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How tos for gamers and video games of all kinds; tricks and techniques to level up and beat your high score.

Process of Development: Mobile Gaming Apps
It would seem as though there are people out there developing and launching their own mobile gaming applications left and right, and making tons of money doing it. Some of these game apps are so simple that there are websites offering self-design and launch services for such people. The design and animation within such games require very little skill to accomplish, and some folks didn't even have to do any coding to produce their games.
By Jackie Barrows7 years ago in Gamers
My Addiction to Twitch (Help)
I have a confession to make: I'm addicted to Twitch. I seriously have an unhealthy fascination with online people-watching. (No, I am NOT and was NEVER a fan of Chatroulette.)
By Ace Hessy7 years ago in Gamers
So You Wanna Be a Game Developer?
The HTML5 gaming and game design world is on the rise as more people are abandoning Flash game design for systems that are more compatible with popular web browsers. So what is so great about HTML5 that Flash programming can't handle?
By Jackie Barrows7 years ago in Gamers
Five Tips for Completing Time-Trials/Speed-Runs
Sometimes I wonder if hurting yourself to get achievements/trophies counts as self-harm. What is with the human psyche's desire to make itself suffer for meaningless medallions? I'm honestly not that fussed with getting platinum trophies, but I challenged myself playing the Tomb Raider Anniversary Time Trials because you get special weapons for doing so. I have a love/hate relationship with Lara in this game, because while I love all the acrobatic moves she can do and the jumping puzzles are fun, sometimes she gets cranky. It doesn't matter if I'm long-pressing the action button or not, sometimes she just does not want to jump to a far-away ledge. Makes me wonder if I should get her counseling.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Gamers
Saving and Buying in 'Harvest Moon Story of Seasons'
Harvest Moon, the simulator that allows players to plant crops and sow the land. It's a tough job and someone has to do it right? You can choose between a male or female avatar at the customization screen, next you are met with the town's mayor, Veronica, she looks like she can get stuff done with that look she gives you! She is seen pacing back and forth waiting for something or someone, then you(the protagonist) enter to meet with her, she explains about farm life along with other topics to help you get started in the game. She will take you to meet an old woman named Eda, who will direct you while staying on her farm temporarily, but you will later get your own farm that you can name yourself. You can then begin taking care of animals, plant crops, things like that. You don't want to go overboard with your spending habits, some would spend until their unable to spend any more on anything else, but because the game focus on trades than you shipping everything in a bin like in previous games this one is different as you must unlock Trading Depots by shipping goods. These Trading Depots increases in difficulty as you must then ship more than goods, but a requirement set of goods to open the last two trading posts.
By Leah Mays7 years ago in Gamers
3 Essential Products to Protect Your Pokémon Cards
Everybody had a time in their life where they had a few dozen Pokémon cards, right? I bet if you thought about it hard enough, you could remember the exact place that they’re hiding. Maybe they’re in your parents' attic, in a “tin” box. Maybe they're loosely thrown into an old toy box. Wherever they are, you probably didn’t identify them as “collectibles.”
By Pokémon Pat7 years ago in Gamers
'Dungeons and Dragons': Getting Started
So you’re new to being a Dungeon Master / Game Master? Don’t know where to get started? Well here’s a guide on what you can do!
By Earl Grey7 years ago in Gamers
'Dungeons and Dragons': Dungeon Master Tips!
During the past year I have settled into the role as my group's Dungeon Master, or as I prefer, "Game Master" (well, we’re not ALWAYS in dungeons, are we?).
By Earl Grey7 years ago in Gamers
How I Became a Game Creator
Hi, I’m Daisy. I’m 13 years old, and I programme games. Today I’m going to tell the story of how I became a video game creator in a year.
By Daisy8 years ago in Gamers
5 Tips for Playing Better Oracles
The gods work in mysterious ways, and perhaps none of those ways are more mysterious than individuals who are both blessed and cursed by the whims of the divine. Outcast as often as they are held in awe, these agents of deific power are given no choice in whether or not they wished to wield it. Some rail against the gods that cursed them, longing for the normal life they were denied. Others seek to understand the power they have been given, whether or not they wished for it.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Gamers
Tricks for EV Training Your Pokémon
I have been playing Pokémon since about gen 3, but that was only because my older brother had Sapphire. Since then I have loved playing the games, watching the film, and the anime. I am by no means the most dedicated Pokémon player but I do enjoy it. Even though I have been playing since I was probably about 6 or 7, I didn't know what EV training was until a few days ago. I asked my boyfriend if I could play his Pokémon Sun game in preparation for my Moon version arriving and he agreed. He asked if I could breed and train some Pokémon for him. When he said train, I thought he just meant leveling it up. I was very wrong. He told me which Pokémon to battle to train it and to have special items. What he didn't tell me was any real specific tricks to help me do this fast so, here are a few tricks I learned to help EV train faster.
By Kimberly Styles8 years ago in Gamers
6 Top Ways to Market Your Indie Game
Begin from the get-go. Don’t wait until you are halfway through, or almost finished making your game. Start your marketing as soon as you have something to show, even if it is just a simple character mockup, level mockup, or actual beginning designs in your game engine software. As you progress keep posting images, and videos when you can, that display what you are doing with your game. Don’t wait, start marketing right from the get-go.
By Richard Bailey8 years ago in Gamers