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ARC Raiders has long been plagued by cheaters. By mid-June, the vast majority of matches saw players encountering disruptive cheaters, and that harassment drove a portion of the player base to quit.

The official response came in June 30 update, which rolled out Denuvo Anti-Cheat for all players. But has the measure actually worked? Has the cheating situation truly been brought under control?

What Is Denuvo Anti-Cheat?

Many players may still be unclear about what Denuvo Anti-Cheat really is. In simple terms, it is a highly intrusive anti-cheat program, similar to Vanguard anti-cheat system, and both operate with extremely high system privileges.

Denuvo Anti-Cheat can access nearly everything on your computer, all the way down to the system level. It is a kernel-level anti-cheat solution with ring-zero permissions.

Unlike Vanguard, Denuvo Anti-Cheat is only installed and activated when you access multiplayer features. Even so, this represents the highest level of intrusion achievable in the anti-cheat field.

Given the rampant cheating in ARC Raiders, less intrusive anti-cheat systems have fundamental limitations.

You can think of your computer as an onion-like security system with multiple layers of defense. If a malicious program hides closer to the center of that onion, the outer layers cannot reach it. A great many cheating programs prefer to lodge themselves in the deepest system layers, and only kernel-level anti-cheat can penetrate those levels to detect violations effectively.

The officials have stated that they will not use Denuvo's DRM service, because that service can significantly drag down frame rates when it malfunctions. As a result, players should basically not encounter frame drops or other performance issues during gameplay.

Has Denuvo Anti-Cheat Been Effective?

Item Duplication

First, it is worth clarifying which players ARC Raiders is focusing on. Those using cheating software are certainly among them, followed by players who maliciously exploit game glitches.

The most classic example is the item duplication glitch, which can severely disrupt the game's economy. Previously, players exploited a vulnerability that made rubber ducks essentially worthless.

The officials have never seemed able to fully fix the item duplication problem. Even after Patch 1.37.0, players could still find ways to duplicate items.

Although the officials could not immediately patch the vulnerability, they could at least take action against those who exploited it. If player data shows anomalies, they can easily identify the offenders.

In Patch 1.37.0 announcement, the officials stated that they had launched a wave of account suspensions and inventory confiscations. Penalties included warnings, seizure of all illicitly obtained in-game currency and items, and account bans.

The officials indicated that players who inadvertently came into contact with duplicated items would most likely not face bans. Enforcement efforts were aimed primarily at those who deliberately and severely abused the glitch.

These efforts have yielded results. According to official data, the proportion of players suspected of using duplication exploits has dropped to below 1 percent, the lowest level in several months.

Cheating players

Beyond the duplication glitch, the official anti-cheat team has identified and taken down the largest cheat tool maker, which served thousands of users.

At present, only ARC Raiders has successfully fended off this particular cheat tool. Other popular titles such as Marvel Rivals, Delta Force, and Apex Legends remain plagued by the same tool.

However, this is only a temporary victory. The battle between the development team and cheat creators has always been a back-and-forth struggle.

The Impact of Mass Ban Waves

The officials have not only taken action against cheat software providers but have also rolled out large-scale ban waves that removed a great number of offending players. Yet this move has produced a side effect: a notable drop in the player count, because many of the banned accounts were part of the active player community.

ARC Raiders' daily active player count on Steam has fallen to around 16,000. That is the lowest figure the game has ever recorded, and it had never dropped to such a low level in any previous operational cycle.

While Steam data does not reflect the player numbers on consoles, Steam remains a major gaming platform, so the downward trend there still offers a useful reference.

On the other hand, the cheat tool makers may have slowed their development precisely because ARC Raiders' player base has shrunk. If the player count rebounds, new cheating methods will likely emerge as well.

Server Instability

Some players believe that Denuvo Anti-Cheat causes game instability, but in reality the issue stems from the game servers themselves.

Despite ARC Raiders' large player base, it has actually been sharing server infrastructure with THE FINALS. When THE FINALS servers encounter problems, ARC Raiders often goes down at the same time.

Unless the officials decide to separate the two server systems, this problem will probably remain difficult to resolve completely.

ARC Raiders is going through a difficult period. While the officials' anti-cheat efforts are commendable, the game still faces multiple challenges, including a lack of content, server instability, and player attrition. Perhaps October update can rescue ARC Raiders, but it will also have to contend with competition from other games.

Currently, there are no known item duplication exploits, and cheaters have been banned; this may well be the cleanest state ARC Raiders has ever been in.

You can buy ARC Raiders blueprints from IGGM to make weapon and return to explore the wastelands of Speranza. However, you cannot let your guard down completely - while the cheaters have been banned, rats are still lurking everywhere.

Palworld is an open-world game centered around Pals, where players can battle and capture them to build bases, ride, and fight. 1.0 update on July 10th brought a new main storyline and a series of world map adjustments, most importantly - the addition of 72 new Pals!

In the vast world of Palworld, owning a powerful flying mount can dramatically change the gameplay experience. This article will guide you through the most worthwhile flying mounts to unlock in Palworld version 1.0, from slowest to fastest.

Best Flying Passive Skills

Before we delve into the mounts, it's essential to understand which passive skills significantly boost flight speed. Each Pal can have 1 to 4 passive skills. For flying mounts, focus on the following skills that provide significant movement speed bonuses:

• Nimble: Movement speed increased by 10%
• Runner: Movement speed increased by 20%
• Swift: Movement speed increased by 30%
• Legend: Attack +20%, Defense +20%, Movement speed increased by 15%

Legend is a passive skill exclusive to Legendary Paladins, naturally possessed by Legendary Paladins like Jetragon and Frostallion. Through breeding or capturing, you can stack skills like Swift and Runner onto the same Paladin, further increasing its speed. Now let's look at some Paladins suitable as flying mounts.

No.6 Ragnahawk

• Unlock Level: 33
• Running Speed: 800
• Sprint Speed: 1300
• Partner Skill: Flame Wing - While mounted, the player's attacks inflict fire damage.

Ragnahawk is the first truly competitive flying mount in Palworld. Before Ragnahawk, while Nitewing and Vanwyrm could fly, their speed was rather lackluster. Once you acquire Ragnahawk, you can finally easily reach previously inaccessible areas, such as unassailable Base Locations.

More importantly, Ragnahawk's partner skill, Flame Wing, inflicts fire damage on your attacks and slightly increases your attack power. It also possesses powerful active skills like Flare Arrow and Sand Tornado, dealing considerable damage with short cooldowns.

Ragnahawk roams near Obsidian in the southwest of the map and is the most worthwhile flying mount to capture in the mid-game.

No.5 Selyne

• Unlock Level: 53
• Running Speed: 1000
• Dash Speed: 1600
• Partner Skill: Celestial Darkness - Increases your Neutral and Dark attack damage by 15%-30% while mounted.

Selyne is essentially an upgraded version of Ragnahawk, with significant improvements in speed and active skills. The best way to capture Selyne is to progress through the main questline to Gilded City Ruins in the World Tree area.

Another method is to participate in Meteorite event in Sakurajima, where Selyne has a chance to appear after a meteorite lands. However, this method is more tedious and unreliable.

Selyne's basic skills naturally incorporate Neutral and Dark attributes. For players using hybrid attribute builds, mastering this flying mount's skills will provide a significant advantage. Players can freely switch between skills like Dark Cannon and Holy Burst, while also enjoying a substantial attribute damage bonus.

No.4 Frostallion

• Unlock Level: 48
• Running Speed: 1200
• Dash Speed: 1800
• Partner Skill: Ice Steed - While mounted, the player's attacks are converted to ice and enhanced.

Although Frostallion's base speed isn't a huge improvement over Selyne, its built-in Legend passive provides a 15% movement speed bonus, and Ice Emperor provides a 20% ice damage bonus, making its overall performance far exceed its stats.

Frostallion is a legendary Pal in Palworld, meaning it only appears in one specific location on the map - east of Land of Absolute Zero.

No.3 Frostallion Noct

Frostallion Noct is Dark counterpart of Frostallion. Its unlock level and speed are the same, but it possesses superior defensive and damage skills, replacing ice damage or freezing effects with dark damage and a blinding effect. Its Partner Skill, Black Steed, is similar to Ice Steed - while mounted, the player's attacks are converted to dark and enhanced.

It's worth noting that Frostallion Noct cannot be captured in the wild; you must obtain it through breeding with Helzephyr and Frostallion.

No.2 Panthalus

• Unlock Level: 70
• Running Speed: 3000
• Sprint Speed: 3000
• Partner Skill: Resonant Guardian - When stationed at your base (one per base), it will continuously patrol the skies and bombard any intruders from the air.

Panthalus is also a legendary Paladin. While Jetragon has a faster dash speed, Panthalus maintains a movement speed of 3000 across all terrains - land, sea, and air - making it a truly all-around performer. Furthermore, its defensive capabilities are exceptional, and it possesses a variety of high-damage skills.

You cannot encounter it in the wild; you can only obtain it by progressing through the main quest, defeating Tower Boss Auri, and then speaking to her to trigger Panthalus quest. You need to find four Echobones scattered throughout the map: Marine Echobone, Silent Echobone, Seafoam Echobone, and Tidewind Echobone.

After collecting all Echobones, craft Echoing Flute. Then, use the flute at the altar in Deserted Islet to summon and challenge Panthalus. Panthalus is a level 70 water-type Pal with over 350,000 HP; it is recommended to bring an electric-type Pal to assist in the battle.

If you want to avoid the tedious process, Palworld Pals for sale at IGGM.com is your best solution to skip all the hassle. Here, you can not only directly acquire a Panthalu to patrol your base, but also find other Alpha Pals to help you easily gain the upper hand in upcoming battles!

No.1 Jetragon

• Unlock Level: 79
• Running Speed: 1700
• Dash Speed: 3300
• Partner Skill: Aerial Missile - Allows continuous missile attacks while riding

Jetragon is undoubtedly the king of speed in Palworld. Its 3300 dash speed leaves all other flying mounts far behind. Riding a Jetragon, large areas of the map will be left behind in seconds. Furthermore, the Jetragon's Shot Attack ranks among the top five in all Pals, and its unique skills like Beam Comet deal extremely high damage, easily crushing many bosses.

Jetragon spawns in Mount Obsidian in the northwestern volcano biome of the map. As it is an extremely powerful level 70 Dragon-element Alpha boss, it is recommended to bring an Ice-attribute Pal to counter it, taking advantage of its elemental weakness.

From Ragnahawk to Jetraagon, each flying mount marks a qualitative leap in freedom of exploration. If you seek the perfect combination of ultimate speed and combat prowess, the Jetraagon is undoubtedly the ultimate choice; while Panthalu, with its versatile terrain adaptability and base defense capabilities, becomes another highly attractive option in the later stages of version 1.0. Choose the right mount, and the vast skies of Palworld will be yours to roam.

Players, EA Sports FC 27 hasn't even officially launched yet, and its promotional campaign is already making a fool of itself - can you believe it? The first major piece of news used to generate hype is actually the triangle icon in the game menu.

Some speculate that the so-called leakers are close to FC 27 employees, and that the official team deliberately let them release information little by little to keep the game a hot topic all summer. Although the development team says they don't like being leaked, the actual situation doesn't seem to fit.

The 2026 World Cup did give the current FC series a boost, but everyone's enthusiasm for FC 27 seems to be waning. They didn't deliver on their promises, and now a new game is coming - would you still want to play it?

The Reason for its Resurgence

The World Cup really gave this football game a huge boost, as evidenced by the number of online players for FC 27 - nearly 150,000 concurrent players on Steam at its peak. Everyone was hooked on football.

But actually, this is only the most obvious reason for its resurgence. A more important reason is the significant price reduction of the game. This is no joke; in some places, it's practically like giving the game away for free.

While the peak player count is significantly higher than during the last World Cup, back then you needed $70 to play FIFA 23, so the two are incomparable.

Now, with the 2026 World Cup final fast approaching, the game developers are likely capitalizing on the hype surrounding the final to release a trailer for FC 27 and attract more attention.

Current Leaks

Regarding the game's content, multiple sources have confirmed the cover player lineup for the next installment, including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Pedri, Paulo Dybala, Bradley Barcola, Jamal Musiala, Kenan Yıldız, and female soccer players Chloe Kelly and Alyssa Thompson.

The design of the gold cards was also accidentally leaked, giving us a pretty clear idea of ​​what they will look like.

Regarding new players, Heroes and Hall of Fame currently being tested include Kolo Touré, Daniel Sturridge, Rafael van der Vaart, as well as newly added legends Paolo Rossi and the confirmed Raphaël Varane.

Diogo Jota is also listed as a potential hero. While some believe this decision may be controversial, the general consensus is that Jota had a great passion for football games and would certainly want to be included in the game, making this a fitting tribute.

More importantly, leakers have repeatedly suggested that the basic gold cards for FIFA 27 may no longer include PlayStyle Plus feature. If this were true, it might improve game balance for players. However, given that the evolution system has become a key feature for the development team, this change seems unlikely at present.

Players May Already be Bored

Despite the exciting 2026 World Cup, many core players have historically low expectations for FUT 27, primarily because of the current version's poor performance in delivering on its promises, repeatedly disappointing players.

While FC 27's gameplay is slightly improved compared to the current version, does it reach a satisfactory level? Far from it.

An even more fundamental problem is the annual pattern of releasing a new game every September or October and then resetting all progress. This has bored many players, leading to a stagnant or even declining player base over the past three years.

Furthermore, new players who want to use top-tier player cards like Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi often need to accumulate enough FC 27 coins and rely on the complex Evolution system, making it difficult to quickly get started. Playing those players isn't something you can do casually with.

Meanwhile, the upcoming strong competitor, GTA 6, must be mentioned, forcing FC 27 to make truly meaningful changes to remain competitive during its release cycle. However, according to reliable sources, FC 27 will not undergo major overhauls in its core mechanics, so we have even less to expect from this game.

Menu Considerations

Regarding the menu interface of EA FC 27, leaked images show a rather dark color scheme, leading some to suspect this is a psychological tactic by the development team - intentionally making the main interface dull to encourage players to click into the brightly colored Ultimate Team mode, thereby increasing player activity in Ultimate Team section.

But if the new menu interface is similar to the old one, why would players buy it? Especially in the current marketing, where even the triangle design of the menu is being touted as major news, who cares about that?

A close analysis of this approach reveals only two possibilities: either the development team is deliberately creating artificial hype, or players are overly excited about even the smallest changes.

Ultimately, the development team needs to seriously consider several key questions: How can they attract more newcomers to Ultimate Team? How can they make the controls in FC 27 feel more like watching a real game? And how can they regain the trust lost because of last year's hype?

Even those who specialize in leaking copyright information have said that you shouldn't just focus on the cover artists and licensed teams; the game's inherent fun factor is what matters most.

While FC 27 marketing strategy is unclear, as long as the final game is good, none of this really matters.

ARC Raiders Trials Season 5 has begun, and the trials feel more difficult than before. To complete the trials perfectly, you'll probably need some weapons to your advantage.

As everyone knows, Buried City map is one of the best places to loot in ARC Raiders, but if you spend 20 to 30 minutes in Buried City every time, you're likely wasting a lot of time. The longer you stay there, the more players you'll encounter, the more unnecessary battles you'll have, and the slower your progress will become.

This article will teach you how to quickly loot Buried City in ARC Raiders while finding blueprints, earning coins, and collecting the materials you really need. Let's take a look.

Looting Route

This article outlines the fastest looting route in Buried City, as follows:

Plaza Rosa Pharmacy

We recommend starting your Buried City map farming at Plaza Rosa Pharmacy. The containers are highly concentrated here, allowing you to quickly find the items you want, even blueprints.

Street-side Breach Room

Next to Plaza Rosa Pharmacy is Street-side Breach Room. This location has less foot traffic but yields a higher amount of loot, including weapon cases.

Santa Maria Houses

Next is Santa Maria Houses, this is also a good place to obtain ARC Raiders Blueprints early in the game. However, check quickly - if it looks like it's been looted, leave immediately. The key is not to waste time in dead ends.

Red Tower

This unmarked building located between Santa Maria, and the second pharmacy is an often overlooked treasure trove. It's an excellent location for finding weapon cases and blueprints, treasures that many experienced players often miss. If you can find it, you might get ahead of other players.

Plaza Bristol Pharmacy

This is the second pharmacy on ARC Raiders Buried City map, but it might have fewer containers than the first one, so just check it quickly for any missed accessories and the occasional blueprint.

Space Travel Building

Space Travel Building is one of the best blueprint locations on the map. Prioritize checking floors 3, 5, and 6, as these floors have the most valuable containers. If it's already been half-looted, just sweep through the untouched floors.

It's recommended to loot from top to bottom. You can use a snap hook to quickly reach the higher floors you want to go to, but be careful, someone might shoot you from the window while you're looting.

Research Building

Next to Space Travel Building, after looting it, quickly head to Research Building. This is a very good looting spot, with more drawers and usually less competition than other main buildings.

Hospital

The rooftop of Hospital is the real treasure trove in ARC Raiders Buried City. Please bring the zipline; it's essential for reaching the best containers and weapon crates on the roof. Without it, the hospital's value is significantly reduced.

Library

This is an excellent location for finding gadgets (like statues and music boxes) and weapon crates. Don't underestimate these seemingly insignificant items; although small in size, they are quite valuable, with each music box worth 5,000 ARC Raiders Coins.

Marano Station

This is an excellent late-game looting spot, and we'll use it as your final destination. Why? Because the area is close to the extraction hatch, making it both safe and rich in loot. In Marano Station, I recommend checking the weapon crates on the roof first, then heading to the breachable room below.

Key Loot Priorities and Pro Tips

Prioritize

Your primary objective is to acquire as many ARC Raiders Blueprints as possible, followed by high-quality valuables that take up little space (such as Fine Wristwatches and Music Boxes), and lastly, weapon crates, which may contain some guns and parts. 

Focus on Efficiency

Don't get stuck. The golden rule for efficiently farming loot is to keep moving fast. If a building looks completely looted, don't linger. Never hope that someone ahead of you might have missed something; the chances are extremely slim, and even if they did, the loot won't be plentiful, so don't waste your time.

Always remember that the key to success is to proceed to high-value areas in a logical order, minimizing travel time and maximizing your chances of finding untouched containers.

Essential Equipments

First, a zipline is highly recommended to unlock top-tier loot at higher levels, such as the hospital rooftop. Second, smoke grenades are also crucial for escape. Remember, our mission is to acquire more loot, not fight, so avoid unnecessary combat.

Expected Rewards

Completing a mission quickly and efficiently along this route typically yields 1-3 blueprints and loot worth over 100,000 coins. With a bit of luck and quick reflexes, a perfect mission can yield loot worth over 150,000 coins and 4 blueprints.

This article outlines the method and route for scavenging Buried City map in ARC Raiders. Following this route and method will allow you to get ahead of other players, quickly gather a full inventory of materials, and make your escape. It's not actually that difficult, so give it a try!

Whether you need blueprints, items, or coins, you can find them along this path. Once you have enough ARC Raiders resources, you can better complete your Trials. Good luck, Raider!

EA previously described College Football 27's first update as a relatively small patch focused mainly on fixing bugs and improving overall stability. It was not presented as a major content update.

However, after the patch went live, players quickly discovered that the update included much more than the developers notes suggested. Alongside the expected fixes, EA quietly added several new equipment options, visual improvements, and presentation updates.

While the patch does not introduce any new game modes or major gameplay features, the amount of detail included makes it a much more substantial update than initially expected.

Multiple Teams Receive New Uniforms

One of the most noticeable additions in this update is new uniforms for several college teams.

Tennessee's new uniforms have finally been added to NCAA 27. Since the team's updated design was revealed after the game launched, it was not available in the original release.

The update adds Tennessee's latest adidas uniforms, bringing back a more traditional appearance highlighted by the return of the large square number font. 

For Tennessee fans, this is one of those small additions that makes a big difference. Seeing Volunteers finally wear their current uniforms in Dynasty Mode makes the team feel far more authentic.

The team's black uniforms are still missing from the game, but they could be added in a future update since they were revealed later.

TCU also received several new uniform options, including Dublin-themed uniforms planned for the team's upcoming appearance. The long-awaited TCU Blood Frog uniforms have also been added, despite not being specifically mentioned in EA's official patch notes.

Elsewhere, Texas' SEC logo placement has been adjusted, moving it to a more accurate position below the collar.

These changes show that developers are continuing to expand team-specific details beyond gameplay fixes. While uniforms do not affect how games are played, they are an important part of the college football presentation, especially for players who spend most of their time in CBF 27 Dynasty Mode.

A Large Number of New Helmets Added

Uniform updates were not the only equipment changes included in the patch. Several teams also received new helmet options.

Illinois added orange and blue letter helmets, while Cincinnati received new white helmet designs. Rutgers' long-awaited American-themed helmets are now available as well.

Several other programs also received smaller equipment updates, including Illinois, Cincinnati, Rutgers, BYU, and Texas Tech. While these additions may not completely change the way teams look, they add another layer of authenticity for NCAA 27 players who spend hundreds of hours building their Dynasty programs.

One of the bigger equipment additions comes from Sacramento, one of the newer teams featured. The team previously had limited equipment options, but this update adds multiple new helmets, including white S logo designs, Hornet-themed helmets, green S logo designs, and several Sack and 916-themed options.

916-themed helmets are among the more unique additions in the update. They feature 916 on one side of the helmet and the player's number on the other, adding a clear connection to the team's regional identity.

Other smaller equipment adjustments include updated number fonts on Florida's orange uniforms, resized numbers on Alabama's uniforms, and new shorts designs for Navy, Georgia, and Southern.

These additions may seem minor individually, but they help make each team feel more complete and accurate throughout a long Dynasty Mode save.

Player Models Receive Improvements

This update also includes several improvements to player appearances.

Dante Moore's updated model has attracted the most attention from CBF 27 players. As one of the athletes featured heavily in the game's promotion, his original in-game appearance received criticism for not being accurate enough. The new update improves both his facial model and overall appearance.

Gunner Stockton also received a visual update. Since he was added later in the development cycle, his previous model was relatively basic, and this patch gives him a more complete representation.

However, NCAA 27 still does not use full real-person scanning technology for every athlete. Some player models are created using a combination of photographs and manual adjustments, which means the quality can vary from player to player.

Moving forward, individual player model improvements will likely remain one of EA's priorities as the developers continue refining the visual side of the game.

New Opening Animations and Presentation Updates

Beyond equipment and player models, the update also adds a new opening animation along with additional school-specific presentation effects.

These additions do not change gameplay, but they help strengthen the atmosphere that College Football 27 is trying to create. Small presentation details are a major part of making college football feel different from other sports games.

Although developers originally labeled this as a minor update, the first patch ended up delivering a wide range of improvements across the game.

As the college football season continues, more updates are expected to bring additional equipment changes, visual improvements, and further refinements.

For players looking for a more authentic college football experience, this update is a positive sign that developers are continuing to improve the details that matter most.

The latest NCAA 27 updates bring plenty of new content for players who want to keep improving their teams and customization options. To save time and get the resources needed right away, players can buy College Football 27 Coins from IGGM.com and stay ready for every new addition.

With more uniforms, equipment updates, and visual improvements expected over time, keeping your Dynasty experience fresh will depend on having enough resources to enjoy the game's evolving features.

Machine Lord is getting a rework in Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight - changing from elemental damage to massive amounts of additional summon damage, with the benefits increasing dramatically with the number of damage barrels. As a representative of Self-Destruct Protocol summoning build, can Charge Calling Moto fully capitalize on this change in SS13?

The answer is definitely yes, and we'll walk you through the entire progression from early game to endgame, helping you better utilize the buffs and play Charge Calling Moto effectively in the new season.

Core Mechanism Changes

The core change to Charge Calling Moto build in SS13 comes from the mechanics of Machine Lord helmet.

Previously, this helmet converted physical damage into Fire, Cold, and Lightning elemental damage, while increasing the maximum number of Synthetic Troops (from two to three). In the new season, it's changed to directly provide a large amount of additional Minion damage.

It's worth noting that regardless of whether the helmet has Corroded affix, its base stat is fixed at 1, and Corroded version only provides an additional 10% bonus to Minion damage.

Therefore, if you're focused on significantly increasing Charge Calling Moto's damage output, prioritize Machine Lord helmet with Double Corroded affix.

Additionally, players should understand Torchlight Infinite's damage mechanics, as a key principle applies: the more damage sources you have, the higher the multiplicative benefit.

For example, suppose your character now has four different sources of damage in Torchlight Infinite, each providing you with 100% bonus damage. The final damage you receive is the result of their multiplicative summation, which will be far greater than the 400% bonus damage from a single source.

Therefore, when choosing gear and talents, prioritize multiple types of damage-boosting affixes, such as extra damage from Minions under specific conditions, extra Fire damage, or extra Cold damage. These different dimensions of damage amplification multiply, significantly improving Charge Calling Moto's overall damage output.

Early Game Phase

First, we need to know that you need to switch to Grim Phantoms playstyle as early as possible during Torchlight Infinite SS13 progression phase.

The most obvious benefit of Grim Phantoms for you is that it eliminates your tedious operations and makes things smoother, because it has an automatic summoning mechanism, and the active skill Summon Grim Phantom is also very efficient at clearing maps.

In terms of skill synergy, to enhance Grim Phantoms' survivability and area-of-effect damage, we need to utilize Mechanical Modification, Manual Army, Increased Area, and Servant Life.

Furthermore, Swiftness Dew is a key skill for increasing Charge Calling Moto's map traversal speed; prioritize equipping and using it to accelerate SS13 early game progression.

If you encounter a boss fight, you can make a small adjustment to the skill configuration above: use Machine Army and Vulnerability, and pair them with the two passive skills Fearless and Swiftness to ensure Charge Calling Moto's output and mobility.

Throughout the story, simply picking up usable equipment dropped on the ground is enough to easily complete the game.

Key survival equipment includes Born in Fire ring and Interlocking Soul Hammer, which are not only inexpensive but also provide Charge Calling Moto with sufficient protection.

Mid-Game Transition

By the mid-game of SS13, our goal is to gradually replace Charge Calling Moto's gear with Tier 2 quality. The priority for each piece of gear is as follows:

• Helmet: Prioritize Minion Damage, Energy Shield, or Life (if going for a Life build), and the necessary Resistance.
• Chestplate: Also prioritize Energy Shield or Life, combined with Minion Attack and Cast Speed, directly affecting the trigger frequency of your Minion Self-Destruct Protocol.
• Gloves: Vow's Grasp is extremely cost-effective in the early season, providing 120 points each of Strength and Intelligence.
• Belt: Cry of Divinity can be used initially, later upgrading to a belt with +1 Minion skill level.
• Shoes: Focus on movement speed, Energy Shield or Life, and Minion damage.
• Rings: Focus on Minion damage, maximum Energy Shield or Life, and Resistance.

Advanced Stage

When your damage in Torchlight Infinite SS13 reaches around 90 million, you should have a full set of Tier 2 gear and begin gradually introducing some Tier 1 affixes.

At this stage, you can consider replacing your previous Machine Army with Rising Edge and try to get Precise Skills to further improve the output efficiency of Charge Calling Moto.

The core skill Self-Destruct Protocol tag contains multiple keywords such as Melee, Physical, and Attack. Therefore, we need to pay special attention to Hero Memories and Divinity Slate, which can provide benefits to these tags.

High-Tier Gear

Once your Charge Calling Moto damage reaches around 4 billion, you can efficiently farm Tier 8 maps in Torchlight Infinite SS13.

At this stage of the game, Machine Lord is a key piece of equipment that you absolutely must obtain. Don't worry about its affixes; just try to get it directly, because it will still have a powerful damage-boosting effect on your character in the new season.

Resonance of the Stars is a core item with extremely high cost-effectiveness in the early game. It replicates the effects of all peripheral minor nodes, including affixes like Command, Max Life, and Energy Shield, but not Minion Skill Level.

This means you can obtain a significant amount of extra attributes at a relatively low cost, achievable in the early stages of SS13 with approximately 100 Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium, much cheaper than unlocking multiple high-tier Divinity Slates.

Because Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight introduces a completely new Skill Tree and several mechanic adjustments, remember to adjust the configurations in this guide flexibly. Hopefully, this complete roadmap for Charge Calling Moto, from beginner to advanced, will help you get off to a smooth start in SS13!

On July 16th, MLB The Show 26 officially released its latest Roster Update for the season. This update includes 716 player rating adjustments (343 upgrades, 207 downgrades), 54 position adjustments, and 15 new Live Series cards.

For Diamond Dynasty players, each Roster Update signifies a reshuffling of the market landscape. Upgrading a player's rating not only changes their performance in games but can also directly drive up the market price of Live Series cards; conversely, downgrading players may face a rapid price drop.

This article will provide a quick overview of the key points of this update and analyze market trends to prepare you for the next round of investment.

Six Players Promoted to Diamond

The biggest highlight of this update is undoubtedly the promotion of six players to Diamond rank. Many of these players are 2026 MLB All-Stars, and their recent consistent performance has finally received official recognition.

Players promoted to Diamond rank this time include:

1. Chase Burns
2. Willson Contreras
3. Jhoan Duran
4. Dylan Cease
5. Logan Gilbert
6. Dylan Lee

Jhoan Duran's stats have seen a particularly significant boost: Pitching Clutch +8, H/9 vs R +6 and K/9 vs R +9.

This substantial improvement has caused his Live Series card value to rise rapidly.

If you already owned these players' Live Series cards before the update, now is a crucial time to assess whether to cash in. Due to the higher Quick Sell floor price for Diamond cards and increased market demand, prices typically surge in the short term.

Eight Players Promoted to Gold

In addition to Diamond, eight other players were promoted from Silver to Gold this time.

Notable upgrades include:

• Bryan Baker (Rays, 79→83)
• Troy Melton (Tigers, 79→82)
• Jesús Luzardo (Phillies, 79→82)
• Steven Okert (Astros, 78→82)

Several pitchers saw significant improvements in their H/9 and K/9 stats.

The only fielder promoted to Gold is Jordan Walker (Cardinals, 78→81), whose abilities have seen a remarkable boost: Contact vs. Left +11, Clutch +12.

This change significantly enhances his overall utility, making him one of the most cost-effective Gold players currently available.

For investment players, the Quick Sell floor price increases whenever a player is promoted from Silver to Gold, often causing the card price to double or even triple in a short period.

If you already own these players, now is the ideal time to cash in your profits; if you plan to continue holding, it's advisable to closely monitor market volume. Prices could quickly drop if a large number of players sell off their holdings.

For players looking to strengthen their roster during this round of adjustments, now is also the best time to buy MLB The Show 26 stubs at IGGM.com and quickly expand your inventory. Whether you're snapping up new Diamonds, investing in potential Live Series players, or completing collection rewards, ample stubs will help you seize market opportunities faster.

Several Top Player Ratings Adjusted

In addition to the addition of Diamond and Gold ratings, several star players have received OVR adjustments.

The most significant increases include:

• Yordan Alvarez: 91 → 93, tied for the second-highest rating in the Live Series with Aaron Judge.
• Jacob Misiorowski: 85 → 89
• Pete CrowArmstrong: 85 → 89

Meanwhile, some star players have been relegated due to recent declines in performance, such as Cal Raleigh and Francisco Lindor.

For long-term investors, it's equally important to pay attention to star players whose performance has begun to decline. If their performance continues to be poor in real-world games, they are likely to be further nerfed in the next Roster Update. Cutting losses early is often more prudent than waiting.

Defensive Attributes Undergo Comprehensive Reassessment

The Roster Update after the All-Star Game is consistently one of the largest updates of the season (another one usually occurs after the playoffs).

In addition to Overall Rating, this update also includes a major overhaul of Fielding, a significant tradition of previous All-Star updates.

Players with excellent defensive abilities, such as JJ Wetherholt, have the opportunity to receive additional buffs; while players whose defensive stats have declined may suffer a double nerf to both Overall and defensive attributes.

For Diamond Dynasty players, the importance of these adjustments is no less than that of OVR. In high-intensity online games like Ranked Seasons, outfielders' reactions and fielding directly impact catch success rate, while infielders' defensive range and passing ability often determine the outcome of a game.

Therefore, when building a roster, it's crucial to consider not only player OVR but also any changes in defensive attributes.

The decreased update frequency has sparked heated discussions among players.Compared to the numerous rating adjustments this time, the most discussed topic in the community is actually the change in the frequency of Rooster Updates.

Many veteran players believe that the pace of rating updates in MLB The Show 26 has significantly slowed down. Previously, the official Rooster Update was typically released every two weeks, but now there may only be three to four rating adjustments throughout the entire season. The longer update cycle also limits investment opportunities.

Meanwhile, the unique Diamond Dynasty market restriction in MLB 26 - 20 Card Caps - is increasingly infuriating to players due to the low frequency of Roster Updates. This rule limits players to a maximum of 20 copies of each Live Series card.

In the past, many investors would buy large numbers of potential players before a Roster Update, holding hundreds of copies of the same card. Once a player was promoted from Gold to Diamond, they could profit handsomely from the higher Quick Sell price.

Now, with a maximum of 20 copies of each card and the slower update speed, this large-scale card hoarding strategy has largely become obsolete. While this mechanism helps reduce market manipulation and malicious hoarding, it has disappointed many players who relied on Roster Updates for investment profits.

As the season enters its second half, player performances and market conditions will continue to change. The next Roster Update may still create new Diamond players and new investment opportunities. Staying informed about the current MLB player status and the official update schedule will be key to profiting in the future Diamond Dynasty market.

Following a week of hype-building trailers, the livestream for Path of Exile 3.29 concluded successfully yesterday, revealing comprehensive details about Curse of the Allflame league.

Faced with fresh yet complex mechanics, choosing the right league-starter build is crucial. You need a setup that allows you to master the new systems while rapidly progressing and farming early-game currency and resources.

With 3.29 league launch just a week away, we are introducing 3 Curse of the Allflame starter builds: Reliquarian Spider Poison, Eye of Winter Spellslinger Elementalist, and Dual Strike of Ambidexterity Slayer, to help you confidently tackle the upcoming underwater expedition.

1. Reliquarian Spider Poison Build

Reliquarian Ascendancy, introduced in PoE 3.28, has undergone a massive rework for 3.29 due to its unique mechanics, positioning it as a potential top-tier class for the new league.

Consequently, crafting a Reliquarian build as a 3.29 starter is a smart move. If you aren't familiar with this Ascendancy yet, Spider Poison Build is well worth trying.

The core of this build is Arakaali's Fang Fiend Dagger. Beyond granting various types of extra damage, its most important feature is a 100% chance to trigger Level 1 Raise Spiders spell upon killing an enemy.

These spiders are powerful on their own, and you can further enhance them through minion damage, poison, or critical strikes, making them your primary source of damage.

However, these spiders possess a lesser-known trait: each one grants you a 15% bonus to poison damage and a 2% bonus to attack speed.

By pairing Arakaali's Fang with Reliquarian class, you can utilize the newly added Reliquarian notable passive to trigger Level 20 Raise Spiders effect upon kill.

Adding The Dark Monarch to the setup doubles your spider count, resulting in an 80% attack speed bonus and a massive 600% poison damage bonus, figures that are otherwise extremely difficult to achieve.

Building on this foundation, selecting Scion Perfect Agony keystone boosts your critical strike chance; furthermore, landing a critical strike with a dagger automatically inflicts poison. Perfect Agony even allows your poison damage-over-time multiplier to match your critical strike multiplier.

In other words, you can stack an extremely high critical strike multiplier, convert it into a poison damage multiplier, and combine this with the 600% poison damage bonus inherent to Arakaali's Fang to achieve massive damage output.

However, whether you are playing Spider Poison build or another Reliquarian setup, the class's mechanics, which tie skill effects closely to unique items, mean that the quality of your gear directly dictates the strength of the build and your character's overall power.

Therefore, if you want to be well-prepared as a Reliquarian, even for endgame content, it's best to buy cheap IGGM PoE currency in advance. This allows you to craft gear whenever needed and optimize synergies.

2. Eye of Winter Spellslinger Elementalist Build

As the name suggests, this starter build centers on the cold spell Eye of Winter. It fires a massive projectile that deals no damage itself but releases numerous damaging secondary projectiles during its flight and upon expiration.

The goal when crafting this build is to leverage various Path of Exile mechanics to ensure as many secondary projectiles as possible strike the same target.

To achieve this, you need to know that the primary projectile releases 10 secondary projectiles at the end of its flight.

If an enemy is positioned at the center of the spell's area of effect, all these projectiles can hit the same target, creating a concentrated, shotgun-like impact.

You can further enhance the build by incorporating Tornado skill and placing it along the path of Eye of Winter projectile. This causes the projectiles to ricochet off the tornado toward the target, thereby increasing the number of hits.

When playing this build, you must maintain an appropriate distance from your target to ensure Eye of Winter's major explosion connects. Incorrect positioning results in significantly lower damage, particularly against enemies that teleport or move rapidly.

However, this build offers an added advantage: it remains functional even early on when finding reliable gear is difficult, though, of course, this is only a temporary solution. To achieve the build's full potential, you will certainly need to upgrade your gear in the endgame.

3. Dual Strike of Ambidexterity Slayer Build

Path of Exile 3.29 introduces two new Transfigured skills. While you can experiment with these directly, they might also inspire you to explore new possibilities using existing Transfigured skills in the new league.

Take Dual Strike of Ambidexterity Slayer as an example; a key element of this build is combining the standard Dual Strike skill with its Transfigured counterpart, Dual Strike of Ambidexterity.

Dual Strike of Ambidexterity requires you to equip two different types of melee weapons simultaneously: it deals damage based on your main-hand weapon while utilizing the attack speed of your off-hand weapon.

This allows you to equip a slow, high-damage weapon in your main hand and a fast, low-damage weapon in your off-hand. Because such items often come with inherent drawbacks, they are usually easy to acquire, making this build an excellent choice for league starters.

For instance, Mark of the Doubting Knight serves as a great main-hand weapon, offering massive physical damage and critical strike chance, all while boasting a high drop rate.

Slayer Ascendancy is chosen for this build due to its exceptional synergy with frenzy charges. Thanks to Masterful Form notable, your maximum endurance charges are set equal to your maximum frenzy charges, allowing you to gain many endurance charges and achieve significant damage mitigation.

Additionally, you can utilize Spell Suppression to further boost survivability, making the build and your character much more durable. Pairing Impact notable with Melee Splash Support gem also drastically increases your attack coverage.

These are three builds that promise a great league-starting experience when Path of Exile 3.29 launches. You can choose the one that best suits your preferences or use them as a springboard to brainstorm and craft your own unique playstyles!

Players, the 2026 World Cup final lineup has been announced. EA FC 26 has been closely following the tournament and will soon launch a Summer Stars event featuring players who shone brightly in this summer's World Cup.

Based on their performance and impact in the World Cup, it's safe to assume that FC 26 will include Messi, Haaland, and players who nearly reached the final, Mbappe and Bellingham, in Summer Stars. But what other outstanding players might be included? What other information do we need to know about Summer Stars?

Summer Stars Overview and Timing

Summer Stars shouldn't be unfamiliar to long-time FIFA or EA Sports FC players, as it has been a key component of summer football celebrations in previous versions - FC 24 and even earlier, FIFA 22.

It's back as scheduled this year, officially launching on Friday, July 17th (10:00 AM Pacific Time). FC 26's Ultimate Team will receive a wave of high-quality player card updates based on their World Cup performances, with the event's pace roughly synchronized with the ongoing World Cup.

Player Selection Logic

Players who have performed exceptionally well in this World Cup may be included in this Summer Stars event, similar to Team of the Tournament in previous Champions League tournaments, both recognizing the most outstanding and influential players throughout the competition.

Judging from the official Summer Stars cover and promotional materials already released, the four featured players are Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi, all of whom had outstanding performances in this World Cup.

While Haaland didn't reach the semi-finals, he led Norway to a historic quarter-final appearance and personally scored seven goals.

However, since this is a collection of the best performers of the World Cup, the selected lineup naturally includes far more than just these four top stars. Many more players who left a deep impression on the tournament will also receive exclusive cards.

FIFA 26 will assign corresponding OVR, position, and PlayStyles based on their contributions to the World Cup, striving to more realistically recreate the players' highlights this summer in the game.

Confirmed Player Card Data

The currently known player cards almost all have OVRs concentrated in the top range of 97 to 98, which is enough to prove the strength of these Summer Stars in EA FC 26.

Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé's card has an OVR of 98, positioned as a ST.

In terms of specific stats, he also boasts 99 speed, 98 shooting, 91 passing, 99 dribbling, and 84 physicality. Aside from his slightly weaker physicality, he's a perfect combination of speed and finishing ability.

Jude Bellingham

Like Mbappé, Bellingham has a 98OVR, but plays as a CM. His stats include 97 speed, 98 shooting, 97 passing, 98 dribbling, 94 defense, and 96 physicality.

It's clear that FC 26 has crafted a well-rounded stat set for Bellingham, balancing offensive and defensive capabilities, which aligns perfectly with his performance in this World Cup, where he scored six goals and provided numerous assists.

Harry Kane

Harry Kane, also from England national team like Jude Bellingham, was also selected for this year's Summer Stars. He plays as a 98OVR ST, with stats of 93 speed, 99 shooting, 95 passing, 97 dribbling, and 95 physicality.

As England's captain, Kane played a crucial pivot role for the team in this World Cup, earning full recognition from FC 26.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's Summer Stars card is positioned as a CF, with the same 98OVR.

Undoubtedly, Messi boasts 97 passing, 98 dribbling, and 83 physicality, creating a highly recognizable playing style. Everyone knows how terrifying his dribbling and passing abilities are on the field, and his performance in this World Cup was equally stunning.

Vinícius Jr.

Vinícius Jr., with 98OVR, is positioned as a LW, boasting an astonishing 99 speed and 98 dribbling, perfectly replicating the explosiveness of Brazilian captain displayed leading Samba Army before the knockout stages.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah secured his place in FC 26 Summer Stars with his outstanding performance before the match against Argentina. His role as a 98OVR ST is clearly demonstrated by his near-98 speed and dribbling ability, highlighting his crucial role in Egypt's attacking system.

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland's card continues his signature aggressive style. A 98OVR ST, coupled with 99 shooting, 96 physicality, and 98 speed, makes this card's finishing ability a perfect match for his terrifying output of seven goals in this World Cup.

Ousmane Dembélé

Although somewhat overshadowed by his teammate Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé still made a strong showing in FC 26 Summer Stars with a 98OVR, RW role. Dembélé's four goals and assists are impressive statistics.

Aymeric Laporte

Spanish player Aymeric Laporte has been selected for this Summer Stars event with a 97OVR CB rating, along with 98 defense and 97 physicality.

Pau Cubarsí

Also boasting a 97OVR CB rating, Pau Cubarsí is undoubtedly a member of FC 26 Summer Stars. The performances of these two Spanish center-backs in this World Cup are perfectly represented by FC 26's card data.

How to Obtain Cards

So how do we obtain these top-tier player cards with high OVR in Summer Stars?

First, players can use coins to unlock exclusive Summer Stars card packs to directly draw the aforementioned top players. This is also available through SBCs.

Furthermore, there are FC 26 Summer Stars giveaways on IGGM Discord right now. You can try participating to share 10M coins and stock up on resources for opening packs!

FUT 26 is expected to gradually release multiple sets of World Cup-themed challenge missions. Players may be able to exchange these player cards or other high-value rewards by completing the missions as required.

In addition, Evolutions system will receive a Summer Stars-themed update. Eligible player cards can receive stat boosts or new PlayStyles by completing specific evolution paths, providing players with more customization options for their existing lineups.

Overall, whether considering its strength or nostalgia, FC 26 Summer Stars is well worth your time and effort.

How has your College Football 27 experience been after the first week? Are you racking up wins, or are you constantly plagued by defeat? If it's the latter, you need to take action immediately, as this will hinder your progress and rewards in the game.

To help you overcome winning anxiety, we are providing comprehensive tips for victory based on various on-field actions, such as defense, offense, and more.

Passing techs

Executing advanced offensive or defensive plays requires seamless coordination with your teammates; without it, you cannot properly set up your formations. Therefore, mastering the passing game is the absolute first step toward victory.

In NCAA 27, there are two main passing methods you need to know. The first is Bullet Pass; to execute this, hold down the button corresponding to the receiver. This launches the ball quickly, ensuring a flat, powerful trajectory.

The second is Lob Pass. By tapping the receiver's corresponding button, the ball stays in the air longer and follows a high, arcing trajectory.

These methods suit different situations. Generally, you should prioritize Bullet Pass to get the ball to the target quickly. This method also allows the receiver to catch the ball in stride, maximizing the yards gained after the catch.

Lob Pass is best used when your receiver is running a deep route, has beaten the defender, and is heading toward the end zone. In this scenario, you can use Lob Pass to drop the ball into the open space ahead of them.

We also recommend familiarizing yourself with Run After Catch as an alternative option. This strategy allows your receiver to catch the ball while in motion and continue driving forward.

Keep in mind that the actual controls for these passing techniques may vary depending on the device you are using, so be sure to practice and master them before using them in competitive matches.

Running techs

On NCAA 27 fields, players must always be ready to run, whether to receive a pass from a teammate or to react to an opponent's move. Among these movements, running the ball is a crucial skill that can be challenging to master.

To execute this move successfully, the most important thing is not to accelerate the moment you get the ball; instead, you should first move into open space, allowing time for your teammates' blocks to develop before hitting the gas.

In short, never accelerate behind the line of scrimmage; wait until you break into the second level or open field, where you have a chance to shake off defenders, before speeding up. This requires patience.

Offensive strategies and formations

Whether you are a novice or a veteran, relying on playbooks is the most reliable way to organize a systematic offense or defense. However, advanced players might opt for a more aggressive style to end games quickly and earn more NCAA 27 coins in a shorter time.

If, however, you fall into the category of players with limited current ability, as mentioned earlier, it is best to stick to steady, easy-to-master strategies, such as Y-Sale play.

In this play, your main task is to assign a hot route to a wide receiver. To do this, select the receiver's icon, bring up the options menu on the right side of the screen, and choose the specific route you want him to run.

We generally recommend Drag route. It allows the player to cut across the field over a short distance, making it effective against both man-to-man and zone defenses.

When executing this route, first observe the running back's movement toward the flank, then shift your focus to the receiver running the crossing route.

If the running back is open, use Bullet Pass and RAC mentioned earlier to get him the ball and gain steady yardage, rather than attempting a risky deep ball that could easily fail.

If the running back is covered, shift your attention to the receiver in the middle of the field. If both options are blocked, you can also look to the tight end in the backfield for a breakthrough.

Building on these strategies, aim to simplify your controls while ensuring you can quickly read the defense and advance the ball.

Best defensive formations

Now that you've learned the offense, it's time to master defensive techniques in EA CFB 27! You should focus on three key defensive formations: Tampa 2, Cover 2 Man, and Cover 3.

Among these, Cover 2 Man is particularly well-suited for NCAA 27 meta game. This defensive scheme employs man-to-man coverage across the board while keeping two safeties deep to guard the backfield; it is arguably the most reliable defensive strategy available.

Your role is to key in on the opposing running back. If he runs a pass route, stick close to him and look for a chance to break up the pass; if he stays in the backfield to block, you can hold the middle of the field, ready to jump into a passing lane for an interception.

The strength of Tampa 2 formation lies in forcing the opponent to rely on short, piecemeal passes; once they lose patience and rashly throw into heavily defended areas, you can easily capitalize on interception opportunities.

When running this formation, focus on the hook zone on the side where the running back is positioned; this ensures you can quickly cut in and join the play if the running back attempts a run.

However, if the opponent opts to pass, you must hold your zone and be ready to cover receivers who break open later in the play.

As for Cover 3, there are actually many variations, but Cover 3 Sky and Cover 3 Cloud are generally the most dependable choices, as they allow for an all-out zone approach.

Alternatively, you could try Aggressive Zones feature introduced in College Football 27. It makes your underneath zones more aggressive, effectively countering opponents who favor a dink-and-dunk passing attack.

We hope these tips help you turn the tide and secure more victories in your future College Football 27 matches! Good luck!