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Truly fascinating Defianceis SyFy and Trion Worlds’ venture that breaks new ground by simultaneously developing a television series and videogame within the same universe, and even sharing a few characters between the two. We were only given a sneak peek of the television series here at San Diego Comic-Con with a brief trailer, but we were able to spend a lot of time with the Trion Worlds-developed MMO, speaking with Nick Beliaff, vice president of development, and Ron Hill, senior producer, about the game....

Dog Because of Ubisoft’s persistent insistence on “blending single- and multiplayer experiences,” thisWatch Dogsvideo doesn’t so much show you a multiplayer mode, but rather what you’re able to expect from others as you play the game. As there are always other people inWatch Dogs, and other people are always jerks, you can expect that other people will be jerks inWatch Dogsand try to hack you. In all honestly, this facet of the game looks kind of neat in moderation....

Maybe this is the time he finally bests Spider-Man Shocker is no stranger toSpider-Manvideo games.Here’s a list of every game he has appeared in, often as a low-level early boss. It’s not surprising that he’ll also be in Insomniac’s upcomingSpider-Man. This morning, Insomniac gave us our first look at Shocker. Judging by the money raining down around him, he’s probably robbing a bank semi-inefficiently. Is he shocked or just mad?...

In a Fwooper den, of course Hogwarts Legacyhas a manageable amount of beasts, but a few of them are a little tough to find.The Unicorn immediately comes to mind, but the Fwooper bird-like species can be deceivingly elusive. Here’s where to find it. Where to find Fwooper dens inHogwarts Legacy A Fwooper den can be found in the southern portion of the world map, at the northern tip of the Clagmar Coast region....

There is only one dev for me… Picture this: It is two weeks till prom and you have to ask a gaming personality to be your date. Who would you ask and why? I’d ask the game dev formerly known as “CliffyB,” Cliff Bleszinski, because he encompasses all that is masculine yet still someone manages to maintain a boyish charm. Cliff has worked on such classics asJazz Jackrabbit,Unreal Tournament, andGears of Warand now runs Boss Key Productions where he is working on the secretiveBlue Streak....

A surprising new retro project Well-regarded composer and engineer Yuzo Koshiro is working on a new game for an old system. He’s putting together a game for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. Koshiro shared some pictures of the project, running on an old TV to boot, over onhis Twitter. It may look old, but it’s a new game “harkening back” to famous franchises from the ’80s, according to Koshiro....

We’re getting a latte new content in November [Update:As should be the case, the upcomingAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsNintendo Direct featuring Brewster’s Roost is scheduled for a time when people should be enjoying their morning cup of joe.Nintendo confirmed this morningthe 20-minute showcase will air at 7:00 am PT/10:00 am ET on October 15.] Looks like the beloved barista Brewster is finally coming toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, as was teased during today’s Nintendo Direct....

Why Sub Zerious? [Update:Alongside Joker’s launch, new DC villain-themed skins will be made available for several characters. These include Baraka as Killer Croc, Kitana as Catwoman, Noob Saibot as The Batman Who Laughs and, brilliantly, Geras as Darkseid. You can check out the new skins in the gallery below.] NetherRealm Studios has released the gameplay trailer for the fifth DLC character for its violent fighterMortal Kombat 11. Taking a step away from regularMKcast members, the next kombatant is none other than DC Comics’ Clown Prince of Crime himself, Joker....

Second time’s a charm Doesn’t matter which medium you’re working with, sequels can be pretty bad. From low-budget cash-grabs to a follow-up that ruins the original work entirely, there are plenty of ways that they can disappoint. Video games have certainly had their fair share of duds, but there have also been plenty of sequels that were so good, they’ve gone on to become more famous than their predecessors. All through this list, these games were groundbreaking for their genre, and provided something players had never seen before....

Let’s get physical! [Not all gamers are svelte, muscular love machines like able to think. Luckily, he’s here to offer some gaming-based advice on how to get buff and tough in the new year. Want to see your work on the front page? Get your backside into gear and write something, and you, too, could see your work featured by Destructoid! – Wes] It’s the new year and that means it’s time to reinvent yourself and become a better person....

There are a host of different Sanrio characters to befriend inHello Kitty Island Adventure, and all of them are excellent to have at your side for a few different reasons. Primarily, each character has one or two specific Companion Abilities to help you as you navigate the world around you. Companion abilities unlock at different times for each character, and it’s easy to forget who offers what. Here’s everything you need to know about Companion Abilities inIsland Adventure....

A point of contention in the lead-up toStarfield’s launch was just how immersive the exploration system would be. At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase in 2022, Todd Howard saidStarfieldwouldboast over 100 systemsfor players to explore. Therefore, we can’t realistically claim to know each and every system found in the game …yet. But, we can discuss those discovered as of writing. Just try your best not to forget that you can fast travel to these systems — as we’ve learned this week, you theoreticallycantravel the old-fashioned way, but you really …really don’t want to....

Three decades of demons Atlus has shared a new piece of 30th anniversaryShin Megami Tenseiarton their official Twitter account, and they have a lot to celebrate. That’s three decades of demon summoning, spinoffs, and success wrapped up in one tweet, with a few classic demons worked into the logo (like Jack Frost, Pyro Jack, and Pixie) to boot. As Atlus points out, the series began in Japan on July 25, 2025: a sufficiently spooky release window, inline with the dark themes that the series typically plays with....