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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.

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The Simpsons: Hit & Run

simpsons-200×148.jpgWhat is the code for all the levels?


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LEGO Star Wars

legostarwars.jpgThank 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.


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Megaman Battle Network 4: Red Sun

Where do you get all the program modifiers?


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Metroid Prime

I have all the beams and their combos, visors and all the suits. I am in the phendrara looking for the artifact of spirit, but I can’t find it. (The clue says to look in a tall cave at phendraras edge.) Can you help me?


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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

zelda.jpgHow do you find the bridge?


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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

zeldalink-200×148.jpgHow do you get the hookshot and flute?


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Super Mario 64

supermario64.jpgWhat do I do when I get the eel out of the hole? When I did it the hole was closed.


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America’s Army

americasarmy.jpgDo you have to do anything special to get special forces?


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Sonic Adventure 2 Battle

sonicadventure2battle.jpgI 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….


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Super Mario Bros

supermariobros.jpgAre there any codes for the game I can use?


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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4

tonyhawk.jpgAre there any codes I can use on Game Boy?


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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Where do you find the sword in the Deku Tree?


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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

How do you get past the dark riders in the shire?


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Animal Crossing

animalcrossing.jpgHow do you exit the Donkey Kong Math Jr. game?


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Pokemon Crystal Version

Can you only get Raikou and Entei after beating the elite four? And where would you find them if you can get them before the Pokemon league (elite-four)?


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The Sims: Busting Out

simsbustin.jpgI’m stuck. How do you get to the haunted house? I can’t figure out how to get there.


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Pokemon Silver Version

pokemonsilver.jpgHow do you get all 3 starter Pokemon?


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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

harrypotter.jpgHow do you get past the level where Neville is trapped by the ghoul?


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Pokemon XD

How do you trade Pokemon from XD to LeafGreen?


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Wario Master of Disguise

wariomaster.jpgHELP! 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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The Sims 2

What is the code for every house in PS2?
Games Guru: I could not find a code for unlocking all houses, but here is a code for unlocking all lots: Circle L2 Left Circle Up Circle
My hotel is 100%. Now what?
Games Guru: Have you spoken to all of your guests to find out their secrets?


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Starfox Adventures

I am stuck on level three on Ice Mountain. I don’t know how to travel across the lava. Can you help? 
Games Guru: Do not go into the lava. Head right and you will see these two big plant thingamabobs. Hit them with your staff and feed them to Tricky. Now have Tricky dig in the [...]


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Avatar: The Last Air Bender

How do you get past the monster that throws fireballs at the avatar characters? None of the characters seem to have what it takes to get past this guy - it’s at the top of the game.
Games Guru: First attack as Sokka, using your boomerang to go after its arms. Once you hurt it, the [...]


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FIFA 07

I need codes.
Games Guru: Sadly, I can’t find any codes for this very fine game. Sorry.


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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

I’ve found many codes for this game, but I don’t know where to put them in on the Wii. Also, do you use the D-pad or joystick to put in the directions in the codes?
Games Guru: You should be able to enter these codes with the D-pad on your Wiimote. My understanding is that many [...]


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Advanced Wars Two: Black Hole Rising

I need to know how to defeat the little girl when she says that in seven days we will lose. Any suggestions?
Games Guru: Rather than walk you through this entire scenario, I will try to give you some objectives. First, keep your Copter safe. Move it where the enemy will not get it. Second, use [...]


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LEGO Racers 2

Do you have any codes for the PC?
Games Guru: I could find only two:

To race as a Martian, go to the Main Menu and use your cursor keys to type “right, left, right, up, down, left, right, up, up.”
To unlock Mars, go to the main menu and use your cursor keys to type “left, left, [...]


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Conflict Desert Storm

I just cannot get past the Calvary Charge level no matter what I do. Please help.
Games Guru: Let me start by giving you a code. On the opening screen try pressing in “X, Y, thumbstick to the left, thumbstick to the right, left-trigger, right-trigger.” This should unlock some easter eggs to help. Beyond that, you [...]


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Kingdom Hearts II

I can’t beat the Cerberus Cup. I get to the last level and I run out of time. Help needed!
Games Guru: You and me both, pal. My experience was that Cerberus ran away and I ran out of time. As I understand it, the tricks for beating this demon pooch appear on the screen-Evade, Jump-Dog [...]


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Sonic Heroes

What happens after you get all chaos emeralds?
Games Guru: By locating all of the chaos emeralds, you open a final story in the game. If you beat the game with all four teams and collect all of the emeralds, you unlock team Super Sonic. Wow!
Can I please get some codes for this game? I am [...]


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