for the commercialization of future AAA games.

Based on current information, while the leaked side missions for GTA 6 haven't been officially confirmed, the leaker possesses industry background and credibility, making it worthwhile for players to maintain a healthy level of anticipation.

A clearer signal comes from the promotional timing: May earnings call and June Miami World Cup are two key time windows, with the third trailer, cover art, and pre-orders highly likely to launch during these periods.

The ecosystem surrounding User Generated Content indicates that this game is not only a technological feast but also potentially offers substantial revenue opportunities for content creators.

As Hip-Hop Gamer stated in an interview, this game will create millionaires. For everyone following GTA 6, while patiently awaiting official news, it's also time to start thinking - are you willing to be one in a million who creates wealth in Vice City?

In Arc Raiders, Old Town Trials have always been one of the core challenges for players seeking maximum damage output. Arc Raiders'trial mechanics require players to maneuver within a limited area against numerous enemies while accumulating as many damage points as possible, with the pressure multiplying in solo mode.

To achieve a score of over 60,000 in Arc Raiders'Old Town Trials in solo mode, any cooperation with other Raiders will result in a halved score. Therefore, going solo is not only an option but also a prerequisite for high scores.

Besides the basic rules, the proper use of equipment is equally crucial. In Arc Raiders, players can obtain various consumables and tactical equipment by picking up items on the map. Properly combining these Arc Raiders items can greatly improve trial efficiency.

Below, we will break down the entire process of soloing to achieve high damage points from multiple perspectives.

Pre-Battle Preparations

Before entering Old Town, every slot in your backpack needs careful planning. A proven high-scoring setup includes: a Hullcracker, a Jupiter, ten Wolfpacks, several healing and shield items, a Raider Hatch Key, a Photoelectric Cloak, and a few Shields.

Core Gear

Wolfpack is the most efficient scoring item in Old Town Trials. Its mechanics dictate that the denser the enemy group, the higher the reward. When you throw a Wolfpack, it splits into multiple homing projectiles that automatically seek out enemies within range.

These projectiles are usually one-shot kills on small enemies, each kill granting hundreds of points; against Vaporizers and Rocketeers, multiple projectiles attacking together can quickly accumulate many damage points.

Assessor spawn phase is the golden window for Wolfpack to unleash its full power. When an Assessor appears, it summons many Arcs. Enemy density reaches its peak. Throwing a Wolfpack can simultaneously attack Vaporizers, Rocketeers, and a group of small Arcs, easily dealing massive damage in a single throw.

When only naturally spawned enemies remain, blindly throwing Wolfpacks can result in excessive overflow damage.

A more efficient approach is to use Wolfpacks to finish off Arcs surrounded by other Raiders. Your homing projectiles will preemptively deal significant damage, securing the majority of Trial Points.

Of course, you can also use Wolfpacks to deal with smaller Arc enemies you don't want to spend time aiming at, or to quickly reduce the shields of distant Vaporizers.

Other Equipment

Adrenaline Shots provide a brief boost to mobility, but carrying two sets isn't very beneficial. A more sensible approach is to carry only one set of Adrenaline Shots, reserving the extra space for Ziplines or additional shields.

Ziplines can provide unexpected tactical advantages in situations requiring rapid repositioning, especially when surrounded by enemies or needing to escape unfavorable terrain. Furthermore, Photoelectric Cloak isn't necessary for the entire trial. Its value lies primarily in critical moments when multiple Vaporizers are simultaneously targeting you, allowing you to briefly cloak and reposition.

Regarding ammo allocation, the Hullcracker provides sustained damage, while Jupiter is used for precise long-range strikes or to force Vaporizers to activate their shields.

Six stacks of Hullcracker ammo are sufficient to sustain high-intensity combat throughout the trial, while three stacks of Jupiter ammo require careful planning - primarily used to draw aggro from distant enemies, pulling them into Old Town area for concentrated elimination. The number of Wolfpacks directly determines your burst points during Assessor spawn phases; carry more if possible.

Effective Output Range

Old Town is a specific area located in Buried City. Players must ensure that both themselves and enemies are simultaneously within Old Town for attacks to be effective. A common mistake many beginners make is shooting enemies outside Old Town area from within; such attacks will not generate any trial points. Therefore, the safest approach is to proactively move towards the center of Old Town.

Additionally, players'own positioning needs to be dynamically adjusted. As the battle progresses, you may gradually move closer to the edge of the map while dodging attacks.

Dealing with Vaporizer

The most threatening enemy in Old Town is Vaporizer, which has two distinct attack methods. The first is a charged sniper shot, firing three instant-hit projectiles. This attack doesn't leave any area-of-effect damage, but it deals extremely high damage and cannot be dodged by movement - as long as there's a straight line of sight between you and Vaporizer, the projectiles will hit instantly.

The solution is simple: upon hearing the charging sound or seeing the aiming light, immediately retreat behind cover and wait for the attack to finish before peeking out to fire. Since there's no follow-up area-of-effect damage, you can immediately resume firing with minimal loss of rhythm.

The second attack is the laser beam, lasting 5 to 10 seconds, which ignites the area it sweeps through and briefly spreads flames. The laser beam itself deals high damage, but the truly deadly aspect is the continuous area-of-effect damage from the flames. Even brief contact with the flames will shatter your shield and consume a significant amount of medical supplies.

The best way to deal with the laser beam is to find cover with two separate entrances/exits. When Vaporizer fires its laser at your window, you can quickly move to another window and continue firing from a new angle.

Because the laser beam's turning speed is slow, and Vaporizer doesn't change its target direction during continuous casting, this alternating window tactic allows you to survive the entire laser phase almost without taking damage.

Strategy

To tackle this challenge, here are two combat strategies: guerrilla warfare and proper ammunition allocation.

Guerrilla Warfare

Old Town is filled with various abandoned buildings, but not all are suitable as scoring spots. Practical experience shows that the best cover needs to meet two conditions: at least two independent firing windows or entrances, and sufficient internal depth to avoid the spread of the laser beam's flames.

You need to alternate between the two entrances to avoid Vaporizer's lock-on - when the enemy aims at the left window, you fire from the right, after firing from the right for a few seconds, the enemy will turn to the right, at which point you switch back to the left. This rhythm allows for almost uninterrupted fire while significantly reducing the damage taken.

Positioning inside buildings is equally important. Don't stand too close to the window, or you'll be directly hit by the laser beam's splash damage. The best position is slightly to the side or slightly behind the window, ensuring a good view while making sure the wall provides cover. Mastering this distance will allow you to safely deal damage most of the time, only needing to briefly retreat when the laser beam is firing.

Ammo Allocation

In Old Town Trials, enemies have varying values. Vaporizers provide the highest damage points per kill and have long engagement times, making them the primary source of points. Rocketeers are next, with moderate health and high kill efficiency. Smaller Arc enemies, while only worth 200-300 points each, are numerous and spawn frequently, so their cumulative effect shouldn't be underestimated.

The correct priority is: always keep at least one Vaporizer engaged. During Vaporizer's reload or attack mode switching intervals, quickly eliminate the more threatening Rocketeers or the annoying Hornets.

Hornets'lightning attacks not only disrupt your damage output but also briefly paralyze your character, preventing movement or shooting, so they should be prioritized. Just one or two bullets can buy you dozens of seconds of safe firepower.

Another key to consistently racking up points is maneuvering enemies. Enemies in Old Town don't spawn within a designated area; many Vaporizers and Rocketeers will spawn on distant high ground or across the highway. You can actively use your Jupiter to shoot distant enemies; each hit increases your aggro. After two or three consecutive shots, enemies will move towards you.

Once they enter Old Town boundary, you can begin your main firepower attack. Using this technique, you can continuously flood Old Town with enemies from across the map, maintaining a high density of combat and avoiding periods of inactivity.

Throughout the battle, don't ignore the energy ammo dropped on the ground. Vaporizers leave behind numerous Arc Raiders Items when killed; timely pickup ensures sustained firepower for your Jupiter and Hullcrackers. However, remember to clear out smaller enemies nearby first, and only run over to pick them up quickly once it's safe.

Evacuation

When trial time is running out, or you've accumulated a satisfactory score, it's time to consider evacuating. Using a normal evacuation point means other Raiders might be waiting nearby, ready to kill you and steal all your trial points just before you board. Therefore, a normal evacuation is absolutely not recommended.

The correct way to evacuate is using a Raider Hatch Key. There are usually one or two Raider hatches in Old Town. These hatches don't require waiting; simply approach them and use Raider Hatch Key to open and evacuate immediately.

However, if you haven't triggered the evacuation animation by zero seconds, the system will consider you eliminated, and all your trial points will be reset to zero. Therefore, it's recommended to stop attacking when there are 5 minutes left on the countdown and start moving towards the nearest Raider hatch. Once inside the hatch, the evacuation is complete, and you'll be teleported back to your base, Spironza.

By executing this strategy and making good use of your Arc Raiders Items, your damage score will far surpass that of most solo players. The core of this methodology lies in converting every output into valid points while minimizing the risk of death. With repeated practice and familiarity with Arc's attack rhythm and Old Town's building layout, high scores are not out of reach.

Every April 1st, MLB The Show launches a unique limited-time April Fool's Day event. This year's event, called Common Courtesy program, continues last year's core gameplay: you appear to receive Common Cards, but these cards automatically upgrade to Diamond Cards the following day. The official joke - the same joke can't be played twice - but it still happened this year.

If you missed last year's event, here's a brief explanation of what you'll get if you participate in this year: these cards appear as 64-rated Common Cards on the day of the event, but they become Diamond Cards the next day. If you complete the tasks before the event ends, you'll also receive a New Threads Pack.

The event is divided into several parts: Moment Challenges, XP tasks, stat tasks, and limited-time collection rewards. Players need to complete individual challenges for four specific players to obtain their Common Cards. They then accumulate experience points and specific stats through matches to ultimately collect all four cards and claim New Threads Pack.

Therefore, the event has extremely high strategic value - using low-difficulty tasks to exchange for high-value diamond cards in the future. Don't forget to keep an eye on MLB The Show 26 Stubs during the event to plan your resources wisely and maximize your gains.

How to Play the New Event? Just do It the Other Way Around

The four event players are Kerry Wood, Carlos Pena, Jorge Soler, and Trevor Story, each corresponding to a Moment Challenge. These challenges completely defy normal baseball intuition; you must carefully read the small blue text on the screen - larger font is often misleading.

Kerry Wood

Kerry Wood is the Cubs' 35-year-old pitcher, known for his explosive power during his prime, but the event uses a version of him from the later stages of his career.

The challenge page prominently displays  "Do not give up one run, strike out one batter " but the actual requirement in smaller blue text is  "Give up a run without striking anybody out ".

The method is as follows: Intentionally walk a strong batter, such as Nico Hoerner or Seiya Suzuki, and then avoid strikeouts when pitching against a low-strike percentage like Carson Kelly. You need to allow your opponent to score while ensuring no strikeouts are recorded.

Aim at the edge of the strike zone when pitching, using slow pitches to force your opponent to hit a fly ball or ground ball for a score. If you accidentally strike out, the challenge fails, and you must start over.

Carlos Pena

Carlos Pena, representing the Astors, presents a similarly counterintuitive challenge. Do not get a single or RBI, simply perform a bunt. After entering the batting order, press the bunt command. Because Pena's baserunning speed is slow, a bunt will probably result in a throw-out by the defense.

The safest way is to strike out - absolutely do not hit a single or drive a runner into the game. If you do hit a single, immediately abandon the challenge and start over.

Jorge Soler

Jorge Soler's challenge is relatively close to the standard: hit two singles, but no extra-base hits (i.e., no reaching second, third, or home run). You must stop at first base after each batting attempt, even if the ball flies into an open field.

It's recommended to use pushes or soft hits to create infield ground balls or shallow outfield line drives. You can refer to Kevin Youkilis's example - he's Greek god of walks. Players in this challenge should be like him, content with singles. If you hit a double or further, the challenge fails.

Trevor Story

Trevor Story's challenge involves stealing a base. You must be caught stealing a base and cannot successfully steal a base yourself. After reaching base, press the steal a base command, but intentionally leave the base prematurely or mistime the attack, allowing the catcher to easily throw the ball out.

You can try this reliable technique: while in player lock-on mode, press R2 button on your controller. The game will lag or misjudge, making it very easy to get caught stealing a base.

What you need is to get thrown out, not to successfully steal a base. If you successfully steal a base, the challenge fails. This is the only way to get out of this game. Because it's very difficult to get out with a normal steal a base, you must intentionally make a mistake.

After completing these four challenges, you will receive four corresponding 64-rated Common Cards. You will also receive additional MLB The Show 26 Stubs.

What are the Event Rewards

Collecting all four common players will earn you New Threads Pack, which contains at least one new jersey skin. However, you must complete the collection within 24 hours on April 1st; otherwise, you may not obtain the jersey pack.

However, even if you missed New Threads Pack, keeping these cards is still worthwhile - last year, while the official announcement didn't explicitly state that the cards would be upgraded, Common Cards did eventually become Diamond Cards.

Some Exciting New Content to Look Forward to

Several other content releases this week include an Easter egg event, a new show, and the regular Conquest Friday content update, expected to launch on April 5th. Players speculate that Chase Delotter or Kevin McGonicle might be among the recipients of the cards, but the final outcome is uncertain.

Common Courtesy program is a traditional April Fool's Day prank event from MLB The Show, ostensibly awarding low-scoring Common Cards, but actually rewarding Diamond Cards.

Players need to complete challenges unconventionally: prevent Kerry Wood from scoring without striking out, make Carlos Pena bunt out, make Jorge Soler only hit a single, and prevent Trevor Story from stealing a base.

Combined with experience points and statistical tasks, the final reward is a jersey pack and four Diamond Cards that will soon be upgraded. Don't be misled by the large print, and don't try to play normally. Use this guide to efficiently complete all tasks, reap a bountiful Diamond Card harvest, and enjoy the generous MLB The Show 26 Stubs.

Arc Raiders updated its game content on March 31st, addressing player-reported bugs and introducing new equipment and content.

This includes a new flying ARC-type robot–Vaporizer; new weapons: Canto and Dolabra; a new project: High-Gain Antenna Player Project; and crafting improvements: the ability to craft materials in a single window instead of switching between different windows, a common issue with crafting equipment.

Most importantly, and most appealing to players, is a new ARC operation:Close Scrutiny.

The developers describe this operation as unsuitable for the faint of heart due to its extremely high danger. Therefore, I will combine the latest information and practical experience to explain the highest success rate survival guide for Close Scrutiny.

Close Scrutiny

Close Scrutiny is a completely new map condition. Unlike previous weather-based maps, it revolves around combat and conflict, rather than focusing on resource gathering.

Once Close Scrutiny is activated, a large ARC machine-Assessor-will land on the map. While it itself isn't offensive, its appearance will attract a large number of ARC patrols to gather around it.

After Assessor appears, the drop rate and quality of items from chests in all areas of the map will drop drastically, with all rewards concentrated on Assessor. Although this operation is very risky, the hidden rewards are extremely substantial.

Maps Where it Appears

Close Scrutiny will appear on four of the maps currently released for Arc Raiders:

• Dam Battlegrounds
• Blue Gate
• Spaceport
• Buried City

Each map will have three Assessors, each firing a red beam into the sky, allowing you to quickly locate each Assessor on the map.

When you approach an Assessor, nearby ARC patrols will quickly detect and attack you. Therefore, it's best to use remote observation items in Arc beforehand to scout Assessor from a distance and adjust your strategy based on enemy numbers and terrain.

Enemy Types

Close Scrutiny primarily features two enemy types: Vaporizers and Roaming Shredders.

Vaporizers

Vaporizers are a new type of flying ARC robot introduced in the March 31st Flashpoint update. These drones typically appear in swarms and are adept at using highly homing lasers to inflict high damage. Their combat trajectories are unpredictable, so it's best not to stand still or simply move and roll during combat.

Before entering Assessor's territory, it's advisable to eliminate Vaporizers patrolling around it. Once combat begins, it's best to take cover in densely populated areas, using buildings as cover, which will give you a significant advantage and increase your chances of victory.

Roaming Shredders

Initially appearing only in Stella Montis, Roaming Shredders have now been expanded to multiple maps in the update, making previously safe areas more dangerous.

To address this, the new update introduces a new targeted item: Surge Coil. Surge Coil directly shocks enemies within its range. Deploying it around you allows you to focus on other tasks without worrying about enemies sneaking up on you.

In addition, be aware that Shredders will make a mechanical scraping sound when they approach. If you hear this sound, you need to adjust your tactics and take appropriate measures.

Essential Equipment

Dolabra

Dolabra, a new Arc Raiders Item in this FlashPoint update, is one of the core pieces of equipment for successful extraction in Close Scrutiny.

It's the fastest way to kill Vaporizers because its attack method is a concentrated electric shock, making it ideal for dealing with groups of Vaporizers. Dolabra can disrupt their aircraft, making them much easier to kill once their flight is disabled.

In addition, it has two attack modes: the wide burst and the focused funnel. Use the wide burst when Shredders surround you; use the focused funnel when you need to destroy Assessor.

Canto

Canto is also a new weapon updated by FlashPoint. It's a clearing weapon focused on close-range combat, effective against ARC patrols and hostile players. It uses Medium Ammo instead of the lighter ammo commonly found in SMGs, making it very effective against high-threat ARC enemies.

Compared to Dolabra, Canto has a much higher drop rate in Arc Raiders Blueprints, especially in Assessor areas during Close Scrutiny operations. However, if you don't have Dolabra, using Canto can significantly improve your survivability in Close Scrutiny operations.

Combat Strategy

Close Scrutiny isn't just simple PvP or PvE; you should treat it as a PvPvE scenario. The most common scenario is that while one squad is breaching an Assessor, other squads remain inactive, waiting until the ARC patrols and Vaporizers are mostly eliminated before rushing in to loot the spoils and supplies.

Therefore, when your squad is engaged in combat, it's best to assign a teammate to scout the perimeter to prevent other squads from taking advantage of the situation.

Furthermore, to ensure your survival rate during Close Scrutiny operations, it's best not to attempt to breach the armor before destroying at least two Assessors, as the loud noise will attract other ARC patrols.

After breaching Assessors and looting the supplies, the extraction point is also an area you need to be vigilant over, as some will bypass Assessors and head directly to the extraction point to ambush. Therefore, to ensure a safe extraction after completing Close Scrutiny operations, I suggest considering a more distant and safer extraction point.

The above is a summary of the key points based on the latest Arc Raiders updates and my own raiding experience. This article is all you need to know about how to survive and safely evacuate in the new Operation Close Scrutiny.

The new content in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty has brought player anticipation to a fever pitch. Today, we'll start with World Baseball Classic and guide you through all the major changes in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty.

World Baseball Classic Returns!

The beloved World Baseball Classic has finally returned in MLB The Show 26. Here, you can compete against top teams from around the world for a unique gaming experience.

You can experience World Baseball Classic by entering Mini Seasons from Diamond Dynasty mode; it's not yet a standalone mode. However, unlike before, you can customize the length of Mini Seasons - one of the key changes in Diamond Dynasty, greatly enhancing player customization.

You can choose to play a quick three-inning match or a nine-inning tournament. The nine-inning tournament offers a longer gaming experience. Of course, if you want to quickly complete World Baseball Classic events to earn rewards like MLB The Show 26 stubs, choosing three innings is sufficient.

You'll need to advance to the knockout stage through four group stage matches, then progress to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finally lift the trophy. However, you'll need to use your own Diamond Dynasty team, replacing any of the 20 participating teams.

It's worth noting that Diamond Dynasty has added two new stadiums: Tokyo Dome and Herm Bethornne Stadium. Has anyone been to Tokyo Dome? It's an impressive stadium. Imagine completing Moonshot Event at Tokyo Dome—the experience will be unlike anything you've ever had.

Therefore, while each of the four pools (A, B, C, and D) has special rewards, pool C is your first choice if you want to earn rewards faster. Pool C includes Japan, unlocks for only 5 points, and the top player card Masataka Yoshida will provide a unique experience at Tokyo Dome.

All-New PXP

As mentioned above, Diamond Dynasty greatly satisfies players' customization needs, including a brand-new PXP system.

First, player leveling speed will be synchronized with card progression, meaning your players can reach Parallel 5 extremely quickly. You can choose to challenge higher difficulties or join online games, which will also significantly accelerate player leveling.

If possible, try playing on Online All-Star difficulty, as this will grant PXP approximately three times faster than on lower offline difficulties.

Even more appealing is that by using Parallel Mods, you can customize player attribute bonuses, compensating for their weaknesses or enhancing their strengths. This customization strategy has never been seen before.

With this strategy, your player attributes will no longer be uniformly increased, but rather targeted. Your Diamond Dynasty team will be much stronger. You can start expecting your star players to dominate the field. These changes will bring unexpected surprises in matches.

Brand-New Red Diamond Rarity

Next, another major change in Diamond Dynasty is new Red Diamond Rarity.

This year's Red Diamond cards are exclusive to player cards with an OVR of 95 or higher. This means they represent all your elite players; you can think of it as a new upper limit. Cards with an OVR of 85-94 are Diamond Rarity.

Based on the content released for MLB 26 so far, Red Diamond Rarity seems to involve changes to the card appearance. What other special features are yet to be announced by the official team. However, Red Diamond Rarity certainly increases players' willingness to upgrade their cards, doesn't it?

More Stunning Visual Effects

In addition, the gameplay of MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty is smoother, and there have been new improvements in the presentation of game effects.

The newly added Tokyo Dome offers unprecedented visual effects. Besides the larger stadium, you can see a completely new depth effect, and the atmosphere in the stands is more intense, giving you a greater visual impact. Of course, the sound effects are also more immersive.

On the player front, not only do the player models look more realistic, but many player actions, including throws and blocked balls, have also been re-animated.

The menu has also been streamlined in Diamond Dynasty. Previously, you might have spent a lot of time searching through menus, but now you'll definitely experience a much smoother and simpler menu.

Higher Collectible Value

This year, after completing Live Series for 30 teams, you'll receive generous collectible rewards, including the Awards Series Felix Hernandez, Milestone Series Troy Tulowitzki, and Signature Series Albert Pujols, all 99 OVR.

There are also other new card collections, all over 85 OVR, which are quite attractive.

But that's not all. In addition to Albert Pujols, Diamond Dynasty has added new Legends players, Dustin Pedroia and Andruw Jones. You can compete against these Legends on the same stadium—what an exciting improvement!

MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty is now on its Opening Day! After seeing these important updates, are you excited? With the new rules in mind, your Diamond Dynasty team is sure to achieve outstanding results this year!

New news from ARC Raiders: the latest Expedition, offering the chance to reset your character, is coming soon! This is great news for players who previously mis-configured their skill trees or want to experiment with different playstyles.

However, it must be said that there are so many things to be aware of and strategies to employ in Expedition, and every player in the community has their own approach. Therefore, this guide summarizes their opinions and suggestions.

This includes the release date, operating principle, and rewards of this Expedition in ARC Raiders.

Release Date

This latest Expedition is currently in its window and is expected to officially launch on April 29th. During this period, you can submit the necessary materials for this Expedition and prepare to begin your reset journey.

Operating Mechanism

Similar to previous Expeditions, you need to complete five stages of material collection and submission between March 2nd and April 28th to complete the registration process. Once completed, you can start this Expedition on April 29th by selecting "Departure." This will reset your Stash Upgrade Progress, Inventory Items, Blueprints, and ARC Raiders Coins.

However, all unlocked maps, workshop stations, your codex entries, Raider Tokens, Cred, Raider Decks progress, Active Leaderboards, trials, every cosmetic item, personal event progress, and the bonus Skill Points and Stash Slots will be retained. Trophy Display Project will also continue uninterrupted.

Rewards

Once you embark on Expedition, your reset character will receive certain rewards and buffs that will be crucial to your restarted exploration.

For example, additional Skill Points, the exact number depending on the total amount of items and coins in your inventory before Expedition: 1 Skill Point for every 1 million Coins, up to a maximum of 5; and 1 Skill Point for every 600,000 Coins in total inventory value.

In addition, there's the evolved Patchwork Raider outfit, featuring four switching modes and two color schemes, Scrappy cosmetic, an Expeditions Indicator icon, and 12 permanently unlocked stash spaces.

Similarly, this Expedition will still introduce a catch-up mechanism: if you previously participated in an Expedition but didn't claim all the extra skill points, you can acquire the remaining skill points at a price of 600,000 Coins.

Besides these substantial rewards, this Expedition will also provide some buffs to all reset characters: a 60% increase in repair value (up to 70%); a 5% increase in experience points (up to 10%); and a 6% increase in extra materials recovered from Scrappy (up to 12%).

After completing an Expedition, you'll receive a permanent unlock and temporary buffs, a small star icon will appear above your character's head, and your Expedition count will be recorded.

The rewards earned in this Expedition will carry over to your next Expedition. Consecutive Expeditions will stack your buffs; however, all buffs will disappear if you choose not to participate.

Required Materials

Expedition is divided into six phases. The final phase is your Raider departs. Below are the items required for each phase of Expedition and where to find them in ARC Raiders.

Phase 1 Foundation

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• 150 Metal Parts: This material can be obtained by scavenging or recycling items. It can also be found in Celeste's shop.
• 200 Rubber Parts: This material can be obtained by recycling or scavenging electronic items. Some items can also be found in Celeste's shop.
• 80 ARC Alloy: This material can be obtained by defeating ARCs and can also be found in Celeste's shop.
• 15 Steel Springs: This material can be obtained by scavenging in Industrial Zone or by picking up old items. A few of these are also sold in Celeste's shop.

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• 150 Metal Parts: This material can be obtained by picking up or recycling items from Old World. A few these are also sold in Celeste's shop.
• 200 Plastic Parts: This material can be obtained by scavenging or recycling items from Old World. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.
• 80 ARC Alloy: This material can be obtained by defeating ARC, and can also be obtained in Celeste's shop.
• 15 Steel Springs: This material can be obtained by scavenging in Industrial Zone or by scavenging old items. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.

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• 150 Metal Parts: This material can be obtained by scavenging or recycling items from Old World. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.
• 100 Chemicals: This material can be obtained by scavenging and recycling items from Old World, and can also be obtained in Celeste's shop.
• 80 ARC Alloy: This material can be obtained by defeating ARC, and can also be obtained in Celeste's shop.
• 15 Steel Springs: This material can be obtained by scavenging in Industrial Zone or by scavenging old items. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.

Phase 2 Core Systems

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• 35 Durable Cloth: This material is relatively rare and can be obtained in Commercial or Medical Zones. It can also be obtained by recycling Safety Vests or Spring Cushions.
• 30 Wires: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological Zones.
• 30 Electrical Components: This material can be obtained in Technological Zones and can also be obtained by recycling certain electronic items.
• 5 Cooling Fans: This material is rare and has a small chance of being obtained in Technological Zones.

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• 35 Durable Cloth: This material is relatively rare and can be obtained in Commercial or Medical Zones. It can also be obtained by recycling Safety Vests or Spring Cushions.
• 25 Wires: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological Zones.
• 20 Electrical Components: This material can be obtained in Technological Zones and can also be obtained by recycling certain electronic items.
• 4 Cooling Coils: This material is rare and has a small chance of being obtained in Industrial Zones.

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• 30 Durable Cloth: This material is relatively rare and can be obtained in Commercial or Medical zones. It can also be obtained by recycling Safety Vests or Spring Cushions.
• 25 Wires: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological zones.
• 20 Electrical Components: This material can be obtained in Technological zones and can also be obtained by recycling certain electronic items.
• 3 Industrial Chargers: This material is a rare item with a very small chance of appearing at loot points in Industrial zones.

Phase 3 Framework

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• 5 Light Bulbs: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological zones.
• 30 Batteries: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological zones. It can also be obtained by recycling Old World items. A small number are also sold in Celeste shops.
• 20 Sensors: This material may have a small chance of appearing in Electrical and Technological looting zones.
• An Exodus Module: This material may appear in Exodus region and can also be obtained by recycling electronic items.

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• 4 Light Bulbs: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological region.
• 30 Batteries: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological region. It can also be obtained by recycling Old World items. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.
• 10 Shredder Gyros: This material can be obtained by defeating Shredder ARCs in Stella Montis.
• An Exodus Module: This material may appear in Exodus region and can also be obtained by recycling electronic items.

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• 1 Coffee Pot: This material generally appears in residential areas.
• 25 Batteries: This material is a rare item and can be obtained in Technological region. It can also be obtained by recycling Old World items. A small number are also sold in Celeste's shop.
• 5 Firefly Burners: This material has a chance to appear after defeating and looting Firefly ARCs.
• An Exodus Module: This material may appear in Exodus areas or can be obtained by recycling electronic items.

Phase 4 Outfitting

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• 5 Humidifiers: This material may appear anywhere in residential areas.
• 5 Advanced Electrical Components: This material is rare and may appear in Electrical looting zones. You can also obtain it by recycling even rarer items.
• 3 Magnetic Accelerators: This material generally appears in Exodus looting zones, especially Stella Montis.
• 3 Leaper Pulse Units: This material generally appears when looting Leaper ARC areas.

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• 5 Frequency Modulation Boxes: This material appears in Exodus looting zones, especially Stella Montis.
• 5 Advanced Electrical Components: This material is rare and may appear in Electrical looting zones. You can also obtain it by recycling even rarer items.
• 3 Ion Sputters: This material appears in Exodus looting zones, especially Stella Montis. You need to queue to enter this map.
• 3 Leaper Pulse Units: This material generally appears when looting Leaper ARC areas.

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• 1 Broken Guidance System: This material has a chance to be obtained in industrial looting areas.
• 5 Advanced Electrical Components: This material is rare and may appear in Electrical looting zones. You can also obtain it by recycling even rarer items.
• 3 Breathtaking Snow Globes: This material has a chance to be obtained in commercial, old world, and residential looting areas on any map.
• 2 Bombardier Cells: This material has a chance to appear when looting Bombardier ARC.

Phase 5 Load Stage

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• 250,000 Credits worth of Combat Items: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders and can be obtained through crafting or looting.
• 100,000 Credits worth of Survival Items: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders and can be obtained through crafting or looting.
• 180,000 Credits worth of Provisions: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders and can be obtained through crafting or looting.
• 300,000 Credits worth of Materials: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders and can be obtained through crafting or looting.

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• 200,000 Credits worth of Combat Items: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions.
• 100,000 Credits worth of Survival Items: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions.
• 150,000 Credits worth of Provisions: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders by looting items from Old World.
• 300,000 Credits worth of Materials: These items can be found during gameplay in ARC Raiders by recycling various materials.

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• 200,000 Credits worth of Combat Items: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions. They can be crafted or looted.
• 100,000 Credits worth of Survival Items: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions. They can be crafted or looted.
• 150,000 Credits worth of Provisions: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions. They can be crafted or looted.
• 300,000 Credits worth of Materials: These items can be found in ARC Raiders missions. They can be crafted or looted.

This concludes the details of the latest Expedition in ARC Raiders, scheduled to begin on April 29th. Hopefully, this guide will help you complete the reset process more easily and smoothly, and allow you to unleash a completely different playstyle with your reset character!

Pokémon GO, an AR mobile game derived from the animated series, allows players to connect with virtual Pokémon through their smartphones. It blends elements of catching, exploring, and battling, making it popular among many young players.

Pokémon GO is currently in its 24th season, which is nearing its end. On November 25th, Pokémon GO launched its final event of the season - Final Justice. This event focuses on Fighting-type Pokémon, and the challenge requires you to successfully catch three Fighting-type Pokémon.

The event will run from the 25th to the 30th, giving you six days to complete the challenge. During the event, players can earn free Raid Passes daily by spinning Gym Photo Discs, up to two per day.

This event launches simultaneously with the final phase of Tales of Transformation seasonal survey. Completing this phase allows you to awaken your Keldeo to its Resolute Form using 50 Keldeo Candies.

At the same time, Trainers will encounter Shiny Keldeo for the first time after the event begins. If you like this form, you can redeem a Masterwork Research ticket in the in-game shop before the event ends.

Note that tickets cannot be redeemed with Pokemon Go PokeCoins; they can only be obtained with real-world currency. After obtaining the ticket, you can choose when to use it at your own pace, and perhaps you'll be lucky enough to collect Shiny Keldeo during the research.

Themed Challenges

This Final Justice event will feature two themed challenges, along with random quests.

Swords Of Justice Collection Challenge

Players need to catch three legendary Pokémon from Unova region in the game. The challenge is relatively difficult, as Legendary Pokemon possess considerable strength and are not easy to catch.

You can check the game forums for guides shared by other players; missing out would be a real shame.

Tasks:

• Catch a Cobalion
• Catch a Terrakion
• Catch a Virizion

Rewards:

• 10000 XP
• 10000 Stardust
• 1 Premium Battle Pass

Battle Dojo Collection Challenge

This challenge requires players to catch three iconic Fighting-type Pokemon. As one of the most popular Pokemon types in the game, this is a must-try. The difficulty is moderate, and the rewards are equally generous.

Tasks:

• Catch a Hitmonlee
• Catch a Hitmonchan
• Catch a Hitmontop

Rewards:

• 1000 XP
• 1000 Stardust
• 1 Premium Battle Pass

Random Quests

During the event, spinning a PokéStop may randomly trigger one of the following two tasks:

• Use 5000 Stardust: Throh or Sawk encounter, 2 Keldeo Candy, or 5,000 XP
• Win 2 raids: Hisuian Lilligant or Galarian Farfetch'd encounter

Furthermore, as the event progresses, some Pokémon will have increased spawn rates, such as:

• Hitmonlee
• Hitmonchan
• Hitmontop
• Hisuian Sneasel
• Crabrawler
• Shroomish
• Meditite
• Scraggy

These are all Fighting-type Pokémon. Other Pokemon may also appear; if you're lucky, you might encounter them in the game.

Event Raid Schedule Adjustments

The raid schedule for this event will be partially adjusted. Teaming up with your friends to defeat Raid Bosses will not only enhance your combat power but also earn XP for leveling up. The following are the adjustments to the raid content:

• One-Star Raids: Machop, Timburr, Pancham
• Three-Star Raids: Galarian Farfetch'd, Throh, Sawk
• Five-Star Raids: Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion

If you are a new player or playing in a small group, you can try the lower-star raid challenges. If you are confident in your abilities, try the five-star challenges for a chance to obtain legendary Pokémon.

This concludes all the information you need for Final Justice event. The event has already begun, so invite your friends to participate!

Diablo 4 Season 10 has been live for over two months since its September update. This season primarily focuses on significant improvements to the game mechanics, all aimed at enhancing the player experience. However, recently, some dissenting voices seem to have emerged among veteran Diablo 4 players.

Are Limited-Time Events Not Worth Doing?

Player feedback mainly focuses on the various events triggered in Dungeons and open-world maps. Since these side quests often involve one-minute timed objectives, these events are undoubtedly fun for new Diablo 4 players, as they can complete an objective within the time limit to obtain the extra rewards needed in the game.

However, for long-time Diablo 4 players, these timed events feel more like a burden.

Because of their familiarity with the game mechanics and quests, they can quickly complete the timed objectives triggered in these events. However, the problem is that they still need to wait for the timer to finish before the event ends, ultimately receiving some not-so-rare Diablo 4 items. Therefore, many players skip these events to enjoy the game content more quickly.

Some players believe that the frustration stems from the high damage of Diablo 4's endgame builds.This allows players to easily eliminate monsters while completing quests, leaving only waiting time. This is why players are so annoyed by time-limited missions.

Reddit user Hawke023, a loyal Diablo 4 player, stated in a post that he plays the game for 5-10 hours daily. However, he finds the time-consuming events frustrating, believing that the time wasted could be used for other tasks, such as clearing more Helltide for better rewards.

Player Suggestions For Improving Timed Events

Hawke023's complaint post garnered support from some players, who pointed out game issues and offered suggestions for improving the gaming experience.

Hawke023 suggested adjusting the time limits for limited-time events, such as shortening the event duration to 30 seconds or reducing the timer to 5 seconds after achieving the time limit. This mechanism should be maintained long-term for a better experience for both new and veteran players.

Increasing the rewards for completing events is also a good approach. A significant reason players feel limited-time events are a waste of time is the consistently unsatisfactory rewards. Improving the rewards would make these events a crucial way for players to collect resources and accumulate XP.

Other players suggested borrowing elements from Diablo 3, adding a Kill Counter during events and increasing the gold or XP reward multiplier based on the number of kills. This suggestion received considerable support, as gold is crucial for upgrading equipment and progressing through the game in Diablo 4.

Overall, while some players feel that time-limited quests are a burden for experienced players, the event duration is reasonable for new players because these events still offer a certain level of challenge. Perhaps veteran players should focus on more difficult quests, and complete these easier ones during their leisure time.

In any case, player feedback is crucial for a game, representing their expectations for the future development of Diablo 4. However, currently, Diablo 4 Season 11 seems to focus more on changes to Tempering and Masterworking. Perhaps in future updates, the game developers will listen to player feedback and make corresponding changes.

EA FC 26 has been released for nearly a month, and while many players are undoubtedly familiar with the game, many are still somewhat confused. If you're struggling to rank up or maintain possession for extended periods of time to score, this guide will provide you with the necessary tips.

Attacking

First, let's discuss attacking techniques. The success rate of an attack is determined by many factors. For example, are you dribbling past enough defenders? Are your players in optimal positions before you approach the opponent's penalty area? Are there enough openings for you to pass the ball?

Many people mistakenly rely on a fast-moving forward to reach the opponent's goal from their own half. Firstly, this quickly depletes your players' stamina, leading to exhaustion. Secondly, it completely disregards the opponent's defense, and the risk of being intercepted is too high.

What you should do now is coordinate with your teammates. Play the ball with your players, giving other midfielders and attacking players enough time to reach optimal positions. This will open up the field.

Beyond that, you also need to learn to switch up your strategy, keeping your opponent unsure of your next move. If you consistently use the same strategy, your opponent will be able to develop effective countermeasures once they've mastered it.

Using ST example, your opponent already knows you'll only use him offensively. He'll be tightly guarded, unable to touch the ball, and now you'll have no chance to attack. Conversely, if your players coordinate with each other, you'll achieve a different outcome.

When your players have time to reach the opponent's half and defend, they can cover your attackers. Even if you don't manage to score, you'll disrupt the opponent's defensive formation, which will be advantageous later in the game.

Passing

Passing is crucial in FC 26. You know, passing is the foundation of ball movement. I'm sure you're already familiar with simple short, long, and through passes. So, I'll jump right into the most popular technique: the swiveling through pass.

First, you need to understand what a swiveling through pass is. It's a through pass that can be swiveled in any direction to complete the pass. This allows you to slightly spin the ball when passing, avoiding the defender in front of you. This allows your teammates to be in optimal position to receive the ball, significantly increasing your pass success rate.

The key to a successful pass is to prevent your opponent from knowing who you're going to pass to next. To achieve this, you need to pass the ball immediately upon contact, without waiting for control or changing direction. Once you master this technique, not only will your passing become smoother, but your gameplay experience will also be much better.

Focus On One Player

You should understand that you have complete control over the game and are the one who shapes the course of the game. It's normal to feel unsure about what to do when you first start playing, and that's perfectly normal.

So, I recommend focusing all your attention on one player. For example, if your player is passing the ball down the middle, focus all your attention on that player and let the AI ​​control your defender. This will yield much better results than if you divide your attention between players.

Or, taking the defensive players as an example, if you try to control every player, there is a high probability that your players will make mistakes when defending during the opponent's offense. Unless you are very confident in your ability and feel that you can control the entire situation, you can do this. Otherwise, I suggest you let the other players be controlled by AI.

PlayStyles

In EA Sports FC 26, PlayStyles showcase the playing styles of different players, which is very important for players. Other players may not only outperform you in player statistics, but also in their playstyle coordination. Below, I'll introduce some useful PlayStyles.

Tiki Taka is a quick passing move that helps you transition from defense to attack.

Intercept allows your players to expand their interception coverage and increase their success rate.

Footwork improves the reflexes and speed of BAG players in one-on-one duels.

If you use PlayStyles wisely in the game, this can improve your players' stats, making their coordination on the pitch more flexible and skillful, ultimately allowing you to win matches and receive more FC 26 Coins rewards.

These are some tips for improving your skills in EA Sports FC 26. I hope you find them useful. The techniques I've provided are applicable to most current matches. Once you master them, you'll notice a significant improvement in your skills. I wish you a happy game.

Even before its official release, it's already generating buzz. Is this the allure of FC 26? FIFA 26 is expected to be fully released on September 26. Players who currently own FC 26 Ultimate Edition have already played it in advance and have made a preliminary judgment on the game.

Every popular game sparks a lot of discussion, and EA FC 26 is no exception.On the Steam platform, there are already over 2,700 reviews for this Early Access release, although nearly half of them are negative reviews for EA Sports FC 26.

Of course, many players are quite satisfied with the game, praising it as the best FIFA/EA FC experience they've ever played. This clearly demonstrates that EA FC 26 still has a loyal following.

However, in negative reviews, players generally expressed dissatisfaction with the game developer's lack of content improvements and their use of FC 26 to monetize the game. Many players have found that the game developers exploit their passion for the game, pressuring them to exchange FC 26 coins for gold players and equipment to build their ultimate team.

As a game with such high popularity, it's undeniable that regardless of whether players support or oppose EA FC 26, each update attracts a following, sparking diverse opinions among players.

Negative Reviewers

Pay to Get A Good Game Experience

Many players stated that in FIFA/EA FC, you need to have enough FC 26 coins to enjoy a better experience, allowing you to directly acquire star players, gift packs, and more. This allows you to focus more on team building and fully enjoy the game.

Bug Issues

Furthermore, many negative reviews point out the numerous bugs in FC 26, which can easily lead to game failures due to these issues. This requires continuous improvement by the official.

Positive Reviewers

Excellent Game Mechanics

Even those who criticize the game acknowledge that EA FC 26 is an addictive game. Many of these reviewers became addicted to Ultimate Team during its Early Access period, spending countless hours playing. After all, the superior gameplay loops and mechanics of FIFA/EA FC are irreplaceable.

Upgraded Gameplay

For those who have left positive reviews, this game has many positive qualities. First of all, the smoothness of the game is commendable, but this may be because the player's own hardware is good enough. This also indirectly reflects the instability of FUT 26's performance.

Secondly, the gameplay has also improved a lot compared to before, which shows that the game officials have put a lot of effort into improving it. This is worthy of recognition and praise.

Interestingly, most of the positive reviews are simply praiseworthy, while the negative reviews are more heartfelt, detailing their own experiences and areas for improvement and optimization. Perhaps this is what they say: the deeper the love, the deeper the hate.

In short, every player has their own opinions on EA Sports FC 26 Early Access. The specific gaming experience will have to wait until the full launch on September 26th, and you can only experience it by playing it yourself.

This year, Bigo Live collected data from thousands of content creators, revealing that a growing number are using the platform to become full-time content creators, thereby realizing their career dreams.

If you're interested in becoming one of them, this article will be very helpful. Because this article will first talk why you should choose Bigo Live for content creation, and then explain how to become a full-time content creator on Bigo Live. So please read on.

Why Choose Bigo Live?

First, as a live streaming platform, Bigo Live has attracted numerous users. It not only offers a variety of live streaming formats but also allows creators to build close connections with fans through real-time interaction.

Furthermore, Bigo Live supports teamwork and even allows creators to establish deeper connections with fans through community groups. This interactivity is difficult to replicate on other platforms and allows creators to quickly build a loyal fan base.

At the same time, Bigo Live also provides creators with a variety of monetization methods, such as gifting, fan subscriptions, and the platform's profit-sharing policy.

Where Should Creators Focus?

Of course, to become a full-time creator on Bigo Live, you first need content. Whether you're good at singing, dancing, livestreaming games, or simply sharing your daily life, the key is to find your positioning.

This is crucial. If you want to make content creation on Bigo Live your full-time job, you need to focus on finding your niche and consistently producing content. Every creator needs a unique style to be irreplaceable, which can consistently attract attention.

What Are The Different Ways To Create Content?

Many people may think that Bigo Live is simply livestreaming. In fact, creators can create content on Bigo Live in a variety of ways.

For example, they can record short videos, participate in platform challenges, or host interactive livestreams. These diverse content formats not only attract diverse audiences but also increase the frequency of interaction between creators and fans, boosting engagement.

After all, the biggest fear of making it your full-time job is living live for several months with no significant growth in your fan base. What's the difference between that and being unemployed?

How Can You Monetize?

This is our ultimate goal; after all, the purpose of work is to make money. For full-time content creators, tips and fan economy are crucial monetization channels.

Bigo Live's tipping system is relatively mature. Fans use Diamonds from Bigo Live Top Up to exchange and send virtual gifts to their favorite content creators, making this a primary source of income for content creators.

However, don't rely on fan tips as your sole source of income. Because Bigo Live offers other monetization channels. For example, you can recommend products through livestreams or become a contracted streamer on the platform and enjoy a stable salary.

Contracted streamers not only receive support from the platform but also have more opportunities to participate in platform events and even be promoted to a larger platform.

So, focus on continuously improving the quality of your live streams, increasing engagement, and maintaining a strong fan base. Making fans feel their support is meaningful will make them more willing to support you financially.

How Can You Achieve Long-Term Success?

While Bigo Live offers many opportunities, persistent effort is essential to becoming a full-time creator. From initially building a small following of a few hundred or even dozens to building a massive fan base, every step requires patience and time.

Don't expect overnight success; behind every successful creator are countless days and nights of perseverance and dedication. Maintaining activeness, focusing on data feedback, and constantly adjusting your content strategy are the keys to standing out on this competitive platform.

The early accumulation will lay a solid foundation for your long-term development in the future. So if you want to make this your full-time career, persevere and work hard.

Overall, Bigo Live provides a vast platform for content creators, can make it a full-time career. However, you need to have unique content, consistent fan engagement, and strong monetization capabilities.

And don't forget every path is fraught with challenges. If you have the passion and creativity to make Bigo Live your full-time career, don't be afraid of failure; take action now!