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All crafting stations in Windrose and how to upgrade them
This guide details the various crafting stations available in the game Windrose and outlines the necessary add-ons and materials required to upgrade them. Players will need to progressively upgrade these stations to access more advanced crafting recipes and items throughout the game.
Mongil Star Dive Monsterlings Tier List – Best Monsterlings to Equip
This guide provides a tier list for Monsterlings in the newly released game Mongil Star Dive, ranking them based on their abilities and effectiveness. The list categorizes Monsterlings into S, A, B, C, and D tiers, detailing their stat boosts and buffs that can aid characters and the entire team in combat.
Blizzard finally decided to make boosting much harder in WoW Classic’s Burning Crusade dungeons
Blizzard Entertainment is implementing changes to World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic dungeons to curb boosting. Experience will no longer be awarded to players not participating in combat, and loot drops will be adjusted based on the number of players fighting bosses. These changes are intended to discourage players from being boosted through dungeons without actively participating.
Tomodachi Life Living the Dream personality chart – How to get all personalities
This guide details the 16 unique personality types available in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream and explains how to achieve each one through specific character customization choices. It also clarifies that Mii personalities can be changed at any time via the Mii's character page.
How Pragmata hacking works
This guide explains the hacking minigame mechanics in the upcoming game Pragmata. Players must draw a path from a start point to a green square, navigating various nodes that affect hack damage, duration, and enemy vulnerability. The guide also details special abilities like Overdrive Protocol and Hacking Modes.
12 Pragmata tips and tricks to help you fight through the robo-pocalypse
This guide provides 12 tips and tricks for the third-person shooter Pragmata, focusing on combat, exploration, and character upgrades. It emphasizes the importance of Diana's hacking abilities, targeting enemy weak points, and utilizing various weapons and abilities effectively. The guide also offers advice on managing resources, finding collectibles, and prioritizing upgrades for Hugh and Diana.
All Pragmata currencies and resources and what they're for
This guide details the five main currencies and resources in Pragmata: Lunafilament, Upgrade Components, Pure Lunum, Cabin Coins, Red Gate Keys, and Data Shards. Each resource has specific uses, such as upgrading gear, unlocking abilities, or accessing special zones, and can be obtained through exploration, defeating enemies, completing training simulations, or finding them in various containers.
Hundreds of hours in, many Crimson Desert players are only just finding out they've not actually been completing Sanctums properly: "You need to what now"
Many Crimson Desert players are reportedly discovering after hundreds of hours that they have been incorrectly completing Sanctums. Players are finding out that after cleansing and restarting Sanctum devices, an additional step is required to stabilize them and receive power cores for crafting, a detail that many feel was not adequately explained by Pearl Abyss.
Pragmata Arrives Tomorrow – Here Are the Starter Tips You Should Know
Pragmata, launching April 17 for Xbox Series X|S, is a third-person shooter with a hacking minigame. This guide offers tips for new players, emphasizing prioritizing main weapon upgrades, utilizing the Shelter hub for mid-mission power-ups, and learning enemy weak points. It also advises on collecting hidden items, using defensive gadgets effectively, and engaging with the Bingo and Training Simulation systems for rewards and upgrades.
Overwatch 2 Mercy Gets Guardian Angel Changes in Latest Patch
Blizzard Entertainment has implemented changes to Mercy's Guardian Angel ability in the latest Overwatch 2 patch. The community is divided, with some players hopeful for improved mobility and survivability, while others worry about disrupting established gameplay mechanics and skill expression. The impact of these adjustments on Mercy's role in the meta and the overall support experience remains to be seen.
Hades II Testaments – everything you need to know about getting every single one of them
This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Testaments in Hades II, a key progression resource tied to difficulty scaling and advanced upgrades. Testaments are earned by completing runs under specific conditions using the Oath of the Unseen system, with each weapon offering its own set of challenges.
How to get Thalamus in Hades II – you are definitely doing it wrong
This guide explains how to obtain Thalamus in Hades II, a crucial resource for the 'Unraveling a Fateful Bond' incantation. Players must find Origin Seeds within Chaos Gates by digging, then plant them at the Crossroads. The seeds mature into Thalamus after approximately one full run.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream - All Personality Types And How To Get Them
This guide details how to achieve all personality types in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Players can customize their Mii characters' personalities during creation or change them later via the Residents menu. The guide outlines five indicators—Movement, Speech, Energy, Thinking, and Overall—and provides examples of choices that lead to specific personality traits like Sweetie, Cheerleader, Strategist, and Maverick.
How To Fast Travel In Windrose And Get More Fast Travel Bells
This guide explains how to utilize the fast travel system in Windrose, which requires constructing Fast Travel Points using Fast Travel Bells and wood near coastlines. Players can fast travel between these points or while steering their boat. Fast Travel Bells can be crafted at a Workbench using Copper Ingots and Rope after mining Copper Ore.
Pragmata - Early Game Tips You'll Want To Know
This guide provides early game tips for Pragmata, focusing on unique shooting and hacking mechanics. It advises players to save hacking nodes for tougher enemies, utilize training simulations for resources, and upgrade stats evenly until level 10. The guide also highlights the importance of the Object Scan ability, spotting holographic walls, listening to companion Diana's chatter, and utilizing auto-hacking and the Casual difficulty option.
War Thunder Update #114 Fixes Bomb Drops, Adds Multi-Missile Tracking
War Thunder's Update #114 introduces significant improvements to aerial combat, including multi-missile tracking and fixes for the CCRP bomb dropping system. Pilots can now track all fired ordnance and benefit from a more reliable automatic bomb release, enhancing situational awareness and tactical depth in battles.
Push Gaming drops RetroVerse, expanding its hit retro slot series with new mechanics
Push Gaming has launched RetroVerse, the latest addition to its popular "Retro" slot series, introducing new mechanics to its established cluster-style gameplay. Building on the success of titles like Retro Tapes and Retro Sweets, this new release aims to expand the series with features such as Mystery Wilds and a Light Gun mechanic. Senior Game Designer Amit Samji stated the goal was to enhance the series' visuals and mechanics while maintaining its core identity.
Old School RuneScape Leagues VI Is Live – Demonic Pacts Brings Insane Power Boosts and New Mechanics |
Jagex has launched Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts for Old School RuneScape, a limited-time mode featuring accelerated progression, new mechanics like the Demonic Pacts skill tree, and echo bosses. This event, running for eight weeks, offers a fresh start for all players with boosted XP rates and exclusive demonic-themed rewards that carry over to the main account. The mode is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with full cross-platform progression.
Old School RuneScape's latest League is out now, pushing thousands of players to cry at kids and get haircuts for the devil
Jagex has launched the sixth limited-time League event for Old School RuneScape, titled 'Demonic Pacts'. The event, running until June 10th, features new servers, a unique skill tree with 'demonic pacts' that alter gameplay, and special rewards for players who complete tasks. Over 150,000 players have already joined the event shortly after its release.
How to find and feed Calico Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley
This guide details how to find and befriend the Calico Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley. The Calico Rabbit appears in the Peaceful Meadow biome on Thursdays between 8 AM and 2 PM local time. Its favorite food is Carrots, and players must chase it multiple times before feeding it to unlock it as a companion.