If you’re paranoid about pumping upgrade items into something, take a look at what it requires Knowing how to navigate theElden Ringgear upgrade system can be nerve-wracking. Having played these games since the start, I totally know the feeling of not wanting to upgrade, well,anything, out of fear of losing valuable resources. While that might be true near the start, that concern is alleviated later on due to several factors. Let’s talk about those for a second....

“Everyone would love to stay with Pallurikio all day long.” That’s one of the opening lines from the tutorial ofPallurikio, a new puzzle/platforming game on WiiWare. It’s also a lie. Everyone wouldnotlove to stay withPallurikioall day long. Upon first glance, I didn’t want to spend any time withPallurikioat all. In screenshots, it looks like a free Flash game, made to mildly entertain as many people as possible, while truly satisfying no one....

Let’s hope that’s not the case A rumor has surfaced that Evolution Studios’ PlayStation 4 launch gameDriveClubhas been delayed to next spring.The Same Coinis citing an anonymous source, andKotakuhas since come out to receive confirmation of the report from “a person familiar with goings-on at Sony.” Although it’s not necessarily a sign that this is indeed accurate, there is a Sony event in San Francisco today which was going to haveDriveClubincluded among the games shown....

I’ll be the first to say that I don’t like survival horror. I’m a tiny little girl. Even my avatar scares me. That being said, I can’t figure out why I’m so stoked aboutSadness, from Polish developerNIBRIS. Details up until now have been scant, and I had kind of forgotten about it until this sick concept art showed up onNGCFrance. This game is going to be creepy, as you can tell....

I admit, I’ve had high hopes forWarhawk. To me, it was looking to be the kind of major time sink thatHalo 2was for me online, or evenCounter-StrikeandBattlefield 2. Perhaps those hopes were a bit too lofty, because out of everything I saw at Sony’s Gamers Day event,Warhawkwas the biggest letdown, by far. WhileBrian Crecenteand I debated the game constantly, I just didn’t see it as the perfectly-controlled title that he did....

C’mon, it wasn’t that bad! [Update 2:The stock closed at -1.23% but is tradingafter hours+2.42%. Despite this, the overall picture isnot awesome.] [Update:The adjusted dip was less than 2%. Still, not exactly what you’d expect following the reveal of your company’s console gaming strategy for the next decade.] I liked Sony’s PS4 reveal but apparently some might disagree looking at how far Sony’s stock dipped after the conference. Like,woah....

Legend, Anniversary, Underworld The bonus games for theHumble Square Enix Bundle 3have stepped out of the shadows. Folks who buythe bundle‘s second tier (which is still under $6) will now also receive access to three additionalTomb Raidertitles:Legend,Anniversary, andUnderworld. If you already locked in your purchase, check your account for those new Steam keys.Anniversarysupports Windows and Mac, but the other two are Windows only. Sorry, Linux friends!

Strangely lenient towards cock fighting I am very pleased to announce that this week is 100% bodily fluid-free. There’s no wee, no poo, nonothing.It’s been a totally wholesome, family-friendly week in gaming news! The most NSFW thing you’ll find is the very existence of Danny DeVito, and all he did wasburst out of a sofa while completely starkers. See? Completely kosher! Anyway, here’s the last week: And there we have it!...

With a pin!!!… Disney is the king of marketing. It does make a ton of movies, but what really brings in the cash is how much merchandise it hocks. If you go to any of the Disney parks, you’ll find trinkets for your park bracelet, those stupid penny machine stamp things, popcorn mugs, and numerous pins. These pins are hugely sought after by collectors and I’m sure fans have been driven crazy by Square Enix including officially licensed pins with the collector’s editions of theKingdom Hearts HDpacks....

Simple and elegant Whenever a new shmup arrives on PC or Switch, you typically hear people clamoring for “TATE mode.” In shortthis phrase basically translatesto “vertical” support, originating with the Japanese word for the orientation. Not just in the sense that the game is actually vertical, but the ability to tilt the screen (or monitor) to make full use of the screen real estate and play an arcade-specific experience. Not every developer is keen on adding it or even paying attention to it, but the tide is turning with dedicated devices like the Flip Grip....

Why wouldn’t you want to watch a video of a corgi sitting on a wooden horse? This weekend we have a new Sup Holmes, a review ofFester Mudd, a strategy guide forResident Evil:Revelations, the secret origin of Princess Peach, a call for blog about why you started gaming, and all kinds of other fun stuff. Destructoid Originals:Limited edition Bidoofshock Infinite posters on sale now!Not Review: Resident Evil: Revelations Strategy GuideSup Holmes passes the dip with Drinkbox’s Chris & Graham...

Just the first of five Late last week,I warned everyonewho’s thinking about buying an Xbox One to hold off for the weekend. That’s paying dividends early Monday morning. Microsoft has revealed the first of five holiday Xbox One bundles that will be for sale later this year. As predicted,Rise of the Tomb Raideris one of the big titles that’s spotlighted with its own package. This set features the original black Xbox One with a 1TB hard drive,Rise of the Tomb Raider, andTomb Raider: Definitive Editionfor $399....

In case you haven’t heard, Frozenbyte has been in development of asequeltheir 2009 fantasy platformerTrine.Steam users who decided to support the game early had a taste of what the game has to offer with theTrine 2multiplyer beta, but the rest of us needn’t wait much longer to get in on the action. Word comes today that PC users can get their hands on a digital copy as soon as December 6th....