The Daily Hotness: A bit of the old Ultra-Violence

Check out everything Destructoid did today Man I can’t wait forSaints Row IV. It does worry me a bit that the sequel started from what was only supposed to be an expansion pack to the last title, but even that tidbit can’t curb my excitement. Just a teaser trailer and a few screenshots so far, and already I find myself sharpened up and ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Charles Garcia

The Sims 3 adds three decades of junk in next expansion

70’s, 80’s & 90’s Stuff add-on is pretty self-explanatory but they made a video anyway Prepare for a flashback asThe Sims 3expands with70’s, 80’s & 90’s Stuff, another add-on pack due out January 22. I have to admit to my undeniable love for kitschy, seventies furniture designs. If I thought for a second my wife would let me live in a wonderland of brown tones, wood paneling and shag carpet, that’s exactly what my home would look like....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Tony Anderson

There are a lot of Kickstarter games for sale on Steam

You’ve still got money left, right? There’s still a debate about crowdfunding’s ongoing viability as a way of game development but when you look at just how many videogames have found life through Kickstarter, it seems like it isn’t going away any time soon. Steam is runninga special Kickstarter salealongside its current summer sale which highlighted to me just how many games have been through Kickstarter. Of course there’s big name titles likeBroken Age,Sir, You Are Being Hunted,Wasteland 2,Shadowrun Returns,Broken Sword 5,Mercenary Kings,Lily Looking Through, andAwesomenautsbut there’s also some notable title that I hadn’t realized had come through Kickstarter likeEdge of Space,SpaceChem,Paper Sorcerer,Risk of Rain, andThe Fall....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Jorge Barrera

Thoughts on HORIZON: An alternative E3 event

Notes on the Indie-focused event from an attendee Exactly one week ago, E3 was in full-swing in the bright city of Los Angles, California, and a brand new little event was quietly gearing up to happen. That lil’ happening wasHORIZON. Billed as an “alternative E3 event” and produced in coordination between the indie-game championing websiteVenus Patroland the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art’sMOCATV, the event promised to showcase a lineup of “incredibly beautiful games” including projects fromDouble Fine,CAPY,Media Moleculeand more....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Jennifer Crawford

Tomb Raider’s multiplayer DLC hits Xbox 360 first

Timed exclusive on multiplayer maps Tomb Raider’sfirst downloadable content, the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack, will be coming first to Xbox 360 owners of the game. The pack will include three new maps (Scavenger Caverns, Cliff Shantytown, The Burning Village), and each map will work with any of the four modes available. The Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack arrives on July 08, 2025, and will cost you 400 Microsoft Points....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Steven Higgins

Torment fans vote for turn-based combat in Numenera

Combat will be like Wasteland 2’s inXile asked Kickstarter backerswhat type of combat they would like to see inTorment: Tides of Numenera, and turn-based came out slightly in the lead. The votes were so close that inXile said it was basically a tie, but they have decided to implement the turn-based system despite half their backers voting for a real-time alternative. inXile believes that turn-based combat is “better suited for the kind of tactical complexity we’re looking for....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Ashley Cruz

TruForce’s Mega Man X toy Kickstarter gains another variant figure

A variant TruForce is creating a rad Mega Man X figure, and the company is almost halfway to its $200,000 goal on Kickstarter. To help move things along a bit two new reward tiers have been added, including an exclusive color variant, or a bundle including the original figure. The core toy is still $80, the variant is $100, and it’s $180 for the lot. you may view it in the gallery below....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Kevin Gay

What the exclamation mark (!) means next to companion health bars in Avowed

Your companions are there to aid you in battle on your adventure across the Living Lands of Avowed. With their unique abilities that can heal, deal damage and help you access little hideaways, they’re a crucial part of the experience that play a big part in your quest to end the mysterious plague known as the Dreamscourge. At times, you may notice an exclamation mark (!) next to your companion’s health bars in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Jessica Harris

What to do with gold Reactors and External Components in The First Descendant

There is no shortage of items, components, and gear inThe First Descendant. As you work through the campaign, you’ll find yourself inundated with a bevy of weapon types, Reactors, and External Components. Weapons can eventually be upgraded, but can the same be said about the Reactors and External Components, particularly the Ultimate gold ones? Surely, my hoarding will pay off once I reach the end game There are three rarities when it comes to gear inThe First Descendant: Standard (blue), Rare (purple), and Ultimate (rare)....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Nicholas Hardin

Where to find Kenli’s Lost Sandwich in Palia

There’s a plethora of quests inPaliathat task you with gathering materials or talking to certain characters. However, some quests require you to find a certain item or complete a task without any indication of where to go. One such quest is from the mayor of Kilima Village, Kenli, titled Dire Circumstances. For this quest, Kenli has lost his lunch and wants you to find it for him. All he remembers is that it’s near both running water and flowers, which doesn’t narrow things down....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Heidi Cox

Wizardry: The Five Ordeals will finally arrive on Steam Early Access this week

Get dungeon crawling from December 17 Following a very lengthy delay, publisher GameSpark has announced that a classic entry in the old-school dungeon crawling franchiseWizardryis finally ready to make its western debut on PC later.Wizardry: The Five Ordealswas initially supposed to hit Steam Early Access way back in the summer of this year, but will now bring its fantasy exploration to players from December 17. According to GameSpark and developer Studio59, the early access edition ofThe Five Ordealswill feature all five titular scenarios, each of which promise “dozens of hours” of gameplay....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Brandi Davis

Yep, Dark Souls III can be cleared without walking

And here’s the ill-advised challenge run to prove it Class is in session, and today we’re going to learn how to completeDark Souls IIIwithout walking — no, seriously, check the syllabus! The midterm is going to be brutal. “Spicy guides” creatorymfahhas been entertainingSoulsfans withnovelty challenge runsand hilarious(ly effective)beginner guides. These videos often take a seemingly “stupid” or “pointless” concept and figure out the smartest way to pull it off, then present the findings in an expertly edited package....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Christopher Young

All PEAK cosmetics and how to get them

PEAKhas an abundance of unlockable costumes and character expressions to show off your achievements by making your character look unique when climbing the mountain with friends. Still, with so many secrets, players want to know what is available and how to unlock everything. Most unlockables are tied to the many achievements you may unlock, with a badge appearing on your character’s sash as you complete certain objectives. So feel free to check out our list below to see what you can unlock and how you can get it....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Mark Johnson