Here’s something cute to put your drink on

Protecting your furniture from condensation is good long-term planning. But using the standard “I stole this from a bar” set of coasters isn’t exactly the greatest way to impress guests and, more importantly, people over the Internet. That’s why we’re applauding Destructoid reader Alex and his wife for the above set of condensation-catchers. They’re created in the likeness of the Animal Orbs from the downloadable brawlerCastle Crashers, which means we’re impressed by default....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Jeffery Davis

How to make a rain collector in Project Zomboid

Establishing along-term base of operations (or a few of them)is a crucial aspect of long-term survival inProject Zomboid, not in the least because it lets you stock up on resources. Making these bases self-sufficient is important, and water collectors are a key pillar of this objective. If you survive long enough inProject Zomboid, both the water and the electricity get turned off at some point in time, months after the initial Knox Country outbreak....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Sophia Hernandez

How to turn into a Mangler in Black Ops 6 Zombies

One of the best scorestreaks inCall of Duty Black Ops 6Zombies is the ability to turn into an undead zombie, and the Mangler is no meek zombie. If you’ve already played the Zombies mode and survived the first few waves, you’ll encounter what I consider the mini-bosses of this mode. Defeating these well-armored behemoths isn’t easy, so you can understand how hard it will be for the zombies to tackle you....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · John Khan

I sort of went to the NieR: Automata cafe in Tokyo

Not so Nier I was planning to do a front page thing, showing off theNieR: Automatacafe in Akihabara, but I couldn’t eat so I made this a blog. Then Niero said I should put on the front page. Here we are! Ending tomorrow,NieR: Automatais the current theme for the Square Enix cafe that’s nestled in the corner of Yodobashi Camera near Akihabara Station. Since I didn’t get a chance to actually sit down and eat (booked throughout the day), I can’t comment on the food or table presentation but ultimately what Ididsee matched my opinions of other themed cafes like the Gundam cafes: meh....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Steven Gordon

Jackbox is about to get a little freaky with Jackbox Naughty Pack

Jackbox Games revealed the next chapter ofJackboxduring the2024 ID@Xbox Showcasewould also be the developer’s first M-rated title:Jackbox Naughty Pack. The intimate pack of three games is due to be released this year and marks Jackbox’s first foray into the world of mature gaming with three provocative games designed specifically for adult players. What’s in the box? According to Jackbox, an overwhelming number of fans have indicated in customer feedback surveys that they want an adult-theme Jackbox Party Pack, which is just what the team is doing withJackbox Naughty Pack....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Erin Garrett

Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! is a PSP game

Here’s a trailer for a game that someone in the comments ofthis articlefirst brought up. I thought about the best way to phrase the title of this post, but in the end, the name of the game itself says it all. Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!is a light novel and manga series that Namco Bandai has seen fit to adapt to the PSP as a visual novel. Despite the title, you aren’t actually these little girls’ father....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Andrew Townsend

Mark of the Ninja Remastered is sneaking its way to the Switch

But when is Sneak King getting the Switch treatment? The Nindies are underway and starting off strong withMark of the Ninja Remasteredbeing announced for the Nintendo Switch and releasing later this Fall. Get ready to sneak and cut things up into a bloody pulp in the palm of your hands! Although Microsoft Studios originally published the game back in 2012 when it first released on XBLA, it would seem that license has now expired, making this the first timeMark of the Ninjais now playable on another platform....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Jesus Farrell

Mirror’s Edge sequel only a matter of time, says EA

When we aren’t beingjerked aroundby Ubisoft, talking about aBeyond Good & Evilsequel, we are getting push-and-pulled by EA over theMirror’s Edgesequel that we all want so bad. Well, good news then! EA Labels President Frank Gibeau recently said that a sequel isn’t a matter of if but “when and how.” “It’s on the list. It’s just about looking at what teams are available, who’s got the right quality approach to it, and who understands it,” Gibeau said, in a recent Game Informer interview....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Casey Weiss

Namco Bandai tight-lipped on Soulcalibur V details

[Update: We’ve got a trailer! Check it out below.] Namco Bandai formally announcedSoulcalibur Vtoday, and while we’ve yet to see the game in action, the publisher’s doing a fair amount of teasing. Taking place 17 years after the events ofSoulcalibur IV, the fighter focuses on the son of Sophitia Alexandra, Patroklos. In development by Project Soul for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, we’re being promised new characters, an expanded online mode, and the return of character creation....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Mark Zuniga

Next-gen Final Fantasy headlines Square Enix’s E3 lineup

But I really just want to hear more about Soul Suspect While Square Enix is increasingly becoming known for its wide-ranging, often quite good efforts as a publisher, there’s still going to be a lot ofFinal Fantasytalk next week in Los Angeles at E3 2013. Kicking off the company’s lineup areFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn,Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster,Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and a first look at the next-generation of the franchise....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Cynthia Gutierrez

Nintendo DLC: Mighty Switch Force!

WayForward’sMighty Switch Force!lands this week for $5.99. Yes. The next in their Mighty series, this one has you running and gunning, but also solving puzzles at the same time. Everything about this title is great. My friendJake “virt” Kaufman did a fantastic job on its musical score. I’m am buying this today, and I hope that you will too. Tetrishas been re-released for the 3DS on the Nintendo eShop. $3.99 gets you the same old green/black version you enjoyed on Game Boy, but now with slippery little buttons instead of proper sized ones....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Diana Harrell

Nintendo Switch doesn’t play well with skins or stickers

That is one horrific jpg If you were hoping to deck out your pristine new Nintendo Switch with avinyl skin or wrap, you’re gonna want to pump the brakes on that idea. As relayed by skin maker dbrand,there are issues. “We’re here to make a public service announcement thatunder no circumstancesshould you be buying a vinyl skin / wrap for your Nintendo Switch. Seems like a counter-intuitive narrative from the world’s leading skin manufacturer, right?...

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Elijah Obrien

One of Scrolls’ biggest updates is coming next month

Remember this game? Mojang’sScrollsis still trucking, and next month the game will get a hefty update that’ll add a ton of customization to the game, as well as a new mode, new scrolls, and even a spectator option. The new mode is called “Judgment,” and it pits players against each other with random cards. The better you perform, the better your reward will be. Spectator mode is a great addition as it allows newer players to learn the ropes....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Megan Mcclain