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Can I cheat my computer while playing PC Games?

IAs games become more and more difficult, many people turn to pc game cheat codes to help them progress through difficult spots in the game. There are hundreds of sites that offer pc game cheats and codes all over the internet; finding quality sites can be difficult though.

What types of cheat codes are there online?

There are many different types of cheat codes floating around the internet. Some give characters unlimited lives while others allow players to collect special weapons or access hidden areas. Other cheat codes allow players to increase their defenses or increase their attack power, they can even let gamers set the quantities for various items. For example, below are some of the cheats players can take advantage of when playing Pirates of the Caribbean (It is important to note that files should be backed up before making any edits.):
  • Faster Sailing: You can achieve faster sailing speeds by changing the code in the interface.c file.
  • Immortality: Players can claim immortality by changing the coding in the characters_init.c file.
  • More Ships: You can obtain additional ships once again, simply by changing the characters_init.c file.
  • $100 Ships: Simply by changing the coding in the Ships_init.c file, you will be able to purchase any ship you want for $100.
  • View Programmers: In the maze on the last level there is a room near the outside of the maze that has extra markings on the floor pointing toward the wall. Walk through the wall and you will end up in a room with the programmers' pictures.
  • Unlimited Money: Once you've gotten your commerce to 10, go to the tavern and talk with the officer for hire. Keep talking him down eventually he will end up paying you to hire him.

How do I install pc video game cheat codes?

Many game cheats for the pc must be entered at the code level, though all do not. When you edit any of the files, you should first back up the original files to ensure that you can reverse the pc game cheat codes if you would desire too later. Generally, cheat codes require to you find certain files and make exact changes to specific lines of the code. Using the Pirates of the Caribbean again, to have your player gain immortality you would need to locate the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Then you would need to find the "characters_init.c" file. Once you've located and backed up this file, you would identify the following line makeref(ch,Characters[0]); //Blaze Devlin. Underneath that line you need to enter LAi_SetImmortal(ch, true);. If you'd like to disable the immortality cheat, simply add a "//" in front of the line.

Other cheats require you to enter a specific series of characters at the right moment. While require you to collect certain items, visit specific places or meet with different characters to activate them. The cheats are game specific and vary from game to game.

Where can I find pc game cheats online?

There are hundreds of gaming sites online that offer free pc game cheats. Finding quality gaming sites that offer quality and free game cheats for pcs can be difficult though. The following sites are some of the top sites that offer pc game hints and cheats.
Gamewinners
Gamewinners, www.gamewinners.com, has an extensive database of cheats, hints, tips and walkthroughs available to help gamers of all ability levels. Their database is powered by gamer submissions and is updated constantly, thereby supplying codes and cheats for even the newest release. They have one of the most thorough databases of games, with all the hard to find titles listed as well. Gamewinners.com also provides gamers with the latest breaking news, reviews, previews and forums. They also provide cheats, tips, hints, glitches and news for all the popular gaming consoles like the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and Gamecube.
Cheat Codes.com
At www.cheatcodes.com, gamers can find hints, cheat codes and walkthroughs for all their favorite pc games. Although, not quite as extensive as gamewinners.com, cheatcodes.com, does provide a fairly large assortment of game cheat codes and hints, which are free. Unfortunately there are some rather annoying ads, but overall the site can be very helpful for those searching for aid during their gaming quests. For only $1.50 per month, you can upgrade to a premium membership which allows you to have ad free browsing on the site. Cheatcodes.com also offers members' only, as well as the latest breaking pc gaming news, reviews and a 'what's hot' list.

There are numerous sites that offer pc game cheats and codes online, just as there are numerous cheats and codes for nearly every game ever developed, both console and pc games included. PC game cheat codes can provide the help you need to make it to pass some of the harder levels of the game, or can just be used to have a little more fun with the game.

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