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The rise and fall of the mine cart level (Feature)

Nov 2, 2009

The art, science, and tragic history of the greatest gaming innovation known to man. ...

The 37 greatest zombie triumphs (Feature)

Oct 27, 2009

You don’t have to see or play absolutely everything on this list to be a proper zombie connoisseur, but you should at least know them. These are the genre’s defining relics. Some are responsible for the very creation of the zombie mythos, others adapted and advanced it, while the rest simply encapsulate it so exquisitely that they must be experienced. This may not be everyone’s definitive list of zombie lore ...

The Top 7… shameless rip-offs (Feature)

Aug 31, 2009

If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then the following games are the biggest kiss asses of all time. Whether photocopying the entire structure of a monumental platform game or cloning every character and move from a beloved beat 'em up, these titles have no qualms about knocking-off other developers’ work

7. Banjo Kazooie

Ripped off: Super Mario 64

The photocopied premise: A fat character jumps through portals into a ...

Bring Back Outbreak Campaign (News)

Aug 26, 2009

HellDescent writes: "Members of Capcom-Unity have created a campaign to bring Resident Evil: Outbreak to modern consoles. The fans either want a port/remake or a completely new sequel to the Outbreak series. There's a multitude of links to petitions and even avatar and signature images to help promote the cause further. Resident Evil 5 was all about partners and teamwork but a modern Outbreak would be fantastic. Something along the lines of a more serious and scary Left 4 Dead would be great. So check out the thread and give them your support."

How to Survive a Zombie Invasion (Feature)

Jul 17, 2009

Fact: zombie invasions suck. Just ask anyone who’s been through one, and he’ll tell you: “bluurble gurrble braiiins.” Does that sound like the guttural moaning of someone who had a good time? No, it sure as shit does not. ...

Before and after: the games that changed during development (Feature)

Jun 15, 2009

Splinter Cell Conviction

Sam Fisher’s gone through some midlife crisis-sized changes over the past couple of years. One minute he’s a tortured emo agent on the run, with as little respect for the law as he does for kept facial hair. The next he’s a malicious murderer, who makes Jack Bauer look like Jack Osborne.

Above: From badly groomed to just plain bad

The Conviction of 2007 has heavy influences from ...

E3 2004: Five Years Later (Feature)

Jun 1, 2009

Before we dunk our collective heads into the salty man-pool that is E3 2009, let’s take a moment to reflect on the events and images of E3 2004. Just five years ago Nintendo was struggling, Sony was unquestionably on top and Microsoft only had Halo 2 to keep fans attentive. Today… well, it’s a little different, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves ...

The Top 7... game religions (Feature)

May 11, 2009

Founded by a group of religious cultists who worship an unexploded megaton bomb, who then built their church at the centre of the crater the bomb created. These Children of Atom believe that the atomic masses released by nuclear bombs contain whole universes and are therefore sacred.

How about being constantly surrounded by the most upbeat, glass half full folk any of us are ever likely to meet? Full ...

Who was your first gaming crush? (Feature)

Apr 21, 2009

Deep down, you realize they’re not real. You understand that what you’re seeing on screen is only pixels and polygons, that what you’re talking to is only a voice actor and that what you’re supposedly interacting with is only a fancy collection of programming codes. Sometimes, however, you can’t help but be a little fooled. Especially when you’re a young, dumb, naïve and impressionable kid… ...

GR Asks: Why was Biohazard renamed Resident Evil? (Feature)

Apr 8, 2009

Welcome to GR Asks, our weekly Q&A with the games industry that answers questions submitted by YOU. Is there something game-related you’ve never seen addressed? Message GRAsks and we may just get it answered!

GR Asks: Why was Japanese series Biohazard renamed Resident Evil when it was released elsewhere? ...

RIP: The Resi characters that croaked it (Feature)

Mar 12, 2009

Unless you’re a rookie cop on his first day on the job, a woman in a comically inappropriate cocktail dress or an ex con with nothing to lose, chance are you’re going to die in Resident Evil. Horribly. Want to know about every significant death in the Resi series? You’ve come to the right place. The following list of big, fat death reveals how each character met their maker, whether it was by zombie, tyrant or erm… ...

Which Resident Evil hero is best dressed for a zombie apocalypse? (Feature)

Mar 11, 2009

What would be the best thing to wear to a zombie apocalypse? Would we go for the bullet-proof vest (but zombies don't have guns!)? Or the side-split evening gown (too much leg for the undead!)? ...

The 16 best bonus levels of all time (Feature)

Feb 2, 2009

Bonus levels don't feature in games as much as they used to. With Hollywood-style narratives and ultra-realistic graphics and physics, there's little space for a sudden warp to a magical place filled with cherry pick-ups and score multipliers. Which is a shame, because bonus levels have given us some of our fondest gaming memories. So join us as we celebrate the finest examples of this dying art. ...

The very best and worst of games merchandise (Feature)

Jan 8, 2009

We collect a lot of gaming merchandise at GamesRadar. While we buy some of it ourselves, one of the perks of working in the industry is that a week rarely goes by without some new item of promotional gaming paraphernalia finding its way to our desks. And generally it's a pretty even mix of awesome and crap ...

The Top 7... Outrageously Camp Bad Guys (Feature)

Nov 17, 2008

Evil doesn't HAVE to be serious business... ...

Why scary games are never scary (Feature)

Oct 28, 2008

They can be creepy. They can be disturbing. They can obviously be gross, gory and gruesome. Are videogames, however, really that scary? Do they truly, honestly frighten you? We don't think so, and here are 13 reasons why. ...

The Top 7… least scary moments in scary games: Redux (Feature)

Oct 27, 2008

This week marks two important milestones for GamesRadar: the start of Halloweek, a weeklong series of horror-centric features, and the two-year anniversary of our weekly Top 7 lists. To celebrate both at once, we’ve dredged up the original Top 7 article - back from before we had our formula down and our shit together – and updated it with fresh art, better layout, a few revisions and videos that actually work. ...

The least scary moment in Resident Evil 4 (Video)

Oct 27, 2008

A nonstop nut-buster from beginning to end. Grab a shotgun and start popping gooey heads in one of the most hardcore games ever.

The Top 7... Stupidest Puzzles (Feature)

Sep 29, 2008

Puzzles aren’t meant to be simple - they’re meant to sell hint books and strategy guides. Obstacles aren’t meant to be obvious - they’re meant to artificially lengthen the adventure! Here are the seven most bizarre, irrational and frustratingly convoluted examples we’ve ever encountered. They don’t just spit in the face of logic... they kick logic right in the balls. ...

The History of The Resident Evil Series (News)

Sep 24, 2008

That Gaming Site chronicles the history of the Resident Evil games, starting with the first released so many years ago up until the upcoming Resident Evil.

The 8 scariest games this fall (Feature)

Aug 19, 2008

With Halloween around the corner, a handful of horrifying games are being prepped to leave their pants-wetting-induced mark on your couch this fall. Some of the titles listed don’t yet have US release dates (The Last Guy, Ghostbusters, Fatal Frame), but we’re confident they’ll be hitting our shores sooner rather than later. And like any great horror game, the ones listed below require you to rely on your noggin (and a small ...

Gaming's Most Revealing 'Oops' Shots (Feature)

Jul 10, 2008

Pixels, polygons and pants. Game ladies' indiscretions caught in still-frame. ...

The Most Gratuitous Headshots Video Ever (Video)

Jul 3, 2008

A nonstop nut-buster from beginning to end. Grab a shotgun and start popping gooey heads in one of the most hardcore games ever.

The Most Gratuitous Headshots Video Ever (Feature)

Jul 3, 2008

Two minutes. One video. Fifty-five perforated skulls. ...

Powers That Jill Valentine Forgot She Had (Video)

Jun 16, 2008

A nonstop nut-buster from beginning to end. Grab a shotgun and start popping gooey heads in one of the most hardcore games ever.

59 levels to play before you die: M - S (Feature)

Mar 21, 2008

Bloc Party's song "Helicopter" can make anything amazing, but it didn't have to work too hard during the tram-ride sequence in Getting Up. Say what you will about the game, but frantically leaping between four aerial cable cars and shimmying around their edges to spray paint a single giant message - all while dodging machinegun fire and tossing riot cops - felt overwhelmingly badass the first time we did it. ...

IGN Top 100 10-2 (News)

Dec 1, 2007

"The Top 100 Games of All Time!
Yes, friends, more than 30 editors located all over the world set aside their ages, allegiances and personal favorites to pick the hundred best videogames that the planet has ever seen! There was fighting, there was mayhem, and there was pizza -- lots and lots of pizza.

Now, some of you may proclaim, "but your list is different from the rankings you guys did in 2005!" Well, of course it is people. Plenty of fantastic games have been released since then, and we have plenty of new folks in our ranks to throw in their couple of cents. We're also not afraid to admit that our tastes change over time too."

Sex sells! (Feature)

Oct 18, 2007

Oct 18, 2007 According to the Entertainment Software Association's 2006 report, 38 percent of gamers are females. These numbers are down from 2005, when the fairer sex reportedly accounted for 43 percent of the pie. It seems that gaming continues to be a mostly male affair, so what's the best way to penetrate this demographic? Judging by the sex-filled ads we've seen over the years, it looks like the best way to a young man's wallet has - and always will be - through his pants. Read on and ...

GameCube titles sold as Wii games by Pirates (News)

Aug 6, 2007

NintendoWiiFanboy reports:
"Filipino site GameOPS found that pirates are up to their old tricks again, copying GameCube games onto DVD discs and packaging them as Wii releases. Titles like Luigi's Mansion, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition are advertised with new covers that've been rebranded with Wii logos and boxart elements. Unlike official GameCube-to-Wii ports, these don't even feature tacked-on waggle controls!"

NECA Unveils Figures from Resident Evil: Anniversary Series 2 (News)

Jun 13, 2007

It's been over a decade since Resident Evil, the most terrifying, imitated, and intense zombie-virus video game franchise to hit your TV screens made its mark on the gaming industry, and fans have been hungrier than a T-virus infected dogs for figures and collectibles. Last year NECA celebrated the 10 years of gory greatness with their Resident Evil: Anniversary Series 1 Action Figures, and this year they get even grislier with some of your favorite monsters from the franchise in Series 2.

Two Resident Evils coming to Wii (News)

Apr 5, 2007

If you somehow managed to avoid the gore-caked delight that is Resident Evil 4, you're about to get a third chance - it's coming to Wii with added wibble-wobble controls. This new version will be an enhanced port of the PS2 game, however, so you'll get all the bonus costumes and extra missions that GameCube owners missed out on. Japanese magazine scans claim shaking the remote will use Leon Kennedy's knife, shaking while holding the B trigger will reload and pointing in general will aim ...

The games that shaped a generation: GameCube (Feature)

Mar 30, 2007

5. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Nintendo | Nintendo | 2003 "A young boy clothed in green appeared as if from nowhere." While everyone expected an epic Link adventure on GameCube, many were surprised by this entry's bold departures from the past What made it so great? Anyone who complains that the Zelda games don't take enough chances must have missed this one. The Wind Waker risked everything by transforming everything - the series' familiar look, its beloved world, even its iconic ...

The Video Zone (Feature)

Mar 20, 2007

The Internet is a scary place. Yeah, we know that sounds a little weird coming from the online publication, but when you think about all the content that people like you are putting up; pictures of cats posed in a hilarious fashion, “jackass” videos where guys set their friends on fire and oh so much porn, it can be a little much at times. Oh, did we say scary? We meant really awesome. Where else would we see so much deprived video content for free? Basic cables got nothing compared ...

The genesis of Resident Evil (Feature)

Feb 8, 2007

As we await Resident Evil 5, there's just enough time to take you through the viruses, monsters and mutations that are the true stars of this amazing survival horror saga. Join us as we link and untangle the most knotty of gaming's histories. Bring some scissors. Resident Evil 0 Released in 2003 (and so after RE 1, 2, 3 and Code Veronica ) this chartered the events leading up to the Spencer Mansion incident, as the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team are sent to explore the Arklay Mountains where a series ...

Resident Evil 4 (Review)

Jan 4, 2007

Anyone turning their nose at the GameCube for being a kiddy console intended for pint-sized brats is a madman. Sure, you could say it's home to a lot of baby games, but spend ten minutes with Resident Evil 4 and you'll walk away a changed person. The series' tank-like controls and limpy zombies have been replaced by adept, agile cultists that actively hunt your ass down. Running won't cut it anymore. You've got to swim through their bloody ranks to see the end of this evil tale. And press on ...

The 7 least-scary moments in scary games (Feature)

Oct 31, 2006

As any horror-movie director can tell you, keeping up a tense atmosphere for 90 minutes of screen time isn't easy. So imagine, then, what it must be like to try and keep up that same level of tension over 40-plus hours of a survival horror game. No matter how intense you make it, sooner or later, your carefully constructed atmosphere of terror and despair is going to fall flat. This Halloween, we'll explore seven of the least scary moments from some of the best horror games ever. Be ...

How to keep your Gamecube warm... (Feature)

Feb 25, 2006

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess still far from imminent, many GameCube owners whose boats aren't floated by Mario Party have been left wondering what to do with their handled fun-box. So here at GamesRadar we've compiled a few suggestions for what to do with your existing games collection and a little imagination. Get four GBAs and three friends As Microsoft and Sony were beating their respective chests about the wonders of competing with other gamers online, ...

Resident Evil 4 (Screenshots)

Jan 17, 2006

Resident Evil 4 (Review)

Mar 11, 2005

Third party games on Nintendo consoles rarely come much bigger than this. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Zelda as our most eagerly anticipated game of 2005, we've given over more pages of the magazine to Resident Evil 4 than any other game. Capcom have promised so much. By their own admission, survival horror has become more than a little stagnant over the past few years. Sure, recent instalments in all the major series (like Silent Hill) look nice enough, but pre-rendered backgrounds, ...

Resi 4 confirmed for March (News)

Dec 20, 2004

The Gamecube version of Resident Evil 4 has finally been given a confirmed UK release date - and the date for your diaries is 18 March 2005.We first caught wind of the game , when it was based around a massive, tunnel-laden underground complex at the very heart of the Umbrella organisation. It subsequently evolved into the rural chainsaw-'em-up that we know and love today - and it's but three short months away from release.On Gamecube, at least: there's still no confirmed date for the of the ...

It's all gone Wong for Resi 4! (News)

Dec 9, 2004

She said that she was just looking for her boyfriend. She said that he'd disappeared six months ago from the Umbrella offices in Chicago but then Ada Wong said a lot of things in Resident Evil 2 - and almost all of them were lies. Even her death seems to have been a fabrication. After all, that wasn't tomato juice she was laying in last time Leon S Kennedy clamped his eyes on her shapely form. But somehow, six years later, she lives again and Capcom have confirmed that this alluring yet ...

Resident Evil 4 (Preview)

Nov 18, 2004

We've done the whole village thing now, and we understand the no-zombie slant, so it's time for Resi 4 to prove that it's more than just a 3D engine and a pile of leaves.It's been twelve months since we first witnessed, Resi's brave new direction but we'd still only scratched the rustic surface of the game. That was until we got hands-on with the latest demo - now's there are mines, dusty underground tunnels and of course the castle - monks and all. Shortly after the village has been ...

Resi 4's cutting-edge controller (News)

Nov 15, 2004

Where does your lightgun live? Is it in a cupboard under a thick layer of greasy crud next to a Soda Stream, a Brevel sandwich toaster and Segway? Well, we may have the perfect gadget to keep it company in the bloody shape of the Resident Evil Chainsaw Controller.Designed by someone at NubyTech who didn't get enough cuddles during his formative years, both Capcom and Nintendo have given the controller their blessing and promised to make it the official device of Resident Evil 4 when it hits ...

Resident Evil 4: Weapons gore-lore (News)

Aug 24, 2004

It may have slipped to early 2005 but Resident Evil 4 is still one of the most eagerly awaited games of the moment and we have a crop of new pics of Leon's face-removing arsenal.In order of appearance in the shots to the right, at the top we have the shotgun, the said face-removing weapon of choice when it's up close and personal and the halitosis is one bite away. As you can see, we were literal in our description.The handgun is next up... Indeed, moving swiftly on we come to the 'scoped ...

Resident Evil 4: We've played it! (News)

May 14, 2004

Resident Evil 4 is Hideo Kojima's favourite game at this year's E3, while random Americans walking past the game's pods at the event can be heard to proclaim "this looks awesome". And you know what? They're right. The reinvention of the Resi series - proper 3D gameplay, the loss of those pre-rendered backgrounds and no more slowly opening doors - works an absolute treat. Even the lack of proper zombies is a good thing: those inbred, sack-wearing villagers are far more scary than the hokey ...

Resident Evil 4 (Preview)

Apr 14, 2004

You are about to enter the world of survival horror. It's been a long time since that sentence, glowing white on black, triggered a frisson of anything other than familiarity. Which is what makes the attacks on Resident Evil's new direction seem so extraordinary. Chances are you already know why the initial reaction from hardcore zombie-fanciers was so depressingly childish. Simply put, there are no - repeat, no - zombies in Resident Evil 4. And if you're looking for an illustration of just how ...

Resident Evil 4: Screenshot overload! (News)

Mar 18, 2004

Feast your eyes on this screenshot overload of Resident Evil 4. Even those of us who aren't die-hard fans of the hugely popular series are gagging for a slice of the action this time around. We suspect this game will prove to be Resi's finest moment when it falls into our eager hands.There are no new game details but the old adage that a picture paints a thousand words is probably true in this case. Indulge yourselves in a retina feast and you'll be slavering after this one just as much ...

Resident Evil 4: First 'official' screenshots revealed (News)

Mar 8, 2004

Capcom have released the first 'official' screenshots from Resident Evil 4 since the game was first unveiled in November 2002. While a handful of scans from Japanese games mags have been doing the rounds of late, these mark the first proper screenshots we've seen of the radically reworked next instalment of the classic survival-horror series.The game appears to be much darker in tone that its predecessors and, as previously mentioned, the game eschews the zombie hordes of yore in favour of ...

Resident Evil 4 in zombie-less shocker! (News)

Feb 13, 2004

New details of Resident Evil 4 reveal that, incredibly, the game is entirely free of zombies. Instead, according to sources in Japan, you'll be facing "villagers". Rather than having to fend off dumb, shambling members of the undead, these people have smarts, so it should mean that the game's enemies will be far more interesting in their AI and behaviour. Plus, they come armed for the fight and can throw their weapons of choice, which includes sickles and axes.As the game progresses, the ...

Easy Boss Battles (Hint)

Apr 16, 2008

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Punisher Pistol Unlock (Unlockable)

Mar 21, 2008

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(Guide)

Feb 14, 2008

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Resident Evil 4 FAQ 2 (FAQ)

Jul 16, 2007

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Unlimited Ammo (Cheat)

May 23, 2007

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Polly Has Some Good Crackers (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Killing EI (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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The Big Cheese (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Krauser. An American (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Protecting Ashley (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Hint Boss Fight (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Ammo Hint (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Conserve Ammo (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Good Dog (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Bear Traps and C4 Evasion (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Island Baddies (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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More guns from the Merchant (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Dog Fighting (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Regenerator Killing Tip (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Final Showdown (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Speed Run Guide (FAQ)

May 23, 2007

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Unlock Mercenaries Mini Game, Profession (Unlockable)

May 23, 2007

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Alternate Costumes (Unlockable)

May 23, 2007

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Hand Cannon (Unlockable)

May 23, 2007

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Get Shot By Louis (Easter Egg)

May 23, 2007

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Infinite Handcannon (Cheat)

May 23, 2007

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Spiked Ceilings (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Head Start (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Leon the Untouchable (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Total Suicide (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Burn Baby Burn! (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Ada and Krauser (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Need health? (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Fast runner (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Mercinaries Backup (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Quick Kill on El Gigante (Ogre) (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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HandCannon Walkthrough FAQ (FAQ)

May 23, 2007

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Wrong Line (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Leon and his gun (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Pants go down! (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Wrong Line pt.2 (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Cutting the Door and Kicking the Door (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Leon and the Infinite Rocket Launcher (Glitch)

May 23, 2007

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Bottle Caps (Unlockable)

May 23, 2007

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Infinite Health? (Easter Egg)

May 23, 2007

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Resident Evil 4 Copied! (Easter Egg)

May 23, 2007

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Ada's costumes (Easter Egg)

May 23, 2007

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Easy Money (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Treasures (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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How to kill El Gigante Fast (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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Block with Knife (Hint)

May 23, 2007

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