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Exciting news! A fantastic method for farming weapons and crafting materials using Corrupted Roots has been discovered in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred. Combined with Horadric Cube transformations, this allows for unlimited gear upgrades!

The core of this farming strategy lies in the synergy between Corrupted Roots and area switching. Players go to Temple of Life area in Skovos and repeatedly trigger area switching - for example, walking through a doorway and returning - to reset the placement count of Corrupted Roots.

In other words, you can place roots an unlimited number of times, each time summoning a large number of monsters. Crucially, these monsters only drop weapons and Horadric Cube materials, with virtually no other debris.

Multiplayer Stacking Effect

This strategy is perfect for multiplayer in the open world because each player can place their own Corrupted Roots, and the monsters and drops from all Corrupted Roots are stacked.

When 10 players place Corrupted Roots in the same area, it's equivalent to a 10x drop multiplier. Even if you're a solo player, once you reach this popular location, you'll naturally see other players placing Corrupted Roots. You simply need to follow suit and collect them; no team or friends are required.

Essential War Plans Nodes

To achieve a loop of only weapon drops and an infinite supply of Corrupted Roots, you need to activate three key nodes in Lord of Hatred War Plans:

• Corrupted Roots: Corrupted Roots have a chance to drop from Whisper Caches obtained after defeating Headrotten bosses.
• Roots of Power: Also used to generate more Corrupted Roots.
• Headrotten Feast: Increases the spawn rate of Headrotten bosses and caches drops.

With these three combined nodes, you'll continuously collect new Corrupted Roots from monster drops, creating a snowball loop of placing Corrupted Roots, killing monsters, getting weapon drops and new roots, and then continuing to place Corrupted Roots, almost without depleting your initial inventory.

Weapon Type Locking

The unique aspect of this location is that all Whisper Cache drops will only yield one-handed weapons.

This is a playstyle tailor-made for Barbarians, as they require four weapons (two sets of dual-wielded one-handed weapons). Furthermore, the equipment you obtain often possesses Greater Affixes or crafting potential.

Unlimited Horadric Cube Conversion

Use Horadric Cube to convert all picked-up weapons, including blue, yellow, and even useless Ancestral gear, into three-in-one weapons.

There's a chance to obtain a weapon with modifiable attributes after conversion, meaning you can continue to add Gem Power, quality, affixes, etc.

Those that become unmodifiable junk weapons can continue to be converted into three-in-one weapons until you get a satisfactory base.

Since the entire process consistently drops a large amount of Horadric Cube material, you can perform this conversion indefinitely without worrying about running out of materials.

Practical Steps

First, head to Temple of Life in Skovos region, then repeatedly switch areas (entering and exiting) to reset the root count.

After placing a Corrupted Root, kill the monsters and pick up all one-handed weapons and Horadric Cube materials. Then retrieve any dropped new Corrupted Roots and immediately place another, even before the battle ends.

It's recommended to place roots while mounted, as this allows for faster movement and safer, continuous root placement.

When your inventory is full, the entire team or you should return to town to convert Horadric Cube. Then, select weapons with the modifiable status and keep them for later Masterwork. Convert all useless weapons and try again.

Additional Helltide Boost

If you're currently in Helltide, you can bring the same large-scale root placement tactic to the Helltide area. This is because using multiple people to place roots in Helltide yields double rewards.

Why is this the best farming strategy?

First, this method only drops weapons and crafting materials, without any distracting items like armor or jewelry, resulting in a backpack purely for one-handed weapons.

The entry barrier is also very low; you only need to unlock three nodes in War Plans and have some Corrupted Roots activated. After that, it snowballs very easily.

Second, the strength of the monsters summoned by the roots is controllable, and the class strength requirements are not high; many classes can easily handle the enemies. Furthermore, the materials dropped by this method are sufficient to support an unlimited number of Horadric Cube conversions.

Finally, we can use this farming method to adapt to the late-game objectives of the season. Players will definitely need a large number of weapons to farm for endgame gear with multiple affixes, and this method directly meets this need.

Precautions and Risks

Server Item Limit

In Lord of Hatred, the number of items dropped on the ground is limited by the server. So you must pick them up quickly, otherwise early drops will disappear. It is recommended to use a very strict drop filter to only display high-tier weapons, materials, and gear with high affix values.

Corrupted Roots Prices May Rise

We predict that once this strategy is revealed, the trading price of roots may surge further. The good news is that you only need to farm roots from other players in Temple of Life.

A Small Amount of Starting Roots is Required

If you have absolutely no roots, you can first obtain your first cache by defeating Headrotten boss, then open the cache to get Corrupted Roots before starting the cycle.

Alternatively, you can directly buy Diablo 4 Corrupted Roots from IGGM.com; and buying 100 Corrupted Roots will get you a 10% discount, which is a great deal and will allow you to obtain dropped weapons and materials faster.

This can be considered the ultimate farming strategy for all Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred players who need weapon crafting. Try it out!

As you progress deeper into Forza Horizon 6, you will unlock various cars as rewards or use your earned credits to unlock even rarer vehicles.

However, beyond these standard vehicles, the game also conceals a number of secret cars that can only be obtained through special methods.

In this guide, we will list these unique cars one by one and provide the specific steps required to unlock each of them.

Secret car overview

Currently, there are seven confirmed secret vehicles in Forza Horizon 6, comprising five Secret Mastery Cars and two Secret Super Rare Cars.

These rare rides cannot be unlocked directly through the standard in-game store; instead, they must be unlocked by exploring the map or by investing skill points. Furthermore, until you have unlocked them, you likely won't even be able to find them listed in your collection interface.

Given that the game has only recently launched, players may discover even more secret cars in the future; however, this guide focuses specifically on the ones that have been confirmed so far.

1996 Ferrari F50 GT3

First, you will need to unlock the standard Ferrari F50. If you do not already own one, we recommend heading to the auction house to acquire it. Based on current market rates, this will need approximately 4.5 million credits.

Once you have obtained the base car, you can begin upgrading and tuning it to progress through its Car Mastery tree, a process that requires an additional investment of 14 skill points.

After completing those steps, invest another 64 skill points to unlock the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT3.

The process itself is not particularly complicated; the main challenge lies in the significant amount of resources required. Furthermore, the primary value of these secret cars lies in enriching your collection rather than necessarily boosting your chances of winning races.

Therefore, if you do not have a sufficient reserve of in-game currency and resources, we do not recommend prioritizing the unlocking of these cars at this early stage.

However, if you have the budget, choosing Forza Horizon 6 cars for sale on IGGM is a quick and easy way to make your dream garage a reality!

2022 Ford Supervan 4

To unlock this secret car, you must first own 1994 Ford Supervan 3. Fortunately, Ford Supervan 3 is an excellent track racer in its own right, making this initial investment well worth it.

The unlocking process is identical to that of the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT3: once you have acquired the Ford Supervan 3, whether through the auction house or other trading methods, you can unlock 2022 Ford Supervan 4 by investing skill points to progress through the car's specific Car Mastery tree.

Although it serves primarily as a collectible, taking it for a spin in the Discover Japan casual mode makes for a delightful experience.

2003 Porsche Carrera GT

By this point in the guide, you've likely realized that the unlock methods for all five Secret Mastery Cars are fundamentally identical: first, unlock the corresponding base car; then, drive it to earn skill points and progress through its Car Mastery tree until you reach the ultimate reward.

Based on this, the base car required to unlock 2003 Porsche Carrera GT is 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder.

As for Porsche Carrera GT itself, beyond its status as a secret car, it boasts an incredibly distinctive and instantly recognizable, high-pitched, high-revving engine note within the game.

If you have the resources to tune it up to S1 Performance Class, it will become one of the premier road-racing machines in your garage.

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427

The base vehicle required to unlock this particular secret car is 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe; simply follow the familiar procedure of progressing through its Car Mastery tree to obtain it.

1974 Honda Civic RS

In addition to the auction house, you also have a chance to acquire the base car, 2023 Honda Civic Type R, through the game's various prize draw mechanics.

Once you have it, if you wish to use 1974 Honda Civic RS as a regular vehicle in your rotation, you can perform extensive modifications, such as swapping in a 6.2-liter V8 engine and converting it to all-wheel drive.

Peel P50 Trolli Edition

Having covered Secret Mastery Cars, we now turn our attention to the first Super Rare Car on our list: Peel P50 Trolli Edition.

This vehicle is distinguished by the vibrant Trolli-themed decals adorning its bodywork and its wildly unpredictable handling characteristics, essentially serving as an in-game Easter egg.

However, there is a catch: this particular car can only be obtained through a special promotional redemption process; it is not available as a reward via any standard in-game activities.

The primary method applies exclusively to players residing in the United States; the specific steps are as follows:

1. Trading Trolli candy products.
2. Upload your receipt to the official Trolli Gaming Sweepstakes website to receive a unique redemption code.
3. Enter the redemption code in the corresponding menu option inside the game.

If you find this process too cumbersome, or if you do not reside in the United States, you can bypass these steps by visiting Forza Horizon 6 community sections on various social media platforms to find other players willing to trade or sell their unused redemption codes.

It is worth noting that the second method is essentially built upon the first, and the U.S.-exclusive promo is not permanent. Therefore, if you want to get your hands on Peel P50, you'll need to act fast!

Toyota Sports 800 Fanta Edition

This super rare car, featuring a vibrant orange Fanta livery, was originally a free promotional item; it could be unlocked simply by participating in a 60-second mini-game on the official Fanta campaign webpage.

Unfortunately, as of the time of writing, this event has concluded, so the only way to acquire the car now is through secondary trading.

However, to be honest, the performance of this super rare car may not even measure up to that of Secret Cars unlocked via Car Mastery; failing to unlock it won't negatively impact your overall gaming experience, so there is no need to be overly concerned.

And there you have it, the unlock methods for the 7 known Secret Cars in FH6. We hope this guide adds a little extra excitement to your racing adventures in Japan!

The voting for the 5th Golden Blitz event has once again concluded. As expected, all the featured gold stickers this time are 5-star. Monopoly Ever After album closes on June 3rd, leaving you roughly one week to collect stickers.

The gold card selected in this event might just be the one you're missing from your album, so don't miss any of the upcoming gold card events, including the fifth Golden Blitz.

Golden Blitz Vote Outcome

In the results of the fifth Golden Blitz vote, three stickers were very close:

• Set 22 - Transformed: 25% (24,869 votes)
• Set 23 - Knight's Sword: 14% (13,614 votes)
• Set 23 - Cutting Vines: 11% (10,766 votes)
• Set 24 - Howling Wolf: 25% (24,869 votes)
• Set 24 - Stick House: 25% (24,855 votes)

Stick House lost by only a handful of votes. So if you want certain stickers to appear in a Golden Blitz event, be sure to participate actively in the voting. Never think your single vote does not matter; in a tight race, your one vote could very well be the deciding factor.

According to the fifth Golden Blitz voting results, Transformed and Howling Wolf tied and won. Thus, the gold stickers for the fifth Golden Blitz are Monopoly Go Transformed (Set 22) and Howling Wolf (Set 24).

Golden Blitz Date

Monopoly Ever After album ends on June 3rd. Below are the events that have been held for this album. If you missed any of the selected gold stickers, your only hope is to encounter them in sticker packs.

• May 1–2, 2026: Hook's Hook (Set 13) and Fox Ferry (Set 17)
• May 7–8, 2026: Jabberwock (Set 14) and Enchanted Forest (Set 15)
• May 13–14, 2026: Hightail It! (Set 19) and Feeling Snoozy (Set 21)
• May 24–25, 2026: Wake Up, Goldilocks (Set 21) and Forest of Thorns (Set 23)

Golden Blitz events typically last one day. If Monopoly Ever After is to have a total of seven Golden Blitz events, then the remaining schedule is very tight. We predict the fifth Golden Blitz event will take place on May 29 and 30.

How to Trade Stickers?

Trading Rules

The most important part of a Golden Blitz event is finding a trading partner. You also need to understand the trading rules for stickers.

Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz is essentially a special sticker trading event. For ordinary stickers, you can send up to five per day, and the send limit resets at a fixed time each day.

During the 24 hours of a Golden Blitz, you can send only five gold stickers in total. Unlike the ordinary sticker limit, the golden sticker send limit does not reset daily - those five are your entire allowance for the whole event. The two limits are completely separate: sending a gold sticker does not consume any of your ordinary sticker sends.

One-to-One Exchange

Suppose you have already arranged a trade with a friend. During the event, find the gold sticker you want to send in your sticker album, tap Send button below it, search for your friend's name in the friend list, check to confirm, and then choose Make an Exchange.

Your friend has several hours to provide stickers for the exchange, and this will immediately use up one of your gold sticker sending limits.

After sending, the trade is not completed instantly. You will see that your friend has received your exchange proposal and needs your response. If your friend offers the sticker you agreed upon, simply tap Accept, and the trade is done - both sides receive the stickers they need.

If your friend tries to give you a low-star sticker in exchange for your gold sticker, you can decline. Upon declining, the gold sticker you originally sent will be returned to you, and your gold sticker send allowance will be restored by one.

If the exchange proposal is declined by your friend or times out without a response, both your sticker and your send allowance return to their original state.

Gifting Stickers

If you simply want to give a gold sticker to a friend as a gift, just tap Send under the sticker, select your friend (do not turn on Make an Exchange), tap Continue and confirm the send. Your friend will receive the sticker directly, and you will still consume one gold sticker send allowance.

If you yourself need a certain gold sticker, you can also select someone from your friend list and request that sticker from them. That person can choose to Send or Decline. If you make a request without prior communication, they might not respond.

Mixed Trading

You can absolutely trade ordinary stickers for other players' gold stickers - this is a very common way to trade. Some players are willing to give up a gold sticker in exchange for ordinary stickers they have not yet collected, which is often more efficient than relying on luck from sticker packs.

If you do not have many in-game friends, or you cannot arrange a trade with someone you know, you can also connect with other players on Facebook, Discord, or Reddit. Show which stickers you have and which ones you need to find a match. This method may take more time to filter for truly reliable players.

Monopoly Go Golden Blitz is an excellent opportunity to obtain rare gold stickers. As long as you manage your send allowances well and make good use of the exchange feature, you will easily gather the gold stickers you need.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Ladder Season 14 may still be dominated by Warlocks, even with some nerfs to the class. However, Abyss Warlock's strength in Season 14 is still worth noting. Furthermore, the fact that this build uses Magic Damage makes it even more invincible.

In D2R, almost no monsters are immune to Magic Damage, so you can easily farm most areas without worrying about immunity.

Furthermore, because of the nature of Magic Damage, Abyss Warlock has very low gear requirements. Even without ideal Diablo 2 Resurrected runes to make your gear stronger, you can still deal considerable damage, making it ideal for early-season progression or for players with limited resources.

Stat Points

• Strength: Simply add points until you can wear the required equipment.
• Dexterity: No points or only a small amount depending on gear requirements.
• Vitality: Allocate all remaining points to Vitality to improve survivability.

To ensure you can adjust your Strength and Dexterity requirements when changing equipment later, it's best to reserve a small number of unallocated points when your character reaches level 87.

Skill Points

Core Skills

• Abyss: Max this out first, as you'll be using it almost 80% of the time. You can cast it from the furthest point in your line of sight, dealing damage before aggroing monsters. Abyss will pull in monsters and continuously deal damage; normal monsters can usually be killed in 1-2 pulses.
• Miasma Chain: Max this out. As a synergy skill with Abyss, it increases Abyss damage. Miasma Chain is primarily used against bosses or high-health elites, accounting for approximately 20% of usage.
• Miasma Bolt: Max this out as well. Also, a synergy skill with Abyss. However, because of the limited number of hotkeys, many players do not frequently use it as their primary skill. Some find Miasma Chain cumbersome and switch to Miasma Bolt. Choose according to personal preference.

Support Skills

Early on, if skill bonuses are lacking, consider leveling Enhance Entropy to 20 to increase Abyss absorption range. Later in the game, if equipment provides a large number of skill levels, you might not even need to invest points.

Since there's no Enigma, invest points in Blade Warp for movement. Also, invest 1 point in Hex: Siphon for Life and Mana regeneration on kills.

Invest 10 points in Demonic Mastery to summon up to 3 demons. Then invest 1 point in Consume to sacrifice one demon for reduced enemy magic resistance, increased movement speed, and increased Life.

Add 1 point to Summon Defiler, which bonds enemy souls, spreading your damage across more enemies and increasing overall damage output.

Furthermore, Blood Oath is another optional skill that transfers damage you receive to demons and increases their all resistances, physical damage reduction, and Life. If you feel that increasing Enhance Entropy too much is unnecessary, you can invest your points in Blood Oath.

Equipment Selection

Weapon

The most classic and easily obtainable choice during the early game remains Spirit Sword, as it provides comprehensive stats such as Cast Rate and Mana.

If you obtain better Diablo 2 Resurrected runes, you can upgrade to Heart of the Oak, or pursue Arioc's Needle.

The best runeword for Abyss Warlock is Void, as it provides multiple benefits such as skill level and cast rate, making it the best choice for the endgame. However, it is usually difficult for ordinary players to obtain.

Helmet

In the early game, the actual benefit of Lore runeword is not as good as a helmet with three Topaz gems, which directly provides 96% Magic Find, crucial for accumulating basic gear in the early stages of Ladder progression.

Later on, you can switch to the classic Harlequin Crest. The ultimate endgame helmet is the newly added Hellwarden's Will, which provides skill bonuses, Cast Rate, and valuable Magic Damage reduction.

Gloves

You can choose the classic Chance Guards for more Magic Find, or Magefist is also a good option.

Boots

Boots with resistances and increased chances of obtaining Magic Items are all usable; established choices like Waterwalk or Sandstorm Trek are perfectly fine.

Amulets

Initially, prioritize amulets with Mana and Magic Find. Ideally, you should choose one with Fast Cast Rate and +2 Warlock skill.

Rings

Rings, like amulets, are crucial for stacking key attributes. You can wear any Magic Find amulet initially, but later you'll need Fast Cast Rate to reach specific tiers. The new Sling and Opalvein rings provide enemy Magic resistance, making them undeniably endgame options.

Mercenary

Holy Freeze is recommended for early game progression to increase Cold Damage. Act 5 mercenaries are also a good choice, especially if you're wielding Insight.

A cheap mercenary gear setup is Insight, Bulwark, and Treachery, with upgrades to Andariel's Visage and Fortitude.

Gameplay and Strategy

At the start, activate Hex: Siphon to summon three demons, then use Consume to devour one, gaining reduced Magic resistance and increased Movement Speed ​​and Life.

The main skill for clearing maps is Abyss, cast from a distance, requiring almost no close-range combat, making it very safe.

Miasma Chain is primarily used in boss fights. Use Abyss to quickly kill the boss when it appears. The overall gameplay is smooth, efficient, and low-cost; even with basic gear, you can easily defeat enemies on Hell difficulty.

Abyss Warlock, with its Magic Damage almost ignoring immunity, low gear requirements, and high burst damage, has become a powerful choice for clearing Diablo 2 Resurrected Ladder Season 14 and even throughout the season.

Although it has only been a little over two months since its official release, MLB The Show 26 seems to have already entered a maintenance mode.

Aside from the necessary new programs, there are almost no new activities to stimulate you to invest more time and energy into the game.

If that were the only issue, it wouldn't be such a big deal; after all, testing out the new player cards acquired through these programs in various standard competitive modes is a meaningful activity in itself.

The critical issue, and perhaps you've felt it too, is that for some reason, earning program XP has recently become significantly more difficult. Consequently, the few remaining incentives to play MLB The Show 26 are gradually fading away.

In the following sections, we will analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon and discuss other potential factors that may be impacting your overall MLB The Show 26 experience.

What are the sources of program XP?

In MLB The Show 26, a program is a reward-oriented daily activity. Each program features its own exclusive reward path, which players can unlock step-by-step by earning XP.

While the specific methods for earning XP may vary depending on the content and scope of a particular program, they generally fall into three main categories: completing designated Missions, completing Moments, and completing Collections.

Within the missions category, requirements can be further refined, for instance, performing specific actions using a designated player, or earning a sufficient amount of PXP within a specific game mode.

How is the difficulty in earning program XP manifesting?

Typically, to ensure that the majority of players can successfully complete a program, and acknowledging that some individual tasks can be quite challenging, the total amount of earnable XP is designed to exceed the actual requirement for obtaining all rewards.

For example, if a single program requires 50 XP to unlock every reward, the total available XP might be significantly higher than that figure.

Although this underlying mechanism remains unchanged, an increasing number of players have recently felt that the quantity of available Missions is insufficient, or that the amount of XP awarded upon completing a single Mission is simply too low.

While it remains true that you can still acquire all the rewards before the current program expires, provided you invest enough time, the overall grind has become significantly more drawn-out than it was previously.

The frustrating result is that, subjectively speaking, the process feels much more exhausting than in the past, yet the ultimate rewards you receive remain exactly the same.

Furthermore, due to a general lack of other engaging activities, completing each program essentially forces you to cycle through the same handful of stale, repetitive game modes. If this trend continues, who would want to keep playing these programs in the long run?

Why is this phenomenon occurring?

As you are likely aware, the primary appeal of program rewards lies in the fact that they offer new, specific player cards, or premium card packs that hold the potential to yield powerful new players.

Therefore, if the program were too easy to complete, the game would quickly become saturated with players fielding overpowered rosters, ultimately leading to power creep where everything loses its significance.

Perhaps it was precisely with this in mind that the development team decided to slow down the pace of program progression, for instance, by reducing the amount of XP awarded per individual mission.

While the intention behind this was sound, it is unfortunate that other aspects of MLB 26 were not executed with the same level of polish; consequently, the actual player experience has suffered.

In fact, this issue extends beyond just the program; recently, MLB The Show 26 seems to be constantly using the pretext of preventing card stat inflation to delay the launch or slow down the update cadence of various new in-game events.

Which players are most affected by this phenomenon?

For die-hard fans, most of these unpopular decisions won't be enough to make them abandon MLB 26; as for casual players, they weren't going to invest a significant amount of time in the game anyway.

Consequently, the group truly impacted by these recent, ineffective adjustments consists of those in the middle, the semi-casual or semi-hardcore players, who, in reality, constitute the core demographic that determines the game's ultimate fate.

To satisfy this segment of the player base, MLB 26 needs to design new program pathways that both encourage players to invest more time in the game and provide them with opportunities to acquire the top-tier, meta-defining player cards.

In other words, only by offering a sufficient number of rewards that average players can realistically earn through effort, thereby establishing a clear and effective progression path within the program XP system, can the program mechanism, and indeed MLB 26 itself, truly deliver a worthwhile gaming experience.

Other potential negative trends

Beyond the increased difficulty in earning program XP, MLB 26 currently faces another issue: the game appears to be introducing an excessive number of Switch Hitters.

In the context of the game, Switch Hitters are batters capable of hitting from both the left and right sides of the plate. This unique attribute often allows them to outperform standard right-handed or left-handed batters, even those with higher statistical ratings on paper.

Consequently, having Switch Hitters in your lineup provides a strategic advantage, allowing you to adapt to a wider range of game situations, maintain the platoon advantage in every at-bat, and minimize the reduction in your PCI size caused by outside pitches.

However, flooding the game with too many Switch Hitters can lead to roster saturation, where every player's lineup becomes functionally identical in terms of power level, which directly contradicts the original intent behind slowing down the pace of program progression.

Given this situation, and coupled with the current lack of meaningful new content in MLB 26, it is difficult to avoid the suspicion that this low output stems entirely from the development team's own laziness, rather than from any genuine effort to enhance the player experience.

In fact, we have previously analyzed the predicament currently facing MLB The Show 26, specifically regarding the dearth of content in its Diamond Dynasty mode.

Ironically, this entire situation is a self-inflicted wound, a consequence of the development team's own actions, rather than the result of any external forces.

Over the coming months, FIFA World Cup is bound to generate a fresh wave of interest in FC 26; furthermore, other sports simulation titles are scheduled to release their latest installments in succession.

Therefore, if MLB 26 does not make immediate changes and adjust its content update cadence, it risks not only alienating its current player base but also inflicting further negative repercussions upon the launch of MLB 27 next year.

While there will always be a core group of die-hard fans willing to keep playing regardless of the game's quality, if the developers allow the existence of this loyal base to foster complacency and stifle innovation, it is only a matter of time before another baseball game rises to take MLB series' place!

It is not just that the program XP has become increasingly difficult to earn; you will also notice that the in-game avenues for acquiring stubs have recently become much more restrictive.

So, if you wish to continue playing the game without feeling constantly hamstrung by these limitations, your best bet is to promptly buy MLB 26 Stubs from IGGM!

Our services are not only secure but also designed to ensure rapid delivery whenever possible, allowing you to use your stubs to instantly unlock the player cards or other in-game content you desire!

After the launch of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary phase 2, countless players and guilds have been busy tackling raids, and this period also sees the most intense consumption of gold.

Therefore, you might need some gold farming methods to compensate for what raids consume. Here are some effective open-world gold farms that deliver high efficiency, though competition can be fierce.

Let’s first take an overview of these 10 TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 2 open world farming locations:

1. Void Ridge
2. Forge Camps
3. Death Forge
4. Coilscar Point
5. Legion Hold and Illidari Point
6. Mana Forges
7. Throne of Kil’jaeden
8. Death’s Door
9. Black Temple
10. Outskirts of Black Temple

1. Void Ridge

Void Ridge lies in the southeastern part of Hellfire Peninsula. It is a good spot for players who are still leveling, since the monsters there are less challenging.

The biggest advantage of this location is the extremely fast respawn rate of the mobs. You will need to hunt two types of creatures: Collapsing Voidwalker (note that they explode upon death) and Vacillating Voidcaller. They have a chance to drop Motes of Shadow. While these motes are not particularly valuable at the moment, their quantity can make up for it.

2. Forge Camps in Blades Edge Mountains

Forge Camps are filled with Legion demons and elementals that drop highly useful items. In the northern camp, the mobs mainly drop Marks of Sargeras and Fel Armaments, which can be used to raise your reputation with Aldor faction.

Meanwhile, the southern camp contains many fire elementals and Fear Fiends, making it an excellent spot to farm both Primal Fire and Fel Armaments. Combined with reputation items, raw gold, and piles of Netherweave Cloth, your hourly gold income will remain very stable.

Furthermore, while Wrath Hounds and Abyssal Flamebringers do not drop many valuable things, you will likely kill them incidentally while farming. Remember to check them for any uncommon or rare quality gear that might drop.

3. Death Forge in Shadowmoon Valley

Death Forge is packed with orcs, demons, and fire elementals, allowing you to collect gold, Netherweave Cloth, and even Motes of Fire all at once. The forge has multiple levels and side passages, so even if other players are doing quests in the area, you can usually find a quiet corner.

This is a very relaxed farming spot where you can continuously pull mobs and watch the loot pile up. Additionally, if you are a Miner, you might also find some ore nodes inside the caves.

4. Coilscar Point in Shadowmoon Valley

Some quests direct you to Coilscar Point to kill Enraged Water Spirits, but most of the time this location is overlooked by players, meaning you won’t have to compete for mobs.

These elementals are not strong attackers and have a decent chance to drop Motes of Water, which suits almost any class. Because primal materials remain in constant demand, this is a steady, low-competition spot that will serve you well during BCC Phase 2 and beyond.

5. Legion Hold and Illidari Point

Both of these areas are situated in the west-central part of Shadowmoon Valley in Outland. They are excellent for consistent gold grinding, green items, cloth, and Aldor reputation items.

Many players simply fly over them on their way to other zones. If Legion Hold becomes too crowded, just fly a short distance east. The mobs respawn quickly, and if you play a class with strong sustain, such as a Paladin or Hunter, you can keep pulling almost non-stop.

6. Black Temple

Black Temple is a fantastic farming spot for players aligned with Scryer faction, because the blood elves there drop Sunfury Signets and Arcane Tomes at a reliable rate.

Like other good grinding locations, the mobs are dense and respawn fast. Even better, they are only involved in a few quests, so you will rarely face competition from questing players.

7. Mana Forges in Netherstorm

Here you will also find many Sunfury blood elves that drop signets, tomes, and plenty of uncommon items. There are also numerous demons offering Marks of Sargeras and Fel Armaments. If one Mana Forge starts feeling crowded, simply mount up and fly to another one.

If you are a Miner or Herbalist, keep an eye out for Fel Iron, Adamantite, and Netherbloom - you will always encounter these gathering nodes in Outland.

8. Throne of Kil’jaeden in Hellfire Peninsula

This is a wonderful location for farming Primal Fire, especially from Incandescent Fel Sparks that roam the plateau. Due to the high mob density and the excellent drop rate of Motes of Fire, you can harvest both Motes of Fire and WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold here.

However, you need to prepare for combat. This is a well-known spot, so there will be heavy competition from other players. If you plan to play during off-peak hours and can secure a corner of the plateau, your hourly gold income will be very impressive.

9. Death’s Door in Blades Edge Mountains

In the southern part of Blades Edge Mountains, you will find a demon canyon filled with Death Smite Fel Guards. Most players come here only once during a quest chain and never return.

These mobs drop a decent amount of gold, as well as a steady supply of Aldor reputation items. Because few players visit, there is no open-world PvP or mob competition to worry about.

10. Outskirts of Black Temple

You need to equip special goggles given by a quest and then head to the outskirts of Black Temple. Once there, you will see shadowy ghosts that other players cannot interact with. Since these monsters require a specific quest item to be seen, competition is almost non-existent.

The ghosts drop respectable gold and various high-level items. Moreover, there is an abundance of them, and they respawn constantly. Quiet and consistent, this is one of the most reliable ways to earn gold - never worrying about someone stealing your kills. You can farm gold, cloth, and vendor items here with ease.

You can be flexible with the areas mentioned above in WoW TBC Anniversary Phase 2. If you feel that competition at one farming spot is too intense, simply switch to another location to avoid efficiency loss caused by too many players.

Raiders, ARC Raiders has received Store Update 1.30.0. This update primarily lowers the prices of new traders and introduces new items. Perhaps the development team heard your feedback, as they revealed the future update schedule for ARC Raiders in this update. Get ready!

Trader Prices Significantly Reduced

The most significant change in Update 1.30.0 is the substantial adjustment to the prices of items traded, especially for Expedition Vaults.

In the first week, unlocking all five Vault slots required a whopping 3 million High Tier ARC parts, as the price increased progressively from 200,000 for Tier 1 to 1 million for Tier 5. Now, the unlock price for all tiers has been uniformly adjusted to 200,000, requiring only 1 million ARC parts to unlock all five slots. This is undoubtedly a significant reduction in the burden on players.

This adjustment aims to encourage more trading activity and make these important features more accessible to ordinary Raiders players.

However, it's currently unclear whether players who have already spent a significant amount to unlock items will receive compensation.

Furthermore, the prices of Weekly Offer items have been reduced to varying degrees in this update, making them more affordable overall. Specifically:

• Chap Outfit: Priced at 500,000 High Tier ARC parts.
• Wolfpack Blueprint: Price reduced from 1 million last week to 500,000 High Tier ARC parts. However, if you still find it expensive, you can directly buy ARC Raiders blueprints from IGGM.com, which are also very affordable and have fast delivery.
• Soda Can Charm and Can't Hear You Emote: Both are priced at 100,000 High Tier ARC parts.
• Anvil Splitter and Mushroom: Both can be exchanged for 100,000 or 5,000 High Tier ARC parts and Firearms.
• 25 Raider Tokens: Priced at 150,000 High Tier ARC parts. However, some players pointed out that exchanging 150,000 in-game tokens for only 25 premium currency seemed odd.

It's worth noting that even though the initial pricing seemed outrageously high, the development team plans to continue monitoring community feedback and may make further adjustments in future updates.

Leviathan Set New Colorways and Store Update

ARC Raiders store updated today with two new Leviathan Set colorway variants: Midnight and Crimson Frost.

These two new colorways are added as additional options to existing skins. Therefore, if players had already unlocked Leviathan Set before this update, the two new colorways, Midnight and Crimson Frost, will be automatically unlocked without requiring a game restart.

For players who haven't yet unlocked Leviathan Set, they will now need to unlock the set at full price before they will receive the two new colorways.

High Price Trap

As players can see from this update, the store price is now much more affordable than in the first week, so it's best not to spend any points to upgrade your Vault before the price drops.

Because a price difference refund is unlikely, players who invested significant time and used 3 million ARC parts to unlock all Vault slots in the first week are essentially being cheated by Ermal, which is undoubtedly frustrating.

New Weekly Offers and Unique Trades

This week's Weekly Offer list introduces some new trades in addition to the aforementioned price adjustments. For example, exchanging three rubber ducks for a Magnetic Accelerator seems odd.

Furthermore, the update doesn't clarify whether items like Mushrooms and Anvil Splitters can be unlocked individually or in bulk, sparking curiosity among many players.

Strategies for Farming ARC Parts

While the cost of unlocking Vaults has decreased after the update, it's still best to master strategies for farming ARC parts, just in case.

We all know that killing Matriarchs and Queens used to be the mainstream method for farming ARC parts, but these areas are currently extremely competitive, so farming ARC parts may not be the most efficient method.

A more efficient method is to choose any regular Map Condition and fight ordinary ARC enemies. Especially in Riven Tides, enemies like Bastion, Bombardier, Rocketeer, and Vaporizer spawn in small clusters, making farming ARC parts more efficient.

Crashes and Performance Degradation

Since Patch Notes 1.29.0, Xbox players have experienced game crashes, while PC players have faced frame rate drops. The development team has confirmed these issues in this 1.30.0 update.

These issues are currently under active investigation and a solution is being sought. The development team appreciates players' timely feedback and promises continuous updates. In any case, the development team's attitude is quite positive, and we hope these annoying issues will be effectively resolved soon.

Future Update Schedule

An important piece of information in this update is the adjustment to the future ARC Raiders update pattern.

The development team plans to adjust the frequency of large Live Updates to once every three weeks. These updates will vary in size and scope, but their core purpose is to adjust based on community feedback.

Prior to these large Live Updates, in-game store content, trial rotations, and necessary hotfixes will continue weekly.

This means that before the major update planned for October, players can still expect new weapons, missions, or other content in these smaller, tri-weekly updates, just at a more gradual pace.

So, that concludes ARC Raiders Update 1.30.0, which primarily involves some adjustments to store prices. If you're interested in the new Midnight and Crimson Frost colorways for Leviathan Set, head over to the store now to unlock them!

Since the launch of Path of Exile 2 Early Access, there have been recurring instances where the release of a new PoE 2 patch and a new Diablo 4 season coincide, and this year is no exception.

As originally anticipated, Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.0, titled Return of the Ancients, was scheduled for release in early May; however, it was ultimately delayed until May 29th.

While one explanation suggests the delay was due to the patch's massive scope and the need for additional development time, a more plausible, albeit unspoken, reason appears to be a strategic move to avoid a direct clash with the April 28th release of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred.

Regardless of the actual reason for the postponement, the fact remains that Return of the Ancients is now imminent.

In this article, we will compare Return of the Ancients against Lord of Hatred based on player feedback and announced features, analyzing which title is poised to emerge victorious in the coming months.

PoE 2 Patch 0.5.0 overview

The patch is officially titled Return of the Ancients, and it arrives alongside a new accompanying League: Runes of Aldur.

Return of the Ancients primarily refers to the new endgame storyline introduced in this update: The Origins of Divinity.

Through this narrative, players are guided to explore newly added Fortresses, earning PoE 2 currency while simultaneously unraveling the mysteries surrounding the ancients.

Runes of Aldur, on the other hand, focuses on the introduction of various rune-crafting and utilization mechanics centered around Ezomyte Runesmithing.

These mechanics serve as the primary means for players to enhance their characters and gear within the new league.

In addition to the above, Patch 0.5.0 also introduces new Ascendancy classes, unique items, and further optimizations specifically tailored for endgame content.

What do players think?

Although the patch has not yet officially gone live, a review of all the announced content and changes suggests that Patch 0.5.0 holds great promise for delivering a truly compelling gaming experience.

In terms of content richness, QoL improvements, and class diversity, Return of the Ancients appears to have successfully addressed all key areas.

Overall, the only slight drawback is that the adjustments to the crafting system may require a greater investment of time and resources to acquire high-quality gear.

Consequently, the difficulty of progression clearing may also increase, which could prove somewhat unfriendly to newcomers or casual players.

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred overview

As the highly anticipated second expansion for Diablo 4, Lord of Hatred was released concurrently with Season 13. The former focuses on introducing a new class and new features, while the latter effectively upgrades existing game mechanics.

Notable new features include War Plans, which allow you to customize and schedule endgame events; Horadric Cube, a more advanced crafting system; and Talisman System, which further enhances the diversity and depth of character builds.

On the other hand, the major overhaul of the skill tree in Season 13, along with other optimizations such as the expansion of Torment difficulty tiers, has received unanimous praise from players.

What do players think?

In terms of content, Lord of Hatred significantly expands both the main storyline and endgame farming opportunities, ensuring a rich array of new experiences for players; consequently, it was met with widespread acclaim immediately following its launch.

However, in an unfortunate turn of events, and for reasons yet unclear, both Season 13 and Lord of Hatred have been plagued by bugs and game crashes ever since their release.

Although the development team is working to resolve these issues one by one, the overall stability of the game environment remains unsatisfactory.

Under these circumstances, players may be more inclined to notice flaws they previously overlooked, such as pacing issues in certain story segments or the prevalence of micro-transactions.

Therefore, at least at this stage, player sentiment regarding Lord of Hatred is not entirely negative, though it has certainly cooled compared to a month ago.

Furthermore, if the persistent crashing issues are not resolved swiftly, its reputation could face further decline.

A comparison between the two games' updates

In reality, no game, nor any update it releases, can ever be truly perfect, nor can it realistically expect to receive universal acclaim from every player.

Consequently, player reviews for both Lord of Hatred and Return of the Ancients currently present a mixed bag of positive and negative feedback. However, if one were forced to choose between the two, PoE 2 would likely hold the edge in the coming months.

First, in terms of novelty: Lord of Hatred and Season 13 have already been live for a month. If you have invested a significant amount of time and progressed through the content efficiently, you have likely already experienced all the new features they have to offer.

While the content for Return of the Ancients has already been unveiled, the expansion itself has yet to go live; consequently, you will have ample freedom and scope in the future to explore entirely new regions and encounter new enemies.

However, much as Lord of Hatred no longer feels fresh at this stage, once Diablo 4 launches Season 14, PoE 2 Patch 0.5.0 will likewise lose its honeymoon period.

This assumes, of course, that D4 Season 14 introduces sufficiently engaging mechanics, or at the very least, brings greater stability to the game environment.

Conclusion

Setting aside all other content and focusing solely on a direct comparison between Return of the Ancients and Lord of Hatred, the former is clearly the more highly anticipated release at this moment.

Therefore, if you are already a PoE 2 enthusiast, or if you have simply grown weary of the frequent crashes plaguing Diablo 4 recently, you can look forward to the upcoming Patch 0.5.0 with unreserved enthusiasm.

Furthermore, let us hope that Path of Exile 2 learns from the lessons of Diablo 4 by prioritizing game stability right from the outset, ensuring that a multitude of bugs does not end up shattering player expectations.

That concludes our analysis for today. As PoE 2 and Diablo 4 are bound to face off in many future competitions, let us stay tuned to see how things unfold!

It's been almost two weeks since the release of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 2, and players have already tried out the core raids Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep. Frankly, the feedback has been quite positive, with a decent team experience. However, TBC Phase 2 also has some issues that cannot be ignored.

Phase 2 Raid Quality

Unlike Phase 1, which only featured short raids like Karrazhan, Gruul's Lair, and Magtheridon's Lair with a limited number of bosses, Phase 2 introduced two true raids with multiple high-mechanic bosses and large groups of mobs to clear.

This design not only represents a significant leap in fun but also increases the difficulty compared to Phase 1, even with the nerfed versions. This is enough to require a dedicated team to cooperate seriously, rather than the easy crushing of Phase 1.

For players who enjoy teamwork and are willing to invest time in progression, Phase 2's raid experience is exactly what TBC should be like.

The Economic System Has Collapsed

Despite the dungeons themselves receiving much praise from players, a large number of players are considering quitting or waiting until Phase 4 to return. The core issue isn't the difficulty of the combat mechanics, but rather the exorbitant prices of consumables.

During the second week of Phase 2, the price of Flask on some servers soared to 180 TBC Classic Anniversary gold per bottle.

Since everyone's team needs to continuously fight SSC and TK within a week, plus clearing mobs and the possibility of wiping and starting over, most guilds require members to consume two to three Flasks per night or two, with some slower-progressing guilds even needing four.

However, Flask alone can cost a player close to or even exceed 800 gold every two weeks.

Melee DPS also need additional items like Firebloom, Scrolls of Strength, and Scrolls of Agility, while Engineers also consume Goblin Sapper Charges. All these factors combined mean that a player diligently consuming all world buffs can easily use 500 to 100 WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold per raid.

Of course, theoretically, it's possible to clear Phase 2 raids without flasks or top-tier food, but most reputable guilds mandate the use of these consumables. Joining a PUG (PickUp Group) without these requirements makes a full clear virtually impossible given the difficulty and DPS pressure of Phase 2.

Therefore, not using these consumables is simply not feasible in the actual game environment. It's fair to say that the economic situation during TBC Classic Anniversary has been the worst of all WoW Classic expansions since launch. Bots frantically gather herbs and farm materials, but players who actually hand-gather or craft items struggle to profit.

This dire economic environment directly leads to widespread player burnout, causing many to choose to temporarily or permanently leave the game.

Advice for Different Players

It's understandable that ordinary BCC players are feeling burnt out and stressed right now. If you're feeling discouraged by consumable prices or simply experiencing game fatigue, feel free to take a break without guilt.

The best window to return is Phase 4, as you'll need to catch up on a lot of progress by then. More importantly, Primal Nether will become Bind on Equip, meaning players can directly unlock these materials and craft endgame gear, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for alts or new characters.

Furthermore, TBC Classic Anniversary isn't the only option in WoW Classic; WoW Classic Era and WoW Classic Hardcore also have stable player bases.

In short, we play TBC for fun. If Phase 2 feels like a chore, take a break or switch to a different version.

Comparison with 2021 TBC

If we compare the current TBC with the initial TBC release in 2021, most players would likely agree that 2021 TBC offered a better overall experience.

It's worth noting that Shaman's Bloodlust and Heroism buffs have now been extended to raids. Negative effects are reset after a wipe or boss kill, significantly improving the raid's combat pace.

While bots existed back then, the economy wasn't as distorted as it is now. Players could craft gold through daily quests, herbalism, and material farming, unlocking more items and feeling more free.

However, since Phase 1 of TBC, bots have had an exceptionally strong control over the market, making it virtually impossible for ordinary players to find a stable and easy way to make TBC Classic Anniversary gold.

But that's the reality now; if you don't want to play, you can only take a break, and complaining won't help.

Considering the development team's recent heavy promotion of Wrath of the Lich King, the much-anticipated Classic Plus might not be released until at least the mid-to-late game of Wrath of the Lich King, or even after it ends.

Whether you stick with Phase 2, temporarily quit and wait for Phase 4, or have completely switched to WoW Classic Hardcore or WoW Classic Era, don't let the game hold you hostage. Make the decision that best suits your time and energy.

While the current economy and consumable prices in TBC are indeed putting pressure on some players, this is expected to be gradually alleviated through future Phase updates.

In MLB The Show 26, every official content drop and roster update inevitably shakes up the in-game market. With the launch of the May 22nd Roster Update, the market prices for Silver cards have hit an all-time low, a phenomenon that has directly paved the way for the craziest stub-earning method currently available in the game: the Silver-to-Gold Exchange.

Using this method, you can consistently rake in 30,000 to 60,000 stubs per hour. Below, we'll break down exactly how this strategy works and show you how to maximize your return on investment!

Why is this a guaranteed profit right now?

First and foremost, the key to this investment strategy lies in leveraging the rock-bottom market prices of Silver cards to acquire a large volume of Gold cards. By utilizing the guaranteed Quick Sell floor value of Gold cards, combined with the potential for high-OVR player drops, you can earn MLB The Show 26 Stubs with extremely low risk!

Silver Card Quick Sell Values

As of now, Quick Sell floor values ​​for Silver cards of varying OVR ratings on the market are as follows:

• 75 OVR: 50 Stubs
• 76 OVR: 75 Stubs
• 77 OVR: 100 Stubs
• 78 OVR: 125 Stubs
• 79 OVR: 150 Stubs

Of course, simply quick selling these silver cards directly isn't a very profitable move. Instead, the goal is to utilize Exchange feature within MLB The Show 26 to trade them in for Live Series Gold Packs (which require 18,000 Exchange Points). Within Diamond Dynasty mode, you can exchange any unwanted player cards or items for points; this allows you to keep the cost per pack within a tight range of 500 to 600 Stubs.

Based on the current average market prices for gold cards in the game, and accounting for the inherent RNG (randomness) of pack openings, the average expected value of the items you pull from a single Live Series Gold Pack sits at approximately 750 Stubs, even if you happen to have the worst luck imaginable.

This means that for every Gold Pack you open, you stand to make a net profit of roughly 150 to 250 stubs. If you can manage to sell 200 packs in bulk within a single hour, your pure profit will skyrocket directly to between 37,500 and 62,500 stubs!

How can you possibly complete over 200 packs per hour?

I know right now many players are likely skeptical, wondering how it could be humanly possible to complete 200 or even more pack exchanges in just one hour. In reality, your current inefficiency is likely just a result of using the wrong platform and the wrong combination of cards.

First off, to achieve the feat of exchanging 200 packs per hour, using your console will only drag down your progress; I highly recommend switching entirely to Companion App. This is because on the console the system interface resets every time you complete an exchange; this forces you to constantly flip through pages and scroll to locate cards again, a process that is both incredibly time-consuming and tedious.

In contrast, Companion App's Exchange interface saves your spot. Once you select and complete an exchange for a specific tier of cards, the interface remains right where it is, eliminating the need to re-search for cards, a feature that saves you over 70% of your operational time.

However, to achieve this rapid-fire exchange speed on Companion App without ever having to flip pages, you must use a combination of cards that are all of the same rating to reach the 18,000-point threshold. If you mix player cards with different OVRs, you will inevitably be forced to frequently switch pages, causing your efficiency to plummet.

Now, here are the optimal single-rating card combinations for reaching the 18,000-point target:

• 10x 75 OVR Silver cards
• 8x 76 OVR Silver cards
• 6x 77 OVR Silver cards - The most highly recommended Gold Standard combination

Before you begin exchanging, ensure you have at least 100k stubs in liquid capital. Then, simply head to Marketplace, identify any Silver cards currently listed at their Quick Sell price, and get them in bulk, acquiring about 20 of them should suffice.

Once your orders have been fulfilled, navigate to Exchange tab within Companion App. Use either the 8x 76 OVR Silver card combination or the 6x 77 OVR Silver card combination to execute rapid-fire exchanges repeatedly until you are finished.

Stockpile cards that have the potential to jump to gold tier during the next Roster Update

If you were to simply open Gold packs and Quick Sell the contents, you would only be earning basic, hard-earned pocket change. What truly elevates this method to the status of a crazy glitch is that our strategy is specifically designed to capitalize on the upcoming roster update.

The next major roster update is scheduled for approximately June 5th. Therefore, before engaging in any Silver to Gold exchanges, you can seize this opportunity to over-cap, exceed the standard inventory limit, on specific players.

As is well known, although MLB 26 typically imposes a limit on the number of copies of a single card you can hold, you can bypass this restriction by utilizing card packs to over-cap, allowing you to stockpile dozens or even hundreds of copies of a specific player.

All you need to do is keep a close eye on players who are currently Silver cards but have a high probability of being officially upgraded to 80+ OVR Gold cards after June 5th, thanks to their outstanding real-world performance. Stockpile as many of these players as possible, for instance:

• Mickey Moniak: Currently at the floor price for a Silver card; highly likely to be upgraded to Gold, making this a virtually risk-free investment.
• Ildemaro Vargas: A high-potential Silver card; it is recommended to buy the dip and invest immediately.
• Gavin Williams: A top contender for a gold card upgrade.
• Michael Harris II: Projected to skyrocket to a high-tier 83 OVR card following Roster Update.

If you happen to pull a large number of these players from packs, either by chance or through deliberate stockpiling, their quick sell value will instantly surge from 100 stubs to several thousand stubs the moment they are successfully upgraded on June 5th. When factoring in this future appreciation, your effective hourly earnings rate could soar from 30,000 to over 50,000 Stubs.

Currently, because a new Roster Update was just released on May 22nd, Silver card market is heavily saturated, making this an excellent time to jump in. As time passes and this strategy is widely adopted by the community, driving up the floor prices of Silver cards, the profit margins will inevitably begin to narrow. So, don't let this golden opportunity pass you by, MLB 26 players! Log in to the game right now and make your first fortune before the June 5th Roster Update arrives!