We’ve got a few ideas on how to make sure you hear that Final Fantasy victory fanfare often in Dissidia. Final Fantasy characters make for a surprisingly good fit for a fighting game – but despite that, Square Enix hasn’t made just any old fighting game. Partnering with Team Ninja, they’ve made their sort of fighting game – filled to the brim with some of the intricacies and eccentricities you’d expect from a Final Fantasy game – but still, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is definitely, positively a fighting game at heart. As the game enters beta, it only seemed right to offer up some top tips for getting good at this unique fighter. Once you know what you’re doing Dissidia is damn good fun – but thanks to those intricate systems it can be difficult to immediately understand compared to something like, say Street Fighter. So, without further ado, here are our tips for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’s beta – good luck out there! … [Read more...] about Dissidia Final Fantasy NT beta guide: tips for winning in Square Enix’s RPG fighter
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Puzzle Fighter Mobile strategy: our top tips guide for winning online
When the time comes to take your Puzzle Fighting skills online, you need to be ready to up your game. While taking folk on over the internet isn’t exactly the same as standing next to them in a sweaty arcade, Puzzle Fighter for mobile on iOS and Android is a pretty great version of the classic arcade gameplay that made the series great. There’s a lot of strategy and depth to puzzle fighter when you get down to it – what starts as a simple color-matching game can very quickly escalate into something far more challenging. Before we get started, there are a number of different terms and concepts in Puzzle Fighter you need to familiarize yourself with, and some are exclusive to Puzzle Fighter mobile. You need to know all about Crash Orbs, Gems, Power Gems, Affinity, Timer Gems and character progression. Before getting into our larger tips here, head to our Puzzle Fighter mobile beginner’s guide to learn more about all of that. Having a lot of gems on your board is … [Read more...] about Puzzle Fighter Mobile strategy: our top tips guide for winning online
Puzzle Fighter Mobile beginner’s guide: character list and unlocks and how to win
One of the truest arcade classics has arrived on mobile – and Puzzle Fighter is just about perfect for iOS and Android devices. It’s still as deep as ever, mind. While it’s not quite the console-based Puzzle Fighter revival I’ve been wishing for, the unique combination of brawling and color-matching puzzle action makes Puzzle Fighter a perfect fit for phones – and while easy to pick up, when played online, a high level of strategy is pretty much required. If you’re new to the world of Puzzle Fighter, it might take a while to fully grasp the strategy of more challenging battles. Have no fear – we’re here with tips for that. Even if you’re an old arcade Puzzle Fighter pro, this new iOS and Android Puzzle Fighter mobile app offers up some major tweaks to how the series plays – and we’re going to go over those too. Basically, we’ve got you covered. Let’s get to it, starting out with this – the basics of how … [Read more...] about Puzzle Fighter Mobile beginner’s guide: character list and unlocks and how to win
Ukie publishes funding and tax relief guide for UK game devs
The UK trade body Ukie has released a free online guide that seeks to help local game developers foster a better understanding of game funding, tax relief opportunities, and equity investment. The online tool offers UK-based developers a useful compendium of financial resources available to them during development as well as information on each and instructions on how to apply. Each entry describes the different resources available, explaining in-depth what benefit each kind of support could potentially offer game developers and other small businesses. This includes breakdowns of different public funding opportunities like the UK Games Fund and Creative England and other tax relief opportunities. While the online resource offers specific breakdowns of different funding and tax relief opportunities available to UK developers, it also contains useful descriptions and tips for venturing into publishing agreements or even starting a crowdfunding campaign. The Ukie Access to Finance … [Read more...] about Ukie publishes funding and tax relief guide for UK game devs
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters boss guide
Bloodborne's new DLC expansion, The Old Hunters, isn't for the faint of heart. If axe-wielding giants and rabid dogs don't do you in, the new team of bosses will. Whether it's a hideous mutant or a nimble swordsman, the big bads of the Hunter's Nightmare are dangerous. Lucky for you, every boss has distinct patterns, and with a little practice, you'll learn to avoid most attacks and take your opponents down. Pick a boss below to get started. Table of Contents: Ludwig, the Accursed/Ludwig, the Holy Blade Living Failures Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower Orphan of Kos Laurence, the First Vicar (Optional) Want to find all the new swords, guns, and shields in the DLC? Check out our Bloodborne: The Old Hunters weapons guide. … [Read more...] about Bloodborne: The Old Hunters boss guide