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Despite the exceedingly rudimentary tone of this video's first half, Atlus' new series of Persona 4 Arena tutorial videos will undoubtedly come in handy for those less mired in the intricacies of fighting games, yet still interested enough to give P4A a shot.

This first episode covers basic movement and button functionality, as well as P4A's cornucopia of special techniques and gameplay systems. RPG fans following the series into this brave new world will undoubtedly be able to handle concepts like "blocking" and "jumping," but the game's "Auto Combo," "Furious Action," "Burst," "All-out Attack," "SP Skill" and "Awakening" mechanics are probably worth familiarizing yourself with ahead of time.

And by "probably," we mean "We're never going to remember any of this."

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Bizarre Creations recently released video tutorials for all three of these bonuses, posted above and after the jump. We'd suggest checking them out if you're planning on picking up the game when it gets released next Tuesday.

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JoystiqTrio of Blur tutorials explain the value of fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 May 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bizarre-creationsblurdrivingfansMicrosoftracingtrailertutorialvideoXbox-360Sat, 22 May 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata explains Super Mario Galaxy 2 tutorial DVD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-explains-super-mario-galaxy-2-tutorial-dvd/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-explains-super-mario-galaxy-2-tutorial-dvd/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/iwata-explains-super-mario-galaxy-2-tutorial-dvd/#commentsIn his presentation to investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed that Super Mario Galaxy 2 would include a bonus tutorial DVD, and that said DVD would be exclusive to Europe and Japan. Iwata called the "Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Beginners" video "a visual manual for first-timers for 3D Mario." It includes basic information about how to play Super Mario Galaxy 2, as well as "Super Play" footage showing advanced techniques for more seasoned Mario fans.

He also addressed the obvious complaint about the DVD: "Some may feel this is unusual because Wii does not have a DVD playback capability, but given the wide penetration of DVD players at home, we have concluded that it is most useful for the players if they can confirm the contents even while they are playing with Wii and decided to provide the footage in DVD format."

You can see a snippet of footage from the Japanese version of the DVD in the presentation. And you can see the latest trailer from Nintendo of America, featuring Bee Mario, after the break.

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This video teaches one of the most important techniques in the game: skipping battle scenes. Every action in a ship battle is accompanied by a long sequence in which crew members call out what they're doing and prepare whatever kind of action is to be deployed. It's dramatic, and it lends the game a very "spaceship anime" feel -- but it also takes a long time. So, yeah, you can skip that after the first couple of times.

The tutorial also covers crew battles and, strangely, recalibrating your touch screen.

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Actually, F.Y.I., D.I.Y. forces you through a tutorial when you first begin the game, so you'll be familiar with this material no matter what. But you might as well learn how it works now and start planning your game designs in advance!

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Did you pick up Infinite Space yet? The DS spaceventure was released from its docking station by Platinum Games yesterday, and so far the reviews are actually better than we expected. We've got two more launch trailers to share with you: one above which seems to be the intro to the game (complete with Star Wars-style crawl and the weird narration we've come to expect from this game); and another after the break which will walk you through the game's battle tutorial.

If you've tried the game out, let us know what you think below. The battle system seems different and the story isn't supposed to be too bad, either. You wouldn't think that an infinite void of open space would have that much going on, but maybe it's worth a shot.

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You'll find links to all of these lessons posted after the jump. Study up, and we might just reconsider your application.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpsmagplaystation-blogsonytutorialvideozipper-interactiveFri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[3D Dot Game Heroes' character editor explained]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/3d-dot-game-heroes-character-editor-explained/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/3d-dot-game-heroes-character-editor-explained/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/3d-dot-game-heroes-character-editor-explained/#comments We've been looking forward to getting our hands on 3D Dot Game Heroes since before we knew it would be localized; however, we've worried that our complete lack of artistic ability would limit our proficiency with the game's character creator. Oh, sure, we'd pretend to be really clever: "Look guys, I'm a Tetris brick!" Don't be fooled, friends. We're just terrible artists.

Fortunately, a recent post on PlayStation.Blog provides a pretty helpful tutorial on how the character creator can be used to make (and animate) slightly more complicated creations. Like, for instance, two Tetris blocks, smushed together to form an uppercase "T." Look, we're hopeless, alright? Go check out the tutorial so you can whip up some neat characters for us to play with once the game hits store shelves May 11.

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When Forza Motorsport 3 ships on October 27, the retail package will include two discs: One with the actual game and a second with additional content. While the process of importing the tracks from disc two is a relatively simple procedure, we've developed a quick video to show the process in action.

In order to get all of the game's additional content, racing fans will need to have 1.9GB of hard drive space available to import the entire disc. However, as outlined in the video, players can also choose which content they wish to install if space (or interest) is an issue. A complete listing of the game's disc two vehicles and circuits can be found after the break.

Also of note: Microsoft has revealed all new copies of Forza 3 will include a download token for ten classic vehicles and two additional circuits.

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JoystiqVideo: Importing content from Forza 3's second disc originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This tutorial is but the first in a series of videos designed to teach Monster Hunter basics to the masses. Capcom is promising a massive adventure that "delivers over 500 hours of gameplay" through "over 400 missions." Does that pique your interest?

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If your LittleBigPlanet repertoire consists of two duck racing tracks, a trophy-gathering engine and a totally original remake of World 1-1 from Super Mario Bros., then you could probably use a lesson or two in clever level design. Fortunately, such a lesson was recently delivered by three members of the Media Molecule design team -- if you've ever wondered how LBP's "survival challenge" levels (such as Tie Skipping or The Discombobulator) were crafted, the aforementioned crafters put together a tutorial video, which we've posted after the break. There's a heaping helping of level-building tips in there -- perfect for the LittleBigFrankLloydWrights among us.

[Via Giant Bomb]

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When the news broke yesterday about the Mplayer homebrew application, we were quick to try it out for ourselves. Surprisingly, it wasn't that hard and before you knew it, we were enjoying the Battlestar Galactica DVD you see above. But what about you all? Did you check it out for yourself? Let your voice be heard in our poll past the break.

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JoystiqWii Fanboy poll: Watch any DVDs on your Wii? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Warhawk now available for $30 at retail and on PSN, there's bound to be a slew of new players entering the game. Thankfully, Brady Games and the PlayStation.Blog have teamed up to create this beginner's tutorial video, showcasing all the tricks and tips any n00b will need to know. This video will help players get a grasp on flying, and will give a few hints on how to survive on the incredibly competitive Warhawk battlegrounds. Perhaps these tips will come in handy if you're trying to unlock all of Warhawk's Trophies ... whenever they come.

JoystiqVideo tutorial teaches you how to play Warhawk originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our two immediate thoughts upon loading up this Guitar Hero: On Tour "How To Rock Out" video:
  1. Pshaw, like we really need anyone telling us how to rock out
  2. Ugh, not this Patrick Fugit wannabe from the first trailer again
As it turns out, despite the almost Almost Famous kid, it's a hilarious video very reminiscent of Budweiser's "Real Men of Genius" campaign! And, even when the accompanying singer gets annoying towards the end, the video stays informative with previews of multiplayer attacks -- like swapping their screens or sending shirts for your opponents to autograph. "Now, who do I make it out to? To your mama?"

JoystiqGuitar Hero: On Tour video of genius originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 May 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How To: Use PS3 SixAxis On PC - The best video clips are here
We've probably talked about it before, but some people have found ways to use the PS3's Sixaxis controller on the PC. However, we've only been told things or seen images serving as proof. Now we have a fantastic tutorial video to show you how you can do it right now, at home. If the video wasn't edited at all, you could have a functioning Sixaxis on your computer in about three and a half minutes. Good luck!

JoystiqQuick guide on how to use your Sixaxis on the PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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... Just boring stuff like playing games and existing in three dimensions. Other than that, this tutorial from reader Jillian S will show you how to make your very own DS Lite. Picture. In Photoshop.

Jillian's instructions are clear and logical, with example images throughout. You'll probably end up learning a bit about Photoshop as you go along, and, if you do well, you'll end up with an image that looks like you spent seconds searching the Internet for product images. You'll know, however, that this particular product image held a price in blood, sweat, and tears repetitive stress injuries.

We love the kinds of exceedingly detailed tutorials that people online put together for various random tasks, for no reason at all other than maybe boredom and a genuine desire to share ... that one task. Without this compulsion, there would be no GameFAQs, for one thing.

We also love the above in-progress picture of a DS with no screens and no interface. It could get a lot of use for mocking up fake DS successors.

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Eyes5, the Metroid-obsessed crafter who displayed her wonderful Metroid hat at this year's Penny Arcade Expo, has created another lovably soft tribute to everyone's favorite floating head-eaters (and Super Metroid deus ex machina). Her plush Metroids are so delightfully colorful and cute that you'll forget that God those things are so freaking annoying in the first game especially when you're already kind of low on missiles.

But this isn't just a gallery of awesome crafts. Eyes5 kindly wrote up an intensely detailed tutorial for making these monstrous effigies, so anyone with access to a sewing machine and willingness to enter Jo-Ann's Fabrics can make their own little beastie. It'd be the perfect gag gift for Samus Aran's birthday, if we knew when that was and she existed!

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Maybe it's just us, but if we were writing a tutorial for the Wii Zapper, it would go something like this:
  1. Attach Wiimote.
  2. Aim.
  3. Pull trigger.
Then again, perhaps we're underestimating the complexity of the peripheral, because if you saw the guide Nintendo has posted on its website to assembling and using the add-on, it would be easy to believe that the Zapper contains many deep, convoluted mysteries. Surely even the greenest gamer can't struggle to understand the concept?

[Via Punch Jump]

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We have featured LED mods for the Wii remote in the past, but today we have a tutorial for adding colored LEDs to your Wii nunchuck! Despite the instructional photos and well-documented walkthrough, we wouldn't suggest this sort of hardware hacking to an electronics novice. You won't have much to brag about if you accidentally set your circuit board on fire or unintentionally scar yourself with a triwing screwdriver. Hey, it could happen! "MCWORLD!"

If you happen to be skilled with a soldering iron though, this tweak might be for you. Following the tutorial, your nunchuck should have a swank LED glow right underneath the thumbstick whenever you've got it attached to a Wii remote in use. You'll be the talk of the town!

JoystiqNunchuck LED mod tutorial originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While America has been able to enjoy Every Extend Extra for months now, Europe will be getting Mizuguchi's latest PSP-exclusive effort this Friday. This unique game fuses an interesting shooter-like concept with Q? Entertainment's trademark music synestesia.

In preparation for the game's European release, Buena Vista has prepared a new trailer and a few new wallpapers for you to download to your PSP. You'll learn how to play this puzzling game, and find some sweet designs for you to plaster your system with. Expect our full review of the game in next few days.

Download

See also:
Heavenly Star fan pack

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Being able to play homebrew on firmware 2.80 is an amazing accomplishment. However, most people that have firmware 2.80 probably don't know the very basics of running homebrew on their system. While there have been guides created in the past, a new one has popped up on the PlayStation boards. Shamoo teaches you the steps necessary to run fan-favorite DDR clone, PSP Revolution, on your system.
  1. Download the eLoader on your computer.
  2. Connect your PSP to your computer via USB.
  3. Install the eLoader.
  4. Make sure you choose this kind of installation: "TIFF, Installatron + Xloader - RECOMMENDED"
  5. Ensure the following options are checked: "TIFF, xLoader (for 2.80), Installatron, emenu"
  6. You're done installing the eLoader. Now, it's time to get homebrew programs.
The full tutorial shows you how to download and install PSP Revolution on your system. It's not complicated at all--it just involves moving some folders into your PSP's GAME directory, and a few more steps. Of course, with firmware 3.0 on the horizon, what choice will you make? Stick with homebrew, or keep advancing with Sony's official upgrades?

JoystiqTutorial for running homebrew on 2.80 firmware originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case the last homebrew guide we told you about wasn't quite enough, now we've dredged up a video tutorial to help you on the path to custom content on your DS. This video shows you, step by step, how to use an SD card to get games purring cozily on your favorite handheld. So go ahead. We know where the fun is -- it's in your pocket. You just need to let it out.

Of course, the tutorial focuses on getting illegal DS ROMs from the web to your handheld. We prefer to give our money to Nintendo, since they are our video game overlords and thus own our fanboy souls. Every time you pirate a game, Miyamoto drinks the blood of a newborn kitten and grinds the bones to make his bread. And no one wants that. However, the principles are sound -- this is the same way one goes about loading homebrew games onto the DS, so the tutorial is worth a watch.

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JoystiqVideo tutorial explains taking games from the PC to the DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clocking in at about thirty minutes, PSPHacking101 goes into a truly in-depth presentation about the basics of homebrew. You'll learn exactly what's required, how to use it... and see sock puppets in the process! After this tutorial, you'll understand what the kids are talking about when they use crazy words like "downgrader" and "eloader." Download the PSP-compatible video, or add the RSS feed to your PSP:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/PspHacking101-VidCast

JoystiqVideo basics of homebrewing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Flash functionality of the PSP can provide hours of entertainment for gamers who've made the jump into greater firmware revisions. You may remember chubigan's Flash Arcade from a while back, but now you want to add Flash files of your own to your PSP. But the problem is, what if you're not too computer savvy? Thankfully, this video is a pretty easy (but notably boring) way of learning the process of finding SWF files, putting them to your PSP, and then finally, accessing them.

JoystiqPutting Flash games on the PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Derek Yu, one of the members of the soon-to-be award winning Thompsonsoft, has made a "10-step tutorial, [which will] teach you how to create a "sprite", which is a stand-alone two-dimensional character or object."

Covering everything from lines to anti-aliasing, watch Derek create "the Lucha Lawyer, the ass-kickin'est wrestling attorney around, as [his] model! He could be in a fighting game, or something, with moves like the 'Habeus Corpse Blaster.'" The amount of labor necessary is amazing, for only one frame!

[UPDATE: The link is redirecting to a Russian MP3 site, so hold off trying to check out the tutorial. We'll let you know when, or if, we know anything else. Sorry! Everything seems to be working again. Apparently Zangief was hosting his site!]

Joystiq10 steps to a pixel art masterpiece originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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O bitter pill! Thy textual convulsions confuse my errant brain! And thee...er, aherm. Uh, sorry; I knew watching that Romeo and Juliet special on cable while blogging was going to fark things up. While I get my hopelessly addled brain back from the Bard, give your other side of your grey matter a massage by teaching it a new trick: PSP programming. The step-by-step instructions on this site break the process down for putty noggin-ed dopes like me, which means that if I can pick this stuff up, you should be able too.

How's that for encouragement? I tells ya, Tony Robbins got nothing on me!

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