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How to Beat Fortnite Addiction
Today was the day to find the Purpose of Life. This is what I told myself in the waning hours of April 10th, 2019. I was playing the hugely popular and addicting online video game, Fortnite, on my Xbox One when a strickening realization hit me.
By Ando Anderson7 years ago in Gamers
5 (Specific) Costuming Tips for Your Next LARP
If you've ever sat around a table with a character sheet and some funny-shaped dice, part of you has no doubt wondered what it would be like to play in a real fantasy world. To feel the weight of a sword in your hand as goblins charge down the path, or to sit in a darkened room with a vampire prince, making deals for the soul of the city.
By Neal Litherland7 years ago in Gamers
Cheap and Easy Avatars
Collecting avatars can be quite addicting, and some have way too many steps or cost a lot of Neopoints. If you want to collect just a few easy ones, then I've got your back! Just scroll on down and look for the ones you don't have yet. At the end of the article, I have a few 'One Click' avatars too.
By Test7 years ago in Gamers
Top Tips for 'Wargroove'
The turn-based strategy game Wargroove from developer Chucklefish released on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC on February 1. Its tricky campaign has a main quest and a number of side quests on the map with the opportunity to achieve one to three stars for each one when you beat them. If you’re having a difficult time or looking to improve your skills, here are a few tips:
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Gamers
Want to Play?
In fact, the idea to go back to some fundamentals rules of poker came to me during a poker night with friends. There was a novice player at our table, and I realized how much I could have forgotten about how it feels to be a beginner in this game. And I'm not even talking about the terms that could be the subject of the game. In short, here is why I decided to return to poker basics. I wanted to start with five mistakes that many beginners can commit.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Gamers
'Minecraft' Beta on Xbox - How to Guide
Minecraft offers its Xbox and Windows PC users the ability to join their beta program to test out upcoming versions of the game. This opt-in beta allowed me and my viewers to play the new underwater edition of the game early! It's not terribly difficult to join the beta, but Xbox does not make it very straight forward either. If you are interested in the Minecraft Beta and playing the latest unreleased version early, watch my YouTube video above or follow the directions found below.
By Spyweb Gaming7 years ago in Gamers
Taking a Spin at Roulette
Roulette is a very popular game in online casinos because it is so easy to play and so easy to win. In microgaming online casinos, bets are placed as to where the ball will land on the wheel. The options for betting in roulette are black or red, evens, odds, each individual number, etc. Roulette is a great game for beginners, as well.
By Calvin Blodgett7 years ago in Gamers
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