Did you know the Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons kids have names?

Also, the game re-released today It’s been two years since I’ve played throughBrothers – A Tale of Two Sons, but that’s going to change tonight. The game just re-released on Xbox One and PS4. I bet I find it just as emotionally evocative and generally fantastic (despite the controls never working) as I did when Ireviewed it. (By the way, that was my very first review for Destructoid. Crazy how time flies, huh?...

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Caroline Hall

Does FragPunk use AI art?

FragPunkhas been one of the unexpected hits in the first part of the year, but it has had to endure some serious allegations regarding the use of AI-generated art. Recently, there has been a notable rise in AI-generated assets in the gaming world, and not everyone is a fan of them. From movies to video games, studios have been accused of using AI-generated assets, and in some instances, there have been admissions from official sources....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Carol Adkins

EA FC 25: How to complete RTTK Challenge SBC 4

The RTTK Challenge SBC 4 is a new fodder challenge for you to complete inEA FC 25, and it comes amidst the second week of the Road to the Knockouts. EA Sports has been releasing plenty of these simple fodder challenges, which are easy to complete. You should have enough fodder to complete the SBC for free. It won’t cost much if you have to buy some/all the fodder from the market....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Carrie Holmes

EA to offer free PC game for SimCity players

So it’s come to this After adisastrous launch weekforSimCity, Maxis and Electronic Arts are going to offer a free PC game via download to players as an apology. “On March 18,SimCityplayers who have activated their game will receive an email telling them how to redeem their free game,” wrote general manager Lucy Bradshawin a blog post. “I know that’s a little contrived — kind of like buying a present for a friend after you did something crummy....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Stephen Murray

EA working to move BF2, Bad Company 2, and 2142 away from GameSpy

I’d sure hope so GameSpy Technology is shutting down on June 17, 2025 and that’sreal bad newsfor the many games that rely on the service for online functionality such as multiplayer matchmaking and leaderboards. It’s largely unclear what will come of these titles — it’s up to their developers to find a solution sooner than later, if at all. In the case of threeBattlefieldgames, there’s hope. Asked on Twitter ifBattlefield 2,Battlefield 2142, andBattlefield: Bad Company 2would be playable post-GameSpy, the official Origin accountreplied that“We’re working on transitioning those games after the shut down so you’ll still be able to play them....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Angela Kelly

EVO 2013: Day-three streams, and final results

[Update:All EVO 2013 winners are listed below.] EVO 2013 is nearly at an end, andafter a slew of qualifying matches, the finals are ready to drop today. To conclude this year’s EVO are the finals forKing of Fighters XIII,Smash Bros. Melee,Injustice,Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, andSuper Street Fighter IV. There will also be a few special presentations, includingInjusticeandKiller Instinct. It’s been an interesting weekend, with at leastone major announcement, and a number of pause disqualifications and heated matches (Skullgirlswas one of my favorites)....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · James Wong

Ex-GTA producer won’t make another ultra-violent game

Jeremy Pope happier making games that focus on player interaction When you work on titles likeGrand Theft Auto IIIandMax Payne, you’ve clearly been exposed to a healthy amount of videogame violence but it was this experience that prompted a change of heart for former Rockstar producer Jeremy Pope.Speaking to Games Industry, Pope explains that it wasn’t easy telling his family he was working on titles that were vilified in the mainstream media....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Jennifer Gaines

First part of NIER comic book is here for you to read

As promisedthe action RPGNIERhas become a comic. It’s got pictures and word bubbles and all those other nice things you expect from a comic book. More importantly, it fills us in on the game’s world, in which humanity has taken a bit of a nose dive. Those planning on picking up the game when it lands on April 27 might want to head over to thegame’s pageand check out the first of the three issues for themselves....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Joseph Guerra

Generation Zero is an ’80s robot-fighting sandbox from the makers of Just Cause

Avalanche Studios’ new self-published game Just Causedeveloper Avalanche Studios is branching off to create its own self-published game,Generation Zero, an open-world shooter that has up to four players working together to fight killer robots in an “explosive game of cat and mouse.” Also, it’s set in 1980s Sweden. Hell yeah! This reveal trailer doesn’t do a whole lot for me, but I adore the setting and I think the game sounds much more interesting than the footage implies....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · James Blair

Hogwarts Legacy’s free summer update adds long-awaited photo mode next week

For the first time in 2024,Hogwarts Legacyis releasing a free Summer update introducing new and returning features. With items like the Onyx Hippogriff, Felix Felicis potion, and the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop questline coming to the game for all platforms, the highlight of this update is the addition of photo mode. As the officialannouncement postdetails, you may take cinematic pictures of your character and the surrounding environment using the newly added photo mode starting June 24, 2025....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Danielle Miller

How to assemble surveillance gear at Demon’s Domain in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3

To learn more about what Daigo’s up to and how to stop him, you need to work with the superheroes to investigate inFortnite. One of the most essential tasks you need to get done is assembling surveillance gear at Demon’s Domain. Demon’s Domain is a vast POI with lots of land to explore, so tracking down the right spot can be pretty tough. It’s also possible you have this quest but can’t complete it yet if you haven’t tackled certain prerequisites....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Christian Harmon

How to solve the Morse code in Black Ops 6 Zombies

As you step into the Knights room at Citadelle des Morts, a mysterious sound from a machine may have caught your attention. This machine emits a secret message that holds the key to a nearby locked door. So here’s how to solve the Morse code puzzle inBlack Ops 6 Zombies. BO6 Zombies Morse code solution To uncoverBO6 Zombies’Morse code secret, complete the following steps in order: Since the Morse code secret ties into an exclusive Maya cutscene, it’s essential to equip her before the match....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Brandy Jacobson

I can’t get enough of these old Toys”R”Us game aisle photos

Pictured: My childhood Do you ever have a dream about letting loose in a store with every childhood video game you’ve ever wanted right there for the taking? You know the one. The shelves are lined from top to bottom. You’re short on time. There are too many boxes to skim, so you just grab what you can and toss it in the cart. It’s become rarer and rarer these days – most of my dreams are too mundane to remember – but whenever I get to live out that adolescent fantasy, I wake up beaming....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Allison Williams