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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.

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.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 15 has arrived, bringing new gear and new Runewords to craft.

Let's take a look at the powerful Runewords to prioritize in the early game, including the runes and base materials required. This information will be helpful whether you're playing online or solo, in normal or hardcore mode.

Stealth

The first Runeword to prioritize is Stealth. It can remain useful even during the early stages of Hell difficulty, making it one of the most worthwhile investments for an early-game build.

Its recipe is Tal + Eth, and it must be socketed into a 2-socket body armor. With a required level of only 17, it provides the following attributes:

• Faster Run/Walk
• Faster Cast Rate
• Faster Hit Recovery
• Dexterity
• Regenerate Mana
• Poison Resist

For the base, Hard Leather Armor or another light armor such as Leather Armor is preferred. Avoid heavier armor such as Scale Mail, because heavy bases significantly reduce Stamina and movement speed.

Both Tal and Eth can drop from Countess in Act 1. On Normal difficulty, Countess has roughly a 46% chance to drop a Tal Rune, so one or two runs are usually enough to collect the required runes. With Players 1 difficulty, it is even possible to obtain both runes in a single run.

Ancients' Pledge

Ancients' Pledge provides a very high amount of Resistances, nearly twice as much as Rhyme. It can effectively compensate for the resistance loss when entering Nightmare difficulty, making it particularly useful for Hardcore players.

The recipe is Ral + Ort + Tal, and it requires a 3-socket shield with a level requirement of 21. After completing Act 2 quest to rescue Barbarians in Frigid Highlands, you can receive these three runes directly as quest rewards, so no additional farming is required.

A light shield is recommended as the base. Avoid using a Large Shield, as it can negatively affect movement speed.

Rhyme

Rhyme provides Cannot Be Frozen, increased blocking chance, additional mana regeneration, and several other highly valuable attributes, making it difficult to replace during the later stages of Diablo 2 Resurrected. If you are playing Hardcore and struggling with resistances, Ancients' Pledge can be used as a temporary option.

The Rhyme recipe is Shael + Eth, and it requires a 2-socket shield with a level requirement of 29. You can also obtain both runes by farming Countess in Act 1.

A 2-socket Bone Shield can be used as the base. Bone Shields have a higher blocking rate than light shields while still being classified as light armor. If the base has poor resistances, you can use its remaining sockets for a Shael Rune to further increase blocking or insert other gems to supplement your resistances.

Lore

Lore is one of the classic early-game helmet Runewords in D2R, especially for caster classes. It provides +1 to All Skills, +10 Energy for additional mana, Mana After Each Kill to help with resource sustain, and Damage Reduced by 7 for some additional physical protection.

Its recipe is Ort + Sol, requiring a 2-socket helmet with a level requirement of 27. Ort has roughly a 1/4 drop chance from Countess on Normal difficulty. Sol can be farmed from Countess on Nightmare difficulty and also drops relatively frequently. Any 2-socket helmet can be used as the base.

Spirit Sword

Spirit Sword is one of the most important early-game Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords, especially for caster classes.

It provides +2 to All Skills, a high amount of Faster Cast Rate, and substantial Vitality and Mana bonuses, which can significantly improve damage and overall performance. Even with a slightly lower Faster Cast Rate roll, it remains extremely powerful.

Spirit Sword recipe is Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn, requiring a 4-socket sword with a level requirement of 25. These runes can be obtained by farming Nightmare Countess.

Four-socket swords become relatively common during the later stages of Normal difficulty and throughout Nightmare. Nightmare Cows and weapon racks near Nightmare Countess are good options for finding a suitable base.

If luck is not on your side, you can obtain a Broad Sword from Normal Cow Level and then take it to Larzuk in Act 5 to use the socket quest, which will guarantee four sockets.

Spirit Shield

Spirit Shield recipe is the same as Spirit Sword, but the base must be a 4-socket Monarch or another shield that can be equipped by your character, because the base has a level requirement of 54.

Monarchs can only drop in Hell difficulty, and the desired base must have four sockets. If you cannot find one naturally, you can farm high-density areas in Hell, such as Cow Level, or obtain a normal Monarch from an armor rack and then use Larzuk's socket quest to guarantee four sockets.

This shield is a BiS option for many caster builds, so using the socket quest on a suitable base is well worthwhile.

Insight

Insight grants Meditation aura, which greatly increases mana regeneration for both the wielder and nearby allies, effectively solving most mana sustain issues. This weapon is primarily intended for your mercenary.

Its recipe requires the runes Ral + Tir + Tal + Sol and a 4-socket Polearm or bow, with a level requirement of 27. The process for obtaining the base is similar to Spirit Sword. You can farm 4-socket Polearms from Nightmare Cows or Countess.

Meditation aura ranges from Level 12 to Level 17, but the practical difference between Level 12 and Level 17 is relatively small, so there is no need to insist on a high roll. The weapon also provides physical damage and Magic Find, which can further improve your mercenary's effectiveness.

All of these Runewords are relatively easy to obtain in Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 15 and require modest resources, making them more than sufficient to carry a character from Normal difficulty into Hell. Whether you play a caster, melee, or ranged class, there is a suitable Runeword among these options.

With the implementation of ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0, Photoelectric Cloak has undergone a significant change and received a decisive enhancement: ARC Turbine lightning strikes and Matriarch missiles can no longer target players using Photoelectric Cloak. This means that what was once the most troublesome tracking attacks can now be easily neutralized with Photoelectric Cloak!

Based on this, we can combine ARC Raiders items such as Ziplines and Deadlines to precisely control combat with ARC Turbines and obtain Turbine Compressors.

The Importance of Turbine Compressors

In the current game environment, Turbine Compressors are a highly valuable hard currency in the trading market, second only to Vaporizer Regulators, but far exceeding Matriarch Reactors.

Furthermore, it can only be obtained from destroyed ARC Turbines, which are precisely the enemies most players fear, making it even scarcer on the trading market.

Sometimes you can even trade 6 Turbine Compressors for one of the rarest blueprints in the game on the trading platform.

Therefore, times have changed, and Turbine Compressor's value is now well worth our serious consideration.

Pre-Battle Preparation

Turbines don't always spawn in ARC Raiders, so to reliably encounter them, players should prioritize Riven Tides or Night Raid map conditions.

Utilizing Regional Map Condition Scheduling added in Update 1.42.0 - by changing the server region in settings (e.g., North America or Asia) - you can almost always play in Night Raid map conditions. However, be aware that higher latency will slightly increase the difficulty of dodging, but it's still manageable.

Equipment List

• Primary Weapon: Jupiter - Used to deal primary damage to Turbine core.
• Secondary Weapon: Any rapid-fire weapon - Used to clear the mines thrown by Turbine.
• Core Item: Photoelectric Cloak - Thanks to the enhancements in Update 1.42.0, this is the absolute cornerstone of the entire tactic.
• Mobility Tool: Zipline - At least two, for quick approach or retreat.
• Explosives: Two Deadlines - If both hit Turbine's core area, a few Jupiter shots are usually enough to kill it; if they miss the core, prepare an Energy Clip as a backup.
• Medical Supplies: Vita Shot.

If you need any of these resources, you can buy ARC Raiders items at IGGM.com to make your Turbine kills smoother!

Furthermore, as a registered user, you can earn points through IGGM Check-in, which can be redeemed for coupons to lower the cost of your item orders.

Terrain Clearance

Upon reaching the vicinity of Turbine spawn point (approximately 18 minutes remaining), prioritize clearing all flying ARC enemies in the surrounding area - including Rocketeer, Vaporizer, and even Leaper.

These enemies will severely disrupt your subsequent actions and will respawn approximately every 8 minutes, so the earlier you clear them, the less pressure you'll face before Turbine is killed.

However, conserve your medical resources during clearing; try to use Jupiter for remote attacks.

Once Turbine has landed, observe its landing point. From behind cover, use your secondary weapon to clear mines along its path, and simultaneously set up your first Zipline for easy aiming at Turbine. Do not activate it yet; save it for later in conjunction with Photoelectric Cloak.

Core Combat Flow

The essence of fighting Turbine in ARC Raiders lies in utilizing Photoelectric Cloak's ability to avoid being locked onto, allowing you to safely traverse Turbine's attack range.

1. Approach using Photoelectric Cloak

Make sure your Photoelectric Cloak is fully charged and both Deadlines are in your hot bar. After activating Photoelectric Cloak, immediately slide along Zipline towards Turbine.

Upon landing, quickly deploy Deadline and prioritize aiming at the glowing yellow core area on Turbine's body.

2. Retreat using Photoelectric Cloak

After deploying Deadline, reactivate your Photoelectric Cloak. This will completely disable Turbine's lightning strikes, preventing them from locking onto you.

You can then calmly walk behind cover and wait for Turbine to finish its attack and enter de-aggro mode.

Note that the lightning strikes will continue to fire several times towards the same location after you leave. Just keep wearing Photoelectric Cloak and avoid entering the strike's landing zone.

3. Repeat the Attack

After Turbine re-lands, its position may have changed slightly. At this point, you'll need to wear Photoelectric Cloak and use your second Zipline to approach it.

Repeat the steps above: clear the new mines and redeploy Deadline. If both Deadline deployments hit Turbine's yellow core, it's practically doomed.

If you miss, retreat to a safe distance of 160 to 200 meters and aim your Jupiter at its core; two or three shots should be enough to finish it off.

Looting

When this enemy, one of the toughest in ARC Raiders, is destroyed, if it's standing, all its parts will be scattered. You'll need to pick up the core pieces bit by bit to find the glowing Turbine Compressors.

Note that multiple Turbine Compressors (up to two) may stack within the same part, and the stack count will be displayed directly; you don't need to separate them individually.

The fight is worthwhile, as you can get an average of about 7 Turbine Compressors per kill, and with a bit of luck, 10 or even more is possible.

Escape

While happily looting the loot, don't forget to allow yourself a safe escape time.

If you have Trigger 'Nade with you, you can use it to clear out low-level ARC enemies blocking your path. Be sure not to panic in the final stages of the countdown; by avoiding dense enemy groups, you'll have plenty of time to loot all Turbine parts.

Mastering this tactic will allow you to reliably and efficiently store Turbine Compressor in your inventory, making trading in ARC Raiders a breeze.

Just as you were waiting for the substantial third trailer for GTA 6, rumored for release on August 27, you might have noticed a flood of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks appearing across major platforms over the past couple of days.

To make matters worse, the situation seems to be escalating; while the developer works to take down related videos, hackers are even claiming they will leak the game's main storyline finale ahead of schedule.

Opinions among players are divided: some view this as a novel, covert form of marketing, while others believe it will negatively impact the release of the upcoming trailer and the game itself.

If you are curious about this controversy, read on for our analysis of the causes and predictions for what might happen next.

The timeline of the leaks

In fact, hackers have been releasing ambiguous images or videos claiming to possess core GTA 6 content since the beginning of the year.

The current wave of leaks began in much the same way. Initially, the content surfacing on social media consisted of scattered clips, such as a shot of the protagonist Jason taking a basketball jump shot and aerial views of the new city.

At the time, the prevailing theory was that the leaker had intercepted material intended for a reveal via Netflix partnership (likely the potential third trailer). While these leaks disrupted the official marketing schedule, the situation remained manageable.

However, the hackers subsequently released new in-game footage that completely upended earlier assumptions.

The player first flew a plane over the city, then controlled the protagonist, Jason, to fire his weapon precisely at a building wall, using bullet holes to spell out the word leek, an apparent act of provocation.

These actions confirmed that the leaker likely possessed not just a finished trailer, but a playable version of the game. Whether this build was discarded or official, it indicates that the leaker likely has the ability to access GTA VI data.

What is the leaker's goal?

Conventional wisdom might suggest the hackers are trying to extort money from GTA 6 developers, but this time, the group behind the leaks has adopted a different strategy.

The leak was orchestrated by a group (or individual) calling themselves Cyberleek. Initially, they claimed their actions were a protest against the gaming industry's shift toward an all-digital model.

Whether they genuinely believed this or were simply using it as a ploy to garner support, it was certainly a clever narrative to adopt, especially given that, around the time pre-orders opened, GTA 6 had announced the elimination of physical disc options.

For a franchise with such a long history, one where many players cherish collecting physical copies, abandoning physical media was hardly a wise move.

Even more telling is the fact that GTA VI developers cited the prevention of leaks as a reason for dropping physical copies; the images and videos released by Cyberleek served as a blatant mockery of that claim.

However, as the situation unfolded, Cyberleek launched a crowdfunding poll to let the public decide which specific game module would be leaked next.

This move exposed their earlier champion of the players stance as a mere pretext; their true objective was clearly personal gain. Far from representing the players' interests, their actions undermined the hard work and dedication of the game's developers.

How did the leak happen?

Although Cyberleek's facade has been stripped away, the leaked footage, judging by both the content itself and GTA 6 team's subsequent aggressive efforts to have the videos taken down, appears to be genuine rather than fabricated.

How, then, did such a core, playable build of a AAA title, protected by strict confidentiality agreements and security measures, end up leaking?

One prevailing theory within the community is that the leak was an act of retaliation by a disgruntled former employee. The leaked material suggests access to deep-level systems, permissions typically reserved for developers working directly with the game's underlying code.

Another widely supported theory points to the structure of GTA 6's parent company, which operates multiple studios worldwide; the reliance on cross-border collaboration and remote work creates vulnerabilities that make leaks more likely.

Will this impact the final release of GTA 6?

With the official launch of GTA 6 still months away, this leak controversy is bound to have some impact, particularly if Cyberleek follows through on threats to spoil the game's main storyline, which represents a core element of the experience.

However, from a business perspective, this crisis is not severe enough to destroy GTA VI. While the outcry on social media appears intense, the users behind it represent only a small fraction of the player base; furthermore, the franchise's long-standing reputation and high quality remain rock-solid.

Of course, a reliable gaming experience depends not only on the game's quality but also on the resources you have stockpiled. To that end, why not pre-order GTA 6 money now so you can quickly unlock new features or items later?

What do the players think?

Between the two delays in the release date, the sluggish pace of promotion, and the frequent leaks, even die-hard Grand Theft Auto fans may have seen their patience worn thin by GTA 6.

Consequently, there has been little support for the development team following this latest leak controversy; instead, most people have responded with jeers, with many even suspecting that the leak was a publicity stunt orchestrated by GTA 6 team itself.

Of course, some players do believe this was a deliberate attack by hackers. Yet, it is precisely because the promotion and development cycles for GTA VI have been dragged out, combined with a lack of communication with the community, that leakers were able to exploit the situation.

To prevent the leak crisis from escalating further before the official launch of GTA 6, the development team must take additional measures to contain the situation. This is also a necessary step toward regaining the trust of players who have become disillusioned.

Monopoly GO has gradually started collaborating with other franchises since 2024. These crossovers have not only attracted more players, but also helped maintain the game's popularity.

The official team clearly saw the benefits of these collaborations and subsequently began working with even more IPs. This has almost become the norm for Monopoly GO, while album seasons without a crossover can feel comparatively dull. So, let's take a look at which franchises Monopoly GO has collaborated with so far.

Let's list all the collaborative albums in chronological order:

1. Marvel GO!
2. Star Wars GO!
3. Summer Escape
4. Harry Potter GO!
5. Posh Pets
6. The Simpsons
7. Happy Harvest with Looney Tunes

Marvel GO!

• Duration: September 26, 2024 to December 5, 2024

Marvel GO! was Monopoly GO!'s first major IP crossover, bringing players a more-than-two-month celebration of Marvel universe, and the response from players was extremely enthusiastic.

Monopoly GO introduced 20 Marvel-themed Sticker Albums, along with Racing events, Partner events, and Digging events. It also brought a large number of Marvel character tokens and Shields featuring characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Deadpool.

As the game's first major crossover, it successfully attracted a large number of Marvel fans and new players, making it a highly successful collaboration for Monopoly GO. For both the official team and the players, this was a crossover that delivered a satisfying experience.

Star Wars GO!

• Duration: May 1, 2025 to July 2, 2025

About 6 months after the success of Marvel GO!, Monopoly GO teamed up with Star Wars again, and this collaboration showed a more mature approach.

The album included 22 exclusive Sticker Sets, along with multiple themed events such as Pod Racers, Rebel Racers, Hyperspace Partners, and Tatooine Treasures. It also offered a large collection of themed collectibles.

The official Monopoly GO stickers and board design show many details that respect Star Wars, making players feel the developers' respect for the franchise.

To some extent, the careful design is exactly why Star Wars GO! was even more popular with players than Marvel GO! However, its success also benefited from the experience gained during Marvel GO! album.

Summer Escape

• Duration: July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025

This was Monopoly GO!'s second collaboration with Marvel, focusing on promoting the movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Although players could probably guess that it was another crossover album as soon as they saw the album's name.

Unlike the first Marvel crossover, which covered the wider Marvel universe, this collaboration was much more focused. The events revolved around the four members of Fantastic Four, with each character being obtainable through different mini-games, such as Invisible Woman from Deluxe Drop and the Mister Fantastic Token from Fantastic Treasures.

Fans of Fantastic Four could specifically collect the characters they liked. Unfortunately, Fantastic Four did not receive its own Sticker Album, and because the collaboration was closely tied to the movie's promotional campaign, its overall impact may have been slightly weaker than Marvel GO!.

Harry Potter GO!

• Duration: December 10, 2025 to February 4, 2026

As one of the most influential IPs in the world, the announcement of Harry Potter collaboration attracted considerable attention from the moment it was revealed. Like Star Wars GO!, this was another major crossover.

Mr. M and his friends traveled to Platform 9¾ to explore the magical world, including Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Gringotts. The collaboration included 23 Sticker Sets, as well as Racing mini-games themed around Quidditch and Gringotts Mine Carts. However, the relatively high collection difficulty also led to complaints from some players.

Posh Pets

• Duration: February 4, 2026 to April 8, 2026

After collaborating with major IPs such as Marvel and Star Wars, Monopoly GO switched things up and teamed up with Sanrio's Hello Kitty.

Like Summer Escape, this was a relatively light collaboration. Although the official team introduced themed events and cosmetics, the crossover itself was not the main theme, but rather one part of the broader pet-themed content.

The official team clearly hoped to attract more female players through the collaboration, although players who are less interested in Sanrio may not have been particularly excited about it.

The Simpsons

• Duration: June 3, 2026 to July 29, 2026

The Simpsons album was the deepest and largest crossover Monopoly GO has had so far, with even Harry Potter and Star Wars collaborations unable to match its scale. Both sides brought a great deal of commitment to the project.

This crossover was not simply about adding stickers and themed content. Instead, it transformed the world of Monopoly GO into Springfield. A brand-new Episode was introduced every two weeks, telling original stories set in Springfield.

The official team also released more than 50 Simpsons-themed Chance Cards, exclusive Monopoly GO stickers, and original animated shorts.

Some players directly called it their favorite crossover and said that The Simpsons Album was the first time they were willing to put more resources into the game. Even after The Simpsons Album ended, players began missing its visual style and content.

Happy Harvest with Looney Tunes

• Duration: July 29, 2026 to September 23, 2026

Following The Simpsons, Monopoly GO teamed up with the classic animated IP Looney Tunes. However, like Posh Pets, this was not a particularly deep collaboration, with only part of the sticker collection being connected to Looney Tunes characters.

Many players felt that there were too few Looney Tunes elements, making the crossover feel rather thin compared with the recently concluded Simpsons collaboration. Overall, player reception was clearly weaker than that of The Simpsons. Still, it can give some players a chance to take a breather.

If you want to easily complete Happy Harvest with Looney Tunes album, you can buy Monopoly Go Stickers at IGGM.com to complete your collection of missing cards.

Additionally, registered IGGM users can use points earned from IGGM check-ins to redeem stickers for free with IGGM coupons. Note that stickers are limited in quantity and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

With just a little observation, it is easy to see that Monopoly GO tends to collaborate with franchises that have broad audiences and appeal to players of different ages. We may eventually see franchises such as Disney and Super Mario appear in Monopoly GO.

How was your experience during WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3 PTR, which concluded on August 17? While three days might not have been enough to master every nuance, you likely identified the most challenging aspects of the encounter.

Unsurprisingly, Illidan Stormrage encounter is the most troublesome part of Phase 3. However, he cannot be bypassed; he is not only the final boss of Black Temple raid but also the sole source of the ultimate weapons, The Twin Blades of Azzinoth.

If your PTR experience and existing information haven't yet provided you with a reliable strategy for facing Illidan Stormrage, don't worry, we've got you covered with just one week left until Phase 3 launches!

How to unlock Illidan Stormrage encounter?

Black Temple raid in BCC Anniversary Phase 3 features nine bosses, with Illidan Stormrage being the final one. The boss order is linear, meaning you cannot skip the other bosses to fight Illidan Stormrage directly.

Consequently, unlocking this boss fight boils down to two steps: completing Black Temple attunement and defeating the eight preceding bosses.

Illidan Stormrage boss fight phases and mechanics

This TBC Classic Anniversary boss fight consists of five phases, requiring coordinated efforts from DPS, tanks, and healers. However, the encounter demands a higher number of tanks, who must also ensure they have adequate Fire and Shadow resistance.

Phase 1

In this phase, Illidan Stormrage cycles through abilities such as Shear, Flame Crash, Draw Soul, and Parasitic Shadowfiend to attack your raid. The fight transitions to the next phase once the boss's health drops to 65%.

Shear primarily targets the main tank. If you are fulfilling this role, prioritize boosting your block, dodge, or parry chances. Flame Crash deals AoE damage and leaves behind a persistent zone of blue flames that inflict damage to anyone standing in them.

The best way to handle Draw Soul is to avoid standing directly in front of the boss and to apply a healing-reduction debuff to him beforehand. Parasitic Shadowfiend possesses parasitic and contagious properties, requiring ranged DPS to manage the mechanic.

Phase 2

In this phase, the boss uses standard abilities: Fireball, Dark Barrage, and Eye Blast. Simply dodging these and maintaining sufficient Fire and Shadow resistance is enough to handle them; the real challenge lies in Flames of Azzinoth.

These are special TBC Classic Anniversary enemies summoned by the two Warglaives thrown by Illidan Stormrage. You must ensure these enemies do not stray too far from Warglaives, or they will gain a buff.

The primary ability of Flames of Azzinoth is Flame Blast, which unleashes a cone of green fire in front of them; standing in this area causes damage. You must defeat both Flames of Azzinoth enemies to proceed to Phase 3.

Phases 3 & 4

These two phases are grouped together because Illidan Stormrage cycles between the forms associated with Phases 3 and 4 until his health drops to 30%.

The mechanics of Phase 3 are largely identical to Phase 1, with one key difference: the boss gains a new ability called Agonizing Flames. This deals Fire damage to a random player and any allies within 5 yards of them.

After Phase 3 mechanics have played out for one minute, the boss transforms into a massive demon, marking the start of Phase 4. He remains in this form for 60 seconds before reverting to Phase 3.

In his massive demon form, the boss initially deals Shadow damage to players within 15 yards via Aura of Dread. Consequently, everyone must maintain distance from the boss and rely primarily on ranged DPS.

Another troublesome ability in the demon form is Summon Shadow Demons. Illidan summons four demons; each randomly locks onto a player, stuns them, and fires a beam at them.

If you are targeted, the demon will move toward you; contact results in instant death, after which the demon seeks a new target. Therefore, you must kill the demons before they reach any player.

Phase 5

This phase is essentially a continuation of Phases 3 and 4, but The Warden Maiev Shadowsong appears as your ally. In addition to her standard attacks, she periodically uses Shadow Trap.

If the boss is lured onto a trap, he becomes stunned and takes increased damage for the next 15 seconds. However, the boss also gains a new ability in Phase 5 called Enrage, which increases his attack speed and damage output for 20 seconds.

This boss fight is quite a long encounter. Therefore, regardless of your role, in addition to mastering the mechanics mentioned above, you should come prepared with plenty of consumables to replenish your mana or health as needed.

If you find yourself running low on supplies, you can buy WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold to acquire more consumables.

Furthermore, as a registered and logged in IGGM user, you can earn points by IGGM check-in, and then save money by using the points to offset order costs or redeem discount codes and cash coupons!

Illidan Stormrage exclusive loot

In addition to the legendary set of Warglaive of Azzinoth mentioned earlier, The Twin Blades of Azzinoth, and standard gold rewards, defeating Illidan Stormrage yields tokens that can be exchanged for a Tier 6 chest piece.

Other gear drops include:

• Shard of Azzinoth
• Crystal Spire of Karabor
• Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer
• Shroud of the Highborne
• Stormrage Signet Ring
• Cowl of the Illidari High Lord
• Cursed Vision of Sargeras
• Faceplate of the Impenetrable
• Black Bow of the Betrayer
• Bulwark of Azzinoth
• Memento of Tyrande
• The Skull of Gul'dan

We hope this boss guide helps you conquer Black Temple raid and tackle all the new content arriving in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3! Get a head start on your preparations now!

Forza Horizon 6 brings the stage to Japan. For many players, this is a long-awaited choice. Japan boasts a rich array of car brands, a unique tuning culture, a tradition of mountain driving, and a globally influential JDM culture.

Whether it's the neon-lit streets of Tokyo at night or the winding roads of Mount Akina, Japan seems a natural fit for Forza Horizon. But here's the problem: while FH6 perfectly integrates Japan into the game's geography, it doesn't seamlessly integrate Japanese car culture into the gameplay.

Car Tuning Culture

One of the most captivating aspects of Japanese car culture isn't a few famous JDM cars, but rather how enthusiasts transform ordinary cars into entirely different things through modification.

Japanese streets have witnessed a diverse array of tuning styles: Bōsōzoku, Kaido Racer, Shakotan, VIP Style, and various extreme lowriders, widebody kits, and street styles. These cultures are rooted in their own aesthetics, history, and owner communities.

However, in FH6, while players possess a considerable number of Japanese car models, they aren't necessarily able to truly customize them into these styles.

For example, a Toyota Crown, Celsior, or other large Japanese sedan, with more comprehensive customization options, could be transformed into a true Japanese VIP vehicle through exaggerated wheels, extremely low stances, air suspension, camber, and body kits.

This illustrates a crucial point: the existence of a Japanese car in the game and allowing players to create a car rooted in Japanese culture are two different things.

Underglow is another prime example. While it doesn't represent the entirety of Japanese car culture, it undeniably alters the visual appearance of modified cars at night. For a game that perfectly recreates Japanese city streets at night, adding this feature is highly suitable.

Therefore, rather than simply adding a few already familiar JDM classics, FH6 should perhaps focus on providing existing Japanese vehicles with more customization possibilities reflecting Japanese car culture.

Japanese Car Enthusiast Life

Car culture is never just about cars. True Japanese car culture also includes car enthusiasts, parking lots, tuning shops, mountain road rest areas, and nighttime car meets. Where does someone go after modifying their car? Who do they talk to? What cars are others driving? These elements collectively constitute what we call car culture.

The Daikoku Parking Area is a mecca for car enthusiasts worldwide not just because it has a parking lot, but because it fosters a unique car social scene: different types of cars, tuning enthusiasts, and fans appear in the same space, with the vehicles themselves becoming a medium for communication.

If Forza Horizon 6 can further utilize this culture, the game's portrayal of Japan will feel completely different. Imagine: a player drives their modified car to a large parking area at night, surrounded by various JDM, VIP, Kei Cars, and supercars. The player can get out to admire, take photos, exchange car designs, and even participate in impromptu virtual car meetups - completely different from participating in a race.

Because players aren't aiming for rankings or completing festival playlists, but simply to enjoy cars with other enthusiasts - that's the true essence of car culture.

If a game depicts Japan with only beautiful streets, Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and convenience stores, it represents the scenery. But when a game starts showcasing car meetups, tuning shops, nighttime parking lots, and player interaction, it begins to represent Japanese car culture.

Touge Culture on Mountain Roads

When discussing Japanese car culture, mountain roads and drifting are almost unavoidable. The immense influence of Japanese touge culture isn't just due to the suitability of mountain roads for driving, but also because it has fostered a unique car culture: uphill and downhill driving, routes, vehicle selection, driving techniques, and the chases between two cars.

Forza Horizon 6's track design inherently provides an environment perfectly suited for this gameplay style. If more specialized touge activities were added, such as tandem drifting, downhill time trials, nighttime mountain road challenges, or more free-flowing tandem drifting, then Japan's geography would no longer be just a visual backdrop, but would genuinely influence the player's driving style.

A modified AE86, Silvia, or RX-7 drives along a dimly lit mountain road, two cars chasing each other, with only city lights and headlights visible in the distance - this scene itself is a quintessential visual symbol of Japanese car culture. Forza Horizon 6 possesses most of the necessary elements to create this scene, but it lacks the gameplay elements to further integrate it into Japanese touge culture.

The Contradiction Between Horizon's Global Formula and Japanese Culture

Of course, Forza Horizon 6 is still just a racing game; it can't completely become a Japanese car culture simulator. Open world, vehicle collection, racing, and various entertainment events are the core features of the Horizon series, and these elements themselves are not problematic.

But when Horizon arrives in Japan, is Japan merely a map, or should it further influence gameplay?

If, after arriving in Japan, players still only drive Ferraris in off-road races, perform stunts in Lamborghinis, participate in activities unrelated to Japanese car culture, and even encounter road signs only in English, then Japan, to some extent, is just the game's background - no different from driving in a Japanese theme park in America.

This doesn't mean the FH6 should remove Horizon features, but rather that it should incorporate more Japanese-specific elements into its existing framework. Custom cars can have their own car clubs, mountain roads can offer unique touge experiences, and the city at night can become a stage for custom car culture. In this way, Japan won't just be placed within Horizon, but will truly become a part of it.

If you want to craft your character's ideal gear early in Path of Exile 3.29, you'll essentially have to deal with Orb of Fusing currency during the crafting process. Its sole purpose is to alter the connection between the sockets on a piece of equipment, thus determining whether you can link your core skill gems and support gems to unleash your character's true potential.

Understanding how to acquire and use Orbs of Fusing in PoE is essential for any character aiming for high damage.

Acquisition Methods

Random Drops

There are many ways to obtain Orbs of Fusing in the game, but the most direct methods are opening chests or killing monsters. Among these, Arcanist's Strongbox often drops more PoE currency, so the probability of obtaining several Orbs of Fusing at once is the highest.

Stable Trading

However, for most players, the truly reliable and sustainable farming method is trading with the fixed NPC merchants in the game.

You can exchange four Jeweller's Orbs for one Orb of Fusing at a merchant in any town. Conversely, if you sell any piece of equipment with six sockets to a merchant, he'll give you seven Jeweller's Orbs - essentially trading a six-socket item for the raw material for nearly two Orbs of Fusing.

Even more enticing is that if you're lucky enough to obtain a six-link item in Path of Exile and are willing to sell it to the merchant, he'll pay you 20 Orbs of Fusing - a considerable windfall.

Redeem with Divination Cards

Another method is to redeem Orbs of Fusing using specific Divination Cards, as follows:

• 5 Loyalty Cards: 3 Orbs of Fusing
• 7 Lucky Connections Cards: 20 Orbs of Fusing

Beastcrafting

If you enjoy hunting beasts in PoE, some Beastcrafting recipes can also produce Orbs of Fusing - sacrifice a Craicic Sand Spitter to obtain one Orb of Fusing.

However, compared to the previously mentioned method of farming and selling six-link gear, Beastcrafting is far less efficient and is more suitable as supplementary farming after already possessing Orbs of Fusing.

How to Use It?

Mechanism of Action

In PoE 3.29, to use an Orb of Fusing, simply right-click it and then left-click the target gear. The system will then randomly generate a new set of socket linking patterns for that gear.

The key is that this process doesn't change the total number or color of equipment slots; it only focuses on one thing: shuffling and rearranging the connections between slots.

For example, a chest armor piece that originally had five slots and was already linked in a quadruple pattern might instantly lose that precious quadruple connection if you recklessly use Orb of Fusing on it.

See? Orb of Fusing can be your hope for creating a god-tier piece of equipment, or it can wipe out all your hard-earned gear overnight!

Usage Tips

The Importance of Quality

Most experienced Path of Exile players will repeatedly remind you to ensure your equipment's Quality is at least 20% before using Orb of Fusing.

Whether you're using Armorer's Scrap to enhance armor or Blacksmith's Whetstone to refine weapons, every point of Quality on your equipment will genuinely increase your chances of getting more links at a ratio of one to one.

In other words, a chest armor piece with 20% Quality has a 20% higher chance of being six-link than a plain piece of gear.

While this doesn't guarantee success, extensive player testing shows that ignoring Quality and using Orbs of Fusing directly often depletes your PoE currency reserves much faster.

If you can obtain more than 20% Quality (e.g., through Crafting Bench), the success rate will increase further, but regardless, 20% Quality is the minimum requirement and should not be ignored.

Crafting Bench

As mentioned earlier, Orbs of Fusing can sometimes produce frustratingly random results, but PoE Crafting Bench provides a guaranteed, fixed-price solution.

You can use a fixed number of Orbs of Fusing at your hideout or at Crafting Bench in various towns to craft a specific number of links without equipping the item. Specifically:

• Two-link: 1 Orb of Fusing
• Three-link: 3 Orbs of Fusing
• Four-link: 5 Orbs of Fusing
• Five-link: 150 Orbs of Fusing
• Six-link: 1500 Orbs of Fusing

Don't be intimidated by these numbers; they simply provide a clear upper limit. When you've already invested thousands of Orbs of Fusing into a top-tier base item and still haven't achieved your goal, then Crafting Bench is your last resort.

Many sensible players will set a safe budget of 1500 Orbs of Fusing beforehand. Once Orb of Fusing consumption approaches this number, they will decisively switch to Crafting Bench to avoid bottomless losses.

Cost and Risk

According to long-term data compiled by Path of Exile player community, manually unlocking six-link gear on 20% quality gear also costs approximately 1500 Orbs of Fusing on average.

However, this is just an average. How many players succeeded with only a few dozen Orbs of Fusing, and how many have tried over two or three thousand without success? How can we know?

Therefore, we must be aware of the randomness of Orbs of Fusing. Every time we use one, the current slot linking status is completely changed.

It's recommended that you prepare a spare piece of transitional gear before attempting five-link or even six-link gear, or ensure you have sufficient reserves to cover potential losses.

In short, sufficient reserves are the foundation for your continued use of Orbs of Fusing to craft gear. You can participate in the ongoing PoE 1+2 currency free giveaways on IGGM Facebook for a chance to be one of ten lucky winners to share the rewards!

Although using Orbs of Fusing is inherently random, with wise planning, it can become a powerful boost in PoE 3.29!

MLB The Show 26 released a free Thank You Pack in the game store yesterday, available to all players until August 31st.

The official statement says this is a thank-you gift to MLB 26 community and all players for their continued efforts in maintaining a fair and just gaming environment. For players, the first thing to consider is what's in Thank You Pack, and secondly, how it will affect their in-game roster and gameplay.

Besides this, it's worth considering whether the timing and reason for Thank You Pack's release indicate that the official team is starting to pay attention to unfair practices in the game and the efforts of players.

Thank You Pack

All MLB 26 players who log in to the game store before the deadline can claim a Thank You Pack containing 22 Chase Boss player items. You can choose one as a reward:

If your MLB 26 roster isn't strong enough, you can choose one player from 99OVR; if your team is already strong enough, you can fill in the gaps or choose a player you're interested in as a reward.

Significance

From the perspective of reward content, this is crucial for players' gaming experience.

The reward players in Thank You Pack, especially those with maxed-out OVR like Stan Musial and Adrian Beltre, would likely require a significant amount of MLB The Show 26 Stubs to acquire through regular gameplay.

Especially for Diamond Dynasty players, a high-value player card signifies a significant boost to team strength and a victory advantage; these players are essentially essential to their rosters.

Now that these players are available for free, it not only provides a genuinely positive gaming experience but also conveys a more heartfelt sense of gratitude than simply adding a few low-OVR players to a card pack.

Timing of Launch

The emergence of Thank You Pack seems to demonstrate that Developers is beginning to seriously prioritize game fairness and the healthy development of MLB The Show community.

Since April of this year, the issue of cheating has come to the forefront of the community's attention. Reddit communities even created a dedicated Cheating/Exploiting News Mega Thread, exposing a cheat server with over 40,000 members. Moderators explicitly stated they would lead the fight against cheating.

In May, Mini Seasons Pack Glitch controversy arose. Community discussions focused on players exploiting a Mini Seasons reward loophole to repeatedly obtain packs, demanding official punishment for cheating.

MLB 26 officials have explicitly stated that these cheating behaviors violate Terms of Service, and they have taken appropriate measures, emphasizing that ensuring a fair gaming experience remains a top priority.

This Thank You Pack demonstrates the shared goal between the official team and players: maintaining fairness and impartiality. It also serves as a crucial link between players and the official team, building trust and connection. Beyond game resources, players gain a deeper sense of recognition.

Why is Recognition Important?

A long-term player invests more than just money in the game; they invest time and effort every single day.

Players need to learn the game mechanics, follow roster updates, build their teams, and complete challenges and missions, repeating this process every time new content is released.

Many players are longtime MLB fans, their relationship with MLB 26 built through repeated gameplay experiences.

Faced with unfair cheating, they didn't choose to denigrate or abandon the game, but instead provided timely feedback and led the resistance with unwavering commitment. This spirit of perseverance deserves to be seen, recognized, and rewarded.

However, this doesn't mean the official team needs to frequently reward players. In fact, if they did, the reward system would lose its meaning. Occasionally, a developer directly expressing gratitude to the community feels more special because it's not part of the daily gameplay.

Therefore, Thank You Pack possesses an emotional value that's difficult to measure using MLB 26 Stubs or player ratings.

Current Game Status

Fairness and impartiality are crucial for MLB The Show 26.

It's not just because Diamond Dynasty is a competitive game mode with an independent economy built around player cards, packs, stubs, and team development; it's also because rampant cheating using exploits or tools affects more than just the game itself - it erodes other players' trust in the time and effort they've invested.

Now, the official stance is that they are taking measures to combat cheating, while also reminding players that fair competition remains a crucial part of the game's future development. In this context, Thank You Pack carries even greater significance.

It's not compensation for any single cheating incident, nor is it due to a specific exploit. It's more like the developers sending a positive signal to players: MLB 26's future development will adhere to fairness and justice, and they will work hand-in-hand with players.

What to Do Next?

A simple Thank You Pack isn't enough. To maintain the game's healthy development, the official team should create an environment where players are convinced that following the rules still has value.

1. Timely Response

One of the biggest challenges for any online game is addressing exploits before they become widespread. This is even more crucial in MLB 26 Diamond Dynasty. Cheating affects more than just a single match; it can impact the entire game economy.

Therefore, timely and rapid responses to bugs can significantly reduce the impact of cheating.

2. Clearer Rules

Players need to understand the line between playing normally, exploiting game mechanics, and intentionally cheating.

A clearer understanding of officially prohibited behaviors, bug exploits, and potential penalties will encourage legitimate players to adhere to the rules and avoid unnecessary disputes.

3. Protection and Punishment

Protecting the achievements of legitimate players and punishing cheaters is the true value of following the rules.

Ordinary players need to spend hours completing tasks and earning rewards to progress, while cheaters can bypass these steps, raising doubts about the value of time invested in MLB The Show 26.

Therefore, if the official studio consistently demonstrates that exploiting game bugs will be punished, while legitimate participation will still be rewarded, it will enhance player confidence in Diamond Dynasty in the long run.

Returning to reality, while Thank You Pack can't solve all the problems facing MLB The Show 26, it can create a positive start.

For the game itself, a free gift pack gives players something today, while creating a stronger, fairer competitive mechanism will keep them playing tomorrow.

EA FC 26 will hand over to FC 27 in September. Although the overall reception of EA FC 26 has been mixed, with negative opinions even outweighing positive ones, the fact remains that EA FC 26 has performed quite well commercially.

Looking back at how FUT 26 changed over the past year is still worthwhile, as it can provide a useful reference for players planning to play FC 27. Starting with several of the more important Promos and updates, let's take a look at what the official team actually did throughout the year.

Ultimate Scream (Title Update v1.1.0)

The first month after EA FC 26 launched was when player sentiment was at its strongest. Many of the issues players had complained about in FC 25 were changed or fixed by the official team. The on-pitch gameplay felt like some of the best in recent years, dribbling became more fluid and responsive, and the overall attacking experience was arguably the smoothest in the series.

Even more surprisingly, Ultimate Scream Promo returned on October 24 after a 6-year absence. It brought unexpected and exaggerated boosts to player attributes without breaking the game's balance too early, and many players enjoyed this Promo.

However, Title Update v1.1.0 released almost alongside Ultimate Scream Promo received a much less favorable response.

It slightly increased the speed and responsiveness of Sprint Jockey for user-controlled players, but significantly weakened R1 Dribbling.

Many players and content creators felt that the official team had overcorrected, pushing the game away from an attack-heavy meta and back toward a more defensive style in which scoring goals became more difficult. Around 68% of players reportedly disliked the update.

However, Title Update v1.2.0, released on November 11, managed to turn things around to some extent. It fixed overly strong AI defending as well as strange goalkeeper mistakes, which was exactly what players had been asking for.

Overall, although Title Update v1.1.0 was somewhat problematic, the first two months after EA FC 26 launched still offered a fairly enjoyable gameplay experience.

TOTY Promo (Title Update v1.4.0)

By early 2026, FC 26 was approaching the biggest Promo of the year. This was a crucial turning point because player cards were about to receive a major increase in overall power, and most players were entering the middle stage of the game.

However, let's move slightly backward first and take a look at Title Update v1.4.0, which was released on January 5.

The core of this update was a reduction to overly strong AI defending. The reaction speed of AI defenders was lowered, giving attackers more room to operate. It also fixed an issue in Squad Battles where the computer AI would maintain possession excessively.

If this update had arrived during the early stages of FC 26, it probably would not have caused much concern. However, players had already been playing FC 26 for more than three months, and Ultimate Teams they had built around the existing gameplay were significantly weakened after the patch. The meta players also changed, which disrupted the in-game economy, leading many players to strongly dislike the update.

TOTY Promo, which launched on January 16, 2026, did little to ease the frustration. Many players reported that even after saving and opening a huge number of packs, it was still extremely difficult to see a single TOTY player.

Another issue during FC 26 TOTY Promo was the absence of something similar to the repeatable 82×20 Upgrade SBC from FC 25. That SBC allowed free-to-play players to turn a large amount of gameplay time into opportunities to open packs. Free players simply did not have enough FC 26 Coins to open large numbers of TOTY packs.

TOTY Promo also removed the traditional TOTY-themed packs and replaced them with a token-based system with lower overall rewards, leaving free-to-play players almost completely shut out from the top-tier rewards.

Overall, this period produced the most concentrated wave of negative feedback for FC 26, and the gameplay experience was no longer as enjoyable as it had been shortly after launch.

FUT Birthday (Title Update v1.5.0)

Title Update v1.5.0, released on March 4, was particularly important because it once again changed the way the game played.

The update weakened one-dimensional approaches that relied heavily on PlayStyles, such as Tiki Taka and Incisive Pass. This made matches more dependent on how well players judged space and timing rather than simply relying on specific abilities.

At the same time, players' base attributes became important again. Players with high Passing attributes gained a clearer advantage in short passing, making squad building more strategic.

This was another highly polarizing update. Although it delivered on some of the promises made when FC 26 launched, it changed the meta in much the same way as Update v1.4.0, causing the value of relevant players to fall from several hundred thousand FC 26 Coins to the low hundreds of thousands of FC 26 coins.

Perhaps as a way to make up for this, FUT Birthday Promo, which began on March 6, allowed players to choose which PlayStyle+ to add to a player card through Choose Your Own Adventure EVO. Overall, however, Promo was not particularly impressive.

TOTS Promo

TOTS Promo officially began on April 17 and continued through May 22. It was a 6-week event and, like TOTS in previous years, was one of the most important Promos in FC 26.

The official team did not release another Title Update that fundamentally changed the core gameplay during this period. Most updates focused on bug fixes, but TOTS Promo itself was still worth discussing.

TOTS consistently introduced some of the strongest player cards of the year. Players such as Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Bruno Fernandes all received extremely powerful cards. However, player interest in TOTS was not particularly high.

On one hand, the absence of some elite stars, such as Vinicius Jr., disappointed players. On the other hand, the player cards introduced during FUT Birthday Promo already had extremely high attributes and multiple PlayStyles+, which made the improvement offered by TOTS cards feel relatively limited. As a result, players gradually lost interest in TOTS.

At least based on this Promo, the official team had not delivered on its promise to control power creep.

The World's Game(Title Update v1.6.0)

Normally, FC 26 would gradually enter its late stage after TOTS, with the active player base slowly declining. However, 2026 was a World Cup year, and that helped keep FC 26 relevant.

Although it did not have FIFA license, FC 26 still used licenses for various national teams, clubs, and players to launch a World Cup-style event called The World's Game on June 4.

In addition to adding 53 licensed national teams, it introduced several well-received Promos, including Path to Glory and Glory Hunters. Both the player cards and token system received generally positive feedback.

From July through August, the Festival of Football shifted the official team's focus toward FC 27, so there were no major changes during this stage.

Will FC 27 Be Better Than FC 26?

To be honest, although EA FC 27 makes several changes based on FC 26, they are not enough to make it feel like a true next-generation experience. Throughout the entire FC 26 lifecycle, several gameplay adjustments frustrated players, but World Cup helped keep the game active and relevant for almost the entire year.

The full year of EA FC 26 brought players frustration, enjoyment, and fatigue. Once World Cup hype fades, FC 27 may find it difficult to replicate the situation seen with FC 26, and there is a strong chance that player enthusiasm will gradually decline after TOTS.