With Marvel Rivals officially launching on December 6, 2024, and dropping with 33 playable heroes and villains, the team behind it is already looking toward the future. NetEase posted a poll in the Marvel Rivals Discord asking which characters players want to see next, listing nine options plus an “other” write-in. At the time of writing, Ghost Rider is blazing ahead with roughly 2,600 votes—a surprising front-runner given the heavyweight names on the list. Right behind him...

Shadow Dialga returns as a tier 5 Shadow Legendary Raid Boss in Pokémon GO, and Shiny Shadow Dialga is available if you’re fortunate. This Steel/Dragon-type hits harder than normal and becomes enraged during battle, requiring careful preparation. After defeating it, you can catch it with a CP between 2145–2307 (Level 20, no weather boost) or 2682–2884 (Level 25, boosted by Snow or Windy weather); the IV floor is 6/6/6. Counters & Team Preparation Shadow Dialga is...

The Alliance Championship is a weeklong, turn-based event where your alliance competes against five others of similar strength across five rounds. Each round is fought in three lanes—left, middle, and right—and winning at least two lanes earns your alliance a 3-point victory. Success depends on smart deployment, troop composition, and leadership adjustments between rounds. Sign-Up and Matchmaking Sign-up begins at server reset on Monday and closes Wednesday at 23:00 UTC. You must...

EA FC 26 introduces new player roles like Box Crasher and Inverted Wingback that fundamentally change how you approach tactics. Whether you're grinding Ultimate Team or aiming for elite division, the right formation and role setup can make the difference between victory and frustration. Below you'll find proven tactics codes from competitive players, plus explanations of how to adapt to the new Competitive Gameplay changes. 4-2-3-1 Wide – The Balanced Meta Choice This formation has...

Riot Games has launched an open console beta for its tactical hero shooter Valorant, expanding the free-to-play title to PlayStation and Xbox after a PC-only release in 2020 and several weeks of closed console playtests. The beta is currently available in Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States. To promote the launch, Riot publicly encouraged players with the message “no more codes. download now.” Crossplay and Progression Console players can team up with others on...

India is testing whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can do more than modernize payments—it may also change how governments distribute public aid. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted multiple CBDC pilots during the fiscal year in which beneficiaries received food benefits via the digital rupee. The RBI highlighted the immediacy and programmability of a CBDC as tools to “ensure productive utilization of public funds” in social-welfare contexts. CBDC for...

In today’s fast-moving digital era, online Matka play apps have transformed the traditional world of Matka into a smooth, secure, and user-friendly experience. As technology evolves, more players are shifting from offline methods to reliable online platforms that offer convenience, transparency, and advanced features. With a focus on delivering a seamless and enjoyable gaming environment, we ensure that every user experiences the safest and most rewarding Matka gameplay possible. Below...

Good Smile Arts Shanghai — известный производитель высококачественных фигурок — официально представил раскрашенный прототип статуэтки Перики, одного из ключевых персонажей грядущей RPG Arknights: Endfield. Перика является харизматичной руководительницей, и её образ перенесён в пластик с высокой степенью точности. На опубликованных фотографиях можно детально рассмотреть проработку экипировки, текстуру одежды и черты лица, которые передают атмосферу сурового научно-фантастического...

Valorant Patch 12.09 introduces significant rebalancing for Neon and shotguns, alongside system updates and a host of bug fixes. The patch follows a temporary disable of Neon due to a graphics exploit tied to her Fast Lane ability, which has now been resolved. Neon Mobility and Resource Overhaul Neon’s mobility has been reined in to reduce her evasiveness during combat. Jumping with High Gear active no longer provides any speed bonus while airborne; her air sprint speed now matches...

Introduction: The TOTY Hype and Koundé's Arrival The arrival of the Team of the Year (TOTY) promo has brought a surge in player stats, leaving many of us striving to keep up with our meta teams. With TOTY Defenders now available, including top goalkeepers like Courtois and Endler, the odds of packing one of these elite cards remain slim for most players. For many, it’s still about grinding through packs, hoping for that rare blue card while mostly finding golds instead. While...

As a PC gamer who spent more time in virtual classrooms than real ones, I've sat through lectures, firefights, and magical trials in some truly bizarre educational institutions. From nightmarish test facilities to idealized teen hangouts, here's my ranked roundup of the most memorable schools in PC gaming—worst to best. The nightmares Wade Elementary (F.E.A.R. 2) gets an F for being the most horrifying school imaginable. Beneath the innocent facade lies an underground test facility...

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will launch on Xbox One on December 12, as announced at Paris Games Week. The console version arrives through the Xbox Game Preview program, Microsoft's early-access initiative similar to Steam's Early Access. This approach allows PUBG Corp. to release the game before it is fully finished, then refine it based on player feedback and ongoing development. Community-Driven Development The Xbox version will initially be slightly different from the current PC build,...