Author: Amar Deogaonkar
Amar Deogaonkar
Amar is a Gaming Guides Writer at The Games Watch, covering the latest games and crucial industry scoops. He has been writing for more than a decade and gaming ever since the original Contra games were cool. A sucker for slasher RPGs with minimal skill-tree elements and hours-long cutscenes.
Key Points Your rank in Half Sword is the only thing that stands between you and a gruesome death in this physics-based medieval brawler. Spending hours slashing down enemies in the Gauntlet has made me realize one key thing: rank doesn’t just determine your title. Rising through ranks is the only way to get your hands on historically accurate armor and high-tiered weapons. But be warned, a higher rank also means more and more difficult bosses! Also Read: Half Sword – How to Get and Use the Crossbow Half Sword – Ranks Overview RankArmorPrimary WeaponsBeggarNoneFists or KnivesPeasantNoneAgricultural ToolsCommonerNoneLongswordsMilitiaLightMixed ArmsSoldierMediumSwords and…
Key Points World of Teyvat has come alive, offering vibrant new decorations and lively new quests for Genshin Impact regulars with the all-new Lantern Rite Event. Instructed by Pingxi, you will be tasked with finding various ‘Auspicious Treasure Trees’ that are spread throughout the Liyue Harbor. I have made the rounds and looked behind every crate, barrel, and corner to find all 21 of them! Read on to know their precise locations. Genshin Impact – Auspicious Treasure Tree (Lantern Rite Event): Overview Total Number of Auspicious Treasure Trees21Reward for unlocking an Auspicious Treasure Treex40 Fortune CoinsQuest AreaLiyue HarborUnlocked through Good…
Key Points Finding every single Protocol Datalogger in Wuling City is an essential step in completing the Survey Record in Arknights Endfield. While it may sound like a grind at first glance, unlocking all of these logs will not only offer some important lore-related context about the Blight, but also maximize your chances of getting all of the necessary exploration rewards (as well as some much-needed AIC Index) Also Read: Arknights Endfield – How to unlock Wuling City Depot Node Wuling City Protocol Dataloggers: Overview Total number of Dataloggers in Wuling City8Main Story PrerequesiteComplete Chapter 2 and the Valley main…
Key Points Lyle’s Fading Bond in Code Vein 2 is a crucial timeline decision quest that impacts the game’s ending. It is an essential quest to follow if you want to unlock the game’s True Ending, dubbed ‘The Miraculous Bonds’. I have spent a lot of time fast-traveling between Forward One Base and Magmell to find out the precise steps required to complete this quest. Code Vein 2 – Lyle’s Fading Bond Overview LocationsForward Base One and MagmelUnlock RequirementDefeat One-Armed Hero Lyle in the main story (unmissable)Rewards1. Saving Lyle2. Achieving ‘An Undying Vow’ trophy3. Unlocking the “Miraculous Bonds’ True Ending…
Key Points The Nine Mortal Ways Base in Where Winds Meet is a dense, multi-layered region that serves as the headquarters for the notorious Trickster Sect. Unlike many other regions, your exploration and success in this particular region will depend largely upon your observational skills, rather than mere combat experience. I have struggled for hours, talking to a large number of different NPCs, engaged in various quests, and broken plenty of things in my pursuit to 100% this unique base. Where Winds Meet Nine Mortal Ways Base – All Encounters Overview Type of Encounter Total CountNature of EncounterAnecdotes12Narrative, lore-related records…
Key Points The Nine Mortal Ways Base stands tall as a center of political and cultural intrigue in Where Winds Meet. Apart from formidable bosses and a wide range of side quests, this base is also home to many elaborate scammers, trying to loot people and mislead them. As a veteran traveler of the Verdant Wilds, I have spent a considerable amount of time carefully exposing each of these five cheaters. Also Read: Where Winds Meet – Honest Shovel Encounter Guide Where Winds Meet – Nine Mortal Ways Base Injustice Encounters: Overview Injustice QuestScam TypeHow to beatFortune TellingRigged LuckShake the…
Key Points ‘Tis finally the winter season in Heartopia, and it brings with it a mysterious starting quest called the Frostpore Infection. The Winter Frost Season Prep event, which serves as the introduction to the game’s larger winter expansion, is set to run from January 24 to January 31, 2026. I have braced the freezing winds and made my way through snow-laden landscapes to help the residents of Heartopia town, and found the perfect solution to complete this Day 1 quest effortlessly. Heartopia – Winter Prep Day 1 Quest: Overview Unlock Requirement1. Complete Developer Grade (DG) Level 72. Complete main…
Key Points In the tile-based planet of Orbis, Salt serves a more powerful purpose than mere seasoning. Some of the heartiest recipes, such as Caesar Salads and Meat Pies, cannot be made without salt. Unlike standard ores, Salt Blocks do not usually appear as common ore nodes in the Overworld, making them an elusive find. After a lot of searching, farming, trading, and crafting, I have found some of the best and most reliable methods to get salt in Hytale. Salt Procurement Methods in Hytale – Overview Primary Salt Procurement MethodFishing Traps with no baitSecondary Salt Procurement MethodPurchase from the…
Key Points The magical world of Where Winds Meet is jam-packed with haunting secrets and flowing narrative lore. While quests like The Guilded Chest or The Silent Assassin Quest deal primarily with exploration and some light detective work, lore and narrative-heavy quests like the Voices in the Air enrich your journey by taking you deeper into the game’s world. Where Winds Meet – Voices in The Air Overview Required ItemMoonlit Flower SeedRequired Item’s LocationLake inside the Moonlake Passage caveEncounter Activation TimeZi Hour (in-game Midnight)Quest Starting LocationGlowing blue ring in the Blissful RetreatQuest TypeEncounter, Narrative, and Exploration (Non-combative) RewardCoins (x30,000)Echo Jade…
Key Points The Rainbow Event is a rare, weather-based special event in Heartopia that offers numerous exciting buffs and special items for a short duration. I’ve spent hours and scoured every inch of the game’s map to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and I’m glad to tell you all its secrets! If you are looking forward to leveling up and maxing out all of your hobbies, the Rainbow event is perfect for you! Heartopia – Rainbow Event Overview How to UnlockCheck your in-game watch and wait for a Rainbow Icon to appear (Appearance of…