Get ready for another amazing weekend onDtoid.Tv! Tonight Mash Tactics is getting involved with Destructoid’s weekly community gaming extravaganza,Friday Night Fights. Come get in on the action this evening with Andy Dixon, myself, and others as we shoot our way to the top of the leader board inHalo Reach. Then, stick around after the show for the very social AwDamn, as he finishes his run ofMax Payne 3. Be sure to come by and hang out Saturday and Sunday as well, for more live gaming goodness....

Hado-can Popular energy drink Red Bull have once again partnered with Capcom to cross-promote within their flagship fighting game,Street Fighter V. Players can unlock a range of exclusive costumes in the game just by downing cans of the beverage, “enjoyed” by pro-gamers the world over. Codes are stamped underneath the ring-pull on the limited edition cans, which can then be used to unlock costumes in the PS4 edition of the game....

Pushing towards a future Skateboarding’s changed a lot since then. It’s grown up. What was once the gangly, easily-bullied cousin of traditional team sports has become a staple of youth culture. It’s on television, now, during prime time, attracting entire generations to waste days rolling around. No matter what, skateboarding’s allure lies in its simplicity. It might just be a piece of wood, four wheels, and two pieces of metal, but when you’re riding one anything seems possible....

Localization of Dana As the days drew closer to release,Ys VIIIwas sadlydelayed on PCfor some unforeseen reason. Developer Nihon Falcom apologized and even offered refunds to angry fans to make up for the last minute change of plans. There was a bigger problem with the entirety ofYs VIII, though, and that was withthe localization. So to give the PC version the best possible chance, publisher NIS America delayed the port to coincide with the brand new localization patch for the PS4 and Vita versions of the game....

Plus a few Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks [Update:ThePhantasy Star Online 2perkis now live!] I feel like I’m spinning way too many plates to even consider stepping intoThe Surge 2, but its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass this week is clawing away at my brain. I just passed the 100-hour mark inNioh 2yesterday. Do I reallyneedanother action-RPG in my life right now? (Yes, absolutely. Now and forever.) Microsoft announced a handful of Xbox Game Pass newcomers today....

If you’re like me,Baldur’s Gate 3has made you fall in love with modding again. Larian’s epic CRPG is a world filled with possibilities, expanded even further by a dedicated modding community looking to improve every aspect of the game. Customization is one ofBaldur’s Gate 3‘s biggest strengths, and that only gets even better when envoking a little fanmade magic in the Character Creator. There’s no aspect of your Tav you can’t change, and by using this pick of 10 awesome customization mods, you’ll have more choices than ever....

A Universal Timeis an action-adventure game that combines themes from well-known anime, games, and shows, drawing significant inspiration from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. It features a complex combat system that encourages both exploration and skill development. Use ourA Universal Time Trelloand Discordguide to discover helpful walkthroughs, item spots, and stand details. A Universal Time Trello and Discord Links Below are listed all the A Universal Time links that will help you start your experience:...

Earlier this year, Atari reported that they were teaming with Playmaji to create Atari modules for the Polymega console, but a recent half-year financial report shows that their investment in the company goes beyond that.According to the document, Atari owns a non-controlling stake of 53% of the company. The year has seen quite a few acquisitions by Atari. While it started out by buying back catalogs of game properties, they later announced the acquisition ofNightdive StudiosandDigital Eclipse, two of the top developers focused on remasters, rereleases, and overall preservation of video games....

My mind isn’t completely made up yet, but after a couple hours with theBattlefield Vclosed alpha test, yeah, I’m feeling it. It was one thing to hear DICE talk about some of the big changes regarding squads, health and ammo, revives, and player movement. (If you missed the beat-by-beat breakdown, you can get up to speedright here.) It’s another thing entirely to see how it all comes together for yourself....

Sure can! Hogwarts Legacyhas some lengthy cutscenes, full of voice acting (and some famous faces mixed in too). But for those of you who have already played through the game, or just plain don’t want to interact with the story: there’s hope! Unlike some other AAA games at launch,Hogwarts Legacydoes allow players to skip cutscenes. And it’s a pretty simple process! How to skip cutscenes inHogwarts Legacy To skip cutscenes inHogwarts Legacy, you’ll just press the Triangle button on PlayStation (Y on Xbox, or right-click on PC) while a cutscene is playing....

IGA need some new stretch goals Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the newly announced project fromCastlevaniaveteran Koji Igarashi, has pulled in more than $1.3 million on Kickstarter since its unveiling yesterday. In doing so, it’s proved (contrary to what publishers may believe) people still want to play this type of game,blowing the campaign’s $500,000 crowdfunding goal out of the water. In addition to that, the total has already eclipsed its stretch goals, unlocking everything from a second playable character and David Hayter voice work to a local co-op mode....

Updated with new info. Anime Sagais a lot of fun, but it can take a good while to unlock everything the game has to offer. That is, it can take a long time, unless you know how to progress properly. Not only that, but when you do level up, gathering materials for rerolls and evolutions becomes a chore. We’re here to help you progress and unlock everything as efficiently as possible in thisAnime Sagaleveling guide....

This is a HUGE prize, y’all In today’s contest you can win aCartel Tycoonultimate prize pack, including a copy of the game, a Razer accessory bundle, and a chance to appear in the game! Kiddos, we’ve got a doozy today! Publisher tinyBuild is gearing up for the release of their drug lord simulatorCartel Tycoon, and just dropped a surprise Uncut Earliest Access session on their site. Bold! And what good is a launch without giving away some free stuff on Destructoid?...