Watch me unbox (and break) the Intel Box Master System

Including an i7-6700K and 750 series SSD Inteldecided to send us two giant boxes full of things, including its hot new 8-bit Intel Box Master System featuring wood side paneling to unbox on video. I couldn’t possibly do a straight unboxing video — that isn’t my style — so I put a bit of a horror spin on it, then promptly broke the system in more than one way. I also got to take a look at Intel’s latest processor, the Intel Core i7-6700K, as well as its super fast 750 series solid state drive....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Rodney Velasquez

We’re halfway through 2021, so what’s your favorite game so far?

Meet me in the middle We crossed over into July and are now past the halfway point of the year that is 2021. Congratulations! It’s been ayearso far, and there are six more months ahead. Of course, we’ve also had six months of games come out. We’ve floods and droughts, and a pretty wide variety of games, to be honest. Just within recent memory, there’s beenanime(lots of anime), aremaster of a classic trilogy, anew addition to one of 2020’s big games, somerad indies, and anewRatchet & Clank....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Kenneth Thornton

Whatcha playing this weekend, Destructoid? (Aug. 8-10)

It’s Friday my dudes and dudettes, and that means the weekend is almost upon us. Video games certainly never sleep or wait, but we sometimes have to push through these grueling five days to be rewarded with them and 48 hours of uninterrupted gamin’. Out there on the battlefield With theBattlefield 6open beta starting its early access window on Aug. 7, there are probably going to be a lot of folks out there duking it out in Egypt, Tajikistan, and Gibraltar....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jeffrey Cisneros

(Update) Shantae and Mr. Driller among the DSiWare titles disappearing from Nintendo eShop

Dance into Deletion [Update:As mysteriously as they vanished, some (but not all) of the removed DSiWare titles have now returned to the eShop. These titles includeShantae: Risky’s Revenge, Plants vs. Zombies, Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ,andZoo Frenzy. According toDelisted Games, only five titles remain unaccounted for. No official word has been offered by Nintendo regarding the temporary removal.] A selection of DSiWare titles has been quietly deactivated from the Nintendo eShop....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Kyle Nelson

10 characters who need to be in Dragon Ball FighterZ

Rock the dragon I’ve been constantly thinking aboutDragon Ball FighterZever since its E3 reveal. Arc System Works has found the perfect property to show off their engine, and I’m hoping it’s going to be a great experience forDragon Balland fighting game fans alike. But what about the roster? TheDragon Ball Zgames have become infamous for their bloated character rosters, but in that same breath, are also beloved for including obscure choices like Devilman and Android #8....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Amanda Soto

A monkey decks a dude in the first trailer for ex-Witcher devs’ Seven

‘Beyond post-apocalyptic,’ for when post-apocalyptic just isn’t enough Last year, Vikkicaught windof a newThief-inspired isometric RPG calledSeven,that just so happened to be made by some of the minds behindThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. Today,IGNposted the first footage of the game. The world itself looks interesting, a strange ‘beyond post-apocalyptic’ (haha) world where tentacled robots fly over both fantasy-esque villages and concrete, neon-lit factories alike. Though I wouldn’t have expected vertical traversal to be a large focus in an isometric game, the main character dashes across rooftops and slides through mud, which looks snazzy....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Sarah Sharp

All Union Level rewards and how to claim them in Wuthering Waves

Union Level XP is one of the first things you’ll earn inWuthering Waves, giving you access to more quests and rewards. However, the gifts associated with these levels won’t be accessible at the start. Here’s a look into all Union Level rewards and how to claim them inWuthering Waves. How to claim Union Level rewards in Wuthering Waves To claim Union Level rewards inWuthering Waves, you need tounlock the Event page....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Jennifer Hudson

Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery announced for Nintendo DS

Ubisoft is bringing a newAssassin’s Creedgame for the Nintendo DS and DSi. InAssassin’s Creed II: Discovery, you’ll be playing Ezio traveling Spain to rescue other assassins being held captive under the guise of theSPANISH INQUISITION! DSi owners will get an extra feature where you’ll be able to take a picture of yourself and put them into the game’s wanted posters scattered across levels. Um, cool? No idea what the game looks like, but it will be out on November 17 and will go for $29....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Cassandra Wise

Band of Bloggers: The robots of NieR: Automata

Together. Forever. Together. Forever. [We Community Managers usually like to add a witty intro to promotedcommunity blogsto get readers in the right mood. Unfortunately, any attempt at outwittingThe Actual Charlton Heston‘sNieR: Automataexposé would be in vain. It blew me away in more ways than one. –Bass] Howdy. Been a piece since I wrote a blog. How are you? How have you been? Me, I’ve been grappling with such giants as meth distribution, and on occasion, recreational pottery making....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Richard Harris

Best weapon tree for all weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

Finding the best weapon tree for all weapons inMonster Hunter Wildscan be tricky. There are so many viable builds in the game that can suit your playstyle. That said, if you want a weapon tree that is versatile even beyond the playstyle you’re comfortable with, check out our recommendations below. Best weapon tree for all weapons inMonster Hunter Wilds The list will assume that you have already unlocked Rarity 8 weapons....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jacqueline Matthews

Black Ops 6’s snipers are going to be incredibly powerful, and fans love it

Treyarch has confirmed that sniper rifles inBlack Op 6will be incredibly powerful, and fans of theCall of Dutyseries are celebrating before they’ve even gotten the chance to play it. In an interview withVentureBeat, when asked about howBlack Ops 6andWarzonewould work together, Treyarch Associate Director Matt Scronce stated: “I was just talking to my lead weapons designer about shots to kill on sniper rifles yesterday. InBlack Ops 6multiplayer, for example, all of our sniper rifles are one shot torso up....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Sara Webb

Blades of Time update: there’s a copy in New Jersey!

Destructoid’s intense journalistic coverage ofBlades of Timecontinues, with news that a physical copy of the game has been traced to the East Coast. I swung by my local GameStop to see if it had anything, and was informed that the closest copy to Mississippi was located in a store somewhere inNew Jersey. As many have pointed out,GameStop’s websitelists the game with a March 31 release date, but that isnotthe official launch day....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Jeffrey Coleman

Bomberman LIVE: Battlefest out on December 8 for XBLA

Time to blow up your friends all over again asBomberman LIVE: Battlefestis coming to Xbox Live Arcade on December 8. Expect eight-player online battles, customizing Bomermens and new items too. Four new modes are also included which are VIP, Bankroll, Capture the Flag and Capture the Crown. Sadly, Mr. Destructoid isn’t a playable character in this newBomberman, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see the last of him in other games … SECRETS OMG....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Mrs. Debra White