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To provide players with more cost-effective gaming products and services, IGGM platform has officially launched a brand-new points system, designed to let you enjoy a superior shopping experience while spending less!

Below, we break down everything you need to know: how to earn points efficiently, use them for discounts or to redeem exciting rewards, and stack VIP benefits to maximize your savings.

Before Using the Points System - Registration Required

Please note that IGGM's new points system is available only to registered and logged-in users. If you haven't registered or logged in yet, you will need to do so to access Check-in and Points pages.

How to Earn Points?

Accumulating points at IGGM is simple and straightforward, primarily through two channels: daily check-ins and order rewards.

1. Daily Check-in

Simply click the "Check In Today" button on the IGGM Check-in Center page to complete your check-in; once the button changes to "️Checked In (Come back tomorrow)," your points have been successfully credited! Alternatively, you can also check in by clicking the current date on the calendar.

Please note that your check-in time is based on the time zone used when you registered your IGGM account. For example, if you registered your account in PDT (UTC-08:00) time zone, you can only complete the check-in within that time zone on the day in question.

You can view your account registration date on My Profile or Check-in page to ensure you don't miss a check-in!

One-tap check-in (Easter egg)

There's a little Easter egg here! If you forget to check in for the day and land straight on the coupon redemption page, just tap the "little rocket" emoji at the bottom of the list to check in instantly - no need to navigate back to the Check-in Center. You'll still get those incremental rewards for consecutive check-ins.

Please note the visual differences between PC and mobile versions! For PC users, the small rocket only begins to shake and emit flames when you hover your cursor over it; a single click launches the rocket and credits your check-in points. For mobile users, the rocket icon shakes continuously—simply tap it to check in and earn your points instantly!

Other Check-in Entry

In addition, IGGM provides the following access points for quick and convenient daily check-ins:

1. Click "Go Now" on the coupon redemption page to visit the check-in center.

2. Click the coupon section at the bottom of the homepage to access the check-in center.

3. Click the banner at the bottom of any product page on IGGM to access the check-in center.

4. Quickly access the Check-in Center via the My Account → My Orders page.

Incremental Rewards for Consecutive Check-ins

IGGM's check-in system rewards consistency. If you check in without interruption, your daily points will increase over time: 5 points on the first day, 6 points on the second, and 8 points on the third. From the fourth day onwards, as long as you maintain your streak, you will consistently receive the maximum reward of 10 points per day.

Notes: If you check in via the check-in banner on the product page during your shopping journey, you can return to your original page via Back Shopping at the bottom after completing the check-in and triggering the points accumulation. You don't have to worry about your shopping progress being affected!

Reset Upon Interruption

If you miss a day or break your streak for any reason, your progress will reset to zero. Your next check-in will start back at the Day 1 rate of 5 points. Please note that the daily check-in reset is based on the server's time zone; be sure to check in on time to avoid losing progress due to network issues or other interruptions.

2. Points for Orders

Additionally, whenever you make an order on the IGGM platform, the system will award you points based on your subtotal amount.

Point Accrual Rate: $1 = 1 Point

Under standard conditions, every $1 of your actual spending converts directly into 1 point. To simplify calculations for order amounts involving decimals, IGGM rounds to the nearest whole number when determining the points earned. For example, if you pay $17.35, you receive 17 points; if you pay $34.86, you receive 35 points.

To ensure system efficiency for small transactions, the subtotal amount paid for an order must be at least $1 to trigger point accrual; orders under $1 do not generate any points.

Furthermore, points for all orders will be automatically credited to your account by the system only after the order status has officially changed to "Completed"; the number of points corresponds to the amount of the qualifying purchase.

Please note that orders completed without logging into your IGGM account will not be awarded points. Therefore, if you want to earn points to redeem for more offers, register and log into your account now!

New User Perk: 10x Point Rewards

IGGM has a welcome gift for new users! Your first paid order on IGGM automatically qualifies for a generous 10x points reward.

However, if your first order's subtotal is less than $1, you will not receive any points, and your first-order privilege as a new user will be used up. Therefore, IGGM recommends buying higher-value items you need during your first order to make the most of the 10x point reward.

Due to the significant value of this offer, points for the first order will be credited after the order is successfully delivered and passes a security review, provided no refund occurs within 24 hours.

You can view the specific points added upon completion in the My Account → My Orders section of IGGM.com. If you have just completed a payment but do not see the points immediately, please do not worry - simply wait a short while.

Point Value and Validity

Understanding the value of your points helps you make the best use of them. In the IGGM point system, 100 points = $1 (meaning each point is worth approximately $0.01).

Please note that points are not valid indefinitely; each point expires 90 days from the date it was earned. IGGM employs a user-friendly rolling expiration policy: points earned on Day 1 will expire at the end of Day 91. The specific calculation time for rolling expiration depends on the time zone of your account's IP address.

You can check for notifications regarding points nearing expiration on the "My Points" page of your account at any time to ensure you don't miss out on benefits.

Multiple Ways to Use Points: Direct Cash Deduction and Coupon Exchange

When buying items on IGGM, you can choose to use your accumulated points to directly offset the cash cost of your order or exchange them for significant discounts at IGGM Coupon Redemption Center. The choice is entirely yours!

Option A: Direct Cash Deduction at Checkout

On the checkout page, you can use the points in your account balance to reduce the cost of your current order. The proportion of the order total that can be offset by points is directly linked to your order subtotal.

Please refer to the table below for specific deduction ratios based on order subtotal ranges:

Important notes on using points for cash deductions:

1. Points are awarded only for successfully completed orders; orders that are voluntarily cancelled, flagged for suspected fraud, or fully refunded are not eligible for points;
2. Points for your first order are not credited immediately; they will be issued within 24 hours after successful delivery, provided no refund has occurred;
3. If an order involving points undergoes a partial refund, the system will deduct the corresponding points (rounded based on the refund amount) and return any points that were consumed. Returned Consumed Points = Consumed Points × (Refund Amount / Subtotal Amount);
4. Points can be used in conjunction with VIP discounts;
5. Cannot be used in conjunction with discount codes or cash coupons;
6. Cannot be exchanged for cash;
7. Cannot be withdrawn as cash;
8. Cannot be transferred between accounts;
9. IGGM.com reserves the right of final interpretation for all points-related policies.

Option B: Redeem Discount Codes or Cash Coupons

You can also visit the points redemption page to exchange points (in tiers ranging from 100 to 500 points) for discount codes (various rates) or cash coupons (subject to minimum order requirements). For example, the $10 cash coupon can only be used if your order's subtotal amount is $95 or more. If your subtotal is less than $95, the coupon will not automatically appear at checkout.

By the way, if you forget to check in for the day, the little rocket emoji on this coupon page is your quick way to do so! With a simple tap, a shake of the little rocket, and your points are in the bag!

All discount codes and cash coupons are limited to 30 per week, first come, first served! All redeemable rewards reset every Friday at 4:00 PM (UTC+8)/1:00 AM PDT.

Different colors clearly indicate the current stock status: green for 21-30 remaining, orange for 11-20, and red for 1-10. When stock reaches zero, it will display "Out of stock." But don't worry, all redeemable prize inventory resets every Friday at 4:00 PM (UTC+8). Let's do it earlier next time!

While coupons are great, please keep in mind that all discount codes or cash coupons are valid for only 3 days. Redeem them carefully and ensure the items you wish to buy are in stock to avoid wasting your points.

Additionally, please note that all redeemed and used discount codes, cash coupons, and free orders are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-restoreable. Therefore, please carefully check the items you wish to buy before using your coupons to avoid losing them due to subsequent refunds or other changes!

You can view your coupons and their current expiration status on the My Account → My Coupons page.

Note: You can now quickly access the coupon redemption page not only through REDEEM button in the product page navigation bar, but also through "Coupon Center" at the bottom of IGGM homepage. We recommend bookmarking this page for convenient future check-ins and redemptions - saving you time and effort.

Notes on Points Redemption Coupons:

1. Only registered IGGM users are eligible to participate in points redemption.
2. Each reward is limited to the first 30 users per week on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. All discount codes, cash coupons and special items are subject to verification upon redemption.
4. Redeemed discount codes/cash coupons are valid for 3 days from the time of claim.
5. Only one discount code/cash coupon can be used per order. They cannot be combined with VIP discounts or points deductions.
6. Discount codes/cash coupons are not valid for gift cards and top-up services.
7. Redeemed discount codes, cash coupons, and free orders cannot be returned, exchanged, or restored once claimed or used.
8. Each account is limited to one redemption per special item per day.
9. Points required for special items are subject to change based on market price fluctuations.
10. IGGM.com reserves the right of final interpretation.

Option C: Direct Exchange for In-Game Currency/Items

In addition to coupons, IGGM will also add special points redemption options to the redemption page from time to time, allowing you to directly redeem specific in-game items with points, such as Monopoly GO cards, Diablo 4 materials, or POE 1/2 currency.

However, please note that each special item is limited to one redemption per account per day. Please choose carefully.

Note: Due to varying demand for special items and market price fluctuations, the number of points required to redeem these items may also change. Please monitor IGGM regularly to take advantage of low-point redemption opportunities.

Once you meet the points requirements and click to redeem, a pop-up window will prompt you to enter the necessary delivery details for the game. After accurately filling in the information and completing the verification, the system will automatically generate a free order and display it in Coupon Order list; you just need to wait for it to be delivered safely. More point redemption features and options are coming soon - stay tuned!

If you encounter errors during the redemption verification process, please check your network connection and try again using a reliable VPN.

Furthermore, given the nature of virtual items, returns or exchanges are not possible once an order begins processing; however, if delivery fails due to issues on the IGGM platform, the points used will be fully refunded.

VIP Ranks & Benefits

For VIP members, IGGM offers tiered discounts to all users based on accumulated spending. Once your cumulative spending hits a specific threshold, you automatically unlock a permanent VIP discount:

VIP 1: Your Spending (<$1,000), Get a 1% discount.

VIP 2: Your Spending (≥ $1,000 and < $3,000) , Get a 2% discount.

VIP 3: Your Spending (≥ $3,000 and < $6,000), Get a 3% discount.

VIP 4: Your Spending (≥ $6,000 and < $10,000), Get a 4% discount.

VIP 5: Your Spending (≥$10,000), Get a 5% discount.

Discount Stacking Rules:

• VIP Discounts CAN be combined with Points Deductions.
• VIP Discounts CANNOT be stacked with Discount Codes or Cash Coupons.

At checkout, you may apply either:

• Option A: Discount Code or Cash Coupon (Alone)
• Option B: VIP Discount + Points Deduction (Note: Discount Codes and Cash Coupons are not valid for Gift Cards or Top-up services.)

Stacking Discounts and Maximizing Savings

How can you get the most savings when checking out? IGGM has designed a smart checkout system based on our VIP ranks and point-redemption rules.

At IGGM, VIP discounts stack perfectly with direct point deductions. However, please note that redeemed discount codes or cash coupons cannot be combined with VIP discounts or point deductions. Additionally, only one coupons may be used per order.

At checkout, the system automatically compares the final costs of "Option 1 (VIP Benefits + Direct Point Deduction)" and "Option 2 (Single Discount Codes or Cash Coupons)" to select the most cost-effective choice for you, saving you the trouble of manual calculations. Which option offers the best deal will be displayed next to that option (Best Value). Of course, if you have your own preferences regarding coupon and point usage, you are free to select your preferred discount method.

Refunds and Point Returns

IGGM's refund policy allows you to request a refund at any time prior to the completion of delivery. However, we have specific rules regarding the refund and rebate of your points in this situation:

Situation 1: Full Refund

If you cancel your order for personal reasons, orders suspected of fraud or requiring a full refund will not be awarded points; furthermore, points already used in such orders will not be refunded.

However, if a full refund is issued due to reasons attributable to IGGM, the points consumed for the order will be fully refunded to your account.

Situation 2: Partial Refund

If an order involving awarded points undergoes a partial refund due to special circumstances, the system will refund a portion of the consumed points on a pro-rata basis relative to the refund amount. Naturally, the points rebate you would have originally received upon order completion will also be adjusted; the corresponding points will be deducted based on the refund amount, with the figure rounded to the nearest whole number.

Here is the formula for calculating point returns during a refund:

• Returned Consumed Points = Consumed Points × (Refund Amount / Subtotal Amount)
• Deducted Earned Points = Subtotal Amount - Refund Amount (rounded to the nearest whole number)

The all-new IGGM member point system is designed to offer you more viable discount options for your long-term gaming purchases. Every point accumulated is a sincere token of our appreciation for your support.

Log in to your IGGM account now, visit the Check-in Center to start accumulating points, and experience a smarter, more rewarding checkout process like never before!

Frequently Asked Questions about IGGM Points System

Q1: Can I transfer my VIP 5 perks from my old account to a newly created account and start accumulating check-in points there?

A: No. To ensure account security and platform fairness, VIP tiers and points are treated as exclusive assets of an individual account. According to our system security rules, transferring, merging, or gifting perks across different accounts is strictly unsupported.

Q2: My account currently has 277 points. If I buy items worth $34.68 and use up all my points to get a $2.77 deduction, but later receive a partial refund of $15.44 due to certain factors, how many points will I end up with?

A: Your original $34.68 order generates 35 points based on rounding. Due to the partial refund of $15.44, the system will proportionately deduct 15 points (rounded to the nearest whole number). Therefore, the net points earned from this purchase will be: 35 - 15 = 20 points. Additionally, the system will return the points you consumed. Based on the calculation formula: Consumed Points × (Refund Amount / Total Purchase Amount), you will get back 123 points. As a result, your final account balance will be 123 + 20 = 143 points.

Q3: Can I create unlimited new IGGM accounts and place small orders to exploit the 10x points newcomer reward?

A: No. IGGM strictly prohibits the malicious registration of multiple accounts, utilizing technical exploits, or engaging in order manipulation to farm newcomer benefits. Our system is equipped with rigorous anti-fraud and risk control mechanisms: the 10x points multiplier for the first order will only be credited after the order is successfully delivered and passes a 24-hour anti-abuse system review. If the risk control system detects multi-account farming linked by the same IP, same device, same payment method, or malicious account associations, the platform reserves the right to permanently ban the related accounts and clear all accrued benefits.

Q4: I just registered an account and my first order was a small item for $0.9. Because it was under $1, the system didn't give me any points. Then, my second order was for $100. Why didn't my second order get the 10x points? My first order didn't receive any points anyway, shouldn't this second order count as my actual "valid first order"?

A: No. The system strictly identifies the "New User First Order" based on the very first paid order under your account, regardless of the transaction amount. The threshold ruling out points for subtotals under $1 is a foundational platform policy. Therefore, we highly recommend that new users consolidate their shopping carts on their first purchase and bundle higher-value items into the first order to fully maximize the value of the 10x points perk.

Q5: If a website error prevents me from checking in for the day, causing my check-in streak to break, what measures will IGGM take to compensate for my points loss?

A: We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. The daily check-in resets based on a specific time matching the server's time zone. If the streak is broken due to network latency or missing the refresh window, the system will strictly execute the automatic reset policy. We recommend completing your check-in as early as possible each day and ensuring a stable network environment. If the interruption is conclusively caused by a large-scale server outage on the platform, an official site-wide points compensation announcement will be issued once resolved. Please note that support agents do not have the authorization to manually alter individual check-in histories. Thank you for your understanding.

Q6: I spent 300 points to redeem a $5 cash coupon, but the game items I wanted have been out of stock on the platform for the past few days. As a result, the coupon expired within 3 days without being used. The stockout is the platform's issue, so why should my 300 points be deducted for nothing?

A: We apologize, but once a reward is redeemed at the Rewards Center, the corresponding points will be deducted and cannot be refunded. Because each reward is strictly limited to the first 30 users per week on a first-come, first-served basis, and the cash coupons are valid for 3 days, we highly recommend verifying current product stock and your purchase intent before making a redemption to avoid accidental cash coupon expiration.

Q7: Can I still request a refund if my order status is "Completed"? Can the points be refunded?

A: If IGGM has successfully completed the delivery and you have confirmed the order's completion, we unfortunately cannot honor refund requests. The points spent will not be returned. However, if IGGM fails to complete the service due to our own issues (for example, if Tycoon Racers carry service fails to help you achieve Rank #1), we will refund the points you spent according to the refund ratio.

Q8: Why do I keep encountering errors when trying to redeem a coupon?

A: Coupon redemption errors typically occur due to network instability or system security protocols. Your IP address might be flagged as originating from a high-risk region. We recommend adjusting your VPN settings or connecting to a different network, then trying again. If the issue persists, please reach out to our 24/7 Customer Support team for further assistance.

Q9: Can I use a script or plug-in to claim the weekly limited 30 discount codes/cash coupons available each week?

A: To ensure fairness for all players, we have implemented strict security measures. Redeeming any discount codes or cash coupons requires passing verification, rendering any script-based simulated clicks ineffective. IGGM reserves the right to void coupons and impose account restrictions on any account found using irregular methods (such as multi-instance farming, emulators, or third-party software) to forcibly claim coupons.

Q10: If I use points to offset the cost but later receive a refund due to special circumstances, will the validity period of the returned points be extended?

A: No. Returned points retain their original acquisition date and continue to follow the 90-day expiration rule; the IGGM platform will not reset or extend the expiration date due to a refund. Please use the returned points as soon as possible to avoid expiration!

Q11: Will the points required to redeem specific special items on IGGM change?

A: Yes. Considering that the prices of specific items in the game may fluctuate with game updates and changes in market demand, the points required for redeeming special items offered by IGGM will also be adjusted accordingly. However, rest assured that even with these adjustments, the points cost for redeeming items on IGGM remains far below the market price.

Also Read: The Ultimate IGGM Savings Guide: How to Min-Max Points, Coupons & VIP Perks?

WoW Midnight Season 2 offers solo players a significant amount of room for gear progression. Even without joining a fixed raid group or farming high-level Mythic+ content, relying solely on Prey, Delve, Great Vault, and the crafting system, you can reliably obtain Champion and Hero-level gear and gradually push your overall item level to 320+.

The process doesn't need to be overly complicated.

In the early game, focus on acquiring a large amount of Champion gear through Nightmare Prey Hunts and Tier 8 Bountiful Delves; then, utilize Great Vault and Trovehunter's Bounty Map to reliably acquire Hero gear, gradually replacing lower item level pieces.

How Should Solo Players Farm Each Week?

If you don't want to research which activities are most worthwhile each day, you can follow this order:

1. Complete at least three Nightmare Prey Hunts.
2. Prioritize using Restored Coffer Keys on Tier 8 Bountiful Delves.
3. Fill up your Great Vault World row as much as possible with Nightmare Prey Hunts and Tier 8 Delves.
4. Obtain Trovehunter's Bounty Map weekly and use it in Tier 8+ Delves.

Phase 1

Upon entering Midnight Season 2, the most important goal isn't repeatedly farming normal world content, but quickly getting your character to a level where they can consistently complete Nightmare Prey Hunts and Tier 8 Bountiful Delves.

Nightmare Prey Hunts

Prey Hunts have three difficulties: Normal, Hard, and Nightmare. Nightmare is the tier that solo players should truly focus on long term.

Nightmare Prey Hunts provide Champion Track gear and drop Champion Crests and some Hero Crests. Since only the first two hunts of each difficulty per week in Midnight offer gear rewards, completing at least two Nightmare Prey Hunts will reliably net you two pieces of Champion gear.

However, I recommend completing it three times a week. This also allows you to complete the weekly Nightmarish Task, earning extra Hero Crests and Scalebound Herald's Flute.

This Flute later helps you obtain the weekly limited Trovehunter's Bounty Map, so Nightmarish Prey Hunts can basically be considered a must-do every week.

Tier 8 Bountiful Delve

If Prey is a reliable source of Champion gear, then Bountiful Delve is the true primary source of gear in the early game.

Four Bountiful Delves will appear on Midnight map each day. After completing them, the final chest requires a Restored Coffer Key to open, and 100 Coffer Key Shards will automatically convert into one key.

However, you need to be careful how you spend your keys. The main gear rewards from Bountiful Delve reach their cap at Tier 8, so once you can consistently complete Tier 8, try to save all your Restored Coffer Keys for Tier 8.

Each time you open a reward chest, you'll receive Champion Track gear, which can be further upgraded.

If you plan to focus on gear upgrades during this phase, gold consumption will increase, especially when crafting gear, replenishing consumables, or adjusting gear. To minimize preparation time, you can buy WoW Midnight Gold from IGGM.com, dedicating more time to Nightmare Prey Hunts and Tier 8 Delves.

Phase Two

Once you've acquired most of your Champion gear, your focus will gradually shift to Hero Track. At this stage, the most stable source of Hero gear for solo Midnight players is Great Vault and Trovehunter's Bounty Map.

Great Vault

Both Nightmare Prey Hunts and Delve can fill World Row in Great Vault.

Nightmare Prey Hunts Vault reward tier is the same as Tier 8 Delves, and the weekly reward for Tier 8 can reach item level 305 Hero Track.

Therefore, it's not necessary to focus solely on one type of gear each week. In Midnight, you can mix Nightmare Prey Hunts and T8 Delves to unlock as many World Row slots as possible. This won't directly increase the level of individual gear pieces, but it will increase the number of gear options available each week and make it easier to encounter truly useful Hero pieces.

Grinding these weekly activities already requires a consistent time investment. If you're planning to replenish your resources anyway, consider completing IGGM Check in. The points earned after registering and logging in can be used to offset order costs or redeem discount codes and coupons, saving you money on future resource replenishment.

Trovehunter's Bounty Map

Besides Great Vault, Delve has another reliable source of Hero gear: Trovehunter's Bounty Map.

After completing three Nightmare Prey Hunts each week, you can obtain Scalebound Herald's Flute from the weekly Nightmarish Task. Upon entering Delve and reaching the mid-checkpoint, use Flute to summon Season 2 Delve Nemesis for a chance to obtain Weekly Bounty Map.

Since only one Map can be obtained per week in Midnight Season 2, the proper focus should be on Delve difficulty on which you use it.

Bounty Map is best used only on Delves of Tier 8 or higher difficulty. Once activated, an additional hidden Trove Chest will appear at the next Delve finish line, and only Tier 8+ difficult grants this reward to Hero Track.

This way, Great Vault and Bounty Map provide solo players with two stable sources of Hero gear, making the mid-game transition from Champion to Hero smoother.

The gear progression for solo players in Midnight Season 2 in the early to mid-game is clear: first, use Nightmare Prey Hunts and Tier 8 Bountiful Delves to build Champion gear, then consistently upgrade Hero gear through Great Vault and Trovehunter's Bounty Map.

As long as you complete these core tasks each week, even without participating in fixed raids or high-level Mythic+ dungeons, your gear will continue to improve.

After a 20-day run, FC 27 closed beta is set to conclude on August 25 at 5:00 PM UTC. This signals that the game's early access and official launch are drawing near, making it the perfect time to decide whether to unlock the game based on the beta's performance.

If the gameplay experience is the deciding factor for your potential pre-order of FUT 27, the comprehensive review below, based on our time with the closed beta, should prove helpful!

Why is the closed beta a valuable reference?

You might be tempted to dismiss the beta as unrepresentative of the final product due to the limited number of invited players. However, that would be a mistake.

While the closed beta is essentially an interim build designed for server stress testing and bug fixing, it covers most platforms and all in-game modes, offering undeniable value as a reference for the game's overall framework.

What changes have been made to gameplay performance?

Gameplay performance is the heart of the virtual soccer experience, determining whether you enjoy a smooth match. FUT 27 introduces optimizations in this area from several angles.

Dribbling and ball control

In the previous title, the frequent use of stationary turns and pivots during dribbling likely caused you plenty of unnecessary headaches. In FC 27 closed beta, the distinction between a player's static and dynamic movement has been made much more pronounced.

Specifically, rapid, consecutive changes of direction while stationary now incur a more noticeable inertia penalty. Conversely, during progressive dribbling, especially when combined with R1 Precise Control, short-distance touches feel much more natural.

Additionally, FUT 27 introduces further dribbling optimizations based on player body types and technical attributes. For instance, small, highly agile players can now gain an advantage through subtle shifts in their center of gravity.

AI-driven defensive and offensive optimizations

Addressing past criticisms regarding AI-controlled defensive strategies, FIFA 27 closed beta has significantly nerfed Second Man Press.

AI teammates assisting in defense will no longer automatically stick tight to the ball carrier or execute precise tackles; instead, their primary focus is now on cutting off passing lanes and limiting the opponent's space to advance.

In terms of attacking, FUT 27 has improved AI movement logic for players off the ball. Now, when facing a high defensive line, your key scorers won't simply sprint in a straight line and get caught offside; instead, they employ more diagonal runs and drop back to receive the ball.

Potential issues arising from new changes

Beyond the changes mentioned above, the detection zones for manual interceptions have been readjusted in FIFA 27 closed beta. While this reduces the likelihood of the ball rebounding back to the opponent after a tackle, it also leaves less room for error.

Another mechanic requiring further optimization before the full release is the physics engine's handling of physical collisions.

Although FC 27 closed beta attempts to emphasize the dominance of powerful center-backs, high-intensity attackers can still easily muscle past your defenders in certain matches.

Pros and cons of key modes

The addition of The Grounds mode is likely the biggest draw of FIFA 27, though classic modes like Ultimate Team have also received various improvements.

Ultimate Team

As the primary source for earning coins and packs, Ultimate Team remains a central focus of FC 27. Based on the closed beta, FUT 27 features more balanced card stats compared to its predecessor and places greater emphasis on the decisive impact of PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ traits.

While this helps curb the blind pursuit of high OVR ratings, it also means that a player card's baseline performance suffers significantly if it lacks key PlayStyles.

Career Mode

A highlight of this mode is the introduction of a dynamic overall rating system, which directly links a player's rating to their on-pitch performance. This not only adds gameplay variety but also helps you develop a more strategic approach to squad rotation and player development.

Additionally, FIFA 27 Career Mode introduces other detailed features, making this arguably the most significant update to the mode in years.

However, the closed beta experience reveals that, given the complexity of the new mechanics, bugs and issues like overly convoluted narrative elements are sometimes unavoidable.

The Grounds

It must be said that, despite being a new feature in EA FC 27, The Grounds was not initially well-received. Perhaps because expectations were set relatively low, The Grounds experience in FIFA 27 closed beta turned out to be surprisingly good.

This is due not only to its rich open-world environment and the presence of four unique mentors, but also to the deep integration between The Grounds and Pro Clubs, a move that addresses some of the issues previously plaguing the latter mode.

Of course, The Grounds is far from perfect; issues such as clunky player movement and a lack of compelling rewards have led many beta testers to suggest they might consume very little time in this mode once the full game launches.

Conclusion

Overall, EA FC 27 closed beta demonstrates the development team's efforts to rectify long-standing issues, with both new and existing modes offering genuine replay value.

However, glaring flaws inevitably raise concerns: if you pre-order the game now, will these issues be resolved by the official launch? Will the positive features showcased in the beta actually make the final cut?

Nothing is certain before early access begins, but we hope FUT 27 development team uses this window before the official release to fix problems while standing firm on retaining those meaningful, innovative changes.

If you have already secured a copy of FIFA 27, you can buy FC 27 coins in advance to trade for packs and cards, allowing you to build your starting lineup more quickly once the game goes live.

Plus, as a registered IGGM user, you can earn points just by checking in daily and redeem them for IGGM coupons to save money, it's a fantastic deal!

While NBA 2K27 won't officially launch until September 4th, its early access will begin at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on August 26th. For players eager to experience the new game as soon as possible, early access offers a chance to enter NBA 2K27 game ecosystem ahead of time. With the game's early release, MyTEAM, MyCAREER, The City, and the new gameplay experiences will become key areas for players to focus on and explore.

When does early access begin?

The official early access time is 9:00 AM PT on August 26th. Based on major time zone conversions, players in different regions can refer to the following times:

• PDT - August 26th, 9:00 AM
• EDT - August 26th, 12:00 PM
• BST - August 26th, 5:00 PM
• CEST - August 26th, 6:00 PM
• SGT - August 27th, 12:00 AM
• JST - August 27th, 1:00 AM
• AEST - August 27th, 2:00 AM
• NZST - August 27th, 4:00 AM

Differences between Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition

While both Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition include early access, there are significant differences in VC, Season Pass, MyTEAM, and other features. For players preparing to access NBA 2K27 early, the real consideration now isn't just whether they can play early, but whether the additional content offered by each version suits their gaming habits.

We can see that Deluxe Edition focuses on providing a complete starting resource package, including 100,000 VC, Skill Boost, Gatorade Boost, and MyCAREER and MyTEAM related rewards. For players who mainly play MyCAREER and want to quickly develop their MyPLAYER in the early stages of the game, this content can cover a significant portion of their early-game needs.

Ultra Edition, on the other hand, builds upon Deluxe Edition by adding more premium content, including 135,000 VC, Season 1 Pro Pass, S7 - 9 Summer Pass, and even more MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards. Comparatively, Ultra Edition is more clearly geared towards long-term players who invest in both MyCAREER and MyTEAM.

Therefore, if you simply want early access and sufficient initial resources for MyPLAYER, Deluxe Edition is sufficient; however, if you plan to play across multiple seasons and want to acquire more MyTEAM-related benefits at once, Ultra Edition offers greater added value.

MyTEAM Players: Early Roster Building Advantage

For MyTEAM players, the value of early access isn't just about entering the game 9 days earlier; more importantly, it's about being able to accumulate resources, build a roster, and familiarize themselves with the new progression system at the start of the new season. Deluxe Edition provides Full '27: Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack, and 5 Series 1 Packs from the start, allowing players to quickly establish their initial roster upon entering MyTEAM.

Another advantage of early access is the ability to advance Player XP earlier. NBA 2K27 adds an independent progression path to each player card, allowing players to earn XP and unlock rewards by using cards; simultaneously, systems like The Exchange, Gem Tiers, and Player Card Parallels further enrich card progression.

Another notable change is the auction house. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 will share a unified auction house, while Steam/Windows PC will have their own shared auction house. For hardcore MyTEAM players, this means changes to the card market and roster building in the new game.

So if you plan to play MyTEAM long-term, early access offers more than just a few days of early access; it means you can start accumulating NBA 2K27 MT, perfecting your roster, and getting familiar with the new card system earlier - which is especially important in the early stages of the game.

MyCAREER Players: Determine Your Build and Start Growing Earlier

For MyCAREER players, early access is even more direct: the earlier you enter the game, the sooner you can create your MyPLAYER, determine your build, and begin your professional career progression.

NBA 2K27's MyCAREER will feature the new story Fire & Concrete and, for the first time, Co-Op MyCAREER, allowing players to invite friends to participate in their professional careers. In addition, MyPLAYER Builder has undergone significant changes, adding Female MyPLAYER, 53 Badges (19 of which are brand new), Badge Tokens, Badge Loadouts, and Synergy System, enriching build progression and customization options.

Furthermore, the new game introduces five different MyCAREER Eras, allowing players to experience everything from 1984 Magic vs. Bird Era to 2016 Steph Era. For players who enjoy basketball history and different eras of gameplay, this will be a major selling point for MyCAREER this year.

For players planning to rush into MyCAREER during the game's launch phase, the greatest value of early access lies in gaining early access to this new build and progression system. Players can also pre-plan their MyPLAYER builds and cap breakers through the pre-released NBA 2K HQ App, allowing them to jump directly into the game once early access opens, without having to spend time on early research and trial and error.

In summary, NBA 2K27's early access not only allows players to jump into the game a few days earlier, but more importantly, it provides MyTEAM and MyCAREER players with a window to familiarize themselves with the new system, accumulate resources, and plan their progression. For players who are prepared to commit to the new game long-term and want to get ahead of others from the start, early access undoubtedly provides a more complete starting experience.

Every Series in Forza Horizon 6 lasts four weeks, with each week representing a season. Each Series revolves around a clear theme, and that theme is not limited to Japan. For example, Series 3 focused on Italian cars.

The theme of Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 has also been revealed: British Automotive. Therefore, Series 5 will very likely bring British cars ranging from classic models to modern performance cars. Let's predict which cars could appear.

Series 5 Release Date

Based on the monthly cycle, Series 5 is expected to launch on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Meanwhile, Gamescom 2026 will take place from August 26 to 30. The official team has confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will appear at the event, where it will reveal the details of Series 5, including the new Drift Attack game mode and new brand collaborations.

What Cars Could Appear?

Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 is undoubtedly worth looking forward to. The developer of Forza Horizon series is itself based in Leamington Spa, UK, so it would make perfect sense for the team to introduce some great British cars.

2024 McLaren W1

McLaren W1 is McLaren Automotive's flagship road-going supercar, unveiled in October 2024, to succeed McLaren P1 as the brand's flagship model.

McLaren W1 uses a hybrid system consisting of a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor, and is rear-wheel drive. Combined output reaches approximately 1,275 PS, 0–100 km/h in about 2.7 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 350 km/h.

It's one of the most important modern British supercars currently available, and it's a completely new model. While the current McLaren lineup includes 765LT and Sabre, it lacks W1, the brand's latest flagship, which is likely to debut in FH6 Series 5.

2026 Aston Martin Valhalla

2026 Aston Martin Valhalla is a mid-engined hybrid supercar and an important model in Aston Martin's expansion from traditional front-engined GTs into the mid-engined supercar segment.

The production version uses a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 combined with three electric motors, producing around 1,079 PS and featuring all-wheel drive. Its positioning places it roughly between traditional Aston Martin road cars and Valkyrie.

This brand-new 2026 luxury sports car has not yet been included, but if it appears in FH6, it would certainly be a pleasant surprise.

Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin One-77 is a limited-production flagship supercar introduced by Aston Martin in 2009, with only 77 units produced.

It uses a naturally aspirated 7.3L V12 producing around 760 hp, making it one of Aston Martin's most powerful naturally aspirated road cars at the time.

Aston Martin One-77 previously appeared in FH5 Series 13, and the player community has continued to hope for its return in FH6.

2017 Bentley Continental Supersports

The first-generation Continental Supersports was introduced in 2009 as the extreme-performance version of Bentley Continental GT family.

The second-generation Continental Supersports from 2017 was even more impressive. It features all-wheel drive and a 6.0L W12 producing around 710 bhp. At the time, it was regarded as one of Bentley's fastest production cars.

It appeared in Forza Horizon 3, 4, and 5, but has not yet been released in FH6. As a classic British performance car, it would be a particularly fitting choice for this theme.

Morgan Plus Four / Plus Six

Morgan is a highly distinctive British car manufacturer known for traditional hand-built construction and retro styling. The modern Plus Four still retains a very traditional appearance, but its chassis has been modernized with an aluminum platform.

Morgan Plus Four uses a BMW 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Plus Six uses a BMW 3.0L inline-six.

If the official team does not want to fill the series with supercars, adding a Morgan Plus model would be one of the best choices. It combines traditional styling with equally impressive modern performance.

Caterham Seven 420R

Caterham Seven is one of the cars that best represents British lightweight sports car philosophy. Caterham vehicles have already appeared in Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

The history of Caterham Seven can be traced back to Lotus Seven. After Lotus stopped producing the model, Caterham obtained the rights to continue manufacturing this iconic car.

Seven 420R is a high-performance version with an extremely low weight and a 2.0L Ford Duratec engine producing around 210 hp.

On mountain roads, through corners, and on technical circuits, the lightweight Seven could give players a driving experience completely different from that of a McLaren or Aston Martin.

McMurtry Spéirling

McMurtry Spéirling is an ultra-lightweight electric race car developed by British manufacturer McMurtry Automotive.

It set a new hill climb record of 39.08 seconds at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb.

It uses fans to generate enormous ground suction, allowing it to produce extremely strong downforce even at low speeds in theory.

Standing out from the crowd of oddly shaped Forza Horizon 6 cars, McMurtry Spéirling is unique. Even though its overall performance is relatively poor, it still has considerable collectible value.

Those are some predictions for British cars that could appear in Forza Horizon 6 Series 5. However, the official team may also choose not to add new models and instead bring back British cars that previously appeared in FH4 or FH5 but are currently missing from FH6. Let's see whether more information will be revealed during Gamescom.

Diablo 4 Season 15 will launch on September 15, 2026, bringing new gear, new game mechanics, and endgame content. So, before the season begins, you need to do some preparation. Insufficient preparation could put you at a disadvantage from the start.

This article will guide you through four things to do before Diablo 4 Season 15 begins, helping you have a better gaming experience.

Stop All Mythic Upgrades Right Now

This is the most important thing you can do before the season ends. Do not use current Mythic gear upgrade recipes. In the current system, when you use Pandemonium Fragments to upgrade a Unique to Mythic quality item, you will receive a random Mythic item in the same slot.

This means you might sacrifice items with perfect stats, ideal affixes, and maxed-out crafting levels, only to end up with an item that is completely unsuitable for your build. This cruel gamble can be frustrating for players throughout the entire season.

Season 15 will completely change this mechanism. The developers have removed the random reforging of Mythic gear, replacing it with recipes that directly upgrade to Mythic. More importantly, this upgrade will retain your original gear's affixes, enhancement options, and all refinement progress.

This means that if you have a Unique piece of gear with perfectly distributed stats, you can upgrade it to Mythic without losing any carefully tuned attributes such as your critical strike chance, cooldown reduction, or vulnerability damage. Your item will also gain Mythic-level power and an additional affix slot.

Hoard Reputation Bags and Materials

After Diablo 4 Season 15 launches, Superior Lair Keys will be added to Glints of Hope Reputation caches. While the rewards from these chests are currently decent, the addition of Keys will significantly increase their value.

Therefore, my advice is: stop opening your Glints of Hope Reputation caches now. All chests stored in your inventory or stash should be left unopened until Season 15 launches.

Each chest will have a chance to drop valuable Superior Lair Keys. Players opening chests now are essentially wasting keys that could potentially save you dozens of hours of grinding time in the future.

Besides Glints of Hope Reputation caches, you should also stockpile all crafting materials, such as Veiled Crystals, Abstruse Sigils, and Forgotten Souls. Then, avoid crafting unnecessary items and don't upgrade equipment you're not entirely confident in. Every material you save now will be a huge asset in Season 15.

Stockpile Gold

In Season 15, Gold will be more important than ever. Mythic Gear crafting system requires not only Pandemonium Fragments and Resplendent Sparks, but also a significant amount of gold.

Every reforging, every master enhancement, and every enchantment requires gold, and the higher the gear level, the higher the cost per attempt. This could potentially allow you to spend millions of gold in the first week of the new season.

Therefore, players can start farming gold now. Helltides with suitable affixes, high-level Nightmare Dungeons, and Lair system itself are excellent ways to obtain gold and valuable Diablo 4 items, which can be sold to merchants or traded.

The more gold you accumulate now, the faster you can craft your first Mythic craft in Diablo 4 Season 15.

Understand Soul Splinter System

Season 15 introduces Soul Splinter System, and to ensure you use it effectively, you need to understand it before the game officially launches.

Soul Splinters are a new type of socketable item that can be socketed into rings and amulets. They are not ordinary gems and do not directly provide attribute bonuses. However, they are a key source of power that determines your character's build. Here's how it works:

While each Soul Splinter provides significant positive effects, such as greatly increasing critical strike chance, core skill damage, or significantly reducing ultimate skill cooldown, each splinter also inflicts a negative effect. For example, you might gain +30% critical strike chance, but your primary resource cost increases by 25%.

Or, you might gain +40% damage to vulnerable enemies, but lose 20% movement speed. Trade-offs are real and designed to force you to make meaningful choices about your build.

Soul Splinters are powerful, and you'll want to use them, but their drawbacks mean you can't simply equip the strongest splinters and call it a day. You need to understand what disadvantages your build can tolerate.

Therefore, before Diablo 4 Season 15 begins, you can start thinking about which build you should choose. Planning your build around these trade-offs will give you an edge over players who blindly equip splinters.

If you find yourself missing certain items while building your build, don't worry! Once the new season launches, you can directly buy Diablo 4 Items from IGGM.com, and we'll provide you with the resources you need as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, if you register, log in, and check in daily from now on, you can accumulate a lot of points through IGGM Points System; then use these points to offset costs when placing orders and save money!

That concludes this article about the four things you need to do before Season 15 begins. If you don't complete these tasks, you'll struggle to catch up in the new season, while other players will already be dominating Torment 4 difficulty. So, start preparing now and follow the steps above to get ahead of the competition.

Delirium Mirrors are one of the simplest mechanics in Path of Exile. You simply pass through the mirror, kill monsters, and earn a large amount of currency.

As the League enters its mid-to-late stages, Delirium Orbs usually become more valuable, and PoE 3.29 is no exception. This makes Delirium Mirror farming a highly profitable strategy, even without pushing Delirium to its limits. A relatively fast and straightforward setup is enough to generate solid returns.

What Can You Get?

In Curse of the Allflame League, Simulacrum is quite valuable, with a single one worth more than 0.5 Divine Orbs. This means stacking Delirium effects and farming large amounts of Simulacrum Splinters in every map can also be highly profitable.

Each map can provide very substantial returns. Monsters can drop Delirium Orbs, basic PoE currency, Simulacrum Splinters, and Cluster Jewels, which make up your main sources of returns.

There are also various miscellaneous drops, such as Corrupted Gems, Fractured Items, Scarabs, and Divination Cards, many of which can be quite valuable.

How to Farm Maps?

The process is very simple on each map: touch the mirror and clear the entire map. Whether you should rush the boss depends on the type of map you choose.

Keep in mind that you must kill the boss before Delirium fog dissipates. This rules out Jungle Valley. Although it is a popular choice for many farming strategies, it is particularly unsuitable for this strategy.

It is worth noting that Delirium Mirror farming is already one of the more difficult strategies. If your build is not strong enough, it is better not to choose this strategy.

This strategy is not about pushing monster difficulty to the extreme for massive drops. If your build can complete a map in under 3 minutes, you can adopt this strategy.

Scarab Selection

Delirium Scarab of Paranoia

This is the core of the entire strategy, costing around 18–20 Chaos Orbs. Its effect adds 2 additional reward types to each Delirium encounter in the map. You can stack up to 5 of them, giving you 10 additional reward types.

The more reward types there are, the greater your chance of obtaining Delirium Orbs. However, using a full set of these Scarabs actually reduces efficiency. Three are enough at most, and you should use them together with the other two types of Scarabs.

Delirium Scarab of Neuroses

Delirium Scarab of Neuroses costs only around 3 Chaos Orbs. Its effect adds 1 to all reward counters when a Delirium Boss is killed, and it also adds a Delirium Boss to the map.

This is different from randomly generated Bosses, because Delirium Bosses can also appear naturally. As a result, you may encounter 2–4 Delirium Bosses in total, giving you 2–4 additional reward counter increases.

Delirium Scarab of Mania

Delirium Scarab of Mania costs around 1 Chaos Orb. Its effect increases the fill rate of Delirium reward counters by 100% and increases the rate at which Delirium increases as you move away from the mirror by 50%.

This stacks with Descent Into Madness and the two small passives below it on Delirium Atlas Passive Tree, reaching a total acceleration of 120%.

Although this significantly increases the difficulty, it also causes large amounts of additional Simulacrum Splinters to drop. You can use 2 Delirium Scarabs of Mania to make the content more difficult while filling the counters faster, but there are diminishing returns.

The most efficient combination is 1 Delirium Scarab of Mania, 1 Delirium Scarab of Neuroses, and 3 Delirium Scarabs of Paranoia, although the difficulty will also increase.

You may also want to combine this with other mechanics, such as Beyond, Abyss, or Breach. However, this not only requires additional Scarabs, but also creates a very practical problem: the huge number of monsters can put significant strain on your system, causing the game's frame rate to drop considerably. Therefore, focusing on Delirium alone is already enough.

Astrolabe

For your Astrolabe setup, you should use Deceptive Astrolabe to guarantee a Delirium Mirror in the map instead of wasting Atlas Passive points on the chance to spawn Delirium Mirrors.

Deceptive Astrolabe also provides many excellent bonuses, such as increasing the chance to obtain Delirium Orbs, increasing the number of Simulacrum Splinters in a stack, increasing the chance for Delirium Mirrors to grant additional rewards, increasing the chance for Bosses to spawn, and increasing map completion progress. Most of Deceptive Astrolabe modifiers are highly useful.

Map Selection

You can simply use corrupted 8-mod maps as long as your build can handle them. There is no need to run Tier 16.5.

Do not use Delirium-infused maps, because they prevent you from placing a Delirium Mirror in the map, which would invalidate the entire strategy.

City Square

If your build is not strong enough, this is a very comfortable option. You can quickly kill the boss and then clear the rest of the map, but fewer Simulacrum Splinters will drop, making the strategy more dependent on Delirium Orb RNG.

Beach

This is a very good middle-ground option. The map is not long, the boss is not particularly difficult, and the monster density is moderate. Overall, it is relatively easy while still providing enough monsters, making it a very balanced choice.

Tropical Island

The path is long and straightforward, making it very easy to clear the entire map, and the boss is also relatively simple. However, depending on your build's damage, explosion effects, and map modifiers, the difficulty may increase.

Strand

Strand is more difficult than Tropical Island, but it also provides better returns. If your build is extremely strong, Strand may be the best choice.

Atlas Passive Tree

For Atlas Passive Tree, you should first take all the core Delirium nodes, including the ones mentioned above. You can choose the following nodes:

• Descent Into Madness
• The Singular Eternity
• Delusions of Persecution
• Imagine Pursuits
• Screaming Whispers
• Paranoid Fixation

Take some Divination Card and Scarab-related nodes, and prioritize as many Scarab passives as possible, such as Significant Troves.

Alternatively, you can give up most of Scarab nodes and instead invest in Mercenary-related nodes to increase the chance of receiving Mercenary support. Full Rucksack guarantees a Mercenary in every map. Mercenaries can indeed help deal with monsters during the second half of the map, but you need to be strong enough to defeat them.

Besides the rewards, Delirium is incredibly satisfying. You can use your build to mob monsters, watch the Delirium Bar fill up, and finally see a pile of loot drop – it's very relaxing.

For the past few years, MLB The Show has brought Shark Map back to Conquest mode every August, and this year's return date is confirmed for August 25th! Best of all, it doesn't expire, you can play it whenever you like.

Here, we'll cover everything you need to know to earn rewards on this map in MLB The Show 26 and explain why it remains so popular year after year.

Why is Shark Map a must-play?

Before diving into the map itself, it's important to note that it is part of Conquest mode. This mode is essentially a territory-capture game infused with rich board-game strategy; you must expand your territory turn-by-turn and gradually conquer enemy strongholds.

The map serves as the terrain for this gameplay; different layouts require different strategies and offer different rewards.

Compared to other MLB The Show 26 Conquest maps, Shark Map boasts three unique, core advantages:

First, while standard maps might only grant a basic pack after capturing 5-10 tiles, Shark Map hides high-value packs or substantial amounts of MLB 26 stubs beneath tiles not yet under your control.

Second, Shark Map features a cleverly designed layout. If you master the right route, you can claim most of the hidden rewards simply by simulating territory captures, without playing a single 3-inning game.

Finally, completing Shark Map unlocks ultimate mission rewards. These often include XP needed to progress through the current MLB The Show 26 season or program, as well as rare cards unavailable through other means.

Map layout and clearing route

As the name suggests, the map is shaped like a shark, with rewards distributed across different parts of the figure, specifically the head, dorsal fin, tail fin, and belly.

To clear MLB The Show 26 Shark Map in the shortest time possible, the key lies in building up your forces and expanding your territory early on.

At the start, avoid rushing into games; instead, rely solely on simulations to gain initial troops and territory. Then, concentrate all your starting forces on pushing toward Shark's belly.

Generally speaking, do not attack the enemy stronghold in the first turn; instead, focus on capturing more empty territory. For every three tiles captured, the reinforcements you receive in the next turn increase by one.

Once you have established a defensive line in your rear and blocked the enemy's lateral expansion, you can deploy all your accumulated reinforcements toward the map's shark fin and head areas.

Enemy forces in the fin area are usually very weak, allowing you to quickly steamroll them using simulated battles. Furthermore, after clearing the tip of the fin, the rewards and territory you have gained will already be substantial.

Once you have amassed over 25 reinforcement points, you can begin advancing toward the enemy team's stronghold. It is worth noting that the difficulty of matches in MLB The Show 26 Conquest mode depends on the ratio between your forces and those at the enemy stronghold.

Therefore, we recommend maintaining a force size roughly 2-3 times that of the enemy to keep the difficulty at Rookie or Veteran. This not only ensures a higher win rate but also saves time and energy.

After defeating all enemy strongholds, the enemy forces on MLB 26 Shark map will stop growing. At this point, there is no need to play any more actual games; simply keep skipping turns to accumulate reinforcements and use simulations to clear the remaining tiles.

When your capture rate for Shark map reaches 100%, the system will automatically award you generous completion rewards!

What should you keep in mind when playing matches?

Although over 80% of Shark Map's territory can be secured via simulation, you must play actual 3-inning games when facing enemy team strongholds.

If you want to maximize both your win rate and completion speed, avoid letting your starting pitcher pitch the full three innings; in this mode, their stamina depletes faster, and their control accuracy drops significantly.

It is best to bring in RP or CP by the second inning, ideally one with Sweeper or Circle Change pitch traits.

At Rookie or Veteran difficulty, AI's offensive logic often follows predictable patterns; for instance, there is a very high probability that the pitcher's first delivery will be a fastball right down the middle.

By positioning your PCI in the center of the strike zone, you might even hit a home run on the very first pitch.

Additionally, since Shark Map is the best place to grind MLB 26 PXP and Team Affinity missions, avoid filling your lineup entirely with your best starters; instead, mix in players who need XP or mission progress.

This way, after completing all Shark Map games, you'll not only earn map rewards but also unlock extra Team Affinity rewards and upgrade specific player cards.

How to maximize the returns from Shark Map?

Beyond the direct Stubs earned, any packs or cards you acquire from Shark Map can be sold for Stubs if they don't help improve your current lineup.

If you plan to do this, it's best to complete the map and open your packs as soon as Shark Map launches in MLB The Show 26. At that time, the supply of new cards on the market is limited, keeping their value high.

Of course, before selling, check if any cards fill gaps in your collections, completing an MLB 26 collection often yields substantial rewards.

That covers everything you need to know about MLB The Show 26 Shark Map. More updates are coming to the game later, so it's best to get this done as soon as possible!

Dear Exiles, you have probably already come across the official 0.5.5 Livestream Announcement. On August 27th at 2:30 PM (CDT), Path of Exile 2 development team will be giving a preview livestream, most likely the final major update prior to the 1.0 release, in which more information about this update will be revealed.

The 0.5.5 patch, even though it had been highly anticipated, is not a complete expansion since it won't bring in a brand-new challenge league system but instead involves a minor league reset with the aim of reviving the in-game economy and getting players to make new characters. Of course, its more important function is that with several months to go before the official release of 1.0, a major update is necessary to prepare for the full release of PoE 2. Otherwise, this long gap will not retain players.

Therefore, the focus of this livestream preview may not be on the brand-new endgame system, but rather on class balance, ascendancy optimization, and story expansion. The following are some of the changes that could show up in 0.5.5 according to current leaks and community discussions. Even though these main predictions have not been officially confirmed, they do give an idea of what the 0.5.5 update might involve. Let's have a look.

League Economy Reset

As we mentioned before, compared to a major endgame rework, the player community generally expects GGG to reset the in-game economy, creating a completely new game environment for players.

It would be very reasonable in the case where the developers delayed the major content update until version 1.0, since a new economy system would let players start again from a fairly even playing field, rebuild their POE 2 currency reserves, try out new builds, and go through the early game progression cycle once more.

For a game like POE 2, this alone is exciting enough; progression within the league has always been one of the series' standout features and even though Patch 0.5.5 doesn't add a great deal of new content the new economy system could still attract players back.

Major Balance Adjustments

A major balance adjustment is one of the most probable changes in the 0.5.5 update for POE 2.

Because of the constant addition of new classes, abilities, skills, and game mechanics, POE 2 has now a great many mechanics which may need to be modified. It would be a good opportunity to release a new patch before the full 1.0 version comes out in order to adjust skills that are not performing well and to weaken builds or mechanics that are too powerful.

A very notable possibility is that the 0.5.5 update will place greater focus on melee classes. It is well known that melee builds have always been a major subject among Path of Exile 2 players, and the balance changes in the 0.5.5 update might provide the developers with another chance to enhance the performance of melee builds, thus making them more competitive compared to the other playstyles.

If the patch involves major changes to the balance, then the new economy system will make even more sense since players will be more motivated to create new playable characters and find out which builds have become the new meta.

Will new classes be introduced?

Another important question surrounding patch 0.5.5 is whether they will introduce new playable classes.

At the moment, a number of classes and assumptions have been made public in Path of Exile 2 Early Access, though some of the options that were originally planned have not yet been put into effect. Duelist has been one of the classes most frequently discussed, particularly since sword combat footage was shown in the early demo videos.

Consequently, introducing new classes would certainly serve as a significant addition to the anticipated smaller 0.5.5 update.

Yet this remains no more than a guess; it's possible that the developers would prefer to carry over the major class changes until the 1.0 release, where they could be offered as part of a larger content bundle.

Yet, considering the development schedule of GGG, it cannot be entirely excluded that this possibility exists, since Duelist, Shadow, Templar, and Marauder classes are still pending. There would be an opportunity in the 0.5.5 update to launch at least some of the new classes and ascendancies if they are being developed at the same time as the current content.

It would still be possible to include missing ascendancies as part of this update even if no completely new classes were added.

There can be no doubt that this is the easiest way of extending the character progression system without having to introduce a large number of new mechanics, since new ascendancies can create completely new possibilities for character builds and make league resets more attractive.

The game could be completely transformed if the new ascendancies are combined with large-scale balance adjustments. We'll then have to consider whether the various skills, support skills, and leveling routes are worth using.

Will Act 5 and more story content arrive?

A less likely prediction is the arrival of the remaining main story content.

One of the major pieces of content the developers will be able to reveal in patch 0.5.5 will be the unfinished chapters and the main plot developments of Path of Exile 2. There are, nevertheless, good reasons to delay the release of this content until after the official launch of Path of Exile 2 (1.0).

It is better to hold on to the final features and include them in a major announcement at the time of the official release rather than adding them quietly in a small update prior to version 1.0, since this allows several completed systems to be shown at the same time, gives the game a more significant highlight, and draws in both current and new players.

Hence, players should not expect the 0.5.5 update to finish the entire Path of Exile 2 storyline.

0.5.5 is merely a transition before the 1.0 release

The most notable feature of Path of Exile 0.5.5 patch is its timing, ultimately.

If the developers are in fact approaching the final stage of development before the 1.0, then this update can act as a bridge between the current Early Access phase and the full launch of Path of Exile 2.

Instead of launching another huge update to go head to head with version 1.0, it is better to concentrate on improving the fundamental game systems, readjusting the existing characters, adding some of the unfinished material, and giving players a well-organized economy system so that they can experiment with it.

This also enables developers to obtain valuable feedback prior to the official release. Should a skill, a class, an ascendancy, or a game mechanic require any further adjustments, the 0.5.5 update can be used to spot the problems.

All of these possibilities are merely predictions until there is an official announcement, so we should form reasonable expectations regarding the live stream. Even if patch 0.5.5 doesn't include all of the features that have been rumored, the fact that it involves a fresh start together with substantial balance changes could still amount to a major milestone for PoE 2.

Most importantly, this update may give players one last chance to try out and test new builds and prepare for the arrival of PoE 2 1.0, the game's biggest overhaul to date.

Monopoly Go Happy Harvest with Looney Tunes album has about one month left before it ends, and Golden Blitz events are expected to become more frequent over the coming month. The two featured stickers for the second Golden Blitz have also been decided through player voting.

In addition, ACME FARM Partners will arrive on August 26. These two events will most likely run at the same time, so let's take a look at their details.

Second Golden Blitz

Although it is still unclear how many Golden Blitz events this album will have, the first few are expected to focus mainly on 4-star Gold Stickers.

The first Golden Blitz ended on August 21–22, featuring the two tradable 4-star Gold Stickers, Honey, I'm Home (Set 13) and Rudy Root (Set 14).

Four new Gold Stickers were included in the voting for the second Golden Blitz, with none overlapping the 5 stickers from the first round. The winners were Monopoly Go Set 16 Family Portrait and Set 17 The Goods.

These 2 Gold Stickers are expected to become tradable between August 25 and August 26. If you are missing either one, it would be a good idea to start looking through the player community now for someone willing to trade with you.

If you are a registered IGGM user, your points can come in handy. You can use 200 points to redeem either of these two 4-star Gold Stickers through IGGM coupon page!

Note that Family Portrait and The Goods each have only 10 free redemption slots, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have enough points, make sure not to miss out!

ACME FARM Partners Event

ACME FARM Partners event will begin on August 26, overlapping with Golden Blitz event. Hopefully, you and your partners will not end up scrambling to handle both events at once.

Like a regular Partners event, ACME FARM Partners event will last for 5 days. You will have one day to find partners, followed by the remaining time to build the event structures.

How to Find Partners?

Partners events are both loved and hated by many players because getting the best rewards with minimal resources requires you and several partners to work together. If even one partner refuses to contribute, the efforts of everyone else can go to waste.

Some players may feel that completing Partners events has become more difficult during Monopoly Go Happy Harvest with Looney Tunes album. Compared with The Simpsons album, many players are less enthusiastic about this album, so they are trying to conserve their dice.

As a result, during Looney Tunes Partners, many players complained that one or two members of their team barely contributed.

The best way to avoid this situation is still to avoid random matchmaking. Even if you already have a few regular teammates, it is better to ask them first whether they want the rewards from ACME FARM Partners event.

You can also use an alternate account as your partner. Players with lower Monopoly Go levels or lower net worth often have better luck than higher-level players.

For the same number of points, an alternate account may only consume about half as many tokens as your main account. However, this strategy does not work every time, as it still depends on luck.

If you cannot fill all the slots, you can buy Monopoly Go ACME FARM Partners slots at IGGM.com, which can help ensure that every member of your team contributes points during the event.

How to Get Tokens?

Completing the objectives in ACME FARM Partners event will require roughly 2,000 to 3,000 dice. If you plan ahead, you can avoid wasting all your dice, and the same applies to your partners.

Tournaments and Banner Events

For the daily tournaments, it is recommended that you steadily progress to Level 17 milestone. That should be your target, and even if you feel that your luck is good, there is no need to push any further.

At this pace, your dice consumption and returns should remain relatively balanced throughout the event. This is the safest approach and should be enough to ensure that you can complete all the partner goals on the final day.

If your luck has not been very good, you can push a little further during the final day. You can adjust your progress based on the situation.

For the banner events during ACME FARM Partners event, you can set Level 30 as your target. If you have very good luck and plenty of dice, you can try pushing to Level 36, but going beyond that is not recommended. The reward return drops significantly beyond this point, so continuing to invest resources is not worthwhile.

With this strategy, you should end the event with a net gain of roughly 4,000+ dice.

Spinning Multiplier

Regardless of which strategy you use above, the multiplier selected during the spinning phase directly affects resource efficiency.

The 1x multiplier remains the safest and most economical choice. It maximizes the expected return from each spin while avoiding the token waste that can result from the greater variance of higher multipliers.

If you want to improve efficiency somewhat and shorten the time spent spinning, you can also use the 2x multiplier. It does not significantly disrupt the probability balance and is suitable when you have plenty of tokens and want to use them more quickly.

Remember that the higher the multiplier, the greater the variance of each spin. Choose your multiplier according to your available dice.

That is everything you need to know about the second Golden Blitz and ACME FARM Partners event in Monopoly Go, along with the recommended strategies. You can start preparing for both events now.