Strategy Guides

21st November 2025 marks 35 years since Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in Japan. It would take the best part of two years for the system to roll out worldwide — and it looked quite a bit different in some places — but the titles this 16-bit system hosted are some of the most acclaimed, most beloved video games ever created. To celebrate, we're republishing our list of the 50 best SNES games ever made. Enjoy! And, if you can, make some time to play a few of these this weekend... There was something special about the 16-bit generation, with the Super Nintendo and SEGA's Genesis / Mega Drive representing a pinnacle of gaming for many. It was a period in Nintendo history…

Now that Kirby Air Riders is out in the wild (and really very good), players have been creating all manner of unofficial air-riding fun in the game's surprisingly decent machine customisation mode. Within this mode, you can select any of your unlocked vehicles (so make sure to check out our guide on how to unlock all of those in the game) to then design liveries using all the shapes, stickers, icons, and so on that you unlock across the game's activities. In this guide, we've rounded u the best custom machine designs we've seen so far in the user-created content shop. Indeed, as reported, Nintendo has gotten involved due to some bikini-clad...is that...Chef Kawasaki?! So,…

We're moving on up in the world! Wild Zone 2 introduces some Water-type Pokémon, which may well be helpful for building your Pokémon Legends: Z-A team. This guide covers everything you need to know about Wild Zone 2, which Pokémon to catch, and what Alphas are available. Wild Zone 2 Location You'll find Wild Zone 2 off of Vernal Avenue. Head about halfway up (to Café Woof) and the head down the eastern path (next to some water) to reach a large circular plaza. This is Vert Plaza, which is surrounded by Vert Sectors 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Again, like Wild Zone 1, you'll actually come by here as part of the main story — it's not mandatory to visit, but you should. How to unlock…

Wild Zone 1 will be your introduction to Pokémon Legends: Z-A's abundance of closed-off areas: there are specifically designed to keep Pokémon and people safe, and allow you to catch some 'mons for your team. There's a healthy selection of early companions for you to collect here, so we'll be covering every single Pokémon you can catch in Wild Zone 1, including guaranteed Alpha Pokémon spawns. Wild Zone 1 Location Wild Zone 1 is very close to Hotel Z, and as you'd expect, it's the very first Wild Zone you'll be visiting. It's just south of the Hotel, right by Vert Sector 8. When you leave the Hotel for the first time, it'll be just to your right on South Boulevard, west o…

Mega Evolutions return! Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings this fan-favorite mechanic back; not seen since Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, this ability allows your favorite 'mons to get an extra power boost and a snazzy new look to boot. All previous Mega Evolutions have returned in Z-A, but we've also got some brand new ones to sink our teeth into. But before you jump in, you'll also want to know how to get that 'mon's Mega Stone. So we've got every single Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the location of the relevant Mega Stone, including for the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC. Note: This guide will contain spoilers for the entire game, so please read at your own risk! …

Taking the action straight into the city, Pokémon Legends: Z-A certainly doesn't skimp on the Pokémon available to catch! With a big range of familiar 'mons to collect in Kalos' Lumiose City, we've got a complete list on where to find every single Pokémon across Lumiose City for you, as well as every Pokémon confirmed for the Mega Dimension DLC. Lumiose Pokédex and Pokémon Locations - Where to find every PokémonWe've listed all 230 Pokémon you can collect for the Lumiose Pokédex below. Note that we've excluded Alpha Pokémon from the locations list for now. Lastly, if it's Mega Evolutions you're after, then we'll have a separate guide for all of those. POKÉDEX NUMBER POKÉM…

The Friendship stat is back in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, along with many Pokémon that need to be best buds with you to evolve. Raising it is very simple — if you know where to go! Here's our guide on how to raise Friendship levels in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where to get the Soothe Bell, and which Pokémon require high friendship to evolve. Friendship Guide - Pokémon Legends: Z-AFriendship is a hidden stat that every single Pokémon has. Basically, it determines how much they like you. In previous games, it has other effects, but in Legends: Z-A, it's really only useful for one thing — helping certain Pokémon evolve. There are a number of ways you can raise a 'mon's friendship (or…

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Lumiose City is based on Paris, France, and while Prism Tower might be the most-recognizable comparison between the two locations, there's a bigger similarity — it's an expensive town, especially if you have a taste for fashion. You'll always need a lot of cash on you if you want to splurge on clothes, Mega Stones, and tons of potions. So here are a few quick and easy tips on making Poké Dollars in the city of fashion and coffee. How to make money in Pokémon Legends: Z-AThankfully, making money is actually pretty darn easy in Legends: Z-A. There's almost always something to sell lying around, and the Z-A Royale gives ample opportunities to make a to…

So, you've started Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you've picked your partner Pokémon (and it was an agonizing decision), but now you're doubting yourself. All three are irresistible, after all! Fear not, you're can still get all three starters in-game regardless of your first choice. Still, here's our guide on what the best Starter is in Legends: Z-A and how to get Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile all in one playthrough, without relying on friends and trading. What's the best Starter Pokémon in Legends: Z-A?Here's the age-old question, then: who should you pick? Honestly, it doesn't really matter. Pick your favorite, or pick something different. Legends: Z-A is certainly tougher tha…

Canari is a name you'll become all too familiar with in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but you won't actually meet her for a few hours. Instead, you'll get acquainted with her rather adorable plush dolls. This guide will explain everything you need to know about the Canari Plush Dolls, what they do, where to get them, and just how to get them. Canari Plush Dolls explained - Pokémon Legends: Z-ACanari Plush dolls are key items that sit in your inventory and provide a handful of boosts to you throughout the game. You don't need to equip them — as long as you've bought the doll, it'll provide you with the little boost. There are five different types of Canari Plush: Red, Gold, Pink, …

With a new real-time battle system, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has upgraded Pokémon battles to a whole new level, and with it comes a bit of a learning curve. If you want to get to grips with the basics, or become a pro, then this guide will help you understand everything you need in order to get through the game. Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Battle System - Beginner TipsMoving to real-time doesn't just change things from turn-based to action-based, it's a bit deeper than that! You can now fully move around the battle arena, as can your Pokémon! That adds a whole layer of strategy already, but there's a lot going on. So here's some basic tips we suggest focusing on — some of these are…

Mega Evolutions return! Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings this fan-favourite mechanic back; not seen since Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, this ability allows your favourite 'mons to get an extra power boost and a snazzy new look to boot. All previous Mega Evolutions have returned in Z-A, but we've also got some brand new ones to sink our teeth into. But before you jump in, you'll also want to know how to get that 'mon's Mega Stone. So we've got every single Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the location of the relevant Mega Stone, including for the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC. Note: This guide will contain spoilers for the entire game, so please read at your own risk…

Hello girls and guys, Having a Wii U and wanting to play the compatible Wii games with a Gamecube controller, using the wup-028-bslug by Chadderz121 was a way to do it, but I had two problems. -My first problem was that I launch my Wii games from USB Loader GX but I couldn't manage to make brainslug work with it. After some research on the web I found a solution, you can load an alternative .dol when launching the game from USB Loader GX. In my case, this alternative dol is brainslug. Combining this solution with the fact that brainslug can load specific symbols and modules depending on the game, I have here for you a set of files that you can put on your SD card to la…

Hi, this was released a few years ago but almost nobody knows about it (I mean, it's not common for vita users to do it) so I'll share a tutorial I've written thanks to dms with Li (ex Silica, the dev of the plugin we'll use today, very cool person btw) The following plugin is used to replace system files without directly editing them hence avoiding a brick if anything goes wrong. First find an RCO on vs0. Any of them, Then download the CXMLDecompiler Run : CXMLDecompiler.exe -d -i your_rco.rco -o your_rco.xml -p to decompile. This will output an XML, and a bunch of files (-p will tell it to try work out what those files are) Now you can simply browse the extracted fil…

Copy pasting this from a recent comment on reddit for a post related to another overlay : SaltyNX is incompatible with certain mods that do exefs patching; specifically the file SD/atmosphere/contents/[title id]/exefs/main.npdm needs to be compiled with allow_debug=true, force_debug=false, force_debug_prod=false. In my case, I downloaded the source for the mod I was using and (with some minor help from its devs) was able to make the necessary changes and obtain a new main.npdm file that was compatible with SaltyNX. It looks like it doesn't break anything with the mod, and the devs will look into making that change on their end of things once they confirm it's all good. …

Hey, gamer! So, you want the full scoop on Black Ops 7 missions? Yep, you’re in the right place. We’ll cover every single mission, story highlights, gameplay mechanics, co-op strategies, collectibles, and even what comes after the campaign — the Endgame mode. No skipping; all details are here. Whether you’re new to BO7 or a seasoned veteran, this guide will give you all the insights you need to plan, play, and dominate. Black Ops 7 Mission Count & Campaign StructureTotal Missions: Black Ops 7 comes with 11 core campaign missions. Co-Op Friendly: Missions are designed for up to 4 players, making teamwork a major factor. Difficulty Options: You can pick Recruit, Regular…

Bamboo Strikes are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, rewarding extra Spirit to use for special abilities. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Bamboo Strikes locations. What Are All Bamboo Strikes Locations in Ghost of Yotei? There are 15 Bamboo Strikes to find in the game. When you discover one, you must work through three stages of increasing difficulty, pressing the buttons in sequence before time runs out. The first round has three buttons, the second has five, and the final challenge has seven. If you complete all three rounds of a Bamboo Strike, you'll increase your Spirit and earn 20 Young Bamb…

Hey folks! A few days ago talking with the_digi_law we discovered that you can actually run custom made stuff on Wii (retail and emulator) without the need of the SDK and official Unity addon. This won't be as straight forward as it would be with them but it's better than nothing. This is why I bring this tutorial in case someone wants to make games for Nintendo Wii using Unity. Okay, first let's provide some context (I don't want to bore you to death, so if you don't want to read it or not need it, you can skip ahead to the setup steps below): It's worth mentioning that if we followed the usual workflow back in 2007-2010, it would be exactly as we do now compiling a …

Welcome to the definitive guide for "Ashes of the Damned," the massive, Transit-inspired Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This guide will walk you through the essential setup, the Wonder Weapon quest, all perk locations, and the full Main Easter Egg. Map Overview & Key LocationsThis map is composed of six main "Points of Interest" (POIs) connected by a dangerous, fog-filled "no-man's-land." Your primary mode of transport is the drivable truck, "Ol' Tessie," which you will find and activate in the spawn area. Janus Towers Plaza: The starting spawn area. Vandorn Farm: POI with a barn and farmhouse. (Power Location) Blackwater Lake: POI with a cabin. (Power Loca…

Found this video that shows a full tutorial on how to make your GTA Online character look like Eminem. It goes through all the character creation settings for the face and then shows you what clothes to buy to get his look.