Putting that rumor to bed TheMetrofranchise is one that publisher Deep Silver seems to care deeply about. For good reason, too. It’s right alongsideSaints Rowin terms of its games that are consistently well-received. In some sense,Metrois almost a sure thing. That’s why wheninformation leaked yesterdaythat there’d be a newMetrotitle in 2017, it seemed plausible. There will surely be another game in this series, it’s more just a question of when. Deep Silver partially cleared that up and denied that it’ll be next year....

And you can’t all saySkyrim! A few weeks ago, there was a slightly trending topic on Twitter–or at least among the people I follow–about the well-known games that journalists have never played. There is a stereotype with the gaming press that journalists and bloggers should be versed with just about every game on the market. The truth is, that’s just not possible for a lot of us. Whether it’s time or money or a simple lack of interest, it’s not too difficult to let popular games pass you by....

For those of you who missed today’sLIVE!episode ofThe Destructoid Show,the nice folks at Revision3 TiVo’d it for us. I know a lot of people weren’t able to tune in because they were stuck at work. I actually didn’t get to see it either, because I was at work. Um. Hosting today’s episodeLIVE! In addition to doing the showLIVE!,I think we’re also kind of beta testing YouTube’s newLIVE!-streaming setup, this is super-exciting....

It’s not what you’d expect Tom and Tony Cannon have had quite the impact on the fighting game community with contributions like the Evolution Championship Series, the GGPO middleware for online play, andShoryuken.com. For over a year, the duohas been workingon its first game, and it’s a step in an unusual direction.Stonehearthis a city-building simulation game that’s said to be “equal parts sandbox, real-time strategy, and RPG.” “We love fighters deeply, but from the time we were kids we’ve also been passionate about geeky simulation games,” says Tom Cannon....

New patch increases draw distance WhileFallout 4on consoles is certainly not a terrible-looking game, it’s undeniable that it is lagging a little behind the visual quality of the PC release. Frame rate and resolution problems still have some catching up to do, but this new patch brings the console draw distances more inline with the PC version running on high. Fallout 4’s 1.3 consoles update dramatically increases object fading distances....

[Update:In an effort to make this debate as confusing as possible, this is both a day lateanda week old. Last week when this was first posted, it was swiftly wiped off the front page in a matter of minutes by the deluge of more important Dtoid E3 posts. As a result, it noticeably received far less votes than usual, and I have a feeling it’s not just because our readers don’t enjoy thePaper Marioseries....

Genshin Impact’sSpecial Program for Version 4.4 is here, detailing all the new areas, events, characters, and banners coming in the next update. Here’s a summary of all the new content coming toGenshin ImpactVersion 4.4:Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze! Version 4.4 is expected to drop on January 31st (or the evening of January 30 for most Americans). 4.4 livestream Primogem codes BBQ8AZHUH2CZMT88AYHCZ2URFA9QAGYDZJEV Each code grants 100 Primogems and various other materials....

Multiplayer beta access with pre-orders Folks who pre-orderHalo: The Master Chief Collectionwill gain entry to the multiplayer beta forHalo 5: Guardiansthis December, as announced during Microsoft’s E3 media briefing. A short CG trailer was shown which promised 60 frames per second, dedicated servers, next-generation arena combat, and new Spartan abilities. The beta will see the debut of “new game modes and features,” according to 343 Industries studio head Bonnie Ross....

With new features I’m not playingGrand Theft Auto Vthese days, but I do enjoy seeing regular stunt videos and the occasionalScooby-Doointro recreation. Video creators have made good use of the Rockstar Editor despite its PC exclusivity. Next month, console owners will be able to get in on the #viral fun too. Pending any last-minute delays, the video creation tool is scheduled to graceGTA Von Xbox One and PlayStation 4 via a free update in September....

H1Z1is officially a full-fledged real game. It left Steam Early Access today and got an honest-to-god 1.0 release.It’s a finished product that can be purchased for $20. It has been a weird nearly four years in the making, and it feels pertinent to quickly run downH1Z1‘s history. It was announced in April 2014 with the developer giving frequent updates as to how it was coming along. Then, it went on sale in January 2015, andquickly became Steam’s top seller....

It’s finally here, guys. After what feels like an eternity (or just five years, depending on how you look at it), a proper newGhost Recontitle will be in our hands come tomorrow. Are you as excited as I am? Well, if you happen to not be, just check out the new trailer that shows off all the crazy new tech inGhost Recon: Future Soldier. The active camo, drones, sensor grenades, guns, and the one and only Warhound are shown off extensively amidst a bunch of exciting gameplay scenes....

‘If you will not join, then die’ All right, I’ll admit it: I know almost nothing aboutHomeworld. After reading the plot synopsis on Wikipedia (yeah journalism!), I got the gist of how things go, but with all of the alien races involved I can’t really place who the people in the trailer above are supposed to be. All I know is that while the little ship was slowly orbiting the other, checking it out, and giving its best smooth jazz radio DJ voice, I was expecting to learn how baby spaceships are made....

New leaks have surfaced online sharing details about the upcomingHonkai Star Rail3.3 banners. The developers have already confirmed how the next version will release two new characters. In addition, a notable leaker hints at reruns for two characters who were released not too long ago. HSR 3.3 new characters and rerun banners leaked Phase 1 – Jul 01, 2025 TheHonkai Star Rail3.3 update is expected to be released onMay 21....