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How To: Unlock the Hellish "1999 Mode" Early in BioShock: Infinite with These Secret Konami Codes
We all know about partying like it's 1999, but what about gaming like it's 1999? The folks over at Irrational Games, the studio behind the new BioShock: Infinite, which was just released today, decided to go a little retro and include a hidden game mode for the most hardcore gamers. By default, the game starts out with the normal Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties, with "1999 Mode" made available only after you beat the game. But if you enter in one these secret Konami codes provided below, ...
How To: Gain Mass XP Using the Black Hat PDA in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Creating a class in Black Ops 2 is kind of like an art form. Every player has an insane amount of options for creating a character for all sorts of situations. Combining perks, with secondary weapons, and attachments allows for a wide range of killing options. But in order to unlock a lot of these perks and attachments, you need to gain XP. Gaining XP and collecting tokens is the lifeblood of the online gaming experience.
How To: Find the Thor's Hammer (MjöLnir) Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Like in the original Black Ops, there are a bunch of funny and cool Easter eggs built into Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Most have been discovered, like the Atari arcade invincibility on Nuketown 2025, but perhaps you didn't know about Thor's hammer?
How To: Get the Ray Gun and LMG More Often in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Zombies
Like with any shooting game, the gun can make all the difference in Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. When fighting off a ton of zombies, walking around with a pistol or a shotgun that only holds two rounds can cause some serious issues. Since there are only a few weapons readily available in each level, the mystery weapons box is essential in making it to those higher levels.
How To: 8 Killer Christmas-Themed Emblems for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (And How to Make Them)
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what's more jolly then unleashing a torrent of bullet fire on the opposing team using a LMG emblazoned with a Santa Claus emblem?
How To: Glitch Your Way to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Hall of Fame
Glitches can be extremely annoying when playing some of your favorite games, but sometimes, only sometimes, there are glitches in the game that give you an unprecedented advantage against the computer or other players online.
How To: Unlock All of the Secret Diamond Camouflage in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Unlocking weapons skins is a great way to show off your weapon efficiency and flash some sweet gear. The diamond camouflage in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 can be accessed by unlocking every single camouflage in a said category. So, if you want the diamond camouflage for your Assault Rifle class, you will need to unlock all of the skins for each gun in the Assault Rifle class. Once gold is unlocked, you will have access to the diamond camouflage.
How To: Successfully Prestige in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
The new Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the hottest game on the market right now, and there's no doubt it'll end up being the most unwrapped gaming gift come Christmas morning. The first-person shooter hopes to carry on the tradition of its many predecessors in bringing the most action-packed gaming modes, along with a high-replay value, to its legions of fans.
How To: Get Free Microsoft Points with Xbox LIVE's New Rewards Program
We all expect a little something on our birthdays, so why should those expectations drop when we are talking about our gaming systems? Microsoft has started handing out birthday gifts to its Xbox LIVE Gold members with their new MyAchievements rewards program. Those eligible for the gift will automatically receive the offer on their dashboard. To be eligible for the free gift, you must be:
How To: How to Make It to a High Round on Call of Duty Black Ops Ascension Map First Strike.
Step 1: First All Players Get Jug and Flopper pHd with the Gursh Device,Ray Gun and the Thunder Gun.
How To: Get the 'Arms Dealer' achievement in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Here's another one of those big time investment achievements. In Modern Warfare 3's survival gametype, you need to buy all of the items in the armory. All of them. For those not in the know, this will take a while. Especially since you have to level up to get the more advanced and awesome stuff in the armory.
How To: Get the 'Breaking Quarantine' achievement in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
As someone who always got lost at the end of 343 Guilty Spark in the original Halo, trust me when I say that this video rocks. Heck, you'll even get the achievement 'Breaking Quarantine' if you follow this tutorial to a T. All you have to do is escape from the Flood quarantine zone in under 21 minutes. Do this, and you'll get a sweet 25G.
How To: Get the 'Wraith Hunter' achievement in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Wraiths suck. Just a simple fact that you learn fairly early on in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. So let's go hunting!
How To: Get the 'Survivor' and 'Unstoppable' achievements in Modern Warfare 3
As someone who loves Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Spec-Ops Survival mode, these two achievements were earned pretty early on for me. But if you need some pointers, let this great tutorial drop some science. Basically, you have to reach waves 10 and 15 on any map in Survival.
How To: Get the 'Hail Sithis!' achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
As a big fan of the Dark Brotherhood in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, getting this achievement was an awesome moment. It's the final mission you'll complete for the Night Mother, as you slay the Emporer himself. Getting to that point takes some time, though. Let this great video show you the best way to do the deed.
How To: Get the 'Hero of Skyrim' achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Allied with the Imperial Legion in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? Then do I have an achievement video for you! In order to get the 'Hero of Skyrim' achievement or trophy, you need to capture Solitude or Windhelm, two of the big cities in Skyrim. It all depends on how you're playing through the quest line.
How To: Get to Liar's Retreat in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Stuck trying to find Liar's Retreat in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? Well, you're in luck. Check out this video, which details how to get to the mystical location. Your reward? Getting to Liar's Retreat, of course! Oh, and there may be some treasure within. I'll never tell!
How To: Get the 'Taking Sides' achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
This one requires a big choice on your point. In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there's a civil war going on between the Imperials and the Stormcloaks (Skyrim natives). What it boils down to, is that you have to make a choice to join either the Imperials or the Stormcloaks, and help them advance their cause. Either way you go, you'll get the 'Taking Sides' achievement, which will get you 10G on Xbox 360, or a bronze trophy on PlayStation 3.
How To: Cut wait time in half in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Here's a nifty little exploit for you Xbox 360 people playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. If you're tired of waiting ten seconds while you wait ten hours in-game, just bring up your Xbox guide by pushing the Xbox button on the controller. It's easy as that!
How To: Get the 'War Hero' achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
YouTuber pm00 really does make the best video guides for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In order to get the 'War Hero' achievement, you'll have to complete a few objectives. First and foremost, you'll have to join the Imperial Legion to activate that questline. Also, you'll have to complete the quest "Compelling Tribute".
How To: Get the 'Bound Until Death' achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
One of the best things about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the ammount of flexability there is in how to carry out a quest. And one of the best quest lines in the game is for the Dark Brotherhood. You know, the evil scumbags that are pretty much hire blades within the game. My favorite mission actually happens pretty early on in the quest line. The mission requires you to slay the emporer's niece, Vittoria Vicci, on her wedding day.
How To: Turn iron into gold in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Now this is a spell! In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there exists a spell that turns iron into silver, and silver into gold. That's the best thing! And it's pretty easy to get, too.
How To: Break out of jail in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Steal too many sweet rolls in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? Or did you *gasp!* kill a lowly beggar? No worry, because today we'll show you how to break out of jail!
How To: Play the Engineer class in Battlefield 3
This tutorial goes over all the different things you need to know in order to be a good Engineer in Battlefield 3. You will want to repair vehicles nearby while avoiding gunfire. The guide will also show you how to use javelins and lock on-missles to take out enemy vehicles.
How To: Kill players that are jet camping in Battlefield 3
Tired of jet and helicopter campers in Battlefield 3? This guide will show you a surefire way to kill them before they can even get in the air, stopping them from becoming a nuisance later on. Learn how to camp the BF 3 campers.
How To: Pilot a Jet vehicle in Battlefield 3 multiplayer
Piloting jets in Battlefield 3 can be an extremely fun and rewarding part of the gameplay, but you'll need to know how to fly it before you hop into the cockpit. This guide will show you how to pilot and use the weapons of a Battlefield 3 jet.
How To: Use the SOFLAM item in Battlefield 3
The SOFLAM is a gadget that you can use in Battlefield 3. It is a team based gadget that you deploy and use to laser target. It is different than a mortar and can be a little hard to use. This guide will show you how to get the most out of a SOFLAM so that you can tear up the other team.
How To: Sprint and run fast in Battlefield 3
Feeling a little slow when you're running around in Battlefield 3? Find out how to run faster by using jumps while you sprint forward. This guide will show you exactly how to use the jumps so that you don't slow down.
How To: Find the Harley Quinn pregnancy test easter egg in Batman: Arkham City
It appears as though Harley Quinn and Joker have been spending some quality time together after you manage to find a certain easter egg. This IGN guide will show you exactly where to find a positive pregnancy test that has some interesting implications for future games.
How To: Find the 'Scarecrow' easter egg hidden in Batman: Arkham Asylum
The villain Scarecrow reappears in Batman: Arkham City after his first appearance in Arkham Asylum. If you want to find a hidden easter egg involving him, you'll need to use your decrypter. Keep your eyes out for an invoice with a familiar name on it.
How To: Find the 'Radio Messages' easter egg in Batman: Arkham City
Want to know how you can find the 'Radio Messages' easter egg hidden within Batman: Arkham City? This IGN guide shows you exactly what you need to do to decode the secret message hidden in a radio transmission. For the first one, tune in to station 500/900.
How To: Use Strike Packages in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
This IGN guide provides an overview of the different Strike Packages available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, including how the death streak and win streak packages work. You'll learn how to use the recon drone, Advanced UAV, and more.
How To: Beat the Extreme version of Funhouse Brawl Challenge in Batman: Arkham City
The last challenge of Batman: Arkham City is the Extreme version of the Funhouse Brawl Challenge Room. While the first wave isn't that bad, the second wave ramps up real quick with stun stick enemies and more. This Giant Bomb tutorial should help you unlock all three medials.
How To: Beat the Extreme version of the Hell's Gate Challenge in Batman: Arkham City
The Extreme version of the Hell's Gate Challenge Room in Batman: Arkham City is incredibly difficult. Thankfully, this Giant Bomb guide will walk you through the different waves so that you can unlock all three of the possible medals in the challenge.
How To: Beat the Hell's Gate Challenge Room in Batman: Arkham City
The Hell's Gate Challenge Room in Batman: Arkham City has three unlockable medals that you earn depending on your performance. This Giant Bomb video guide walks you through the different waves of enemies and helps you figure out what enemies to focus on so you can get all three medals.
How To: Find all of the Riddler trophies in Industrial District in Batman: Arkham City
This IGN guide shows you exactly where to find all of the hidden Riddler trophies in the Industrial District level of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Pay special attention to the beginning of the guide, as it features a map showing all the symbols for the trophies.
How To: Find the 'Sandcastle' easter egg in Battlefield 3
There's a pretty awesome easter egg hidden in Battlefield 3 involving sandcastles. This Achievement Hunter guide will show you exactly where to find the easter egg, and give you a little bit of context on what it is if you haven't played previous Battlefield games.
How To: Earn the 'Army of Darkness' achievement in Battlefield 3
'Nightshift', the night mission in Battlefield 3, gives you a sniper rifle that allows you to unlock the 'Army of Darkness' achievement. You will need to shoot all four of the lights out without missing any shots. This Achievement Hunter video should help you out.
How To: Earn 'The Professional' achievement in Battlefield 3
If you can clear the 'Comrades' mission in Battlefield 3 in less than 2 and a half minutes, you'll be rewarded with 'The Professional.' This Achievement Hunter guide shows you exactly where to run to get out of the area fast enough.
How To: Play like a pro and rank high in Battlefield 3 multiplayer
If you want to play Battlefield 3 like a pro, you'll want to take a look at this guide from IGN. It shows you the top 5 things you need to know while playing BF 3 multiplayer, including marking your enemy and using supply health.