No last-gen editions for fantasy sequel Various sources are pointing to the possibility that Electronic Arts’ anticipated sequelDragon Age 4is only in development for PC and ninth-generation console platforms, and will not be seeing a release on PS4 or Xbox One. The whispers began after one ofDragon Age‘s lead designersfailed to referencethe last-gen platforms on a listing on networking website LinkedIn, which proclaims thatDragon Age 4is currently in development for “PS5/Xbox Series X+S/PC”....

Check out the winners of round two This month for the second Dtoid Designs contest, I challenged you to useSuper Mario Makerto create the Un-Mario level. How exactly does one create a level that doesn’t play like it comes from aSuper Mariogame using onlySuper Marioassets? Many people attempted, but only a few scored high enough to be featured here. Take a look at the best levels submitted to the Dtoid Designs Un-Mario Challenge!...

It’s already that time to think about the holidays and shopping, and the first of the Black Friday deals are already making an appearance. The Xbox 360 Arcade unit is already a great deal at $199, but what ifRock Band 2was thrown in on top of it for no increase in price? Crazy, right? Well, ifEngadgetis to be believed, that bundle will be a reality on November 28th on Dell Home Web site....

Dinosaurs, player robes, level cap increase EverQuesthas been going strong since 1999. That’s when theSlim Shady LPand “Thong Song” released. Or, much better,Black on Both Sides. It will be getting its 21st expansion,The Darkened Sea, on October 28 for All-Access Members (SOE’s subscription program), November 11 for free-to-play players. The Darkened Sea, which pays homage to the 2007 expansionThe Buried Sea, features eight zones, including: Arx Mentis, Caverns of Endless Song, Combine Dredge, Thuliasaur Island, Tempest Temple and Degmar, The Lost Castle....

Shenmue 3! So, Yu Suzukiwasteasing somethingShenmuerelated! Ha! How about the rest of the conference, right? ThatFinal Fantasy VIIremake we’ve been waiting years for? A 2016 date forThe Last Guardian? While there were some stinker reveals in there, and there was way too much time spent jerking off over lame exclusives, I’m glad Sony stuck with the games for the most part, and we got some really great trailers. My favorite conference so far?...

Normal people aren’t like us If you are reading this, you are above the average game consumer. Just the fact that you are reading Destructoid probably means you are an enthusiast. You likely read reviews, might catch some news about upcoming releases, and like to spend some time reading about your hobby. We like to spend time debating what the best game of the year was, which console will sell the most in the next generation, and talk about our favorite games with a vocabulary filled with words like “mechanics,” “frames per second,” and “genre....

Remember Luc Bernard? Old school Dtoiders probably will. Well he has a new game coming out, a free-to-play action RPG calledReaper. This was originally going to come out for the PSP back in 2010, but now we’re going to see it hit the PlayStation Vita. The Vita exclusive is tied to a card system which will go to using weapons, armor, summons, spells, and pets. At launch there will be 100 different kinds of cards, and more will come as the game is updated....

Kratos has killed a lot of people, and he’s never been too picky about who. From harpies to gorgons, theGod of Warstar has been just as eager to kill female opponents as male ones, but Sony Santa Monica has gotten a bit wary of their protagonist’s unisex viciousness. Talking toIGN, Sony’s David Hewitt has revealed thatGod of War: Ascensionwill scale back the violence perpetuated against women. “There are some things we’ve pulled back from,” he said....

I will be the first to admit thatBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the first — if not the first — tried and true dice-and-probability-based RPGs I have ever played. As I proceeded through thismasterpiece of a game, there were moments where I needed to change the way my brain worked. It’s very much a strategy-focused title, and let’s just say I’m used to being a powerhouse tank. That brings us tothe Emerald Grove....

More games are coming, Yakuza is a launch title Is it because we’re in a lull when it comes to rapid-fire “Direct” style events, or did Microsoft kind of bring it today? We got our first look at the next-generation, which boasts little to no load times, 4K60FPS visuals and Smart Delivery (read: buy a game on Xbox One or Xbox Series X and get the other free). It all looks good on paper, and some of the games they showed today look good as well....

TheHorizonfranchise has expanded past video games to feature comics as well as an upcoming television series. In 2020, it received a board game from Steamforged Games titledHorizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game. Another tabletop board game from Steamforged is on the way, and this one is titledHorizon Forbidden West: Seeds ofRebellion. Seeds of Rebellionis a prequel taking place before the events ofHorizon Forbidden Westbut afterHorizon Zero Dawn. Steamforged worked closely with Guerrilla Games to create an authentic story within the game’s canon....

Do two generations make a difference? The launch ofThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HDis right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time for Nintendo to show off some of the graphical improvements made for the remaster. In the video above, you’ll see a comparison between the GameCube version ofTwilight Princessand the new Wii U version. The difference is like night and day: it’s less jagged, there’re higher-quality textures, and the shading’s a lot smoother....

As I continue my trek through a mountain of Steam Next Fest demos, I feel compelled to let the world know about one that caught me by surprise this morning. I sawAmbrosia Sky’strailer during one of many game showcases this past weekend and didn’t think too much of it, but now that I’ve played it, I think it’s one to keep an eye on for whenever it launches because it’s got a unique hook and some fun potential....