If you've got old game consoles lying around and aren't sure what to do with them, there's no shortage of projects you can undertake. From turning a Game Boy and Wii Remote into an Android phone gamepad to combining a GameCube and N64 to make a hybrid console, there's something for everyone.
For those of you still using a BlackBerry smartphone, this article will show you the tips and tricks to installing emulators and playing some classic Game Boy Advanced games on your device. You can find a few tutorials and videos out there on getting Game Boy Color or NES games on an Android device, but the most elusive mobile emulator is for Game Boy Advanced (GBA) on a BlackBerry.
Feeling nostalgic for Super Mario Kart, but don't want to fire up the old Super Nintendo? Never fear, with a free Flash-based emulator called SNESbox, you can relive the 90s and play all your favorite games right from your browser, without having to install anything. With 1,861 games, if there's something made for the Super Nintendo that you want to play, they almost certainly have it. Sure, there are tons of emulators you can use, but SNESbox is different in that it gives you the ability to ...
As people continue to upgrade their PCs to Microsoft Windows 8, more and more developers are adding content to the Windows Store. While the offerings are not as vast as Google Play or the iTunes App Store, it does have some solid apps for both productive users and those looking to just while away the time.
So, you've finally managed to get addicted to one of those free farming games, like Farm Story or Tiny Village. You play the game nonstop now, and the only thing stopping you is that dreaded on-screen notice to come back in 23 hours to finish farming or building. Come back in 23 hours… WHAT?!? Most of these free games will start charging you at this point. Time becomes a luxury. Well, not anymore, thanks to XDA Developer StupidIdea, who made a time-tricking app called GMD Speed Time (that's t...
If you like to carry your team by doing a ton of damage, and you like the idea of flying around in a flying machine, try out Corki, the Daring Bombadier in League of Legends. In this champion spotlight, Phreak from Riot Games builds Corki with a Trinity Force to do a ton of damage and attack quick. He also overviews what abilties, masteries, and runes to get on Corki.
If you're interested in changing the recommended items presented to you each time you open the shop in League of Legends, check out this guide. You will need to have access to your Riot Games and League of Legends directories first.
If you want to play Tryndamere since the recent rework of his kit and model, take a look at this spotlight from Riot Games to find out how to build his items, runes, and masteries. Then, find out how to play jungle Tryndamere by using bloodlust and see how bloodlust also lets him dive under towers and for a few kills and assists.
This is a pretty obscure Dragon Age 2 glitch that could save your life in some difficult battles. The video maker discovered it in Loose End, a sidequest, and it works in many other open combat environments in the game where there's somewhere to escape to. If you escape far enough (really not far enough) the game thinks the fight has ended and resurrects your whole squad AND brings them to your, all while the baddies are still on you. This video will demonstrate.
A big part of the fun in Minecraft is figuring out all of the different things that you can craft and how to craft them. Sometimes you just want to make the damn thing though, and to that end this video will show you how to make many of the game's better and more complex to craft blocks. You'll learn how to craft the following blocks:
GTA 4 is a sweet game, and now you can get into the guts of it and create some sweet mods for yourself. Cars, weapons, perspectives, and many, many, many more mods can be created. Follow the steps and open the doors to new cools things with this great game on Sony PS3.
YoVille is a pretty cool game, but wouldn't it be cooler if you could get in and tweak a few things? Maybe make some art? Well, you can! This how-to takes you through the steps to let you make your own art on the whiteboard in the game. You can find the necessary file here.
The top-down twin-stick shooter has become a fixture of low-budget gaming since Geometry Wars showed the world what the genre could be. LittleBigPlanet 2 contains all the tools to make one, as it does with most types of games, and this three-part video series will take you step-by-step through the creation process for an awesome zombie TDTSS (top-down twin-stick shooter).
Zombies have followed hot on the heels of vampires as the monster du jour in modern America, and this has been particularly pronounced in video games for some reason. Gamers dig zombies, we suppose. The zombie game folks are even developing some camaraderie amongst themselves, as evidenced by the easter eggs exchanged in Left 4 Dead 2 and Dead Rising 2: Case West. This video will show you where and how to find a Left 4 Dead 2 reference / easter egg in Dead Rising 2: Case West.
Machinarium is one of the best point-and-click adventures in a long time, and it's budget price makes it a must-buy for most gamers. This eight-part video series is a walkthrough of the entire game, which doesn't always have distinct levels. If you're looking for a particular area, click the video section that corresponds to the part of the game you're on.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies takes the Nazi Zombie multiplayer mode from World at War to a whole new level! The one map in Zombie mode based off the original game is called "Kino Der Toten" and features the characters from World at War. It's a tough game, and if you need help gutting some zombies in the "Cinema of the Dead"— this two-part video will give you the best solo strategy for this highly difficult map in Black Ops Zombies.
Fable 3, like many modern 3rd person games it seems, has a Banjo Kazooie-like number of random collectibles for you to find to enjoy the entire game experience. One of these sets is Rare Books. There are a ton and tracking them down takes a long time, so watch this video to learn the locations of every Rare Book and how to unlock them.
Microsoft's Kinect is gaining popularity with Xbox 360 owners, but what's really more fun? Playing games with this revolutionary hands-free gaming device or gutting the sucker to see what it's all about? We'll take the latter choice.
The Halloween update from Notch added many amazing features to the game including Biomes, and more! One of the more prominent, game changing additions were Gateways that lead you straight into Hell. Every step you take in Hell is equal to 16 steps in the outside world. The way you make it is through creating a gateway of Obsidian and igniting the center of it. In this video you will get a tutorial on how to make the Obsidian for the Gateway as well as how to create the Gateway and teleport in...
One of the new areas that you can access in Dwarf Fortress 2010 is Hell itself. This video will show you how to get there and what to do when you do.
This video will show you how to build and use hospitals to take care of your dwarves in Dwarf Fortress 2010. It also discusses what happens when you abandon and then reclaim your fortress.
In this video, you'll learn about the basics of using your military to defend your fortress, in this case against a dinosaur attack, in Dwarf Fortress.
This Dwarf Fortress 2010 video will show you how to design a basic, effective fort, and also explain how channeling and farming work.
This video will give you an overview of a successful endgame fortress from Dwarf Fortress, giving you tips on achieving a similarly successful fortress throughout.
In this video you will see the results of the creator's preivous attempts to use a cave-in to trap demons in their peculiar chamber, then learn how the Justice and Economy systems work in Dwarf Fortress.
The best way to deal with demons in Dwarf Fortress in to seal them in their peculiar chamber by creating a cave-in above it. This video will show you how to do just that.
This video will show you how to make and use siege weapons and disarm enemies in Dwarf Fortress. It also includes an arena battle at the end for kicks.
Magma is valuable but dangerous stuff in Dwarf Fortress, and this video will teach you still more about how to handle it. It also covers how to build bridges, floodgates, and levers that will link up and create effective dwarven infrastructure.
Water and magma can both destroy even a sturdy dwarf fortress very quickly. This video is all about liquid safety, teaching you how to channel water and magma using u-tubes and other tools without flooding your fortress and killing your dwarves.
This video starts with a new Dwarf Fortress fortress, and will show you how to deal with underground rivers and magma pipes.
In this video you'll learn how to make a wide variety of leather items, including bags, waterskins, backpacks, and quivers, as well as dig wells for your dwarves drinking water in Dwarf Fortress.
This video covers a wide variety of Dwarf Fortress topics, including moods, making crossbows, smoothing stones, herbalism, and engraving.
This video will show you how to set up an effective fortress defense, deal with Elven traders, and make use of your migrants in Dwarf Fortress.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is surprisingly hard for either Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. If you have the PS3 version, this video will show you a great trick for leveling up and getting nearly infinite money quickly.
The Invulnerable Achievement / Trophy (depending on your console) in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game requires you to play through a whole level and reach the boss without taking any damage. This might seem like a challenge, but there's a very easy trick to doing it. This video will show you just that.
In this video, you'll learn how to use military patrols to repel invaders, make secure entrances to your fortress, and create bins in Dwarf Fortress.
After you generate the world and choose a location for your fortress in Dwarf Fortress, it's time to prepare your party of seven dwarves to journey there. This video will show you how to assign their skill points and choose the right items to help you reach the fortress and succeed there.
Silent Hill might be the single scariest game of all time, and it has spawned many sequels and films of wide-ranging quality. If you like the games and want to cosplay as one of the sexy yet demonic nurses from Silent Hill 1 and the film, this video will teach you everything you need to know, from what fabric to get to the pattern and how to put it all together.
Mario is one of the most recognizable character in the world, and if you own an XBox 360 you can't play any games featuring him. He can still be a part of your gaming life though if you follow the steps in this video and make your XBox 360 Avatar in the likeness of Mario.
Starcraft 2 is finally upon us after 12 years of waiting, and it is just as majestic as you would hope it would be. If you're new to the series or just haven't played in five years, the barrier to entry for the unskilled can high, especially if you prefer playing online multiplayer. Fortunately for you, we've compiled videos on just about everything you need to know about the game, including strategies and tips for winning with different races in different modes and situations, and even how t...