Mahokenshi marries card battling and hex-based strategy

Those are two things I’ll endlessly give the time of day Mahokenshimay not have come out in “Q1 of 2022”as originally envisioned, but it’s coming, and will bring cards and hexes along with it. The PC Gaming Show gave us some new gameplay, and also confirmed a “2023” date, showcasing the Steam version of the game, with a wishlist option.you’re able to find that here on Steam. Here’s what our own Zoey Handley had to say about the early access build:...

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Daniel Reilly

Maybe you don’t care, but I have dibs on Axton

Oh, you kids, trotting aroundBorderlands 2with yourfancy powers,skintight leatherand careless akimbo stances. Sure, itlookscool, but that’s not going to do you a whole lot of good when you’re lying in a last stand, looking like a chump. He’s a bit on the boring side For some, familiarity breeds contempt. Not me. I like the comfortable, and it doesn’t get easier than transitioning from Roland inBorderlandsto Axton inBorderlands 2. Sure, Axton’s skill tree seems a little more aggressive, but he’s an ex-military commando who uses a turret and I’ve already done that once....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Paula Sanders

Melty Blood: Type Lumina is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2021

No Band-Aids necessary In a wonderful piece of news for 2D fight-fans, developer French-Bread has officially announced a brand new entry in its cult anime fighting game seriesMelty Blood. Launching later in 2021 for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch,Melty Blood: Type Luminawill see new and returning characters square up for magical melee action. The new sequel, the first major release since 2011’sMelty Blood Actress Again Current Code, will retain the typical 2D one-on-one fighting action that is the series’ trademark, but will be built upon an entirely new engine for the franchise’s HD visual debut....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Devin Yoder

Mint Retrograde god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2

Rocket sidearms were one ofDestiny 2‘s most beloved archetypes when they released, so fans were stoked whenThe Edge of FatebroughtMint Retrograde, the first rocket-firing pulse rifle. Despite the apparent similarities, though, the two weapon types serve different goals. The newly minted weapon can certainly take over your Kinetic slot due to its ease of use and efficiency. It deals Strand damage, so it will grant you huge chunks of Darkness energy if you’re using a Prismatic subclass....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Dennis Short

Risk of Rain just launched on Nintendo Switch

What a pleasant surprise I’ve lost track of how many copies I own ofRisk of Rain, so what’s one more? The excellent action-platformer roguelike hassurprise releasedon Nintendo Switch today. It’s available right now for $10. The permadeath is a little rough at first, but as you unlock new characters and expand the pool of potential items you can earn on any given run, it becomes a total power fantasy. I’ll never get tired of stocking up on drones and walking into the final area knowing I can melt enemies on the spot....

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Lindsey Richardson

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story surprise drops today

TheLeague of LegendsRPG goes live as Riot Forge shows off several of the projects it has in the works Today, Riot’s partner publishing platform Forge showcased some of its upcoming lineup of games. And alongside one previously announced title, Riot Forge surprise-droppedRuined King: A League of Legends Story, while giving a glimpse ahead at what’s to come for Runeterra. Ruined Kingtakes place in the world ofLeague of Legends, starring a party made up of popularLeaguechampions....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Jessica Ramirez

Samurai Warriors 4 features the legendary Musashi and Goemon

Out on the PS3 and Vita in Japan Samurai Warriors 4came out last week in Japan on the PS3 and Vita, and a few legendary characters will be joining the fray. Most notably is the well known swordsman Miyamoto Musashi — who may also be remembered adventuring in his chibi form inBrave Fencer Musashi. Also making the cut is Goemon, a legendary Robin Hood-like character in Japanese folklore. Both of these characters have been in aSamurai Warriorsgame before, but have been missing for quite some time....

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Cassandra Guerra

Shoot spaceships to phat beats in Retro/Grade on Aug. 21

The jury is still out on whetherRetro/Gradeis a shooter in the mold of a rhythm game or a rhythm game in the mold of a shooter, but you’ll be able to have your own say when the game comes to PlayStation Network on August 21st. Personally, I’m leaning toward it being a rhythm game but the genre-blending is part of the game’s appeal. I was impressed by the gamewhen I played it at Fantastic Arcade a year ago, so it’s exciting to see it come together in this new trailer and screenshots....

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Nancy Harper

Steam set a new concurrent player record over the weekend

Havingturned 20last year and being a dominant force in digital PC gaming, it’s hard to imagine Steam got off to a rocky start when it launched in 2003. However, here we are, and the Valve service continues to reign supreme, as it reaches another concurrent player milestone. According to the latest figures fromSteamDB, 34,649,583 players were using Steam over the weekend. To put that into perspective (not that it really needs it),Worldometershows the population of the UK is over 67....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Jasmin Jones

The Alters is an existential tale of multiplicity from 11 Bit Studios

Send in the Clones 11 Bit Studios (ofThis War is Minefame) has revealed its brand new title,The Alters, during the PC Gaming Show. The intriguing-looking adventure sees a space builder, stranded far off on a distant planet, who is forced to, essentially, clone himself again and again in order to find a way back home. The protagonist must create versions of himself sporting new and unique skills, but might find himself losing a little of himself each and every time....

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Stephanie Long

The Daily Hotness: The tale of two red pandas

Every time I’ve ever seen red pandas in a video (still haven’t been able to see them in person), they’realwaysplaying. Their entire reason for existing is to be the most adorable thing on the planet. I need one. Today, Conrad reviewedMax Payne 3, Cliffy B is saying things,Battlefield 3might have a premium subscription,Minecraft: Xbox 360 Editionsold tons, and so many more fantastic things happened on 24-07-2025. Destructoid Original:Bloggers Wanted: HypeE3: About that Wii U …Live show: Awesomenauts giveaway on Mash Tactics!...

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Cheryl Jimenez

The Division has me absolutely giddy right now

Tom Clancy’s The Divisionis to E3 2013 asWatch Dogswas to E3 2012. It’s the game at the show that has a ton of buzz around it, as everyone realizes that it’s built around a genuinely cool concept. At the same time, everyone wonders if it can possibly live up to the hype. I really,reallyhopeThe Divisionmeets expectations. And I think it can. The reasoning is thatThe Divisionis not only built around an intriguing theory, but seems like it’ll have the perfect infrastructure to support it....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · David Smith

The Grandfather ultra-rare Unique sword has been discovered in Diablo 4

First confirmed drop of the ultra-rare sword It’s official: three of six super rareUnique itemsinDiablo 4have been found. After almost a full month of players slaying demons every day, the ultra-rare Unique sword The Grandfather has finally dropped for someone. With its discovery, The Grandfather will join the ranks of Andariel’s Visage and Harlequin Crest as the confirmed elusive Uniques to exist in the world. The other three extremely low-chance Unique drops,Doombringer,Ring of Starless Skies, andMelted Heart of Selig, have not dropped....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Kimberly Villa