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Joint The Witcher 4 and CD Projekt Red CEO says fully AI-generated games are coming, but he has "some doubts whether this is really the path to follow"

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:21:03 +0800

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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing One Of Its Best Games On June 30

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:08:06 +0800

Even though tons of new games have arrived and are still arriving on Xbox Game Pass throughout June, the subscription service is losing one of its best games on June 30 – but there’s still time to play it to completion if you move fast. There are still plenty of titles arriving soon, including a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass on June 30, so players don’t have to worry too much, but the service is balancing itself by losing a few games from the catalog.

The Walking Dead Fans Praise "Long Overdue" Official Return

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:08:06 +0800

Despite the main series having ended nearly a decade ago at this point, The Walking Deadstill stands as one of the most iconic pieces of zombie media in history, which has gone on to inspire countless other projects. Even The Walking Dead itself is no stranger to unique takes on its overarching timeline, with no shortage of creative spin-offs to take advantage of its unique setting.

Best players for FC 26 Do it Like Yaya Evolution

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:07 +0800

The Do it Like Yaya Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can use it to upgrade a card of your choice. You can unlock the evolution by completing the Cote d’Ivoire objective in Journey of Nations: Africa. Once done, you can then apply the upgrades on a card that meets the requirements.

Let’s find out the best possible options for this evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades.

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FC 26 Do it Like Yaya Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Do it Like Yaya in FC 26.

Overall: Max 91
PlayStyle: Max 10
PlayStyle+: Max 3
Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
Position: CM

FC 26 Do it Like Yaya Evolution upgrades

The evolution has five upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.

Level 1 upgrades

Overall: +30|93
Reactions: +30|94
Short Passing: +30|96
Shot Power: +25|94
Stamina: +30|96
PlayStyles+: Incisive Pass, Pinged Pass|3

Level 2 upgrades

Acceleration: +20|90
Ball control: +30|94
Long Passing: +30|94
Long Shots: +25|95
Strength: +30|96
PlayStyles: Power Shot|8

Level 3 upgrades

Aggression: +25|95
Curve: +30|92
Dribbling: +25|93
Penalties: +25|92
Sprint Speed: +20|90
Stand Tackle: +25|94

Level 4 upgrades

Agility: +20|90
Heading Acc.: +25|90
Def. Aware: +25|91
Positioning: +25|93
Vision: +30|96
Composure: +30|92

Level 5 upgrades

Balance: +20|90
Finishing: +25|92
Interceptions: +25|92
Jumping: +25|92
Free Kick: +30|92
Slide Tackle: +25|91

Level 1 upgrade requirements

Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Level 4 upgrade requirements

Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Level 5 upgrade requirements

Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in Do it Like Yaya Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.

Toni Kroos Ultimate Birthday
Bergvall Showdown
Cambiasso Prime Hero
Sithole World Tour
Wouter Burger Ultimate Birthday (combine with multiple evolutions)
Ounahi Showdown
Doumbia TOTS Breakthrough
Hjulmand TOTS HM
Gilberto Silva Prime Hero
Fabian Ruiz Showdown
Garner TOTS Breakthrough

To get the most out of this upgrade option, try to combine it with other evolutions if they’re available in your Ultimate Team club.

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GTA 6 prices potentially leak off a European retailer, and it looks like Rockstar Games is charging between €90 and €200

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:37:05 +0800

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Evidence of Diablo 4 coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 ramps up, as Blizzard Entertainment's RPG gets another rating

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:59:04 +0800

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[Completed] Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - June 20, 2026

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:23:03 +0800

[Updated 02:13 AM PST] The unscheduled channel maintenance has been completed. We sincerely apologize for the significant inconvenience caused to your gameplay due to this issue. The Starforce system, which was temporarily disabled, has now been re-enabled.

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We will be performing an unscheduled channel maintenance today, June 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM EDT June 21/ 8:30 AM CEST June 21/ 4:30 PM AEST June 21). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 3 hours, concluding around 2:30 AM June 21 PDT (5:30 AM EDT June 21/ 11:30 AM CEST June 21/ 7:00 PM AEST June 21).

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Heartopia ✖ SANRIO CHARACTERS Collaboration Coming Soon!

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:04:05 +0800

Accept this invitation from SANRIO CHARACTERS, and enjoy a wonderful time together.

SteamOS 3.8.11 released to fix getting stuck on the Desktop Mode lock screen

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:06 +0800

With the huge SteamOS 3.8 update now out, a few hiccups were expected - but thankfully, they’ve already patched one of the major annoyances.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/steamos-3-8-11-released-to-fix-getting-stuck-on-the-desktop-mode-lock-screen/

Tetracast 447: Where the Fairy Tries

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:25:03 +0800

In this episode, we review The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, preview Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, circle back to Gothic 1 Remake, and discuss some Steam Next Fest demos.

Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - June 20, 2026

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:08:05 +0800

We will be performing an unscheduled channel maintenance today, June 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM EDT June 21/ 8:30 AM CEST June 21/ 4:30 PM AEST June 21). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 3 hours, concluding around 2:30 AM June 21 PDT (5:30 AM EDT June 21/ 11:30 AM CEST June 21/ 7:00 PM AEST June 21).

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[Completed] Emergency Maintenance - June 20, 2026

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:52:10 +0800

[Updated 6/20 at 10:40 PM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 4 hours.

We are experiencing an unexpected issue and will be taking the Kronos server offline for an unscheduled emergency maintenance today. We are actively working hard to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and will provide more updates and information when we can.

Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. We will be temporarily offline by today, June 20 2026 at 6:40 PM PST (9:40 PM EST / 3:40 AM CEST June 21 / 11:40 AM AEDT June 21).

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面接官の皆様、ご応募ありがとうございます！

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:49:03 +0800

面接官の皆様、こんにちは！

『ご応募ありがとうございます』の発売が、これほど大きな反響をいただけるとは、私たちも夢にも思っていませんでした。リリースから24時間で、本作は：

同時接続プレイヤー数 1,500人を突破！
約200件のレビューをいただき、評価は「非常に好評」に！

本作をプレイしてくださったすべての皆様に、心より感謝申し上げます。そして、多くの方に楽しんでいただけていることを本当に嬉しく思っています。すでにプレイ済みで、まだレビューを投稿していない方は、もしよろしければ Steam にレビューを残していただけますと幸いです。私たちにとって大きな励みになります！

今後の予定について

今後のアップデートや計画について、現時点でお伝えできる内容は以下の通りです。

すでに、2K解像度への対応、セーブシステムの更新、一部インタラクションの修正など、いくつかの調整と不具合修正を配信しています。今後も皆様からのフィードバックを確認しながら、問題への対応とゲーム体験の改善を続けてまいります。
また、「もっと遊び続けたい」という声を多くいただいているため、現在エンドレスモードの制作も検討しています。企画と開発にはまだ時間がかかりますが、新たな進展があり次第、いち早く皆様にお知らせします！

最後に、あらためて、この24時間のご支援に心より感謝いたします。これほど多くの面接官の皆様に空島グループへ入社していただけたことは、私たちにとって何よりの励みです。

愛をこめて、アイスレモンティースタジオとNo More Robotsより

Steam Makes 4 Hit Games Completely Free For 24 Hours

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:37:05 +0800

Four games are free to play on Steamthe weekend of June 20; here's what to look out for. The global repository of all things PC gaming, Steam really has it all, from free-to-play RPGs to deep, tactical strategy games. Also running this weekend is Steam's Next Fest, which offers a bounty of demos for upcoming games that you can check out at no cost.

New Open-World Cyberpunk Game With Jaw-Dropping Graphics Coming Soon

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:07:04 +0800

Open-world cyberpunk game No Law received a new development update, suggesting that work on the project is progressing well. The update includes fresh footage from the upcoming title, along with a breakdown of several Unreal Engine 5 technologies powering No Law under the hood.

Stranger Than Heaven Second-Take Preview: Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat Seems Harder Than Hell, and that’s a Good Thing

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:09 +0800

I’ve been a fan of the Yakuza or Like a Dragon series since the very beginning. As a magazine writer I was lucky enough to visit Sega’s headquarters in Tokyo during the development of the original PlayStation 2 title way back in 2005, and in my years at IGN I’ve reviewed a number of the remakes, sequels, and spin-offs of RGG Studio’s long-running crime series. At this point I’ve invested hundreds of hours into beating the absolute snot out of Japanese mobsters, either via the button-mashing combo-based style of the original adventures or the turn-based RPG form that’s become core to the most recent mainline entries. Thus I feel pretty well-equipped to handle anything that RGG Studio can throw my way at this point, which is why I was so shocked that the new combat system in upcoming series prequel Stranger Than Heaven so completely kicked my arse.

At a recent BiliBili Game First Look event in Shanghai, I got some brief hands-on time with a brawling-based demo for Stranger Than Heaven. (It was the same demo that my colleague Michael Higham recently played, and you can read his excellent preview here.) My first attempts at Stranger Than Heaven’s all-new street fighting style felt harder than hell, but after slowly getting to grips with it over the course of my 30-minute demo I began to feel confident that this is exactly the sort of substantial shift that the Like a Dragon fighting formula has needed for quite a while now.

To be clear, I’m not suggesting that RGG Studio needs to scrap the turn-based combat system that it introduced in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and later evolved in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The novelty of that JRPG-style system is yet to wear off for me, largely because it allows for so many hilarious special moves and a more strategic team-based dynamic in each scrap. I’m talking about the more traditional beat ‘em up system that has effectively been offloaded onto the series’ spin-offs in recent years. RGG Studio may have introduced a briefcase-load of James Bond gadgets in Like a Dragon Gaiden, or cutlasses and flintlocks in Pirate Yakuza, but the actual fighting mechanics of those combo-based systems has remained unaltered for the most part. Even though I still enjoy them, I can’t pretend that they don’t feel a bit too familiar at this point.

Stranger Than Heaven’s heavily overhauled scrapping, then, feels like the kick in the pants followed by a violent uppercut to the jaw that Like a Dragon’s aging fisticuffs has been crying out for. Forget about chugging in-game energy drinks to pump up your heat gauge and then button-mashing hordes of street thugs into oblivion like in previous Kazama Kiryu-led adventures, because Stranger Than Heaven’s gangs are liable to quickly kick you to the curb if you don’t have your wits about you. The new setup that uses the controller’s four shoulder buttons to effectively puppeteer the left and right fists of protagonist Makoto Daito sure takes some getting used to, both in terms of smoothly alternating his punches but also anticipating the direction of incoming attacks and parrying them effectively, but after finally falling into a rhythm with it after my first few failed attempts it felt incredibly satisfying to pull off. I felt like I had to lock-in for absolutely every exchange in every combat encounter, which meant that my eventual victories felt far more earned than the lazy bicycle-swinging beatdowns of previous Yakuza and Like a Dragon installments.

Though its learning curve is initially steep, it ultimately feels like the most grounded form of street fighting that RGG Studio has ever designed. In fact, its more rough and tumble realism reminded me of the melee system in 007 First Light, only it felt like I had far more direct control over the moves I was pulling off thanks to the dedicated right and left attack setup. For example, as I wielded a large crowbar in my right hand while tackling a gang of six or so assailants, one of the goons grabbed hold of the end of my weapon and attempted to wrench it out of my grasp. To my surprise, while I was locked in a temporary tug-o-war I still had full control of Makoto’s left hand, which allowed me to throw a few jabs at a second attacker attempting to blindside me. I then grabbed him by the scruff of the neck and knocked his skull into the first thug, taking them both out and allowing me to resume my crowbar-based bullying.

[Stranger Than Heaven's] more rough and tumble realism reminded me of the melee system in 007 First Light, only it felt like I had far more direct control over the moves I was pulling off. Having said that, Stranger Than Heaven’s combat is not without its issues, at least in its current state. I found that the soft lock-on that aligns Makoto with each opponent would occasionally slip, sending me swinging wildly in the wrong direction and leaving me vulnerable to attacks from the rear. Also, while I enjoyed the generally weighty feel to each and every blow I landed, some of the charged up attacks with heavier weapons seemed a touch too sluggish for my tastes. Of course, with Stranger Than Heaven not due for release until early next year, there’s still time for RGG Studio to tighten things up.

Still my overall impression of Stranger Than Heaven’s more challenging brawling system is a positive one, and its dramatic shakeup leaves me feeling optimistic that combat won’t be the only area of the adventure where the developers are taking a big swing. I'm hopeful that this will present the perfect opportunity for RGG Studio to hit the reset button on all aspects of its long established Like a Dragon template, from mission design to the interactive nature of its world and the methods we use to explore it. For example, the audio-recording feature that allows Makoto to record sound samples from the world around him and then convert them into musical compositions certainly sounds cool on paper, and already seems like it could be far more involved than the simple rhythm-based button-tapping of the karaoke mini-game that’s been recycled in every Yakuza and Like a Dragon release since Yakuza 3.

I also wonder what other new diversions there could be, given that the story’s 1915 to 1965 setting presumably prohibits the use of the usual modern side activities like Club Sega’s and Master System cartridges found in other Like a Dragon stories. We already know there’ll be arm wrestling mini-games, but could there be old school pachinko parlours as well? And given that the events of Stranger Than Heaven span the course of five decades, will those side activities evolve with each leap forward in time? Not to mention the change in each of the five city settings. You’d think that by the time the story arrives in 1965 Shinjuku, we should be able to try out virtual versions of the electromechanical amusements that Sega famously pioneered during that decade.

I’m desperately keen to learn more, because so far I’ve been pretty excited by everything that RGG Studio has revealed. Well, I mean except for the Tupac thing, of course. Why on earth is Tupac in Stranger Than Heaven? Well, much like the gang of burly thugs I encountered in my hands-on, it beats the heck out of me. Sure, it makes sense that Snoop Dogg is in the game, because Snoop Dogg is in basically everything at this point from televised singing contests to carrying the torch at the last Olympic Games. But having the late great Tupac resurrected in a 2027 videogame for no clear reason just feels a bit off to me. Then again, I’m generally opposed to digital zombies in any modern media, no matter who signs off on it. I can’t watch the CGI’d Peter Cushing reprise his role as Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: Rogue One without sensing a great disturbance in the Force, for example.

However, that doesn’t prevent me from rewatching Rogue One from time to time, and nor will the somewhat baffling inclusion of Tupac deter me from lunging fists-first into Stranger Than Heaven when it arrives in January 2027. Despite the fact its story takes place in the same fictional Japan as the Like a Dragon saga, Stranger Than Heaven feels as though it's determined to establish its own identity – at least if its fresh-feeling and fiercely challenging fighting system is any indication. Here’s hoping that in all facets, Stranger Than Heaven finds the team at RGG Studio performing stronger than ever, and that this ends up being something much more than just a ye olde Yakuza.

Tristan Ogilvie is a Senior Video Editor at IGN's Sydney office. He attended the recent BiliBili Game First Look event as a guest of the organisers.

Emergency Maintenance - June 20, 2026

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:45:03 +0800

Hi Maplers,

We are experiencing an unexpected issue and will be taking the Kronos server offline for an unscheduled emergency maintenance today. We are actively working hard to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and will provide more updates and information when we can.

Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. We will be temporarily offline by today, June 20 2026 at 6:40 PM PST (9:40 PM EST / 3:40 AM CEST June 21 / 11:40 AM AEDT June 21).

Thank you for your cooperation,

The MapleStory Team

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SAND Raiders of Sophie release countdown: Exact date and time

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:07:03 +0800

SAND Raiders of Sophie finally has a confirmed release date, and we also have information about when the game goes live. This update comes directly from the developers themselves, who had earlier decided to push back the launch date.

First, let’s find out when the game goes live.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie release coutndown

SAND Raiders of Sophie goes live worldwide on Monday, June 22. This is roughly two weeks past the actual launch date. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live.

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7am PDT
9am CDT
10am EDT
2pm UTC
3pm BST
4pm CEST

Since the times come directly from publishers tinyBuild, and I don’t expect any change this late. If that happens, I will duly update the new timings on this guide.

What to expect from SAND Raiders of Sophie

SAND Raiders of Sophie puts you in charge of your custom-built war machines that you drive around a fallen planet. You’ll meet rival players who will compete with you for food, weapons, ammo, and resources.

The world of Sophie is procedurally generated, so no two areas will feel like the same. Your survival chances will depend on your trampler. You can fully customize your mech, which will protect you from enemies and save your loot in dire situations. How you want your trampler to look and function depends on you.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/f0C6kSGcUa8?feature=oembed In the world of Sophie, you’ll always need to be on your toes. The wasteland will throw up plenty of challenges to stop you on your pursuits. You’ll also find rival human opponents, and the only option will be to kill or get killed. You can ride on your adventure or alone or bring in your buddies to get help.

SAND Raiders of Sophie conducted two successful beta playtests that allowed us to get an early glimpse of what to expect. While there’s no demo to try out, you can wishlist the game on Steam to stay on top of the launch.

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Final Fantasy 9 Denouement Officially Announced

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:05:03 +0800

Final Fantasy 9 has proved to be a bit of a hot topic within the community, in large part because so many fans want to see it receive the same remake treatment the iconic FF7 got. The sheer number of rumors surrounding a potential new release is astounding, with many expecting Square Enix to announce it at practically every gaming showcase imaginable. Unfortunately, a full-blown Final Fantasy 9 project is yet to materialize, but that hasn't stopped Square Enix from announcing projects around it.

Best Caduceus build in The Division 2

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:58:04 +0800

The Caduceus is the brand new exotic available in The Division 2 Y8S2 Into the Dark, and you can turn it into an absolute nightmare for enemies. If you have upgraded to the Premium battle pass, chances are that you already have it added to your inventory. Owners of the free pass will also be eligible for it later in the season.

Let’s find out how to build the best possible version of this assault rifle.

Best The Division 2 Caduceus build

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 The Caduceus is an exotic AR that offers Assault Rifle Damage and Health Damage in the first two Core Attribute slots. The third slot result will always be random but you can tinker it if required. It comes with the following attachments.

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Optics: 10% Critical Chance.
Magazine: 40 Rounds.
Underbarrel: 5% Critical Damage.
Muzzle: 5% Critical Chance.

The right Caduceus build will depend heavily on its Talent, which is an interesting one. All Critical Hits will repair you and your allies by 3% of the hit’s dealt damage. Hence, a good build will rely heavily on two factors: critical hits and damage. The more critical hits you do, the more heals you (and your allies) get. The amount of heal will also depend on the damage of your weapon.

Aside from damage and critical hits, we will also want to emphasize on accuracy (you don’t want to miss your hits) and unrestricted shooting. Let’s now get down to the loadout.

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Backpack: Striker’s Battlegear is a great choice without you having to lock down the slot with an exotic. It offers better rate of fire and weapon handling, and Striker’s Gamble will increase the total damage by 0.65% that can be stacked up to 100 times. If you have th Striker’s Pack, the talent Risk management will raise the damage to 0.90% per stack.
Chest: You can go for the Palisade Steelworks armor if you can manage to trigger two piece bonus that gives you +10% armor on kill and +60% health on kill. Otherwise, the Equalizer named chest plate also works well with boosts to critical hit chance and critical damage. Perfect Obliterate will increase the weapon damage by 1% for 10 seconds, and this can stack up to 24 times.
Holster: You can opt for Salvo or the Unit Alloys piece. It offers a +5% Rate of Fire and +20% Assault Rifle Damage. Other attributes should ideally enhance damage, critical hit chance/damage and rate of fire.
Kneepads: Go with any Striker Battlegear option that raises the weapon damage and critical hit chance/damage.
Gloves and Helmet: Add a second piece of Unit Alloys piece and a Striker’s Battlegear. Look to add critical hit chance, base damage, and critical damage as much as you can.

Here are my choice of two gadgets with this build.

Slot one: Reviver Hive is great to help you come out of dangerous situations. Since this build completely ignores armor, it’s good to have the Reviver as a backup if things go south.
Slot two: Go with the Defender drone as it helps you to retain your health by deflecting some incoming fire and mitigating it’s impact.

Since this is a DPS focused build, I went with the Gunner specialization. Pay special attention towards improving assault rifle damage if you’re yet to max out your branch. I have also opted against using any modifiers (this could change a we roll deeper into the season).

That’s mostly all to do to get the best out of your new exotic assault rifle. However, there’s one more exotic we can unlock this season from the scout missions. The challenges for week one is available as of writing, and we have the first HVT of the season to take down.

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Crysis 2 had problems, but it got one thing right: destruction

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:06:04 +0800

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This Arthurian board game crowdfunder may scratch my Kingdom Come Deliverance itch

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:28:05 +0800

While there are plenty of crowdfunders out there, the iconic world of Arthurian myth rarely seems to receive attention from today's roster of intrepid board game crafters. Siege Perilous, from publisher Play to Z and developer Crowbar Creative, promises to solve this problem with an imminent crowdfunding campaign.

Read the full story on Wargamer: This Arthurian board game crowdfunder may scratch my Kingdom Come Deliverance itch

The new Warhammer pre-orders offer a brand-new core book and plushie power fists

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:28:05 +0800

As is Games Workshop's ancient tradition, the storied miniatures company has released a new round of pre-orders for the week, including the new Warhammer: Age of Sigmar General's Handbook, new box sets (and a new hero) for the Hedonites of Slannesh, new ways to get your hands on certain Skaven models, and an honest-to-goodness plushie power fist.

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The IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:53:06 +0800

Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship.

After losing the opening map of their Playoffs, FURIA have been unbeaten, rallying back against 9z Team to win 2-1 in the Quarterfinals and taking down Aurora Gaming 2-0 in the Semifinals to reach the Grand Finals for the first time in the organization's history.

Team Falcons took down the world's #1 team, Team Vitality, 2-1 in the Quarterfinals. A day later, they punched their ticket to the Grand Finals by defeating Team Spirit 2-1 in dramatic fashion, needing Overtime in the third map. This is Team Falcons first Major Championship appearance.

Coverage of the best of five Grand Finals between FURIA and Team Falcons begins with the opening ceremony at 16:45 CEST (10:45AM EDT). Don't miss a moment!

And with the Major coming to a close, team and player stickers are still available, with 50% of tournament item sales being shared with the tournament organizer, teams, and players.

Good luck to both teams!

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XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:53:06 +0800

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Hotfix Update - ver 1.00.17

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:51:03 +0800

Hello.

This is the TBH : Task Bar Hero development team.

The game has been updated to ver 1.00.17.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the emergency server maintenance.

■ Patch Notes

- Fixed an issue so that when an abnormal stage change is detected, stage changes are blocked for a set period of time.

- Fixed a security vulnerability.

■ Notes

- To provide a stable gameplay environment, a queue may occur for about 30 minutes after the update.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you.

Development Team.

Marvel Officially Unveils Knights Of Doom Ahead Of Avengers: Doomsday

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:46:04 +0800

Almost six months still lie in wait before the release of Avengers: Doomsday, but that doesn't mean that Marvel is sitting back and having a quiet year until then. Even setting aside the impending release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, there's a lot for Marvel fans to pay attention to.

Weekly Mobile & Gacha Roundup: Mahjong Fever Sweeps The June Charts

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:34:04 +0800

The gacha community has caught three kinds of fever — and they’re all spreading fast. Mahjong tables, soccer balls, and

All achievements in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales and how to complete them

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:28:04 +0800

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales has 44 different achievements to complete if you want to go for the Platinum trophy. Some tasks are rather easy to finish, and you should get them done during your playthrough. However, there are some hidden objectives present as well.

This guide will help you complete all 44 achievements that are available at launch.

How to complete all achievements in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 The table below contains all the information you’ll need to learn to complete every available achievement.

Achievement

How to Complete

The Strange Doorway

Find the Strange Doorway in the unexplored ruins: You’ll unlock the door naturally while playing the story.

Good for Throwing and for Breaking

Destroy 200 Barrels and Pots: Smash every container you can find until you hit the mark.

Master Mower

Cut the grass 300 times: Slash through all grass patches you can find during exploration.

First Generation

Form Magicite for the first time: Play the story to unlock the Magicite system and then create it for the first time.

A Devastated World

Arrive in the Age of Reconstruction: Story-related content that will activate normally.

Problem Solver

Complete a quest for the first time. This applies to all types of quests.

Overflowing Vitality

Increase vitality for the first time: Keep playing the story until you unlock the feature to increase your vitality.

Smooth Fighting

Chain thirty bonus drops: Defeat enemies and collect bonus drops to ensure that the chain goes beyond 30.

Swordmaster

Defeat 200 enemies with the sword: Make sure to use the sword as your main weapon.

Don’t Stop Adventuring

Ask for revival from Faie for the first time: Once you’re defeated, choose Faie’s revival option.

Spearmaster

Defeat 200 enemies with spears: Use it as your main weapon.

Fighting Fairy

Defeat 30 enemies with Faie’s attacks: Use Faie’s attacking moves in combat and finish off enemies with them.

Arms Master

Acquire every weapon type: Keep progressing through the story and collect every available weapon.

Want for Nothing

Acquire a total of 10,000 Tul: Get the resource from enemies, chest, and quests.

In Search of Ultimate Magicite

Form top-ranked Magicite for the first time: Collect the required materials to construct the top-ranked Magicite.

Great Radiance of Life

Raise your vitality level to 10 by upgrading Elliot.

Boomerangmaster

Defeat 200 enemies with the Boomerange: Equip it as the main weapon and slay 200 enemies.

A Prosperous Nation

Reach the Age of Magic: Continue with the story, and you should complete it automatically.

Wisdom Revealed

Unlock all fairy powers for Faie: Look for all fairy abilities that Faie can equip.

A Shield Restored

Restore the Moonmirror’s Power: Complete story events related to the Moonmirror until you completely restore its power.

Monster of Fortune

Defeat a jewelrie for the first time: Defeat the rare enemy if it spawns on your adventure.

Where Wisdom Will Bud

Arrive in the Age of Budding: Continue with the story.

Reaper of Ruin

Defeat a Red Lizkit for the first time: Take the rare enemy down once to complete the achievement.

Professor of Magicite

Reach the maximum Magicite form rank: Keep improving your Magicite setup until you upgrade it to max rank.

Inheritor of Nomutota

Acquire the Mystic Seal: Clear the events in the story associated with this item.

As Long as Any Hope Remains

Reach the As Long as Any Hope Remains ending.

At the Thousand-Year Journey’s End

Reach the At the Thousand-Year Journey’s End ending.

Bowmaster

Defeat 200 enemies with the Bow: Equip it as the main weapon and kill 200 enemies with it.

Leae it to Me

Complete 15 quests: Find more quests from NPCs and clear them.

The Peace in Which We Walk

Reach the At the Thousand-Year Journey’s End ending.

One for the Road

Use Medicine for 30 times: Make sure to have sufficient medicines on your journey and use them for 30 times.

Bombmaster

Defeat 100 enemies with bombs: Use bombs against enemies to kill them.

Hammermaster

Defeat 200 enemies with the hammer: Equip it as your main weapon and kill 200 enemies with it.

Wisdom Mastered

Fully enhance every fairy power of Faie.

Weapons Collector

Collect all weapons available in the game: Make sure to cover all routes, including the hidden paths, to find out every available weapon.

Accessory Collector

Collect all accessories except bonus items: You can find them by completing quests, exploring the map, and opening chests.

Chain-and-Sicklemaster

Defeat 200 enemies with the chain and sickle: Use this weapon as your main choice and defeat 200 enemies.

Katzenmeister

Collect every cat: Explore the map as much as possible to find them on the routes.

A Reliable Adventurer

Finish all quests available in the game.

Kitty Came A-Calling

Welcome a friendly cat to the orphanage for the first time: Complete interaction with a cat for the first time and welcome it to the orphanage.

Cardinal Hero

Complete the Hero’s Trial: Make sure to equip Elliot properly before undertaking the challenge.

Practice Perfect

Finish every one of Faie’s magic lesson: Work through a lesson after it becomes available and complete it.

History’s Tapestry

Collect every manuscript: Explore all corners of the map and look carefully everywhere.

A Millenial Adventure

Unlock every achievement available in the game.

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It seems a copyright law quirk will finally let Lord British reclaim Ultima from EA’s clutches

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:28:04 +0800

Richard Garriott, the creator of the legendary Ultima series, just announced that he’s made a breakthrough in his quest to get the rights back to his series, and the deal might be sealed as early as next year.

Ultima is one of the most important video game series of all time, not only for its portrayal of rich gameworlds filled with deep gameplay options, but also for pioneering most aspects of CRPGs, with influences that can be seen all the way to Baldur’s Gate 3. And the same can also be said about MMOs, with the ’97 spinoff, Ultima Online, proving as influential and memorable as the main series. At the height of the series’ success, creator Richard “Lord British” Garriott sold his company, Origin Systems, to EA in 1992.

If it feels like I might be making up this entire legendary series that you’ve never heard of, fret not. Despite a critically uneven but still usually very successful run of nearly ten mainline titles that stretched from the ’80s to the late ’90s, the entire series has been dormant since the release of the very divisive Ultima IX: Ascension, way back in ’99. A few spinoffs tried to revive the brand in the 2010s, but those bore no fruit. As caught by PC Gamer, Garriott just told Inside Games that he’d tried to revive Ultima “every decade or so”, but, despite initial signs of interest by the rights’ owner, said interest quickly died out. The alternative? Trying to get the whole thing back.

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 https://www.youtube.com/embed/v_aVTHKzGbA?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://www.destructoid.com And Garriot is about to succeed, as a US copyright law allows for creators (or descendants) to reacquire the rights to properties 35 years later, and, since Garriot had sold the rights way back in 1992, he’s liable to get them back in 2027. He said, “and so, I have been waiting… finally, the time has come!” The only thing is that Garriott cannot get the trademark back, only the copyright, meaning that he cannot use just the Ultima name in his game, a problem he’ll easily fix by calling it “Lord British’s Ultima.”

That’s great, not just as a mark of reclamation for Richard Garriott, the developer, but also a great comeback for “Lord British” himself. That’s Garriott’s in-Ultima alter ego, who’d accidentally perished back in ’97 at the hands of a vile assassin in one of the most famous and hilarious tales of old online gaming.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Iww-cu1qds?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://www.destructoid.com So yeah, he fell victim to the only regicide in the history of gaming, but he’s doing better now, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next

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Olivia Rodrigo Fortnite Skin Revealed

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:36:04 +0800

The rumored Fortnite skin based on Olivia Rodrigo is a rumor no more, having been officially confirmed by the artist herself. The singer even shared the first look at the upcoming Fortnite cosmetic, with a full reveal expected in summer 2026.

Are there any TTK codes?

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:32:06 +0800

It's been a while since a new Roblox FPS game really stood up against the goliaths of the space. As it turns out, TTK Testing could be one of them, and we're on the hunt for new TTK codes to get you building some of the best loadouts possible right out of the gate.

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Battle Piece codes (June 2026)

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:32:05 +0800

Thanks to the inclusion of that one little word that tells you all you need to know about a particular Roblox experience, we know Battle Piece codes are what you want. Trait gems and race orbs are hard to come by. Sit on these codes, though, and you'll have them when you need them.

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Steam Users Have Limited Time to Get 2 Highly-Rated Horror Games for Just $2

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:08:06 +0800

Psychological horror fans may be in for a treat, as Steam has the highly praised indie gems The Black Within and The Green Light available for just $2. While Steam is often known for putting games on a deep, deep discount during its Summer Sale, it seems like some developers are getting ahead of the coming rush.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Split-Screen Co-Op on PS5 Requires PlayStation Plus for Both Players

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:57:04 +0800

If you plan on hopping into Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op when it launches for PS5 next month, you'll need not just one but two accounts with PlayStation Plus subscriptions to play.

Halo Studios clarified the account requirements for the upcoming story remake with a Halo Waypoint Q&A yesterday. It serves as a deep dive into some of the hottest topics to emerge since the game was announced for PC and Xbox Series X | S – and PlayStation 5 – in October 2025, but not everyone is happy with what the team had to say.

The breakdown confirms what is needed to play with others, with each platform demanding different requirements. For example, you'll need at least a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag, regardless of whether you're a PC, Xbox, or PlayStation user, to enable cross-play and cross-platform progression. Halo: Campaign Evolved's requirements on PlayStation, specifically, however, are especially steep.

"If you’re playing split-screen on PlayStation 5, both accounts will need to have PlayStation Plus and be linked to a Microsoft account," Halo Studios said. "Having these active PlayStation Plus subscriptions will also provide access to online co-op play."

Based on this explanation, when players sit down to play Halo: Campaign Evolved co-op in July, all participating users will need to have an active subscription, even if they're sitting right next to each other on the couch. PlayStation Plus is usually only required to access online multiplayer for premium gaming experiences, while free-to-play and offline titles can be enjoyed without a subscription.

For comparison, those on Xbox Series X | S looking to play split-screen will only need a unique Microsoft account, while players hoping to enjoy co-op online will need an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Those playing on Steam will only need to link to a Microsoft account.

Halo: Campaign Evolved will not be free-to-play, but the decision to lock even split-screen behind the Sony gaming service seems especially strange. Judging by reactions to the news online, many agree.

"Needing to buy online to play local split screen is some next level insanity," one X/Twitter user said.

"Player 2 on your couch needs PS Plus and a Microsoft account," another added. "[Halo: Combat Evolved] 2001 is laughing."

Halo: Campaign Evolved launched in 2001 and has remained one of the most beloved games in the Xbox catalog since. That's thanks, in part, to its co-op feature, which has allowed players to enjoy its story mode together – and at no extra charge – for decades.

Halo: Campaign Evolved reimagines that classic sci-fi narrative for modern devices, and although co-op is back with newly added support for up to four players online, it sounds like those hoping to relive the glory days of one of the oldest couch co-op Xbox experiences will need to jump through more than a few hoops to make it happen on PS5. IGN has reached out to Sony for comment and additional clarification regarding PlayStation Plus requirements for the game.

"Yeahhhhh this just went from a day-1 buy to a not-buy honestly," one Reddit user reacted. "I was gonna play with my wife, but honestly have no interest in playing in my own. It's not worth paying for a whole nother subscription to do that. Kind of ridiculous."

"You need to have an account linked to Microsoft AND pay for PS Plus just to play split-screen local co-op???" someone else added. "Since when did we reach this level of madness?!?!"

PlayStation Plus offers three tiers: Essential ($10.99/month), Extra ($16.99/month), and Premium ($19.99/month). Prices across the service were increased in May. Halo: Campaign Evolved has a release date of July 28, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. For more, you can read IGN's final preview for the game.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

Destiny 2 Glitch Allows Players to Get Eververse Items For Free

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:55:04 +0800

A new Destiny 2 glitch allows players to purchase Eververse items completely for free by getting the cost back. Destiny 2's final update, Monument of Triumph, was released on June 9 after the May 21 announcement that Bungie would end support for the game. Despite the bad launches of Edge of Fate and Renegades, Monument of Triumph was and still is incredibly successful in terms of player count on Steam and consoles alike, as well as sales and revenue. The release came with a few bugs, though, and Bungie will have to iron them out in the next week or two before hotfixes stop.

Zenless Zone Zero Reveals Two New Characters for Version 3.1

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:36:08 +0800

Zenless Zone Zero has revealed two brand-new characters, Remielle Dan and Sigrid, who will join the playable roster during the Version 3.1 update. The patch will be Zenless Zone Zero's first new update following the release of Roscaelifer.

Bethesda doesn't know if Fallout 76 will ever move beyond America, but does give "a special shout-out" to Fallout London for making the dream a reality

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:49:03 +0800

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Sony say goodbye to PC and hello to AI in their annual business report, which must be a good thing, right?

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:45:04 +0800

Back in March, a report emerged claiming that Sony no longer had plans to release the likes of Ghost of Yōtei and other such singleplayer-only games on PC. Sony are yet to explicitly confirm that this is the case, but it certainly seems like that is the case based on their annual business environment and strategy report for PlayStation. Oh, but it does mention how they plan to use AI, so. Yay.

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Ubisoft co-founder dies in Friday plane crash

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:37:03 +0800

69-year-old Claude Guillemot, one of the five co-founders of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash on June 19. Family was identified later in the day, with the general public learning of the incident a day after, on Saturday.

The crash occurred in La Baule, a French resort town. Per Reuters, quoting local newspaper Ouest-France, an air show was scheduled for the weekend at the venue. Guillemot, 69, was one of the two passengers of the twin-engine Cessna 421 plane that crashed. Neither has survived the accident. Guillemot owned the aircraft, and reports from French outlets suggest he was traveling with a flight instructor called Marc Guillet.

It is not yet confirmed whether Guillemot was flying the plane. The Saint-Nazaire prosecutor’s office has opened an inquiry for involuntary manslaughter, but no clear details have been forthcoming just yet.

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 The company made a short statement, writing, “Ubisoft was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. No further statements will be made at this time.” At the time of writing, the company’s official X account remains unupdated since June 18, Thursday, when it posted about a free Ubisoft+ trial offer until June 23.

Don’t miss the boat! ????????‍♂️‍➡️ You have until June 23 to live out your digital nomad dreams thanks to our FREE Ubisoft+ trial → https://t.co/VAsXhNJCrj https://t.co/MRLQQNzt9N

— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) June 18, 2026 A co-founder in 1986 alongside his four brothers, Claude Guillemot remained on Ubisoft’s board of directors, but he was not part of the company’s day-to-day leadership. His brother, Yves, serves as CEO of the company today. Claude’s main activities revolved around the Guillemot Corporation and its hardware distribution efforts.

Founded in 1986 as a mail-order software business, Ubisoft is responsible for some of the best-known game franchises today, from Assassin’s Creed to Rayman and the wide-ranging series of Tom Clancy’s games, and Far Cry.

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Witcher 4 Studio Hoping To Win Back Fans Disappointed By Cyberpunk 2077 Launch

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:35:03 +0800

The troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077 may still affect The Witcher 4, according to CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski. Although the executive acknowledged that the studio may not be done making amends for its last AAA release, he also expressed hope that the company's redemption arc may soon be completed by either The Witcher 4 or one other project.

Path of Exile's most unique league is back with a chaotic, class-fusing twist

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:32:06 +0800

A new Path of Exile event is about to start, as developer Grinding Gear Games attempts to test the limits of just how much action RPG it's possible to squeeze into your life. The new mini-league is designed to carry us over until the reveal of PoE 3.29 in mid-July, and it combines the squad-building strategy of Trial of the Ancestors with the weird and wonderful alternate class ancestries of Legacy of Phrecia. The result promises to be one of the most chaotic PoE events ever - if you can make space for it in your schedule.

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Valve calls out Dota 2 dataminers desperate for Dark Carnival news: "Why are you guys reading our variable names?"

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:32:05 +0800

Rumors of a new Dota 2 event called Dark Carnival have been swirling among the MOBA's community for several months, with the leading speculation being that Valve is preparing a new, large-scale feature in the vein of 2024's Crownfall. Lately, in-game signs have suggested that something, at least, is on the horizon, and now eager dataminers have dug out a fresh line in the game's code that doubles down on that promise. In response, Valve has promptly changed the wording, turning it into a direct call-out message instead.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: Valve calls out Dota 2 dataminers desperate for Dark Carnival news: "Why are you guys reading our variable names?"

It's Official: Final Fantasy 9 Is Back In A Big Way

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:07:04 +0800

Final Fantasy 9 is officially making a comeback in a huge way, even if the long-rumored remake has not yet been announced by Square Enix. As the game celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, players hoped that the leaks about a potential remake for Final Fantasy 9 were true and that it would be announced as part of the celebrations for the iconic JRPG. 2025 went by, and Square Enix made no indication that a remake of the classic game is in the works.

Fortnite Gummy Hour timings and all boosters explained

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:59:04 +0800

The Gummy Hour in Fortnite is all set to begin soon in Chapter 7, Season 3, and it will offer host of added benefits as you grind around the island. For starters, it might be the best chance for you find a Gummy Sprite if you haven’t found one already. However, all players will have additional benefits as part of the event.

Table of contents

When will the Gummy Hour remain active in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 Gummy Hour, as the name hints, will be active for an hour. It will go live later today at 11am PT/1pm CT/2pm ET/5pm UTC. Once the hour ends, all additional benefits will also be removed from the island.

However, the Power Hour will return later at 6pm PT/8pm CT/9pm ET. Once again, it will be active for exactly an hour. You’ll have all the following benefits when the Gummy Hour is live.

???? Gummy Variants more common
???? Spawn with Self-Revive Device and Limitless Seven Sliders
❤️‍???? Health regenerates after Shield breaks
✨ 2x Sprite Dust from extractions

Gummy Hour starts at 2 PM ET and again at 9 PM ET! See you soon! https://t.co/CWcSmDtZ7b

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) June 20, 2026

Gummy Hour benefits in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3

You’ll have higher chances to find the Gummy variant sprites when the event is active. This includes all sub-variants since every Gummy Sprite will have boosted drop rate. You’ll also get the following benefits.

Spawn with Self-Revive device that allows you one last chance in case on untimely death on the island.
Limitless Seven Sliders that allows you high mobility.
Health will regenerate automatically if your Shield breaks down.
Double Sprite dust from all successful extractions.

All rounds started within the Gummy Hour will feature the benefits irrespective of when the round ends. If you haven’t have much luck at finding the Gummy Sprites, you should make the most of both windows.

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Halo Studios Q&A Reveals New Halo: Campaign Evolved Details

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:54:04 +0800

Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch next month on July 28. The title was featured at the Xbox Games

Stranger Things: The Vanishing Takes Us Back To The Upside Down

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:08:04 +0800

While Stranger Things remains one of Netflix's biggest success stories, the franchise has faced its share of debate in recent years. The show's most recent season finale proved somewhat divisive among fans, with some praising its blockbuster final showdown while others questioned several creative decisions heading into the final chapter.

Despite playing a key role in Final Fantasy 7, JRPG icon Tetsuya Nomura says "Kingdom Hearts has become my life's work"

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:57:03 +0800

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Stellaris celebrates 10 years (and a new DLC) with a free weekend and a 70% discount

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:47:04 +0800

Stellaris is one of those games I've never played, but I'm delightfully confounded by it from afar, as occasionally one of my friends will send me a message about how her robotic gestalt consciousness is doing. And here I was thinking this was about annexing provinces, or whatever! If you'd like to be confounded up close, now seems like an ideal time—the game is free to play this weekend on Steam... Read more.

Is TBH: Task Bar Hero Down? How to check server status

XINKER - Business and Income Tips — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:37:03 +0800

Popular idle-mining RPG TBH: Task Bar Hero seems to be undergoing maintenance as of writing on June 20. The servers, as a result of the maintenance, have been taken down, and the game is out of access for all. This has caused major problem for all as you’ll need to connect to the servers to begin your adventure.

Thankfully, you can stay on top of the events and ensure that you don’t miss out on any second once the servers are back online.

How to check TBH: Task Bar Hero server status

https://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 The servers of TBH: Task Bar Hero usually go offline when there’s a maintenance. Today’s maintenance on June 20 began approximately at 4am PT/6am CT/7am ET/11am UTC/12am BST. While a routine maintenance wasn’t planned, the main cause appears to be a server security issue which is getting fixed as of writing.

For now, there’s not much to do apart from waiting for the servers to be restored. You can stay on top of that by following the socal media handles of TBH: Task Bar Hero. The Japanese X handle has already posted an update about when the maintenance went live, and they will update once more after the servers are back online.

こんにちは。
TBH : Task Bar Hero 開発チームです。

サーバーのセキュリティ上の問題が確認されたため、緊急サーバーメンテナンスを実施しております。

修正は直ちに適用される予定で、メンテナンス完了後に改めてお知らせいたします。

ご不便をおかけしますことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。… https://t.co/nzKn0BcRLd

— TBH:タスクバーヒーロー速報 (@TBH_JP) June 20, 2026 You can also keep checking the game manually. If you try to start TBH: Task Bar Hero right now, you’ll end up with an error, and the game will exit automatically. The error message is there only because the servers are offline.

Despite gaining over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, TBH: Task Bar Hero continues to have issues regarding market items and cheaters. Hopefully, the latest maintenance will reduce the problems caused by them.

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