Back in my day, we had to rely on either instructional booklets or video game magazines for info on how to do special moves in games...or that dude at the arcade who would trade combo advice for cigarettes.

Video Blips:

• This video shows off some close combat techniques for Aliens vs. Predator. Remember, though, if you're ever in a real-life confrontation with Aliens or a Predator, these controller inputs probably won't help you much. [GameTrailers]

Continue after the break for a Prince of Persia movie commercial, the polygonally glorious Drawinia+, and the trailer for ModNation Racers PSP.

• Prince of Persia looks like a video-game-to-movie adaptation that actually might not suck. Man, if I got a nickel for every time I said that and was proven wrong. [Kotaku]

• Darwinia+'s old-school 3D graphics are an interesting style choice. I wonder if the developers used the SNES Super FX chip for added authenticity. [Joystiq]

• ModNation Racers PSP gives you the tools to customize your own racer, kart, and race tracks. Maybe I'll make a track that just goes in circles...wait a minute. [GameTrailers]