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Narrative studio Deck Nine Games lays off 20% of its staff
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Published: February 27, 2024 23:48
As if the gaming industry wasn't going through enough already, one of the studios behind the beloved Life Is Strange series, Deck Nine Games, issued today's latest round of layoffs. The studio's announcement was issued on the heels of others today, like…
New Sims 4 update adds cart HUD element and For Rent bug fixes
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Published: February 27, 2024 22:24
The Sims 4's classic HUD layout has been updated with a new feature in the form of a cart icon. Rather than going through the hassle of closing your game to browse the shop, this mechanic allows you to get exclusive packs in-game during your usual Sims…
Paranormal Activity game teased, coming from The Mortuary Assistant dev
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Published: February 27, 2024 22:21
Fans of found-footage frights will soon be able to dig into a new video game take on the Paranormal Activity film series. By "soon" we mean 2026, which is when the "all-new interactive game experience" from the devs behind The Mortuary Assistant is set to…
Remedy discusses how Initiation 4: We Sing in Alan Wake 2 was designed
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Published: February 27, 2024 20:07
After 13 long years, Remedy's Alan Wake finally received a sequel, and it has been a success, managing to sell a million units by December 2023.
Unlike its predecessor, Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror title with a mind-bending narrative and settings…
Call of Duty server issues broke skill-based matchmaking for a day, and players loved it
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Published: February 27, 2024 18:17
Skilled-based matchmaking has been an ongoing topic of conversation in the Call of Duty community for a while.
For obvious reasons, it's a necessity that prevents lower-skilled players from quitting or just having an awful experience. However, it also…
Studio behind the Half-Life remake Black Mesa teases a new project
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Published: February 27, 2024 15:41
If you haven't played Black Mesa, the unofficial (yet wholly endorsed by Valve) remake of Half-Life, it's definitely worth checking out. For those of us who have played – and enjoyed – it, the team responsible for it is teasing a new game that's currently…
Here’s Skyrim on a Steam Deck, controlled by iPods
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Published: February 27, 2024 15:27
When the end of the world comes (and it will), I like to imagine that in the midst of all the rubble and chaos, people will still be playing Skyrim. There doesn't seem to be any way that people won't tinker with the game and in this instance, we get to see…
Forza Horizon 5’s European Takeover introduces… dinosaurs
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Published: February 27, 2024 15:16
While Forza Motorsport fans eagerly anticipate the seemingly game-changing Update 6, Forza Horizon 5 continues its assortment of wacky hijinks by introducing dinosaurs into its roster of usable assets. The game's major Eurotrip update is, therefore,…
Pokemon TCG goes digital again with Pokemon TCG Pocket
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Published: February 27, 2024 14:55
Pokemon has always diversified the ways you can explore its world, with Pokemon TCG being one of them. During today's Pokemon Presents, the company revealed Pokemon Pocket, an upcoming new way to enjoy the trading card game.
Although Pokemon TCG Online…
Helldivers 2 server woes ease up, encouraging Arrowhead to return to the ‘original plan’
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Published: February 27, 2024 14:55
After more than two weeks of hammered servers and lengthy queues, Helldivers 2 players and developer Arrowhead have a reason to collectively sigh in relief. Helldivers 2 server issues seem to have finally let up during the weekend, and now the studio is…
A new Pokémon Legends game is on the way for 2025
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Published: February 27, 2024 14:34
The Pokémon Company aired its official 2024 Pokémon Presents presentation today, and it closed it out with some good news. Another Pokémon Legends is on the way, dubbed Pokémon Legends Z-A, and it's currently scheduled for 2025.
Today's teaser trailer…
Sony announces it’s cutting about 900 jobs, closing London studio
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Published: February 27, 2024 14:25
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the corporation will cut around 8% of its workforce, or more than 900 jobs. Also, in the announcement, they stated that PlayStation Studios London will be closing.
There are two separate statements,…
Final Fantasy 7 Demake for Famicom requires imagination, familiarity, and patience
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Published: February 26, 2024 23:00
Final Fantasy VII was released in 1997 on PlayStation. In those days, the NES, despite Nintendo only discontinuing it in 1995, was considered practically ancient. Things aged faster in the ‘90s.
By the time the PlayStation had passed into antiquity in…
Unicorn Overlord demo rekindles an old strategy flame
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Published: February 26, 2024 22:20
When I bring up the "tactics RPG," it feels like there is a certain image that comes to mind: grid-based, turn-based, isometric, or top-down, with units hopping up and down terrain to bonk each other on the head with swords and magic. The sheer popularity…
World of Warcraft’s current legendary, Fyr’alath, buffed to drop more often
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Published: February 26, 2024 22:14
Whether it bumps up our numbers or matches our shiny new boots: we crave new loot in video games. To help satiate our hunger, the most recent legendary weapon in World of Warcraft is now more likely to drop than ever. Even failed attempts now move you…
Honkai Impact 3rd embarks on a new chapter with Part 2, Mars Crisis, this month
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Published: February 26, 2024 21:47
The elite Valkyries' adventures continue in Honkai Impact 3rd's upcoming chapter, Mars Crisis. This time, we'll see new faces join the team, from the eccentric Senadina to the animalistic Coralie 6626 Planck.
If you have always wanted to go on a heroic…
Sea Fantasy is an Oops! All Fishing RPG for the reel ’em in sickos out there
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Published: February 26, 2024 21:36
Did you pop in Final Fantasy XV only to hitch your Regalia permanently to Galdin Quay? Did you halt progress in Sea of Stars in an effort to filet every single species known to man? If you're a total fishing freak, there's an open-world action-RPG on the…
Stardew Valley 1.6 arrives first for PC in March, with consoles and mobile later
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Published: February 26, 2024 19:45
News of Stardew Valley's 1.6 update have circulated since ConcernedApe revealed a major sneak peek in September and various mini-announcements, such as one in October and another 1.6 progress report in December. Today, ConcernedApe announced an official…
An abridged timeline of Final Fantasy 7, ahead of Rebirth
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Published: February 26, 2024 19:42
Many of us grew to know most parts of the original Final Fantasy VII by heart, and that's both awesome and heartbreaking. But how many of us are aware of the full extent of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII extended universe that Square Enix kickstarted…
Mutazione studio Die Gute Fabrik is halting production
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Published: February 26, 2024 18:49
Danish studio Die Gute Fabrik, responsible for indie titles such as the excellently unique indie Mutazione, has announced that the company is halting production of current projects. The studio points to the current "challenging funding and investment…
Supermassive Games is set to undergo layoffs
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Published: February 26, 2024 17:59
In yet another round of bad news for the gaming industry, Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures developer Supermassive Games is about to be hit by a wave of layoffs.
As reported by Bloomberg, the studio has notified 150 employees that their jobs are…
Reynatis is a new action RPG from FuRyu arriving this fall
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Published: February 26, 2024 16:57
FuRyu and Natsume Atari have announced that action RPG Reynatis will be arriving in North America this Fall. It’s set for Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC.
The press release makes a big deal about Reynatis being set in a “painstakingly-recreated streets of…
Teamfight Tactics: Inkborn Fables gets mystical in 11th game update out next month
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Published: February 26, 2024 16:35
Riot Games has revealed the next set for its popular strategy auto battler Teamfight Tactics. Titled Inkborn Fables, the new set brings players to a mystical and ancient world filled with mythological creatures and legendary heroes. Patch 14.6 which begins…
Microsoft’s standardized Super Resolution upscaler is getting revealed soon
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Published: February 26, 2024 15:47
According to the official scheduling, Microsoft is getting ready to show off its first-party resolution upscaler at this year's Game Developer Conference in San Francisco. Though this is more of an industry event rather than a conference for the consumer,…
Finally, a Skyrim mod that lets you match NPC speeds when you follow them
https://www.destructoid.com/finally-a-skyrim-mod-that-lets-you-match-npc-speeds-when-you-follow-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finally-a-skyrim-mod-that-lets-you-match-npc-speeds-when-you-follow-them
Published: February 26, 2024 15:33
Even though many of us may see Skyrim as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, there's no denying that it's a painfully flawed game. We know this, and that's why modders are always working to make sure Bethesda's aging epic maintains some degree of…
Dying Light 2 now has guns and a bunch of other novelties
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Published: February 26, 2024 15:31
It's finally happening: Dying Light 2's post-apocalyptic civilization has rediscovered guns. As announced months ago, late in 2023, Techland's latest major content update for Dying Light 2 is all about weaponry, celebrating the game's second anniversary…
Literally mow down demons as Doom comes to this robotic lawnmower
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Published: February 26, 2024 15:27
If you thought the days of porting Doom onto every possible device known to humanity were over, think again. Now, get ready to slay demons while also maintaining a neat yard. You may be a lover of violent FPS games, but you're also a responsible adult now.…
Steam’s Dinos vs. Robots Fest begins today
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Published: February 26, 2024 15:24
As the go-to digital storefront for many PC gamers, Steam has dominated the market for the better part of 20 years. Aside from the fact that it has millions of games in its growing selection, regular sales and events continue to be a mild threat to a lot…
The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered achievements are utterly bizarre (and amazing)
https://www.destructoid.com/the-tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-achievements-are-utterly-bizarre-and-amazing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-achievements-are-utterly-bizarre-and-amazing
Published: February 24, 2024 17:30
A good part of the Internet has already sung high praise for the OG Tomb Raider trilogy remaster's loving determination to rejuvenate the classic. I'm glad it has. Being alone in finding it quite a marvel would leave me feeling pretty sad and possibly…
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fell short of Warner Bros.’ expectations
https://www.destructoid.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-fell-short-of-warner-bros-expectations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-fell-short-of-warner-bros-expectations
Published: February 23, 2024 22:41
The hits keep coming and they don't stop coming for Rocksteady as its parent company, Warner Bros. Games, is disappointed in the performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Like a poorly made macaroni picture, it looks like this one isn't going…
Balatro is a deckbuilding, rule-breaking poker game I can’t get enough of
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Published: February 23, 2024 22:28
I realized a long time ago I was probably never going to be good at poker. It's not that I'm bad at assessing risk; worse, I just don't care. When I used to play casual games in-between classes in school, I'd go all-in on bad hands. I'd swap cards for a…
Little Samson on NES asks how much you’ll pay for a gem
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Published: February 23, 2024 22:00
I have a number of valuable games in my collection. Some I acquired through lucky timing, others I’ve actually shelled out for, but all of them are the result of questionable priorities. None are as valuable as my copy of Little Samson.
As of today,…
Classic RTS Age of Empires is headed to mobile, for better or worse
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Published: February 23, 2024 21:17
For a series coming up on three decades of history, I guess it only makes sense it expands into mobile with everything else. During today's Age of Empires New Year, New Age Livestream, Microsoft unveiled Age of Empires Mobile which is coming to both iOS…
Hidetaka Miyazaki responds to fan fervor for a Bloodborne remake
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Published: February 23, 2024 20:50
The Bloodborne community is the equivalent of a dog losing its absolute mind whenever it catches wind of a remaster or PC port of its beloved title. "Bloodborne!? Bloodborne! BLOODBOOOOOOOOOORNE!" Such was the case when the FromSoftware darling was brought…
Mother creator asks fans to question Nintendo about Mother 3, not him
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Published: February 23, 2024 20:09
The Mother games are a highly celebrated RPG series, containing the likes of both Mother and EarthBound. There's also Mother 3, a really good RPG from what I've heard, that still hasn't made it to the west.
Ever since it came out in 2006 for the Game…
World Of Warcraft’s ‘Hardcore Self-Found Mode’ for Classic begins February 29
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Published: February 23, 2024 19:59
Some people like World of Warcraft because of the interaction with other players. The promise of a massively multi-player online game is a community of folks to pal around with. But, some players wish they could just go on a big single-player adventure.…
Call of Duty temporarily disables ranked play and Zombies amid progression issues
https://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-temporarily-disables-ranked-play-and-zombies-amid-progression-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-of-duty-temporarily-disables-ranked-play-and-zombies-amid-progression-issues
Published: February 23, 2024 19:48
Logging into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 today is quite the ride. Players have seen their rank drop to level 1 overnight, in addition to the server errors being delivered in certain game modes. Particularly Zombies, but also other modes, have displayed…
Age of Mythology: Retold is a definitive version of the classic RTS, out later this year
https://www.destructoid.com/age-of-mythology-retold-is-a-definitive-version-of-the-classic-rts-out-later-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=age-of-mythology-retold-is-a-definitive-version-of-the-classic-rts-out-later-this-year
Published: February 23, 2024 19:27
Xbox Game Studios is currently hosting a New Year, New Age live stream to celebrate everything Age of Empires and reveal updates about its future. However, it's not all about Age of Empires. After being teased in 2022, Age of Mythology: Retold has been…
Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding documentary is available for streaming now
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Published: February 23, 2024 17:49
Can't get enough Death Stranding? Well, you're in luck. The documentary film Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds shows the creative process behind Hideo Kojima launching his independent studio Kojima Productions and the development of Death Stranding.…
Troleu looks like an accurate representation of the carnage of public transit
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Published: February 23, 2024 17:35
A solo developer from Moldova, Andrground, has announced their upcoming project, Troleu, a totally accurate work simulator about working as a trolleybus conductor.
Okay, I’m lying. While you do work as a trolleybus conductor, and your job is mostly to…
Palworld hits 25 million players milestone, but it’s dropping fast on Steam charts
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Published: February 23, 2024 17:24
Hello. I gathered you all here to tell you that water is wet. In other – perhaps equally obvious – news, Palworld continues to attract more players than some countries have citizens. As of this week, more than 25 million people have played Pocketpair's…
Why did my Call of Duty MW3 rank reset to level 1?
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Published: February 23, 2024 16:47
If you're one of the many players who logged into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 today and found out you're now level 1, you aren't alone. Social media users everywhere reported their accounts have been reset. The official Call of Duty Updates Twitter…
Here’s your chance to win a Starfield-themed AMD hardware bundle
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Published: February 23, 2024 16:30
Since Bethesda announced the studio would be teaming up with AMD prior to Starfield's release, the two have barely left each other's sides. As well as optimizing the game for Team Red's hardware, there's now a chance to win some PC hardware from the tech…
Destiny 2’s latest TWID is a treasure trove of good changes
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Published: February 23, 2024 16:09
It had gotten fairly hard to keep track of Destiny 2's many ups and downs in the year of Lightfall. From catastrophic layoffs to Bungie's emergency-button rollout of long-anticipated new features, there's whiplash trying to parse it all for the average…
Dead by Daylight teams up with Iron Maiden in new collection
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Published: February 23, 2024 15:41
It almost feels like Dead by Daylight should be running out of ideas. Incorporating icons from numerous horror franchises, surely the developer would run out. Seemingly not. Along with some new content coming in March, the asymmetrical survival game is…
Helldivers 2 raises its concurrent player ceiling to 700,000
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Published: February 23, 2024 09:34
Helldiver 2's popularity has drawn in players from around the world ready to spread democracy across the galaxy. Unfortunately, Arrowhead's servers weren't prepared for just how popular the game was going to be, which has led to frustrating issues.
To…
EA Sports College Football 25 will feature all 134 FBS schools
https://www.destructoid.com/ea-sports-college-football-25-will-feature-all-134-fbs-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ea-sports-college-football-25-will-feature-all-134-fbs-schools
Published: February 22, 2024 22:39
After a decade-long hiatus, EA Sports' College Football is coming back. Not only is it reviving a beloved series for football fans, but it's also bringing all 134 FBS (formerly Division I-A) schools along for the ride.
It's no Mutant Football League, but…
Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters heads to consoles
https://www.destructoid.com/warhammer-40k-chaos-gate-daemonhunters-heads-to-consoles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warhammer-40k-chaos-gate-daemonhunters-heads-to-consoles
Published: February 22, 2024 22:34
A previously PC-only turn-based strategy game, Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is now available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One owners can now play the Warhammer universe-based adventure for…
Transforming mech roguelite Metal Mind is coming to Switch and PC on March 7
https://www.destructoid.com/transforming-mech-roguelite-metal-mind-is-coming-to-switch-and-pc-on-march-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-mech-roguelite-metal-mind-is-coming-to-switch-and-pc-on-march-7
Published: February 22, 2024 22:20
If roguelites, transforming robots, and tearing corrupt corporations down from within are all on your to-do list, Metal Mind might just be up your alley. Publisher 2P Games announced that the latest from developer WHIRLLAXY LIMITED is set to launch on…
8 things we learned about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Published: February 22, 2024 22:18
Two years after Elden Ring was released, we finally got our first look at the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. From cryptic teases to ghastly enemies, it had it all, and it sounds like there will still be some challenges in store for those seeking more of them.
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Hydlide3 is today’s PC-88 EggConsole release
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Published: February 22, 2024 21:42
D4 Enterprise is continuing the pace of PC-88 games releasing on Switch under their EggConsole label with 1987’s Hydlide3: The Space Memories. Like many of their recent releases, it has the caveat of being untranslated.
A couple months ago, we got the…
Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC is out today
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Published: February 22, 2024 21:23
For those of you with conflicting feelings about making calamari of your fellow Octolings and Inklings, you can rejoice as Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass, Side Order, launched today. With none of that nasty PvP business, you can focus on ethically…
Last Epoch devs offer gift as servers are swamped with players at launch
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Published: February 22, 2024 20:29
Last Epoch left early access on February 21, resulting in a sudden influx of players checking out the full release. How many players? On the day Last Epoch officially launched, SteamDB recorded a peak of over 152,000 concurrent players. One day later, the…
Sony plans for PS VR2 official PC support in 2024, just the lifesaver it needs
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Published: February 22, 2024 20:09
It appears I may have to eat crow when it comes to the PS VR2 and its future. I previously predicted that it would go the way of the PS Vita, but upcoming changes may rejuvenate the underutilized headset.
Sony has just announced that it is "currently…
Inflexion ‘prioritizing and developing’ offline mode for Nightingale after community feedback
https://www.destructoid.com/inflexion-prioritizing-and-developing-offline-mode-for-nightingale-after-community-feedback/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inflexion-prioritizing-and-developing-offline-mode-for-nightingale-after-community-feedback
Published: February 22, 2024 19:54
Just two days after launch, Inflexion Games announced that the developer is now prioritizing the development of an offline mode for Nightingale. In its current state, Nightingale requires a consistent online connection to the game servers. Having just…
Paragon: The Overprime is shutting down
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Published: February 22, 2024 19:42
It's a sad day in MOBA land as Paragon: The Overprime is being shut down...again. It would seem that a new developer and a slight name change weren't enough to save the third-person MOBA from a second death.
Rule #2: Double Tap
The Netmarble team made…
Baldur’s Gate 3 official mod support is in the works, Larian says
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Published: February 22, 2024 19:40
Since Baldur's Gate 3's launch in August 2023, the community has banded together to create mods ranging from race and class additions to small quality-of-life improvements between official patches. While modding is not officially supported right now,…
PowerWash Simulator’s Warhammer 40K Special Pack gets a release date
https://www.destructoid.com/powerwash-simulators-warhammer-40k-special-pack-gets-a-release-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=powerwash-simulators-warhammer-40k-special-pack-gets-a-release-date
Published: February 22, 2024 19:37
PowerWash Simulator is no stranger to unusual collaborations. From Final Fantasy VII to SpongeBob SquarePants, this compelling cleaning sim is willing to tackle dirt no matter where it may be. Following a series of teasing posts on X by the PowerWash…
Riot’s fighting game Project L is now 2XKO
https://www.destructoid.com/riots-fighting-game-project-l-is-now-2xko/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=riots-fighting-game-project-l-is-now-2xko
Published: February 22, 2024 19:33
The name Project L was always going to be a placeholder, and today, Riot Games revealed the full name of its League of Legends fighting game: 2XKO. I have already mistyped it three times.
Revealed in a big push this morning, the shorter name is the new…
Death Noodle Delivery looks like dystopian cyberpunk Paperboy, is out in April
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Published: February 22, 2024 18:07
Troglobytes Games has announced that the dystopian delivery simulator developed by Tiny Pixel and Stupidi Pixel, Death Noodle Delivery, will be released on PC on April 4th, 2024. Console versions will follow later.
This is the first I’ve heard of Death…
Helldivers 2 patch adds AFK kick timer to manage those pesky ship squatters
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Published: February 22, 2024 18:00
At last, the sturdy boot of Managed Democracy will be delivered to those who deserve it nearly as much as bugs and bots. The latest patch for Helldivers 2 adds an AFK kick timer to remove AWOL players so that active divers can be allowed to unleash…
Endnight Games reveals today’s Sons of the Forest Version 1.0 update timing
https://www.destructoid.com/endnight-games-reveals-todays-sons-of-the-forest-version-1-0-update-timing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=endnight-games-reveals-todays-sons-of-the-forest-version-1-0-update-timing
Published: February 22, 2024 17:55
Back in November of 2023, developer Endnight Games announced that Sons of the Forest, its latest survival crafting game after The Forest, would finally release Version 1.0 on February 22, 2024 — oh hey, that's today.
Sons of the Forest pushes Version…
#BLUD is a gorgeously animated dungeon-crawler that’s due out in June
https://www.destructoid.com/blud-is-a-gorgeously-animated-dungeon-crawler-thats-due-out-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blud-is-a-gorgeously-animated-dungeon-crawler-thats-due-out-june
Published: February 22, 2024 17:47
It's not often that games immediately impress with the combination of their animation and presentation, but #BLUD is a straight-up stunner. Humble Games and developer Exit 73 Studios have locked the '90s cartoon-inspired action-RPG in for a June 18 launch…
Digital Eclipse’s interactive Llamasoft doc launches in March
https://www.destructoid.com/digital-eclipses-interactive-llamasoft-doc-launches-in-march/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-eclipses-interactive-llamasoft-doc-launches-in-march
Published: February 22, 2024 17:11
Digital Eclipse has announced that the second game in their Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, will be available on March 13, 2024.
Are you ready for some education? I loved The Making of Karateka. I feel…
Picross S+ brings formerly 3DS puzzles to Switch this month
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Published: February 22, 2024 16:50
It's been a good week for rescues. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On is no longer exclusive to Apple Arcade, Ninja Five-O has been saved from the clutches of eBay, and Picross S+ is about to free a bunch of puzzles that were previously only on Nintendo 3DS.
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Zombie survival management game Infection Free Zone enters Early Access in April
https://www.destructoid.com/zombie-survival-management-game-infection-free-zone-enters-early-access-in-april/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zombie-survival-management-game-infection-free-zone-enters-early-access-in-april
Published: February 22, 2024 16:50
Games Operators and Jutsu Games have announced that their zombie apocalypse survival management game, Infection Free Zone, will enter early access on April 11, 2024.
I’m still burnt out from the zombie boom of the late aughts and early ‘10s. However,…
DayZ 1.24 rolls out, 2024 will also see ‘significant departure’ from usual update model
https://www.destructoid.com/dayz-1-24-rolls-out-2024-will-also-see-significant-departure-from-usual-update-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dayz-1-24-rolls-out-2024-will-also-see-significant-departure-from-usual-update-model
Published: February 22, 2024 16:46
If you're still playing DayZ (and why wouldn't you be?) the latest patch has started rolling out, which comes with new guns and some quality-of-life changes. Perhaps more importantly, developer Bohemia Interactive says we may be seeing something a little…
Skyrim enemies can now outsmart your cheesy long-range attacks with this clever mod
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Published: February 22, 2024 16:30
If there's one thing many of us know about Skyrim, it's that the NPCs are not the brightest around. Enemy AI is usually pretty easy to manipulate, but this one modder decided that better NPC reactions make for a better experience.
Back once again with…
Hitman 3’s World of Assassination continues with the Season of Undying
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-3s-world-of-assassination-continues-with-the-season-of-undying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hitman-3s-world-of-assassination-continues-with-the-season-of-undying
Published: February 22, 2024 16:17
Consolidating the entire new Hitman trilogy into one comprehensive package, Hitman 3 (or Hitman: World of Assassination, as it is now known) is essentially the ultimate envisioning of the franchise. It's not done yet, either, with the upcoming Season of…
Ctrl Alt Deal has you manipulate human drones as a corporate AI
https://www.destructoid.com/ctrl-alt-deal-has-you-manipulate-human-drones-as-a-corporate-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ctrl-alt-deal-has-you-manipulate-human-drones-as-a-corporate-ai
Published: February 22, 2024 16:10
Only By Midnight has announced Ctrl Alt Deal, which is billed as a “game about AI proudly made by humans.”
You play as a corporate AI that has gone rogue. Their owners are a bunch of unethical, greedy executives who make their employee’s lives miserable.…
Review: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Published: February 22, 2024 14:00
When I saw that Final Fantasy 7 Remake came out in 2020, I had to do a triple-take. Really? It was out on PS4, four years ago? No way!
Alas, time makes fools of us all, and the second part of that remake, not-confusingly-at-all-named Final Fantasy 7…
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan names God of War Ragnarök his favorite PS5 game
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-ceo-jim-ryan-names-god-of-war-ragnarok-his-favorite-ps5-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=playstation-ceo-jim-ryan-names-god-of-war-ragnarok-his-favorite-ps5-game
Published: February 22, 2024 12:05
In September 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan announced his departure. He will be succeeded by Sony's current chief operating officer Hiroki Totoki, who Ryan expresses full confidence in. In an interview with Variety, he lists his favorite…
Review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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Published: February 21, 2024 22:08
Upon first impressions, I argued that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a monotonous, uninspired ordeal. The introduction to Metropolis drags along, only to feel worse thanks to messy presentation and unintuitive mechanics, though I admit the…
Twitch is updating its subscription prices for a number of countries
https://www.destructoid.com/twitch-is-updating-its-subscription-prices-for-a-number-of-countries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twitch-is-updating-its-subscription-prices-for-a-number-of-countries
Published: February 21, 2024 21:02
If you're a streamer on Twitch and you're somehow managing to make money off it, it seems there's a bit of good news on the horizon. Well, provided you're based in the UK, Canada, Australia, or Turkey. However, if you're a subscriber to streamers, this may…
FFXV collab returns to FFXIV with another chance at the Regalia Type-G Mount
https://www.destructoid.com/ffxiv-ffxv-crossover-event-returns-february-28-with-regaila-car-mou/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ffxiv-ffxv-crossover-event-returns-february-28-with-regaila-car-mou
Published: February 21, 2024 20:50
Final Fantasy XIV welcomes Noctis back to Eorzea with the Final Fantasy XV collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes. Like other recurring events, the FFXIV x FFXV collab always comes with the same quests and rewards, but this one is particularly popular…
Fallout: London dev video shows just how huge the F4 mod really is
https://www.destructoid.com/fallout-london-dev-video-shows-just-how-huge-the-f4-mod-really-is/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fallout-london-dev-video-shows-just-how-huge-the-f4-mod-really-is
Published: February 21, 2024 20:30
Man, have I been writing a lot of Fallout articles lately! Ah, well. One more won't hurt. This time, however, it's not about the main games, but about one of the most ambitious mods for Fallout 4, which is still on track for an April release.
In the…
Phil Spencer wants Call of Duty games to hit Game Pass on day one
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Published: February 21, 2024 20:20
Now that the dust has mostly settled on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the question remains over when those games will start to trickle onto Xbox Game Pass. Xbox head Phil Spencer seems to still want Call of Duty and other big titles on…
Microsoft confirms which four Xbox games are heading to new platforms
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Published: February 21, 2024 19:57
Last week, Microsoft confirmed it would bring more first-party titles to other platforms. There was plenty of speculation as to what those games would be, but after various announcements today, the roster has been set.
During today's Nintendo Direct:…
The first live-action Borderlands trailer captures the game’s absurdity
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Published: February 21, 2024 19:35
Welcome to Pandora. After yesterday’s teaser, the live-action Borderlands has released its first trailer and it looks like one heck of a ride, for better or worse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU_NKNZljoQ
According to the description,…
Disney Dreamlight Valley adds Monsters, Inc. content later this month
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Published: February 21, 2024 19:23
Disney Dreamlight Valley players take a trip to Monstropolis on February 28. The free Monsters, Inc. content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, which includes Mike and Sulley as villagers, launches for free on all platforms
Announced on Twitter Wednesday,…
Everything shown at today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
https://www.destructoid.com/everything-shown-at-todays-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everything-shown-at-todays-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase
Published: February 21, 2024 19:05
Ah, it's a new day, full of Nintendo news. We got our first Nintendo Direct of the year today with a Partner Showcase, spotlighting games arriving in the first half of 2024 for the Switch.
It was chock-full of news, both in terms of reveals and updates…
Rare Hudson GBA game Ninja Five-O is getting re-released by Limited Run Games
https://www.destructoid.com/rare-hudson-gba-game-ninja-five-o-is-getting-re-released-by-limited-run-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-hudson-gba-game-ninja-five-o-is-getting-re-released-by-limited-run-games
Published: February 21, 2024 18:47
Limited Run Games has announced that they’re going to be re-releasing Hudson’s 2003 Game Boy Advance game, Ninja Five-O, both physically and digitally for Switch, PS4, and PS5.
You might be thinking that Ninja Five-O is a quirky early-’00s localization…
Confusingly, Minecraft has introduced add-ons to Bedrock Edition
https://www.destructoid.com/confusingly-minecraft-has-introduced-add-ons-to-bedrock-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=confusingly-minecraft-has-introduced-add-ons-to-bedrock-edition
Published: February 21, 2024 18:01
I'm not saying Minecraft is entirely infinite, but it definitely has the kind of longevity most other games would kill for. Much of it comes down to the near-endless creative possibilities, but also the mods. Mods and add-ons are what keep the gaming world…
PSA: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo unlocks its Junon section today
https://www.destructoid.com/psa-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-demo-unlocks-its-junon-section-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=psa-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-demo-unlocks-its-junon-section-today
Published: February 21, 2024 17:37
For those who already tried the demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, there's now more in store. Today, the demo has expanded with an open-world section of Junon for players to roam about and explore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg8yZTKwvf4
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Hi-Fi Rush heads to PS5 in March
https://www.destructoid.com/hi-fi-rush-heads-to-ps5-in-march/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hi-fi-rush-heads-to-ps5-in-march
Published: February 21, 2024 17:33
Following the announcement of Pentiment and Grounded heading to the Nintendo Switch, it seems like Hi-Fi Rush is slamming its way onto the PS5 this March.
The reveal arrived a bit earlier than intended, mind. It seems Bethesda's LATAM YouTube channel…
Cozy Social MMO Palia coming to Steam next month
https://www.destructoid.com/cozy-social-mmo-palia-coming-to-steam-next-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cozy-social-mmo-palia-coming-to-steam-next-month
Published: February 21, 2024 17:30
Palia developer Singularity 6 announced today that the cozy social MMO will finally head to Steam on March 25. As of now Palia is only available via a stand-alone client on PC and Nintendo Switch. The Steam version will also include c ross-progression play…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus update swings onto PS5 on March 7
https://www.destructoid.com/marvels-spider-man-2-new-game-plus-update-swings-onto-ps5-on-march-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvels-spider-man-2-new-game-plus-update-swings-onto-ps5-on-march-7
Published: February 21, 2024 17:05
Sony revealed in a PlayStation Blog post today that the new Marvel's Spider-Man 2 update which adds an all-new New Game Plus mode will be released on March 7. The new update not only adds New Game Plus, but features new spidey suits, accessibility…
Contra: Operation Galuga is out March 12, demo now
https://www.destructoid.com/contra-operation-galuga-is-out-march-12-demo-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contra-operation-galuga-is-out-march-12-demo-now
Published: February 21, 2024 16:55
Konami and WayForward’s Contra: Operation Galuga now has a release date. It’s coming to all platforms March 12, 2024. To hold us over, there’s a demo available right now.
Contra: Operation Galuga is a retelling of the original 1987 arcade (1988 NES port)…
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection collects the classic Battlefront games on March 14
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Published: February 21, 2024 15:42
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games have announced Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, a compilation of the two online multiplayer games.
The original Star Wars: Battlefront was released in 2004, followed by Star Wars:…
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
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Published: February 21, 2024 15:28
In today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, we got a peek at what's to come for the hybrid console. One of the exciting announcements was that Super Monkey Ball is getting a new entry titled Banana Rumble. The game launches on June 25 this year, and…
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is out in June, check out the first gameplay now
https://www.destructoid.com/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-is-out-in-june-check-out-the-first-gameplay-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-is-out-in-june-check-out-the-first-gameplay-now
Published: February 21, 2024 15:15
Miquella is back. From Software and Bandai Namco just released the official gameplay trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and it looks exactly like I hoped it would. More epic boss battles, new weapons to find and learn, and lots of…
Unicorn Overlord gets a Switch demo today, with save data carryover
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Published: February 21, 2024 15:14
March 8 is not far off now. But for those a little too impatient for then, a small slice of Unicorn Overlord is on the way for Switch owners today through a demo, to tide you over until then.
Announced during today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase,…
Pockey Card Jockey: Ride On is out on Nintendo Switch today
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Published: February 21, 2024 15:00
Heads up! As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, the previously Apple Arcade exclusive remake of the 2014 3DS title, is releasing on Nintendo Switch today.
I played the hell out of Pocket Card Jockey when…
Monster Hunter Stories coming to Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC this summer
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:57
During today's Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced a remastered version of the 2006 handheld Monster Hunter-themed RPG. Originally only on mobile and Nintendo 3DS, the remastered Monster Hunter Stories will now come to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC…
Xbox’s Grounded and Pentiment head to Nintendo Switch
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:40
After confirming that some of Microsoft's console exclusives would be heading to new platforms, two of them have been confirmed for their Switch debut. Two Obsidian games, Grounded and Pentiment, are making their way to Nintendo Switch.
Announced during…
Penny’s Big Breakaway swings your way today
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:40
One of the big surprises from today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is the revelation that Penny's Big Breakaway is out today. You can grab it on the Nintendo eShop for $48.95 as of February 21. I've had the privilege of previewing the game, and my…
Endless Ocean Luminous lets up to 30 players scuba together on Nintendo Switch this May
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:40
Several new games were revealed in today's Nintendo Direct including Endless Ocean Luminous. This marks the first Endless Ocean game in over a decade with Endless Ocean 2 dating back to 2010 in the west. Up to 30 players will be able to explore the Veiled…
Five Rare Ltd games are out on Nintendo Switch Online service today
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:38
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, the company announced that five titles from former partner Rare’s back catalog are releasing on their Nintendo Switch Online service.
The first couple are for NES: 1990’s Snake, Rattle & Roll, and 1988’s R.C. Pro-Am.…
It’s giving Mother (3 to Japan, on Nintendo Switch Online)
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:31
For some of us, it's a good day to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online as Mother 3 heads to the service for users in Japan.
As announced today in Japan's Nintendo Direct Partnership Showcase, Mother 3 is now available to the online service as part of…
World of Goo 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch in May 2024
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Published: February 21, 2024 14:29
Over 15 years ago, the original World of Goo was launched on PC and the Wii console, with today's Nintendo Direct revealing its sequel's release date for May 23, 2024, as a console exclusive on Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Direct featured gameplay…
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