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A farmer stands among crops, scarecrows and buildings on a Stardew Valley farm
Stardew Valley / Steam Deck mods

Stardew Valley SMAPI fix and logs on Steam Deck

Check Steam Linux Runtime before rerunning the Linux installer, then use the SMAPI log to identify skipped mods.

GamerGuru Tech & Hardware Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
A repulsorcraft races beneath a rocky overhang on a snow-covered course
Online parties / Launch matchmaking

Star Wars: Galactic Racer party not starting? The two-player matchmaking rule

Three-person parties, larger race grids and AI opponents have different roles in launch matchmaking.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
A fighter jet sits on an aircraft carrier deck in Ace Combat 8.
Deluxe extras / Campaign requirement

Ace Combat 8 Deluxe skins missing in campaign? Finish the story first

Check the exact extra and its mode before redeeming a premium voucher or looking for campaign cosmetics.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago face each other in an official Gears of War: E-Day campaign image.
Xbox to PC / Digital saves

Gears of War: E-Day Xbox save on PC: use Xbox Play Anywhere

Check the purchase store and account before looking for your save. Play Anywhere ownership does not grant a Steam copy.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Mags Carter holds a bright flare in an official Gears of War: E-Day campaign screenshot.
PC launch troubleshooting

Gears of War: E-Day campaign stuck on PC? Check the patch and checkpoint

Separate specific campaign fixes from the documented checkpoint workaround and a game process that stays open.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Official box for the Japan-only Switch 2 bundle, showing the console and three game choices
Hardware offer / Account restrictions

Nintendo's Japan-only Switch 2 bundle adds a game for ¥4,000 extra

The included code must be used by 31 March 2027, and the chosen game cannot be changed after redemption.

GamerGuru Platform Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
EVE crouches with her blade in a blue-lit circular chamber
Stellar Blade / Switch 2 on 5 November

Stellar Blade on Switch 2: bundled DLC and a planned frame-generation toggle

Included DLC, an available demo and a promised frame-generation option define the upcoming Switch 2 port.

GamerGuru Previews Desk · 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
An orange truck beside a camper on an Alpine road in Euro Truck Simulator 2
ETS2 / Academy rewards

Euro Truck Simulator 2: how to unlock Driving Academy rewards

Truck paint, trailer paint and cabin toys have different requirements. Check module completion, optional stars and the receiving profile before repeating an exam.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
A landspeeder sheds sparks as racing vehicles collide on a sandy course
Ramjet / Cooling and cornering

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's cooling parts invite you to push Ramjet harder

Cooling effects extend the faster boost, but extra speed can leave the driver with a harder corner to negotiate.

GamerGuru Spotlight Desk · 6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Minecraft players ride a harnessed happy ghast above an Overworld landscape
Minecraft / Flight checks

Minecraft happy ghast not moving: what to check on Java

Separate a standing builder from a mounted pilot, then check the adult, Harness and descent controls.

GamerGuru Guides Desk · 6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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