Today’s final update removes microtransactions, adds ‘unreleased’ content, and makes crafting and smelting faster Not that I was paying much attention to how wellMinecraft Earthwas or was not faring, but the idea of aMinecraftrendition ofPokémon Go‘s winning augmented-reality formula seemed like a no-brainer, and it’s surprising to hear that Microsoft is calling it quits so soon. Then again, 2020 was a brutal year. In a to-the-point blog post today, Mojang said that itplans to shut downMinecraft Earthon June 23, 2025....

PC exclusive feature I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands onMonster Hunter: World‘s PC port and have been fiddling around with it. I’ll have more details on all that when the game releases on Steam in about two weeks. However, one thing I did want to share is something I discovered completely on accident: there doesn’t seem to be any more in-game squads. As I was heading off to the smithy, I accidentally clicked on the Gathering Hub instead....

Who’s the zeptogram that approved these? Aftermanyyears of stringing fans along with re-releases and re-re-releases, we are just one day away from finally getting a sequel toThe World Ends with You.Reviews for the game dropped this morningand I found it to be a great follow-up to the DS original with smart characters, impeccable design, and gameplay that is as dazzling as it is approachable. It’s a wonderful game, but there is one teensy aspect ofNEO: The World Ends with Youthat has been grating the nerves over the past week or so....

Just. TAKE. A. LOOK. AT. THIS… Back in January,a report from movie newshound Deadlinestated that Netflix was busy adapting Capcom’sResident Evilinto a new television series. While there has been no official word yet, the streaming platform may have let the zombie dog out of the bag with a short plot synopsis, that appeared momentarily on the Netflix Media Center before being pulled. Noted byResident Evil DBbefore quickly being posted on the Wayback Archive byResident Evil Wiki, the blurb purports that theTV show will be set in “Clearwater, Maryland”, and will concern the events of a T-Virus outbreak from mega-corporation Umbrella – naturally the big bad science group from the famous survival horror franchise....

TheSerious Samseries is known for being really over the top. So what better way to promote the game than with a really over the top trailer? In fact, I’m going to go as far as saying that this is the best trailer for a game ever created yet. Seriously. It’s like they got the people who made thePowerthrist adsand let them run wild on making this trailer. Don’t take my word for it....

Best of 2013 2013 had no shortage of interesting characters. From Welsh fairies, to two wisecracking brilliant twins, to companions that were so much more than they seemed, a number of games were significantly enhanced by their cast. Whether they were brand new takes on old tropes or just a new shine on a classic tale, without further ado, here are our nominees for best new character of 2013. Drippy (Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch) If you’re a lover of games that require you to put in before you get out, and you recall the glory days of the Eastern RPG, where experience points were the lifeblood and the grind was king, you have literallynodecent excuse for not finding a way to playNi no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch....

A new hero balance patch went live inOverwatch 2last night, bringing some much-needed changes to shake up the meta. It includes nerfs and buffs, but overall, Blizzard Entertainment is hoping the patch will smooth things out for the final few weeks of season 15 before new Damage hero Freja and more come to the game in season 16, launching on April 22. Tank Mauga This is a massive nerf for Mauga, who has been wreaking havoc of late in the meta....

[This is the first in a series of five guest blogs from OVERKILL Software creative director Simon Vicklund about the forces that stand between you and incalculable wealth inPayday: The Heist, coming soon to PlayStation Network. Stay tuned to Destructoid as we continue this series up to the release ofPaydayon October 18th] Hi there! This is Simon Viklund on the behalf of the OVERKILL crew. I’ve served as creative director on this rather neat robber co-op action FPS we’ve developed, calledPayday: The Heist....

I’m beggin’ darling please, Layla We’re just a few weeks away from the launch ofRedfallfor Bethesda Softworks, which means it’s about time for the developer to properly introduce the characters we’ll be hunting vampires with. There are four heroes in the base game—I would be shocked if we don’t get one or two more in an expansion pack—each with unique abilities that I can’t wait to see in action. First up for the introduction videos is Layla, the telekinetic hero who can conjur umbrellas, elevators, and her undead boyfriend Jason as she fights against the things that go bump in the night....

Updated June 23, 2025 Looked for codes! Running a store is a tough (and expensive) challenge, as it involves buying and restocking shelves, cleaning up aisles, and watching out for shoplifters. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning and managing your store,Retail Tycoon 2is your best chance to experience it firsthand. As a novice shop owner starting from scratch, you’ll need all the help you can get to turn your business into a retail empire....

Rumors suck. But, when Famitsu puts out a rumor, then usually we are forced to pay attention. Why? Because they’re usually right, whether we like it or not. The latest little tidbit to come out of this Japanese house is that the Wii’sSuper Mario Galaxyis headed to Japanese stores in October. What does this mean for American Wii owners? Not sure. We werepromised this game before Christmas, but if the Japanese get it first, will we get it in time?...

White hair?! Ninja Theory?! Capcom Japan’s Motohide Eshiro and Hideaki Itsuno told Destructoid that they were ready forthe fan reactionwhenDmC: Devil May Crywas first announced. In an interview yesterday at San Diego Comic-con, supervising director Itsuno said, “We knew from the start that whenever you change something like this, there’s going to be some people that will be very interested in that. But it will also scare some people, and make some nervous....

Sega has released the first of its gameplay trailers showing off the new Wii version ofSamba De Amigoin action. As you’re able to see, the company is continuing to mash up its IPs,Superstar Tennisstyle. Firstwe found outthat Ulala was going to be in the newSamba, and how Sonic’s been dragged out to shamelessly parade himself in front of the masses … again. Sonic aside,Samba De Amigolooks as bright and creepy as always....