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Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2: Complete Guide

…Force, shroud, minions Reaper / Scourge / Harbinger / Ritualist Beginner-friendly picks: Mechanist (Engineer) and Soulbeast/Untamed (Ranger…

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The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials: Complete Survival Guide

…What's the best Rig for beginners? X-Ray, because knowing where enemies are is the…

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KARDS - The WWII Card Game

KARDS - The WWII Card Game: Complete Guide

…Which nation is best for beginners? Germany and the Soviet Union are straightforward and aggressive. Britain…

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Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous: Complete Guide

…How do I make money fast as a beginner? Exobiology and mission stacking are the most…

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Farming Simulator 22

Farming Simulator 22: Complete Guide

…FAQ What's the best map for beginners? Elmcreek. Flat, big fields and easy logistics. How…

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: Complete Guide

…block Fextralife calls it a trap for beginners, because attacks cost stamina and perfect blocks don…

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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: Complete Guide

…Constant Town Center production is the single biggest skill difference between beginners and intermediate players. Don…

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: Complete Guide

…Which class is best for beginners? Veteran (straightforward shooting) or Zealot (forgiving melee with self-sustain…

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Bloons TD 6

Bloons TD 6: Complete Guide

…What's the best hero for beginners? Quincy or Obyn for early game, and Benjamin once…

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Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included: Survival Guide

…Which starting asteroid is best for beginners? Terra (base game) or the standard Spaced Out! starter…

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Albion Online

Albion Online: Complete Guide

…What's the best weapon for beginners? The Broadsword or Great Axe for solo PvE, and…

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STAR WARS Battlefront II

Star Wars Battlefront II (2017): Complete Guide

…Maul, General Grievous, Count Dooku, BB-9E. Beginner-friendly heroes: Hero Why Darth Vader Very tanky…

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Balatro

Balatro: Complete Strategy Guide

…Very consistent for beginners. Pair / Two Pair spam: Level Mercury or Uranus, add The Duo, Spare…

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ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN: Complete Guide

…What's the best Nightfarer for beginners? Wylder is the most forgiving. Guardian is strongest for…

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare: Complete Guide

…Which class is best for beginners? Man-at-Arms for footwork, or Vanguard for reach and…

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MultiVersus

MultiVersus: Offline Survival Guide

…Pick larger stages (like the Batcave or the Treefort) for beginners and smaller stages for chaotic…

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Infestation: The New Z

Infestation: The New Z: Survival Guide

…Which mode should beginners play? Arcade. Loot is common, so losing gear doesn't hurt much…

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Day of Defeat

Day of Defeat: Complete Guide

…Which class is best for beginners? Rifleman or Grenadier teaches you the maps and headshot timing…

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Castle Crashers

Castle Crashers: Complete Guide

…and speed Build suggestions Build Plan Balanced beginner Put early points into Defense and Strength, then…

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Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

Business Tour: Complete Strategy Guide

…Cheap early-board cities are a beginner trap; the expensive cities later on the board (roughly…

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Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2: Complete Guide

…What's the best Titan for beginners? Legion or Tone for straightforward, forgiving damage; Ion for…

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Hades

Hades: Complete Guide

…The Infernal Arms Weapon Unlock Playstyle Beginner-friendly aspect Stygius (Sword) Default Fast combos, strong special…

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Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2: Complete Guide

…Which faction is best for beginners? Ostheer or USF are forgiving, with clear cores and good…

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Dead Cells

Dead Cells: Complete Guide

…Scroll Colors and Build Archetypes Color Stat Weapon and skill style Beginner picks Brutality (red) Melee…

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