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Which Games Do Players Need the Most Help with to Complete?

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Red Dead Redemption 2 receives 36,540 monthly searches from gamers looking for tips and tricks in order to complete it
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In second place is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; 32,370 searches are made each month from people searching for shortcuts
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Gamers in the USA find the original Halo the hardest to complete, with 19,750 people making searches each month
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Gamers in Canada need the most assistance with Grand Theft Auto V (4,570 monthly searches)
Many games hold well-deserved reputations for being difficult, but which ones do players need the most assistance with?
Gamblingdeals.com sought to find out by scouring the internet to discover which games are the hardest and most time consuming to complete. Using SEMrush they analysed search volumes for terms such as ‘[game] final boss’ and ‘[game] solution’ to uncover which one gamers find the hardest to complete. *
Which Games Are Hardest to Complete?
After analysing data from Germany, Canada, France, USA and UK, Gamblingdeals.com can reveal that Red Dead Redemption 2 is the game that players need the most assistance with.
It receives 36,540 online searches each month from gamers trying to discover how to complete, beat and understand the ending. On average, completionists of this game spend 164 hours trying to finish the main story and extras!
In second place is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Each month there are 32,370 searches from gamers trying to figure out how to complete the game and beat Calamity Ganon, the final boss.
Breath of the Wild takes an estimated 186 hours to finish, and although it was released in 2017, it appears that many are still struggling to reach the end.
Ranking as the third hardest game to complete is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, receiving 31,870 searches per month from gamers who wish to reach the end and bring Alduin to his demise. In total, taking an estimated 229 hours to complete the game, so there’s no surprise it ranks highly!
Following in fourth, fifth and sixth are Halo (26,300 monthly searches), Grand Theft Auto V (20,630 monthly searches) and Dark Souls III (19,850 monthly searches).
To complete the top 10, other games which players need help with include:
7. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas receives 18,430 monthly searches and takes 84 hours to fully complete.
8. Grand Theft Auto IV receives 10,200 monthly searches and takes 77.5 hours to fully complete.
9. The Legend of Zelda receives 9,360 monthly searches and takes 10.5 hours to fully complete.
10. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City receives 7,410 monthly searches and takes 91.5 hours to fully complete (including Vice City Stories).
Which Games Are Hardest for Each Country?
Gamblingdeals.com analysed monthly search volume data across North America and Europe countries to discover which countries from these countries generate the most gaming revenue and can reveal the games they find hardest to complete!
USA ($36,921M): Halo (19,750 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (13,170 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (11,630 searches).
Germany ($5,965M): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (11,070 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (8,480 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (7,250 searches).
UK ($5,511M): Red Dead Redemption 2 (5,450 searches), Grand Theft Auto V (4,520 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (3,650 searches).
France ($3,987M): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10,100 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (5,550 searches), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (5,400 searches).
Canada ($3,051M): Grand Theft Auto V (4,570 searches), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (3,940 searches), and Red Dead Redemption 2 (3,890 searches).
*Methodology:
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GamblingDeals.com analysed 41 different games which have been compiled from previous articles that state they are among the ‘hardest’ or take the ‘longest’ to complete.
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Using search analytics tool SEMrush, they looked at the number of searches made from gamers looking for shortcuts or tips on how to complete the game. To do this they looked at the search volumes for each game alongside different words. The words they included are as follows: final boss, complete, ending, beat, final mission, final level, and solution*. For example, one search analysed includes ‘Skyrim final boss’.
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When analysing search volumes for non-English speaking countries, the English and translated word were both analysed. For example, the search volumes for ‘Red Dead Redemption lösung’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption solution’ were added together to get the final number for Germany.
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They looked at the number of searches made from the UK, USA, Germany, Canada and France as these are the top five North American and European countries that generate the highest gaming revenue, according to https://newzoo.com/insights/rankings/top-10-countries-by-game-revenues/.
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GamblingDeals used https://howlongtobeat.com to find out how long each game takes for full completion.
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AI-powered iGaming customer service firm Tugi Tark signs strategic partnership agreement with WebPrefer

The partnership will deliver smarter support for iGaming operators, including multilingual support, regulatory compliance, and elevated player experiences
Tugi Tark today announces a strategic partnership with WebPrefer, the Swedish software company behind the Wepam iGaming platform. The collaboration brings Tugi Tark’s AI-powered support software into WebPrefer’s core technology, offering iGaming operators a fully integrated solution for modern customer service.
As the iGaming industry faces increasing demand for multilingual support, regulatory compliance, and elevated player experiences, the integration of Tugi Tark’s AI-powered customer service software directly into the Wepam Player Account Management (PAM) system offers operators an innovative edge. This solution enables faster, smarter, and more scalable player support across markets.
WebPrefer’s Wepam platform is built with adaptability in mind, supporting multi-brand operations, CRM, rewards, responsible gaming, and real-time monitoring. By integrating Tugi Tark’s customer support software directly into its PAM system, WebPrefer delivers a plug-and-play solution for iGaming operators.
Harpo Lilja, CEO of Tugi Tark, said: “We are thrilled to partner with WebPrefer to bring smarter support to the iGaming world.This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to help operators create deeper connections with their players through AI-enhanced support.”
Mikael Lindberg Castell, Founder & CEO of WebPrefer, said: “Implementing Tugi Tark’s AI Agent support tool into our own PAM solution was a no-brainer for us. Assisting end users is fundamental to any business, and together with Tugi Tark we can now present a complete solution for iGaming operators. This partnership is one more way we’re making player care faster, smarter, and at scale.”
This partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies’ missions to modernize iGaming support and operational strategy. The integrated system is customizable, fast to deploy, and designed with regulatory frameworks in mind, ideal for operators scaling across brands, geographies, and languages.
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ELA Games Expands Its Presence With Strategic Betsson Partnership

ELA Games partners with leading global operator Betsson to strengthen its position in the Danish market
ELA Games, an innovative game development studio, has partnered with Betsson to grow its footprint in Denmark.
Players in Denmark can now enjoy a selection of the studio’s titles, including the renowned classic-style Flame Fruits Frenzy, top studio performer Cash of Gods, and the visually-rich, sea-themed It’s Shark Time!
Betsson is one of the world’s leading online gaming companies, with operations across Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Its history dates back to 1963, when AB Restaurang Rouletter was founded in Sweden to operate slot machines in restaurants. Today, Betsson offers a diverse portfolio of casino games, sports betting, and other gaming products across multiple award-winning brands.
Through this collaboration, ELA Games will extend its reach, engage new audiences, and further strengthen its brand presence. Betsson will gain access to fresh, innovative content designed to enhance player acquisition, retention, and engagement with visually appealing titles and attractive game mechanics.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented, “The partnership with Betsson is a key step for our growth trajectory, as we’re able to access the platform’s large player base and convert them into loyal ELA Games players. We strive to provide innovative entertainment and fresh gaming experiences to players, and we look forward to seeing how Betsson’s players will engage with our content.”
Laura Peretta, Head of Supplier Relations at Betsson Group, commented, “We are pleased to welcome ELA Games to our portfolio in Denmark. Their creative approach and high-quality content align perfectly with our commitment to offering diverse and engaging entertainment to our customers.”
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LIVESCORE GROUP SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH SUNDERLAND AFC AHEAD OF PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN

- The agreement will see the LiveScore Bet brand take billing as the Official Sleeve Partner and an Official Sports Betting Partner of Sunderland AFC
- The significant new relationship will also see the LiveScore brand become the exclusive Official Training Wear Partner and Official Scores Partner of Sunderland AFC
LiveScore Group, the global sports media and betting business, has agreed a deal with Sunderland AFC to become one of the Club’s Principal Partners. The new partnership includes significant and exclusive first-team shirt sleeve, training wear and warm-up kit branding amongst several categories for the 2025-26 season.
The agreement will see the LiveScore Bet brand displayed on first-team shirts as the Official Sleeve Partner, whilst the LiveScore brand – Europe’s leading real-time live scores app – will feature on training and warm-up kit as the exclusive Official Training Wear Partner. LiveScore is also the Official Scores Partner of the Club.
With the North-East giants returning to the Premier League after nearly a decade, the partnership kicks off at a hugely exciting moment in Sunderland AFC’s history. The LiveScore Bet logo will first appear on the sleeves of the iconic red and white stripes as Sunderland AFC hosts West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 16th August.
Accessing a range of inventory, including tickets, player appearances, LED visibility, social content and more, the partnership will see the LiveScore Bet and LiveScore brands offer a range of exclusive fan experiences throughout the season, rewarding supporters for their passion and support for the Black Cats.
Dominic Vye, Marketing Director at LiveScore and LiveScore Bet, said; “We are extremely excited to be partnering with Sunderland AFC at this monumental moment in their history. Sunderland supporters are famed within the game for their passion and pride, and the special place which the club holds in their community.
As brands, LiveScore Bet and LiveScore are all about fuelling fans’ passion for sport. We can’t wait to unveil a series of initiatives which will bring this to life for Sunderland fans at home and around the world.”
Ashley Peden, Chief Commercial Officer at Sunderland AFC, added: “We are delighted to welcome LiveScore and LiveScore Bet into the Sunderland AFC family ahead of our return to the Premier League. Following a season which saw the Club come together on and off the field, finding the right partners for this next step has been a huge focus. The strength of the LiveScore brand and the fact that fans are central to everything LiveScore Group stands for made this relationship an incredibly exciting proposition. With prominence across our first-team sleeves, training wear, and warm-up kit, we are excited about working closely with the brand to create even more engaging experiences for our fans.”
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