After plenty of leaks earlier this year, NetEase and Bungie have finally announced Destiny: Rising, a new shared-world shooter?? coming to mobile platforms.

The game will take place decades before the events of Destiny 1 and will center on new and returning characters after The Collapse, an event only shown in the series' deeper lo?re drops so far, but will take place on a fresh timeline, NetEase has explained.

Destiny: Rising brings Bungie's shooter to mobile

For non-Destiny fans, consider this as what the prequel trilogy is to the original Star Wars trilogy and you'll be somewhere clos?e, with players working alongside the Iron?? Lords of Iron Banner fame.

"For over a decade, we have built this universe to contain many unique and wonderful stories, and we are excited to see mobile gamers be able to experience this new take on the Destiny universe from the creative team?? at NetEase," said Terry Redfield, Creative Lead at Bungie via a press ?release.

“With Destiny: Rising, NetEase Games ?is honored to partner with Bungie to deliver a Destiny-caliber experience to mobile devices,�said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice Pre??sident at NetEase added.

“Destiny is an incredible franchise with a passionate and dedicated global fanbase. As huge fans ourselves, we are humbled and thrilled for the opportunity to bring gamers an action-packed RPG shooter set within the Destiny Universe.�/p>

Destiny: Rising will offer first and third-person combat, and if you're less enthused about using your digits to poke away at your ??character, controller support is included, too.

Speaking of characters, NetEase is promising mu??ltiple playable ones, which is certainly different from Destiny and its sequel which have players creating their own Guardians.

Destiny: Rising a??lso includes PvE and PvP, with the former including Strikes which have six players (double the main game's three-player Strikes), and new locations including the Red Sea Rift, Jiangshi, and Haven.

From the sounds of things, players will see the formation of the series' iconic Last City, and maybe even the formation of the Vanguard, which for Destiny nerds ??like me is some pretty exciting stuff - even if it is being cast adrift on a fresh timeline has me a? tad concerned about how deep it'll delve into Bungie's universe.

Players can pre-register now via the game's official site, with a closed alpha set for November.

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Taking down the Rocket Leaders each month is the joy of being a trainer. Here’s how to defeat Cliff in Pokémon Go in October 2024.

How to defeat Cliff in Pokémon GO

Cliff is essentially a slab of muscle, and so are his Pokémon with their high defense. But don’t think you won’t need a strategy to bring him down. To find Cliff in Pokémon Go, you must use a Rocket Radar to narrow down his location. Defeat Team Rocket Grunts, who will be marked with a TR balloon, and collect si??x Mysterious Components for the device.

You can then use the Rocket Radar to show Cliff's whereabouts on the map. Like other bosses, he can appear at PokéStops or Team Rocket balloons. Sometimes, you can run into other enemies while there, so Cliff isn't alw??ays guaranteed.

Although Cliff's Pokémon lineup has relatively stayed the same, the Adventure Week update has revamped his collection, along with Giovanni's. So, i??f you've fought this boss before, you're in for a surprise with its new Shadow Lileep.

Best team lineup for Cliff in Pokémon Go

To create the best team for Cliff in Pokémon Go, use Lucario, Baxcalibur, and Metagross/Gardevoir. Baxcalibur proves to be a stand-out amongst the team due to its dual Dragon and Ice Types. Several Pokémon on Cliff's team will be vulnerable to these Types, where you can use Baxcalibur in almost every round. Lucario also covers a few of the boss' weaknesses as a Steel and Fighting Type. Both creatures promise to be a formidable force on the battlefield, which will be effective aga?inst his newest Pokémon.

If you want to cover all bases, equip?? Gardevoir for its Psychic and Fairy attacks. It'll be great for Cliff's Kingdra and Tyrani??tar, who can appear in the second or third rounds. Metagross is another suitable option when going against Lileep, Tyranitar, and Cradily.

Best counters against Cliff in Pokémon Go

Whether you're using the team above or looking for other alternatives, we've compiled the best counter to use against Cliff in Pokémon Go:

You'll go against Shadow Lileep in the first round of Cliff's battle. Sin?ce it's weak against Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel, it'll give you the opportunity to choose from multiple Pokémon. Lucario and Metagross are among the best to use for this, thanks to their robust attacks. If you happen to ?get the exclusive Dusk Mane Necrozma, then you can opt for this one instead to unleash even more damage.

When fighting Cliff’s second Pokémon, you may find yourself fighting Shadow Kingdra, Shadow Aerodactyl, or Shadow Marowak. Kingdra is a Water and Dragon Type Pokémon that is weak to both Dragon and Fairy Type moves. To that end, Rayquaza is absolutely ideal, as its Dragon Tail attack can turn Kingdra into sashimi. But if you haven’t had the chance to tame the Sky High Pokémon, Dragonite is a good substitute that functions similarly. Just put Dragon Tail on Dragonite’s quick move and Hurricane on ?its main move to ensure it can counter two of Cliff’s possible Pokémon.

Aerodactyl and Marowak share a weakness with Water and Ice Types, so it's best to use creatures like Kyo?gre or Mamoswine. Even more so, Baxcalibur can stand against both Pokémon, thanks to its Ice attacks.

For Cliff’s third Pokémon, you’ll have the chance to encounter Shadow Tyranitar, Sha??dow Cradily, and Shadow Crobat. This is a diverse and powerful lineup, so bring your heavy hitters out.

If you’re facing Tyranitar, you can exploit its Fighting and Steel weaknesses with Metagross and Lucario. Metagross is truly the star of this team, as it offers so much. But beware. It’s possible Tyranitar will have a Dark Type attack, which c??an brutalize Metagross. To that end, Lucario has the hig??hest chance of surviving this fight, as it takes reduced damage from Tyranitar’s Rock and Dark Type attacks.

If Cliff calls on Cradily, yo?u’ll be calling on the same Pokémon. Metagross and Lucario can take advantage of Cradily’s weakness in Fighting and Steel Type attacks. To be honest, Cradily isn’t a powerhouse and is one of the easier Pokémon to fight in this final match.

The final Pokémon Cliff can have in his arsenal is Crobat. This Poison and Flying Type Pokémon is weak to Psychic and Rock Type attacks. If you have M??etagross, Mewtwo, or Gardevoir in your arsenal, you should have no problem clipping Crobat’s wings. But if you don’t, Rayquaza with Ancient Power will ground it �li?terally.

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The Team Rocket boss, Giovanni, knows his way around the battlefield, especially with his elite ensemble of creatures. We're here to help you defeat him in Pokémon Go by showing you t??he ??best Giovanni counters, team lineup, and strategies for October 2024.

How to defeat Giovanni in Pokémon Go

Once you activate the Super Rocket Radar, you can pinpoint Giovanni's location at PokéStops or Team Rocket balloons. His lineup has been recently changed with the Adventure Week update, showcasing the final boss, Shadow Cresselia. Before heading into battle, it's essential to equip the right team members. Depending on your Pokémon Go selection, here are a few ways you can decide on a grou??p for Giovanni:

Best team lineup for Giovanni in Pokémon Go

You can equip Machamp/Lucario, Tyranitar, and Xerneas to get the best team lineup for Giovanni in Pokémon Go. The first round mandates a Fighting Type Pokémon, which is where Machamp or Lucario comes into play. Both creatures are suited for Giovanni's Persian and Kangaskhan, who are vulnera??ble against their class.

Xerneas can be used for the other two second-round possibilities, with Honchkrow and Kingdra. They're weak to its Fairy attacks, which will inflict a ton of? damage in return. You can then utilize Tyranitar's Dark powers, an ability that can withstand Shadow Cresselia's attacks. It can also be helpful for Honchkrow, who has an additional weakness to its Rock moves.

If you don't have any of ??these Pokémon in your collection, we'll give you a few alternatives to counter Giovanni:

Best counters against Giovanni in Pokémon Go

No matter what, Persian will always be the first Pokémon shown in Giovanni's ??fight. So, it's best to take advantage of its weakness in Fighting Types. The three most popular choices amongst the community?? for this match are Annihilape, Machamp, and Lucario. Plus, these creatures can go against Kangaskhan, allowing you to hit two birds with one stone.

The next round could bring out Honchkrow, Kangaskhan, or Kingdra. Kangaskhan and Honchkrow share a weakness with Fairy Types like Xerneas. But since it's pretty difficult to get a Legendary, you can opt for other Fairy creatures, such as Togekiss. Although Electric Types can be beneficial in this battle, it should ??be noted that Honchkrow is the only one with this particular vulnerability.

As the final boss of Pokémon Go's Giovanni battle, Shadow Cres??selia will increase the challenge even further. Use Dark, Bug, or Ghost Types to go against this formidable foe. Beside?s Tyranitar, Incineroar is an excellent alternative, but the others on the list can prove just as viable.

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Monopoly GO seasons typically last ?anywhere from one to three months. During this time, you collect stickers to complete albums, which reward you with dice, cosmetic tokens, and a ton of cash for your landmark upgrades.

Let's find out what happens ??to any leftover stickers you have at the end of a season and whether your stars carry over to the next.

What happens to sticker stars when a season ends in Monopoly GO?

What happens to your stars at the end of a Monopoly GO season depends on the season itself. For example, Monopoly Games will convert your stars into dice like the previous Making Music season. However, past seasons like Monopoly Origins turned your stars i??nto vaults for future albums, so it's un??known which route the upcoming Marvel season will go for.

For the Monopoly Games season and album set, any leftover stars you have will convert to dice rolls. Although Scopely didn't specify the exact conversion rate, previous seasons had one star equal one dice roll. Like before, Monopoly Games' ?maximum conversion is 700 stars, which convert??ed to 750 dice in previous seasons. In other words, if you don't plan to purchase a last-minute vault for extra stickers, you'll at least start the Marvel season with extra dice.

If Monopoly Games' conversion is the same as previous seasons, then this is a solid rate compared to what you get from vaults. With each vault, you can get a maximum of 200, 350, and 500 dice, while the star-to-dice exchange at the season's end can give you far more. On the flip side, you can also get extra stickers by buying vaults, but this comes at the risk of not getting what you need to complete your albums. You can also give sticker stars to friends if they?? want to tak??e a shot at an expensive vault for extra cards.

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With Monopoly GO's next season just around the corner, the Row Rally tournament is here to conclude the sports-themed celebrations. Although it features a standard r??eward list, you can grab last-minute stickers or prepare for the Marvel season. Let's take a look at the complete list of Row Rally reward?s.

All Monopoly GO Row Rally tournament rewards and milestones

Monopoly GO's Row Rally tournament has 30 rewards you can win until September 25, 2024. Like most tourna??ments, you have one day to get up to 6,365 dice, six sticker packs of various rarities, and several power-ups. Here's the Row Rally reward list.

If you've been playing Monopoly GO for some time, you'll likely recognize these p??rizes, as it's a standard reward list for many tournaments. Nonetheless, you can get some last-minute stickers to complete an album, redeem a star vault before the Marvel season begins, or stockpile?? some dice and cash.

How to score points in the Monopoly GO Row Rally tournament

Scoring points during Monopoly GO's Row R?ally tournament requires landing on railroad tiles. Every railroad tile initiates a Landmark Rush or Bank Heist where you steal money from other players, including people on your friend list. The tournament points you get depends on the outcomes below:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

Your points scale directly with your dice multiplier, with power-ups like Mega Heist doubling your potential points. You can also use powers like High Roller to temporarily increase your maximum dice roll limit, allowing you to maximize your points if you get lucky with your rolls. However, this comes at the cost of using more dice per roll, so take advantage of free dice rewards and o?ngoing banner events to ma??intain your supply.

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The Golden Blitz event in Monopoly GO is one of the most highly anticipated recurring events in the game, as it's the only way to trade gold stickers with other players. Since golden cards are hard to come by, knowing when the ??next Golden Blitz event is happening will help you prepare your album and decide which ones to trade, especially if you're nearing the end of a season.

Monopoly GO Golden Blitz event schedule

The most recent Golden Blitz event occurred from September 17 to 18. Since we're approaching the end of the Monopoly Games season, there's a chance we won't see another ??with it ending in a week. Nonetheless, if we do, it would most likely happen wi?thin the last few days of the season between September 22 and 24. Unfortunately, this isn't guaranteed, and the latest one might've been the last until next season.

Typically, Golden Blitz events occur once every one to two weeks, with the middle of a s?eason ramping up the number more. However, this depends entirely on a season's duration, as a long season may have them more spaced out.

Previous Golden Blitz events in Monopoly GO

Since Golden Blitz events typically don't repeat stickers, knowing which have already appeared can help you decide which are safe to convert to stars for your prize boxes. Here's a list of every Golden Blitz event that's taken place during ??the Monopoly Games season:

If you have?? duplicates of any of the stickers above, you can safely assume they won't reappear. The exception to this is any Golden Blitz event where the community votes on the next stickers, as there's a chance they'll pick a sticker already appearing in previous events. Although the odds are low, it's stil??l possible.

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Monopoly GO's Peg-E Prize Drop event is an exciting way to get rewards ranging from free dice to wild card stickers. However, while this event appears regularly, knowing its exact start date can help you prepare? in advance. Let's ta?lk about when the next Peg-E Prize Drop event will happen.

Monopoly GO Peg-E Prize Drop event schedule

The next Peg-E Prize Drop event is currently ongoing from September 12 to 16. Peg-E events typically occur at the beginning and middle of each month. However, Partners, Racers, and Treasures events can delay this, with the recent Beach Racers ??event being a current example.

Although previous Prize Drop events began mid-month, such as on June 17 and July 18, other months get delayed due to Partners and digging events. With this in mind, the exact start date varies with each passing mont??h.

The previous Peg-E event began on July 18 and ended on July 22. Most Peg-E events last four to five days, giving you several days to collect prize drop chips and obtain as many milestone re??wards as poss?ible. You'll also have multiple main events and tournaments to participate in that rewards hundreds of Peg-E Prize Drop chips if you finish all their milestones.

What is the Peg-E Prize Drop event in Monopoly GO?

Peg-E Prize Drop event is a Plinko-styled minigame in Monopoly GO that, in exchange for small event chips, will grant you rewards based on the points you collect. By dropping chips down the game board, you'll receive money depending on which spot it la??nds in, multiplied by your chip multiplier. You'll also get points by completing bumpers and obtaining money, which accumulates into reward milestones at the bottom of the event screen.

Throughout the event, you'll have the chance to win prizes, typically including dice, sticker packs, and cosmetics. The grand p?rize is often ?rare or exclusive items like shield skins, tokens, or wild stickers. Each Peg-E Prize Drop event has slightly different rewards, so it's worth checking each other out to see what you get.

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Monopoly GO's Pod Pursuit tournament is making another grand return for the first time since June. Like usual, you'll find a list of dice, stickers, and cash to claim, alongside power-ups to help you make more money for your landmarks upgrades. Here's the complete list of Pod Pursuit re??wards.

All Monopoly GO Pod Pursuit tournament rewards and milestones

Today's version of the Pod Pursuit tournament has a standard 30-tier reward list and lasts 24 hours, ending on September 10. If you complete every milestone, you'll receive 6,365 dice, six sticke??r packs, and seven cash bundles. Below is the entire Pod Pursuit rewards list.

Since there are no ongoing Partners events, digging events, or prize drop minigames during this version of Pod Pursuit, you won't find any special currencies or exclusive prizes throughout its reward list. Howe?ver, you can get additional rewards by ranking high on the tournament's leaderboard ranking. The top ranks give you 1,500 extra dice, a five-star sticker pack, and cash for your landmark upgrades, while lower tiers pro??vide a small cash prize and dice.

How to score points in the Monopoly GO Pod Pursuit tournament

Scoring points in daily Monopoly GO tournaments, including during Pod Pursuit, requires landing on railroad tiles and completing Landmark Shutdown or Bank Heist minigames. When you land on these spaces, you'll initiate one of these two games, with the outcomes determining your points. Below is every pos??sible result you'll find:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

As usual, your goal is to use your dice multipliers to increase these values and fly through the tournament ran??kings. The minigame points scale directly with you?r multiplier, allowing you to turn eight points into 800 if you have enough dice to spare and use power-ups such as High Roller.

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Monopoly GO's latest Tycoon Racers event is now over, and with it comes the return of Pod Pursuit and Cloud Cruisin'. For the first time since June, you can grab thousands of dice and numerous sticker packs to help advance your albums. Here's the complete list of Cloud Cruisin' event rewards.

All Monopoly GO Cloud Cruisin' event rewards and milestones

Monopoly GO's Cloud Cruisin' event has 46 rewards to claim until September 12, 2024. Reaching all 46 tiers gives 21,090 dice, 10 sticker packs, and power-ups like Cash Boost and Mega Heist. Below is Monopoly GO's Cloud Cruisin' event rewards list.

If you've actively participated in Monopoly GO's banner events for the past few months, you may notice this version of Cloud Cruisin' differs greatly from its February, May, and June counterparts. Fortunately, this means you can pick up plenty of free dice, more stickers than usual, and cash during it for your Landmark upgrades. However, since there are no ong??oing Partners events, digging minigames, or cosmetic milestone tiers during its initial beginning, you'd mainly use this to gather extra resources in anticipation of other major events.

How to score points in the Monopoly GO Cloud Cruisin' event

Scoring points during Monopoly GO's Cloud Cruisin' event requires landing on corner tiles. All four spaces give you four points that directly scale with your dice multiplier, making it worthwhile to raise your multi?pliers to maximize your rewards at the cost of ?draining your supply quicker.

Watching your dice multiplier is important, especially if you have a corner tile within six to eight?? spaces from your token. If you're lucky, you can land on several tiles within a few rolls, skyrocketing your points if you have enough dice or power-ups like High Roller active. Otherwise, if you're only one or two spaces away from the next tile or over ten sp??ots away, your odds of landing on it immediately are low.

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Some recent Destiny rumors have been corroborated by reputable industry sources that allege a mobile entry for the franchise, reportedly called Destiny Rising, is cur?rently being worked on by Chinese developer NetEase. While details on the project remain scarce, prominent insiders like Jeff Grubb have commented on its existence and seemingly confirmed that it's still being worked on.

This news comes in the wake of some turmoil at Bungie. At the end of July, the company had its second round of layoffs within a year, with additional employees getting integrated into Sony. Since then, conversations about the studio's mismanagement have coalesced alongside high-ranking departures and scandals.

Previous reporting from Bloomberg and Forbes indicated that a Destiny mobile game may have been among the projects canceled alongside project Payback. However, more recently, The Game Post reported that notable insider Kurakasis posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying, "Destiny Rising is the ti??tle of an unannounced Destiny mobile game being developed by ??NetEase and Bungie[.] It has not been canceled."

The info was seemingly backed up by another insider, Jeff Grubb, who made a comment about the post on Threads. Grubb wrote, "Yeah, this is real. Not a lot of people from Bungie working on it. It could get announced soon." When pressed for further details in the comments, Grubb talked about gameplay, saying, "It's going to be Destiny on mobile, but with a lot of changes. Hero charac?ters instead of building your own character, for example."

While this new information comes from reputable sources in the industry, it should be taken with a grain of salt. Bungie has not announced Destiny Rising or any Destiny mobile project in any offi??cial capacity, and plans can always ??change.

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Monopoly GO has had a wide range of event themes lately, from seasonal sports-themed weeks to a recent culinary phase. Craft Clash makes its r??eturn for the first time since July, and with it come numerous dice and cash prizes to claim.

All Craft Clash tournament rewards in Monopoly GO

This version of Monopoly GO's Craft Clash tournament has 30 rewards you can obtain from now until August 28. Like many ?previous tournaments, you have 24 hours to win 6,365 dice, six sticker packs, and several powerups to help you progress in other events. Here's Craft Clash's complete reward list.

How to score points during the Craft Clash tournament

During Monopoly GO's Craft Clash, scoring points requires landing on rai??lroad spots and completing Landmark Shutdown and Bank Heist minigames. The exact points you receive depend on your result and dice multiplier, as detailed below:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

Your dice multiplier also influences how many points you receive. Rolling one dice at a time gives you the points above while raising it to five, ten, or even 100 allows you to get more. However, this also drains your dice quicker, making it much easier to run out before the tournament ends. Watch your dice supply an??d use other eve??nt rewards to gain as many points as possible.

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BitLife's Dealer Pack is about joining a cartel, taking complete control over your streets, and rising th??e ranks to Kingpin or Queenpin. There's a lot of money to make and equally as much danger that can ruin your character's life or even end your playthrough instantly.

How to become a Kingpin or Queenpin in BitLife

Becoming a Kingpin or Queenpin in BitLife requires purchasing and owning the Dealer job pack. Without it, you won't have access to cartels or the ranks that come with it. In short, you're required to spend money on this expansion pack or Boss Mode to unlock every ??current and future special career.

Joining a cartel

If you already have the Dealer pack, you'll gain the dealing special talent, which'll help you succeed quicker in your future cartel. Once you make your character, age up until they turn 18 before heading into Occupation, Spe?cial Careers, and Dealer. Choose any cartel and try to join them for a ??chance to receive an invite.

There's a chance the cartel will deny you entry into their ranks. I got in immediately on my first two dealer characters without committing any crimes since they had the dealer special talent. After trying it with a third, they got denied, with the cartel requesting they get their hands dirty. You can get around this by committing other crimes throughout your character's life, like pickpocketing, shoplifting, or even more challenging ones like train robbery.

Cartel ranks

Once your BitLife character joins the??ir first cartel, you can head? into the Job tab to view its infamy, standing, and turf control. Before you can become a Kingpin or Queenpin, you'll have to get through the following ranks:

• Dealer
• Runner
• Manufacturer
• Lieutenant
• Kingpin/Queenpin

Since you start as a dealer, your first goal is simple: gain control of your first street. Enter the Turf menu, go through each person, and attempt to sell drugs to them. You'll slowly gain control over the s??treet as you make successful trades.

Reaching 100 percent will impress your King?pin and often result in an almost immediate promotion to Runner. Otherwise, keep at it for a couple of years until you receive your first promotion.

Succeeding as a dealer

When selling to people on your street, there are two stats to consider: their vices and profession. People with your cartel's drug as their vice will make them more willing to buy, so focus on maintainin??g good relations with them. People with different vices also occasionally say yes, so don't skip them. Lastly, while most professions are fine, you'll want to avoid cops and rough up rival dealers rather than sell to them.

There's also a chance you'll run into undercover cops throughout your time as a dealer. You can try to run away or cooperate and deal with the jail time. What you do here is ent?irely up to you, but just be careful as you approach di??fferent people.

You'll also have opportunities to choose betwe?en selling pure forms of your cartel's drug or ones mixed with other substances. In some cases, you may even have multiple drug types to pick. Both have their pro??s and cons; selling mixed versions can make your buyers angry the following year, but they're cheaper to produce, allowing you to lower the costs slightly without much penalty. I tend to stick to selling pure forms, but you can safely experiment with both without much issue.

After gaining control of your first street, assuming you don't annoy your li??eutenants and Kingpin or Queenpin, you'll get a promotion to Runner. Becoming a runner unlocks Supply Runs as your next primary money-making method. You can keep selling on the streets for extra money, but supply runs are your go-to for your next promotion.

How to perform supply runs

Supply runs are tricky in BitLife, as losing products with the wrong packagi??ng or drops happens very oft?en. A lot of this is luck-based, but there are a few areas to focus on:

• Have good packaging that's unlikely to break and will fit the products.
• Call attention to contacts that try to take some of the drugs.
• Pick quiet locations for your drop location.
• Don't wait too long for a good drop location.

Packaging is an importa??nt part of the run, as you can easily lose product with poor packaging. I often struggle with this part, too; fortunately, it won't completely kill your run as long as the rest of the process goes smoothly. Nonetheless, I've had success with options like hollowed-out pens, tubes of mascara, and deodorant cases, while options like pool noodles, mason jars, and pizza boxes often fail. Generally speaking, the more fragile ??something is, the more likely it is to be considered poor packaging.

The next thing that oft?en happens is a cartel contact trying to take some of the product f??or themselves. Call attention to this immediately, as you'll often get some extra supplies as an apology.

Another option you might find is a random event where you and your cartel take part in some leisure. I usually pick the options that are safest for my character or the product and haven't r???un into many issues here.

Lastly?, and by far the most important aspect, is your drop location. While there is a degree of randomness here, you'll want to focus on ??quiet locations. Below are some examples that often succeed for me:

• Rural areas
• Graveyards
• Parking lots
• Back alleys
• Baseball field

However, even the quietest locations can have some hiccups along the way. For example, while a forest is often safe, you can have squirrels eat the product or your cartel members get lost while looking for it. Similarly, while parking lots are usually safe, the supply crates can occasionally burst open. I've yet to find a lo?cation that works every single time, so be careful and don't be afraid to wait once or twice for a better spot.

Once you complete seven supply runs with most of the product intact, you'll receive your promotion to manufacturer, which i?nvolves some? interesting strategies.

Manufacturing the right products

As a manufacturer, your main goa??l is to create new drug recipes using various cutting agents that generate profit. The exact profit needed for a promotion varies by cartel, but you can expect it to be between $75,000 and $100,000 cumulatively.

Being a manufacturer is one of the most challenging roles in the cartel, as you have to pay attention to the cutting agent, percentage, and ??the product's demand. While there are multiple strategies you can use for this, the main idea is creating recipes that are in high demand, have a relatively low cut percentage, and a solid agent that ??won't draw too much attention to itself.

One strategy is to have a?? recipe with only 10-20 percent cutting agent to make the difference subtle. Alternatively, you can go the opposite direction and make your cutting agent 90 percent of the mix to create massive profits within a couple of years. I find I generally h??ave more success with the latter as long as the initial test subject reacts positively.

You'll also want to make sure you sell some of the product yourself. Even if it makes a ton of money, you usuall?y won't get a promotion until you sell a few batches yourself.

Once you reach your cartel's profit goal for your manufactured goods, you'll receive a promotion to lieutenant. From here, bec?oming Kingpin or Queenpin is fairly simple and shouldn't take much longer than a year or two.

Overthrowing the Kingpin

Now that you're a lieutenant, it's time to be nice and friendly to everyone in your cartel. You'll need to overthrow the current Kingpin, requiring you to gain the trust of every other member s??o you can band together and take power. Approach each cartel member and give them compliments and gifts until they have high relationship stats with you before choosing Mutiny.

Once you begin overthrowing the Kingpin, you'll see options to use the Assassin's Blade to finish the process instantly or p??ick a method from a drop-down menu. I find that I have the most success when promising rewards to the other members. If your plan works, they'll overthrow the Kingpin, with someone new taking on the role.

In some cases, someone else will take on the role of Kingpin, preventing you from reaching the rank yourself. If this happens, spend a couple more years in the cartel to gain seniority before befriending everyone again and attempting it a second time. Having seniority and a bit of luck will usually get you there. After your attempt succeeds, your BitLife character will take on the role of Kingp?in or Queenpin in the cartel.

Related: Best BitLife Dealer Job Pack Tips and Tricks on ProGameGuides.

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Age of Empires Mobile is an exciting new game from TiMi Studios, based on the beloved Age of Empires franchise. There are forty historical heroes that are?? scheduled to appear, including Rani Durgavati and Julius Caesar. Basically, it's an RTS, where you will construct buildings, gather resources, and expand the empire.

This article will provide key details of Age of Empires Mobile, such as the release date??, how to pre-register, and pre-registra?tion rewards.

Age of Empire Mobile release date

Age of Empire Mobile is officially making its debut on October 17, 2024, on Android and iOS. However, the developers did not mention the availability of regions and countries at the time of launc??h.

How to pre-register for Age of Empires Mobile?

There are two ways to pre-register Ages of Empire Mobile. Don't worry; we will discuss both ways. The first one is very simple; simply head to the App Store or Google Play Store page, dep?ending on your d??evice, and click on the "Pre-register/Pre-order" button to pre-register yourself.

In case you can't see the pre-registration page, then simply head to the official website and click on "?Pre-register" button. ??A window will pop up asking for your email address. Just fill in the details, and you will sign up for the launch.

Age of Empires Mobile pre-registration rewards

There are various reward?s that are provided once you pre-reg?ister for the game. Here are the list of items:

• Wood x150
• Food x150
• Stone x150
• Gold x150
• Building Speed-Up x1h
• Research Speed-Up x1h
• Training Speed-Up x1h
• Legendary Arrival Recruitment Token x2
• Empire Coins x1K
• Special Frame
• Hero: Cleopatra VII

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Back-to-school season is approaching quickly, and Monopoly GO is celebrating (or lessening the pain) by introducing some academic-themed events. The first in the bun?ch is Tycoon Academy, where you'll learn all about gathering dice and making a lot of money. At?? least, that's what we wish it'd be.

Let's ch??eck out the list of Tycoon Academy event rewards?.

All Tycoon Academy event rewards in Monopoly GO

Monopoly GO's Tycoon Academy event has 50 rewards to win from now until August 23. You can win 17,755 dice and an exclusive board token at level 17 during the next three days, but you'll need to land on?? three specific tile types. Be??low is the complete reward list.

Although the Rocket Partners event recently ended, there's a chance another limited-time event will appear. If this happens,?? some of the cash rewards in this list will be replaced with point tokens. However, there's no confirmation of this happening yet, so we can safely assume most milestone prizes have cash instead.

How to score points during the Tycoon Academy event

You'll obtain points during Tycoon Academy by landing on Chance, Utility, and Tax tiles around your Monopoly board. Below are t?h??e points for each

• Chance: Two points
• Utility: Two points
• Tax: Three points

These points increase with your dice multiplier, allowing you to get extra points from your partner event winnings if you won the grand prize. Outside of this, the strategy for maximizing your points is watching how close you are to the next tile on this list and adjusting your multiplier accordingly, alongside using resources like tournaments and free dice links to maintain your dice supply.

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If you've been part of a school varsity team, you'll know how much you must practice to be the best. Monopoly GO has a similar vibe in the Varsity Victors tournament, especially with leaderboard rankings being as fierce as ever. Let's che??ck out the list of Varsity Victors tournament rewards.

All Varsity Victors tournament rewards in Monopoly GO

Monopoly GO's Varsity V?ictors tournament has 30 rewards milestones lasting one day, ending on August 21?, 2024. The prize list is heftier than usual, with 6,365 dice and six sticker packs up for grabs. Here's the complete Varsity Victors reward list.

How to score points during the Varsity Victors tournament

You'll gain points during Monopoly GO's Varsity Victors tournam?ent by landing on railroad tiles. Every railroad spot initiates a Landmark Shutdown or Bank Heist minigame with all kinds of different outcomes, with each point value listed below:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

Compared to the thousands of points you need to finish every reward milestone, two to eight points doesn't sound like much. The secret to completing the tournament in 24 hours is increasing your dice multiplier, allowing you to gain more points while spending extra dice per roll. You can also use power-ups like Mega Heist to unlock new outcome options that ??reward more points.

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The By Moon's Grace event is the primary activity in Wuthering Waves version 1.2, and while it may seem like a to of busy work, its actually pretty easy to progress if yo?u know what you're doing. Here's everything you need to know about it.

How to do the By Moon's Grace event in Wuthering Waves

By Moon's Grace is sort of a management game that you're guaranteed to finish before the end of the event, if you just play the game. However, if you'd like to earn the rewards considerably after the 40 days you're given, you need to first increase your Popularity.

Popularity is the primary metric used to determine your progress during the event, and it is earned by fulfilling the Lodge Wishes of the people at the Moon-Chasing Festival shrine, centered around the event.

Before I get into the details of that though, you need to understand the currencies you need to wor?k with, to m??ake this all happen.

• Preparation Credits - This the main resource you need to carefully manage, as you can run out of them quickly if you're just proceeding blindly. This currency is by picking it up from the By Moon's Grace Lodge and is automatically restored to 100 daily, during the event. Preparation Credits are used to fulfill wishes, as each wish requires a specific amount of these credits to begin.
• Operation Fund - In order to increase your Popularity, you need to build and upgrade Fair Stalls using Operation Funds. Just think of this like your main currency during the event. Operation Funds are earned by completing Lodge Wishes. The more difficult the wish, the more Operation Funds you'll earn, if you succeed.
• Wish - The final currency, Wishes are solely used to upgrade the stats of the companions you've invited to aid you in the event. I'll get into specific about this later, but just know that you'll be using a lot of these throughout the event. Wishes are earned by completing Lodge Wishes.

These three currencies are integral to progressing through the By Moon's Grace event. Mismanagement of them can slow down your prog??ression considerably, so you must carefully informed decisions before using them. Now, let's talk? about how you actually go about fulfilling a Lodge Wish.

How to complete Lodge Wishes in Wuthering Waves

Lodge Wishes are the primary activity you'll be doing throughout the By Moon's Grace event. To access them, head to the Moon-Chasing Festival shrine, and interact with it. You'll be greeted with the Fair Stalls screen. From here choose Lodge Wishes at the bottom right portion of t?he scre?en to get started.

At the Lodge Wishes screen, you'll be greeted with one to four potential wishes you can participate in, depending on your current progress. Each Lodge Wish requires you to use a certain number of Preparation Credits to begin. If you don't have this slated amount, you won't be able to attempt it. The value below them is the base Operation Funds you'll earn by completing the Lodge Wish.

If you already have the Preparation Credits to start a Lodge Wish, simply click or tap it, and you'll be taken to the Companions screen for the final step. Companion are characters that have decided to help you fulfill wishes during the event. They are earned by completing their event-specific quest, which you gain access to as you increa??se your Popularity. Completion of these quest earns you the?? right to use said character during a Lodge Wish.

Both Lodge Wishes and Companions have thr??ee specific stats you need to keep in mind.

• Knowledge
• Action
• Teamwork

These stats don't have any specific meaning beyond their names, so don't worry about any extra functionality. What's important for you to know about them is that Lodge Wishes require specific stats to complete, and Companions have differing values of these three stats. Lodge Wishes will always have at least one Recommended stat they favor and that you should prioritize.

The 'Flavors of the Past' Lodge Wish recommends Action a??s its stat, which means you want to use Companions that also favor Action. In each Lodge Wish, you can use up to three Companions at the same ?time, so if you use three Companions that favor Action, you are much more likely to fulfil the Lodge Wish successfully.

Advanced Lodge Wishes will require Companions with advanced stats, so you'll need to use the Wish currency I mentioned earlier to upgrade your Companions. The more Wish you invest, the greater the upgrade. Each Companion's favored stat will always be the one that's naturally highest for them, and upgrading them will primarily boost this stat. You'll want to have two or three companions upgraded for each stat, to progress through the event quickly. Finally,?? each Companion caps out at Bond level 10, and attempts to upgrade past this point will be a waste o??f your Wish currency.

How upgrade Fair Stalls in Wuthering Waves

Once you've completed enough Lodge Wishes, you'll have enough Operation Funds to either build or upgrade a Fair Stall. Fair Stalls are where most of your Popularity will come from, so you'll need to make you're doing this. This process to begun from the Fair Stall screen, reached by interacting with the Moon-Chasing Festival shrine and pressing Fair Stalls at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

From here, you'll have access to all of the potential Fair Stall you can build. Clicking on one will show you the Operation Fund requirement you need to meet to build or upgrade it. When you have enough, simply click Build or Upgrade at the bottom of your screen.

While all Fair Stalls give you increasing Popularity as you upgrade them, they also provide your secondary bonuses rewards attached to the Lodge Wishes activity. For example, building the Moon Shooter stall will also increase your Bonus Wish Tags, with the amount increase improving per level (up to five). This makes the Lodge Wishes process a bit?? easier. Every Stall provide some sort of bonus like this, so you can much more easily complete Lodge Wishes.

You now have a clear understanding of By Moon's Grace event gameplay loop, but w?hat do you earn for doing all of this?

All By Moon's Grace event Rewards in Wuthering Waves

All of the tasks that you participate in during this event will allow you to claim one additional currency called Palace Lanterns. Unlike the other currencies already mention, Palace Lanterns are used solely for getting the rewards from this event. You can exchange them by heading to the Moon-Chasing Festival Shrine and choosing the Moonlit Offerings tab at the bottom left portion of the screen.

If you've been progressing the event at all, then chances are you have a bunch of Palace Lanterns to claim. Claim all of these, then click the Exchange button on the ?screen to see all the rewards for this event. There are a ton of rewards to earn from the event.

• 780x Asterite
• 20x Premium Resonance Potions
• 20x Premium Sealed Tubes
• 20x Premium Tuners
• 15x Premium Energy Cores

The above are the most significant rewards from the event, but that isn't all. There are also numerous character/weapon resources, Shell Credits, food crafting materials, and Echoes that can additional be obtained by exchanging Palace Lanterns. You will earn enough Palace Lanterns to get everything from the event, so don't worry about running out.

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The Olympics are over now, but that doesn't mean we can't have a fun after-party. BitLife is aware of this, and it's celebrating the Olympics by having a sports-themed challenge asking you to become a famous soccer player. Here's how to complete the Olympic Striker challenge, also known as Star Striker in BitLife.

BitLife Olympic (Star) Striker challenge guide

BitLife's Olympic Striker challenge has five objective??s to? complete:

• Be born in Greece
• Join the track team in secondary school
• Emigrate to the United Kingdom
• Become a famous soccer player
• Win 2+ soccer championships

Since you have to become a famous soccer player and win championships, you'll need the Pro Athlete special career pack for this challenge. You can get it through the BitLife Marketplace in the mai??n men??u, but doing this costs real money.

Be born in Greece

The first part of this challenge is creating a character born in Greece. Although you'll emigrate later, you must start in? Greece and wait until you unlock this option. Beyond this, your start gender and city are entirely up to you, altho??ugh having a special sports talent will make this challenge easier to complete.

Join the track team in secondary school

The next part of the Ol??ympic Striker challenge is joining the secondary school track team. You'll start secondary sch?ool when your character turns 15, giving you three years to join the team. You can find the team by heading into School, Secondary School, and Activities. From here, scroll down until you see the Track Team.

Although unlikely, there is a chance you won't find the track team when you search the list. If this happens, you may have to create a new character and age?? up again until you find the team in the list. After joining the track team, leave immediately and join the soccer team instead, as you'll need this to become a famous athlete later in the challenge.

Emigrate to the United Kingdom

Once your character turns 18, you can emigrate to t??he United Kingdom. It doesn't matter when you complete this task as long as you do it before y??our character passes. In most cases, I recommend making this the last task you complete so you can peacefully retire in the UK.

Another option you might encounter is getting offered a contract to play professional soccer for a British team. Doing this automatically leads to you emigrating to the United Kingdom, knocking out multiple tasks in one go.

Become a famous soccer player

The hardest part of the Olympic Striker challenge? is becoming a famous soccer player and winning soccer championships. The easies?t way to become a famous soccer player is to join the soccer team in secondary school or university, practice hard, and become a team captain. If you practice hard, you'll likely be offered a contract to play professional soccer.

Once you become a professional soccer player, you can access its options through the occupation menu. You'll find menus for practicing your skills, training, and requesting a trade, among other options. For now, focus on training and practicing to improve your skills and raise your odds of becoming famous.

Win soccer championships

Now that you're a famous soccer player, you'll have access to practicing and training your fitness. Maxing your ??fitness will reduce the odds of getting injured while improving your skills helps your team win championships later. Don't worry; your character's stats will likely be p?retty bad at first, but you can improve them later.

Once you age up, you'll find a summary sheet showing your performance and your team's ranking. Getting first place means winning a soccer championship and being eligible for an award. Your results are partially random, but maxing your fitness and soccer skill stats raises your odds of getting one. Once you win two championships, you'll officially complete the Olympic Striker challenge in BitLife.

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Wuthering Waves1.2 introduces a slew of new content, including the new five-star Resonator, Z??hezhi, to pull for. If you're ??interested in pulling her, or you already have and are trying to build her up, here's a useful guide to help you build Zhezhi.

Best Zhezhi Build in Withering Waves

Zhezhi is a Glacio character with a stark focus on dealing out Basic Attacks, both on-field and off, to deal her damage. She plays the role of a Sub-DPS ?due to her extraordinarily powerful Outro skill buffs, fast Concerto rotation, and consistent off-field damage thanks to her Ultimate.

Much like other characters in Wuthering Waves, Zhezhi's skill descriptions are very convoluted and difficult to understand, but her actual gameplay isn't nearly so daunting. Her core gameplay mechanic revolves around her Forte Circuit, Ink and Wash, which allows her to summon Phantasmic Imprints onto the field when her Heavy Attack or Skill is used, provided there is enough Affaltus, her Forte Circui?t resource. Affaltus is bui?lt by simply attacking enemies with Basic or Intro Attacks, and she can hold 90 Affaltus in total.

Casting Heavy Attack after the third attack in her Basic Attack String or while mid-air with at least 30 Affaltus will summon a Phantasmic Imprint - Middle onto the field. Casting her Skill with 60 Affaltus will summon? P??hantasmic Imprint - Left and Phantasmic Imprint - Right, allowing you access to all three Imprints when using both methods of summoning. Now, when Zhezhi has at least one Imprint on the field, using her Skill will allow her to teleport to the closest Imprint and deal big damage that counts as Basic Attack Damage.

While on-field, Zhezhi does most of her damage by teleporting to her Imprints and following them up with a Basic Attack, so this is the core of what you want to be doing while she is there. Due to the nature of teleportation, Zhezhi is extremely mobile, which gives her a big advantage against many of the hardest enemies in Wuthering Waves.

Her off-field damage comes purely from her Ultimate, Living Canvas, which summons a massive circle in the sky that causes Inklit Spirits to crash down onto foes below. This lasts a walloping 30 seconds or until 21 Inklit Spirits are invoked. Attacks from her Ultimate are considered Coordinated Attacks, which is imp?ortant to keep note of when build??ing her team comp. More on that soon.

That was a? lot, but I promise her gam?eplay sounds more complicated than it is to execute. Let's talk about her to actually build her now.

Best Echoes for Zhezhi

Thanks to her Sub-DPS nature, you have two main options when it comes to Echoes. The set I'd recommend most is 4-piece Moonlit Clouds, as it enables her to buff her next teammate with 22% extra ATK (Attack) when swapped with max Concerto. The set also gives Zhezhi 10% extra Energy Regen, which is a nice bonus for ?keeping her Ultimate active.

If you favor her doing more damage than supporting, you can also run 4-piece Freezing Frost, which is, personally, my preferred set since I already have a few Moonlit Cloud users on my account. Freezing Frost will considerably boost her personal damage since it grants her a massive 30% ATK buff, pretty much permanently.

For her active Echo, I recommend using Lampylumen Myriad as it simply does massive damage on its own while buffing ?Zhezhi's Glacio damage as well.

Best Team Comps for Zhezhi

Since Zhezhi is a sub-DPS, her role is to help the team dish out as much as possible alongside your main DPS without getting in the way of their required field time. It is possible to have 100% uptime on Zhezhi's Ultimate, and she has a very quick Concerto rotation. Both of these aspects pair very nicely with her best teammates, Jinhsi and Verina. She also has direct synergy with Sanhau, if you can fit her into a team comp, ??but I don't recommend doing so if you're planning to? use Zhezhi in her dedicated sub-DPS role.

Jinhsi is Zhezhi's best partner as she provides Jinhsi with everything needed for her to completely destroy her foes. Zhezhi's Ultimate rechanges Jinhsi Forte very fast, which is huge for synergy with her. On top of that, thanks to her fast Concerto charge, Zhezhi allows Jinhsi to use her Intro more often, allowing Jinhsi to go into her big damage rotation more often. More so, Zhezhi's Inherent Skill, Flourish, allows her to? charge Jinhsi's Ultimate every time she swaps into her. The two characters are made for each other, and should absolutely be used on the same team.

Verina is the overworked support that buffs everyone in Wuthering Waves, and Zhezhi is no exception. Both Verina and Zhezhi have fast Concerto rotations, which m?eans they can both activate the powerful buff effects of their Intro skills very consistently and easily. Both also have Coordinated Attacks, making them ideal for playing with Jinhsi.

Sanhau has the fastest Concerto rotation in Wuthering Waves and, additionally, buffs Basic A??ttack Damage when she swaps while full. This is entirely a benefit to Zhezhi because all of her damage is considered Basic Attack Damage. Zhezhi buffs Skill and Glacio Damage when she swaps with a full Concerto, which is a massive buff to Sanhau's damage. The issue with playing them together is that they both are sub-DPS. However, they still function quite well as a team with Zhezhi playing main DPS (she has the damage to do so), should you ?decide to use them together.

Best Weapons for Zhezhi

Zhezhi has three strong options for weapons she can use. The first is her signature weapon, Rime-Drapped Sprouts, which m?assively buffs her Basic Attack Damage. It also comes with a mind-blowing amount of CIRT DMG as a sub-stat.

Her second-best weapon is Yinlin's signature, Stringmaster. Stingmaster is an extremely potent stat-stick for Zhezhi, thanks to its high CRIT RATE sub stat? and ge?neral ATK buffs.

The last recommended weapon for Zhezhi is the standard Cosmic Ripples, which provides her with a large boost to her Basic Attack Damage as well, though not nearly as potent as Rime-Drapped Sprouts. Cosmic Ripples also has an ATK% sub-stat. While this isn't bad, as ATK% does have a lot of value in Wuthering Waves, it does not equate to Rime-Drapped Sprout's CRIT DMG or Stringmaster's CRIT RATE sub-sta?ts.

Best Sequences for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves

Zhezhi's Sequences mostly provide her with raw DMG and ATK% buffs that will certainly boost her power. However, at S0 (Sequence 0), Zhezhi is more than powerful enough to deal with anything in Wuthering Waves. Still, if you fancy your??self ??a few of her Sequences, allow me to summarize them for you, for your info.

• Brushwork's Finish (S1) - When Zhezhi uses her Skill while she has two stacks of Painter's Delight, she restores 15 Resonance Energy and gives her 10% CRIT for 27 seconds. This S1 removes any potential need for Energy Rechange on Zhezhi, as with it, she can fund her own Ultimate easily. Her Skill has a very short cooldown, which makes this S1 a strong stopping point. Extra CRIT makes building her that much easier.
• Vivid Strokes (S2) - Adds six more Inklit Spirits to Zhezhi's Ultimate, Living Canvas. This is a nice bit of extra damage, but far from powerful enough to be worth investing in, especially for an S2. Meh.
• Reflection's Grace (S3) - When Zhezhi uses any version of her Skill, she gains 15% ATK for 27 seconds, stacking up three times. In short, Zhezhi gets 45% ATK at all times, effectively. This is a significant boost to her performance and is worth going for if you're already at S2.
• Hue's Spectrum (S4) - Zhezhi gives her entire team 20% ATK for 30 seconds after using her Ultimate. This is a large buff to her whole team (including herself), all by casting her Ultimate, which you will always be able to use thanks to her S1. This Sequence is a lot more powerful than it appears. It's a permanent 20% ATK buff.
• Composition's Clue (S5) - Every three Inklit Spirits summoned by her Ultimate will cause a fourth empowered Inklit Spirit to spawn, dealing 140% of a standard Inklit Spirit's damage. This dramatically boosts the potency of Zhezhi's Ultimate.
• Infinite Legacy (S6) - When Zhezhi uses any version of her enhanced Skill (Stroke of Genius or Creation's Zenith), it will cause an Ivory Herald to spawn and deal 120% of her Skill's normal damage as a bonus. Because Zhezhi uses her Skill so often, this is a ridiculous boost to her overall damage while she is on-field. It is fitting for a S6.

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The space-themed events continue in Monopoly Go as we're introduced to the two-day tournament, Asteroid Blast. Unlike usual tournaments, you'll have 48 hours to complete this one, with more dice and Partners event tokens available to obtain than ever before. Here's the full list of Asteroid B?last tournament rewards.

All Asteroid Blast tournament rewards in Monopoly GO

For the next two days, you can claim up to 35 reward tiers during Monopoly GO's Asteroid Blast tournament. From now until August 18, you'?ll gain up to 5,490 dice, 4,090 Rocket Partners tokens, and six sticker packs, among other prizes. Here's the entire reward list for Asteroid Blast.

How to score points during the Asteroid Blast tournament

Gaining points during Monopoly GO's Asteroid Blast tournament requires landing on railroad tiles and completing both Landmark Shutdown and Bank Heist minigames. Their results ??and your dice multiplier directly impact the points you receive, as highlighted below:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

Getting the points needed to finish this tournament within its two-day time limit requires raising your dice multiplier and taking advantage of resources like map completion rewards, Partners event prizes, and even free dice links to keep your supply high. That way, you can consistently get points while participating in other flash and banner events, allowing y??ou to maintain and even surpass your usual dice limits.

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Yesterday, a cryptic series of patch notes and social media posts released for Vampire Survivors hinted at a quiet update made to the game. Patch 1.11.1 contains a mysterious new stage with a boppin' track, a new character, 9 new achievem??ents, and 5 new arcana cards. The update is out now on all platforms except PlayStation, where it will release with the whole game on August 29.

The biggest part of this content drop, which we now know is called "The Darkasso Update," is the experimental "Dark Arcana" cards, which come with bizarre effects. The Moonlight Bolero, as an example, spawns an additional stage boss every minute, who might carry special treasure chests that let you gain additional Arcana or Passive Weapon past your max capacity. In the patch notes, the devs are requesting feedba?ck on these new arcana to inform further designs down the road.

As another part of this up?date, you can get new variations of Imelda Belpaese and the garlic-loving Poe Ratcho. To unlock these, you need to complete t??heir respective Adventure Mode campaigns. If you've already beaten them, you may need to select "Adventure Mode" on the main screen to activate the achievements.

This entire update came unannounced, outside of the sudden c??ryptic messaging a day before its drop: It was never on any roadmaps or anything. It's the kind of fun, weird updates? you love to see from indie developers. And the fact that there's more room for new Dark Arcana down the road is a great sign that we'll be getting plenty more updates for this incredible game for a while.

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Monopoly GO is full of exciting events, with the Space Sprint tournament being part of an intergalactic-themed week. You can get thousands of dice, several sticker packs, and over 2,000 tokens for the ongoing Rocket Partners event. Let's explore Space Sprint's reward list.

All Space Sprint tournament rewards in Monopoly GO

During Monopoly GO's Space Sprint tournament, you can collect up to 30 during its 24-hour duration. From now until August 16, 4,255 dice and 2,230 Rocket Partners tokens are up for g?rabs, among other valuable prizes. Below is the complete list of Space Spri?nt tournament rewards.

How to score points during the Space Sprint tournament

You'll score points during Monopoly GO's Space Sprint tournament by landi??ng on railroad spac?es. These tiles start a Landmark Shutdown or Bank Heist minigame at random that give points based on their outcomes. Below is every option you'll find and their values:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

To make the most of this tournament, use your dice multiplier as you approach a railroad or chance space for higher odds of gaining additional points. To put this into perspective, having a 10-times multiplier can result in anywhere between 20-80 points from one railroad spot, which is enough to get you through the first few reward milestones. ??You can a?lso use power-ups like High Roller to raise your roll limit or Mega Heist to gain more points per Bank Heist.

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With every Monopoly GO Partners event comes opportunities to get thousands of dice, wild stickers, and exclusive board tokens not found anywhere else. However, you'll also need thous??ands of event tokens to score points, which can be difficult to obtain if you're new to the game or don't know all their spawn methods.

How to find free Monopoly GO Rocket Partners event tokens

There are four ways to get Rocket Partners point tokens in Monopoly GO:

• Participate in banner events and tournaments.
• Land on point tokens around your Monopoly board.
• Complete daily Quick Wins objectives.
• Redeem free shop gifts.

While free gifts give you a few dozen tokens daily, Quick Wins offer over 200, with ev?ents and tournaments rewarding thousands if you complete their prize tiers. Tokens on your board can also give you dozens or even hundreds at a time if you have enough dice to sustain you?r rolls.

Events and tournaments

Banner events and tournaments are the?? best way to get Partners tokens if you have enough dice to finish their reward tiers. Events often give several thousand tokens, while tournaments have around 1,000 each. Generally speaking, these ??are a great way to get points tokens alongside other valuable prizes.

Fortunately, even newer players can benefit from this, as the first milestone is almost always Partners event tokens. For example, 70 tokens were the first prize you could win after collecting five points during the Rocket to Success event that began alongs??ide Rocket Par??tners. From here onward, the values grow considerably, with later tiers giving over 200 at a time.

Board tokens

Another way to get Rocket Partners event tokens is to pick up batteries around your Monopoly bo??ard. These appear as floating blue batteries on random spaces. As you pick one up, another will respawn on a random tile, giving you limitless tokens as long as you have enough dice to keep rolling.

Each token gives one base point that increases with your current dice mul?tiplier. In other words, if you're rolling 20 dice at a time, landing on one of these batteries will give you 20 tokens. Similarly, rolling 100 w?ill provide you with 100, and so on. Although they'll trickle in slowly if you're only rolling one dice at a time, they'll still add up over time, especially if you get lucky and land on several quickly.

Daily Quick Win rewards

Your next meth??od to getting more Rocket Partners tokens is to complete your daily Quick Win objectives. You'll find these three tasks i??n the bottom-left corner of your screen.

Usually, they give a few dice and progress toward weekly rewards. However, during Partners events, points tokens appear as a daily reward. You'll usually get around 200 tokens if you fin?ish all three objectives, making this an easy way to obtain points quickly.

Free shop gifts

Your last source of Partners point tokens is t?o open your daily gifts in the premium shop. Each one has 35 tokens, and they're available every eight hours. Although this isn't nearly as much as event or tournament rewards, it's quick and easy and doe??sn't cost you anything.

Are there free Monopoly GO Rocket Partners token links?

There are currently no free Rocket Partners event token links available. However, Scopely sometimes releases Partners event token links alongside the usual free dice links and occa?sional sticker packs. We'll be sure to update this section regularly as more links appear.

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Each passing month introduces a new Monopoly GO Partners event, with August 2024 marking the celebration of another space-themed week. With this week comes several themed events, including the debut of Rocket Partners and its numerous reward tiers. With thousands of dice and a Wild Sticker on the line, there's a lot to explore this time aroun?d.

All Rocket Partners event rewards in Monopoly GO

Monopoly GO's Partners events are unique, and Rocket Partners is no exception, with it on??ly having five reward tiers and one grand prize. The fun part is that you can get each reward up to four times, allowing you to get over 10,000 dice if you're lucky. This time, we also have an exclusive board token and a Wild Sticker up for grabs. Here's the list of every Rocket Partners reward.

The exact order of the Lucky Chance, High Roller, and Roll Match power-ups may differ slightly by each rocket, so make sure to double-check each Partner slot if you're going for a particular buff. With that said, you can claim each of the first five tiers up to four times for each partner you have. After finishing all four partner spaces, you'll unlock the grand prize and obtain your Wild Sticker, board token, and a few thousand dice to help you in future events.

How to find partners for the Rocket Partners event

After the Rocket Partners event officially begins, the center of your Monopoly board will be replaced with the event's point spaces. Here, you can tap on each space to invi?te friends to join you in collecting points and obtaining rewards. After sending your invites, they'll either accept or reject your offer, and you can do the same with any in??coming requests.

During Rocket Partners, you'll have four partners to obtain points with. How?ever, you won't collaborate as one big team. Instead, s?ince it's a Partners event, you'll work in four teams of two toward each prize.

How to score points during the Rocket Partners event

Unlike banner events and tournaments, obtaining points during Rocket Partners requires collecting tok??ens and spinning a points wheel. You'll find the wheel by tapping on the partner spaces in the center of your board, where you can change your point modifier depending on how many tokens you have.

You'll need thousands of tokens to complete all four spaces. You can find them by participating in banner events and tournaments, completing your daily quick wins, and redeeming your free shop gift. They also frequently spawn around your Monopoly board, allowing you to pick them up as you play.

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Monopoly GO's Rocket to Success banner event is part of reintroducing space themes in the game, starting alongside Rocket Partners. Although?? it's only a two-day affair, it's packed full of dice, sticker packs, and Partners event tokens to help ??you snowball your success.

Let's check o?ut the list of Rocket to Success rewards.

All Rocket to Success event rewards in Monopoly GO

Monopoly GO's Rocket to Success event has 50 rewards to clai?m from now until August 17, 2024. It boasts a unique prize set for the next 48 hours, with the opportunity to get 19,435 dice, 4,730 Rocket Partners event tokens, and eight sticker packs. Here's the complete Rocket to Suc?cess reward list.

How to score points during the Rocket to Success event

During Monopoly GO's Rocket to Success banner event, obtaining point?s requires landing on pickup to??kens. It can be challenging to differentiate these from Rocket Partners point items, so make sure you focus on the circular rocket ship tokens lying flat on your board.

Each pickup tile gives two base point??s that scale with your current dice multiplier, allowing you to get dozens or even hundreds of points, depending on how many dice you're willing to use. Use rewards from tournaments, Rocket Partners, and various power-ups to get the most out of Rocket to Success. The token rewards will hel??p you progress through Rocket Partners, making this an especially important event.

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Encountering the 'Failed to load il2cpp' error in Zenless Zone Zero can be frustrating, but it's a common issue that players can resolve with a f?ew troubleshooting steps. This article will guide you through the necessary fixes to get you back into the game quic??kly.

How to fix il2cpp Loading Error in Zenless Zone Zero (Solution)

Errors like this are annoying, and this one seems most prominent with the recent Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 update specifically on PC. Th?ankfully, there are a few things you c??an do that may fix your issue.

Restart your computer

The most basic solution out of the bunch, sometimes a simple system restart is enough to correct anomaly errors that appear out of thin air. Failed to load il2cpp qualifies, so I recommend starting with this solution first. If it doesn't work, tr?y some of the following poten?tial solutions below.

Launch the HoYoplay Repair Tool

Since the error seems most common following the download of Zenless Zone Zero update 1.1, it is possible that data corruption occurred during the process, preventi??ng the game from starting up. Since this is the case, one possible fix is to use the HoYoPlay Repair Tool, built right into the game's launcher.

To do this, open HoYoplay and look for the three-line button sitting to the right of the Start Game button. Click on this dropdown and select Repair Now. This process will take considera??ble time, but the result should fix the Failed to load il2cpp error and have your game functional once mor?e.

Add an Exception to your Anti-Virus program

Another reason you may be getting the faile??d to load il2cpp error is that your anti-virus program is flagging a file (or files) as problematic, preventing them from functioning or even being downloaded. Since new files ??are being downloaded in the 1.1. update, this a very real possibility to consider.

The fix for this is to add the HoYoplay folder to your exceptions list for the? anti-virus program that you use. I recommend also adding it as an exception for Windows Defender, as any false flag can cause a file to not be downloaded, leading to the pesky il2cpp error on game launch.

Hopefully one of these solutions fixed the problem for you, so you can jump back into the game. If not, sometimes problems like this can only be fixed from the develop??er side of the spectrum. Allow Hoyoverse some time to iron out the issue, and you should be good to go after that. Happy gaming

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With the release of Wuthering Waves version 1.2, Zhez?hi, the new limited five-star, will be on the banner for all to pull for. Now, most of us only have one question on our mind: Is it worth pulling for Zhezhi during this banner, over other future five-stars?

Is it worth pulling for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves?

Zhezhi is undoubtedly a strong character, but she is certainly not a 'must-pull' banner in Wuthering Waves, for now at least. That's the most bare-boned, meta answer, but there's quite a bit fact?oring into the advice.

Really, the answer to whether or not you should be pulling for Zhezhi depends on the state of your account and Wuthering Waves gameplay perspective. Wh?ich characters do you already ??have? Are you playing for fun, or are you following the ever-changing meta? Before you consider pulling for Zhezhi, first, ask yourself those questions. For more insight on Zhezhi herself, let's talk about what she does.

Zhezhi plays a similar role to Yinlin in that she is primarily a sub-DPS who deals most of her damage while off-field. She is a Glacio character and her Outro buffs both Skill and Glacio damage for the character you swap to. Her main scaling stat is Basic Attack Damage, wh??ich you'll want to stack on her Echoes for the largest impact.

Metawise, if you don't have Yinlin, she is a solid substitute for off-field damage. If you're looking for a strong support amplifier or buffer for Glacio/Skill Damage characters, she is still a strong pick. Thanks to her off-field damage, she is, additionally, exceptional at supporting Jinhsi, one of the strongest main DPS characters in Wuthering Waves due to the mechanics attached to her Forte. Jinhsi also relies heavily on Skill Damage, which makes Zhezhi an even better pick-up for her. Beyond these instances, you'd be better off saving your pull currency for a different character, preferably a main damage dealer or another support on the same level as Verina. We are still very early in Wuthering Wave's lifespan, and there's a lot m??ore characters c??oming down the line.

From a 'Fun' perspective, if you like how Zhezhi looks and are a big fan of her thematic flow, then you should pull for Zhezhi. Her personality is oddly charming, and while?? she gives off the impression of being a bit of a clutz or, perhaps, ditzy to a degree, her appreciation of her art is certainly appealing enough to be worth gunning for. I'm planning to pull her myself for this reason.

Zhezhi's role is largely not required to beat any of the most difficult content in the game, so don't let the FOMO get you this time. Sub-DPS characters are rather niche in Wuthering Waves, but perhaps that will cha?nge once the game gets more difficult. Only tim??e will tell.

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Monopoly GO's Floral Face-Off tournament is returning for a second time with a refreshed set of rewards to claim and another leaderboard to climb. For the next 24 hours, you'll co??mpete alongside dozens of other players to get dice, cash, and stickers while finishing the event's prize milestones. Here's the complete list of Floral Face-Off tournament rewards.

All Floral Face-Off tournament rewards in Monopoly GO

The second version of Monopoly GO's Floral Face-Off tournament has 30 rewards to gain until August 13, 2024. Du?ring this time, you can get 6,365 dice and six sticker packs. Below is the entire reward list.

How to score points during the Floral Face-Off tournament

During Monopoly GO's?? Floral Face-Off tournament, scoring points requires landing on railroad spots. These spaces initiate Landmark Shutdown and Bank Heist games that allow you to steal money from other players. Below are the points for both:

• Shutdown - Blocked: Two points
• Shutdown - Success: Four points
• Bank Heist - Small: Four points
• Bank Heist - Large: Six points
• Bank Heist - Bankrupt: Eight points

Increasing your dice multiplier and activating power-ups like Mega Heist will help you gain the thousands of points needed to complete the tournament. Your points also determine your placeme?nt in the tournament's leaderboard rankings, which can get you more dice, cash, and sticker pack rewards if you're within the top few spots.

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For most BitLife playthroughs, finding love involves heading into a menu, pressing a love button, and marrying the first ?person who seems interesting. Although dating and marrying celebrities follow?? a similar process, it is much more expensive and risky but comes with numerous benefits.

How to date and marry celebrities in BitLife

Dating a celebrity in BitLife requires heading into your love menu under Activities and opening the Celebrity Dating app. Here, you'll find regular dating options like your desired age range and gender, alongside a new option for your preferred celebrity type. Who you choose will depend on your? pre?ferences, but the price and results will be mostly the same.

BitLife currently offers seven celebrity options:

• Athlete
• Actor
• Musician
• Model
• Influencer
• CEO
• Royal

Each match costs $100,000 in-game cash, so be prepared to spend a lot of money to find the celebrity of your dreams. There's also a chance they'll ghost your character if you're not famous, so you may have to try a few times before someone says yes. Once a celebrity accept????s your request, you'll start dating them and unlock the same romance options as a regular partner.

Dating and marrying royalty

Alongside famous actors, musicians, and other celebrity types, you can also find and marry royalty through the Celebrity Dating app. However, unlocking this option requires living in a country with royalty, such as the United Kingdom, Belgium,?? or the UAE. In other words, if your character lives in the United States, they'll have to em??igrate elsewhere.

Below is a complete list of every country that has royalty in BitLife:

• Belgium
• Denmark
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Malaysia
• Monaco
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom

Certain countries have different royal titles, so it's important to remember this when determining your country. For example, Japan has an emperor and empress instead of kings and queens, so it won't work if you're looking to become a prince or princess. This also applies to countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, which all have an emir or emira. Outside of this, dating and marrying a royal is the same as anyone else, except for the $100,000 price tag and the potential for rejection. If you're lucky, you'll even become a famous socialite.

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Dino Treasures is a four-day event in Monopoly GO that lets you dig through a prehistoric artifact site, uncover hidden treasures, and obtain valuable prizes. As you advance through each level, the rewards get increasingly valuable, with the grand prize featuring a Wild Sticker and 3,000 dice. However, you'll need to get you??r hands on hundreds of pickaxes before you can start digging through each level.

How to get more Dino Treasures pickaxes in Monopoly GO

Fortunately, Monopoly GO offers several ways to?? get Dino Treasures pickaxes for free. The best way to get more pickaxes is by participating in o??ther events and tournaments, which give away hundreds of pickaxes. You can also open free shop gifts and complete your daily Quick Win objectives to gain more.

In other words, you can get through several of the first few levels without rolling a single die if you log on each day to claim your rewards. Nonetheless, taking advantage of event rewards is the key to completing Dino Treasures, especially i??f you want ??multiple sticker pack prizes and a Wild Sticker.

Events and tournaments

The best way to get Dino Treasures pickaxes is by scoring points in ongoing banner events and tournaments. In particular, events like Jurassic Journey are a great early source of pi?ckaxes, as you can get over 200 in two days. If you're lucky, this is enough to ge??t you through the first half of Dino Treasures, with future events getting you through the rest.

Despite how great these rewards are, there is a catch to it. Scoring points requires rolling your dice and landing on certain spaces. In the case of Jurassic J?ourney, you have to land on pickup tiles to progress through your reward milestones. This can be challenging if you don't have many dice to work with, so watch your dice supply and make the most out of what you have.

Daily Quick Wins

The next best way to get Dino Treasures pickaxes for free is to complete your daily Quick Wins tasks. Each objective gives between three to five pickaxes, allowing you to get over 40 by the time Dino ?Treasures ends. You'll also get bonus rewards like 100 dice, cash, and a five-star sticker pack, making it worthwhile to complete just for these alone.

Free store gifts

The last way to get free pickaxes is to redeem gifts in the premium shop. Although most of the store's items cost real money, you can claim a free gift package once every eight hours. Each box gives you two ??to three pickaxes, which, despite not sounding like much, can be the difference between completing a level and having one or two squares left afte?r spending dozens on one grid.

Are there any free pickaxe links in Monopoly GO?

?Although Scopel?y usually doesn't release pickaxe links for Treasures events, that ends this time, as there is one available until the event's end. Below is the free pickaxe link:

• Two pickaxes and 30 dice

By selecting the link and opening Monopoly GO, you'll automatically enter the game and find a pop-up to claim the reward. If it doesn't appear right away, restart the app and try again. We'll continue to update this section with more details if Scopely?? releases ??additional pickaxe links.

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The Anime Medal Event in Clash of Clans awards new items to players who are in Town Hall six or above. This event is all about fetching Magical Crystals by doing tasks that can eventually be transferred to Ma?gic Medals so that you can open up a lot of in-game rewards.

This Clash of Clans event is scheduled from August 9, 2024, to August 30, 2024, and is also planned to introduce new troops and new hero equipment. Below, we'll explain the new troops in the Anime Medal activity and how you can complete this Clash of Clans event before it ends.

What is the Anime Medal Event in Clash of Clans?

As previously stated, to collect the Magical Crystals, you'll?? need to complete several in-game activities. This involves events such as attacking and destroying your opponent's Wizard Tower in? multiplayer battles. After you have gathered Magic Crystals, you can change them into Magic Medals.

It is crucial to remember that Magic Medals play the role of the primary currency in the Anime Medal Event in Clash of Clans. With a sufficient stock of this cur??rency obtained?, you will be able to redeem different exclusive rewards.

New troops: M.E.C.H.A. and Broom Witch

The main highlight of the A?nime Medal Event is the new troops. However, before we go any further, you should know that these new troops are available temporarily in the game and only to the players that are in Town Hall 6 or above. Here are the new troops and hero equipment for the event:

M.E.C.H.A.

M.E.C.H.A. is a ground troop that is specifically designed to target defenses with its specific damage multiplier effective against walls in Clash of Clans. T?his troop can also serve as a strong option for defensive structures, such as breaking walls, buildings, etc.

Broom Witch

Unlike M.E.C.H.A., Broom Witch is?? an air troop that mainly focuses on targeting the Wizards Tower in the Anime Medal Event. Not only that, this troop can also spawn extra ground troops when she takes damage from the enemies.

New hero equipment: Magic Mirror

The Magic Mirror is hero equipment that can summon a clone of the Archer Queen in a battle. This clone will have a certain percentage of her health and damage. However, the clone will last only for a few seconds and will be invisible for one second ?at the tim?e of spawn.

Anime Medal Event rewards in Clash of Clans

With the Magical Medals that you have collected, you ??can purchase several rewards from the Trader's Shop. You can get seasonal decorations, ores, magic items, and more from the shop.

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