Best MP5A2 loadout in XDefiant

Of the five SMGs currently inXDefiant, the MP5A2 is the least exciting on paper when you look underneath the hood and stack it against other options. However, something must be said about a well-balanced weapon that is easy to use. Time-to-kill speed is not a strength of the MP5A2. According toTrueGameData, the Vector, MP7, and P90 kill faster than the MP5A2 from most ranges, and it’s not particularly close in short-range engagements....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Dawn Wiggins

Bros of War, BioShock movie raptured and CoD dominance

Another casual discussion from the Dtoid news room In another casual discussion from Dtoid’s news room, I’m joined by Jordan Devore and Alasdair Duncan to discuss the controversy surroundingGod of War‘s “Bros before Hos” trophy. We also kibitz aroundthe canning of theBioShockfilmand raise the old chestnut about how awful movies based on games are. Plus, we express admiration for the market dominance ofCall of Dutyand wonder how Activision can possibly screw it up....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Timothy Parks

Candy Crush has a bizarro nationwide ad campaign in Japan

I’m not quite sure what they’re saying, but it has nothing to do with candy Candy Crush Sagais coming to Japan in a big way, as developer King has prepared a slew of rather bizarre commercials for its freakishly addictive mobile puzzler. With King having opened an office in Japan, it’s no wonder a nationwide ad campaign was the first move to establish a presence for the brand, but these ads aren’t exactly what I’d call accessible....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · John Johnson

Cblogs of 6/27 to 26-05-2025: TWEWY, Ori, and pricey gaming

Cblogs Recap: Week 27 –LaTerryreveals this month’sBand of Bloggersprompt, which is all about water levels in this summer month. -Rico the Penguindebates the idea of video games costing more. –Niorgoes into a deep and excellent analysis ofThe World Ends With You. -Shoggoth2588gushes about theCoromondemo. –Exbershares with us the list of GOTY awards of games he played in 2019. –Black Red Gamingshares his five most anticipated game releases in July. –Shoggoth2588gives us an update on his June gaming habits....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Gregory Ho

Creepiest glitches in video games

Some games provide intentionally scary moments, while others turn into horror masterpieces entirely by accident. In honor of the sentiment, here’s a list of regular games turned into horror masterpieces via the miracle of video game glitches. Skyrim NPCs can survive decapitation ‌The world ofSkyrimis a magical place, though not all the magics contained within are necessarily good ones. Remember that guy who gets beheaded right at the start ofSkyrim? Well, he does lose his head every time, as there’s no way to mess with that scripting, but the wound isn’t always fatal....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Nicole Wilson

Dark Souls III confirmed for early 2016

Rise from your grave! The leaks killed the surprise, but I’m still into it —Dark Souls IIIis coming early next year to PC, PS, and Xbox One. “Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team” are on the project, according to Bandai Namco. A pre-rendered video played during Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference showing a kingdom amidst a land of ash and ruin. A king grabbed his crown. Then, holy crap, a giant (thegiant?...

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Micheal Gutierrez

Destructoid review: Hexothermic

There’s something inherently satisfying about watching a chain reaction. From the ancient simplicity of Dominos to modern day videogame classics likePeggle, setting something in motion and watching the results is incredibly pleasant, despite the lack of interactivity. Hexothermicis another in a line of games that focuses on the principal of the chain reaction. The question is this, however: IsHexothermicworth 200 Points to capture the magic, or are you better served with a box of dominos?...

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Christine Liu

Destructoid’s community blog highlights of 2012

A look back at our favorite things our readers blogged [The hard-working gents on your Cblog Recaps team put together this fantastic list of their personal favorite blogs of the year. Special thanks to ChillyBilly for the header! Want to see YOUR blog get mentioned on the front page in 2013?Go write something!–Mr Andy Dixon] There are plenty of videogame blogs here in the blogocube. Part of what makes Destructoid a unique slice of Internet pie is its wonderful community....

June 24, 2025 · 24 min · 4950 words · Jonathan Valencia

EA FC 25 Playmaking Protector Evolution: Best players to use

The Playmaking Protector Evolution is now live inEA FC 25, and you can spend a few coins to upgrade a defensive unit of your choice. The latest evolution is focused around the RB position, and offers a huge array of upgrades which includes stat boosts, new roles, and playstyles. Let’s take a look at all the requirements and upgrades, followed by the best cards to use in it. EA FC 25 Playmaking Protector Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Playmaking Protector Evolution inEA FC 25....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Lisa Matthews

EA FC 25 Title Update 6 patch notes: All Frost Update changes

EA Sports has released the Title Update 6 patch notes forEA FC 25,and there are plenty of changes being made to the existing gameplay. Titled Frost Update, this title update has important implications for existing gameplay. But that’s not all, as EA Sports has turned their attention towards what the community had to say about different game modes. Let’s take a look at the full set of changes that will be introduced as part of Title Update 6 inEA FC 25....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Nicole Newton

Ender’s Game on Blu-Ray Tournament on Twitch

StarCraft II tourney sponsored by Lionsgate See what they did there?Ender’s Gameis about a boy being trained to take on a space battle. “The skills used to develop battle leaders inEnder’s Gameare drawn from real world gaming, especially the types of skills used by premier tournament level players,” said Anne Parducci, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Lionsgate. “We are excited to partner with Major League Gaming and Twitch, both leaders in the eSports world, to present this unprecedented movie tie-in aimed directly at those who take gaming seriously....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Christopher Greene

Evolve sure has a lot of skin DLC at launch

Roughly $60 worth Evolveis nearly upon us, and a few of us have access to the game’s pre-launch servers — expect some impressions soon and a full review after we’ve tested the full version. WhenEvolvelaunches tomorrow, it will arrive with a fair bit of skin DLC to go with it. While all of it is optional, purchasing the bundles for everything day-one adds up to $60.89, not including the $24.99 Season Pass that nets you three exclusive skins....

June 24, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Steven Jarvis

Final Fantasy XV Comrades closed online test starts today

‘Bruh, hit me up with that cura’ Is what you’ll be potentially hearing if you’re lucky enough to check out the new the multiplayer expansion forFinal Fantasy XVknown as “Comrades”. The closed online test will be beginning today. The test is expected to run from August 3-8, 2017, but do keep in mind these are only “projected” dates. On top of owning theFinal Fantasy XVseason pass, you’ll still also need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live subscriptions to access the closed test....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Donald Mcdonald