There are two ways to disable movies in XCOM. One is to edit the XcomEngine.ini file, which I have had mixed results with, and the other is to physically move the movie files, which I have had good luck with...

Here is a list of basic Minecraft server commands that you should know to operate a Minecraft server. For a more complete list, see the Minecraft Wiki.

You can enter these commands directly into the Minecraft server program or proceed them with a slash (/) in the chat window in-game (as long as you have operator permission)...

In case you don't know who he is, Robert (Bobby) Kotick is the CEO of Activision Blizzard, one of the largest "interactive entertainment" companies in the world. Through a "laser focus" on profits, Mr. Kotick has earned quite a reputation among gaming enthusiasts.

Many of the below quotes come from financial calls and the verbiage reflects this. We gamers understand the importance of profit, but feel that it should not be the main guiding principle in a gaming company...

These tips are focused on public-server players. To play an offensive mini-sentry engineer effectively, you must ignore conventional wisdom. The mini-sentry is not an area denial weapon like a level 3 sentry, and you should not sit behind it or bother wrenching on it (it's non-repairable). You must be aggressive and clever in your mini-sentry placement and in how you engage enemies with your shotgun...

Setting up a Minecraft server on your home Windows computer is fairly easy. With basic knowledge of computers and networking, you can be playing with friends over a local area network (LAN) or the Internet in minutes. Just make sure your computer is up to the task. You should have at least a 2ghz dual-core processor (CPU), 2 gigabytes of memory (RAM), and a fast Internet connection (if your friends are connecting via the Internet). Not sure if it'll work? The only way to know for sure is to give it a try! So read on...

I'm not the first to ask for or dream up a Steam PC game rental or rent-to-own service, but until they offer it, I don't see the harm in speculating. There is undoubtedly a huge market of untapped potential here. Other companies have offered rental services, but none come even close to the reach Valve has with Steam. Here is my idea for a Steam Rent-to-Own service...

For better screenshots in Skyrim, you should first turn off the HUD. This removes the compass, the cross-hair, destination markers, and other screen objects. Just open the developer console by pressing tilde (~), then type in tm and hit enter. The HUD will disappear, including the developer console itself. The game will still be frozen, but don't worry it hasn't crashed. It's because the dev console is still up. Hit tilde again to leave the dev console and resume play...

This is the floating island I created in Minecraft. No, it's not as amazing as this one, but it is a one-man creation, and damn, floating islands are hard to make in Minecraft (not using any editing tools). Anything not in the shape of a cube tends to be difficult...

These tips are focused on public-server players. The key to a successful scout here is to avoid damage, flank opponents to take advantage of lax teamwork, and not get caught in an awkward position.

Most public players prefer a direct engagement and are not good at holding back. Scouts should avoid direct engagement, employ hit and run tactics, and not be overly concerned with getting a kill right at that moment...