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How to make Radio Times a Preferred Source on Google
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date: 2025-12-19T12:30:45.000Z
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Don't miss out on any exclusives, news or interviews from Radio Times.
encoded: Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times. Google’s new Preferred Sources tool lets you set Radio Times as one of your favourite websites, so you can see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make Radio Times one of your chosen news sources on Google. How to add Radio Times as a Preferred Source The two easiest ways to set Radio Times as a Preferred Source are as follows. Use our Preferred Sources link You can add Radio Times as one of your preferred news sources directly via this Google page. Follow the link, and make sure that you select Radio Times from the drop-down menu. You can now keep up to date with the latest soaps, TV, film and gaming news from Radio Times in Google’s Top Stories. After this, when you head back to Google, you’ll start to see more of our articles surfaced in the Top Stories section. Add Radio Times directly from Google When browsing on Google, add Radio Times directly by doing the following: Search for any news topic on Google, such as Doctor Who Click on the icon next to the Top Stories section Search for "Radio Times" or "RadioTimes.com" in the Preferred Sources box that appears Click on the checkbox to the right of the Radio Times icon When you go back to Google and refresh your results, more of Radio Times’ stories will start appearing within the Top Stories section. Want to change which news you see? You can edit and remove sources at any time by unchecking them, too. Why should you add Radio Times as a Preferred Source? Radio Times helps you find the best entertainment without the guesswork. Our expert recommendations cover TV, film, sport, gaming and podcasts, alongside trusted reviews, exclusive interviews and in-depth features. By adding Radio Times as a Preferred Source, you’ll see more of our carefully curated picks, insight into the biggest names in entertainment, and practical guid…

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Grow a Garden pets: Best pets to own and where to buy them
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date: 2025-07-25T10:22:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Who should you spend your hard-earned cash on?
encoded: While Grow a Garden might be all about the crops you harvest, pets are a core part of the game, helping give your allotments a huge boost. Whether it's growing crops faster, increasing your harvest, or even stealing crops from other farms, there are so many bonuses Grow a Garden pets can give you. So, once you've redeemed any Grow a Garden codes (and maybe some Basketball Zero and Mugen codes while you're at it), let's take a look at all of the Grow a Garden pets, eggs and abilities! Best Pets in Grow a Garden The best Grow a Garden pets inevitably come from the rarer, more expensive eggs, but we’ve put together a list of the best pets in Grow a Garden, choosing only one pet per egg. The best pets in each egg group are as follows: Common Egg: Golden Lab Uncommon Egg: Deer Rare Egg: Pig Legendary Egg: Polar Bear Mythical Egg: Red Giant Ant Bug Egg: Dragonfly Bee Egg: Bear Bee Anti-Bee Egg: Disco Bee All Grow a Garden Pets: Rarity Tier List of Animals and Eggs There are currently six tiers of Grow a Garden pets, ranging from Common to Divine. Here’s the full breakdown of their abilities, and your chances of getting that pet from the egg: Common Egg Pets: Golden Lab (33 per cent): Every 60 seconds, has a 10 per cent chance to dig up a random seed. Dog (33 per cent): Every 60 seconds, has a 5 per cent chance to dig up a random seed. Bunny (33 per cent): Every 40 seconds, eats a carrot for 1.5x value bonus. While a Bee is also a Common pet, it is only available in the Bee Egg during the limited-time Bizzy Bees event. Your pet may have slightly different stat multipliers or cooldowns than the ones given above, which is part of the natural variation within the game. Uncommon Egg Pets: Black Bunny (25 per cent): Every 40 seconds, eats a carrot for a 1.5x value bonus. Cat (25 per cent): Every 80 seconds, naps for 10s. New fruit within 10 studs will be 1.25x larger. Chicken (25 per cent): Increases egg hatch speed by 10 per cent. Deer (25 per cent): Grants a 3 per cent chance…

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FC 25 cheap 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88-rated players in Ultimate Team
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date: 2025-07-23T09:08:50.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Because we can't all afford Bellingham...
encoded: With our year of FC 25 coming to an end, and the FC 26 release date now fast approaching, most of you probably already have a solid squad in Ultimate Team. The game has just hit Xbox Game Pass, though, so with new players getting stuck in, bargain players are a must if you want to catch up. And even if you've already got your perfect squad set up for Division Rivals and FUT Champs, those SBCs aren't going to complete themselves. So, whether you're building a team or looking for fodder, here are the cheapest high-rated players in FC 25, for every rating between 84 and 88! EA FC 25 cheap high-rated players in Ultimate Team These are the cheapest 84-88-rated players in Ultimate Team at the time of writing. As the FC 25 market can fluctuate constantly, make sure to check out FC 25's new 'Average Transfer Market Price' feature on each player for an up-to-date price. It's also worth checking FutBin for the latest player prices. Cheapest 84-rated players in FC 25 Mané - 1.2k Sabitzer - 1.2k Vicario - 1.2k Aké - 1.2k Hrádecky - 1.2k Acerbi - 1.2k Koulibaly - 1.2k Grealish - 1.2k Bounou - 1.2k De Paul - 1.2k Iago Aspas - 1.2k Romero - 1.2k Cheapest 85-rated players in FC 25 Palmer - 2.2k Brandt - 2.2k Isak - 2.2k Watkins - 2.2k Robertson - 2.2k Stones - 2.2k Maddison - 2.2k Bronze - 2.2k Russo - 2.2k Bright - 2.2k Mahrez - 2.2k Tchouaméni - 2.2k Cheapest 86-rated players in FC 25 Grimaldo - 4k Gabriel - 4k Mac Allister -4.1k Alexander-Arnold - 4.1k Benzema - 4.1k Xhaka - 4.1k Kelly - 4.1k Horan - 4.2k Kimmich - 4.3k Oberdorf - 4.3k Tah - 4.3k Roord - 4.4k Cheapest 87-rated players in FC 25 Popp - 6.8k Swanson - 6.9k Rice - 6.9k Gündoğan - 6.9k Martínez - 7k Lavelle - 7k Saka - 7k Bastoni - 7k Sommer - 7k Karchaoui - 7k Maignan - 7k Dybala - 7.1k Cheapest 88-rated players in FC 25 Reiten - 9.6k Katoto - 9.8k Mead - 9.8k Kobel - 9.8k Lewandowski - 9.8k Endler - 9.9k Foden - 10k Griezmann - 10k Rúben Dias - 10k Ederson - 10k Bernado Silva - 10k Oblak - 10.25k Read more on FC 25…

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GTA 6 could cause delays to live-service game updates, as release date still remains up in the air
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date: 2025-03-26T13:46:17.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
description: Nothing is safe from GTA.
encoded: The upcoming release of GTA 6 is reportedly prompting top live-service games to shift the launch of their updates, as developers prepare for a Q4 disrupted by the much-anticipated open-world title. Speaking to The Game Business, two unnamed developers of 'top 10 live-service games' said they aren’t planning to release major updates during the GTA 6 release period. The autumn period is a prime spot for any game launch, often seeing the annual launch of a Call of Duty and EA Sports FC title, alongside a host of AAA games. We know that Pokémon Legends: Z-A is targeting this release window in 2025, for example. Alongside new games, we often see the likes of Fortnite and Call of Duty release significant seasonal updates. Epic Games has launched new LEGO game modes in successive Decembers, while the late-November period often marks the launch of a new season for Warzone and Call of Duty. GTA 6 is officially slated for release in autumn 2025, with the Take-Two CEO recently confirming GTA 6 is still on track for this launch window. If Rockstar sticks to this date, some developers are instead timing their releases to launch either a few weeks before or after GTA 6’s release. One developer told The Game Business: "We just need to prepare to win players back once the excitement has started to die down." GTA 5 has sold over 200 million copies since its launch in 2013, and with regular updates to GTA Online, it remains one of the most successful games of all time, raking in approximately $8.6 billion in revenue. So it's no wonder developers are being cautious about their products. Very few developers have confirmed their plans for Q4, with many games still set for a generic 2025 release. One of the only games with a concrete release date around this time is Borderlands 4, which, like GTA 6, sits under the Take-Two publishing banner. So, much like the wider GTA community, it seems even video game executives are waiting with bated breath for any updates on the GTA 6 release date. …

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Is FC 25 down for maintenance? How to check server status
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date: 2025-03-19T09:10:36.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Is it working?
encoded: If you’ve tried to boot up FC 25 today (19th March 2025) but are struggling to connect to the EA servers, you may be wondering if EA FC 25 is down. With FC 25 having both an online component and a whole season of new content, it's no surprise that the servers sometimes go down. Sometimes these FC outages are due to planned maintenance, and sometimes they are due to unplanned crashes or too many people on the servers. To get you back playing FC 25, here’s a look at how to check the FC 25 server status to see if FC 25 is down. Read on for everything you need to know. Is EA FC 25 down? Yes, FC 25 is currently down. The game went offline at 9am GMT on Wednesday 19th March for players here in the UK. This is due to some planned maintenance, rather than anything sinister. The developers have promised on social media that FC 25 should be back online at around 11:30 GMT here in the UK. View oEmbed on the source website How to check EA FC 25 server status If you're reading this article in the far future, you might want to know how to check the FC 25 server status for yourself. The best place to check on the FC 25 server status will initially be via the EA Sports FC Direct Communications account on X (formerly Twitter). This account will frequently post updates about any server updates, maintenance, or ongoing investigations into known issues. EA also has an official website that lists the current server status of its many major online games. Outside of these official accounts, we’d also recommend taking a look at Downdetector’s two pages on EA and FIFA. These pages will let you know if other players are reporting similar issues within the last 24 hours. Finally, we’d also recommend making sure that your connection is working fine, both on your console and Wi-Fi router. View Riddle on the source website Read more on FC 25: FC 25 ratings: The very best players FC 25 soundtrack: Full list of songs FC 25 wonderkids: Best young players FC 25 strikers: Best forwards to use FC 25 m…

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Marvel Rivals ranked: All ranks and Competitive Mode explained
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date: 2025-01-21T12:16:50.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Marvel
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Can you become the One Above All?
encoded: Want to prove to everyone that you're the best at the game? You'll need to play Marvel Rivals Competitive Mode and rise through the ranks. There are many Marvel Rivals ranks to climb through, with Season Rewards available based on where you place. One reward in Season 1 is a new Invisible Woman costume, so playing Competitive is worth it! A word of warning, though: when you approach the highest ranks in Competitive, teamwork and synergy are key. You should take a look at our Marvel Rivals tier list to see which are the best characters to use. So, if you're thinking of trying your hand at the Marvel Rivals Competitive Mode and moving through the tiers in your quest to become a Celestial in Marvel Rivals Season 1 and beyond, here’s what you need to know. All Marvel Rivals ranks in Competitive Starting from Bronze III and going up to One Above All, these are all the current Marvel Rivals ranks available in Competitive: Bronze: Tier III-I Silver: Tier III-I Gold: Tier III-I Platinum: Tier III-I Diamond: Tier III-I Grandmaster: Tier III-I Celestial: Tier III-I Eternity One Above All (Top 500) Season 1 introduced a new rank - Celestial - between Grandmaster and Eternity, adding another three tiers to the competitive ladder. While Overwatch players may be used to a ranked system that places you into a specific tier after your placement matches, this is not the case for Marvel Rivals. All players begin in Bronze III. To progress from one tier to another, you will need to earn 100 points, meaning it will take 300 points to move from Bronze to Silver, and so on. There is no set number of points you gain from a victory, or lose from a defeat. It will vary dramatically based on your rank and performance. Finally, players also have a Chrono Shield, which protects you from a demotion after a loss. However, it will only work once before needing to recharge (by losing more games). Marvel Rivals Competitive rank reset explained When a new season of Marvel Rivals begins, all players …

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Marvel Rivals tier list: Best heroes to use in Season 1 meta
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date: 2025-01-15T13:30:12.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Marvel
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: The MVPs of Marvel Rivals.
encoded: Our Marvel Rivals tier list has changed considerably since the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 1 brought us some huge buffs and nerfs, alongside new characters, so which characters should you be using in the current meta? With the addition of Sue Storm and Mr Fantastic to the Marvel Rivals character roster (alongside the expected launch of the Human Torch and The Thing later this season), this is our first chance to see how disruptive new characters can be to the Rivals meta since the full launch. We've committed countless hours to Marvel Rivals and its previous beta period so far to help you choose the best characters to use in Competitive and reach that Grandmaster rank. Like any tier list, we've got an S rank reserved for the absolute best options, too. Do you agree with our expert ranking? And how will you react to the next Marvel Rivals patch notes that will likely be full of buffs and nerfs? Read on, and discover our Marvel Rivals tier list for the season at hand. Marvel Rivals tier list: Every hero ranked Broken down from S-Tier to D-Tier, here is our full Marvel Rivals tier list: S-Tier: Mantis (Strategist) Doctor Strange (Vanguard) Storm (Duelist) A-Tier: Luna Snow (Strategist) Rocket Raccoon (Strategist) Hela (Duelist) Magik (Duelist) Hulk (Vanguard) Peni Parker (Vanguard) B-Tier: Cloak & Dagger (Strategist) Invisible (Strategist) Thor (Vanguard) Groot (Vanguard) Psylocke (Duelist) Moon Knight (Duelist) Iron Man (Duelist) Wolverine (Duelist) Winter Soldier (Duelist) Iron Fist (Duelist) Mister Fantastic (Duelist) C-Tier: Adam Warlock (Strategist) Loki (Strategist) Magneto (Vanguard) Venom (Vanguard) Captain America (Vanguard) Punisher (Duelist) Black Panther (Duelist) Star-Lord (Duelist) Scarlet Witch (Duelist) Squirrel Girl (Duelist) Namor (Duelist) Spider-Man (Duelist) D-Tier Hawkeye (Duelist) Jeff the Land Shark (Strategist) Black Widow (Duelist) Keep in mind this is still a very subjective tier list, and will likely change as we move further into Season …

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Marvel Rivals win rate data reveals which heroes you need on your team
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date: 2025-01-09T14:10:35.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Marvel
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: The top choices in Marvel Rivals.
encoded: New data released by Marvel Rivals confirms that Mantis is the standout character to pick for your team composition, with the highest win rate across Quick Play and Competitive on both console and PC. The Rivals 'Hero Hot List' revealed official win rates and pick rates for every Marvel Rival character, breaking it down by platform, game mode, and even by Marvel Rivals ranked tier. Sitting in S-Tier on our Marvel Rivals tier list, Mantis's healing and damage buffs make her one of the most effective Strategists to pick. So, if you’re looking to start Season 1 of Marvel Rivals with a new main, here’s a closer look at some of the best-performing characters so far. Marvel Rivals win rates show the best-performing heroes in each role With a 56.03 per cent win rate in Quick Play and a 55.2/55.4 per cent (PC/Console) in Competitive, Mantis beats out fellow meta picks such as Hela and Doctor Strange to become the most effective character in Marvel Rivals. Peni Parker, meanwhile, has the highest win rate for Vanguards, with a 55.38 per cent win rate in Quick Play and a 53.05/53.45 per cent win rate in Competitive. Hela is among the top picks for Duelists, with a win rate of 52.86 per cent in Quick Play, and 54.24/53.47 per cent in Competitive, although surprisingly, she does face stiff competition from Magik for this title. At the other end, Black Widow and Jeff the Land Shark sit firmly bottom in the win rate table, with win rates of just 44.15 per cent and 45.39 per cent in Quick Play, respectively. Jeff the Land Shark is the most used character in Marvel Rivals Despite his low win rate, Marvel Rivals players have not been deterred from choosing Jeff the Land Shark as their go-to Strategist in Quick Play, with a 21.18 per cent pick rate. This was possibly influenced by his viral Ultimate ability, which may have seen new players attempting to replicate clips they’ve seen of Jeff players eating and throwing entire teams of the map. In Competitive, however, the Strategist duo…

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Helldivers 2 difficulty levels: Full list and differences explained
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date: 2024-12-17T14:00:25.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Fancy a challenge?
encoded: If you're after more Medals, Samples and XP, increasing the Helldivers 2 difficulty level is the best way to do it. Be warned, though, the higher the difficulty setting, the harder the game will get. Trust us when we say it can get incredibly difficult. Difficulty options work differently in Helldivers 2 compared to other games and you'll find new, more tricky enemies to kill as you rise through the rank. Nope, not content with throwing more enemies at you, increased difficulties throw new enemies at you. Here's the full breakdown of Helldivers 2 difficulty levels, from Trivial to Super Helldive. What are the Helldivers 2 difficulty levels? Full list and how to unlock There are 10 different Helldivers 2 difficulties, which are the following: Trivial - 1 Easy - 2 Medium - 3 Challenging - 4 Hard - 5 Extreme - 6 Suicide Mission - 7 Impossible - 8 Helldive - 9 Super Helldive - 10 View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Players must start on Trivial. So even if you consider yourself a seasoned gamer, you can't jump straight into Challenging – or even Medium – at the very beginning. Trivial might be a bit boring, but you need to complete an operation at this level to unlock Easy. From there, you work your way up, unlocking the next difficulty level every time you beat your current one. What’s the difference between the Helldivers 2 difficulty levels? As you'd expect, the game gets more challenging with each successive difficulty. As you work your way up the difficulty levels, the number of objectives grows, enemies increase in number, and new enemy types appear. Impossible or Helldive difficulties feel like a different game to Trivial. It's not like you don't get rewarded, though. Plenty of Medals and Super Samples are on offer if you're up for the challenge of the top difficulties. Here's the full breakdown: Trivial - 1 Mission and Enemies: Primary Objectives, Enemy Patrols Rewards: Common Samples, 1 Medal Easy - 2 Mission and Enemies: Allied Tactical Objectives, L…

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Black Ops 6 players want this one change reversed after latest patch makes scorestreak worse
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date: 2024-11-19T10:20:39.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: News
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Call of Duty's UAVs no longer grant as much XP for assists.
encoded: Changes to UAVs and CUAVs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are frustrating players who used the scorestreak to gain more XP. The launch of Season 1 in Black Ops 6 brought with it a host of changes, including the release of new maps and Ranked Play, but one small change to the UAV and CUAV scorestreaks has left some players feeling short-changed. If you've somehow landed on this article without any context, UAVs in CoD BO6 are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and the extra C in CUAV stands for Counter. Here's the breakdown of the UAV and CUAV changes in Black Ops 6 and why their users are frustrated. Black Ops 6 cuts XP rewards for UAVs and CUAVs When Black Ops 6 first launched in October, UAVs and CUAVs granted players 15 XP as a reveal assist for every teammate's kill while the scorestreak was active. This allowed support players, particularly those using the Strategist perks, to quickly build up their scorestreaks from these assists, while also earning more XP as they headed towards their next prestige. However, the latest patch has changed things. UAVs and CUAVs now only grant players 5 XP for a reveal assist, nerfing their score bonuses by two-thirds. This means that for those using UAVs or CUAVs, their scorestreak progression may now be much slower. Several players have expressed their frustrations about these changes online, including one Reddit user, who asked Treyarch to roll them back. Other players, who noticed that this change to UAV scores was not included in the latest patch notes, also wondered whether the change was intentional or was actually a bug. The only reference to the UAV in the November 15 patch said: "Improved stability when using the UAV." However, not every Black Ops 6 player was so critical of the change, with Redditors noting that gaining 30 Score towards your scorestreaks for every kill from a teammate was quite overpowered. If this prompts players to consider using other scorestreaks over the UAV and CUAV, it may be good news for those of us who …

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FC 25 Evolutions: Best players to upgrade and all requirements
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date: 2024-09-25T08:00:58.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Here's who we're improving.
encoded: Evolutions are back in FC 25, bringing a selection of new pathways to upgrade your favourite players - but who are the best players to use? If you can’t get your hands on some of the highest-rated players in FC 25 Ultimate Team, Evolutions are a quick way to add some firepower to your team early in the season to get firing in Division Rivals. As a reminder from FC 24, Evolutions are a fairly new addition to Ultimate Team designed to allow those lower-rated players to transform into more useful ones. Different Evolution pathways have limits, usually capping specific attributes. Once you’ve chosen your player and fulfilled the requirements (usually after playing a select number of games or scoring a few goals), they’ll be upgraded. If you’re stuck on who to upgrade, here are a few of our top picks for the FC 25 Evolutions. Intro to Stat Limits Evolution: Best players, requirements & upgrades The best players to use in the FC 25 Intro to Stat Limits Evolution are Marcus Rashford, Ángel Correa, Karim Adeyemi, Darwin Núñez and Iñaki Williams. With the Evolution improving your player’s Shooting and Dribbling, we’re prioritising attacking players here, especially those in the top leagues with good Pace. Rashford, Adeyemi and Williams all already have over 85 Pace, and can provide good links throughout the year in FC 25. However, keep in mind that some of these players may be better suited for the Ultimate Edition Evolution, listed below. Outside of the wingers, Correa and Núñez both have consistent high base stats for strikers, especially in Pace, Shooting and Dribbling, so upgrading either one of these could leave you with a great forward for those early Division Rivals or FUT Champs matches. Intro to Stat Limits Evolution Upgrades OVR: +1 Shooting: +3 (Max 86) Dribbling: +2 (Max 87) Skill Moves: +1 Star (Max 3) Intro to Stat Limits Evolution Requirements OVR: Maximum 82 Intro to Stat Limit Challenges Level 1: Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on min Semi-P…

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FC 25 Player Roles explained: Best Player Role for each position
type: item
date: 2024-09-23T15:51:18.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: What exactly IS a Falseback?
encoded: One of the most significant changes to gameplay in FC 25 is the Player Roles system, but which Player Roles are best? Following on from FC 24’s PlayStyles update, EA Sports has added another player attribute through its new FC IQ system. Here’s how they work, alongside our best Player Roles for each position and which players to use. Read on for everything you need to know. What are Player Roles in FC 25? Player Roles contribute to how individual players in FC 25 behave when off the ball. As part of the FC IQ system, EA introduced 31 different Roles, influencing their movement, positioning, and overall play. While any player can use any role, certain players will have a higher familiarity with certain roles, known as Role+ or Role++. For example, Bukayo Saka has a high familiarity with being an Inside Forward on the right wing, and so has the Inside Forward++ Role. So, now that you know the basics, which Player Roles should you use? Best Player Roles in FC 25 Our top Player Roles in FC 25 are Falseback, Defender, Holding, Shadow Striker, Inside Forward and Poacher. The Roles you should prioritise heavily depend on your style of play, formations, and tactics, so this shouldn’t be the only thing that informs your squad decisions. They only form a part of a player’s behaviour on the pitch, so you should also look at their PlayStyles and general attributes, too. We wouldn’t suggest discarding Kylian Mbappé or any of the highest-rated FC 25 players just because they don't have the Player Role you want. With that in mind, here are our favourite Player Roles in FC 25 so far, alongside some players with these roles. Best Goalkeeper Player Role in FC 25 There are only two GK Player Roles in FC 25, and our favourite so far has been the standard Goalkeeper Role, over Sweeper Keeper. Sweeper Keeper sees your GK move off the line and out of the box more frequently than they often do in real life. However, as FC 25 is such a fast-paced game, having your GK anywhere outside the bo…

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EA FC 24 FUT Champs rewards: Full list & format explained
type: item
date: 2024-05-08T12:35:36.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: How to achieve the most prestigious rank!
encoded: Those lucrative FUT Champs rewards are still going in EA FC 24, even as we near the end of the season, adding in FC 24 TOTS cards to your potential winnings. Also known as the Weekend League, Ultimate Team Champs - or FUT Champs, for those still using the FIFA terminology - is the most competitive (and rage-inducing) mode in Ultimate Team, but with the best rewards, so you can go out and buy the latest and greatest cards. Whether you've been playing since the start of FC 24, or just picked it up as a free PS Plus game, the rewards change so frequently that you might not know what exactly is on offer. Let's take a look at the play-off ranks, and the rewards, for both the Champions Play-Offs and the Finals. We'll also explain how the whole FUT Champs reward system works if you're new to the game. EA FC 24 FUT Champs rewards and ranks There are 10 matches in the Champions Play-Offs, and depending on how many points you get, there'll be some nice rewards once you finish them. Fear not, though – even if you do terribly, the rewards will be worth it. The same goes for the Finals. So, let's have a look! Champions Play-Offs Ranks Rank 1: 40pts Rank 2: 36-39pts Rank 3: 32-35pts Rank 4: 26-31pts Rank 5: 20-25pts Rank 6: 12-19pts Rank 7: 4-11pts Champions Play-Offs Rewards Rank 1: x1 Jumbo Rare Players Pack, x1 Rare Players Pack, x1 Mega Pack and Finals Qualification Rank 2: x1 Rare Mega Pack, x1 Prime Gold Players Pack, x2 Small Rare Players Packs and Finals Qualification Rank 3: x1 Jumbo Premium Gold Players Pack, x2 Rare Gold Packs, x2 Small Prime Gold Players Packs and Finals Qualification Rank 4: x2 Mega Packs, x1 Rare Gold Pack and Finals Qualification Rank 5: x2 Rare Gold Packs, x1 Small Prime Gold Players Pack and Finals Qualification Rank 6: x2 Gold Players Packs, x1 Jumbo Premium Gold Pack and 400 Champions Qualification Points Rank 7: x2 Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (Untradeable) Champions Final Ranks Rank 1: 76-80 pts Rank 2: 72-75 pts Rank 3: 67-71 pts Rank 4: 60-66 p…

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EA FC 24 PlayStyles explained: Best PlayStyles for each position in FC 24
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date: 2024-05-07T11:35:48.000Z
creator: Matt Poskitt
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: From Scoring to Goalkeeper, here's how to make the most from all 34 PlayStyles.
encoded: If you're just picking up EA FC 24, then the new PlayStyles feature will be one of the more significant gameplay changes that will take some getting used to. As with FIFA 23's lengthy players, these player attributes can be more important than some of the base stats if used effectively. So that means that some of the best strikers in FC 24 by rating may not be the best choices for your team, if they have the wrong PlayStyle. With over 30 PlayStyles available across six categories, which should you be prioritising in the current FC 24 meta? Here are our top choices for every position. EA FC 24 PlayStyles explained The newly introduced PlayStyles are categorised as one of the following: Passing, Shooting, Defending, Ball Control, Physical and Goalkeeping. There are 34 PlayStyles in total, with regular PlayStyles being the signature abilities that make players more unique and help them stand out on the pitch. But which should you pick? Best PlayStyles for each position in EA FC 24 To find out what PlayStyle is best, it's well worth experimenting with each to find which one suits your own approach to the game. That said, here are our recommendations for the best PlayStyles in each position for EA FC 24. Best PlayStyle for Strikers in FC 24 The top PlayStyle we've been using on our attackers in FC 24 is the Finesse Shot. If you think back a few years to previous FIFA games when finesse shots were pretty overpowered, this PlayStyle replicates that. As with all these PlayStyles, they get even better with PlayStyles+. Alex Morgan has been our striker of choice with this one, but if you're building a Premier League team, Mohamed Salah is another option down the wing. Best PlayStyle for Wingers in FC 24 Pacey wingers are once again the meta in FC 24, and the Quick Step PlayStyle has been our choice to make use of the fast players out wide. Giving faster acceleration during Explosive Sprint, Quick Step may give you the slight edge to run past defenders and cut back to a player…

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Best weapons in Helldivers 2: Weapons tier list for latest patch
type: item
date: 2024-04-05T12:05:26.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Spread democracy harder.
encoded: Using one of the best Helldivers 2 weapons is a necessity in your quest to defend Super Earth, especially as you reach the highest Helldivers difficulty levels. While Helldivers stratagems often get the most attention in loadout discussions, your primaries and secondaries are still essential for squashing bugs or destroying bots. With the April patch bringing several balances to the weapons, here's our up-to-date Helldivers 2 weapons tier list, and picks for the best weapons to use against both Automatons and Terminids. Read on to find out more. Helldivers 2 weapons tier list Focusing only on the Primary and Secondary Weapons that form your loadout, here’s our Helldivers 2 tier list: S-Tier PLAS-1 Scorcher SG-225 Breaker/ Incendiary Breaker P-19 Redeemer (Secondary) A-Tier Jar-5 Dominator AR-23P Liberator Penetrator SG-225 Breaker SG-8S Slugger LAS-16 Sickle B-Tier AR-23 Liberator AR-23 Liberator Concussive P-4 Senator (Secondary) SG-225SP Breaker Spray & Pray SG-8P Punisher Plasma C-Tier SMG-37 Defender R-63 Diligence ARC-12 Blitzer R-2 Peacemaker (Secondary) SG-8P Punisher Plasma D-Tier LAS-5 Scythe MP-98 Knight LAS-7 Dagger (Secondary) R-63 Diligence Counter Sniper SG-8 Punisher Best Helldivers 2 weapons Following the various buffs and nerfs that have taken place over the last month, these are some of the top weapons we’d recommend in Helldivers 2. SG-225 Breaker and SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary We’ve included the two Breaker weapons here, as while the Breaker Incendiary is our new favourite, it is only available via the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond. So, if you’re saving your Super Credits or don’t want to spend real money to unlock it, the normal Breaker will do just fine. With strong damage at a fast fire rate and somewhat forgiving ranges for a shotgun, the Breaker is the most consistent weapon type in the game. Its main downside comes from the ammo capacity, but as long as you aren’t being swarmed from all angles, you should be able to crowd control fairly…

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Balatro Joker tier list: Best Jokers to use in Balatro
type: item
date: 2024-03-18T16:38:32.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Our rundown on all 150 Jokers in Balatro.
encoded: Having some of the best Jokers in Balatro is essential to going far in Balatro. With only a limited amount you can hold at once, choosing the right Jokers can make or break your run. There are 150 Jokers to choose from, each with a unique ability. Whether the Joker gives you more money, higher scores, or makes it easier to play hands, with so much choice it can be difficult to know where to start. After many Antes, last-minute losses, and frustrating Boss Blinds ruining our Flush runs, here’s our full Balatro Joker tier list and recommendations for which are the best Jokers you should always search for in Balatro. Balatro Jokers tier list Here’s is our full list of every Balatro joker ranked, from S-Tier to D-Tier: S-Tier: Gros Michel, Cavendish, DNA, Card Sharp, Baseball Card, Blueprint, Brainstorm A-Tier: Fibonacci, Mime, Dusk, Chaos the Clown, Steel Joker, Hack, Blackboard, Constellation, Vampire, Hologram, Baron, Rocket, Bull, Trading Card, Ancient Joker, Campfire, Throwback, Invisible Joker, Driver's License, Canio, Triboulet, Chicot B-Tier: Greedy Joker, Lusty Joker, Wrathful Joker, Gluttonous Joker, Half Joker, Joker Stencil, Four Fingers, Mystic Summit, Misprint, Scary Face, Abstract Joker, Pareidolia, Scholar, Space Joker, Ice Cream, Blue Joker, Hiker, Riff Raff, Vagabond, Midas Mask, Luchador, Turtle Bean, Erosion, Golden Joker, Diet Cola, Spare Trousers, Ramen, Seltzer, Castle, Mr Bones, Acrobat, Sock and Buskin, Certificate, Smeared Joker, Rough Gem, Bloodstone, Arrowhead, Onyx Agate, Glass Joker, Wee Joker, The Duo, The Trio, The Tribe, Satellite, Cartomancer, Astronomer, Burnt Joker, Bootstraps C-Tier: Joker, Droll Joker, Crafty Joker, Ceremonial Dagger, Banner, Raised Fist, Even Steven, Odd Todd, Supernova, Ride the Bus, Egg, Splash, Sixth Sense, Madness, Seance, Shortcut, Cloud 9, Obelisk, Photograph, To The Moon, Fortune Teller, Juggler, Drunkard, Flash Card, Popcorn, Walkie Talkie, Smilie Face, Swashbuckler, Troubadour, Hanging Chad, Rough Gem, Flo…

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Call of Duty MW3 campaign early access: How & when you can start playing MW3
type: item
date: 2023-11-02T11:47:22.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Here's when you can jump into MW3.
encoded: Mere hours are separating us from getting stuck in the Call of Duty MW3 campaign early access, and so you're there at ground zero, we'll be going over how and when you can start playing CoD MW3 in the UK. It's a good thing, too, that we can get started ahead of the MW3's main release date – Makarov is up to no good again in this rebooted series, and we don't want to see any spoilers on social media that might ruin the twists and turns. Seeing as it's a new story, you don't need to play the original Modern Warfare trilogy to understand what's going on, but you might miss out on that nostalgia factor. See where the new MW3 fits in the Call of Duty timeline. Just be sure if you're playing on PC that your rig meets the minimum and recommended specs so you're not left out of the fun. And fun we're bound to have – especially with MW3 multiplayer, as we relive our younger years screaming at each other in lobbies before diving into some classic MW2 maps. You're not here to hear us waffle on, though – read on to see when you can start playing MW3 early access! How to get Modern Warfare 3 campaign early access To play the Modern Warfare 3 campaign early, you'll need to preorder any digital copy of the game. This means you cannot get early access when preordering a physical copy. You'll need to go via the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store or PC launcher of your choosing if you want to qualify for early access. Also, bear in mind that we're only talking about the campaign here. There is no early access to the multiplayer or Zombies modes, besides the beta periods earlier this year. These will be available on the full release date a week later. When does Modern Warfare 3 early access start? Christmas has come early - you can start playing the Modern Warfare campaign on 2nd November 2023. That's a week before the game's official release date, so you'll have plenty of time to get to grips with Modern Warfare 3's gameplay before playing with friends! Players on PC can preload the …

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EA FC 24 best formation & custom tactics: Pro player recommendations
type: item
date: 2023-10-02T14:45:21.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
description: Here's a look at the current FC 24 meta formations.
encoded: As with previous FIFA releases, if you're looking to get better at EA FC 24, using some of the best formations and best custom tactics will go a long way in helping you move up in Division Rivals or Squad Battles. While we're only a week into the game, an FC 24 meta has already started developing - and to no surprise, fast players are still dominating. Listen to our podcast episode all about FIFA and FC So, what is the best formation to use? RadioTimes.com has once again teamed up with pro coach NealGuides, who runs his own FC school, to help you stop smashing your controllers and start winning. Best Formation in EA FC 24 The best formation in EA FC 24 is the 4-2-3-1, according to FC 24 pro coach NealGuides. This meta staple includes two CDMs, adding some much-needed protection for your back line, while the remaining four attacking players can quickly break forward when you win the ball. Some of the other top formations in the FC 24 meta are also: 4-2-2-2 4-1-2-1-2 4-4-2 3-5-2 You'll notice the above formations all have two strikers. NealGuides noted that some players have been having trouble with one striker, due to players parking the bus. So, if you're having trouble with attacking, we'd also suggest trying out formations with two strikers, such as a 4-2-2-2 or a 4-2-4 instead. While uncommon nowadays in real football, the link-up play between two strikers helps break defenders apart. In the video below, we can see NealGuides using a more traditional 4-4-2. View oEmbed on the source website We'd also recommend trying out a formation with wingers, or at least wide CAMs, over the more narrow formations that worked well in previous games. Through our current experience climbing the Division Rivals ladder, players can easily get overrun in the midfield, and so playing out wide helps give you the breathing room to avoid making unforced errors. Best Custom Tactics in EA FC 24 As we're still early in the meta, the best EA FC 24 custom tactics you should try out are rela…

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EA FC 24 Best Starter Pack: Which nation to choose
type: item
date: 2023-09-26T16:26:49.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
description: Decisions, decisions...
encoded: When you launch Ultimate Team for the first time in EA FC 24, you’ll immediately face a daunting choice over which nation and starter pack to go for. This will form your initial squad that you’ll take into your first Squad Battles or Division Rivals match, while also being valuable fodder for SBCs later down the line. But with nine different starter packs and nations to choose from, which should you go for to build your Ultimate Team squad? Here’s our advice. Best nation and starter pack in EA FC 24 The best starter pack in EA FC 24’s Ultimate Team mode is Brazil, as they provide the best potential for future SBCs throughout the year. While it may be tempting to go for England in the hope of getting some Premier League players or chemistry links, the likelihood of you keeping any of your first players is pretty low. Instead, we’d suggest filling up your club with players you can then use in SBCs. Even if you don’t spend any money and are choosing a ‘Road to Glory’ route through Ultimate Team, the packs you get via EA FC 24 Season 1 Objectives and Squad Battles will quickly make your starting squad redundant. The reason Brazil is best for this is because they offer a lot of diversity in terms of leagues. English and Italian players, for example, are more concentrated in their own domestic leagues, meaning they will be valuable in only a few select SBCs. Meanwhile, your Brazilian starting squad will cut across a vast array of leagues, saving you precious coins as you won’t need to buy as many players to complete these SBCs. It also helps that there isn’t a domestic Brazilian league in Ultimate Team, further reducing the chance that your players are all from the same league. If you don’t want to start with Brazil, we’d also suggest picking Argentina, the Netherlands or Spain for the same reasons. Best starter pack and nation for top players in EA FC 24 There is an ever-so-slight chance you’ll pack a high-rated player in your Ultimate Team’s starting squad. If you’re pl…

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Marvel Snap best cards: Top 10 must-have heroes & villains
type: item
date: 2023-07-12T10:53:37.000Z
creator: Oliver Barsby
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
description: Build a killer deck with kickass characters.
encoded: Whether you’re new to the game, or looking for inspiration for a new deck, using some of the best cards in Marvel may help you on the road to Infinite. Just like any card game, one single card isn’t more important than the overall deck set-up, even if Marvel Snap decks only have 12 cards. However, certain cards are certainly more unique, and more useful, than others So, with Marvel Snap Spotlight Cache and Token Swap hopefully making Series 4-5 cards more accessible for players, here’s a look at the best cards to pick up in Marvel Snap. Best cards in Marvel Snap Based on overall usability and flexibility in decks, alongside uniqueness, these are the best cards you should look to pick up in Marvel Snap right now: High Evolutionary Jeff Shang-Chi Galactus Doctor Doom Thanos Sera Wave Killmonger Darkhawk For more info on why we've picked each of those powerful heroes or villains, keep on reading for our proper rundown of the best Marvel Snap cards. High Evolutionary Cost/Power: 4,4 Description: At the start of the game, unlock the potential of your cards with no abilities. Released following Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, High Evolutionary was one of the most anticipated new card releases, due to his unique ability to unlock special abilities for other Snap cards. Many of the cards that gain abilities from High Evolutionary can be acquired pretty early on in Marvel Snap, such as The Thing, Abomination, Hulk, and Cyclops - so if you’re looking for one card to pick up from the Token Shop in the early stages to help you compete, High Evo is definitely one to start with. Works well with: Wasp, Misty Knight, Shocker, Cyclops, The Thing, Abomination, Hulk Jeff Cost/Power: 2,3 Description: You can move this once. Nothing can stop you from moving or playing this to any location. Another Series 5 card, Jeff the Baby Land Shark is high on this list of the best Marvel Snap cards for his versatility. You wouldn’t really want to build a deck specifically for Jeff, but he can easil…

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