Ring in the new year It has been a bit of a wait forAmplitude, Harmonix’s 2014 Kickstarter success. It was originally slated for release in March of 2015, but waspushed back a few timesto January of 2016. Still, a year is nothing if you consider the last game in theFrequency/Amplitudeseries came out in 2003. In a backer update, Harmonix announced the official release date of January 5 on PlayStation 4 for $20....
Just the two of us It’s rare that I get to cover a game twice in a pre-release state, but I’m happy I had the chance withAshen, an action-RPG I firstplayed at E3last year and just saw again last weekend at PAX West. While the first impression was promising, it was also riddled with technical issues. This latest outing looked and felt great. I tend to be extra picky when it comes toSouls-like games, butAshenis up to snuff....
‘In the Name of the Tsar’ Battlefield 1‘s “In the Name of the Tsar” DLC takes the Great War shooter to the “the blistering winter in the east” where it’ll introduce six new maps, “new vehicles and weapons,” and the Russian army, including the “the iconic Women’s Battalion of Death.” If you’re frothing for the historical precedent, you canfind that explanation here. The “most extensive” DLC yet is coming in September....
Are you looking to take yourModern Warfare 3gameplay to the next level? Then you’ll need Destructoid’s ultimate guide to the bestMW3controller settings, including aim assist, aim responsive curves, FOV settings, and more. There are lots of ways to improve yourCall of Dutyskills, whether it’s practicing your aim in the firing range, or watching gameplay of better players to learn from them. If you’re not using the best settings though, you’ll always be at a disadvantage, and I don’t want that for you....
Treyarch has finally released a PC patch forCall of Duty: Black Opsin order to fix the game’s broken multiplayer mode. As detailed in oursadly controversial review(sad because pointing out documented technical issues shouldn’tbef*cking controversial), the game has suffered from intense lag, stuttering and connection issues since launch. The new patch aims to fix this issue, which ought to bump the game up from shattered mess to GOTY-contending classic. I have not yet personally tested the patch out, but should it work, you can add up to three extra points on our review score should you wish, since the game ought to now be rockin’ awesome....
March 16. Mark it down. That’s the day theCommand & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilighthits store shelves. EA says the game will bring “the 15 year-long fan-beloved Tiberium saga to an epic and stunning conclusion.” That includes your standard real-time strategy gameplay with class-based gameplay, and an experience system that’s persistent throughout all of the game’s modes. If you pre-orderTiberium Twilight, you’ll receive access to the upcoming multiplayer beta, along with the game’s official soundtrack and a “bonus mission” for the final game....
Snagged! I’ve highlighted somecustom amiiboin my time, but nothing like this.Nothing like Sanic. “I originally made this for a good friend,” wrote designer Alltheapplesdoubled, “but I would love to have an army of Sanics running around. My only wish is that you train it in smash to be as annoying as possible.” Between the zoomed-in face on the box, roadkill-esque appearance of the figure, and “cumon step it up!!!!!!!” etching on the stand, Sanic is proof that amiibo can be considered Art with a capital A....
The consensus onDestiny 2‘s latest expansion pack is quite clear:The Final Shapeis a delight in most ways that matter, and it deliversa superb finale to the Light and Dark saga. For those eager to grab all the available content through the Legacy Collection, though, there is bad news. Specifically, even though it’s a good thing that Bungie has bundled all ofDestiny 2‘s previous expansion packs into a single Legacy Collection bundle (which makes the deal particularly enticing for newcomers), you don’tactuallyget all of the older legacy content at once....
Irem’sR-Typeis probably the definitive side-scrolling shooter. In it, players take control of a single ship in an attempt to save the the universe from a strange alien life form known as Bydo. This late-1980’s arcade classic has since expanded into a full series of shooters, and collectively they’re known for their high level of difficulty. They’ve all tested players’ reflexes and trigger fingers, and series fans can tell you that plenty quarters (or continues) are required to complete these titles....
This E3 has a smaller vibe going for it compared to years past, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that there are so many good games here to be seen. This year Destructoid has gone all out with our official E3 awards, spanning 17 different categories. We’ll be announcing winners early next week, but in the mean time you can see all of our top picks below. And remember, we also havea community choice awardwhere you may vote on your favorite game of E3 yourself....
On the first two press-only days of Tokyo Game Show it’s all business suits and messenger bags, but when the event opens up to the public the cosplayers come out. It’s funny how you’ll never see them around the convention center or even on the show floor, though. Instead, they set up shop for a full day of posing in the outdoor concourses between the large halls of Makuhari Messe....
Expect to pay more than the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions Looks likeDeus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cutis going to cost extra if you’re planning on getting the Wii U version.Nintendo Everything has checked pricesat a few retailers and it turns out the final price on Nintendo’s platform will be $50 — that’s $20 more expensive than the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. That price is consistent across Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy....
New Uniques, Legendary Aspects, and more Diablo 4’sseason 1,Season of the Malignant, is just around the corner. We already knew the first season planned tobring some pretty big changes, but with theDiablo 4version 1.1.0 patch notesreleasing on July 18 we can now see the full scope of the update. Alongside the release of the patch notes, you can also now download Patch 1.1.0 on all platforms. The update is 9GB on PC and 11GB on consoles....
