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ARC Raiders Matchmaking Explained: Devs Reveal How Playstyle, Fairness, and Debunked Myths Really Work ARC Raiders Matchmaking Explained: Devs Reveal How Playstyle, Fairness, and Debunked Myths Really Work
Other Games May 21, 2026

ARC Raiders Matchmaking Explained: Devs Reveal How Playstyle, Fairness, and Debunked Myths Really Work

GameMS - MLB The Show 26: Mural Series Best Cards Tier List - Top Players to Upgrade Now GameMS - MLB The Show 26: Mural Series Best Cards Tier List - Top Players to Upgrade Now
MLB: The Show May 18, 2026

MLB The Show 26: Mural Series Best Cards Tier List - Top Players to Upgrade Now

The addition of 32 new cards to Mural Series in MLB The Show 26 has undoubtedly brought about a significant transformation in player roster building. Through in-depth analysis of key attributes and gameplay feel, we've identified a group of cards that stand out because of their exceptional strength.

Whether it's José Ramírez with his perfect swing mechanics and ultimate abilities, or Raisel Iglesias with his highly versatile pitching release points, these new cards define the current MLB The Show 26 game environment.

This review will analyze their overall practical value to identify the top cards in Mural Series that are most worth upgrading and acquiring.

Tier S

José Ramírez Raisel Iglesias Adrien Morejon Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Roy Halladay

Tier A

Rod Carew Bryan Woo Vladimir Guerrero George Springer CC Sabathia Tier S José Ramírez

First up is José Ramírez, rated 95 overall. He's a collector's bonus from MLB The Show 26 Mural Series. This card is practically perfect. With a speed of 75, excellent defense, and a balanced hitting performance, he's ambidextrous with over 80 power, capable of playing third, second, shortstop, and left field. His swing is exceptional.

He hits powerful pitches with lightning-fast swing speed and has some incredible quirks. This card is absolutely worth upgrading with $1. It's a definite S-tier card.

Raisel Iglesias

Raisel Iglesias allows 103 hits per nine innings against right-handed batters and 102 hits per nine innings against left-handed batters. His pitching combination is very solid, and his speed is good. Raisel Iglesias has always been known for his unique release in MLB The Show. His body extension is very large, which makes the ball release angle very unpredictable. This card is one of the better cards in this pack and will be used by many.

Adrien Morejon

Adrien Morejon is one of the toughest relief pitchers we've had in MLB 26 recently. His sinker is very powerful and incredibly potent. He can throw sinkers, sliders, ring changeups, and four-seam fastballs. Basically, he has a combination of all the major pitches.

If you're in trouble, you can bring him in; he can dominate the opponent with his extremely high batting average per nine innings. I believe Adrien Morejon, the completely free card, is undoubtedly one of the strongest cards in this pack, thus positioning him S-tier.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is probably the best free card MLB The Show 26 has given away. His hitting is well-balanced, with power exceeding 80 with both hands, decent defense, and the ability to hit third when necessary. His right-handed swing is simply perfect. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance in actual games will definitely surprise you.

Roy Halladay

Roy Halliday will definitely be in everyone's MLB 26 starting lineup. His combination of chips and dip is excellent. His chip shot has a very low par, which you can use to dominate opponents. 

He has a changeup and a fork, the only thing missing is a slider. Roy Halliday is one of the toughest pitchers to face every year. I think this year will be no exception. I think he deserves an S-tier.

Tier A Rod Carew

Next is Rod Carew. This card is very similar to Tony Gwynn, but he slightly surpasses him in power hitting, batting average, vision, and clutch performance. He hits second and first base well, with a total speed of 88. I think Rod Carew's swing is probably the best in MLB The Show 26; his swing feels like it adds 20 power to both feet.

He has all the qualities you could ever want, and he'll definitely surprise you. While his stats might not seem particularly strong, this card will be incredibly powerful in practice.

Bryan Woo

Next is Bryan Woo, rated 92 overall. This card is actually quite good. His sinker is very fast, and his sinker control is a whopping 95. In addition, he has a slider with a speed of 89 m/h, and a sweeper that can disrupt the batter's rhythm. His changeup has a spin of 94, making it a truly formidable opponent.

I think Bryan Woo is an excellent option for the rotation. He definitely needs a strikeout per nine innings mod, but his 92 overall hits per nine innings is absolutely outstanding in MLB 26.

Vladimir Guerrero

Vlad Guerrero hits well, and his 73 power against right-handed pitchers is interesting. His real weaknesses are defense and speed. To make him a viable outfielder, you basically need to equip him with a double speed mod, but his 99 strength is definitely useful in MLB 26 outfield.

Vlad Guerrero's swing is one of my favorite right-handed swings. He hits with great power and can hit extra-base hits in the outfield. With the right mods, he has the potential to be a high-tier A-class card.

George Springer

You can unlock George Springer with 22,000 XP in new Mural Mini Seasons. He's a very well-rounded hitter. His speed and defense are also good. He can play all outfield positions.

His biggest highlight is his explosive swing. This is one of the most popular swings among players. This is why MLB The Show releases a George Springer card every year; I think he should be ranked A.

CC Sabathia

This card is pretty good for many people. His biggest problem is his slow release. His pitch combinations and speeds meet your expectations: sinker, chip, changeup, slider - basically everything you'd expect from a starting pitcher.

The key to CC Sabathia is whether you can get used to his lengthy release. If you can, I think this CC Sabathia card deserves A; his slow motion can definitely put opponents to sleep. So if you can adapt to this pitching style, your opponents might have a real headache.

MLB The Show 26 Mural Series has a very clear strength hierarchy. S-tier teams comprise players with virtually no weaknesses, capable of instantly turning the tide of battle. While A-tier players may have slightly different stats on the roster, their unique mechanics often deliver surprising performance results that exceed their ratings. Investing resources wisely in upgrading these cards will undoubtedly inject significant competitive power into your lineup.

GameMS - Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventure Club Guide: Best Strategy, Team Tips & Token Rewards Breakdown GameMS - Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventure Club Guide: Best Strategy, Team Tips & Token Rewards Breakdown
Other Games May 15, 2026

Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventure Club Guide: Best Strategy, Team Tips & Token Rewards Breakdown

Wonderland Adventure Club is a popular mode among veteran Monopoly GO players. Unlike typical co-op events, it doesn't require you to build your own attraction; instead, it puts you and your teammates together to survive in a chaotic cooperative adventure.

The latest Wonderland Adventures event is now live. While the theme changes each time, the core gameplay remains largely the same. This event requires you to team up with four other players to complete various tasks over four days and three hours.

Before joining, it's worth inspecting how it works. The event runs from 1 PM on May 13th to 4 PM on May 17th. Time management and strategic planning are key to enjoying this co-op adventure.

Rewards

During Wonderland Adventures, you can earn various rewards such as $1, stickers, shield skins, and board tokens by completing various milestones. Successfully completing the entire event will also earn you a grand prize, including Wild Stickers.

Prepare Adventure Club Tokens

To complete quests in Wonderland Adventures, you'll need to collect Adventure Club tokens. These tokens can be obtained by completing Quick Wins, or through participating in various banner events and tournaments during special events, with the latter being the most efficient way to collect them. I recommend checking Monopoly GO daily event schedule to understand the token distribution for each milestone, allowing you to plan your investment in advance and use your limited dice to get more tokens, effectively helping your team progress.

Organize Your Team

When Wonderland Adventure Club starts on Monopoly GO, you'll see squares on the board showing four partners. Like other partner events, click the green plus icon to find partners from your friend list and send invitations, or accept invitations you receive.

You can choose up to four partners to participate in this event. If you don't reach four, teams will merge, ultimately forming a five-person team. If you complete a five-person team before 24-hour team formation phase ends, your team can immediately enter Wonderland Adventures and begin completing quests without waiting for the team formation phase to end.

Task Division

Once the team time ends or the team is full, Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventures will officially begin. After entering the interface, you can first view the interactive objects and completion conditions in the scene, and then plan your progress.

I recommend that each member of the team participate in the same task during actual gameplay, rather than completing it alone. This is because only the participant can receive the milestone rewards for that task. You can complete a portion first, and then, after your teammates join the same task, progress together to complete it, thus unlocking the next task. Completing the entire activity at this rhythm will be more efficient.

While performing tasks, you will see a milestone progress bar and an option to consume tokens. Tokens are used to advance the target's progress. When all tasks in a section are completed, the main milestone will advance to the next level, and the rewards for that level will be distributed to all team members.

Treasure Chests

Although each Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventures level has a treasure chest, you need to think carefully before trying to open it. This is because only a portion of the rewards in the chest benefit the entire team; some rewards are only valid for the individual who completes the level. 

Here, it's best to save your valuable Adventure Club tokens for later milestones. Regarding teamwork, you'd better focus your resources on fixing the main tasks rather than simply grabbing individual chests.

Also, as this is a new Monopoly GO event, we're still unsure what to expect when catching Wild Stickers in the final stage. You might need more Adventure Club tokens than anticipated, so don't waste them on opening individual chests unless you absolutely need them.

Completing Missions

Wonderland Adventures consists of many chapters, each with a roughly the same objective: you need to complete missions to advance to the next chapter until the entire milestone or event ends.

Once your team is assembled, you can begin the event. Each time you interact with an obstacle, you'll see several numbered options, each requiring a different number of tokens. After selecting an option, you'll need to pay the corresponding token cost, and Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventures will draw cards from your deck. Your goal is simple: get the total number of cards drawn to or exceeding the target number.

Your deck contains cards numbered 2 through 10, as well as some power cards to help you complete the missions. In addition, you have a temperature slider to help you determine whether you're currently on a winning or losing streak.

Power Cards

Shuffle Card: Reshuffles your deck, changing the cards you can draw next. On Fire Card: Activates On Fire streak bonus, drawing an extra card each turn. Ice Cold Card: Immediately pushes your deck into cold bonus state, giving extra points to your card total. Team Boost Card: Multiplies your card value based on how many teammates are working on the same obstacle. Gift Card: Lets you send extra event tokens to a teammate.

Drawing a Team Boost Card is very helpful when many teammates are performing the same task. Drawing an Ice Cold Card is also useful because it gives you an extra 4 points on your next card draw.

If your deck is on Fire, you can draw an extra card on each attempt as long as you maintain the winning streak. If your attempt fails, your temperature slider will move down temperature scale, awarding you 1 to 4 bonus points depending on your position. Additionally, if you draw two identical cards, you'll draw an extra card that turn.

Completing tasks, winning chests, and reaching event milestones hinges on teamwork. Avoid stealing chests from other players, as this severely affects morale and can encourage others to steal as well. As mentioned before, acquiring these chests consumes a significant amount of event tokens, and the real rewards are the ultimate prize unlocked after completing all four event milestones.

Obviously, as with other Monopoly GO co-op events, your chances of completing this event are much higher if your teammates work well with you, so be sure to take the time to find the best teammates. Remember to check anyone's profile before inviting them.

As for whether to choose low or high numbers for the challenge, I believe it depends on several factors. For example, if you're on an On Fire winning streak, I would choose a lower number to try to maintain the streak longer; the extra cards from On Fire status in Monopoly GO are extremely useful.

If you're not on a winning streak, you should choose a higher number. This might lead to losses, but it will also lower your ice levels until you reach Ice Cold and get +4 bonus, allowing you to keep earning rewards until you surpass your target number.

The key to success in Monopoly GO Wonderland Adventures lies in sound resource management and genuine teamwork. Most importantly, you need to spend time finding reliable Monopoly GO partners and maintaining communication throughout the event. With the right team and an obvious strategy, you can overcome challenges together and ultimately win glorious rewards.

GameMS - Beginner-Friendly Guide to Testing Station 89 in Dune Awakening: From Zero to Boss Slaye GameMS - Beginner-Friendly Guide to Testing Station 89 in Dune Awakening: From Zero to Boss Slaye
Other Games May 14, 2026

Beginner-Friendly Guide to Testing Station 89 in Dune Awakening: From Zero to Boss Slaye

If you've never played Testing Station 89 (Radiation) in Dune Awakening, or if you're a returning player who hasn't played in a long time, the densely packed skill names, the radiation-filled map, and the terrifying enemies might seem daunting.

To survive and defeat the boss here, you need to do three things: build up your key skills beforehand, choose the right weapon, and learn to lure enemies into corners and eliminate them one by one.

Next, I will explain each step in detail to help you successfully conquer Testing Station 89 (Radiation).

Choosing Equipment

To successfully complete Testing Station 89, you first need a set of equipment. I will recommend a set suitable for Dune Awakening beginners or returning players:

First, you need a Rapier. This long-bladed melee weapon can be used to quickly eliminate lone enemies. Additionally, Rapier has the longest attack range of all melee weapons, and it's even surprisingly effective against enemies with arc shields.

Second, you'll need a shotgun. It boasts the highest single-shot burst damage, making it the top choice whether you're breaking enemy shields or taking down smaller monsters at close range.

Third is Regis Tripleshot Repeating Rifle, a high-tier unique weapon that fires three poison-coated darts horizontally in a row. This is crucial for dealing with the boss. If you don't have it, you can trade it with other players using $1.

The fourth item is Rocket Launcher. In the final stages of boss battles, numerous small monsters appear on the battlefield. You can wipe them all out with just one rocket launcher.

Choosing Skills and Techniques

A key feature of Dune Awakening is that players can combine skills from different classes to create their own unique characters. To successfully conquer Testing Station 89, you should ensure you've learned and selected the following skills. I've divided the skills into three categories:

Aerial Sustain Skills 1. Suspensor Efficiency: In this dungeon, you'll rely entirely on Suspensor Belt to glide around. This skill allows you to fly for much longer. 2. Source of Power: This skill places a generator on the ground, continuously restoring energy to nearby teammates. Therefore, it significantly increases aerial combat time. Damage and Output Skills 1. Center of Mass: This skill increases the damage you deal to enemies' bodies by 10% to 20%, but reduces headshot damage by 10%. No problem, in this dungeon, you won't have time to aim for the enemy's head. 2. Death From Above: When you're in the air, all weapon damage receives a 25% bonus. 3. Heavy Weapon Damage: This skill can significantly increase your damage output in the final phase of a boss fight. Survival and Utility Skills 1. Reflexive Reload: Every time you throw a grenade or place a mine, your current weapon will instantly and automatically reload. 2. Explosive Grenade: This allows you to attack enemies by throwing grenades. This skill works very well in conjunction with Reflexive Reload. 3. Battle Hardened: This technique reduces the cooldown time of all skills, making it crucial. Coping Radiation

The core mechanic of Testing Station 89 in Dune Awakening is radiation. In other words, the entire Testing Station 89 is filled with radiation, causing continuous radiation damage. If you do nothing, you will probably die within minutes.

There are three strategies to protect against radiation:

First, use Iodine Pills. These shorten the time it takes for radiation to dissipate in the body and further enhance radiation resistance when used in conjunction with a radiation suit. If you don't have Iodine Pills, you can obtain them from NPCs using Dune Awakening Solari.

Second, wear a Radiation Suit. As its name suggests, it can reduce the effects of radiation. While it doesn't completely block radiation, it's better than nothing.

Third, utilize safe rooms. In Testing Station 89, there are several small rooms without radiation. You can intentionally lure a few mobs into the safe zone, deal with them without taking damage, and then rush out.

Coping Boss

After doing all the above, you'll face Aman, the final boss of Testing Station 89 in Dune Awakening. How do you defeat this boss? There's a very effective strategy:

First, before he summons his minions, unleash a barrage of attacks with your shotgun. The best method is to use Suspensor Belt to stay airborne and attack, making yourself unreachable.

Next, cycle through Compel, Attractor Field, and Collapse Grenade. Compel can forcibly pull a distant boss to your location, Attractor Field can immobilize the boss, and Collapse Grenade can briefly stun opponents. It can also be used to gather smaller monsters together.

Secondly, in this boss fight, the boss will continuously summon smaller monsters to interfere with you. For these annoying smaller monsters, you can first kill the ranged attackers, then use Collapse Grenade to gather the remaining smaller monsters together and kill them.

Finally, in the later stages of the boss fight, you can use Collapse Grenade to pull the boss and all the smaller monsters together, then fly into the air to trigger Death From Above damage bonus, simultaneously use Rocket Launcher to clear the area, and then switch back to Regis Tripleshot Repeating Rifle to continue attacking the boss.

Using this method, you can easily defeat the boss and successfully complete Testing Station 89.

This concludes the detailed walkthrough for Testing Station 89 (Radiation) in Dune Awakening. We hope it was helpful!

GameMS - FC 26 7 Advanced Controller Techniques You're Doing Wrong - Meta Guide to Win More GameMS - FC 26 7 Advanced Controller Techniques You're Doing Wrong - Meta Guide to Win More
EA Sports FC May 13, 2026

FC 26 7 Advanced Controller Techniques You're Doing Wrong - Meta Guide to Win More

FC 26 is about to enter its latest stages. You might think you've mastered every mechanic, but don't jump to conclusions. With each meta shift, seemingly minor operational details become crucial to victory, and most players are still using incorrect habits.

This guide specifically compiles 7 extremely practical controller techniques. We'll start with the most basic controller handling and gradually delve into advanced techniques that can instantly widen the gap between you and your opponents.

Mastering these 7 techniques will elevate your understanding of FC 26 to a new level, making both offense and defense more effortless than ever before.

Runs On The Move

To win in FC 26, creating movement on offense is crucial. Sometimes, you need to move faster than usual to attack. The fastest way is to select your attacking player as the ball travels towards them after a pass, then quickly press L1 LB button. Your player will start running before you receive the ball, allowing you to better plan your next pass. This is the core mechanism of 3-Men Build-Up, currently one of the most popular offensive methods in FC 26.

Controller Handling

You need to quickly trigger these movements using the shoulder buttons. However, sometimes, in such a short time, it's difficult to press the correct buttons if you don't hold the controller correctly. It seems many FC 26 players have a problem with incorrect controller grip.

You need to make sure you hold the sides of the controller with both hands, so that it fits perfectly in your palms. Use two fingers to operate the sides of the controller, assigning your index fingers to the front buttons and your middle fingers to the back buttons. This way, each finger only handles one task with no need to move.

I think this method is ideal, and if you get used to it, you'll find it very useful in FC 26. When defending, you can manually cover using R2+RT while simultaneously using two different fingers to press R1+RB to mark the player currently carrying the ball.

Alternatively, if you need to switch players but don't want to release the controls, you can use your middle finger to press L2+LT while simultaneously using your index finger to press L1+LB to switch players. The more fingers you use, the better your control in FC 26.

Tackle For Ball

When you have complete control of the controller, you'll have a deeper understanding of defense in FC 26. This is reflected in your tackling actions. However, many players make a common mistake: in emergency situations, they don't tackle directly at the ball, but point the left stick in the wrong direction.

When tackling, you need to be aware of your player's current position. Make sure to move him near the opposing attacking player. Once you're close enough, point at the ball and then tackle. Don't panic; if the opponent launches a counter-attack, you need to stop them immediately.

Before tackling, you need to adjust your position, switch to your center-back, hold down the movement button, carefully move him into the attacking player's running path, stand directly in front of him, find a clear tackling angle, and steal the ball from his feet. If your controls aren't yet proficient, you can also use $1 to enhance your team's attacking capabilities.

Advanced Defending

However, sometimes in FC 26 you can't tackle directly; you need to use physical confrontation. Advanced Defending typically allows for shoulder charges. Instead of rushing to intercept the ball, defenders prioritize using their strength to adjust their body position and block the ball, forming a defensive line in front of the attacking player and shutting them down.

When your defender approaches the attacking player, tap X or A button to apply the necessary physical contact. Try approaching the attacking player from the sides and closing the distance. Just before colliding with them, use Advanced Defending, aiming at their running path, and easily complete the defense.

Team Press 

Another very effective defensive technique is Team Press. A high-intensity Team Press is one of the most effective ways to regain possession in FC 26.

To activate Team Press, press the up arrow key first, then the left arrow key. Once activated, your defender will automatically push forward, immediately blocking most passing lanes and even causing some attacking players to be offside. This will last for a period once activated, and you can deactivate it using the same key combination.

Team Press is highly effective when the opponent takes a short corner. Activating it immediately makes your static defense incredibly aggressive right after the corner, greatly helping you manage the situation.

You can also activate this feature when the opponent positions themselves in front of the penalty area and tries to find passing opportunities inside. Once activated, your FC 26 AI players become exceptionally aggressive in defense, covering almost every area. This pressing is very effective because your defensive line and midfielders are very dense, helping you regain possession.

Low Driven Finesse

We always say that finesse and low driven shots are the best FC 26 tactics, but what if you combine them? A regular finesse shot might be saved by a goalkeeper using Far Reach PlayStyle, but Low Driven Finesse utilizes both the curve of a finesse and the speed advantage of a low driven shot. In the current FC 26 Meta, it's almost unstoppable.

This shooting technique is primarily used inside the penalty area, especially with a clear angle of attack. Because it's faster than a regular finesse, defenders have less reaction time. To perform this technique, you need to hold down the R1 and RB buttons, then double-tap the shoot button to easily score.

Player Lock

Sometimes your FC 26 AI players' positioning isn't ideal, failing to create easy scoring opportunities. Here, you can use Player Lock function to manually control the player. Activation is simple, but may require some practice.

You need to press L3 and R3 buttons simultaneously. The triangle above the currently selected player's head will change to a diamond, indicating that Player Lock is activated. If you push the right stick towards another player, you will control that player, while the previous player will be controlled by AI.

Then, you can move the newly selected player to any position and pass to him to create space. However, be careful; before pressing the pass button, you must ensure that AI-controlled FC 26 player is not under any pressure or attack and has a clear passing angle.

If the opponent tries to manually mark your striker, you can use this mechanism to manually control him, changing the striker's running route, because the defender has already anticipated your running route. This way, you can easily get rid of the defender and appear directly in front of the goal.

From the seemingly insignificant Controller Handling to Low Driven Finesse that can completely tear apart a defense, these 7 techniques cover almost all advanced strategies on both offense and defense in FC 26. You might find them difficult at first, but as long as you persist in using the correct techniques to develop muscle memory, it won't be long before your skills become superb, helping you secure victory.

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