GAMES GURU
- Tips, hints and secret codes
Stuck in a tough spot? Can't figure out how to get past a monster? Just looking for an easier way? The Games Guru has the answers you need to succeed in your favorite video games.
Check out his answers to reader questions, or send him your question. New answers are added every Wednesday.
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Battlefield 2142
What order should I get the unlocks in? -
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009
What are all the codes to the game, and how do you unlock everything? -
Ratchet: Deadlocked
How do I defeat the boss in the Liberator Tournament? He's hard! Also, what's the fastest way to get bolts and level up your weapons? -
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
When on the island with all the cannibals, how do you get that weird lady into the pot? -
Pokemon Heart Gold
What happens after you beat Red? What do you do after that? Thanks for answering my questions. -
Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure
Do you have tips for getting past the crocodile level? Thanks. -
Spore
I've heard about a place called the Sol system, but where is it? -
Pokemon Soulsilver
I heard from someone that you can catch Ho-oh on soul silver. Is this true, and if yes, how? Thanks. -
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
How and where do you get Manaphy? -
Prince of Persia
Are there more skins than just the normal prince and classic prince? -
Medal of Honor: Frontline
What are all the codes to this game? -
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
On the village mission on veteran difficulty, I can get all the way up to the barn with the mortar, but then I just can't seem to aim it to hit the enemy, so I end up getting killed! Any tips on using the mortar or passing this mission? -
Rhythm Heaven
I really need help getting two Perfects. On Rhythm Rally 2, I can't handle those high speeds (even though I got a Perfect on Remix 8). On Moai Doo-Wop 2, the game says my shouts are inaccurate, and even if I do make it past the shouts, I still have to face nighttime. Can you help? -
Big Game Hunter 2010
Have any codes for Wii??? -
Wario World
Do you have any codes for GameCube? -
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
Any secrets for this game? -
ModNation Racers
Got any tips for ModNation Racers on the PS3? -
Power Rangers Super Legends
How do I get the 8th Timeline Collectible in the Super Legends level? I have tried everything to get it, and nothing works! Can you help? Also, how do you avoid Lord Zedd's attack where he teleports into the background, slams down his staff and causes lava columns to appear in the direction you are going? -
Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
Any codes for DS? -
Avatar: The Last Air Bender
I have had this game for Game Boy Advance for sometime now and I am stuck on the prison level. I get stuck after you get Katara (when you get chased by a machine). I have used cheats and every time I try I die, even with cheats!!!! If you can help me on how to get past this, I'll recommend you to ALL my friends. -
Metroid Prime: Hunters
How do you unlock the planets on the DS? -
Spectrobes: Origins
Do you know how to beat Krux? I can beat the Krawl, just not Krux. -
Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
When areas like the Nerve Cluster and Lumbar Nook react, it looks like they're being damaged. When areas like the Arm Central and Rump Command react, it looks like they're collecting energy. And when areas like the Pump Works and the Airway react, little circles come out of it. Why do areas have these different reactions? -
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
I am in Slime Rivers on the Wii and I need help. -
Pokemon Platinum
How do you find Manaphy? -
SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
Do you have any tips for the Wii version? -
Avatar: The Game
On the "mission your first song," I do not understand how to do the part where you place the shards on the tree. Please help! -
My Sims Agents
How do I put together DJ Candy's gear box on the Wii? -
Super Mario 64
Where are the castle's 30 Secret Stars? I only need one more, and I need to know where all of them are, so I can figure out which one I missed. -
Star Wars: Republic Heroes
On the first level, how do you defeat the giant spider droid? When its leg gets stuck, I use the force, but nothing happens! -
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Any tips for the 4th temple and Tower of Spirits? -
Blazing Angels
Got some tips for the Wii? -
Frogger: The Great Quest
On the PS2, where do I find the key that unlocks the door to the mayor's house in River Town? Do I need to do something certain, like defeat all the goblins or something? I really need help! -
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Do you have any tips for the new multiplayer Mario Bros. game? -
Mario Kart Wii
Any codes? -
Medal of Honor: Vanguard
Where are all the weapon upgrades? -
Pokemon Emerald Version
One of my friends told me that I could clone Pokemon. Is this true and, if so, how do I do it? -
New Super Mario Bros.
Are there any other unlockable characters besides Luigi? On the touchscreen in my instruction booklet, it shows the worlds but on the actual touchscreen the worlds look different. Why is this? -
Super Mario World
How do I find Star Road on the Island of Castle #2? -
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
How do I get past the whomping willow on the Game Boy edition? -
Madden NFL 10
Do you have any tips for the Wii version? -
Wii Sports Resort
Do you have any tips for Wii Sports Resort? -
Rome: Total War
I am running out of family members to rule my settlements I capture. How can I get more family members fast? -
ATV Offroad Fury Blazin’ Trails
Do you have any codes? -
The Legendary Starfy
I'm at the place where you have to get by without Star spin or turbo-swim, and I keep getting eaten by the Snark. How do I get by? -
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
O Wise Games Guru, how do you defeat the Amarok? -
Boom Blox
Dear Games Guru, I can't beat Monolith. Please help. -
LEGO Indiana Jones
I'm stuck in the Hunt for Sir Richard when you need to get the parts for the X. I've got 3/4 pieces of the X. Where is the 4th X piece? -
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
How can you beat Target Smash Level 5 in under 20 seconds? What are some tips in beating Cruel Brawl in Multi-Man Brawl? What characters have the highest KO rates in their attacks? How do you control R.O.B.’s Final Smash? Which high-jumping character would be good for beating Boss Battle Mode? What is a good technique for beating Master Hand and Crazy Hand? Thank you. -
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
I can’t find the bomb bag to use on Death Mountain because the level I am on is Death Mountain. I need the bomb bag to blow up the rock that blocks the way to Dodongos Cavern so I can find Goron’s bracelet. Can you help me? -
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
I need codes, please. Ben 917 or NBP398 don't work because there are only five slots and only use numbers 0 to 9. -
Animal Crossing: Wild World
How do you get Nookington? -
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
I am stuck in the Courage Temple where you must shoot the eye posts with the bow. Please help. I’m desperate! -
Wario Land: Shake It!
I’d like to know a couple of tips. I enjoy reading your articles and can’t wait to see it every month. -
Need for Speed: Undercover
Do you have any tips? -
Sly Cooper 3
Do you have any tips? -
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Any ideas for doing well in Neopets Puzzle Adventure? -
Custom Robo
In grand battle, how do you get past the last girl? I try to get in close, but she shoots at me with her gun. I only have the seal head, and it gets knocked down easily. -
Nerf N-Strike
I can't beat the second to last door on jackal's chamber (the one that's not locked). Do you have any tips or codes for new guns? (There's a code in every Nerf gun.) -
Sonic and the Black Knight
The special challenge of the level I am stuck on is to soul surge on the ground while finishing the level. I can't figure out how to do that. I have tried many variations of soul surging while running and jumping up to the very end. Can you help? -
Backyard Baseball ’10
What can you tell me about the new Backyard Baseball game for the Wii? -
Super Paper Mario
Do you have any tips for Super Paper Mario on the Wii? -
Bust-A-Move Bash!
Can you give me some tips for this Wii game? -
Teen Titans 2
What kind of tips can you give me for Teen Titans 2 on the Game Boy Advance? -
SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis
Do you have any tips to help me get through some of the levels? -
Coraline
Do you have any tips or secret codes for Coraline for Wii? -
NASCAR Kart Racing
What would you suggest to help me improve my racing in NASCAR Kart Racing? -
Backyard Basketball
What kind of stuff can you unlock in this game? -
Super Mario Galaxy
Do you have any tips for Super Mario Galaxy? -
Kung Fu Panda
Do you have any secrets for Kung Fu Panda? -
Guitar Hero: On Tour
Can you give me some tips for rock 'n' roll supremacy? -
Samba De Amigo
What can you tell me about Samba De Amigo for Wii?n= -
Drawn to Life
Any tips or codes for DS? -
NHL 09
Do you have any tips for NHL 09? -
Zoo Tycoon 2
Do you have any tips for DS? -
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Are there any codes for this game? -
Naruto: Ninja Council 3
How do you unlock all the characters? (Or at least Gaara?) -
LEGO Batman
Any codes for the Wii version? -
Pokemon Diamond
Where do you find the membership key/card and hero flute? I've looked everywhere! (The membership key/card is to find Darkrai, and the hero flute is to find Arceus.) -
World of Warcraft
I can't find any hints, and I'm not very good, so please help me. -
Transformers: Autobots
How do you get by the mission Happy Landings? -
Jak 3
At the stage where you have to defend the civilians and fight off the metal-heads and the robots, how do you destroy the huge spider robot in the third stage? -
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
After the team beats scorpion, drones close the shield (force field). How do I get through? -
Lost in Blue 2
After I've built the prairie treehouse, how do I get in it? -
The Incredible Hulk
How do you defeat the ABOMINATION?!? I keep pinching him and throwing stuff at him, but he just blocks it. -
Bionicle: The Game
In the second tahu level, is half the screen supposed to be blocked out? -
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon
How do you evolve yourself and your partner? Also, how do you get ALL of the Legendaries? Thank you. -
Dragon Ball Z: Buu’s Fury
Which rock do you blast in order to get the last Z exhibit? -
Age of Empires 1: Gold Edition
Are there any codes to make gameplay easier (like unlimited resources, stronger units, etc.)? -
Pokemon Gold
How do you get past the weird, shaky, orb leafed tree? It doesn't bother me when I leave violet city, but it keeps bothering me when I go to the city with burned tower and tin tower. -
Banjo-Kazooie
I would like to know the answer to Stop N Swop (if there is an answer), the mystery eggs and the ice key. What do they mean and do in Banjo-Kazooie? I know they do something in the sequel Banjo-Tooie but what do they do in Banjo-Kazooie? -
Pokemon LeafGreen Version
Dear Games Guru, so far I have caught MewTwo. Now where do I go? Does my next quest deal with the seven islands? If so, which island do I go to? Or is it at island 8 or 9? You mentioned getting a diploma on the website and that one would have to capture 386 Pokemon. What is the diploma for? Do you have to capture the 386 Pokemon on one game only? Are there diplomas for each Pokemon game? -
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
In episode 5 chapter 4, in Yoda's hut by the window it won't let me throughbut my minikit detector says keep going right. How do I get the canister?
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Star Wars: Battlefront 2
Do you have any codes for PC? -
Clubhouse Games
I am having a very hard time clearing Mission Mode. Do you know any codes? -
Paper Mario
How do you make that giant rock move so you can hit the star block in Chapter 2-3? -
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
At planet daxx, if you go up the stairs behind the weapons vendor, how do you defeat the bad guys with the gatlin guns up there? -
DragonBall Z: Legacy of Goku II
I need to intercept the androids on Roshi's Island. Please help! I only have Piccolo, lv. 30. -
Burnout Paradise
Do you know any codes? I need help! -
Rampage: Total Destruction
There seems to be no end to this game. What should I do? (I've used codes to play it.) -
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Where do I get the rainbow-colored firefly far in the forest haven? -
Crash of the Titans
I would like to know how to defeat (not hijack) the Gores, Spikes, Raticans and the Yuktopus in the end of level four, Temple of Zoom. (Hijacking the Yuktopus doesn't help at all.) Also, what levels will Crash meet Nina Cortex, Tiny and N-Gin? And can I use the Motion FX on Crash of the Titans for PS2? -
Super Mario Sunshine
I am stuck on the sixth level of Noki Bay. Whenever I try jumping on a moving block, it will be too far away. -
Star Trek Legacy
How do you beat the level with the assimilated Klingon vessels and the starbase? Also, are there cheats for this game? -
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
How do you teach the characters new moves? Thanks. -
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
How do you get the dittany from Hagrid's hut? -
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
How do you beat Bowser? -
Guitar Hero 2
Do you have any codes? -
Need For Speed Carbon
Do you have any codes for Xbox 360? By the way, I love the magazine! -
Need For Speed: Most Wanted
Can you help me get past Earl? -
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Please tell me how to talk to the masks in the mayor’s house to be able to return the last book to the library. Thanks so much. -
James Bond 007: Nightfire
How can I confirm the code for the keypad after I enter it? -
Megaman Battle Network 5: Double Team
How do I fight Bass to fuse with him? -
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
I am trying to get to the top of inside the volcano and am stuck. I blocked the two steam holes with pebbles and the large trunk rose twice. Behind it is the hole where I get into and fall out overhead onto the trunk. NOW WHAT? I have been going in circles, trying to jump onto the ledge to the right but I cannot reach and I tried crimbing walls nearby, and still nothing. Please help! What am I doing wrong? -
Super Smash Bros Melee
Can you unlock anybody after Mr. Game and Watch? -
MarioKart DS
How do you unlock characters? Thanks for your help! -
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Are there any game codes? -
Star Trek: Tactical Assault
Are there any codes? Also, how do you get gold on the Klingon second level? I have beaten every level in gold except this one. -
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
How do you get the crates in Bolivia up a level to cover the spaces? -
Kingdom Hearts
How can I get leveled up fast? -
Dark Age of Camelot
This is an online game so you may not know the answer. How can you get artifacts? And what is the best weapon in the game? -
Pokemon FireRed
When you go to one of the islands of the rainbow pass, there is a steel door with some codes. How can I open it? Also, how do you know the second password for team rocket hide in the rainbow islands? -
Pokemon Ruby
Where do you get the wish tag? -
Nintendogs
Is Outer Space worth getting? -
Ultimate Spider-Man
How do I get the Spidey wrestling costume? I already have 30 tokens and city events. -
Pokemon Sapphire Version
Where do you find the hm underwater? -
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
I can't get the poke radar to work. I already have the national dex and whenever I try to use the radar, it always says (Professor Rowan's words echoed) "There's a time and place for everything, but not now." -
Age of Mythology
I really need help. When I get to the first Egypt part, I always lose. Please help me, Games Guru!!!!! -
Golden Sun
My problem is that Trent the tree needs to recover so he could turn back the people that got turned into trees and that I don't know what to do in mercury lighthouse. -
Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland
The green top in Beverly Hills is so hard, the bar won't even move. Help, please. -
Runescape
What is the best weapon, and what is the best armour set? -
Custom Robo Arena
Where is Shipley from the soulboost quest hiding 1st, 2nd and the 3rd time? -
Pokemon Pearl
To get to Sunnyshore City, I visit all the lakes but the guy that stays near the steps is still there. Please help. -
Superman Returns
Could you give me some tips on how to get past the first level? -
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
Could you please tell me how to get past the robot arms in chum bucket? -
Megaman Battle Network 5: Team Protoman
How can I make the numbers in main comp. 1, at the very beginning? Please help me. -
Sonic Adventure
How do you get your chaos to turn evil? -
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time
Which part of the castle is Princess Shroob located in? I beat all of her minions but I can't find HER! -
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Jet Fusion
Can you please tell me the level code for world 4: space station stage 4? Thank you. -
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
What is the code for all the levels? -
LEGO Star Wars
Thank you for your info on the Droid factory minikits locations, but I am having trouble finding the room that you use the droid to mix the colors. Can you tell me where it is? Thank you again. -
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
How do you find the bridge? -
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
How do you get the hookshot and flute? -
America’s Army
Do you have to do anything special to get special forces? -
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
I am stuck on the stage on Hero, where you must rescue Amy. How do you get through the room that Eggman says you'll never leave alive? I've been on that stage for about 2 years.... -
Super Mario Bros
Are there any codes for the game I can use? -
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4
Are there any codes I can use on Game Boy? -
Animal Crossing
How do you exit the Donkey Kong Math Jr. game? -
The Sims: Busting Out
I'm stuck. How do you get to the haunted house? I can't figure out how to get there. -
Pokemon Silver Version
How do you get all 3 starter Pokemon? -
Wario Master of Disguise
HELP! I have been stuck in the ancient waterworks for 2 HOURS! I have gotten almost everything, but there are 2 areas that are orange on my map that I cannot get into because I cannot find anything to shoot, punch or otherwise manipulate. PLEASE HELP ME!
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