General News

Dear players, the official Diablo 4 announcement on June 23rd confirmed the release date for Season of Death Awakening. We'll be able to experience the new season on June 30th at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time).

Furthermore, the official announcement also confirmed buffs and nerfs for Season 14, essentially making this the final version of Season 14. All changes are permanent and not limited to the season itself. Let's take a look at these changes to items, classes, and other aspects.

Unique Items and Mythic Items Reworked

Unique Items Fixed Affixes

Initially, Diablo 4 development team planned to completely remove the fixed affixes from Unique items and make them random, but players disagreed, and the community expressed strong dissatisfaction.

Therefore, the development team has compromised, retaining two fixed affixes for all Unique and Mythic items, while other affixes remain random, but players can replace unwanted ones through enchanting.

For example, Banished Lord's Talisman will consistently provide a primary core attribute and critical hit damage multiplier; Heir of Perdition will consistently provide a primary core attribute and movement speed; and Fists of Fate will consistently provide a primary core attribute and Lucky Hit chance.

Mythic Items Mechanism

After final confirmation, Mythic can no longer be considered a separate rarity level in Diablo 4 Season 14, as it has become an attachable quality status.

Besides Unique items being able to be upgraded to Mythic items via Horadric Cube or Jeweler, all affixes added through enchanting will automatically take the maximum value, significantly reducing the randomness cost of pursuing top-tier equipment.

Targeted Crafting

Another important piece of news is that in Season 14, recipes for upgrading Unique items to Mythic items will produce items targeted to specific equipment slots.

For example, crafting a pair of Unique boots will guarantee a pair of Mythic boots, completely eliminating the previous purely random system.

However, one-handed weapons and shields share the same slot category, so Necromancers might get a Mythic Shield if they put a one-handed weapon in their inventory.

Final Class Balance Adjustments

Barbarian

As expected, Barbarians have finally received nerfs in several areas.

Challenging Shout no longer works on bosses, directly reducing Barbarians' survivability in high-level boss fights.

Additionally, Berserker's Crucible Set, currently Barbarians' strongest set, has had its damage output reduced by 20%.

Conversely, the bleed build seems to have received some compensatory buffs, as Bloodletter's Flow damage has been significantly increased, and using Rupture may trigger additional damage bonuses.

Given this, we can expect that Barbarian bleed build might finally have a place in Season 14.

Druid

Among all these nerfs, Druid is one of the biggest winners.

While Druid struggled in Season 13, Season 14 brought a significant boost to critical strike chance, dramatically increasing its damage output and turning it around.

Archdruid's Aspect and Survival Instincts also received buffs.

In Season 14 PTR, Shred Druid completed a 140-stack challenge in under six minutes, demonstrating strong potential for pushing higher levels. Considering current data, and disregarding bugs, Druid becoming the strongest class in Season 14 might not be a dream.

Paladin

Don't forget Paladin, it also received comprehensive buffs in Season of Death Awakening. Oath System, Wing Strikes, Aegis, and Seal of the Second Trumpet have all been enhanced.

Judicator Oath damage increased by 20%, from 60% to 80%, allowing Judgment Paladin to be more effective with no need to rapidly stack Judgment stacks.

Many unique Paladin items have received damage buffs, suggesting Paladin is destined for a place in Season 14!

Necromancer

While not as drastically buffed as Paladin and Druid, Necromancer's The Gloom Ward Unique Charm, Bone Graft Paragon Node, and Aspect of Serration have all received buffs, with no nerfs, which is good news.

Rogue

Some of Rogue's exclusive items, such as Way of the Blurring Blade Set and Nilfur's Narrow Eye Set, have received buffs.

If you want to experience these buffs as soon as possible, you can buy Diablo 4 items at IGGM to enhance your Season of Death Awakening experience.

However, Rogue in Season 14 PTR had a serious bug that allowed for infinite damage; it's currently unclear whether this bug has been fixed in the final version.

Sorcerer

Sorcerer received Fundamental Release and Icefall buffs, and Unstable Currents skill has also gained a diminishing returns mechanism, limiting the infinite lightning barrage playstyle.

Warlock

Warlock's Apocalypse build was nerfed in Season 14 PTR, but has now been buffed in the final version.

Soul Shards and Dread Claws have both received buffs, and Warlock's Paragon procs are more consistent, suggesting a smoother overall feel in Season of Death Awakening.

Pandemonium Ruptures

Diablo 4 Season 14 doesn't have a temporary season mechanic attached to characters; the season theme revolves around Pandemonium Ruptures.

In the new season, Pandemonium Ruptures spawn faster and have a higher monster density. Monster density on Normal difficulty will be reduced to improve the leveling experience at lower levels.

Completing these Ruptures yields more Pandemonium Fragments, a key material for upgrading Unique items to Mythic items.

Overall, the scale of the changes in Diablo 4 Season of Death Awakening has indeed exceeded our expectations. With so many major adjustments, players will need to plan ahead when upgrading items and choosing classes. We believe that players will have more diverse gameplay options in the upcoming Season 14!

This year is a special one for EA Sports FC, as the series sees its first World Cup event since losing the official FIFA license. While you can't get to experience a standard World Cup Mode in FC 26, EA has found a clever workaround with The World's Game Update.

Even more shrewdly, the pre-order window for the new FUT 27 is set to coincide with the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. EA has really lucked out with this timing, though it wasn't actually planned that way; the first round of pre-orders for new FC games almost always kicks off in mid-to-late July.

As a result, FIFA community is buzzing with activity, with discussions swirling around the World Cup, FIFA 26 & 27, and the intersections between them, especially since some new features and changes for 27 have already leaked.

To be honest, with annual releases like this, the biggest fear is that EA will simply pull a reskin job to cash in on your money and loyalty, where, aside from changing the number from 26 to 27, the two games are virtually identical.

So, let's put the red-hot World Cup action aside for a moment and focus on FUT 26 versus FUT 27, breaking down the ultimate showdown between the two!

FUT 27 offers breakthrough gameplay

No matter how much EA Sports FC innovates, it is ultimately bound by the sport itself. Whether it's Ultimate Team or Career Mode, the focus remains squarely on the pitch and the players; consequently, it's mostly die-hard football fans who keep paying for the sake of nostalgia.

However, FIFA 27 seems determined to break that mold this year by introducing an innovative feature called The Grounds. This feature introduces an open-world environment where you are a free-roaming resident, you can do whatever you like, provided you don't cause trouble!

Want a more casual, flashy football showdown? No problem! Want to try out character customization or hit the gym? That's on the table, too! While some might argue this is just a resurrection of VOLTA Mode, the fact remains that FUT 26 simply couldn't offer these experiences.

Beyond expanding the scope of gameplay, FUT 27 hasn't neglected the series' core: the actual football match. After all, the players who live for competitive stats and head-to-head battles are the true kings of the game.

Since its launch, FC 26 has drawn criticism for making player movements feel sluggish, turning and accelerating feels like hauling a heavy load, and for having an unforgiving passing system where the slightest error leads to an immediate interception, creating a deeply frustrating experience.

Even if you manage to overcome these hurdles, AI quickly becomes a new nightmare; their defensive prowess is absurd, making the challenge akin to a complete novice trying to dribble past Virgil van Dijk.

While these elements do capture the back-and-forth nature of modern football, this is a game, after all, and a satisfying, fluid gameplay experience should be the top priority!

That's why FIFA 27, while retaining the core physical gameplay, boosts the freedom of Evolution feature by introducing customizable paths with multiple choices. It also incorporates a points system into SBCs, significantly easing the grind of farming FC 27 coins!

Comprehensive visual upgrades

Different genres of games aim for different visual styles. Fantasy MMORPGs often prioritize intricate, elaborate aesthetics, whereas our FC series focuses on faithfully recreating the real world.

It must be said that FC 26 actually excelled in this regard; a comparison with FC 25 reveals that close-ups of player faces show upgraded details, such as dripping sweat and the way the fabric texture changes when soaked.

However, these details essentially amount to refinements or additions within an existing framework; the overall color palette and lighting haven't changed significantly from previous iterations.

The developers clearly recognized this when creating FIFA 27. Building upon the existing graphics engine, they've introduced a fully dynamic weather system and brand-new ball trajectory animations to Career Mode.

This means that in single-player modes, you'll not only experience realistic blizzards or heavy rain but also clearly see how adverse weather visually impacts visibility and the ball's flight path.

Beyond these environmental visual upgrades, FIFA 27 introduces a new twist in Ultimate Team with Holographic Cards.

When you pull one of these cards, the background instantly shifts to black and white, leaving only the card itself gleaming brightly!

No official FIFA license but other leagues are joining the fray!

With the 2026 World Cup was co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, Mexican league is garnering increased attention.

Liga MX has been absent from EA FC series for a few years, and you may have been eagerly awaiting its return. While it didn't happen for FUT 26, FC 27 might just deliver.

Reports indicate that Liga MX clubs have already begun submitting assets to EA to advance preparations. Furthermore, rumors suggest that new South American Icon players are currently being tested and will probably make their debut in FC 27.

On top of that, Spotify Camp Nou is set to return in FC 27. As a major La Liga venue, its comeback signals a strengthening partnership between FIFA series and the league.

A comparative look

Given that FUT 27 has yet to launch, with early access still months away, it is certainly premature to conclude definitively that it will surpass its predecessor.

However, the various new mechanics and optimizations, which are all but confirmed, make it hard not to have high expectations for FUT 27. Of course, there are critical voices within the community, but rather than simply following the crowd, you should trust your own judgment.

MUT 27 takes a more systematic step in exploring realism in this generation of sports games.

The development team's focus has shifted from superficial refinements of player models or stadium details to attempting to deconstruct the overall viewing experience of NFL Sundays and then re-embed it into each game.

Of course, a richer presentation layer doesn't automatically equate to an improved experience. The key remains whether these systems can be naturally integrated into the core gameplay loop, rather than becoming skippable decorative content.

Some optimization attempts in Madden NFL 27 essentially address this problem: how to ensure that the presentation doesn't interfere with gameplay while continuously enhancing the sense of presence in the game.

Narrative and Information Structure Restructuring

MUT 27 has implemented a more clearly defined layered approach to the information flow organization of "pre-game - in-game - post-game," making the game's rhythm no longer just a single-game confrontation, but a continuously advancing seasonal narrative.

Seasonal Theme Presentation

Madden NFL 27 has designed independent visual and auditory packaging systems for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, including commentary entries, scoreboard UIs, and transition animations.

For example, Halloween match uses an orange and black main visual with ghostly trail transitions; Thanksgiving match introduces warm-toned filters and autumn-leaf-style logos; and Christmas version adds red and green subtitles and bell-shaped sound effects.

These elements don't interrupt gameplay, but subconsciously establish clear time anchors, creating a connection between the match and the real-world holiday.

Enhanced Match Continuity

Drive Starters mechanism strengthens the narrative connection between offensive rounds. Before each offensive wave begins, the system replays key defensive moments from the previous round and overlays real-time data analysis, allowing players to more clearly understand the context in which possession was established.

MUT 27 halftime report adds an Impact Players module to highlight outstanding players, displaying them in conjunction with season-cumulative data; Playoff Hunt dynamically presents changes in division rankings, creating a continuous link between a single match and the overall competitive landscape of the season.

Season Narrative Overarching

Madden NFL 27 integrates information from Injury Reports, MVP Race, Player of the Week, Stat Leaders, and Trade Alerts into its Weekly Recaps system, dynamically adjusting the focus based on the player's season progress.

For example, during winning streaks, the system emphasizes the display of playoff contenders; when a key quarterback is injured, the commentary naturally introduces the performance of substitutes and tactical adaptation issues. This design gives the season mode a light RPG-like progression narrative structure.

Simultaneous Upgrades to Visual and Physics Systems

Equipment and Motion Feedback

In MUT 27, Secondary Motion system incorporates mouthpiece sway, shoulder pad shift, and clothing wrinkles into real-time physics calculations for the first time.

For example, after a quarterback completes a pass, the mouthpiece will sway differently depending on head direction; when a running back is tackled, the shoulder pad deformation will show more noticeable elasticity; and the referee's flag-throwing action is also affected by wind, causing the fabric trajectory to interact with the environmental system.

Player Physique and Equipment Proportions Adjusted

The development team recalibrated the proportions of helmets and shoulder pads to better reflect the structure of modern NFL players. They also shortened sleeve lengths and increased pleat density to more clearly differentiate the attire styles of players in different positions.

Game Environment System

More refined time and geographic parameters have been incorporated into the game environment. For example, during West Coast's evening kickoff, the angle of light and shadow and the extent of shadows cast by spectators will be calculated based on real latitude and longitude.

The weather system is no longer linear: snowfall accelerates as the game progresses, and the traction animation on shoe soles changes in real time during a blizzard in the fourth quarter; water stains on jerseys will gradually evaporate after rain, rather than disappearing instantly.

Ceremony and Pre-Game Narrative

Pre-Game Performance Flow

Drone light shows and team-specific entrance music systems create greater differentiation in pre-game activities.

For example, Cincinnati Bengals' opening sequence incorporates footage of Chad Johnson and interacts with the large screen in the end area; New York Giants' pre-game includes ceremonial footage of Lawrence Taylor and close-ups of the sideline bells.

These elements can be skipped, but watching them in their entirety will provide a more immersive experience.

Team History and Retro Elements

When Madden NFL 27 players select a retro jersey, UI and stadium visual system will simultaneously switch to the historical color scheme.

For example, Buffalo Bills' classic red helmet will trigger the old team crest end zone logo; Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving retro jersey will change the commentary dialogue and visual style, naturally integrating the historical context into the current match.

Coaching Team Camera Language

Offensive Coordinators and Defensive Coordinators appear as independent models on the sidelines or in VIP box area, participating in key moments.

For example, after a failed attack, the screen switches to a tactical review, or after a long pass breaks through the defense, the coaching staff's immediate reaction is shown. These moments are short, but the frequency is well-controlled, serving more than emotional supplements than distractions.

Overall, MUT 27's evolution focuses not on individual enhancements, but on the responsiveness between systems. The broadcast packaging, physical feedback, and seasonal narrative have begun to form a closed loop, making each game no longer just an independent match, but a continuous emotional and data-driven node.

Despite the engine's inherent limitations, it has managed to dissect and reassemble "Sunday afternoon NFL viewing experience" into game language as much as possible, which is the most crucial change in this game compared to its predecessors.

If you want to immerse yourself in a football game, you can pre-order Madden NFL 27 Coins from IGGM.com. Start preparing for your football team now!

This will ensure you gain a competitive edge at launch and build a winning team ahead of the competition.

Path of Exile 3.28 Return of the Ancestors event blends Trial of the Ancestors (TotA) mechanic with Legacy of Phrecia League.

Since Legacy of Phrecia League was held only recently, from January to February 2026, most players are still familiar with it. Trial of the Ancestors, however, debuted 2 years ago and features a rather intricate system, so many players have only a vague recollection of how it works.

In essence, TotA resembles an auto-battler, but your character is no passive observer - you personally step onto the field and fight alongside your troops. Your ultimate objective is to win match after match and ultimately claim victory in the entire tournament. Although the surface concept seems simple, there is considerable tactical depth beneath it.

Trial of the Ancestors Mechanic Rewards

Before each battle, you choose your opponent. Each opponent offers different amounts of Favor and various currency rewards.

Favor serves as a temporary currency that remains valid only throughout the current tournament. Once the tournament ends, all accumulated Favor resets to zero. You use Favor to recruit new troops, upgrade them, and acquire items, with these options spread across different Ancestors.

The total Favor you gather directly influences your chances of winning the tournament - to secure the final victory, you will need a substantial stockpile.

You need to weigh Favors against regular currency rewards. However, each Ancestor's reward is relatively small; you can buy PoE currency in IGGM. Choosing opponents based on the amount of Favors you accumulate will help you win more matches.

Acquiring and Managing Favor

When selecting Favor rewards, do not simply look at the numbers. Different troops require different amounts of Favor to unlock, and certain troops are only obtainable from specific NPCs. Therefore, you need to ensure that Favor you earn comes from Ancestors with whom you have already built a relationship, so that you can gradually unlock more powerful units.

Favor Trading Mechanism

There is one way to convert Favor between different NPCs: you acquire an item from one NPC and then trade it to another. Be aware, however, that you will only recoup half Favor you used to obtain that item. This 50% loss rate means you must plan your Favor allocation carefully.

Win/Loss Reward Rules

If you win a match, you receive Favor and rewards from the chosen row. Regardless of the outcome - win or lose - you always gain 250 Favor from Navali, which is enough to trade for one troop from her.

Troops traded directly from Ancestors themselves possess special abilities, whereas Navali's troops have no unique skills and serve merely as cannon fodder.

Combat Rules

Each battle consists of two teams, with up to sixteen members per side plus a leader. On the tactical deployment screen, you can precisely position your forces.

Each side's field is divided into four categories:

• Front line: Attack category
• Middle line: Escort category
• Back line: Defenders category
• Flanks: two flank positions on each side of the formation

Totem Mechanics

When you assign a unit to one of these positions, you are actually placing a totem. That totem serves as both the unit's starting point and its respawn location after defeat. The leader of each squad cannot have their starting point manually set - that is automatically assigned.

Victory Conditions

The core objective in every battle is to reach the enemy's side and destroy their totems. You do not destroy totems by dealing damage; instead, you channel them. Click on an enemy totem and hold the button - its life bar will deplete quickly. When it reaches zero, the totem collapses, and any enemy unit bound to that totem is eliminated as well.

If you are hit by any enemy attack or spell while channeling a totem, you will be stunned for five seconds. Conventional anti-stun mechanics cannot shorten this duration. Damage over time does not trigger the interruption.

This five-second stun is extremely dangerous because you are completely defenseless during that time and can easily be focused down by the enemy team.

Note that dying in TotA does not count as a true death for your character - so the usual death penalty does not apply.

If an enemy channels your totem, you may find yourself suppressed for a long stretch, and by the time you finally respawn, your own totem positions might already be thoroughly destroyed. This happens because your character and the enemy leader are each the strongest unit on their respective teams.

When you attack a channeling enemy, or when an enemy attacks you while you are channeling, that also triggers a stun. However, NPCs suffer a much shorter stun duration than players, and only a hit - not damage over time - can interrupt a channeling attempt.

Elimination

A player or NPC is eliminated after losing two matches. Your first loss allows you to continue, but a second loss knocks you out. On the reward screen, a special symbol appears next to the name of any NPC who has already lost once.

It is wise to prioritise opponents without that elimination marker and leave the near-eliminated ones for others to handle. You can also learn which Ancestors pose the greatest challenge to your build and actively avoid them. With some luck, other NPCs may eliminate them for you.

How to Use Favor?

Favor can be used on troops, items for troops, and field supplies. In the early stages, you should invest all your Favor into recruiting troops and acquire nothing else. Only after you have reached the later stages of the tournament and secured quality troops in every position should you start obtaining items.

Items fit into slots next to your troops; when a troop takes the field, it gains not only its own inherent bonuses but also the effects granted by its equipped item.

Field supplies occupy totem slots and prevent you from adding extra troops. They also expire after use, so they are not recommended. Concentrate your Favor on a few Ancestors rather than spreading it thinly across many. The more Favor you invest in a single Ancestor, the more powerful the troops you can unlock from them.

How to Win in Trial of the Ancestors?

The key to these battles is not how much damage you deal or how much you can absorb - it is crowd control.

When a match begins, all enemy fighters rush toward your totem pillars and start channeling to destroy them. Since enemy units respawn after a short cooldown, killing them is not a lasting solution. The community has developed a strategy centered on Void Sphere.

The idea is to cast Void Sphere in the center of the arena, creating a gravity well that pulls all enemy fighters inward and traps them, rendering them unable to act. During that time, you and your troops can safely destroy the enemy's totem pillars one by one.

Creating a crowd-control build in PoE Return of the Ancestors requires investing in new skills and gear. Join IGGM PoE Facebook Group and participate in the currency giveaway; if you're lucky enough to win, you'll receive free currency to trade for whatever you need.

DPS is not decisive in Trial of the Ancestors. No matter how high your rank, you do not need to stack elemental resistances or life; instead, focus all your efforts on strengthening your crowd-control capabilities.

Trial of the Ancestors is the central mechanic of PoE Return of the Ancestors event, and some highly valuable tattoos and omens are obtainable exclusively through this system. If you master the matches and win consistently, the rewards will certainly not disappoint.

Guys, we know there's been a flood of negative feedback lately regarding bug fixes and update quality in MLB The Show 26, and it's true, real feedback from numerous players after testing the game.

Of course, this negativity also includes PCI mechanic in this year's MLB 26, as its reduced size in the game makes hitting increasingly difficult.

But MLB 26 players never give up, right? With such a massive player base, even when the game mechanics aren't perfect, we players can always find a way to keep the game going.

This leads us to what we'll be discussing next, something MLB 26 players are eager to understand and utilize effectively: Switch-Hitting ability of players. In baseball, if you can hit from left to right and from right to left, your hitting ability will be stronger than a player who can only hit from one side.

Why focus on Switch-Hitter?

The reduced PCI size mentioned above is no small matter. PCI, or Plate Coverage Indicator, plays a crucial role in how a batter aims and swings in MLB 26.

In other words, you can rely on PCI to make your hitting more accurate and achieve a high-quality hit.

However, if PCI is reduced, batters become confused when facing certain pitches, such as low-angle breaking balls, especially when the batter and pitcher are on the same side.

Of course, PCI in MLB 26 isn't fixed; the game allows you to adjust it. But as long as the batter and pitcher are on the same side, this problem persists, and there's no good way to solve it by adjusting PCI.

This is where Switch-Hitter comes in.

With a Switch-Hitter, the problem of batters and pitchers being on the same side making hitting difficult is solved. Your batter can freely choose which side to hit; they're good at either side and don't care which side the pitcher is on.

Therefore, having an all-switch-hitter lineup has become the new meta for improving hitting consistency in the minds of most MLB The Show 26 players.

The Value of Switch-Hitters

The value of Switch-Hitters in your lineup goes far beyond simply improving hitting and swing accuracy.

Lineup Consistency

The biggest fear for traditional baseball lineups isn't just poor batter performance. Because when your starting nine includes four or five single-sided batters, the opponent's starting pitcher's dominant hand determines the tone of your first-round offense.

You might be forced to make a substitution early in the game, or you'll have to endure poor hitting feedback.

But with a Switch-Hitter on the field, they can build a very stable lineup for you, completely freeing you from the agony of gambling on the left or right.

Whether the opponent fields a left-handed or right-handed pitcher, your batters are always on the winning side, allowing your offensive firepower to be delivered more consistently.

Furthermore, if half of your starting nine possess Switch-Hitting ability, your bench can become a true tactical reserve.

This makes your entire batting lineup flow smoothly throughout a nine-inning game. Conversely, your opponent must maintain high pressure and remain on edge every inning, allowing no room for relaxation.

Psychological Advantage

Do you think hitting accurately in MLB 26 will intimidate your opponent? Another crucial aspect is whether your batter is unfamiliar with the opposing pitcher's dominant hand.

By using a Switch-Hitter, you're essentially telling your opponent that your bullpen and left-right pitching strategies are ineffective against you.

When your opponent can no longer win by using a left-handed pitcher to counter a left-handed batter, or a right-handed pitcher to counter a right-handed batter, they are forced to rely on pitch combinations or speed to outmaneuver you.

With more challenging pitches, such as Hall of Fame and Legend, your opponent will become even more bewildered.

Player Recommendations

Regarding Switch-Hitters, the community has already discussed some players worth unlocking with MLB 26 stubs and adding to your lineup.

Ketel Marte

Ketel Marte needs little introduction, as the community widely considers him the strongest Switch-Hitter in MLB The Show 26.

His silky swing and excellent power, and defense further enhance his Switch-Hitting ability. Adding Ketel Marte to your lineup will probably instill fear in opposing pitchers.

Victor Martinez

Victor Martinez is also one of the most well-rounded Switch-Hitters in the game, boasting top-tier contact and power. Like Ketel Marte, he should be a priority when selecting a Switch-Hitter.

Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman has long been a popular choice among players in MLB 26, largely because of his outstanding power stats.

Furthermore, as a Switch-Hitter, Adley Rutschman has a well-balanced swing with both hands and excellent batting area coverage, making him a reliable choice for your team.

José Ramírez

Besides his excellent Switch-Hitting ability, José Ramírez can also play multiple infield positions. His overall stats are impressive, making him a perfectly viable meta pick.

Carlos Santana

Like José Ramírez, Carlos Santana is not only an excellent Switch-Hitter, but he can also play catcher, first base, and other positions.

Adding Carlos Santana to your roster is like acquiring an all-around player, providing a great sense of security.

If you have a limited budget, you can try participating in 3,000K MLB 26 stubs free giveaways at IGGM Discord, which might just help you unlock one of these players!

Although MLB 26 development team previously stated that they might break Switch-Hitter meta, the current game mechanics still allow Switch-Hitters to remain at the top of the food chain. We can continue to monitor whether the developers will make any changes to Switch-Hitters.

Hope you unlock great Switch-Hitters and build a powerful lineup in MLB The Show 26!

Age of Empires Mobile boasts stunning visuals as a mobile PvP strategy title, yet its gameplay diverges significantly from the classic Age of Empires formula. To accommodate the mobile platform, the developers have streamlined combat mechanics while placing greater emphasis on city building.

Even with these simplifications, the game retains a deep strategic layer, and if you plan to dive into it in 2026, the following guide will help you get started on the right foot.

Server Selection

Since you will not be fighting alone in Age of Empires Mobile - large-scale skirmishes involving hundreds of players are common - choosing the right server is your single most important decision, one that directly shapes your overall experience and growth potential.

The standard gameplay loop unfolds on a server hosting thousands of players: you build your empire, gather resources across the world map, recruit legendary heroes, and join massive alliance wars, eventually progressing to inter-server conflicts.

For newcomers, it is highly advisable to pick a freshly opened server, as these new zones typically feature Beginner Protection and abundant starter events, while also offering a more balanced competitive environment.

Core Gameplay Loop

The core mechanics follow a clear cycle: construct or upgrade buildings, conduct research, collect resources, then train troops and engage in battles until you command a formidable army.

After starting the game and completing the unskippable tutorial, you will arrive at the main city interface. From that point onward, your primary guidance should come from main quests and side quests.

Daily quests serve as a steady source of resources; for instance, defeating ten Common Tribes is a frequent task. Your goal is to fill the daily activity chests, with special attention to securing the final chest, which offers the richest rewards.

On the Exploration screen, you can undertake a variety of minor side challenges that consume Stamina; completing these yields multiple key rewards and also helps you fulfil your daily missions.

Civilization Choice

Early in the game, you will have the opportunity to select your Civilization, each of which provides different Buffs. Choosing one that aligns with your preferred playstyle is critical.

For beginners, civilizations that boost resource production efficiency or gathering speed are ideal:

• Chinese: Provides extra villagers, and these additional workers greatly accelerate early resource accumulation.
• Korean: Features cavalry that enables rapid resource raiding.
• Japanese: Deals increased damage against World Tribes, also suited for a raiding strategy.
• Roman: Generates more building resources, useful both in the early and late stages.
• French: Offers higher resource exchange rates, making it a solid pick for players focused on production.
• British: Grants a +5% food production bonus, which greatly aids early development.
• Byzantine: Slightly improves stone gathering speed and provides a siege bonus, though overall performance is average.
• Egyptian: Reduces losses among gathering troops, ideal for a resource-focused playstyle and can serve as an alternate account.

Each civilization has its own strengths; newcomers are recommended to choose Chinese or Roman for steady progression, but you may also opt for a more combat-oriented civilization depending on your style.

Building Upgrades

Town Center is the most critical structure, as its level sets the maximum cap for all other buildings. Therefore, you must prioritise upgrading Town Center above everything else.

Upgrading it also unlocks additional hero slots, stronger troop tiers in Academy, and various essential game systems.

University ranks as the second most important building, housing two technology trees:

• Economy Tree: Boosts resource production, gathering speed, and most importantly, construction and research speeds - prioritise this tree in the early game.
• Military Tree: Enhances training speed and unlocks advanced Troop Tiers; upgrade this after your economic foundation is stable.

Embassy is an often-overlooked but vital building. Its level determines how many helps you can receive from alliance allies and Reinforcement Limit. A high-level Embassy allows you to obtain more acceleration assistance from allies during construction and research.

Resource Management

There are four basic resources: Food, Wood, Stone, and Gold. These can be obtained through automatic output from city resource buildings, or by dispatching troops to resource nodes on the world map. Defeating tribes and participating in events also reward resource packs.

You can directly exchange Apex Coins for resources, but you should avoid doing so. Resources are infinitely producible, whereas Age of Empires Mobile Apex Coins can be exchanged for far rarer and more valuable items.

Your Warehouse Protected amount determines how many resources remain safe from looting. Any amount exceeding that protection is vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Consequently, when using resource packs, make sure your total resources do not surpass the warehouse protection cap, or alternatively, open those packs only when you actually need them, thereby minimising the risk of theft.

Hero System

Heroes form the core of your troops and can be viewed and managed in Heroes tab.

The fastest way to level up heroes is by attacking Barbarian Keeps on the map; dispatching heroes for these attacks consumes Stamina. It is recommended that you exhaust all heroes’ Stamina every day to acquire large quantities of XP Tomes and skill points.

In the later stages, you can configure Hero Lineups - for maximum bonuses, it is advisable to use heroes of the same troop type within one lineup.

The above guidance is sufficient to help you expand your territory in the early game. However, remember that you should not go it alone: joining a strong alliance is the single most consequential decision in Age of Empires Mobile.

Look for an alliance with active chat, enthusiastic event participation, and a balanced range of member strengths. Alliances with varied power levels can coordinate attacks on monsters of different difficulties, thereby securing richer rewards for everyone.

The alien world of Creatures of Sonaria is populated by a diverse array of creatures hailing from land, sea, and air. While your primary objective is to play as and evolve these various creatures, the routine can eventually become monotonous.

To inject more excitement into the game, Creatures of Sonaria has hosted an LSS event almost every summer since its launch. These events introduce a host of new, unlockable creatures and essential survival items, requiring a significant time investment to obtain them all.

Here, we provide details on 2026 CoS LSS event and how to participate, helping you secure as many rewards as possible within the limited timeframe.

2026 LSS Event duration

This year's LSS event kicked off on June 12 and is scheduled to run for approximately four weeks, concluding around July 10, with updates rolling out on a weekly basis; be sure to stay tuned for the latest news.

LSS Event mechanics

First, it is worth noting that the three capital letters in the event's name, LSS, stand for Land, Sea, and Air, representing the fundamental categories of creatures in Creatures of Sonaria. Although there are specialized burrowing creatures, they are ultimately part of this same ecosystem.

During the event, the game world of Sonaria falls under the sway of a malevolent force. Specific areas become infected daily, requiring a collective effort from you and the rest of the community to fight back.

When an area becomes corrupted, you must rush there to defeat corrupted enemies and destroy Corrupted Growths and Corrupt Fungus. You then need to donate Mushrooms to activate Purification Shrine and fully cleanse the area.

Notably, destroying Corrupt Fungus yields Corrupt Spores; you must transport these to Volcano Island and cast them into the lava to destroy them completely.

As LSS event spans two weeks, new corrupted zones will appear daily. To ensure you can cleanse every area in time, it is highly recommended to buy Creatures of Sonaria Mushrooms on IGGM to keep your currency reserves well-stocked.

Upon completing a purification, you will earn Corrupted Shrooms, a special currency exclusive to LSS event, which can be used in the event shop to redeem a rotating selection of items.

Additionally, as the entire Creatures of Sonaria community makes progress in the purification effort, you can unlock extra rewards. You also get to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from contributing to a shared goal.

How to maximize the value of LSS event?

Beyond participating in the main corruption phases as much as possible, the core strategy for Creatures of Sonaria LSS event is to purify every corruption zone that spawns for you. Therefore, maximizing value hinges on being selective with your shop trades.

All tradable LSS event items can be categorized by rarity into high, medium, and low priority. Here, we focus on high-priority items that offer superior value or combat effectiveness.

High-priority items primarily include powerful creatures and plushies. The latter are equipable items that provide various special buffs to your creatures.

The first creature you should aim to acquire is Eldervaine, a new addition to 2026 Creatures of Sonaria LSS event. It is a heavy terrestrial creature designed for healing and teammate support.

While it is too early to judge its exact strength in the current meta, new creatures always command high trade value upon release, so you should definitely get your hands on one.

Next up is Ouratum. If you enjoy regeneration-based gameplay or tanky creatures, this is one you simply cannot miss!

Another highly recommended option is Auraron, a semi-aquatic creature. It boasts impressive attack power and, despite its large size, surprising mobility.

Then there is Irizah, currently one of the strongest Tier 4 flying creatures in CoS; it deals multiple types of damage, including bleed and poison.

Glovaucus, an amphibious flyer, is incredibly convenient to use; it can stack bleed and burn effects while also allowing you to increase your weight at the touch of a button.

As for plushies, Void plushie comes highly recommended. A highlight of this event, it offers a massive damage boost in exchange for a negligible reduction in speed.

Equipping two Void plushies grants a damage increase comparable to max-level damage stats. Furthermore, this bonus stacks multiplicatively with other damage buffs.

Sea plushie boosts your movement speed; if you play as an aquatic creature, it allows you to navigate land much more effectively.

As for Sky plushie, it is ideal for players seeking maximum creature movement speed. Although it requires a trade-off in carrying capacity, its speed bonus applies to the base speed before modifiers, ultimately yielding the greatest possible speed boost.

Why should you participate in this event?

While CoS hosts various events throughout the year, LSS event arguably offers the highest value for farming.

This is not only because the event offers a variety of new, rare rewards, but also because it takes place during the summer, a time when more people are on vacation and player activity surges significantly.

This influx of players and trading activity allows you to earn a large amount of Mushrooms by selling the rare items obtained during LSS event. You can use these Mushrooms for further purification tasks or to enhance your gameplay experience once the event concludes.

It is worth noting that some players currently feel the purification of corrupted zones happens too quickly; this leads to situations where some finish early with nothing left to do, while others easily miss out on the day's purification tasks.

Consequently, Creatures of Sonaria may adjust LSS event schedule in the coming week, so be sure to adapt your gaming schedule accordingly.

We hope this overview enhances your Creatures of Sonaria experience. Good luck unlocking the creatures or rewards you've been eyeing!

Unlike TBC Classic Anniversary or MoP Classic, which were also receiving updates during the same period, WoW Midnight is the second chapter of Worldsoul Saga. It is not a recreation of an old server but an entirely new expansion.

Precisely because of this, Midnight not only offers a unique adventure in Azeroth but also reveals its own specific flaws. Of course, this doesn't mean it isn't a good game; rather, the lack of familiar, established habits makes you more keenly aware of any issues.

WoW Midnight has been live for over three months now. Here, we summarize the game's main issues during this period and analyze how it could become a better World of Warcraft expansion.

Cluttered UI design

In an MMORPG with complex mechanics like WoW Midnight, actual combat is often filled with visual effects from both allies and enemies, alongside various environmental effects. When these overlap, the screen inevitably becomes cluttered.

In such a scenario, a UI designed for high visibility and fluidity is crucial; it ensures you can quickly locate enemies or teammates to cast attacks or heals amidst the chaos.

The problem is that WoW Midnight performs poorly in this regard. For instance, during combat, ground textures and enemy skill effects can blur together, making it difficult to see which teammate has been hit by an ability.

If you are a healer, you will probably relate to this strongly, as your role requires constant monitoring of the raid group, with only occasional glances at your own character, usually just to avoid falling off a platform while strafing.

However, the current UI issues force you to simultaneously handle nearby mobs, manage healing pressure, and keep track of your teammates' character models.

None of these mechanics are difficult in isolation, and you could easily handle any one of them. But when they occur in rapid succession, compounded by poor visual clarity, the situation becomes quite tricky.

It must be noted, however, that UI or visual effects are not the deciding factors for success in raids or dungeons; the safest bet is to buy WoW Midnight gold on IGGM to acquire better gear and essential consumables.

Overly restrictive approach to add-ons

While opinions on the use of add-ons vary among players, there is no denying their value when dealing with data-heavy tasks, such as quickly analyzing teammate abilities during a raid.

Facing special boss encounters or massive mob packs in Mythic+ dungeons often involves mechanics capable of instantly killing players, mechanics that frequently demand specific, varied responses. Consequently, team coordination is vital, yet not everyone is willing to use voice chat.

Ideally, to avoid relying on addons, the game should minimize mechanics that necessitate them; however, the reality of WoW Midnight is quite the opposite: addons are restricted, yet the volume of information you must master remains immense.

Character and story development feel lackluster

In fact, the narrative of WoW Midnight campaign holds great potential. For instance, the setting of Eversong Woods evokes a sense of nostalgia for The Burning Crusade, and the background music and narrative pacing are handled well.

Yet, other aspects feel uninspired, particularly the storylines of key characters, where one can easily predict the nature of upcoming quests or the direction of the plot.

Take Arator, one of the central figures; while he possesses a potentially rich and unique character arc, the associated quests follow a tired formula, ultimately leading to a completely predictable conclusion.

More importantly, the lackluster narrative context surrounding these quests can sap your motivation during the early leveling phase, further slowing down player progression.

Of course, evaluating storytelling is highly subjective; you might well feel WoW Midnight succeeds in this regard. We simply believe that injecting more dramatic conflict would have made the experience more compelling.

Furthermore, the narrative suffers from being overly fragmented; it feels as though a jumble of ideas was shoehorned into a single story, while a cohesive main plot seems entirely absent. The result is a chaotic, disjointed linear experience.

A disjointed overall atmosphere

Looking back at the evolution of WoW franchise, the early game established a predominantly dark and somber tone through its lore. However, as more expansions and servers were introduced, the stylistic direction became increasingly eclectic.

This explains the recent community sentiment that "Warcraft no longer feels like Warcraft", a feeling that is even more pronounced in WoW Midnight, evident as early as the initial trailer release.

Admittedly, everyone holds a unique vision and understanding of Azeroth, and expecting WoW Midnight to satisfy every player's expectations is unrealistic. At the very least, the development team needs to share a unified vision; otherwise, the game risks feeling like a disjointed, cobbled-together mess.

Game quality seems to have slipped

Beyond the issues with overall cohesion, the actual gameplay experience of WoW Midnight has deteriorated in the three months since its launch. Bugs are rampant, there are even spelling errors that could have easily been caught and fixed with minimal testing.

Furthermore, compared to other active WoW servers, PvP elements in Midnight have been marginalized. Even if PvE content were flawless, it wouldn't satisfy players who prefer PvP, and PvE content is far from perfect itself.

The lack of PvP elements has also diluted the sense of conflict between the game's factions. This is particularly odd, given that the rivalry between Horde and Alliance is one of World of Warcraft's most iconic features.

Conclusion

All in all, if the bugs are fixed and PvP gameplay is updated soon, WoW Midnight could be a solid expansion. It is a great entry point for newcomers to World of Warcraft, as the storyline is relatively self-contained.

As for the narrative content, there is limited room for adjustment; one can only hope that future seasons will bring better storytelling.

That covers everything for now. We hope to see WoW Midnight improve, as a strong performance would bode well for the development of the next The Last Titan expansion.

In Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.3, the landscape of farming strategies has shifted considerably. Some approaches have seen their returns decline, while others have risen to prominence, yet one strategy remains firmly at the top: Ritual city farming.

Not only can you obtain high-quality Omens through Ritual, but more importantly, it is also the most effective way to acquire Mageblood and Headhunter. These 2 unique belts are in immense demand because of their heavy use in the endgame, and whenever they appear as rewards, you have hit the jackpot.

How to Get Mageblood and Headhunter by Ritual?

Both PoE 2 Mageblood and Headhunter are among the prizes offered by Ritual mechanic. Since each reward from Ritual is randomised, you need to keep rerolling the offerings until they show up.

You will also require a substantial amount of Tribute, whether you intend to reroll rewards or redeem them directly. The amount of Tribute you receive correlates with the number of monsters you face, so when you commit to a Ritual strategy, you should tailor your map modifiers and passive tree choices around maximising both rerolls and monster pack sizes.

Head of the King

The core of altar farming lies in using Head of the King. This item significantly boosts your Tribute gains, increases the chance of refreshing high-quality rewards, and enhances the overall Ritual mechanic in every way. It serves as the cornerstone for the vast majority of Ritual farming strategies.

You can acquire Head of the King through the in-game currency market. After that, travel to Caer Tarth, activate Head of the King, and then you are ready to select your Waystones.

Map Selection

When you are using Head of the King, the ideal approach is to focus on city-type maps, because the altars within city maps yield far greater returns than those in ordinary maps.

Start by completing the maps outside the city maps, then continue with the city maps in succession. This method helps keep your costs under control. To maximise your profit, you should ensure that at least half of your maps are of the city layout.

Regular Maps

In the early stages, most maps can be basic corrupted ones, with modifiers that prioritise increased Pack Size (above 20%) or Rarity (above 40%).

These affixes provide a steady boost to your Tribute base. As for map tiers, T16 maps are not strictly necessary; you can save them for your final few maps if you want to pursue a higher ceiling.

Final Maps

Because Head of the King operates under the chain rule of Rite of the Nameless - within a set of maps, the later maps grant higher Tribute, more rerolls, and greater reward bonuses - you should allocate low-value Tablets to the non-city maps early in the sequence and save your high-value Tablets for the concluding maps.

The very last map in the sequence should be your best one. It needs to include high Pack Size modifiers, with ideal rolls being above 54% Pack Size and above 25% Monster Rarity.

You can take a base map and combine it with three Omens - Omen of Chaotic Rarity, Omen of Chaotic Effectiveness, and Omen of Chaotic Monsters - then use a Chaos Orb alongside the map to roll for high Pack Size affixes, and further amplify them through corruption.

Tablet Strategy

Tablets for Early Phase

Since your outer maps may not be city maps, you only need very basic Tablets at this stage - for instance, those with merely increased chance for Omens, while ignoring other affixes.

The sole purpose here is to initiate the altar chain, so there is no need to invest currency into these. If you happen to have economical Tablets that boost Tribute or Omen chances, you may use them as well.

Tablets for City Maps

Once you move into city maps, employ the following configuration with 4 Tablets:

• Freedom of Faith Ritual Tablet: grants 2 extra rerolls at the altar.
• Reroll Tablet: provides additional reroll attempts within Ritual. Such Tablets often come with a notable cost.

For the remaining two Tablets, aim to maximise Omen appearance rates and Tribute gains. You can choose affixes such as:

• increased chance for Omens to appear
• increased Tribute from monster sacrifices
• reduced Tribute cost for rerolls
• increased chance for Omens to appear

Among these, the reduced reroll cost affix is particularly important, so ensure you have at least one instance of it.

Boosting the chance for Omens not only increases the drop rate of high-tier Omens but also significantly raises the output of basic Omens. While their individual value may be modest, they accumulate steadily and help you recover your investment.

Over-stacking reroll Tablets will drive up your costs considerably while offering only marginal gains in returns. Unless you are in urgent need of Mageblood and Headhunter, a single +3 reroll Tablet suffices.

While this strategy yields good returns, it also comes with high costs. You can join IGGM PoE Facebook Group, where giveaways are occasionally held; winners receive large amounts of currency that can help you execute any strategy, or you can use that currency directly to trade for a Mageblood or Headhunter.

Ritual Passives

For Atlas passive tree, you only need to allocate the nodes at the very top that enhance the effects of Tablets. Ritual passive tree itself follows a relatively fixed allocation, with the key nodes as follows:

• Traveller's Woe (Tainted): increases the chance for Mageblood and Headhunter to appear among the rewards.
• Invigorated Sacrifices (Attrition): resurrected monsters at the altar gain increased toughness, but Tribute penalty is reduced by 50%.

Masters of the Atlas

In Runes of Aldur League, we strongly recommend choosing Jado as your master:

• Unexpected Missions: adds random extra modifiers to your maps, indirectly increasing monster counts and Tribute sources.
• Partial Translations: provides 40% increased effect of explicit Tablet modifiers. This has a tremendous impact on Ritual returns, significantly amplifying key effects such as additional rerolls and Tribute bonuses from your Tablets.

Remember that Mageblood and Headhunter are the grand prizes of Ritual farming strategy, not your baseline income. On the runs when you do not roll them, focus on Omens, as they deliver steady and substantial profits.

If you're a fan of MLB The Show series, your feelings are likely conflicted: you want it to improve, yet you fear that if it attracts a massive player base, the developers will turn it into a blatant cash grab.

Unfortunately, it seems MLB The Show 26 has become that unfortunate culprit. While 25 and 24 certainly had their own issues, MLB 26 appears to be a culmination of so many shortcomings that many players on forums are labeling it the worst entry to date.

Given the franchise's monopoly on the genre, you'd likely prefer the developers to address these issues quickly rather than switching to other baseball games. The awkward reality, however, judging by recent developments, is that the developers seem completely indifferent.

With a new WBC took place this year, one would expect players to pay closer attention to MLB 26, and for the developers to be more motivated to create a high-quality, player-friendly title.

Yet, more than three months after launch, the game's reception is worse than that of EA Sports FC 26, a title frequently mocked for its greedy monetization practices.

In a summer dominated by FIFA World Cup discussions, we're taking a moment to focus on virtual baseball. From a grounded, no-nonsense player perspective, let's discuss exactly what went wrong with MLB The Show 26.

20-card cap ruined everything

Back when MLB 26 first launched, some players presciently warned that the new 20-card cap on the trading market would eventually ruin everything. While there was some pushback at the time, look at the situation now, hardly anyone has a good word to say about this mechanic.

This is because the baffling cap severely stifles one of the most effective ways for casual players to farm MLB 26 stubs, all while the developers claim the move was intended to curb market inflation.

You don't even need us to spell it out; just open MLB 26 and you'll see the market is still a mess, with top-tier players still needing hundreds of thousands or even millions of stubs. 20-card cap feels like a misguided solo act by the developers, a solution that solved nothing.

If you're an unwealthy MLB The Show 26 player, you used to be able to farm the stubs needed for high-tier cards by stacking and selling common cards. Now, however, a 20-card cap has cut off that avenue, effectively making consuming real cash the only viable solution.

We acknowledge that the game's survival depends on microtransactions, but that doesn't mean they should be elevated above all else, especially not while hiding behind the sanctimonious claim that it's for the players' own good.

Using bug fixes as a pretext to screw over players

With card investment and trading no longer effective, Mini Seasons became the go-to spot for farming stubs and packs. But lo-and-behold, even this chill mode has been ruined in MLB The Show 26.

Recently, Mini Seasons has been plagued by bugs that cause progress to roll back for no reason. You could grind through a dozen games and be on the verge of the playoffs, only to finish a match and find your progress reset all the way back to Game 1.

What's even more absurd is that the issue remains unfixed. In a game available on the latest generation of consoles, your only solution is to manually reset the mode yourself!

It's no wonder people joke that a random player from the forums would do a better job fixing bugs than the actual technical team. While it's just a joke, at least other players actually understand what the community needs.

It's not that MLB The Show 26 never fixes bugs; there was previously a glitch in WBC Mini Seasons mode that allowed players to claim Championship bundles infinitely.

And guess what? When faced with a bug that actually benefited players, the developers moved with lightning speed, pushing out a stealth hotfix overnight.

Hotfixing bugs is fine in principle, unlimited rewards essentially ruin the game's economy, but after applying the fix, players were horrified to discover that AI ​​for CPU pitchers had been altered as well.

This meant that regardless of the difficulty setting, pitches would consistently hug the very outer edge of the strike zone, pointlessly dragging out every single-player game by ten to fifteen minutes.

Honestly, it's hard not to suspect that the developers simply couldn't stand players acquiring packs too quickly, so they used the bug fix as an excuse to intentionally make farming bundles harder.

Frankly, that kind of behavior is even more disheartening than sheer negligence.

Uninspired and superficial updates

It seems like MLB 26 has been rolling out new programs every week since launch, alongside longer-running major programs. But if you've been actively playing, you know the gameplay is largely the same, it's just the same old routine repackaged in different wrapping.

From early events like Cityscapes and Mural to the recently launched Summer Series, completing these programs does yield new rewards, but the core gameplay loops are just recycled variations of the same few mechanics. You'd think an AI could generate a more creative task list than the developers, or maybe they are using AI? Yikes.

Uninformed outsiders might ask, What is there to complain about when there are new events every week? But only those of us who haven't given up on MLB 26 yet realize it's essentially just clocking in for a shift on a virtual baseball diamond.

Since that's the case, why waste time grinding through tedious programs for Stubs when you could enter IGGM MLB 26 Stubs giveaway on Discord? A simple emoji reaction could land you a massive haul of Stubs for free, doesn't that sound like a much better deal?

It's time for MLB 26 to wake up!

Despite all the criticism, our feelings toward MLB 26 stem more from frustration at its wasted potential than pure disappointment.

After all, the virtual baseball experience remains top-tier. And aside from garbage mechanics like 20-card cap, some of this year's new features, like ABS system, are genuinely valuable.

That's precisely why the community has been flooded with lengthy critiques regarding MLB 26's poor performance over the last three months. Player support and patience should be rewarded, not used as an excuse for the development team to slack off.

The only silver lining right now is Summer Developer Livestream scheduled for June 26th. Will this be a turning point for MLB 26, or just another half-hearted appearance by the developers? Let's wait and see.