So you’ve finally done it. You’ve beaten the game. It took hours of sweat, blood and tears (though hopefully no blood), but you’ve done it. The credits have rolled. The game is over… wait, what’s this?
An evil little number peers at you from the main menu, taunting you with its seductive gaze. It dares you to grip your mouse (or controller), steel your gaze, steady your aim.
50% complete.
The fury builds within you.
“WHAT? Only halfway done with this stupid game?”
Rage is a powerful tool, as any experienced competitive (read: playing
games that revolve around competition) gamer will attest to. However, it’s also a
complex concept, the surface of which is merely scratched by the above-average
player. There’s a huge difference between knowing about rage and understanding it. As understanding it will give you an edge over your opponents, my goal is to get you to that point.
We, as human beings, are an impatient race. The average time it takes for a viewer to click out of a youtube video is three seconds. If I don’t say something to hook you in really quick like HOT SEX in bold lettering, I might lose you already.
The fact that people just do not have fun waiting around is something that every game developer must understand. This is a gamer’s perspective on how game mechanics can be streamlined and shoved aside so that we can get back to the fighting and killing.
My recently most played games are Modern Warfare 3, Dungeon Defenders, Shank, Champions Online, CrimeCraft, and Team Fortress 2. Sure, CrimeCraft is mediocre, but aside from other things, it and the other games in that list have something in common: Read the rest of this entry »
It seems to me there’s this massive misconception going around about Modern Warfare 3. All I hear about it is that it’s a terrible game when the reality is that it’s a AAA, multi-million dollar title that meets the standards that it’s been meant to. The nerd rage going on against the franchise as a whole is unjustified.
Here are the main complaints I see floating around.
- It’s a $60 map pack.
- It’s the same thing it’s always been.
- It’s full of noob tubes/explosives/12 year olds.
Let’s address each of these individually and try to dispel a little bit of the whining.
Limbo is a new game in which many people will definitely love. It is a game in which the mind can be tested through all the puzzles that needed to be solved. This new game is a breath of fresh air from the numerous games that was just previously released. Here is an overview of the game and some of its secrets.
Another game that demands adrenaline pumping action is already at stores. Dead Island 2 offers avid zombie fans a new adventure to look forward to. This game has features in which gamers can select to do. It has a cooperation mode where you will be teaming up with other people in order to successfully accomplish the numerous tasks to be done through out the game. In addition, the game also has cheat codes to give the needed edge to finish the game. Here are some of them.
Sims 3 is a game that simulates the activities of real life situations. In this game, players control the activities of the Sims which includes relationships similar to real life. Just like its predecessor, the game play is open-ended. The neighborhood houses are just outside their homes and is entirely in one continuous map. It has a new feature called “Story Progression” which allows the Sims to continue just like being controlled by a player. The Sims automatically grows up, gets married or achieves his or her dream even though the player does not play the game. Sims 3 also has cheat codes at your disposal and here are some of them.
Portal 2 is a fist-person PC game that is based on solving puzzle problems. It comprises several puzzles that needs to be solved using the portal gun to transport a specific object. The physics behind the game allow movement to be retained in this portals and to maneuver through the challenges. This game is ideal for those who like to solve mysteries and puzzles. In addition, here are some secrets and cheat codes that you can do.
These are awards that can be accomplished by doing some tasks.
>Companion Cube: accomplished by finishing Portal 2 in Single Player mode
>Love Shirt: can be attained by hugging 3 friends in Portal 2 Co-op mode
>Portal 2 Hat: accomplished by surviving the manual override
>Portal 2 T-Shirt: acquired by completing Portal 2 in Co-op mode
>Turret T-Shirt: accomplished by completing Test Chamber 10 in under 70 seconds
You need to carry a radio as you enter Chapter 2, Test Chamber 6. Once you have a radio, back track and put a portal just on the pad across the window. Switch to the launchers so that you can get through the portal into the room that is beyond the window. Once accomplished, place the radio up to the wall to get the achievement.
Once you reach Chapter 9 and after Wheatley’s surprise, you are required to use a portal to move away from the platform as Wheatley sends a bunch of attacking moves like arms to crush you. Just stay near the pit boss and avoid running away. Wait until Wheatley pleads for you to come back. Move and stand at the edge of the pit that overlooks his set-up trap. Jump into the pit as Wheatley asks you to jump. You will get the achievement after doing so.
These are some secret and cheat codes that you can use in playing portal 2.
Ninja Gaiden 2 is an action-adventure video game that fills users an adrenaline rush to fight enemies and finish mission objectives. This game has a new combat system compared to its prequel and Ryu can now dismember his enemies, severing their limbs and covering his weapons with blood. It contains more gore graphics and more strategies are applicable. A player may decide to sever the enemies hands or legs just to immobilize them. There are also new techniques to be used in the game. In addition, the game also features some cheat codes and secrets that you may exploit and take advantage. Here are some of them.
>Black Jaguar costume – finish the game under Path of the Mentor difficulty
>Camouflage Ninja costume – finish the game under Path of the Warrior difficulty
>Dark Blood costume – finish the game on Acolyte difficulty
>Golden Ninja costume – complete and finish the game under Path of the Master Ninja difficulty
>Dragon’s Claw and Tiger’s Fang – found in chapter 4, inside a glass display case in the first room near the Statue of Liberty base
>Eclipse Scythe – you need to defeat Volf in chapter 6
>Falcon’s Talons – found in chapter 2, inside another building before the Dragon Shrine
>Kasari-Gama – found in chapter 5, check the second bridge and look a a dead ninja holding it
>Lunar Staff – found in chapter 1, a statue holds this weapon in a shrine just a hallway after the point
>Tonfa – found in chapter 7, held by a dead ninja in the storage room where the character drops into
Do not upgrade the dragon sword for 30,000 Karma points. Instead, use alternative weapons that can give the same edge of an upgraded dragon sword. Attaining level 3 or 4, you can now make the available weapons be upgraded to the maximum level which can be used throughout the game. By the time you reach Chapter 11, you can acquire the Dragon’s Eye which will automatically max the Dragon Sword’s level.
These are some of the hidden secrets and cheats that you can use to have the edge in playing the game.
Are you a fan of fighting games? Do you easily get interested in doing fights? If your answers are all yes to these questions then this game is perfectly suited for you. Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 is a crossover fighting game with the use of three dimensional graphics on a two dimensional battle arena. The game allows the users to have a tag team fighting feature that can be unleashed to would be enemies which includes attacks and certain combination moves. In addition, here are some of the cheat codes that can help you beat your enemies.
These characters can only be unlocked by acquiring a certain amount of player points:
>Akuma – you need to have 2,000 player points
>Hsien-Ko – you need to have 6,000 player points
>Sentinel – you need to have 4,000 player points
>Taskmaster – you need to have 8,000 player points
This can be done by selecting a team with Iron Man, Deadpool and M.O.D.O. K. You need to have 3 hyper combo bars. Press L and T to let these characters do their hyper combo at the same time with the enemy. Make sure that the health bar of the enemy is still full to prevent the enemy from dieing. If done successfully, you will be able to create a 95-hit combo and attain these achievements.
To create a crossover combination finish, you need to make two of your character’s hyper combo at the same time. You need to save up for two or more hyper combos until the health of your enemy is low. Press L and T to do a a crossover combination finish and do this combination 30 times to achieve the ‘Galactic Smasher”.
This game is indeed good for those who love their adrenaline rush pumping. Try to use these cheat codes to give you the chance of being at the top of the game.
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