Join us for a discussion of the week’s game news I nearly forgot to write up one of these promotional posts suggesting you join us for a live recording of Hardline onTwitch.tv, but I didn’t. This week’s later-than-usual episode is brought to you by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and its late buses. Today we’ll be chatting about Dale’s 30+ hours withLighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII,DayZselling a million copies while still in Steam Early Access, developers defending the Wii U, and Maxis taking half a year to makeSimCityplayable offline....

Updated: July 12, 2025 We searched for new codes! Back in the day, I wasn’t exactly a basketball MVP on the playground.Highschool Hoops Demolet me finally get a taste of stardom, at least for a little while. I could make my character, equip the coolest apparel, and shoot for the stars in style. Another aspect of the game I adore is the extensive customization options. Whether you want to hit the local shops or prefer purchasing packs, to get the most stylish clothes and animations, you’ll need a lot of Coins....

Well earned Nintendo Switch owners have been craving a good metroidvania, and while there was a bit of a wait involved,Hollow Knighthas answered their call. Unsurprisingly, it’s a huge hit with Switch players. Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aimé recently toldWaypointthatHollow Knightis doing “exceptionally well.” Now,Adelaide-baseddeveloper Team Cherry has backed up that claim with sales figures. The studio toldIGNthatHollow Knightcleared 250,000 sales on Switch in its first two weeks of release. I’m very glad to be one of those sales....

Are you a fan ofCities: Skylines 2but frustrated by stuttering and performance issues? You’re not alone. Many players have encountered these problems while trying to build their dream cities. Fortunately, some solutions may help you fix these issues. Here’s how to fix stuttering and performance issues inCities: Skylines 2. How to fix stuttering and performance issues in Cities: Skylines 2 Stuttering and low FPS issues can be frustrating, but understanding their root causes is the first step toward finding a solution....

In Patch 6.55,Final Fantasy XIVplayers got something that many have been dreaming of for a very long time –a backpack. Here’s a quick guide on how to get the new Knapsack and how to use Fashion Accessories, for those who are unfamiliar. How to get the Knapsack The short answer is thatyou’ll get the Knapsack as a guaranteed reward for the final post-Endwalker quest, but let’s go into it in a little more detail....

World of Warcraft’snewest expansion is peeking around the corner, and we have a pre-patch to tide us over until its release on August 26. BeforeThe War Within, let’s take a look at how to unlock some delicious purple cosmetic weapons (and Alleria’s ranger bow) in the questline added this week. How to begin the Hunt the Harbinger Questline in Dalaran First, you’ll need to make your way to Dalaran to begin the new questline, Hunt the Harbinger....

Dragon’s Dogma 2on Nintendo Switch could open up a world of portability, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has seen its fair of success on the handheld. Other games from the genre, likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,are available on the platform, so why not Capcom’s grand adventure? Can you play aDragon’s Dogma 2Nintendo Switch port? Despite Capcom’s recent offerings on the Nintendo Switch likeMonster Hunter Rise,Dragon’s Dogma 2is not available on the platform....

Japan really doesn’t know how to advertise games in a normal way. Either they have aJapanese Johnny Cochranadvertise their games, or just havePS3 ads that make no sense. Well now all you Japanese people better buy a DS and English learning software for when you go over to America, otherwise you’ll end up ordering something that’ll bloat you up to gigantic proportions (i.e. become a fat American). Well, Nintendo knows how to attack the fears of the Japanese people....

Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back… Again! Stylish strategy shooterJohn Wick Hexwill be blasting onto PS4 next month, following its previous release on PC back in October 2019. The news was revealed by publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment, also dropping a brand new trailer which you can check out below. Developed by Bithell Games,John Wick Hexsees the sharp-suited assassin murder his way through an original story campaign with scalpel-like precision. With satisfying tactical combat, players utilise Wick’s expert skills to clear a path through throngs of vicious killers, combining brutal melee combat with a cavalcade of high-power weaponry, all presented in a future-noir comic-book aesthetic....

Production on Episode IX begins next month Keri Russell, well-known for her role as Elizabeth Jennings on FX’sThe Americans,is in talks with J.J. Abrams to come aboard forStar Wars: Episode IX. According toVariety, Abrams and other Lucasfilm executives met with many actresses over the past couple months before deciding that Russell would be their choice for the yet unnamed role. There’s no information to go on as far as who Russell will be playing – a rebel soldier, member of the empire, or a CGI alien-thing....

Taps into some Spinal fixes, too Double Helix will release apatch“very soon” that will fix the current known issues withKiller Instinct‘s Jail mode, the game’s penalty for disconnecting before the end of a match. Also included in the update is a series of adjustments toSpinal, the latest addition toKiller Instinct. As far as the changes made to the Jail system, Double Helix is resetting all Jail statistics, effectively wiping the slate clean....

[Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch King Foom play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] Whoa, what happened last night, and why does my head hurt so much? Regardless, I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone for hanging out, and making last night an amazing time....

It’s “WTF Wednesday” onMash Tactics, and it’s going to get weird. King Foom is stepping into the epitome of bizarre gaming,Garry’s Mod. From custom game types with imported assets, to mind-bending displays of visual storytelling, the user’s imagination is the only limit inGarry’s Mod. Tune in and witness what will manifest from Foom’s considerably comical mind. Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDestructoid’s Twitch TV channel. Watch King Foom play a variety of games, each day with its own theme....