To get Hardwood on Starsand Island, you need to chop down large trees, like Banyans, using your axe. You’ll need the upgraded Impact Axe to cut down Banyans, but luckily, there are plenty growing right near where you start the game – look for the big, dark trees around your home. If you’ve already chopped those down, you can explore the rest of the island to find more.
Sodium Nitrate isn’t like some other resources in No Man’s Sky, such as Paraffinium, which you find in large underground deposits. Instead, you can find Sodium Nitrate on the surface of every planet, appearing as orange or yellow crystals.
In Nioh 3, each of the six enemy bases from the Heian era often features a particularly strong final boss that appears after you’ve defeated all the other enemies. You can find a list of all base locations in the guide below.
When I finished God of War: Chains of Olympus (it took around 15 hours, and I still had things to do), I initially thought it was easier than I’d anticipated. But that first impression changed – it’s actually cleverly designed to feel simple. The game really picks up in the second half, which is impressive, and while it’s straightforward, it still presents tough challenges that require skill and strategy, just like a true Spartan warrior.
Early in Nioh 3, some Masters aren’t immediately available. You’ll need specific Guardian Spirits, which are unlocked by playing through the main story and defeating its key bosses. Here’s a guide to finding all the Masters from the Heian period in the game.
The stories and worlds in these games are excellent, but the gameplay is strong enough to stand on its own. Creating such impressive combat takes a lot of work – developers must focus heavily on customization, diverse fights, challenging enemies, and many other details. The goal is to create an experience so fun that players can lose themselves in the action and not even worry about the story.
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As a gamer, I’m already super excited for some of the big releases planned for 2026, like Code Vein 2, Mewgenics, Nioh 3, the newest Yakuza titles, and a reimagining of Dragon Quest 7. But honestly, some of the smaller games have really surprised me – I’ve been loving MIO: Memories in Orbit, Cristol: Theater of Idols, and Pathologic 3. What’s really bothering me though, is that Marathon and Pokemon Pokopia – both from huge developers and franchises – aren’t getting much buzz at all, especially since they’re coming out on March 5th! I really hope more people check them out.