If any gamer knows their gaming history, one name is synonymous with starting the gaming revolution—Atari. Founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell, Bushnell helped kickstart the home video game market with their line of Video Computer Systems, or what we would call video game consoles. Old time favorites like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Pitfall made the system a success among the public and cemented itself as a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Despite two updated consoles released (Atari 5200 and 78...
While there is definitely no shortage of video game emulators in the Android Market, it lacks in modern gaming consoles. Nintendo 64, Game Boys, and Sega Genesis are all accounted for, but what about emulators for some of the gaming consoles that have come out in the, let's say...past decade?
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...
Tic-tac-toe is one of the easiest games to play and most difficult to win. Most games end in a tie, boredom, and frustration. But do they have to? This video will show you how to predict the winner of a tic-tac-toe game by forcing it to go the way you want with strategic moves. Try using this prank to win you free drinks the next time you're out at the bar.
With the spread of smartphones and free online games, the "Freemium" model of product distribution and monetization has become prevalent over the last several years. At it's essence, it is handing out software products for free and then allowing customers to pay for in-software services using microtransactions. This video features some businessmen who do business in iPhone apps discussing how they use "Freemium" systems in their apps to make the most money possible while providing great servi...
Urgot is a unique champion who can deal out high amounts of damage early in his game, and eventually evolves into a tank/assassin hybrid who can be sent after important enemy targets. Here's a guide for building and leveling Urgot to take advantage of his capabilities to help your whole team.
Galio's strength on the Fields of Justice comes from his ability to tank, though he can provide a bit of team support as well. This guide goes over his strengths, and gives good advice when it comes to making an optimum build for the Sentinel's Sorrow for your next League of Legends game.
This video will show you how to always win in a very simple bar game called Nim. Trick your friends into betting on it then always getting a free drink or a couple of bucks! (Please drink responsibly.)
Blind is a Limbo-like platformer on A10 Games where the player must platform through 2D environment that is largely concealed to them. This video will walk you through all of the game's 21 levels.
While it has been slower to arrive than a walker limping through thick Georgia mud, location-based augmented reality game Walking Dead: Our World finally has a confirmed launch date: July 12.
Thanks to its free-to-play strategy, many items in Fortnite Battle Royale require V-Bucks, the in-game currency. You can purchase V-Bucks with real-world money, but many would rather earn V-Bucks instead of getting nickeled and dimed by micro-transactions. While limited, there are a few ways to earn free V-Bucks in the game.
If you're a Harry Potter fan who has ever wanted to have your own Hogwarts adventure, you're in luck — Jam City is close to releasing "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery," a mobile game that allows you to attend the magical school yourself. In fact, it's so close you can pre-register for the game right now.
Trivia games are among the most entertaining ways to learn factoids and interesting info you may have never known about before. They're also the perfect genre to enjoy with friends and family, as they're particularly great at breaking the ice to make for a more memorable time together.
The Asphalt series has been a staple in the racing genre since its first incarnation all the way back in 2004 — I still remember buying it for my newly-obtained Nintendo DS. It warms my heart to see that, after all this time, Gameloft continues to produce mobile Asphalt games, releasing the latest for Android today. Unfortunately, that's about all Gameloft has taken from its previous efforts. To be frank, this game ain't good.
Smartphone games are getting pretty good these days, but they still can't beat the retro appeal of a good emulator. I mean, who wouldn't want to have their all-time favorite console and arcade games tucked neatly in their front pocket? Classics ranging from Super Mario Bros. to Pokémon can all be played at a silky-smooth frame rate on today's devices if you can just find a good emulator to run them on.
Classic party games like Spin the Bottle and Truth or Dare, immensely popular in the '80s and '90s, seem to have been long forgotten and abandoned by today's youth. Today, new forms of party games are all the rage, a prime example being Cards Against Humanity. Yes, CAH is hilarious and fun, but the classics can still be appreciated, as long as we catch them up to the times.
If hearing the names of classic PC games like Commander Keen, Fallout, Master of Orion, and Wolfenstein 3D send you into a fit of nostalgia, then DosBox Turbo is the perfect app for your Android device.
There used to be a time when I thought that gift cards were whack. And then I realized that I would basically be picking my own presents. And as much as I love my grandma, you really only need so many sweaters.
If you have a load of dusty Game Boy Advance games you've been itching to play, load them onto your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for instant gaming anywhere—anytime!
When you're a kid, the best part about Halloween is the free candy, but if you're past your trick-or-treating years, there are still plenty of things you can do. With all the costumes, scary stories, and pranks, what's not to love? And now, you can even use your smartphone to celebrate.
Want to get an absurdly high score on the Mindjolt game, Cube Crash? Of course you do, and that's precisely what this video tutorial is going to show you. You will first need the free game hacking program Cheat Engine, as well as a Cheat Engine compatible browser (such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox - this won't work if you're using Google Chrome). If you have both programs, open up Cube Crash in your browser, then open up Cheat Engine and just follow the outlined instructions to hac...
Vortex is a puzzle-platformer in the Braid / Limbo vein, except with the somewhat selfish mission of getting yourself into a sauna. This video will show you how to beat all of the game's many levels, ensuring maximum sauna enjoyment.
DF hacks, cheats, glitches. How to play and hack the flash game DragonFable. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack DragonFable with Cheat Engine 5.5 (09/30/09).
This is a Cheat Engine guide on how to hack this flash game - Particles. Kongregate Acheatment shows you how to hack Particles with Cheat Engine (09/23/09). This Particles cheat will give you a speed hack with only 2 balls.
Everyone and their moms are into Guitar Hero nowadays. If you can't afford this great game, check out this tutorial and learn how to create your own Guitar Hero clone using free software and a controller that you can make using parts that total around $22. The free software used in this instructional video is called Frets on Fire.
Pokemon began as a Game Boy game from Nintendo and spread into other media; learn about Pokemon cards and how to play Pokemon TCG in this free collectible card game video series.
Chipping and pitching are important golfing techniques that are vital to lowering scores and improving your overall golf game. Learn to pitch and chip like the pros from a professional golf instructor in this free golfing video.
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 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.
Blitzcrank is a steam golem champion with electrical abilities in League of Legends. His most unique ability is Rocket Grab, an ability that allows him to reach out and grab his enemies to bring them in close to a tower or for a kill. Learn how to abuse Blitzcrank's rocket grab and his other abilities to gank lanes and win games with this champion spotlight from Riot Games.
If you're tired of paying $60 for new XBox 360 games or waiting years for them to get cheaper, you should probably mod you system. This will allow you to play burned copies of games for free (no time to get into the moral implications here). The first step in that process is flashing your disc drive and installing custom firmware on it that will recognize your burned game discs. This video will show you how to flash the Lite-On drive used in many XBox 360's. If you don't have the Lite-On driv...
Cheat Engine is a free program you can download that will allow you to hack into any web or Flash game and alter the code so you can cheat. While many tutorials show you how to do one or two things with Cheat Engine, this tutorial focuses on how to use it in general.
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.
Sherwood Dungeon, while lots of fun, is certainly not an entirely glitch-free game. This video shows you seven various glitches in the game, and how to take advantage of them - like walking up a castle wall or getting to the roof.
Cheat Engine is a free program you can download and install that will let you cheat at many games, including the online fantasy game Sherwood Dungeon. This tutorial shows you how to use Cheat Engine to give yourself more gold.
Raise the Jolly Roger and set sail on the high seas! Seafight is a free to play, browser based game in which you assume the role of a pirate and sail about the world, killing monsters and collecting plunder. This video shows you how to start playing!
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.
