Five more until January 2 If you can get to a PC (or console) between now and the start of the new year, you can clean up on some last-minuteOverwatchextras. Basically, just sign into your account from now through January 2, and you’ll net five more Winter-themed loot boxes. That’s actually when the Winter Wonderland event ends in general, so you do have some time. The same goes for the “Snow Angel Mercy” challenge, which requires you to win nine games in quick play, arcade or competitive: that’s still running until that same date....

In this console generation, “hardcore” gamers — especially sports gamers — have completely dismissed and ignored the Wii (you know, like many Destructoid readers dismiss and ignore sports games). Their disdain for Nintendo’s wildly successful console may not approach Chad Warden levels, but you might hear this familiar refrain: “real gamers play on 360/PS3.” The higher-horsepower systems have always produced the best experiences, and that’s where most people play. How ironic, then, that EA’s first-ever foray into the tennis sphere,EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis, may provide the most realistic, accurate simulation of the sport ever seen — and it’s on the Wii....

Zeonix is no stranger to online trading card games. After reasonably successful runs withFantasy MastersandRagnarok TCG,the company set out to create one of the deepest online card games on the market with impressive strides in both gameplay and deck building as well as some top-notch anime artwork. SwordGirls Onlineentered closed betathis month and, from what I’ve seen so far, they’re well on their way to delivering on those promises and releasing one of the most involved and addicting card games I’ve ever played....

Comes with coupon for in-game Balloonicorn Remember last year when we finally got tomeet the Pyro? Shortly after that video released, we were able to have our very owninflatable Balloonicornto love and to cherish. Now, Valve has announced a fluffier, more cuddly version with theBalloonicorn plushie. It joins a handful of otherTeam Fortress 2plushies, including the Demoman’sstickybombsand the Medic’s pet birdArchimedes. The Balloonicorn plush will release on July 19 and will sell for $24....

After over a decade, the sequel to one of the more unique open-world RPGs is finally here. With just over 40 hours in the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2so far, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. If you’ve played the originalDragon’s Dogma, surely you can understand the sentiment here. Every day I’ve playedDD2I’ve fully intended to focus on the main storyline. But life is not that simple, and every single time I’ve found myself ending the day halfway across the map, deep in a cave wondering how I got there...

Easy to break down for disposal When you see the name FNATIC, you’re probably reminded of the various eSports teams that bear the name, or you’re outraged that someone would spell fanatic wrong. What you’re not thinking is “Hey, I bet they make some good headsets,” and let me tell you this review will do nothing to change that. This is easily one of the worst headsets I’ve used and severely overpriced, seemingly just to milk a few bucks out of FNATIC fans....

One step closer to Rockstar games on Switch? Things are looking promising for the Switch when it comes to Take-Two (owner of 2K Games and Rockstar). Amid reporting strong sales for big releases likeRed Dead Redemption 2, the company also noted that the Switch port forCivilization VI“significantly exceeded expectations.” Strauss Zelnick, CEO, even noted that they “felt good about the platform” and will “[continue] to support the Switch for the right kind of properties....

Enhanced visuals and dynamic 4K at 60FPS on May 25 Shortly after the Steam and GOG release ofSaints Row: The Third Remasteredon May 22, Deep Silverwill be rolling outthe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the remaster. I know, I know — this (surely) isn’t your favorite entry. But what if I told you the new console editions are a free upgrade? Saints Row: The Third Remasteredwill be available directly on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S starting May 25, and it’s a free upgrade from PS4 and Xbox One....

Auditions are open until May 2 and then it’s onto live judging TikTok, Enthusiast Gaming, and e.l.f. Cosmetics are hosting a big talent hunt with a head-turning grand prize up for grabs, and — wait. Hold up. For once, the competition islaser-focused on gamers. TikTok Gamers Got Talent isa seven-week live series(complete with celebrity judges) that kicks off Sunday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern — but first,auditions. For a crack at the $25,000 prize, you’ll have untilMay 2at 11:59 p....

Sonic the Hedgehog regularly prefers consoles to PC, butSonic Generationshas been rumored to hit computers for a while. Those rumors have been given a dose of confirmation thanks toDirect2DriveandGreen Man Gaming, who have pre-orders up for the game right now. The upcoming platformer celebration is priced at a modest $29.99 and has the following system requirements: Minimum RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2×2.0GHz) or AMD equivalent 2GB RAM (Windows 7/XP)/3GB RAM (Windows Vista) NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 11 GB free hard drive space...

And there’s much more in store Sonic the Hedgehog has certainly made his presence known these past 12 months — So much so, that Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka believes that 2022 might have just witnessed “The biggest year inSonichistory.” Speaking in adeveloper round-up article in Famitsu, Iizuka points to various successful multimedia projects featuring The Blue Blur and his pals. These include Paramount Pictures’ hugely successful sequelSonic the Hedgehog 2,Sega’s major PC and console releaseSonic Frontiers, retro compilationSonic Origins, and the recent Netflix animated seriesSonic Prime....

Sony continues its efforts to revitalize PlayStation Home. With its redesign imminent Sony is trying todrum up more interestin Home’s indie content. That might be a good thing, since until just now I didn’t know such things existed on Home, I haven’t been there in a very long time. Jack Buser, director of the PS3’s social network, believes it’s actually “the easiest point of entry” for indie developers looking to make content on PlayStation....

And it looks awesome On thePlayStation Blog, we’re told about some new content forSound Shapesthat you’re going to want to take a look at. Namely, the game has gotten vehicles (!!!) with a $1.99Car Mini-Album & Creator Packthat is a bit crazy — but in a good way. If the game’s slower pace bothered you, this add-on might be more your speed. Additionally, there’s a free update that introduces six hand-picked albums created by theSound Shapescommunity....