Destructoid’s award for Best PC Game of 2021 goes to…

Chicory: A Colorful Tale The world is a cynical place, so naturally it’s full of a lot of cynical games. Even the most compelling of titles can leave a sour, unsympathetic taste in your mouth, and plenty of others have a thinly-veiled attempt at sentimentality that ultimately ring hollow. Then there are games likeChicory: A Colorful Tale, that break through the clouds and give us a wonderful, earnest experience about the fact that despite it all, the world can sometimes be a really beautiful place....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Cassidy Ferguson

Destructoid’s award for Overall Best Game of 2018 goes to…

God of War Kratos won it in 2018, and he didn’t even need to proc Wrath of the Gods. In case you haven’t played it yet,God of Waris a triumph from start to finish. Although it was both maligned and celebrated as “Dad of War” before release, Sony showed us that the “old man action hero” still had relevance in the modern era. I was not sold onGod of Warone bit....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Gina Cross

Half-Life 2 before the Combine showed up looks strangely eerie

Ah,Half-Life 2. For many,Valve’s follow-upto the influential 1998 FPS is the developer’s magnum opus. It still holds up today and is often held aloft as one of the greatest shooters of all time. Much of it comes down to its tight combat, intriguing story, and dystopian setting. But what was life like for the people of City 17 before the Combine came and wrecked everything? Before the famed Seven-Hour War would see humanity become enslaved?...

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Eric Benson

Having trouble with Stone Talus enemies in Tears of the Kingdom? Try this

Ground into dust Humorous enemy destructoid is acore tenetofThe Legend of Zeldaseries. We’ve looked at a billion and one ways to take down Guardians inBreath of the Wild, and now the community is refocusing its efforts on Talus enemies. Although we have a comprehensive guide on how to take down the towering foes, Reddit usertsuntoast gave us a heads-up on another method(if the weak point is on the enemy’s back): you just…whack it....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Christopher Hammond

Here are the U.S. launch games for the 3DS

The 3DS is set for launch on March 27 in the United States, and the games that are arriving along with it have just been announced. It’s a diverse list of 18 games, and Nintendo is promising that at least 12 more titles will be released before “early June”. There is a little something for everyone here, but not a whole lot in the way of killer apps. The thing is, the 3DS doesn’t reallyneedkiller apps, at least, not at launch....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Dean Russell

Here’s a list of PS3 games that work with Dualshock 4

Some work, not all Wonder what PS3 games will work with the PS4’s Dualshock 4 controller?Reddit has a good list going already. It looks like most of the games tried so far, though some do nothing, including some big titles likeGran Turismo 5andGrand Theft Auto V.As we’ve heard before, not everything works. Note that if the PS3 game requires motion sensing, you’re out of luck. Also, you’ll have to play with the USB cable connected to your PS3....

June 12, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Paul Moody

Heroes of the Storm’s Winter Veil event, Ragnaros, out today

You have until January 4 to play 25 games A massive patch just dropped forHeroes of the Storm, fundamentally changing several characters, bringing in a new fan favorite (Ragnaros), and a 25% bonus XP event that also doubles as a way to get an extra free mount and profile picture. The great ranked experiment is also underway, where hero league ranked play only involves solo participants, and team league has been altered from a premade “5s” only affair to a combination of two, three, and five player parties (read: if you had four, the other would be a solo, which won’t work)....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Brenda Ross

Hot new Pokemon Black/White details!

Pokémon Black/Whitewasrecently announced, and it looks pretty damn exciting. Some new details for the next generation of Nintendo’s beloved monster battling series have hit the Internet today, essentially confirming that this will be a complete overhaul for the franchise. As we know, the game is getting 3D graphics, but be warned that it’s not a 3DS game, specifically. We’re simply talking polygons. The battles themselves will be more “intense” as well, presumably boasting more animations and special effects....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Audrey Jacobs

How to catch a Woodskip in Stardew Valley

There’s plenty of fish to catch inStardew Valley. One such fish, the Woodskip, is required to complete the Speciality Fish bundle within the Community Center. The trouble is, it’s only found in one very specific location which isn’t accessible early on, unless you use a simple trick. Woodskips have a few different uses other than the Community Center bundle, but I’ll get to those later. For now, let’s look at where to find a Woodskip and how you may sneak in if you’re hoping to catch one earlier thanStardew Valleywill realistically let you....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Gregory Johnson

How to farm XP and unlock camos fast in Black Ops 6 Zombies

The Directed mode ofCall of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombiesmight be your new best friend when it comes to gaining XP during the first season. The Directed mode is pretty different from the Standard Zombies mode, and it emphasizes completing the objectives. There’s also a cap on the zombies wave, making it a good choice for relative beginners. Whether you’re new or a veteran, Directed is the place to be if you want to unlock new camos and level up your weapons quickly....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Mary Hammond

How to get the O Mother gesture in Elden Ring

There ain’t no secret like anElden Ringsecret because anElden Ringsecret don’t stop. Many players are learning that accessing a secret area requires the O Mother gesture. If you’re up for a long journey, I’ll show you where to find it. O Mother gesture location in Elden Ring The O Mother gesture is found in the Bonny Village.It’s at the foot of a headless statue near a dead white tree. Getting there is a bit of a pain, but it’s, thankfully, not too arduous a trek....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · George Diaz

How to get White Bird Snippets in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Snippets are one of the most important resources you need to stock up on for The Storybook Vale inDisney Dreamlight Valley. They can be quite difficult to find, though, especially the elusive White Bird Snippets. This special Snippet isn’t found around Storybook Vale like all other Snippets. Instead, you must venture elsewhere to find them, so here’show to get White Bird Snippets inDisney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contents Where to find White Bird Snippets in Disney Dreamlight Valley White Bird Snippets can be caught using yourRoyal Netaround aspecific randomized biomein the classic base game area ofDreamlight Valley....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Kristi Mills

Immortals Fenyx Rising is messy, but has potential

When unreliable narration spills over You may not recognize the titleImmortals Fenyx Rising.Did you miss the name change? Did you know it asGods and Monsters, from Ubisoft’s E3 2019 conference? Okay, well it got a name change that wasallegedly due to a Monster Energy trademark dispute; but maybe wasn’t. Yeah, this game is a little weird. Before it arrives in December as one of the last big titles of the year, we took it for a test drive thanks tothe new Stadia demo....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Andrea Morrison