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Can I use an Xbox controller with a Mac?
Has anybody got any experience using an Xbox controller with a Mac? I know you can run the firmware on a PC. If not, cheap controller recommendations would be welcome!
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Easiest World of Warcraft Class to Level
What's the easiest WoW class to level-up?
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What's the best strategy for conquering counties in Pocket Empires?
I love playing Pocket Empires on my Android phone and I'm trying to conquer some neighboring counties.
I usually send my speed bumps (1 Paladin, 1 Hussar, 1 Militia) and then all my ranged units. ...
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Can I use classic PS2 gamepads on the PS3?
I have the classic PS2-Controllers. Can I use them (obviously not per se) on the PS3?
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How do I re-apply a skill point?
I applied one of the points I earned as I rank up on a skill I don't want. Is there any way to undo that and apply the point to a different skill?
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Should I fully charge my sniper shot?
Is it prudent to fully charge my sniper rifle in most cases? If an enemy gets up close, am I better off trying to scope-n-shoot, no-scope, or try some other weapon?
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How can I buy in the PS Store with an EntroPay card?
This process used to be sweet, but now I just can't buy anything.
All I get is The funds could not be added to your wallet message.
Does anybody know if it is still possible to buy things from the ...
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Am I missing the display of health?
In some almost-dead situations, I am missing a display of what my actual health level is. It's hart to tell when I need to swallow some painkillers.
Do I miss something? Is there something more "...
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Is there a PC controller that behaves exactly like an Xbox 360/PC Windows Controller? [closed]
I have an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows and I know that it's very good and one of the most or even the only, sometimes, PC controller supported by recent games.
A friend of mine would like ...
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How to find the better games on Xbox Live Marketplace?
With so many games on Xbox Live Marketplace (XBLM), how can I identify the better games or more popular games from the market?
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What's the key to failure in roguelikes?
I've tried a fair amount of roguelikes. Nethack, ADoM, ToME, Crawl and more. However, I can only very rarely got into midgame. My records, for example, are reaching the beginning of the Quest in ...
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If I play Left 4 Dead 2 through Steam, will I still get Live achievements for it?
Since Steam has it's own achievements for the game, do they replace the Live ones or can I earn both?
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Traveling in Red Dead Redemption
Currently to quickly travel to a waypoint on the map I have to do this:
Set the waypoint
Create a camp
Click "Travel to waypoint"
Is there a better way to fast travel?
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How do I unlock Recon armor in Halo 3?
How do I gain access to the "Recon" armor variant in Halo 3 multiplayer?
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What are the connections between Portal series plot and Half-Life series plot?
I heard a lot of rumors about Portal series and Half-Life series plots relation but I didn't found any link.
Can you describe which relations exists between this two stories?
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What are the major differences between the different versions of the PS3?
Recently, I've preordered myself a PS3 game. Now I think it's a good time for me to purchase a PS3 to play it on! Now, I was going to go with what I assumed to be a normal setup, but then I was told ...
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At the end of Dreamfall, what is the fate of April Ryan and Zoe Castillo?
At the end of Dreamfall, April Ryan (spoilers hidden)
Are there any hints throughout the game that their fate is really different than what it appears to be on the surface?
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Can I play Guitar Hero or Rock Band on my PC?
Is there any way to play Guitar Hero or Rock Band on my PC?
I also wonder if there's a way to get the instruments working on a PC.
Any suggestions?
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How can I obtain Steam achievements in Torchlight after "finishing" the main story?
I finished the main story of Torchlight way before Steam introduced achievements. Now I have my Level 50 character and am doing quests.
Is the only way to get some of the achievements (such as "Over ...
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What are the locations of the Warp Zones in Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels?
In which levels are the Warp Zones located in Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels (The original SMB2 and not that Doki Doki Panic clone.) and how do you get to them?
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How can I determine my horse's attributes (speed, endurance, etc.) in Red Dead Redemption?
It's hard to weigh the merits of buying a horse when I have no idea how they compare to the one I already have. Am I missing something?
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What are some tips for leveling up?
Where can I find a good guide that focuses on efficiently leveling-up for LOTRO?
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Buying vs catching a horse in Red Dead Redemption
So far I caught my current horse early on in the game and now I can buy them at the merchant. Are there any advantages of buying a horse?
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Who is the character you play in Portal?
The character you play in Portal is never named throughout the game. I can see that it's a female by looking through a portal, but the game always skirts any information about the character (e.g. ...
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What are the locations of the Warp Zones in Super Mario Bros. 2?
In which levels are the Warp Zones located in Super Mario Bros. 2 (not The Lost Levels) and how do you get to them?
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Can you play multiplayer GameBoy Advance games on the Nintendo DS?
Is it possible to play games like Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure with friends on the Nintendo DS system? Are you able to use the wireless feature to play together with multiple Nintendo DS ...
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How can I transfer my data to a new xbox 360?
I just bought a new Xbox 360 slim. How can I transfer ALL the data from the old Xbox to the New one?
What about downloaded content that I paid for? Can I re-download it?
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How can I stay connected to xbox live without other users (including friends) knowing that I'm online?
I know I can control whether others can ever see me, but I'm looking for the ability to sometimes mask my online status.
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Is there any way to get the original Fallout and Fallout 2 working on a Mac?
The question probably speaks for itself. I know that they're Windows-based games, so inherently a copy of Windows must be available. That precludes using DOSBox, but would any of the following ...
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What are the Star Coins for in New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
You can collect three Star Coins in each level. What is their purpose?
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Can I share Steam updates between computers?
I've got two computers in my home network, both with Steam installed. If there's an update to Steam itself or the kids install a game it has to be downloaded to both. At the moment this happens twice, ...
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In Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, what is the difference between the Wits, Fists and Team paths?
In the middle of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, I'm given the choice of three paths that I can proceed down: Wits, Fists and Team.
Are the three paths significantly
different?
Is one path ...
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Can I use alternate controllers for Rock Band on my PS3? (i.e, my guitar-hero controllers) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Do Guitar Hero peripherals work with Rock Band and vice versa?
Subject pretty much says it all. I've got PS3 + Rock Band, and would like to use Guitar-hero controllers. Are ...
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Where are the warp zones?
In which levels are the Warp Zones located in Super Mario Bros. and how do you get to them?
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Can I create an Xbox avatar if I don't own an Xbox 360?
I have been following the buzz around Windows Phone 7 Series, and one of their big features is full Xbox Live integration, including the ability to see and interact with your avatar. If I don't own ...
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What's the best strategy for Survival: Endless mode?
I'm trying to beat my high score in the Survival: Endless mode in Plants vs Zombies.
So I'm looking for a good strategy of what (endgame) units I should be placing to make it as far as possible.
Any ...
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Are *all* items limited to a certain number per game in Wasteland?
My first introduction to RPG gaming was Wasteland on my old Commodore 64. Many of the items that are key to the story line (i.e. servo motors) only appear in a limited number during the game. However, ...
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What are the Words of Power needed to enter the dungeons in Ultima 5?
What are the Words of Power for each dungeon in order to be able to enter the dungeons?
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Can I fix the Xbox 360 “Red Ring of Death” myself?
I've heard of kits that can fix your Xbox 360 if you happen to get the Red Ring of Death. Do any of these work, and do they void your warranty? Are there any other noteworthy tips or tricks?
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How can I get Sam & Max Hit the Road working on Windows XP?
The kids picked up a copy of Sam & Max Hit the Road, but I can't get it to install. What do I have to do?
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Do I have to learn all of the insults and comebacks to be able to advance in The Secret of Monkey Island?
When I get to the insult sword-fighting stage of The Secret of Monkey Island, do I have to learn every single insult and comeback in order to beat the Sword Master?
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How can I run a dedicated server without Steam?
Steam won't let me have two instances running with the same user logged in.
Does that mean I cannot run a dedicated server on a PC (for example, for Left 4 Dead 2) and play from another machine?
Is ...
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What protoss unit can transport others?
I know I can create a Warp Gate and teleport to Pylons, but I have no idea how to make Warp Prisms or know if there's any other unit capable of transporting.
I would in particular like this to built ...
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What is a good strategy to deal with lots of engineers turtling on the other team?
Now that the Engineer update has come, there will be lots of Engineers building up everywhere. How should this best be handled?
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How do I run Worms: World Party on Ubuntu?
Can anyone get the game Worms: World Party running on Ubuntu? If so, how?
Since that game is old, I think there has to be a way.
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Can I play games made for Windows on a Mac?
Is a game made for a Windows machine playable on a Mac?
I'm going to buy a new computer for gaming and would like to know if it's possible to play Windows games on a new Mac.
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How to install Xbox 360 "Optional Media Update"?
It has been almost a year since I last played on my Xbox, and I want to start viewing some WMV files on it through Windows Home Server. When I tried to play a WMV file it says I need a media update. ...
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How do I move Steam games to a new computer without re-downloading them?
I have just bought a new computer and I have everything migrated over except for my Steam games.
I looked in Program Files/Steam/ and I found a folder full of the games I have downloaded, but I do ...
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