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League of Legends Patch Schedule (2026)
NewsMay 26, 2026

League of Legends Patch Schedule (2026)

Riot Games has published a full 2026 patch calendar for League of Legends, confirming a bi‑weekly release cadence that runs from 26.01 on Jan 8 to 26.24 on Dec 9. Each update will bring champion balance tweaks, item adjustments, and new skins,...

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All Apex Legends Season Start and End Dates
NewsMay 25, 2026

All Apex Legends Season Start and End Dates

Season 29, titled Overclocked, launched on May 5 2026 and is slated to conclude on August 4 2026, ushering in Season 30 immediately afterward. The update introduced the 28th playable legend, Axle, a high‑mobility Skirmisher, alongside Deathbox Respawns and minor map tweaks. Apex Legends has maintained...

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How to Earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 to Hold High Speeds for Longer
NewsMay 25, 2026

How to Earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 to Hold High Speeds for Longer

Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 reward players for holding high velocity on open roads. The guide recommends using fast, stable cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III, Subaru Impreza 22B‑STI, or Mercedes‑AMG ONE and tuning them for top speed. Farming is...

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Earnings Projections and Release Date Confirmed
NewsMay 21, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 Earnings Projections and Release Date Confirmed

Take‑Two Interactive confirmed during its earnings call that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, maintaining the previously announced timeline. The company also forecasted an unprecedented $8 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2027, attributing the surge to the upcoming GTA 6...

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How to Sell Cars at an Auction in Forza Horizon 6 to Earn Credits
NewsMay 20, 2026

How to Sell Cars at an Auction in Forza Horizon 6 to Earn Credits

Forza Horizon 6 players can liquidate excess vehicles only through the player‑driven Auction House. Sellers set a starting bid, a higher buyout price, and choose an auction length from one to 24 hours. A 15% sales fee is applied, and credits...

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How to Get Rubber in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 20, 2026

How to Get Rubber in Subnautica 2

Rubber is an early‑game crafting material in Subnautica 2, produced from two Lucifer Rotsacs at a functional Fabricator. The glowing yellow Rotsacs are abundant on the ocean floor and are easiest to spot at night. Rubber enables essential upgrades such as...

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Unknown Worlds Confirms No Kill Policy for Subnautica 2, Vows to Balance Gameplay
NewsMay 20, 2026

Unknown Worlds Confirms No Kill Policy for Subnautica 2, Vows to Balance Gameplay

Unknown Worlds confirmed that Subnautica 2 will retain its no‑kill policy, refusing to add combat mechanics against predator creatures. The developers acknowledged that current predator encounters feel unbalanced and pledged a series of balance patches targeting aggression timing, aggro range, flare...

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Warhorse Studios Is Making an Open World Middle-Earth RPG
NewsMay 20, 2026

Warhorse Studios Is Making an Open World Middle-Earth RPG

Warhorse Studios, fresh off the critical success of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, announced it is developing an open‑world Middle‑Earth RPG, confirming rumors through a hiring post on X. The same post revealed a second, undisclosed Kingdom Come adventure in the works, suggesting two...

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How to Get Forza Horizon 6 Loyalty Rewards
NewsMay 20, 2026

How to Get Forza Horizon 6 Loyalty Rewards

Forza Horizon 6 automatically grants six iconic cover cars to players who sign in with an Xbox Gamertag that holds save data from previous Forza titles. The rewards drop into the garage after completing the Tokyo City intro race, requiring no...

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The First Descendant 2026 Roadmap: Onslaught, Ultimate Esiemo, Farming Overhaul, and More
NewsMay 19, 2026

The First Descendant 2026 Roadmap: Onslaught, Ultimate Esiemo, Farming Overhaul, and More

Nexon’s live‑service shooter The First Descendant is set for a major overhaul in the first half of 2026, focusing on the core gameplay loop, farming mechanics, and end‑game content. The roadmap introduces the Onslaught mode (beta in February, full release...

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Treyarch Reveals Major Black Ops 7 Ranked Play Changes to Skill Rating for Season 4
NewsMay 18, 2026

Treyarch Reveals Major Black Ops 7 Ranked Play Changes to Skill Rating for Season 4

Treyarch announced a complete overhaul of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Ranked Play skill rating for Season 4, eliminating hidden matchmaking rating (MMR) and basing SR changes solely on rank, performance, and lobby comparison. A new post‑match summary screen will detail...

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LA Thieves Take Down OpTic Texas in Seven-Game Grand Final Thriller to Snatch CDL Major 3
NewsMay 18, 2026

LA Thieves Take Down OpTic Texas in Seven-Game Grand Final Thriller to Snatch CDL Major 3

LA Thieves captured their first Call of Duty League Major title with a 4‑3 win over OpTic Texas at DreamHack Atlanta, earning a $150,000 prize and 100 CDL points that virtually lock a spot at CoD Champs 2026. After an...

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Where to Farm Lead in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 15, 2026

Where to Farm Lead in Subnautica 2

Lead is the toughest mineral to locate in Subnautica 2, especially in the opening biome, yet it’s required to craft the Sonic Resonator and other advanced items. The game’s developers have identified a high‑yield lead deposit roughly 300 meters northeast of the...

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Best Overwatch Aim Training Custom Game Codes
NewsMay 15, 2026

Best Overwatch Aim Training Custom Game Codes

The article provides an updated list of the most effective Overwatch custom‑game codes for aim training, including VAXTAJPYHG, 6CJXR1, JEENZ, TXCXX, and PYDEY. Each map targets a specific skill—basic aim, aerial targeting, flicking, 1v1 duels, and Widowmaker sniping—while offering adjustable...

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How to Power up Your Base in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 15, 2026

How to Power up Your Base in Subnautica 2

The guide outlines how to keep a Subnautica 2 base powered by detailing five core energy sources—Solar Panels, Hydroelectric Turbines, Thermal Plants, Bioreactors, and Power Transmitters. Each option lists required materials, placement tips, and generation rates, helping players match power generation...

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How to Farm Titanium in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 15, 2026

How to Farm Titanium in Subnautica 2

Titanium remains a cornerstone resource in Subnautica 2, essential for early‑game gear like the Standard Air Tank and later‑stage base components. The guide pinpoints two high‑yield locations near the Lifepod—Camp One, 300 m northeast, and the Blackbox Ruby zone, 400 m north. Both...

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How to Build a Fully Functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 15, 2026

How to Build a Fully Functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2’s Fabricator is the core crafting hub that lets players create tools, meals, and advanced technology. To upgrade from the limited Lifepod version, gamers must first build a base with the Habitat Builder, then place a Fabricator that requires copper,...

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How to Remove Digestive Incompatibility in Subnautica 2
NewsMay 14, 2026

How to Remove Digestive Incompatibility in Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 introduces a biological progression system that requires players to resolve Digestive Incompatibility early on. The Digestion Adaptation, unlocked by interacting with a pink bulb on the Angel Comb organism near Anita’s Blackbox, allows safe consumption of alien proteins and...

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Marvel Rivals Season 8 Roadmap: All Upcoming Events, Skins, and Alchemax Headquarters Map
NewsMay 14, 2026

Marvel Rivals Season 8 Roadmap: All Upcoming Events, Skins, and Alchemax Headquarters Map

Marvel Rivals Season 8 “Sins Of Alchemax” launches May 15, adding the Devil Dinosaur hero and a fresh battle‑pass titled Project Heroic Age. The update introduces the Alchemax Headquarters map on May 29, alongside a steady rollout of themed skins for characters like Deadpool, Hulk,...

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What Is the Release Date for Marathon Season 2? Answered
NewsMay 14, 2026

What Is the Release Date for Marathon Season 2? Answered

Marathon’s first seasonal reset, Season 2: NIGHTFALL, arrives on June 2, 2026 at roughly 10 am Central Time. The update introduces a full wipe of player progression—including level, gear, and contracts—while preserving achievements and cosmetics. New content features the night‑time Night Marsh map, a...

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Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series and Open Series: Schedule, Format, and How to Join
NewsMay 12, 2026

Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series and Open Series: Schedule, Format, and How to Join

EA has launched the Battlefield REDSEC competitive circuit, split into an invitation‑only Elite Series and an open‑access Open Series. The Elite Series will host 600 squads across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, with a $1 million prize pool and regional finals streamed...

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How to Unlock the M16A4 Assault Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC
NewsMay 12, 2026

How to Unlock the M16A4 Assault Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC

The M16A4 assault rifle returns in Battlefield 6 Season 3 as a free Tier 11 reward on the Tiger Shark Battle Pass path. Players can earn it without purchasing the premium pass by accumulating Battle Pass XP through modes like Breakthrough and Conquest....

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VALORANT Patch 12.09 Notes: Neon and Shotgun Nerfs, MMR Changes
NewsMay 12, 2026

VALORANT Patch 12.09 Notes: Neon and Shotgun Nerfs, MMR Changes

Riot Games rolled out VALORANT Patch 12.09, targeting balance and player safety. The update nerfs Neon by removing her airborne speed boost and limiting fuel regeneration to kills while her ultimate is active. Shotguns receive a major spread overhaul—accuracy penalties while...

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How to Unlock the L115 Sniper Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC
NewsMay 12, 2026

How to Unlock the L115 Sniper Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC

The L115 bolt‑action sniper returns in Battlefield 6 Season 3 and can be earned for free at Tier 5 of the Recruit Path in the Season 3 Battle Pass. Players unlock it by accumulating Battle Pass XP through matches, daily objectives, and seasonal challenges....

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All Challenges in Battlefield 6 and How to Complete Them
NewsMay 12, 2026

All Challenges in Battlefield 6 and How to Complete Them

Battlefield 6 expands its progression system with a comprehensive set of challenges across assignments, weapons, classes, units, BF Pro seasons, and the single‑player campaign. After Rank 20, players must complete specific tasks—such as vehicle mileage, headshots, or objective captures—to unlock new weapons, gadgets,...

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Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT Pacific Qualifier: Schedule, Results, Teams, and Format
NewsMay 11, 2026

Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT Pacific Qualifier: Schedule, Results, Teams, and Format

Riot Games’ Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT Pacific Qualifier kicks off May 11 and runs through May 31, offering a two‑stage, double‑elimination path to the world championship in Riyadh. Stage 1 pits the bottom four finishers from VCT Pacific Stage 1 against each other,...

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Best Quad Cylinder Builds in Far Far West for Solo and Nightmare Runs
NewsMay 11, 2026

Best Quad Cylinder Builds in Far Far West for Solo and Nightmare Runs

The Quad Cylinder remains Far Far West’s most versatile starter weapon, offering high accuracy and fire‑rate scalability that keep it competitive in solo Nightmare runs. Five distinct builds—weakspot crit, lightning elemental, sustain lifesteal, mobility dodge, and endless DPS—tailor the gun to different...

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Best Warden 308 Loadout in Black Ops 7 with Badlands Pistol Kit Conversion
NewsMay 10, 2026

Best Warden 308 Loadout in Black Ops 7 with Badlands Pistol Kit Conversion

Activating the Badlands Pistol Kit in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 Reloaded converts the Warden 308 from a marksman rifle into a high‑damage, close‑range handgun. The kit, unlocked via Week 6 challenges, boosts handling, mobility, and hip‑fire spread while sacrificing recoil...

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Kameto Cancels Ibai Showmatch After LEC Roadtrip Attendance Drama
NewsMay 9, 2026

Kameto Cancels Ibai Showmatch After LEC Roadtrip Attendance Drama

French esports organization Karmine Corp co‑founder Kamel “Kameto” Kebir has called off a scheduled League of Legends showmatch against Movistar KOI co‑founder Ibai Llanos. The cancellation follows a viral clip showing low attendance at the LEC Spring Roadtrip event in Madrid,...

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Sony Is Telling PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 Before GTA 6 Launches
NewsMay 9, 2026

Sony Is Telling PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 Before GTA 6 Launches

Sony has begun emailing and pushing console notifications to PS4 owners, urging them to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 before the launch of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI. The game is slated for a November 19 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with...

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Take-Two CEO Reflects on Unsustainable Video Game Production Costs as GTA 6 Nears Release
NewsMay 8, 2026

Take-Two CEO Reflects on Unsustainable Video Game Production Costs as GTA 6 Nears Release

Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a November 2026 launch with a development budget that has topped $1 billion, making it the most expensive game ever produced. Take‑Two’s CEO Strauss Zelnick told Bloomberg that such exponential cost growth is unsustainable, even for...

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Forza Horizon 6 Quality and Performance Modes on Xbox, Explained
NewsMay 8, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Quality and Performance Modes on Xbox, Explained

Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X/S gives players a choice between Quality and Performance graphics modes. Quality runs native 4K at 30 fps on the Series X and 1440p on the Series S, emphasizing visual fidelity. Performance targets a smooth 60 fps, using dynamic resolution...

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How to Complete Sea Prisoner Anomaly Commission in Neverness to Everness
NewsMay 8, 2026

How to Complete Sea Prisoner Anomaly Commission in Neverness to Everness

The Sea Prisoner Anomaly Commission in Neverness to Everness is accessed through the Nautili Tunnel, requiring a car to trigger the portal. Players navigate a water road with a whale companion before the whale turns hostile, leading to a two‑phase...

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Global Esports Finally Beat Paper Rex After Five Years, Qualify for First-Ever VALORANT Masters
NewsMay 8, 2026

Global Esports Finally Beat Paper Rex After Five Years, Qualify for First-Ever VALORANT Masters

Global Esports ended a five‑year losing streak against Paper Rex by winning the VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs series 2‑1, securing its first ever qualification for the VALORANT Masters in London. The Indian organization took the opening map on Breeze, lost...

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Neon’s Air Mobility and Shotguns’ Accuracy to Be Nerfed in VALORANT Patch 12.09
NewsMay 8, 2026

Neon’s Air Mobility and Shotguns’ Accuracy to Be Nerfed in VALORANT Patch 12.09

Riot Games' upcoming VALORANT patch 12.09, slated for May 12, nerfs Neon’s air mobility and tightens her fuel regeneration, while also reducing the accuracy of the Bucky, Judge and Shorty shotguns. Neon will lose the extra speed boost during High Gear jumps and...

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What Is Mixtape? Annapurna’s New Music Adventure Launches to Huge Critic Scores
NewsMay 7, 2026

What Is Mixtape? Annapurna’s New Music Adventure Launches to Huge Critic Scores

Annapurna Interactive’s new title Mixtape, the second game from Australian studio Beethoven & Dinosaur, launched to an exceptional critical reception, earning an 85 Metacritic score and a 94 average on OpenCritic. The narrative adventure follows three friends on their final...

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Neverness to Everness Responds to AI Art Backlash, Promises to Rework Flagged Assets
NewsMay 7, 2026

Neverness to Everness Responds to AI Art Backlash, Promises to Rework Flagged Assets

Developer Hotta Studio acknowledged that some environmental assets in Neverness to Everness were created with AI‑assisted tools after players flagged promotional images. The studio emphasized that characters, story and core art remain human‑crafted and said it will rework the two...

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All Desert Grave Locations in Far Far West
NewsMay 7, 2026

All Desert Grave Locations in Far Far West

The Desert map in Far Far West hides ten unmarked graves that form the core of the “Release all souls on the Desert Map” quest. Each grave is anchored to a recognizable landmark such as pipes, palm trees, or a water tower,...

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How to Unlock All C.O.D.E. Navigator Challenge Rewards in BO7 and Warzone
NewsMay 7, 2026

How to Unlock All C.O.D.E. Navigator Challenge Rewards in BO7 and Warzone

The C.O.D.E. Navigator Challenge runs from May 8 to May 21 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, offering eight limited‑time rewards such as the new Katana melee weapon and an animated Liftoff camo. Players must complete a series of objectives...

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All Stranger than Heaven Voice Actors: English and Japanese Cast
NewsMay 7, 2026

All Stranger than Heaven Voice Actors: English and Japanese Cast

RGG Studio’s upcoming action‑adventure *Stranger than Heaven* serves as a prequel to the *Yakuza* franchise, following half‑American, half‑Japanese protagonist Makoto as he builds the Tojo Clan. The game features an unprecedented blend of Japanese and American talent, including actor‑singer Yu...

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How to Unlock All Freerun Ascent Challenge Event Rewards in Black Ops 7
NewsMay 6, 2026

How to Unlock All Freerun Ascent Challenge Event Rewards in Black Ops 7

Activision has launched the Freerun Ascent Challenge Event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, running from May 5 to May 14. Players must complete a series of objectives on the new Ascent map within 20‑minute Freerun runs to earn seven limited‑time cosmetics,...

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How to Prestige Weapons Fast and Get XP Tickets in Far Far West
NewsMay 5, 2026

How to Prestige Weapons Fast and Get XP Tickets in Far Far West

Prestige in Far Far West activates when a weapon hits level 20, granting points that can be exchanged for permanent bonuses such as XP Tickets. Weapons level faster than characters, making them the most efficient path to accrue prestige cycles, each limited to...

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Best MK.78 Loadout in Warzone for Max Recoil Control and Range
NewsMay 5, 2026

Best MK.78 Loadout in Warzone for Max Recoil Control and Range

The article presents a top‑tier MK.78 loadout for Call of Duty: Warzone that prioritizes recoil control and long‑range effectiveness. It recommends the FANG Hoverpoint ELO optic, Monolithic Suppressor, 22″ Impulse HB‑762 barrel, VAS Convergence foregrip, and Shock Shield stock to...

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HEROIC Pulls Out of Dota 2 Scene After Two Years, Cites Financial Challenges
NewsMay 5, 2026

HEROIC Pulls Out of Dota 2 Scene After Two Years, Cites Financial Challenges

Norwegian esports organization HEROIC announced it is exiting the Dota 2 scene after a two‑year stint, citing long‑term financial sustainability concerns despite a growing fanbase and competitive achievements. The South America‑based roster captured a tier‑1 LAN title at PGL Wallachia Season 2...

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Activision Finally Ditches Previous PlayStation Gen for Next Call of Duty
NewsMay 4, 2026

Activision Finally Ditches Previous PlayStation Gen for Next Call of Duty

Activision announced via the official Call of Duty X account that the upcoming title will not be released for PlayStation 4, ending months of speculation. The next installment will launch solely on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, allowing the studio to...

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Best Jokers to Equip in Far Far West
NewsMay 4, 2026

Best Jokers to Equip in Far Far West

Far Far West’s Joker slot lets players attach passive effects to weapons, and weapon‑specific Jokers emerge as the most powerful choices because they fundamentally alter gun behavior. The guide highlights Bell Shot, Pick Pick, Cactus Day and Shroom Grave as top picks, explaining their on‑hit or...

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Mortal Kombat Movie Producer Says First Movie Suffered because Studio Didn’t Know What It Had
NewsMay 4, 2026

Mortal Kombat Movie Producer Says First Movie Suffered because Studio Didn’t Know What It Had

Todd Garner, producer of the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, said the studio failed to grasp the franchise’s potential, forcing the movie to rely on a single fighting pit for roughly 75% of its runtime due to budget limits. Critics panned...

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Where to Find Wandering Trader in Far Far West and What She Does
NewsMay 4, 2026

Where to Find Wandering Trader in Far Far West and What She Does

The Wandering Trader is an NPC that appears on Normal‑difficulty and higher missions in the Far Far West map. She can be located via the Chad Joker item, which marks her on the map and provides a 20% discount, or by tossing...

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Street Fighter 6 Sets Guinness World Record at Evo Japan for Most Players in FGC History
NewsMay 3, 2026

Street Fighter 6 Sets Guinness World Record at Evo Japan for Most Players in FGC History

Street Fighter 6 set a Guinness World Record at Evo Japan 2026, drawing 7,168 entrants—surpassing the previous 7,083‑player record from Evo 2023. The massive bracket highlighted the game’s enduring appeal and Japan’s pivotal role in the fighting‑game community. Japanese player Eisuke “Yamaguchi” Yamaguchi...

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