Automation games take the best parts of idle games and strategy games and mash them together into something that dilates time and somehow makes five hours feel like one. It can be incredibly hard to pull yourself away from an automation game, as you’re always just a few minutes away from some great new upgrade or development on your factory. Of course, factory games just aren’t complete without conveyor belts. In fact, one of the most appealing aspects of these games (at least to us) is being able to watch all your little resources slowly make their way to their destination....

We’ve all been there. Sprinting into battle, item in hand, fully confident, only to realize too late that we misunderstood what that item does. Maybe it was the vague name, perhaps it was blind optimism, or maybe, just maybe, I didn’t read the description. Skipping the fine print can turn an item into a personal disaster. Here is my lovingly compiled tribute to those tragic oversights. Seven times I got bamboozled by the very gear I thought would save me....

Summary Most games make sense right away — you shoot the bad guys, save the world, get the princess. Easy. But then there are those sneaky games that act like a jigsaw puzzle dumped on the floor. You pick up random pieces, wonder what the heck is going on, and maybe question your life choices. Only when you finally reach the end do all those weird clues, mysterious characters, and confusing twists suddenly click....

Quick Links Pals are more than just your companions in the world ofPalworld, they are a core part of how you will survive, build your base, and fight throughout the game. Thankfully, there are so many of them that you’re able to acquire to help you in every aspect of the game. But to get the most out of your pals, you’ll need to take proper care of them. That means making sure they’re well-fed, have a place to rest, and aren’t being pushed too hard with constant work....

Quick Links As your Pioneer wakes up inRevenge of the Savage Planet, you’ll have a few questions - where are you, how do you get home, and how long will it take to do that? You’ll be getting some Revenge of your own before you roll the credits! Your company, Alta, has dumped you at the far edges of space with no way home, so it’s up to you to go off exploring these alien planets in the name of resources and research....

Quick Links InMarvel Mystic Mayhem, players assemble squads of Marvel legends and unleash their powers across various game modes. With gear customization, skill enhancement, and a layered combat system, finding the best build for each hero gives you a serious edge in combat. Here, we’ll take a look at Thor, the God of Thunder, an AoE powerhouse with devastating debuffs. We’ll outline the best talents, highlights, artifacts, and teammates to fully unlock his mythic strength....

Quick Links The world of Arrakis is faithfully recreated withinDune: Awakening, with its various tribes and allegiances fighting over control of the desert planet. As you explore Dune, you’ll be able to collect resources to improve your chances of survival, as well as complete quests and other objectives for some rewards. Early on, in the tutorial stages of the game, you’ll undertake the Scrap Mettle series of quests, which introduce you to the Contract Board and completing missions for contractors....

Quick Links There are a lot of materials that you will need to keep track of while playingDune: Awakening. Shortly after starting the game and venturing out on your own, you’ll be introduced to the Fuel Cell. You’ll need to gather a fair amount, but it can be hard to find them if you don’t know where to look. In this guide, we will take a look at where to find Fuel Cells in Dune: Awakening....

Quick Links InTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon; Avalon has been falling apart under the pressure of the Red Death and the Wyrdness, both of which have caused serious damage across the land. Daily life has become dangerous, entire regions are unstable, and people are struggling; families, workers, and entire communities have been left without safety or support, with monsters and threats appearing almost everywhere. As you follow the main quest and work to restore Arthur’s memory, your goal becomes clear: find three key items tied to his past....

Quick Links Despite getting off to a rocky start,Tekken 8marches onward with its second season, bringing Fahkumram into the fold, allowing you to flex his expert Muay Thai skills on anyone and anything that crosses his path. If you missed this towering, chiseled behemoth from Tekken 7, you can rejoice as he is finally back in the arena. And, thanks to the new systems and mechanics at play in Tekken 8, Fahkumram is just as terrifying, if not even more so now, than you remember, allowing you to deliver devastating strikes and parries onto your opponent, erasing their life bar in the blink of an eye!...

Quick Links As you reach the culmination ofRaidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army’sthird act, the game’s mysteries will start to feel like they’re taking shape. You’ll havefaced your first Red Cape, collected a range of demons, and explored various regions of Tokyo — and next up is the Daidouji Factory, a central part of the game’s secrets so far. After meeting Tae, a range of dolls will appear, floating in the air, and the journalist will collapse....

Quick Links It’s time to challenge yourself with today’sWordlepuzzle, but are you up to the task? Why not really up the ante and try today’s word on hard mode? If you need help, you know we’ve got you covered. All the letters and full answers are hidden from view, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental spoilers. We’ve also got a few clues to help you narrow down what the word might be without actually peeking at any answers....

Quick Links In many ways, theNintendo Switch 2is an incremental upgrade over the original Switch. Don’t fix what isn’t broken, right? In that sense, many of the new elements are easy to pick up, remaining mostly the same as what came before. A few thing software features have come with the Switch 2 though. Namely, GameShare. If you’ve ever used Download Play on the DS, it’s basically that. It lets you share your games, though there are limitations to it that can make it a bit more confusing that expected....