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Can’t you take a Yoke? Still on its Namco kick, the retro fun factory that is Hamster Corporation is offering up something a little special for this week’s release, as the under-the-radar but surprisingly groundbreakingThunder Ceptoris available to download right now on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Originally released to the arcade market in the summer of 1986,Thunder Ceptoris an into-the-screen rail shooter with shmup elements and a hyper-futuristic aesthetic. Developed and released by Namco as something as an answer to smash hitSpace Harrier, the game features the fast-paced, into-the-screen shmup action as the Sega classic, complete with dazzling colors and incredibly fast-paced galactic gameplay....

Old’s Cool It’s been well over two years and Bandai Namco’s excellent tag-fighterDragon Ball FighterZis still going strong. In fact, a brand new DLC character will be made available next week: the Turtle Hermit himself, Master Roshi. Master Roshi made his debut in the originalDragon Ballanime way back in 1986. As the trainer of such luminary characters as Goku, Gohan, Yamcha, and Krillin, he is a feared fighter, and known as The God of Martial Arts....

Soooo…Indie Game: The Moviewas a thing. Some say it’s pretty good. The Mega64 crew, however, thought it could stand to be punched up a bit. Since those boys are quite skilled at turning a mundane game media event into ahigh-octane, cinematic thrill ride, they were obviously perfect for re-editingIndie Gamefor a wider audience. Compare this trailer withthe original. I think this one’s better. Don’t you think it’s better? Jon Blow is going to be the next Jason Bourne!...

Aim your grappling hook like a madman I wouldn’t have guessed it right away from the Game Awards 2019 trailer, butNaraka: Bladepointis a multiplayer game. The footage shown at the awards ceremony struggled at times but the basic premise of launching yourself around with a fully aimable ninja grappling hook sounds pretty okay to me. Earlier this week, we learned thatNarakais in production at 24 Entertainment and NetEase. It’s tough for a game like this in a post-Sekiroworld, but we’ll see....

And 50% more ship designs FTL: Faster than Lightis gearing up for its “Advanced Edition” update, coming early this year, and some new information about the content said update will contain has now been released. The biggest news is the addition of a race of metallic scavengers, the Lanius, who not only have no need for oxygen but actively drain the breathable air from rooms they’re in. I’m sure that won’t be a problem in the middle of a firefight....

Candy dispenser confirmed Nintendo have released a new video looking at a creative piece of software for their upcoming Labo project. The “Toy-Con Garage” allows users to make various reactive devices by linking a selection of cause-and-effect options. The software is based around the concept of input and output. Users can select various motions, such as button presses or specific stick movement, and then link those inputs to a variety of effects....

Nintendo has revealed its 3DS eShop schedule for the rest of this year, which includes full retail titles, download-only original games, more Virtual Console releases, and some demos. Nicalis is bringingNightSkyover to 3DS on October 25, followed byCrashmo, a sequel to fan-favorite puzzlerPushmo,that hits on November 22 andFluidity: Spin Cycle, due out on December 27. At some point during the holiday season, three games from Level-5 and prolific Japanese developers will be available....

March 31 through April 3 on all platforms Bethesda just sent over more information forDoom, and it’s relatively good news. Starting on March 31 and running until April 3, players will be able to partake in the next beta phase on every available platform. If you pre-orderedWolfenstein: The New Orderand redeemed the code within, you’ll have access to it.The FAQ is available herefor your perusal. Oh, and there’s also a new multiplayer trailer — the mode that you likely will never play....

Killzone 3was at PAX Prime. How could I not resist the urge to wait in line and get involved in some full-scale ISA-on-Helghast combat?With jetpacks and mechs thrown into the mix,Killzone 3‘s multiplayer is bigger, better, and more metal than ever before, but then, I am a hugeKillzonefanboy! Every class in the multiplayer has been tweaked and enhanced, with new skills and weapons, and nearly all of them for the better....

TheMega Manvariant covers are typically badass renditions of a Robot Master that features prominently in that issue. To commemorate his grand introduction to the ArchieMMuniverse, Pharaoh Man appears in a sick action pose care of artist Jonathan Hill. This is the finished piece, by the way — color will not be added. A sketch is the only way to perfectly capture Pharaoh Man’sraw murderous instinct. MM#13 will appear on shelves in May, so you have some time to mentally prepare for Pharoah Man’s soul-chilling gaze....

Podtoid hits the Destructoid frontpage every Thursday! On this week’s Podtoid, we’re forced to talk about videogames because Jim didn’t come up with any half-baked ideas. Nevertheless, we still get to enjoy Jonathan’s new Kickstarter idea in which our intrepid hosts will bump their bare butts together for an egregious sum of money. Also, brain parties! Earthboundgets talked about, as doesMercenary Kings. We chat about the feud between Phil Fish and Kevin Dent, while also basking in the glow that is Tonetta....

Pokemon wallpaper? Don’t mind if I do I’m a sucker forPokemonwallpaper. Especially when it comes tothe fourth generation, which is frequently underrepresented in many mediums. I mean, you see Dialga and Palkia pop up from time to time, but they aren’t nearly as represented as many other box art legendaries. Now is their time to shine: in chibi form! This piece comes straight fromJames Turner, a graphic designer that has had a hand in many Pokemon designs through the years....

You may initially be taken aback by Activision’s latestTransformers: Fall of Cybertronannouncement whereby confirming threedifferentstore exclusive pre-order bonuses for the upcoming game. But I’m sure you’ll quickly come to terms with this because: 1) it seems to be common practice with some publishers and 2) Activision did something like this withWar for Cybertron. Pre-orderingfrom GameStopwill give you access to the G1 Optimus Prime, along with G1-inspired weapons; if you’re from the UK, pre-orderingfrom GAMEyields the same bonus....