Best of 2013 Boy howdy, there sure were some mighty fine and dangerous new ideas during this, the year of Luigi. While our patron saint may not qualify due to his age, these fresh faces are sure to leave you impressed. Or refreshed. Or confused. Or laughing. Or angry. Or frightened. Or confused again. So many emotions. And the winner is … Kentucky Route Zero Telltale’sThe Walking Deadmight have helped remind us that adventure games can still be huge — it was out Game of the Year 2012, after all — butKentucky Route Zeroreminds us just how moving games can be as interactive fiction....

From the AdVenture Capitalist devs As far as incremental games go,AdVenture Capitalistwas one of the most effective at reeling me in and holding tight. We had such a lovely capture bond for a while there. The team behind that title, Hyper Hippo, is continuing its work in the genre with an upcoming PC and mobile game based onRuneScapeof all things. (I suppose ifKatamariis up for the treatment, anyone is.) For those of you who can still remember the lingo: “InRuneScape: Idle Adventures, you’re the wielder of an Elder Artefact known as the Needle....

The renowned anime adaptation of theTower of GodWebtoon is coming back for a second season. Though it is rare to see Webtoon series receive a second season,Tower of GodSeason 2 is preparing for its long-awaited return. Find out theTower of GodSeason Season 2 release window and what to expect from the new season below. Tower of GodSeason 2 release window, explained Tower of GodSeason 2 will debut sometime in July 2024 as part of the summer anime season....

Here we have a video of some of the people who have worked onTron: Evolutiondiscussing how important it is that they keep consistent with fan expectations of the beloved original film. I love how we see this so often now that Hollywood seems intent on digging up every conceivable relic of filmmaking, these pleas for trust from the folks working on the project. They’re always the same. Someone points out how there are a lot of people on the development team who hold the property with the same reverence....

After the jump you’ll find thejust-released list of Achievementsfor the Xbox 360 version of the upcoming blood, guts n’ dinos FPSTurok. Normally this wouldn’t even blip on our radar of actual, useful news but something about this list sticks out like a bloody limb that once belonged to your best friend. Have a look: Kill at least 1 creature, 1 enemy, 1 teammate, and yourself in the same round of a public match...

It’s one of the tutorial shrines Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas the same tutorial design as its predecessor: you’ll learn the game’s key abilities right off the bat while conquering shrines (small puzzle dungeons). The Ukouh Shrine is unique in that you don’t need to look for it: its location is part of a fully guided tutorial following the game’s opening sequence. Here’s how to beat it. You’ll unlock the Ultrahand ability at the Ukouh Shrine Once you’re inside, you’ll be given the Ultrahand ability: which is kind of like Magnesis fromBreath of the Wild, but with a few extra perks....

It took Sony a long time, but they’ve finally gotan ad campaignthat is hitting on all four cylinders, and when you’ve got something that works you need to run with it. For instance, when your massively huge exclusive game is being launched it’s probably time to break out your fantastic ad campaign, and so Sony has withUncharted 2: Among Thieves. You probably don’t need a funny ad to tell you about the game because you read Destructoid and we tell you about the game, but in case you do this ad will learn you all about the games cinematic awesomeness and exciting action....

Finally. No more static screens, no more vague tweets and speculation. This is aCatherinegameplay video, released by Atlus ahead of the planned February 17 drop for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Expect a demo sometime soon. You can thankFamitsufor the look at the most content we’ve seen yet from the game’s “Nightmare” component, in which all that stair traversal and environment manipulation looks a lot more frantic than it seemed in the screens....

Since its debut all the way back in Season 7, the Cold Swap has grown to be an absolute fan favorite among the massive array of pickaxes inFortnite, the latter given its unique aesthetic and charm. But true to that, it’s no surprise that a question continues to arise among the community. After all, when will the Cold Snap return? Here’s when will the Cold Snap return to theFortniteshop, as well as how much the item will most likely cost....

The timing! [Update: Roger Craig Smith isn’t leaving the role after all!After months of waiting, the actor seemingly worked out a deal to stay on.] Today, Sega is vaguely teasing the next generation step for Sonic the Hedgehog’s long TV career:Sonic Prime. Sega is very mum on details at the moment, but right now, we do know that the series will involve a joint production between Sega and WildBrain, and will premiere in 2022 on Netflix....

(And lots of melodramatic anime games) Niche publisher Aksys Games has announced that it will be holding a special livestream presentation to spotlight its upcoming selection of video games, visual novels, and other wares. Set to broadcast on February 17, the “All Aksys” stream will spotlight a number of incoming releases, with perhaps the brightest light shining on the rad-looking 2D fighter,Blazing Strike. As we have previously reported,Aksys’Blazing Strikeis a slick-looking smack-’em-up inspired by the Capcom and SNK classics of the ’90s....

Charity marathon returns in socially-distanced capacity Unsurprisingly, the Awesome Games Done Quick teamhas confirmedthat their first event of the new year, AGDQ 2021, will be an online-only affair, as the world continues to be rocked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Much like last month’s SGDQ 2020 event, the week-long charity speedrun marathon will features players from across the globe showcasing their amazing gaming prowess from the safety of their own homes....

Upcoming PC free-to-play tank game Check out the newest from Namco Bandai and Creant Studios, a free-to-play PC tank game calledBattleline: Steel Warfare. It’s coming to PC later this year, with a closed beta launching next month. If you want to get in on that,. Battlelineis about overtaking battlefields in real time, with battles scaling up to national wars. It sounds like it’s part blowing sh*t up, part strategy. “Battleline: Steel Warfareoffers a unique and compelling mix of in-tank battles and broader meta-strategy gameplay,” says In Joon Hwang, Director of Digital Games for Bandai NamcoGames America....