Category: Guides
Final Fantasy 7 review – my GOTY, every year
Many games cause me to feel a wave of warm nostalgia wash over me, whether it’s thinking about slide-tackling penguins in Crash Bandicoot 2, reminiscing on my first-ever Pokémon in Blue (Charmander, of course), or my favorite memory of all, back-seat gaming while my older brother played Final Fantasy games on the PS1, with the…
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Pokémon Go’s Concierge Celebration event gives Psyduck a much-needed break
The new season of Pokémon Concierge has landed on Netflix worldwide, and Pokémon Go is getting in on the celebration. For just under a week, there’s an increased chance to encounter the stars of the beautifully animated, stop-motion show, and plenty more rewards to earn. I might be biased, but costumed Pokémon are one of…
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New Super Mario Galaxy trademark may hint at Nintendo’s Direct plans
It’s an exciting time for Mario right now, as the fan-favorite plumber is turning 40 soon. It wouldn’t be a proper celebration without some treats from Nintendo, though. Whispers of an upcoming Nintendo Direct continue to appear, and though we have no confirmation yet, a key clue may have presented itself. 17 years later, could…
Read MoreGenshin Impact gives you one last chance to get these rare five-star weapons
Love her or hate her, Dehya has some strengths in Genshin Impact – specifically, her five-star claymore. Tighnari’s bow is also cool, but we’re all about the big swords. The latest Chronicled Wish banner goes live in the game in the next update, and this time, it’s all about Sumeru’s stand-out characters. Featuring Genshin Impact’s…
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How to get through Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist is causing all sorts of problems for many players already, impeding progress and serving as a cold reminder of just how difficult and frustrating Metroidvanias can be. Luckily for you, we’re here to offer some advice on how you can figure out where to go. We also have a very…
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Fortnite Ranked 2.0 is coming, but there’s $1 million to win before then
Zero Build and standard battle royale are at the core of Fortnite, but taking things to the game’s competitive playlists is another challenge entirely. It’s the best of the best and the sweatiest of sweats, and Fortnite Ranked 2.0 is going to change it all forever going forward. With the FNCS Global Championship 2025 done…
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How to get the Hollow Knight: Silksong double jump ability
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s double jump is one of the most useful abilities in the entire game; there are numerous moments I can mention in the early game and beyond where it’d be handy to have an extra boost to reach a ledge, but that’s the point of games like this, right? You unlock new skills…
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Ayn’s new Android gaming handheld packs a lot of power for under $300
September has already become a busy month for Android gaming handhelds. With Retroid and Ayaneo announcing several new devices, Ayn has surprised almost everyone by revealing a follow-up to its powerful Odin handheld and making it available to order for a November release. At first glance, the Ayn Odin 3 looks like a big redesign from…
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Bell Beast guide
We’ve known about Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Bell Beast since the game’s initial reveal trailer dropped in 2019, but now that we can finally explore Pharloom for ourselves, there’s more to this giant critter than meets the eye. In this guide, you’ll find out where to find the Bell Beast, how to defeat it, and more,…
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Join the Pocket Tactics Discord now for giveaways, news, and chats
We’ve been waiting to share this with you, and the moment has finally arrived. The Pocket Tactics Discord community is live. Yes, like right now. As you know, we love sharing the latest news, reviews, and guides for handheld and mobile gaming with you. Now, we want to create a thriving space for Nintendo Switch…
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