Compile Heart tease mysterious new game with bizarre video

Mr. P and Mr. S Japanese publisher Compile Heart, seemingly on a mission to pump out games by the bucketload, have released a weird new video teasing an upcoming game announcement. The three-minute video features two masked men, Mr P. and Mr. S having a bit of chinwag. I say “video”, but its actually a photo montage set to dialogue. It is revealed that the announcement of whatever Compile Heart has up their sleeve (apparently an RPG of some sort) will be coming this week, so we’ll likely hear about it in Famitsu....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Robin Carter

Contest: Win a brand new Nintendo Switch from Butterscotch Shenanigans

And a key for their new game Crashlands [Sorry for the confusion, y’all. Contest is back to standard format!] Watch out for this contest: Win a brand new Switch console and a copy ofCrashlands. If you haven’t heard, Butterscotch Shenanigans released their hit gameCrashlandson Nintendo Switch last week. Isn’t that awesome?! It is awesome. Don’t argue with me. To prove how awesome it is, the team is giving away a brand new Switch console with a customCrashlandsskin and a copy of the game....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Joshua Coleman

Crytek still preparing engine for new hardware in 2012

Cevat Yerli doesn’t shy away from next-generation hardware talk. For the last year or so, the Crytek CEO has made that his studio is preparing for the next line of consoles to drop in 2012. During a presentation at GDC Europe, Yerli again mentioned the year — several times — in conjunction with new hardware. After the presentation, Yerli explained toJoystiqthat the next-generation of the CryEngine would be ready, even if console manufacturers are not....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Edward Moss

Destiny 2 adds three new PvP maps to the Crucible pool

ForDestiny 2players, it’s been an eventful couple of weeks. On top ofchasing after Archie, grinding foran up-to-date Blast Furnace, andtrying to solo the new boss run mode, it was easy to forget that Bungie had a new PvP map pack in the oven, too. Indeed, Bungie’s just pushed out the long-anticipatedDestiny 2PvP map pack featuring three genuinely interesting new competitive mode maps. For context,Destiny 2‘s PvP has been woefully underpopulated with new maps over the course of its lifecycle....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Paul Williams

Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost kicks off today with some dino cosmetics

It’s time for some fun, frights, and a whole lot of candy Halloween is getting closer, and for the Guardians ofDestiny 2, that means another Festival of the Lost. The festivities kick off today, and Bungie hasrevealedall that’s coming to the Tower and beyond as part of this year’s celebration. Starting today, Oct. 12, and running through Nov. 2, players will be able to participate in new activities and earn new cosmetics....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Sean Maldonado

Destructoid’s most wanted PS Vita games of 2012

It’s a new year, and a new handheld is looming on the horizon, as Sony prepares its PlayStation Vita for a Western launch. Already out in Japan, the Vita is slow to gain traction with fans, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an exciting new prospect with an astounding launch lineup. So, what’s looking hot on Sony’s latest attempt to shatter the portable market? A surprising amount of stuff! Why not check out what we’re hot for, and let us know what’s making you drool with anticipation?...

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Christopher Gonzales

Diary of a ‘speedrunner,’ part 1

Part 1 of my deep dive into the world of playing games fast So, speedrunning. We’ve heard of it, we watch the marathons sometimes, and we might even make a donation to charity in its name. Not much to talk about, right? I mean, I thought that way for a while, and didn’t quite get the fascination. Why play games as quickly as possible when you end up skipping half the story?...

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1522 words · Jennifer Mullen

Dragon Quest 3 Remake release date, platforms, trailers, and more

The Hero Of Aliahan returns in the highly anticipated remake of the legendaryDragon Quest 3. This game, a cornerstone of classic JRPGs, first captivated the world in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer, we’re here to provide you with all the essential information about theDragon Quest 3 Remake, from its release date and platforms to its trailers and new features. When does Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake come out?...

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Heather Serrano

EA FC 25 Manchester United overall rating predictions

OnceEA FC 25goes live on September 20 in early access, there will be plenty of interest in Manchester United. Despite downturns in recent years, the Manchester-based club continues to remain one of the popular names in the world of football. The squad has plenty of top-class talents spread across all the positions. There have already been fresh recruitments as part of the summer transfer window, and more signings are expected in the coming weeks....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Maria Mccoy

EA FC 25 Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution: Best players to use

The Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution is now live inEA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrades to boost one of your lower-rated items. This evolution is specifically there to improve one of your base items and offers incredible boosts. It’s also available for free, allowing everyone to upgrade one item of their liking. Let’s take a look at the requirements, followed by the available upgrades and the best players to use....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Kevin Carson

EA FC 25: Best players to use in Welcome to Rush games

The Welcome to Rush mode is currently available inEA FC 25‘s Ultimate Team, and it’s the go-to mode for grinding out all the weekly objectives. WhileWelcome to Rushis pretty similar to the normal Rush mode, there are some restrictions. For starters, you’re able to’t use any untradeable item, and you also can’t use any item that has an overall higher than 79. In simpler words, all your flashy player cards – the Bellinghams and the Origin Heroes, can’t be used in this mode....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Heather Craig

European BlazBlue has new characters and swag

Europeans, rejoice! Your long wait forBlazBluefinally has some sort of reward on the horizon, with the gorgeous fighting gameconfirmed for a PAL releasein the first quarter of 2010. PQube has taken on publishing duties, and the game will be in the hands of Europeans on both the 360 and PS3 early next year. This we already knew, but we knowsomething else coolas well.BlazBluewill be packing a number of exclusive features when it finally arrives in Europe, things that did not come with either the North American or Japanese versions....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Taylor Montgomery

Everything contained in the Super Citizen edition of Helldivers 2

If you’ve been paying attention to the gaming industry recently, you’ve almost certainly heard ofHelldivers 2which has been topping almost all charts. Suffering from FOMO? Then grab a copy on either Steam or PS5. You’ll notice that there is a regular version ofHelldivers 2available in addition to a Super Citizen edition. This may be confusing to franchise newcomers, so use this guide to figure out which version is best for you....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Christopher York