Get out of my face, Fi It’s going to be really interesting revisitingZelda: Skyward Sword HD, especially if Nintendo makes some subtle changes to gameplay while keeping the core intact (like the best part: the dungeons). The once “impossible to port”Skyward Swordis now headed to Switch next month, and slowly but surely, we’re getting our drip-fed info for it.The next batch ofSkyward Sword HDdetails comes directly from the official UK listing for the game, which has since been updated....

Interested in setting out into the world of board gaming but feeling overwhelmed with the quantity and complexity of your choices? In this list, we’re highlighting 10 of the best board games for beginners that won’t break the bank and have high replay value. You might’ve heard of some of our picks before; they’re classics of their respective genres and have won over many fans. Others are exciting new titles that highlight how fun, engaging, and dynamic board gaming can be for players who are completely new to the hobby....

If anything, the name is selling it short;Satisfactoryprovides a highly enjoyable simulation experience, but that also means it’s great for the modding scene to prone about. Unsurprisingly,Satisfactoryhas some of the best mods out there, so let’s look at the best of the bunch. Refined Power If you feel like the base game just isn’t granting you the unlimited power that you need to create your definitely not-evil factory of doom, you should look into the Refined Power mod....

Slow down, Ezio! While we’ve alreadyreportedon the rumor of anAssassin’s Creedremastered collection hitting PS4 and Xbox One, it looks like the game got confirmed via a French publication calledGameblog. Google translate may not be the best at working out text, but some nice details are revealed in the post, including mentions of a November 2016 release date along with 1080p resolution and a 30 frames per second lock. This collection containsAssassin’s Creed II,Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, andAssassin’s Creed Revelations....

Clerics are incredibly flexible and versatile spellcasters inBaldur’s Gate 3. They’re one of the best classes to play as or have on your team, and the Death Domain Cleric is a great subclass to choose if you’re seeking a specialized role focused on death, decay, and dark magic. If this role sounds like the right one for your Tav, here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know to craft thebest Death Domain Cleric build inBaldur’s Gate 3....

If you’re a PC player looking to enhance your gaming experience and achieve optimal performance inFortnite, tweaking your in-game settings is essential. Finding the right balance between graphics quality and frame rate can improve your gameplay and maintain smooth performance even during intense battles. Depending on your setup and platform, you may stay perfectly functional atFortnite’smax settings or experience performance issues at medium. Numerous problems can arise and, fortunately, just as many solutions....

If you were expecting to blast away some zombies on the go, think again: Activision has let it be known that there will be no zombies inBlack Ops: Declassifiedfor the Vita. Community Manager Dan Amrich had this to say: “Unfortunately the official answer is no, but for what strikes me as a decent reason: multiplayer took priority.” The game will support “Hostiles mode,” which is basically a less interesting wave based mode that was found inModern Warfare 3....

I was both pleased and honored to havemy last Monthly Musing articlepromoted to the front page at the behest of you, the Dtoid community. In the comments, there were many requests for more tales from my time as a UO Game Master, and so this post is devoted to sharing more stories from a very fun time in both gaming history and my life. Greetings once more, gaming wanderer! I must admit I am pleasantly surprised to see you back … you honor this crazy old fool with your presence....

Will it be Resident Evil 5? TheResident Evilfranchise has been on top of the world lately, especially with the release of theResident Evil 4remake. Now, not wanting to stop this juggernaut, Capcom is asking you which other game in the iconic survival horror series you’d like to see get remade, if any. Therecent surveyposes a few questions about how well people know what’s happening in the world ofResident Evil. For example, people are asked whether they follow any of the official social media channels, as well as how familiar they are with the entries, be they games or movie adaptations....

Here’s a lovely video we received for the upcoming collaboration between Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture,Sine Mora. It gives a visual demonstration of what the difference is between playingSine Moraat its normal difficulty and its “insane” difficulty. Now, I’m looking at the normal stuff at about the halfway mark and thinking that I could probably manage it. Then there’s a starburst that looks like it would ensure my death and you can see the insane side has twice as many bullets in it....

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bulletis releasing in early 2018 with a season pass, character creator, and limited edition package. The Japanese release date is July 15, 2025 and whileSword Art Onlinegames have usually taken between four to eight months to release in the west, the most recent non-crossover title,Hollow Realization, only took 12 days to release worldwide after it’s Japanese release and the western release ofFatal Bulletstill reads “early 2018.”...

The Destructoid Show gets all hot and bothered Today on The Destructoid Show, we talk about all kinds of SEO-friendly click-bait topics! Call Of Duty: Ghostshas been announced, and it’s next-gen, and apparently,Sledgehammer gamesisn’t working on it. Anthony Burch accidentally tweeted out of a photo confirming the nextBorderlands 2DLC. The CD Projekt Red guys said some stuff aboutCyberpunk 2077so I took this chance to make a bunch of dumb Neuromancer references....

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