Editorial Team
SoVis Games Editorial Team
Covers
- Apex Legends
- Handhelds
- Switch
- Steam Deck
- Setup guides
- Tier lists
The small group of players and writers behind sovisgames.com. We test every guide on real hardware before it ships, and we re-test whenever a game patches or shifts meta. No AI-written pieces.
Last published
Tutorials by this author
160 tutorials
- setup Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Beginner Guide: Issen Timing, Oni Gauntlet Powers, and Boss Order
- setup STAR WARS Zero Company — Beginner Guide: Squad Building, Bond System, and Den Base Management
- guide STAR WARS Zero Company on Steam Deck — Unsupported Status, Minimum Specs, and Workaround Notes
- news Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Title Update 1.0.7 Patch Notes — Sep 1, 2026 Hotfix, Animus Hub Stability & Ship Combat Tuning
- guide Grand Theft Auto VI — 74-Day Countdown: Pre-Order, Pre-Load, Editions & Launch-Day Guide (Nov 19, 2026)
- guide Mortal Shell II — Week 1 Starter Builds, Shell Tier List & Patch-Day FAQ (Aug 20, 2026 Launch)
- news Path of Exile 2 — 0.5.5 Forbidden Rites Patch Notes & League Starter Guide (Sep 4, 2026)
- guide Apex Legends World's Edge Season 30 New POIs: Climatizer / War Camp / Tree Settlement Guide
- guide Handheld Gaming Price Crisis 2026: Switch 2 / Steam Deck OLED / ROG Xbox Ally X Full Comparison + Should You Still Buy
- guide NBA 2K27 Launch Day Guide: 3 Editions, 3 Covers, Best MyPLAYER Build, Steam Deck Settings
- guide Overwatch 2 D.Mon Tank Guide: Plasma Saber Kit, Busan Rework, Team Drives (Season 4: Heroes of Busan)
- guide Mario Kart World Beginner's Guide (Switch 2, 2026): Tracks, Characters, Knockout Tour, and How to Unlock Everything
- guide MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM vs Claw A8 BZ2EM vs Legion Go 2 vs Steam Deck OLED: 2026 Windows Handheld Buyer's Guide
- guide Once Human 3.0.5 Patch + PS5/Xbox Cross-Platform Migration Guide (September 2026)
- guide Once Human Beginner's Guide 2026: Cross-Platform Setup, Best Starting Deviants, and 3.0.5 Survival Tips
- guide FFXIV Patch 7.56 Guide: Beastmaster Limited Job, MSQ Part 2, and What 9/8 Actually Lands (Updated 2026-09-03)
- news Apex Legends 'Marked' Ultimate Battle Pass Split 1 — 9/15 Deadline Completion Roadmap
- news Halo: Campaign Evolved Assault Rifle Balance Fix — Xbox / PC vs PS5 Post-8/17 Patch
- news Halo: Campaign Evolved 8/17 Update — Best Video Settings After Chromatic Aberration / Film Grain Toggles
- guide Halo: Campaign Evolved Cross-Play Guide + Free Recompilation Armor Code
- guide Halo: Campaign Evolved Operation: METEORITE Walkthrough — 3 New Prequel Missions
- guide Mistfall Hunter Phase 2: Brandrgarde Solo Mode & Underlord Speed Challenge — September 2026 Preview
- guide RPCS3 0.0.42 Complete Setup Guide — ARM64, Apple Silicon, RPCN Trophy Sync (2026)
- guide RPCS3 on Apple Silicon Mac — M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Performance Guide (2026)
- guide RPCN Trophy Cloud Sync Tutorial — Setup, Retroactive Import, and Cross-Install Sync (2026)
- news Splatoon Raiders September 2026 Major Content Update — Full Preview of New Stages, Boss, and Cosmetics
- news Valorant Season 2026 // Act 5 Battle Pass — Verdant / Gourmand / Last Stop Skin Tier Walk
- guide EA Sports College Football 27 — Update 1.009 Best Slider Settings After Aggressive Holding Nerf
- news College Football 27 Update 1.010 Patch Notes: Penalty Slider Tuning & Vision Occlusion Fixes After Fan Backlash
- news Mistfall Hunter August 19 Patch Notes — Withered Knight Buffs, Scavenger Squad Refresh, and Controller Customization
- guide Splatoon Raiders Beginner's Guide: Pick a Tank, Kit Your Mechanic, Survive the Spirhalite Islands
- guide Mistfall Hunter Season 1 Path of Glory: Withered Knight Build, 7-Tier Ranked System & Best 6-Class Combinations (2026)
- guide Limbus Company August 2026: Canto X The Gaze Bearing, Season 7 Kumo no ito, and the QoL Wave
- guide Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase September 1, 2026: Buy Before $449.99 Disappears + Choose Your Game Bundle Last Day
- guide Nintendo Switch Emulator Ecosystem After the August 17, 2026 DMCA Sweep: 401 Repositories Removed, What Still Works
- guide PAYDAY 2 Beginner Guide 2026: Stealth vs Loud, Best Perk Decks, and the August CCU Surge Explained
- guide Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 The Hood Kit Guide + Creed of Akabba Event Walkthrough (Last 2 Days!)
- guide Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Fixes: Every Game Nintendo Has Patched in 2026
- guide ASUS ROG Ally X20 Price + Bundle Guide (US, 2026-08-20)
- news Palworld v1.0.3 Patch Notes (2026-08-11): Every Balance Adjustment and Bug Fix in the August Hotfix
- guide Path of Exile 1 (3.29) Curse of the Allflame: Top 5 Ladder Starter Builds + 3.29.3 Patch Roundup
- guide PEAK Biome Tier List 2026: Best Climbing Routes, Scout Class Combos, and How the 1.63 Daily Rotation Changes Your Run
- guide 007 First Light on Steam Deck: Performance, Best Settings, and What to Expect from the Switch 2 Port in 2026
- guide EA Sports College Football 27 Dynasty Mode Guide: Best Teams, Coaches, and How to Build a Dynasty Without Spending Money
- news Hearthstone Patch 36.0.3 + Battlegrounds Season 14 'Shadows of Dalaran': Every Change in 36.2 Explained
- tier-list Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 Mid-Season: Thebes Convoy Map, Ozymandias Theme, and the New Meta Tier List
- guide Mina the Hollower in 2026: Starter Guide, Best Builds, Whip Combos, and Boss Order (Steam Deck + Switch 2 Tested)
- tier-list Apex Legends Season 30 'Marked' Tier List + Bloodhound Rework + Split 2 (Sep 15) 12-Day Countdown (Updated 2026-09-03)
- guide Black Myth: Wukong in 2026 — Is It Still Worth Playing? Builds, Tips, and the Current Meta
- news Diablo 4 Patch Notes (Lord of Hatred + Season 14): Warplans Tuning, Tormented Bosses, and the New Pit Push Meta
- news Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.2 Update — Patch Notes, What's Fixed, and What's Next
- guide HELLDIVERS 2 Current Patch Performance Guide + Steam Deck OLED Verdict: 60-Day Optimization, Best Warbond, and the Best Loadout for 2026
- guide Legion Go 2 First-Day Guide vs Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X: Which 2026 Handheld Should You Buy?
- guide Legion Go 2 SteamOS vs Windows 11: Which $1,199 SKU Should You Buy (and How to Switch Later)
- guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — Steam Deck Performance Guide + Cross-Play Setup (PS5 ↔ PC)
- guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — 4v4 Team Comp Tier List: Every Launch Character Ranked and How to Build a Squad
- guide PEAK Co-op Climbing Guide: How to Survive Your First Mountain (and the Steam Deck Performance Verdict)
- guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — Beginner's Guide: The 4v4 Team Fighter from Arc System Works & PS Studios
- guide Steam Deck OLED Price Increase 2026: What Changed, Back-to-School 2026 Buying Guide, and the Best Alternatives (Updated 2026-09-02)
- news Marvel Rivals × Marvel's Wolverine Crossover: 13 Days to Sept 15 + Updated X-Men Roadmap (2026-09-02)
- guide Mixtape Story Walkthrough & Nostalgic Music Guide: Every Song, Every Memory, Every Ending
- guide Mixtape vs Life is Strange vs Oxenfree: How Beethoven & Dinosaur's New Game Fits the Coming-of-Age Canon
- guide Nintendo Switch 2 EU Replaceable Battery Version: Why It Exists, What Changes, and Should You Wait
- news Overwatch 2 2026 Roadmap: All 3 Seasons, the 'Reign of Talon' Narrative Arc, and the 10 New Heroes in the Pipeline
- news Path of Exile 2 — Curse of the Allflame Patch Breakdown: What's New, What's Buffed, and EA → 1.0 Timeline
- news Subnautica 2 Hotfix 4 + EA 1.1 'Adaptive Measures': What Changed, What Broke, and What's Next
- guide Palworld 1.0 World Tree Update: New Islands, 72 New Pals, Awakening & Mutation
- setup Palworld Dedicated Server: Linux + Docker Setup for 1.0
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Pet System Guide (New Feature)
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — The 6 Thought-Bubble Colors (and What 2 of Them Mean)
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Wedding Ceremony Guide
- build Palworld Breeding & Condenser Guide: How to Get the Pals You Actually Want
- guide Ryujinx Troubleshooting: 9 Common Errors and How to Actually Fix Them
- guide Call of Duty Black Ops 7 First Day Guide: Best Loadout, Multiplayer Setup, and Warzone Carry-Over
- guide Crimson Desert First Hour Guide: Best Settings, Combat Tips, and Switch 2 vs PS5 vs PS4 Differences
- guide Dark Souls 3 Beginner Guide: Best Class, Early Weapons, and Boss Route
- guide Lost Starship Marathon First Day Guide: Best Loadout, Squad Roles, and Extraction Routes
- guide MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty Beginner Deck: 10 Must-Grab Starter Cards, Road to the Show Quick Start, and PS5 ↔ Switch Cross-Progress
- guide Need for Speed Tuning Guide: Best Settings for Grip, Drift, and Drag Builds
- guide Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Drift: Detection, Official Recalibration, DIY Fixes & Warranty Path (2026)
- guide Pokemon Pokopia Beginner's Guide: Base Building, Best Starter, and Switch 2 Co-op Tips
- guide Resident Evil 9 First Day Guide: What to Do First, Best Settings, and Switch 2 / PS5 / PS4 Differences
- guide Resident Evil Requiem Walkthrough (2026): Chapter Order, Boss Guide, and All Endings
- guide Saros First Day Guide: PS Studios' New IP — Best Loadout, Carcosa Exploration, and Trophy Roadmap
- guide Steam Deck: Decky Loader — Install, Must-Have Plugins, and Plugin Workflow (2026)
- guide Steam Deck: Proton Per-Game Overrides — Proton GE, Force-Specific Versions, Common Fixes (2026)
- guide Steam Deck SSD Upgrade: Form Factor, Drive Picks, Cloning & Recovery Image (2026)
- guide Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Beginner's Guide: Best Starter Island, Mii Setup, and Switch 2 Co-op Tips
- guide WWE 2K26 Creation Suite Guide: Best CAWs, Logos, Arenas, and 5 Quick Templates
- setup PSP in 2026: Setup, Storage, Battery, and Legal Game Transfer Guide
- news Valorant Champions 2026 Schedule, Format, Rewards, and How to Watch
- setup GameCube in 2026: Buying, Setup, Controller, and Display Guide (With Dolphin for PC)
- guide Best PS5 Deals This Week: Console, SSD, and Bundle Buying Guide (Week of 2026-07-27)
- news LoL Worlds 2026: Full Schedule, Tickets, and How to Watch
- build Marvel Rivals Season 9 Meta Team Comps: Best Synergies, Luna Snow Rework Guide, and New-Hero Builds
- build Palworld 1.0 Endgame Guide: Best Base Layouts, Strongest Pals, and the New Post-Game Loop (Updated 1.0.3)
- guide ROG Ally X20 + XG Mobile 2026: Turn Your Handheld Into a Desktop Gaming Rig
- news Star Fox & Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2: Release Date, Price, and How to Get Started (2026)
- news Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Game Announced & Release Dates
- news Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.1 Update — Full Patch Notes, New Features, and What Changed
- build Warzone Current Season Best Loadouts and Settings: Patch Notes Explained (2026)
- setup Apex Legends Getting Started: Season 29 'Overclocked', Legend Pick, and Your First 20 Hours
- setup 7 Days to Die Getting Started: 1.0 Release, First Day, and Your First Blood Moon Horde
- guide Apex Legends Core Mechanics: Legends, Weapons, and the Ring Economy (Season 30)
- guide 7 Days to Die Base Building: From Wood Frame to Concrete Fortress (Blood Moon Ready)
- guide Dead by Daylight Core Mechanics: Perks, Add-ons, and the Chase Loop
- setup Dead by Daylight Getting Started: Roles, First 10 Hours, and the Settings That Matter
- setup Diablo 4 Getting Started: Season 14 'Lord of Hatred', Server Pick, and the First 10 Hours
- guide Diablo 4 Season 14 Endgame + Lord of Hatred Expansion: Warplans, Tormented Bosses, and the Pit Push Roadmap
- guide FFXIV Dawntrail Jobs Tier List: Pictomancer, Viper, and the 7.55 Meta
- setup Final Fantasy XIV Getting Started: Dawntrail 7.51/7.56, Free Trial, and Your First 30 Hours
- guide Forza Horizon 6 Core Mechanics: Car Classes, Tuning, Drifting, and How to Actually Win
- setup Forza Horizon 6 Getting Started: Japan Map, First 10 Hours, and the Settings That Matter
- setup Nintendo Switch 2 Games Compatibility Guide: Best Games, Storage, microSD Express & Setup (2026)
- guide Overwatch 2 Core Mechanics: Roles, Ult Economy, Positioning, and 6v6 (Season 9)
- setup Overwatch 2 Getting Started: 5v5 / 6v6 Formats, Season 9 'Champions', and Your First 20 Hours
- guide Palworld Core Mechanics: Pals, Work Suitability, Elements, and the Combat Loop
- setup Palworld Getting Started: Servers, First 30 Minutes, and the Settings That Actually Matter
- setup Path of Exile 2 Getting Started: 3.28 Mirage League, Class Pick, and the First 10 Acts
- guide Path of Exile 2 3.28 Mirage League Mechanic: Orbs, Mirror Zones, and the Endgame Loop
- setup PlayStation 5 Pro: First-Time Setup, Settings to Change, and Pro Enhancements Explained (2026)
- setup Steam Deck: Complete First-Time Setup, SteamOS Tuning & Per-Game Performance (2026)
- guide The Finals Core Mechanics: Class Matchups, Weapons, and Destruction Strategy
- setup The Finals Getting Started: Rivendale Map, Loadouts, and Your First 10 Hours
- guide Subnautica 2 — Beginner's 30-Minute Walkthrough (EA Survival Start)
- guide Subnautica 2 — 4-Player Co-op: Roles, Rules, and Pitfalls
- guide Subnautica 2 — Biomes & Dangerous Fauna: Every Region and How to Survive It
- guide Subnautica 2 — Underwater Base Building: Site Selection, Power, Layout
- guide Subnautica 2 — Gene Modification System: DNA, the Gene Tree, and Tier Strategy
- guide Subnautica 2 — Resource Atlas: What Spawns Where, by Depth Band
- guide Subnautica 2 — Main Story Walkthrough: NOA, Black Boxes, and Precursor Sites
- guide Subnautica 2 — Tools & Equipment Priority: What to Build, in What Order
- guide Subnautica 2 — The Tadpole Vehicle: Blueprint, Modules, Co-op Use, Leviathan Evasion
- guide Marvel Rivals Core Mechanics: Movement, Damage Types, Ultimate Charge, and Destructible Terrain
- guide Marvel Rivals General Combat Awareness: Stagger, Target Priority, Cooldowns, and When to Hold
- setup Marvel Rivals Getting Started: Download, Servers, and the Settings That Actually Matter
- guide Marvel Rivals Map Fundamentals: How to Read Any Map in 30 Seconds
- guide Marvel Rivals Match Rules and Team Comp Basics: Modes, Win Conditions, and the 2-2-2 Default
- guide Marvel Rivals Matchups and Counters: How to Read the Enemy Comp and Adjust Your Play
- guide Marvel Rivals Per-Role Advanced Playbook: What Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists Do at Diamond+
- guide Marvel Rivals Ranked System: Ranks, SR, the Draft Phase, and Ban Priorities
- guide Marvel Rivals Tactical Playbook: Split Push, Bait, End-Game Decisions, and How to VOD Review
- guide Marvel Rivals Three Roles Explained: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist
- guide Marvel Rivals Ultimate Economy: Charge, Trade, Combo, and When to Hold
- guide Marvel Rivals Team-Up Skills: The Complete Guide to Marvel's Signature Mechanic
- guide ROG Ally X20: Best Accessories Worth Buying (and 5 to Skip) — 2026
- setup ROG Ally X20: Complete Setup, Performance Tuning & Pro Configuration (2026)
- guide ROG Ally X20: Per-Game TDP Tuning — Frame-Time Data for 15 Top 2026 Titles
- guide ROG Xbox Ally X20 vs Steam Deck OLED vs Legion Go 2: 2026 Handheld Comparison (with X20 OLED + AR Glasses Bundle Update)
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Beginner's Complete Walkthrough
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Creative Workshop: Clothing, Food, Props DIY
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Money, Treasure & Shop Refresh Priority
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Face Paint & Makeup Tools Tutorial
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Roommates, Marriage, Babies & Family Tree
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Island Building, Layouts & Town Beautification
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Island Unlocks, Daily Checklist & Happiness
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Mii Creation: Personality, Pronouns, Family
- guide Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Friendship, Romance & Confession Mechanics
- tier-list Marvel Rivals Season 9 Tier List: Best Heroes Ranked (August 2026)
- setup Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream PC Setup with Ryujinx (2026 Guide)