Once you complete Acts 1-3 on both Normal and Cruel difficulties, you'll unlock the endgame map for Path of Exile 2. The map has a ton of areas to explore with various different icons which indicate what additional mechanics you can expect to be on the map. Here are all of the Path of Exile 2 Endgame Map Icons and what they mean.

Path of Exile 2 Endgame Map Icons

Each map location is marked by a circle with one of four colors: white, green, blue, or yellow. White means its a location you haven't unlocked yet, while green means you have already cleared that map. Blue means you can access that map to try to clear it now, and yellow means you have attempted the map and failed. All of the maps also include various icons that indicate which encounters you can expect on the map.

These are all the icons that can appear on the endgame maps in Path of Exile 2:

Icon	Encounter	Description
	Map Boss	Map will contain a Map Boss. Map Bosses are extremely powerful monsters that have special mechanics and drop greatly increased rewards.
	Irradiated	Area has a +1 to Monster Level.
	Breach	Map will contain a Breach. Opening it will allow you to see and interact with monsters from another dimension. The faster you kill them, the longer the Breach remains open.
	Delirium	Map will contain a Delirium Mirror. Walking through unleashes a Delirium fog that expands. Killing monsters while in the Delirium fog increases your rewards.
	Expedition	Map contains Expeditions that are Ancient Kalguuran burial sites allowing you to set a chain of explosive to encounter powerful enemies and rewards.
	Ritual	Map contains Ritual Altars that absorb enemies when killed in the ritual circles. Defeating the revived monsters earns you Tribute to spend on powerful rewards.
	Corruption	Map contains Corruption which may add an additional modifier to the area. Additionally, the area has +1 to Monster Level.
	Unique Map	Map contains a unique map layout which may contain specialized rewards.
	Hideout	Map contains a Hideout that can be fully cleared out to obtain the Hideout for personal use.
	Wandering Trader	Map contains a Wandering Trader who may offer you powerful rewards.

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Haze Reverb's global servers are now live and running, and there's a host of different characters to choose from.

There are three rarities of characters you can find inside the game, and in general, SSR characters are mostly on the top. That said, you can't always hope to find the rarer characters, especially if you're free-to-play. Having a sound knowledge of the tier list will help you to invest your resources properly.

Haze Reverb global tier list

To construct the list, I have used four different tiers.

• S-tier: The very best characters who are worth your resources.
• A-tier: Good characters who can even qualify as S-tier in certain situations.
• B-tier: Characters that might do the job at launch, but will fall off in the meta list.
• C-tier: Starter characters that you should replace as soon as possible.

Haze Reverb S-tier list

• Alice
• Aishlica
• Aevati
• Kokorokami
• Xiaomeng
• Cynthia
• Morgan Le Fay

Haze Reverb A-tier list

• Krem
• Gin
• Julius
• Lulula
• Nastya
• Arauta
• Suzu
• Skadi
• Jenny
• Alvito
• Chiaki
• Efgenia
• Farnese
• Flovira
• Future
• Geiro
• Genia
• Isabella
• Lepani
• Lina
• Shaouin
• Suzuki
• Vesper
• Zofia

Haze Reverb B-tier list

• Alaita
• Anan
• Caroline
• Celesia
• Celine
• Charlissa
• Chenglian
• Crim
• Fleur
• Flora
• Gin
• Gloria
• Gourai
• Hoshii
• Hotarugusa
• Hualian
• Jacksui
• Kafka
• Karen
• Korowin
• Kurobane
• Lydia
• Lyfa
• Maria
• Maybelle
• Mittoshiva
• Mizo
• Mojun
• Momo
• Momoka
• Precio
• Rosalind
• Senhaku
• Salati
• Stella
• Vega
• Yanyanlo

Haze Reverb C-tier list

• Bolina
• Caihua
• Cephalis
• Dolores
• Flora
• Franca
• Hanakotoba
• Hank
• Huameng
• Julia
• Kinkura
• Kuriyama
• Lilith
• Meika
• Miromura
• Kinosuke
• Odora
• Rou
• Shiranui
• Shirogane
• Tenten
• Tina
• Uki

A lot of the performances for characters are based on regional servers, and having a wide set of options will help you build a strong team quicker in Haze Reverb.

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If you're the type of Marvel Rivals player who takes things very seriously, you can aid your aiming mechanics by using your own crosshairs.

The game allows you to fully customize the reticle you're using, and for certain characters, this can be truly revolutionary. You'll want to do this, especially for those characters whose damage potential depends a lot on how well you can aim with them (Hela, Black Widow, Hawkeye, etc.). Let's take a look at how you can set your crosshairs and the way to fine-tune them further to suit your needs.

How to set your own crosshairs in Marvel Rivals

The process of changing the crosshairs in Marvel Rivals is simple, and here is how to do it.

• Load up the game and open the main in-game settings.
• Switch to the Keyboard tab.
• Look under the HUD section, and you'll find the options.
• First, you'll need to select the Reticle type. You can choose between a circle, crosshairs, dot, and circle & crosshairs. You can try all of them before selecting one.
• Once you've selected a shape, you can make further tweaks to it.

Here's the list of all the tweaks that can be made to the reticle after you have zeroed in on the shape.

• Width
• Opacity
• Outline width
• Outline Opacity
• Blur
• Center gap
• Circle radius
• Crosshair length
• Crosshair angle
• Color (has five different choices)

It's safe to say that the customization process will take plenty of time, especially if you haven't done it previously. Hence, do it outside a live game so that you don't jeopardize your team's chances of winning. Additionally, you can also use the custom reticles created by members of the community.

How to import crosshair codes in Marvel Rivals

If you're lazy like me and want to rely on someone else's knowledge about getting an accurate crosshair, Marvel Rivals allows you to import them as well. You can use a custom crosshair made by another player using their code.

• Open the main settings and switch to the Keyboard tab.
• Under the HUD section, go to Reticle Save.
• From the drop-down menu, select "Add New Save".
• You'll now have four different options – choose the third from the left.
• Once you choose to import, you'll need to paste a code shared by another user.
• Once imported, you can save the new configuration.

On the top left, you'll find a section stating "All Heroes." This section allows you to assign your custom reticle to a particular character or apply them to all. This is the perfect way to focus deeply on your precision if you want to make the most of your aiming skills in Marvel Rivals.

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GHOUL://RE can be an absolutely abysmal experience if you don't know what you need to do. True to the nature of many Roblox games, you'll be thrown into the world, expect to know everything while a swarm of high level players absolutely destroy you. What fun!

This is exactly why we created this Complete Beginner's guide to GHOUL://RE, so you can have a better experience than we initially had.

Character Creation

The first time you log into the game, you'll get to choose between either being male or female, and picking a name for your character. Unfortunately, you won't get to choose the team you'll be playing on, which is probably for the best, but we digress.

You'll be randomly assigned to either CCG (Humans) or Ghouls. If you aren't happy with your choice, fear not, because you'll be seeing this screen relatively soon, and hopefully, you'll be able to try out the other team (hopefully).

Basic controls in GHOUL://RE

We highly recommend you take a look at the controls before you attempt to play GHOUL://RE. Definitely make sure you to remember the controls for grabbing (because it's used as a finisher), as you'll be using this one a lot.

How to progress in GHOUL://RE

GHOUL://RE describes itself as a hardcore PvP game, and it certainly lives up to that description. As soon as you spawn into the world, you are essentially a sitting duck, just waiting for high level players to destroy you, even if they gain nothing out of doing so.

To progress in GHOUL://RE, you need to kill other players (sometimes NPCs), not get killed by other players, and occasionally upgrade your skills and weapons. This is the basic gameplay loop regardless if you're playing as a ghoul or human.

One thing you definitely need to keep in mind is: you will die over, and over, and over again. If you're okay with that, cool, you'll fit right in. Otherwise, this may not be the game for you. You'll likely die less if you're playing in a group, but if you're going in solo (like we did), get ready for a less-than-ideal experience of you getting killed, spawn killed, and killed again until you figure everything out. Alternatively, you can read this guide and avoid all of that.

CCG Progression in GHOUL://RE

If you've spawned as a human, the first thing you need to do is visit the CCG building and become an Investigator. The CCG building is located around the middle of the map. Just look for a walled building with a little park in the walled area, and you're all set. You'll likely see other CCG humans coming in and out of the building. Walk in and talk to the receptionist to become a member.

From then on, you can accept missions, bounties and take part in events around town for the CCG. You can also buy and craft weapons from this building. Our advice is to pick up a starter weapon, find or create a crew of other humans, and go on a patrol to gain some experience so you can improve your Stats & Skills.

At Investigator rank 1, you'll be able to create your first Quinque. Definitely bring a crew with you for this because you may end up losing your money if you fail.

Unfortunately, if you're playing as a human, you'll likely have a harder time leveling up than playing as a ghoul but this should change for the better as development of the game continues.

Ghoul Progression in GHOUL://RE

According to the Discord (and our experience), being a ghoul is a lot more fun. In fact, it's almost a breeze when you compare the two. As a ghoul you need to eat other human players and NPCs to increase your RC, which ultimately makes you stronger. While you can't regenerate your health as fast as humans, you have more health, are stronger and, yeah, you're more likely to win fights. The only annoying thing is you need to keep your Hunger in check by constantly eating, but that's just part of being a ghoul.

When you gain 5,000 RC, you can wake up your Kugane which makes you almost unbeatable to the point where the only thing other players can do is wait for your Hunger bar to drop.

Ghouls can also accept missions from Anteiku which can earn them ranks and some money.

How to reroll your faction in GHOUL://RE

Every server hour, there will be a perma-death showdown between all players - Delirum. You'll be given a warning when this is about to start and you can choose to close the game and move to a different server. During the deathmatch, you earn improved rewards, better loot, but if you get killed, you lose everything, including your character.

While this may sound bad, it's also a chance for you to get reborn, or in other words, change your faction. If you die during the perma-death event, you'll be sent to purgatory, and you'll get a chance to be reborn again and start fresh. It's still random whether or not you'll be reborn as the other faction, but either way, you'll start from scratch no matter what you end up getting.

So, if you're sick of being a human, hopefully you can get reborn as a ghoul, or vice-versa.

That's all there is to it for our Official GHOUL://RE beginners guide. Stay tuned to Destructoid for more GHOUL://RE guides and walkthroughs.

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Marvel Rivals lets players link their accounts to Twitch and Discord to snag a bunch of freebies. If this is something you want to get some cool in-game items, this is what you’ll need to do for each platform.

How to link your Marvel Rivals account to Twitch

To link your Marvel Rivals account to Twitch, follow the instructions below:

• Visit the official Marvel Rivals website.
• On the top right of the page, click Log In. 
• Log in with the platform associated with where you play the game.
• If you’re on PlayStation, log in through PlayStation; Steam for PC players, and so forth.
• Once logged in, click on your player name where the Log In button was to go to your account page.
• Click on Connections.
• Twitch is the only one here for now, so just follow the instructions here.

Once your Rivals and Twitch accounts are linked, you are good to go. You can now view participating Twitch streams to get in-game drops like skins, sprays, and other rewards. 

Note that if you use an adblocker on Twitch or view streams on mute passively in the background, progress may not added to unlocking viewer rewards. Make sure to whitelist streams and mute the tab rather than putting the actual Twitch video player on mute.

How to link your Marvel Rivals account to Discord

To link your Marvel Rivals account to Discord, you will do this in-game. Follow the instructions below:

• Press the options button to bring up the menu that says Settings, Customer Support, Bundle Code, and Community.
• Select Community. 
• The game will give you a code; copy it or keep it on screen to use for the next part.
• Join the Marvel Rivals Discord channel by clicking here.
• Upon joining, you will need to agree to some rules to see channels.
• Next, find the #in-game-binding channel in the Discord server and click Verify.
• Enter the code from your game.
• Upon completing this, wait for a bit for the game to register it.

If done correctly, you should now see an in-game message from the Community menu saying you’ve been linked successfully. You’ll get 100 free Units for doing this. 

With your account now linked to Twitch and Discord, check back periodically for any additional free things through drop campaigns and giveaways!

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Things are starting to get weird in Minecraft (in a good way) with the newest Eerie Mojang Office Party. Even though it's an office party, there's a lot of work to be done, including daily challenges, earning stickers, and a collection of entertaining mini-games.

Here's everything you need to know about Minecraft's Eerie Mojang Office Party.

How to play the Eerie Mojang Office Party event in Minecraft

Minecraft Bedrock users can start playing the Eerie Mojang Office Party event from its dedicated button on the home screen. If you don't see this interaction, ensure the latest game file patch has been downloaded.

After selecting the button, you'll transfer to the Office Party area, deep in the Pale Garden biome. Simply walk forward on the main pathway to find the entrance to the event. Speak to Nils to open the doorway, and immerse yourself in the Eerie Mojang Office Party.

All Eerie Mojang Office Party stickers and how to get them in Minecraft

Anyone who logs into the Eerie Mojang Office Party gains a sticker book. Each sticker ties into a specific challenge, typically with one of the mini-games. Earn all stickers and complete Daily Challenges to earn the ultimate reward, an exclusive event-themed cape.

Most of the sticker challenges are pretty self-explanatory. Just play any mini-game and complete particular milestones. It may take a few attempts to master them, especially the ones with a time limit. But you should be able to do it once you've gotten familiar with the layout. On the other hand, some challenges might be confusing, so I'll discuss these ones in more detail.

How to reach the top of the Redstone Engine in Minecraft

Reaching the top of the Redstone Engine takes you on a good old-fashioned Minecraft parkour challenge. For the most part, it'll be easy to do, except for one part of the course. Many players, including myself, have run into trouble with the part of the stage where an obstacle blocks your path to a ladder.

You can reach it by looking down and pressing sprint towards it. I noticed that whenever you look up, it tends to not work, so make sure to do it this way.

How to find the Bug in Eerie Mojang Office Party event

While at the QA Department, look for an area with various red platforms. Jump on top of them to reach higher up the level.

Travel up the area until you reach a spot with a ladder. Locate a sheep here and interact with it to claim your next sticker.

How to play the roller coaster mini-game in the Eerie Mojang Office Party event

After you've entered through the event's main doorway, go to the top-left corner of the room. Speak to the NPC there to begin the roller coaster mini-game. You'll see some Creaking mobs when you first start it — but don't worry — you don't need to fight these enemies.

Once you've begun the mini-game, you must shoot 12 target balloons to earn the Hotshot sticker. Use the snowballs in your inventory to knock them down.

How to rescue Steve in the Eerie Mojang Office Party event

Explore the main lobby for tubes filled with notable Minecraft characters. Eventually, Steve will show up and get stuck. Push the nearby button to rescue Steve and earn the Flush sticker.

How to jump on Enchanted Keyboard's eerie key in the Eerie Mojang Office Party event

Like the bug quest, the Enchanted Keyboard can be found in the QA Department. Go up the stairs near Agnes, the NPC for the Bug Hammer mini-game, to locate the keyboard. You can also drop down to it when parkouring up the facility. To complete the sticker challenge, go to the top-left corner of the keyboard and jump on the glowing key.

All Eerie Mojang Office Party Daily Challenges and rewards in Minecraft

The trophy board contains all available Daily Challenges. You'll find one of these boards at the main entrance next to the NPC Agnes. It'll also appear in the other levels to give you more options.

Interact with the trophy board to see the following Eerie Mojang Office Party Daily Challenges:

Considering that the event just started, only a select few Daily Challenges are available. I'll be sure to update this guide to cover all of them as they roll out. Fortunately, Day 1 is easy to complete, as it only requires traveling around the map. Once you've done that, you'll get your first gift. However, you must restart your game to claim it.

Completing Daily Challenges earns you some nice rewards. Here's what you can expect:

• Mojang Office Cap: Complete one Daily Challenge
• Mojang Shirt: Complete three Daily Challenges
• Eyeblossom Cape: Complete five Daily Challenges

The Mojang Office Cap and the rest of the rewards can be found in your Dressing Room.

If you want to complete the outfit, you'll need to wait a few more days until more Daily Challenges are released.

How to fire all confetti cannons in Eerie Mojang Office Party event

The second Daily Challenge requires you to punch the various cannons around the map and release some confetti. In total, the Eerie Mojang Office Party features seven confetti cannons in the following areas:

• Clock area in the Lobby
• To the right of the information board on some boxes at the Mob Factory
• Two cannons can be found near the trophy and information boards at Biome Labs
• Complete the race at Idea Vault and find two cannons at the finish line
• Beginning of the parkour area in QA Department

To help you narrow down their destinations, here's an overview of each Minecaft confetti cannon location:

Lobby

Mob Factory

Biome Labs

Idea Vault

QA Department

When does the Eerie Mojang Office Party event end in Minecraft?

The Eerie Mojang Office Party ends on Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET. The time slot gives you more than a week to complete all challenges, earning you the three in-game rewards.

After the event concludes, you'll still be able to use the Character Creator items you've collected from the stickers and Daily Challenges.

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Black Ops 6's Emergence takes a page from the Zombies book as you battle against undead-like enemies. Not only will you go toe-to-toe with numerous foes, but you'll also need to find the Joint Projects Director Keycard amongst all this madness. Here's where to find and acquire this crucial item.

How to get Joint Projects Director Keycard in BO6 Emergence

When you begin the Emergence mission, you'll receive a map with an East and West Wing. The East Wing with the Joint Projects and Cognitive Research buildings will be locked at first. To open the East Wing and get the Joint Projects Director Keycard in BO6, follow these steps:

1. Enter the West Wing first
2. Use the computer and enter 'Access' and then 'Lift'
3. Acquire the Grappling Hook and defeat the Abomination mini-boss
4. Place the Advanced Combat Research card in the central hub
5. Enter the East Wing and approach the Joint Projects entrance
6. Look up and use your Grappling Hook above the entrance
7. Continue straight forward and enter the room ahead
8. Try to grab the Joint Projects Director Keycard on the camera (be prepared for an enemy jumpscare)
9. Face off against the Mimic mini-boss to get the Joint Projects Keycard (I know it can be a struggle to locate this enemy, so I'll dive more into this below)

The first few steps will be pretty straightforward, especially if you're an avid Zombies player. Defeat all the undead, and you'll get the yellow keycard to unlock the East Wing entrance. Use the Grappling Hook above the Joint Projects entrance to go inside.

The Joint Projects Director Keycard will be dead ahead, but unfortunately, it won't be that easy to grab. Like the previous card, a zombified foe will spawn out to cause some trouble. However, this time, the enemy will hide itself from you.

How to find the Joint Projects Director boss in BO6 Emergence

The Joint Director boss disguises itself as objects around the room, almost like Prop Hunt. Look for any items that are shaking in place, which is a clear sign that it's the Mimic. You may also be able to hear some rattling noises nearby. The chairs near the entrance, next to the 'N13' pole, seem to be a common spot.

There are many more potential prop disguises, such as a trash can, trolly, and a first aid kit. So, watch out for any abnormal objects and shoot them immediately after. Deal enough damage to eliminate the Mimic, and the Joint Directors Keycard will now be yours for the taking.

How to fix the Joint Projects Director Keycard bug in Black Ops 6

Some players have encountered issues with the Mimic not spawning within Joint Projects. If this happens to you, you can load up your last checkpoint to hopefully refresh the mission. It's not the ideal fix, especially if it has been a while since your last checkpoint. However, it may be the only way to address the potential bug.

Since the room is relatively dark and filled with many objects, it's possible to miss the Mimic's location (I did this more than enough times). Just keep a sharp eye on those shaking objects or reload the checkpoint to get a refresher.

Where to find Administration and Cognitive Research Keycards in BO6 Emergence

You must locate the other two Director Keycards to complete the rest of the Emergence mission in BO6. They can be found in the East and West Wings in the red and green buildings.

Cognitive Research Director Keycard location

Enter the Cognitive Research building and drain the Cognitive Research Pool. Use your Grappling Hook on the upper floor to reach the pool.

Jump inside the pool and swim toward the Mangler to locate a tube. Swim inside it to find the Drainage area. Before interacting with the computer, open the nearby door with the keypad. Use your blacklight to figure out the passcode. Now, go to the computer to begin the override process and pull the three switches. One will be right behind you, while the other is inside the room you just unlocked. The last switch will be on the left side, where you must use your Grapple Hook to reach it.

Return to the Mangler and defeat it to claim the Cognitive Research Director Keycard.

Administration Director Keycard location

Travel to the Administration building and collect four reports for the Director. You'll find them in these spots:

• Meeting room
• Break room
• Desk in the top-left corner
• Table in the center of the room

If you aren't sure what you're looking for, here's a glimpse into report locations:

Meeting room

Break room

Desk in the top-left corner

Desk in the center of the room

Chase down the Director (the red-colored mannequin) and use your Grappling Hook to deplete its health. Next, eliminate the Mangler to earn the last Director Keycard for the BO6 Emergence Campaign mission. Use the keycards to open the door to Biotechnology, beginning the quest's final battle with the Disciple.

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Stardew Valley is often hailed as the pinnacle of cozy farming sims, and that’s largely down to the fact that every save file you make can be entirely different from the last. Choice is a huge part of Stardew Valley: who to marry, which side to pick, and which farm to opt for. 

As of the 1.6 update, there are a total of eight different farm types to pick from when starting a new virtual life in Pelican Town. Each farm type has particular pros and cons, so it can be hard to pick which one you want to live on for the rest of your save file. Without mods, some farm types can be downright impossible to work with if you’re going in blind and not aware of the pitfalls.

On top of that, each farm type has a particular perk and is linked with a particular skill, so if you’re looking to quickly level up one skill in particular, you should know what farm is best suited. With that in mind, here are all the farm types and what they can offer when starting a new game. 

How to choose a farm type in Stardew Valley

You can choose one of the eight different farm types at the beginning of a new game while customizing your character. It's worth knowing what each type of farm can offer before pressing "Ok", because you cannot change your mind once you've started your save file.

The farm type is chosen on the right side of the character customization box, and the types are:

1. Standard Farm
2. Riverland Farm
3. Forest Farm
4. Hill-top Farm
5. Wilderness Farm
6. Four Corners Farm
7. Beach Farm
8. Meadowlands Farm

All farm types and what they offer in Stardew Valley

Standard Farm

This is definitely the easiest type of farm for a new player of Stardew Valley, as it offers mostly tillable and buildable land and is as close to a blank canvas as you’re going to get. It has the most tillable land of any of the farm types, so you can grow as many crops as you like without feeling limited. 

Sadly, this map doesn’t come with any additional perks, but sometimes those are worth sacrificing for prolonged ease when playing through years of life on the farm. 

Riverland Farm

The Riverland farm slashes the number of tillable tiles by a huge amount, so it’s probably not best suited if you want to focus your energies on growing crops or rearing livestock. However, the river that separates the islands on this map is rich with fish to reel in, including those in Pelican Town (70% chance) and those in Cindersap Forest (30% chance). 

One of the perks of using this map is that it comes equipped with a Fish Smoker, which can significantly increase the profit you can make with Fish, especially early into a playthrough. On any other map, the recipe for the Fish Smoker must be purchased for 10,000 Gold at Willy’s Fish Shop, then made using one of each Jelly. 

Forest Farm

The Forest Farm map is ideal for anyone who wants to excel in the Foraging skill, but it’s not great for those who want to focus on Farming thanks to the lack of tillable soil tiles. This map comes with multiple Berry Bushes and resembles the appearance of the Secret Woods, so it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at if nothing else. 

One huge perk boasted by the Forest Farm is the eight renewing Large Stumps that spawn in the western clearings, which drop Hardwood when destroyed. Alongside these stumps, various forageable items also spawn in these clearings. These change according to the season, but you’ll always get Mixed Seeds as an additional bonus when foraging.

Each of the following forageables has a 25% chance to spawn in the western clearings of the Forest Farm:

Hill-top Farm

Thanks to the personal quarry located on the lower half of the Hill-top Farm, this map is perfect for those who want to focus on Mining. The quarry will reproduce around 10 nodes every four days. However, when you begin a playthrough using this map, the quarry is initially blocked by large items that cannot be removed until you’ve upgraded your tool to the correct level. 

Due to the number of levels and cliffs on this map, the number of tiles available for farming is limited, and there aren’t many large areas where Coops or Barns can logically be placed, so it’s not the best for animal rearing either. On the plus side, the river that separates the two halves of this map is filled with fish that can regularly be found in Cindersap Forest. 

Wilderness Farm

The Wilderness Farm offers ample space for farming and animals, but it does come with the added threat of monsters spawning at night, as long as you have the “spawn monsters on the farm” option enabled. This is true for all farm types, but this one can spawn more Wilderness Golems, which can be a rich source of resources. 

After reaching Combat level 9 on a Wilderness Farm playthrough, there’s a 50% chance that Iridium Golems can spawn after dark. This can be an easy way to get Iridium Ore and other drops, but it’s a risky strategy when the material is available elsewhere. 

Four Corners Farm

Rather than being set up to cater to a particular skill, the Four Corners Map is designed to allow for multiplayer gameplay while each player maintains their section of the map. The map is split into four quadrants, with each being reminiscent of a different map:

While it’s possible to play on this map in single-player, it’s definitely geared towards multiple players who want to focus on different skills. The sectioning reduces the number of tillable tiles, although there are still enough to allow for lots of crops and large enough areas for animals to live comfortably. 

Beach Farm

Often described as the hardest of all farm types to work with, the Beach Farm definitely shouldn’t be chosen if you’re new to Stardew Valley. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that even though there are many tillable tiles, growing crops isn’t advised because sprinklers do not work on the sandy soil. Instead, you’ll have to hand-water all of your crops and this will take up valuable time every single day. 

The advised strategy when playing on a Beach Farm is to focus on animals, as grass can still grow on the sandy soil, and there are large areas where animals can have large fenced-in pens. Most of your time on a Beach Farm will be spent fishing, with the majority of the catches on this farm being those usually reeled in at the Beach, unsurprisingly. 

Meadowlands Farm

The latest addition to the list of farm types, the Meadowlands Farm was added as part of the 1.6 update. It’s the only map that boasts Blue Grass, which not only boosts the speed at which your animals will gain hearts but also gets eaten at half the speed.

Aside from the Blue Grass, the biggest benefit of opting for a Meadowlands Farm is that it comes prepared with a Coop and two Chickens. These Chickens are randomly named (although their names usually relate to one another) and have some hearts as soon as you move in, allowing you to quickly start getting Eggs to sell or grow your brood.

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The Jessie Fleming Ultimate Succession SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can unlock a new promo card for your Ultimate Team squad.

This is the first time Fleming has received a special card in Ultimate Team, and you can complete the SBC to unlock the item. To do so, all the tasks must be completed before the SBC expires from Ultimate Team. Let's take a look at how you can complete the challenge and if it's worth your resources at all.

EA FC 25 Jessie Fleming Ultimate Succession SBC tasks

The Jessie Fleming Ultimate Succession SBC has three tasks, and here are the conditions.

Task 1 - Top Form

• Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
• Min. Team Rating: 82

Task 2 - 83-Rated Squad

• Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
• Min. Team Rating: 83

Task 3 - 84-Rated Squad

• Min. Team Rating: 84

EA FC 25 Jessie Fleming Ultimate Succession SBC solutions

Here's how you can complete the latest promo challenge available in Ultimate Team.

Task 1 - Top Form

• Any 82-rated items
• Any 80-rated TOTW item

Task 2 - 83-Rated Squad

• Any 82-rated TOTW item
• Any 10 83-rated items

Task 3 - 84-Rated Squad

• Benzema 86
• Lukaku 82
• Smalling 82
• Jonsdottir 82
• Zubimendi 81
• Sellner 82
• Hagering 82
• Lohmann 82
• de Ligt 84
• Reiten 88
• Ake 84

Unless you've completed the previously released SBCs from the NWSL, there's not much point in completing this challenge. While the price is low, the card looks average at best. Playmaker++ and 5* Weak Foot is a bonus, but she's only useable as a CAM. Her Pace and Shooting will also require boosts if you want to play her competitively. However, she could become a potential candidate for a future evolution, and that could be quite lucrative.

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As you progress through Infinity Nikki, you’ll encounter a lot of NPCs with side quests to complete. Perhaps none of these side quests are more worth completing than the Find Fragrance line, which will unlock new fragrances to provide new skills in combat. 

There are a total of eight Whim Fragrances currently available inthe game, although there are more on the Heart of Infinity that aren't yet added. Each must be sourced in caverns around Miraland. Fragrances provide an additional buff to be used in combat against Esselings, but unlocking the fragrances via the Heart of Infinity skill tree also enables you to unlock more Outfit pieces, particularly the Crimson Snow set. 

If you want to boost your combat or unlock the clothing needed for the Crimson Snow set, here’s how to complete all of the Find Fragrance quests in Infinity Nikki. 

How to unlock Find Fragrance quests in Infinity Nikki

The first Find Fragrance quest can be found after completing the main story quest, “Embark on an Unknown Journey”. After this point, you can talk to Eremita on the path between Florawish and the Memorial Mountains to unlock “Purify! Scent in the Cavern”. 

This is a taster of what to expect from future Find Fragrance quests, and each of them will involve locating a cavern, heading into it, defeating a bunch of Esselings inside, and then collecting the fragrance from an Advanced Chest. 

After you’ve completed the first Cavern and found the Herbal Scent, you’ll need to unlock Traveler’s Musings via the Heart of Infinity skill tree, costing one Whimstar and 10,000 Bling. You’ll then need to craft it using the following materials:

• 1 Herbal Scent
• 20 Tricky Patch
• 50 Threads of Purity

Once you’ve crafted the Traveler’s Musings, head back to Eremita and talk to him to unlock further Find Fragrance quests. Completing the ones you have available will unlock more until you’ve unlocked and completed all seven of the additional Fragrances that are currently available. 

How to complete all Find Fragrance quests in Infinity Nikki

Completing each quest is as simple as exploring a cavern, defeating the Esselings inside, and finding the fragrance. However, the trouble comes from finding the specific cavern you need, especially if it’s one that you’ve not found accidentally in your adventures. 

Find Fragrance: Citrus Burst (Relic Hill Cavern)

The cavern you need to find for this one is in the northeast corner near the Dream Warehouse. It’s right on the barrier that prevents any movement, up on one of the cliffs. If you’ve unlocked the Secret Base Warp Spire, you can go there and make your way directly east.

Find Fragrance: Forest Whisper (Field Base Cavern)

Head south from Memorial Mountains and around the barrier that cannot be passed through. The cavern can be found on the northern edge of this barrier, west of the Cicia Art Academy Field Base.

Find Fragrance: Sprouting Melody (Forest Cavern)

This cavern is located in Breezy Meadow, directly west of the Queen’s Palace Ruins. There’s a Warp Spire directly outside, but you’re not likely to find it in general exploration, so head to either Queen’s Palace Ruins and head west or Lakeside Hill Lane and head south.

Find Fragrance: Viney Infusion (Stoneville Outskirts Cavern)

This fragrance can be found in the Stoneville Outskirts Cavern, which is directly west from the Village Fork Warp Spire. The entrance to this one can be tricky to find, as it’s up on the cliffs, but keep jumping around, and you’ll find it eventually. 

Find Fragrance: Mossy Hush (Volunteer Corps Camp Cavern)

You won’t be able to find this fragrance until you’ve progressed to at least Chapter 5 and made your way to the Abandoned District, although you’re more likely to find it at around Chapter 8 once you’ve unlocked all the Sky Passes. It’s south of the largest island in the Abandoned District, close to the Volunteer Corps Watchtower Warp Spire.

Find Fragrance: Verdant Aroma (Estate Roadside Cavern)

This cavern is located on the southernmost island in the Abandoned District, one level up from ground level. To get there, make your way to the Beside the Ripple Wine Cellar Warp Spire, and then head northwest. 

Find Fragrance: Summer Fragrance (Choo-Choo Station Cavern)

The easiest way to get to this cavern is by heading to the Choo-Choo Station Shipping Center Warp Spire, then making your way up the cliffs by jumping up the boxes and using the Floral Floating Outfit to get higher. Once you’ve done this, run forward until you spot the train tracks and follow them to the end to find the cavern.

How to equip Fragrances in Infinity Nikki

Once you've crafted a Fragrance, you can open up the Wardrobe menu and select "Whim Fragrance" from the top bar. Here, you can equip up to three Fragrances at any one time, and each offers a unique perk or boost while in combat.

Fragrances are sorted into three different types: Hair Oil, Body Spray, and Hand Powder. Only one Fragrance of each type can be equipped at any one time, so it's worth getting to know what each Fragrance can offer to get the most out of combat situations.

Here are all of the Fragrances that can currently be obtained, what ingredients you need to make them, and everything else you need to know:

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Perhaps some of the most fun and demanding content for casual players in Final Fantasy XIV is the trials and their extreme equivalents. These trials set eight players against one enemy, with difficulties varying depending on the level and how high-level the trial is. 

There are a lot of trials in FFXIV, with the majority coming from MSQ progression. Hard or Extreme versions are usually unlocked via completing side quests, and Extreme trials are worth aiming towards. 

Extreme trials usually drop sought-after materials, and all of them drop their own mounts. Completing all of the Extreme trials in an expansion and earning their mounts will then unlock a further mount that can’t be earned any other way.

Here’s every trial in FFXIV, and what quest you’ll need to complete to unlock it. 

A Realm Reborn trials

MSQ trials

These trials are unlocked simply by playing through the MSQ of A Realm Reborn:

Side quest trials

While these aren’t strictly necessary for the story of FFXIV, they do add additional lore and side stories that are fun to dive into, nonetheless. You also have to complete Hard trials in order to unlock their Extreme versions, and these are all level 50 trials:

High-end trials

High-end trials are the extreme versions of trials that already exist, with the difficulty taken up a notch (or a few). Extreme trials will always be the maximum level for the expansion in which they were released, so all A Realm Reborn trials are level 50.

Heavensward trials

MSQ trials

The following four trials are unlocked as part of the MSQ during Heavensward:

Side quest trials

The following trials are unlocked through side quests in Azys Lla, and all are level 60:

High-end trials

If you want an extra challenge, then you can unlock and complete the Heavensward Extreme trials to take on previously challenged enemies at a higher scale of difficulty and get those precious drops. These are all level 60 trials:

Stormblood trials

MSQ trials

Stormblood added another four new trials as part of the MSQ, and they’ll unlock at the following stages:

Side quest trials

The following trials are unlocked by completing side quests in Stormblood, including the Four Auspices line of quests:

High-end trials

Many of the Stormblood trials, except Kugane Ohashi from the Hildibrand quest line, have Extreme versions to unlock and fight through. Luckily, most of them are unlocked by completing a single side quest:

Shadowbringers trials

MSQ trials

As was something of a pattern by this point, Shadowbringers added four new MSQ trials:

Side quest trials

As part of the Shadow of Werlyt quest line, the following three level 80 trials can also be unlocked in Shadowbringers:

High-end trials

Unlike other expansions, Shadowbringers added an Extreme trial (Memoria Misera) that does not have a normal difficulty counterpart. This is unlocked by completing quests in the Bozjan Southern Front. Completing this Extreme trial unlocks the ability to dye level 80 Artifact Armor.

Here's how to unlock this trial, along with the rest of the level 80 Extreme trials:

Endwalker trials

MSQ trials

Endwalker really upped the number of trials added as part of the MSQ, going against the established pattern and adding a total of 7 trials to unlock as you progress through the main story:

Side quest trials

Only one level 90 trial is unlocked through completing a side quest during Endwalker, and it comes as part of the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures. To unlock the Gilded Araya, you’ll need to play through all of Hildibrand’s Endwalker quests until you complete “Gentleman at Heart.” 

High-end trials

Each of the MSQ trials in Endwalker has an Extreme equivalent, and this can be unlocked by completing the level 90 side quest “I Wandered Sharlayan as a Minstrel.” 

Dawntrail trials

MSQ trials

So far, three trials have been added to Dawntrail as part of the MSQ:

Side quest trials

As of yet, there are no further trials that can be unlocked via side quests in Dawntrail. This may change with future patches, so this section will be updated accordingly. 

High-end trials

Each of the MSQ quests in Dawntail has an Extreme version that can be unlocked by completing the level 100 side quest “How the West Was Sung.”

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The Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can unlock a free pack for your Ultimate Team squad.

This is the third consecutive fodder challenge released by EA Sports in Ultimate Team. As usual, the requirements are pretty manageable, and you can complete the SBC for pretty cheap. Let's look at how to complete the latest fodder challenge and the rewards waiting for you.

EA FC 25 Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC tasks

As usual, the Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC has only one task, and here are the requirements.

Task - Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC

• Min. 3 Players from the same Nation
• Min. 2 Players from the same Club
• Max. Leagues in Squad: 4
• Min. 8 Players: Rare
• Min. Team Rating: 80
• Min. Squad Total Chemistry Points: 31

EA FC 25 Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC solutions

The priority is using cards you already have in your Ultimate Team inventory. However, the chemistry requirements of this challenge are stiff, and you can use the following cards to solve the SBC.

Task - Ultimate Succession Challenge 3 SBC

• Catarina Macario ST 84
• Brynjarsdottir ST 78
• Jone Amezaga LM 77
• Baltimore CM 84
• Rosa Marquez CM 77
• Jensen RM 81
• Perisset LB 82
• Estella CB 74
• Patri Gavira CB 75
• Calero RB 73
• Walsh GK 78

Completing the challenge will earn you a Mega pack with 30 Gold Player and Club items. There will be 10 guaranteed Player items, and one will be rated 82 or higher. Additionally, 18 of those 30 items will be Rare, making the rewards really worth the hassle.

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The 86+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC offers a fresh chance for you to obtain a guaranteed promo item in EA FC 25 form some of the older campaigns, and you can land a really special card from it.

We have received previous Campaign Pick SBCs recently, but EA Sports has improved the rewards. All cards rated 84 and 85 have been removed from the rewards, and let's take a look at all the possible items that you can find after completing the challenge.

All EA FC 25 86+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC rewards

The EA FC 25 86+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC includes three promos - RTTK, Total Rush, and Trailblazers. Here's all the possible items that you can find after completing the challenge.

Disclaimer: The overall ratings of the RTTK cards are their original ones, and most of them have received upgrades.

RTTK cards

• Hakim Ziyech 87
• Martin Zubimendi 86
• Ruben Loftus-Cheek 86
• Goncalo Inacio 86
• Lees-Melou 86
• Koch 86
• Benjamin Sesko 86
• Walti 86
• Julian Brandt 87
• Federico Dimarco 87
• Jeremy Doku 87
• Nathalie Bjorn 87
• Ryan Cherki 87
• Ronald Araujo 87
• Malo Gusto 87
• Claudia Pina 87
• Bradley Barcola 87
• Ollie Watkins 88
• Jeremy Frimpong 88
• Alejandro Garnacho 88
• Cristian Romero 89
• Vivianne Miedema 89
• Kai Havertz 89
• Paulo Dybala 90
• Julian Alvarez 90
• Kadidiatou Diani 91
• Jude Bellingham 91
• Harry Kane 91
• Virgil Van Dijk 91

Total Rush cards

• Marcel Sabitzer 86
• Maximilian Arnold 86
• Fikayo Tomori 86
• Diogo Dalot 86
• Beerensteyn 86
• Artem Dovbyk 86
• Lohmann 86
• Iago Aspas 87
• Raphael Guerreiro 87
• Trent Alexander-Arnold 87
• Leah Williamson 87
• Warren Zaire-Emery 87
• Neymar 88
• Marquinhos 88
• Marta 88
• Frenkie De Jong 88
• Martens Van Leer 88
• Aurelien Tchouameni 88
• Cristiano Ronaldo 89
• Antoine Griezmann 89
• Mohamed Salah 90
• Reece James 90
• Lionel Messi 90
• Robert Lewandowski 90
• Florian Wirtz 90
• Kevin De Bruyne 90
• Alexia Putellas 91
• Kylian Mbappe 92

Trailblazers cards

• Marcos Llorente 86
• Lucy Bronze 86
• Christian Pulisic 86
• Banda 86
• Denis Zakaria 86
• Omar Marmoush 86
• Alex Grimaldo 87
• Grace Gayoro 87
• Lauren Hemp 87
• Luis Diaz 87
• Georgia Stanway 87
• Trinity Rodman 87
• Alessandro Bastoni 87
• Ousmane Dembele 88
• Gabriel Megalhaes CB 88
• Cole Palmer 88
• Bremer 89
• Kvicha Kvaratskhelia 89
• Alexandra Popp90
• Aitana Bonmati 92
• Vinicius 92
• Erling Haaland 93

How to complete the EA FC 25 86+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC

The latest party bag challenge has three different tasks, and here are the conditions.

Task 1 - 83-Rated Squad

• Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
• Min. Team Rating: 83

Solution

• Any 10 83-rated items
• Any 82-rated TOTW item

Task 2 - 84-Rated Squad

• Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
• Min. Team Rating: 84

Solution

• Any 10 84-rated items
• Any 83-rated TOTW item

Task 3 - 85-Rated Squad

• Min. Team Rating: 85

Solution

• Vitinha 85
• Alex Remiro 84
• Oberdorf 86
• Little 86
• De Ligt 84
• Buchanan 84
• Guirassy 84
• Gakpo 83
• Benzema 86
• Grealish 84
• Casemiro 84

As lucrative as it looks, most of the possible items you can get from this SBC have dropped a lot on the market. You should only attempt this challenge if you have a sufficient amount of disposable fodder.

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Any expansion brings a host of new recipes to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Storybook Vale is no different. One of these is a 5-star meal made up of easy-to-obtain ingredients, and can be helpful if you need some energy. 

When cooked in a certain way, Barley takes on an almost rice-like texture and can be completely delicious. Roasted Barley and Veggies is a recipe that can’t fail to please, in real life or in Disney Dreamlight Valley. 

You’ll need to own the Storybook Vale expansion to make this recipe, as it contains ingredients exclusively available in the Vale. 

How to make Roasted Barley and Veggies in Disney Dreamlight Valley

As a 5-star meal, Roasted Barley and Veggies requires five ingredients to make, most of which can be purchased or grown in the Vale:

• 1 Barley

  • Grown from Barley Seeds purchased from Goofy’s Stall in The Bind for 15 Star Coins each
  • It takes15 minutes to grow and only needs watering once

• 1 Brussel Sprout

  • Foraged from plants growing in Everafter

• 1 Onion

  • Grown from Onion Seeds purchased from Goofy’s Stall in the Forest of Valor for 50 Star Coins each
  • They take one hour and 15 minutes to grow and need watering twice

• 1 of any Vegetable

  • A solid and cheap choice for this is always Carrot, which can be grown from seeds purchased at Goofy’s Stall in Peaceful Meadow for 10 Star Coins each
  • They take 15 minutes to grow and needs watering once

• 1 Flyleaf Feta

  • The only ingredient of this recipe that must be purchased ready-to-eat. It can be bought from Goofy’s Stall in the Elysian Fields after it’s been upgraded twice

Once you’ve sourced all of your ingredients, head to your nearest cooking station and throw all of the ingredients in to get Roasted Barley and Veggies. 

How to use Roasted Barley and Veggies in Disney Dreamlight Valley

While Roasted Barley and Veggies won’t make you a ton of profit, only bringing in 476 Star Coins per serving sold to Goofy, it is a really easy way to get some energy if you want to zoom around the Valley or Vale. When consumed, Roasted Barley and Veggies will provide at least 1,422 energy. 

Outside of this, villagers can potentially ask for Roasted Barley and Veggies as a meal choice in Chez Remy or as a daily preferred gift. Alternatively, you can use this pretty dish as a decoration by dropping it from your inventory and then moving it in furniture placement mode.

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Clash Royale recently launched a new event called Snowstorm, where you will battle in the arena in the middle of a snowstorm. Unlike all events, this one is very tricky as it freezes your units after a few seconds. 

What’s even more interesting is that you will use an exclusive spell called Warmth to unfroze your troops and attack your opponent. To help you win matches, here is the best deck that you can use in the Snowstorm event in Clash Royale.

Best deck for the Clash Royale Snowstorm event

Before we dive in, you should get a rough idea of how this event works. In this event, you have to deploy cards as you do in the game, but there’s a catch: every troop will incur a slowed effect, which will eventually freeze them after a few seconds due to the snowstorm in the arena. 

To counter this effect, Clash Royale provided a Warmth card, which is fixated in your deck and costs only an elixir. Because of that, you can select only seven cards in the deck.

Once you use the Warmth spell over your frozen units, then they will start moving. However, it only works on the units that are frozen, so it will not have any effect on a troop with only a slowed effect.

Pekka Evo Valk Witch deck

• Warmth
• Pekka (Evo)
• Mega Knight
• Valkyrie
• Witch
• Arrows
• Barbarian Barrel
• Goblin Gang

I personally use the Pekka Evo Walk Witch deck, and so far, I have had a 100% win percentage in ten matches. This deck is really impactful in the Snowstorm event since you can bulk up your push in such a way that it will be unstoppable. 

So, the idea is you start with Pekka and Mega Knight and let it get frozen. You have to keep cycling and doing the same thing until your push looks a lot stronger. Once you have an ample amount of Pekka and Mega Knight frozen in a single place, just use the Warmth spell, and all will come back to life. 

During the frozen period, you have to defend your push with cards like Witch, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel, and so on. Keep your Arrows ready, as I have seen a lot of players using the Goblin Barrel. You can use Barbarian Barrel to directly attack the frozen enemy units in the enemy’s arena. 

All banned cards in the Clash Royale Snowstorm event

Due to the game mechanics of the Snowstorm event, the developers have banned a few cards that might impact the game’s fun. The idea was not to use any kind of trick that could either slow down the enemies or freeze them or might get unfrozen:

• Clone: This spell was banned, if you clone the frozen card, the cloned unit will start moving.
• Freeze: The developers want the units to be frozen by the snowstorm only.
• Mirror: This card was banned as players might use it to mirror the Warmth spell.
• Ram Rider: Ram Rider possesses a snare, which she throws towards the enemy and slows them. The developers want the characters to be slowed by snowstorms only.
• Goblin Giant: When Goblin Giant dies in a frozen state, it will spawn two Spear Goblins, which can move and attack even without the Warmth spell. Because of that, it is banned in this event.

However, there are a few exceptions in this list if we go by logic. For instance, Ice Wizard, Ice Golem, Ice Spirit, and Giant Snowball. The only logical reason is that since they are snow-themed cards and it makes sense to include them in the event, that’s why they are not banned. But it doesn’t apply to Freeze, as it has a more long-lasting frozen effect than an Ice Spirit.

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At last, it's time to face the Storm King and help save the Storm Chasers and your LEGO Fortnite world from impending doom. First, you must find the Tempest Gateway and investigate it to learn how to open this portal to the king himself.

How to find the Tempest Gateway in LEGO Fortnite

Like regular storm biomes, the Tempest Gateway appears with a giant purple storm cloud above it. What differentiates the Tempest Gateway from regular stormy areas is a massive mountain under the cloud and a horned monster map icon. It'll also appear on your map as a cave rather than a swirl or face.

If you suspect you've encountered a Tempest Gateway during your playthrough, you can open your map to check for its cave and monster icon. If both appear, you can confirm you've found the gateway.

Similarly, if you feel you're not quite ready to enter the gate, you can place a Bus Station and fast travel to it later. You can make a Bus Station using the following supplies:

• Metal Plate (4)
• Granite Slab (2)
• Plank (6)
• Rift Shard (3)

Entering the Tempest Gateway

Unlike regular stormy biomes, the Tempest Gateway is tricky to navigate and requires several minutes to climb up its mountain without proper gear. Having a Storm Charm will help increase your resistance against the storm, giving you more time before it consumes your character and teleports you out.

LEGO Fortnite has two Storm Charm rarities: Rare and Legendary. Below is the recipe for the rare-grade Storm Charm.

• Silk Thread (3)
• Copper Bar (6)
• Storm Shell (3)
• Greater Storm Core (2)

The Legendary-tier charm is much more challenging to make, requiring the following materials:

• Silk Thread (3)
• Cut Amber (8)
• Rift Crystal (5)
• Shatterhorn Fragment (1)

While acquiring the materials for the legendary Storm Charm is difficult, its rare form is much easier if you've already dove into some dungeons and advanced through your Storm Chasers village upgrades.

Unlocking the Tempest Gateway

Now that you have a charm to help protect you against the storm, you'll have a little more time to climb the mountain and access the Tempest Gateway. At the top of the mountain is a portal, which is initially inaccessible until you defeat Raven.

Raven's icon will appear on your map after progressing through your Storm Chasers village upgrades, prompting you to eliminate them. After defeating Raven and collecting 10 Eyes of the Storm, you'll have the power you need to enter the gateway and fight the Storm King.

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If you're trying to enjoy the early access of Fortnite's Ballistic mode and are unable to find any games - worry not, for you're not the only one having the problem.

As of writing, the online services of multiple Fortnite game modes are having issues on the server side. Due to the problems caused by them, players have been unable to matchmake as expected, and this spans across multiple game modes. Ballistic's early access has also been affected by it, unfortunately, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure, which will allow you to jump in once the problems are resolved.

How to solve Fortnite Ballistic's matchmaking errors

Usually, matchmaking errors take place in Fortnite when there are either issues at your end, or the end of the servers. As of writing, it has been confirmed that the servers aren't working as intended. Epic Games has officially acknowledged the issue, and the developers are currently looking at the problems.

The best solution right now is to just wait patiently. As this is a problem at the server end, there's nothing you can do. As long as you have the updated client, you should be able to enjoy Ballistic when the servers go online. An ETA isn't available since Epic Games hasn't given a timeline about how long it will take to fix the problems.

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind if you get matchmaking errors even after the servers are fixed.

• Using a cabled internet connection will be smoother compared to WiFi, and it will also reduce instances of packet bursts.
• If you have a Strict NAT-type connection, you'll occasionally run into problems trying to matchmake in Ballistic.
• Make sure that you don't have any background service that is consuming a large bandwidth of your allotted data.

As long as these steps are ensured, enjoying Fortnite Ballistic will be a piece of cake once Epic fixes its servers. Till then, make sure to check out our guide about what the new mode is and how it will work in Epic's battle royale universe.

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There are plenty of rare and elusive fish you can catch in the fishing simulator Fisch found on Roblox. And, thanks to the recent Ancient Isle, there are even more added to the list, one of them being the Travis Scott fish.

This special fish is actually a shiny version of the Napoleon fish already found in the game. If you’re interested in catching the Travis Scott fish to impress your friends, we’ve got all the details on how to do it.

Where to find the Travis Scott fish in Fisch

Since the Travis Scott fish is a shiny mutation of the Napoleon fish, you can find it where you’d normally catch Napoleon fish. The best place to do this is Sunstone Island. To get there, head to the northwest of Moosewood. 

You should get the island’s name to pop up if you’re heading in the right direction. Simply follow the text to get there. The coordinates are -750, 136, and -1316 if you have the GPS unlocked.

You can fish anywhere there is water surrounding the island; however, the best spot for the Napoleon fish specifically is on a rock on a small outcrop of land under a palm tree. Once you’ve found this spot, it’s time to start fishing.

How to catch the shiny Travis Scott fish

Casting your rod out into the water and reeling in fish is the only way you’re going to acquire the Travis Scott fish. Keep fishing until you find one. You can try moving around to different spots on the island as well, just to keep things fresh. However, you’ll want to spend most of your time under the coconut tree.

While fishing is up to chance, there are certain things that will make this fish more likely to be caught. First is the season, time, and weather. Your best chance is to be there on a summer day when it’s windy.

If you get a Shiny Surge in your server, this is also one of the best times to go hunting for the Travis Scott fish. You’ll have a 3% increased chance of catching any shiny, including the one you’re looking for. Shiny fish aren’t the easiest to catch, so any boost helps.

You can also affect your chance of getting the shiny Travis Scott fish, depending on what fishing rod you use. Your best choice will be the Rod of The Depths since it gives a good luck boost. It’s also near the top of our Fisch fishing rod tier list. It will give you a better chance of catching a rare fish, like the Napoleon fish. 

The Trident Rod and Destiny Rod are also good quality rods that increase your luck. If you don’t have the Rod of The Depths, they’re also great options.

Be aware that the Napoleon fish is a rare fish, so you won’t come across it as much as you would a common fish like a Sweet fish or a Glass fish. Even more, the Travis Scott fish is a shiny, making it even more rare. You’ll need persistence to catch it. 

If you’ve got the cash to spare, Merlin is located at the top of Sunstone Isle, and this wizard will sell you a Luck IV for 5,000 C$. This will boost your good luck by 30% for ten minutes when activated. It’s an easy way to increase your chances.

How to appraise the Travis Scott fish in Fisch

If you’ve caught a fair amount of Napoleon fish and still aren’t having any luck getting the Travis Scott shiny, you can take your fish to the Appraiser on Moosewood, and there is a chance it will be revealed to be a shiny. 

Unfortunately, you will need to pay 450 C$ for each fish you appraise, and you need to travel all the way back to Moosewood to reach her. I wouldn’t recommend doing this unless you’ve been fishing for quite some time with no luck.

Once you’ve got a Travis Scott fish, you’ll be able to do with it as you please. Whether you want to show it off or simply admire the black hair locks on the fish, you’ll be proud to have one.

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Christmas has arrived early in Destiny 2 in the form of the Dawning event, and the Mistral Lift Linear Fusion rifle is certainly one of the best rewards you can get for your grind.

The latest weapon holds high potential to become top tier in its own archetype, and especially so, if the player knows how to compliment it well with a good build and top-tier rolls. It's an Adaptive Burst Void Linear Fusion rifle that shoots in three-burst rounds and offers some amazing perks. But before we get into that, let's take a look at how you can unlock this gun in the first place.

How to get Mistral Lift in Destiny 2

The Mistral Lift is available exclusively during the Dawning event. To get the first copy of the gun, you'll have to complete event card challenges and eliminate targets with any form of Void damage. This includes your weapons and abilities, as long as they do the required type of damage.

Next, you'll have to get Dawning Essence to create gifts for the festive season. When you deliver the gifts, you'll get A gift in Return that can be used at Eva Levante to get specific weapons. Make sure to purchase all the required items to unlock weapon focusing. While this takes care of getting the gun, let's take a look at the best possible builds for it.

Best Mistral Lift Perks and God Rolls in Destiny 2

The Mistral Lift is reportedly becoming a new darling of the community when it comes to PvE. It's a far more limited choice when it comes to PvP. Nevertheless, here are the god rolls of the gun for both game modes.

Mistral Lift PvE God Roll

Fluted Barrel and Enhanced Battery offer a bigger magazine size and greater stability that can combine extremely well with the two perks. Bait and Switch will provide a 30% boost to damage, and Envious Assassin also amplifies the damage. Their trigger factors are also similar, making it easy for you to activate both of them by basically doing the same activity.

When it comes to content like Nightfall raids, Withering Gaze can be a good alternative as well. If you have aimed at an enemy for 1.5 seconds, your shot will weaken the enemy you hit. It's a good choice, but you'll have longer reload times.

Mistral Lift PvP God Roll

In PvP, you'll want to to avoid using Linear Fusion Rifles, as weapons with faster shooting rate will be far more beneficial. Do note that there is no other way to get the Mistral Lift apart from completing events that are currently available on the Dawning event card.

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Path of Exile 2 has inherited the stash tabs feature from the first game, and it's the best way to organize your inventory.

As you might have already figured out, inventory size is heavily limited. The only alternative is to store what you don't need immediately in stashes, and they can be organized with a pseudo-auto sort feature. But buying these stashes costs premium currency, and hence, you will want to make the best decision possible. That will prevent any waste of your premium currency and make the best possible hit.

Best stash tabs to buy in Path of Exile 2

Premium Stash Tabs

The Premium Stash Tab bundle offers six tabs, and they're fully customizable. You can grade them with any color you want and store whatever you need. They can be named according to their wish, and these additional flexibilities are pretty impressive.

The bundle is available for an incredible discount (costs just 40 PoE2 points instead of 240), which is just incredible value. Structurally, they work in the same fashion as the other stashes. However, the increased customization choices certainly make it the best possible purchase option.

Currency Stash Tab

Path of Exile 2 has plenty of different types of currency, and storing them can become a nightmare. You'll also want to have a dedicated place to store the extra items, as they will be required more as you approach late and endgame.

Every currency is automatically grouped by type, which makes it easier for you to find them when needed. The tab stores a maximum of 5,000 of each type, which means that there's plenty of room. Once you've enough shards for a specific currency, they will automatically convert, creating more space in the process. Outside the Premium tabs, the Currency tab is my favorite, but it's more expensive and costs 75 PoE2 points to buy.

These are the two main stash tabs you will want to purchase first of all if you want to make the most of your spending. As you start to approach the endgame and spend more money, you can pick up a few more useful stash tabs.

Essence Stash Tab

Essence is an important material that's required to upgrade your equipment with guaranteed modifiers. This becomes vital for your endgame builds, where you have to min-max as much as possible. Hence, getting this specific tab isn't a priority, and it's something you can put up on your task list for the future.

Unique Collection Stash Tab

This is a tab you'll want to buy, but only after you've made decent progress in Path of Exile 2. For starters, it costs 140 POE2 points to unlock, which makes it significantly expensive. Secondly, you will need this space only when you've started to collect Uniques regularly. That's not going to happen till you're in the early and mid-game.

If you choose to ignore this tab, you'll be forced to sell your extra Uniques, and that will fetch you either resource. If you don't want to do so, getting the Unique tab will be a good choice.

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If you've been enjoying the global launch of UFL, there's a great way to improve your team with the help of Twitch Drops.

An ongoing campaign is offering great in-game rewards to all players for just watching the game being played by the streamers. Doing so will help you to get several kinds of boosters, kits, and packs, and they will help you develop your team quickly. Let's take a look at all the rewards that you can unlock.

All UFL Twitch Drops rewards

The first Twitch Drops campaign for UFL began on December 5 with the global launch of the game. There are three different tiers of rewards to get, and it depends on how long you watch the streams.

• Watch a stream for one hour - CP, RP, and XP booster for 1 match
• Watch streams for two hours - CP, XP, and RP booster for 5 matches + Basic Skin pack
• Watch streams for three hours - CP, XP, and RP booster for 10 matches + UFL Launch Kit

It's not important to watch the entire duration in a single go, and they can be split across different streamers.

How to get your UFL Twitch Drops rewards

Getting the rewards is pretty simple, but you'll have to link your Twitch account with your UFL account. This will make your Twitch account eligible for the drops. You can connect by clicking on this link and following the steps mentioned on the home screen.

Once the accounts are connected, just watch the streams for the required amount to get all the applicable rewards. Do note that the streamers must have drops enabled from their end for you to get the rewards. Otherwise, you'll have wasted your time.

The rewards are available till the end of December 15 UTC time, so make sure to clock up three hours for all the rewards. If you want to progress quicker, the Season 1 Adidas pass has interesting items for you to unlock. Opting for the premium version will help you get the best items that are available on the pass.

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Marvel Rivals has launched with a host of popular names from the superhero universe, but some of them are better than the rest.

In the first couple of days, it has become quite clear that a few characters are a notch above the rest. In their respective roles, they're the best options to consider. That said, the names present on the lower tiers also have their uses. In the right hands, they can be quite powerful.

Update Changelog

December 12, 2024: Jeff has been moved to S-tier. Wolverine has been dropped to B-tier.

December 13, 2024: Luna Snow has been moved to A-tier. Iron Fist has been moved to S-tier.

Marvel Rivals S-tier list

The S-tier characters are the top choices if you want to dominate the games. Their abilities make them quite overpowered compared to the other choices available in their respective roles.

Here are some of the best characters to choose from:

• Venom is my favorite Vanguard to pick, as he's the only tank that offers an unique form of mobility. His swing allows you to move across the map with ease, and his crowd-control abilities are top-notch. His ultimate can act as the perfect nuke and wipe out multiple enemies if their health is low.
• Iron Fist can be considered as S-tier if the player knows what they're doing. My experience with him has been poor, as most of my teammates didn't know how to use his diving abilities to do maximum damage. That said, I have lately felt that his damage potential if off the charts, and unless there's a future nerf, he will continue to do well.
• Winter Soldier is perhaps the best all-round character in the current roster.
• Captain America might not be as strong as Venom in terms of being a tank, but his mobility is a bonus. His ability to hybrid in a couple of different roles makes him a good addition.
• Adam Warlock's basic abilities might not be as potent as that of Luna Snow (although they're easier to master), but his Ultimate, Karmic Revival, can completely revive your entire team. This can totally change how a round is going and catch the enemy off guard.
• Squirrel Girl is a solid DPS unit that has very few weaknesses. She works well with a Vanguard who can shield her and make sure that she survives. She does incredible damage with her abilities, and has one of the best CC potential in the entire roster.
• Jeff was originally in the A-tier, and not because he's cute; his abilities are great in team battles, and he can help you save a teammate from dying. Upon more gametime, his potential in team fights on open maps is next to none. He is very strong as a pure healer, but on open maps, you can swallow your opponents and dive off the map. This specific move can be incredibly useful in several modes, and hence, he moves to S-tier.

Marvel Rivals A-tier list

A-tier characters might not appear as attractive as the S-tiers, but they can be good choices if you're proficient with them.

These characters are worth using and can be considered S-tier if they're in the optimal situation:

• Magneto can be considered as S-tier if you can manage his slow speed. It will take a long time for you to learn and master him, but he can be a great choice for a potential Vanguard main.
• Spider-Man perhaps has the best mobility in the entire game, and he can do a fair bit of damage. That said, the skill cap for learning everyone's favorite Spidey is slightly high.
• Moon Knight can do huge damage with his Crescent Dart and Moon Blade moves, and he's one of the easiest characters to learn. That said, his Ultimate is pretty poor, and it's the main reason why he is in the A-tier.
• Thor is a great all round tank who can even qualify to the S-tier if teamed up with Hela. His awakened state is really powerful, and the self-heal allows you to get away with a few mistakes.
• Doctor Strange can enter the S-tier if you're playing with a team that communicates well. If you're playing with strangers, it will be hard to make the most out of his teleportation abilities.
• Hawkeye is one of the harder heroes to master even if he can land a lot of damage. You'll have to learn how to use his Focus mechanic well, and doing so will allow you to one-shot squishy enemies.
• Psylocke's stealth-based abilities make her pretty unique and hard for an enemy to counter.
• Groot's ability to block can often make him a good choice if your team has too many squishy characters. However, his true potential lies in team composition.
• Star-Lord is the perfect choice for aggro players, and he's a simple hero to master. That said, his abilities could be improved if NetEase wants more players to shower Peter Quill with some love.
• Loki's main strength lies in creating decoys which can be great for distracting enemies. His abilities are also pretty helpful in healing a team.
• Hela can do incredible damage in a quick time if you can manage her range. She's the equivalent of a sniper, as you'll have to aim with precision and target the vulnerable areas of your enemy.
• Luna Snow is the best support if you know how to aim with her. Her abilities are great for team heals, and her primary does both - heal allies and damage enemies. She's an extremely potent strategist, but it's pretty difficult to learn her abilities. You'll have to be excellent at aiming your moves, which isn't easy unless you've prior experience in Hero Shooters.

You'll find that the A-tier list has the maximum number of characters, which makes it a healthy set of choices for players.

Marvel Rivals B-tier list

B-tier characters are decent at best, but all of them have better choices in their respective roles.

• The Punisher is a good DPS character who relies on his turrets and Ultimate to push objectives. But there are better alternatives available for the players to pick from.
• Magik is one of the hardest characters to learn, as her melee DPS style can make her susceptible to quick deaths. If the team has good healers and tanks, she can be a gem of a character.
• Storm can double up as a DPS while being a strategist, and sadly, that's her main weakness. A more focused kit would have helped her to stand out more.
• Iron Man has aerial mobility and abilities that do range damage, but once again, his kit will need a buff.
• Rocket Raccoon isn't a bad choice as support, but sadly, the likes of Adam Warlock, Luna Snow, and Groot are better picks.
• Mantis can be considered in the A-tier if you're playing in a well-coordinated team. Her kit is entirely focused on healing, so you will need partners who understand her role well.
• Scarlet Witch has an interesting kit for sure, but she doesn't do that much damage in the first place. Given how great healers are at the moment, she will need a complete buff in a future patch.
• Wolverine is a hard nuker who can take care of almost anyone if they engage 1v1. Just make sure not to get engaged against too many enemies at a tough spot. While he can be S-tier in the right hands, he gets outmuscled in team fights. Over time, he could again move up a tier, but B-tier right now is a good spot for him.
• Black Widow is a simple hero to learn, but a hard one to master. If you're good with your aims, Natasha will be a top-tier character.

Marvel Rivals C-tier list

It's not worth thinking much about the C-tier characters. There are a few reasons why each one isn't worth choosing over some of the other characters on the Marvel Rivals roster.

• Hulk has three different forms, and his Hero Hulk form is the mightiest. Unfortunately, he has a massive hitbox (making him an easy target), and he doesn't do much damage.
• Black Panther is a hard hero to master, and his kit isn't as powerful as you would hope.
• Peni Parker's abilities and damage potential depend on your opponent and how susceptible they might be to your traps.
• Namor's USP is all about his turrets, but they are not very powerful. They can be destroyed easily, and pairing him with Luna Snow hardly makes them more durable.
• Cloak and Dagger's kit is similar to Mantis but offers more flexibility. But more options aren't always better, so if you want a pure healer, just go with Mantis.

It will be interesting to see which characters are added next to Marvel Rivals. So far, NetEase hasn't announced anything. Additionally, all the characters are available for the players, and you can also switch them in-between a match.

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If you're looking forward to the upcoming GHOUL://RE Roblox game, you're in the right place. Whether you are wondering about the combat, the crafting, or just when you can play the game, we've got the links, and we're here to share them. Here's everything you can find at the official GHOUL://RE Trello Board.

GHOUL://RE Trello Guide

First of all, here are all the links to everything GHOUL://RE:

• Official GHOUL://RE Trello
• GHOUL://RE Discord Server
• GHOUL://RE Roblox Group
• GHOUL://RE Game link

We'll be keeping a close eye on GHOUL://RE, and keep you posted about changes, guides, and especially, codes (provided the game has any when it launches).

Here's everything you can learn about the game from the official Trello board:

• General Information about the game
• How the controls work
• Links (which we've also provided above)
• How the core mechanics of the game work (Stats, Skilltree, Mission Board, and Trinkets)
• What the game assets will look like (Kagune, CCG, Quinque)
• How the crafting system works
• Information about In-Game Events
• All available clans in the game
• A look at the Skill Tree with all skills listed

GHOUL://RE Discord server

The official Discord server is lively and is a great place to ask questions, make suggestions, or just talk to other like-minded fans of the game. Joining the Discord is also a mandatory step if you want to get into early access. And, before you ask, YES, they do host giveaways on the server.

If you're planning to join the server, definitely keep an eye on the announcements and sub-announcements, as those are usually the first places the devs post updates on the game.

That's all there is to it for our Official GHOUL://RE Trello Board guide. Stay tuned to Destructoid for more GHOUL://RE guides and walkthroughs.

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If you're planning to spend a lot of time playing Old School RuneScape during the festive season, the OSRS Christmas Event 2024 has begun, offering plenty of interesting rewards and freebies.

The event has already begun as of writing, but there's no need for you to rush, since plenty of days are left. The festive event will be continuing until January 2025, and you can unlock a fair amount of rewards by completing all the tasks. Titled "A Dog's not just for Christmas", it has a few interesting quests for the players to enjoy.

OSRS Christmas Event 2024 dates

The OSRS Christmas Event 2024 began on December 10 with a small update, and Jagex has rolled out a few hotfixes to solve some of the bugs. The end date is yet to be announced, but it's likely to be after the first week of January 2025. Hence, players have approximately a month to complete the full quest.

We will update the end date once the official information is available.

How to complete the OSRS Christmas Event 2024

The OSRS Christmas Event 2024 begins after you speak with Cecilia in Falador Park. She can be found on the world map - open the minimap and look for the "gift pack" icon. She will be standing on a bridge at the location, and she will explain that a group of dogs has caused chaos. You'll have to find new homes for these dogs.

Next, speak with Party Pete, who can be found in the Falador Party Room. He will ask you to host the rehoming event at this location, and he has decided to reserve the spot for Cecilia. Once you go back to Cecilia, she will agree to host the event in the Party Room and task you with inviting five guests.

Here are the five guests you'll need to find, along with their locations.

• Sir Amik Varze - White Knights' Castle
• Hairdresser - North of Falador West Bank
• Sarah - South Falador Farm
• Gertrude - South of the Cooks' Guild
• Charlie the Tramp - Southern entrance of Varrock

Once you interact with all, a portal will open that will take you directly to the Party Room. A cutscene happens, and all guests, barring Charlie, will arrive. Speak with the guests, and you'll find out which dog suits whom.

• Sir Amik Varze - Corgi in the Christmas tree costume
• Sarah - Shepherd dog in the elf costume
• Hairdresser - Yorkie in the Santa costume
• Gertrude - Festive dog

Finally, Charlie will arrive, and the quest will end. Cecilia goes to clean up the park, and you'll get some really cool rewards.

OSRS Christmas Event 2024 rewards

The rewards include a host of different cosmetic items you can use to decorate your in-game character.

• Dog Disguise
• Dog Boots
• Festive Scarf
• Present Box Hat
• Paryhat sets
• Santa hats
• Christmas crackers

That's pretty much all you've to do to complete the Christmas event.

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One of the new additions to Path of Exile 2 are completable side quests and objectives that will grant permanent buffs to your character that extend through the campaign and into the endgame. In Act 2 you'll come across a room with three elemental offerings. Here is which Elemental Offering you should choose in Path of Exile 2 Act 2.

All 3 Elemental Offerings in Keth, The City of Seven Waters

The best choice of Elemental Offering will typically depend on your current three Elemental Resistance stats, but a safe option unless you are Resistance capped which is 75% is to go with the Offering of Fire. While exploring the Buried Shrines in Keth, you'll come across a room with a Sarcophagus, followed by a room titled Elemental Offering on your minimap. As you enter this room you'll see three unique vases each with its own offering:

• Offering of Fire (Fire Resistance) - Ruby Ring
• Offering of Lightning (Lightning Resistance) - Topaz Ring
• Offering of Water (Cold Resistance) - Sapphire Ring

Choosing any of the three Offerings will lock you out of the other two, and this room will only spawn with the Offerings until one has been chosen. After choosing, you will have to wait until you reach the Elemental Offerings Room on Cruel Difficulty to choose an Elemental Offering again.

When you choose an Elemental Offering, a base common white ring with that Elemental Resistance type will drop. The next boss you will encounter in Keth is fire-based, so you can give yourself an easier time by choosing the Offering of Fire and getting some extra Fire Resistance from the Ruby Ring that drops. However, a smart long-term option is to open your Character Info panel and look in the middle where it shows Resistances. Chaos Resistance isn't an option, and doesn't matter too much until endgame, so look at your Fire, Lightning, and Cold resistances to determine which is lowest for you at the moment and choose that respective Elemental Offering.

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Even though The Sims 4 has been out for quite a while, it's gone through a bit of a resurgence with the newest events. It first took shape with the Happy At Home Login Event, and now it's happening again with Cozy Celebrations.

Find out how to claim all the rewards from The Sims 4's Cozy Celebrations event, including quest details.

The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event guide

The Cozy Celebrations Event is a treat for all players, as it's available to everyone and activates right after you log in. If you don't see a prompt for it on the home page, just ensure the game is up to date. Head over to the Event section to get a sneak peek of rewards.

Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event gameplay details

Cozy Celebrations presents six Quests that'll unlock gradually for the next few weeks. When you begin your Sims 4 playthrough, you'll receive a notification from Jasmine Holiday. She'll provide you with details on what to do by giving you tasks, which can be found in the top-left corner of the screen. Each quest involves several objectives centering around a particular theme.

Complete any tasks to earn Cozy Celebrations Event Points. It shouldn't be too challenging, often involving a simple conversation with a Sim or cooking up some grub with your culinary skills. Additionally, if you want to see more objectives, select the Plumbob icon in the top-left corner. Then, exchange EP by selecting Jasmine Holiday's icon near the tasks. You can also collect them directly on the Event page. Continue to achieve these quests as they roll out to earn all the rewards from The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations.

When you've completed all currently available quests, you'll need to wait until the following one releases. Keep track of the countdown via the Event's page.

How to get all rewards in Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event

Although some quests are locked, we do know what rewards you can get from the event. Here's what you can expect:

Cozy Celebrations Rewards	How to get them	Where to Find After Unlocking	Reward Previews
Cozy Festive Wreath	Complete Quest 1 tasks	In Sim's Inventory
Festive Hedge Collection	Complete Quest 1 tasks	Build Mode's Decorations
Slick Panel Jacket	Complete Quest 1 tasks	Create-a-Sim via the Tops section
Festive Feeling Welcome Mat	Complete Quest 2 tasks	Build Mode's Decorations
Cozy Floral Wreath	Complete Quest 3 tasks	In Sim's Inventory
The Festive Frame TV	Complete Quest 3 tasks	Build Mode's Electronics
Feet Friend's Slippers	Complete Quest 4 tasks	Create-a-Sim via the Shoes section
Super Dream Cube	Complete Quest 4 tasks	Build Mode's Electronics
Cozy Freezer Bunny Wreath	Complete Quest 4 tasks	In Sim's Inventory
Ugly Jolly Jumper	Complete Quest 5 tasks	Create-a-Sim via the Tops section
Cozy Autumnal Wreath	Complete Quest 5 tasks	In Sim's Inventory
Grouch Trait	Complete Quest 6 tasks	Create-a-Sim's Traits
Cozy Neck Scarf	Complete Quest 6 tasks	Build Mode's Necklaces

All Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Quest tasks

At the time of writing, a select few quests are available in The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event. But don't worry; I'll update this guide as more tasks come out, so you'll always have the latest information at your fingertips.

When does the Cozy Celebrations Event end in Sims 4?

According to the in-game timer, the Cozy Celebrations Event ends on Jan. 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET. This gives you a little time to play catch-up if you get caught up in holiday celebrations. Regardless, you should still try to complete the quests to get these themed rewards while they last. They're great additions for expansion packs, such as Seasons and Snowy Escape. However, do keep in mind that it's not necessary to buy any Sims 4 add-ons, given that the event is free to play for all users.

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The festive CODMAS experience is here, offering a unique blend of holiday cheer and adrenaline-pumping action. This year, Black Ops 6 and Warzone are the epicenters of the celebration, featuring exclusive limited-timed modes and upcoming events that you won't want to miss.

Here's everything you can expect for the BO6 and Warzone CODMAS 2024 event to gear you up for the holidays.

BO6 and Warzone CODMAS 2024 event guide

The CODMAS event, in conjunction with the Season 1 Reloaded launch, is now live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. But don't delay, as this festive extravaganza will likely conclude by Jan. 3, which is the last date set for the final event.

While it's active, you'll earn holiday gifts and explore festive maps. Liberty Falls, Area 99, and Urzikstan will change their look and feel through limited-time modes. Plus, Nuketown received a Holiday variant that's not tied to any specific mode. Here, you'll see holiday decorations and participate in snowball fights.

If you want a shot at this new variant, check out the Nuketown Holiday 24/7 featured slot. It's also included in Prop Hunt, showcasing holiday-themed items in COD's popular hide-and-seek adventure.

How to get holiday sweater Operator skins in Black Ops 6 and Warzone

You can match the occasion by trying a classic "ugly sweater" with the Reactive: Sweater Ops bundle. It costs 2,400 COD Points to purchase, costing you $17.99. The pack comes with the following content:

• Ginger Dread Blueprint for the Assault Rifle GPR 91
• Pullover Weaver Operator Skin
• Knitted Out Maya Operator Skin
• Mistletoe Blueprint for the DRI-11 Beamsmasher Wonder Weapon
• Ginger Smack Combat Axe Skin
• Festive Feelings Emote
• Pine Top Reticle
• Cozy Loading Screen
• Crate Power GobbleGum

Maya and Weaver are the only two with ugly sweater looks, displaying a gingerbread man or snowman.

Keep in mind that the GobbleGum and Wonder Weapon blueprints can only be used in Black Ops 6's Zombies mode. That means players who only have Warzone cannot access this content. However, everything else in the bundle will work just fine.

All BO6 CODMAS modes

CODMAS has always been about the limited-time modes that come with a holiday twist. One will be available towards the beginning of the Season 1 Reloaded launch, followed by two others in the near future.

All Warzone CODMAS modes

If you want to shake things up in Warzone, get ready for some new events at Area 99 and Urzikstan.

All BO6 and Warzone CODMAS events

Treyarch has unveiled a few CODMAS events for the season, including an exclusive Double XP event. Tune in while you can before the season concludes.

The recently revealed Double XP event is the perfect chance to rise up the ranks. In addition, those who haven't purchased Black Ops 6 can play Multiplayer and Zombies for free while the Free Trial event is active. This also includes CODMAS 2024 events, at least within the trial's one-week period.

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According to an announcement by the Federal Trade Commission, Epic Games charged many Fortnite account owners for purchases they didn't want between 2017 and 2022. This pertains mostly to children Epic Games allowed to rack up numerous purchases without the knowledge of their parents, and to the company's incorrect response of blocking users who disputed wrongful charges regarding these purchases.

This means you and many others might be entitled to receive a refund, so let's find out how to get it.

Who is eligible for a Fortnite refund

The FTC states you can file your claim for a refund if any further statement applies to you:

• You were charged for any purchase made in in-game currency for a purchase or purchases you didn't want any time between Jan 2017 and Sep 2022
• Fortnite locked your account between January 2017 and September 2022 after you filed a complaint with your credit card company regarding wrongful charges
• Your child made charges to your card unbeknownst to you between January 2017 and November 2018

Children and teens who found themselves wronged can also benefit from the FTC's ruling. Still, they need to ask a parent or guardian to complete the claim for them, as it's required for the form to be completed by someone who's at least 18 years old.

How to get your Fortnite refund

If you're reading this before January 10, 2025, go here to file your claim.

All you need will be either a claim number or your Epic Account ID.

If you're having trouble finding your Epic Account ID, you can do it by:

• Head to www.epicgames.com
• click on Sign-in
• Sign-in with your credentials
• Take your cursor to your account name and click on Account
• You will find your ID under Account Information.

The FTC warns against scammers, stating that it will never ask players to pay to file claims or get refunds.

The FTC will be sending over 600,000 payments totaling more than $72 million to players in the United States, so let's find out how you can get a piece of the pie. It's unclear how much money back you will be getting back at this time. The FTC advances only that the value will depend on several factors, including the number of people filing complaints.

You can choose between getting your refund via check or PayPal, which is expected to arrive sometime in 2025. The FTC warns that if you get a check, you should cash it within 90 days, and if you get a PayPal payment, you should accept it within 30 days.

Refunds are currently only going out for residents of the United States.

The FTC states that no Fortnite account will be affected for filing a complaint this time around.

If you're looking to get more information on the matter, the FTC recommends you call the refund administrator at 1-833-915-0880, or through email at admin@fortniterefund.com.

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The support characters in Marvel Rivals, aka the Strategists, are certainly in a peculiar spot.

In my 30 hours spent so far on the full launch, I have decided to switch to the role purely because nobody else will. While Duelists and Vanguards have been getting all the love, Strategists can completely change the tide of battle if they know how to play the characters well. You can pick between seven characters at present, and here's how I will rank them based on their abilities and performance.

Disclaimer: This list is based on Season 0. I will be making changes to them as we keep getting more changes from NetEase.

7. Cloak & Dagger

Cloak & Dagger's greatest strength is perhaps their greatest weakness. It's a flexible support character who can play a hybrid role. Unfortunately, that's not what you would want on a support character. If you're using Cloak, you lose all your abilities to heal and become a hybrid-DPS. The current roster has no shortage of those, which means that you'll want to spend more time as Dagger.

Dagger has good healing potential, but it's let down in the grand scheme of things. Her ability to heal is identical to how Cloak damages an enemy. The requirement to consistently switch between the two becomes hectic, and a good enemy is not going to afford you the time.

6. Loki

The God of Mischief is a good character, and he can be a great character in the right hands. However, I don't think he works well as a support. His ability to create illusions can be useful in certain occasions, as they can often prevent the enemy from targeting you in the first place. Sadly, good support has to heal, and Loki falls off massively in his department.

If you pick him, you'll mostly have to play as a Duelist and rely on his damage output. Combine that with the illusions, and you can often catch an enemy off guard. When it comes to healing, however, let someone else do the job.

5. Mantis

This one is a hard placement, as I love Mantis. She's really average in many ways, and Luna Snow is better than her in every area (their Ultimate have similarities). That said, Mantis is pretty easy to manage, and she's a decent healer.

For her to rank up, the abilities will need a buff in future patches. That will certainly make her a lot more viable in the competitive meta. Right now, there are more meta alternatives when it comes to the Strategist role.

4. Luna Snow

Luna Snow has the biggest damage potential among all Strategists, and she's an equally effective healer. Additionally, a good Luna in a well-prepped team will be an absolute asset, as timing her Ultimate will preserve all of them.

There are two issues with her, which is why I have ranked her at number 4. Firstly, you'll have to know how to aim well if you want to get the most out of her most of her abilities. Second, her Ultimate's nature means you'll need to coordinate well with your team, and that's not happening when you play with strangers.

3. Rocket Raccoon

If you're looking to become a Strategist main in Marvel Rivals, Rocket Raccoon is a great start. His revive station allows you to bring your dead allies back to life, and his moves are easy to perform. You don't even have to be good with your aim to land the heals, and they also bounce (making him ideal for characters that fly).

Aside from being good with heals, Raccoon can also do a decent amount of damage to squishy opponents and can hold his own in a fight. He's only at Rank 3 because of two very strong alternatives.

2. Adam Warlock

The mystical Adam Warlock is different from any other hero in terms of how he can cocoon himself when required. In case you die, there's a chance for you to come back without having to respawn. Similarly, Adam's Ultimate can revive the entire team, changing the tide of a battle completely.

His weapon is equally strong which can do a lot of damage if you can aim properly. Just remember that his healing is based on abilities, but when performed right, they can swing the momentum of a fight. You'll need a bit of practice with Adam Warlock, but he can be a great meta choice.

1. Jeff

Had it not been for one of my colleagues and the memes on social media, Jeff the Land Shark wouldn't have become my main. If you're good with Jeff and there's a map with open edges, just use the Ultimate, swallow your enemies, and jump! Jeff has one of the most broken Ultimate in the entire game, and like Adam Warlock, he can change the tide of the battle in an instant.

It's very easy for him to heal his teammate, and he also does decent damage. Jeff has excellent escape ability, and you can also spawn your healing balls if you need instaheal. Unless he gets a nerf or NetEase decides to rework every map possible, Jeff will be a great choice for the Strategist role.

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As you advance through your Storm Chaser village upgrades in LEGO Fortnite, you'll find objectives asking you to collect Eye of the Storm. While this sounds as simple as traveling to the middle of a stormy biome, it requires gathering an item by the same name.

Where to get Eye of the Storm in LEGO Fortnite

Eye of the Storm is a rare-grade item you find by defeating the Storm King's Acolytes and clearing storm dungeons. While common rarity acolytes appear all around your LEGO Fortnite world, you'll need to focus on the rarer, tougher ones in storm dungeons.

However, enemies aren't guaranteed to drop an Eye of the Storm. Even the rarest, most elite Storm Acolytes don't always drop this item, with common ones rarely having any. Diving inside the dungeons that spawn in the middle of the storms is your best bet for finding powerful enough acolytes to get Eyes of the Storm.

More importantly, the rewards you get from clearing these dungeons are where you'll get most of your Eyes of the Storm. Your goal is to destroy three storm crystals - large pink crystals that spawn randomly around the dungeon - to find a chest at the dungeon's entrance. Opening this treasure chest gives you an Eye of the Storm alongside building materials and consumables.

To put this into perspective, I usually get one Eye of the Storm from fighting various enemies in an average storm dungeon, while the treasure chest at the end almost always gives an extra eye. You can then descend using the teleporter next to the treasure chest to access more dungeon floors, giving you additional opportunities to farm Eyes of the Storm.

Later on in your playthrough, you'll find other means of getting these, such as consistently fighting elite-grade monsters and Raven, the latter having high odds of dropping Eyes of the Storm to help you enter the Tempest Gateway and fight the Storm King. For now, beating a dungeon will help you through your early Storm Chaser village levels.

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