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Further adventures of the harvest goddess Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruinis proving to be quite a successful IP, despite the brand’s humble origins — the mystical farming adventure recently announced that it managed to accrue over one million sales, and has launched a fun merchandising line, which includesNendoroids, figurines, a spin-off novel, and now, a new digital manga adaptation. Launching in Japan on November 26,Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – Gods of Ikusadatarawill tell of the mischievous harvest goddess’s further exploits within Hinoe Island....

The kid with the golden arm It’s rare we get to talk about an upcoming PlayStation Vita game, much less one that is exclusive to the handheld and looks genuinely interesting. The next title fromGuacamelee!developer DrinkBox isSevered, a first-person dungeon-crawler centered on strategic dismemberment. You’ll engage strange creatures primarily with the touchscreen, rather than use buttons. This input method “allowed [DrinkBox] to make the game a much more deep and complex experience than button-based sword fighting ever could have been,” according to CEO Graham Smith....

Updated: July 27, 2025 We added new codes! These slayers are getting unleashed for the second time. Crazy how they didn’t clear the demon craze the first time, but I get it; some of them are good-looking. Well, maybe this time, withSlayers Unleashed IIcodes, they will finally be able to do their job properly. As of right now, there is a code redemption system but noSlayers Unleashed IIcodes. As soon as new codes are added, we will update the article accordingly....

Army captain thinks war is like a PlayStation game The Taliban is not exactly known for saying things Western gamers might nod their head in agreement with, but a fair few are siding with the Islamic fundamentalist movement against Britain’s own Prince Harry. The Prince recently compared his service inAfghanistan to a videogame — something the Taliban claims is evidence of mental illness. Harry said in a recent interview that using an Apache attack helicopter’s weapons systems were a “joy” because he loves playing Xbox and PlayStation games....

Super Evil Megacorp has announced that their roguelite turtle game,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, iscoming to Switchon July 17. It waspreviously availablefor iOS via Apple Arcade and is now coming to a more thumb-friendly platform. I don’t like touching my phone, so I don’t have any experience withTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. It’s a top-down fighting game that looks pretty hack and slashy. There are dashes that probably have invincibility frames....

If you loved working your way through George R.R. Martin’s expansive fantasy seriesA Song of Ice and Fire,or if you’re just a fan of its TV show adaption, you’ll love the ten books we’re highlighting with this list. Each offers exciting action scenes, loveable characters, and immersive worldbuilding. The Dragonbone Chairsets up a fascinating fantasy world that’s about to descend into chaos with the death of its king. Caught in the middle of the upcoming struggle is Simon, who works in the kitchens of a castle known as Hayholt....

New releases from last month and a triple shot of BAM as I close in on 300 movies Hey there, fellow travelers, and welcome back toThe 300, a long, dumb feature on my attempt to watch 300 movies in theaters in the year 2018. I’ll be watching new releases, classics, hidden gems, and festival films to experience the wide world of cinema in all its forms. With so much moviegoing variety, I hope there’s something here for you to enjoy....

All the best games, in your ears! Looking for a new Spotify playlist to have on in the background while you work/play games/polish your duelling swords? The writers at Destructoid have a wonderful present for you! Don’t worry, it’s 100% free, with no strings (or teeth, or surprise grenades, or whoopie cushions) attached. Here is our jumbo games music playlist, with over 10 hours of both licensed and OST tracks from a wide range of different games....

And fixes a ton of bugs In case you missed it,Borderlands 3welcomed its second DLC campaign this past week,Guns, Love, and Tentacles. But in typical Gearbox fashion they’ve also delivered a huge patch, which impacts the entire game beyond the scope of the add-on. The big takeaway from the newest patch is easily the level cap increase, which now involves a max level of 57, as well as three new guardian rank skills and a guardian rank increase across the board....

If a new patch adds in a bug, no matter how small, thePokemoncommunity will find it. This one is a tad bigger than a mere annoyance though, asPokemon Scarlet & Violetversion 2.0.1 (which arrived for theTeal MaskDLC) apparently added in a hardware crash. So here’s how it happens: In SV 2.0.1, the game can crash when battling the Paradise Protection Protocol.How to replicate:• Have Koraidon (S) or Miraidon (V) registered to the Pokédex• Hover over slot 4, 5, or 6Having a party of 1-3 works, as does pressing up to reach the legendary slot....

Quick hands-on in Tokyo I thought I’d have to wait until later this week at Tokyo Game Show to get my hands on thenewly announced PlayStation Vita model. But in doing my geek crawl of Tokyo yesterday I came across a display in Shinjuku for the new Vita. It was displayed next to a current model, giving me an opportunity to compare the two. I really like the new one more....

The team is taking some more time to polish the experience Another game is pushing its release date into a crowded February. Gato Salvaje Studio has announced thatThe Waylanderswon’t be exiting Early Access this month. Instead, the full launch date forThe Waylandersis getting delayed to Jun 06, 2025. In a press release, Gato Salvaje co-founder Fernando Prieto said that the team decidedThe Waylandersneeds more time to polish following an internal review pass....

It’s dangerous to go alone Ahoy ye scurvy dogs! Have I got a special treat for you this week. To commemorate this weekend’s retail launch of the phenomenalThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD,I bring to you an exclusive Tetra and Medli cosplay shot by Destructoid. Tetra, portrayed by the talented cosplayerAmanda Kand maker of both costumes in this shoot, is perhaps my favorite incarnation of a certain iconicZeldacharacter (I knowWind Wakeris over a decade old, but who likes spoilers?...