What it is
GameWith is one of the biggest wikis in the Japanese gacha scene. It covers Genshin, Wuthering Waves, ZZZ, and added NTE at the global launch. The NTE section has tier list, banner schedule (a banner calendar visible months ahead in the JP version), event guides, character builds, Hethereau maps (Hethereau Interactive Map Guide), and a full database.
The editorial team publishes from Japan with tier lists reflecting the JP meta, which sometimes differs from the global meta (character rankings, Arc priorities). There's an English version alongside the original Japanese; the translation is okay but the Japanese editorial bias remains.
What problem it solves
For players following the gacha scene for a while, the Japanese meta tends to be 1-2 versions ahead of global (CN/JP typically gets the beta or early announcements). GameWith reflects that knowledge. If you want to know what's coming in the next banner before global confirmation, GameWith's banner schedule is usually the most forward-looking source.
It also works as cross-reference: global and Japanese meta sometimes diverge and it helps to know why.
Differentiation
Against Game8: both are "checklist" wikis but GameWith leans more on the JP meta perspective and Game8 is more anglo. For global players, Game8 will feel closer; for tracking CN/JP meta, GameWith wins.
Against Prydwen: GameWith is broader (more content types) but less editorially dense.
What people use it for
- Advance banner schedule: see what banners are confirmed in JP to plan global currency spending.
- Tier list cross-reference: when a character ranks SS globally but S in JP (or vice versa), understanding why.
- Event guides: each event has a GameWith guide with details.
- Hethereau map: GameWith maintains its Hethereau Interactive Map Guide.
- JP meta tracking: players following both servers can contrast.
Who this tool is NOT for
If you only play global and the JP meta doesn't interest you, Game8 gives equivalent info with less overhead. If you want editorial density, Prydwen wins. If you want interactive tools, NTE Guide or Zero Luck are better.
How it's used in practice
- You go to
gamewith.net/nte/and the home shows tier list + featured guides. - For banner schedule, look for "Gacha Banner List and Schedule" from nav.
- For event guides, navigate to active events section.
- For builds, the database has a page per character with stats and skills.
- English is available, though parts of the UI keep Japanese terms.
Honest limitations
- Patchy English translation: main sections translated, others stay in JP or are rough translations.
- JP meta bias: if only global matters to you, the tier list may have minor differences that don't apply.
- Heavy ads: aggressive monetization, especially on mobile.
- Traditional wiki UI: less polished navigation than modern sites like Prydwen or NTE Guide.
How to get started
No signup. Go to gamewith.net/nte/. For original Japanese version, language selector. Bookmark if you track the JP meta regularly.
