Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is bringing some Venom in 2023

Peter and Miles are about to deal with an alien symbiote During today’s PlayStation Showcase 2021, Insomniac revealed two games. And alongside its take on Logan, the studio confirmed thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is in development and aiming for 2023. The trailer shown off today features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales fighting crime and slinging webs, but an ominous voice soon cracks the scene. As they peer into the darkness, we get a glimpse of a well-known Spidey villain: Venom....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Adam Gomez

Meet the enemy robots of Binary Domain

[This is the sixth in a series of exclusive guest blogs from the development team at Yakuza Studio onBinary Domain. Lead Programmer Takashi Atsu discusses the enemy’s artificial intelligence throughout the game’s campaign.Binary Domainwill be out on February 28 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Stay tuned to Destructoid for more guest blogs up to the release!] Takashi Atsu – Lead Programmer This week, we’d like to go into a little more detail about the enemy robots....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Samuel Hernandez

Mega Man X DiVE is out in Android Early Access and I don’t completely hate it

Mega Man X DiVEImpressions We’ve been talking aboutMega Man X DiVEon Destructoid for almosttwo years now. The free-to-play mobile title is probably not what any fan of theXseries wants out of Capcom these days, especially given the exceptionalrevival of the flagshipMega Manseries back in 2018. But outside ofcompilation titles, it’s all we’re getting right now. To its credit, Capcom has done a great job of trying to make this game appeal to theMega Manfan in us all....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Michael Thomas

Microsoft to drop Xbox One DRM, region locking

Changes come ‘as a result of feedback from the Xbox community’ [Update: It’s true. Microsoft has reversed its policies. There’s only a one-time system setup that requires an Internet connection — no daily check-ins. Discs work like they have in the past — they’ll need to be in your console’s tray — so trade-ins aren’t going to change. Also, no regional restrictions. Best part? Theupdatewas written by Microsoft’s Don Mattrick.]...

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Robert Harris

Microsoft trademarks “Astuto,” Qore best watch its back

Sony’s video-based advertised serviceQoremay have some stiff competition in the future. Microsoft recently filed for a trademark for the name “Astuto.” Thetrademark’s descriptiondescribesAstutoas “an on-line magazine and web site featuring information in the field of computer games, science fiction, games and entertainment” for use “on computers and video game players.” There’s no mention of having to pay for theAstuto, and as with some trademarks, there’s no guarantee it will become an actual product....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Stephanie Myers

Molyneux is nearly ready to unleash Curiosity

Curiouser and curiouser… Rememberthat Peter Molyneux gamethat was supposed to “change the world?” You know,Fable? ThenFable 2? ThenFable 3? I kid, I kid. But seriously, Peter“not on rails”Molyneux is now once again promising great things, as his iOS gameCuriosityis now poised to be the “greatest experiment in Curiosity the world has ever known” on November 7th, 2012. It’s passed Apple’s certification process, so all it needs to do now is hit the App Store....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Mark Levine

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo going up tomorrow

PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace are getting a limited-time demo for Criterion Games’Need for Speed: HotPursuitstarting tomorrow (and Wednesday, for the UK). For some mysterious reason, it’ll be taken down on November 9. Of course, the game’s Autolog functionality will be on full display, so get ready for some serious community rivalries. The demo will let you play as a cop in the Dark Horse Hot Pursuit event and there’s also a race event dubbed Roadster’s Reborn....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Richard Bowen

Nintendo Download: Ketzal’s Corridors, Anne’s Doll Studio

As much as this might sound like an odd week for downloadable games on Nintendo platforms, it’s actually on par with the same mishmash of content we’re regularly given. I want to believe that someone is literally drawing names out of a hat to determine these release dates, but the truth is surely much more mundane. The 3DS eShop has gottenKetzal’s Corridors($6.99), which looks to be a game about the Aztec adventures puzzle pieces go on when we aren’t playingTetris....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Kristen Moore

Panzer Dragoon I and II remakes are incoming

The first release is due out next year The Sega Saturn dragon-rider rail shootersPanzer DragoonandPanzer Dragoon II Zweiare getting a revival. Revealed this week in an unassuming developer post, Forever Entertainment announced that it will co-create remakes of both games with assistance from Sega. It’s a series I’ve always intended to play due to its cult classic status, but it’s not the easiest thing to get your hands on in a pinch....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Vincent Smith

Pew pew pew! Check out these new Mass Effect replica guns

Project Triforce makes some slick, expensive stuff Project TriForceis at it again, making detailed replicas of some of our favorite game items. Joining theM-3 Predatorare three more full-scale replica weapons from theMass Effectseries, including the M-77 Paladin, the Geth Pulse Rifle, and one of my personal favorites, the M-6 Carnifex. The pistols each weigh about seven pounds and can be pre-ordered for $400 later this year. The Geth Pulse Rifle measures in at a whopping twenty pounds and will sell for $750, available in early 2014....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Shannon Collins

Rare coupon for cheap PlayStation VR, Xbox One S, and Ryzen CPUs

‘Back to school’ themed coupon slashes $50 off It’s back to school season in full swing and the retailers across the web are running concurrent promotions to get you to buy junk. As of writing eBay is running a “20% off” coupon code that works with select retailers for select items. The 20% off is sort of a moot point because savings are capped at a maximum of $50, but interestingly enough there are plenty of gems among the flurry of garage sales junk....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Jill Kim

RB World 5 codes (August 2025) [FREE]

Updated: August 08, 2025 We looked for new codes! RB World 5is a basketball game designed for sports enthusiasts, and it’s clear that a lot of work went into creating this title. If you’re looking for a thrilling PvP match or you want to practice your dribbling skills with AI, you’ve got the perfect game for it. RB World 5codes make this exciting experience even better. Just make sure to pick up your goodies before the codes expire!...

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Michelle Gonzalez

Resident Evil Village shows off its wild incoming cast of Mercenaries characters

Lady D really throws everything and the vanity at her enemies Three new characters are coming toResident Evil Village:TheMercenaries, and Capcom has put out a new trailer showcasing all their potent talents. Whether it’s Chris, Karl, or Lady Dimitrescu, the new lineup of characters looks pretty fun to play as. The characters arrive as part of October’s bigWinters’ Expansion releaseforResident Evil Village.The new expansion is bringing a ton of content toResident Evil Village, including a new story segment starring Rose and third-person mode....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Paul Barrett