Hot PC Games How-Tos
How To: Build bridges over water using the Sims 3 world builder tool
With the Sims 3 World Builder toolset, you can create almost any kind of world imaginable. This tutorial focuses on bridges - how to build them, where to place them and how to make them go over rivers so your sims can drive across it!
How To: Create your own maps using the map editor for StarCraft 2
Part of the fun of games like StarCraft II is being able to design and mod your own maps. This tutorial shows you how to use the map editor included in the game to create a small map of your own.
How To: Create a lock for a door in Minecraft
In Minecraft, it's not just about making the building and leaving everything else open to the various creatures of the night to just waltz right in! You're going to need to make a door! But once you have it installed, what if they decided they wanted to open it? In this video you'll learn how to make a button that will allow you to lock the door and only be able to open it by pressing the switch!
How To: Make a pit trap for animals in Minecraft
The animals in Minecraft can either be scarce or very abundant, but a cool way of cutting out the mundane process of searching for them are creating a pit trap. The easiest way to lure them using a path of torches that will lead them into falling into a deep pit that they can't hop out of. Round them all up over night and then prepare for the slaughter in the morning! In this video you will get a basic walkthrough of how to do exactly that!
How To: Use adamantine bolts against demons and trap them in Dwarf Fortress
Demons are nearly impossible to defeat in Dwarf Fortress, but there are ways. This video will show you how to trap them under the floor and kill them in one hit with a ballista shooting adamantine bolts.
How To: Deal with magma, build floodgates, levers, and bridges in Dwarf Fortress
Magma is valuable but dangerous stuff in Dwarf Fortress, and this video will teach you still more about how to handle it. It also covers how to build bridges, floodgates, and levers that will link up and create effective dwarven infrastructure.
How To: Create and edit items in the Dragon Age: Origins toolset
If your Dragon Age story calls for an "Excalibur" or some other type of legendary weapon, armor (armoire of invincibility, kekeke, 5 points to whoever gets the reference!), or any other type of armor but aren't sure how to make them in the toolset you're covered! In this video you will learn how to create, edit and customize your own items! So go on, make that over-powered weapon and go have some fun slaying the Darkspawn!
How To: Create and set rally points in StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty
A rally point is for any building that you have that builds units in StarCraft2: Wings of Liberty. The rally points is where completed units will go when they're done. So, the most important rally point that you're going to set is going to be for you workers. You want to set them to the minerals. To learn more about the basic of rally points in StarCraft 2, watch this "basics" video.
How To: Make your own game and publish it for free
In this video, we learn how to make your own game and publish it for free. To create your game, go to the website Sploder. Once you are on the site, sign up and create your game. You can make the game just how you like and change all the settings. After you have made your ideal game, save it and make any last minute changes. When you are ready to publish, click the "publish" tab that is on the top of your game screen. After this, the page will start to load and will take several minutes to fi...
How To: Create and edit basic custom levels in StarCraft 2
Starcraft 2, like it's predecessor before it, has a very robust level editor that allows you, the DIY modder, to create nearly any scenario within the bounds of the Starcraft 2 engine that you could imagine. We have compiled videos on how to do all sorts of fun things with it, from making RPG's and Tower Defense games to just making you dream Starcraft 2 level. This video will teach you the basics of using the Starcraft 2 Editor (current as of patch 13). It will teach you how to use the terra...
How To: Create a Warcraft 3 shop in StarCraft 2 Galaxy Editor
Starcraft 2, like so many modern games in this age of modding, has a really robust level editor that's going to extend the lifespan of the game for years. You can edit almost anything about any of the game's many units buildings and maps, and make the game however you want it to be. This video will show you how to use Galaxy Editor to make Warcraft 3 style shops in your custom map where you heros can buy and sell items. If you want to make a Starcraft 2 RPG (you aren't alone) watch this.
How To: See the ghost mines in Minesweeper
This video will teach and show you how to see the ghost mines in Minesweeper. In order to do that, you need to follow these instructions: 1. Click the Start Menu button and select the Games folder. 2. Now open the Minesweeper and start a new game. 3. Now click anywhere on the screen and a space will clear. Each square has a number, and each number represents the number of mines that the square touches. So that is basically it. If you follow these instructions and steps, you will be able to se...
How To: Solve the Monkey Madness Runescape puzzle
This is a Runescape Monkey Madness & Treasure Trails super puzzle guide! If you want to learn how to solve the Monkey Madness puzzle, you need to watch this video tutorial. You will also learn how to solve the Treasure Trails puzzle, since the puzzles are identical.
How To: Play Gba emulator with a friend through the internet
This tutorial video demonstrates how to play GBA emulator on a PC with a friend through the internet. Follow these instructions, and get started! Very easy.
How To: Exploit Spore glitch and make floating parts
This is a tutorial for the PC game Spore. Spore is about creating a universe of creatures you dream up. It's a super easy and accessible game and this walkthrough shows you how to mod your creatures so they have floating limbs and parts. Put parts on the end of a limb, then extend or thicken the limb. Simple as that. This game is from the creator of The Sims.
How To: Show or hide selected actors in the Unreal Editor
This video shows you how to show or hide selected actors (objects) in the Unreal Tournment 3 Editor (UT3).
How To: Use Wire mod
This tutorial explains what Wire Mod for Garry's Mod (GMod) is and the basics of how you can use it.
How To: Hack save states on the PCSX2 PS2 emulator
Learn how to hack save states on the PCSX2 Playstation 2 emulator for the PC. By editing the save states you can change the save points in a game and give yourself more items. This tutorial requires the use of a hex editor.
How To: Make a Sequel to a Game
If your company has already released some popular and addictive game and you're thinking about creation a sequel, this article is just what you need. We gathered the main tips and advices that will be useful for the building a strategy and a sequel itself. Check out the following instructions and recommendations that can lend you a hand in making a sequel for your game.
How To: Get the Warlock Dreadsteed in Vanilla
In this tutorial I show you how to do the last quest "Dreadsteed of Xoroth" for the warlock dreadsteed mount. This is only a 4 minute video but I have tried to make it as informative as possible
How To: Play WOW Alpha and How to Disable Xbox Controller Guide Button on Pc
Today I am posting a double feature the first guide on the video shows you how to disable the Xbox controller guide button stats on the PC so you can use it as an extra button. The second guide shows you how to play the Alpha version of World of Warcraft.
How To: Avoid Being Ninja Looted on World of Warcraft
Some tips and trick on avoiding ninja looters in world of warcraft plus a bonus tutorial at the end.
How To: Level a Battle Pet Super Fast in World of Warcraft
This is a little trick that I found out long ago to be able to level a battle pet super fast, I can do one in about 45 minutes using this from lvl 1-25.
How To: Fast Travel in Siege of Orgrimmar
This is a little trick I found out on how to get from the door to Immersius in Siege of Orgrimmar.
How To: Get the Item (Survivors Bag of Coins) in World of Warcraft
This is a tutorial I made to show them how to get the survivors bag of coins in World of Warcraft.
How To: Quick Travel Anywhere on Timeless Isle in World of Warcraft
I have seen numerous people who take all day getting around the timeless isle on world of Warcraft some even die trying to get to Ordos. here is an easy way to do it.
How To: Buy and Setup Video Games
This video will help you improve at video games in 3 easy steps.
How To: Earn Linden Dollar on Second Life
In this Video Tutorial I show you a profitable and fun way to Earn Linden Dollar in Second Life. Linden Dollars is the Money in Second Life and you need it for almost everything you do (actually it is just like in First Life).
How To: Stop Blowing Yourself Up! Use This DIY Mine-Detecting Program to Beat Minesweeper
Minesweeper is one of those games that everyone plays, but hardly anyone actually knows how to play. Most people just click random squares and see how far they can get.
How To: Get a Free PC Version of Metro 2033 for Liking the New Metro: Last Night Game on Facebook
'Tis the season... for cheap (and free!) video games. THQ's Humble Bundle lets you get 7 games for any price you want, and now they're making it even better by offering fans a free Steam copy of Metro 2033 just for liking Metro on Facebook, which is gearing up for the latest Metro: Last Night release.
How To: New Steam Feature Lets You Save Your Steam Games on Alternative Drives or Partitions
Cheap deals, great games, and a stable, easy-to-use environment are just a few of the reasons why Valve's online game distributor Steam is so popular. That and it's a great place to interact and play with other gamers, which is why it recently broke records with over 6 million active users logged in at the same time. But one thing that Steam users weren't so crazy about was the inability to install games in more than one directory and partition. If you ran out of space, you either had to unin...
How To: The Humble THQ Bundle Is Out Just in Time for Christmas—7 Games for Any Price You Want!
Over the past few years, indie game developers have gathered together to release their products in the widely popular Humble Indie Bundle, a collection that gamers can purchase for whatever price they want. It's a win-win for both. Developers get more exposure for their games, and customers get tons of games for whatever they could afford. Heck, charities even get a little piece of the pie.
How To: Get Faster Download Speeds on Your Steam Games
Steam is an online platform that lets you download and play over 2,000 video games, from first-person shooters to RPGs, as well as a pretty long list of indie games. You can play on your PC, Mac, mobile device, or even your television, and it has a community of over 40 million gamers. Prices are different depending on the type of game and how new/popular it is, but they're generally about the same as what you'd pay for an Xbox or PlayStation version. They also have a decent list of free games...
How To: Get the 'Overkill' achievement in Minecraft
Achievements in Minecraft are a pretty recent addition to the game. A welcome one, if you ask me, as it gives you some decent goals to work towards.
How To: Play Graves as an AD carry champion in League of Legends
Learn how to play Graves as a ranged carry in League of Legends with this Champion Spotlight from Riot Games. In it, you'll learn what items, armor, runes, and masteries to get on Graves so that you can do the most damage.
How To: Fix LAN latency and lag problems in Battlefield 3 on PC
If you're having trouble staying connected to Battlefield 3 on LAN, or if you're experiencing time outs or disconnects, take a look at this fix. You will need to follow several steps, including accessing the "services.msc" file and stoping the UPnP Device Host.
How To: Pilot a helicopter vehicle while playing Battlefield 3
The Battlefield 3 helicopter is an awesome weapon to use against the opposing team. If you want to find out how to fly the helicopter, take a look at this guide which goes through all of the controls and gives you a few tips on how to take off super quick and how to read the HUD.
How To: Beat the Eleventh Hour mission in Battlefield 3 co-op
Struggling to beat 'The Eleventh Hour' mission in Battlefield 3? Don't worry, because this IGN guide will serve as a walkthrough, showing you how to disarm the two hidden bombs in the 'Paris' level. In fact, not only will it show you how to disarm them, it will also show you where to find the bomb locations in the level.
How To: Play and build Xerath, the Magus Ascendant in League of Legends
If you're interested in finding out how to play Xerath in League of Legends, take a look at the Xerath Champion Spotlight from Riot Games. In it, you'll see what runes, masteries, and items Xerath can be built with, and how Phreak plays him on both Summoner's Rift and the Dominion map of Crystal Scar.
How To: Teleport using an Ender Pearl in Minecraft 1.9
In earlier versions of Minecraft, Ender Pearls only allowed you to scare off Enderman. Thankfully, Minecraft 1.9 has introduced new functionality to those pearls--the ability to teleport around the map by tossing them in a direction. Take a look at this guide to learn how to teleport using Ender Pearls.