Cogswap is a .elf program that allows you to play burned Playstation 2 (PS2) games on a non modded PS2 console. Here's how to use it. Use cogswap to play burned games on a PS2. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
In this video you will learn how to play burned ps1 (Playstation) games on a non-modded ps2 (Playstation 2). Play burned PS1 games on a PS2 without a modchip. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
Trucha Bug Restorer is a powerful piece of homebrew software that you can use on your Wii to make sure that it is formatted properly in order to play burned games and use other hacks. This video will show you how to use it to set up an installation of cIOS on your Wii, which i ...more
This video shows how to softmod your slim, PS2. You'll need to crack open your case and be comfortable with the insides of your machine. Take your time and follow the instrutions to soft mod your Sony slim PS2 and enjoy the expanded goodness. This will let you unlock your PS2 ...more
LT Ixtreme firmware is the custom firmware of choice for XBox 360 modders for it's ease of use and great functionality. This video will show you how to flash / upgrade your BenQ disc drive's firmware to the newest version of LT Ixtreme, allowing you to play all your burned gam ...more
This will show you how to make a swap card for your Playstation 2 (PS2) so that you can play custom, backup, or burned game discs. All you need is an old credit hard or a hard piece of plastic.
This is a tutorial showing you how to mod a ps2 slim. This will allow you to play backups as well as Guitar Hero 2 customs. If you want to learn how to make your own copy I might put up a video for that. This tutorial also shows the swap trick in action. -I am not responsible ...more
If you're tired of paying $60 for new XBox 360 games or waiting years for them to get cheaper, you should probably mod you system. This will allow you to play burned copies of games for free (no time to get into the moral implications here). The first step in that process is f ...more
If you want to mod your XBox 360 at all, you're going to have to learn how to take your precious baby apart. This video will show you how to do so quickly and easily using only two simple tools: a flathead screwdriver and a Torx T-10 screwdriver. Now you can add a bigger hard ...more
Want to play import games on your Playstation 2 console? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to install the flip top cover case onto your PS2 console, an essential mod component that'll allow you to play those games that were never released in the US.
In this hacker's how-to, you'll learn how to softmod your old Playstation 2 to enable you to run third party software and how to use CogSwapLoader and HDLoader to backup your PS2 games and play them either from a burned DVD or off your hard drive. This will let you hack the PS ...more
Learn how to tape and tissue mod a slim Playsation 2 (PS2) so that you can play backups and custom games.
Once you've spent the time to mod your Xbox 360, likely voiding the warranty in the process, now you need some game image files to burn to dual-layer DVD's so that you can start playing. This video shows you one way to track down the .iso files for Xbox 360 games that you need ...more
Learn how to swap discs on a tape and tissue modded PS2 so that you can play Guitar Hero 2 custom - or any other custom, burned, or backup game disc.
You've had your Xbox 360 for a few years now and your game collection is pretty extensive. Maybe it's not that extensive, but it's still substantial. Now imagine that you live in Europe and you're moving to the United States. I don't know why—maybe your dad got a job offer. Do ...more
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for iOS softModders, there were plenty of apps and tweaks to fill up those days. Whether patching major security holes or just a tweak to make speed dialing more efficient, there was a plethora of great mods for our jailbroke ...more
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ have enough screen real estate to accommodate almost all use cases, whether that's watching movies, playing games, or browsing through photos. That said, the massive navigation bar is nothing short of ugly and a screen hog — but there is a way to fix that ...more
This is how you use the slide card on a fat PS2 to play Guitar Hero Custom Songs. If you want the template for a slide tool, email me at hockey3punk3@live.com and I will send you the pdf file.
One of the most annoying things about the PlayStation 3 is its lack of backward compatibility on some models. There are several hacks out there to do this, but most of them involve extra hardware, like the Cobra-USB Dongle, or downgrading, which can cause all sorts of problems ...more
You can hack you XBox 360 as perfectly as you please, but if you don't burn the games that you want to play on it properly than it will all be for naught. This video will teach you an important part of the process, using AGBX360 and S360X to stealth patch your .iso game files ...more
Have you ever wanted to play games without the hassle of using cds? Learn how to install a hard drive on your PS2 and alleviate the need for CDs. Install a hard drive on your PS2. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
In this video you'll see different methods for emulating some of the major console games on your PC, such as Atari, NES, PS2, Xbox, N64 and Wii. An extensive tutorial with everything you need to know to emulate your favorite games right from you PC. You don't have to lug those ...more
This video shows how to softmod your slim, PS2. You'll need to crack open your case and be comfortable with the insides of your machine. Take your time and follow the instrutions to softmod a slim PS2 and enjoy the expanded goodness. This will let you unlock your PS2 to play g ...more
Is your XBox 360 broken? Take at look at this instructional video and learn how to take apart your Xbox 360. By opening up your XBox, you'll be able to implement self repairs, install mods, and play copied games.
With so many new games coming out all the time, it is financially impossible to keep up with them all. With this easy to follow guide you can learn to download and burn Xbox 360 games to play on your modern game console. From the convenience of your Mac computer, the narrator ...more
Gamers who have their Xbox 360's firmware flashed may have recently noticed an inability to play backups, or even make backups of newer games that have come out, such as Gears of War 3 and Dead Island, to name a few. This is because Microsoft has come out with a new disc form ...more
In this video the author shows how to play Wii ISO's without actually burning them do disks using the USB flash drive. A normal DVD disk's average capacity is 4.7 GB, but a normal Wii Play game takes about only .09 GB space. In a DVD we will be wasting a lot of space when you ...more
Gamers who have their Xbox 360's firmware flashed may have recently noticed an inability to play backups, or even make backups of newer games that have come out: Gears of War 3 and Dead Island, to name a few. This is because Microsoft has come out with a new disc format to fi ...more
Want to learn how to broadcast live & record from your game console while viewing game-play in HD - using the BlitzBox B1-HD (for under $100). THis is an easy way to record your PS3, PS2, XBOX 360 or Wii games. The BlitzBox B1-HD features a built-in video capture card. The B1 ...more
One of the longest-running cat and mouse games in Android has to be that of Google's SafetyNet feature and specific apps that can trip the flag. Many developers have resorted to using Magisk to create their modules since it can systemlessly pass SafetyNet in most cases. Howeve ...more
Arcades, Nintendo, Sega, and 16-bit graphics ushered in a new level of gaming that was leaps and bounds ahead of the early Pong days. I remember loading quarters into the machines and playing 2D fighting games until all my money ran out. When I wasn’t in school, you could usua ...more
Warwick is one of the champions your summoner can bring onto the Fields of Justice, whose speciality is jungling. This tutorial lays out the best items, glyphs and masteries to take advantage of his innate talents so you can ensure victory in your next League of Legends game. ...more
Time to get started playing League of Legends! This recently released game is a completely free to play multiplayer online battle area game. Play a powerful summoner and pit your chosen champion against your oppnents and defend your tower! Here's an easy guide to getting start ...more
Your summoner is the core character in your League of Legends game, the one who summons the champions to fight on your behalf on the Fields of Justice. Going screenshot by screenshot, the summoner aspect of the game is explained. Stay up to date on your score, monitor your cha ...more
Miss Fortune excels at ranged DPS combat on the Fields of Justice. Here's a good overview of this champion for League of Legends, which gives some useful tips and strategy ideas for building her and bringing her into battle. Become a champion at League of Legends. League of L ...more
Urgot is a unique champion who can deal out high amounts of damage early in his game, and eventually evolves into a tank/assassin hybrid who can be sent after important enemy targets. Here's a guide for building and leveling Urgot to take advantage of his capabilities to help ...more
Galio's strength on the Fields of Justice comes from his ability to tank, though he can provide a bit of team support as well. This guide goes over his strengths, and gives good advice when it comes to making an optimum build for the Sentinel's Sorrow for your next League of L ...more
Vladimir the Crimson Reaper makes a good champion when you want a tank/caster hybrid. When he casts, he draws on health. His health and ability points are also symbiotic, improving one as the other goes up. Here are few tips on runes, masteries and strategy to make Vladimir a ...more
Play an ice phoenix as your League of Legends champion! Here's a tutorial that shows you how to build Anivia the Cryophoenix to maximize her damage capability. She's not fast, but she can hit hard and ensure victory for your team on the Fields of Justice. Become a champion at ...more
Runes are special abilities in the game which allow you customize your summoner in League of Legends. Here's how to equip runes and unlock the abilities to accumulate more runes. You can even save rune configurations in your tome and combine them to create special runes! Beco ...more
This spotlight focuses on Garen, the Might of Demacia, a melee champion who can be brutal with a sword. This video goes over how his abilities let him deal a great deal of damage to others while taking very little himself. Here are also some useful strategies when it comes to ...more
Heimerdinger is one of the weakest champions in League of Legends, but that doesn't mean you can't still win with him! This video shows you useful strategy tips when you play the Revered Inventor based on his unique abilities and the optimized build to ensure victory for your ...more
Is Kennen one of your favorite champions to play for League of Legends? This strategy guide goes over how to best use the unique abilities, masteries and optimal items to make sure this tiny ninja fights his best for your summoner! Become a champion at League of Legends. Leag ...more
You wanna play too? It'll be fun! This is a video which explains the best way to play the rather creepy nuker Annie, the Dark Child. Achieve victory for your team by making sure you've optimized her abilities, spells and items! Become a champion at League of Legends. League o ...more
Keep your enemies at bay and control as much space on the map with your champion as possible. This tutorial shows you how to dominate the map for greater control during your League of Legends game. Be aware of your surroundings, and learn a few tricks to get out of a bad spot ...more
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect. I've read quite a few books and ...more
If you have a hacked XBox 360, you've only accomplished part of the process required to allow you to played burned copies of games on your console. You also have to burn the games correctly, and part of doing that is stealth patching you ISO files to make sure that they are up ...more
Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our tutorials, post to the community corkboard, and come play on our free server! Hello, it's iDwarf again! Last week's redstone trap competition was a HUGE success. We had at least 30 entries! But before we get to showing off the winners ...more
Problem: You're a PC gamer who absolutely loves The Elder Scrolls series and were eagerly anticipating the release of the newest game, Skyrim. But as much as you'd like to pick up the new game, money is tight. What do you do? Solution: Mods! The previous game in the Elder Sc ...more
WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. This week: mathematical sculptures, burning Xb ...more
I've been unreasonably excited about Dungeon Defenders (NOT DUNGEON DEFENDER!) for almost a year. Playing it at PAX did nothing to damper that enthusiasm. I had a chance this week to speak with co-founder/development director Jeremy Stieglitz and marketing diretor Philip Asher ...more
Advancements in technology usually lead to the miniaturization of old technologies, and video games are no exception. Since at least 1990, game hardware manufacturers and enterprising DIY electronics enthusiasts have poured their efforts into making full-size video game consol ...more
Do you have an awesome rig that is able to run anything you throw at it at 60 fps with maximum settings? Prepare to be humbled. The Witcher 2 is the first game in quite some time to tax your system the same way Crysis did when it first came out. On my system ( i5 at 4.9, ATI ...more
There’s no point to playing all of the different tower defense games available today. Most adhere to the original formula, so playing 2 or 3 really good ones (like those mentioned in my previous post) would be more efficient. But the tower defense genre isn’t going anywhere—t ...more
Ezreal is a champion you can bring onto the Fields of Justice. This video demonstrates what Ezreal, a strong ranged fighter, can do and the best ways to use him in combat. Here are a few good strategy tips when it comes to scaling his abilities, and a few ideas on how to fight ...more
Start with Ryze as your champion at Level 1 and play him straight up through until Level 12. This tutorial shows you how to start his build and what spells, items and abilities to invest your points into so you can maximize his damage potential. Become a champion at League of ...more
Malzahar can certainly be a viable champion to play on the Fields of Justice. This video shows you how to build up Malzahar by using the correct abilities, items and summoner spells to increase his strength in battle. Become a champion at League of Legends. League of Legends ...more
Vladimir the Crimson Reaper is the closest thing to a vampire you can bring onto the Fields of Justice. His abilities are focused on taking health from his enemies to build himself up, and this tutorial shows you the best build with spells, runes, abilities and items to take a ...more
Want to play a pirate in League of Legends? Go with Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge! He can put out an amazing amount of damage while giving some good buffs to his teammates. This tutorial shows you the best way to put this pirate to work for your summoner on the Fields of Ju ...more
With his abilities to slow, heal and deal splash damage, Kayle the Judicator is useful as a support DPS champion to fight with on the Fields of Justice. This tutorial shows you how to build Kayle as a strong caster to ensure victory for your summoner in your next League of Leg ...more
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