Callum Marshall

Eight ways to keep Cohesion high in Corsair Cove, from main quests, food, booze and beds to the Gibbet, Banners and the Quartermaster.

The best Compass unlocks to spend your first Principle Points on in Corsair Cove, from the Zip Line, Trading Post and Crow's Nest to Banners, Cabins and the Gibbet.

The best ways to make money in Corsair Cove, from sea quests, the Crow's Nest and the Trading Post to random events, the Cabaret, the Loan Shark and the Brawler Arena.

Four starting loadouts for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (medic, offensive, navigator and low profile), with exactly what each party member should pack.

The forest is unforgiving, so you'll need these helpful tips

Which stats to put Growth Points into first in Echoes of Aincrad, from Endurance and Mind down to Intelligence, plus how to respec your character.

The best early game partners in Echoes of Aincrad for defense, offense, exploration and Death Mode, and what Iori, Wyzeman and Argo each bring to a quest.

How to unlock Death Mode, the permadeath option in Echoes of Aincrad, on the Standard and Ultimate Editions, plus how to back up a Death Mode save.

A shoddy workman blames their tools. A smart worker upgrades them.

Look at all those Cheekens!