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All weapons in Phantom Blade Zero and how to find them
This guide details all available weapons in the upcoming action RPG Phantom Blade Zero and provides information on how to acquire them. The article focuses on the game's weapon systems and progression.
All answers for the Gentle Thief's questions in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide provides the correct answers for the Gentle Thief's questions in Phantom Blade Zero, found within the 'Blood Letter from the Nimble Thief' page of the Wulin Tales book. Answering all three questions correctly rewards the player with the Silent Wrap Accessory, which reduces noise from footsteps and assassinations by 40%.
How To Repair The Illusory Pipa In Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details how to repair the Illusory Pipa in Phantom Blade Zero. Players must collect three components: the Illusory Pipa Head from a secret boss in the Village of Lu, the Illusory Pipa Backplate from Yubi in the Mandate Encampment, and the Illusory Pipa Strings from Yan Qiansui in Meigu Lake. Once all parts are gathered, the instrument can be restored by Myst in Pangzhen, unlocking new combat abilities and exploration tools.
How To Complete Yu’er Healer Quests In Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details how to complete Yu'er's healer quests in Phantom Blade Zero, which involve finding specific herbs and defeating bosses like Hua, the Betrothed. Completing these quests rewards players with useful accessories such as the Medicine Case and Calming Gourd, and is necessary to progress certain story elements.
How to upgrade medicine in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide explains how to upgrade medicine in Phantom Blade Zero to improve HP restoration, damage negation, and Sha-Chi replenishment. Players can upgrade their medicine at the Green Serpent House in west Pangzhen, the game's fourth region, after defeating Xie Qiudong. The Apprentice Healer there uses Apprentice Healer's Memories and Skilled Healer's Memories for upgrades.
Where To Find All Acolyte Masks In Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details the locations and strategies for obtaining all four Acolyte Masks in Phantom Blade Zero. These masks are part of the 'Secrets of the Heart of the Lake' side quest and are obtained by defeating specific bosses tied to scarecrows in various locations, including the Village of Lu, Pangzhen, Meigu Lake, and Crimson Manor. Collecting all masks allows players to access a new realm within Meigu Lake.
How to use Solar Panels in Moon Sweepers
This guide explains how to effectively use Solar Panels within the game Moon Sweepers. It details the mechanics of harnessing solar power to aid players in their gameplay.
Evening Reading - October 26, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of industry news, including a review of Phantom Blade Zero, a delay for Emberville's Early Access release, and Skydance launching a voluntary buyout program. It also touches on OpenAI facing a lawsuit from Texas and the bankruptcy of Finnish esports organization ENCE. Microsoft is offering voluntary exit buyouts to employees, while Arrowhead Game Studios is focusing on Helldivers 2 over a potential Helldivers 3.
Weekend Discussion - October 25, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on various topics including Windows XP, business models, and incorrectly named countries. It also highlights "The Finals" as a top shooter and mentions several Shacknews articles from the week, including guides and reviews.
All Final Fantasy Resonance party members and how to unlock them
This guide details all the unlockable party members in Final Fantasy Resonance and provides instructions on how to recruit them to your team.
All Police Station locations in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ
This guide details the locations of all five Police Stations within the DMZ mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. These stations are marked by a sheriff star symbol on the map and offer valuable loot, including access to Police Armories which require a specific key.
How to clear a compound in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ
This guide explains how to clear compounds in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode. Compounds are marked by tent and flag symbols on the map and require players to eliminate all enemies within them. After defeating the last enemy, players must collect Medical Extraction Intel and successfully extract it to complete the objective.
How to obtain Robot Cores and open lab doors in Modern Warfare 4
This guide explains how to obtain Robot Cores and open lab doors within Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The article focuses on providing players with the necessary steps to progress through specific in-game challenges.
How to craft a Helm Bookshelf for your nautical charts in Disney Dreamlight Valley
This guide explains how to craft the Helm Bookshelf in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Unlocking the recipe for this item is described as a difficult process.
All Disney Dreamlight Valley Seafaring Star Path duties and rewards
This guide details all the duties and rewards associated with the Seafaring Star Path event in Disney Dreamlight Valley. It aims to help players prepare for their in-game sea adventures by outlining the tasks required to progress through the event.
Where To Find The Miser’s Three “Eyes” Relics In Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
This guide details the locations of the three Miser's Eyes relics in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, which are necessary to unlock the Miser boss fight. Players must acquire the 'smash' skill to access these areas: Paris Streets (Hospital), Holy Innocents' Cemetery (Pillaged Tombs), and Catacombs of Paris (Circle of Greed). Equipping all three eyes opens the Gate of Flesh, leading to the Miser.
Evening Reading - October 19, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading highlights the release of a documentary on Mina the Hollower, reviews for Steam Frame and Stupid Never Dies, and a discussion about potential characters in the next Street Fighter movie. It also touches on immigration policy impacting Umamusume: Pretty Derby's US concert and Konami's president's views on AI in gaming.
How to get and use Air Support Charges in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Air Support Charges in Warframe. Players can acquire these charges by first obtaining a Landing Craft Foundry Segment, which can be researched in a Clan's Dojo or purchased from the Market. Once built, players can craft Air Support Charges using various in-game resources and equip them to their Gear wheel for use during missions.
All Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse relic locations and how to get them
This guide details the locations of all relics within Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, helping players complete their in-game collections. It provides specific information on how to obtain each relic.
All Safe, Door, Toolbox, and Shipping Container Codes in Modern Warfare 4
This guide provides all the necessary codes for safes, doors, toolboxes, and shipping containers found within Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The article aims to be a comprehensive resource for players seeking to unlock all in-game secrets.