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Pirates on Deck! Getting the most out of your pirate adventures on the Steam Deck

Want to sail the high seas on the go? From Black Flag Resynced to Pirate Yakuza, here is how five massive pirate games perform on the Steam Deck, including ideal settings, frame rates, and battery life optimization tricks.

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Sails, Scale, and Shanties: Scoring the Naval Mechanics of Gaming’s Greatest Pirate Hits

How do gaming's biggest high-seas adventures handle the helm? We compare the sailing mechanics, realism, and combat of Sea of Thieves, Black Flag Resynced, Skull and Bones, and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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A Guide to Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves

What are Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves? Read our comprehensive guide detailing every single story campaign, their unique premises, and hidden themes.

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Getting Started in Skull and Bones

Master the Indian Ocean with our essential Skull and Bones beginner's guide. Discover 5 top tips to upgrade your ship, manage your crew, and build your pirate empire efficiently.

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The History of Monkey Island

Look behind you, a three-headed monkey! Trace the complete history of the Monkey Island series, from the 1990 SCUMM roots to 2022's brilliant Return.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Getting Started

An unexpected shift from turn-based RPG to classic action won't stop Pirate Month. Discover how Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won me back, plus how it performs on Steam Deck.

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What is Skull and Bones?

What actually is Ubisoft's #SkullandBones ? Strip away the "AAAA" marketing hype and internet drama to find out what this naval combat RPG is really about.

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Some of our favourite James Bond Easter Eggs in 007 First Light

Discover the cleverest James Bond Easter eggs hidden in 007 First Light. From vintage Q-Branch props to classic Hitman nods, here are the secrets you missed.

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Coming back to Warframe in 2026

Returning to the Origin System after years away? From Warframe 1999 to soaring player counts, here is why Digital Extremes' epic is thriving in 2026.

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Hitman – World of Assassination

Hitman is a modern gaming masterpiece. The World of Assassination trilogy by IO Interactive is a fun-filled and endlessly-playable experience. This is our take on the wonderful world of Hitman.

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The Witcher 3: Getting the best ending

You can play The Witcher 3 almost endlessly. Each time finding new and different things, even 10 years on. This guide is to help you get the best ending, in one of the best games ever made.

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What is a Nuzlocke Run?

Have you ever heard of a Nuzlocke Run in Pokemon? Wonder what it actually is? Here's our guide on all things Nuzlocke.

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Career Comparison: NBA 2K26 vs Madden 26

We love a good career mode in a sports game. How do NBA 2K26 and Madden 26 compare when it comes to delivering the rookie-to-pro fantasy?

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Review round-up: Pragmata

Pragmata is doing great numbers, and doing a round-up of reviews, it's clear to see why. Here's a breakdown of what people are saying.

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Everything we know about Marvel’s Wolverine

We're not a million miles away from an in-depth look at Marvel's Wolverine, now. But this is all we know, for the time being. Are you looking forward to it?

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Review Round-Up: Pokemon Champions

Pokemon Champions is here, and it's come with a strong mix of feelings from fans. Here's our run-down of the reviews and online sentiment.

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Mewgenics is already a Game of the Year Contender

I just spent the past hour losing two runs in the early stages of Mewgenics. My cats at home are at a minimum, I haven't got enough food to last…

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How to get the various endings in Cyberpunk 2077

Ok, we’re on our new playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, and whilst we have a way to go, this one will be more deliberate. Working towards different endings. Because in Cyberpunk…

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Switch 2

Let’s be honest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the problematic favourites of the Nintendo Switch library. On one hand, you have the most ambitious, open-ended Pokémon adventure ever conceived. On…

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Zelda Upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2

Ok, we did it. With the sale of the old site, we’ve upgraded a few things at Dying Art Media. One of those upgrades, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2,…

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Getting Started In Marathon

Since our Marathon Quick Look the other day, it’s basically all we’ve been playing. Thinking about getting a better run, learning more about the maps and shells. It’s been a…