Game Guides
38 in-depth guides to help you master your favorite games
📖 GuideHelldivers 2 Devoid of Liberty Update: Complete Void Biome Guide, New Enemies, and Best Loadouts
The Devoid of Liberty update for Helldivers 2 is live. We break down the new Void biome, the Wretch and Crusher enemy types, SEAF support squads, randomized mission objectives, best loadouts for Void operations, and every quality-of-life change in Update 7.0.0.
📖 GuideMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 — Buying Guide, MGS4 Off PS3, and Is It Worth $49.99?
MGS4: Guns of the Patriots breaks free from 18 years of PS3 exclusivity. Our buying guide covers what's in the $49.99 Master Collection Vol. 2, review roundup, platform differences across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC, the correct Metal Gear saga play order for newcomers, and whether it's worth the price.
📖 GuideResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Preview Roundup: The Franchise's Biggest Reinvention, Decided Before Launch Day
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches August 27, 2026 day one on Game Pass — and review scores are still under embargo. Here is what IGN, Game Informer, Pure Xbox, and Checkpoint Gaming said in previews about the sword-combat reinvention, plus whether you should dive in at launch.
📖 GuideStar Wars Zero Company Preview Roundup: What 60+ Hours of Critic Playtime Says Before Launch Day
Star Wars Zero Company launches August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and review scores are still under embargo. Here is what five outlets said after 60+ combined hours of preview play — plus a day-one buy or wait framework based on the one weakness critics flagged.
📖 GuideResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — Pre-Order Guide, Game Pass Details, and Is It Worth Day One?
Asobo Studio's Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, day one on Game Pass Ultimate. We compare the $49.99 Standard, $59.99 console Standard, and $170 Collector's editions, break down the Heritage Pack pre-order bonus, and answer whether you need to play Innocence or Requiem first.
📖 GuideSir, We Have an Orc Problem: Best Towers Tier List (All 7 Ranked)
All 7 towers ranked from S to C tier, with role breakdowns, placement rules, and build recommendations for each phase of the campaign.
📖 GuideStar Wars Zero Company: Pre-Order Guide, All Editions, and Is It Worth Buying?
Bit Reactor and Respawn's Star Wars Zero Company launches August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. We compare the $49.99 Standard and $59.99-$69.99 Digital Deluxe editions, break down the Crystalline Astromech pre-order bonus, and explain who should buy in before launch day.
📖 GuideMortal Shell II Review Roundup: 84 Metacritic, Day One Patch, and What Changed at Launch
Reviews land at 84 Metacritic / 86 OpenCritic — a massive jump over the original's 76. But critics played a different game than you will: the day one patch rebalances the back half, reworks Shells and Tarstones, and fixes the camera. Full scores, patch notes, length, and verdict.
📖 GuideNioh 3 Hell Rising DLC Guide: Release Time, Hoko & Shield Weapon, and How to Prepare Before It Drops
Nioh 3's first expansion Hell Rising arrives August 18 at 9:00 PM PT on PS5 and PC. We explain everything confirmed so far — the Keian-era Edo setting, Yagyu Jubei, the Hoko & Shield weapon class, the new hardest difficulty, and the pre-launch checklist that matters most.
📖 GuideElden Ring Tarnished Pack: Heavy Knight vs Idus Knight — Which New Class Should You Pick?
The Tarnished Pack adds the Heavy Knight and Idus Knight to Elden Ring on August 28. Here are the full stat spreads, what the numbers actually mean for your build, and an honest verdict on the $4.99 pack.
📖 GuideMortal Shell 2 Best Shell & Beginner Guide: 9 Things to Know Before Your First Run
Mortal Shell 2 early access is live now ahead of the August 20 full launch. Here's which Shell to start with, how the no-stamina combat really works, and the mistakes that will get you ejected from your body.
📖 GuideThe Sinking City 2: Release Date, Early Access, All Editions, and Beginner Tips Before You Dive In
Frogwares' Lovecraftian survival horror The Sinking City 2 launches August 18, 2026, with Premium Edition early access on August 17. We compare all three editions, break down the Chthonic Arsenal pre-order bonus, and share beginner survival tips for flooded Arkham.
📖 GuidePEAK: The Final Ascent Update — Everything New and Is It Worth Buying at $3.99?
PEAK's last major content update, The Final Ascent, launched August 11, 2026 with two new biomes, Ascent 8, a secret ending, and new items. The game is on sale for $3.99 (50% off) through August 18 — we break down everything new and whether it's worth picking up.
📖 GuideMarvel's Wolverine: Combat System Explained — Rage Tiers, Techniques, Parry & Enhanced Senses
Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15, 2026 on PS5. We break down the three-tier Rage system, Techniques, Adaptations, Last Stand healing, parry timing, and Enhanced Senses stealth ahead of release.
📖 GuidePhantom Blade Zero Pre-Order FAQ: Price, Bonuses, Editions & Release Date
Quick answers on the Phantom Blade Zero pre-order: $59.99 Standard vs $69.99 Deluxe, Treasure Basin and Legacy bonus details, Denuvo, PS5 exclusivity, and how the August 17 State of Play changes your buying decision.
📖 GuideBeast of Reincarnation Complete Guide: Combat, Builds & Progression
The definitive guide to mastering Beast of Reincarnation. Learn the parry-first combat loop, optimal Emma and Koo skill trees, two starting builds, Spirit Stones, and boss strategies for Game Freak's post-apocalyptic action RPG.
📖 GuidePhantom Blade Zero Preorder Guide: Confirmed Price, PC Specs, Bonuses & Editions
The confirmed Phantom Blade Zero preorder guide — official PC specs, preorder bonuses (Treasure Basin, Legacy), pricing, edition breakdown, Denuvo DRM warning, and a straight answer on whether the 1.62-million-wishlist hype is worth your money.
📖 GuideProject Zomboid Build 42 Survival Guide (2026) — 4 Systems You Must Master Before Day 30
A practical deep-dive into Project Zomboid Build 42's four biggest survival system overhauls: crafting workstations, animal husbandry, basement construction, and dynamic lighting. Everything you need to survive your first month and build a self-sustaining homestead.
📖 GuideWoW Patch 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek Goes Live Today: Coiled Isle, New Dungeon, Class Rework
World of Warcraft Patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek launches today, August 11, 2026. Full breakdown of the Coiled Isle, Altar of Fangs, Lairs, 25% health/damage rework, housing blueprints, and the Venomous Abyss raid arriving with Season 2 on August 18.
📖 GuideBlack Myth: Wukong Best Builds 2026 — 6 Builds That Actually Work (NG to NG+++)
Six Black Myth: Wukong builds tested through multiple NG+ cycles. Spell Binder one-shot, Pilgrim Sprint, Bull King tank, Golden Stunlock, Poison Crit, and the broken Staff of Blazing Virtue fire combo. Full stat spreads, gear, and honest rankings.
📖 Guide8 Elden Ring Early Game Weapons That Carry You to the Erdtree
A practical guide to Elden Ring's strongest early-game weapons, complete with locations, stat requirements, and honest recommendations for every playstyle.
📖 GuideGRAIN ROT Beginner's Guide: Survive the Deep Layers and Build a Better Outpost
A practical beginner's guide to GRAIN ROT — covering the Living Spark and vessel mechanics, the co-op extraction loop, Outpost progression, and early-run priorities.
📖 GuideMortal Shell II: Everything You Need to Know Before Launch on August 20
Cold Symmetry's standalone sequel drops the stamina bar entirely, adds 8 playable Shells, and packs 60+ dungeons into a compact open world. Here's everything we know before the August 20 launch.
📖 GuideApex Legends Season 30 Tier List: Best Legends After Bloodhound Rework
Apex Legends Season 30 Marked has been live since August 4 — here's how the Bloodhound rework, Loba/Rampart buffs, Energy weapon overhaul, and Corrupted Attachments have reshaped the Legend tier list for ranked play.
📖 GuideMarvel Tōkon Beginner's Guide: 7 Best Starter Characters & Combos (2026)
Jump into Arc System Works' 4v4 Marvel fighter without getting demolished. Best starter characters, combo routes, Skill Gauge management, and team-building fundamentals for launch day.
📖 GuidePhantom Blade Zero: Everything You Need to Know Before Pre-Orders Open on August 12
S-GAME's Kungfupunk action RPG Phantom Blade Zero is gold — pre-orders open August 12, launch October 29. Full breakdown of combat, weapons, story, and hands-on impressions from Summer Game Fest.
📖 GuideBig Walk Beginner's Guide: 11 Tips for Your First Trek (2026)
A no-nonsense beginner's guide to Big Walk — how proximity voice chat works, which tools actually matter, how to pick your group size, and all the mistakes we made so you don't have to.
📖 GuideMonster Hunter Wilds Early Game Guide (2026): Best Weapons, Armor & Your First 10 Hours
An opinionated early game build guide for Monster Hunter Wilds — which weapons to pick, which armor to craft, and exactly what your loadout should look like after 10 hours.
📖 GuideProject Zomboid Build 42 Review (2026): 5 Reasons to Return After 13 Years in Early Access
Build 42.20 stable is out after 19 months in beta, doubling the map, adding animal husbandry, and pushing Project Zomboid to a new Steam peak of 121,603 players. Here's what I learned after jumping back in — and whether you should too.
📖 GuideBeast of Reincarnation Review Roundup: Scores & Critic Consensus (2026)
The embargo just lifted and reviews are flooding in. Here's every major score, the consensus on combat and story, and whether Game Freak's post-apocalyptic ARPG is worth $60.
📖 GuidePalworld 1.0 Complete Guide (2026): 72 New Pals, 2 Endgame Regions & What to Do First
The complete guide to Palworld 1.0: 72 new Pals, Sunreach, the World Tree, Awakening and Mutation systems, combat overhaul, breeding cakes, and tips for returning players.
📖 GuideBeast of Reincarnation Launches Today: Release Times, Editions, and What to Play First
Game Freak's first non-Pokemon title goes live today. Here's what you need to know about release times, editions, and the best way to spend your first hour.
📖 GuideBeast of Reincarnation Launch Prep: System Requirements & 10 Tips
Everything you need before Beast of Reincarnation launches: release schedule, preload status, system specs, editions, and 10 tips to hit the ground running.
📖 GuideBlack Myth: Zhong Kui: Release Date, Gameplay & Story Details (2026)
Game Science's next Black Myth title revealed at Gamescom 2025. Release date speculation, story, gameplay details, platforms, and everything we know about Black Myth: Zhong Kui.
📖 GuideMistfall Hunter Solo vs Squad: Which Mode Is Better? (Pros & Cons)
Complete breakdown of Mistfall Hunter's solo vs squad modes, including class recommendations, map restrictions, and extraction strategies.
📖 GuideSir, We Have an Orc Problem Beginner Guide — Best Turrets, Upgrade Order & Tips
Complete beginner's guide covering turret selection, upgrade order, sweep arc placement, and how to push past the toughest difficulty spikes.
📖 GuideRampage Evolution Beginner's Guide: 9 Tips for Survival & Base Building
Complete Rampage Evolution beginner's guide covering survival mechanics, evolution routes, base building strategy, multiplayer PVP tactics, and a 7-day roadmap.
📖 GuideBaldur's Gate 3 Best Beginner Classes — 5 Builds I Wish I Knew Sooner
Starting Baldur's Gate 3? This beginner guide ranks the best classes, explains multiclass builds, and covers 10 mechanics the tutorial skips. Updated July 2026.