Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and 7th Dragon III Code: VFD finally have a European and Australian release date

Both games will be on store shelves December 2 It looks likeShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypsefinally has a confirmed release date in both Europe and Australia. Deep Silver has announced via a trailer on its YouTube channel, which you may view below, that the Atlus-published role-playing game will finally be playable in those regions on December 2. Deep Silver also confirmed that7th Dragon III Code: VFDwill be released on the same day....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Robert Thomas

Smooth McGroove makes me feel horrible about my humming abilities yet again

I used to be proud to be able to hum the whole Final Fantasy VII soundtrack Smooth McGroove does it again with this wonderful arrangement ofZelda II: The Adventure of Link‘s Temple/Palace Theme. This man is a bundle of talent and I can’t wait to see his next new take on an old classic. As a rule, YouTube personalities don’t normally impress me in this manner, but I’ve enjoyed Smooth’s takes on classic gaming tunes....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Alejandro Walters

Some helpful tips for starting out with Final Fantasy XIV’s Island Sanctuary

How to build a beautiful island and, also, profit The latest update forFinal Fantasy XIVwent live yesterday, bringing a host of new content. Part of the update is the Island Sanctuary, a cozy and deceptively deep island living simulator. It can seem overwhelming to start, but I’ve got some tips to help you get your Island Sanctuary up and running. While it’s easy enough tounlock, the list of things you can do quickly piles on....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Katrina Anderson

Sony says to expect slower PlayStation downloads in the US

Just as the video game release schedule heats up Do downloads from the PlayStation Store seem way slower than normal? It’s not just you. While Sony Interactive Entertainment initially said that it would “manage [PlayStation] download traffic [in Europe] to help preserve access for the entire internet community,” as COVID-19 spreads, the company has now adopted “similar measures” in the United States. It was only a matter of time. If you struggled to download thePredator: Hunting Groundstrial orResident Evil Resistanceopen beta, that’s probably why....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · John Spencer

Star Wars Battlefront II is changing loot crates and revamping progression next week

Update coming March 21, with cosmetics to follow in April It’s been along time coming, but DICE has detailed its progression overhaul forStar Wars Battlefront II. There are a number of changes planned for March 21. As of that date, gameplay-affecting items can only be earned through gameplay. Players will earn XP (and, in turn, skill points) for their individual classes, heroes, and ships that can be used to unlock or upgrade Star Cards....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Maurice Miranda

Stardew Valley’s multiplayer update is almost done, horses have hats now

I’m in He might still be modest about his accomplishments, but Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, will go down in the history books. CreatingStardew Valleybasically on your own, and designing everything from the ground up is no easy feat, especially when it becomes such a massive hit. Even crazier is the fact that he’s working on a multiplayer update, one that’s nearly done and is in the final QA process....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Gregory Nguyen

Starfield Faction Tier List – Which Faction is The Best

It doesn’t take long beforeStarfieldgives you the freedom to explore the universe and forge your own story.Visit the various planetsand you’ll discover different factions with unique ideologies and aims. If you find any of them appealing, you can join them, provided you’re willing to do what it takes. The different factions have exclusive missions that provide some of the best momentsStarfieldhas to offer. Join the Crimson Fleet and you’ll find yourself using guns and persuasion to amass riches....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Mark Ryan

Steam Deck rival Lenovo Legion Go is out now

Things are heating up in the mobile gaming world. While the Steam Deck has inevitably kicked things off in this market, there have been a number of rivals already. And now Lenovo has just launched its Legion Go device, which could blow Valve’s efforts out the water. We knew theLenovo handheld was coming on Halloween, but boy did those weeks fly by! Promising PC gaming on the move, with a QHD+ display screen, detachable controllers, all working through Windows 11, the Legion Go may make the Deck poop itself....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Nicole Williams

Tactical collectible card game Duelyst releasing April 27

You can still play it in open beta until then While I wouldn’t count Steven as a card-game guy so much as someone who likes a good bout of turn-based strategy now and again,Duelystcaught his attention with itssweet pixel art and animationsa couple years back. I had a similar reaction during its early days on Kickstarter. Duelysthas been inopen betafor a while — long enough to build up an audience that’s putting in “more than 150,000 matches” a day, according to Counterplay Games — and is nearing launch on June 11, 2025 for Windows and Mac....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Carol Steele

Take a picture with this life-size Mega Man statue

Smaller version of the statue is also up for pre-order I’d like to think us Mega Man fans have been pretty patient thus far. Capcom has been celebrating the Blue Bomber’s 25th anniversary withsoundtracksandcustom USB sticks, and that’s cool and all. Buuuuuuut… we’re still waiting on that new game announcement. Any day now, right? The latest treat is alife-size Mega Man statuethat will appear at this year’s E3 and San Diego Comic-Con for all your photo-op needs....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Stephanie Davila

Talking Travis Strikes Again with the good-shoes-wearer himself, Suda51

“Those shoes are good.” “Oh, thank you,” responds Suda51. Brett and I are at the top of a hotel in Seattle, high above the hustle and bustle of PAX West, to ask questions aboutTravis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. But we can’t help ourselves. Before we can discuss the newly-announced Nintendo Switch game, we first have to talk footwear. “These shoes actually have a really cool secret about them,” explains translator andThe Silver Caselocalizer James Mountain....

May 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1340 words · Ashley Ray

The Daily Hotness: Damn it, Donald

Donald Brown is still around. Football came back this weekend. Sports! Today, we had a lovely interview up with the guys from Gaijin Games, Wrenchfarm’s wonderful blog post got front paged(you should read it, because jazz!), Chris Carter reviewed the alliterativeTekken Tag Tournament 2, the picturesque Fraser Brown reviewed the rad indie gameSnapshot(no duck face), and more! Destructoid Original:Alex and Mike of Gaijin Games talk about Runner 2Team Fortress 2sdays: Chicken chaserLive show: Mark Of The Ninja with Nels AndersonCommunity:Community blogs of9/11Forum thread of the day:Borderlands 2Promoted blog: It’s all about the powers you don’t play...

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Christopher Frazier

The new Bulletstorm trailer is incredibly not-Bulletstorm

It’s almost impressive in its tonal deficiency Bulletstormis a game that’s drenched in ridiculousness. Its inane over-the-top combo-centric action is complemented by its equally juvenile dialogue. Here’s a sampling of some choice quotes: “I will kill your dicks!”; “You still reek of sunbaked asshole!”; “Take a lick on the salted taint of doom, you brain-dead biker whores!”; “Trudging through that radioactive goo mutated our good general into a giant pussy.”...

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Samantha Turner