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19 Oct What is a hitbox? Why some shots miss even when they look good Every character in a game has an invisible shape that decides whether a shot lands, and it is much simpler than the model you see. This… Consoles
19 Oct Which headset works on your console? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 connections explained Buying a headset that your console can't use is an easy and costly mistake. Each console accepts a different mix of connections: a 3.5 mm… Subscriptions
17 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? What's free and what's paywalled Do you really need to pay for PlayStation Plus, Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online? It depends on what you play. On console, the… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Consoles
17 Oct Do you need a controller charging dock? Battery life for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 How long does a console controller really last, and do you need a charging dock? Compare typical battery life for the PS5 DualSense, Xbox… Getting Started
16 Oct Which graphics settings cost the most FPS? Shadows, ray tracing and textures explained Graphics presets like Low, High and Ultra hide a useful fact: settings do not cost the same. A few of them, such as ray tracing, shadows… Making Games
16 Oct What is game juice? Screen shake, hit-stop and why hits feel good Two games can have identical rules and still feel completely different. The difference is often juice: small effects like screen shake… Game Mechanics
15 Oct Is the loot drop rigged? RNG, drop rates and pity timers explained Ever gone ten drops in a row without the item you wanted? It feels rigged, but it is usually just random chance doing what it does. This… Consoles
15 Oct Does your console need more storage? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 expansion explained Game consoles run out of storage faster than you expect, because the number on the box is not the space you get for games. This guide shows… Subscriptions
13 Oct Will your save survive? Cloud saves and game subscriptions explained Your save file lives in two places: on your console, and in the cloud. Whether the cloud copy survives depends on the platform and on… Making Games
12 Oct How does a game camera follow you? Smoothing, dead zones and look-ahead Every game has a camera, and how it follows you changes how the game feels. Learn the four common types: locked, smooth, dead zone and… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do…
19 Oct What is a hitbox? Why some shots miss even when they look good Every character in a game has an invisible shape that decides whether a shot lands, and it is much simpler than the model you see. This… Consoles
19 Oct Which headset works on your console? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 connections explained Buying a headset that your console can't use is an easy and costly mistake. Each console accepts a different mix of connections: a 3.5 mm… Subscriptions
17 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? What's free and what's paywalled Do you really need to pay for PlayStation Plus, Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online? It depends on what you play. On console, the… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Consoles
17 Oct Do you need a controller charging dock? Battery life for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 How long does a console controller really last, and do you need a charging dock? Compare typical battery life for the PS5 DualSense, Xbox… Getting Started
16 Oct Which graphics settings cost the most FPS? Shadows, ray tracing and textures explained Graphics presets like Low, High and Ultra hide a useful fact: settings do not cost the same. A few of them, such as ray tracing, shadows… Making Games
16 Oct What is game juice? Screen shake, hit-stop and why hits feel good Two games can have identical rules and still feel completely different. The difference is often juice: small effects like screen shake… Game Mechanics
15 Oct Is the loot drop rigged? RNG, drop rates and pity timers explained Ever gone ten drops in a row without the item you wanted? It feels rigged, but it is usually just random chance doing what it does. This… Consoles
15 Oct Does your console need more storage? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 expansion explained Game consoles run out of storage faster than you expect, because the number on the box is not the space you get for games. This guide shows… Subscriptions
13 Oct Will your save survive? Cloud saves and game subscriptions explained Your save file lives in two places: on your console, and in the cloud. Whether the cloud copy survives depends on the platform and on… Making Games
12 Oct How does a game camera follow you? Smoothing, dead zones and look-ahead Every game has a camera, and how it follows you changes how the game feels. Learn the four common types: locked, smooth, dead zone and… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do…