Guides

Practical guidance for free-to-play games

Short pieces written from the same play sessions that produce our reviews — no filler, no affiliate padding.

5 min read

Getting Started with Free-to-Play Games

How to try a free online game properly: what to check first, what to ignore, and when to walk away.

6 min read

The common monetisation models in free online games, and how to read them before you spend anything.

4 min read

How to tell an official game website from a copy, and what to check before creating an account.

5 min read

Simple fixes for stutter, long load times and dropped connections in browser-based games.