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Video Games: from Cheats and Tricks to Reviews
by webmaster on Jul.25, 2011, under Rent Games Online
You know, nobody likes a cheater. But when it comes to discovering video game cheats, “cheating” isn’t what you’re doing. I prefer to think of it as “discovering shortcuts, tips and tricks,” or video game hints.
Video games have gotten so complex, since the days of Pong and PacMan, that the game authors have purposely thrown in some back doors and other shortcuts to aid the weary player. The problem is, most of these back doors are so well hidden that these same authors have to leak the game cheats or no one would ever find them on their own.
And it’s not only the blood and guts video games that offer cheats. Take the perfectly bloodless “Finding Nemo” for the GameBoy Advanced. Who’d ever guess that there were at least six video game cheat codes hidden there?
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that it’s just the handhelds either. If you play a video game online, like XBox Live, for example, there are a whole slew of video game hints available.
Of course, video game cheat codes and game hints are sort of useless if you don’t own any video games. And that’s where video game web sites come in…
Any web site worth visiting will not only have video game reviews and cheats for you to peruse, but they will also have game walkthroughs. Video game walkthroughs differ from cheats in that they actually “walk you through” the process of achieving some goal. Video game cheats, on the other hand, are often cryptic one or two liners like “Enter xx312 in the password field.”
There are different types of video game reviews. Each have their good and bad points. Professional video game reviews are typically written by paid reviewers who work for video game magazines. These are generally well-written, in depth, and definitely worth reading. The other most common writer of video game reviews are the actual end users. While an end user will generally have spent a great deal more time actually playing the various video games on the most popular video game systems, you’ll often find that they are men and women of little words. It’s not unusual to see a review that says “Wow! Kick Bu** man. I love it!” Now, that’s probably actually saying quite a bit about a particular video game, but — your mileage may vary.
The key point to remember is that you don’t want to invest in a video game until at least a couple of people have taken the time to write a review of the game. Of course, if everyone took this advice then there wouldn’t be any video game review on any game web sites, because everyone would be waiting for someone else to write the review.
Right up there with video game reviews are video game previews. A video game preview is a lot like a movie trailer. They bundle all of the really exciting parts together and give you a fast and furious glimpse hoping that you’ll believe that the entire video game is actually as cool as the 90 seconds of video game previews that they let you get a peek at.
The video game industry is at a crossroads. With more and more people clicking the play game online switch, and video game systems like XBox Live and all of the XBox video games out there, it is quite possible that the days of jamming your joystick alone in your room are slated to become “back in the day.” As more and more video game systems opt for Internet connectivity, you’re likely to find that you never have to play video games alone again.
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PS3 Red Blinking Light Fix – How to Repair the PlayStation 3 Lights of Death Problem?
by webmaster on Apr.02, 2011, under PS3
Got the PS3 red blinking light error? Want to fix the lights of death problem? This problem can be hard to fix, and that’s why many people will tell you to send your console over to Sony, but is this really your only option? Sure, the PS3 red blinking light may be hard to fix, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t repair your PlayStation 3 problem yourself.
Some tips that might fix the Ps3 red blinking light
1. Restart your console.
2. Take out the hard-drive, and put it back in.
3. Check for loose cables.
4. Unplug all cables except the power cord, and plug them back in.
If these tips didn’t fix your PS3 error, then you’ll have to open up your console and fix the problem by yourself. Now don’t worry… You can do this on 2 ways. You either send your console over to Sony, pay $150 and wait 2-6 weeks, or you fix the problem by yourself with a repair guide.
Fix my PS3 red blinking light by myself?
If you want your PlayStation 3 fixed by a cheap and a fast way, you should do it yourself. It’s highly recommended that if you do this by yourself, to use a PlayStation 3 repair guide. This will make the repairs easier because it will give you step by step instructions that’s also coming along with detailed photo’s so you can fix the PS3 red blinking light.
So when you will fix your PlayStation 3 by yourself, you will be able to get the problems fixed within 1 day, or even within 1 hour. It’s done before, so why wouldn’t you be able to do it either?
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Learn to Start Burning PS2 games
by webmaster on Feb.12, 2011, under PS2
If you got to read this article, it probably means that you have a Playstation2 game console. And it is very probable that you want to start burning PS2 games. A good reason to do that would be playstation 2 games are fragile and prone to damage due to their temporary, short-lived nature. The overuse, mishandling, faulty hardware, any one of which, bring scratches onto the game disc and make it useless. So it is essential to burn and backup PS2 games, since it saves your money and efforts from shelling out the same game.
Now since the law has approved to burn playstation games for personal use, many avid PS gamers started to burn PS2 game using special copying software. However, there are numerous sites that claim to burn playstation 2 games successfully. But, they put forth the condition of installing a mod-chip into the console. This is not practical, for it would void your warranty to the console. That is why you need to set some criteria to choose the righteous and best PS2 game copying software to burn games for PS2.
A good copying software application should have a good reputation among gamers and provide you with a money back guarantee in case you have any dissatisfaction with the product, then you can have your money back. It should also be easy to use and produce a good 1:1 copy of the original game. You can try this software application called Game Copy Wizard which fulfills all of these criteria. Read the Game Copy Wizard Here.
As soon as you install a right game copying software, it will start to work automatically. You just need to open the program when you wish to burn games for PS2. There’s no hard work on your end – just a few clicks of the mouse!
Firstly, you just insert the game in your disk drive and the copying software on your computer will then create a backup copy of the game information onto your hard drive. Choose a place to save this file. When this image has been produced, you toss in a blank DVD or CD and transfer the backup game file onto the disc. Then the burner begins burn all the data to the blank DVD or CD. The whole process only takes about 20 to 40 minutes.
Special Note:
Some of these websites that offer free software to burn PS2 games may download viruses or other malicious ware along with the program. Some of the programs may not even work, and be download specifically to plant viruses on your computer. Check with fellow gamers.
It’s possible to find a outstanding program in the $30-$50 price range. There are some that are a lot more, but you shouldn’t pay above this price. Game Copy Wizard is such program, which takes only a couple of minutes to download and install. It supports most file formats like AVI, DIVX, MP3, MP4, and many others. Read more of this software application at Game Copy Wizard Review.
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The Best Nintendo Ds Lite Case
by webmaster on Feb.09, 2011, under Nintendo Ds
Official Licensed DS Lite Cases put to the test
Nintendo DS Lite Console Cases are everywhere and available to everyone’s budget and taste. At tgrav.com we look for DS Lite Cases that are different and offer the gamer something more.
I have been testing a few cases from A4T, Venom, Big Ben, PDP, MadCatz & Joytech and have the following conclusions;
A4T came from nowhere a few years ago and have grown to be a major player in the gaming accessories market, my concern for them is can they stay innovative and keep the consumer interested?
Venom and Big Ben are really one of the same and have developed a joint range that still impresses me; their range of cases has grown from accessory packs to stand alone, high quality cases targeted at a broad range of consumer.
MadCatz seem to have lost the way slightly and this is a real shame, they have some fabulous products in other ranges, but DS really lets them down.
Joytech is similar, although their Tech Pack XL has always been a great seller at tgrav.com. Since they and Saitek were purchased by MadCatz I guess they are all looking at their range(s) and will be back with vengeance very soon.
PDP is the new kid on the UK block, a very established brand in the USA with their PDP and Pelican labels. PDP have really thought about being innovative and market leading. The range is smaller than their competitors, but changes regularly enough to stay fresh and appealing.
The DS Lite Case Verdict
From Venom / Big Ben I would strongly recommended the Flip Case, available in Black, Blue, White & Pink the case is made from good quality leather and has a classy magnetic fastener. They are also launching a red case for the new DS Lite Colours. We all want to protect our console and the case did a great job. As a 30 something male the case looked great next to my Blackberry and iPod on the train. This case would appeal to people similar to me and to our older generation of DS gamers. The case is Officially Licensed by Nintendo. It is also perfect for, in my opinion, girls as the pink case is the best one I have seen and fantastic seller. I have seen them retail from £9.99 to £14.99, at the high end price point I would more than happy with my purchase. http://www.tgrav.com/ProductCategories.aspx?catid=520
Venom / Big Ben has excelled themselves with cases and they also take the second slot in my verdict with their DS Lite Glitter case. They do everything you want from a DS case and look great. Plus they are only £6.99! http://www.tgrav.com/ProductDetails.aspx?prodid=5847&catid=520
So there you have it, two cases that are available now at tgrav.com and tick all the boxes for two very different DS gamer.
Matt Holland |Gaming Specialist |www.tgrav.com
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Xbox 360 Blinking Red Light Problems
by webmaster on Feb.03, 2011, under Xbox 360
If you have recently noticed Xbox 360 blinking red lights, you will need to quickly resolve the issue otherwise it can damage the console. Xbox 360 blinking red lights indicates that there is some problem with your console and if you see three red lights, you need to either send your console to Microsoft for repair or will need to do the job yourself.
First of all the Xbox 360 is much advanced and contains lots of electronic components packed in a small space and due to the insufficiency of proper cooling arrangement made in the system, it can get quickly overheated and sometime the temperature of the Xbox 360 reaches above 100 degree centigrade, which is the major cause of blinking red lights. You can also minimize the problem by putting your console at an open space, however for fixing the Xbox 360 blinking red lights; you will have to opt a suitable method so that you can enjoy uninterrupted gaming on your favorite console.
Actually what you need to understand before sending your gaming console Xbox 360 for fixing blinking red lights problems to Microsoft is that especially after expiry of warranty period, you will have to pay $140 as repair fee and will also need to spend some amount on shipping the console. The major disadvantage of sending the console to Microsoft is to wait for a period of four to five week and additionally there is a chance that it get damaged in shipping or if the problem reoccurs, you will need to send the Xbox 360 to Microsoft again for fixing blinking red light problems.
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