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A Little Desert Jaunt in Yashi: Sand Driver Demo

James Cunningham — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:46:26 GMT

The world is an endless desert, vast and lonely, but also a beautiful place to live if you've got the tools to get by. Yashi is a survivor with little more to his name than a coyote companion and a van, plus the know-how to keep his vehicle running, getting by from day to day with no particular purpose. One day, though, the van's radio catches a distant signal, not much but certainly a goal to work towards. Maybe there are other people out there, and while it's a slim hope it's not like wandering the desert in one direction is much different than wandering it in another, so Yashi might as well see what's waiting for him at the signal's origin.

Far Far West Secret Hellfire Map Quest Walkthrough

Shane Limbaugh — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:13 GMT

Far Far West has a lot of maps, and all of them have their own quirks and secrets. It helps to make the game a bit more interesting and gives you some bonuses, provided you're able to find everything you need.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review

Kevin Dunsmore — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:13 GMT

Very early intoOnimusha: Way of the Sword, protagonist Miyamoto Musashi pronounces his desire to follow 'the way of the sword,' a traditional Japanese philosophical path of mastering the samurai sword. It's fitting considering the Onimusha titles have long focused on skilled samurai mastering the katana to defeat demons and save Japan from the forces of hell. It's also fitting that, as the first mainline installment in two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword concentrates on connecting the player with the katana, learning to become its master once again through the clashing of blades in the heat of the action.

Far Far West Secret Jungle Map Quest Walkthrough

Shane Limbaugh — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:13 GMT

Far Far West has a lot of secrets to discover, and some are a bit more hidden than others. The most difficult ones to find are almost always the secret map quests that usually involve traveling all over the map and completing some sort of challenge.

Where to Get the Wuk Lamat Minion in Final Fantasy XIV

Stephanie Watel — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:51:41 GMT

As the summer season in Final Fantasy XIV's Eorzea winds down, so is the Dawntrail expansion, with its highly-anticipated successor, Evercold, drawing ever-closer on the horizon ahead of its early 2027 debut. However, that doesn't mean that your Turali adventures won't get some celebratory closure.

How to Unlock All Restricted Maps in Phasmophobia

Stephanie Watel — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:37:59 GMT

When it comes to fulfilling your dream of becoming a paranormal investigator, Phasmophobia is a horror game that definitely tests your limits in plenty of different ways. During each contract, you have to collect a mountain of relevant evidence while exploring unnervingly eerie locations that range from dilapidated buildings to fog-filled campsites deep in the woods.

How to Find Every Blade in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Usama Mehmood — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:13 GMT

As is the tradition with Asobo and the previous two games in the series, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy comes with a host of collectibles and secrets to uncover as you journey and uncover the mysteries on Minotaur Island as Sophia. One of the important ones on this adventure is finding all the unlockable Blades for Sophia, as almost every sword here has a Technique that provides them with a unique perk/effect.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Preview

Kevin Dunsmore — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:13 GMT

Back in 2024, EALA and EA released The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth, a real-time-strategy game that successfully blended the hero-focused action of the IP with the base and army-building strategy of the genre. A sequel and expansion later, the sub-franchise solidified itself as a fan-favorite, one that many would like to see return. EA never got the chance to follow-up as the rights to Middle-earth shifted to Warner Bros. who also happened to have the rights to Game of Thrones. Despite sitting on two incredible IPs, Warner Bros. has done little in the game development realm for either.

The Sinking City 2 Apartment and Hotel Safe Codes

Melissa Sarnowski — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:12 GMT

In The Sinking City 2, the safe codes for both the apartment and hotel are among the earliest puzzles you encounter, as they're basically at the start of the game. While some games put codes in locations where you can spot them easily if you're looking, The Sinking City 2 is going to make you do some exploring of these areas to get the codes.

How to Solve the Trident/Obelisk Puzzle in The Sinking City 2

Melissa Sarnowski — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:13 GMT

In The Sinking City 2, you're going to need to do a lot of running back and forth in different areas. The church is one of these areas, and you'll actually have to come back to the church a second time later. However, you can complete the obelisk puzzle during your first visit to the church.