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How To Move Like A Pro In Titanfall

Movement is everything in Titanfall. A good player knows how to get around the map with ease, sometimes without ever touching the ground. If you’ve been having trouble with movement, there’s good news: you can learn how to expertly use your jumps, wall-running and jetpacks in Titanfall with some help. YouTube user arCtiCvBi, a former…

By Patricia Hernandez Published March 24, 2014

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Tips For Playing Titanfall

It’s Titanfall day, people. Are you prepared for a parkour-filled, multiplayer-only, first-person shooter experience? We’ve been playing for days and have a few tips on how to best take advantage of all its neat features. We’re not ready for an official review just yet. Servers only just went live and we want to make sure…

By Tina Amini Published March 11, 2014

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How To Get Out of a Gaming Funk

Can’t find anything to play? Nothing really clicking for you right now? It’s okay. This sort of thing happens. We’re here to help you out of your gaming slump. Now, there’s no sure-fire way to get you back on track when it comes to finding games you’ll enjoy. Gaming funks can hit you hard! Some…

By Patricia Hernandez Published March 10, 2014

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Three Tips For Playing Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition

Earlier this week, Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition arrived on the PS4. It’s a tweaked, graphically enhanced version of the already-good 2010 PS3 game; a relentless, arcade-y zombie shooter made by Housemarque, the same people who made Super Stardust and Resogun. Just like the original, the PS4 version is a fun game, and often a difficult…

By Kirk Hamilton Published March 7, 2014

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Tips For Playing Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare has arrived on the Xbox One and Xbox 360, with gameplay unlike anything the series has ever seen. It’s so wildly different, I thought you folks could use a few tips. Since Garden Warfare is an online multiplayer game, we’re giving our review an extra day to see how servers…

By Mike Fahey Published February 25, 2014

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Tips For Playing The Titanfall Beta

Are you in the Titanfall beta? Need some tips n’ tricks? Check out this new video by the folks at Respawn, the studio behind the game, for some helpful advice on shooting your way through as many giant robots as possible. (If you haven’t registered for the beta yet, you can right here.)

By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014

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One Easy Tip For Playing Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

I might not have recommended Lightning Returns, but I’m not going to let those grabbing the game anyway enter the fray unarmed. Though it goes against the hardcore role-playing game fan’s pride, I’d highly recommend playing the game on Easy Mode first. Boo! Hiss! Easy mode is for newbies and communists! Sure it is, but…

By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2014

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Tips For Playing Bravely Default

Bravely Default is out in North America today, and if you’ve just picked it up, we’ve got a whole bunch of tips to make your experience better. (Read our review of the new 3DS RPG right here.) Do all of the sidequests—at least in Chapters 1-4. Every time you see a blue exclamation point on…

By Jason Schreier Published February 7, 2014

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How To Balance Video Games With Real Life

Growing up sucks. Jungle gyms are replaced by cubicles and healthy almonds replace gobs of Gushers. Or something like that. One of the worst things about growing up is that you never seem to have any time left over for yourself. For anything. Including video games, which are sometimes the first thing to go when…

By Tina Amini Published January 2, 2014

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Helpful Tips For Navigating Your Xbox One

The Xbox One’s interface has been a source of much delight and frustration in my household. Xbox Live’s Major Nelson put together this nifty video to help befuddled folks like myself make sense of it all. The Xbox One has quickly become the central hub of my living room — we use it for games…

By Mike Fahey Published December 5, 2013

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Two Things You Might Not Know How To Do In Assassin’s Creed IV

Maybe you spent the last weekend playing Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Maybe you recently picked got the game for a next-gen console, or for PC. Or maybe Thanksgiving weekend finally provided enough downtime to really dig in. Here are a couple of things you might not know how to do. Yes, I’ve already written…

By Kirk Hamilton Published December 2, 2013

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Tips For Using The Xbox One

So you’ve got a new Xbox One. Now what? “Xbox, do something!” We’ve got some advice. If you have a 360 and are short a socket, consider juggling power bricks The Xbox One and the Xbox 360 don’t use the same power brick, but the cable that connects the bricks to the wall is the…

By Stephen Totilo Published November 22, 2013

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Tips For Playing The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The latest game in Nintendo’s beloved action role-playing series is upon us, and while it contains many links to the past, there are aspects of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds that remain a secret to everybody. You may need a little help. So here I stand, in a dark cave flanked by…

By Mike Fahey Published November 22, 2013

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Tips For Using the PS4

Getting a PS4? We have some tips to help you ensure you’re having the best possible time with it. Invest in a stand only if you’ve got a lot of commotion in your house The machine can stand up on its own without the system’s optional $15 stand. Of course, you can also just lay…

By Stephen Totilo Published November 15, 2013

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Tips For Playing Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is a vast game. Edward Kenway’s groovy pirate adventure will likely devour the free time of more than a few history buffs over the next few weeks. But while all pirates sail the same seas, not all of them are as smart about it. After spending 30+ hours adventuring through…

By Kirk Hamilton Published October 29, 2013

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Wanna Catch Your Pokémon In A Shiny New Color In X & Y? Here’s How.

Forget legendaries. The rarest Pokemon, aside from certain event Pokemon, are shiny Pokemon—as in, Pokemon with a different color scheme from that of its bretheren. What are they? Well, we can think of ‘shinies’ like a palette swap (like say, the famous ‘Red Gyarados’ would be one—that Pokemon is typically Blue), except finding a shiny…

By Patricia Hernandez Published October 23, 2013

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Tips For Playing Pokémon X & Y

Sure, the world of Pokémon is kind and charming…but that doesn’t mean you can’t step your game up a little while playing. You wanna be the very best, like no one ever was, right? We’re here to help you with that. Here are some things you should do or keep in mind while playing Pokémon…

By Patricia Hernandez Published October 14, 2013

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Puzzle & Dragons How To: Five Tips For Attaining Puzzle Mastery

Millions of mobile gamers around the globe have played GungHo Online’s role-playing hybrid Puzzle & Dragons, but how many are playing it right? We asked the developer for some tips and tricks to help survive the game’s unique brand of match-three madness. Puzzle & Dragons starts off easy — collect colorful creatures, take them into…

By Mike Fahey Published October 9, 2013

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Tips for Playing GTA V

Grand Theft Auto V is a very good game. It’s also really large and complex. Tons of things to do. Many sights to see. Lots of options. Think of it as a vacation. Can we give you some advice? Here are some tips for getting the most of out of GTA V. No spoilers, just…

By Stephen Totilo Published September 17, 2013

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Tips For Playing Plants Vs. Zombies 2 Without Paying

Plants Vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time has arrived, and despite the glowing reviews and praise for its relaxed attitude towards micro-transactions, folks are worried about the whole “free-to-play” aspect reaching into their pockets and taking all of their money away. You don’t have to be that person. Plants Vs. Zombies 2’s micro-transactions were built…

By Mike Fahey Published August 15, 2013