PC

Before You Start: Tips For Playing Diablo III The Best Way

Diablo III is upon us, and while the more dedicated fans of Blizzard’s action role-playing franchise are well on their way to total demon domination, players new to the series might need a little help getting started.


April 12, 2012
PC

Tips And Tricks For The Newly Free-To-Play Aion

Today NCsoft launches Aion: Ascension, the free-to-play rebirth of its faltering MMO, complete with eagerly anticipated update 3.0 content like player housing, mounts, new zones and a raised level cap. To celebrate the impeding influx of freeloaders, producer Adam Christensen has written up a tips and tricks guide to surviving and thriving in Aion: Ascension.


March 8, 2012
PC

Windows 8 Tricks, Tips And Shortcuts To Make The Preview Process Less Painful

Windows 8 Consumer Preview cracked one million downloads shortly after launching last Wednesday and I’m sure many of you have tried it already. Whether you went with a dual-boot, upgrade, clean install or virtual machine, if you’re coming from Windows 7 you’ll notice significant changes immediately, while others may not be as obvious.


January 6, 2012
In Real Life

The A-Z Of Game Development

Kotaku AU

At the end of 2011, seven game developers from six different studios sat together to record a podcast. The theme they were given was the top tips for game development, and over the course of the recording they pooled together their experience to come up with 26 pieces of advice that every developer should at least consider. I realised that there was a wealth of knowledge being shared, and that someone should write it down in an article. This is that article.


August 26, 2011
Nintendo

Nintendo’s Helpful Advice On Where To Get Tips For Your Games

Nintendo’s Power Line used to be amazing. In the days before the internet it was personalised gaming assistance. Like Gamefaqs turning up at your door with a hint lying elegantly on a silver platter.


December 28, 2010
PC

CityVille How-To: A Guide To Building The City Of Your Dreams

With about 68 million players worldwide, Cityville blends the best of Sim City and FarmVille into a Zynga Facebook game that actually plays like a game. Kotaku went straight to Zynga’s CityVille team for some tips and tricks on how to turn your one-horse town into a bustling metropolis.


December 18, 2010
In Real Life

A Guide To Delivering Infinity Blade Smack Downs

I’m a big fan of swordplay iPhone and iPad game Infinity Blade, but despite the hours I’ve spent playing the game I didn’t know everything presented in this little developer guide to the title.


November 15, 2010

Sly 4 Teased In Sly Collection Trailer

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May 5, 2010

Five Ways To Suck In The Halo Reach Beta

Who the hell shoots and tosses grenades at their own team? Someone who wants to fail in the Halo Reach beta, that’s who. Here’s a few handy tips for folks who really want to suck.


March 20, 2010
News

Farmville How To: The Tips And Tricks Of The Farming Masters

With around 82 million players worldwide, odds are at some point you’re going to be playing the hit Facebook game, Farmville. Kotaku went directly to Zynga’s Farmville team for tips and tricks on harvesting your way to the top.