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How does difficulty work in Puzzle Quest?
What exactly is changed in the game engine when I change, say, from 'Normal' to 'Easy'?
Does it influence spell research minigame?
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What's the lowest price for a ship that one can talk Stan down to in The Secret of Monkey Island?
I know that you can't buy your ship from Stan without doing some bargaining.
I've been able to bargain enough to make it so that I can afford the ship, but I'm curious what the lowest possible ...
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How do you know whether a game is in the Public Domain?
There's a lot of games out there whose original creators have long gone out of business. How (if at all) do these enter the Public Domain, and how can you tell? Are there other kinds of abandon ware?
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What is the best Rifle/SubMachine Gun in Metal Gear Solid 4?
What is the best Rifle and submachine gun in Metal Gear Solid 4? By best I mean, best rate of fire and greatest damage.
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In City of Heroes / City of Villains, does the level at which I place a Unique Bonus IO matter?
In City of Heroes / City of Villains the Luck of the Gambler Invention Origin enhancement set has an enhancement that offers +7.5% global recharge. This is an example of a Unique bonus IO.
Does the ...
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Has The 7th Guest entered the public domain?
I know that Trilobyte, the creators of The 7th Guest, went out of business some time ago. Has their work entered the public domain in some way? If not, who owns the copyright for their works?
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Why are there duplicate game entries in my Steam library?
I purchased Sid Meier's Civilization IV: The Complete Edition, a package that includes four items. Three of the included items are displayed twice in my games library, with the message [game] is not ...
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Does Lego Indiana Jones 2 contain any new content compared to Lego Indiana Jones 1?
I quite enjoy the Lego games, their combination of puzzle solving, collecting and humour works quite well.
I've played the original Lego Indiana Jones, but I'm wondering if it's worth getting the ...
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Official PS3 Controller Keyboard as input device to PC
Is it possible to use my official PS3 Controller Keyboard (you know, the one that attaches on top of the PS3 Controller) to my Windows 7 PC?
It would be nice to have functionality like touch ...
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What makes an area easier then another?
What do I need to look for in an area for the first fortress?
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Is there a way to NOT share gaming statistics with friends on Steam?
I really like how I can jump into the same game / server as my friend is currently playing on Steam, so I definitely like the "friends" feature.
However, I dislike the fact that steam exposes my ...
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"Office Workers Demand More Parking" in SimTower
Here's another old game I've never quite mastered. In Sim Tower, I can always make it almost to the end, but I trip at the finish line.
Once I reach 5 star status, I keep increasing my population ...
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How do you reopen a ride after a crash in RollerCoaster Tycoon?
I realize this is an old game, but it's fun to pull out every once in awhile. However, I've found that I never make it very far into the game because I'll end up crashing one or more roller coasters ...
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How do cymbals work in Rock Band?
I'm wondering how cymbals work in Rock Band. The drums that ship with the game only have four drum pads, and I know that you can buy a set of three cymbals, but do the songs actually distinguish ...
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Are there any downsides to ignoring your friends in GTA 4?
Are there any tangible, genuine downsides to ignoring your "friends" in GTA 4? I found the whole friend/girlfriend system to be somewhat annoying and detracting from the game itself, and if I decide ...
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In Red Dead Redemption, can you still get the Spurred to Victory achievement if your horse dies?
The description says that I have to complete 20 story missions without switching to a new horse at a hitching post. If my horse dies, and I wait for a respawn, will it be considered a "new" horse? Or ...
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Is there a way to add custom tracks to DJ Hero?
I remember with the older Guitar Hero games it was possible to hotswap and add custom tracks to the game, is there anything like this possible on DJ Hero?
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What are the popular openings / builds for Terran in StarCraft 2?
I don't have too much interest in playing Terran, but I'd like this information mostly to better understand what I'm up against.
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Are there any maps of the cities and the planet surface for Mars Saga?
For the old Commodore 64 game Mars Saga, I've found maps of the caves but no maps of the surface or the cities. Anyone know if they exist somewhere?
Additionally, are there any other interesting ...
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X3 reunion tutorial?
I got X3 off of Steam for cheap recently. I have never played any of the X games before, and I am finding it difficult to get started. There is no in game tutorial to teach you the controls and how ...
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In Final Fantasy VII is there any way to save Aeris?
In Final Fantasy VII is there any way to save Aeris?
I heard once you could bring her back to life.
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How can I prevent Gaming Sickness?
Some gamers call me a wimp, but games like Spyro send me reeling and running for the bathroom in a matter of minutes. I get a massive headache, nausea, and sick to my stomach. I can play Portal, Ape ...
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Max Payne - Max Payne 2 Resolution / Perspective issue on a wide screen monitor
So just bought Max Payne and Max Payne 2 from the Steam Sale. Is there a way to change the perspective of the game, so that it doesn't look weird on a Wide Screen monitor.
I am able to set it ...
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How many stars are there in Super Mario Galaxy 2?
I've read in reviews of Super Mario Galaxy 2 that it has 240 stars. Are there really 240 unique stars? Or is it like the first Super Mario Galaxy, where you get 120 stars, then have the option to ...
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How can I play without breaking my thumbs?
I have 'Katamari Damacy', and love it, except I have an extremely hard time controlling the rolling ball. It always feels awkward to me, and when I settle into playing, my thumbs quickly begin to ache ...
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Turn the hero into a vampire in Ogre Battle?
How does one go about turning your leader into a vampire as soon as possible in Ogre Battle for the SNES?
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Tropico 3 starting build order?
What's a good starting build order for a Tropico 3 Sandbox game?
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Where can I level Puppetmaster from 75 to 80 solo?
What are some good camp sites in Final Fantasy XI where I can solo past level 75 on my Puppetmaster? Preferably ones that don't require a Scholar support job, since I haven't leveled that job yet.
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What are the popular build orders for Protoss in StarCraft 2?
I've played a lot of Protoss in the original StarCraft, but I thought I might try to play it in StarCraft 2 also. What build orders are being used competitively?
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How can I get the Moustachio achievements in Left 4 Dead 2?
There are two achievements related to Moustachio in Left 4 Dead 2.
These are the descriptions:
Gong Show - Prove you are stronger than Moustachio.
Stache Whacker - Prove you are faster than ...
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How to get the 'Guardin' Gnome' achievement in Left 4 Dead 2?
How can I get the Guardin' Gnome achievement in Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam?
The text of the achievement is the following:
Rescue Gnome Chompski from the Carnival.
So I suppose it has to be done in the ...
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Is there any use for the blighted armour/weapons in Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II
In Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II I have been collecting blighted armour and weapons with negative armour ratings but various other stats perks. I am unable to donate these items for XP (unlike most ...
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Button combination for bypassing Xbox 360 disc autoplay
Is there anything similar to holding Shift in Windows for temporary disabling the inserted disc autoplay?
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How do I setup multiple monitors in Burnout Paradise?
I have two monitors and I want to set up Burnout Paradise to use both of them. When I specified in the game options to use two monitors, instead of spanning across both it put both displays on a ...
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In Wii Sports Resort, can I have an overview of all my stamps?
Is there an overview of all stamps for all games somewhere? So far, my only option is to access (and start playing) every single game in order to see what stamps I am missing, which is quite annoying.
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Healer add-ons for end-game raiding in WoW?
As a followup to my earlier question, what add-ons are available to assist healers in end-game raiding? How do they work with limited screen real estate? (I already use Skada, BadKitty, DBM, ...
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How do I maximize speed on a straightaway in Uniracers?
The very first level of Uniracers is a complete straightaway. I always wondered what the best technique was to maximize speed.
The best I have found is to hold R to Roll, and tap A midway through ...
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Is there any way to get a refund for a game bought from Steam?
Is it possible?
If it is, do I have to have had some sort of technical problem or can I get a refund just because I didn't like it?
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Where do you find solar panels to make the solar flare in Mafia Wars?
I can never find solar panels in jobs/fights/robbing. My chop shop is a high enough level to make the "Solar Flare", but I just can't find the parts.
Where are these?
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Which gems are most useful in traps in Gemcraft (Chapter 0)?
In Gemcraft Chapter 0, which of the 8 gem colors are the most useful in traps? Are there some colors that are only worth it to put in towers?
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Is there a way to increase the maximum zoom level?
I find the overhead view in Dragon Age: Origins useful for commanding my party members during harder battles.
The problem is that the maximum height is very low, so you can't see very far in this ...
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Which units/building reveal cloaked enemies in Starcraft 2? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
List of StarCraft II “Detectors?”
When I switch between races, I seem to forget what I need to build to protect myself from cloaked enemies. (Yeah, I'm a pretty ...
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Is there an easier way to beat Lilith in Jade Cocoon 2 (PS2)?
I've finally finished all the Dark forests (through the Kaya gate) in Jade Cocoon 2 for the PS2, but I'm really stuck on how to beat Lilith (the transformed Levant).
I keep having long battles which ...
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What is "wall riding"?
I have read the term "wall riding" somewhere .. what does it mean? It was related to car games.
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What is bunny hopping?
I hear the term bunny hopping thrown around a lot. What is it? Can it actually help me in some games?
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Are the expansions on Fallout 3 necessary for a full grasp on the story?
I finished Fallout 3 and was satisfied with the story and the way it ended, am I missing something if I don't play the multiple expansions that came out afterwards?
Also, will Fallout New Vegas be ...
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How can I get the 'Messer Sandman' and 'Sweeper' achievements in Assassin's Creed 2?
I've been trying to get the 'Messer Sandman' (Stun 4 guards at once by throwing sand in their face) and 'Sweeper' (Sweep 5 guards at once by using a Long Weapon) achievements for a while and just can'...
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Are there guides I can read to improve my aim on FPS games in consoles?
I have played Half Life and Counter Strike since 2001 and many others since, so I have some years of experience in playing First Person Shooter games on computers, with mouse and keyboard. While I am ...
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What do all these security levels mean in Eve-Online?
I keep hearing people talking about high sec and low sec space, and others talk about 1.0, 0.5 and 0.0. What does it all mean?
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