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Social Deduction Games Explained: Among Us and the Games It Inspired
From Mafia and Werewolf to Among Us: how social deduction games work, why Among Us exploded in 2020, and how to host fair, fun lobbies with friends.
How to Play PC VR Games on a Quest: Link Cable, Air Link, Steam Link and Virtual Desktop
The four main ways to connect a Meta Quest to a gaming PC, what each needs, which stores they open, and how to fix the most common streaming problems.
Beat Saber Beginner’s Guide: Modes, Scoring and How to Improve
How Beat Saber works: blocks, bombs and walls, how each cut is scored, difficulty levels, modifiers and practical tips for climbing from Normal to Expert.
Half-Life: Alyx Explained: Why It Became VR’s Landmark Game
Why Half-Life: Alyx became VR's reference game: Valve's return to Half-Life, gravity gloves, physical interaction, locomotion options, modding and how to play.
Overcooked Explained: How Kitchen Chaos Became the Model Co-op Party Game
How Overcooked and Overcooked 2 work, from the prep-cook-plate-wash loop to star ratings, plus role tips and the series' influence on chaos co-op games.
Hazelight Studios Explained: A Way Out, It Takes Two, Split Fiction and the Friend’s Pass
How Hazelight Studios built a reputation on co-op-only games, from Brothers to A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction, and how the Friend's Pass works.
Jackbox Party Packs Explained: How Phone-Controlled Party Games Work
How Jackbox games work: jackbox.tv room codes, phones as controllers, audience mode and streaming, how the Party Packs are organized and how to pick one.
VR Comfort Settings Explained: Snap Turn, Teleport, Vignettes and Seated Mode
What each common VR comfort option does, from teleport and snap turning to vignettes and seated mode, and how to loosen them as your tolerance grows.
