Simon Belmont, Vic Viper, and Pyramid Head coming to Super Bomberman R

Adorable Super Bomberman Rmay have not have set the world on fire on release, but Konami is trying their best to keep it from being a full-on bomb. With afree DLC updatefixing many of its issues, and withgood early sales numbers, Konami could really pull off something interesting here if Konami doesn’t Konami itself. But I digress. Reminding you of games long gone, Simon Belmont fromCastlevania, Vic Viper fromGradius(my favorite), and Pyramid Head fromSilent Hillwill be joiningSuper Bomberman R‘s bomb squad....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Mrs. Jo Stewart

Stadia exclusive Gylt is going multiplatform in 2023

Tequila Works’ horror game is not going down with the ship The news of Google Stadia’s closure had an immediate effect on several developers. But it looks like Tequila Works and its horror gameGyltwill be lasting beyond Stadia’s closure. Gyltwasfirst released in November 2019as a Google Stadia exclusive. In anew blogon the studio’s website, the team confirms thatGyltwill be heading to new platforms. “Spooky season is around the corner… And we bring terrific news!...

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Diana Gonzales

Super Mario Odyssey runs at 900p when docked, 720p for portable

And a near-rock solid 60 fps everywhere WithSuper Mario Odysseyabout a month away, it’s time to have a talk about the technical side of things. Digital Foundry did just that at a recent preview event by breaking down how the game performs in its various states of play. Though the 10-minute video meticulously details all the different tech stuffs, the big takeaway is thatSuper Mario Odysseyruns at 900p (1600×900) when it’s docked, and at 720p (1280×720) when it’s in portable mode....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Christopher Andrews

Tekken 7 hits the four million copies sold milestone

And it’s all because of Lucky Chloe* Bandai Namco has proudly announced that their flagship fighting title,Tekken 7has surpassed four million copies sold. The latest title in the long-running 3D fighter first hit arcades in Japan way back in 2015, seeing a revision and a native home release before finally hitting the west in 2017. Since then,Tekken 7has had a slow but steady growth, both in players, its tournament status, and even its roster, bringing on board the likes ofFatal Furyboss Geese Howard and evenThe Walking Dead‘s nihilistic antagonist Negan....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Robin Baker

The best shotgun in the Resident Evil 4 remake

Guts, Glory, and Guns inResident Evil 4Remake WithResident Evil 4 Remake, the general structure of the classic game has remained the same, which means players will be doing plenty of gun blasting. Shotguns are useful to have on hand, especially for those foes that don’t go down easily. There are a few shotguns available but most players are probably interested in figuring out how to get the best shotgun inResident Evil 4 Remake....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Katrina Lee

The Memory Card .54: Microwaving the hamster

Videogame controversy springs up in the most unlikely of places. While most people associate this controversy withmoderngames — from theGrand Theft Autos to theGod of Wars — there were many cases of videogame scandal popping up during the retro era. Let’s call it “retroversy” for no other reason than I think it sounds cute. These “retroversies” were not as widely talked about, but definitely significant — maybe even more so given the fact that videogames were so new and hadn’t established themselves in the marketplace....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · Scott Smith

The nerf mallet may be coming for Bugs Bunny in MultiVersus

Kill the Wabbit This past weekend saw fight fans lock horns in Warner Bros.’ brand new scrapperMultiVersus, the crossover fighter having just launched its open access beta on PC and console platforms — and while the fur has only been flying for a few days, already characters are queued up to have their wings clipped by developer Player First Games. In something ofan obscure tweetposted this weekend,MultiVersusdirector Tony Huynh noted that “Nerfs Inc....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Kathleen Simmons

Top 10 anime characters that should get their own video game

It often feels as if anime and video games are inextricably linked. I feel as if — inmany, but maybe notallcases — the Venn diagram of anime fans to gamers is a perfect circle. There are also a metric ton of games based on anime —My Hero One’s Justice,One Piece Odyssey, andDragon Ball FighterZ, to name three. On the flip side, there are even more anime based on games — the recently releasedNier Automataadaptation,Persona 5: The Animation, andDoll’s/Girl’s Frontline....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Aimee Moore

Twitch is streaming the Comey Senate Intelligence Committee hearing with its ‘Twitch News’ channel

Video games! If you’ve been watching…basically anything (every late night program, every news channel, every comedy or drama searching for low hanging fruit) in the past month, you’re probably aware of the current situation between the current president andJames Comey, former director of the FBI. Gaming streaming service Twitch is getting in on it too, bringing political news full circle. If you want, you’re able to watch the Comey hearing live on Twitch as part of their “Twitch News” channel....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · April Castaneda

What is Nightsoul in Genshin Impact? Natlan mechanics explained

Just like Fontaine characters had Arkhe,Natlan charactersinGenshin Impacthave a new mechanic called Nightsoul. Here’s everything you need to know about Nightsoul and how to take advantage of it! Nightsoul’s Blessing state All Natlan characters so far can enter a “Nightsoul’s Blessing” state, usually by using their Elemental Skill. This results in a stance change. You can tell when a character is in their Nightsoul’s Blessing state by looking for a colorful, glowing outline, along with some glowing markings on their body....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Joseph Johnson

Whatcha been playing the final week of 2022, Destructoid?

The Final Countdown Good morning, good day, good weekend, and welcome to Whatcha Been Playing? In fact, the final Whatcha Been Playing of 2022, as today will see another year shuffles off out of door, shrugging its shoulders and probably blaming you. I’m very grateful to all of you for showing up this weekend, and hopefully you’ve recovered from the festive carnage of last week in time to wreak further havoc this evening....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Kevin Monroe

Where is Varon Vamori in Oblivion Remastered?

Varon Vamori is an important quest-tied NPC to find inOblivion Remastered, but finding him can be a tricky affair if you don’t know where to look. Vamori is introduced to you once you start the Bravil Recommendation quest. You’ll have to positively find him to retrieve the Mage’s Staff, which is an essential part of this quest. He has a fixed set of locations, but his favorable spot changes depending on the hour of the day....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Michele Ferguson

Where to find Dreamstones in Paleo Pines

Dreamstones play a vital role in expanding your ranch and growing your collection of friendly dinosaurs inPaleo Pines. These precious resources allow you to provide a new home for the adorable dinosaur friends you encounter throughout your adventure. However, finding these Dreamstones can be quite challenging if you’re not aware of their locations. In this guide, we will uncover the locations of all the Dreamstones inPaleo Pines. All Dreamstones locations in Paleo Pines There are a total of 3 major areas for you to explore inPaleo Pines, and each area has a certain number of Dreamstones available....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Donald Jones