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Charlatan – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Charlatan is a roguelike slot machine game where players must cheat to survive within a cursed vintage cartoon amusement park. The game features turn-based spins that can be manipulated with items, and players must build synergies between symbols and purchase upgrades to overcome corrupted showmen. The open beta is currently available for players to request access.
How to get Necrolei Cyst and Strong Acid in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find Necrolei Cysts and craft Strong Acid in Subnautica 2. Necrolei Cysts are obtained by breaking Stilt Orbs, and Strong Acid is crafted using a Processor, which requires scanning broken ones in the Old Habitat. Strong Acid is a key component for various crafting recipes, including Power Cells and Fiber Mesh.
How to get a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2, as the initial version in the Lifepod is limited. Players must craft a Habitat Builder tool by gathering materials like titanium, quartz, and copper, and scanning old tools found in caves. Once the Habitat Builder is acquired, players can construct a base with a Fabricator and power source to unlock all game recipes.
How to power up the Welcome Center in Subnautica 2 and best Biomods to pick
This guide explains how to restore power to the Welcome Center in Subnautica 2 by crafting a Basic Battery using Copper and an Acidic Raion Pouch. It also recommends the Dash and Sea Skimmer biomods as useful early-game upgrades for mobility and exploration.
How to survive heat in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to survive extreme heat in Subnautica 2 by acquiring the Heat Tolerance adaptation. Players need to obtain the Sonic Resonator tool to access this adaptation, which is crucial for exploring hotter zones and avoiding instant death. The article also briefly mentions other guides for crafting blueprints and the game's roadmap.
How to digest food in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 players must acquire alien enzymes to digest local flora and fauna, as standard food sources are incompatible. This is achieved by locating and interacting with Anita Gottschal's blackbox, which contains the necessary digestive enzymes. Once adapted, players can consume cooked fish or craft oily salad.
How to increase inventory size in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to increase inventory and hotbar size in Subnautica 2 by interacting with Biobed terminals found in colony outposts. Players can find permanent upgrades called Endurance and Dexterity. The article also suggests using Portable Lockers for managing collected materials and mentions a potential haulage module for the Tadpole vehicle.
How to get the Sonic Resonator and mine in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Sonic Resonator tool in Subnautica 2, which is essential for mining large ore deposits and destroying Bloom Biofilm. Players need to scan two fragments to unlock the blueprint and then craft it using specific materials like titanium ingots and lead.
How to get the Wakemaker in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Wakemaker, an early-game upgrade for faster swimming and longer underwater duration in Subnautica 2. Players need to scan three Wakemaker fragments found at specific science lab locations. Once scanned, the Wakemaker can be crafted using basic materials like silver, wiring kits, grease, and batteries.
How to unlock Digestion in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock the Digestion Adaptation in Subnautica 2, a crucial mechanic for survival. Players must find an Angel Comb bulb in the ocean north of their Lifepod to gain the ability to eat fish without negative side effects, which also unlocks the Habitat Builder blueprint.
10 Forza Horizon 6 tips and tricks we wish we knew before starting
This guide provides 10 essential tips and tricks for new players of Forza Horizon 6 to help them succeed in the Horizon Festival. It covers racing basics like cornering and throttle control, progression strategies such as prioritizing house purchases and utilizing the collection journal, and exploration techniques including map de-fogging and efficient fast travel.
Type Soul Soul Blessings – What Do They Do?
This guide explains Soul Blessings in Type Soul, an item used to reroll a player's Innate Variant for Shinigami and Hollow characters. Soul Blessings can be obtained through active codes, Compensation Tokens, or as in-game drops. They are essential for players looking to change their character's race-linked variant to improve stats like damage, defense, or regeneration.
Slime RNG Update Log
This update log for Slime RNG details recent and upcoming content additions, including the Power Fruits mechanic which grants slimes new abilities, new zones, slimes, and recipes. It also covers bug fixes and rebalances implemented in various patches, such as the May 13th Power Fruits Update and the April 28th More Luck Update.
Roblox Shells All Shells List [🏔️& Sky Island]
This guide provides a comprehensive list of all obtainable Shells in Roblox Shells, categorized by rarity from Common to Exotic. Each entry includes the Shell's name, value, location(s) where it can be found, and a brief description.
How To Heal In Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to heal your character in Subnautica 2 while playing in Survival Mode. Players can restore health by consuming Medical Gel Sacs, crafted from Acidic Raions, or by using First Aid Kits found in crates or crafted via the Fabricator. Different kits and recipes offer varying amounts of health restoration.
Shells Tideclaw Progression Guide
This guide details the progression path for Tideclaws in the game Shells, focusing on how to efficiently collect profitable and rare Shells. It advises players on when to skip certain Tideclaws to save in-game currency, Shellings, for more valuable upgrades, ultimately aiming for the Brineblossom as the best tool in the game.
NEW Slime RNG Power Fruits Guide
This guide details the Power Fruits upgrade system in Slime RNG, explaining how to unlock them, their permanent effects on Slimes, and the various types available. It highlights Lightning Fruit as a top choice for its damage multipliers and chaining ability, and advises on strategic use of these permanent buffs.
Pre-Orders for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Go Live!
Cygames has announced that pre-orders for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok are now live, with the action RPG set to release on July 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. Two new trailers showcase additional story elements, new playable characters Fraux and Fediel, and new game mechanics like summons and the Conflux mode. A special bonus will also be available for players who also own the mobile/browser version of Granblue Fantasy.
Fortnite's most embarrassing cause of death has been removed, but Epic Games has managed to balance it shockingly…
Epic Games has removed instant death from fall damage in Fortnite's Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. Instead of dying immediately, players will enter a 'splat' animation, have their health and shields fully drained, and be left with 1 HP, effectively making falling as dangerous as before but with a delay.
Soccer Zero Codes (May 2026)
Soccer Zero codes provide players with free Lucky Spins, cash, and Flow rewards to enhance abilities and unlock stronger gameplay elements without extensive grinding. The article lists currently active codes and explains how to redeem them within the Roblox game, noting that codes are often released during updates and can expire quickly.
