BYOB Games are maturing, and not just in the sense that they feature a lot of sex and violence. Truly mature themes can be explored, like the loss of a loved one and a resulting downward spiral of addiction.Spatetakes on those ideas, through its surrealist platforming journey. It stars a man whose daughter died and wife left, as he struggles with alcoholism. As an absinthe addict, he gains increased speed and jumping ability by taking a swig, at the cost of hallucinations that challenge his sanity....

Something stirring in The Force? An unannouncedStar Warstitle seems to have mysteriously popped up on the European PlayStation Store database.Star Wars: Project Maverickwas revealed by Twitter account@psnrelease, a bot that scours the depths of the database for recent additions. Other than a title image, which features a Star Destroyer and a few X-Wings in flight, very little info is available on the title – which one would assume is coming from Electronic Arts as they currently hold the rights to produceStar Warsvideo games....

At first, I thought, “Oh, it’s an ugly aquarium simulator with some slightly wonky collision detection.” And then the trailer takes a turn for the unexpected, to say the least. Expect a review ofNeo Aquariumsoon. Otherwise on this fine Friday, Jim let us know why Gaymercon is neither silly nor unnecessary, Holly warned us aboutAnna, and we previewed a lot of things ending in the number three. Destructoid Original:The importance of a gay gamer conventionThe DTOID Show is live today with Orcs Must Die 2 codes!...

So says producer Takashi Iizuka Sonic Maniawas a bonafide hit. Sega seems happy with its sales, and critically, it’s done far better than the vast majority of the Sonic franchise since the first Sonic Adventure. You’d expect the publisher would greenlight five sequels right off the bat, but nope — it seems like they’re taking it easy at the moment. Beyond the upcomingPlusexpansion, there aren’t any plans to expandMania. Speaking to FamitsuSonicseries producer Takashi Iizuka explains: “The next project is calledSonic Mania....

Bulma is still the GOAT Although I didn’t understand what anyone was saying, the context clues were good enough to gauge what was going on in this latestDragon Ball FighterZ. Along with some of that good, good Bulma (whoI hope gets to be a playable fighter someday), we get some new story mode cutscenes, a little bit of info as to how it works (going to certain points on a map to fight evil clones), some footage of the lobby and replay systems, and brief, brief looks at the newer characters like Tien and Nappa....

With over 150 fighters from both UFC and PRIDE,UFC Undisputed 3has what is easily the most stacked roster in recent memory. In the latest trailer, you get a look at all of those beautiful face before, during and after the intense beating. The best part though, hands down, is Joe Rogan’s delightful commentary. I can’t get enough of that sultry voice. Look forUFC 3on Valentines day which, oddly enough, is shaping into an extremely violent holiday this year with bothUFCandTwisted Metal....

V Rising1.0 introduces a new Difficulty system that caters to any playstyle. Server hosts can choose between various settings, including Relaxed, Normal, and Brutal modes. In this guide, we’ll focus onV Rising’sBrutal Difficulty to give you an idea of what to expect. What is Brutal Difficulty in V Rising? Brutal mode is themost challenging Difficulty setting inV Rising, primarily reserved for veteran players. If you’ve already mastered the game’s world, this mode offers a fresh, intense experience....

Yes, you do Videoballcame out yesterday.I love it. Perhaps unsurprisingly,Videoballcreator and head of Action Button Entertainment, Tim Rogers, loves it too. He’s so taken with it in fact, that he and a few friends recorded a nearly 19-minute-long infomercial to inform the masses about just how great it is. Tim and company discuss the best controller to playVideoballwith, fashion tips, and Irish butter. It’s odd, but what do you expect from a vegetarian....

Producer Cory Barlog shared his frustration A situation that led toGod of War Ragnarokbeing leaked has led to a full confirmation of said leak from the game’s producer (Cory Barlog), a bit of venting, and a public warning. As Barlog points out,a retailer has broken street date and soldGod of War Ragnarokroughly two weeks before the November 9 release date; leading to posts online about the game, including screens, and down the line, potentially spoiler-related content....

There are probably, like, six people on the planet that haven’t heard aboutMass Effect 3and its release tomorrow — thanks, in part, to EA’s massive marketing blitz. If you’re a semi-obsessed fan like me, you’re probably hyped up like an artist on halex and have a trailers playlist on YouTube set on repeat. After about 48 hours of incessant explosions, FemShep reinstatements, and watching that little girl run around with a toy ship, I got to thinking: “Can I over-analyze these trailers to pluck out a few random details and flesh that out into a feature?...

Sony and Montreal-based developer Minority have rolled out another trailer for their upcoming PlayStation Network exclusivePapo & Yojust in time for E3. The video centers around platforming and puzzles whilst showcasing the game’s rich environments, modeled after the favelas of creator Vander Caballero’s native South America. The story ofPapo and Yofollows the adventures of protagonist Quico and his duplicitous companion, a monster who seems to have a penchant for eating frogs that send him into violent fits of rage....

Armored Core 6: Fires Of Rubiconis an absolute blast, but there’s one question haunting the collective minds of possible future fans. Does it feature a plot akin to the more straightforward stories ofArmored Cores past, or did it take a cue from the more recent hits of FromSoft and go with an intentionally obscure approach to storytelling that forces fans to resort to watching hours of YouTube videos in a futile attempt to make out what the hell is going on?...

Combo carrots and lethal ladders PAX’s Indie Megabooth is always worth checking out, and it’s frequently one of the most crowded sections of the show floor. You never know exactly what to expect when you visit, but there’s almost always something exciting and eye-catching around every corner. One of the highlights for me this year was getting to try outBloodroots, a heavily stylized action beat-em-up that combines some of the gameplay ideas ofHotline Miamiwith the visuals ofSamurai Jack....