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Tips For Playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Few games are as relaxing and enjoyable as Animal Crossing—that much hasn’t changed with the newest iteration. Now that the latest game in the franchise is out, I figured I’d share some tips in the hopes that they’ll help you make the most of your New Leaf experience. Make sure the date and time on…

By Patricia Hernandez Published June 9, 2013

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Tips For Playing Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon

The paranormal puzzle-fest Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon came out yesterday for the 3DS. Patricia gave the game a good review, and I’ve spent the past couple of weeks playing it as well. Now that it’s out in the wild, I thought I’d gather some tips for those who are just starting out. Here are some…

By Kirk Hamilton Published March 25, 2013

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Tips for Playing SimCity

The latest iteration of the world’s oldest and most-beloved city building game has arrived, incorporating strong social elements and cutting-edge technology to drag the franchise kicking-and-screaming into the modern age. I hear some people can actually play it. If you’re not one of the lucky ones that dodged the download, install and server woes of…

By Mike Fahey Published March 6, 2013

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Some Tips For Playing Metal Gear Rising, Since It Does A Terrible Job Of Explaining Anything To You

There’s a part early on in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance where you’re going to want to give up. Please don’t. It’s not your fault that you might be stuck; It’s Platinum’s. And don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Myself and Kotaku colleagues Kirk Hamilton and Chris Person all hit the same ridiculously hard moment…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 19, 2013

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Tips for Playing Fire Emblem: Awakening

If you have a 3DS, you should play Fire Emblem: Awakening. If you don’t have a 3DS, you should get one to play this game. It’s that good But once you have the game, how can you make the most of it? I’ve had to impart some Fire Emblem tips to some friends and colleagues…

By Stephen Totilo Published February 4, 2013

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One Simple Ni no Kuni Tip To Help You Catch ‘Em All

I’m a sucker for sidequests in Ni no Kuni. I blame the stamps. In the game, each time you do a sidequest, you get a number of “merit stamps” on your stamp-card, and if you fill out a card, you can trade it in for power-ups. The tougher the sidequest, the more stamps you get.…

By Kirk Hamilton Published January 29, 2013

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Before You Start… Tips For Playing Ni no Kuni The Best Way

There’s a lot to love about Ni no Kuni, the wonderful PlayStation 3 role-playing game that came out last Tuesday. There’s also a lot to worry about. Between side quests, creature collecting, and all sorts of tricky boss battles, it can be an overwhelming game for new players. Fortunately, new players have Kotaku. Here are…

By Jason Schreier Published January 28, 2013

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Three Developer Tips for Temple Run 2 Success

Now that Stephen Totilo has painstakingly researched the best way to control Temple Run 2 (now available on Android), it’s time to get down to business. You know how to jump, dodge and slide, but do you know how to truly excel? The fine folks at Imangi Studios have shared three tips for racking up…

By Mike Fahey Published January 24, 2013

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The Best Video Game Tips Of 2012

It’s fun to discover a video game on your own, but every so often, you need a helping hand. We’re here to be that hand. This year, Kotaku made a regular habit out of publishing “Before you start” guides to give players spoiler-free tips on how to get the most out of a given video…

By Kirk Hamilton Published January 1, 2013

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Before You Start: One Tip For Playing Journey The Best Way

Here at Kotaku, we like to put together lists of tips for getting the most out of some games. Skyrim, Far Cry 3, Arkham City, games like that. Journey isn’t really a game like those other ones. There isn’t actually a “best” way to play it. But there’s one tip that I wanted to share,…

By Kirk Hamilton Published December 31, 2012

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Before You Start: Tips For Playing Far Cry 3 The Best Way

Ubisoft’s tropical action game Far Cry 3 comes out today. It’s massive, it’s open-world, and it’s a hell of a lot of fun. And while it ain’t exactly as deep as Skyrim (despite Ubisoft’s hilarious marketing slogan: “Like Skyrim with guns!”), it is big enough to warrant some tips. The game does a good job…

By Kirk Hamilton Published December 4, 2012

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One Easy Tip For Finding Buried Treasure In Borderlands 2‘s New Pirate DLC

X marks the spot. I’m playing Borderlands 2‘s effortfully-titled new DLC Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty for a lot of reasons, I guess. I’m playing it for the colorful new locations, for the goofy new pirate enemies, for the sweet new sand skiff (though boo on Gearbox for not unlocking it across the entire…

By Kirk Hamilton Published October 17, 2012

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Before You Start…Tips For Playing Dishonored and XCOM: Enemy Unknown The Best Way

Two amazing games come out today: stealth-action-RPG Dishonored and strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Both are vastly different, but equally lovable Before you abandon all other duties because how the hell else are you going to make room during the day to play both games, read up on some tips from Jason and Luke/Kirk that…

By Tina Amini Published October 9, 2012

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Before You Start… Tips For Playing Dishonored The Best Way

Revenge ain’t easy. While playing Dishonored, an excellent new stealth-action game that’s out today for consoles and PC, you might find yourself face-to-face with a pack of pistol-brandishing guards or surrounded by a swarm of hungry, plague-infested rats. Or maybe you just don’t know where to go next. Whether you’re stuck in a tight spot…

By Jason Schreier Published October 9, 2012

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Before You Start: Tips for Playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown the Best Way

Saving the world ain’t easy. It takes strategy, preparation, determination and more than a little luck. So don’t be thinking you can just fire up XCOM: Enemy Unknown and see alien corpses pile up at your feet. Go in with that attitude and the only corpses you’ll see are those of your trusted and highly…

by Luke Plunkett and Kirk Hamilton Published October 9, 2012

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Before You Start… Tips For Playing Resident Evil 6 The Best Way

Are you going to play Resident Evil 6? Get your button mashing fingers ready, prepare yourself to twirl some analog sticks, and tape the following advice to your fridge. It may (hopefully!) help you get the most out of Resident Evil 6 There are no spoilers forthcoming. Just some advice… 1. Play The Campaigns In…

By Stephen Totilo Published October 2, 2012

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Before You Start… Tips For Playing Torchlight II The Best Way

Torchlight II comes out tomorrow on Steam. It’s a whole lot of fun, and it’s different from Diablo III in some very interesting ways If you’re planning on playing the game, I thought I’d look back at my first 30 hours with it and offer some basic pointers. As you head off after the Alchemist,…

By Kirk Hamilton Published September 19, 2012

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Before You Start… Tips For Playing Borderlands 2 The Best Way

Borderlands 2 is a tough game. Tougher than I remember the first game being, in fact. It’s also an incredibly large game, with plenty of side quests, challenges and achievements to burn through. Now that I’ve finished the game and seen a lot of what it has to offer, I thought I’d lend a hand…

By Tina Amini Published September 18, 2012

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Five Tips for Forming the Perfect Pokémon Team from the Greatest Player in the World

Having been crowned the Pokémon World Champion two years in a row, Ray Rizzo is the man to beat at this year’s competition. One would think a player of his caliber would keep his secrets to himself, but he’s ready to share them with the world. With the 2012 Pokémon U.S. National Championships rapidly approaching,…

By Mike Fahey Published June 21, 2012

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Snacktaku Presents: Memorial Day Cookout Tips

Every year in late May, American’s across the country gather in their backyards for good food, good friends, and large amounts of beer. It’s Memorial Day, one of the greatest free eating opportunities of the year. But one cannot simple charge into the nearest backyard and begin devouring everything in sight. For one thing, many…

By Mike Fahey Published May 28, 2012