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So here’s the rub. Nintendo introduced a rigid numbered Friend Code system sometime ago with the Nintendo DS, that was later refined on the Wii. Long story short, many gamers don’t like the system, and are increasingly frustrated with Nintendo’s unwillingness to embrace current console’s online practices (which allow users to log into their account from any location with a simple username). As of last week, much to the excitement of Nintendo fans, it was initially reported thatFriend Codes will no longer be a part of Nintendo’s online strategy— but hold the phone!...

Ever since the third installment in the series,Saints Rowhas been a franchise that hasn’t been afraid to toot its own horn. Not necessarily without cause, though — after all,Saints Row IVwas pretty darn good. But don’t take our word for it; by the looks of it, Deep Silver’s prepared to release a new version of the game that tells you exactly how good it is. Spotted on Amazon’sGermanwebsite, theSaints Row IV: Game of the Century Editionhas been outed....

First of many previews, no doubt SNK has released the first character trailer for their upcomingSamurai Shodownrelease. Straight out of the gate we get to see one of the franchise’ classic heroes, the petite Nakoruru, step back into the arena. Accompanied as always by her trusty hawk, Mamahaha, Nakoruru is one of SNK’s busiest fighting femmes, having shown up in multipleSamShotitles, as well asSNK HeroinesandThe King of Fightersseries. In Japan, Nakoruru is used by SNK as the mascot of their social action programs, as she is always ready and willing to help out nature or The Kids....

I wonder how many RPGs are actually on the DS now. I’d count, but I really cannot be bothered. Either way, Konami has no qualms about adding another, with the latest in the venerableSuikodenseries making its way to Nintendo’s plucky handheld. Here are eighteen new shots of the game, which boasts a cast of 108 characters and a whole bunch of customization options. Sounds pretty meaty to me. As the RPG genre seems to be ailing on consoles, it’s at least good that they’ve found a place to flourish on the DS....

How to help someone get away with murder Murder is messy. Think about it; dropping even a single body means a pool of blood, evidence, and potential witnesses. To get away with murder, you have to either think quick or know someone willing to get their hands dirty. InSerial Cleaner, that’s where you come in. Serial Cleaneris all about tidying up crime scenes. Destructoid’s resident hair boy, Zack Furniss, called the game a “backwards Hotline Miami” when he checked it out on Polish developer iFun4all’s home turf....

I wish this was a joke Over the course of the pandemic, Zoom has been both a blessing and a curse as it’s allowed us to continue on with business as usual. It does have its vulnerabilities like any other software, however, and that has never been more apparent than during a meeting of the Italian Senate about data transparency in politics yesterday. About a half-hour into the three-hour official government meeting, as one of last year’s Nobel Prize winners in physics Giorgio Parisi was being introduced, the senate feed was suddenly interrupted by unofficialFinal Fantasyporn featuring Tifa Lockhart....

Celebrate Halloween with awesome music! This Halloween, you might feel like turning down the lights and cranking up the frights with a run through of a classic game likeResident EvilorSilent Hill. But for my time and money, nothing beats thepremiername in action horror —Castlevania! Castlevaniamay not be the first thing you think of when someone says “horror,” but there really is no greater poster child for the genre. This is a series that originally drew inspiration from old Universal and Hammer monster movies, paying homage to icons like Frankenstein’s Creature, the Wolf Man, and of course Dracula....

You could say that sales so far have been… stellar Less than a month afterpre-orders openedfor Chucklefish’s upcoming sci-fi sandboxStarbound, the developer reports that it has alreadynetted more than one million dollarsfrom over 45,000 pre-sales. In hitting this milestone, the third stretch goal ofstarter petshas been unlocked, joining anadditional playable raceandcollectible fossils. No word on any further stretch goals is available currently, but presumablyStarboundwill hit at least a couple more milestones before its release later this year....

3D Dot Civilization Builder It’s incredible to see how Kickstarter has given rise to so many titles. Sure, there’s the heavy hitters likeBroken Age,Wasteland 2, andPillars of Eternity, but there are many others that came out of nowhere to leave such an impression on people. One example is Radiant Entertainment’sStonehearth. Back in 2013, itlaunched the Kickstarterand found immediate success, raising over $750,000 — well beyond its initial goal of $120,000. Since then, the studio has been working with backers to ensure the game is up to snuff before its release....

Battleground madness A brand new stage based onSuper Mario Makeris heading toSuper Smash Bros.on September 30th, and it looks exactly as crazy and whimsical as you’d want it to be. Embracing the creative chaos ofMario Maker, the stage will be constructed differently at the beginning of every match and constantly edited and fussed with throughout by a stylus gripping hand like so manyDuck Amuckshenanigans. What a fun idea for a level!...

Tekken 8is just around the corner, and Bandai Namco released a glimpse of Leo’s glorious combos and eccentric personality in a trailer Wednesday. Their stylish red and white jacket shines as they show off their impressive new counter. The German fighter Leo Kliesen is back inTekken 8with their Baji Quan fighting style. With their hatred of the main antagonist Kazuya Michima, it makes sense if they make an appearance in the story mode....

The Neon Nitrous During the recent Nacon Connect live stream, the publisher offered up another slick cinematic trailer for its upcoming racerTest Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.But while thedramatic previewoffered up some stylish visuals and dramatic pontificating, it failed to showcase any gameplay for the title, which is currently scheduled to launch on PC and next-gen platforms in 2023. Developed by veteran studio KT Racing,Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crowncertainly sounds like an incredibly meaty undertaking, with a host of highly realistic licensed vehicles burning rubber through what has been touted as a meticulous “1:1” recreation of the entirety of Hong Kong Island....

I wish I had known Maniac Mike’s Discount Video Game Emporium was holding a press conference following Nintendo’s. Then I would have remembered to visit Mike’s booth and knock back a few beers with the man himself. Damn. Today, Dale North serenades us with another inspiring arrangement, Jayson Napolitano checks out the soundtracks toDiablo III,Baroque, and more, Holly Green and Lara Croft are still BFFs, and Warren Spector worries that games are focusing too much on ultraviolence… and possible a little too much on the ol’ in-out as well....