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  • Hande Erçel and Metin Akdülger’s “İki Dünya Bir Dilek” Premiere This November

    Hande Erçel and Metin Akdülger’s “İki Dünya Bir Dilek” Premiere This November

    Digital Phablet – Hande Erçel’s new romantic film is set to premiere soon on Prime Video and in theaters nationwide.

    This autumn, fans of Hande Erçel have something exciting to look forward to. The beloved Turkish actress returns to the big screen with Two Worlds, One Wish, a romantic drama she both stars in and contributed to in terms of storytelling.

    The film, featuring Metin Akdülger alongside Erçel, will debut on Prime Video on November 25. It will then be available in Russian theaters starting November 27. Produced by Taff Pictures and directed by Ketche, the screenplay was penned by Elçin Muslu.

    Erçel’s collaboration marks her second major project in a different country. Her first film, Leave It to the Wind, co-written and starring alongside Barış Arduç, enjoyed tremendous success in Russia. Following that momentum, international audiences and distributors took a keen interest in her next project, Two Worlds, One Wish.

    In this story, Erçel portrays Bilge, a young lawyer who encounters Can, an archaeologist played by Metin Akdülger. Their lives intersect on New Year’s Eve in 1998, while both are at the hospital for personal reasons. A shared wish on that night sets off a series of events that radically alter their destinies, in ways neither could have predicted years later.

    Many talented Turkish actors, such as Hüseyin Avni Danyal, İdil Fırat, Serkan Tınmaz, Rami Narin, Eylül Su Sapan, Didem İnselel, Erdal Bilingen, İpek Erdem, Nazlıcan Demir, İhsan İlhan, İlayda Orkut, Mert Ege Ak, and Duygu Köse, also star in the film.

    For Erçel, Two Worlds, One Wish is more than just another role; it is a family project. She reportedly played a significant role in shaping the story and developing her character, infusing the narrative with heartfelt emotion and a nostalgic reflection on fate and second chances.

    With its compelling storyline, a stellar cast, and a strong partnership between Prime Video and international distributors, Two Worlds, One Wish is poised to be one of the most talked-about movies of the year.

  • Complete Rewards from Super Soiree (Nov 30-Dec 2) in Monopoly Go

    Complete Rewards from Super Soiree (Nov 30-Dec 2) in Monopoly Go

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    This weekend, a new aesthetic is available in Monopoly Go, as Scopely has introduced customizable dice skins! To get started, you’ll need tokens from the Peg-E Deluxe Drop event, and that’s where the Super Soiree event plays a crucial role.

    From 3 PM EST on November 30 to 3 PM EST on December 2, you can accumulate points during the Super Soiree event, unlocking a variety of rewards. Among these are over 750 free Peg-E Deluxe Drop tokens and more than 18,000 free dice rolls.

    How to Earn Rewards in Super Soiree

    As you play during the Super Soiree event in Monopoly Go this weekend, aim to land on various spaces to earn points for the event. Here are the key spaces to target:

    • Chance cards provide two points along with their special bonuses.
    • Landing on Water Works or Electric Company rewards you with two points as well.
    • Despite losing some cash, landing on Luxury Tax or Income Tax will earn you three points.

    This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your dice roll multiplier when there are numerous events happening simultaneously. It can maximize your points on spaces that reward you, especially if you have enough dice to make it worthwhile.

    The Peg-E Deluxe Drop event adds an exciting twist by letting you access new dice skins, and it also brings a variety of emojis, board tokens, and shield designs. You can earn over 750 free Peg-E Deluxe Drop tokens through the Super Soiree rewards.

    On top of that, players can look forward to cash prizes, complimentary dice rolls, instant event triggers, and a rainbow of sticker packs, including three purple sticker packs at milestones 45, 48, and 50! With the Marvel Go sticker album season wrapping up on December 5, it’s a great time to grab any remaining stickers before the albums refresh.

    All Super Soiree Rewards and Milestones in Monopoly Go (November 30 – December 1)

    Milestone Points Required Super Soiree Rewards
    1 5 5 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    2 10 25 Free Dice Rolls
    3 15 Green Sticker Pack
    4 40 40 Free Dice Rolls
    5 20 8 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    6 25 Green Sticker Pack
    7 35 35 Free Dice Rolls
    8 40 15 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    9 175 160 Free Dice Rolls
    10 50 Cash Reward
    11 55 20 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    12 50 Yellow Sticker Pack
    13 420 370 Free Dice Rolls
    14 55 35 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    15 60 High Roller, 5 Minutes
    16 70 Yellow Sticker Pack
    17 650 550 Free Dice Rolls
    18 85 50 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    19 100 90 Free Dice Rolls
    20 110 55 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    21 125 Pink Sticker Pack
    22 1,150 900 Free Dice Rolls
    23 130 65 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    24 140 Pink Sticker Pack
    25 155 Cash Reward
    26 700 525 Free Dice Rolls
    27 170 70 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    28 200 Cash Reward
    29 280 200 Free Dice Rolls
    30 220 Cash Boost, 10 Minutes
    31 275 85 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    32 1,800 1,250 Free Dice Rolls
    33 350 100 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    34 400 Blue Sticker Pack
    35 1,000 700 Free Dice Rolls
    36 375 High Roller, 10 Minutes
    37 2,200 1,500 Free Dice Rolls
    38 550 110 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    39 600 Blue Sticker Pack
    40 650 Cash Reward
    41 2,700 1,750 Free Dice Rolls
    42 800 135 Peg-E Deluxe Drop Tokens
    43 900 Mega Heist, 40 Minutes
    44 1,000 Cash Reward
    45 1,700 Purple Sticker Pack
    46 1,250 Cash Reward
    47 4,400 2,750 Free Dice Rolls
    48 1,700 Purple Sticker Pack
    49 1,700 Cash Reward
    50 9,000 8,000 Free Dice Rolls
    Purple Sticker Pack

    As you accumulate Super Soiree rewards marked as “Cash Reward,” you’ll find you’re earning more money as your overall net worth increases. Enhancing your Monopoly Go game boards with upgrades and landing on monopolies that have been developed to include hotels can significantly boost your earnings.

  • November 30: All Peg-E Deluxe Drop Rewards Unveiled!

    November 30: All Peg-E Deluxe Drop Rewards Unveiled!

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    Monopoly Go is constantly updating its features, and Scopely continues to introduce exciting changes for fans of this popular mobile game. The Peg-E Deluxe Drop event is running from 3 PM EST on November 30 to 3 PM EST on December 2, presenting some fresh content to enjoy.

    Monopoly Go: How to Play Community Chest

    Discover how to engage with the Community Chest minigame and gain valuable resources by collaborating with your friends in Monopoly Go.

    Recently, players gained the ability to customize the look of their dice while navigating through their Monopoly Go boards. If you’re looking to refresh your dice aesthetics, the top prize at each level of the Peg-E Deluxe Drop event presents brand new dice skins.

    December Peg-E Deluxe Drop Rewards: Emojis and Dice Skins

    The layout for the December Peg-E Deluxe Drop event in Monopoly Go.

    It seems Scopely is always innovating the typical Peg-E prize drop events. In fact, there is yet another variation of the Peg-E Prize Drop this month! Earlier in November, players participated in the Sticker Drop, and this weekend, we shift to the Deluxe Drop, showcasing a variety of prizes that aren’t usually found in Peg-E events.

    For this event, Peg-E is presenting new emojis featuring characters from the Marvel Universe while we approach the conclusion of the Marvel Go sticker album season. Players can also earn a new shield skin inspired by The Hulk and a new board token representing Mystique from the X-Men series and Ms. Marvel. In addition to the traditional aesthetic rewards, this year’s Peg-E Deluxe Drop also introduces new dice skins.

    Just like you can change the look of your board token and shields, you can now also alter the design of your two game dice! They are stored in your gallery alongside emojis and collectibles, so be sure to check your gallery to view your collection of fun designs!

    Earning 12 free Peg-E Deluxe Drop tokens in the Pinata Smash daily leaderboard tournament in Monopoly Go.

    The December Peg-E Deluxe Drop marks the initial opportunity to earn exclusive dice skins, with various new designs available as top-tier rewards for the event, meticulously detailed in the table below. Upon completing the first set of rewards and gathering the necessary points, players can access another tier of rewards in the Peg-E Deluxe Drop event.

    There have been substantial changes to Peg-E lately, and the early December Deluxe Drop is no exception! The game now features two bumpers displayed horizontally, centrally located on the board, which reward players with bonus points every time they hit them. The layout has also seen a reorganization of obstacle pegs, one of which frustratingly hovers right above the bumpers, while several are placed along the bottom slots where you accumulate the most points.

    To participate in the Peg-E Deluxe Drop event, you will need to collect Peg-E tokens from other concurrent Monopoly Go events. These include center banner events (currently featuring Super Soiree), daily leaderboard tournaments that offer milestone rewards, daily quick win tasks refreshing at 8 AM EST, and your log-in bonus that resets every eight hours in the store.

    The She-Hulk emoji available from the Peg-E Deluxe Drop in Monopoly Go.

    All Rewards in the December Peg-E Deluxe Drop Event in Monopoly Go

    Milestone

    Points Required

    Peg-E Deluxe Drop Reward

    First Page

    1

    700

    She-Hulk Emoji

    2

    1,700

    Magneto Emoji

    3

    3,000

    Hulk Shield

    4

    5,000

    Mystique Token

    5

    7,250

    Spider-Man Dice

    Second Page

    1

    750

    Vaults (containing dice rolls, assorted sticker packs, and cash)

    2

    2,000

    3

    4,500

    4

    9,000

    5

    12,500

    6

    16,000

    Iron Man Dice

    If you have enough Peg-E tokens, try to boost your multiplier while playing. This strategy not only increases the points received from each bumper your token bounces off, but also raises the total points at the bottom. A 30x multiplier can lead you through two complete bumper rewards with just one hit, helping you quickly progress through the Peg-E Deluxe Drop rewards!

    Color wheel from Monopoly Go on a rainbow gradient background

    Monopoly Go: Color Wheel, Explained

    If you’ve full hotels in Monopoly and are ready to cash out, land on one of those color tiles in Monopoly Go to spin the Color Wheel.

  • Explore Scarecrow Sprint Rewards in Monopoly Go (Nov 28-29)

    Explore Scarecrow Sprint Rewards in Monopoly Go (Nov 28-29)

    We’re already in the fast lane with the Harvest Racers event happening in Monopoly Go. If you want to amp up your team’s speed and grab a few extra free Harvest Racers flag tokens, be sure to participate in the Scarecrow Sprint event!

    Starting at 1 PM EST on November 28 and wrapping up at 1 PM EST on November 29, the Scarecrow Sprint daily leaderboard tournament features over 10,000 free dice rolls and a fantastic 2,100 free Harvest Racers flag tokens. Your teammates will appreciate your efforts for landing on some Railroads today!

    How to Earn Rewards in Scarecrow Sprint

    In the daily leaderboard competitions of Monopoly Go, you’ll be aiming to land on any of the four Railroad spaces on the game board to score points for the Scarecrow Sprint. Your scoring will depend on your success in stealing from opponents, whether you’re shutting one down or planning a heist.

    Points Earned During Scarecrow Sprint in Monopoly Go

    This weekend, with three events occurring at once, it’s a prime opportunity to boost your dice roll multiplier to elevate your scores for each event more swiftly, if you have the dice available. This multiplier will enhance your score for Scarecrow Sprint and any other Monopoly Go events on that space!

    The Harvest Racers event is pushing players into a second race today, giving you a chance to rack up over 2,000 free Harvest Racers tokens. There are some excellent prizes in the November Tycoon Racers event, so both you and your teammates will be pleased to gather these extra flag tokens!

    Furthermore, there’s a variety of rewards including cash payouts, board boost triggers, and numerous free dice rolls. There are also several sticker packs available, up to blue rarity, so make sure to collect any last-minute stickers you can before the Marvel Go album season closes on December 5, just one week after the Scarecrow Sprint event kicks off!

    All Scarecrow Sprint Rewards in Monopoly Go (November 28-29)

    Milestone Points Required Scarecrow Sprint Rewards
    1 10 80 Harvest Racers Tokens
    2 25 40 Free Dice Rolls
    3 40 Cash Reward
    4 80 Green Sticker Pack
    5 120 Cash Reward
    6 150 120 Harvest Racers Tokens
    7 200 High Roller, 5 Minutes
    8 250 200 Free Dice Rolls
    9 275 140 Harvest Racers Tokens
    10 300 Yellow Sticker Pack
    11 350 200 Harvest Racers Tokens
    12 400 275 Free Dice Rolls
    13 375 Cash Boost, 5 Minutes
    14 425 240 Harvest Racers Tokens
    15 450 Pink Sticker Pack
    16 525 350 Free Dice Rolls
    17 550 240 Harvest Racers Tokens
    18 700 450 Free Dice Rolls
    19 500 Mega Heist, 25 Minutes
    20 700 260 Harvest Racers Tokens
    21 800 Blue Sticker Pack
    22 950 600 Free Dice Rolls
    23 900 260 Harvest Racers Tokens
    24 1,150 675 Free Dice Rolls
    25 1,000 Cash Reward
    26 1,200 260 Harvest Racers Tokens
    27 1,100 Cash Reward
    28 1,300 750 Free Dice Rolls
    29 950 Cash Boost, 10 Minutes
    30 1,400 300 Harvest Racers Tokens
    31 1,400 Cash Reward
    32 1,550 Blue Sticker Pack
    33 1,600 Cash Reward
    34 2,300 1,250 Free Dice Rolls
    35 1,300 Mega Heist, 40 Minutes
    36 2,700 1,400 Free Dice Rolls
    37 1,800 Cash Reward
    38 3,800 1,900 Free Dice Rolls
    39 2,200 Cash Reward
    40 6,000 3,000 Free Dice Rolls

    As you build your net worth, not only do you gain more cash for each Scarecrow Sprint reward marked as a “Cash Reward” on the table above, but the Net Worth Gallery showcases various beneficial perks as well. Investing in upgrades for your Monopoly Go game boards is definitely worthwhile!

  • Holiday Sales: 18.4% of U.S. Retail Total in Nov-Dec 2023

    Holiday Sales: 18.4% of U.S. Retail Total in Nov-Dec 2023

    The Importance of the Holiday Season for U.S. Retailers

    The holiday season is a crucial time for retailers in the United States, with conventional wisdom suggesting that the weeks leading up to Christmas are the most significant for sales. But just how much do these months impact overall retail performance? To answer this question, we can delve into statistics from organizations such as the National Retail Federation and the U.S. Census Bureau.

    Holiday Spending Projections

    According to the National Retail Federation, holiday spending in the U.S. is set to reach astronomical figures, estimated between $979 billion and $989 billion during the months of November and December. This projection highlights the immense financial potential of the holiday season, with an average consumer expected to spend about $902 on gifts and holiday-related goods.

    Retailers’ Reliance on the Holiday Season

    The holiday season can truly be a make-or-break period for many retailers. However, the degree of reliance varies across different types of businesses. The analysis of retail sales figures indicates that not all retailers experience the same level of uplift from holiday sales.

    Distribution of Sales Throughout the Year

    If sales were perfectly distributed across the calendar year, the holiday months would contribute approximately 16.7% to total annual sales (2 out of 12 months). However, for many sectors, holiday sales significantly exceed this average. For instance, hobby, toy, and game stores reported that a staggering 26.2% of their annual sales are made in just the last two months of the year. This trend is understandable, as toys and games are among the most popular gifts during the holiday period.

    Variability Among Retail Categories

    While the holiday season is crucial for many retailers, it is essential to recognize that not all sectors benefit equally. Retail categories such as car dealerships, gas stations, office supply stores, and building material suppliers often see reduced sales during these months. For such retailers, the holiday season may not hold the same promise that it does for toy and hobby shops.

    Impact on Overall Retail Sales

    In the previous year, sales during November and December accounted for 18.4% of total retail sales across the United States. While this figure indicates that the holiday season does have a significant impact on year-end results, it also suggests that many retailers manage to balance their sales throughout the entire year rather than relying exclusively on the holiday rush.

    Conclusion

    The holiday season undoubtedly plays a vital role in shaping the revenue landscape for retailers in the United States. However, the degree of impact varies significantly across sectors, indicating that while some retailers thrive during this period, others may experience a downturn. Understanding these dynamics helps to comprehend the broader picture of consumer spending during this festive time.

  • Unlock Pie Palooza Rewards in Monopoly Go: Nov 25-26!

    Unlock Pie Palooza Rewards in Monopoly Go: Nov 25-26!

    As the United States prepares for a holiday filled with food this week, kicking off with Thanksgiving on Thursday, Monopoly Go is celebrating with fun events in anticipation of the feast! From 1 PM EST on November 25 to 1 PM EST on November 26, get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings!

    The Pie Palooza event is today’s featured leaderboard tournament. While the rewards for reaching milestones may seem typical for such events, they also include a delightful new Thanksgiving emoji for the top ten players participating in the Pie Palooza tournament.

    How to Collect Rewards in Pie Palooza

    If you participate regularly in Monopoly Go’s daily leaderboard tournaments, you’ll know that you need to focus on landing on the Railroad spaces on your game board to score points during Pie Palooza. Your score is influenced by the minigames you play and your performance in them.

    Points Accumulated During Pie Palooza

    With pickup tokens available for the Fortune Feast event for much of Pie Palooza, it’s beneficial to consider enhancing your dice rolls when approaching a stretch of Railroad spaces with these tokens. It’s worth noting that your event points are multiplied by your dice roll enhancements!

    We’re also seeing some additional sticker packs made available in Monopoly Go this week as the Marvel Go season wraps up. You have until December 5 to complete your sticker albums. Fortunately, there are three blue sticker packs available at milestones 18, 24, and 30 in the Pie Palooza event to help you find those elusive rare stickers.

    Alongside over 13,000 free dice rolls, board boosts, and cash rewards, the top ten players in each leaderboard will also receive a new emoji as a special Pie Palooza prize. It features Mr. Monopoly enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie—perfect for this Thursday as we all indulge in our Thanksgiving feasts! If you’re close to completing a set or just want to add a festive emoji to your collection, now is the time to get rolling!

    Complete List of Pie Palooza Rewards (November 25-26)

    Milestone Points Required Rewards
    1 10 Cash Reward
    2 25 40 Free Dice Rolls
    3 40 Cash Reward
    4 80 Green Sticker Pack
    5 120 Cash Reward
    6 170 125 Free Dice Rolls
    7 200 High Roller, 5 Minutes
    8 250 200 Free Dice Rolls
    9 275 Cash Reward
    10 300 Yellow Sticker Pack
    11 350 Cash Reward
    12 400 275 Free Dice Rolls
    13 375 Cash Boost, 5 Minutes
    14 450 Pink Sticker Pack
    15 400 Cash Reward
    16 525 350 Free Dice Rolls
    17 550 Cash Reward
    18 700 Blue Sticker Pack
    19 500 Mega Heist, 25 Minutes
    20 700 450 Free Dice Rolls
    21 750 Cash Reward
    22 950 600 Free Dice Rolls
    23 700 High Roller, 10 Minutes
    24 950 Blue Sticker Pack
    25 1,000 Cash Reward
    26 1,100 675 Free Dice Rolls
    27 1,100 Cash Reward
    28 1,250 750 Free Dice Rolls
    29 950 Cash Boost, 10 Minutes
    30 1,250 Blue Sticker Pack
    31 1,400 Cash Reward
    32 1,850 1,100 Free Dice Rolls
    33 1,600 Cash Reward
    34 2,150 1,250 Free Dice Rolls
    35 1,300 Mega Heist, 40 Minutes
    36 2,700 1,600 Free Dice Rolls
    37 1,800 Cash Reward
    38 3,600 2,100 Free Dice Rolls
    39 2,200 Cash Reward
    40 7,000 3,500 Free Dice Rolls

    With the recent updates to the Net Worth Gallery, tracking the perks you earn as you increase your net worth has never been easier. As your net worth rises, you’ll also see more cash rewards for each Pie Palooza milestone labeled as a “Cash Reward,” helping you fund your in-game activities even faster!

  • Foam Fund Rewards Await in Monopoly Go (Nov 11-12)

    Foam Fund Rewards Await in Monopoly Go (Nov 11-12)

    Now that the Peg-E Sticker Drop event in Monopoly Go has wrapped up, we have some time to enjoy a few daily leaderboard tournaments before the next partner event kicks off later this week. This is a great opportunity to jump into some quick gameplay on the right side of your screen!

    From 1 PM EST on November 11 to 1 PM EST on November 12, we’re aiming to collect Railroad tiles to score points in the Foam for Funds tournament. This event features 40 milestones, offering over 13,000 free dice rolls to help replenish what we used during the Peg-E event this weekend.

    How to Earn Rewards in Foam for Funds

    If you’re used to participating in the daily leaderboard tournaments in Monopoly Go, you’ll want to focus on landing on Railroad tiles to rack up points for Foam for Funds. Your earned points will depend on which minigame you play on the Railroad and how successfully you perform in it.

    Points Earned During Foam for Funds in Monopoly Go

    With the Altruistic Auction event featuring pickup tiles on the board, it’s a good strategy to boost your dice roll multiplier when you spot a promising section with a combination of tokens and Railroad tiles. Keep in mind that your points for both Altruistic Auction and Foam for Funds will be multiplied, so track good spots on the board where you can maximize your rolls.

    Now that we’ve finished collecting Peg-E tokens and haven’t started gathering partner event tokens, the focus of the 40 milestone rewards in Foam for Funds is to help make up for the rolls spent during Peg-E. These rewards are designed to restock your dice supply, furnish your account with cash, and offer a few extra sticker packs as the Marvel Go sticker album season approaches its conclusion (including three blue sticker packs this time rather than the usual two).

    To add a little excitement, there’s also a new emoji featuring our Monopoly Go character supporting a great cause in Foam for Funds! This emoji is a reward reserved for the top ten players on today’s leaderboard and definitely stands out as the top prize among the 40 milestone rewards available in Foam for Funds.

    A leaderboard during Foam for Funds in Monopoly Go.

    All Foam for Funds Rewards in Monopoly Go (November 11-12)

    Milestone

    Points Required

    Foam for Funds Rewards

    1

    10

    Cash Reward

    2

    25

    40 Free Dice Rolls

    3

    40

    Cash Reward

    4

    80

    Green Sticker Pack

    5

    120

    Cash Reward

    6

    170

    125 Free Dice Rolls

    7

    200

    High Roller, 5 Minutes

    8

    250

    200 Free Dice Rolls

    9

    275

    Cash Reward

    10

    300

    Yellow Sticker Pack

    11

    350

    Cash Reward

    12

    400

    275 Free Dice Rolls

    13

    375

    Cash Boost, 5 Minutes

    14

    450

    Pink Sticker Pack

    15

    400

    Cash Reward

    16

    525

    350 Free Dice Rolls

    17

    550

    Cash Reward

    18

    700

    Blue Sticker Pack

    19

    500

    Mega Heist, 25 Minutes

    20

    700

    450 Free Dice Rolls

    21

    750

    Cash Reward

    22

    950

    600 Free Dice Rolls

    23

    700

    High Roller, 10 Minutes

    24

    950

    Blue Sticker Pack

    25

    1,000

    Cash Reward

    26

    1,100

    675 Free Dice Rolls

    27

    1,100

    Cash Reward

    28

    1,250

    750 Free Dice Rolls

    29

    950

    Cash Boost, 10 Minutes

    30

    1,250

    Blue Sticker Pack

    31

    1,400

    Cash Reward

    32

    1,850

    1,100 Free Dice Rolls

    33

    1,600

    Cash Reward

    34

    2,150

    1,600 Free Dice Rolls

    35

    1,300

    Mega Heist, 40 Minutes

    36

    2,700

    1,600 Free Dice Rolls

    37

    1,800

    Cash Reward

    38

    3,600

    2,100 Free Dice Rolls

    39

    2,200

    Cash Boost

    40

    7,000

    3,500 Free Dice Rolls

    As you enhance your Monopoly Go game boards with upgrades, you’ll notice an increase in cash from each milestone reward labeled “Cash Reward” in Foam for Funds. The amount you earn is based on your net worth, so improving your game boards is an effective way to grow your cash earnings.

  • Jack-o’ Bowl Rewards Unveiled (Nov 2-3) in Monopoly Go

    Jack-o’ Bowl Rewards Unveiled (Nov 2-3) in Monopoly Go

    Exciting News for Monopoly Go Players: Join the Jack-o’ Bowl Tournament!

    If the idea of bowling with candles in a haunted mansion using carved pumpkins as balls doesn’t thrill you, don’t worry! Monopoly Go is bringing the excitement to your devices with the Jack-o’ Bowl tournament, which runs from November 2 at 2 PM EST until November 3 at 2 PM EST.

    As we approach the final moments of the Haunted Treasures dig event, the Jack-o’ Bowl tournament offers a perfect opportunity to maximize your potential. This is your last chance to use those pickaxes before they become useless, so don’t hold back!

    How to Score Points in the Jack-o’ Bowl

    To earn points in the Jack-o’ Bowl, regular players of Monopoly Go know that you must land on the four Railroad spaces on the game board. Your score will depend on the mini-game you engage in when landing on any of these spaces, as well as how well you perform in that game.

    Tips for Maximizing Your Points

    If you have some extra dice available, consider increasing your roll multiplier when moving around the Monopoly Go board. This is particularly beneficial since your points for the tournament and events can be substantially boosted with a higher multiplier. If you notice a lineup of tiles with Ghostly Gains tokens next to a Railroad, now is the time to enhance your score!

    As the Haunted Treasures dig event closes, the Jack-o’ Bowl tournament serves as your last chance to collect Haunted Treasures pickaxes. Generous rewards await you—ten different milestones offer a total of 130 pickaxes to aid in making the most out of the event.

    In addition to pickaxes, there are plenty of rewards available across 40 milestones in the tournament. You’ll earn plenty of free dice rolls, sticker packs, board bonuses, and cash rewards.

    Complete Rewards Breakdown for the Jack-O’ Bowl (November 2-3)

    Here’s a summary of the rewards you can earn:

    Milestone Points Required Jack-O’ Bowl Rewards
    1 10 3 Pickax Tokens
    2 25 40 Free Dice Rolls
    3 40 Cash Reward
    4 80 Green Sticker Pack
    5 120 Cash Reward
    6 150 5 Pickax Tokens
    … … …
    40 3000 6,000 Free Dice Rolls

    The rewards are diverse, ranging from extra pickaxes to generous cash bonuses.

    Pro Tip

    If you’re looking to boost your finances before your next big board endeavor, remember that the monetary rewards escalate as your overall wealth increases. In the business realm, the motto holds true: spend wisely to earn more!

    Make sure to participate in the Jack-o’ Bowl tournament and take full advantage of the last-minute offers in Monopoly Go!

  • 3 New PS Plus Games To Try This November 1-3

    3 New PS Plus Games To Try This November 1-3

    Key art for Return to Monkey Island.
    Devolver Digital

    There’s a bit of a wait ahead until the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for November drops. However, PS Plus members in search of fun games without the need to shell out cash for new titles like Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Dragon Age: The Veilguard have plenty of outstanding options from October’s PS Plus Extra game catalog to explore. Here are some fantastic games to dive into this weekend.

    Return to Monkey Island

    Return to Monkey Island | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

    The Monkey Island series revolutionized the adventure game genre in the 1990s, solidifying LucasArts’ success with its timeless charm. In 2022, franchise creator Ron Gilbert and designer Dave Grossman returned with a new installment, Return to Monkey Island. This latest chapter follows pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he again faces off against the villain LeChuck while seeking the elusive secret of Monkey Island. The game offers an enjoyable experience on a controller, maintaining the beloved humor and clever puzzles that originally made the series famous.

    The PS5 version of Return to Monkey Island is part of the PS Plus Extra Game Catalog. It’s also available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, and Android.

    Two Point Campus

    Two Point Campus | Official Announce Trailer

    If you’re a fan of management sims, Two Point Campus stands out as an exceptional entry. Players are tasked with designing and managing various college campuses within the quirky Two Point universe. The game features intricate systems that will captivate dedicated players, yet it remains welcoming with its delightful graphics and humorous theme, including creations like “Knight School.” Understanding Two Point Campus provides a great stepping stone into a more complex genre and sets you up for Two Point Museum, slated for release next March.

    Two Point Campus is available via the PS Plus Extra catalog for PS4 and PS5. It is also accessible on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed – Now Hiring!

    Although Halloween has come and gone, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is not your typical horror game. It’s an asymmetrical multiplayer experience where four players collaborate to track down and capture a ghost controlled by another player. While asymmetrical multiplayer games are abundant, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has made a remarkable impression, especially given its tie to a beloved film franchise. Gather your friends who also subscribe to PS Plus, and this is a game you’ll want to explore together.

    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is available for both PS4 and PS5 as part of the PS Plus Extra game catalog. It’s also playable on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

  • Your Ultimate Guide to November’s Pokémon GO Raids

    Your Ultimate Guide to November’s Pokémon GO Raids

    Pokemon Go features Raids that allow Trainers to team up and battle extremely strong and tough Pokemon. Winning a Raid grants you a chance to catch and add that Pokemon to your lineup.

    Every month, the Pokemon available in Raids change, typically featuring those that are tougher and found in higher-tiered Raid Battles. November will highlight several Legendary and Mega-Evolved Pokemon in Raids, each available at specific times throughout the month. This guide will be updated each month, so be sure to check back for the most current details on Pokemon Go Raiding.

    Updated on November 1, 2024: A new month means new Pokemon in Raids. We’ve outlined what to expect in November, including Five-Star Raids, Mega Raids, Shadow Raids, and Raid Hours. This month brings back multiple Pokemon in Raids, offering you another chance to catch them for your Pokemon Go collection. Below is everything you need to know for November 2024.

    Five-Star Raids


    This November, several Pokemon will be featured in Five-Star Raids, some overlapping during the same week. The lineup includes:

    Each of these Five-Star Raid Pokemon will be featured for at least a week, giving you ample opportunity to battle and catch these Legendary Pokemon. Below are the specific times each will be available in Raids this month.

    The start and end times for each window will be 10 am local time.

    November 2024 Five-Star Raids

    Dates

    Pokemon

    Monday, November 4, 2024 – Monday, November 18, 2024

    Lugia

    Monday, November 18, 2024 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Origin Forme Dialga

    Origin Forme Palkia

    Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    Zacian

    Zamazenta

    Regieleki

    Regidrago

    Lugia captured in Raid battles this month will know their featured Charged Attack, Aeroblast.

    Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia caught between November 18 (10 am local time) and November 24 (11:59 pm local time) may know their Signature Adventure Effect Moves.

    Mega Raids

    Mega Beedrill using an Electric-type attack.

    This month, five different Mega Evolutions are expected in Pokemon Go Mega Raids. You can encounter and catch these Pokemon during specific dates and times.

    Available in raids this November are Mega Manectric, Mega Salamence, Mega Beedrill, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Altaria.

    Besides having the opportunity to catch each of these Pokemon, you will also earn Mega Energy for the Pokemon you defeat in these Raids, which you need for your own Mega Evolutions.

    The availability of these Pokemon will vary throughout the month; details are provided below.

    The start and end times for each availability window will be 10 am local time.

    November 2024 Mega Raids

    Dates

    Pokemon

    Monday, November 4, 2024 – Monday, November 11, 2024

    Mega Manectric

    Monday, November 11, 2024 – Monday, November 18, 2024

    Mega Salamence

    Monday, November 18, 2024 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Mega Beedrill

    Mega Ampharos

    Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    Mega Altaria

    Elite Raids

    Regidrago in a Pokemon Go Raid.

    Elite Raids require you and other Trainers to battle a powerful Raid Pokemon, which is tougher than any other Raid tier in the game.

    These Raids also differ in that they must be done in person, meaning Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.

    You will need to work together with other Trainers locally, as solo attempts for Elite Raids will not be successful.

    As for November 2024, no Elite Raid Days have been announced yet. However, new Elite Raid Days can be added at any time, so keep an eye on Pokemon Go updates throughout the month.

    If an Elite Raid Day is announced for November, you can expect specific Pokemon to appear during that day at designated times.

    Keep an eye out for Elite Raid Eggs that will show up in Raids leading up to the Elite Raid Day. This will help you plan your locations.

    Raid Hours

    A city sprinkled with various Pokemon Go Raids.

    Throughout November, Pokemon Go will host several Raid Hours.

    These events will run from 6 PM to 7 PM local time and will occur more frequently than in previous months. Each Raid Hour will spotlight a different Five-Star Raid Pokemon, mainly those available in Raids throughout November, including:

    • Lugia
    • Nihilego
    • Tapu Koko
    • Origin Forme Dialga
    • Origin Forme Palkia
    • Zacian
    • Zamazenta
    • Regieleki
    • Regidrago

    Similar to previous Raid Hours, during this time, the featured Pokemon will be the only ones available in Raids, and these events will happen more often than usual. Below is the list of the featured Pokemon and their Raid Hour dates.

    For the month of November, participating in a Five-Star Raid during a Raid Hour in person will reward you with one Rare Candy XL.

    November 2024 Raid Hours

    Date

    Pokemon

    Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    Lugia

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Lugia

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Nihilego

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024

    Tapu Koko

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    Origin Forme Dialga

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    Origin Forme Palkia

    Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Zacian

    Zamazenta

    Regieleki

    Regidrago

    On Wednesday, November 27, Zacian, Zamazenta, Regieleki, and Regidrago will all be available during the same Raid Hour event.

    Shadow Raids

    Shadow Mewtwo in a city, with Giovanni in a Pokemon Go Shadow Raid background.

    Shadow Raids introduce a new feature where you can battle various Shadow Pokemon for a chance to catch them. Like Elite Raids, these can only be done in person, disallowing the use of Remote Raid Passes.

    As the battle progresses, the Shadow Pokemon become enraged, boosting their attack and defense stats. You can calm enraged Shadow Pokemon with Purified Gems, bringing their stats back to normal.

    For November, you can look forward to encountering Shadow Suicune in Shadow Raids on weekends. Ensure you’re well-prepared for this challenging battle.