Minecraft generates a new world every time you start a new game. This adds tremendous replay value, but also means you can easily get screwed by starting a game that's in a world that just happens to suck. No more! The 1.3 Beta update released in February allows you to both create as many world as you want AND do many more things with seeds than before. Every world has a seed, and now you can save the seed from any world you make to reuse later and load millions of seeds preloaded into the ga...
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.
Asphalt5 is a racing game for the WebOS phone operating system, originally developed by Palm. If you want to play it (and you should) on your Nokia N900 handset there are some complications you're going to have to get through, and this video will show you how step-by-step.
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.
Love the retro Tron movie from Disney? Can't wait for the release of the new Tron: Legacy on November 17th? We've got something to bide your time— Tron: Evolution.
The new Harry Potter movie is in theaters today, but while most of you are eating popcorn and enjoying the first flick of the last part in the series, others will be home getting their Harry Potter fix with the new video game, appropriately called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Just like the movie, it's based off the final novel written by JK Rowling.
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.
Late in the Dwarf Fortress game building machinery can allow you to pump water around the map and power mill stones to make more advanced food. This video will show you how to build and use machines safely, without destroying your fortress and the lives of your dwarves.
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.
Need to find a good agent for your character when playing EVE Online? Starting from docking your ship in the station, this tutorial shows you how to find the best agent possible to help out your character in the game.
Ezreal is a champion you can bring onto the Fields of Justice. This video demonstrates what Ezreal, a strong ranged fighter, can do and the best ways to use him in combat. Here are a few good strategy tips when it comes to scaling his abilities, and a few ideas on how to fight certain opponents.
Start with Ryze as your champion at Level 1 and play him straight up through until Level 12. This tutorial shows you how to start his build and what spells, items and abilities to invest your points into so you can maximize his damage potential.
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.
What can Pantheon do as your champion on the Fields of Justice? Quite a lot! There are several fun tricks available to the Artisan of War. Here's a good tutorial on how to build Pantheon to take advantage of his strengths while using your runes to compensate for his weaknesses.
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.
If you're a God of Mount Olympis, you may want to leave town, because Kratos is still angry in God of War 3 for the PS3. Killing Gods and defiling women are just a couple of his his hobbies. The other is treasure hunting. And in this IGN Strategize video, you'll find the locations of all ten Godly Possessions in God of War III. The Godly Possessions are more than just conversation pieces. Each has a special power you'll be able to use after beating the game once. You'll also get a gold trophy...
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...
