If your Blu-ray Discs aren't playing properly in your PlayStation 3, then the answer may be as simple as a dirty lens in the Blu-ray Disc drive. Anybody with a few screwdrivers can do this themselves, right at home, no repair costs. But it would void your PS3 warranty, so bewa ...more
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Trying to get to the Sunset House region in Fable 3? It's one of the coolest environments in the game, a bonus house, which take some puzzle solving skills to unlock. The Sunset House is a really difficult find and only becomes available after you have become King or Queen in ...more
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony might not be new anymore, but it still rocks and there aren't a lot of videos on how to mod it properly. This is one such video. It will teach you everything you need to know to modify the game for a flashed or hotswap-capable Xbox 360. ...more
In this video by Modern Warfare glitch professionals Map Monkeys, learn how to complete the unlimited care package glitch, after patch, in Playstation game Modern Warefare 2. To do this glitch, the first sep is to get a care package, sentry gun, or emergency air drop. Then, fi ...more
I'm not lying when I say that my iPhone is at my side at all times, and is really one of the best devices I own. My second favorite gadget would be my PlayStation 3, however, when it comes to browsing apps like YouTube, it's pretty terrible. Thankfully, I can take the awesome ...more
Most of the indie and vintage games discussed in Indie Games Ichiban are pretty cheap to purchase. They rarely top twenty bucks, which is one of the major advantages independent games have against their sixty-buck, major league counterparts. But if you think $60 for a game and ...more
Don't always believe the marketing hype. "PlayStation Certified" does not mean anything to a softModder. All this indicates is that a smartphone or tablet labeled as "PlayStation Certified" has met the guidelines and hardware requirements issued by Sony to display PlayStation ...more
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Cami, theburntmatches, shows us how to unlock all songs on Rock Band! It is a simple way to unlock all the songs in XBOX 360, PS3 or Wii Rock Band . This probably doesn't work with Rock Band 2 (RBII or RB2). This is a simple glitch or cheat code for the guitar hero like game.
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In a huge win for Windows 8 and Surface owners everywhere, a free SNES emulator appeared in the Windows Store last month called Snes8x—and it's awesome. Video: . Snes8x supports the majority of ROMs, some of which can be downloaded from sites like this one. I downloaded one of ...more
I like to call Netflix my quiet, digital friend. She's been there for me on many many occasions—from when I had to move home for a few months, to when the cable was down for days. Without my instant streaming friend, who knows where I would be right now. My boredom could have ...more
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Love Charmander? Show the world! In this clip, you'll learn how to recreate Charmander from Pokémon as your Call of Duty: Black Ops playercard emblem. Learn how to draw Charmander in the Black Ops Emblem Editor with this video tutorial. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh ...more
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One thing that might be causing some unwanted PS3 disc drive failure is improper alignment, usually caused from blunt force trauma. Okay, it doesn't have to be that kind of forceful damage, it could be something as little as a jiggle of the console, but if you're drive isn't w ...more
Since the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 rivalry began, Sony fans have always turned to one simple feature the PS3 dominates over the 360: Blu-ray. Yes, Xbox took a gamble with HD DVDs and since their demise, the PS3 has dominated in the video department. But of course like any bi ...more
This video tutorial from radeon4350 shows how to connect dualshock PS3 console controller to PC. First, download driver software from here: http://www.motionjoy.com/download . Next, connect controller to PC using USB connection. Install driver software. Then browse to All ...more
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Making the magic memory stick is one of the vital first steps involved in hacking a PSP. This video will walk you through the on-computer part of the process, creating the magic memory stick itself. The steps are very easy to follow, and should have you playing all of the home ...more
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From the Fallout 3 SuperGuide on MyCheats. MyCheats staff writer Mike Nelson talks about his favorite exploits and tricks in Fallout 3. MyCheats shows how you can manipulate the game?s difficulty while in-game, to score higher XP against enemies in Fallout 3, the third game i ...more
Don't fear the Reaper, be the Reaper! This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a hooded Grim Reaper playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty ...more
Video game controllers are our windows into the soul of the machine, our sole means of interacting with them. More often than not, consumers seem displeased by their controllers; it's comforting to blame sticky, poorly laid out buttons for messing up your game than your own la ...more
Love the Simpsons? Show the world by using Homer as your Black Ops playercard emblem. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a custom Homer Simpson emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installmen ...more
It's been five long years since Dead Island was first revealed to the public, but today the zombie game finally saw the light of day with its release on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. When the first teaser trailer came out from developer Techland, Dead Island looked nothing m ...more
According to PlayStation Network @ Home, a new app may allow hackers to ban or unban anyone they please from PSN. As evidence, the blog offers the following words taken from a now-defunct thread in the PSX Scene web forum: Hot off the press, and on the heels of Sony trying t ...more
Are you smarter than the average bear? Show the world by using Yogi Bear as your Black Ops playercard emblem. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a custom Homer Simpson emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor. Layer 1: Oval Thin (Page 1 ...more
Love Sons of Anarchy? Show the world by using the SoA logo as your custom Black Ops playercard emblem! This tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw it in the Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activisi ...more
From Major Nelson, Xbox 360's spokeperson: Kinect Pricing: Existing Xbox 360 owners can purchase Kinect and Kinect Adventures for $149.99 (U.S. ERP). Remember, Kinect will work with every Xbox 360 ever made. Xbox 360 4GB Console: The new Xbox 360 4GB Console includes built i ...more
Learn how to use Batman's spotlight logo as custom Black Ops playercard emblem! This COD tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw it in the Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call o ...more
Grand Theft Auto 4 was a landmark game. It gave yet another reboot to the already rebooted Grand Theft Auto series, arguably the most prestigious video game in the West. It has a 98 on Metacritic, making it by that measure the best game of modern times. Whatever your stance on ...more
Love Nintendo? Show the world. Learn how to recreate Yoshi from Super Mario Bros as a custom, multilayer Black Ops playercard emblem! This COD Emblem Editor tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the drawing process. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh ...more
Disney's animated film Toy Story 3 beat all expectations at the box office, and is now the highest-grossing movie of 2010 in North America and second worldwide. Can Disney Interactive Studio's Toy Story 3: The Video Game match the success? Who knows, but no matter how successf ...more
We explain how to assemble a PlayStation 3 (PS3).
This video tutorial was created by SCEA for Sony PlayStation fans and readers on how to use their PS3. Learn how to set up remote play on your PS3 and PSP. Once you learn the ease of setting up remote play for your PSP on your PlayStation 3, you won't be able to stop. You coul ...more
Earn the secret "Eaten by a Grue" achievement in the single-player campaign mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops with this gamer's guide! In order to unlock this achievement, you will need to break free from your chair and play Zork on the nearby computer terminal. Call of Duty 7 ...more
What's the best way to cheat death in Dark Souls? By cheating of course. IGN reveals an exploit on the PS3 that allows you to stop the game during a save and resume it with humanities and souls intact. Be sure to use this exploit at your own risk.
Learn how to recreate Awesome Face as a custom, multilayer Black Ops playercard emblem! This COD Emblem Editor tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the drawing process. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Du ...more
Aphrodite — the goddess of beauty, fertility and sexual love, and once you find her in Aphrodite's Chamber, you'll know exactly why. Before speaking with Aphrodite, grab the Minotaur Horn out of the chest, then start the minigame with Aphrodite. Watch the walkthrough for the A ...more
The first thing you need to do in this mission on Battlefield Bad Company 2 is to hop out of the copter and get in the sand buggy and head to your marked location. You'll need to locate and head to each station on the map: Bravo Base Station, Charlie Base Station, and Alpha Ba ...more
Most stateside gamers have probably never heard of Level-5. If they have, it's more than likely due to the charming and maddening line of Nintendo DS puzzle games, Professor Layton. Some might even remember Dark Cloud and its sequel from the early days of the PlayStation 2, an ...more
Redbox recently announced a partnership with Verizon to bring a new streaming video service called Redbox Instant to an already crowded table. No prices have been released yet for the service, but with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, iTunes, and many others all attempting to g ...more
If you have a PS2/PS3 Eyetoy, but don't want to go and spend $30+ dollars on a new webcam, then this is for you. If you have a PS3 Eyetoy I believe it PNP compliant and thus compatible with most operating systems. Simply plug it in and you should be set! If you have a PS2 Ey ...more
Learn how to make a Smurf playercard emblem in Call of Duty: Black Ops! This COD Emblem Editor tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw a Smurf using the Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's ...more
Today concludes our Gamer's Guide to Video Game Software (see Part 1 & Part 2). In our final installment, we will shift away from engines toward video games that allow you to make your own games within them. Many games have featured level editors that allow users to create th ...more
Create a custom, multi-layer Grim Reaper playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor! This clip provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the process. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty series of military-t ...more
Love Family Guy in general and Stewie in particular? This tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw Stewie in the Black Ops Emblem Editor, bowtie & all. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty series ...more
This video tutorial was created by SCEA for Sony PlayStation fans and readers on how to use their PS3. Learn how to create an audio playlist on your PS3. Once you learn the ease of creating an music playlist on your PlayStation 3, you won't be able to stop.
Learn how to use the classic Superman "S" logo as your Black Ops playercard emblem! This tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw it in the Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call o ...more
Learn how to make a Deadmau5 playercard emblem in Call of Duty: Black Ops! This tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to draw the Deadmau5 logo using the Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popul ...more
Geoff walks us through getting the "Chain Reaction" Achievement in GTAIV. GTA or Grand Theft Auto IV is a best-selling game for the XBOX 360 & PS3. You gather achievements for your XBOX Live account to gain points on the network. GTAIV is a game where you essentially drive ar ...more
Surely you're aware of the Sony hacking scandal by now (here's a quick primer if you're not), as well as the multi-billion dollar company initially bowing to threats by canceling the Christmas release of the The Interview, the film at the center of the whole debacle. Video: . ...more
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