Sanmay Chakrabarti
An old soul who loves CRPGs and Souls-Like to death. Takes pleasure in simplifying "Complex and Hard" games for casual players with tailored guides and videos. He loves to explore new places, read fantasy fiction, watch anime, and create wacky character builds in his off time.
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Honkai Star Rail Robin: Kit, Best Build, Relics & Team Comps
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Robin is a 5-star Harmony character in Honkai Star Rail with Physical Damage type and her kit is suited for Support. The 4-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat and 2-piece Space Sealing Station are her best Relics and Planar Ornaments. The best teams for Robin is Clara (DPS), Topaz (Support), Robin (Support), and Aventurine (Sustain).
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Livestream Codes: Redeem Free 300 Stellar Jades
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The Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream is scheduled for today, at 7.30 PM (UTC+8). The Livestream will give out redeem codes for 300 free Stellar Jades. To redeem HSR 2.2 livestream from the website, visit the HSR redeem website > login > set the correct server > enter the code and select redeem.
Honkai Star Rail First Anniversary: A Lookback on the Game’s Player-Driven Approach
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Honkai Star Rail is celebrating its one year anniversary on April 26, 2024. The game has improved a lot in multiple aspects over the years, from story telling to QoL features. Honkai Star Rail has taken a player-first approach in their first year and it has lead to a solid player base.
Genshin Impact: Dies Irae Location and How to Use
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In Genshin Impact, Dies Irae is one of the Music Box scores for the Autoharmonic Music Box. It can be found in the Caesareum Palace, southwest of the Initium Lani. Finish the Nameless Stone Statue challenge to unlock the door and extract the music. Adding Dies Irae to the Music Box will reward 20x Primogems, 20k Mora, 3x Chapter of an Ancient Chord, and 2x Guide to Equity.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaks Suggest the New Abyss Is in Mondstadt
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Genshin Impact leaks reveal that the new Abyss will be located inside Lisa's Library in Modstadt. The new Abyss will only allow characters with specific elements to participate every season. Certain rewards from the new Abyss can be exchanged for 4-star and 5-star characters in Genshin Impact.
Honkai Star Rail Firefly: Leaked Kit, Speculated Release Date & Eidolons
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Firefly is a 5-star Destruction character with the Fire Damage type. She is a DPS focused character with strong solo sustain abilities. She is expected to release on either June 18 or July 8 in Honkai Star Rail 2.3 version. Her kit features a strong offensive and self healing capabilities, and allows her to take multiple turns in a cycle by increasing her Speed and forwarding her action.
Honkai Star Rail Jade: Leaked Kit, Expected Release Date, Voice Actor & More
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Jade is a 5-star Erudition character with the Quantum damage type. She is expected to feature in Honkai Star Rail 2.3, on either June 18 (first half banner) or July 8 (second half banner). She is leaked to be a Follow-up attack focused character with a blast Basic attack and a support Skill. She is one the Ten Stonehearts, and a Senior Manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department.
Which 5 Star Wuthering Waves Character Should You Pull on Release?
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Wuthering Waves will have a beginner banner on release, letting players guarantee one of the Standard at the 80th pull. The five standard characters on the banner are Calcharo, Jianxin, Lingyang, Encore, and Verina. All the characters are strong and have their unique playstyle with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Best Arlecchino Weapons in Genshin Impact (Ranked)
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Arlecchino is a versatile DPS unit and can pair well with most attack and damage-focused Polearms. The White Tassel Polearm is the best free-to-play weapon for Aventurine. Arlecchino's Signature Weapon, Crimson Moon's Semblance, is her best Polearm option.
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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The Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream is scheduled for April 26, 2024, at 07:30 PM (UTC+8) on Honkai Star Rail's official YouTube channel. Honkai Star Rail 2.2 version will feature two new characters, add a new area, new events, and much more. The 2.2 livestream will also reveal 300 Stellar Jades worth of Redeem codes as rewards.
Honkai Star Rail: Robin Materials and Farming Guide
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Honkai Star Rail 2.2 will release Robin, the new 5-star Harmony character who is a Physical Support with team wide buffs. All of her character ascension materials are A Startling Night Terror materials and IPC Work Permit. All of her trace level-up materials are A Startling Night Terror materials, Firmament Note, Celestial Section, and Heavenly Melody, IPC Work Permit, Past Evils of the Borehole Planet, and Tracks of Destiny.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Drip Marketing Reveals 3 New Characters
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Genshin Impact 4.7 drip marketing just released from HoYoverse. Genshin Impact 4.7 is expected to release around June 5, 2024, and feature three new characters. The three new characters featuring in 4.7 are Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. The 4.7 version is also rumored to feature a new Spiral Abyss, and the next Dainsleif interlude chapter.
Should You Pull Arlecchino in Genshin Impact 4.6?
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Arlecchino is a great choice if you are planning to heavily invest in her, including her constellations and signature weapons. She is not a free-to-play friendly character and is harder to play without a shielder or her C1. Arlecchino works best in Vape, Overload, and Mono Pyro teams, but she cannot be healed when her Bond of Life is active.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Pre-Download Size Worries Players
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Genshin Impact 4.6 Maintenance break will start on April 24th at 06:00 AM and is expected to end at 09:00 AM (UTC + 8). The 4.6 pre-download size is 28.72 - 36.2 GB for PC and 8.57 - 9.9 GB for mobile devices. Genshin Impact players are shocked at the large file download size of the new update, which is supposedly a necessary action to remove duplicate assets and improve the compression and patching mechanisms.
Honkai Star Rail to Get a New Permanent Game Mode Offering 720 Stellar Jades
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 will feature a new permanent game mode called Apocalyptic Shadow. Players will have to defeat old bosses with new traits. This game mode will run alongside Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction and will reward 720 Stellar Jades in every phase. Version 2.3 will also add many QoL changes to the game modes, allowing players to quickly use default lineups and view the team setups of their friends used for clearing the Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall stages.
Honkai Star Rail Devs Reveal a Huge Update for Simulated Universe
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Simulated Universe will undergo a massive update named Divergent Universe in version 2.3, introducing many new mechanics. Divergent Universe will allow players to directly challenge bosses to easily farm Planar Ornaments. This new game mode will also allow players to restart battles with a button, which was missing in Simulated Universe.
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Banners: Characters and Light Cones
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Honkai Star Rail 2.2 banners will be in two phases, between May 8 and June 17, 2024. The first phase of the character banner will feature Robin, Topaz & Numby, March 7th, Hanya and Xueyi, and the second phase will feature Boothill, Fu Xuan, Pela, Luka, and Hook. The Light Cone Banners will feature Flowing Nightglow and Worrisome Blissful in the first phase, and Sailing Towards A Second Life and She Already Shut Her Eyes in the second phase.
Best Arlecchino Teams in Genshin Impact (Ranked)
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Arlecchino is a Pyro hyper carry with a focus on Normal attacks, and her kit prevents her from getting healed. The best teams of Arlecchino will have someone to protect her with shields and provide off-field DPS. The best Arlecchino teams are Overload teams, mono Pyro teams, and Vape teams.
Honkai Star Rail is just a week away from its one year anniversary and they aren't holding back on the gifts. Honkai Star Rail is giving out two free redeem codes worth 100 Stellar Jades and 20k Credits. The redeem codes will expire on April 25th, at 11:59 PM (UTC+8). You can redeem the codes using the redeem codes website or from inside the game.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaked Banners Leave Players Disappointed
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Genshin Impact 4.7 banners have been leaked via Azure Leaks on Reddit. The first half of the banner is leaked to feature Clorinde and Wriothesley, and the second half is leaked to feature Sigewinne and Navia. The version 4.7 is also rumored to release a new Spiral Abyss and the next Dainsleif interlude quest.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced; Devs Claim It’ll Be Darker and More Realistic
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been officially announced for an end-of-2024 release. The game is touted as a Behemoth, almost twice the size of the first part, and features a darker and deeper storyline while retaining the inherent humor of the series. The game will also feature multiple endings based on player decisions and be more action-packed.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leak Hints Dainsleif Interlude Quest Is Coming Soon
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Leaks via Foul reveal that a new Dainsleif quest will release with the Genshin Impact 4.7 version. We guess that the new quest will take place in the Khaenri'ah ruins located between Sumeru and Fontaine. The 4.7 Genshin version is also rumored to feature three new characters, Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaks: Clorinde and Sigewinne Kit Revealed
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Genshin Impact 4.7 is rumored to feature three new characters: Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. Clorinde is rumored to be a 5-star Electro Sword user, Sigewinne a 5-star Hydro Bow user, and Sethos a 4-star Geo Bow user. New leaks reveal that Clorinde will be a main DPS and can summon guns, and Sigewinne will be a mix of Healer and DPS, like Kokomi.
Best Light Cones for Aventurine in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Aventurine is a versatile unit and can pair well with most Preservation Light Cones in the game. Use different Light Cones with him based on the teams you are playing him in. The Destiny’s Threads Forewoven Light Cone is the best free-to-play Light Cone for Aventurine. Aventurine's Signature Light Cone, Inherently Unjust Destiny, is his best Light Cone option.
Best Aventurine Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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The 2nd phase of Honkai Star Rail 2.1 will feature Aventurine in the banners. Aventurine works with most DPS units optimally as a Sustain, except Blade and Jingliu. The best teams with Aventurine will be Follow-up attack focused teams or mono-imaginary teams. Aventurine works best with Dr. Ratio, Topaz, and Welt.
Genshin Impact Arlecchino Pre-Farming Guide: Ascension and Talent Materials
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Genshin Impact 4.6 will feature Arlecchino, the new 5-star Pyro character who is a hyper-carry. All of her character ascension materials are Agnidus Agate, Insignia drops, Rainbow Rose, and Fragment of a Golden Melody. All of her talent ascension materials are Insignia drops, Talent Books Order, Knave Boss Material, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact 4.6: All Events and Rewards
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Genshin Impact 4.6 will feature four new events: Iridescent Arataki Rockin' For Life Tour De Force of Awesomeness, Windtrace: Seekers and Strategy, Specially-Shaped Saurian Search, and Vibro-Crystal Applications. The events will reward Primogems, Hero's Wits, Mystic Enhancement Ores, Mora, Ascension and Level-up Materials, and Crown of Insights. One of the events will also reward the 4-star character Gorou and a new musical instrument.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Livestream Codes: Redeem Free 300 Primogems
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The Genshin Impact 4.6 Livestream is scheduled for today at 08:00 AM (UTC-4) on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and YouTube channels. The Livestream will reveal all the information about the upcoming 4.6 version and give away 300 Primogems worth of redeem codes. To redeem the codes, you can either use the redeem website or through the in-game option.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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The Genshin Impact 4.6 Livestream is scheduled for April 12, 2024, at 08:00 AM (UTC-4) on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and YouTube channel. The Livestream will reveal information about the 4.6 version and provide Redeem codes for Primogems. Like last time, the Livestream will premiere on Twitch and YouTube simultaneously. Genshin Impact 4.6 version will feature many new exciting things including one new character, an entire new area, two new articles, new events, and much more.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leak Reveals New Changes to Spiral Abyss
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Genshin Impact leaks have revealed that a new Spiral Abyss will feature in the 4.7 version. Fy Leaks has revealed that the new Spiral Abyss will feature one room per floor with an interesting spin. The new Abyss is also rumored to be very competitive and should up the much-needed difficulty in Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact desperately needs new end-game content and it's good that we are finally getting some with version 4.7.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Now Sign-Up for Zenless Zone Zero Technical Tests
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Zenless Zone Zero PlayStation 5 technical test sign-up has been announced by HoYoverse. ZZZ PlayStation 5 technical test signups will start at 11:00 AM on April 10 (UTC+8) and end at 03:00 PM on April 17 (UTC+8). Qualifying participants will receive confirmation through emails, so make sure to keep an eye on them after signing up.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Leaks: Expected Release Date, Banners & Primogem Count
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Genshin Impact 4.6 will feature one new character, Arlecchino, and is rumored to feature three reruns, Wanderer, Lyney, Baizhu/Furina. The upcoming version will also feature a new area named Kapim, which will include a new Boss with two new artifact sets. The 4.6 version is also rumored to feature four events: Legend Of The Vagabond Sword Event, Vibro-Crystal Research Event, Arataki Life Rock Rainbow Grand Tour, and Windtrace: The Scheme of a Certain Strategy.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Banners: Characters and Weapons
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Genshin Impact 4.6 will be out on April 24, 2024, and end on June 03, 2024. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Genshin Impact 4.6 start on April 24 and June 03, and end on May 14 and June 03, respectively. The first half banners of Genshin Impact 4.6 will feature Arlecchino, Lyney, Xiangling, Freminet, and Lynette while the second half will feature Wanderer and Baizhu.
7 Game Mechanics I Want in Every Open World Game
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The sense of freedom and immersion a good open world game provides cannot be compared to many other games. Sadly, most recent open world games lack the features I love most about the genre. The 7 game mechanics I want in every open world game are Territory Wars, Randomly Created Dungeons, Roaming Optional World Bosses, Visual Indicators for Important Locations, Multiple Quest Outcomes, the Ability To Kill/Fight NPCs, and good Traversal Skills.
HoYoverse Has Outclassed Itself in Storytelling with HSR 2.1 Trailblazing Missions
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HoYoverse outclassed itself by providing one of the most well-thought of and visually stimulating story telling in the Honkai Star Rail 2.1 trailblazing missions. The 2.1 missions was a complete roller costar, featuring Aventurine's back story, Acheron's real identity, Firefly's identity, Aventurine's masterplan, Constance and Boothill's cameo, and Gallagher appearing as the villain, all done with perfect pacing and timing.
Should You Pull Jingliu in Honkai Star Rail?
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If you are unsure of whether to pull for Jingliu or not, we have you covered. Jingliu is an excellent choice if you don't have any good DPS units in your team. She is one of the strongest DPS characters in the game. Acheron is better compared to Jingliu, but latter is a better option than Dan Heng IL. Jingliu is also Skill Point neutral and easy to play. Jingliu is a hyper carry and she can work with most supports and sustains. However, it is best to keep a healer in her team as she consumes the health of her allies.
Finished Dragons Dogma 2? 5 Things to Do After You Beat the Game
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Already finished Dragon's Dogma 2 and have no clue what to do now? There is still a ton of content in Dragon's Dogma 2, ignoring all the hidden quests which are only triggered after increasing the affinity of NPCs. You can try playing as a Trickster, leveling up all the vocations, completing everything in the Unmoored World, trying out different equipment, or playing the game solo after finishing the game.
Should You Pull Aventurine in Honkai Star Rail?
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If you are confused about whether to pull Aventurine in Honkai Star Rail, we have you covered. Aventurine is an excellent choice if you are a Clara main or have squishy characters in your roster. Fu Xuan is better compared to Aventurine, but he is much better than Geopard. Aventurine has great offensive and defensive abilities, making him a good pick for most teams.
How to Fix Content Warning Voice Chat Bug
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Content Warning has an in-game proximity voice chat feature, which sometimes fails to work in the game. To fix the issue, make sure to set the correct microphone, and voice chat mode and turn up the Voice volume. You can also use other VoIP apps like Discord to speak with your friends while playing Content Warning.
How to Find Saved Videos in Content Warning
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The recorded videos in Content Warning can be saved on your PC so that you can watch them later. The easiest way to save the video is using the Save Video option that appears after uploading the video. Users can also find the video in the AppData folder. You can also use the F3 key while near the Video Extractor to directly open the record folder.
Content Warning Failed to Extract Error: How to Fix
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The Failed to Extract error is a common issue most of the Content Warning players have been facing since the release of the game. This error can be fixed by changing the host or restarting the PC. You can also use the F3 debug key to work around the error. The possible causes for the error are bad PC specs of the Host PC and starting and stopping the recording multiple times.