Monopoly Go’s Piggy Bank isn’t your typical event, as there aren’t milestones for you to hit, points for you to get, or an abundance of rewards such as boosts, cash, mega heists, builder’s bash, and prize drop tokens. Instead, it’s all about accumulating dice, giving you some precious rolls, though there is a slight catch in that this is a premium feature, meaning you need to part with real money to cash in on the extra dice.
We offer you free Monopoly Go dice every day, and there are Monopoly Go events daily that also offer rolls as a reward, so you might not want to use real money to pick up some extra ones. Still, you can get thousands of dice via the Monopoly Go Piggy Bank if you’re lucky, so let’s take a look at how this mechanic works.
If you want to get anywhere in Monster Hunter Wilds, you have to do some serious grinding. Of course, that’s part of the fun, but sometimes you don’t want to spend hours hunched over your PC or hogging the TV with your console. That’s where this Steam Link setup comes in.
As the Steam Deck charts have shown us, there’s a huge demand for Monster Hunter Wilds on portable platforms, but even the best Steam Deck alternatives are struggling to run this beefy game directly. However, X user TokyoRobb has proven that you don’t even need the best gaming phone on the market to head out into the wilderness on a small screen from the comfort of your couch.
TokyoRobb’s post shows them playing Monster Hunter Wilds in shockingly high quality on their Samsung Galaxy Fold4 with a Gamesir Bluetooth controller, all thanks to one of Valve’s oft-forgotten apps – Steam Link. This handy app lets you stream your Steam games from your PC to tons of other devices, including your mobile phone or tablet.
We all love getting our hands on Fortnite codes, don’t we? Epic Games’ acclaimed battle royale game has all sorts of goodies to acquire, from back blings to even rare skins. Free Fortnite codes are one of the best ways to add new items to your locker, saving you plenty of V-Bucks in the process. If you’re wondering whether there are any freebies available, we’ve got you covered.
The discourse surrounding Overwatch 6v6 has lingered since the sequel originally swapped to a 5v5 format to a mixed reception.
As the game grapples with balance issues, especially for solo tanks, players have long considered whether returning to 6v6 could fix many of its current problems.
In a post on X, popular streamer Samito said: “If Overwatch 1 was 5v5 role lock it never would have won GOTY or been loved for this long.
“6v6 has the special sauce, big moments, unique hero identity and skill expression via gameplay loop that no other game has touched in 8 years. Overwatch 2 will never be peak in 5v5.”
In a Directors Take blog post Overwatch 2 game director, Aaron Keller, shared how the Season 14 6v6 limited-time run accounted for nearly 10% of total community play time.
Keller said: “There’s definitely a demand for a mode with this team size, but it’s still uncertain how large that demand is. We’re going to run a mini-competitive season of 6v6 starting midseason 15.
“It’s still a little early to say what 6v6’s place is in Overwatch with a decent amount of people playing it, I think that it’s probably here to stay in some form, but so far, we’re not ready to swap the core format of the game.”
Overwatch Pros Once Supported 5v5, Now They Want 6v6
The original format has been gaining traction in the core player base, so much so that the esports scene has been brought into question.
It’s an interesting turn of events given how back in 2023, when Overwatch 2 first launched, several pros voiced their preference for 5v5.
Overwatch 2 brings over 152 perks to 38 different heroes. Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment via Steam
On X William ‘Crimzo‘ Hernandez, former Overwatch pro player, said: “People were initially worried about the swap but I feel like after months of scrims, plus two betas, it’s a no-brainer that 5v5 was the correct approach.”
With 6v6 back in play, pros across all levels are loving it, and they’re pushing Blizzard to take it even further.
In a post on X Spacestation Gaming Xander ‘Hawk‘ Domecq said: “6v6 today reminded me how challenging Overwatch once was. The game is so much more mentally stimulating. Every role is incredibly powerful.”
Overwatch 2 esports has had a rough journey in the last few years, with both highs and lows including the closure of Overwatch League. As such, many pros are apprehensive about whether 6v6 will revitalise the scene or serve as the final nail in the coffin.
Should Overwatch Esports Shift to 6v6?
The return of 6v6 has sparked major excitement in the hero shooter scene, but not everyone’s ready to rush it into Overwatch 2 esports just yet.
It’s not a change that can happen overnight, at least not before this year’s Esports World Cup. It will take some time for teams to adapt to this format again.
Not only would Overwatch Champions Series partner teams have to find a sixth player, but it would also demand countless hours of practice. With 6v6, things such as team comps, strategies, and communication would necessitate review.
With double tanks, matches will see more damage mitigation and more CC, something pro players will have to plan around.
The 6v6 format, once limited to arcade mode, is making its competitive debut midway through Season 15, offering a clearer picture of what high-level 6v6 play in Overwatch 2 will truly look like.
Overwatch 2 brings over 152 perks to 38 different heroes. Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment via Steam
Winthrop University Esports’ collegiate programme is being criticised by sections of the esports community for its management and student treatment.
The wave of criticism was caused by several posts on X (formerly Twitter) revealing screenshots of a conversation between the programme’s Assistant Director Sheldon Williams and collegiate Overwatch player ‘Toad.’
On March 5th, the first set of screenshots were shared by esports coach Christian ‘Woods’ Woods with the caption: “Never seen a director refuse to talk with someone before a paid application than subsequently poor shame them for asking for information on the school.
“But considering how many of these staff don’t even pretend to care about their players educations I can’t say I’m surprised.”
As Woods’ post had censored all names, numerous X users encouraged the coach to reveal the identities of the involved individuals as well as the name of the university. Today, Toad posted uncensored screenshots of the conversation between themselves and Winthrop University’s esports programme Assistant Director Sheldon Williams.
Toad competes for Alvernia University Esports, a collegiate Overwatch team that Woods coaches.
After being approached by Williams, Toad showed interest in the university’s collegiate esports programme. However, the student was unable to pay the upfront $50 application fee due to their current financial situation.
Williams then listed the numerous achievements of the university’s collegiate teams, urging Toad to apply before all spots are taken. In return, the student politely inquired about a possible waiver of the application fee.
Image credit: Toad via xImage credit: Toad via X
However, the director insisted on the fee, claiming that ‘College is expensive anywhere’ and that ‘$50 is a drop in the bucket.’
Image credit: Toad via X
Toad commented on the incident in the caption of their post: “Unacceptable behavior from what is supposed to be a leader in collegiate esports. If we want our competitions to be taken seriously, we need to start acting like professionals. A football coach would never speak to a recruit like this. Remember that YOU reached out to ME.”
Reaction of the Collegiate and Esports Community
The reaction of the collegiate esports community to Toad’s post has been overwhelmingly supportive of the student’s situation. Moreover, several notable esports figures criticised Williams’ behaviour as well as Winthrop University for their choice of staff and player recruitment practices.
“$50 is a drop in a bucket to avoid this kind of PR,” commented NACL caster Matt Samuelson.
Esports personality Ovilee May expressed her critique in a repost: “Breaks my heart to see the state of some collegiate esports programs.
“There were so many fantastic programs ran by people who wholeheartedly cared about seeing college students succeed in both their studies as well as building a career in esports and most are just gone.”
While there has been no official statement from Winthrop University since, Sheldon Williams has publicly apologised to Toad via a post on his X account: “I want to apologize to [Toad]. I understand that this is not the correct way to speak to students/recruits. I promise to be better moving forward.”
Interestingly, Eric ‘Wheats’ Perez, the coach of Winthrop’s Overwatch roster, also reached out under Toad’s post: “Sorry that this is the experience you had with Winthrop Overwatch. Feel free to reach out if you wanna talk about the academy team, although I understand if you are put off.”
Winthrop University’s Esports Programme
Winthrop University’s esports programme was launched in 2019 with Josh Sides, currently the project’s Director, at the helm. Since then, Winthrop Esports has competed in Overwatch, Fortnite, Rocket League and more.
The university’s VALORANT team won the Collegiate Invitational at Dreamhack Atlanta 2024. In the same year, the squad participated in the game’s tier-2 Challengers circuit.
Furthermore, Sides and Winthrop’s Connor Doyle have won a Scholastic Esports Award in the categories Director of the Year (4-YR) and Coach of the Year, respectively.
According to an article by NECC’s Caleb Glube from August 2024, the university’s esports roster is expected to grow from 80 to 120 varsity or club members this year. The article further states: “Sides says the budget he’s working with currently is 10 times more than what it was when he started. That increase in budget allows Sides to recruit nationally and internationally renowned players…”
Reports on Esports Charts indicate a slow start for 2025. There have been eight tournaments held so far, with a peak viewership of nearly 150,000fans for Crazy Raccoon Cup Five.
The 2025 OWCS regional qualifiers have been taking place recently. The highest peak viewership can be seen in Korea Stage One, which attracted nearly 70,000 viewers. The match has also contributed to nearly half of 2025’s $65,000 total prize pool so far.
Interest in the esports scene has waned since its last peak in 2023, when Overwatch 2 was first released. Over 100 tournaments were held that year, with a peak viewership of over 300,000 for the Overwatch World Cup 2023.
Despite this peak, OWL viewership in 2023 was nearly half of what it was compared to early 2022. Lower viewership was blamed on Blizzard’s mismanagement of the esports scene, including moving the streams to YouTube and not teams not earning what they were promised.
After the OWL failed, the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) replaced the franchised league system in 2024. Despite a viewership spike for the OWCS Major, the 2024 Finals peaked at only half the Overwatch World Cup’s 2023 numbers.
Shrinking Viewership Calls Concerns For Overwatch Esports Future
There are a number of reasons why this decline could be happening. Many highlight the fading Covid effect, with fewer people staying indoors to watch live streams.
Other factors could include a steady decline in Overwatch’s popularity. The development of the sequel and its PVE content caused a dry spell for the original game’s updates. The launch was met with a lot of criticism from pro gamers, especially due to the 5v5 change. Marvel Rivals‘ blossoming esports scene has also stolen a large portion of the fanbase.
Blizzard has continued fighting, however, and the Overwatch’s new perk system could possibly revitalise some of the game’s competitive spirit.
After touring TECNO’s booth at MWC 2025 yesterday, we just attended the TECNO CAMON 40 Series launch, with the Chinese tech brand introducing its latest flagship line-up and renewed AI ambitions. On paper, the new collection of Android devices looks mightily impressive, especially if you’re a fan of photography features and top-tier performance.
Noctem Esports announced on X that it’s shutting down for good “with immediate effect,” leaving its current teams in search of new organisations to sign with.
The UK esports organisation has been active for the past two years, competing in both Apex Legends and Call of Duty leagues.
The news was shared by the official Noctem account on X on March 3rd, 2025. It said: “A sad day today, as we’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to cease Noctem’s operations with immediate effect.
“For two years, we gave everything to build something special, and to take the brand to where we needed and wanted it to be Unfortunately, we couldn’t make that happen. But what a ride it’s been. Four world finals appearances, four esports, millions of views. An incredible and dedicated content team.”
Noctem concluded that it’s been ‘one hell of a journey,’ and even felt hopeful that the organisation could return one day.
Esports Community Express Support to Noctem
In light of its success and victories over the past two years, the announcement of Noctem’s closure came as a surprise to many esports players online.
Marco ‘Stallion‘ Galluzo, a streamer for Fnatic, said: “Can’t believe this, thought you’d made some huge moves over the last two years as well. Wish all the best for everyone who was involved.”
Stingzy is a content creator and was a former member of Noctem Esports before leaving on February 26, 2025. In response to the announcement, he said: “It’s really sad to see this. I loved my time here, and [I’m] sad to see it end!”
Noctem Face Financial Challenges in 2025
Noctem Esports was first established on March 19, 2023 by Jack Stovell, former FIFA competitor for Dignitas back in 2009.
Noctem faced a rough start to 2025 after it could not land a sponsor for Apex Champs.
“Apex Champs is just over a week away,” Stovell said on X at the time, “and we’ve had it confirmed our last sponsor opportunity isn’t happening. Esports is hard, we’ve had a lot fall through in the last five months, and although I’m always optimistic – It’s been a challenge recently.”
The challenges that followed would eventually lead to Noctem letting go of it’s Apex Legends team. This included Mohsin ‘mohziin’ Khan, and Max ‘RemixPowers’ Creamer. Thomaz ‘Atinum’ Ferreira Brasil transferred to GoNext Esports on February 23rd, 2025.
Before Activision threw Vicarious Visions into the Call of Duty machine, the studio gave us the exceptionally faithful yet refreshing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 remaster collection. Built off Neversoft’s original code and garnering glowing reviews, all signs pointed toward more overhauls of classic games in the franchise. Now, after lying dormant for five years, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remaster is real.
Our Idle Heroes tier list will take you through the steps to building an incredible roster of rangers, warriors, priests, and more in this awesome mobile RPG. With a potent combination of these archetypes, you’ll be back home for dinner – and it is looking pretty tasty. Whether you’re a Horus main, or fierce Rogan defender, the characters listed below will serve you well in battle.
