6 STARTER GUIDES
A confident first step.
Practical foundations for every game in this edition.

STARTER GUIDE
Counter-Strike 2
A precise team shooter where good information can be as valuable as good aim.
- Practise stopping before firing to understand movement accuracy.
- Learn one map and a few useful callouts before expanding your pool.
- Agree purchases with your team instead of spending in isolation.
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STARTER GUIDE
Apex Legends
Fast movement and complementary abilities turn the squad into the central unit.
- Learn one character before switching frequently.
- Stay close enough to support your squad.
- Use the practice range to compare a few weapons.
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STARTER GUIDE
Stardew Valley
Farming, friendships and small projects give each season a different shape.
- Plant a manageable number of crops.
- Read the calendar and plan around the season.
- Leave time for activities beyond farming.
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STARTER GUIDE
Baldur’s Gate 3
A party adventure where dialogue, tactics and unexpected solutions belong together.
- Read an ability before spending a limited resource.
- Use the environment as part of a combat plan.
- Agree decision-making with co-op partners.
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STARTER GUIDE
Elden Ring
A demanding fantasy journey with room to choose a different road.
- Mark unfinished routes and return later.
- Check equipment requirements before upgrading.
- Use an alternative route when an encounter stops being useful practice.
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STARTER GUIDE
Cyberpunk 2077
A single-player urban RPG about personal choices inside a sprawling future metropolis.
- Check current requirements for your computer.
- Invest in a coherent set of abilities.
- Distinguish base-game content from separately sold expansions.
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