Topic: reward system
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Arc Raiders Devs Rethink Rewards After Player Resets
The first expedition in Arc Raiders saw only about a million players opt into its voluntary character reset for rewards, a small portion of the overall player base, indicating most preferred to keep their progress. While the reset mechanic will remain similar for the next expedition, the develope...
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Scientists Witness Decision-Making in the Brain for the First Time
Neuroscientists have mapped the complete brain activity of mice during decision-making, capturing over half a million neurons and revealing that choices emerge from widespread coordination across many regions, not a single area. The study used implanted electrodes to monitor 95% of the brain volu...
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Borderlands 4 Console Update Adds FOV Sliders & Key Fixes
Gearbox Software has released a major update for Borderlands 4 that adds a highly requested field-of-view slider for console players and includes numerous performance and stability fixes to reduce crashes and improve frame rates. The patch corrects specific gameplay issues, such as weapon icons n...
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Marvel Rivals Patch Notes: What's New in Update 20251030
The update on October 30th, 2025, introduces new events like Galacta’s Gift Vol. 2 and Chrono-Storm, offering rewards and double tokens until November 14th, 2025. New store bundles, Marvel Zombies optimizations, and the IGNITE 2025 Grand Finals tournament with a $1,000,000 prize pool are featured...
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Dominant Team Is Ruining Multiplayer
The multiplayer mode in Pokémon Legends: Z-A initially offered chaotic and fun real-time combat but quickly became dominated by a predictable trio of Pokémon: Metagross, Xerneas, and Garchomp. This dominance stems from the game's format encouraging the use of these powerful, versatile Pokémon, wh...
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Rats Master DOOM in Groundbreaking Brain Study
Researchers have successfully enabled rats to play DOOM, using a sophisticated virtual reality system that allows them to navigate levels and shoot demons. The rats learn through positive reinforcement, receiving a sugar water reward for performing desired actions like defeating enemies or naviga...
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Destiny 2 Eases Exhausting Power Grind for Renegades
Bungie is reversing its plan for a full power level reset in the Destiny 2 Renegades expansion, allowing players to keep their current power levels and key infusion materials like Unstable Cores. The changes raise concerns about the game's reward structure, as maintaining power caps could let pla...
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Apex Legends Season 27 Patch Notes: Movement Changes, Olympus Rework & Legend Updates
Apex Legends Season 27, "Amped," overhauls movement and combat fluidity with a redesigned Olympus map featuring four new Points of Interest and introduces the Double Tap Hop-Up for the Alternator SMG. Significant Legend updates enhance mobility and abilities, including Valkyrie's faster VTOL Jets...
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