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Best players for FC 26 Wind-Up Merchant Evolution

  • A costly CDM evolution offers major endgame upgrades.
  • Eligibility is limited to cards rated 96 overall or below.
  • Valverde, Touré, Putellas and Vieira are recommended.

FC 26’s Wind-Up Merchant Evolution lets players spend 175,000 coins to substantially upgrade an eligible defensive midfielder card. It matters because the five-stage upgrade can turn already strong endgame cards into highly versatile midfielders, adding major stat boosts, a four-star weak foot and several valuable PlayStyles. Eligible cards…

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A free new Batman game just dropped on Amazon

  • Amazon has launched a free Batman game through Luna.
  • It offers 11 Gotham crime cases and multiplayer minigames.
  • Prime members can play using a compatible smartphone.

Amazon has released Batman: Caped Crusader Chronicles for free through its Luna cloud-gaming service, alongside the second season of Batman: Caped Crusader. The release is significant chiefly as a way for Amazon to promote Luna, offering a low-barrier game that requires neither a console, gaming PC nor dedicated…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls releases final trailer featuring a quip-happy Deadpool

  • Final trailer showcases Marvel Tokon before its 6 August release.
  • Beta players praised style but criticised severe PC performance problems.
  • Arc System Works promises fixes with little time before launch.

Arc System Works has released the final trailer for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls ahead of its 6 August launch, highlighting its story mode, visual style and Deadpool’s fourth-wall-breaking humour. The four-versus-four fighting game centres on a tournament arranged by the Champion of the Universe to determine Earth’s fate,…

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Guide: Splatoon Raiders Guide, Tips & Tricks

  • A central guide hub for Splatoon Raiders.
  • Covers equipment, upgrades, bosses and unlockables.
  • Includes post-game help and gameplay tips.

Nintendo Life’s guide hub for Splatoon Raiders brings together walkthroughs and advice for players exploring the Spirhalite Islands. - Covers every weapon and gadget, including their functions and upgrade options. - Explains Tank customisation, Skill Points and using Blue Compasses. - Lists outfits, amiibo rewards and how to…

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How to hire John Wick in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

  • Hire John Wick at Calamari Canyon for 350 gold bars.
  • He is needed for a Boss Contract Quest.
  • Gold resets each match, so act quickly.

Fortnite players can hire the John Wick NPC during Chapter 7 Season 3 to complete a Boss Contract Quest tied to The Simpsons crossover. Completing the quest helps Battle Pass owners unlock a Simpsonified John Wick style, making the character’s location and recruitment cost important for players pursuing…

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Deadlock now has ranked—time to say goodbye to my social life and obligations

  • Deadlock now has a dedicated ranked competitive mode.
  • Entry requires 60 wins in Standard mode.
  • The first ranked season ends on 7 October.

Valve has introduced a full ranked mode to its multiplayer game Deadlock, adding a separate competitive queue with visible divisions for eligible players. The change is significant because it formalises competitive progression in a game that had previously used hidden matchmaking ratings but no dedicated ranked ladder. Players…

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‘The Fan’s Dream Come True’ – Marvel Comics Creators Lavish Praise on Spider-Man: Brand New Day

  • Marvel creators praised Brand New Day’s authentic Spider-Man portrayal.
  • Frank Miller welcomed its Ditko influence and inclusion of The Hand.
  • IGN scored the film 7/10 despite strong opening-day sales.

Marvel Comics creators Frank Miller and J. Michael Straczynski have praised Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Miller calling it “the fan’s dream come true” and Straczynski describing it as the most authentic portrayal of Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Their reactions add comic-book industry approval to the film’s strong…

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount

  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is $52.99 at Woot.
  • The game centres on unpredictable Mii relationships.
  • Apple cables, Marshall speakers and Tile trackers are also discounted.

The Verge highlights a discount on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, describing Nintendo’s eccentric social simulation game as a worthwhile purchase for players interested in building a Mii-filled island community. The game’s appeal lies in its unpredictable character interactions, which can produce friendships, arguments, romances and marriages among…

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Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs

  • Sony plans to end PlayStation disc production in January 2028.
  • Players fear weaker ownership and game preservation.
  • Digital downloads already account for most PlayStation game sales.

Sony says it will proceed cautiously with plans to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite considerable opposition from players and industry figures. The decision matters because it would further shift PlayStation purchases towards revocable digital licences, raising concerns about ownership, preservation and access if…

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All FC 26 FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 2 players and how to get them

  • Over 150 special cards return to FC 26 packs.
  • Ratings range from 87 to 94.
  • Re-released cards accompany FUTTIES Team 2.

FC 26’s FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 2 has added more than 150 previously released special Ultimate Team cards back into packs, alongside FUTTIES Team 2 items. - The returning cards span numerous promotions, including Team of the Year, Future Stars, Thunderstruck, Winter Wildcards, FC Fantasy and Ultimate…

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