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I predict that this will be our most popular episode ofOffice Chatto date. There’s just something about this one which really grabs your attention. I think it’s probably Dale’s eyes. They’re like oceans I could get lost in forever. In this installment, I’m joined by Dale North and the lovely Tara Long as we lament the fact thatBlizzCon is skipping a year. At least one of us is disappointed. Witness the stuff we’ve been getting in the post recently, including review copies ofKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoningand the newMad Catz MLG controller, though observe that there’s some disparity in terms of the quality of our mail....

Peter Molyneux can’t simply make a game; it has to be an experiment. WithFable, it appears that he wanted to see how interaction would work when you were restricted to farting or doing a chicken dance. Maybe there was more to it than that. Who knows? Well, he’s at it again, this time with his latest social game,Curiosity. InCuriosity, players must chip away at a big cube in the middle of a room....

Marvelous concerned about quality, wants to make improvements IA/VT Colorfulhas been pushed back to 2015, Marvelous announced today. The PlayStation Vita rhythm game was first slated to launch in Japan this summer, before being postponed until autumn. The reason behind the latest delay comes with concerns over quality. IA/VT Colorfulhas not been confirmed for a western release, though individuals at Marvelous subsidiary XSEED haveexpressed interestin localizing the project. PlayStation®Vita用ソフト『IA/VT -COLORFUL-』発売日変更のお知らせ[Marvelous]...

More evidence of ‘Return’ Remedy (Max Payne) is finally gettingQuantum Breakout the door in April and it looks a lot different from whenI first saw it in 2013(and just look at2012’s prototype footage). Since then it’s gotten the Hollywood treatment as well as picked up a coupleThe Wirealum. But you may read all aboutQuantum Breakelsewhere. We’re here to talkA. Wake(and S. Lake). Thisholiday greetingfeatures clips from the in-game, live-action commercial forReturn, a fake show starring Remedy head (andMax Payneface) Sam Lake as an FBI agent....

They can’t all by Kinect Sports titles, so that’s something I shouldn’t do this to myself, but I can’t help it. I can’tnotwonder whatRare is up to, even if the talent that made the studio so beloved in its prime has largely moved on. Microsoft’s Phil Spencer toldEurogamerthat Rare has “a couple of things at the moment, which we will announce at the right time. But I’m really excited by the things they’re doing and I believe you will be as well when you hear about them....

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but Codemasters’Rise of the Argonautshas a definite homoerotic air about it. All those beards, bare hulking muscles and sandals really are rather gay. Naturally, I approve of this stylistic direction. This new video shows off the cast of allies who will join Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece. In addition, we now know that the game will be released on February 6 in Europe....

Something good is coming Square Enix will be adding to the huge list of live streaming events timed for E3. Their Square Enix Presents presentation will show the world their E3 line-up during the show, running from June 11-13, straight from the show floor. From the looks of theofficial YouTube page for the presentation, this looks like a worldwide stream, so I’m sure big news is coming. Also, check out the word ‘presents’ in the above logo....

Sup Holmes every Sunday at 4pm EST! [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.] [Update: Shows over, guys! Be sure to check outCapsule Forcewhen it’s released next week. In the meantime, here’s a fun trailer!] Today on Sup Holmes we’re happy to welcome Kat and Eric Wenske of Klobit Studios (Capsule Force) to the program....

Okay,Okamiden, stop being so cute! No, I take that back! Hurt me with your cuteness. Yeah, soOkamidenis ridiculously cute. Chibiterasu, the main wolf pup hero works together with a human kid in the trailer as they take on bad guys and use the touch screen to perform Chibiterasu’s special moves. Even on the DS,Okamidenlooks very pretty. I’m a little worried that the touch screen is going to be used too much though....

The idea of developers dedicating resources to mobile versions of franchises is something I’ve long been against, but have slowly been warming up to. So, they might as well make something good. Layton Brothers: Mystery Roomisn’t going to buck any trends. The production values are a significant step down, it safely distances itself from the main series entries, and it caters to a different audience. But, it still manages to contain that sameLaytoncharm and approach that makes the series so endearing....

New images and info Square Enix has shared a massive info and picture dump forFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Head over to the official site and check out the Armoury tab to find both theJobsandClassessections of the site. From there you can go link diving to check out new art, screenshots, and information. There’s tons to see. For how the two relate, Square Enix says that by achieving mastery in a class, you’ll be able to take on related jobs....

As it is a Friday, The Destructoid Show was live this afternoon, and in case you missed it, here’s a recording. For you to watch. With your eyeballs. Your gross, slimy eyeballs. Ewwww. It was just announced thatAssassin’s Creed IIIwill have a co-op mode called “wolf pack,” and Ubisoft also released theirBoston gameplay demofrom E3. David Cage and Ellen Page’sBeyond: Two Soulsis got shown off plenty at Comic-Con, and it sounds pretty cool, in spite of panel-moderatorGreg Millerdorking it up with his lame dumbness....

Remembering gaming’s greatest moments [Back in April of 2007, former Destructoid writer Chad Concelmo started a recurring series called “The Memory Card.” The purpose was simple — to share some of the greatest events in gaming history, and give them the respect they deserve. But in 2011 the series ended with no resurrection date in sight…until now. With Chad’s blessing, please join us for brief Season 6 of the Memory Card – Chris....