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Guides, news and reviews
Straight answers for players, especially in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
- GuideWho's on the wanted list in Probably Stolen?Who's on the Probably Stolen wanted list? Nine names, from Lou at 1,500 credits to Juan at 75, how I caught Arthur Lafleur, and what reporting costs you.
- GuideHow bad is the rain in WARDOGS?How bad is the rain in WARDOGS? Bad enough that I missed my turn and hit a cliff, and an enemy helicopter followed me to HQ without firing.
- GuideHow much does the T-72 cost in WARDOGS?How much does the T-72 cost in WARDOGS? $250,000 to unlock at Driver 20, then $16,000 a tank. Its stats, every other price, and why I won't buy one.
- ReviewThe Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire review: Schedule 1 meets old GTAThe Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire review from the demo: it's what I wanted Schedule 1 to become, 77 hours in that. I'd buy it at $15.19. The camera's the catch
- GuideProbably Stolen tips: rent, contraband and fakesProbably Stolen tips from the demo, Apprentice to day 15 and two Rock Bottom runs: the Underground Exchange, rent day, water, appraisals, fakes.
- GuideIs WoW Forever layering a problem?Is WoW Forever layering a problem? Not for me: in the beta it took me from 25 people on one mob to one or two. What Blizzard is fixing for 4 November.
- NewsDid AI games flood Steam Next Fest?Did AI games flood Steam Next Fest? It had 7,319 games, more than double last October, and 35% of the pages I checked disclose AI. If it's not crap, great.
- ReviewIs Nomad Drive fun solo?Is Nomad Drive fun solo? Not for me. I played the demo alone and it's a slow burn with no point yet. RV There Yet was better. I won't buy it at launch.
- NewsIs Steam down? Stuck on Loading User DataIs Steam down? On 26 October the client hung on Loading User Data for hours. Sign-in worked, then Steam timed out. Mine came back at 1:42pm GMT.
- NewsWill the Save Mass Effect petition work?Will the Save Mass Effect petition work? Not on its own: signatures don't fund a game, EA or someone else still has to pay. And the leaked trailer is real.
- GuideWhat time does WoW Forever launch?What time does WoW Forever launch? 3pm PST on 4 November: 11pm in the UK, 6am on 5 November in Thailand. My launch-night plan, and getting through the crowds.
- ReviewIs Cyberpunk 2077 worth playing in 2026?Is Cyberpunk 2077 worth playing in 2026? Yes. It ran badly at launch, even on a high-end PC, and runs far better now. Update 2.5 adds dual-wielding pistols.
- GuideIs Oxygen Not Included hard?Is Oxygen Not Included hard? Very, until a point, then you can't really fail. It's easier to get into than RimWorld, without its depth. 16 hours in.
- ReviewIs Palworld worth it in 2026?Is Palworld worth it in 2026, after 1.0? Yes, if you've got the time. It's a big, fun crafting game, but cute, not gritty, and the grind suits friends.
- GuideShould I play GTA 5 before GTA 6?Should you play GTA 5 before GTA 6 lands on 19 November? If you've never played a GTA, yes, as a warm-up: story mode first. Played them all? Skip it.
- ReviewIs Tropico 6 worth it in 2026?Is Tropico 6 worth it in 2026, with Tropico 7 due 28 January 2027? Yes: it's fun, the campaign teaches you the mechanics, and it's the best Tropico yet.
- NewsIs WARDOGS dying?Is WARDOGS dying? No, but it's emptier: Season 02 is losing players fast and reviews are Mixed, yet servers still fill. BULKHEAD's numbers and mine.
- NewsWhen does WARDOGS Season 2 end?When does WARDOGS Season 2 end? Season 3 is set for Thursday 12 November, and your Season 2 money converts to gold. What I want it to change.
- NewsWhat is the WoW Forever Beta Farewell Tour?Blizzard ended the WoW Forever beta with 24 hours of world bosses, infernals, Molten Core epics and a zombie plague in starting zones. None of it carried over.
- GuideCan you play WoW Forever on a laptop?Yes. My HP Victus with an RTX 4050 runs WoW Forever at 140 FPS in the starting area. The specs, the settings, the heat, and Blizzard's requirements.
- NewsWhy did EA close BioWare?EA broke BioWare with Anthem while Respawn made the kind of game BioWare is good at. Then Dragon Age: The Veilguard was on BioWare. Mass Effect is dead.
- GuideOrc Enhancement Shaman in WoW Forever: my launch levelling planOrc, Tauren or Troll Shaman in WoW Forever? My launch plan: Orc Enhancement, two gathering professions, spells and talents by level, and the route.
- NewsWhat is ARAM Mayhem Journey to Stardom?Journey to Stardom rewards in ARAM Mayhem: every Superstar Status rank, band track augment and emote, how to earn Fame, each headliner and my take.
- NewsWoW Forever name reservation: when is it, and is it worth it?WoW Forever name reservation opens 27 October: three names across every ruleset, pre-purchase only. Start times in Thai time, and why I'm not bothering.
- NewsIs BULKHEAD making a Battlefield 2142 Titan game?Is BULKHEAD making a Battlefield 2142 Titan game? It has a prototype codenamed Titan, but it's sticking with WARDOGS. Why 2142 was one of my best Battlefields.
- ReviewIs DayZ worth playing in 2026?Is DayZ worth playing in 2026? Not for me. I played the DayZ mod a lot in 2012 and tried standalone again: it's still janky, boring and monotonous.
- GuideDota 2 or League of Legends in 2026?Dota 2 or League of Legends in 2026? Dota is the better game, but League is the one you're more likely to enjoy. From 1,000 hours of Dota and League since 2012.
- ReviewIs League of Legends worth playing in 2026?Is League of Legends worth getting into in 2026? Yes, but it's hard on your own: the tutorial won't show you the nuances you miss. A player since 2012.
- ReviewIs Minecraft worth it on Switch?Is Minecraft worth it on Switch? Not really. I streamed Minecraft on Switch in 2020 and it's a janky port. Mobile beats it, and Java on PC beats everything.
- GuideIs Path of Exile 2 better than Path of Exile 1?Is Path of Exile 2 better than Path of Exile 1? Yes, and the WASD movement is great on a ranged build. But it hasn't hooked me like PoE 1 did over 400 hours.
- ReviewIs Project Zomboid multiplayer worth it?Is Project Zomboid multiplayer worth it? Yes, if you're into it, especially if a friend is teaching you. Build 42 multiplayer went stable in July 2026.
- NewsIs the Rust Halloween event worth coming back for?Is the 2026 Rust Halloween event worth coming back for? It depends why you stopped. Good for PvP players, but Rust is still a huge time sink. Lands 22 October.
- NewsIs rolling downhill an exploit in WARDOGS?Is rolling downhill an exploit in WARDOGS? BULKHEAD says no. But a loaded Ural holding 142 km/h for 3 km is different, and the maths says a hill can't do it.
- NewsIs WoW Forever just Classic?Is WoW Forever just Classic? No. I've played a lot of Classic and Forever feels different, even if I can't pin down why. And I think it will replace Classic.
- GuideWhat gives Driver XP in WARDOGS Season 02?What gives Driver XP in WARDOGS Season 02? Supply runs, round trip streaks, repairs and the spawn vehicle. Refuelling pays Support XP instead.
- GuideWhat RimWorld mods do I actually run?The RimWorld mods I actually run after 1,200 hours: mostly quality of life. Where I find new ones, and why new players should skip Combat Extended.
- NewsWill WARDOGS Limited Mode servers fix the tank problem?Will WARDOGS Limited Mode servers fix tanks? They remove tanks, artillery and power weapons in update 0.25. I don't think a separate mode fixes the balance.
- GuideWhy can't I buy pallets in WARDOGS?Why can't you buy pallets in WARDOGS? In Season 02 most supply pallets are locked: only building is open at first, and fuel costs $50,000 to unlock.
- GuideIs the Bizon any good in WARDOGS Season 02?Is the Bizon good in WARDOGS Season 02? It's fine: free from the start on Medic, and what I'd use before a pistol. Plus why Driver needs its own gun.
- NewsWill WARDOGS reset Season 02?Will WARDOGS reset Season 02? No: BULKHEAD says no reset this weekend and is bringing Season 3 forward instead. What it said, and what I'm doing.
- GuideDoes WARDOGS have an AFK kick?How long can you be AFK in WARDOGS before you're kicked? About 10 minutes on foot, timed on 30 October. Sat in a vehicle, I've gone 80 minutes without a kick.
- GuideWhat's different about WARDOGS Europe servers vs Asia?WARDOGS Europe vs Asia servers, from someone who moved from Bangkok to the UK: no AFK kick, no chat spammers, mostly English, and almost no FOBs.
- GuideWhat's it like starting WARDOGS Season 02 from zero?Starting WARDOGS Season 02 from zero: the forced tutorial and how I got out, a 50% new recruit discount until level 9, and buying new guns early from crates.
- NewsAre tanks overpowered in WARDOGS Season 02?Are tanks overpowered in WARDOGS Season 02? I think so: the T-72B3 unlocks at Driver 20, not 35, long before most players have an RPG.
- GuideHow do you level fast in WARDOGS Season 02?Check the class icon on what you carry, then repeat one class's best action. Level 20 now needs less than half the XP, and repair XP goes to Driver or Pilot.
- GuideWhat should you unlock first after the WARDOGS Season 02 wipe?Vehicles, or air: they pay for everything else and take longest. Season 02's new unlock levels and prices, and what I'd level alongside them after the wipe.
- NewsWhy does the blue team always lose in WARDOGS?Why does blue always lose in WARDOGS? The players. My first day on blue, BULKHEAD's win-rate admission, Season 02's bonus and the fix I'd make.
- NewsCan Horde Paladins get the Cloak of the Divine Storm in WoW Forever?The Cloak of the Divine Storm in WoW Forever: +5 Strength, +5 Stamina and up to 8 Holy damage. Only Alliance Paladins can finish the quest chain right now.
- GuideIs Rust fun if you don't like PvP?Is Rust fun if you don't like PvP? Yes, on a PvE server. What the server modes mean, how PvE servers work, and how I play Rust solo.
- NewsWhat's changing in WARDOGS Season 02?What's changing in WARDOGS Season 02? New guns, vehicles and buildables, rain, the Wager Vendor, Lonestar's bonus, Tier 4 armour and my take.
- GuideWhich WoW Forever campfire buffs are worth it?Which WoW Forever campfire buffs are worth it? Every campfire buff, which ones clash with Paladin blessings, and the best one for a tank.
- GuideIs there friendly fire in WARDOGS?Yes. Friendly fire is on in WARDOGS and BULKHEAD kept it on purpose. The viral truck clip, how to tell friend from foe, and what a teamkill costs you.
- NewsCan you get banned for buying gold in WoW Forever?Can you get banned for buying gold in WoW Forever? Yes: 2,100 accounts in the beta. Why I won't buy it, and how I actually make gold.
- GuideIs ARAM Mayhem better than normal ARAM?Is ARAM Mayhem better than normal ARAM? For me, yes: augments make every game different. How it works, game length, and what's broken right now.
- GuideWhat gets you banned in WARDOGS?What gets you banned in WARDOGS? Cash and XP exploits and cheating. The October FOB exploit bans, new money exploits, and how to tell what's an exploit.
- GuideWhere do you quest at level 20 in WoW Forever if you don't want dungeons?Where should you quest at level 20 in WoW Forever without dungeons? Why Ashenvale didn't work for me, why Tarren Mill did, and the quests waiting there.
- GuideCan Undead be Paladins in WoW Forever?Can Undead be Paladins in WoW Forever? Yes, the only Horde race that can. Racials, trainers, class quests, and what playing one is like.
- GuideIs WARDOGS still banning cheaters in Asia?Is WARDOGS still banning cheaters in Asia? What cheating looks like on the SEA servers, whether bans happen, and what to do when you meet a cheater.
- GuideAre dungeons still worth it in WoW Forever?Are dungeons worth it in WoW Forever? Yes. What the October XP changes did, which dungeons I've run, and why finding a group is the real problem.
- GuideDo you have to level other classes to unlock recon gear in WARDOGS?Do you have to level other classes to unlock recon gear in WARDOGS? Yes. Which levels unlock what, every vehicle's gate, and how to farm classes faster.
- NewsWhat does the WARDOGS Season 02 wipe reset?What does the WARDOGS Season 02 wipe reset? Cash and XP go; leftover cash becomes gold bars. What carries over and what to spend before 15 October.
- NewsWhy were thermals removed from WARDOGS?Why was the IR range finder removed from WARDOGS? What BULKHEAD changed, whether it was overpowered, when thermals return, and what recon should use.
- GuideHow WARDOGS logistics works, from a level 10 driverHow does logistics work in WARDOGS? Supplies, pallets and FOBs from a player who drove trucks first: what pays, what to unlock, what's changing.
- GuideBest WARDOGS servers for Southeast AsiaIs there a WARDOGS Asia server? Yes: pick Asia (South East). I get about 30 ping from Thailand. Server location, region locks, maintenance in Thai time.
