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Windrose: How to Upgrade All Workstations
This guide explains how to upgrade workstations in the game Windrose. Upgrades are achieved by placing corresponding 'Add-ons' near the Bonfire, which increase the workstation's level and unlock the ability to craft advanced items. The article lists all workstations and their required add-ons.
Pragmata full mission list
Pragmata features a mission system that is structured around levels rather than specific objectives. This guide provides the complete list of missions within the game.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Announced for April 24th to 27th
Cygames announced an open beta for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, running from April 24th to 27th. This beta will test the new Summon mechanic and feature the playable character Beatrix, who will be part of the July 9th expansion. The open beta will be available for free on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Anime Vanguards Update 12 Codes
The latest update for Anime Vanguards, Update 12, introduces new redeemable codes that offer players in-game items such as trait rerolls, memoria shards, gems, and stat chips. Some codes require players to reach a minimum level to be redeemed. The article also details alternative methods for acquiring in-game currency and rewards, including the Time Chamber AFK mode, speaking to the NPC Genas, daily login bonuses, and new player rewards.
How to get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose
This guide explains how to earn Faction Reputation Points in the game Windrose by completing quests and defeating enemies to obtain special items. These points can be exchanged with Bounty Agents to improve standing with the game's four factions and unlock rewards. The article details the different types of Insignias and Letters of Favor that can be earned and their respective point values.
Best Heroes Olden Era Skills and how to reach elite class
This guide explains how to reach the elite class in Heroes Olden Era by focusing on specific skills. It details how to identify the required skills for each elite class path and offers advice on the best general skills to prioritize, such as Morale, Luck, Attack, and Defense.
Windrose: How to Upgrade Weapons and Gear
This guide explains how to upgrade weapons and gear in Windrose. Players can upgrade weapons at the Weaponsmith Workshop and armor at the Armor and Clothing Workshop by gathering resources like Wood, Copper Ingot, and Coarse Fabric. Ascending weapons grants new perks, while upgrading improves stats and gear level.
Marathon players are using new Mercy Kits to murder people twice: It's already been branded the 'most…
Players in Bungie's Marathon are exploiting the new Mercy Kit, a feature intended to encourage cooperation, by reviving fallen opponents only to kill them again for bonus experience points. This tactic has led to the feature being branded as the 'most brutal' addition to the game, raising questions about whether the player base is too competitive for cooperative mechanics.
How to increase Mana in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era
This guide explains how to increase and refill mana in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. Mana is crucial for using spells, and players can increase their maximum mana by increasing their hero's knowledge. Various map locations like Knowledge Gardens and Whispering Stones offer permanent increases or boosts to mana and knowledge.
Can you time travel in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?
This guide explains whether time travel is possible in Tomodachi Life on the Nintendo Switch and details the significant penalties incurred. Adjusting the system's date and time allows for time travel, but it results in shops not refreshing and Mii hunger not updating for 24 hours. The article advises against time traveling due to these drawbacks, though it notes that time traveling for other games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons is safe as long as the system time is reset before launching Tomodachi Life.
How to unlock the Ferris Wheel in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream
This guide explains how to unlock the MiiWheel Ferris Wheel in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream, which requires having at least two official romantic relationships among island residents. It also details how to play the 'Poke the Ferris Wheel' minigame, where the goal is to end three rounds with your Mii's gondola at the bottom loading zone using charged pokes.
Mongil Star Dive Builds – Elements, Classes, and Teams
This guide for Mongil Star Dive focuses on creating effective character builds and team compositions. It details the importance of balancing classes such as Destroyer, Assassin, Fighter, and Support, and explains how elemental types and their weaknesses can be exploited. The guide also covers the roles of Main DPS and Sub-DPS, and the significance of Neutralization Damage for staggering enemies.
How to get Miis to romance each other in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream
This guide explains how to facilitate romantic relationships between Miis in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Players must ensure Miis have compatible dating preferences, become good friends, and then encourage budding crushes through in-game interactions and dialogue choices. Key requirements include Miis knowing each other, being adults, not being family members, and matching dating preferences.
All Tomodachi Life Living the Dream personality traits
This guide details all 16 unique personality traits available in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream, categorized into four main groups: Considerate/Easy-going, Energetic/Outgoing, Confident/Ambitious, and Reserved. Each personality is described with its key traits and characteristics to help players choose the right one for their Mii during character creation.
PSA: You Definitely Don't Want To Time Travel In Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Nintendo has issued a warning that time traveling in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream does not provide benefits and instead causes negative consequences. Adjusting the system clock will cause shops to stop refreshing for 24 hours, and this timer resets if the clock is changed again. The game is best played in real-time bursts.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok to host open beta test next week, introductory movie released
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will be held from April 24-27, allowing players to experience the new Summon mechanic and test network performance. The full game is scheduled for release on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC. Cygames has also released an introductory movie for the game.
How to break blue crystal barriers in Pragmata
This guide explains how to break the blue crystal barriers, referred to as 'filament masses,' in the game Pragmata. Players need to unlock the Lim Eraser ability in Sector 2: Mass Production Array by progressing through the main story objectives and hacking beacons. The guide also briefly mentions red crystal barriers, 'dead filament,' which require a different 'Cleanse' ability unlocked later in Sector 5.
Focus Entertainment Releases New Demo & Gameplay Overview Trailer for Upcoming Puzzle Platformer Yerba Buena at Galaxies Spring Showcase!
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas have released a new gameplay overview trailer and a Steam demo for their upcoming puzzle-platformer, Yerba Buena. The game, set in a surreal 1970s San Francisco, features a unique 'Copy and Paste' mechanic allowing players to manipulate the environment. Yerba Buena is scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders currently available at a 10% discount.
All weapons and tier upgrades in Mouse P.I. For Hire
This guide details all the weapons available in Mouse P.I. For Hire and their respective tier upgrades. Weapons are unlocked by completing missions, and upgrades are obtained through Schematics found during the main campaign. The guide provides information on how to use each weapon effectively and their upgrade benefits.
How to get Warm Fuzzies in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream
This guide explains how to obtain and use Warm Fuzzies in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Warm Fuzzies are a currency earned by increasing Mii happiness through activities like solving problems, head rubs, and leveling up Miis. They can be spent at the Wishing Fountain for various items and customizations.