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Things You Should Know Before Starting Mario Odyssey
Mario Odyssey is out today, and it’s by far the most expansive Mario game I have ever played. After putting more than 60 hours into the game over the past week, I thought I’d put together a list of things I wish I had known about Odyssey going in. This piece originally appeared on Kotaku…
Laura Kate Dale Published October 27, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Destiny 2 [Updated For PC!]
Destiny 2 is a much simpler game than its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. There are a lot of numbers, currencies, and strategies to get your head around. The tips in this post are mostly based on about 60-70 hours of play, during which I reviewed the game and completed almost everything there…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 24, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Shadow of War is a massive game, and jumping into it can feel daunting. Here’s what you need to know to build a lasting, memorable relationship with your new orc buddies. Don’t worry too much about the story While you should chip away at the main quests from time to time, especially for the first…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 10, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Golf Story
Golf Story is a very charming golf themed RPG for the Switch, but it kinda throws you into the game without telling you a lot about how to play it. If you’ve had trouble sinking a hole-in-one, these tips will probably help you. Look At The Controls At any point you can hit – on…
By Gita Jackson Published October 5, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Stardew Valley [Updated!]
Living off the land ain’t easy. There’s a lot about Stardew Valley that the game doesn’t really explain, which makes jumping in a bit daunting. Heck, after playing dozens of hours myself, I still feel like I’m finding out new things about how the game works every day. So, I thought it might be useful…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 5, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Divinity: Original Sin 2
Where some RPGs are a little bit fiddly, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is downright daunting. It’s got systems inside of systems inside of paradox barrels, and it gleefully throws you into the deep end with a minimal amount of explanation. If ever a game begged for tips, it’s this one. We’ve got you covered. These…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 29, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Absolver
Martial arts brawler Absolver drops today, a mix of kung-fu and Souls games from developer SloClap. It’s a deep game that can be pretty hard at times. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you on your road to absolution. Pick a class that suits you. At the outset of Absolver, you can…
By Eric Van Allen Published August 29, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Agents Of Mayhem
Saints Row spin-off Agents of Mayhem is out today, and it’s a very different game than its over-the-top, gang-banging, devil-taunting predecessors. It can be daunting, but worry not — we’ve got tips. Here are some helpful suggestions from getting the most out of the struggle between the heroic agents of MAYHEM and the global terrorist…
By Mike Fahey Published August 15, 2017 -
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How To Farm EXP Tickets In Splatoon 2 [Update]
Your first few levels in Splatoon 2 will fly by, but soon enough you’ll be slowly crawling toward your next rank and weapon unlock. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to speed things up. Update 7/26/2017: Looks like Nintendo patched the game so that greyed-out tickets no longer go into your inventory. The update won’t take…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 25, 2017 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Arms
On the surface, Arms looks like a cute game about the dangers of slinky arms, but it quickly gets challenging. Out today, Nintendo’s new fighting game has players throwing punches with spring-loaded limbs. Programming good impulses takes time and guidance. And although only ten fighters feature in Arms, with so many detachable arms to choose…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published June 16, 2017 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is the newest installment in the popular tactics game series. Whether you’re a fresh faced rookie or a war weary strategist, there’s a few things you should know if you want to conquer the battlefield. Choose Your Difficulty Level Wisely You can pick one of two difficulty levels as…
By Heather Alexandra Published May 19, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Injustice 2
The battle between good and formerly-good comes to a head in Injustice 2, but there’s much more to the game than the kicking and the punching. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Netherrealm Studios’ DC Comics dress-up battle simulator. If you haven’t played the first Injustice, at least watch…
By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Prey
Prey is a tense, moody game that makes you distrust everyday objects because they might secretly be monsters. Whether you’re just launching the game or well into your exploration of Talos I, here are some tips for making it through. Don’t worry about playing the previous Prey I never played the original Prey, and that…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 9, 2017 -
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If You’re Playing Prey, Try Turning Off Mission Objectives
The new sci-fi thrillerPrey is all about exploring an intricately designed space station. Unfortunately, it seems to want to lead you around that space station by the nose. That’s right, it’s me! The guy who’s always telling you to try playing games without minimaps and other navigational aids. I’ve played a couple hours of Prey…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 5, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Overwatch
Of all the games with tens of colorful heroes and millions of people playing incessantly, Overwatch is the least overwhelming. Still, it’s not like anything else out there. It’s not a typical shooter, nor a MOBA, nor even a heartwarming point-and-click adventure starring a gorilla in glasses. Here are some tips to help you wrap…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 18, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Persona 5
Persona 5 is a really good game. It’s also complicated and occasionally unforgiving, with a ton of rules to learn and systems to memorize. If you want to live your best possible year in Tokyo, you may want a little guidance. Persona 5 does an okay job of explaining itself to players, but there are…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 4, 2017 -
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Sometimes It’s Best To Quit A Game While You’re Still Having Fun
Typically when I sit down with a video game, I play until I’m either a) bored, or b) teeth-grindingly furious. Lately, though, I’ve been trying something different: quitting when I’m feeling goddamn fantastic. I recommend it! Here’s an example: the other day I was playing Overwatch (shocking, I know), and I was just on. I…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 3, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Mass Effect: Andromeda
Andromeda is an entirely new galaxy, and exploring it can be overwhelming. Here’s what you need to know to make the most out of the latest Mass Effect game. Don’t try to do everything at once Mass Effect: Andromeda throws a lot at you from the get-go, and stopping to immediately make sense of every…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 22, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing Bit City
Tiny Tower creator Nimblebit released its latest game last week, town-building clickfest Bit City. Its simple-yet-satisfying tap-to-build action has already earned it a spot on iTunes’ Top Free Apps list. Here are some tips to help your tiny city planning sessions go smoothly. Bit City is a clicker game masquerading as a city simulator. Players…
By Mike Fahey Published March 20, 2017 -
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Tips For Playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a big, brilliant game full of secrets to uncover. It’s a blast to explore on your own. But you might need a little nudging. UPDATE (3/15/17): Now that Breath of the Wild has been out for a couple of weeks, we’ve updated this post with some…
By Jason Schreier Published March 15, 2017