Tutorial - Mr. Dave Pizza

How to Find Free Games on Steam

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:May 24, 2022
Post category:GUIDES & MODS

This is a tutorial on how to find and download free games on Steam. If you're familiar with the Steam client store or website, you might know the layout can be incredibly open-ended. I use it every day, and it is one of my most useful resources. This allows for some exploration of methods to filter new games posted. Steam is considered one of the most essential clients for finding new game releases for digital download on PC. It is home to tens of thousands of retail, but also free, games.

JoyToKey and How I Use It To Keybind Controllers for Gaming

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:May 22, 2022
Post category:GUIDES & MODS

This article is about how to keybind your game controller with JoytoKey to play games, like browser games on Itch.IO, if native controller support is not supported. I play a lot of platformers and games on Itch.IO and Steam that use a keyboard and mouse, but generally, I prefer controller support. Keybinding is a useful ability that can allow you to play more responsively, or even play an indie without native controller support away from your desk!

Starbound – Completing the First Planet Quickly For Beginners

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:May 11, 2022
Post category:GUIDES & MODS

In Starbound, you use Terraria-style mining mechanics to collect materials and progress through the galaxy. This game was released in 2016. It has had some resurgence thanks to a re-release of the game on the invaluable Xbox PC Game Pass platform. I figured since I didn't find immediate coverage of my own questions, new players may be wondering how to progress in this game. The game takes place in outer space. It has a plotline involving being stranded in space after a cataclysmic invasion destroys the planet. With some basic tools, you're left to fend for your own. With a damaged spaceship, you escape to the orbit of a wild alien planet. Now that everyone knows the background, let's get into how to make it past the first planet!

How to Write Game Reviews (The Nice Way)

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:September 9, 2021
Post category:MISCELLANEOUS

So you want to write a nice review? As I glide through a tremendous Steam list full of unique reviews, it's actually pretty awesome that gamers are getting involved and writing thoughtful reviews even though some are, not inaccurately, blunt. Praising reviews and critical reviews both serve a purpose. Even a 5-word sentence that reads something like "Just spins me around infinitely" is actually helpful, because if the game costs $20, you might have a point. But let me tell you how, for me, nice reviews are still the best review.

Making a Simple Platformer With Godot

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:September 8, 2021
Post category:GAME DEV

Let's talk about GoDot tilemaps. Have you ever played a 2D platformer or Metroidvania and wanted to know how it is made? Maybe you are already making one. I'm back for another insight into the cryptic, enigmatic, secretive, open-source world of indie game development. Tongue-in-cheek there. But I am reaching out to you devs out there to talk about some very useful primary knowledge in GoDot TileMaps!

Astroneer Takes the Space Sim Genre to New Heights

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:June 28, 2021
Post category:INDIE GAMES

Astroneer is a low poly space sim with a playful and colorful, stylized atmosphere. It uses its practical fundamental mechanics and graphics to pull off an engaging and creative experience. After completing the tutorial on your basic tools and resources available, the game is essentially an open-world sandbox where you can develop your base camp or head to another planet. It is similar to games like The Outer Worlds and No Man's Sky, without the realistic graphics and more emphasis on casual, puzzle-solving gameplay. Today, I'll take you through what my experience is with this game.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Still One of Nintendo’s Top Games (For a Reason)

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:October 30, 2020
Post category:MAINSTREAM GAMES NINTENDO SWITCH

This game is for Nintendo Switch only! I should have mentioned that. In fact, this game is essentially the major reason I now have a Nintendo Switch. There are so many good games for Switch that are perfectly mindful and low stress, but the media circling around how wonderful this game actually did sell me in a moment of post-materialistic rebellion that I actually don’t really regret. This game took me to a new realm of peaceful gameplaying.

Looking for deals on video games & accessories? Go to Mr. Dave's Video Game Shop on eBay!

Looking for deals on video games & accessories?

Go to Mr. Dave's Video Game Shop on eBay!