Relive the N64 days with Did You Know Gaming

Get N or get out This episode ofDid You Know Gamingcovering various facts about the Nintendo 64 sure brings me back. Those terrible, amazing commercials are too much. From the failed Nintendo 64DD peripheral and its magneto-optical discs to the canceledSuper Mario 64 2toDoshin the Giant— it’s a mini history lesson filled with things I had utterly forgotten about as well as several bits of trivia I hadn’t previously been exposed to, like the Nintendo 64 modem....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Angela Gardner

Rumor: Wii U out November 11, costs $249.99 AND $349.99

Three SKUs planned for Nintendo’s new console? The latestWii Ugossip places a release date on the system, as well as a price point that includes three different SKUs. According to an online supplier listing, Nintendo’s gearing up to launch its new system on November 11. The listing also reveals three separate models, though it’s not known what the differences between them are (outside of the price). WIIU SYSTEM – GM 11/11/12 $249....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · John Davies

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor wants to sprawl itself all over your hard drive

That’s no moon… EA has revealed the minimum and recommended requirements for the upcomingStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Unsurprisingly, you’ll need some reasonable meat on your PC’s bones in order to… what the hey?What the gosh darn dickens!? According to this, you’re going to need 144GB set aside forStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Why? To put this into perspective,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II(the new one) wants 125GB of digital territory. The originalCall of Duty: Modern Warfare(the new one) wants 175GB of space, and that’s largely because it includesCall of Duty: Warzone....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Dawn Sparks

Switch projector ‘OJO’ begins crowdfunding campaign soon

Turn your walls into Hyrule The Nintendo Switch is already a pretty adaptable device when it comes to display options, allowing you to play on your big-screen TV, or fit its games snugly in the palm of your hand. One upcoming project hopes to provide players with a new option, however, converting the very walls of your home into a canvas for cutesy Nintendo adventure. The ‘OJO’ projector, which begins crowdfunding on October 24, houses your Switch unit and is capable of projecting a screen size from 30-120 inches....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Christopher Lee

TGS: Phoenix Wright 5 is beautiful but impenetrable by me

One of the absolute worst things about coming to Japan and not knowing the language is being faced with the opportunity to play a new game from a series you love and not understand a goddamn thing that’s going on. Such was the case when I tookAce Attorney 5for a spin at Tokyo Game Show. I can’t speak to the lengthy dialogue exchanges, or the story, or the evidence or the characters, because I don’t have a clue about any of it....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Raymond Walker

The latest Batman: Return to Arkham PS4 patch is a bit of a letdown for Pro owners

In fact, it may arguably be a downgrade Earlier this week, we reported that theBatman: Return to Arkhamcollection had received a patch that — alongside numerous other improvements —enabled support for the PlayStation 4 Pro. Essentially, this patch (1.02) was intended to enable a more consistent framerate, as well as providing a plethora of stability improvements and bug fixes. However, while this patch did ensure that the performance ofBatman: Arkham Asylumwas markedly improved, users over onRedditwere crying foul, as many believed that its sequel —Arkham City— had received a significant downgrade in terms of functionality on the PS4 Pro....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Tony Alexander

The winner of Destructoid’s best 2013 console exclusive

Best of 2013 It was a great year for consoles. Not only did we gettwo new ones, but the Wii U steadily gained a killer library of software. That’s not even including the strong year for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, which offered up tons of great titles to fill up your time with. But at the end of the day, we had to choose just one game. And the winner is …...

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · James Johnson

The Xbox One just got its newest big update, and it seems to be just fine

Marginally easier to navigate, which is a plus Throughout all of 2014, the Xbox One receivedmonthly updatesto gradually repair the bungled state the console originally shipped in. Slowly but surely, it got there. The system-level navigation woes eventually subsided. It’s a much more usable machine today. Nowadays, Xbox isn’t as frequent with the updates. Instead, they’re reserved for more meaningful implementations rather than just small fixes. One of these released today, and it puts an emphasis on often-used features and interactive streaming....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Zachary Patel

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection will launch in August

Some nostalgic turtle brawling is on the way next month It’s looking like a summer full ofTMNTaction. Retro collectionTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collectionis launching on August 30 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Konami and Nickelodeon confirmed theCowabunga Collectionwill be arriving both physically and digitally on August 30. It will retail for $39.99, though there was also a$150 physical collector’s boxannounced a few months ago. It includes trading cards, an acrylic diorama, and an artbook with chapters dedicated to each of the games in the collection....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Larry Ruiz

Well, isn’t Pavilion a lovely looking PS4 and PS Vita puzzler

Monument Valley x Transistor x Echo Chrome I’ve somehow missed the “fourth person” (what) puzzlerPavilionin ourpast postsand I certainly missed it midst the pomp and posturing of E3, so how lovely of them to show off this extended trailer a week later. It’s likePataponxPapillon. (No. No it’s not.)

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Denise Walker

What are Star Fragments in Lies of P?

Lies of PStar Fragments are essential items in the game, as they can help you bring an ally to boss battles. WhileLies of Pisn’t a co-op game, you can get help from AI-controlled units. Here’s howLies of PStar Fragments work. What can you do with Star Fragments inLies of Pand where do you find them? Star Fragments are items that can be picked up from fallen enemies and chests. According tothe game‘s official item description, they “cross dimensions to grant human wishes....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · James Nelson

Where to find Raw Prime Meat in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Perfect grade Players hoping to keep Link’s heart vessels filled will spend a lot of time searching for ingredients to cook with inTears of the Kingdom. One of the best ingredients to have a good supply of is Raw Prime Meat. To acquire the meat, you’ll have to go hunting or scan an amiibo. With this guide, you’ll know where to find Raw Prime Meat inTears of the Kingdomwhenever you need it....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Adam Davis

Why anime in Fortnite is such a big deal

This week kicked off with the launch of another returning anime collab inFortnite. The latest additionrings the bell for another roundwith the anime adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s smash hit mangaMy Hero Academia. This time players can deck themselves out like Shoto Todoroki, Eijiro Kirishima, and Mina Ashido, battling with countless other wisps of pop culture ephemera within an ever-shifting battlefield. It’s a simple opportunity to play around with a set of fan favorites, and it’s just the latest example of a continuing trend inFortnitethat has resulted in standout visuals and some truly impressive feats of licensing wizardry....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · David Allen