Battle Royale Guides
PUBG Maps Guide: Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok and the Rest
Every current PUBG: Battlegrounds map explained: size, terrain, pace and the locations and features that make each one play differently.
Owen Mercer
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Survival Guides
Valheim Biomes in Order: A Progression Guide from Meadows to Ashlands
Every Valheim biome in its intended order, with the resources, dangers, gear tier and boss that unlock the next step, up to the Deep North added in 1.0.
Mechanics Explained
The Apex Legends Ping System Explained (and Why Other Games Copied It)
How the Apex Legends ping system works, from marking enemies and loot to replies and requests, and how it changed team communication in shooters.
Game History
The History of Fortnite: From Save the World to a Platform
How Fortnite grew from a co-op zombie game into a battle royale giant and then a platform of modes, from Save the World to UEFN and LEGO Fortnite.
Mechanics Explained
Minecraft Redstone Basics: Power, Signals and Your First Circuits
How redstone power works in Minecraft: dust, signal strength, power sources, repeaters, comparators, pistons and observers, plus two first builds explained.
Comparisons
Minecraft vs Rust vs Valheim vs Ark: Which Survival Game Should You Play?
Difficulty, PvP vs co-op, building, progression, platforms and time commitment compared across Minecraft, Rust, Valheim and ARK, with picks by player type.
Battle Royale Guides
Zone Strategy in Battle Royale: How to Rotate and Survive the Circle
How shrinking zones work in Fortnite, Apex, Warzone and PUBG, and how to decide when to rotate, where to stand and how to avoid third parties.
Game History
The History of Minecraft: From Cave Game to Best-Selling Game
How a one-man prototype called Cave Game became the best-selling video game ever: Alpha, Beta, 1.0, Microsoft, Bedrock and the game drop era.
Comparisons
Fortnite vs Apex Legends vs Warzone vs PUBG: Which Battle Royale Fits You?
Pace, gunplay, movement, squads, respawns and learning curve compared across the four biggest battle royales, with advice on which one suits you.
Mechanics Explained
Apex Legends Classes Explained: Assault, Skirmisher, Recon, Support and Controller
How the five Apex Legends classes work, what each class perk does in Battle Royale and how to combine classes into a balanced trio.