Multiplayer is a big deal these days, to the point where even a game focused on asingle-player narrativefeels the need to shoehorn some online component into the mix, regardless of whether or not it works. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has criticized this, because every now and then, he’s awesome. “Let’s forget about what the actual promise of a game is and whether it’s suited to a narrative or competitive experience,” he mused....
Zelda and Monster Hunter do the fusion dance again! TheMonster Hunterseries has been no stranger to crossover content.Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walkerfeatured levels that let you tackle iconic beasts andMonster Hunter 4: Ultimatehad a lot of unlockable Nintendo costumes for your characters.Monster Hunter: Storiesseems to be following suit. In the upcoming 3DS game, players will be able to unlock Link fromThe Legend of Zeldaand ride on Epona. In today’s JapaneseNintendo Direct, some video was shown from the game that had Link traveling with a companion in Majora’s mask....
Pre-order for weapons and early access This week, Activision is making its next major promotional push forCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare. (Perhaps you read our “preview” or saw themultiplayer trailer.) That can only mean one thing: it’s time to talk about pre-orders. Notably, there will be aDay Zero Editionoffering 24-hour early access to the game on all platformsbeginning July 13, 2025. By pre-ordering either the base game or a collector’s edition ofAdvanced Warfare, you’ll be eligible to purchase the Day Zero Edition on November 3 at no additional cost (while supplies last)....
Notably absent from marketing With retail versions of VR headsets incoming over the next ten months, a lot of eyes are on Sony to start revealing more information regarding the final retail specs of its upcoming PlayStation VR headset. While much is still unknown, we may finally have confirmation of a long rumoured aspect of Sony’s VR solution. According to a report byPolygon, who used a near retail PlayStation VR at a recent event but were unable to take photographs of the unit, it featured the long rumoured “external processing unit,” which is a box that connects the console and headset, providing additional processing power for VR software....
Retrace your steps back to the original adventure In the original English version ofPokemon Red/Blue, you can give your character a custom name, or go with preset names Red, Ash, or Jack. It may seem like a small thing, but toPokemonsuper-fans, these names represent a huge divide, particularly when it comes to Ash and Red. To many, Ash is the character from thePokemonanime who symbolizes a watered-down, goodie-goodie, “pandering to the lowest common denominator” side ofPokemon....
Reminder: it’s also coming to PC It’s not every day that we hear specific time windows for platform-exclusive games, and that goes double for exclusivity periods that last two whole years. In a new Sony video meant to hype up forthcoming PS5 games, there’s a bit of fine print about Square Enix’s release plans forProject Athia. (Skip ahead to the 0:33 mark to see theAthiafootage and “PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive” disclaimer....
It could go many different ways Remedy Entertainment has made a living by following a tried-and-true formula: take a third-person shooter, support it with a catchy and innovative gameplay mechanic, and wrap it all up with an emphasis on narrative.Max Paynedid it with stylish slow-motion dives while slinging bullets with pinpoint precision.Alan Wakeused equal parts light and lead to fend off the evil that encapsulated Bright Falls. And, whileQuantum Break‘s Jack Joyce doesn’t lend his namesake to a title, he has his own methods to ensure that he’ll be a memorable figure....
Storage Wars The Nintendo Switch doesn’t have a lot of built in storage space for game downloads. While it is expandable with an SD Card, one way to mitigate the lack of a larger hard drive is by going the physical route. Game carts for the Switch don’t (typically) require an install and you can amass a large collection of games without really needing to worry about filling up the 32 GB of storage the console has....
Cellar Door Games’ Teddy Lee talks about everything [Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great videogames. It airs live every Sunday at 4pm EST onYoutube, and can be found in Podcast form onLibsynandiTunes.] Last week on Sup Holmes we welcomed Teddy Lee, designer ofRogue Legacyto the program. Normally we attempt to grab a clip from the most recent episode to share with you here on Destructoid, but this week there were too many clip-worthy moments to choose just one....
As remarkable asImmortal Defenseis, I suspect most of you are not familiar with the game. Just know that it’s truly great, and to this day remains one of my personal favorite tower defense titles due to its interesting story and engaging mechanics. The reason I bring upImmortal Defenseis that the next project from developer Radical Poesis Games & Creations,Saturated Dreamers, looks similarly unusual. To the point where I don’t entirely know what is happening....
BioShock 2releases next week, so treat yourself to this rather swanky launch trailer. It gives you pretty much everything you need to prepare yourself for the rapturous sequel. It’s got Big Daddies, Little Sisters, Splicers, and a buggerload of Plasmids. Perfect. As I write this, I am patiently waiting for my delivery guy to arrive with what should be a sexy review copy of the game. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2K Marin has done to further theBioShockstory, and whether or not this game can live up to the quality and narrative of the original....
A month ago, talk show host Conan O’Brien decided to throw his hat in the game reviewers’ ring with a new web series calledClueless Gamer. After ripping apartMichael Phelps: Push The Limit, he has tickedKinect Star WarsandMinecraftoff his checklist. Now he must contend withThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Conan (with plenty of assistance from the much more game-savvy Aaron Bleyaert) creates a Khajiit and names him “Mr. Buttons.” Mr. Buttons is looking for Ms....
Destiny 2‘s PvE meta has shifted once again, and now, for the first time in a long while, sniper rifles are looking to be the premiere damage option for most encounters. While this may not bode well for Guardians who aren’t as precise as they’d like, a new set of Episode: Echoes Act 2 Artifact Perks and some additional tuning make the weapon class hard to pass up. Throughout aDestiny 2expansion’s lifecycle, Bungie periodically adjusts the status quo, boosting some weapons, abilities, and Exotic effects while nerfing others....
