As 2nd anniversary of Honkai Star Rail approaches, players' attention is subtly switching between 3.2 Amphoreus campaign update and the preview information of 3.3. After seeing the gameplay kit of Hyacine leaked in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3, I was very curious - can this upcoming 5-star Wind Healer really change the current healing pattern of Luocha, Lingsha, and Huohuo?
The leak details Hyacine' s active abilities, her passive traces, her eidolons, etc. If the leaked information is accurate and has not changed after the release of Version 3.3, players can prepare for all these equipment in advance and pre-acquire them.
Version 3.3 LeaksAs an important NPC in Amphoreus plot line, Hyacine has aroused speculation since her debut due to her unique memosprite mechanism. Now HoYoverse has officially confirmed through official dynamics that this Remembrance Character will be launched as a playable character in May, and the equally popular Cipher will also be launched at the same time.
According to the current leaked information, we can clearly know the fact that players will consume numerous $1 in version 3.3, which may trigger a new round of resource hoarding craze.
Although version 3.2 has occupied the center of the topic with Castorice, Anaxa and Amphoreus campaign updates, with this leak of news, many players have set their sights on the more strategically profound version 3.3. According to the latest capture records of Honey Hunter World database, Hyacine's skill set presents an amazing composite healing characteristic, and its mechanism design around the dual core of Max HP & SPD may bring revolutionary changes to tactical system of Honkai Star Rail.
Hyacine Complete KitAccording to leaked information, Hyacine's Complete Kit contains three disruptive mechanisms:
Dynamic HP conversion system: Normal attacks directly link the percentage of maximum HP to maintain the output threat while stacking survival attributes. Memosprite Ica: This permanent summons inherits 50% of Hyacine's maximum HP. It can not only achieve full automatic endurance through out-of-turn healing, but also has a unique gain stacking mechanism. Petrichoric Clear Skies state: Three-turn Petrichoric Clear Skies state triggered by using Ultimate, at which time Hyacine will heal all team characters. The amount of healing is a certain percentage of her own maximum HP plus a fixed value.When Hyacine is in Petrichoric Clear Skies state, Ica will take action immediately after Hyacine uses a skill. When Ica triggers Talent's healing effect, it will restore additional HP to friendly targets. This powerful healing power can make the team worry-free, which makes Hyacine a good choice for players to build a team.
It is particularly worth noting that Ica is a non-turn-based action - this memosprite that does not appear on the action bar can trigger healing after any friendly unit acts. This kind of detachment from the traditional restriction mechanism completely breaks the tactical framework of the existing healing role. When paired with new Relic set Warrior Goddess of Daythunder, Ica's Gentle Rain effect triggered each round can provide an additional 15% team crit damage. Hyacine's design that deeply binds survival and output gain makes Hyacine's strategic value far beyond traditional healers.
Ideal BuildThe exclusive Relic Daybreak Thunder Valkyrie mentioned in the leaked intelligence is clearly designed to target Hyacine's mechanical pain points:
2-piece: It can increase the player's SPD by 60%, which also directly relieves the pressure of Hyacine build. 4-piece: When the treatment is triggered, it gains Gentle Rain state, providing an additional 6% SPD and 15% team critical damage.This set of Relics perfectly meets Hyacine's need for SPD and also forms a perfect closed loop with her own abilities. This makes it possible for her to become the most powerful healing profession and one of the characters with best sustain in Honkai Star Rail.
In terms of lineup matching, the synergy between Hyacine and Tribbie is particularly prominent - Tribbie can increase its own maximum HP according to the total maximum HP of its allies, so HP limit increase provided by Hyacine can be converted into double benefits, and this mechanism linkage may give birth to new tactics.
However, its strict build requirements may also become a problem - in order to exert the full strength, players need to obtain Relic and Ornament pieces with SPD as the sub-stat to meet her needs for SPD. This may require players to consume a lot of game resources to achieve. This high investment and high return feature may make Hyacine a good helper for krypton gold players. Civilian players may need to wait a little for the subsequent mechanism.
In any case, for players who lack a talented healer, Hyacine will be the best choice, and we look forward to her arrival bringing us more surprises!
For the first time since the release of Diablo 4, the developer released new game content several months in advance. In order to let players know the progress of the game in advance, it even revealed the theme of the season in 2026.
Diablo 4 announced a roadmap for 2025, which mainly lists seasonal content and some permanent content that changes with the game.
For the sake of the completeness of the roadmap, the roadmap announced by the developer first lists Diablo 4 season 7, focusing on witchcraft powers, occult gems and other content. It is clear that season 8 will start in April and last for three months.
Among them, the most anticipated Belial will return to Diablo 4. Season 9 will last from July to September, focusing on adding horadric powers, a new earnable pet, and dungeon escalation. Season 10 begins in September and ends in December. The focus of this season is on new chaos powers and an update for Infernal Hordes.
The specific content is as follows:
Diablo 4 Season 8 will focus on boss battles to increase the difficulty of the game. Because some players previously thought that the progress of the game in Season 7 was too fast, it was not enough for players to experience the pleasure of the game immersively.
So in Season 8, the developer said that in order to slow down the progress of the game and solve the problems mentioned by players, the difficulty of monsters and the difficulty of the game will be increased.
The main new boss powers in Season 8 are Apparition Incursion activity and earnable feline pet, and the new New Lair bosses are Belial, Urivar, and Harbinger.
At the same time, the battle pass will also be significantly transformed, because the previous pass is too old and cannot meet the needs of current players. Perhaps Diablo 4 will refer to and learn from open-ended battle pass system of Call of Duty to make the pass more up to date.
The name of the season starting in July is called Sins of the Horadrim. The main storyline of Diablo revolves around Horadrim, so the theme of this season is of great significance. According to a roadmap provided by the developer, the main quarterly content of Season 9 is Horadric powers, Dungeon escalation, earnable pet, Permanent additions, New Nightmare Dungeons activities, Console keyboard and mouse support.
Season 10 will introduce Infernal Chaos, which also includes seasonal powers, quests and rewards, but the key point is that the rewards have increased, and players can get more $1 and other rewards. These reflect that the developers have not forgotten their original intentions. It also includes specific content such as Chaos powers, Infernal Hordes, updates, and earnable pet.
The last part of the roadmap is the content for 2026, which mainly includes New expansion and New ranking system, New ranking system, among which the most eye-catching is the launch of the leaderboard. Games often have a competitive nature, and the leaderboard can greatly increase the interest of players and satisfy the psychological pursuit of victory.
Although the form of the leaderboard has not been specifically announced, there may be many rewards for players who are at the top of the leaderboard.
The above is about the content that will be updated in the next few seasons of Diablo 4. I wonder if there is any part that you are interested in?
The acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV has always been accustomed to incorporating and absorbing content from other Final Fantasy games, so it is not surprising that we will continue to see the series’ past in FFXIV.
In a recent interview, the game’s lead composer Masayoshi Soken said that the current MMORPG field is still lacking a work that truly carries the soul of Final Fantasy. The talented composer who has won numerous awards has a desire to pay tribute to the classic work Final Fantasy VIII. However, Soken also said that whether FF14 will add more Final Fantasy references later will depend on the specific situation.
Masayoshi SokenBack in 2010, the first version of FFXIV 1.0 almost ruined the entire IP due to its disastrous performance. It was during this crisis that Soken was appointed as the lead composer and set the emotional tone for A Realm Reborn with epic tracks. After fourteen years of hard work, he not only created legendary songs such as Close In the Distance and Tomorrow and Tomorrow for FFXIV, but also demonstrated his cross-border strength in Final Fantasy XVI. And his fusion of symphony and electronic rock won him high praise from industry professionals.
Interestingly, although FFXIV main music library already contains hundreds of adapted songs from the Final Fantasy series, Soken still has a special liking for FFVIII, and said that he felt very sorry that Eorzea continent has not yet fully demonstrated the spiritual heritage of FF8. As soon as this remark came out, it immediately triggered a hot post on Reddit - after all, this music giant has always been known for his accurate quotations, and every time the classic melody reappears, it can trigger the collective memory of players.
FFXIV DawntrailIt is interesting that in Dawntrail, players can clearly see the developer’s tribute to Final Fantasy 9. Perhaps this practice of favoring one over the other is the deep motivation for Soken’s voice this time.
In March, FFXIV released Patch 7.2. This means we are coming to the end of Dawntrail and can welcome the next expansion. It will be a great opportunity to showcase other game content and reimagine its world and characters - it is a good opportunity to include FF8 in it.
Classic ImplantationIn this case, why doesn’t FF14 directly introduce FF8 content on a large scale? This is because the resurrection of each classic element requires a narrative fulcrum. This also happens to reveal the key to FFXIV’s success - unlike the theme-park design that simply piles up feelings, the developer always adheres to the principle of world view compatibility. Every classic reappearance is a dual satisfaction of narrative logic and player emotion.
In addition, the implantation of classic content is often accompanied by fluctuations in the economic system. According to experience, this kind of sentiment-driven economic cycle is quite amazing. In the month that Gunbreaker class was launched, the total amount of $1 in circulation in the in-game weapons market grew incredibly, which also indirectly confirmed the leverage that the addition of some classic characters has on the virtual economy.
But I think now is the best time to integrate FF8 into FF14. Because now we need a new long-term villain to drive the story further. This can’t help but remind us of FF8’s primary antagonist - Ultimecia, who is the first female main villain to appear in the Final Fantasy series.
As a sorceress from the future, her strength should not be underestimated. She tried to make herself a living god. Although her plan did not succeed in the end, she still caused a lot of trouble for players in Final Fantasy 8, and thus left a very deep impression on players.
Interestingly, her ability to travel through time and space is just right for the plot of FFXIV, and we look forward to her joining as a new villain.
All in all, there are still many opportunities for Final Fantasy 14 to integrate with other Final Fantasy games. With new version confirmed to explore new continents, I hope Soken can get his wish. Maybe the legacy of FF8 will really be reborn in FF14 in the future.
In Pokémon GO, challenging Team Rocket leader Sierra is a battle that tests a trainer's strategy and strength. As the captain of the infamous Team Rocket, Sierra has a powerful Shadow Pokémon team. Defeating her not only proves your strength, but also earns you rich rewards and even a chance to capture Shadow Pokémon.
This article will give you a detailed analysis of Sierra's team configuration in April, the best battle strategy, and how to maximize your benefits.
PreparationBefore challenging Sierra, you need to assemble a Rocket Radar. This key item can be obtained by defeating 6 ordinary Team Rocket soldiers. It can help you locate one of three Team Rocket leaders - Sierra, Arlo or Cliff. Although you only have a 33% chance of encountering Sierra when you first use the radar, if you defeat the other two leaders, the system will gradually narrow the range and increase your chances of finding her.
It is worth noting that if you don't want to spend too much time collecting Rocket Radar, you can also buy it directly in the store using Pokémon Go PokeCoins. However, for players who like a challenge, accumulating Radar Fragments through battles is also a more rewarding way to get them.
Sierra's Pokémon TeamSierra's team consists of three Shadow Pokémon, which are divided into three waves. Although Sierra's first Pokémon is predetermined, she randomly chooses her second and third Pokémon, creating varied team compositions for each battle. Here is a list of Pokémon she may use in April 2025:
First wave fixed Pokémon: (Shadow) Skorupi Second wave reserve Pokémon: (Shadow) Milotic, (Shadow) Ninetales, (Shadow) Ferrothorn Third wave reserve Pokémon: (Shadow) Nidoqueen, (Shadow) Drapion, (Shadow) HoundoomEach of Sierra's Pokémon in each wave is a Shadow variant, which means that they have higher health and deal more damage when attacking. This makes choosing the right team crucial. If you have a powered-up Shadow or Mega Pokémon, send them out to show off your best abilities!
Best TeamsAlthough Sierra's battles are challenging, they are still slightly easier than in Master League of Pokémon GO. Therefore, Pokémon that perform well in PVP will generally perform well against Sierra. Based on her Pokémon pool, we recommend the following core lineup:
Swampert (Water/Ground)Super effective against Houndoom, Drapion, Nidoqueen, and Ninetales.
Recommended moves: Mud Shot + Hydro Cannon.
Magnezone (Electric/Steel)Counters Milotic and Ninetales, especially Electric moves that are very effective against Water-type Milotic.
Recommended moves: Spark + Wild Charge.
Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)Easily defeats starter Skorupi, and deals high damage to Ferrothorn and Nidoqueen.
Recommended moves: Counter + Blast Burn.
The best counter to Sierra is Swampert, as it can deal tremendous damage to most of Sierra's Pokémon. Especially with Shadow or Mega Swampert, you can further increase the damage and even kill the opponent in one hit.
Rewards for defeating SierraUpon successfully defeating Sierra, you will receive the following rewards:
1,000 Stardust 4x Revive 2x Max Revive 4x Hyper Potion 2x Max Potion 1x Unova Stone 1x 12km Strange EggIn addition, you will enter a special encounter with a chance to capture Sierra's Shadow Skorupi. This Pokémon is not only rare, but also has a very low chance of appearing in Shiny form! If you plan to challenge Sierra multiple times, it is recommended to have at least one Egg slot available to ensure that you can get a 12km Strange Egg. In addition, you can also use $1 to get incubators to hatch, and you may get rare Shadow Pokémon after hatching.
Tips: How to optimize the battle experience? Use weather bonuses: Rainy days can enhance the strength of Swampert, while sunny days can increase the damage caused by Blaziken. Proper use of weather can make the battle easier. Teamwork: If you have friends who are also challenging Sierra, you can exchange intelligence with each other and share your current team configuration to adjust your strategy.Defeating Sierra is not only a contest of strength, but also a great opportunity to obtain rare resources. With reasonable team configuration and tactical adjustments, you will definitely have the upper hand in this battle. Now, pick up your Rocket Radar and meet the challenge!
Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC live-action cinema showcase Neyrelle’s danger-packed journey into Nahantu along with her struggle with the power of Soulstone.
This gripping visual masterpiece is directed by Jon Watts, the mastermind behind three Spider-Man movies, Wolfs and more. With his outstanding directing ability, unique understanding of film art and profound grasp of game content, Jon Watts perfectly reproduces the wonderful plot in the game and brings a visual feast to players and audiences.
At the same time, Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Camila Cabello sang the theme song of the movie “Behind Blue Eyes”, adding another layer of powerhouse vocals. They undoubtedly provide excellent help for the game promotion. If this has caught your attention, then prepare some $1 and embark on your game journey in an instant!
Live-Action Cinema DetailsGeneral manager of Diablo Rod Fergusson said that working with the extraordinary talents of Jon Watts and Camila Cabello brought the entire world of Vessel of Hatred to life, which features a world overwhelmed with darkness and intrigue.
The video mainly uses a mix of live-action and CGI to portray the expansion’s main content in a fresh new way, which primarily showcases Neyrelle encountering a troublesome run-in with a Prime Evil.
We see Neyrelle floating on a river in Nahantu, while a group of Spiritborn are attacked by hordes of demons and cast animal-like abilities to fight back. And showed four animal Spirit Guardians - Jaguar, Gorilla, Eagle and Centipede that Spiritborn summons and channels.
Watts Directed This TrailerWhen invited to direct this live-action trailer, Watts said that he was a loyal fan of Diablo and had played this game since he was a teenager. He emphasized the connection between the entire game and his personal life, and would go all out to complete this glorious and arduous task.
Watts has always been successful in filmmaking with his dynamic storytelling and visual talent. By the combination of stunning cinematography and intense action scenes, he successfully presented the immersive world of Sanctuary to a wide audience.
Watts emphasized the creepy atmosphere in the trailer. It played a pretty good promotional effect for Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC.
Camila Cabello Sings “Behind Blue Eyes”“Behind Blue Eyes” is produced by Noah Ehler and Jasper Harris and recorded at Interscope Studios (Santa Monica, CA), Eggscellent (Los Angeles, CA).
Camila Cabello brings “Behind Blue Eyes” to Sanctuary in a fresh way. The song retains the wonderful lyrics of the original song and re-arranges it to make it more accompanied by the dark tones of Diablo.
This arrangement perfectly reproduces Neyrelle’s state of mind in Vessel of Hatred and successfully evokes a lot of resonance.
As the trailer kicks off Neyrelle’s Vessel of Hatred story, Cabello sets the emotional tone of the entire film with a darker expression. Cabello told Rolling Stone that she really likes the image of Neyrelle and wants to convey Neyrelle’s mood and feelings through her singing, including her paranoia in the first place, and her fighting spirit and brave mentality.
Those cherished qualities have contributed to the main tone of the movie. And perfectly captures Neyrelle’s emotional turmoil and inner struggle.
“Behind Blue Eyes” cover shares the same sad mentality of the Magic City Edition of her album C, XOXO. Cabello said that she is a person who likes to escape from the real world. When reading the novel, she wants to integrate into the environment of the story. Vessel of Hatred DLC also evokes her desire to accompany Neyrelle on an adventure.
When talking about the feeling of singing the cover song, Cabello said that she was very honored and excited. The cooperation with Diablo also brought her a lot of attention and hot spots. Although the lyrics of the complete song seem very dark and melancholy, it is not difficult for her.
Lyrics And Tones Reflect Game PlotAs for players familiar with Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC, the lyrics will surely reflect the underlying meaning of the lyrics.
The lyrics of “Behind Blue Eyes” reflect Neyrelle’s need to fight despite being exhausted, which is in some ways a reflection of real life.
The lyrics and tune perfectly blend the gloomy tone of Vessel Of Hatred DLC, representing everything Neyrelle has been through, and also driving the subsequent storyline to a climax. Although the length of the video is relatively short, it successfully captures the audience’s attention, and many players said they can’t wait to start their adventure.
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The release of Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC live-action trailer and the exciting content that brought by Jon Watts and Camila Cabello further fueled the popularity of the game. If you are interested in Neyrelle’s experience or want to explore the unresolved issues in the previous series, then you are welcome to kick off your game journey now! Do not hesitate and hurry up to take part in! Thanks for reading.
Among all the MOBA games currently on the market, League Of Legends is undoubtedly the most successful and familiar one to global players. It has received numerous praises for its excellent game Mechanics and Hero Character design.
In addition, League Of Legends also launched a mobile version in 2020: League Of Legends Wild Rift. Compared with traditional gaming platforms, the portability of mobile phones has further broadened the audience of the game, and players can get some Wild Cores to advance the game simply through $1.
This not only made the series of games gain popularity again but also attracted more attention to a grand related Event. That is the League Of Legends World Championship. This LOL official Event has been held since 2011 and is now the 14th.
In this year’s competition, two Teams from China and South Korea, BLG (Bilibili Gaming) and T1, defeated their opponents WBG (Weibo Gaming) and Gen. G in their respective Semifinals. Therefore, they were the winners of Semifinals and will start Final competition of the year in London, UK on November 2, 2024.
Before the start of this exciting and tense period of Final, let’s take a look at the wonderful performances of the two Teams in Semifinals.
BLG VS WBG (26 October, 14:00 CEST–Paris)Before the start of this Semifinal, many players and viewers believed that BLG was the winner for 2024 League Of Legends World Championship Semifinals, and final result proved that their speculation was not groundless.
Bilibili Gaming proved the strength of the Team through three exciting game matches, and Finally defeated WBG and won the ticket to Finals. This is undoubtedly a successful revenge for the failure of 2023 Semifinals.
In this game, WBG, as a strong Team, certainly showed their best performance. But perhaps it was the revenge that gave BLG more motivation, so that they could always catch WBG’s minor mistakes and Fight back.
In the end, all the slight mistakes of WBG made BLG make a powerful blow at Final critical moment and won ultimate victory. But Scores of the two Teams were very close for most of the game, and only in the second half did BLG gradually gain the upper hand.
Because of many confrontations, in fact, the players of WBG and BLG already know each other very well. And this year BLG won two LPL games (League Of Legends Pro League).
The two Teams played three games this summer, and BLG won all of them. In the spring, BLG and WBG only played once during the group stage, and BLG won that game 2:0. In addition, WBG did not qualify for the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational, while BLG entered Finals.
T1 VS Gen. G (27 October, 14:00 CET–Paris)As two powerful Teams from South Korea, T1 and Gen. G have faced off against each other many times in various League Of Legends Events.
In the past, players who have been following the game will find that T1 usually has a hard time at the beginning of the season and struggles in the Korean League. But if you look at the situation on a global scale, they are unstoppable. Perhaps it is because the strength of all the domestic Teams is very good.
Therefore, if Gen. G wants to defeat T1, it will also mean hard Battles to do so. And for the audience, it means watching many exciting games and having an unprecedented viewing experience!
In this Semifinal, the fourth game was obviously the most exciting. In the first few minutes, the game was already very serious for Gen. G, because they lost two Flashes in Bot Lane, which made the start difficult. T1 started well and Faker took First Blood.
The game was long, but T1 dominated almost the entire game, with Gen. G falling behind by a large margin. Lehends struggled throughout Semifinal and were caught multiple times, and Zeus’ Double Kill was a tremendous boost for T1.
At 20 minutes into this game, the game looked promising for them. Gen. G had to regroup and focus. In the top lane, Gen. G needed to do everything they could to keep the situation stable and get two Kills.
No Team would give up easily at the last moment, and Gen. G was no exception. They tried to Fight until the end, but they were powerless at this point because of the loss of so many advantages before. Although they managed to get some local results, their efforts were not enough for ultimate victory.
In Fourth game, Gen. G closed Gold Gap with an ACE Fight and Destroyed two Turrets. However, T1 was determined not to let this Semifinal drag on to a fifth game. They wanted to winnow, and they did it.
Whether it is BLG vs WBG or T1 vs Gen. G, these are two very exciting games. As the winners of the two duels, BLG and T1 will surely bring more exciting performances to the audience in Finals! Let us look forward to Final game day on November 2!
The release of EA FC 25 undoubtedly marks a new era in football games. This game inherits the rich experience and outstanding achievements that EA Sports has accumulated in football simulation games for a long time.
After years of careful research and development and extensive collection of valuable opinions from players around the world, FC 25 not only successfully reproduces the tense and exciting atmosphere of real games, but also achieves a qualitative leap in visual effects and game mechanisms.
New Game EngineFUT 25 uses a brand-new game engine, bringing players an unprecedented visual experience. This game has achieved significant progress in picture quality. Not only are the player models more delicate and realistic, but the details of the entire game scene have also reached a new height.
From the grass texture on the court to the expressions of the fans in the audience, every detail has been carefully polished to give players an immersive feeling.
In addition to the improvement in visual effects, FIFA 25 has also made significant improvements in the game experience. In particular, the two core gameplays of player control and tactical selection have been deeply optimized. Now, players can use $1 to freely adjust the team’s tactical layout according to their preferences.
Whether it is an offensive or defensive strategy, they can find the most suitable way for themselves. More importantly, the game has introduced a more precise ball control and passing mechanism, so that every touch and every pass can be executed accurately, greatly enhancing the realism and smoothness of the operation.
New Game ModesEA FC 25 introduces a series of new game modes, which greatly enriches the player’s gaming experience. The most eye-catching of these is the “team building mode”, which gives players unprecedented freedom and allows them to build their own fantasy football team from scratch.
Whether it is choosing favorite players, designing a unique tactical system or adjusting the formation layout, players can fully customize according to their preferences and strategies to create a unique football lineup.
In addition, career mode has also been fully upgraded, adding interactive plot elements and a reaction mechanism that is closer to the real transfer market. This means that players will face more complex and challenging decision-making situations when playing as club managers.
In terms of online battles, EA Sports FC 25 has introduced a more fluid and efficient matching system, and will dynamically adjust the league settings and event schedules according to the progress of the season.
In this way, both new and experienced players can easily find their own opponents or join high-level competitions. Regularly updated content ensures the freshness and competitiveness of the game environment, encouraging every participant to continue to improve and show their outstanding technical skills and tactical thinking on the global stage.
Community InteractionThe player community has played an indispensable role in the entire development process of EA FC 25. EA Sports attaches great importance to listening to the voices of the majority of players, widely collecting feedback information through various channels, and continuously optimizing and improving the game content based on this.
In order to ensure that the real thoughts and needs of players can be understood in a timely manner, the development team regularly interacts with community members, such as holding Q&A session, online forum discussions and other various activities. These measures not only allow developers to directly obtain valuable first-hand information, but also deepen the connection between the official and fans.
In response to the various opinions and suggestions received, EA took positive actions and made many adjustments in the latest version: including but not limited to improving game balance issues, fixing known bugs, and improving user interface friendliness.
This open attitude and practical actions have won the support and praise of many players. It not only promotes a more harmonious atmosphere in the entire community, but more importantly, it enables FUT 25 to better meet the actual expectations of the target audience, thereby building a virtual football world that is both vivid and vibrant.
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Market ResponseSince its launch, EA FC 25 has quickly won a warm response from the market, and its sales have shown an impressive growth trend. Many players and professional critics have extolled the innovative elements and in-depth content of this game, making it stand out in the current football game field and become an undisputed leader.
According to preliminary statistics, the game set an amazing sales record in the first week of its launch, fully demonstrating the strong interest and expectations of the majority of players for this new game. In addition, EA FC 25 will not only continue to consolidate and expand its influence in single-player mode and multiplayer battles in the future, but also turn its attention to the booming e-sports field.
With the increasing popularity of e-sports culture, EA 25 is actively preparing to launch a series of high-level professional leagues and related events, aiming to provide a more professional and challenging competitive stage for the majority of players.
This move will not only help stimulate the enthusiastic participation of existing community members, but will also attract more fresh blood to join, and jointly promote EA FC 25 to become one of the indispensable forces in the e-sports industry.
In short, the launch of FIFA 25 represents a major innovation in the football game industry. Looking forward to the future, EA FC 25 will set new standards for the development of football games, and with the advancement of technology and the rise of e-sports, future football games will pay more attention to these elements. I look forward to FC 25 continuing to lead the trend and bring more exciting experiences to fans around the world.
Recently, Apple released a new phone, the iPhone 16, and the performance changes of iOS 17 and iOS 18 have attracted widespread attention. After many tests, here we will take a look at how Genshin Impact performs on the latest iPhone 16.
As we all know, Genshin Impact is a very demanding game, and people have a hard time running it on previous generation iPhones, or even if they run it, it will quickly get hot. Therefore, I will perform a FLIR Thermal Test on the outside of the phone to see how hot it actually gets, and we will also talk about the much-discussed power consumption on the iPhone 16 at the end.
To give you some background knowledge, we played this Genshin Impact for about an hour in total, and we have downloaded it completely to the phone, so everything is local. We will show the results of testing it here and give you our thoughts and opinions.
Graphics SettingsGetting back to the point, I must say that we have been playing this game for a while and iOS 18 has brought us a very pleasant experience. Genshin Impact is smooth from the start, with a frame rate of about 40 to 60 FPS. We have turned the settings as high as possible, but there are no real performance issues.
Now let’s go to the settings before we continue. We will go to the graphics settings and turn it up to the maximum. In fact, we turned everything up to the highest in our $1. The only thing we changed was the FPS and Motion Blur. We set FPS to 120 and set Motion Blur to off because I think you really don’t need Motion Blur. On the one hand, it is really annoying, and on the other hand, it is just an unnecessary burden on your system resources. Therefore, we generally turn it off when playing any game, and it actually doesn’t affect your Genshin Impact journey too much.
It is worth mentioning that if you maintain it at 25 FPS, you can hardly see any difference. Some people may think that this is because we did not maintain 120 FPS, but this is actually a fallacy. One is that it’s hard to keep it that high on iOS 18 at its current settings, and more importantly you can’t see a huge difference, anyway. So whether it’s 30 or 60 or even 120, you can’t tell the difference. Genshin Impact can run stably at relatively low levels, achieving the most optimized settings for graphics while ensuring stable operation.
Anyway, let’s take a quick look at the gameplay of Genshin Impact, which is very smooth. There is definitely a noticeable difference between 30 FPS and 60 FPS when you change them in the settings, but this runs very smoothly. Even when we zoom in on the character, there are no frame drops. The character can be zoomed out, or jump around, just a little weird, but it doesn’t affect the gameplay. If you fast forward to some battles, you can see how smooth it is.
There is no doubt that the combat experience of Genshin Impact on the iPhone 16 is not a problem at all. Not only is there really no lag, no frame drops, but the actual quality of the graphics looks very good.
Heat SituationThe next thing we’re going to do is set a 30-minute timer on the phone, and we’ll continue to play Genshin Impact and then come back to see what the heat is like. Finally, we’ll also take a look at what performance is like.
After finishing the game, if we re-enter Genshin Impact, you’ll see that it still runs well without too many issues. Of course, the back of the iPhone 16 is definitely a little hot, so we’re going to pause for a moment.
For performance, we ran the game for a total of about half an hour at maximum settings, and during the run, we didn’t see any frame rate drops or anything like that. Overall, it was a very smooth and enjoyable experience.
Then what we’re going to do is run FLIR Thermal Test on the back of the iPhone 16. Surprisingly, this didn’t really make the back of the phone hot compared to Call of Duty Mobile, which we tried before.
Of course, the iPhone 16 still gets slightly hot after a long game run, but it’s not very obvious. It’s about 40 to 45 degrees Celsius, not too hot on the edge, and definitely not uncomfortable. So we can still hold it and play, but it may start to get a little hot after another hour or so of playing.
Power ConsumptionFinally, let’s take a look at the power consumption of iOS 18 after a long run. After all, new features need to be built on the basis of power consumption.
After an hour of running Genshin Impact at maximum settings, we found that iOS 18 consumed 6% of the power, while the previous iOS 17 only consumed 4%. Therefore, we can find that the power consumption of iPhone 16 has increased slightly. However, this is also expected, because the models before the iPhone 14 series are at risk of increased power consumption.
However, because the use of mobile phones varies from person to person. Therefore, we need to understand that the quality of battery life depends on multiple factors, including system optimization, usage habits, hardware configuration, etc. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately determine which version of iOS loses power faster. Here, judging the power consumption by running Genshin Impact is only a reference.
According to the data released by Apple, in the new iOS 18 system, they have made a series of optimizations to battery life. It is said that the new system can effectively extend the use time of the device. However, whether this statement can be established requires a series of actual tests.
Final ThoughtsIn short, after multiple tests, we are impressed by the performance of iPhone 16 in the past hour. It’s obvious to me now that the GPU core in this iOS 18 chip is designed for mobile gaming, and it performs particularly well on Genshin Impact. Like I said before, 30 to 40 minutes of playtime, maximum settings, 120 FPS, it will still give you a good gaming experience. What do you think about this? Welcome to discuss it together. See you next time!
There is no doubt that any good game cannot be separated from the appropriate background music and rich and beautiful theme songs as part of the game.
As an MMO game that is not only very rich in gameplay but also fashionable in style and overall game style, FFXIV is naturally very attentive in the production of soundtracks and theme songs, and keeps pace with the times.
With the launch of the new expansion Dawntrail this summer, in order to better create the game atmosphere and increase the popularity of the game, FFXIV launched a theme song for this Expansion that matches Boss of the new Raid series Arcadion.
This new song, called “Give It All”, was composed by composer Masayoshi Soken, who has been working with the game’s official team, and invited the official band The Primals to play the accompaniment. The famous female singer Chrissy Costanza sang the main content of the song as the lead singer.
If you are a Final Fantasy XIV player who has played Raid Arcadion in Dawntrail, you will find that a rock song will be played in Ultimate battle of Arcadion’s thrilling Raid Tier, that is “Give It All”.
Based on this, we will introduce you to the background of the creation of this song and its inseparable relationship with Arcadion.
About The Song “Give It All” ItselfWhen the player goes through all the hardships in Arcadion event and comes to Boss Wicked Thunder on the last floor, “Give It All” will sound. Not only does it further enhance the atmosphere in the game at this time, but it will also allow the exhausted players to focus again and devote themselves to new Battles for more $1.
In fact, this song also reflects part of the impression of Wicked Thunder in lyrics and melody. So if you listen to this song carefully before fighting this Boss, you may have a new understanding. Apart from the game elements, “Give It All” itself is already a good rock song.
About The PrimalsThis band is the official band of the game, and many songs or instrumental music in the game are played by them. The band has been led by sound director Masayoshi Soken since 2014, and its members include Masayoshi Soken, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, Gunn, Eikichi Iwai and Tetsuya Tachibana.
Because of the careful creation and performance of each member, it can be said that their performance is also one reason Final Fantasy series of games have been widely acclaimed.
They released the band’s first title album with the same name as the band in May 2018 and held a two-day concert at Makuhari Messe Event Hall in June 2022.
So far, they have participated in the production of several Final Fantasy series game arrangement albums. In July this year, when FFXIV: Dawntrail was released, they also produced and performed the theme song “Give It All”.
Obviously, because of the long-term cooperation before, the band has fully understood how to use melody to render Battle atmosphere in the game.
About Chrissy CostanzaBefore understanding the process of Chrissy Costanza’s creation of “Give It All”, you may want to briefly understand this young singer.
Chrissy Costanza is the main member of alternative sensation Against The Current. Her excellent voice and singing ability have made her have about 4.5 million listeners on Spotify, and the number of plays of her songs has reached more than 3 billion times on streaming media.
These perfect musical performances undoubtedly make her, as the singer of “Give It All”, give the song a more moving appeal. Besides being an excellent singer, Chrissy Costanza herself is also very interested in various electronic games.
In addition, her band Against The Current has previously collaborated with many games such as Legends Never Die. This makes Chrissy Costanza no stranger to singing game songs.
Chrissy Costanza’s Mental Journey In Creating “Give It All”After the song was released, Chrissy Costanza talked about her views on the song and the game itself, as well as her thoughts when creating the song in media interviews and personal blogs.
Since she is interested in games and is also a veteran player of some games, it is not difficult for her to sing for a game. Although she has not played FFXIV herself, she has previously watched related explanations and video creations of the game on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch.
Therefore, when Chrissy Costanza learned that she could sing for the song of FFXIV’s new Event, she was also very happy. Because on the one hand, for her, being able to cooperate with well-known game music producers in the industry has enriched her experience as a musician, and on the other hand, FFXIV is a game she has learned about and liked.
Before recording, Chrissy Costanza also knew that Boss Wicked Thunder around which the song revolves was a villain. However, she also incorporated powerful emotions into the singing based on her own understanding and the relevant plot, so that players and listeners can feel the rich layers of Wicked Thunder as a game character through music.
Chrissy Costanza has not tried to compose or sing songs for a specific game character before, and “Give It All” is also longer than the songs Chrissy Costanza has sung before. So this is also a novel experience for her.
She said in the interview that both games and music are her favorite existence. She believes that music is the foundation of the world and an art that can change the experience of listeners in different situations.
And the game itself is an immersive experience. When paired with the right music, it can enhance the player’s experience. This not only makes the game more realistic but also makes the music contain more meaning.
At present, FFXIV: Dawntrail is still being passionately explored by players. If you also want to listen to “Give It All” sung by Chrissy Costanza in a more immersive way in Arcadion Raid, you might as well download the game now and start your journey to Tural Continent!
In Diablo 4, Rogue is more of a melee and ranged character than Demon Hunter, although both are good at using ranged attacks and have a certain degree of agility. Rogue also has the option of using both melee and ranged modes. And the introduction of a new mechanism based on energy-based rather than traditional mana meters allows players to plan their skill release more freely.
For those who have loved the gameplay of Demon Hunter, by adjusting the skill point allocation and equipment selection, it is possible to create a familiar yet fresh gaming experience. Next, we will introduce five best Rogue builds suitable for trying in Season 6.
1) Barrage RogueBarrage Rogue is still an extremely good endgame choice. The core advantage of this character build is its Victimize Key Passive, which allows you to cause huge extra damage by triggering Lucky Hits. To maximize this effect, we recommend using the two skills Barrage and Poison Imbuement to frequently trigger Victimize.
This combination not only causes continuous damage to enemies but also makes them disappear from Sanctuary. In addition, you can also incorporate skills such as Shadow Clone, Shadow Step, Poison Trap, and Smoke Bomb into it to deal with various dangerous situations.
Of course, to maximize the potential of this character, you will also need some specialized gear. For example, Umbracrux and Fists of Fate are both good choices. In addition, Shroud of False Death and Heir of Perdition are also worth considering, as they can improve your Lucky Hit Chance and Ranks to Passives.
If you can’t get these pieces of equipment, then Cowl of the Nameless is also an excellent substitute. Although this character may require more $1 to get enough equipment support, it is definitely worth a try.
2) Dance Of KnivesThis is a new popular choice for Rogue builds in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred. It utilizes the power of Victimize through Dance of Knives as the main combat skill. However, it should be noted that Dance of Knives is largely an endgame build. To really unleash its power, players need to have specific tempers, stats, and movement.
In Diablo 4, using Shadow Step to engage is a very practical strategy. Then use Smoke Grenade and Caltrops to create confusion and hinder the enemy’s movement. Use Poison Trap to attack the group, and Poison Imbuement to deal continuous damage. Once these are set up, you can hold down Dance of Knives button to unleash powerful combo skills.
To unleash the maximum power, you also need Fists of Fate, Umbracrux, and a series of very specific Aspects and Tempers. Although this process may be a bit complicated, once you master the skills, you will find this way of fighting very satisfying.
3) Penetrating Shot RogueIn Diablo 4 Season 6, Penetrating Shot has once again become a popular choice for players as one of Rogue builds. This skill can not only easily eliminate single targets but also exert amazing power when facing groups of enemies, allowing players to be at ease in combat.
Penetrating Shot can deal a lot of damage to multiple enemies when combined with Cold Imbuement. To increase Critical Strike Chance, Heartseeker skill is also essential.
Of course, besides powerful attack power, players also need good mobility and practicality in battle. Therefore, skills such as Smoke Grenade, Shadow Step, and Caltrops have become the first choice of players. Smoke Grenade can stun enemies for a few seconds.
Shadow Step allows players to stab enemies from behind to cause damage and increase movement speed. Caltrops can place traps on the ground, causing damage and slowing down enemies that step on them.
This build is very flexible. You can use BacYom combination for Druid’s Petrify, which can trigger the petrification effect after moving 50 meters. In addition, YaxOhm is suitable for Barbarian’s War Cry, which can increase your Movement Speed and increase Damage Dealt. The combination of these Runewords makes your build more powerful and almost unbeatable.
As for important equipment choices, Cowl of the Nameless, Condemnation, and Skyhunter are all very valuable items. They will provide additional attribute bonuses and special effects to your character, giving you an advantage in the game.
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4) Andariel RogueAndariel Rogue is a fairly complex build, as it requires a number of Mythics or Uniques, including Andariel’s Visage, Fists of Fate, and the new Umbracrux. If you run it without these items, it will be a weak and low efficient build.
Fortunately, the actual content of this build is very simple. You mainly rely on Barrage and Poison Imbuement to maximize your damage output. The goal is to trigger poison nova frequently, so you need to mark the enemy with damage first, and then continue your attack.
Although there are many details to pay attention to in the specific rotation, if you can collect all the necessary pieces, this will probably be one of the most powerful Rogue builds in Diablo 4.
5) Twisting Blades RogueTwisting Blades Rogue is very suitable for Mapping and Speed Farming picks. However, this build is slightly inferior to some other builds for dealing with boss fights, pits, and other endgame activities.
You need to accumulate Combo Points through Puncture, which is also effective for Vulnerable, and then attack with Twisting Blades. Over time, you will switch between these two skills smoothly. Poison Imbuement can significantly increase your damage output. Combined with skills such as Dash, Shadow Step, and Caltrops, you have an efficient farming build.
Each build can bring a unique gaming experience to players. For players who like to challenge themselves and seek novelty, trying different Rogue builds is undoubtedly a pleasure.