"Ready to transform ideas into a game of your dreams? In this article I will explain the basics of this fast, versatile new hobby, giving you detailed information on the software you can use to create 3D or 2D games fast. You can also get expert tips on this subject by leaving a comment to this article."

""Only by using a vacuum or dust buster will you ensure that all the dust build-up is removed.""

Well, IMO, it would probably take a bit more than just a high-end rig to make someone truly 'hardcore'. Things like familiarity with the components, and the different companies, and what is good with what rig, as well as actually PLAYING good games on the rig, are important qualifiers of being truly hardcore. But still, spending that much money on a custom rig would net you some points.

It should be noted, that this article doesn't cover PC building, so much as PC buying....It recommends...

After spending months running and gunning in Call of Duty 4, do you suddenly find yourself not knowing what to do in Battlefield Bad Company? What is this Gold Rush and why can I kill more people than anyone else in the game yet still lose? Well don't fear my fellow gamers. Here are some useful tips which help make an easy transition from COD4 to Battlefield Bad Company while improving your online multiplayer skills in general.

Here are some tips for playing Metal Gear Online multiplayer that will give you an edge over your online opponents. If you are new to the multiplayer, this survival guide will enable you to stand a fighting chance against more experience players.

Go to the Source if you want IGN's full and complete Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Walkthrough. It has been split into pages so you would have to go through all of them to check if you have missed any little easter eggs or items.


So finally, our Walkthrough is HERE!


Obviously there will be spoilers ahead:

"Assassin’s Creed was awesome, but I’m not here to debate that. Even so, as much as I loved the game, there were a stack of niggles that added up to one giant sabre-toothed niggle monster. So, like a good Ritalin-deprived action gamer, I found my own ways to enjoy Assassin’s Creed to its fullest.

Care to join me in a mostly inappropriate trip to the 12th Century Holy Land? Good. For this week’s hobby, you’ll need several hours to waste, a completed copy of Assassin’s Creed, an Xbox 360 (or ..."

Under 9 different headings they comprise different ways of how it can help you to beat your mates in the online racing in GTAIV. Some contain videos to show you but others contain only pictures of words. The 9 headings consisting of The Start, Surviving the Pack, Cornering, Respawning, Bikes, Boats, Helicopters, Free Racing and lastly Veichle Choice.

""As most readers know, my 360 went belly up a few weeks ago, along with every other gaming device I own. Well, I started to do some research over what the process entailed and how long it would take to get it back, but it seemed like no one really had all the steps down as to what happens to a returned Xbox 360.""

"Using HDMI, you cannot record the video signal from the PlayStation 3 since the signal is encrypted. However, you can record the signal when using a PS3 AV cable - this does mean that the quality will be reduced dramatically. We find it easier to record our gameplay action and tutorials directly to a digital format, but you can record the signal to other devices such as a VCR, DVD recorder or PVR."

"Get some real videos and games on your PSP and spend a few hours kicking back and relaxing with them."

"With this year's gaming harvest already played and beaten and filed away into memory like so many saves, it is time now to look on.

Past the bulbous shores of 2007, far off in the distant recesses of release schedules, lies the gone-golden bounty of untapped potential. And while many may slip their surly bonds and give flight to the year 2009, more still will cement their crusted plastic into delighted hands. Here we mark the prophecy of the PC legacy, a concrete, yet tumultuous hour of re..."

"Nintendo's Wii is hot right now. So hot that if you managed to get your hands on one it would probably melt the skin from your fingers. Demand is outstripping supply to such an extent that Nintendo's motion sensing machine is flying off the shelves quicker than you can say Wii Fit. So, with that in mind, and because we love to look out for our dear readers, we thought we'd speak to the shops and ask them for their advice on making sure 2007's must have gadget is firmly secure in Santa's sack ..."

"If you're anything like us, you have a collection of Lego firearms that're much too finely-crafted to take apart and throw back into their plastic pail homes -- detailed handguns, elaborate sniper rifles, and delicately heavy bazookas, all constructed out of multicolored blocks. Not everyone is as appreciative of these brick-built blasters as we are, so we've kept them hidden from the view of friends, significant others, and future offspring hellbent on breaking all of our cool stuff. Suffice..."

"Did you know that using remote start you can use your PlayStation 3 and a PSP to set up a 1-room surveillance device? If you are curious as to what happens in your room when you are out, here is a clever little trick to make use of your PS3 and PSP to "spy" on your room when you are away from home. Here is what you will need:

* PlayStation 3 with Firmware 2.00 or higher
* PSP with Firmware 3.72 or higher
* PlayStation Eye (or Eye Toy)
* Internet Connection"

PS3 Firmware 2.00 is out, allowing you to personalize the XMB with custom themes, and so is Sony's program that allows you to create your own themes. The only thing left is a tutorial. Follow the link to learn how to create your very own XMB theme. The tutorial covers everything from customizing a theme to compiling it and installing it on your PS3.

"Ripping Blu-Ray discs and other discs is easy using your PlayStation 3 console. But before you can begin, you will require the following:

• Linux installed on PS3
• 50GB free space under Linux or external hard drive
• Blu-Ray game disc (or other disc)
• Access to PC with Windows XP

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"Make the Jump (20 points)
Infiltrate a cargo ship

Earn a Winged Dagger (20 points)
Complete 'F.N.G.'

Win the War (40 points)
Complete the game on any difficulty

Dancing in the Dark (20 points)
Kill the power

Save the Bacon (20 points)
Protect 'War Pig', the Abrams tank

Death From Above (20 points)
Operate an AC-130 gun ship

Wrong Number (20 points)
Find Al-Asad's safehouse

Piggyback Ride (20 points)
Carry Cpt. MacMillian to safety

Desperate Measures (20..."

"Video Game Testers are a highly sought after job for many people interested in video games, computers and the internet. From first person gun shooter games to virtual reality games, game testers are a necessity. Many people see the job as getting paid for something they do for fun. While video game testing can be fun, it is a job and generally far from what people expect.

If you, a friend or family member has been thinking about getting into video game testing, this article will dispel som..."

"Since its birth, video gaming has undergone an incredible evolution, from simple sprites and a ghost-eating Pac-Man to today’s domination of home consoles. After all that time, any gamer who’s worth their weight in rupees will remember (fondly, or otherwise) some once-common sights that went the way of the Virtual GameBoy, never to be seen or heard from again. CRACKED recalls some video-game staples of yesteryear, and admits that, in the end, there are still more of them kicking around than w..."

"Ever since Wolfenstein for the PC came out, we’ve been fragging and lagging in our favorite FPS games. Popularity of this unique genre has brought in new attention through annual tournaments and LAN Parties across the world. Where would PC gaming, or even console gaming, be without the First-Person Shooter? Humiliating opponents or yourself is hard to accomplish in most scenarios, but when done can give such a rewarding feeling to the gamer (or a broken keyboard if it happens to be you.) Shor..."

"Manhunt 2 may be the hot topic today following the BBFC's questionable decision to reject the game and refusal to give it a classification (thus making it illegal to sell in the UK) but banning games is more worryingly common than you may realise. Here's 10 games that have been gagged across the world..."

"Only 23 games have ever been rated Adults Only in the 13-year history of the Entertainment Software Rating Board, according to the board's site.

If Manhunt 2's AO rating sticks it will be the twenty-fourth title to receive such a rating and the first console title, not including the Hot Coffee edition of GTA San Andreas, to get such a distinction.

Other AO titles include Playboy the Mansion: Private Party, which received its rating due to nudity and strong sexual content; the director's..."

"Make your own tetris block silicone ice cube tray.
The mold created in this project can be used for much more than just ice cubes- try making Jello tetris pieces, or tetris soap, tetris Popsicles, or even tetris ground beef squares!

Mmmmm ... ground beef squares"

"A few weeks back we ran a blog article about different Miis people had made based on celebrities/characters. One caught my eye as being so good and so weird it made me wonder if it was a doctored image.

I dusted off the old Mii Machine and gave it a go, and I was happy with the results. What follows is a first ever GamerVision Mii Tutorial_tm.

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