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“At this point, I’m thinking we have no choice but to come up with brand new jobs that haven’t appeared in theFFseries before” Final Fantasy XIVjobs have evolved quite a bit since the original release, as the team carefully balances an ever-increasing series of mechanics and concepts. Speaking on the We Are Vana’Diel Square Enix celebration site,FFXIVproducer Naoki “Yoshi P” Yoshida spoke about jobs, and how it’s becoming harder and harder to draw from the source material....

Promoted from our community blogs [Usually, I have trouble relating to the troubles of others and having empathy. But hearing how people deal with issues like depression or anxiety can be a fascinating look, especially when a game helps frame their problems. ~Marcel] Hi there, everyone! My name is David Jenkins and this is my first blog post on Destructoid in almost seven years! After playing the gameFirewatch, I had to come back and share my opinion of it on the internet....

Remember kids, empty calories make you strong Despite the fact that filming onShazam!wrapped on May 11 in Toronto, we haven’t been able to get a good look at anything from the set or any type of promotional materials outside of dodgy fan photos. Thankfully today the first official photo fromShazam!was revealed through an exclusive article with Entertainment Weekly, which you can see below. Fellow Flixist writer Hubert Vigilla wishes they would have gone full old school and taken away some of the modern lines but I kinda like the updated look....

Sell all the used consoles Remember when you could play video games while being offline? Pepperidge Farm remembers, and GameStop is hoping the public at large wants to relive their old experiences because there’s a bigBlast from the Past salegoing on. Pre-owned Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo 3DS consoles are bundled with a ton of games and selling for decently discounted prices. You can pick up a Wii, for example, with bothSuper Mario GalaxyandWii Sportsfor only $50....

Plunderstormis the new Battle Royale mode added toWorld of Warcraft. It’s a separate mode from the main game, but the rewards you get transfer over. That means new pets, mounts, and more. But to earn them, you need to level up your renown with the pirate captain. And that means getting wins. We’ve got a look at the best skills to hunt down to make sure you come out on top....

PEAKcan be pretty daunting, no matter how many friends you have playing with you, because eventually, someone is going to slip and fall to their death. It’s only a matter of time. Thankfully, death is not the end inPEAK, with the option to revive players included for those who know what they are doing. But for those who don’t have a clue how to revive their friends, let us help you out....

Exotic weapons and catalysts have always been the highlight of Destiny, and if you want to unlock the full potential of the Barrow-Dyad, you’ll need the One For All catalyst. Here’s how to start the Hundredfold Path quest inDestiny 2to get you started. Table of contents Unlocking A Hundredfold Path in Destiny 2 You can only unlock A Hundredfold Path inDestiny 2if you have access to the Sunless Cell strike, which is part of Episode Heresy....

The Final Shape, eh? It’s pretty good, right? All jokes aside,Destiny 2: The Final Shapeis genuinely solid. And that’s coming from someone who was deeply disappointed with the priorLightfallDLC and, in particular, its seasonal offerings. So, has Bungie kickstarted a renaissance ofDestiny 2? To explain where this is all coming from, it helps to be aware of the leadup toThe Final Shape‘s release, and of the general history of Bungie’sDestiny 2offerings....

Like there’s a choice I love the forced extremes of theSplatoonSplatfests — it’s one or the other. In this case, it’s a no-brainer choosing pizza over hamburgers. I mean, what culture doesn’t love pizza? It utterly surprised me during my first visit to Japan that Tokyo was packed to the gills with pizza parlors, and they were actually good! If you’re interested in participating, the event starts on December 4 at 9PM PT, where it will carry on for 24 hours....

It’s Elementary There are over a hundred shrines peppered throughout Hyrule, and they each present puzzles that can be tricky to solve. Some of the shrines feature combat, while others require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to solve. A few of the shrines contain no puzzles or combat within them, and the challenge lies in getting to the shrine, or figuring out how to unlock it. This is the case with the Jochisiu shrine....

Relatively speaking, of course The last several days have been rich with theories forDeath Strandingas fans continue to single out details from themost recent showingand try to compare and contrast them with clues hiding in previous trailers. I’m not sure I am any closer to understanding this video game in which a baby inside of Norman Reedus gives a thumbs up, but that kind of doesn’t matter. I’m happily along for the ride....

Plenty of extras and retailer-specific DLC Square Enix has just announced a “Gold Edition” of the upcomingLara Croft and the Temple of Osiristhat includes a bevy of extras thatTomb Raiderfans will want to pay attention to. The Gold Edition comes rocking a three-inch Lara Croft figurine, a folding map of the overworld, a Season Pass, and an artbook featuring concept art from the game. There are also specific outfits according to the retailer you purchase the game from....

Which cat are you? Sony is holding aco-op game saleon PlayStation Network until next week, and if you’re a new PS4 owner or will be one soon thanks to Black Friday sales, it’s absolutely worth a look. Some of my favorite titles for the console, co-op or otherwise, are featured here, includingRocket League,Rayman Legends, andTowerFall Ascension. On PS3,Kane & Lynchis $3. Hell,Double Dragon Neonis $2 for anyone who missed that ridiculous $0....