Mortal Kombat X Fatal 8 tournament ends with a bang

Dominique “cR|Sonic Fox” McLean shot and stabbed his way through the competition to become the first officialMortal Kombat Xtournament winner this weekend. Sonic Fox dominated the ESL hosted Fatal 8 tournament as killer cowboy killer Erron Black, demonstrating why it’s smart to bring a gun to a fistfight. The pre-release tournament invited severalMortal KombatandInjusticeveterans to demonstrate what high-level play will be like in NetherRealm’s latest fighter. Even with limited time to practice, the competitors put on one hell of a show, with plenty of tense matches and flashy Fatality and Brutality finishers to go around....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Norman Davis

New Nintendo Switch system update adds folders… FOLDERS!

Everything can now have its own little home Nintendo has released a brand new system update for its Switch hardware. Version 14.0, which is available to download on the hybrid console right now, does not really include a whole lot of exciting new technical features, but does bring about a real game-changer in the form of folders – or “groups”. Yes, if you think that your dashboard is a little too scraggly, then you can now clean up your humble home by grouping games and apps into separate sections....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · James Clarke

Paint something on your Vita tomorrow

I don’t have a PS Vita yet, I’m more of a one handheld at a time sort of chap, and I’m still getting lots out of my trusty old DS. However, if I was a Vita owner I’d begiddywith anticipation right now.Paint Parkis a free app available for download on the 18th. Free is one of my favorite words, right next to bacon, so we’re off to a good start. WithPaint Park, budding artists and “experts” alike can experience the joy of drawing on a 5″ screen!...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Antonio Ray

Play The Sims 4 free for 48 hours on Origin

Breathing virtual life into Origin Game Time Electronic Arts has addedThe Sims 4to itsOrigin Game Timeprogram, which offers a trial period on some major releases in the Origin library. Players can installThe Sims 4now through Origin and play free for 48 hours, starting from the first time the game is launched. Progress made during the trial period is saved and players can pick up right where they left off if they decide to buy the game....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Jesse Cooper

PokeWorld codes (June 2025)

Updated: August 03, 2025 Added a new code! I ain’t no snitch. I am not gonna tell anyone that this is the critically acclaimed Roblox titleProject Bronze Foreverhiding in plain sight so that Roblox doesn’t remove it. I am not saying that. What I am saying, however, is that this completely new game does havePokeWorldcodes. These codes will grant you useful items for capturing and luring in difficult-to-find Pokémon, so try to use them quickly before they become invalid....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Casey Hicks

PUBG is getting cross-platform play between PS4 and Xbox One

In full effect in October There’s about to be more people competing for chicken dinners on consoles. Except, you know, it’s still 100 people per match. As a part of today’s Inside Xbox presentation from gamescom, it was revealed thatPUBGis merging console player bases. Cross-platform functionality between PS4 and Xbox One is coming in the near future. It’s being introduced to the test server in late September, and it’s planned to go live for everyone in early October....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Nathan Molina

Spelunky 2 players will need to wait until September 29 for the Steam release

You better start warming up The Steam release ofSpelunky 2has been upgraded from a vague but hopeful “shortly after PS4” to a locked and loaded September 29 launch. The extra time is needed to “iron out online multiplayer on PC.” As a reminder, the PlayStation 4 version is set for July 13, 2025 – it’s nearly here. The sequel takes the original game’s trap-dodging, pattern-learning dungeon exploration formula and expands on it with new NPCs, rideable animals, and fancier physics for water and lava....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Daniel Fuller

Stardew Valley 1.5 on mobile is “still on track” for “before the end of the year”

Production still continues forHaunted Chocolatier, too There are so many moving parts at this point forStardew Valley, it can be tough to keep track of! Basically, most versions have welcomedthe packed 1.5 updatea while back: except mobile. But that’s still set to change by the end of the year. Here’s the full picture from developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone,recently shared on Twitter: “Hey everyone, happy ‘ween (spirit’s eve). I know I haven’t been too active lately, but don’t worry, I’m still here....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Heather Fritz

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Release date, new power-ups, and everything confirmed

The Elephant Mario game, as it should have been called instead ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, is nearing its release date. Nintendo is adding features to make this new Mario title easier and more accessible, as it’s been doing in the latest games, but is also including an unexpected mode where you’re able to compete with friends as in a speedrunning race. Here’s everything aboutSuper Mario Bros. Wonderrevealed so far, from its release date to its quirky new power-ups and stage gimmicks....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Douglas Murphy

The best Apple Arcade games out right now

iPads and iPhones may not be the first platform you associate with some of those bigger triple-A titles, but Apple continues pushing its devices as the go-to for more intense games. FromResident Evil 4toDeath Stranding, the newest phones and tablets will support more graphically intense games. Yet this isn’t the tech giant’s first massive push into gaming. Apple Arcade has been around for several years and is home to mostly casual titles....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1049 words · Troy Martin

The Destructoid Show: LIVE! starts at 3pm PST / 6pm EST

Hey guys! Guess what! We’re doing anotherLIVEepisode of The Destructoid Show, and this time around, it’s at an hour more convenient for people who aren’t unemployed layabouts! Er. It’s um. It’s later in the day. Pop on over toour magnificent YouTube channeland watch us start some uncut, streaming trouble! We’re going to be answering questions from the YouTube chat while we’re doing the show. It should be very confusing and stressful for us, but we’re professionals, so go nuts....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · David Rivera

The legendary Tetris: The Grand Master is finally coming to consoles

And you won’t believe who is bringing the goods The legendary Japanese releaseTetris: The Grand Master,considered by aficionados the most difficult release in the iconic block-dropping series, is finally coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The almost mythic puzzler will launch in the near future courtesy of, of all people, Hamster’s Arcade Archives range. Developed by Arika, and originally released in Japanese arcades in 1998,Tetris: The Grand Masterfollows the typical ruleset of Alexey Pajitnov genre-defining classic, but offers up a staggering 999 levels of play and introduces the “20G” mechanic beloved by dedicated players....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Sarah Jackson

The Spike codes (December 2024)

Updated: July 28, 2025 Checked for codes! No matter what position you think is the best in volleyball, the correct answer is libero. You’re gonna need perfect team synergy from both sides, or it will be Karasuno vs. Aoba Johsai all over again. To avoid humiliation, you will needThe Spikecodes. These codes will grant you volleyball wins that you’ll need to level up your characters and unlock new ones.If you want more codes for mobile sports games, check out our list ofNBA 2K Mobilecodesas well to get even more free goodies....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Richard Wyatt