Ni no Kuni set for winter 2012 in North America

Namco Bandai has given us a more specific time frame for the North American release ofNi no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. The PlayStation 3-exclusive RPG has gone from “this year” to “winter 2012.” At least they were kind enough to indicate which half of winter they’re referring to. It’s a shame we can’t get this Studio Ghibli eye candy sooner — it seems like an ideal game to play over the long summer — but that’s one of the downsides to keeping tabs on pre-release games....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Cameron Gonzalez

Nintendo still seems committed to the 3DS, says ‘affordability’ differentiates it from Switch

The 3DS ‘has a prominent position’ We’ve done this song and dance before about whether or not Nintendo is truly supporting the 3DS after the Switch took off, but Nintendo keeps saying that they’re committed to it. A few times a year an executive or financial briefing will pop up and tell people that they’re still in it for the long haul, which is what’s happening this week with Nintendo’s updated financial briefing for the fiscal year ending in March 2019....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Ariel Brown

Obscure Not-Double-Dragon fighter Rage of the Dragons to return in 2022

The dying days of the world’s most expensive platform QUByte Interactive has presented the fighting game community withthe most unpredictable of announcements. It appears that the highly obscure tag-fighting titleRage of the Dragons— previously only available on the Neo Geo platform — will be getting a revamped re-release at some point next year on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Released in both arcades and the premium Neo Geo platform in 2002,Rage of the Dragonsis one of the last games created for home Neo Geo hardware and was a co-development of studios Brezzasoft, Noise Factory, and Evoga....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Kelly White

Overlooked games of 2012

Meet us at the bargain bin When a stack of releases lands on our desks every week, they can’t all be winners, but that doesn’t mean the rest have to be losers, either. Prowl your local bargain bin, make some eBay searches, and keep your eyes out for a Steam sale, because the games below are worth it — even if they didn’t place inour game of the year awards. Consider them our honorable mentions or personal favorites that just didn’t stand a chance, either due to being misunderstood or not played at all....

July 2, 2025 · 11 min · 2316 words · Mary Rios

Panda and an airport: Dtoid goes to Germany

Let’s talk about gamescom for a minute Friends, I’m stuck in limbo. It’s nothing new for me, as this is where I usually am. It’s not some sort of mental apathy or Dante-esque Hell Lite. No, I’m just in an airport again. The old guy sitting next to me almost spilled oatmeal in my backpack and I am throwing so much side-eye. Anyway, between destinations is where I am — stuck in O’Hare a little longer until a magical, mechanized skybird takes me to Germany....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Albert Richards

Peggle 2 is getting head-to-head Duel mode for free

You can even play with another human being in the same room While it was disappointing to hear thatPeggle 2‘s multiplayer is online only, the real tragedy here is that the game is currently an Xbox One exclusive. A future update will mark the return ofPeggle‘s Duel mode and, thankfully, it supports both local and online play. There aren’t any specifics on release info yet, but the update will be free....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Laurie Calhoun

Penumbra: Black Plague trailer brings on the creeps

You may remember the first title in the Penumbra series,Overture, from theDestructoid reviewearlier this year. While there were some flaws, the overall consensus was thatOverturewas definitely worth checking out, especially for fans of the horror genre.Black Plagueis the final chapter in the series ( it seems as if there should have been one in-between from the wording, but it looks like there are just the two.) Overturewas a free download way back when, but now both it andBlack Plaguecome at a cost of $19....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Shawn Moody

Possible El Shaddai spinoffs could come to Vita, Wii U

Now thatEl Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronis two weeks away from release in North America, Ignition Entertainment is looking towards the horizon. I spoke to Shane Bettenhausen, the director of business development at Ignition Entertainment, while previewingEl Shaddaiand was told that Ignition sees the game as a brand. This explains the release of designer jeans, a themed karaoke bar, and even a manga by Square Enix. In the future there will also be toys and action figures by Bandai, plushes, art books, too....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Laura Brown

PSA: Go to your Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Pokédex now and grab some rewards you probably missed

Go into the bookshelf menu, then look for the tiny trophy icon in the left hand corner Pokemon ScarletandViolet, like previous generations, have a few unexplained bonuses that can make things really helpful for players just starting out. One of them, which I didn’t learn until the postgame,was that you may lock the map to north by pressing the right analog stick on the map menu. Another involves a long string of free rewards for filling out your Pokedex....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Michelle Bowen

Rumortoid: Squeenix charging for FF XIII demo?

There is afresh rumorcirculating the Internet suggesting that Square Enix may have the front to actuallysella demo for the upcomingFinal Fantasy XIII. The ninety minute demonstration is looking to be packaged with theAdvent ChildrenBlu-ray release next March, but a standalone copy could be obtained at a price, if rumors are to be believed. Game designer Tetsuya Nomura sparked the gossip by hinting in an interview that Square Enix may release the demo afterAdvent Children‘s re-release and charge for it....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Kathryn Nelson

Shrek Swamp Tycoon codes (July 2024)

Updated: August 04, 2025 Added a new code! Shrek’s beautiful swamp was destroyed, so it’s up to you to fix it in this Roblox experience. Drag magical objects and rebuild houses so that Shrek can continue to scare off people from his property and live peacefully with his family inShrek Swamp Tycoon. The items necessary for rebuilding are quite pricy in this game but don’t worry—you’re able to easily get your hands on Shrek Coins by redeemingShrek Swamp Tycooncodes....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Kelsey Lawrence

Silent Hill Transmission YouTube page seemingly leaks new titles

The fog is lifting… Later today, Konami will take to the digital stage for a special presentation focusing on future releases in the MIA horror series,Silent Hill— Bafflingly, however,the YouTube channelprepped for this afternoon’s “Silent Hill Transmission” already contains code seemingly identifying several as-yet-unannounced entries. Possible spoilers —direct from the developer itself, mind — follow. Firstly, the YouTube channel description blurb includes a placeholder for “Silent Hill 2″on the PlayStation Store, suggesting a pre-order link for a potential remaster/remake....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Jennifer Smith

Skillful Roblox Talent Tier List [UPDATE 2] (November 2024)

If you want to make your build as best as it can be, then having an OP talent is a must. However, trying them all out will take away from all the time you could’ve spent practicing your dribbles. So, we’ve tested them all for you. You can find the results in our definitiveSkillful Robloxtalent tier listbelow! How to Reroll Talents in Skillful Roblox To reroll your talent inSkillful Roblox, do the following: There is no talent storage in the game yet, so if you want to try and getanother good talent, reroll on yourother slots....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Shannon Brown