First in a decade from the publisher 3D Realms reminded us yesterday thatBombshellis the first 3D Realms game to go gold in over a decade. While the jury is still out on this rather elusive title, I’m glad they’re still around having grown up with their classics, both under their current moniker and their Apogee umbrella. The official price forBombshellhas been finalized as well — $34.99. If you want the digital deluxe edition it’s $39....
Kat’s never looked so good Kat from the excellent PlayStation Vita gameGravity Rushhas been lovingly sculpted into this new figure from maker President Japan. She’s dressed in her original black costume with cape and is accompanied by Dusty, and while thelastGravity Rushfigurewe featured may have been painstakingly detailed, the playful nature of this one is attractive as well. The figure will be available in November and can be pre-ordered now fromJ-listandAmiAmi....
Boring is what I do best Has it been five weeks already? I guess it’s time again for me to host everyone’s favorite part of Destructoid – Comments of the Week! I’ll attempt to make it as non-awkward as possible. FakePlasticTree handled E3 week like a boss, and TheLimoMaker dealt with the post-E3 hype as only an Englishman can. Now I get to handle an even more exciting week with the SNES Classic Edition announcement!...
Call of Duty‘s free-to-play battle royaleWarzonehas truly dominated the genre since its release, but do you need an Xbox Live subscription to play it? If you don’t currently pay for one, the answer will be music to your ears. When I was growing up, the idea of a free-to-play multiplayer game was rare, as most required you to not only buy the game, but have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription....
You can find gold in the most unlikeliest of places. That’s never been more true than at E3, and this year’s show is no exception. I was scoping the Gameloft booth, not expecting much, checking out the licensedThe Amazing Spider-ManandMen in Black 3mobile conversions. I was getting ready to head off to my next appointment when I spottedFashion Iconin the top row of apps. Guys, I hit the motherload. You are not prepared for this....
Marcus Lindblom is happy that his writing is now remembered fondly WithEarthBoundtearing up the Wii U eShop and finding its way into some gamers’ hearts for the very first time, those responsible for breathing life into that world can look back on their handiwork with pride. Series creator Shigesato Itoirecently shared his piece, and we all thank him for the memories, but English players have someone else to thank as well....
Nintendo delivers a whopping summer indie showcase Nintendo hosted anIndie World Showcase today, and one that turned out to be chock-full of independent games. From 2022 windows to same-day surprise-drops, here’s the lineup of what’s coming to the Nintendo Switch. Bomb Rush Cyberpunkkicked the show off withJet Set Radiovibes, even showing off some gameplay. The adorable photo-adventureTOEMalso made an early appearance, and the PC indie hit from earlier this yearLoop Herolocked in a Switch port for this holiday....
John Marston! Remember the name! Experience Points is a series in which I highlight some of the most memorable things about a particular game. These can include anything from a specific scene or moment, a character, a weapon or item, a level or location, a part of the soundtrack, a gameplay mechanic, a line of dialogue, or anything else about the game that is particularly noteworthy and/or awesome. This series will no doubt contain spoilers for the games being discussed, so keep that in mind if you plan on playing the game for the first time....
Gomez on the go The perspective-shifting platformerFezis making the rounds once more with another port. The latest version,Fez Pocket Edition, released earlier today on iPhone and iPad for $4.99. This port was handled by BlitWorks, the company who helped bring games likeSomaandOwlboyto consoles andDarkest DungeonandSunless Seato iOS,among many others. I’m going to pass onPocket Edition, but I will absolutely take this opportunity to listen to theFezsoundtrack. Take it a way, Disasterpeace!...
Alright, alright Moogles seem to be the universally loved creatures of theFinal Fantasyseries, and they’re making their way into yet another mainline game. After their commanding appearance in the latest expansion forFinal Fantasy XIV, those adorable little things are confirmed forXVas “Lucky Items.” you may acquire them for use in the field, where a Moogle might appear to help your crew “out of a tight spot.” Once a certain follower count has been hit with the officialFinal FantasyTwitter accounts they’ll show off a video of what this mechanic actually entails, but it’s nice to know they’ll have a more active role....
I guess they may as well be the same thing at this point I’m hopingMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinitehas just been a victim of bad first impressions. I knowI haven’t helped in this matter at all, but the more I look at this newer art style, the more I’m adjusting to it. Is this the case for anyone else? Anyone else warming up to it? I’d argue the more cartoonish characters translate very well....
We added some world premieres to your world premieres Next week, Gamescom 2021 will kick off with Opening Night Live, a showcase featuring news and first looks at a bunch of upcoming games. But in case that wasn’t enough for you, there will be more reveals in store for the pre-show too. Today, Opening Night Live showrunner Geoff Keighley announced that there will be a pre-show beforehand, hosted by Kyle Bosman....
It seems like every time we get a status update on theGears of Warmovie, the project hasn’t progressed much, if at all. The latest word, direct from Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski himself, pins the film as being “in development hell right now.” “Who knows what’ll happen,” he continues in a chat with GameFront. “It took however many years for Peter Jackson to makeLord of the Rings. Hollywood is a complicated beast....
