This is a helpful soccer video because it gives you tactics from both sides of play. Taken from a training routine from the Spanish Football Federation, the video improves your team's ability to retain possession of the ball while also breaking down offense moves in terms of w ...more
Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play a magnificent game of chess in this chess video tutorial on the very difficult Rook and Bishop against Rook endgame. See how to use the Philidor's position to win the endgame of chess. The Philidor position is one of the k ...more
Tired of spending $20 at the carnival to get a teddy bear worth $2.99? Here’s how to beat the carnies at their own games. This video will show you how to beat those carnival madmen with a little knowledge of the most common scams, along with a little determination to beat tho ...more
The siege is on! This video will show you how to defend your fortress against a human siege and also explain the most-used and best traps in Dwarf Fortress. The second part is not a how-to, but shows the defense against a human siege playing out so you can understand it better ...more
So You're New to Counter Strike Source? So you're new to Counter Strike Source and you want to improve your gameplay? Great. You've come to the right place. The first step to improving your game is to admit that you are a NEWB or NEWBIE. Do not confuse this with NOOB. A "new ...more
This is a very lengthy explanation on BTD playing. There's a lot to actually know about the strategy of Bloons Tower Defense. This video tutorial will show you how to place towers in Bloons Tower Defense (10/08/09). Many people will tell you that you should place your towers ...more
Join the Pilot program and learn how to fly! But you're not going to be flying airplanes in this Pilot program, you'll be trying your hands at Google's first laptop computer. It's called the Cr-48, a black notebook wh ich runs an extraordinary operating system— Google Chrome. ...more
Recently, buyout talks between Google and Groupon ended with Groupon turning down Google's $6 million offer. But with Amazon backing LivingSocial, should they have? Your guess is as good as mine, but one thing's for sure— Groupon has a great voice, and they're sharing it with ...more
Dungeon Defenders is the most exciting craft game on the Fall 2011 release schedule. I got a chance to play it at PAX in August and interviewed developers Trendy Entertainment last month. After more than a year of publishing difficulty and delay, the game finally came out on P ...more
By Cal Ripken Jr. Let the players play and the coaches coach ! Perhaps you played a particular sport at a high level and hope to pass that knowledge on to your children. By all means do it. But remember, there is a time and a place for everything. Your kids are tuned into ...more
This week's roundup features three games that I've either never bothered to play, was unable to play due to PC technical limitations, or haven't played because they've just been released. None of these three games cost more than $15. Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony I ne ...more
Masteries are special trees of skills that can be either offense, defense or utility, which your champion can use during a battle when playing League of Legends. This tutorial goes in-depth into the mechanics and math of masteries, so you can make sure to choose the best maste ...more
It's summer again and it's time to get out of the house and there's no better way than with a fun game like some improvised baseball. You don't need a whole team of people all you need is a bat, a ball and another person to play with. Home Run Derby is a classic game that can ...more
In America, football has become religion. And that religion has blossomed into an unstoppable juggernaut, which has rocked the very foundations of both television and business. In an era where fragmentation has savaged traditional network television, the NFL's Nielsen ratings ...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
Kick Ass Review Part 2: Gameplay and Design In the game, you can play as Kick Ass, Hit Girl, or Big Daddy. Each charater has a light and heavy attack that can be strung together into small combos. Each character also has three special attacks assigned to the Square, Triangle, ...more
And Dumbfounded Most Watching Game 1 of 2010 World Cup I just finished watching the Mexico - South Africa 2010 World Cup opener and boy was it a good one. The finish of a tie, wasn't totally cool to me, until I realized what I missed. When Mexico's Vela rocketed that goal of ...more
If you’re unfamiliar with League of Legends, you’re either not into PC gaming or you haven’t spent much time on the internet. Riot Games officially released League almost two years ago, and since then it’s become a huge hit. In fact, the Santa Monica based company recently ann ...more
Most indie game developers will never see a million dollars in their bank accounts, and I certainly doubt that Eul, the anonymous developer responsible for the original version of Defense of the Ancients (DotA), expected to. But now even the fans can earn a little green. Some ...more
Sami Hyypia, who plays defense for Finland, claims that it doesn't matter how fast or slow you are in soccer. Rather, it's your ability to read the game that'll determine whether you win or not. In this video, Hyypia draws on his soccer experience to give you a demonstration ...more
Dungeon Defenders is finally out on the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. We've previously featured the tower defense RPG, and if you haven't had a chance to check out the PAX interview with Trendy Entertainment, now would be a good time. While there have been quite a few PC and indie c ...more
Where did PC games begin? It was before windows, before graphics, even before Zork (pictured in thumbnail). In 1975-76, while working as a programmer at defense contractor and packet switching inventors Bolt, Beranek, and Newman (now BBN, part of Raytheon), spelunking enthusi ...more
Hungarian developer Nemesys Games is best known for making the lighthearted Fortix series, a pair of casual tower defense variants available on Steam. For their latest project, they've decided to expand their horizons, going beyond downloadable sawbuck games. It's called Rocke ...more
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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
Personalize your League of Legends champions by altering their skins! This method will only change their appearance for you. This shows you how to obtain custom skins and apply them to your favorite champion (or one you just want to change around). Become a champion at League ...more
Even if you're not a graphic artist, you can still use Photoshop to recolor the available skins for your League of Legends character. This tutorial shows you the tools and techniques to create your own skins for your favorite champion. Become a champion at League of Legends. ...more
Olaf the Berserker is a melee DPS champion available for your summoner to play in League of Legends. There are many different ways to build an effective Olaf. This video shows you what you should keep in mind as you assign your own abilities and runes to the Berserker. Become ...more
The Fist of Shadow is a ninja assassin character, a hybrid damage/ability champion. She's also good at harassing and farming during a battle. Here are a couple good strategy tips on how to maximize your build when Akali is your chosen champion. Become a champion at League of ...more
Shen is a useful champion to play as a tank, despite also being able to ninja. Here's a detailed tutorial on how to build Shen to take advantage of all his abilities, masteries and runes (as well as items) so you can always stay fighting with Shen. Become a champion at League ...more
Play the Sad Mummy as your champion! This video goes into strategies and tips when you play the League of Legends character Amumu the Sad Mummy. Watch Amumu in play and see the best way to use his unique and passive abilities to ensure victory for your team! Become a champion ...more
San Marco's Secret: Tomb 5 is not easy, so be careful. Getting into the Basilica without the use of Leonardo's flying machine is tricky. However, chances are that you've already penetrated the massive building's defenses in the mission If at First You Don't Succeed.... But if ...more
These are seven videos of different live blitz games to show you some proper moves for fast play. In the first game, as a homage to Krakkaskak, the Polar Bear system, 1.f4, is tried, ending up in unfamiliar territory, but winning on time in an easily one rook ending. The seco ...more
If TV cartoons don’t provide enough intellectual stimulation, try these tips to improve your vocabulary and impress your friends, or just yourself. You Will Need * Books * A dictionary * A notepad * A computer with internet access Step 1: Read everything Read everything you c ...more
This video teaches how to plow without rows in Facebook's Flash game Farm Town. It is easiest to start at the top corner of your farm. Notice, put your cursor on the green highlight (or JUST below) of the plot. Then click left mouse button hold down and BARELY drag up and towa ...more
If you have never heard of Team Fortress Two here is your chance to play! Before we get into anything complicated, there are some basics you should know. How to get it! Team fortress two is actually a free game! It is easily obtainable by downloading steam for free at http: ...more
Get as many points as you want when playing the game Pandemic 2. You will need Cheat Engine, the game and possibly a calculator so you can figure out the right values to enter in the fields to help you hack.
Plants vs. Zombies is a GREAT tower defense game, but if you're looking to make extra cash to get the Shop-a-holic achievement and the Smarty Branches achievement, then let the guys from Achievement Hunter help you out! In this video you will get a chance to see the best mini- ...more
Just started playing softball? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to properly bunt in softball. Bunting is a crucial technique in softball and over the years, the game has slowly moved from hitting the ball as far away as possible to a game of speed. Bunt an ...more
This is a look at the book lines for the Scandinavian Defense played by Black, exploring variations, and also including a grandmaster game between Karpov and Larsen for illustration.
When playing sports, warming up is an integral pre-game must, and with kids, there's an entirely different approach to coaching them through warmup drills. This video will help coaches keep their team in good condition by talking about the process of teaching your youth player ...more
Farm Town hacks, cheats, glitches. How to hack Farm Town. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to save time plowing, speeding, and harvesting in Farm Town (09/09/09). You can click on the field a lot faster than your avatar can do them. Skip waiting for the avatar and comple ...more
This is a coaching video on how to play cricket shots. This is points on the pull shot. This is how to play the pull shot effectively and how to detect errors in your own game and improve your execution of the pull shot and cricket batting technique. Also gives cricket coachin ...more
Rugby is a popular sport in the United Kingdom, descending from soccer and resembling American football. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson. Take Action: Originated in 1900's England. Can't pass ball forward in rugby. Aerobic fitn ...more
In these two videos, Matt discusses 1.d4 d5 2.e3 Bf5, preventing White's Stonewall setup by beating White to the d3-h7 diagonal. The only way White can play for an advantage is to play 3.c4 with the goal of an early attack on b7. Some of these positions can also be reached via ...more
It's been a busy week here at Indie Games Ichiban, between attending PAX and breaking news stories about Stabyourself and Playdead Studios, that there's been relatively little time for some honest, good old-fashioned game playing. But time was made and here are two excellent i ...more
Tower defense games have taught us little. We already knew that defending castles from baddies was fun and that legions of weenies are the key to success in most real-time strategy situations. What other insights have they to offer? How about a lesson in sweatshop economics? ...more
Today we pay homage to a phenomenon. One as diffuse and amusing as the internet itself, and as pointless as dog Halloween costumes. I'm speaking, of course, of giant games. Not Supergiant Games, makers of the forthcoming and awesome-looking indie RPG Bastion, but giant games ...more
SCRABBLE may seem like a board game for word nerds only, but believe it or not, SCRABBLE can be used to lure thousands of hot women into your bed... at least that's what Clive Worth claims. Now, I wouldn't put much faith in his "words", but somewhere in this world of lonely b ...more
Posted with permission via HereComeTheYanks.com Have you recovered from that heart attack inducing, hell of a game?? I am still riding high and, as such, may ramble a bit on here. But stay with me...I'm a die-hard fan!! What else do you expect?? Another goal taken away?! Real ...more
Learn how to play "Now Or Never" from High School Musical 3, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Intro: Cm Bb Cm Bb G# G Verse: Cm… Fm Pre: Fm Gm G# Gm Fm Gm G# Gm Bb Chorus: Cm Bb Cm Bb G# G Lyrics t ...more
Minecraft World user Xhoes is building an epic "Capture the Flag" arena. While still a work in progress, this epic arena boasts two fortresses with flags, obstacles and objects to hide behind in the battle field, and an underground passageway. In Capture the Flag, two teams c ...more
Bingo! No, this isn't the game where balls fly around in machines and players dab their cards with daubers. In a game of Scrabble, bingo refers to the bonus a player receives when emptying their rack in one turn, which gets them an extra 50 points on top of whatever their play ...more
Last year, Hasbro unveiled Scrabble Flash, an electronic version of the popular word game which consists of five SmartLink letter tiles that can communicate with one another using near field communication (NFC) to spell and score words. It's an interesting (and fun) way to bui ...more
Two new and radically different ARGs (Alternate Reality Games) have burst into the news in the last week, and illustrate the very best of an innovative phenomenon: the commercial tie-in ARG, and the public service ARG. After video games grew beyond "fad phase" and entered the ...more
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a confession to make, in case you haven't noticed already: I'm a little reticent about building decks. I've only posted two on this blog, one of which was made by someone else. I have a few thousand cards. Why not make use of a few? Well, why not, ...more
I've heard blind people have heightened senses, but I never imagined it could translate to such superb soccer footwork. As you watch below, remember this- all players are legally blind except for the goalie. *For a full description of how the game works, scroll down. Via Wire ...more
Learning what foods are best for athletes can be difficult, especially when you're dealing with young athletes. There diet is entirely different than a older player's nutrition needs. As a parent, you need to know what's bet for you child when game day is approaching, and for ...more
I’m seeing a flood of posts on youth football forums and even getting a few e-mails from youth football coaches complaining about “player agents” also known as parents. Most of these unhappy coaches are dealing with parents that have non-issues, have an agenda, are misinformed ...more
Do you like to play hockey but have no idea how to skate? Are you more of a summer person than a winter one? Do you live somewhere where ice is hard to find? Well, then check out this tutorial and learn to play street hockey! Get all the fun of hockey without the cold, icy mes ...more
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