GOG has a generous new 30-day refund policy on PC games

You can get a refund up to 30 days after playing a game I can think of only a few digitally-distributed PC games that I really, truly wish I could’ve returned, no questions asked, because they weren’t the right fit for me. (Mytechnicalissues and complaints run far deeper.) Progress has been made with refund policies, but there’s always room for improvement. The DRM-free game distributor GOG has updated its refund policy to be more customer-centric, and even at a cursory glance, it’s impressive....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Tyler Koch

GOG’s PC game deals for Lunar New Year are worth a peek

A thousand deals on PC games until January 31 New year, new sales. If you’re looking to pick up some PC games right now, you’re in luck. GOG has around 1,500 deals in itsLunar New Year sale, a humbling reminder that there are entirely too many video games to keep track of, much less play. A not-insignificant number of them have rats! PC gaming deal hunting has reached a point, especially on GOG, where it’s tough to make sweeping recommendations....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Alison Burke

Halo 2: Anniversary releases May 12 for PC

‘Earth will never be the same’ After a recent round of player testing,Halo 2: Anniversary Editionhas a PC release date. The legendary sequel is joiningHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon June 02, 2025, for Steam and Windows 10. Along with the short but sweet announcement message onTwitterthis morning, 343 Industriesalso shared a screenshottoday that might cause long-forgotten memories to flood your mind. That’s how it hit me, anyway.Halo 2: Anniversarylooks like how Irememberthe game looking in 2004....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Christine Gonzales

How to change factions in Gray Zone Warfare

Choosinga factionis one of the first hurdles to tackle, as it ultimately shapes the rest of your playthrough. What’s more, you may start second-guessing your choice later down the line, inclining you to switch things up. Fortunately, there’s a way to change factions inGray Zone Warfare, and we’re here to show you how it’s done. How do you change factions in Gray Zone Warfare? The only way to change your faction inGray Zone Warfareis bywiping your character....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Caleb Lee

How to emote in PEAK

PlayingPEAKwith friends can lead to some hilarious moments. Watching your friends climb a mountain only to accidentally walk into a poisonous plant, tumble off a ledge, or slip on a jellyfish makes for some fun memories. Combine this with emotes, and you’ve got yourself a great time. How to emote in PEAK You can emote inPEAKby holding down ‘R‘ on your keyboard, mousing over one of the game’s emote options, and releasing the R key when you’ve made your choice....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Douglas Ware

Josh Tolentino’s personal picks for Game of the Year 2019

AKA The Anime Awards 2019 sure was a year, and if I do say so myself, it felt like a pretty strong one for games. Strong enough that I actually had genuine trouble just narrowing down the entries that stuck out in my mind, where usually the struggle is in bending their descriptions to fit in with my usual silly awards categories. Which brings us to my yearly top picks of 2019....

August 7, 2025 · 12 min · 2372 words · Mark Cortez

Kojima shows how he made Metal Gear Solid V’s ‘Nuclear’ trailer

Behind-the-scenes video translated Few trailers rival the“Nuclear” videoforMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. I must’ve watched it half a dozen times when it debuted last year at E3, and probably doubled that number leading up to the game’s release in September. What a masterful pairing of music and imagery. “I won’t scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea. I will always be with you.” That line sparked my imagination....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Nancy Vargas

Let’s give out 100 copies of Deiland for Steam

Just tell us you want one! [This week, Destructoid is brought to you byDeiland, available now on Steam! Here is a fun giveaway from the publisher.] You may have heard aboutDeiland, the charming new sandbox game with RPG elements. It released on Steam this past week, and to celebrate its PC launch the developer has decided to give away 100 copies to the Destructoid audience! Deilandis a single-player RPG where you can farm, craft, and build your own planet in a relaxing open world....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Terri Smith

Mega Man X will help celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2014

May 3rd, 2014 In case you haven’t heard, comic book publishers and retailers run a yearly “Free Comic Book Day” promotion. Basically, you go into your local comic book shop, grab a bunch of free comics (some stores limit you to a few pickups), meet new people, and realize that said stores exist. Archie ran a free comic book last year with theirMega ManandSonicline, and it looks like they’re repeating that in 2014....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · William Walker

Minecraft is getting an animated series in collaboration with Netflix

The Overworld, a realm that has captivated our world throughMinecraft’svarious iterations, is now set to make a significant leap into our screens. From its humble beginnings to anupcoming movie,Minecraft’sjourney continues with an animated series, thanks to a collaboration between Mojang Studios and Netflix. An official announcement was unveiled, featuring an explosive scene with a Creeper. The teaser, though short, leaves us with a release window of an “Animated Series Coming Soon....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Michael Watts

Miyamoto: PS Vita isn’t a very strong product

Shigeru Miyamoto isn’t against slagging off the competition in the friendliest way possible, with the Nintendo loyalist criticizing Sony’s PlayStation Vita efforts. TheMariocreator believes the Vita isn’t a strong product, and points to a lack of compelling software. “It’s obviously a very high-spec machine and you can do lots of things with it, but I don’t really see the combination of software and hardware that really makes a very strong product,” he told Edge....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Anthony Hunt

Monopoly Launches On Nintendo Switch

A 3D version of the ridiculously popular board game,Monopoly, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Ubisoft, in partnership with Hasbro, has launchedMonopolyon the Nintendo Switch.Monopolyis the updated, digital version of the game that Ubisoft claims offers improved graphics and gameplay, and comes ten years after the launch ofMonopoly Pluson the same platform. Monopoly, the original board game, was first launched in 1936 and based on a game titled The Landlord’s Game, designed by anti-monopolist Lizzie Magie....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Brandy Hogan

Murim Cultivation Codes (August 2025)

Updated: Jun 11, 2025 We checked for new codes! The thing that I like the most in Roblox fighting games is good combat, butMurim Cultivationwon me over with its unique approach. You get to battle, of course, but you also improve your skills by meditating and exploring an enchanting world inspired by East Asian villages. While this is one of the most relaxing fighting games on Roblox, gacha-style elements raised my blood pressure so much that no meditation could help....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Gina Luna