Mark Zuckerberg found himself on the stand yesterday, facing a lawsuit that claims Meta platforms like Instagram and Facebook are intentionally designed to hook kids. Before the real legal drama began, though, the judge had to lay down the law about smart glasses, specifically those snazzy Meta Ray-Bans worn by some of Zuckerberg’s team, as reported by Techspot. It seems Judge Carolyn Kuhl isn’t a fan of recording devices in her courtroom, and she made that abundantly clear.
The judge warned anyone wearing smart glasses that using their recording features would lead to contempt of court charges. She told everyone, “If you have done that, you must delete that, or you will be held in contempt of the court.” It’s a pretty serious warning, and it came after at least two people on Zuckerberg’s escort team were spotted wearing the Meta Ray-Ban glasses as they entered the building.
California Superior Courtrooms have strict rules against recording and photography. If you’re caught breaking these rules, you could face monetary penalties, get removed from the courtroom, or even be charged with contempt of court. It’s a big deal, and the judge wasn’t messing around.
This incident just highlights a growing concern with smart glasses: privacy
While Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses are supposed to show a blinking LED when they’re recording, it’s possible to modify them to hide that light. We saw a similar situation in August 2025 when a TikTok user shared her experience at a European Wax Center in Manhattan. She noticed her aesthetician was wearing Meta Ray-Bans, which understandably made her feel a bit “shaken.”
The worker claimed the batteries were dead, and the company later stated their employees keep the glasses turned off during appointments. Still, it just shows how sensitive the public is becoming to these devices and their potential for discreet recording.
Judge in Meta addiction trial warns that anyone wearing smart glasses, such as Ray-Ban Meta models, risks contempt of court charges if they use the devices to record proceedings.
The admonition came during Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in Los Angeles Superior Court. pic.twitter.com/WhGStsGrID
Back in the courtroom, the actual case, K.G.M. v. Meta et al., is much more serious than a smart glasses kerfuffle. This lawsuit involves a 20-year-old Californian identified as Kaley, who alleges that her years of using Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat as a child led to severe issues like body dysmorphia, depression, and self-destructive thoughts. TikTok and Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, have already settled their parts of the case, leaving Meta to face the music.
During his testimony, Zuckerberg did admit that some people lie about their age when signing up for Instagram. The platform requires users to be 13 or older, but that rule hasn’t always been enforced in the same way. Plaintiff’s lawyers presented internal documents from 2015 that showed over 4 million Instagram users in the US were under 13 years old.
It’s interesting to note that Instagram didn’t even start requiring birthdays at sign-up until late 2019. Kaley, the plaintiff in this case, reportedly joined Instagram when she was just 9 years old. When asked why Instagram didn’t ask for user ages before 2019, Zuckerberg said it was due to privacy concerns. However, he never gave a direct answer when asked if Instagram was addictive.
Meta is making its biggest play yet in the political arena, launching what’s set to be its largest push to back political candidates in the company’s history. This significant move comes at a time when the social media giant is dealing with a lot of negative attention and some of its toughest legal challenges ever.
The company is kicking off a massive $65 million effort ahead of this year’s midterm elections, as reported by MS Now. The goal is to boost state politicians who are friendly to the artificial intelligence industry, with initial efforts focusing on Texas and Illinois. This is a record-breaking sum for Meta’s election investments.
Company representatives have indicated that this huge investment is fueled by worries over potential regulatory threats to the artificial intelligence industry. Meta is looking to fight back against legislation in various states that it fears could slow down or hinder AI development. It’s a pretty clear signal that they want to shape the future of AI without too much government interference.
What’s really interesting is that Meta isn’t picking sides; they’re backing both Democrats and Republicans
They’re using two different super PACs to do this. One group, called Forge the Future Project, is throwing its weight behind Republican candidates. The other, Making Our Tomorrow, is supporting Democrats. These new PACs are joining two others Meta already had, one of which focuses specifically on California, while the other is a broader organization that funds the company’s spending in other states.
For years, Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, have shown support for President Donald Trump, who, in turn, has pushed to stop states from regulating companies that invest in artificial intelligence tools. So, in a way, what Meta is doing now with this spending spree feels a lot like the bold, almost oligarchic behavior we’ve seen from other tech leaders who use their financial power to influence midterm elections and the political system more generally.
NEWS:
Meta is about to start a $65 million midterms push — its biggest political effort in its 20 years in business.
Meta is standing up two super PACs that this week will drop money in races in Texas and Illinois to push A.I.
However, I think there’s a unique level of public frustration directed at Meta and its platforms right now. You can see it in the numerous lawsuits they’re facing and the public condemnations from former employees. In recent years, the company has had to navigate various scandals where its algorithm-based platforms have been accused of being used to undermine democracy, facilitate child predation, and even incite violence, including in the lead-up to January 6, 2021.
Meta is currently fighting multiple lawsuits, some of which could be landmark cases. These lawsuits accuse its executives of knowingly creating products with addictive qualities that have been particularly harmful to children. The company, for its part, has denied these claims. Beyond the legal battles, Meta is also looking to expand its number of data centers, those massive, resource-intensive facilities that have drawn significant criticism from communities across the nation.
With all of this in mind, Meta’s decision to back candidates this election cycle presents a pretty big question for voters. It makes you wonder whether, and to what extent, people will support a candidate who is financially backed by a company that operates some of the world’s most widely criticized platforms.
You may have already seen that Xbox has a new CEO, Asha Sharma, and she's pledged not to "flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop".
The news was announced on the Microsoft website, and it's sparked no shortage of passionate discussion among the gaming community.
The fact that Matt Booty, a familiar face to Xbox fans, was promoted to CCO in the same announcement, doesn't seem to have dampened the discourse at all. These are very passionate responses we're seeing from Xbox players.
If you dig a little deeper into the Microsoft announcement blog, you'll find a lengthy statement from Sharma that explains her priorities for Xbox going forward. There's a lot of sense being spoken here, we'd argue.
There are three key priorities that Sharma outlines for her new regime - great games, the return of Xbox, and the future of play. She makes some good points in each section, in this writer's opinion.
Under 'great games', Sharma says, "Everything begins here. We must have great games beloved by players before we do anything. Unforgettable characters, stories that make us feel, innovative game play, and creative excellence.
"We will empower our studios, invest in iconic franchises, and back bold new ideas. We will take risks. We will enter new categories and markets where we can add real value, grounded in what players care about most."
Fans who want bigger exclusives from Xbox, and more frequent outings for their iconic characters like Master Chief, should receive some hope from that statement.
Under 'return of Xbox', Sharma adds, "We will celebrate our roots with a renewed commitment to Xbox starting with console which has shaped who we are. It connects us to the players and fans who invest in Xbox, and to the developers who build ambitious experiences for it.
"Gaming now lives across devices, not within the limits of any single piece of hardware. As we expand across PC, mobile, and cloud, Xbox should feel seamless, instant, and worthy of the communities we serve. We will break down barriers so developers can build once and reach players everywhere without compromise."
In this section, fans of Xbox hardware should note keenly that Sharma says "starting with console" before she mentions any other platforms. As much as Xbox has a big cloud business, there's still a core audience that wants an actual Xbox plugged into their TV.
And under future of play, Sharma notes, "To meet the moment, we will invent new business models and new ways to play by leaning into what we already have: iconic teams, characters, and worlds that people love.
"But we will not treat those worlds as static IP to milk and monetize. We will build a shared platform and tools that empower developers and players to create and share their own stories.
"As monetization and AI evolve and influence this future, we will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop. Games are and always will be art, crafted by humans, and created with the most innovative technology provided by us."
There's no shortage of fear about AI taking game development jobs away from humans, so people in the industry should take some assurance from this promise.
Of course, it's easy to say something, but it's harder to actually achieve it. As this new era of Xbox begins, we wish Sharma all the best. If she can deliver on these promises, we're sure the discourse will change dramatically and she'll be hailed as a hero. Here's hoping that's what happens.
If you're reading this, you must be stuck on the High on Life 2 tax quiz. This wizard (also known as Finance Wiz James Stevenson) sure does value fiscal prowess, am I right?
It's worth noting that you can bypass this quiz altogether - if you don't want to stand around and answer tax questions, you can walk straight ahead and solve a puzzle instead to gain access to the castle.
However, if you skip the quiz, you will be giving up your chance to get one of the High on Life 2 missable trophies. There's an achievement named 'Why do you know all that stuff?' which is only getable at this point in the game, and you'll only earn if you ace the quiz.
So, if you want to boss the quiz and earn that achievement, read on for the answers. We won't tell if you don't.
High on Life 2 wizard riddle answers: How to get full marks in the tax quiz explained
All the answers you need for the wizard's tax-based riddles are below! Note that, if you get a question wrong, he'll just keep asking them again and again until you get full marks. That is, unless you skip past him and solve the puzzle instead.
In part eight of my fifteen-part webinar The Grind Runs From You, how is nontaxable income defined?
Nontaxable income is income that is not subject to taxes, like some municipal bond interest or disability benefits.
In section 13Q of Pefie Truffet’s How to Get Rich on the Backs of Others, how are current taxable year fixed liability terms explained in paragraph F451?
Liabilities are what you owe other parties.
In section 27J of the galactic tax code referendum, what does it say under the capital gains header in paragraph R?
The gain may be short-term or long-term.
In section 318X of The Income Tax: A Study of the History, Theory and Practice of Income Taxation at Home and Abroad, what is the deduction example of adjusted gross income - aka: AGI - listed in footnote 12.2?
Interest on student loans can be deducted from your gross income.
In section 6Z of Tobin’s Spirit Guide & Accounting Glossary, what does it say about casualty loss in chapter 14?
Casualty losses are caused by the complete or partial destruction of property resulting from an unexpected event, such as floods, storms, fires, etc.
In section 93P of the accounting lunar law handbook, how are intangible fixed assets discussed in paragraph H17.5?
Amortization of an intangible fixed asset periodically lowers its value over a set period of time.
When you've finished the quiz, head inside and prepare for a big boss battle! One of them most memorable ones in the game, in fact.
For more intel on High on Life 2, you could also check out our developer interview from before the launch. You can even watch it in the video player below, if you're short of things to do.
And if the depths are a bit samey, then spice things up with some of our image IDs and music IDs too.
But for now, we've got a full list of available Abyss codes for you to check out in February 2026 down below!
Abyss codes: Full list for February 2026 and how to redeem
Here is the full list of available codes in Abyss that can be redeemed right now:
Active codes
LOVE – 10X Valentines Ticker, 1x Love Potion
BUGFIX01 – 100x Star Shards, 1x Drop Luck Potion, 1x Speed Potion
Expired codes
RELEASE
How to redeem codes in Abyss
Like in many Roblox games, redeeming your codes in Abyss is simple, and only requires you to follow a few short steps:
Boot up Abyss in the Roblox Launcher
Tap the cog icon in the top left of your screen to open the Settings menu
Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu until you reach the Codes section
Enter your code of choice into the text box on screen
Hit 'Redeem'
Enjoy your rewards!
Of course, codes in Roblox can come and go in a flash, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you can so you don't risk them expiring too quickly!
If you're struggling to get your codes to work, then first make sure that you've input them correctly. If they still aren't working, then the code may simply have expired, sorry!
And for some fresh customisation options, you can take a look at our favourite image IDs and music IDs too.
But for now, let's get into the full list of available codes in Knockout for February 2026!
All Knockout codes in February 2026
After personally testing them ourselves in February 2026, the current selection of working Knockout codes in the Roblox game and their rewards are as follows:
Active codes
LANARAE – 1x Calana Skin (Rare)
RUSSO – 1x Russoguin Skin (Rare)
TEAMS – 5x Spins
SORRYVALENTINES – 40 Hearts
VALENTINES – 750 Ice
Expired codes
DELAYe
LOVE
BUNDUN
100k
MAPS
LIKES
SORRY
LOVE
COLD
THANKS
How to redeem codes in Knockout
Unlike other Roblox games, Knockout has made it so the process to redeem each working code is pretty straightforward; once you’ve launched the game, you just need to carry out these steps:
Select the ‘settings’ button in the bottom-left corner of the screen
Click into the box that says ‘Enter Code Here…’
Enter your code
Select the ‘redeem’ button
If successful, you’ll hear a small ding
You’ll see a blue box pop up on the bottom-right, explaining what reward you’ve gotten
If the code you’ve used is incorrect, and you hear a very slight buzzing noise, that means your code wasn’t valid or has expired — the code redemption box will mention the latter, along with the ‘Redeem’ button saying ‘Invalid!’ if the latter is the case.
It can be quite easy to incorrectly enter codes in Roblox games, so try copying and pasting each code from this guide directly — so you’ll have no chance of error, since we’ve tested each Knockout code ourselves.
It's always been a tradition in Pokémon games that some creatures are only available in one of two games – but what are the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen exclusives?
Plenty of these exclusives carried over from the original Red and Blue (or Red and Green, we should say), but with the addition of new creatures from Johto and Hoenn, new exclusives joined that list in Generation 3.
It's a great time to dive back into Kanto, as we wait for more news on Pokemon's 30th anniversary and the elusive Generation 10 games
Of course, you could quite easily complete your Pokédex with the help of some cheats, but where's the fun in that?
So, for a quick overview of all the exclusives in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, let's get into it.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen exclusives: Which Pokémon are only in one game?
Pokémon FireRed has a total of 23 exclusive Pokémon, while LeafGreen has 24 exclusive Pokémon.
With the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen ports to the Nintendo Switch, hopefully it will now be a bit easier to complete that Pokédex, instead of having to trade Pokémon in person all over again.
Here is a full list of the Pokémon exclusive to each game:
Pokémon FireRed exclusives
Here are all of the Pokémon that are exclusive to Pokémon FireRed:
#023 – Ekans
#024 – Arbok
#043 – Oddish
#044 – Gloom
#045 – Vileplume
#054 – Psyduck
#055 – Golduck
#058 – Growlithe
#059 – Arcanine
#090 – Shellder
#091 – Cloyster
#123 – Scyther
#125 – Electabuzz
#182 – Bellossom
#194 – Wooper
#195 – Quagsire
#198 – Murkrow
#211 – Qwilfish
#212 – Scizor
#225 – Delibird
#227 – Skarmory
#239 – Elekid
#386 – Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Pokémon LeafGreen exclusives
Here are all of the Pokémon that are exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen:
There are so many great games to look forward to this year, and we're about to get a good look at some of them with the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.
Fronted by a traditional pair of gaming superstars, the event will show off a wide array of games coming later this year.
Everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters will be there, so you don't want to miss out.
But when is the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, and how can you watch it? Here's what you need to know.
Future Games Show 2026: Spring Showcase date and time
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase begins on 12 March 2026 at 8pm GMT.
Of course, not all of us are fortunate enough to be in the UK to watch the show at a reasonable hour, so here's what time the show kicks off in your time zone:
US West Coast (PST) – 1pm
US Mountain (MST) –2pm
US Central (CST) –3pm
US East Coast (EST) – 4pm
Central Europe (CET) – 9pm
Singapore (SGT) – 4am, 13 March
Japan (JST) – 5am, 13 March
Australia East Coast (AEDT) –7am, 13 March
New Zealand (NZDT) –9am, 13 March
Future Games Show 2026: How to watch the Spring Showcase
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will be streamed online via the official Future Games Show accounts on a number of websites including Twitch, YouTube, X and TikTok.
To make things easier, here's a link to the YouTube stream:
Steam users will also be able to check out the stream via the front page of the Steam Store.
Who is hosting the Future Games Show Spring Showcase?
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will be hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson.
Wilde is best-known for playing Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3, but has also appeared in plenty of other major titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Split Fiction.
She will be joined by Matheson, who, among roles in Wuthering Waves, Dragon Quest XI, Xenoblade Chronicles and more, is set to play Batman in the upcoming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
More than two decades after first releasing on the Game Boy Advance, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are set to make a triumphant return.
The two games are remakes of the original Generation 1 Kanto games, Pokémon Red and Blue – or Red and Green, as they were in Japan.
And while the series has since made a return to Kanto in the form of Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, FireRed and LeafGreen have remained the definitive way to enjoy the Kanto experience since their release in 2004.
So much so that fans have been clamouring for the games to receive ports ever since the launch of the original Switch, with the console family seemingly being perfect for playing old Pokémon titles.
Thankfully, our prayers have now been answered, as both Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have been added to the 'Coming Soon' section of the Nintendo eShop.
We even have a confirmed release date – Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will release on Nintendo Switch consoles on 27 February 2026, which just so happens to be Pokémon Day, and Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
The games will cost £16.99 / $19.99 each, which seems a bit steep for a 22-year-old game, but is a damn sight better than dropping a few dozen pounds on a potentially fake cartridge from eBay.
As well as supporting local wireless play, just as the original did, support for Pokémon Home is confirmed to be coming at a later date, meaning players will be able to transfer their Pokémon from this game into later generations.
A special physical edition has also been confirmed for Japan, including a replica Game Boy Advance box and a set of glass balls containing the three Kanto starters.
While plenty of fans will have been hoping for a full remake of FireRed and LeafGreen, the prospect of now being able to play the original games far easier is a godsend, and will certainly inspire hope for more fans (me) that Pokémon Emerald might just make its own return one day.
Video game performer and part-time jester extraordinaire Ben Starr is on his way to Fortnite, the actor has confirmed.
It's been a rather spectacular few years for Starr, who, after shooting to prominence as Clive in Final Fantasy 16, has gone on to play the likes of Prometheus in Hades 2 and Balatro's Jimbo at various live events.
Now, nearly a year on from perhaps his best role yet as Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Starr is set to join Fortnite's iconic The Seven as The Visitor.
In a post on X, Starr wrote "I'm joining Fortnite as The Visitor. I'm so excited to bring back this iconic member of The Seven. I imagine I'll be very normal about it," alongside an image of him gazing lovingly at The Visitor's in-game model.
This collection of intergalactic heroes typically poke their heads into the game during Live Events, helping put an end to whatever chaotic goings on are threatening the Fortnite world at that time.
Having taken a break from the story in 2022, The Seven were brought back in style during last year's Zero Hour Live Event.
The Visitor himself was first introduced to the game in the first ever Live Event back in 2018, but ceased to exist after being Chromed in Chapter 3 Season 4.
Starr's version of The Visitor is, therefore, a new incarnation, arriving from a separate reality.
Starr joins The Seven alongside plenty of other heavy hitters, including leader The Foundation (Dwayne Johnson), The Paradigm (Brie Larsen), The Scientist (Joel McHale), The Origin (Rahul Kohli), The Order (Laura Bailey) and The Imagined (Cherami Leigh).
The Visitor is set to make his triumphant return to Battle Royale Island in time for the upcoming Live Event, rounding out the current season in preparation of the start of Chapter 7 Season 2.
Division Rivals in FC 26 sees some interesting changes being made to the system we've all become so accustomed to in recent years.
Still, just like Squad Battles and FUT Champs, Rivals remains one of the best ways to earn rewards every week in Ultimate Team.
The biggest new addition is that of Bounties, a mechanic to help you quickly make your way up the divisions, even if you lose the odd game.
So, for an overview of how it all works, as well as when Division Rivals rewards are released, read on!
What day are Division Rivals rewards released?
Division Rivals rewards are released every Thursday at 8am BST.
This is much the same as it was in FC 25 and FC 24 before it. Fortunately, with the new Bounty system, you won’t have to wait another seven days if you’re none too happy about the rewards you receive.
FC 26 Division Rivals Ultimate Team rewards
Ultimate Team Rewards in FC 26 Divisions Rivals come from the usual weekly Rival Awards on Thursdays, like in FC 25, as well as the Bounty and Duel rewards.
Here are the full rewards for each Tier in FC 26 Division Rivals:
Elite Division
Weekly Reward
x1 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x2 1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 81+ TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
11,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x2 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x1 81+ TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack
25,000 Coins
Division 1
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
9,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x1 1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 81+ TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack
20,000 Coins
Division 2
Weekly Reward
x3 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
7,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack
x1 81+ TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
15,000 Coins
Division 3
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
5,500 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack
x1 TOTW Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
10,500 Coins
Division 4
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
4,500 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 83+ Rare Gold Player Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack (Untradeable)
9,000 Coins
Division 5
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
4,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack (Untradeable)
8,000
Division 6
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 5x Common Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
3,500 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Mega Pack (Untradeable)
7,000 Coins
Division 7
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 2 78+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 7x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 5x Common Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
3,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick
x2 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
5,500 Coins
Division 8
Weekly Reward
x2 1 of 2 75+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 7x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
2,000 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x2 1 of 3 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
4,500 Coins
Division 9
Weekly Reward
x1 x3 Common Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 7x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
1,500 Coins
Reward Upgrade
x1 1 of 2 75+ Rare Gold Players Pick (Untradeable)
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
x1 Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable)
3,000 Coins
Division 10
Weekly Rewards
x1 86+ Rare Gold Player Pack (Untradeable)
Reward Upgrade
x1 75+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
2,000 Coins
Bounty rewards can be:
Rivals Points
Champions Qualifications Points
Coins
Packs
Season XP
Stage Skips
How Division Rivals works in FC 26 Ultimate Team
Divisions Rivals in FC 26 works a bit differently compared to FC 25, namely, by being less grindy and not as punishing. This is down to the new Bounties system, which can net you Rivals Points, Champions Qualifications Points, Coins, Packs, Season XP and even Stage Skips, and Duels, which allow you to net points even if you lose.
Bounties are similar to daily quests in Fortnite, in that they are small challenges that will net you rewards that are typically larger than the sum of their parts.
On the official Ultimate Team Deep Dive page, EA gives the following as examples of the kind of Bounties we can expect:
Score the first goal
Score the last goal
Win by two or more
Keep a clean sheet
Duels are special Bounties that can only be achieved by one player, such as scoring the first or last goal. Even if you lose the match, if there was an active Bounty on scoring the last goal, you would still receive rewards, making for a much less grindy experience.
With more rewards and Stage Skips, you’re likely to progress far quicker than you did in FC 25, and have more fun while you’re at it.
Can you be relegated in Division Rivals?
Yes, you can be relegated in FC 26 Division Rivals.
New to FC 26 are Limited Checkpoints, which are breakable checkpoints that will track how many losses you’ve had and will enable relegation if you lose too many matches.
Once you pass the threshold, you will drop a stage. This is intended to make sure you don’t get stuck in matchmaking purgatory, facing off against opponents who perhaps haven’t broken as many controllers in their time…
If you're playing High on Life 2 and you've spotted the unusable BALL Gun just chilling in your quarters, you might be wondering what that's all about.
This weapon was added in the first game's High on Knife DLC, but it's a little harder to get in High on Life 2 - because the BALL Guys, three little blue men who make it work, have gone missing!
Finding the BALL Guys will take some effort on your part, as they're all tied to different side missions that you might not stumble upon without knowing where to look.
These three little dudes will feed pinball-style balls into the gun for you, but you're going to have to find them first! The BALL Gun is great for crowd control, as it lets you drop down three pinball bumpers, enabling your ball to fly around between them and hit multiple enemies in a row.
We've got a video guide to explain the BALL Guys' locations in the player above (or you can watch it on YouTube). Use the time codes below to hunt down each of these BALL Guys and bring them back into the fold of your servitude.
00:14 Ball Guy 1 location
02:56 Ball Guy 2 location
08:18 Get the fishing rod (you'll need it for the next part)
10:03 Ball Guy 3 location
10:52 Pick up the Ball Gun
11:28 Ball Gun gameplay
Or if you prefer written guides, we've got you covered below!
High on Life 2 BALL Guys locations: How to get the BALL Gun explained
If you were hoping that you'd stumble upon the Ball Guys simply by the playing the story, think again! Each Ball Guy is tied up in a different side quest. We've got the key details below to help you tick off each of these jobs.
Ball Guy 1 location in High on Life 2
Ball Guy 1 is located in the Harbour area, specifically in the Town. Head there in the RV. When you land, turn right and you will see the building pictured above (a brown building with a curved roof).
You will need to use Bowie's special power to open the door and get inside this night club. (If you haven't unlocked Bowie yet, you don't have all the High on Life 2 guns you'll need for this job – you'll have to to push through the main story a bit more before you can tackle this side quest).
Once you're in the club, head into the far right corner and speak with the people at the DJ booth to start a dance-off. This Guitar Hero-like rhythm mini game shouldn't take you too long. You'll be given Ball Guy 1 as your reward for completing it.
Ball Guy 2 location in High on Life 2
Ball Guy 2 is located Downtown, specifically in the City Plaza area. Head here in the RV. Once you land, go up the flight of stairs to your right (picture above).
At the top of the flight of stairs, turn right and walk in that direction until you find a taxi driver asking for help. Pick up his side quest to begin your mission to bring home Ball Guy 2.
The taxi driver will ask you to pick up some passengers and ferry them around town. You'll need to look around the Downtown area until you find them all (we counted six, and it didn't seem to matter that we failed with a couple of them).
When you're done, return to the taxi driver (he won't have moved from the first place you met him). He'll give you one final challenge, and once you've done that, he'll reward you for your Crazy Taxi shenanigans by giving you Ball Guy 2.
How to get the fishing rod in High on Life 2
Before you can get Ball Guy 3, you will need to pick up the fishing rod (who is, of course, a living being called Rod). If you already have this, you can skip to the next section of this article.
The fishing rod in High on Life 2 is located in the Harbour region, specifically in the Beach region. Travel there using the RV, and when you land, consult the image above. You'll need to jump across this little bit of water to find the fisherman sat there.
Speak to him, and he'll ask your help to dislodge his fishing boat. Turn to the water, and use Travis's special ability to send the boat flying into the air. Once you've done this, the fisherman will give you the rod, parting with his best friend in the process.
Ball Guy 3 location in High on Life 2
Ball Guy 3 is located in the Zoo, and you can start at the Gift Shop to begin your hunt for him. Once you're at the Zoo, head to where the player is located in the map above (right down in the bottom right corner).
In the bottom right corner of the map, you will find a fishing spot. Settle down here with Rod, and keep fishing until you find a Ball Guy. In our experience, he was the third golden 'fish' that we found in this spot.
And if you're new to fishing in High on Life 2, our main tip is to jiggle both sticks on your controller when the fish is nearly caught. This takes some getting used to, but once you understand the process, it gets a lot easier.
Now that you have all three Ball Guys, how do you actually get the Ball Gun? Simply return to your quarters, interact with the tank near the white board, and pick up the gun on top of it.
You're now free to enjoy one of the most fun guns in the game! Hopefully, you agree that it was worth the effort. And if you'd like to learn more about High on Life 2, check out our big interview with the developers.
Plus, if you want to add some custom spark to your games, check out our image IDs and music IDs too!
Right now though, you can scroll down to find the full list of available codes that you can redeem in Fruit Battlegrounds!
How to redeem Fruit Battlegrounds codes
Open the game, and navigate to the ‘Spin Fruit’ option in the main menu. In the next ‘room’, select ‘Spin’.
You should see a code entry box in the bottom left of the screen, letting you enter the codes and then click redeem. Doing so will net you the corresponding rewards for use in the game.
If you're after some Monopoly Go Dice Links, then you're in the right place!
Dice Links are like a cheat code in Monopoly Go, letting you get some free dice rolls to help sweep up, and sometimes even some bonus rewards like Emojis!
Right now, though, let's take you through all the available Monopoly Go Dice Links!
How to redeem Free Dice Links in Monopoly Go
Redeeming Dice Links is as easy as opening this very page on your mobile device that has the game installed and clicking the links below. The catch is that you’ll need to hit level 15 first, which unlocks albums.
No codes, no copy and pasting – just click the link and you’re good to go.
It should go without saying, however, that you should only click on trusted links (like these ones here). Otherwise, you could be opening yourself up to more nefarious sites.
Don’t forget that you can earn dice in the game, too, by completing Quick Wins missions, opening the Community Chest, completing sticker albums and snagging the free gift each day. You can spend money on dice rolls, too, but the links below are totally free.
We’ve tested these links at the time of writing, but we can’t always guarantee they’ll still be valid when you’re reading this (as much as we wish we could).
As a result, if you missed out on a dice link, be sure to return to this page to see if you can get some more.
Recently, we’ve seen codes expire for as many as 100 dice rolls, so we’re hoping another big payout is coming soon – and rest assured, you’ll find it on this page.
Whether you're years into a Career Mode save or tearing it up in FUT Champs, it's important to make sure you have the best formations and tactics in FC 26.
No matter your style of play, be that fast and aggressive, or defensive and counter-attacking, these tactics cater for everyone.
Of course, any tactic is only as great as the players using it, so make sure you load your team with some high-rated players and wonderkids.
But before that, we'll take you through our picks for the very best FC 26 formations and tactics for you to use in your own games.
Best FC 26 formations and tactics codes
Below are what we reckon are the best FC 26 formations and tactics to use:
Clicking on each of those will take you to the formations and explain what they’re good for.
5-2-1-2
One of the best tactics in last year's game, the 5-2-1-2 is just as powerful in FC 26.
Giving you five at the back to defend with (and sometimes six, if you count your Holding CM), this tactic focuses on solid defensive play followed up with lightning-fast counters.
Your three CBs defend narrowly, giving your marauding full-backs more opportunity to dart down the wings, supporting your forwards with crosses from out wide or through balls down the middle.
A two-man strike partnership up top with a Shadow Striker CAM in behind them gives you plenty of attacking threat, with the trio making attacking runs and playing off each other to create clear-cut changes to score.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Code: hs6DE6JnsjB
Formation: 5-2-1-2
Build-up Style: Counter
Defensive Approach: Balanced
Goalkeeper: Defending, Keeper
Left and Right Back: Attacking Wingback, Balanced
Centre Backs: Defenders and Defend, Ball-Playing Defender and Defend
Central Midfielder: Holding, Defend
Central Midfielder: Playmaker, Attack
Center Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker, Attack
Striker: Poacher, Attack
Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow
The key to the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation is its flexibility. It offers great potential for build-up play, with your midfielders pinging passes up the field, but thanks to their Player Roles, you can have them play a bit wider if you prefer to stretch defences.
Again, just like the previous formation, it utilises two strikers up top, but this time with a Half-Winger in behind, adding a bit of width in the final third. Alternatively, you could change your CAM to a Shadow Striker if you feel like you need a bit more presence in the box.
Depending on how you want to play, you could swap any of the CMs for a Half Winger, inverting one or both of your full-backs to overload the centre of the pitch and catch your opponents out.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Code: pwCtqtBxznF5
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow
Build-up Style: Counter/Short Passing
Defensive Approach: Balanced
Goalkeeper: Defending, Keeper
Left and Right Back: Fullback, Balanced
Centre Backs: Defender and Defend
Central Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Roaming
Central Midfielders: Box-to-box, Balanced
Center Attacking Midfielder: Half Winger, Balanced
Striker: False 9, Build Up
Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack
4-2-1-3
This unique formation makes full use of Player Roles, defending as a 4-2-1-3, but transforming into a 3-3-3-1 with the ball. One midfielder drops back into defence, while your full-backs invert to fill the space.
Up top, your wingers act as Inside Forwards, offering space out wide while still being able to cut inside to shoot or provide crosses and through balls to your central striker, who will play as an Advanced Forward.
While you have to rely heavily on your front three and the CAM in behind on attack, the two lines of three behind them mean when you lose the ball, you can often steal it back immediately, or safely transition into a strong defensive wall should you fail to.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Code: BZdBinRRLHdR
Formation: 4-2-1-3
Build-up Style: Counter
Defensive Approach: Balanced
Goalkeeper: Defending, Keeper
Right back: Falseback, Balanced
Left back: Falseback, Balanced
Defensive midfielder: Holding, Defend
Defensive midfielder: Centre Half, Defend
Central Attacking Midfield: Playmaker, Balanced
Right Winger: Inside Forward, Balanced
Left Winger: Inside Forward, Balanced
Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack
3-4-2-1
The key to the 3-4-2-1 is defending from the front. A four-man midfield offers plenty of attacking support, and helps keep you safe centrally, but does leave your flanks somewhat exposed, so you want to force the ball into the centre of the park when you're on the back foot.
Up front, a Deep-Lying Playmaker and Box-to-Box CM offer some attacking threat from deep, while a more advanced Playmaker CAM is there to provide through balls to a Shadow Striker CAM and a Poacher ST who will hang around the box looking for a tap-in.
Because of the defensive shortcomings of this formation, you want pacy CBs who can quickly track back, as well as midfielders with great passing to ping through balls quickly up the pitch for your attacking trio to get in behind on the counter.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Code: f46F?txvpfzc
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Build-up Style: Counter
Defensive Approach: Deep
Goalkeeper: Defend
Defenders: Defender, Defend
Defenders: Stopper, Balanced
Right Midfielder/ Left Midfielder: Wide midfielders, defend
Central Midfielders: Box-to-box, Balanced / Deep Lying Playmaker, Defend
Center Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker, Attack
Center Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker, Balanced
Striker: Poacher, Attack
4-2-3-1 Wide
You can't go wrong with a classic. The 4-2-3-1 Wide is the most balanced formation here, offering as much defensive stability as it does attacking threat.
Your back four hang back with two Holding CDMs in front, making your team both hard to break down and protected from counter-attacks.
A Playmaker CAM combines with two Inside Forwards at RM and LM, who will make progressive runs both down the wing and cutting inside, dragging defenders out of position for your Advanced Forward ST to exploit the space and score some goals.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Code: 8ZUmCsUEGA4e
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Build-up Style: Short Passing
Defensive Approach: High
Goalkeeper: Defending, Keeper
Left back: Fullback, Balanced
Right back: Falseback, Defend
Centre Backs: Defender, Defend
Central Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Defending
Central Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Defending
Center Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker, Balanced
Right Midfielder / Left Midfielder: Inside Forward, Balanced
Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack
Best manager tactics in FC 26 Ultimate Team
If you hold a particular manager in reverence, you can literally take a page out of their book by using the exact formations and tactics they use:
If you lose a match, you’ll know exactly who to blame! We wouldn’t go invoicing Pep Guardiola for a broken controller though…
Here are some of the best manager tactics you can currently use in the game:
Mikel Arteta
Hansi Flick
Xabi Alonso
Unai Emery
Antonio Conte
Ruben Amorim
Arne Slot
How to enter tactic codes in FC 26
It’s not inherently obvious how to import codes in FC 26, so we’ve got how to do just that listed below!
Go to your squad in Ultimate Team
Push the left stick in to bring up the Squad Actions
Now head to Team Management
Scroll over to the Use Code screen
Press X/A to import code and then you're good to go
To use codes, you need to have set your character up and made your way all the way to Level 10. Once you're there, you are free to use them as you wish!
Now just follow these instructions:
Open the game up and then select your profile icon in the top left of your screen.
Head to settings and then accounts.
Click the Redeem button and then tap in the code – hit accept and you are done.
If you're looking to show of your progress in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, then you'll want to know all about Weapon Prestige.
In BO7, when you Prestige a weapon you reset your level back down to zero, but in exchange, you'll earn some nice skins that you can show off in-game.
So, if that sounds good to you, then here's a quick overview of how to Prestige weapons in CoD BO7.
CoD BO7 weapon prestige: How to prestige weapons explained
Weapon Prestige works differently to regular the regular Prestige system, in that there are only three Prestige levels to go through. These are:
Weapon Prestige 1
Weapon Prestige 2
Weapon Prestige Master
To Prestige your weapon, you need to reach Level 50 with that weapon. You can then choose to Prestige, resetting your weapon's level and builds, locking all Attachments apart from Optic Attachments.
Once you reach Level 50 in Weapon Prestige 2, you will unlock Weapon Prestige Master.
This will allow you to level your weapon all the way to Level 250, at which point you'll unlock the special Universal Camo.
Depending on the weapon, you may also receive a special Attachment and will permanently unlock all Attachments for that weapon.
The specifics change from weapon to weapon, but here's a brief overview of what you'll earn from each Weapon Prestige in BO7:
Weapon Prestige 1
Prestige 1 Camo
Prestige Attachment
Permanent Unlock Token
Weapon Prestige 2
Prestige 2 Camo
Prestige Weapon Charm
Permanent Unlock Token
Prestige Mastery
Prestige Master Camo 1 (Level 100)
Prestige Master Camo 2 (Level 150)
Prestige Master Camo 3 (Level 200)
Prestige Max Camo (Level 250)
Weapon Prestige Max Icon (Level 250)
All Attachments unlocked
Should you Weapon Prestige in CoD BO7?
Whether you should Weapon Prestige in BO7 entirely depends on what you want from the game.
If you want to grind for Camos, especially if you tend to stick to particular weapons, then it may be worth Prestiging your weapons to try and get the Camos you like.
On the other hand, if you don't particularly care about Camos, don't want to lose your Attachments or just can't really be bothered to take on the grind to get those Camos, then it probably isn't worth it to Prestige your weapons.
It should be noted that the XP you earn across all modes, whether that's the campaign, multiplayer, Zombies or Warzone, will contribute to your Weapon Level, so if you find yourself getting plenty of XP anyway, then our answer is "why not?"
The Golden PokéStops of Pokémon Go have returned to celebrate Lunar New Year, which means it's your chance to catch Gimmighoul once more.
Since their introduction, players have been able to use Golden Lure Modules to turn PokéStops gold, but during this event, they may randomly turn into Golden PokéStops if you're lucky.
Plus, you'll also be able to catch a shiny Gimmighoul during this event, so you don't want to miss out!
So, if you're looking to get in on the action and catch yourself a Gimmighoul this Lunar New Year, here's what you need to know about Pokémon Go Golden PokéStops.
What are Golden PokéStops in Pokémon Go?
Golden PokéStops in Pokémon Go are similar to regular PokéStops, but offer more rewards compared to normal ones and can attract more Pokémon, including a Roaming Form Gimmighoul when you spin the stop.
To turn a PokéStop into a Golden PokéStop, you have to place a Golden Lure Module on it.
You can get Golden Lure Modules by linking your Pokémon Go account to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and sending five postcards to the latter over five days.
To do this, you need to do the following:
Launch Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on your Nintendo Switch
Open the Poké Portal
From the menu, select "Mystery Gift"
Next, select "Connect to Pokémon Go"
On your phone, open Pokémon Go and open the settings menu
Scroll down to the bottom and select "Nintendo Switch"
Go back to your Switch and select "Pair with a Pokémon Go account"
You will receive a prompt to link your Pokémon Go and Scarlet/Violet account
Once linked, open "Mystery Gift" in the Poké Portal in Scarlet or Violet
Select "Connect to Pokémon Go" two times
On your phone, open the Postcard Book in Pokémon Go
Choose a postcard, then tap the hamburger menu (three vertical lines) and select "Send to Nintendo Switch"
After it has sent, wait until the next day to send another, and do this five times
It does not have to be five days in a row, but five days in total. After you've sent five postcards, the Golden Lure Module will appear in your Pokémon Go inventory
To catch a Roaming Form Gimmighoul, you will need to open a Coin Bag to attract Gimmighouls for 30 minutes, which you get after sending one postcard to Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, or by heading to a Pokéstop that has been turned gold by a Golden Lure Module, where Gimmighouls can be found.
The latter is your only method if you do not own Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
If you manage to catch a Gimmighoul, you will need 999 Gimmighoul coins to evolve it into Gholdengo.
Golden PokéStops don’t stick around for very long, however, so you’ll need to act fast.
Tomaszkiewicz spoke to us at the Gamescom conference about The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming vampire game that he — and many other former Witcher 3 developers — have started their own company to build.
He was explaining the game’s time system, which will force players to make tricky decisions. There are a limited number of hours in every in-game day, and you only have a set number of those days to save your character’s abducted wife.
Tomaszkiewicz told us: "First of all, we wanted it to feel like the time matters. You know, there is this feeling of urgency to objectives. And we wanted you to actually think, ‘Do I want to do this? Or do I want to do that? How do I want to spend this resource?’
"At the same time, we don't want this artificial pressure that will stop you from exploring the world, for example, right? You do get clear communication from the game at every point."
Indeed, we did see this mechanic at play in a hands-off Gamescom demo. We saw that certain actions, like committing to a side quest, will spend a certain amount of your time, which the game flags to you nice and clearly.
Tomaszkiewicz said, "As you could have seen in the build, for example, the quest objectives tell you like how many time segments are you gonna spend if you're gonna finish these objectives. Sometimes, specific dialogue options can lead to spending time segments."
"We call it ‘time as a resource,’" Tomaszkiewicz added. He also clarified that, "Just standing in one place is not gonna cost you any time. So, the time is kind of waiting for you to perform these actions."
If you’re looking for a comparison point to make this system make sense in your mind, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz mentions Persona, and his colleague/brother Konrad Tomaszkiewicz points to the first two Fallout games from the nineties.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the game director and CEO of developer Rebel Wolves, chimed in and said, "Spoiler alert, but we're speaking about it in the interviews; your main goal in the game is to help your abducted family.
"And you know that, in some time, something can happen to them. And you cannot build the proper tension, and emotions, if you know that they'll be there forever. You cannot do, story-wise, this thing. That's why we added the system to show you that the clock ticks, and stuff will happen."
"Our game structure is totally different than the games you know," Konrad Tomaszkiewicz added.
But we couldn’t help but wonder, what happens if you don’t save your family in time? Is it a full ‘game over’ situation?
Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz teased, "We don't wanna spoil it for the players. I would say, we treat it more as a choice and consequence thing, than a game over thing. This much I can tell you."
We got to see a lengthy hands-off demo of the game, and the time-spending system did look pretty cool, although we're sure it will take some getting used to.
The game’s day-night cycle also impacts your gameplay options. By day, the player-character (a 14th century chap by the name of Coen) can walk around like an ordinary person and try to talk or punch his way through situations.
By night, he becomes a form of vampire with added stealth, traversal and combat options. But if you wait until nighttime to do everything, you’ll be wasting valuable time and your family will inch closer to peril.
It looks like a fun game, and we very much look forward to getting our hands on it. Watch this space, and we’ll be sure to bring you more coverage as the release nears.
The Blood of Dawnwalker will release in 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. You can wishlist the game now.
(@Pirat_Nation) February 20, 2026
