My brother and I loved the AD&D Gold Box gams when we were kids, and a recent playthrough of Pool of Radiance has left my brother with a party of multiclass characters that he's not eager to take into Curse of the Azure Bonds because as demihumans, they're all already at the highest level allowed for their class and race. I've heard of a hack or patch that removes the racial class limits from these old games, but Google turns up nothing. Does anyone know of such a hack or patch, and where I might find it?
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone know if PS2 games from the UK will work on a US console, or do they release region-specific games like they do DVDs? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to be starting a research project soon which will require some "archival gaming".. What are the best OS X friendly options for emulators for vintage game platforms? I'm interested in 8 and 16 bit systems as well as older stuff. Any advice and direction would be appreciated.What are the best options for game emulators that run on OS X? Is DOS Box still the best way to play old PC games on a Mac?
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm thinking of replacing/supplementing my PC monitor with a projector, but I've never really used or shopped for one. Is it worth it, or should I just go for a couple of the biggest monitors I can afford? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Borrowed Call of Duty 4, for the XBox 360, from a friend, and each time I try to play a message appears informing me that I need to insert the disc into an XBox 360, which is where it is. The message is static, and when trying to do anything with the controller, the DVD control overlay appears. What's going on here? Google searches point to some similar experiences, but not much in the way of solutions. The disc has been cleaned several times and while not in perfect shape is certainly not damaged beyond playability.
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Halo Mac: where are all the game servers? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Please help me make a cheap but kick ass version of the amazing Mystery on 5th Avenue apartment for a friend. (recently on Mefi). [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Which second hand Xbox 360 should I buy to minimise noise? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 8 answers

MetaFilter Solid: New Playstation owner, getting Metal Gear Solid 4, but I've never played any of the earlier games. How can I best get up to speed? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me find appropriate music for my Mage: The Ascension game set in 1997. [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 18 answers

Which X-Box should I get? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 22 answers

What are some good cooperative or "soft competition" games for the DS/Wii? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Suggest a good gaming headset? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to play Bully: Scholarship Edition on my Xbox 360. There was just a patch released for the game, but my console is not hooked up to the internet and never will be. How (and when) can I know that the physical copy of the game I buy is a post-patch version?
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 16 answers

I’m building my first desktop system in many many years now and getting back up to speed on all the hot topics is taking a while. I’m leaning towards getting the GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H which is based on the 780G northbridge so it has the integrated graphics with the hybrid crossfire feature (and also is miniATX size and has audio optical out, HDMI…). Review here and here continued... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Asking for my son (a video-gamer question): How do you decide which games to get rid of (trade in for store credit, get cash value for, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 21 answers

How can I temporarily disable the alt+tab shortcut when I'm playing games in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me find my favourite computer game from 10+ years ago. It featured a pixel frog and pixel flies and it was not Frogger. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Games with great multiplayer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 33 answers

Questions about PSP modding (via Pandora's Battery) - will my UMD games still play on it? Will games purchased via playstation online store still work? And if future games are made to not work with modded units, can I 'reverse' the modding and go back to Sony firmware?
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the best Wii games for klutzes? I'm looking for games that rely primarily on gross motor skills for kids and adults with limited fine motor ability, which are still fun to play. Big successes so far have been Wii Sports and Excite Truck. Notable failures are Cooking Mama and Raving Rabbids. Extra points for an E or E-10 rating. What games do your recommend?
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there a laptop with a TrackPoint that is not objectively horrible for gaming? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for help compiling a top 20 "must play" list of essential videogames. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 66 answers

Making a clean break -- with PC gaming, and transitioning to gaming on an Xbox 360. What will bowl me over? What will annoy me? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 25 answers

Is PCIe 1.x x16 a viable technology for a gaming PC intended to last for the next 3+ years? What about DDR2? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 10 answers

I really want a case for my DS Lite that can hold a few games and doesn't suck in some silly way. It doesn't need to hold the power adapter, as my main concern is portability. Being able to play the DS while inside the case is also not something I'm interested in at all. It doesn't even have to be a "real" case built for the DS—it could just be something that works well for the job. Do any MeFites have a case for your DS Lite that you're particularly fond of? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 18 answers

We bought a Wii for the kids for Christmas and we're trying to find out what accessories are musts. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 22 answers

Recommend me a (cheap) handheld gaming console! [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 29 answers

Please me point to articles or studies on how gaming in Korea has become a serious pursuit --- particularly in terms of gaming fatigue, celebrity, ethics, and monetary gain. Thanks!
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 5 answers

Fun 2-player (split-screen, not online) cooperative games for the PS2, for me and my fella? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 20 answers

D&DFilter: I want to buy my girlfriend a very nice set of dice for her to use when she plays D&D. But I don't know what kinds of dice she needs, nor do I know what separates nice dice from very nice dice. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 31 answers

Looking for suggestions for running custom firmware on a PSP Slim (please see my stipulations inside!) [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I import a draft class with real names into Madden 2007 on the Xbox 360? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 1 answers

Dangers of installing a wii modchip? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 9 answers

XBOX 360 question! Help me get my boyfriend a wireless headset he will love. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 6 answers

I can't get Icewind Dale to run in full screen on Windows XP (SP2). This is on a Macbook running Parallels. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 1 answers

What's the best XBox 360 model for someone that doesn't care about XBox Live? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 19 answers

HFIDFilter: What sort of career options are available in the Human Factors field these days that have to do with the video game industry?
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Looking for the best wireless keyboard/mouse/lapdesk solution to play PC games from my couch. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me build a great gaming table. [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 11 answers

I am trying to buy a barebones machine for everyday use with a side of gaming. Small case plus huge graphics card cooler/fan don't mix well. Also, Australia seems expensive. Think you can help? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Recommend a midrange gaming laptop for around $2000? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 6 answers

Recommmend me a mouse for my laptop that's good for gaming and of sturdy construction. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 2 answers

Another gaming laptop question. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 14 answers

I have a Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii and a Playstation 3. I want one plug for all four. [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Can you recommend a good, durable wireless gaming headset? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 2 answers

My Xbox 360 is in Microsoft's Xbox hospital being repaired and I'm jonesing for some game time, even if I could just play my original Xbox games. I remember back in the NES days you could rent consoles but not so much anymore, I assume because of the complexity and Faberge egg-like delicacy of systems like the 360. But is there someplace, anywhere in the greater Phoenix (AZ) area that I could rent a system? A first gen Xbox would be fine. Failing that, any other creative ideas besides using my computer for games which I've already tried? I'm in the Chandler/Gilbert area FWIW.
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Need help trying to get PC games to open in a window rather than fullscreen. [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I, as a first-time D&D 3.5 DM, make my campaign completely kick ass? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 19 answers

Need help setting up a home gaming server, if that sort of thing exists [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 12 answers