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Tips and Tricks also features a preview section entitled Select Games. Unlike a traditional magazine, however, this section encourages readers to vote on which games they'd like to see covered in future issues. Also included is an upcoming game release calender. |
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=== Codes === |
=== Codes === |
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By far the biggest section of the magazine: unlike other magazines (such as [[Gamepro]]) which includes a few cheat codes per month Tips and Tricks archives it's tricks so each issue contains literally hundred of cheat codes.Included platforms are the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], [[Xbox]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]. It also has [[Action Replay]] and [[GameShark]] codes. The Mystery Codes section features codes which are confirmed by the game yet seem to not do anything. |
By far the biggest section of the magazine: unlike other magazines (such as [[Gamepro]]) which includes a few cheat codes per month Tips and Tricks archives it's tricks so each issue contains literally hundred of cheat codes.Included platforms are the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], [[Xbox]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]. It also has [[Action Replay]] and [[GameShark]] codes. The Mystery Codes section features codes which are confirmed by the game yet seem to not do anything. The first person to send them a letter that tells what the code does gets their name printed in the magazine and a free cap |
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Revision as of 03:12, 27 January 2006
Tips & Tricks is a United States video game magazine published by Larry Flynt. The publication almost is devoted exclusively to strategies and codes for popular video games, and features a huge code archive that makes up a majority of each issue. There are also game strategies for recent popular games at the beginning of the issue. The magazine does feature a preview section, however this is so fans can vote on what games they'd like to see strategies for in future issues.Tips & Tricks doesn't review games, except when previewing them. Besides being known for its codes & strategies, the magazine is also known for it for its sections concerning gaming. Tips & Tricks releases an annual codebook.
Sections
Strategy Guides
Features Guides for current games on all systems. Monthly sections include Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and a Halo 2 section.
Departments
- Reader Mail- Mail from readers (delivered by their faithful mailman Earl), and responses.
- Gaming Gear- Features the latest video game hardwave, acessories and peripherals.
- Online Gamer- Features Online guides, tips and news.
- Gaming 2 GO- Features mobile gaming news, previews and tips.
- Sports Desk- News on sports games.
- Japan Report- The latest on Japan related games and toys.
- Final Fantasy World- Information on the Final Fantasy series.
- Collectors Closet- Features news on Classic games and classic video game related items. Also features the Room of Doom.
Previews
Tips and Tricks also features a preview section entitled Select Games. Unlike a traditional magazine, however, this section encourages readers to vote on which games they'd like to see covered in future issues. Also included is an upcoming game release calender.
Codes
By far the biggest section of the magazine: unlike other magazines (such as Gamepro) which includes a few cheat codes per month Tips and Tricks archives it's tricks so each issue contains literally hundred of cheat codes.Included platforms are the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PSP. It also has Action Replay and GameShark codes. The Mystery Codes section features codes which are confirmed by the game yet seem to not do anything. The first person to send them a letter that tells what the code does gets their name printed in the magazine and a free cap
The magazine is $5.99 in the United states and $6.99 in Canada.