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AudioSurf vs. Polynomial: The Battle Between Psychedelic MP3 Games

In 2008, Audiosurf came out on Steam, creating the psychedelic music game genre. If you haven't played it in the intervening three years, you're missing out on one of the coolest things in video games. The player selects any MP3 on their computer, then the game builds a unique level based on that song, which the player must then navigate whilst playing a block-matching, Tetris-like puzzle game. It's an incredibly compelling audiovisual experience, one with immense replay value and surprisingl...

How To: Make a custom character Mugen

This shows you how to create a custom character in Mugen (the custom PC game engine), it shows you how to make one with a hand drawn character, but the same method applies for using ripped sprites. You'll also see how to animate your character. Programs used are MSPaint and Fighter Factory.

How To: Attract an NPC in Terraria

NPC's can be quite helpful in the world of Terraria. If you are wondering how to get one to move in with you, then this is the video to watch. Getting an NPC to move in is a lot easier than getting a girlfriend to move in, that's for sure.

How To: Install the Trampoline v1.3 mod for Minecraft 1.8

Add a little bounce to your crafting with Trampoline v1.3 for Minecraft 1.8. This mod will allow you to build a trampoline in Minecraft that will bounce your character to new heights (along with other creatures and objects that land on it). Visit the official Trampoline mod thread on the Minecraft Forums to download the file.

How To: Install the Flans Mod for Minecraft 1.8.1

IF you're interested in giving your Minecraft game that World War look with plans, guns, and more, try installing Flans Mod if you're running version 1.8 of Minecraft. To find out more about what Flans Mod will add to your Minecraft version, take a look at the official Flans Mod thread on the Minecraft Forums.

How To: Upgrade to the Minecraft 1.9 Pre-Release

Check out this guide to installing the Minecraft 1.9 prerelease update to your Minecraft folder. After replacing your Minecraft.jar file with the new one that you'll download from the link below, you'll be able to play with the snow golems and try the Minecraft 1.9 pre-release for yourself!

How To: Stream PC games to Own3D.tv with XSplit Broadcaster

Own3D.tv is an online service that allows you to stream many different games and content from your computer game so that others can see you play. It is commonly used with PC games such as League of Legends and Starcraft 2. If you want to configure XSplit Broadcaster to stream to Own3D.tv, watch this guide on how to setup XSplit to stream to your channel.

How To: Use creative mode in Minecraft 1.8 to build a world

So you've just installed Minecraft 1.8 on your computer, and you're trying to figure out how to use the cooler options of creative mode. Where do you start? This guide will show you how to destroy blocks, create buildings with blocks, manage your inventory, obtain unlimited blocks, and use fly in creative mode while playing Minecraft 1.8.

How To: Create a TNT or sand cannon in Minecraft 1.8

If you're looking for a big boom in Minecraft 1.8, try building one of these cannons. The first part of the tutorial will show you how to build a vertical TNT cannon that can create a huge explosion. The second part of the tutorial showcases the creation of a sand or gravel cannon in Minecraft 1.8 that is equally impressive!