There are few games that do more things at once thanSpelunky. It is equal parts derivative, original, lighthearted, soul crushing, easy to learn, and hard to master. The contradictions continue with the game’s length. Some may spend years trying to beat the game, while others can get through it in less than 30 minutes. All this was made possible by the the risky design decisions of Derek Yu. What compelled him to take those kinds of risks?...
I’m expecting a veritable meme goldmine One of my favorite parts about theSuper Smash Bros.series is the build-up to the next game and all thewacky screenshotsNintendo cooks up along the way. Poring over every last image brings me to my youth, back when I’d do the exact same thing with video game magazines rather thanTwitter feeds. Even if it weren’t my job to stay current, I’d still be staunchly following along....
Taking inspiration from games likeSlay the Spire,Alina of the Arenaunleashed its gladiatorial combat onPC in 2022. Now it’s set to launch on consoles later this month. DANGEN Entertainment and PINIX Games announced plans to bringAlina of the Arenato PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox digital stores on July 22, 2025. In addition to the deckbuilding ofSlay the Spire, the devs citeInto the Breachas inspiration.Alina of the Arenablends roguelite elements with hex-based tactics, resource management, and more that unfolds in strategic position-based gladiator battles....
Change brings opportunity Happy Tuesday everyone! Change is never easy. Nobody likes it and we all fear it (well, a lot of us do). Sometimes though, change is a necessary evil, something that many people won’t realize until well after the change has already happened. Luckily, some of that changed has already proved positive, as Spencer and Phil’sPatreoncampaign is well on its way to their 5-days-per-week goal. You people are amazing!...
Get your free Eevee evolution while you can even though you probably have them all! The Pokemon Global Linkis offering themfor a limited time. Thanks for pointing this out, Ross! We heard about how the PC version ofFable IIIstacks up, got misty-eyed overAnarchy Reigns‘ delay to 2012, drooled over the possibility of floating lands inMinecraft, saw another impressiveLittleBigPlanet 2creation, and more on 5/19/11. Destructoid Originals:Join us at Blipfest 2011 this weekend!...
One of the best new weapons of the year? Gun shoes. Hands down. Dexter brought us more stuff on thePrince of Persiamovie,GTA IVisn’t helping anime, Anthony has dibs on Nick inLeft 4 Dead 2, we’re giving away a hugeModern Warfare 2prize pack, bonus stages return toSuper Street Fighter IVand more happened on 11/04/09. Destructoid Originals:Prince of Persia creator pleased with the upcoming filmTen Minute Taste: Band HeroPodtoid 123: Scary BasementRev Rant: gaaaaaaaaaaaaayGTA IV isn’t helping anime with Princess Robot BubblegumAttention, everyone buying L4D2: I have dibs on NickVideo: Connecting a PS3 controller to the PSPgo, on TVTen Minute Taste: LEGO Rock BandCommunity:Community blogs of 11/04/09Forum of the day:Dragon Age: OriginsContests:We’re giving away an Xbox 360, Modern Warfare 2 & more!...
You don’t have to do them at the same time [Update: Apart from Grounded and Permadeath,The Last of Us Part IIis adding gameplay modifiers like infinite crafting, slow-mo, a one-hit-kill “touch of death,” and a “mirror world,” as well as wild-looking graphics modes. A motion aiming option and a toggle to turn off Listen Mode are also included. You don’t need to beat the game to start a Grounded run, and if you hate the idea of losing an entire playthrough on Permadeath but you like high stakes, you may use per-chapter or per-act checkpoints....
Oh wow, I forgot It Takes Two launched this year We’ve got another PlayStation Store sale to sift through between now and October 20, and this time, the theme is hidden gems. Loosely. To a wide audience that doesn’t keep up, sure, a lot of these indie games, even the big-hitters, might not be super well-known, but shouldFinal Fantasy XVandMetal Gear Solid Vreally be featured? I mean, deals are deals…...
Clem’s last stand Telltale Games has released a demo for what could prove to be the company’s magnum opus, the long-time-coming final season of their interactive action adventureThe Walking Dead. Available now on PS4 and Xbox One, the demo gives players the opportunity to experience fifteen minutes of the first episode ofThe Walking Dead: The Final Season.Telltale have shaken things up a little with a new combat system and an over-the-shoulder camera, just two of the benefits provided by the developer’s new engine....
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon Citywill have a multiplayer mode and this is what it looks like! Humans vs humans vs T-Virus infect bastards. It’s an interesting take to say the least. I like the idea that you’ll have to be taking on human players all while there are all sorts of T-Virus infected monsters coming at both teams. I got hands-on withORCnot too long ago and was honestly impressed with what Capcom is doing here....
Magda is the real final boss Odds are if you’ve playedZelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ve come acrossMagda, who protects Hila Rao, also known as the “Breath of the Wildflower shrine.” As an infamously overzealous flower-protector, she gets pissed off if you touch her flowers: which are conveniently blocking the way to the shrine. Typically people encounter Magda early in the game before they acquire any tricks, and if you step on her greens too many times, she’ll Hulk out on you....
Updated: July 14, 2025 We looked for more codes! If you enjoy laid-back adventure games,Tsuki’s Odysseyis an excellent choice. Embark on a tranquil journey in the countryside with Tsuki, and watch this bunny enjoy rural life. While this is a passive game focused on storytelling, you still get to decorate Tsuki’s home, catch fish, and much more. Tsuki’s Odysseycodes will make this game even more relaxing. You will receive free goodies that will help you ensure every aspect of Tsuki’s life runs more smoothly, so redeem the codes before they expire....
More for the backlog Rumor has it Thursday, June 22 is the Steam Summer Sale. Granted, it’s just a rumor and not confirmed, but ahead of its speculative launch date both GamersGate and GameStop have summer sales of their own with several hot PC games at aggressive pricing. At least on some titles, you don’t need to wait until Thursday to take advantage of deep publisher discounts. GamersGate’s sale fired up earlier this Sunday, and while hundreds of games are on sale, the best of the bunch are from Ubisoft....
