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At GDC earlier this year, Ronimo Games’ Jasper Koenig ran up behind me and tapped me on the back. After confirming that I was with Destructoid (the badge gave it away, I think), he started to pitch his game to me. He handed me a small, postcard with information about the game, which I immediately recognized as a WiiWare game I had heard a little bit about,Swords and Soldiers. Jasper wanted to sit down and show me the game, but my already hectic schedule simply wouldn’t allow, despite my best efforts....

I am exceptionally wary of ridiculously titled games. They have a tendency to be exceptionally awful. Still, I made an attempt to swallow my prejudice and dig into the latest installment in theCastlevaniaseries. I played bothSymphony of the NightandDawn of Sorrowlast year, without the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia. They were two of my favorite games at the time, and served as my introduction to one of the longest-running series in gaming....

Traveling around Eorzea can sometimes feel like an endless journey, but there’s a way to make it faster. Here’s how to increase your mount speed and where to get those all-important riding maps in every expansion. Every mount in the game,with the exception of the SDS Fenrir, has the same base speed when you get it. The only way to increase this speed is to complete quests or source Riding Maps....

I should be careful what I wish for Earlier this year,Final Fantasy XIVfans were ecstatic at the reveal ofIvalice’s Viera as a playable racein the upcomingShadowbringersexpansion. Yesterday’s Tokyo Fan Fiesta keynote showed off yet another new race, the Hrothgar, to the pleasant surprise of anthropomorphic animal artists everywhere. But, there’s a catch that has the internet up in arms over this announcement: The Viera are locked to female characters, and the Hrothgar are locked to male characters....

It’s the future and humans have been leaving Earth to settle on colonies all across space. Everything has been going fine and dandy until one day, some of the colonies stopped all contact with Earth. Obviously something has gone wrong so the Earth sends in the 8th Armor Infantry. The 8th Armor Infantry is a volunteer unit made up of crazies. See, the 8AI are the only units of the government that are sent into a battle from orbit in nothing but their power suits....

Back in ‘03, Valve hit the unsuspecting E3 audience with what I believe remains the greatest presentation in the history of video games. Yes, the ’03 E3 also featured the magnificentHalo 2presentation, but I am talking about the gameplay and tech reveal ofHalf-Life 2. If you know what I’m talking about, you’re likely getting goosebumps right now. If you don’t, that’s fine — you’re still in time to get blown away by this marvel....

Typing this with sweat streaming down my face, I can confirmFitness BoxingHatsune Miku game gives you a pretty strenuous and enjoyable workout. The problem is if this game will keep you coming back regularly as it gets repetitive too quickly. Upbeat, yet monotonous workouts When you play aHatsune Mikugame, you expect upbeat, sometimes fast-paced music mixed with rhythm elements. You get that with one side of thisFitness Boxinggame, but the majority of it has you jabbing and uppercutting to unlicensed music....

To get the best outcome when you turn a crown into Johnny, you’ll want to bring him the best possible crown. Here’s how to get the pristine crown from the Tonberry King inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is part of the Johnny’s Seaside Inn sidequest chain, which involves Cloud and co. running all around Corel, helping to get Johnny’s new inn up and running. Once its set, you’ll be able to start displaying and tracking all the special trophies throughoutFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth‘s runtime....

I choose you (and you, and you)! In the beginning ofPokemon Scarlet & Violet,you will be asked to choose one of three starter Pokemon to begin your adventure with. This is a longstanding tradition of the series, butthe starters this generationare so lovable that it can be hard to pick just one. What if you want all of them? The easiest way to get all the starters is by trading. Typically, fans will breed their starter Pokemon and use them to trade for the other starters....

Marvel Rivals’continued evolution as a live-service hero shooter periodically adds new features to shake up the game or improve it for players, and season two has added yet another new one. Costume Color Customization was added in the April 17 update for the game, letting players choose palette swaps for specific skins, including several fan favorites. But with the new feature also came something else new calledUnstable Molecules. Here’s everything there is to know about Unstable Molecules inMarvel Rivals....

Starfieldis full of various factions for you to join in classic Bethesda fashion. One of the most unique factions is the Freestar Collective Rangers, which is the rootin’ tootin’ law enforcement for various solar places like Akila City and Neon. Here’s what you can do to join the Rangers yourself as the new deputy. How to join the Freestar Collective Rangers in Akila City First and foremost, the only requirement you must meet before you can start the journey to joining the Freestar Collective Rangers is to complete the prologue mission inStarfield....

We all need Primogems! In the world of Teyvat, one of the most precious resources you’ll find are Primogems, and you’re able to get those through codes inGenshin Impact.The developer and publisher MiHoYo produces codes that you can redeem at specific times. Here’s how to redeem those codes inGenshin Impacton the internet or in-game.Primogems, if you are unaware, help you get wishes that will give you new characters like Mika or Mona....

Are you tired of your inventory being cluttered with stacked items inPaleo Pines? Do you want to learn how to split stacks to better manage your resources? Look no further! In this guide, we will walk you through the steps on how to split inventory stacks inPaleo Pines, whether you’re playing on a console or PC. How to split inventory stacks in Paleo Pines If you’re playingPaleo Pineson a console with a controller, splitting inventory stacks is a breeze....