The secret origin story of Super Mario Bros. finally revealed

Or, the final episode of Mario Warfare It’s the long awaited final chapter of theMario Warfareseries.It’s been a long wait, but the gang at BeatDownBoogie wrap the saga up in a rather splendid way. While this is the last episode of the series, this won’t be the last time we see them on Destructoid. They’re the brilliant team behind all thosewonderful cosplay videos, and we’ll be seeing shorter, one off parody videos from the them based on games in the future....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Randall Olson

The Sinking City controversy continues as Frogwares asks fans not to purchase Steam port

The nightmare continues… Developer Frogwares has put out a succinct statement asking users not to purchase the Steam edition ofThe Sinking City, which recently returned to the PC retail platform following a period of commotion over the title’s licensing issues. According to the Ukrainian studio, the Steam edition of the 2019 mystery horror title was not developed by them, though further details are not yet forthcoming. The Sinking City–a Lovecraft-inspired period piece of madness and intrigue– was pulled from digital sale by the developer following fallout with publisher Nacon (then Big Ben Interactive)....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Janice Jones

The unannounced PS4 Slim now has an in-depth unboxing video

Sweet minor details [Update: The video has now been made private. Surely Sony doesn’t want its cat out of the bag, and seeing as these aren’t out yet then street date has certainly been broken, or these are possibly stolen. Either way, the PS4 Slim is real and out in the wild, whether Sony likes it or not. If you still want to see the video someone hasmirrored it herefor download....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Wendy Snyder

The Witcher 3 map revealed, and it’s pretty huge

Goodness that’s a big world We already knewThe Witcher 3was going to big, I don’t think anyone out there has been doubting that with all the talk of game completion times recently. The question that has however lingered, just HOW big isThe Witcher 3? From the looks of this map thatGameSpotshared earlier today, it’s going to be pretty fucking huge. The in game map is apparently split up into two sections, a smaller prologue map and a larger Northern Realm....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Nicholas Russell

Top 10 most expensive PS2 games in the UK, ranked

The most expensive PS2 games in existence are likely titles you’ve never heard of as they’ve had such limited runs in the market. They may have also launched late into the life cycle of the classic video game system likeSilent Hill: Shattered Memories,which launched in 2010, a decade after the PS2 was released. Note: This information is based onUK store CeX’s pricing.All prices are from the mint versionsif provided. 10....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Veronica Hale

Watch Dragon Ball FighterZ’s Kefla kickin’ ass right here

Saiyan sister gets set for battle Bandai Namco has released a lengthy gameplay trailer for the next DLC character en route to anime tag fighterDragon Ball FighterZ.The four-minute-plus video (remember when these trailers were 60 seconds?) gives us an in-match showcase for one of the few women fighters joining theDBFZroster, Kefla. Kefla, the fusion of both Kale and Caulifla, is a supremely confident Saiyan fighter who made her debut in theDragon Ball Supermanga volume “Universe 6’s Last Resort....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Joshua Jackson

Who is Rauru in Tears of the Kingdom? Answered

This isn’t the voice actor’s first time in a Nintendo game Rauru is one of the newest characters inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and it didn’t take long for him to make a splash on the internet. Many people are wondering who this character is, as a brand new addition to the complicated Hyrule mythos, and who his voice actor is. Thankfully, I have the answer for you....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Andrew Hernandez

Wordle is a free word game that’s just tough enough to be fun

After spreading on Twitter, this browser-based game is quickly becoming a daily distraction I have a 100 percent win rate inWordle, a popular word-deducing game that’s been making the rounds. Granted, I’ve only played it twice so far — and I really took my sweet time weighing possible answers before committing to any guesses — but my track record is, so far at least, flawless. I’ll cherish this streak, because it’s sure to fizzle out soon....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Benjamin Vega

A Hat in Time passes one million sales watermark

Top Hat Indie outfit Gears For Breakfasthas proudly announcedthat their super-cute platformerA Hat in Timehas surpassed one million sales across PS4, PC and Xbox One since the game’s initial release a little over a year ago. It’s a number only set to expand, as the retro-styled adventure is also preparing for launch on Nintendo Switch at some point in the near future.A Hat in Timetells the story of a young alien, Hat Kid and her search for missing “Time Pieces” scattered across the planet after a run-in with the local gangster contingent....

July 18, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Jasmine Coleman

A massive Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis update is arriving in December

It’s the ‘first major update’ for the game Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesisis still trucking, and even though I don’t play it as much as I used to, I’m eagerly awaiting any excuse to jump back in. The occasionalnew class updatesdid the trick, and now the first massiveNew Genesisupdate since launch isdefinitelygoing to spur me into action. If you’re a lapsed fan,you definitely want to check out the video below, which clocks in at a whopping40 minutesand goes over every facet of the upcomingNew Genesisupdate....

July 18, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Alexandra Richardson

AI: The Somnium Files sequel has been delayed for Europe, both physically and digitally

Manufacturing delays have led to both versions getting a delay Those who like to solve crimes and dive into minds, and also live in Europe, will have to wait a little longer.AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiativeis getting delayed, both physically and digitally, to July 8 in Europe and Oceania. Spike Chunsoft and partner Numskull Games say the delay is due to unforeseen manufacturing delays and global shipping slowdowns. This makes sense for the physical version getting backed up a bit....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Heather Tate

All proceeds from Hellblade sales today will be donated to UK Mental Health charity

Raising funds for World Mental Health Day Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, an annual day of global awareness for those with mental illness, with this year’s focus resting on mental health issues within the workplace. Developers Ninja Theory have announced that the proceeds for every single copy ofHellblade: Senua’s Sacrificethat is sold today will go directly to UK mental health charityRethink, a support and advice group for those coping with depression, anxiety and many other difficult, often overpowering, psychological conditions....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · James Coleman

All three Artisan Alloy locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Throughout your time inDisney Dreamlight Valley’sAladdin Realm, you’ll enter Agrabah’s Artisan District alongside Jasmine in hopes of upgrading your pickaxe. However, upgrading your tools requires collecting three Artisan Alloys around the distract by locating small wooden chests. While they’re not locked behind complicated puzzles, they require some parkour. All Artisan Alloy locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley Each Artisan Alloy is located in theAladdin’s Realms Artisan Districtand its surrounding areas. You won’t have to return to the Windcaller’s crater where you first found Jasmine, but you will have to traverse nearby rooftops....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Mr. Joshua Gilbert