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Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 [Updated Again!]
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absurdly big game, full of secrets, systems, and hidden surprises. It’s possible to just learn how it all works by playing, but its first few hours can be overwhelming and a little confusing. I’m here to help. I’ve learned a lot about how Red Dead 2 works over the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 9, 2018 -
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How To Get Good At Assassin’s Creed Odyssey‘s Ship Battles
It’s tough being a ship captain in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Naval combat is one of the game’s trickier aspects and while it’s always going to be tough, these tips should help you deal with any blockades or pirates you come across. Upgrade Your Hull First Ship battles are about outlasting the enemy, so upgrade your…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 12, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a huge game, with plenty of secrets to uncover and systems to fiddle with. Here are some tips that will help you go from fresh-faced malaka to a hero worthy of epic poems. Play as whoever you want Assassin’s Creed Odyssey lets you play as either Alexios or Kassandra. This can…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 5, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Spider-Man
You might have heard there’s a new Spider-Man game out today. You might have also heard it’s very good. For those who have decided to try out this little old game for themselves, I have some guidance to offer. Spider-Man is a surprisingly approachable game, but beneath the surface there are a lot of systems…
By Ethan Gach Published September 7, 2018 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Whether you’ve never played a Monster Hunter game or if you’re migrating over from Monster Hunter: World, there’s a lot of important things to know about Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, out today on Nintendo Switch. The original version released in 2015 and was a little clunky. Figuring out how to conquer the game’s rough edges…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 28, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Monster Hunter: World [Updated]
Welcome, new hunters. Let me guide you through your first few hours with Monster Hunter: World. Whether you’re a veteran wanting to know what’s changed or entirely new to the series, you’ll find these tips useful. This post originally appeared on 1/26/2018. We updated it in February with some new and advanced tips, and are bumping…
By Keza MacDonald Published August 9, 2018 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing No Man’s Sky’s Big Update
Whether you played No Man’s Sky two days ago or haven’t played since launch, returning to the game since the Next update is going to involve some adjusting. If you’re wondering how to make Warp Cells or where to find resources, here’s a few tips. You Can Opt Out Of Multiplayer A lot of people…
By Gita Jackson Published July 25, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler is a complicated game with a lot of intricate mechanics. I’ve played many hours of it. Now it is time for me to share my knowledge with you. If you plan to play the Switch’s next big role-playing game, here are some useful tips. I’ve split this guide up into two sections—general tips…
By Jason Schreier Published July 13, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Dark Souls Remastered
Maybe you thought the original Dark Souls was too hard. Maybe you thought it was too dreary. Maybe it looked boring. For whatever reason, plenty of people missed playing it the first time around. Dark Souls Remastered is out today, and it’s a great excuse to check out the series for the first time or…
By Heather Alexandra Published May 25, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5 is a big game with lots to do. It’s more open than its predecessors, so at any moment, you have a lot of choices about what you can do. We have some suggestions if you’re preparing make your way through Hope County, Montana. I’ve played the game for about 35 hours, and…
By Ethan Gach Published March 27, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Ni no Kuni II
Ni no Kuni II is out today, and it’s easy enough that you probably won’t need much strategy to get through the story. But it’s also got some unique systems, including an elaborate kingdom-building feature that can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of the whole…
By Jason Schreier Published March 23, 2018 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a piece of hardware with a lot going on. It’s a console. It’s a handheld. It’s got tons of games to play, options to tweak and accessories to play with. Here are tips to help you get the most out of the latest Nintendo entertainment system. Stuff All Switch Owners Should…
By Mike Fahey Published March 16, 2018 -
Tips & Guides14 PS4 Features You Might Not Know About
Even if you’ve been using the PS4 since launch day, chances are good that you don’t know about everything the console has to offer. Turns out, some neat tricks are kind of hidden! Fortunately, we’re here to tell you about them. Before we start, I highly suggest taking a look at our initial tips post…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 23, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Gwent
Gwent is a wonderful card game. It can also be confusing as hell. Here’s some advice to get you started. The Witcher 3 spin-off might still be in beta but tons of players have already discovered its lovely idiosyncrasies and gorgeous artwork. As one of the best free-to-play games on PS4, Xbox One, and elsewhere,…
By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Subnautica
Subnautica is an evocative, occasionally terrifying underwater survival game that thrives on mystery. While it’s great to figure things out for yourself, sometimes swimming in circles gets old. Here are some tips for getting your sea legs. There are about as many ways to play Subnautica as there are terrifying monsters that will eat you.…
By Riley MacLeod Published February 20, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Whether you’re visiting Ivalice for the first time or you’re already an expert at being Captain Basch fon Ronsenburg of Dalmasca, Final Fantasy XII can be an intimidating game. Fear not—we’ve got lots of tips. Here are some helpful suggestions for playing Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which is now out for PS4. [UPDATE…
By Jason Schreier Published February 1, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing Assassin’s Creed Origins [Updated!]
Assassin’s Creed Origins is an overwhelming game, full of upgrade trees and sidequests and all manner of optional stuff. It can be a lot to deal with. I’m here to help. After finishing the story on PS4, I’ve restarted the game on PC and have been thinking about the things I wish I’d known before…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 22, 2018 -
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Tips For Playing They Are Billions
They Are Billions is an Early Access PC strategy game about trying to build a city while fighting off hordes of zombies. It’s surprisingly fun and polished, but also incredibly brutal. If you want to have any chance of not dying right away, I’ve got some tips for you. If you’ve played an RTS like…
By Ethan Gach Published January 11, 2018 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing PlayerUnknown‘s Battlegrounds
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a battle royale game where players fight to be the last person standing. It can be overwhelming for new players, full of different weapons to choose and smaller mechanics that aren’t readily apparent. These tips will help you survive the battle royale and win yourself a glorious chicken dinner. This piece originally…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 11, 2018 -
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Tips for Playing Skyrim
Today, Bethesda is releasing their excellent role-playing adventure Skyrim for Nintendo Switch and VR. It’s a massive game, with hundreds of hours of exploration, magic and mayhem. Editor’s note 11/17/2017: We’re bumping these tips again today because the game is out for Nintendo Switch, as well as a VR version. Editor’s note, 10/28/2016: This post…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 17, 2017